February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • LifeInAWay
    LifeInAWay Posts: 50 Member
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    Name: Cris
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 166 (2/15/15)
    Goal weight (1st March): 162

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: N/A
    8th Feb: N/A
    15th Feb: 166
    22nd Feb: 163
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -3
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -3 (since 2/15)

    Struggles/successes this week: Where do I even begin about my struggles this weekend? Left my workout early during my daughters soccer practice and spent part of yesterday in urgent care, now catering to a kid on crutches, totally failed on my diet yesterday.........BUT.....things can only get better from here.
  • somaliris
    somaliris Posts: 7 Member
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    Name: Carri
    Age: 37
    Height: 5' 5"
    Start weight (30th Jan): 181
    Goal weight (1st March): 174

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 181
    8th Feb: 178.2
    15th Feb: 177
    22nd Feb: 176.2
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:.8
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 4.8

    Struggles/successes this week: Did well on exercise. Wasn't great about completing my diaries every day this week.I'm happy with my progress, though. I still am being mindful of what I eat.

    Goal for the next week: I will be on vacation next week, as well as my time of the month.I'm going to continue diarying and exercise but I'm not expecting a loss. I'll be happy with maintaining. :)
  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
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    To the people who have gained weight and/or lost motivation, keep going!! You CAN do this, just pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and start over :) Don't let setbacks defeat you. We are here for you, and we KNOW you can do this! Just keep logging, own the bad days - they happen! Learn what your triggers are, and find new ways to cope. For example, I'm really sick with a virus right now, and I just want to eat everything! So I made a vegetable soup, with lots of water, and ate a ton! But it was low calorie.

    If you are craving junk because of stress, are there other ways you could deal with the stress? Go for a walk? Read motivational threads? Watch happy videos on youtube? A few setbacks are nothing compared to the strength you are gaining by trying again! If you are able to, can you set yourself up with a reward for getting back on track? Signing up for a race, or buying a plant for the summer (fruit trees are my motivation), or a trip somewhere? Call a friend or have a healthy potluck (with people who make you happy) so you don't feel so alone. When you KNOW better, you can DO better, so face your trials and develop the skills to deal with them. It IS possible, and it WILL get easier! *hugs*
  • summernimz
    summernimz Posts: 8 Member
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    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: 161.1
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -1.2
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:-4.5

    Struggles/successes this week: This week I had a cold and had very poor sleep for three nights. But despite that, I still managed to get in my workouts. I think without the exercise I would have gained or stayed the same. I'm hoping that I'll hit my month goal at the end of the week!
  • MuddyWings
    MuddyWings Posts: 1
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    I will definitely join in if you do one for March :-)
  • dradams116
    dradams116 Posts: 15 Member
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    Name: Danelle
    Age: 29
    Height: 5ft 9in
    Start weight (1st Feb): 304 lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 294 lbs

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 304 lbs
    8th Feb: 300 lbs
    15th Feb: 297 lbs
    22nd Feb: 293 lbs
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -4
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -11

    Struggles: Trying to cut down on my skinny cow ice cream from every day to every other day. I'm such an ice-cream-oholic.

    Successes: Went to a clothes store with a friend so she could get a new top. I could never fit into their clothes, so I just end up wandering around. This time, I found a pair of jeans I loved. I tried them on just to see where I was size wise... ended up walking out of there with 2 new pairs of jeans! I'm actually excited to try on clothes now. :)
  • lesaw01
    lesaw01 Posts: 207 Member
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    Name: Lesa
    Age:54
    Height: 5'5"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 197.8
    Goal weight (1st March):190

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 197.8
    8th Feb:197.4
    15th Feb: 198.2
    22nd Feb:193.5
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -4.7 lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -4.3 lb.

    Struggles/successes this week: I had a much better week this week. So hopefully if I have another good week I may reach my goal for the month.
  • bklynrose
    bklynrose Posts: 3 Member
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    Name: Theresa
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'1"
    Start weight (1st Feb):183
    Goal weight (1st March):173

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:183
    8th Feb: 183
    15th Feb:179.8
    22nd Feb:178.8
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week -1
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -4.2

    Success: Went to the gym 6 times this week, an all-time high number for me! Feeling so much better about trying to lose pounds with the addition of exercise. I hope I can keep this up with a real work week starting tomorrow...

    Struggles: I am struggling to be honest about my caloric intake, especially with dinner.
  • mollyinred
    mollyinred Posts: 5 Member
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    Name: Molly
    Age: 33
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 144.0
    Goal weight (1st March): 139.9

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 144.0
    8th Feb: 143.8
    15th Feb: 143.8
    22nd Feb: 141.8
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -2.0
    Weight loss/gain this month: -2.2

    Successes/struggles: I worked out less often and ate more calories this week, while still staying within my calorie range on the whole, and finally lost 2 lbs! 1.9 lbs to my monthly goal -- with TOM arriving this week, I just might make it post-bloat. Fingers crossed!
  • WayneBradt
    WayneBradt Posts: 69 Member
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    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:219.9 lbs.
    15th Feb:217.3 lbs.
    22nd Feb:215.8 lbs.
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -1.5 lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -7.4 lbs
  • MrsKGrady
    MrsKGrady Posts: 276 Member
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    Name: Kirsten
    Age: 37 (turning 38 this month...gulp!)
    Height: 5'4
    Start weight (1st Feb): 235.8
    Goal weight (1st March): 230

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 235.8
    8th Feb: 235.6
    15th Feb: 232
    22nd Feb: 231.2
    1st March: n/a

    Weight loss/gain this week: -.8
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -4.6

    Struggles/successes this week: This week, I struggled with both an injury and emotional eating. Still, I lost another .8 so I can't be too hard on myself. I ran 4 miles yesterday and my knee/hip are both starting to get back into the swing of things.

  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
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    I would LOVE to join in Mar! It would be a great motivator! Thank you!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,215 Member
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    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: 196 lbs
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: - 2 lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: - 5 lbs

    Successes this week:
    * Passed my February target one week early ✅
  • Ribbittee
    Ribbittee Posts: 54 Member
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    Name: Linda
    Age: 52
    Height: 5'3"
    Start weight (2nd Feb): 193.6
    Goal weight (1st March): 185.0

    Weigh ins:

    2ndFeb: 193.6
    8th Feb: 190.6
    15th Feb:189.4
    22nd Feb: 188
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -1.4 lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -5.6 lbs

    Struggles/successes this week: I've been fighting a sinus infection this week, and alot of stress at work. I had to force myself to get in a workout most days when all I wanted to do was lay on the couch. I've realized that the exercise does tend to give me more energy, and it's just a matter of just doing it.
    Onward!
  • sbicica
    sbicica Posts: 52 Member
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    Name: Samantha
    Age: 23
    Height: 5'6"
    Start weight (15th Feb): 161lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 157lbs
    Goal weight (final): 135lbs

    Weigh ins:

    15th Feb: 161lbs
    22nd Feb: 166 lbs.... WTF?
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: +5LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: +5LBS

    Struggles/successes this week: confused/annoyed/wtf?/mad that I didn't take measurements.... I have worked out and counted calories every day this week (started the 21 day fix videos) I missed a few days with going over calories but in comparison to what I usually it it's a lot less. Not sure why the scale is going up :(
  • Coonsmom
    Coonsmom Posts: 47 Member
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    Samantha I wouldn't sweat it! As disheartening as it is our bodies fluctuate with water as we confuse it by changing things up! You're going to be fine next week! Knuckle down and stay the course! Great job on your efforts!
  • sbicica
    sbicica Posts: 52 Member
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    Thanks @Coonsmom‌ :) I really hope it's just a random 5lb gain before I lose 10 lbs ;)
  • astrotam
    astrotam Posts: 153 Member
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    Name: Tammy
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting Weight (2/1): 173
    Goal Weight (2/28): 168
    Goal Weight (final): 120

    2/1: 173
    2/8: 170.8
    2/15:169
    2/22: 166.4
    2/28:

    Loss/gain for the week: -2.6!
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -6.6 lbs!!!

    Struggles or successes of your week:
    Honestly, I couldn't believe the scale this morning. I had stayed at 169 all week then was down 2.6 lbs this morning! I haven't been able to exercise this week because of the weather delaying school and work, so I've just been relying on diet, which has honestly been a little over 1200 calories this week. I'm happy, though!!!
  • 711kl111
    711kl111 Posts: 7 Member
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    Age: 24
    Height: 1.59 m (5'2.6")
    Start weight (1st Feb): 58.4 kg (128.75 lbs)
    Goal weight (1st March): 57 kg (125.7 lbs)

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 58.4 kg (128.75 lbs)
    8th Feb: 57.7 kg (127.2 lbs)
    16th Feb: 57.1 kg (125.9 lbs)*
    22nd Feb:56.2 kg (123.9 lbs)*
    1st March:
    *I couldn't weight myself on Sunday morning because I wasn't home.

    Weight loss/gain this week: -0.9 kg (-2 lbs)
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -2.2 kg (-4.85 lbs)

    Struggles/successes this week: Working out didn't go as planned, but I was still much more active than I was last couple of weeks. I also had one day when I went over my calorie goal for a few hundreds of calories, but I guess at the end of week I still managed to stay close to weekly goal. I experienced a big weight loss this week and I am not sure what is the reason- it could be just weight fluctuations or I really overestimated the calories in meals which I had at my parents' over the weekend. The good thing is that I reached my goal weight for this month early. I actually don't plan on losing much more- my first big goal was 56 kg, I'm thinking of maybe losing another 1-2 kg, but my main goal in the future will be improving my fitness and ratio between muscles and body fat.
  • joolsmd
    joolsmd Posts: 375 Member
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    Name: Julia
    Age: 47
    Height: 5'10
    Start weight (1st Feb): 202lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 195lbs (just to get below 14 stone would make my year)

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 202
    8th Feb: 199
    15th Feb: 197
    22nd Feb: 195
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 2lbs loss
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 7lbs loss

    Successes this week: I reached my goal weight! I need to be careful now as its TOM end of the week and I don't want the scale creeping up just because of that.
    Struggles this week: Two nights out this weekend means I went a bit carb crazy. Luckily it didn't seem to have any lasting effect but I need to stop drinking then getting peckish and eating the wrong food. Thats my goal next month.

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