April 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

bigd66218

Name: Dave
Age : 54
Height: 6'6"

Start Weight(1 April): 244
Goal Weight(1 May): 239

1 April: 244
8 April: 241
15 April:
22 April:
29 April:
1 May:

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

Successes/struggles this week: Finally back on core/strength exercises after a 6 week layoff due to a back/oblique injury. The weather is improving and I started cycling so the weight loss should continue. 37 lbs. lost since January 1st

mugglewump701

Name: Becky
Age: 30
Height: 5' 7"

Start Weight (1st April):165.4
Goal Weight (1st May):160

1st April: 165.4
8th April: 165.2
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week: With TOM, Easter and 10 year anniversary celebrations, I'm actually surprised I lost anything this week. I never missed a workout and actually did an extra one on Saturday. This next week is back to healthy eating and attempting to portion out the Easter candy.

StrawbC

Name: Strawberry
Age: 50
Height: 5'10"

MONTHLY THEME: Consolidation - After 84 days of hard core dedication to calorie restriction and exercise militancy I'm giving myself a plateau month before my body does it for me. A gentle easier month with only a small loss as the goal but continuing on with my positive attitude towards this journey.

Start Weight (1st April): 220.4
Goal Weight (1st May): 215.0

1st April: 220.4
8th April: 218.2
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week: Everything is a struggle. Everything.. I'm tired and headachey and over all that is *kitten* in my life and I just want off the merry-go-round. Seriously. I wish I knew what triggers these bouts of feeling so crappy. I physically feel crappy, like I'm getting sick but never quite am. When I feel good I feel great but when I feel bad I feel soooo bad. I'm tired of the struggle. I'm just tired full stop.

mgtownsend71

I am hoping that this will be the month I make it under 200 (if I do not I won't feel like I failed as every loss is a win to me) but if I do you will hear me screaming from wherever you are :-)


Name: Monica
Age: 43
Height: 5'7"

Start Weight (1st April): 210.5
Goal Weight (1st May): 199

1st April: 210.5
8th April: 209.5
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: -1 lb
Weight lost/gained this month:

Successes/struggles this week: was very good over the Easter weekend. My blood sugars are also doing great! Down 2 more inches as well. Struggle will not to be bothered by the scale.

KatM__

Name: Kat
Age: 28
Height: 5'4.5"

Start Weight (1st April): 115.8 lbs
Goal Weight (1st May): 113 lbs

1st April: 115.8 lbs
8th April: 114.6 lbs
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2 lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2 lbs

cassidyamymommy

Name:Karen
Age: 29
Height: 5'4"

Start Weight(April 1st) 264.9
Goal Weight:(April 30) 254.9

1st April-264.9
8th April-262.5
15th April
22nd April
30th April

weight lost/gain this week- (-)2.4 pounds
weight lost/gain this month- (-) 2.4 pounds

had a rough time with Easter, then getting Strep Throat, but i still lost so i am totally happy about it.

jlc041979

Name: Jocelyn
Age: 35
Height: 5'6"

Start Weight (1st April): 176.6
Goal Weight (1st May): 169

1st April: 176.6
8th April: 173.6
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week: I knew Easter would be hard but I actually did better than I thought I would. The exercise is going pretty good too so far.

davidcliff

Name: David
Age: 40
Height: 5'8"

Start Weight (1st April):177.8
Goal Weight (1st May):171

1st April:177.8
8th April:177.0
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week:
Made it through Easter without gaining

sophi135

Name: Sophie
Age: 22

Start Weight (February 22nd) 236.2 pounds
Goal Weight: 140 pounds
1st April: 223.2 pounds
12th April:
19th April:
26th April:

Weight lost/gained this week:
Weight lost/gained this month: -9.6 pounds

Successes/struggles this week:
Successes - continuing to see losses
Struggles - struggling to stay motivated

Emiliebeauchamp

Name: Emilie
Age: 28
Height: 5'2

Start Weight (1st April):200
Goal Weight (1st May):190

1st April: 200
8th April: 198.5
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: -1.5
Weight lost/gained this month: -1.5

Success/ Struggles: This week I have been able to control my cravings. I only had a bit of chocolate and a few chips other than that my menu has been pretty healthy. On the other hand I still struggle to eliminate my wine consumption. I know my loss could be much higher without it.

marathonmom

Name: Melissa
Age: 38
Height: 5'7

Start Weight (30 March): 152
Goal Weight (1st May): 147

1st April:152
8th April: 150
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week:

Griffopotamus

Name: Jess
Age: 19
Height: 5' 6.5"

Start Weight (1st April): 129.5
Goal Weight (1st May): 124.25

1st April: 129.5
8th April: 124.25
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: - 5.25
Weight lost/gained this month: - 5.25

Successes/struggles this week: I'm pretty sure most of what I lost this week is water weight, but a pound or two should be real. I've found it quite easy so far. Didn't have any chocolate at Easter because I'm alone at the moment so didn't receive any eggs haha. I hope by the end of the month I'll be down to 118.

PegJens

Name: Peg Jensen
Age: 58 this month!
Height: 5'2

Start Weight (31st March): 200.8
Goal Weight (1st of May): 190

1st April: 200.8
8th April: 202.6
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week: Easter dinner should have 0 calories! Birthday next weekend! I HATE weekends!

jcurrie17

Name: Jacque
Age: 27
Height: 5'5"

Start Weight (1st April): 213.5
Goal Weight (1st May): 200

1st April: 213.5
8th April:210
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:


Weight lost this week: 3.5 lbs


Successes/struggles this week:
Success: eating veggies with almost every meal
Struggles: after dinner snacking

xbluehorusx

Name: Mel
Age: 30
Height: 6ft

Start Weight (1st April): 224
Goal Weight (1st May): 214

1st April: 224
8th April: 223.5
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week:-.5
Weight lost/gained this month: -.5

Successes/struggles this week: At one point I was down 2 pounds, but then I treated myself to a lot of low carb pizza and a bacon cheeseburger lol. The urge to snack this week has been off the hook crazy - let's hope I don't indulge too much!

Fizzgig168

Name: Nikki
Age: 27
Height: 5'6"

Starting weight (March 30th): 158
Goal weight (May 1st): 150

April 1st: 157.5
April 8th: 156.5
April 15th:
April 22nd:
April 29th:
May 1st:

Weight lost/gained this week: -1 lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: -1.5

Successes/struggles this week: I've been sick all week, so I wasn't able to work out at all, which really bites. On the bright side, though, sticking to my calorie limit was a breeze since I had no appetite, haha.

coda99

Name: Coda
Age: 54
Height: 5' 7"

Start Weight (March 30): 227.2
Goal Weight (1st May): 210

30th March: 227.2
8th April: 220.6
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: -6.6
Weight lost/gained this month:

Successes/struggles this week: reported food every day

miztbaby

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

Starting weight (March 28th): 211.2
Goal weight (May 1st): 200

April 1st: 207
April 8th: 204.2
April 15th:
April 22nd:
April 29th:
May 1st:

Weight lost/gained this week: -2.8 lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: -2.8 lbs

Successes/struggles this week: I'm so proud that my diet has been on point! No slip ups or binges - I made it through Easter AND my birthday and still stayed within my calories (even with a small piece of cake!) I'm not getting to the gym nearly as much as I should be, I need to just do it!

shapenerfiterratii

Name: Nala
Age: 19
Height: 5'4

Start Weight (1st April): 185
Goal Weight (1st May): 170

1st April: 185
8th April:
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week:


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shesfromthevi

Name: Shelly
Age: 26
Height: 5'6

Start Weight (8th April): 201.6
Goal Weight (1st May): 196.6


8th April: 201.6
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week: Working on getting out of the 200 club by May. I've been making green smoothies with my nutribullet (2 meal replacements) and watching carbs/sugar intake. So far so good! Struggling with exercise though - can't seem to get back in the gym!


Good luck everyone!

fangcat623

Name: Terri
Age: 53
Height: 5'4"

Start Weight (1st April): 249.
Goal Weight (1st May): 244.

1st April: 249
8th April: 247.4
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week:
Post Easter goodies around the office.

kjo61787

Name: Katie
Age: 27
Height: 5'10.5"

Start Weight (1st April): 226.8
Goal Weight (1st May): 217

1st April: 226.8
8th April: 223.0
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: 3.8 lbs (woohoo!)
Weight lost/gained this month:

Successes/struggles this week: Carb cravings. Doing a high protein/low carb diet and after two weeks, I am really craving some spaghetti! Looking forward to my "cheat meal" on Saturday! haha

lesaw01

Name: Lesa
Age: 54
Height: 5' 5"

Start Weight (1st April): 191.4
Goal Weight (1st May):185

1st April:191.4
8th April: 190.2
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: -1.20 lb.
Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2 lb.

Successes/struggles this week: We went camping this weekend and it rained a lot so we spent more time in the camper instead of outside. That led to more snacking than normal. I was able to squeeze in a couple of walks/runs in between showers so I was happy about that, it offset some of the extra carbs that were consumed. Hopefully at next week's weigh in I will be out of the 190's. Haven't been below that in a very long time.

stuartme123

Name: Meredith
Age: 26
Height: 5'6"

Start Weight (1st April): 171lbs
Goal Weight (1st May): 166lbs

1st April: 171lbs
8th April: 169 lbs
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week:
The holiday weekend wiped me out and I have been incredibly exhausted this week. Taking naps in the car before driving home from work exhausted.

MrsKGrady

Name: Kirsten
Age: 38
Height: 5'4.5"

Start Weight (1st April): 232.4
Goal Weight (1st May): 227

1st April: 232.4
8th April: 233.5
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: +1.1
Weight lost/gained this month: +1.1

Successes/struggles this week: I went on vacation to the Final Four this weekend. I ate like crazy from Saturday until yesterday, but I tracked every bite. I really look forward to getting back into the swing of things and starting to lose again.

ccburn5

Name: Cody
Age: 39
Height: 6'3"

Start Weight (1st April): 203.6
Goal Weight (1st May): 190.0

1st April: 203.6
8th April:199.4
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week:-4.2
Weight lost/gained this month:-4.2

Successess/struggles this week: To busy with work and Easter this weekend to do anything but got in a short 3.1 mile run last night on a off Bootcamp day. I feel my weigh in last week was a tad bloated do to water but I'll take the 4.2 lb drop, if nothing else it helps mentally. Biggest struggle has been a massive sweet tooth at night lately and honestly I'm at a financial crunch right now and trying to eat as healthy as possible while making sure the kids get everything they need is a struggle.

ccburn5

MrsKGrady wrote: »

Name: Kirsten
Age: 38
Height: 5'4.5"

Start Weight (1st April): 232.4
Goal Weight (1st May): 227

1st April: 232.4
8th April: 233.5
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: +1.1
Weight lost/gained this month: +1.1

Successes/struggles this week: I went on vacation to the Final Four this weekend. I ate like crazy from Saturday until yesterday, but I tracked every bite. I really look forward to getting back into the swing of things and starting to lose again.

But I'm sure you had a great time! To bad Wisconsin couldn't pull it out.

ccburn5

stuartme123 wrote: »

Name: Meredith
Age: 26
Height: 5'6"

Start Weight (1st April): 171lbs
Goal Weight (1st May): 166lbs

1st April: 171lbs
8th April: 169 lbs
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week:
The holiday weekend wiped me out and I have been incredibly exhausted this week. Taking naps in the car before driving home from work exhausted.

I hear you. Last weekend was like a non weekend for me with work and Easter. Good job on the loss though.

sherbear702

Name: Sherry
Age: 30
Height: 5'10"

Start Weight (1st April): 191
Goal Weight (1st May): 185

1st April: 191
8th April: 192
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

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

Successes/struggles this week: I am not discouraged by my "weight gain" because on Saturday I weighted 188.1. I'm attributing this "gain" to water weight. I've been doing 30 day shred faithfully this entire last week , so assume my body is holding onto a little more water than usual. I feel confident that by next Wednesday, I'll be down to 188 or 187.

MrsKGrady

ccburn5 wrote: »

MrsKGrady wrote: »

Name: Kirsten
Age: 38
Height: 5'4.5"

Start Weight (1st April): 232.4
Goal Weight (1st May): 227

1st April: 232.4
8th April: 233.5
15th April:
22nd April:
29th April:
1st May:

Weight lost/gained this week: +1.1
Weight lost/gained this month: +1.1

Successes/struggles this week: I went on vacation to the Final Four this weekend. I ate like crazy from Saturday until yesterday, but I tracked every bite. I really look forward to getting back into the swing of things and starting to lose again.

But I'm sure you had a great time! To bad Wisconsin couldn't pull it out.

You're right...I had a wonderful time

I was really hoping the B1G would take home the championship, but it was still a lot of fun.