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

Walela617 · March 22

Hi everyone,

Happy Weekend!

@RubyRed427 , the colonoscopy results: They removed one polyp, but it was very small. Results for that in about two weeks. Everything else looked good.

Having a little trouble keeping calories below 1,450 because I fasted for almost two full days, but I'm getting back into my wellness routine now.

Have a great day!🌷

💗 Carole

faurotann · March 22

@RubyRed427 Hahahah No it's not a boring post. I can relate (!?!?!): I am dog sitting two dogs this next week. They are so fun. It will keep me busy for sure. I wish I could take them for five mile walks. One in particular would appreciate it because he's a 'wee bit high strung' shall we say. The other is a former service dog and exactly the opposite.

Today is my "second" day of the week. I divide the week into two blocks of three days each. It helps me set small goals. Friday doesn't count because it's weigh in day. Then the first block is Saturday, Sunday, Monday. I can mentally plan three days at a time. And then I just put my head down power through. Thursday is a bit tough.

I'm lucky because I don't have all these other daily life obstacles that many of you face. I like hearing about them. I just don't want to struggle through them myself. My life is very simple and it helps. (hee hee hee. No colonoscopies for me)

200Karen · March 22

@RubyRed427 we love reading your posts, comments & encouragement You give us strength to stay strong and keep going 💕

Thanks for the small bowl 🥣 reminder.

Have fun at Pilates and your community pool. I do miss water aerobics 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️

And best wishes waiting on your plateau to release. You’ve got this 🏆

💕 Karen

SunnyDays930 · March 23

My treadmill arrived way sooner than I thought it would. They told me April 1! We set it up and I just did 2 miles while holding and moving around light hand weights. I love having it here at home and not have to get dressed and go to our community center, which doesn't even open until 10 am. I don't think it is even open on Sundays. I feel so energized and it is only 6:30 am. This treadmill was under $250.00 so I hope it holds up. We will see about the durability but so far so good. I watched 2 episode of Man Vs Food….I love that crazy show, and the time just flew by.

200Karen · March 23

SunnyDays 👍🥳

Happy trails on your new treadmill. Perfect start to your morning.

Karen

Walela617 · March 23

Hi @SunnyDays930! So you did the treadmill already? At 6:30am?! Awesome! Please be careful with balance while holding weights while using the treadmill! My treadmill speed is over 4mph and I don't think I'd be able to do that. Maybe with a weighted belt or ankle weights or something...I don't know. Can you elevate the track on an incline to make it more challenging? (That might be safer than holding weights while walking.)

Under $250? That's way less expensive than I thought! Can you input stats like age, gender, height, weight, etc.? Does it tell you how many calories you burned, your mileage and distance? Would you mind sharing the brand and model so we can look it up?

Best wishes for lots of relaxing yet productive walking!💫

❤️ Carole

SunnyDays930 · March 23

Oh no, Carole, this is BASIC and not at all fancy. it will tell you distance, calories burned, speed and how fast you are going. I am going SLOW when holding my weights…..max 3 mph. It is called the Akluer walking pad treadmill. This one has a bar which I find is a MUST. I have already grabbed onto it a few times when I got a little off balance. I really want to build up my stamina for when we go to Europe in the Fall. My husband is using it too so hopefully we will get into better shape!

Sistersue3285 · March 24

Sherri
Age 62
British Columbia
Goal weight 150lb to 160lb
Monthly goal 4 to 5 lbs or 1lb to 1.25 lbs a week.

Jan 17 196.8
Jan 27 191.0
JAN LOSS 5.8
Feb 3 192.8 2 month loss 5.4
Feb 10 191.8
Feb 17 193.8Feb 24 191.4
FEB LOSS 1.4
March 3 190.8
March 10 191.2
March 17 191.4
March 24 189.6 finally a lose.

deepwoodslady · March 25

My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253. I would like to lose a total of about 100 pounds and have been working on it for too many years (since 2018).

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CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Jan 31st): 191.2

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 12 pounds to land at 179.2

CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: xxxxx

TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE: xxxxx

🔜🔜🔜🔜🔜ULTIMATE GOAL: 145-155 (I’ll know when I get there!)

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🌻

PREVIOUS WEEKS:

02/01 – 191.8 (Trend Weight – 192.3)

02/04 – 194.2 (Trend Weight – 192.7)

02/11 – 194.8 (Trend Weight – 193.7)

02/18 – 194.8 (Trend Weight – 194.8)

02/25 – 195.8 (Trend Weight – 195.6)

02/28 – 197.8 (Trend Weight – 196.1)

🌷🌷🌷 Feb Start: 191.2

🌷🌷🌷 Feb Goal: (4 pound loss) 188.2

🌷🌷🌷 Feb Actual: 197.8

🌷🌷🌷 Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 6.6 lbs Gained

03/01 – 196.4 (Trend Weight – 196.4)

03/04 – 195.6 (Trend Weight – 196.3)

03/11 – 194.6 (Trend Weight – 196.2)

03/18 – 194.8 (Trend Weight – 193.4)

🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 03/25 – 196.2 (Trend Weight – 194.8) Today is day 6 with no heat due to furnace issues. I live in the Boonies of Northern Michigan and my contractor has been waiting on the ordered part. It is supposed to come today. 19 degrees at night and not much better during the day. I’ve been eating my emotions. I think my body is even craving energy (food) as a natural element of trying to stay warm. I’m feeling like a bloated piggy and I just want things to get back to normal. I hope to have much better numbers and some resolution by the time we end the month next week.

03/31 – xxxxx (Trend Weight – xxxxx)

🌷🌷🌷 Mar Start: 197.8

🌷🌷🌷 Mar Goal: (4 pound loss) 193.8

🌷🌷🌷 Mar Actual:

🌷🌷🌷 Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

Challenge Weeks to Come

☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️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

🐰🐰 🐰Total Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

SunnyDays930 · March 25

I did 40 minutes on my treadmill this morning then ran after a 2 year old all day, logging a total of 7.5 miles. If I haven't lost at least a half lb tomorrow morning I will throw a tantrum.

roz0810 · March 26

Hi all. Hope it's ok to jump in here and join please 😊 I'm Roz, been on mfp off and on for a while but this time I'm back for good. I would love to make some new friends along the way too 😁

Starting weight 293.1

Current weight 291.4

Thanks all ❤️

Walela617 · March 26

Hello everyone!

Helpful tip:

If you're on a desktop computer or laptop, holding down Shift+Enter should give you a single line return (instead of the default double line). I haven't figured out how to do this from the phone on the app yet, but if I do, I will make sure to share with the group!

Here's the first example.
Here's the second example.
Here's the third!

Have a great day!
💗Carole

200Karen · March 26

Roz Welcome Yes the more the merrier.

Carole my problem is 'copy and pasting' from a word document to MFP. the spacing is way off.

Karen

Melith2310 · March 26

I want to join this challenge. You guys are so inspiring. I've got a long road ahead, but I'm ready to make changes. I'm working out most days and tracking everyday. Good luck!

RubyRed427 · March 26

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48542823#Comment_48542823

Welcome to you and roz! The more the merrier! It's a great group. Always striving to achieve our goals, little by little.

RubyRed427 · March 26

HW 206. lbs. in 2023- I try to remember how far I've come, even though I am at a plateau for a few months.

2/7 171.5

2/11 171.0

2/19 170.1

2/27 170.1

3/5 171.0

3/15 171.1

3/21 171.0

3/26 170.1

Oh my! So close to 169 lbs. which would make my day! Walking a ton these last few weeks, but drinking wine, too. That does not help. I did a 100 mile March challenge and hit my 100th mile yesterday. Also, we're going to Pilates twice this week. Eating moderately, but drinking my calories.

I will not give up!Thanks for traveling this health journey with me! Love to see your posts everyday. 🍎

EternalTruth · March 27

Hello everyone,

Not much new to share this week. I had a couple of health setbacks (not scale related ones) but things are getting better and I anticipate the rest of this week will be fine.

I did gain last week but I dropped back down this week as I think it was mostly water weight from an increased week of sodium.

I hope you all are having a productive and successful week!

True

faurotann · March 27

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48542844#Comment_48542844

Way to go @RubyRed427. 100 miles in less than 30 days is bookin it!!!! That's awesome.

You must feel really good. In the past I have succeeded at walking regularly. At one point I was walking six times a week, 2 miles each walk. This is was over 5 years ago. For me😉I was in good shape.

I used to figure one mile was worth 100 calories. I know that's pretty generous. But using my math (3500 cal per pound) you have saved 2.85 pounds. I'd say you deserve a glass of wine (or a couple glasses😁)

ETA: It was 100 miles LESS THAN 30 days. Any of us reading this would take a 2 pound loss any day.

RubyRed427 · March 27

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48543899#Comment_48543899

Thanks! I also used to walk every day for about 30-40 min. ten years ago, and I was in my best shape. I think if I just continue this rain or shine, it will make a huge difference. I also read walking is so good because it pumps your lymphatic system and that can only be a good thing.

walkintofit · March 28

Hi, I'm Debbie, I live in southern Idaho, I'm 5ft tall, goal weight 115-118

Highest Weight 133

I had a death in the family and promptly left maintenance , I want to get back to it.

Feb 1: 127.4

Feb 8: 127.2 (forgot to log here)

Feb 15:127

Feb 22:early weigh in 125.8

Mar 1:127.8 girl scout cookies

Mar 8: 125.6

Mar 15: 126.2

Mar 22: 126.6

Mar 29: 126.2

Apr 1:

Apr 8:

Apr 15:

Apr 22:

Apr 30:

EternalTruth · March 28

Hi all,

I am up a little this week despite eating properly but it sometimes happens so I am not worried. It will come down again next week I am sure.

Start Weight for this Challenge: 274.2
Current Weight: 264.2
Difference: -10 lbs

My goal was 10 lbs so I have achieved that but will be nice if I surpass that goal as well.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

True

frankwbrown · March 28

CHALLENGE: lose 14.1 pounds by May 2 (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
yearly gain/loss: year 1: ↓ 87 lbs; year 2: ↓ 18 lbs; year 3: ↑ 16 lbs; year 4: ↑ 15 lbs;
year 5 YTD:↑ 5.0 lbs; year 5 goal: ↓ 31 lbs
Jan 31 starting weight: 259.1 (7-day average)
May 2 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 14.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 220 (maintenance range: under 225)

Jan 31 : 259.1 (Weigh-in day: Friday)
Feb 07 : 257.9 : down 1.2
Feb 14 : 259.7 : up 1.8 - total gain/loss: up 0.6
Feb 21 : 261.7 : up 2.0 - total gain/loss: up 2.6
Feb 28 : 260.0 : down 1.7 - total gain/loss: up 0.9
Mar 07 : 261.9 : up 1.9 - total gain/loss: up 2.8
Mar 14 : 258.5 : down 3.4 - total gain/loss: down 0.6
Mar 21 : 258.4 : down 0.1 - total gain/loss: down 0.7
Mar 28 : 261.0 : up 2.6 - total gain/loss: up 1.9
Apr 04 :
Apr 11 :
Apr 18 :
Apr 25 :
May 02 :

Goal weight: : 245.0 : desired loss = 14.1 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 261.0 : gained 1.9 pounds in 8 weeks

patriciafoley1 · March 28

I have less than ten pounds to lose before I am at the (high end) of ideal weight, according to the charts. Started dieting in october. I would like to lose about twenty more. Up till a month ago I was losing consistently about 2 pounds a week. The last month, I stayed in a plateau, in spite of upping my steps to 20K a day. Now I've dropped about a pound or so, so I am closer to 8 pounds to lose. But I am confused as to why I can't seem to lose weight in spite of a significant deficit every day. At this rate I don't think I am going to lose the ten pounds by the end of the challenge but I'd be happy with five at this point.

faurotann · March 28

I'm into a new decade (?!)

SW 147
GW 142
UGW 134 -137

1-31-25 147
2-07-25 146
2-14-25 145
2-21-25 144.5
2-28-25 144
3-07-25 142
3-14-25 141.5
3-21-25 140.5
3-28-25 139

This is amazing to me to be in the 130's. It's almost shocking . I was totally expecting a 1/2 loss. I was hopeful for 1 pound.

I've still got five pounds to go. It sounds like nothing but it's probably 2 months of consistent work. My plan was to slowly get into maintenance but I'm afraid to do that. Scarlett O'Hara would say "think about it tomorrow". But hey! She's got an 18" waist. What does she know about anything!

lclark04957 · March 28

1/31: 152.8
2/7: 152.4
2/14: 151.8
2/21: 150.6
2/28: 150.4
3/7: 149.0
3/14: 149.0
3/21: 150.6
3/28: 149.8

A little loss but back in the 140s so I’m proud of the work I did this week. I was tested. It snowed Monday and was cold all week. Ugh! I so wanted to have a pity party and eat chips and chocolates every night, but I knew I’d be disappointed come Friday so stuck it out with a lot of self-talk and inspiration from this group. 0.8 - I’ll take it with a big pat on the back. Have a great week everyone. 💪

SunnyDays930 · March 29

Highest Weight 170
Feb 1: 162.6
Feb 8: 163.4 ( +.8)
Feb 14: 162.8 (-0.6)
Feb 21: 160.8 (-2)
Mar 1: 162
Mar 8: 160.8 (-1.2)
Mar 15:160.2 (-0.2)
Mar 22: 161.8 (+1.6)
Mar 29: 160.6 (-1.2)
Apr 1:
Apr 8:
Apr 15:
Apr 22:
Apr 30:

I have been walking at least 40 minutes every morning on my new treadmill. It has been a great way to start my day and I have no more excuses of "it's too hot, too cold, too rainy "etc. since it is right here in my home. I still have 0.8 lbs to go by the 31st to meet my goal of being under 160 by the end of the month. I think I can do it! April goal: 155 lbs.

Every story here is so inspiring and I am so proud of all of us, whether we lose or gain, we keep showing up and keep trying to live our healthiest lives. So yay for us!

patriciafoley1 · March 29

3/23 155.6

3/24 156.4

3/25 155.4

3/26 154.8

3/27 153.2

3/28 154.4

3/29 153.6

8 pounds to go to get at the top end of ideal weight.

faurotann · March 29

You are doing great, @patriciafoley1. Two pounds gone!!! Keep going.

When I first glanced at it I thought it was SIX WEEK not six days! You'll be down five pounds in a few more weeks. Keep at it. Patience will get you progress for sure.

faurotann · March 29

@Sunnydays what do you do during that 40 minutes each morning? I sure couldn't drink my coffee. And I've never understood people who say they read.

Today's a beautiful day. I'm committing to get my walk in. No rain so that can't be my excuse.

Walela617 · 2:13AM

Hi everyone,

Happy weekend. Posting a bit late, but I did lose one pound!

03/20: 158.4 lbs.

03/27: 157.4 lbs.

WK LOSS: 1.0 lbs.

TL LOSS: 1.0 lbs.

Have a great Sunday!

💗Carole

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

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