March 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • kamack1215
    kamack1215 Posts: 109 Member
    Checking in!!

    Name: Kayla
    Age: 23
    Hight: 5'1.5

    Start Weight (1st March): 183.4
    Goal Weight (1st April):176.4

    1th March:183.4
    5th March:180.3
  • alabella
    alabella Posts: 36 Member
    Name: Alabela
    Height: 5' 2"
    Starting Weight (1/3): 122lbs
    Goal Weight (31/3): 118lbs

    1st March: 122lbs
    8th March: 121lbs

    Loss/gain for the week: 1lb
    Loss/gain for the month so far: 1lb
  • LadyPacis
    LadyPacis Posts: 12 Member
    Name: Erica
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st March):126
    Goal Weight (1st April):120

    1st March:126
    8th March:125.2
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -.8

    Successes: Met my step goal for the first time since getting my fitbit two weeks ago. I did not eat a single bite of the calorie monster known as the 2,430 calorie Chocolate Stampede at Longhorn Steakhouse. I did give my husband some glares as he ate it though.

    Struggles: My work schedule was messed up due to snow, which made it very hard to hit my step goals. I am a teacher and given a full day, I could meet them. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can supplement my steps with walks before or after dinner.
  • steeliebob
    steeliebob Posts: 22 Member
    Bob
    Age: 46
    6 ft 2 in

    Start Weight (1st March): 195
    Goal Weight (1st April): 189

    1st March: 195
    8th March: 193
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2
    Weight lost/gained this month:-2

    Successes/struggles this week: Feel good that despite a grueling work schedule, I kept up on cardio work and ate well on all the days planned. Finally had to break down and actually buy a second round of smaller clothes as much of my first round is now too big ... an amazing feeling of success. This drop has finally put me to the top end of normal BMI and a -80 milestone (my original GW) is only a few pounds away now. Revamping my overall goal to another -10, and then hoping to add some lean mass thereafter ... at least that is my current plan. Hoping to keep it up strong this coming week as my busy schedule continues.

    I still don't have much of a network on here, so happy to receive any adds :)
  • mefoolu
    mefoolu Posts: 17 Member
    Name: May
    Age: 43
    Height: 5'

    Start Weight (1st March): 223
    Goal Weight (1st April): 215

    1st March: 223
    8th March: 219
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -4
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4

    This week successes: started eating breakfast and reducing salt intake.

    This week struggle: finding time to exercise.

  • jwilkinsong
    jwilkinsong Posts: 20 Member

    Name: Julie
    Age: 58
    Height: 5'2

    Start Weight (1st March): 137.4
    Goal Weight (1st April): 132

    1st March:137.4
    8th March: 137
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .4
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: staying under allowed calories so hard for me...will keep trying!
  • joolsmd
    joolsmd Posts: 375 Member
    Name: Julia
    Age: 47
    Height: 5'10

    Start Weight (1st March): 195
    Goal Weight (1st April): 189

    1st March: 195
    8th March: 192
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 3lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3lbs

    Successes this week: I have no idea how I achieved a 3lb loss as I've been eating loads this week. The exercise classes must be helping, and I am starting a new one this week.

    Struggles this week: Apart from the aforesaid overeating, I think I've done OK.
  • amandastock
    amandastock Posts: 53 Member

    Age: 29
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st March): 158.4
    Goal Weight (1st April): 156

    1st March: 158.4
    8th March: 156
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.4lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2.4lb

    Successes this week: 2.4lb!!! Whoehoooo.

    Struggles this week: this week was good. Hoping to stay consistent for next week.
  • khalinel
    khalinel Posts: 27
    Lilah
    37
    5'10"

    Start Weight (1st March): 208
    Goal Weight (1st April): 199

    1st March: 208
    8th March: 204.8
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 3.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3.2

    Successes/struggles this week: I stuck at 208.4 and so I decided to shake things up with a different method (nothing ventured, nothing gained – or lost in this case).
  • lisakozol
    lisakozol Posts: 12 Member
    Name: Lisa
    Age: 50
    Height: 5' 4"

    Start Weight (1st March): 140.0
    Goal Weight (1st April): under 136

    1st March: 140.0
    8th March: 138.8
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Still drinking too much wine. And did not get enough sleep this weekend due to binge watching House of Cards. But, I noticed the sweater I had on yesterday was a little loose in the belly area. This week will be challenging as I have many evening commitments due to daughters school activities. The only chance of exercise will be if I get up early, which will be a struggle given the time change.
  • MagPie3481
    MagPie3481 Posts: 1
    Name: Maggie
    Age: 33
    Height: 5' 4.5"

    Start Weight (1st March): 227
    Goal Weight (1st April): 217

    1st March: 227
    8th March: 221
    15th March: N/A
    22nd March: N/A
    29th March: N/A
    1st April: N/A

    Weight lost/gained this week: 5 lbs. Lost
    Weight lost/gained this month: 5 lbs. Lost

    Successes/struggles this week:

    ·Getting up and moving more. (Struggle- Battling depression)
    ·Staying off junk (Struggle)
    ·lost lbs. Didn't gain. (Success)
  • LoriLmcia
    LoriLmcia Posts: 15 Member
    LoriLmcia wrote: »
    Name: Lori
    Age: 51
    Height: 5'2

    Start Weight (1st March): 153.2
    Goal Weight (1st April): 147.0

    1st March: 153.2
    8th March: 152.8
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: I seem to be stalled at this weight. Lost 0.2 lbs all week. Diet and exercise has been good.

  • prin3355
    prin3355 Posts: 2 Member
    prin3355 wrote: »
    Name: Amanda
    Age:27
    Height:5' 6

    Start Weight 3/1/15. 200.4
    Goal Weight 195

    1st March: 200.4
    8th March:196.4
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week:4 lost
    Weight lost/gained this month:0

    Successes/struggles this week


  • mugglewump701
    mugglewump701 Posts: 116 Member
    Name: Becky
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (2nd March):169.6
    Goal Weight (1st April):165

    2nd March:169.6
    8th March:167.6
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2
    Weight lost/gained this month:-2

    Successes/struggles this week: I finished up my first round of Les Mills Combat (12 pounds and 19" lost!) after being sick the previous week. Finally fully recovered and ready to start my next round!
  • karinagw
    karinagw Posts: 25
    edited March 2015
    It's too bad we can't edit after the first hour. It would keep the board a lot shorter. Anyway:

    Name: Karina
    Age: 58
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st March): 254
    Goal Weight (1st April):242

    1st March:254
    8th March: 252
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2

    Successes/struggles this week: As I mentioned in my newsfeed, I've had the weekend compounded by being snowed in for 2 days with hubby the bad influence. The fact that I lost 2 pounds...kind of a miracle. Now, however, my son visits from California tonight for a few days. If I make it to next Sunday without backsliding past my March 1 starting weight, I'll count it as a victory.

    Tomorrow, I buy a new scale. My current one weighs only in half pound increments. I want one that does in tenths.
  • CleverClone
    CleverClone Posts: 45 Member
    Name: CC
    Age: 28
    Height: 163cm (5'4")

    Start Weight (1st March): 96,3kg (212lbs)
    Goal Weight (1st April): 91,0kg (200lbs)

    1st March: 96,3kg (212lbs)
    8th March: 96,3kg (212lbs)
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0

    Successes/struggles this week: Stayed under my calories and worked out as planned, and still no movement. Kind of discouraged right now as this is my third bad week in a row, but I guess I just need to keep plugging away.

  • Dragn77
    Dragn77 Posts: 810 Member
    Okay..I'm ready now!!!

    Name: Candice
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st March): 192.2
    Goal Weight (1st April): 185

    1st March: 192.2
    8th March: 190
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.2

    Successes/struggles this week: My success this week was dipping down to 189.8! It only lasted for one day, but still, it was my first time being in the 180's in nearly 2 years...so that really has my motivation soaring!!!
  • paperboy13
    paperboy13 Posts: 14
    Name: paperboy13
    Age: 56
    Height: 6' 1"

    Start Weight (1st March): 290 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st April): 275 lbs

    1st March: 290 lbs
    8th March: 284 lbs
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Lost 6 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: Lost 6 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    a) I stayed under my calories all days except one
    b) Some days my fat grams were used up by lunch so I ate below the recommended calories as outlined by MFP.
    c) I love Pizza! You cannot just grab a slice where I live, unlike where I was raised. So we order a whole pizza and eat too much. I will try a little restraint this week or next.
    d) I have found that planning meals, having healthy low fat snacks at work, and tracking my caloric intake on MFP makes this a little easier for me - not that I don't dream of all the "good stuff".
    e) I'm looking forward to adding exercise to my program this week. I'm happy with my results this week - but I realize future weeks will not be this good without exercise.

    Wishing us all a highly successful week!
  • haysavam
    haysavam Posts: 74 Member
    Name: Savannah
    Height: 5'5
    Starting Weight (3/1): 177
    Goal Weight (3/31): 168

    3/1: 177
    3/8: 178
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/28:
    3/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: +1
    Loss/gain for the month so far: +1

    Struggles or successes of your week:
    This was a horrible week. I returned to old lifestyle choices that increased my stress. This resulted in returning to old habits of binging stress away. Late night fast food runs, over eating. I have been really discouraged this week and have really not been able to see past current stressful situations to see those long term goals.

    I will remain strong. My mantra for the week:

    "There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself."
    Miyamoto Musashi.
  • guerrillatiger
    guerrillatiger Posts: 16 Member
    Coonsmom wrote: »
    futurecowvet wrote: »
    I was going to wait until Sunday to post this week but I'm worried I'll forget...

    Name: Bridget
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (26th February): 235.6lbs
    Goal Weight (1st April): 228lbs (aiming for a bit fewer loss in pounds than I'd like because of grad school)

    5th March: 236.6
    8th March:
    12th March:
    19th March:
    26th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1
    Weight lost/gained this month: +1

    Successes/struggles this week:
    -Struggles: well, I gained a pound and only made it to the gym once and next week is going to be a struggle just to stay above water in terms of scheduling...
    -Successes: I'm going to look on the bright side and comment on the fact that last night I started really stressing over a quiz but I managed not to go raid my kitchen for every sweet junk food there possibly could be and instead drank a full bottle of water. And today, after a slap in the face of a quiz where I discovered I studied all the wrong material I went to the store and wasn't interested/feeling like I HAD to have more junk food/candy/sweets, instead I bought peppers, cucumbers, broccoli and milk. The most unhealthy things I bought were slices of cheddar cheese and a box of Lean Pockets. I also managed to avoid having to buy one of the triple chocolate cookies at the campus coffee shop that have become my weakness recently.

    So in short a small win despite gaining a pound. Hopefully I can get myself to stop stress eating and convert stress eating into going to the gym when I'm stress.

    Future you are human like the rest of us. So very proud of you fit your healthy choices. With repetition they will become habit. GOOD ON YOU!

    Great work on the self control! I find it the hardest part.
  • pjoenix
    pjoenix Posts: 25 Member
    Name: Michelle
    Height: 5'1"
    Starting Weight (3/1): 125.5
    Goal Weight (3/31): 121.5

    3/1: 125.5
    3/8: 124.5
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    3/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: 1lb
    Loss/gain for the month so far: 1 lb

    Struggles or successes of your week: Off to a good, consistent first week this month! Made it to the gym 3 times, eaten all meals within my daily calorie goal, and added some weights/reps all despite being sick for most of it!
  • guerrillatiger
    guerrillatiger Posts: 16 Member
    pennyks88 wrote: »
    Name: Penny
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'2"
    Start weight: 138.8
    Goal weight: 133.8
    March 1- 138.8
    March 8- 139.6

    I really struggled this week. I gained, unfortunately. I always end up sabotaging myself and I'm sick of it. As soon as I lose weight and get excited, I fall right back into my old habits. All I can do is take things one day at a time. I think I'm putting too much pressure on myself by creating long-term goals that feel so far away. From now on, I am only going to focus on daily goals.

    Keep your head up. Great idea to focus on daily goals, don't worry your long term goals will grow from there.
  • michaelputz
    michaelputz Posts: 25 Member
    Name: Mike
    Age: 34
    Height:5'8"

    Start Weight (2/26/15):202.4
    March 8th: 199.4
    Goal Weight (1st April):193
  • guerrillatiger
    guerrillatiger Posts: 16 Member
    steeliebob wrote: »
    Bob
    Age: 46
    6 ft 2 in

    Start Weight (1st March): 195
    Goal Weight (1st April): 189

    1st March: 195
    8th March: 193
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2
    Weight lost/gained this month:-2

    Successes/struggles this week: Feel good that despite a grueling work schedule, I kept up on cardio work and ate well on all the days planned. Finally had to break down and actually buy a second round of smaller clothes as much of my first round is now too big ... an amazing feeling of success. This drop has finally put me to the top end of normal BMI and a -80 milestone (my original GW) is only a few pounds away now. Revamping my overall goal to another -10, and then hoping to add some lean mass thereafter ... at least that is my current plan. Hoping to keep it up strong this coming week as my busy schedule continues.

    I still don't have much of a network on here, so happy to receive any adds :)

    Excellent work Bob! Needing to buy smaller clothes is a great achievement.
  • guerrillatiger
    guerrillatiger Posts: 16 Member
    MagPie3481 wrote: »
    Name: Maggie
    Age: 33
    Height: 5' 4.5"

    Start Weight (1st March): 227
    Goal Weight (1st April): 217

    1st March: 227
    8th March: 221
    15th March: N/A
    22nd March: N/A
    29th March: N/A
    1st April: N/A

    Weight lost/gained this week: 5 lbs. Lost
    Weight lost/gained this month: 5 lbs. Lost

    Successes/struggles this week:

    ·Getting up and moving more. (Struggle- Battling depression)
    ·Staying off junk (Struggle)
    ·lost lbs. Didn't gain. (Success)

    Great work on the losses! Focus on that for motivation, keep it up.
  • guerrillatiger
    guerrillatiger Posts: 16 Member
    CleverClone wrote: »
    Name: CC
    Age: 28
    Height: 163cm (5'4")

    Start Weight (1st March): 96,3kg (212lbs)
    Goal Weight (1st April): 91,0kg (200lbs)

    1st March: 96,3kg (212lbs)
    8th March: 96,3kg (212lbs)
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0

    Successes/struggles this week: Stayed under my calories and worked out as planned, and still no movement. Kind of discouraged right now as this is my third bad week in a row, but I guess I just need to keep plugging away.

    Don't get discouraged staying under your calories and working out is a great accomplishment in itself. Remember you could be gaining muscle at the same time which wont reflect on the scale. Perhaps also measure your waist once and week as you may see progress there, this keeps me motivated.
  • kwalsh791
    kwalsh791 Posts: 6 Member
    Kelly
    46
    5 foot

    Goal,is 10 pounds this month
  • guerrillatiger
    guerrillatiger Posts: 16 Member
    haysavam wrote: »
    Name: Savannah
    Height: 5'5
    Starting Weight (3/1): 177
    Goal Weight (3/31): 168

    3/1: 177
    3/8: 178
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/28:
    3/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: +1
    Loss/gain for the month so far: +1

    Struggles or successes of your week:
    This was a horrible week. I returned to old lifestyle choices that increased my stress. This resulted in returning to old habits of binging stress away. Late night fast food runs, over eating. I have been really discouraged this week and have really not been able to see past current stressful situations to see those long term goals.

    I will remain strong. My mantra for the week:

    "There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself."
    Miyamoto Musashi.

    Nice matra, keep strong.
  • Murkskis
    Murkskis Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Konstanze
    Age: 19
    Height:178

    Start Weight (1st March): 81.9
    Goal Weight (1st April): 77.0
    8th March: 81.4
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0.5

    Successes/struggles this week: Austrian salted pretzels are such an evil thing! Impossible to say "no" to them...and all the other pastries in Austria. However the bicycling season has started!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,273 Member
    Name: Joan
    Age: 64
    Height: 5' 11"

    Start Weight (1st March): 198.6
    Goal Weight (1st April): 189

    1st March: 198.6
    8th March: 194.6
    15th March:
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: Loss 4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I had quite a gain the past month, so happy to at least lose 4 lbs. It had been a very stressful emotional week. It is as if a dark cloud is over our family right now. but I managed to stay on track 5 days out of the week. Hope to do that and better this week.

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