Irene P.

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To be at a similar weight to my younger more athletic days, while also reducing health risks.

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Chia seed mixins

Favorite Sinful Food: chocolate, cocoa

My Preferred Method of Exercise: Walk,Bicycle,Elliptical,Strength

My Approach to Weight Loss: dietary selections, some exercise

My Weight Loss Program: I don't follow a program

My Diet Plan: Very Low Fat, Very Low Sugar, Low Carb

Fitness/Exercise Apps: Strava

Fitness Devices: Garmin Fenix

DietBet Winnings: $490.58

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet WinnerRound WinnerRound Runner-Up
-0.3% Since last weigh-in
-1.4% 1-Month Change
-17.9% Lifetime Change

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Tara R.

12/20/2025 9:46AM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!
Home stretch at the most difficult time of the year! I'm hoping this challenge will keep me from gaining weight like I have every other year around the holidays (usually 10-20lbs!). My kids are bugging me to do Christmas baking but I keep putting it off so I won't be tempted. How is everyone handling all the baking and treats? I don't want to let my kids down but if I make it I'll eat it

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Sunshine

Here are some of the tricks I’ve been using and they’ve been working: make the treats, but freeze them. You’ll have to let them thaw so you can think about if they’re worth it or not, but also just take out one at a time. You’ll get your indulgence (you gotta live right?) but will be smart about portions. At home and at gatherings, I eat only from a salad plate- but when it comes to cookies and treats, switch it to a saucer plate. Once the plate is done, so am I. If out to dinner at a restaurant, I only eat half of my dinner. Then I get two yummy meals (leftovers) with smarter portion sizes and no guilt. Hope that helps!

Irene P.

I like Sunshine’s approach. It’s just a bit more to go, you can do it!!

DietBet

12/09/2025 8:58AM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!

Hi everyone! We're so excited to announce the winner of the New Wardrobe for this game. *Drumroll, please*

The lucky winner is.... Ophelia!

Congratulations to Ophelia for taking home the prize - please be on the lookout for an email from us! A big thank you to everyone who played this game, we can't wait to see you crush your goals in the game!

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Irene P.

Congrats Ophelia!

Jillian D.

09/15/2025 5:09AM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!
I missed my weight and it will be tough to catch up this round- we’ll see what happens.

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Irene P.

Good luck on the next rounds. You still have many more chances! It’s still early in the game.

Jessica F.

This was definitely the hardest round!

Steffen G.

09/15/2025 12:14AM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!


@referies
I actually Sent Messages and Posted here not being able to weigh in - I am on business trip - why is no reaction on this fact?

I missed - and have no opportunity to weigh in (Business Trip) …

Irene P.

Even so, thanks for sharing some great pictures, and you’ll have more chances in future rounds. Keep up your journey and your efforts!

Jessica F.

I will be out of town for round 5’s weigh in. I’m debating if I should try and pack my scale or if I should buy a cheap one where I’ll be

MaryPatricia

09/14/2025 8:54AM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!
Im not stepping on the scale to weight out. It's depressing.
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Jillian D.

I am back to where I started so it was a hard weigh in for me too. I’m going to try to focus on the end goal at this point- don’t give up- hand in there with me.

Irene P.

It’s still early in the game, so consider the additional chances. Best of luck (and planning) in the next rounds and the game.
Irene P. accepted the challenge.
07/23/2025 8:57PM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!
The pot in Round 1 is now $2,500

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Danielle G.

07/20/2025 6:47AM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!
What is motivating people on their weight loss journey? I’m recovering from surgery and trying to get back to where I was before my injury.

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CharLiam

Taking back control after a set back.

Irene P.

When I first started some time ago, I was in the overweight range for BMI. I also discovered that in my ethnic group, the BMI ranges are even tighter. So although I have already lost some weight and am no longer in the standard overweight range for the generally accepted BMI, I am still borderline Normal/Overweight for my ethnic group. Overall, in losing weight, I aim to be more solidly in the middle of the normal BMI range for my ethnic group, closer to my former weight when younger, while also having some other potential benefits: reducing low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, and radiculopathy; developing healthier habits so that lipids/cholesterol numbers improve; reducing the amount of visceral fat; and having improved fit/function when doing younger person activities (going uphill, using cross country skis, participating as part of an aircrew ….)

Steffen G.

07/15/2025 8:18AM in New Me By 2026 - Win a New Wardrobe!
  • And Sunday Rafting on the Möll -

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Irene P.

Looks fun, although I’m wondering if the cold swim was intentional.

Steffen G.

Yes the swim was Like Security instructions in a plane