10 pounds to lose challenge- May 1, 2025-July 31, 2025
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179.6. I'll take every pound! π
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CHALLENGE: lose 15.1 pounds by July 31 (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
yearly gain/loss: year 1: β 87 lbs; year 2: β 18 lbs; year 3: β 16 lbs; year 4: β 15 lbs;
year 5 YTD:β 0.7 lbs; year 5 goal: β 10 lbs
May 1 starting weight: 260.1 (7-day average)
Jul 31 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 15.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 220 (maintenance range: under 225)May 01 : 260.1 (Weigh-in day: Thursday -- 7-day average)
May 08 : 260.6 : β 0.5
May 15 : 259.5 : β 1.1 - total gain/loss: β 0.6
May 22 : 257.9 : β 1.6 - total gain/loss: β 2.2
May 29 : 256.3 : β 1.6 - total gain/loss: β 3.8
Jun 05 : 255.8 : β 0.5 - total gain/loss: β 4.3
Jun 12 : 257.5 : β 1.7 - total gain/loss: β 2.6
Jun 19 : 255.3 : β 2.2 - total gain/loss: β 4.8
Jun 26 :
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Jul 10 :
Jul 17 :
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Jul 31 :Goal weight: : 245.0 : desired loss = 15.1 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 255.3 : actual loss = 4.8 pounds in 7 weeks8 -
Up a bit, but I expected it. I indulged in too many carbs the last 2 nights. I am refocused and ready to get that goal.
5/2: 150.6
5/9: 149.8
5/16: 146.6 (fasting wt)
5/23: 148.2
5/30: 148.0
6/6: 147.4
6/13: 146.8
6/20: 147.2
GW: 140-145 ish6 -
S/W 8/1/24 161
G/W 5 /2/24 132 to 134
C/W 134.9Three days tracking calories.. Three days off tracking.
I'm feeling more confident. Earlier in the week I was edging up on the scale but I STOPPED it. It's so easy to add a half pound at a time. That's how I gained 25 pounds in 3 to 4 years! You all know the storyπ
I also enjoy eating what I want. Several times a week I eat or drink something that I would have stayed totally away from while trying to lose. (ice cream, beer, cookies. ). I momentarily scold myself when I reach for the food. But then I tell myself it's OK. It feels totally different.I even went to the gym today! It's in a senior center. So everybody is old. Some are overweight. Some are not (ie. the men). I'd say 75 to 80 percent were stronger than I am. So it's motivating.
@lclark04957 Go for it! Two pounds is not that big of a difference. But knowing that you met your goal is very satisfying. And after that you can set some other goal and go for it (Like getting stronger. You can never be too strong)
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Greetings from Europe! We are loving all the beautiful cities weβve visited. Trying to only eat breakfast and skip lunch (maybe have a handful of nuts) and then a nice dinner. Portions here are reasonable and I rarely finish the whole meal. Walking a ton but I agree with surfer girl and others about walking. Although walking many miles per day we are probably ruining our exercise calories due to wine and aperol spritzes whenever we like.
I am enjoying the beautiful scenery and also seeing some relatives too. Current location: Italy but we have been to Switzerland and Germany. I tried to read all the posts but have only my iPhone so itβs hard for me to type on the phone. Ciao!7 -
Italy is so beautiful- everywhere you walk is a beautiful building and the little alley ways are magical. I hope you can visit your momβs town one day.π©·
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Hi Im Debbie h 5'.25"
Gw 118-120
5-3 =125.8
5-10=125.6
5-15= 125.8
5-24=125.6
5-30=125.8
6-7=125.6
6-13= 125.6
6-22= 125.67 -
surfergirl, i'm thinking i'm a state away from you, but its mostly dry here.
maintaining weight this challenge. Need to kick it up to lose some.7 -
I know that your ultimate goal is to become AF. At that time, perhaps you could lay back the money you would have spent on alcohol towards a European trip. You'll certainly have earned it and it definitely would be wonderful for you to see some of the areas of your heritage.
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littleserfergirl7, my job keeps me moving a lot. or I should say keeps me exhausted. lol. I have a dunlap problem, my belly dunlapped over my pants. It looks so rediculous on this short body. stess alcohol and poor eating habits this last year and half wrecked it. so out goes the alcohol. doing way better about that. now to figure out the deficit.
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@walkintofit I know Dunlap well, though not exactly my best friend. I could even say my enemy. Have a great week!
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My name is Donna. I am 65 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5β 5β 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). I weigh weekly but also on the 1st and last day of each month for a full monthβs account.
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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
πππππULTIMATE GOAL: 145-155 (Iβll know when I get there!)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250βsπ-- 240βsπ΅-- 230βsπΈ-- 220'sπ-- 210's-- 200'sπ¨--ΒPREVIOUS MONTHS:
05/01 β 196.2 β (Trend Weight β 194.9)
05/06-DNW π - (Trend Weight: DNW)
05/13-194.2 β - (Trend Weight: 194.9)
05/20 β 195.4 β (Trend Weight β195.2)
05/27 β 193.2 β (Trend Weight β 194.4) πΊπΊπΊπΊ 05/31 β 191.8 (Trend Weight β 194.0)
05/31 β 191.8 β (Trend Weight β 194.0)
π·π·π· May Start: 196.0
π·π·π· May Goal: (4 pound loss) 192.0
π·π·π· May Actual: 191.8 (yay! Ball in the hoop in the very last second of the game!)
π·π·π· Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: - 4.0 lbs Lost
CURRENT MONTH:
06/01 β 192.8 β (Trend Weight β 193.9)
06/03 β 191.2 β (Trend Weight β 193.5)
06/10β190.4 β (Trend Weight β 192.3)
06/17-191.2 π - (Trend Weight: 192.1) I looked back over my stats this morning from a long term daily challenge I participate in. I found that I have been trudging around in the 190-195 range since the beginning of August of last year. Almost a year! Really Donna? I think it is high time that I TMI or get off the pot!
πββοΈπββοΈπββοΈπββοΈπβ06/24 β 190.6 β (Trend Weight β 191.4) I actually hit the 180βs this week which is a new decade I had not seen in awhile. However, after two days of no TMI and no sleep (okay, okay and one small snack off-plan last night), my weight is back in the 190βs but NOT FOR LONG my friends. I got my toe in the water and it felt good so Iβm diving in!!! I am still less than last week and the trend weight continues to go down daily so I am so very hopeful, grateful and determined! Reaching Juneβs goal is still within reach and I plan onstretching my fingers out to the point of discomfort and SNATCHING it up!
06/30 β xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈJuneStart: 191.8
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈJune Goal: (2.4 lb loss): 189.4
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈJuneActual: xxxxx
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈCumulativeWeight Loss so Far: xxxxx
Challenge Months to Come:
π π π π π 07/01 -- xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/08 β xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/15 -- xxxxx (Trend Weight -- xxxxx)
07/22β- xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/29 β xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/31 β xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
π₯π₯π₯July Start: xxxxx
π₯π₯π₯ July Goal: (4 lb Loss ) xxxxx
π₯π₯π₯ July Actual: xxxxx
π₯π₯π₯ Cumulative Total Weight Loss:xxxxx
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Starting weight 183
Last week 179.6
This Week 177.6
5.4 pounds down so far. Can I really make 10 pounds this challenge?
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Hi Im Debbie h 5'.25"
Gw 118-120
5-3 =125.8
5-10=125.6
5-15= 125.8
5-24=125.6
5-30=125.8
6-7=125.6
6-13= 125.6
6-22= 125.6|
6-28= 125.8maintaining this challenge, good but not losingβ¦
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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)
FINAL STATS for March 31: 160 (2.6 for month) - Apr 1: 160
- Apr 8: Did not weigh
- Apr 19: 161.6
- Apr 26 160
- April 27 163 Started Semaglutide
- Apr 30: 161.4 FINAL STATS for April (+1.4)
- May 1 161.4
- May 7 159.2
- May 7 159.2 (-2.2)
- May 14 158.4 (-.8)
- May 21 158 (-.4)
- May 28 158.2 (+.2)
- June 4 155.4 (-2.8)
- June27 155
I haven't weighed in for a few weeks so I thought I need to post today. Considering we were on a beach vacation followed by tons of in town family complete with a huge Thanksgiving dinnerβ¦seriouslyβ¦.a total Turkey feast, I am happy I didn't gain anything. The Semaglutide is doing it's job, not letting me eat too much.
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CHALLENGE: lose 15.1 pounds by July 31 (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
yearly gain/loss: year 1: β 87 lbs; year 2: β 18 lbs; year 3: β 16 lbs; year 4: β 15 lbs;
year 5 YTD:β 0.7 lbs; year 5 goal: β 12 lbs
May 1 starting weight: 260.1 (7-day average)
Jul 31 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 15.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 220 (maintenance range: under 225)May 01 : 260.1 (Weigh-in day: Thursday -- 7-day average)
May 08 : 260.6 : β 0.5
May 15 : 259.5 : β 1.1 - total gain/loss: β 0.6
May 22 : 257.9 : β 1.6 - total gain/loss: β 2.2
May 29 : 256.3 : β 1.6 - total gain/loss: β 3.8
Jun 05 : 255.8 : β 0.5 - total gain/loss: β 4.3
Jun 12 : 257.5 : β 1.7 - total gain/loss: β 2.6
Jun 19 : 255.3 : β 2.2 - total gain/loss: β 4.8
Jun 26 : 256.6 : β 1.3 - total gain/loss: β 3.5
Jul 03 :
Jul 10 :
Jul 17 :
Jul 24 :
Jul 31 :Goal weight: : 245.0 : desired loss = 15.1 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 256.6 : actual loss = 3.5 pounds in 8 weeks7 -
Iβm not at goal yet, but I did reach my lowest pre-colonoscopy fasting weight so Iβm pleased. Iβll keep doing what Iβm doing because it seems to be working.
5/2: 150.6
5/9: 149.8
5/16: 146.6 (fasting wt)
5/23: 148.2
5/30: 148.0
6/6: 147.4
6/13: 146.8
6/20: 147.2
6/27: 146.6
GW: 140-145 ish6 -
HW 206 lbs in 2023
5/2 168.9Β
5/7 169.1
5/16 170
5/20 169.9
5/24 169. 5
6/4 170.1
6/27 171.1
I was so scared to weigh today, because we were in Europe eating our way through the beautiful towns. We did skip most lunches, and we ate amazing breakfasts at each hotel. Dinners were usually pasta or schnitzel and things like that. But I love in Germany, when you order a meal, they let you order "senior meals" (smaller portion), even though I am not a senior. I also loved that you get a salad before your meal. The salad in Germany has four types on the plate. I was in heaven. Now, I want to recreate that light salad dressing. I am so convinced all of our salad dressing in bottles are such junk. I'm done with anything except oil and vinegar. Also, the European meals were not salty at all, even the pomme frites had no salt on them. The pasta in Italy was crazy good and small portions.
Sure, we did walk a ton most of the days. But we also had Aperol spritzes and wine every day. Next month is birthday month for my family (lots of celebratory dinners).
As long as I maintain, I'll be happy. Last time, I went to Europe was about 20 years ago, and I gained a pound a day!
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@LittleSurferGirl7 You would definitely want to consult a dr because of your heavy alcohol use. I don't think this is for people with liver issues which I think you mentioned in the past. Perhaps you need to address that first, maybe with antabuse or one of those drugs to help you stop drinking. I wouldn't be worrying about my weight, because you know that will fall in line, if you can kick the drinking habit.
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@RubyRed427 Please share the salad dressing recipe when you figure it out!
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@RubyRed427 Thank you for the update. I was going to ask you about the food. I'm glad you didn't gain 20 pounds!!!!!!!!!
SW 8/1/24 164
GW 132 - 135
CW 6/27/25 135.5I'm up a little bit today but not too bad. Yesterday was something of a free for all so I expected it. In fact I expected worse.
I just don't have a handle on what I can eat. Or how much LOL. I'm weighing myself every day which is different than when I was trying to lose. Earlier in the week I was up a little bit in weight but I went back to low calorie for one day just to make sure I could do it. What I should do is go down to the low end of my goal range so I have a cushion. I'm enjoying eating now. And it would take a whole month to get down to the low end, 132 lbs. I don't want to do that. (ugh)
So it's still a work in progress. Everyone looks like they're doing well and still losing or maintaining. I'll be happy if I get through to July 31st without a gain. Good luck everybody. We can all push through the next 30 days. Thirty days will make a difference.
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It is very strange. I kind of feel like I'm in another country.π I'm not sure where to go.
That's a nice set of weights and bands you've got there.
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Woo-hoo. That's great.
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@LittleSurferGirl7 Wonderful! I'm so happy for you!
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Yeah. Water. So good for you. So hard too drink it. I can never, ever, ever get enough. In honor of you I swear I'll drink 8 glasses today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thereβ¦ I said it. I may not be able to safely leave the house though. π
You have a great day too LittleSurfer girl.
PS It's going to be hot today. That'll help us chug the water. Stay hydrated everybody.
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I, too, will drink at least 8 glasses of water 8 oz each in honor of @LittleSurferGirl7 and her AF day ! I haven't had the full 64 or more in a hot minute! Anyway, I know how important this was and is for you Surfer Girl. It's the first milestones of many! Congrats!
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It's 4:40 pm. Just barely 4 glass 8 oz each. Keep chugging!
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I didnβt see this earlier today. But I will drink water only tomorrow to celebrate with you, Little
Surfer Girl. I was never addicted to alcohol, but drank 2 or 3 3-liter cokes a day for years. I quit. I can only imagine how much harder it is to quit alcohol.
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raising a glass of water to you LittleSurferGirl! congrats on drinking water!
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My name is Donna. I am 65 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5β 5β 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). I weigh weekly but also on the 1st and last day of each month for a full monthβs account.
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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
πππππULTIMATE GOAL: 145-155 (Iβll know when I get there!)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250βsπ-- 240βsπ΅-- 230βsπΈ-- 220'sπ-- 210's-- 200'sπ¨--ΒPREVIOUS MONTHS:
05/01 β 196.2 β (Trend Weight β 194.9)
05/06-DNW π - (Trend Weight: DNW)
05/13-194.2 β - (Trend Weight: 194.9)
05/20 β 195.4 β (Trend Weight β195.2)
05/27 β 193.2 β (Trend Weight β 194.4)
05/31 β 191.8 β (Trend Weight β 194.0)
π·π·π· May Start: 196.0
π·π·π· May Goal: (4 pound loss) 192.0
π·π·π· May Actual: 191.8 (yay! Ball in the hoop in the very last second of the game!)
π·π·π· Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: - 4.0 lbs Lost
CURRENT MONTH:
06/01 β 192.8 β (Trend Weight β 193.9)
06/03 β 191.2 β (Trend Weight β 193.5)
06/10β190.4 β (Trend Weight β 192.3)
06/17-191.2 π - (Trend Weight: 192.1)
β06/24 β 190.6 β (Trend Weight β 191.4)
06/30 β 189.0 β (Trend Weight β 190.5) Itβs been a pretty good week overall although there has been some water retention on occasion (heart condition) that has crept up off & on. I am happy to see 1.6 lbs gone in the past 6 days which really helps my overall numbers. My goal numbers were not adding up due to my math mistake so I have fixed that. My goal remains the same 184.0 at the end of the challenge but that does leave a 5 lb loss needed on the table for July. Iβm not sure why I had my June goal so low. Anyway, I can do it if I put my mind to it! Or Can I? There are definitely some challenges including the Holiday Weekend filled with food, my Sonβs birthday, my Grandsonβs birthday and some upcoming travel. Time to buckle down, if nothing else, at least on EVERY SINGLE day in-between! Life is for the living, so I must confess that I do plan on enjoying those days. No excuses on all others! Iβm also on a weight loss journey! Onward and Forward Soldiers!
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈJune Start: 191.8
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈJune Goal: (2.8 lb loss): 189.0
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈJuneActual: 189.0
πΆββοΈπΆββοΈπΆββοΈCumulativeWeight Loss so Far: 7.0 lbs Lost
FUTURE MONTHS TO COME:
π π π π π 07/01 -- xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/08 β xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/15 -- xxxxx (Trend Weight -- xxxxx)
07/22β- xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/29 β xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
07/31 β xxxxx (Trend Weight β xxxxx)
π₯π₯π₯July Start: 189.0
π₯π₯π₯ July Goal: (5 lb Loss ) 184.0
π₯π₯π₯ July Actual: xxxxx
π₯π₯π₯ Cumulative Total Weight Loss:xxxxx
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