February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

olgasgarden

Count me in! I have 20 more pounds go (already lost 57). Need all the support i can get to get to my ultimate BMI of 21.

Name: Olga
Age: 38
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb): 154.2
Goal weight (1st March): 147

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traci9028

Count me in!! I will post back on February 1st!

lisafred24

I'm in, this will hopefully help me get re-motivated. I will warn you though that I will be out of town from 2/12-2/19 so I may not post on 2/15.

Name: Lisa
Age: 47
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 274.1
Goal weight (1st March): 264

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Jan 30.: 274.1
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summernimz

I'd like to join this month. I was just thinking yesterday that I needed something to get me jump started again!

Name: Summer
Age: 37
Height:5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb):165.6
Goal weight (1st March):159

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1st Feb:165.6
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mariamathsgeek

Excellent - we are getting a great group!!!!

Onetwo_bre

Name: Brianne
Age: 28
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 158.6 lbs
Goal weight (1st March): 155.6 lbs

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1st Feb: 158.6 lbs
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As I am using the number listed above as my final January weight, I will use the same for my starting February weight. I am glad that this challenge lets you choose your ideal loss, as I have done the 5lb weight loss challenges, and as I don't have much more I wish to lose, it can be difficult to hit that 5lb goal every month. Also, February is very short, so there are less days to work at it. :]

I wish everyone the best of luck!

mariamathsgeek

Yes, I agree re: choosing your own goal. Everyone is at different starting weights and at different points in their weight loss so it makes sense to have your own personal goal. We all know that the more you have to lose, the more you can potentially lose each week. Also, initial weight loss is often quite a lot then slows down after a couple of weeks....and when you get close to goal shifting just a couple of pounds is tough. Anyway, everyone is welcome and everyone's goals and achievements will be appreciated.

And, yes, February is a short month....but that's also what's great about it....it's exactly 4 weeks. Everyone can commit for 4 weeks - it's no time at all!!!!

limlo55

Name: Lorna
Age: 33
Height: 5 ft 5in
Start weight (1st Feb): 177.6
Goal weight (1st March): 171.6

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1st Feb: 177.6
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helenasahs

I've never used these forums before... not even sure if this is the correct way to post but I'd like to give it a go...

Name: Helena
Age: 25
Height: 5'5"
Start weight (1st Feb):158
Goal weight (1st March):152

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1st Feb:158 (as of Jan 30)
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Struggles/successes this week: I'm hoping this challenge, and being part of a group of like minded folks will help to keep me motivated and on the right track

nikkeeton

Name: Nik
Age: 36
Height: 5 ft 3in
Start weight (1st Feb): 154.2
Goal weight (1st March): 145.0

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gemm30

I'm in, nothing like a bit of extra support and motivation.

Name: gemma
Age: 34
Height:5ft 9in
Start weight (1st Feb): 242lb
Goal weight (1st March):232lb

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mariamathsgeek

Welcome everyone!!!! I see some familiar faces from my friends list and other challenges I've joined. And some new folk too. You are all welcome to this challenge and I'm delighted that everyone is feeling motivated and raring to go!!! This is the first time I've started a challenge so I'm happy to have had a good response. We are on p2 already - yay!

MrsKGrady

I'm in!

Name: Kirsten
Age: 37 (turning 38 this month...gulp!)
Height: 5'4
Start weight (1st Feb): Will enter on Sunday
Goal weight (1st March): Will enter on Sunday

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carlyy4589

Name: Carly
Age:25
Height: 5'6
Start weight (1st Feb): 141
Goal weight (1st March):131

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kmfdesi

Name: kf
Age: 55
Height: 5 ft 3
Start weight (1st Feb): 145
Goal weight (1st March): 140

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Struggles/successes this week: nursing student struggling with staying on track. I would like to get down 15 lbs by graduation. I could use the accountability.

somaliris

Great way to stay motivated and accountable! I didn't so much fall off the wagon over the past few months as much as completely pretend the wagon doesn't even exist. Luckily I only gained back about 5 pounds of the 25 I had lost last year.

I have a goal to lose 50 pounds this year, which will put me right around my former "happy" weight, and averages out to about a pound a week, which is sustainable. I tend to lose more quickly when I initially start off logging calories and exercising, so I think 7 is reasonable for February.

Name: Carri
Age: 37
Height: 5' 5"
Start weight (30th Jan): 181
Goal weight (1st March): 174

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bpayne123

Name: Brenna
Age: 33
Height:5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 162.8
Goal weight (1st March): 157

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Struggles/successes this week: This past week has been tough. We found out 8 days ago my mother in law has esophageal cancer. She likely only has days or weeks left. It's been hard to stay motivated and not eat all the peanut butter pretzels in the house. I hope this challenge helps me get off my butt and make healthy eating choices.

aprilwayment

Name: April
Age: 45
Height: 5'5"
Start weight (30th Jan):197.5
Goal weight (1st March):190

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30th Jan:197.5
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oncem0re

Hi Maria! I found this finally! I will join in and post my stats on Sunday I'm hoping my water retention will be taken care by then! Thanks for putting this together! Do I win a prize? maybe a ticket to wherever you are so we can run/swim together?

oncem0re

Name: Ms. M
Age: 36
Height: 5'6
Start weight (1st Feb): maybe (184) going to check!
Goal weight (1st March):170

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From last month: I managed to work out 6x a week every week and stay under my calories 93% of the time! So far so good! I hope!