February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • oncem0re
    oncem0re Posts: 213 Member
    Name: Ms. M
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'6
    Start weight (1st Feb): 184.4
    Goal weight (1st March):174.9

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 184.4lbs
    8th Feb: 182.5
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: - 1.90
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -1.90

    Struggles/successes this week: I was afraid to weigh myself on Sunday because I was out of town with a friend and we were eating soooo much for 4 days. I had couple of days where I was up to 2000 OVER on my calories intake. I didn't think I'll lose any weight. When we returned yesterday I weighed myself and saw the change! WoW! Unreal! I'm so glad to see the weight loss and I hope to continue seeing this!

    From last month:
  • reed697
    reed697 Posts: 4
    edited February 2015
    (Starting a little late, but I'm already losing motivation, so hopefully this will keep me accountable)
    Name: Margeaux
    Age: 17
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 171
    Goal weight (1st March): 161

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 171
    8th Feb: 170
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 1lb
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 1lb

    Struggles/successes this week:
    I am hopeless when it comes to self control and motivation. I get out of control and lose motivation and lose more control-it's a vicious cycle. This is something I desperately want so I need to get back on track.


  • tess453
    tess453 Posts: 121 Member
    Also starting a bit late! Just spotted this challenge so hey let's go for it!!

    Name: Tess
    Age: 28
    Height: 5 ft 2in
    Start weight (1st Feb): 10st 13
    Goal weight (1st March): 10st 9

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 10st 13
    8th Feb: 10st 12
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Travelled a lot with work this week so relied on finding healthy meals instead of preparing/weighing everything myself. Anyone else have this problem?

    Next week must PLAN ahead!!
  • 36patti
    36patti Posts: 6 Member
    I am also starting late,but here I go.

    Name: Patti
    Age:40
    Height:5ft
    Start weight (1st Feb):192
    Goal weight (1st March):185

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:n/a
    8th Feb:192
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

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

    Struggles/successes this week: I have had a very stressful 6 months with the passing of my mother, completing my second diploma, and the passing of our beloved dog. I have been eating to comfort myself. Two years ago I lost over 70 lbs, with only 17lbs to get to my goal, I have lost a lot of ground. This is a great way to gain momentum once again.Lets Go...
  • rockann16
    rockann16 Posts: 885 Member

    Name: Leann
    Age: 52
    Height: 5.8"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 231.6
    Goal weight (1st March): 223

    Weigh ins:

    5th Feb: 230.8
    12th Feb:
    19th Feb:
    26th Feb:
    1st March:

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

    Struggles/successes this week: A little late posting my WI from last week. I struggle with cravings over the weekend and having a potluck meeting didn't help. I'm back on track this week though. :)
  • soontobeslim2015
    soontobeslim2015 Posts: 45
    Name: Sandi
    Age:30
    Height:5 ft 1in
    Start weight (1st Feb):231.6
    Goal weight (1st March):220.0

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 231.6
    8th Feb: 227.2
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -4.4lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:-4.4 lbs

    Struggles/successes this week:had trouble getting in exercize and eating all my calories
  • rockyla
    rockyla Posts: 72 Member

    Name:rocky
    Age:38
    Height:5' 4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 186.5
    Goal weight (1st March):176

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:186
    8th Feb: 184
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:2lb
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:2lb

    Struggles/successes this week: Started logging everyday for the last three days and drinking my water!!
  • ionamorgana
    ionamorgana Posts: 30 Member
    Name J.P.
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'1
    Start weight (1st Feb): 240
    Goal weight (1st March): 228

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 240
    8th Feb: 238
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -2
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -2
  • sunsideup1
    sunsideup1 Posts: 4
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'8
    Start weight (1st Feb): 142
    Goal weight (1st March): 138

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 142
    8th Feb: 142
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

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

    Struggles/successes this week: Late night eating.
  • believeinme0430
    believeinme0430 Posts: 270 Member
    believeinme0430 wrote: »
    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:
    1st March:

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

    Struggles/successes this week:

    Updated weight in for:
    8th Feb: 250.0
  • ashleybuxton1990
    ashleybuxton1990 Posts: 10
    Name: Ashley
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'7"
    Start weight (1st Feb):165
    Goal weight (1st March): 155

    Weigh ins:

    Jan 30: 165
    1st Feb:165
    8th Feb:162.5
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:
  • rockann16
    rockann16 Posts: 885 Member
    edited February 2015
    Name: Leann
    Age: 52
    Height: 5'8"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 231.6
    Goal weight (1st March): 223

    Weigh ins: 230.2

    5th Feb: 230.8
    12th Feb: 230.2
    19th Feb:
    26th Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -.6
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -1.4

    Struggles/successes this week: Well my weekend of bad eating last week took it's toll. I had a small lose though so I'm happy with that. This week has been pretty much on track and hope next week the scale gods smile on me. :)
  • kab789
    kab789 Posts: 110 Member
    edited February 2015
    kab789 wrote: »
    kab789 wrote: »
    Count me in too

    Logging in now as I record my new weight on Fridays.

    Name:Kim
    Age:50
    Height:5'1"
    Start weight (1st Feb):207.5
    Goal weight (1st March):201.5

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 207.5
    7th Feb: 205.5
    15th Feb: 200
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -5.5
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -7.5

    Struggles/successes this week: I have no idea why I am down 5.5 but I think it is because I increased my exercise beginning of February and my body adjusted to the difference, maybe. All in all it has been a good week.

    Logging in now as I record my new weight on Fridays.

    Name:Kim
    Age:50
    Height:5'1"
    Start weight (1st Feb):207.5
    Goal weight (1st March):201.5

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 207.5
    7th Feb: 205.5
    15th Feb: 200
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -5.5
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -7.5

    Struggles/successes this week: I have no idea why I am down 5.5 but I think it is because I increased my exercise beginning of February and my body adjusted to the difference, maybe. All in all it has been a good week.
  • Wiccandothis
    Wiccandothis Posts: 860 Member
    Name: Tracy
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'5
    Start weight (1st Feb): 296
    Goal weight (1st March): 290

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 296
    8th Feb: 297.2
    15th Feb: 293.7 (up .6 from yesterday :( ...)
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -3.5
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -2.3

    Struggles/successes this week: I have been drinking more water (20 cups a day) and have been active all week. I have also staying under my calories all week!
  • SeriouslySta
    SeriouslySta Posts: 458 Member
    danceswithflamingos wrote: »
    Name: Angie

    Struggles/successes this week: not seeing the scale go down despite the fact that everyday I was under my calorie goal and I worked out all 7 days last week

    I so relate to this!
    I dealt with it by journaling - In the process, I cheered myself up with all of the other ways I am seeing positive feedback/changes.
  • SeriouslySta
    SeriouslySta Posts: 458 Member
    edited February 2015
    Name: Elizabeth
    Age: 49
    Height: 5' 7.5"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 245
    Goal weight (1st March): 240

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 245
    8th Feb: 242.5
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: none
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -2.5

    Struggles/successes this week:
    This past week, I have more than met my step goals (something that - a few short weeks ago - I considered unapproachable), kept under my caloric goal, have registered additional exercise, and have been intentional about my intake, in terms of nutritional needs and balance.

    I struggled, a bit, with the fact that the scale is not reflecting my efforts.

    So, Success #2: Despite the above, I didn't flag: I went in to journal about it, and ended up jollying myself out of it in noting the other ways I can see progress.

    Yay, me!
  • summernimz
    summernimz Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Summer
    Age: 37
    Height:5'7"
    Start weight (1st Feb):165.6
    Goal weight (1st March):159

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:165.6
    8th Feb: 162.3
    15th Feb: 162.3
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 0
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:-3.3

    Struggles/successes this week: I was expecting a gain or staying the same this week. It's that TOM for me and it's been a much tougher week. I've had a couple of social commitments that made it hard to track my eating. My success for the week is continuing to stay strong with my workouts. I know if I continue with that and tracking my food, then the scale should reflect that next week.
  • yoliwe
    yoliwe Posts: 12 Member
    Name: Yoli
    Age: 47
    Height: 5'6
    Start weight (1st Feb): 183.4
    Goal weight (1st March): 177

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 183.4
    8th Feb: 182.4
    15th Feb: (weighed in early on 13th due to travels) 179.6
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: - 2.8
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: - 3.8

    Struggles/successes this week: Impending trip meant for second week running I could only manage x 2 gym sessions this week. Despite this happy at having a good loss this week. Travelling means I weighed in a day early and will weigh in on the 24th not 22nd.
  • StrawbC
    StrawbC Posts: 167 Member
    'm up for this.... Need to get me some motivation!!

    2nd entry.. disappointing
    3rd Entry... Gooo Meeee
    4th entry - feeling defeated but in pain so maybe more about that. Still got two weigh ins to make it so still on track

    Name: Strawberry
    Age: 50
    Height: 5'10"
    Start weight (1st Feb):237
    Goal weight (1st March): 230

    Weigh ins:

    Jan 30: 237
    1st Feb: 237
    8th Feb: 234
    15th Feb: 232
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:
  • zombiebrandy0112
    zombiebrandy0112 Posts: 88 Member
    Name: Brandy
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'5"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 148.8
    Goal weight (1st March): 143

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 147
    8th Feb: 147.4 (AF)
    15th Feb: 144.8
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: - 2.6
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: - 2.2

    Struggles/successes this week:
    I run Tues for 3.5, same Thurs., 6 on Sat, & 4 on Sunday
  • duckykissy
    duckykissy Posts: 285 Member
    Age: 27
    Height: 5'5
    Start weight (1st Feb):102.8
    Goal weight (1st March): 98.0 kg

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:102.8
    8th Feb: 102.2
    15th Feb: 102.1
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -0.1 kg
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -0.7 kg

    Successes this week: I am now squarely fitting into a size 18 in all but jeans. I did also get down to 101.1 kg on Thursday (much more impressive than my latest number) which was almost a full 5 kgs since the beginning (yay!). But I have shot up since then due to tummy issues.

    Struggles: I feel like absolute ****. I have been slightly cheating, having a rich salad dressing a lot this week and I feel awful. However, at least I know it's most likely not just wheat causing me issues. The salad dressing only has barley in it and unless it's something else all together, that means my issue comes down to gluten. And honestly, that would also explains why beer has been making me so sick too. (Last month I discovered one bottle of wine hurt less than one beer) Anyway I'm going completely gluten free now, not just wheat free and hopefully that will help. Until it does though, I've got to ride out the waves of nausea, bloating, joint pain, fatigue, and intestinal discomfort. :/ That'll learn me.

    I've got too much going on this week to succumb to it though. I've got an inspection to focus on (for non Aussies, when we rent our house/apt gets inspected by the real estate every so often to make sure we're not trashing it). So I've got to do yard work and serious cleaning on the bathrooms. I've also got to focus on some uni work - refresh my memory of general calculus so I don't get my butt kicked with my differential equation class. I think I've got a hard few days ahead of me, but no time for a pity party.
  • HEATHERB500
    HEATHERB500 Posts: 78 Member
    Name: Heather
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'11"
    Start weight (1st Feb):227
    Goal weight (1st March):220

    Weigh ins:

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

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

    Struggles/successes this week:
    Well I'm getting into this late but I think the accountability will help me stay with it. I am always looking to add motivational friends so feel free to add me if you like.
  • ptargino
    ptargino Posts: 50 Member
    Name: Philippe
    Age: 25
    Height: 6'3" / 1.90m
    Start weight (1st Feb): 212.5lbs / 96.4kg
    Goal weight (1st March): 205lbs / 93kg

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 212.5lbs / 96.4kg
    8th Feb: 208.3lbs / 94.5kg
    15th Feb: 205.5lbs / 93.2kg
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 2.9lbs / 1.3kg
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 7lbs / 3.2kg

    Struggles/successes this week: Not as good as last week, but solid weight loss. Since I finished my tattoo two days ago, I won't be able to exercise probably for the rest of the month. Still, I'm hoping to hit the <200lbs mark (and a BMI < 25, as it happens) by the end of the month. The goal is so close I can smell it :smiley:
  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
    duckykissy wrote: »
    Age: 27
    Height: 5'5
    Start weight (1st Feb):102.8
    Goal weight (1st March): 98.0 kg

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:102.8
    8th Feb: 102.2
    15th Feb: 102.1
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -0.1 kg
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -0.7 kg

    Successes this week: I am now squarely fitting into a size 18 in all but jeans. I did also get down to 101.1 kg on Thursday (much more impressive than my latest number) which was almost a full 5 kgs since the beginning (yay!). But I have shot up since then due to tummy issues.

    Struggles: I feel like absolute ****. I have been slightly cheating, having a rich salad dressing a lot this week and I feel awful. However, at least I know it's most likely not just wheat causing me issues. The salad dressing only has barley in it and unless it's something else all together, that means my issue comes down to gluten. And honestly, that would also explains why beer has been making me so sick too. (Last month I discovered one bottle of wine hurt less than one beer) Anyway I'm going completely gluten free now, not just wheat free and hopefully that will help. Until it does though, I've got to ride out the waves of nausea, bloating, joint pain, fatigue, and intestinal discomfort. :/ That'll learn me.

    I've got too much going on this week to succumb to it though. I've got an inspection to focus on (for non Aussies, when we rent our house/apt gets inspected by the real estate every so often to make sure we're not trashing it). So I've got to do yard work and serious cleaning on the bathrooms. I've also got to focus on some uni work - refresh my memory of general calculus so I don't get my butt kicked with my differential equation class. I think I've got a hard few days ahead of me, but no time for a pity party.

    Just a tip for salad dressing: If you dip the tines of your fork into the dressing (on the side), then pick up the veggies/lettuce, you will go through a lot less dressing, and it still tastes like there is lots of dressing on the salad! :)
  • soniaf
    soniaf Posts: 106 Member
    Name: Sonia
    Age:44
    Height: 5'2" = 157cm
    Start weight (1st Feb): 87.2 kg which is 192 lb
    Goal weight (1st March): 84 kg which is 185 lb

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 87.2 192 lb
    8th Feb: 85.5
    15th Feb: 85.5 188 lb
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss this week: 0
    Weight loss so far this month: 1.7 kg 3.7 lb

    Struggles/successes this week: fluctuating up and down quite a lot but still doing the right thing every day. Interesting! Annoying, but interesting.
  • duckykissy
    duckykissy Posts: 285 Member
    KrunchyMama wrote: »
    Just a tip for salad dressing: If you dip the tines of your fork into the dressing (on the side), then pick up the veggies/lettuce, you will go through a lot less dressing, and it still tastes like there is lots of dressing on the salad! :)

    I'm not very big on salad dressing, never have been. So fortunately I don't go through too much. (Husband on the other hand likes his salad to go for a swim- it's horrifying. Might have to have him use your trick.) But since my diet change I've had to give up the ones I like in favor of wheat free /dairy free alternatives.. which are usually vinegar heavy and I hate the taste of vinegar. I was toeing the line with a Caesar salad dressing, it was wf/df but it had barley in it and I think it is what made me sick. That or they contaminated my gf pizza at the shop (but they do have a pretty good reputation for not doing that, that was a few days ago, and I have been starting to feel sick every day after eating my salads at lunch with that dressing). I think it just got too much after a few days and I just crashed today.

    However, I just took a 3.5 hour nap and that and the coffee seem to have helped a little.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,963 Member

    Name: Terri
    Age: 67
    Height: 5'2"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 201 lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 197 lbs

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 201 lbs
    8th Feb: 199 lbs
    15th Feb: 198 lbs
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 2 lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 3 lbs

    Struggles/successes this week: 37 days consecutive log in; below calorie allowance ever day. I have made some awesome buddies who are so supportive.
    Valentine's Day was a struggle lol
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,963 Member

    Name: Terri
    Age: 67
    Height: 5'2"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 201 lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 197 lbs

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 201 lbs
    8th Feb: 199 lbs
    15th Feb: 198 lbs
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 2 lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 3 lbs

    Struggles/successes this week: 37 days consecutive log in; below calorie allowance ever day. I have made some awesome buddies who are so supportive.
    Valentine's Day was a struggle lol
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    Good Morning!!!! Well done for logging everyone and it's great to see lots of people doing so well. Not had a great week personally but that has given me a good kick up the bum to get back on track.....

    Name: Maria
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'5"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 167.5lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 160lbs

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 167.5lbs
    8th Feb: 167lbs
    15th Feb: 169lbs
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: +2lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: +1.5lbs

    Struggles/successes this week:

    Went over my cals for a few days and drank WAY too much while my hubby was away for work. Also, couldn't exercise for a couple of days because I was stuck at home with the kids (one of whom was ill). Anyway, I kind of enjoyed 'going rogue' and eating/drinking lots but the 2lb gain is a good reminder that I just can't do that right now. So, back on track for me!!! Of course....this means that I probably won't get to my goal of 160lbs by the end of the month....doesn't mean I can't try though, eh?
  • Bemah
    Bemah Posts: 13 Member
    I'm in too! It's really encouraging to see the figures going down in other people's posts.

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