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COUNTDOWN to S*P*R*I*N*G, 2025!

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  • tinaka2016
    tinaka2016 Posts: 96 Member
    Hi everyone

    January Start Weight: 176 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 162 lbs

    January 1: 176 lbs
    January 8: 174 lbs
    January 15: 171 lbs
    January 22: 169 lbs
    January 29:168 lbs
    February 5: 166 lbs
    February 12: 165 lbs
    February 19: 164lbs
    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    The last three weeks have been steady, very pleased with my progress. On track for my end of challenge goal weight 🤩
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Hi everyone,

    @Rainbow2300, Sorry to hear about the troubling dizziness symptoms. Is your blood pressure okay? I had dizziness for a few days late last year and it turned out I had an ear infection. It might be a good idea to see a doctor, if you can, just to try to figure out what's going on. Best wishes!🌟

    Dear Donna @deepwoodslady, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend! That's got to be so hard. I am also a stress eater and this just adds an extra layer of challenge that makes it difficult to stay strong. The worst feeling is helplessness when you are unable to ease the pain of someone you love or make them better! It's so very sad and I will definitely say a prayer for your beloved friend, Diane!🙏🏻 I'm glad you are there to comfort her and hopefully ease her passing.
  • alwixon
    alwixon Posts: 24 Member
    Intro: I am 43 years old, 5'2" with a starting weight of 146 lbs. With being petite, EVERY pound is a battle. I have three little kids - ages 4, 6, and 8 -- and my hubby travels for work. So, cooking heathy meals the kids will actually eat, as well as trying to find time to exercise are struggles for me.

    Beginning weight: 146 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal: 139 lbs

    January 8: 146 lbs.
    January 15: 144.2 lbs.
    January 22: 143 lbs.
    January 29: 143.8 lbs.
    February 5: 141.4 lbs.
    February 12: 141.8 lbs.
    February 19: 141.8 lbs.
    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Weekly Update We went out of town this past weekend, so I am glad to see I maintained. My goal for this next week is to see that scale MOVE. I have not had a very productive February...
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Wow, @alwixon - that's pretty impressive, maintaining while out of town! I've been basically maintaining at 153 since January 1st. I want to scale to move too (DOWNWARD, that is!) I know what you mean about every pound being a battle - I am only 5'3". Best wishes!💖 (Carole)
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,208 Member
    Thank you, @Walela617 !
    I'm Chris - 74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    My husband and I are retired.
    I see my trainer for 60 mins three days a week and try to walk the other four days. The walking doesn't always work out since we have our Grandson every morning. He's 2 years old and a pistol!!
    Heaviest: 192.2
    January Start Weight: 156.0
    January Goal Weight: 150 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145lbs
    January 01: 155.0 at 8:45 a.m. ...made soup then walked around the park while Grandson & Grandpa played
    January 06: 153.6 at 5:50 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    January 13: 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty, 1.79 miles in 61 mins with him then 60 min workout w/trainer
    January 20: 152.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...7.09 miles in 150 mins to the top of the mountain!
    January 27: 152.8 at 5:50 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    January 31: 152.6 at 5:50 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    February Goal Weight: 150.0
    02/01 - 151.0 at 8:20 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty, ground coffee beans, made soup ...heavy rain today
    02/03 - 151.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    02/10 - 151.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer then haircuts w/DDD
    02/17 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Had blood drawn then 60 min workout w/trainer
    02/24 -
    02/28
    Good luck everyone.
    Chris
  • supersparklyk
    supersparklyk Posts: 95 Member
    Happy Hump Day everybody! I've participated in two different birthday celebrations with three cakes since last Wednesday, so I'm thrilled at my small loss! Hoping to keep the momentum going.

    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 280 lbs
    Height: 5’ 9”
    Pounds Lost To Date: 6.4

    January 1: 295.5 lbs
    January 8: 294.7
    January 15: 293.2
    January 22: 292.9
    January 29: 293.4

    February 5: 292.3
    February 12: 289.7
    February 19: 289.1
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    March 19 (End of Challenge):
    Ultimate Goal: 160lbs
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,743 Member
    So my aim is 184 lbs. I am still logging all my foods and hit the treadmill for 30 minutes 6 out of 7 days. Also my step count not including the treadmill averages 8000 a day. Another week of practicing activity. I do feel stronger. I ended up losing half a pound.

    January 1 195 lbs
    January 8 195 lbs
    January 15 196 lbs
    January 22 195 lbs
    January 29 195 lbs
    February 5 195 lbs
    February 12 195 lbs
    February 19 194.5 lbs
    February 26
    March 5
    March 12
    March 19
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,838 Member
    @Rainbow2300
    @Walela617

    Thanks so much for the kind words in regards to my friend Diane. Your thoughts, prayers and support are very much appreciated.
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 53 Member
    I’ll keep praying for Diane. 🙏❤️3v2a1r8ew5nw.png
  • SaritaJack
    SaritaJack Posts: 52 Member
    edited February 21
    I forgot to weigh on Wednesday, and I haven't been able to get on here and update until now, but here's where I am! Even though I haven't been updating consistently, I think it's still been helpful to be a part of this challenge!
    Sickness and being off-routine held me back for a few weeks, but I'm back on track and close to hitting my goal!

    Starting weight (1/15):203.6 lbs
    Goal weight: 195 lbs

    January 15: 203.6
    January 22: ???
    January 29: 199.2
    Total January Loss: 4.4 lbs

    February 5: 199.3
    February 12: 199.2
    February (21):196.5
    February 26:
    Total February Loss:

    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Total Loss:
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 53 Member
    @Walela617 I hadn’t seen your reply. Thank you for being a friend! 😉 I recently had a physical. Nothing unusual showed in my blood work and no ear issues. (I too thought dizziness a factor) It’s better today but I need to be careful bending over. If it continues- I’ll do more tests. I really want to get back to working out!! This has been the longest Feb.winter. There’s so much to do to get ready for Spring!!! Let’s go!!! 😉
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 53 Member
    Yay! @Carrielundgren 😃
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,838 Member
    Rainbow2300 wrote: »
    I’ll keep praying for Diane. 🙏❤️3v2a1r8ew5nw.png

    @Rainbow2300 Thank you so much. That means the world!
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Hi @rainbow2300, I'm glad you're feeling a little better. My son is prone to sinus infections, and whenever he gets it he has dizziness as well, but it sounds like you have no other symptoms. When my friend Mary was experiencing vertigo (feeling like she was drunk and unsteady and slightly nauseous), she went to Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. There was apparently some kind of fluid imbalance in her inner ear; so they actually strapped her to a table and tilted her upside-down for awhile and guess what? It worked! She compared it to "motion sickness". It's amazing that this treatment actually helped her! I'm glad you're not having any ear issues, though.

    I'm with you! I'm so ready for Spring but there's so much to do!🌷
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 4,279 Member
    Walela617 wrote: »
    Hi @rainbow2300, I'm glad you're feeling a little better. My son is prone to sinus infections, and whenever he gets it he has dizziness as well, but it sounds like you have no other symptoms. When my friend Mary was experiencing vertigo (feeling like she was drunk and unsteady and slightly nauseous), she went to Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. There was apparently some kind of fluid imbalance in her inner ear; so they actually strapped her to a table and tilted her upside-down for awhile and guess what? It worked! She compared it to "motion sickness". It's amazing that this treatment actually helped her! I'm glad you're not having any ear issues, though.

    I'm with you! I'm so ready for Spring but there's so much to do!🌷

    I identify with all of that. I've been stumbling around like a drunk. I thought it might be sinus because of all the weather changes. Last night a big piece of dry wax fell out of my ear--I didn't feel it, but it was big enough I saw it. Today I'm walking straight.
    I also have bend-over disease. Bend over, I get sick and dizzy--feel like I’m gonna pass out. Stand up, I'm well.
    Seems like dizzy is one of those symptoms that can mean anything 🤔.
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 53 Member
    @Walela617 @Corina1143 I appreciate the responses. I actually thought it could be some kind of virus.🤷🏻‍♀️ That’s exactly how I’d describe it, walking like I’m drunk and I don’t really drink at all! 🤪 Maybe I’m drinking way too much water? Being older, I thought may be I was low on iron or potassium? Not to self diagnose, but I usually take vitamins, ran out, and kept forgetting to replenish. I’ve noticed a decline in vitamins supplements available at stores. Im curious, have others on here noticed this as well in your area?
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 4,279 Member
    Rainbow2300 wrote: »
    @Walela617 @Corina1143 I appreciate the responses. I actually thought it could be some kind of virus.🤷🏻‍♀️ That’s exactly how I’d describe it, walking like I’m drunk and I don’t really drink at all! 🤪 Maybe I’m drinking way too much water? Being older, I thought may be I was low on iron or potassium? Not to self diagnose, but I usually take vitamins, ran out, and kept forgetting to replenish. I’ve noticed a decline in vitamins supplements available at stores. Im curious, have others on here noticed this as well in your area?

    Yes. Walmart has less and less. My cvs has reorganized shelves, so everything is so much easier to find. Not sure if they have more, pretty sure not less. Local grocery stores and Target seem to not be replacing as much when they sell out.
  • tammierlewis
    tammierlewis Posts: 571 Member
    66 year old female. 5'2". I lost 50 pounds in 2016 and managed it until 2021. The pounds have slowly come back and it's time to get back to a lower healthier weight.

    1/5: 158.6
    1/24: 159.6
    2/1: 158.6 Back on the treadmill.
    2/5: 156.8
    2/8: 155.1
    2/18: 161.1
    2/22: 157.6

    Bouncing back from vacation and a cold. Still having some stuffy head feelings but getting energy level back up. Walked on the treadmill for a while this morning.

  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,024 Member
    edited February 22
    Hi everyone,

    I hope you're having a great day.

    Hi, @Rainbow2300 , I haven't really noticed a shortage of supplements on shelves and stores because I generally buy from Amazon however I've no I've cut way back on purchasing supplements because my budget is really tight right now; so basically I just have multivitamins for senior women vitamin D and sleep gummies pretty much that's it.

    I have to confess that I'm getting a little worried now, because I'm actually two pounds UP from January 1st; so I've got to get it in gear for these last few weeks in our challenge so that I can drop maybe another 5 lbs. by Spring.

    I would be absolutely thrilled if I could get my weight down to 149 or less by March 20th, but at this rate, if I can even get down to 152 or maybe 150 I'll be happy. So...we'll see how it goes. (I'm not giving up though!) I'll have a better idea of what to expect by my next weigh-in on Wednesday, February 26th.

    The lady from whom I adopted my cat is supposed to visit tomorrow so I need to spend most of today and probably this evening cleaning up and getting things ready for her.

    Right now I'm on my second cup of coffee and I'm stalling, basically - so I've got to get moving very soon. Have a great weekend. I will check back soon.

    💗Carole
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,024 Member
    Hi everyone,

    Hope you had a nice weekend. I'm so glad it's warming up in Boston and all the ice and snow are starting to MELT - YAYY!

    Maybe I'll be able to walk home all five days this week (2.3 miles each way). HOPE so! I need to incorporate more activity.

    The lady from whom I adopted my cat came to visit yesterday and guess what? NOW the cat is hiding from her! I'm going to seal off the other rooms so I can try to keep her in the living room when Rachel comes again in April.

    Have a great day!

    I will check back in tomorrow.

    💗Carole
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,838 Member
    I've put my scale in the corner of the bathroom and that's where the little liar can stay until she apologizes.
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,024 Member
    edited February 26
    Hi everyone,

    Well, Tomorrow is weigh-in day. I'm afraid I might be up again (been really "chowing down!"); so I need to pull out all the stops to make the "home stretch" of the final three weeks truly count! (I'd like to lose 5-6 lbs. from whatever I weigh tomorrow by then.

    Can you believe Saturday is March 1st? WOW. (At least the snow and ice is melting in Boston!) We had 54° here today!

    I will check back in tomorrow.

    Have a nice night,
    🩷 Carole
  • LowTechForever
    LowTechForever Posts: 332 Member
    January Start Weight: 148lbs (10-day average: 147.22 lbs)
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 145 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 137lbs

    January 1: 148 (10-day: 147.22)
    January 8: 147.75 (10-day: 147.96)
    January 15: 147.25 (10-day: 147.23)
    January 22: 146.5 (10-day: 146.59)
    January 29: 146.75 (10-day: 146.63)
    February 5: DNW
    February 12: DNW
    February 19: 148.6 (10-day: 149.54)
    February 26: 149.5 (10-day: 149.02)
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Trying to be more active after rolling my ankle a little while ago. Not really in pain, but I don't want to jinx things by overdoing the exercise and making things worse.
  • abp1025
    abp1025 Posts: 207 Member
    January 1: 202.8 lbs
    January 8: 199.2 lbs
    January 15: 199.6 lbs
    January 22: 195.4 lbs
    January 29: 195.4 lbs
    February 5: 190.3 lbs
    February 12: 187.2 lbs
    February 19: 189. 2 lbs
    February 26: 188.8 lbs
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19:
  • alwixon
    alwixon Posts: 24 Member
    Intro: I am 43 years old, 5'2" with a starting weight of 146 lbs. With being petite, EVERY pound is a battle. I have three little kids - ages 4, 6, and 8 -- and my hubby travels for work. So, cooking heathy meals the kids will actually eat, as well as trying to find time to exercise are struggles for me.

    Beginning weight: 146 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal: 139 lbs

    January 8: 146 lbs.
    January 15: 144.2 lbs.
    January 22: 143 lbs.
    January 29: 143.8 lbs.
    February 5: 141.4 lbs.
    February 12: 141.8 lbs.
    February 19: 141.8 lbs.
    February 26: 141.4 lbs.
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Weekly Update Back down a bit this week! I'm a little disappointed with how February looks, but I'm glad I maintained and didn't lose any progress! I DID get out for a walk yesterday; I hoping that March brings nicer weather and I can get out more often. It's a marathon, not a sprint - I'm going to keep going one day, one choice at a time. <3
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,838 Member
    weight.png

    My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. I will weigh on Wednesdays but also on the 1st and last day of every month for an end-of-month full tally.


    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Dec 31st): 192.6
    CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 10 pounds to land at 182.6
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: xxxxx
    TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE: xxxxx


    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.


    01/01-193.4-(Trend Weight: 192.9)-

    01/08-194.0-(Trend Weight: 193.1)-

    01/15-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

    01/22-191.4-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    01/29-192.4-(Trend Weight: 192.5)-

    01/31-191.2-(Trend Weight: 192.4)-


    Jan Start: 192.6
    Jan Goal: 188.6 (4 pound loss)
    Jan Actual: 191.2
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.4 lbs down

    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)-

    02/05-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    02/12-195.6-(Trend Weight: 194.4)-

    02/19-195.8-(Trend Weight: 195.1)-Spoiler Alert: Long, Sad Post. I’m up 0.2 since last weeks weigh-in. It would have been better but I gained a whole big fat pound overnight of not-worth-it. Because the gain came from bingeing on junk last night. Lots of emotional eating going on. I found out a few days ago that my friend Diane has just weeks left to live. We knew it was coming at some point. She is only semi-lucid. Not able to eat but a few bites or a little Ensure. I went to see her again yesterday and spoon-fed her some lemon filled bismark donut along with some Ensure. It’s better than nothing I suppose. My reno has slowed down again as my emergency bail-me-out crew is getting busier with other pre-scheduled things and can barely fit in any hours. It feels like everything around me is falling apart but does it make any sense or help anything if I fall apart too? I swear I’m trying as best as I can. If I could just stop the gain as I go through this process with my friend I would be happy. But the scale just keeps going up and up meaning more challenges are coming my way and I’m running out of strength. Life is going to be lonely without her. The landscape just looks barren. It’s a huge loss. Most of the time she does not make any sense when she speaks. In many ways I’ve already lost her and it’s only her body that’s left. Isn’t that horrible to say, to think, to realize? It will be hard to let go of what’s left. I just want to hold on for Dear Life!

    02/26-197.8-(Trend Weight: 195.8)- Holy Cow Batman! An overnight gain of a full TWO POUNDS!!! Can you tell I didn’t get in my Lasix meds yesterday after all? It’s so hard to weather these fluid-filled fluctuations! I ended up in a nearby town to order the flowers for my friend’s funeral Saturday. I am traveling today so there will be no Lasix yet again. I may as well skip weighing tomorrow as I don’t need the shock and discouragement and inaccuracy of the fluid-filled weight. I think I will be able to stay home tomorrow though so I will aim to take my medication then. Something just occurred to me for the first time this morning. I am a hard & heavy coffee drinker (black) who has no trouble with my diet during the day when I am home and preparing my own meals. It’s the night time that is my nemesis. I realized this morning that I stop drinking coffee in the evening in order to not affect sleep. That is when the problems with snacks begin. Could it be that the coffee keeps my appetite at bay? Is it the Caffeine? Is it the hand to mouth? I don’t think it’s just the liquid aspect because I begin drinking a lot more water in the evening and at night as a substitute which doesn’t curb those sugary snack cravings like my coffee does during the day. Am I just USED TO the Intermittent Fasting during the day but not in the evening? Is the IF hurting me in some way or making me overeat later in the day? It’s like a switch flips in the evening and everything turns completely around and changes, especially my appetite. Any thoughts on any of this?


    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)-

    03/05-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/12-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



    Mar Start: xxxxx
    Mar Goal: xxxxx (3 pound loss)
    Mar Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,743 Member
    So my aim is 184 lbs. I am still logging all my foods and hit the treadmill for 30 minutes 6 out of 7 days. Also my step count not including the treadmill averages 8000 a day. Another week of practicing activity. I ended up losing another half pound. Slow progress.

    January 1 195 lbs
    January 8 195 lbs
    January 15 196 lbs
    January 22 195 lbs
    January 29 195 lbs
    February 5 195 lbs
    February 12 195 lbs
    February 19 194.5 lbs
    February 26 194 lbs
    March 5
    March 12
    March 19

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