March 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • shellgoff
    shellgoff Posts: 189 Member
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    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:
    3/30:

    Loss/gain for the week:
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    Struggles or successes of your week:
  • Blondiez73
    Blondiez73 Posts: 33 Member
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    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:
    3/30:

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    Struggles or successes of your week:
  • munchkinettes
    munchkinettes Posts: 22 Member
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    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
    c613477 Posts: 296 Member
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    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
    judyjudyjudy3 Posts: 1 Member
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    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:
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    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
    goblue8426 Posts: 41 Member
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    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
    corinne1977 Posts: 144 Member
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    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
    Esther_Crosbie96 Posts: 28
    edited March 2015
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    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:
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    Struggles or successes of your week: Overeating. I am trying to break that habit.
  • samanthaemily843
    samanthaemily843 Posts: 4 Member
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    Name: Sam
    Height: 5' 4"
    Starting Weight (3/9): 156 (better to start a little late than never :smile: )
    Goal Weight (3/30): 149

    3/2:
    3/9: 156
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    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
    Grace_love_hope Posts: 3 Member
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    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
    ladyblu11 Posts: 1
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    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
    DebzNuDa Posts: 252 Member
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    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
    mjhellmers Posts: 53 Member
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    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 Posts: 389 Member
    edited March 2015
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    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 Posts: 128 Member
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    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
    JenniferInCt Posts: 431 Member
    edited March 2015
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    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
    copermen1 Posts: 31 Member
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    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
    solnapug Posts: 16 Member
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    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
    DebzNuDa Posts: 252 Member
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    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
    believeinme0430 Posts: 270 Member
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    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!

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