March 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

imfree2bme

Name: Katrina
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight (3/2): 199
Goal Weight (3/30): 189

3/2: 199
3/9: 196
3/16: 191
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 5
Loss/gain for the month so far:8

Struggles or successes of your week:If things go well i hope to hit my goal weight for this month next week. Ive started exercising with calorie counting. Although, i was way under for a few days. So i know i need to be careful to make sure i'm at least hitting the min. However, i've really been trying and hope that the scales keeps going down.

imani396

Name: Crystal
Height: 5"0
Starting Weight (3/16): 159
Goal Weight (3/30): 156

3/23:
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week:

Rigi8

Seems to me that a lot of us blew this week - it's very doubtful that I will make my goal, but any loss will be gratefully taken!

munchkinettes

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: 226.4
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -2.4
Loss/gain for the month so far: -4.2

Struggles or successes of your week:

KBurkhardt08

Name: Kelsey
Height:5'5
Starting Weight (3/2): 165.6
Goal Weight (3/30):159

3/2:165.6
3/9:163.6
3/16:163.6
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week:0
Loss/gain for the month so far:-2

Struggles or successes of your week:
Curse St. Patricks Day and Green Velvet cupcakes! Also I think that TOM if about to make a visit..hence the lack of weight loss.

BlueDaisy717

Name: Libby
Height: 5'2.5
Starting Weight (3/2): 137
Goal Weight (3/30): 135

3/2: 137
3/9: 136.4
3/16:136.6
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: + 0.2
Loss/gain for the month so far: - 0.6

Struggles or successes of week: I'm pretty late posting this but didn't want to not do it. My weight keeps fluctuating may be holding onto water just have to stick with it

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: 156.5
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 1.5 lb
Loss/gain for the month so far: 2.5 pounds

Struggles or successes of your week: I am a little late with the update. Lay week went well even though I had a tough time getting to the gym. This week has been tough...so hungry!!

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: 170.8
3/23:
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -2
Loss/gain for the month so far: -2.6

Struggles or successes of your week: I keep blowing things on the weekend. The two glasses of wine I build into my calories turn into two more beers at the brewery next door way too easily. Still losing, though I think this next weigh-in won't be as fabulous due to aforementioned drinks, Girl Scout cookies, and TOM.

goleemom

Name: Goleemom
Height:5'5
Starting Weight (3/2): 245
Goal Weight (3/30): 237

3/2:245
3/9:243.2
3/16: 242.4
3/23: 241.8
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week:-0.6
Loss/gain for the month so far: -3.2

Struggles or successes of your week: Not exercising. Increased stress with my 18 yr old. Many celebrations! I've continued to make my lunch on a daily basis and complete my food dairy. Hoping to make a "significant" change this week. Will attempt to move more now that the weather is so nice.

Rigi8

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: 160 lbs
3/30:

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

Struggles or successes of your week: Was really pleased with this result as I had kind of accepted the fact that I was stuck again, so I stopped weighing myself every day. Was pleasantly surprised when I got on the scales today especially as I did have a bit of a heavy weekend! Now have to stay focussed to keep that loss!

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: 205.6
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 1.2 pounds
Loss/gain for the month so far: 4.5 pounds

Struggles or successes of your week: A little bit of Zumba helps But it can't perform miracles - definitely not making goal weight.

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
3/23:266.6
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: I lost 3.8lbs this past week
Loss/gain for the month so far: 13.4lbs

Struggles or successes of your week: still working out while injured has been hard. Getting much better at preparing meals ahead of time

KKameka

Name: Katrina
Height: 5'6"
Starting weight: 242 lbs
Goal weight: 238 lbs

3/2: 242 lbs
3/9: 242 lbs
3/16: 242 lbs
3/23: 242 lbs
3/30:

loss/gain for the week:
loss/ gain for the month:

Struggles or successes for your week:
I have just had to change to a gluten free, dairy free diet with low starches and sugars
so here we go.... on the journey this not just to lose weight but to feel better about myself and for health reasons, i have no other option so i am diving in and going full tilt! I have been on this life style for about three weeks; and my body has been detoxifying, but I am starting to feel better and I am starting to have more energy. A community of people would be great to have to talk too! Happy weight lose everyone!

allia200126

Name: Maria
Height: 160cm /5,3
Starting Weight (3/2):63,3/139,9
Goal Weight (3/30):60/132,4

3/2: 63,3kg/ 139,9
3/9:62,5kg/137,2
3/16:62.1kg/137,15
3/23:61,3KG/135,3
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week:0,8kg/1,8
Loss/gain for the month so far:2kg/4,6

Struggles or successes of your week: It is showing up a bit

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: 267.4
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 1.2
Loss/gain for the month so far: 12.4

Struggles or successes of your week: We went out to eat for dinner on the 16th last week and it set me back a little. Took me most of the week to work off the damage from that one night. Other than that...I hit my calorie goal every day, kept the water intake up, and got a few workouts in. I'm still logging everything for the next day ahead of time, which helps a lot. I want to get more workouts in this week. I'm going to my first crawfish boil this Saturday, which is going to be a huge test of willpower.

ruggedshutter

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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: 191.2
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -1.6lb
Loss/gain for the month so far: -3.8lb

Struggles or successes of your week: Failed to do any actual exercise this weekend. Spent most of the weekend editing photos of a recent photoshoot so I didn't spend much time on anything else. Focused more on keeping a calorie deficit and drinking plenty of water.

BlueDaisy717

Name: Libby
Height: 5'2.5
Starting Weight (3/2): 137
Goal Weight (3/30): 135

3/2: 137
3/9: 136.4
3/16:136.6
3/23:135.8
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: - 0.8
Loss/gain for the month so far: - 1.4

Struggles or successes of week: Happy I'm losing this week and still might reach my goal

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: 215.7
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 0.6 lbs
Loss/gain for the month so far: 5.4 lbs

Struggles or successes of your week:
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Struggle- Weight loss seems slightly slower, hoping itll catch up. Also, ive been snacking more and was over cal goal two days in a row! (A first for me and only ~50 over). Still struggle with drinking enough water.
Success- motivated mom to start mfp this month, and she is down 10lbs! As for me, I worked out from home. Also, went to the gym on a day i REALLY did not want to.

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: 128.4
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: .6 lbs
Loss/gain for the month so far: 3.6 lbs

Struggles or successes of your week: I don't know...this week was not bad but far from good. Don't know if I will make the goal I know I am holding water, I can always tell by my ring. And....I know it is harder because I am getting close to my personal ideal but it sure sucks.

imfree2bme

Name: Katrina
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight (3/2): 199
Goal Weight (3/30): 189

3/2: 199
3/9: 196
3/16: 191
3/23: 189
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: 2
Loss/gain for the month so far:10

Struggles or successes of your week:i met my goal at this weigh in of losing 10lbs this month. Which is great however, i worked really hard this last week and only lost 2lbs i had hoped for more. Don't get me wrong 10lbs lost is good. I just worked really hard and was hoping for more. I did work out last week and went for a few walks. I could of drank more water probably.

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: 170.8
3/23: 168.2
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -2.6
Loss/gain for the month so far: -5.2

Struggles or successes of your week: I'm honestly amazed that I've already hit my goal (well, .2 away but still)! I do SO well during the week, then slack more than I'd like on the weekends, but it seems to be balancing out. I just keep making smart choices.

munchkinettes

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: 226.4
3/23: 222.8
3/30:

Loss/gain for the week: -3.6
Loss/gain for the month so far: -7.8

Struggles or successes of your week: had fun packing for a trip and pulling out all of my old "too small" summer clothes and they fit!

Rigi8

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: 160 lbs
3/30: 158.5

Loss/gain for the week: 1.5
Loss/gain for the month so far: 4.5

Struggles or successes of your week: Sad that I didn't reach my goal, but after being such on a plateau for so long I am just pleased that I managed to shift some pounds and being just 1.5 pound off target is not so bad

ruggedshutter

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: 191.2
3/30: 189.6

Loss/gain for the week: -2.6lb
Loss/gain for the month so far: -5.4lb

Struggles or successes of your week: I was at 188.8 on Friday. I took this past week off of exercise and just restricted calories. I've put a little water weight back on but had a pretty good week. I had to buy a new belt this weekend. My old one was looking pretty bad and I didn't want to drill any more new holes

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
3/23:266.6
3/30:263
Loss/gain for the week: I lost 3.6lbs this past week
Loss/gain for the month so far: 17lbs
Struggles or successes in your week. Sticking to diet plan.. I had a bad week for food..

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: 267.4
3/30: 261

Loss/gain for the week: -6.4
Loss/gain for the month so far: -18.8

Struggles or successes of your week: I had a great week! I stuck to my calories every day, drank TONS of water, and worked out six days last week. At night, I log everything for the next day. It takes a little planning, but it helps a lot and keeps me in line.

My biggest success of the week was surviving my first crawfish boil this past Saturday. I drank a lot of water to help with all of the extra sodium. I ate a little bit of everything and DID NOT have a beer. (I still don't know how the heck I ate crawfish without drinking a beer...it's kinda sacrilegious!)

Best of luck to everyone! Keep up the great work.

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: 215.7
3/30: 211.5

Loss/gain for the week: 3.2 lbs!!!
Loss/gain for the month so far: 9.5 lbs!

KBurkhardt08

Name: Kelsey
Height:5'5
Starting Weight (3/2): 165.6
Goal Weight (3/30):159

3/2:165.6
3/9:163.6
3/16:163.6
3/23:TOM
3/30:158.2

Loss/gain for the week:-5.4
Loss/gain for the month so far:-7.4

Struggles or successes of your week:
Didnt lose any weight for a couple of weeks but as soon as TOM was over...tada! Yay! Made my goal!

kxforg

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

3/2: 219
3/9: 217
3/16:217
3/23:216
3/30:212

Loss/gain for the week:-4
Loss/gain for the month so far:-7

Struggles or successes of your week: Working 12 hr shifts means being very careful with food and splitting calories between 2 lunches but saving enough for dinner when I get home. Love the little cuties for snacks. Congrats to all that made their goals. Great Job!

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: 170.8
3/23: 168.2
3/30: 168.1

Loss/gain for the week: -.1
Loss/gain for the month so far: -5.3

Struggles or successes of your week: Currently have strep throat and have been bouncing between 166 and 168 all week. That said, still happy with 5 pounds lost this month - gives me another perspective, as my official weigh-in day is Friday!