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I would like some accountability for the month. Am just 6 lbs. from a normal bmi now. Thank you for continuing this challenge @cachoey. Original MFP Starting Weight: 223.4 November End Weight: December Goal Weight: 159.x Ultimate Goal Weight: 129.x Week 1 12/01 - 12/02 - 12/03 - 12/04 - 12/05 - 12/06 - 12/07 - Week 2 12/08…

Beauty of Dreams Sunday 165.5

I would like to join, also. I typed a reply last night but it seems to have vanished. Looking forward to new experiences and perspectives.

MFP Starting Weight: 223.4 lbs. March 8,2020 November starting weight: 170.3, 169.1 (I weigh on two scales because not sure which is accurate.) November total weight loss: Week 1 11/1 170.3, 169.1 11/2 169.6 167.9 11/3 167.8 167.3 11/4 168.4 166.4 11/5 166.9 166.1 11/6 167.8 167.1 11/7 168.9 167.0 Week 2 11/8 167.2 165.8…

Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday or the weekend wherever you may be. On March 8, I weighed 223.4 8/25 178.0 (Starting Weight) 8/31 176.1 pounds lost: 1.9 9/1 176.3 (Starting Weight) 9/30 173.4 pounds lost: 2.9 10/01 171.6 (Starting Weight) 10/31 170.2 pounds lost: 1.4 11/01 170.3 (Starting Weight) 11/30 pounds lost:N/A…

Let's try this again. SW: 223.4 GW: 129.x Short term goal is to lose 6 lbs. over the five weeks. Long term goal is to learn coping skills so will not overeat in social situations. 11/23 163.5 11/24 164.6 11/25 165.2 11/26 164.7 Thanksgiving. People with lots of tasty food and awkward social skills!!!! Two mile walk. 11/27…

Please assign me to a team. BeautyofDreams 166.5 Sunday

Walked twice on Thanksgiving and only up 0.5 lbs Friday. Had a leftovers and people over Friday night and was up a pound on Saturday. Walked four miles Saturday then had people over for more Thanksgiving leftovers and overate. Am concerned this might be a trend. Definitely need to work on social skills to avoid…

You might consider joining the bulking group on the "Gaining weight and Bodybuilding forum". They are currently an active thread. Best wishes on your health and fitness journey.

Hi, I would like to join, too. I recently turned 57 and have lost 59 pounds since March 8, 2020. I am a kidney/pancreas transplant recipient. Was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic when I was 26 y.o. but was actually a type 1 diabetic. Over time developed nerve damage in hands, legs, intestinal tract and lost one eye and both…

I am six pounds away from being in a normal BMI. Working to lose enough weight to be in single digit pant sizes. Will be there after the holidays.

Starting weight: 223.4 March 8, 2020 November starting weight: 169.1 November total weight loss: Week 1 11/1 169.1 11/2 167.9 11/3 167.3 11/4 166.4 11/5 166.1 11/6 167.1 11/7 167.0 Week 2 11/8 165.8 11/9 165.2 11/10 166.3 11/11 165.3 11/12 164.5 11/13 164.6 11/14 164.0 exposed to Covid positive person Week 3 11/15 163.1…

SW: 223.4 lbs. on March 8, 2020 GW: 126 lbs. Really would just like to get to a 21%BF. Scale number is secondary. Day/Weight/Comment 11/13 166.0 164.6 11/14 165.6 164.0 11/15 163.9 163.1 11/16 165.6 164.4 11/17 164.9 164.4 11/18 165.0 164.0 11/19 165.1 163.8 11/20 167.8 165.7 11/21 166.0 165.7 11/22 Was exposed to a Covid…

What rate of loss have you selected on MFP? If it is greater than 1 pound a week, it is too aggressive. As for a plateau, unless it has been at least a month with no weight loss, then you aren't in a plateau. I frequently go two weeks plus with no weight loss then suddenly lose a pound or two. You don't mention if you…

I live in Iowa where all the counties are over 10% positivity. We have the third highest positivity rate in the country, a republican controlled government and our "mask mandate" is essentially if you can't social distance inside for 15 minutes then you should wear a mask unless you are in church where they cannot be…

I live in a county with over 27% positivity rate. Last Saturday I had lunch with my boyfriend and he thought that he had a cold. He didn't get tested for Covid until Monday and received results Thursday. He is positive and is having difficulty breathing. I called my transplant coordinator. I will be tested next Monday at…

@salburda those are excellent blood sugar numbers. You are doing a great job and your A1C must show it.

I completed my first diet break in October after being on a 1200 calorie diet since March. I lost two pounds during the break and my energy level shot up so much that I couldn't sleep at night. Carbs are definitely like rocket fuel. Since I had been in a deficit for so long I assumed metabolic adaptation and didn't raise…

Is there a reason for the timeline? I personally find it much easier to change one or two habits over time instead of an entire lifestyle. Will you be exercising? It's not necessary for weight loss but improves mood and fitness and fills time.

MFP Starting Weight: 223.4lbs. March 8,2020 November starting weight: 170.3, 169.1 (I weigh on two scales because not sure which is accurate.) November total weight loss: Week 1 11/1 170.3, 169.1 11/2 169.6 167.9 11/3 167.8 167.3 11/4 168.4 166.4 11/5 166.9 166.1 11/6 167.8 167.1 11/7 168.9 167.0 Week 2 11/8 167.2 165.8…

I would like to join Round 132. I weigh on two scales. The heavier weight is on a scale that gets moved around and weigh on a wooden floor the lighter weight is on a scale that is not moved and is on a level linoleum floor. Not sure which scale is the most accurate but the scale that weighs me lighter is more consistent.…

Thanks for posting. This is really helpful to me as I am just starting work on the last 30 lbs. and was feeling like there has been no real change in my body despite lifting weights and using the treadmill. You look great, your consistent work is showing.

@Kaitie9399, Nordstrom carries a brand of boots that fit slender calves very well. It is called Aqua Diva. You might want to give them a try.

Great job with the weight loss and fitness journey. How are your blood sugar goals going?

Great job with your weight loss and starting to build healthy habits like eating in a deficit and daily exercise. As you weigh less pounds your diet will become even more important in your continuing weight loss journey. Just keep at it and you will reach your goal.

Google one sheet pan meals or mason jar salads for ideas. There are quite a few variations floating around on facebook.

Pick a maintenance calorie number and eat those calories for two weeks while easing up on the exercise. It sounds counter intuitive, but will help you flush water and lessen any metabolic adaptation your body has made in response to stress. Repeat this every six to eight weeks. You will not blow up like a balloon. Your…

You might get more responses over in the "Gaining and BodyBuilding" forum. Welcome, and may you exceed your goals!

I really don't have the correct build for high waisted jeans. Maybe you are built more like me ? The highest I go is mid rise and am thrilled when low rise cycles back into style cuz those styles fit me much better. Levis tend to work well for me as they tend to have a larger waist. Maybe, try a few different brands or…

Have you tried JC Penney? Their ST John's Bay line of Tees come in both women's and missy sizes and they are very reasonably priced and have frequent sales. I love to buy this line as the Tees, sweaters and jeans are inexpensive, come in many colors and last quite well.