February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

mariamathsgeek

Welcome along everyone!!!!

I've read all your posts and I'm glad you've all joined us. Sorry I can reply to everyone individually....we are a HUGE group now!!! p11 - woo hoo!!!

Anyway....I see a lot of references to the Super Bowl from the Americans amongst the group! At least there's 6 days until next weigh in, eh?

Some folks asked about daily calorie amounts & deficits and eating back exercise calories - that's a completely personal choice. I personally eat 1200 cals per day and try not to eat back exercise calories but I'm no expert about these things, it's just what works for me!

Good Luck everyone!!!

WayneBradt

Name: Wayne
Age: 42
Height: 5'10"
Start weight (1st Feb): 223.2 lbs.
Goal weight (1st March): 210 lbs.

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 223.2 lbs.
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

drew_999999

I'm in.

Name: Drew
Age: 42
Height: 5' 11"
Start weight (1st Feb): 250.0
Goal weight (1st March): 242.0

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 250.0
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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julieearley

Name: Julie
Age: 53
Height:5'2"
Start weight (1st Feb): 187.0
Goal weight (1st March):178.0

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:187.0
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
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cindyannette

Name:Annette
Age: 47
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 139.5
Goal weight (1st March): 133

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 139.5
8th Feb:
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believeinme0430

Excited this is my first challange!

Name: Michelle
Age: 33
Height: 5'8
Start weight (1st Feb): 253.8
Goal weight (1st March):

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 253.8
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
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vickyegan

Can i still join?

vickyegan

I'm in. Im stuck and need to finish my last 15. I need support and accountability.

Name: Vicky
Age: 44
Height:5ft 9in
Start weight (2 Feb): 185
Goal weight (1st March):175

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:
8th Feb:
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spnglrbru

Name: Jen
Age: 48
Height: 5'5"
Start weight (1st Feb): 210
Goal weight (1st March): 200

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 210
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week: 0
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 0

Struggles/successes this week: Struggling with maintaining consistency beyond a week or two. Success ... I woke up this morning and started over.

yvettem128

Name: Yvette
Age: 44
Height: 5'5''
Start weight (2nd Feb): 182.2lb
Goal weight (1st March): 175.0lb

Weigh ins:
9th Feb:
16th Feb:
23nd Feb:
2nd March:

Weight loss/gain this week: n/a
Weight loss/gain so far this month: n/a

Struggles/successes this week: Struggling with being consistent with exercise and staying under calorie goal. Had a bday this past week and gained two pds. I will get this under control

ponce876

I would like to join!
Name: Roxanne
Age: 37
Height: 5'2"
Start weight (1st Feb): 214
Goal weight (1st March): 204

Weigh ins:


1st Feb:214
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
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hippygirl325

Name: Lisa
Age: 25
Height: 5'7 1/2
Start weight (1st Feb): 251
Goal weight (1st March): 241

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 251
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week: NA
Weight loss/gain so far this month: NA

Struggles/successes this week: NA

sherbear702

mariamathsgeek wrote: »

Welcome along everyone!!!!


Some folks asked about daily calorie amounts & deficits and eating back exercise calories - that's a completely personal choice. I personally eat 1200 cals per day and try not to eat back exercise calories but I'm no expert about these things, it's just what works for me!

Good Luck everyone!!!

I try to do the same. My goal is somewhere in the 1,300's for calorie intake, I exercise all the time and try my best not to eat those burnt calories back. It's worked quite well for me so far. Also, I've been doing the 7 minute total body work (great little workout, I found it in the app store) and I don't even track those workouts. I figured 7 minutes isn't really worth it, but I know that I did do that little bit extra every day.

lenaa917

Name: Mandy
Age: 21
Height: 5'5
Start weight (1st Feb):225
Goal weight (1st March): 215

This is my first day on my journey- let me know if anyone is doing PIYO by Beachbody or if there are any Facebook challenge groups going on!!

mefoolu

Name: May
Age: 43
Height: 5'
Start weight (1st Feb): 230
Goal weight (1st March): 224

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 230
8th Feb:
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Struggles/successes this week: still trying to find the motivation to lose weight. I just need to get moving.

kodiakke

I'm late to the party, but still want to join! This is my first challenge so I'm excited to be here.

Name: Kodiakke
Age: 40
Height: 5'9"
Start weight (1st Feb): 185.2
Goal weight (1st March): 175

Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 185.2
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
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Weight loss/gain this week: On my losing streak from my start last month, yay!
Weight loss/gain so far this month: N/A

Struggles/successes this week: Superbowl party, but I went armed with unsweetened iced tea and a bag of radishes and jerky and MADE IT! Now if I could just do the same with getting my butt moving...

Oberon21

Here is my updated info:

Weigh ins:
Jan 30.: 138
1st Feb: 136.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

I was down to 134.2 on Sunday but popped back up today. At least down overall!

mariamathsgeek

Hi everyone!!! Welcome aboard!!! Latecomers are more than welcome....the more the merrier!!! This thread is open to everyone, no matter what your goals. It's all about accountability to yourself, support & motivation for each other and just going for your own goals. Have read all your posts - great stuff!!! Keep 'em coming!!!

Gemog

Name - Gem
Age - 30
Height - 5 ft 7.5
1st feb - 10 stone 10 lbs (150lbs)
Goal - 1st march - 9 stone 10lbs (136lbs)
Current 10 stone 7lbs (147lbs)

11 to go!

Cjanavic

Name: Chayanne
Age: 20
Height: 5'3
Start weight (1st Feb): 175
Goal weight (1st March): 170

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:175
8th Feb:
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22nd Feb:
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Struggles/successes this week: 2 exams and so little time to focus on myself this week...Hopefully this will hold me accountable

thesnackmonster

Name: Julie
Age: 47
Height 5 ft 4in
Start weight (1st Feb) 182.8
Goal weight (1st March) 178

711kl111

Hi! I'm a bit late, but I want to give this a try... it will be my first challenge.
I hope everybody is doing great so far.

Age: 24
Height: 1.59 m (5'2.6")
Start weight (1st Feb): 58.4 kg (128.5 lbs)
Goal weight (1st March): 57.5 kg (126.5 lbs)

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 58.4kg (128.5 lbs)
8th Feb:
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MeLanceUppercut

Name: Matt
Age: 33
Height: 5'8
Start weight (1st Feb): 292
Goal weight (1st March):288

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:292
8th Feb:
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Struggles/successes this week: I've been pretty depressed when it comes right down to it. So I've been stress eating and being lazy. I hate this. I wish there was a button I could press to make myself do right.

richmond2410

Name: kelly
Age: 41
Height: 5'6"
Start weight (1st Feb):204
Goal weight (1st March):

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 204
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
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SquatNSparkle

Name: Suz
Age: 45
Height: 5'6"
Start weight (1st Feb): 154.0
Goal weight (1st March): 150.0

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 154.0
8th Feb:
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Struggles/successes this week: CHALLENGES/STRUGGLES: we recently got 14 inches of snow and I spent the weekend baking--cinnamon rolls. SUCCESSES: well, I got my *kitten* outta bed and worked out today!

kathinky

Name:Kathy
Age:57
Height:5'5'
Start weight (1st Feb):163
Goal weight (1st March):130

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:145.7
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
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Struggles/successes this week:Getting back in the zone.

electrickazoo

Name: Kaye
Age: 28
Height: 5'8"
Start weight (1st Feb): 172
Goal weight (1st March): 164

Weigh ins:

Jan 30: 172
1st Feb: 171.5
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

1RareJewel

Name: 1RareJewel
Age:34
Height: 5'9
Start weight (1st Feb): 177
Goal weight (1st March):

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 177
8th Feb:
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Week 1: Sugar

dotamu

Jumping in a bit late.

Name: Donaira
Age: 20
Height: 5'8
Start weight (1st Feb): 76.8 kg (169.3 lbs)
Goal weight (1st March): 75 kg (165.3 lbs)

Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 76.8 kg (169.3 lbs)
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Struggles/successes this week:
Week 1: (Struggle) As always, craving for chocolate. (Success) Increased my calorie goal from 1200 to 1400. Probably not everyone would see this as a success, but this indicates that my mindset is changing from 'dieting' to 'sustainable lifelong healthy eating'.

Weekly challenges for myself:
Week 1: Workout at least 5 times this week.

jjames821

Name: Jenn
Age: 32
Height:5'5"
Start weight (1st Feb): 173.5
Goal weight (1st March):165

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:173.5
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