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10 pounds to lose challenge- February 1, 2025-April 30, 2025

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,742 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.


    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Jan 31st, 2025): 191.2
    CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 10 pounds to land at 181.2
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:
    TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE:


    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!

    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s



    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    02/01-191.8-(Trend Weight: 192.3)-

    02/04-194.2-(Trend Weight: 192.7)-

    02/11-194.8-(Trend Weight: 193.7)- It’s been a horrible February so far. The sugar cravings are winning. Meals have been pretty good, for the most part. It’s those night time snacks and munchies that are getting me! My birthday is May 10th and I decided that my first mini-goal is to lose a full 10 pounds between now and then. That would put me firmly in the 180’s and on much better footing health-wise. I would still be 30 to 40 pounds away from my ultimate goal, but those numbers sound so much more do-able. Am I reaching for the stars? I dunno, but stretching is good for you, right?


    02/18-194.8-(Trend Weight: 194.8)- (Arms crossed, eyebrows furled) Humph….

    02/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    02/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    Feb Start: 191.2
    Feb Goal: 188.2 (3 pound loss)
    Feb Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx


    Challenge Weeks to Come
    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

    03/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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    03/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    Mar Start: xxxxx
    Mar Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
    Mar Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx


    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    04/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    04/08-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    04/15-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    04/22-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    04/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    04/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    Apr Start: xxxxx
    Apr Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
    Apr Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:





  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,450 Member
    edited February 20
    HW Summer 2023 206 lbs.

    2/7 171.5
    2/11 171.0
    2/19 170.1

    I'm making little progress with my weight loss, but I'm still feeling strong. I have been doing Pilates and yoga. I am also incorporating my kettle bell with strength training at home every other day.

    I am trying to cut 500 calories each day to try to increase weight loss. I'll see at the end of the week if that works.

    I love reading your posts! They keep me motivated. <3
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,742 Member
    Becky_Mastne wrote: »
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    Becky_Mastne wrote: »
    I have been doing a great job managing my carbs and not eating any sugar. More importantly I have managed to stay within my calorie budget. I've found a few substitutions for treats. I'm super thankful for all the new no sugar no carb options available now.
    I am however going to enjoy some dark chocolate🍫 covered Strawberries🍓 today and I'm not going to feel guilty at all.

    I would love to hear some of your substitutions. I am a type 2 diabetic.

    I use monk fruit sugar and almond flower to bake cookies and there is a brand called skinny dipped that is super low sugar but tastes delicious. I don't usually like fake are artificial sweetener. So far monk fruit is the closest thing to the real stuff.
    Rebel brand ice-cream is the best sub and they use sugar alcohol which won't affect your blood sugar. From this list I like monk fruit, allulose, and erythritol in very small amounts. These also don't go into net carb count. I don't care for Stevia or xylitol.
    1. Stevia (GI = 0) – A natural, plant-based sweetener with no effect on blood sugar.

    2. Monk Fruit Sweetener (GI = 0) – A natural sweetener with zero calories and no impact on blood sugar.

    3. Allulose (GI = 0-1) – A rare sugar that tastes like regular sugar but does not raise blood sugar levels.

    4. Erythritol (GI = 0) – A sugar alcohol that is not metabolized by the body and has no impact on blood sugar.

    5. Xylitol (GI = 7-13) – A sugar alcohol with a low GI, but should be used in moderation as it can cause digestive issues in some people.

    @Becky_Mastne Thanks so much for the info. I have been using Monk Fruit Sweetener and like it a lot. I think it comes mixed with Erythritol. I've been hearing a LOT about Allulose. I look forward to trying it.

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