February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

sassy75244

Name:Cris
Age:30
Height:5'6
Start weight (1st Feb):174
Goal weight (1st March):165

Weigh ins:

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

stefchrysler

Name: Stef
Age: 27
Height: 5'5
Start weight (1st Feb): 224
Goal weight (1st March): 218

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 224
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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Struggles/successes this week:


So how do we do this every week? Do we just reply to our original post to add the stats? New to forums

dwhite5149

Name: Dave
Age: 61
Height: 6'0"
Start weight (1st Feb): 285.6
Goal weight (1st March): 265

Weigh ins:

30th Jan: 286.8
1st Feb: 285.6
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week: N/A
Weight loss/gain so far this month:

alyssaburgess96

I would love to do this challenge too. Count me in!!

Name: alyssa
Age: 29
Height: 5 ft 4 in
Start weight (Feb 3rd): 190.8
Goal weight: 185.0


February 3rd: 190.8
February 10th:
February 17th:
February 24th:
March 3rd:

me1arnott

I'm going to join too... Need to weigh myself, so as soon as I'm done I'll put all my details in. Thankyou for organising this, I'm hoping it will motivate me!

I was told I am in remission from my battle with cancer yesterday and so I need to make sure I live my life to the fullest and losing a bit of weight to help me feel good about my body and look good in a bikini for our celebration holiday is the way to go!!!! Xx

LisaMcDonald86

Name: Lisa
Age: 28
Height: 5ft 6in
Start weight (1st Feb): 323 lbs
Goal weight (1st March): 315 lbs

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 323 lbs
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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Struggles/successes this week: My struggle this week would be posting my weight online for the world to see, but it's time that I take blame for my size and finally get in shape.

mariamathsgeek

me1arnott wrote: »

I'm going to join too... Need to weigh myself, so as soon as I'm done I'll put all my details in. Thankyou for organising this, I'm hoping it will motivate me!

I was told I am in remission from my battle with cancer yesterday and so I need to make sure I live my life to the fullest and losing a bit of weight to help me feel good about my body and look good in a bikini for our celebration holiday is the way to go!!!! Xx

Wow!!!! Congratulations! You must feel amazing and I love your great attitude. Welcome to the thread and yes, you will be rocking that bikini and having a blast on holiday before you know it! You are my new hero!!!!

ryanmary1

Name: Ryan Mary
Age: 29
Height: 5'8"
Start weight (1st Feb): 291.8
Goal weight (1st March): 285.0

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 291.8
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Woo! Let's lose it! I originally lost 80 pounds about 2 years ago. I gained 20-25 of it back. I'm not okay with that. Not okay with that at all! It needs to go (again) and then some!

mariamathsgeek

And....welcome to everyone else who has joined us....and again....sorry that this is a general post. I have read all your posts but can't reply to each one individually, as much as I'd love to. Feel free to send me a FR is you like though....just put a note on it saying 'February thread' or something so I know how you know me.

Just a couple of things....

Someone asked re: updating each week - the easiest thing to do is to copy & paste your original post then edit as needed.

Some people mentioned comfort eating due to stress, boredom, anxiety and depression plus finding motivation difficult - I can totally relate....I gained 3 stone (42lbs) over a few years because of comfort eating & stress drinking and have struggled most of my adult life with depression & anxiety (only diagnosed 5 years ago after my 2nd baby was born v. prematurely and we almost lost him - he's fine now BTW!). Anyway....I know how hard it is to battle mental illness and that just getting through the day is sometimes exhausting but eating well and exercising does help....even a walk can lift your spirits. Personally, running is what helps me. Anyway, I'm no expert so can only speak from personal experience but I hope you are getting the medical help you need and support from friends & family.

So....whatever you situation and goals....welcome along and good luck!!!!

mugglewump701

I just finished the January challenge with some great results and I'm so happy to have found a new one for February! I tend to get frustrated when my weight doesn't decrease, so I'm aiming low and will be focusing more on my measurements. I'm on my second half of Les Mills combat and hoping to keep the motivation up so I can finish

Name: Becky
Age: 30
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb):171.4
Goal weight (1st March):165

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:171.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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lilros

Name: Mish
Age: 60
Height: 5'3"
Start weight (1st Feb): 190
Goal weight (1st March): 182

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
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lish530

Name: Nicole
Age: 30
Height: 5'2''
Start weight (1st Feb): 226.6
Goal weight (1st March): 215

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 226.6
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week: .8
Weight loss/gain so far this month: .8

Struggles/successes this week: dealing with life changing issues and trying not to revert to old habits.

gemm30

mugglewump701 wrote: »

I just finished the January challenge with some great results and I'm so happy to have found a new one for February! I tend to get frustrated when my weight doesn't decrease, so I'm aiming low and will be focusing more on my measurements. I'm on my second half of Les Mills combat and hoping to keep the motivation up so I can finish

Name: Becky
Age: 30
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb):171.4
Goal weight (1st March):165

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:171.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week:
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Struggles/successes this week:

I do combat it's fantastic, can't get enough of that and pump.

mugglewump701

gemm30 wrote: »

mugglewump701 wrote: »

I just finished the January challenge with some great results and I'm so happy to have found a new one for February! I tend to get frustrated when my weight doesn't decrease, so I'm aiming low and will be focusing more on my measurements. I'm on my second half of Les Mills combat and hoping to keep the motivation up so I can finish

Name: Becky
Age: 30
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb):171.4
Goal weight (1st March):165

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:171.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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

Struggles/successes this week:

I do combat it's fantastic, can't get enough of that and pump.

I love it! I don't dread it like I do normal workouts because you get to punch and kick most of the time. They always fly by, even the 60 minute ones! I've been looking into Pump - that has different instructors, right? Is there a good mix of cardio in that, or would you mix it with some Combat videos?

Alphreia

Name: Gabrielle
Age: 24
Height: 5'3"
Start weight (1st Feb): 200.8
Goal weight (1st March): 191

1st Feb: 200.8
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Welp, I got stuck without access to my computer these few days. I'm back!

gleah1

Name: Garri
Age: 35
Height: 5'2"
Start weight (1st Feb): 138
Goal weight (1st March):Anything 136 or below

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 138
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
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Struggles/successes this week: Thank you so much for the February challenge. I did succeed in January with my challenge goal. This truly helps hold me accountable with practicing portion control. Although, my biggest struggle for this week will be applying portion control skills. I have had such a sweet tooth. My personal goals are to work out more strenuously and to be more mindful of what I eat.

BriTheDietBlogger

Name: Sabrina
Age: 28
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 132
Goal weight (1st March): 125

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 132
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
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littlemrsharry

I'm joining you! I lost a significant amount of weight before I met my husband but as our relationship blossomed so did we. Here's to hoping this helps me get a start!

Name: Andrea
Age: 24
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 145
Goal weight (1st March): 130

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 145
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
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Struggles/successes this week: I want to get up early to work out but sleep seems so great at 5:30. I need to get up early and get inspired!!

eamcfatty

Name: Emily
Age:25
Height:5'6
Start weight (1st Feb):199.4
Goal weight (1st March):185

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:199.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

lisaslife28

mariamathsgeek wrote: »

Hi everyone!

Some of us did a January challenge and it seems to have really helped a lot of people so I thought I'd start a February challenge. It doesn't matter if you didn't do January - everyone is welcome!!!

So, I'll basically copy the layout from January. If you want to join, just copy this and update every week. Here goes:

Name:Lisa
Age:34
Height:5'8
Start weight (1st Feb):256
Goal weight (1st March):

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:256
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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Struggles/successes this week:

I hope people join in!!!

tebasile27

Name: Lisa
Age: 20
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb):127
Goal weight (1st March):123

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:127
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week:
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Struggles/successes this week: Hoping to start eating more wholesome foods. I'm busy college student so I struggle to cook a real meal--whenever I do, I love it. When I don't, I regret it. It takes patience and discipline.

atbrod

Name: Alison
Age: 35
Height: 5'9"
Start weight (1st Feb): 149.4 lbs
Goal weight (1st March): 143 lbs

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 149.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week:
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Struggles/successes this week: I am scared that, after about five days of staying on the wagon, I will lose all control like I ALWAYS do. Please root for me. I'll root for you.

jaw86

Name: Jess
Age: 28
Height: 5'3"
Start weight (1st Feb): 134
Goal weight (1st March): 129

Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 134
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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Struggles/successes this week: keep motivated to hit the gym and recover/not let last week's vacation & binge cause damage

Goonibird

Great idea to keep me accountable

Name: Chelle
Age: 51
Height: 167cm
Start weight (1st Feb): 77.1kgs (170lbs)
Goal weight (1st March): 73kgs (160lbs)

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 77.1kgs
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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Struggles/successes this week: Feeling very determined. Have started doing situps, leg raises and plank each morning.

Working2BThin

Name: Diane
Age: 44
Height: 5' 8"
Start weight (1st Feb): 308
Goal weight (1st March): 288

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 308
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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Divia09

I'm in

Name: Divia
Age: 32
Height: 5'6
Start weight (1st Feb): 258
Goal weight (1st March): 249

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 257.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week: I had a small lose
Weight loss/gain so far this month:

Struggles/successes this week: emotional eating and determining if I am truly hungry or bored.

majelladileonardo

Name: Ma
Age: 20
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 123
Goal weight (1st March): 115

Weigh ins:

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

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vwoman

Name: Veronica
Age: 38
Height: 5"7
Start weight (1st Feb): 102.7kg
Goal weight (1st March): 98kg

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:102.7
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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I'm really keen to join in this challenge. Good to be accountable. Good luck everyone

Msjones310

Name: LaShondra
Age: 36
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb): 233.6
Goal weight (1st March): 223

Weigh ins:

1st Feb: 233.6
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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Struggles/successes this week:

gemm30

mugglewump701 wrote: »

gemm30 wrote: »

mugglewump701 wrote: »

I just finished the January challenge with some great results and I'm so happy to have found a new one for February! I tend to get frustrated when my weight doesn't decrease, so I'm aiming low and will be focusing more on my measurements. I'm on my second half of Les Mills combat and hoping to keep the motivation up so I can finish

Name: Becky
Age: 30
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb):171.4
Goal weight (1st March):165

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:171.4
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

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

Struggles/successes this week:

I do combat it's fantastic, can't get enough of that and pump.

I love it! I don't dread it like I do normal workouts because you get to punch and kick most of the time. They always fly by, even the 60 minute ones! I've been looking into Pump - that has different instructors, right? Is there a good mix of cardio in that, or would you mix it with some Combat videos?

I do about the same of each class, pump you use weights with lots of reps, but still gets you're heart rate up. I really feel a difference with it. I think a good mix if the 2 is perfect as you then get lots or cardio and some strength and toning work. Good luck.