10 pounds to lose challenge- May 1, 2025-July 31, 2025

I would be thrilled to lose another ten pounds. That would put me at 135. It gets harder and takes longer as we go lower.

Lost 18.6 pounds in the last round. Ended the round at 145.6

Total weight loss since I started on MFP 67.2 lbs

It will be harder to lose in this round because I am gradually introducing a few more carbs in my diet (not going hog wild, I have to see how it affects my blood sugar) so that is going to add carb weight. And I asked my PA to lower my BP medicine because I've lost 50 pounds, so she halved it. That means more water weight, since it is primarily a water pill. But I want to get off it, so I'll take the bounce up in weight when it comes and just shoulder through until I lose past it. (It's sweet while it lasted).

End weight of the last round on April 30 145.6

Starting weight this round 145.2 So 4/10 of a pound lost. That's a good start.

Wishing everyone good luck, and determination to make this round a success (ME TOO!) Hoping I don't go crazy adding a few more carbs to the mix!!

4/30 145.6

5/1 145.2

5.4 144.8 met a mini goal when I passed 145. Next mini goal 142.5

today, when I clicked on BMI in Fitbit's weight section, it said 24.9 with a green dot and the caption of "Ideal". Boy was that NICE to see. I realize I am at the high end of Ideal, but 189 days ago, I was obese. So going from obese (maybe even morbidly obese) to over weight, to ideal BMI — that is a big milestone for me.

5/12 finally a drop 144.4 BMI 24.8

I would like to join this challenge. @RubyRed427 and @SunnyDays930 you both know that I'm really struggling to get a handle on my excessive alcohol consumption. I think a challenge like this may help with my motivation.

As soon as I have a few days AF, I will start logging my foods and weighing myself again. I've been afraid to weigh myself. I've gained probably 35 to 40 lbs in the past year or so due to drinking and poor food choices.

Is it OK to start the challenge late? It may be closer to June 1st.

Thanks. I hope to lose another 20 pounds and get in the middle of "ideal weight" to give myself a cushion and to improve my blood sugar. I went from diabetic (a1c 10.4) to prediabetic (a1c 6.3). So my goal is to get it back to normal. No diabetes meds, just reversed it with diet and exercise. So it can be done.

My name is Donna. I am 65 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 Apr 30th, 2025): 196.0

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 12 pounds to land at: 184.0

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🌻

CURRENT MONTH:

05/01 – 196.2 ❌ (Trend Weight – 194.9)

05/06-DNW 💠 - (Trend Weight: DNW) Contractor showed up bright and early waking me out of bed. I didn’t know he was coming since he’s missed the past week. I didn’t get to weigh but I still am feeling pretty bloated from the Chinese food the other day. I also brought home 2 quarts of Egg Drop Soup from the restaurant that day which I’ve been using for lunch (4 servings of 1.5 cups each). That is probably still containing too much sodium although the calories and carbs are very low. That’s why I usually bring some home. I may weigh tomorrow and come back and post. It depends on how tight my rings are.

🌺🌺🌺🌺05/13-194.2 ✅ - (Trend Weight: 194.9) Down 2 lbs since last weigh-in. Not bad considering I had my birthday and Mother’s Day in those dates. Yep, I’m 65 now and I now have Medicare Medical Insurance. Expensive!!!! A great day yesterday except for that poor snack choice last night that we won’t talk about. Under calories but over on carbs. Lots of movement outside working on the storm cleanup. Burning lots of brush, limbs and leaves. Most of the raking just in the bonfire area but tried to maximize it. Hair appointment today for a cut for myself and my son. Probably lunch afterwards as he expects it. With the autism he is still pretty childlike in many instances. He gets to pick the restaurant. I’ll try to choose smart but he’ll probably want the pizza parlor. Ugh….

05/20 – xxxxx (Trend Weight – xxxxx)

05/27 – xxxxx (Trend Weight – xxxxx)

05/31 – xxxxx (Trend Weight – xxxxx)

🌷🌷🌷 May Start: 196.0

🌷🌷🌷 May Goal: (4 pound loss) 192.0

🌷🌷🌷 May Actual:

🌷🌷🌷 Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

Challenge Months to Come:

@Littlesurfergirl

Stopping the alcohol is hard enough. Stress on your mind and even stress on your body. Do what is best for you.

Do short walks, yoga breathing, or stretching help you?

Wishing you the best!

@Corina1143 Thanks for the helpful hints. But, right now, I haven't even walked to the mailbox in more than a week. I got on my knees the other day to turn the water off under the kitchen sink. I needed to replace a cartridge under the hot water handle. I got such bad cramps in my hamstrings, I just rolled over in pain. I managed to get up and my husband turned off the water. I was successful replacing the cartridge though. So physical activity isn't much of an option right now.

When a person drinks heavily, they can't absorb or retain certain vitamins and minerals. Plus, people tend to not eat nutritious foods while they are drinking. I do take some supplements. But the only way to correct the problem is to quit drinking and start eating better. Sometimes, it takes a while to build these vitamins and minerals back up in our bodies. I always thought water soluble vitamins aren't stored in our bodies. But, actually, some of the B vitamins are stored in our livers. And, of course, minerals are stored in our bones and other tissues.

I hope to be back on course real soon. My diet is very good when I'm not drinking. And, I have some wonderful floor exercises that I like. But, the last time I tried to do them, the same thing happened. I tried to do some bridges and I got major cramps in my hamstrings. I just need to stop drinking, eat better, and work into exercise slowly. For now, I should probably do exercises standing or seated.

@RubyRed427 I will start posting real soon. But this drinking thing is really taking a toll on me. I'm not sure how I got into this mess! But, I will get out! Soon!

@patriciafoley1 The tips you gave are very similar to mine. That's when I'm on track. I also have my calories set at 1200. Probably about the same amount of net carbs. I used to be afraid of carbs. When I'm eating normally, I eat blueberries every day. When I first started logging all I saw were carbs. But, they are loaded with fiber and all sorts of good things. I hope to start eating normal again soon.

I may weigh myself and post soon. But it's kind of embarrassing. I was always very fit and healthy. I've gained so much weight recently. It sure can sneak up on you!

That's probably another good tip. I didn't always drink daily. There's times where I don't drink for months. But I've noticed if I weigh myself regularly, it keeps me on track because if I notice that I've gained a little I can make adjustments to my diet or add in a little more activity. I used to weigh myself daily. I'm old school…I write my weight on my At-A-Glance wall calendar. No apps needed 🙂

Highest Weight 170

1. Feb 1: 162.6
2. Feb 8: 163.4 ( +.8)
3. Feb 14: 162.8 (-0.6)
4. Feb 21: 160.8 (-2)
5. Mar 1: 162
6. Mar 8: 160.8 (-1.2)
7. Mar 15:160.2 (-0.2)
8. Mar 22: 161.8 (+1.6)
9. Mar 29: 160.6 (-1.2)
   FINAL STATS for March 31: 160 (2.6 for month)
10. Apr 1: 160
11. Apr 8: Did not weigh
12. Apr 19: 161.6
13. Apr 26 160
14. April 27 163 Started Semaglutide
15. Apr 30: 161.4 FINAL STATS for April (+1.4)
16. May 1 161.4
17. May 7 159.2 (-2.2)
18. May 14 158.4 (-.8)

I will be joining. I will post my results all at once at the end of each month.

Best of luck, everyone!

I would be thrilled to lose another ten pounds. That would put me at 135. It gets harder and takes longer as we go lower.

Lost 18.6 pounds in the last round. Ended the round at 145.6

Total weight loss since I started on MFP 67.2 lbs

It will be harder to lose in this round because I am gradually introducing a few more carbs in my diet (not going hog wild, I have to see how it affects my blood sugar) so that is going to add carb weight. And I asked my PA to lower my BP medicine because I've lost 50 pounds, so she halved it. That means more water weight, since it is primarily a water pill. But I want to get off it, so I'll take the bounce up in weight when it comes and just shoulder through until I lose past it. (It's sweet while it lasted).

End weight of the last round on April 30 145.6

Starting weight this round 145.2 So 4/10 of a pound lost. That's a good start.

Wishing everyone good luck, and determination to make this round a success (ME TOO!) Hoping I don't go crazy adding a few more carbs to the mix!!

4/30 145.6

5/1 145.2

5.4 144.8 met a mini goal when I passed 145. Next mini goal 142.5

today, when I clicked on BMI in Fitbit's weight section, it said 24.9 with a green dot and the caption of "Ideal". Boy was that NICE to see. I realize I am at the high end of Ideal, but 189 days ago, I was obese. So going from obese (maybe even morbidly obese) to over weight, to ideal BMI — that is a big milestone for me.

5/12 finally a drop 144.4 BMI 24.8

5/13 144.2 nice to see the scale moving downward. Last week it was stuck.

5/15 143.8 BMI 24.7

Hi I’m Hannah. This is my first time joining one of the challenges. I’m starting late but I still want to try for 10 pounds in around the 10 weeks we have left. I’m giving one meal a day a try as well as limiting my sugar intake.
SW- 179

GW for this challenge- 169

Overall GW- 125