March 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

BethTW44

Name:Beth
Height:5'6"
Starting Weight (3/2): ** started 3/10 @ 176
Goal Weight (3/30): 170

3/2:176
3/9: 176
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week: just had an office tornado drill and I chose to walk 14 flights of steps back to my office. decided to start back MyFitnessPal as I know I can do it!!

lizek316

Name: Liz
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight (3/2):168 lbs
Goal Weight (3/30):162 lbs

3/2:168
3/9:166
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -(2 lbs)
Loss/gain for the month so far: -2 lbs

Rigi8

Hi, I am a week late in coming across this thread so I hope you don't mind me joining in.

Name: Rita
Height: 5' 2"
Starting Weight (3/2): 163 lbs
Goal Weight (3/30): 157 lbs

3/2:
3/9: 163 lbs
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week: Have plateaued now for some time and therefore need to get that extra little push

Audyjack

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Name: Audrea
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight (3/2): 219
Goal Weight (3/30): 204

3/2: 219
3/9: 223
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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Struggles or successes of your week:

kxforg

Name: Sam
Height: 5'4
Starting Weight (3/2):219
Goal Weight (3/30):211

3/2: 219
3/9: 217
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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Struggles or successes of your week:

copermen1

munchkinettes wrote: »

Name: Molly
Height: 5'8
Starting Weight (3/2): 230.6
Goal Weight (3/30): 220

3/2: 230.6
3/9: 228.8
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 1.8
Loss/gain for the month so far: 1.8

Struggles or successes of your week: happy for the loss, but I was actually hoping for more since I didn't lose any last week. ( I've noticed a pattern in my weight loss - 3 weeks where I lose and then one that I don't). I stayed way under calories and tracked everything, but I think a little too much wine Saturday night didn't help.

Mollie, I struggle with the same thing with my calorie counts but staying way under calories will hurt your ability to lose weight not help.. If you have your settings correct the minimum caloric intake is required to help you continue to lose weight. If you don't get enough calories to fuel the engine it will stall and sit at weight no matter what you do. I am no expert and struggle with my own demons I just wanted to be supportive and encourage you to eat more. It sounds counter productive but it works.

sinistras

Name: Suzanne
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight (3/2): 126.5
Goal Weight (3/30): 115

3/2: 126.5
3/9: 122.5
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: Follow Eat to Live program to the letter (3-4 pounds a week)
Loss/gain for the month so far:

struggles: planning ahead
successes: also, planning ahead! :-)
Stepping on the scale daily does help motivate me to keep it up and focus my efforts!

ragardiner

Name: Rhonda
Height: 5' 3"
Starting Weight (3/2): 145.3
Goal Weight (3/30): 140

3/2:
3/9:
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3/23:
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hyruleshadow

munchkinettes wrote: »

Name: Molly
Height: 5'8
Starting Weight (3/2): 230.6
Goal Weight (3/30): 220

3/2: 230.6
3/9:
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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Struggles or successes of your week:

DaniVL83

Name: Danielle
Height: 5'3
Starting Weight (3/2): 181
Goal Weight (3/30): 175

3/2: 181
3/9: 178.5
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 2.5
Loss/gain for the month so far: 2.5

Struggles or successes of your week: I lost a lot of "bloat weight" this past week which physically makes me feel good. This weeks struggles are keeping my sugar cravings in check and not falling off course while celebrating my birthday.

shellgoff

I'm joining in this week, hope you don't mind!

Name: Michelle
Height: 5'8"
Starting Weight (3/9): 178
Goal Weight (3/30): 173

3/2:n/a
3/9: 178
3/16:
3/23:
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Blondiez73

Name: Michelle
Height: 5'3"
Starting Weight (3/9): 168
Goal Weight (3/30): 160

3/2: n/a
3/9: 168
3/16:
3/23:
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Struggles or successes of your week:

munchkinettes

copermen1 wrote: »

munchkinettes wrote: »

Name: Molly
Height: 5'8
Starting Weight (3/2): 230.6
Goal Weight (3/30): 220

3/2: 230.6
3/9: 228.8
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 1.8
Loss/gain for the month so far: 1.8

Struggles or successes of your week: happy for the loss, but I was actually hoping for more since I didn't lose any last week. ( I've noticed a pattern in my weight loss - 3 weeks where I lose and then one that I don't). I stayed way under calories and tracked everything, but I think a little too much wine Saturday night didn't help.

Mollie, I struggle with the same thing with my calorie counts but staying way under calories will hurt your ability to lose weight not help.. If you have your settings correct the minimum caloric intake is required to help you continue to lose weight. If you don't get enough calories to fuel the engine it will stall and sit at weight no matter what you do. I am no expert and struggle with my own demons I just wanted to be supportive and encourage you to eat more. It sounds counter productive but it works.

Thanks for the advice! Mfp suggested 1500 but I have just been doing 1200. It's contrary to what I've always done in the past, but from everything I've read on here lately, everyone keeps saying every deficit helps. I'll definitely try an exact 1500 this week and see how it goes.

c613477

Name: Claudia
Height: 5'6.5"
Starting Weight (3/2): 159
Goal Weight (3/30): 155
3/2: 159
3/9: 158
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week: Finally the scale moved downwards. After two weeks of no change (or upward), I see a loss! Slow and steady. I have been extra hungry today...and caved and had an unhealthy snack. Still within calories, but it wasn't worth it (still hungry).

judyjudyjudy3

Name: Judy
Height:5'5
Starting Weight (3/2):156.6
Goal Weight (3/30):150

3/2:156.6
3/9:156
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week: I have been at the same weight for nearly 3 weeks, need motivation. I have lost 12 pounds since Jan 28th

goblue8426

Name: Stacy
Height: 5'3"
Starting Weight (3/2): 173.4
Goal Weight (3/30): 168

3/2: 173.4
3/9: 172.8
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -.6
Loss/gain for the month so far: -.6

Struggles or successes of your week: Trying to come to terms with losing weight slowly. I've been doing this for about a month now and have lost every week, but it's been fairly slow going. I'm charting on a graph in hopes the downward trend keeps me motivated

corinne1977

Name: Natasha
Height: 5' 2"
Starting Weight (3/2): 126.4
Goal Weight (3/30): 120

3/2: 126.4
3/9: 127.0
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: .6 lb gain
Loss/gain for the month so far:

Struggles or successes of your week: trying to break through plateau for 2 months

Esther_Crosbie96

Name:Esther
Height:5'1"
Starting Weight (3/11): 144
Goal Weight (3/30): 134

3/11:
3/18:
3/25:
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week: Overeating. I am trying to break that habit.

samanthaemily843

Name: Sam
Height: 5' 4"
Starting Weight (3/9): 156 (better to start a little late than never )
Goal Weight (3/30): 149

3/2:
3/9: 156
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week: I think my starting weight might actually be a pound or two lower. I've been very bloated from lack of water/too many salty snacks lately. But I guess we will see as I continue to log. If this is my accurate starting weight, I'd be very happy with 151 by the end of the month. Struggling with being home for spring break, because I'm often home alone. Just me and the fridge haha But I'm excited to be back on the proverbial wagon and focusing on my health again in earnest

Grace_love_hope

Name: Mokete
Height: 5' 3"
Starting Weight (3/2): 143
Goal Weight (3/30): 136

3/2:143
3/9: 143
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: n/a
Loss/gain for the month so far: n/a

Struggles or successes of your week: Been eating about 1200 cal daily, except minor cheats on weekends. I am exercising 3-4 times a week.

ladyblu11

Name: Kelly
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight (3/2): 212
Goal Weight (3/30): 192

3/2: 212
3/9: 203
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 9
Loss/gain for the month so far:

Struggles or successes of your week: Struggle with fighting the urge to snack at night. I find it very hard to sit and watch tv without wanting nuts or something to munch on. Success on being diligent with the food diary. It sure opened my eyes - big time.

DebzNuDa

Name: Debi
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight (3/2):132
Goal Weight (3/30): 127

3/2: 132
3/9: 129
3/16:
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 3 lbs
Loss/gain for the month so far:

Struggles or successes of your week: Trying to eat at home and not eat out, but have a weekly dinner with the parents and out to a restaurant to boot it. I will have to set up my meal before we get there at Outback tonight and not get tempted by those darn Bloomin' Onions.

mjhellmers

Name: Mike
Height: 6'3"
Starting Weight (3/2): 279.8
Goal Weight (3/30): Under 270

3/2: 279.8
3/9: 274
3/16: 268.6
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 5.4
Loss/gain for the month so far: 11.2

Struggles or successes of your week: I hit my calorie goal every day, kept the water intake up, and got several workouts in. When I prepare my lunch for the next day, I log the entire day. It helps to plan ahead and log everything ahead of time. I have several shirts in my closet that I've never worn because I didn't like the way they fit. Well I tried one on yesterday for the hell of it and it fit! It keeps me determined and focused on my goal.

I haven't had many struggles other than just keeping my head in the game. I live in southern Louisiana and it's crawfish season! Although I haven't had any yet this season, we have several boils coming up in the upcoming weeks and that will be my greatest challenge...lots of food, beer, and sodium.

ruggedshutter

ruggedshutter wrote: »

Name: RuggedShutter
Height: 71"
Starting Weight (3/2): 195
Goal Weight (3/30): <195, Mini-Goal is under 190 by 3/25 for our health screening at work

3/2: 195
3/9: 194.0
3/16: 192.8
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -1.2lb
Loss/gain for the month so far: -2.2lb

Struggles or successes of your week: I hit 192.2 on Saturday morning but my body hates me on the weekends and decided to retain some water.

Rigi8

Rigi8 wrote: »

Hi, I am a week late in coming across this thread so I hope you don't mind me joining in.

Name: Rita
Height: 5' 2"
Starting Weight (3/2): 163 lbs
Goal Weight (3/30): 157 lbs

3/2:
3/9: 163 lbs
3/16: 163 lbs
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 0
Loss/gain for the month so far: 0

Struggles or successes of your week:

Had real ups and downs this week - what you would call a proper yo-yo-ing effect - I really must make a concerted effort to get a couple of good weeks going and then it should be easier

JenniferInCt

Name: Jenn
Height: 5'5"
Starting Weight (3/2): 221
Goal Weight (3/30): 215

3/2: 221
3/9: 219
3/16: 216.3
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 3.3 lbs
Loss/gain for the month so far: 5.3lbs

Struggles or successes of your week:
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Struggle- drinking enough water! I think this may be why im losing at a fast rate. I was stuck for a couple weeks, but recently started drinking more water again.
Success- My weight is finally moving in the right direction again! And my clothes are too loose! Rings falling off too!

copermen1

Name: Rick
Height: 6'2"
Starting Weight (3/2): 280
Goal Weight (3/30): 265

3/2: 280
3/9: 275.2
3/16: 270.4
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: I lost near 5 pounds each week so far
Loss/gain for the month so far: 9.6lbs

Struggles or successes of your week: figured out how to keep up with minimum calorie requirements not I am struggling to stay under just a bit.

solnapug

Name: Kris
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight (3/2): 209.8
Goal Weight (3/30): 200

3/2: 209.8
3/9: 207.7
3/16: 206.8
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 0.9 pounds
Loss/gain for the month so far: 3.3 pounds

Struggles or successes of your week: I don't think I'll make my goal.

DebzNuDa

Name: Debi
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight (3/2):132
Goal Weight (3/30): 127

3/2: 132
3/9: 129
3/16: 129
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 0 lbs
Loss/gain for the month so far: 3 lbs

Struggles or successes of your week: BAD week. Ate terribly. Nothing else to say.

believeinme0430

Name:
Height:
Starting Weight (3/2):
Goal Weight (3/30):

3/2: 254
3/9: 246
3/16: 246
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 0
Loss/gain for the month so far:8

Struggles or successes of your week: I was good all last week and then blew it this weekend! Back on track today!