May 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • thetigers
    thetigers Posts: 111 Member
    Name: grrrrrrr roar grrr
    Height: 5ft 0"

    Start Weight (1 May) 11st 10.5lb (164.5lb)
    Goal Weight (1 June) 11st 5lb (159lb)

    1st May: 164.5
    8th May: 162
    15th May: 161.5
    22nd May: 162.5
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2lb

    Successes/struggles this week: This is my third monthly challenge and my first gain so found it really hard to put a +number on. In fact I gave it an extra day just in case it dropped off in the night!
    I really didn't eat as well as I have before so it's not undeserved. I've never had 3 good months of a loss before so I'll take this. If I spin it around - 11 great weeks out of 12 is really rather good.
  • DrLauraDVM16
    DrLauraDVM16 Posts: 64 Member
    Name: Laura
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (16th May): 181.2
    Goal Weight (1st June): 178

    1st May:
    8th May:
    16th May: 181.2
    22nd May: 178.2
    29th May:
    1st June:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Not a bad first week! I'm happy. We have sweets all over the house, some in plain sight, and hubby keeps offering them to me. I haven't touched them, nor have I been tempted. I'm hoping this motivation will carry me though...
  • Jengoing2015
    Jengoing2015 Posts: 28 Member
    Name: Jen
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'2

    Start Weight (1st May): 119 I think
    Goal Weight (1st June): 117

    1st May: 119
    8th May: 118
    15th May: 118
    22nd May:117.5
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: It takes me about 2 weeks to loose a pound so I'm on track.
    Weight lost/gained this month:
    Struggles or Successes of your week
    Struggles: Getting together with friends who want to eat out. Meetings before and after work to interrupt my normal workout times. Just realizing that because I'm short and small framed, my calorie intake is really suppose to be very small. Ugh
    Successes: I have some muscles in my legs! Who knew. (.:

    I typically weight in on Saturday mornings. Will report back Saturdays.
    Glad to be participating in this challenge!
  • KBurkhardt08
    KBurkhardt08 Posts: 141 Member
    edited May 2015
    Name: Kelsey Burkhardt
    Age: 23
    Height: 5'5'

    Start Weight (2nd May): 155.8
    Goal Weight (30th May): 150

    2nd May:155.8
    9th May:154
    16th May:154.4
    23rd May:151.6
    30th May:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2.8
    Weight lost/gained this month:-4.2

    Successes/losses this week: was having a rough week self esteem wise and definitely needed that boost. So happy I've almost made my goal for the month
  • cdcruizer05
    cdcruizer05 Posts: 1,006 Member
    Name: Chad
    Age: 28
    Height: 6'

    Start Weight (1st May):304 (gained 7lbs 2nd May)
    Goal Weight (1st June):284

    1st May:304
    8th May:303
    15th May:302
    22nd May:299
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3
    Weight lost/gained this month:-12

    Weight loss has been very slow...glad to still be losing though.
  • outboundhat
    outboundhat Posts: 21 Member
    edited May 2015
    Name: Andrea
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'3

    Start Weight (1st May): 147.4lb
    Goal Weight (1st June): 140lb

    1st May: 147.4
    8th May: 146.2
    15th May: 142.8
    22nd May: 141.8
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5.6lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Finished week 3 of Zombies 5k training app. Improved distance from last week by 4km! Can't believe I'm actually enjoying running these days. :D
  • buzzardsrule
    buzzardsrule Posts: 183 Member
    Name: Nadine
    Age: 49
    Height: 5ft 6in

    Start Weight (1st May): 136.3 lbs
    Goal Weight (31st May): 131 lbs

    3rd May: 135.1 lbs
    10th May: 137.4 lbs
    17th May: 136.1 lbs
    24th May: 137.4 lbs
    31st May:

    Weight gained this week: 1.3 lbs

    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Yo-yo-ed again.
  • marinadanielle
    marinadanielle Posts: 127 Member
    Name: Marina
    Age: 22
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (5th May): 198.8
    Goal Weight (1st June): 194.0

    5th May: 198.8
    9th May: 197.6
    16th May: 195.4
    24th May: 194.6
    30th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4.2

    Successes/struggles this week: Finally got back in the gym! It was nice to get back to my lifting routine and throw in a little cardio. I forgot how fun lifting is!
  • missallenxox
    missallenxox Posts: 175 Member
    Age: 25
    Height: 5' 6" and a half.

    Start Weight (1st May): 179
    Goal Weight (1st June): 170

    1st May:179
    8th May:178
    15th May:176.8
    24nd May:177.4
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: up 0.6lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost 1.6lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Well I was SO excited to get on the scale today. And I went up 0.6lbs. I feel like my body looks better than last week, I ate really good. Also, It has been one week eating dairy and gluten free (about 90% free, not aiming for perfect here). I took my measurement to save some frustration and I did lose 1 inch in my waist and thigh. So its something. I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing. I was hoping for more of a loss like 3 lbs, but maybe next week.
  • snowdevilgirl
    snowdevilgirl Posts: 21 Member
    Name: Ally
    Age: 32
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st May):130
    Goal Weight (1st June):127 - adjusting to 125

    1st May:130
    8th May:128.5 -probably water weight but here's hoping
    15th May:128.5
    22nd May:128
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .5
    Weight lost/gained this month:(-2)

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Only made it to one yoga class. Not feeling well all week so probably ate too much "comfort" food. Hoping to get back on track next week.
  • mugglewump701
    mugglewump701 Posts: 116 Member
    Name: Becky
    Age: 30
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st May):163.2
    Goal Weight (1st June):158

    1st May: 163.2
    8th May: 160.8
    15th May: 160.8
    22nd May: 160
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.2

    Successes/struggles this week: 160 was my lowest this past week, but I seem to be fluctuating A LOT. This is super frustrating and this coming week I'll be up thanks to TOM. I'll be starting strength training soon and hopefully that will help bust me out of this plateau. However, my measurements are down, so I need to remember that that is all that really matters.
  • GrammyPeachy
    GrammyPeachy Posts: 1,723 Member
    edited May 2015
    Name:Cheryl
    Age: 45
    Height: 5' 6"

    Start Weight (1st May):198.4
    Goal Weight (1st June):188.4

    1st May:198.4
    8th May:196
    15th May:194.6
    22nd May:194
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost this week: .6 pounds
    Weight lost this month: 4.4 pounds

    Successes/struggles this week: I found that I love grilled tuna steaks! :)
  • cupcaketop12
    cupcaketop12 Posts: 15 Member
    Name: Rachel
    Age: 28
    Height: 5' 5"

    Start Weight (1st May): 155
    Goal Weight (1st June): 150

    1st May: 155
    8th May: 155
    15th May: 153
    22nd May: 151
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Im surprised I lost weight this week as I have been unable to get in as much exercise as I would like. I have also struggled staying away from unhealthy foods.
  • katie5467
    katie5467 Posts: 57 Member
    Name: Katie
    Age 28
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (1st May): 180.5lbs
    Goal Weight (1st June): 168lbs

    1st May: 180.5
    8th May: 178
    18th May: 178
    25th May: 177
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.5lbs

    Struggles: had lost more but let it go with a bad day yesterday, seems to be my problem a lot these days.
  • mgtownsend71
    mgtownsend71 Posts: 49 Member
    Name: Monica
    Age: 43
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight(1st May): 206
    Goal Weight(1st June): 199
    1st May: 206
    6th May: 206
    12th May: 205
    20th May: 204
    27th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2

    Successes/struggles this week: being patient while the body readjusts again. TOM cut down the motivation a bit, really sluggish. looking to get back in the swing of things this week.
  • Jen2133
    Jen2133 Posts: 95 Member
    Name: Jennifer
    Age: 48
    Height:5'3"

    Start Weight (1st May): 141 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st June): 135 lbs

    1st May: 141
    8th May: 139
    15th May:138.6
    22nd May:137.8
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.8lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.2lbs

    Target weight: 125 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Thanks to everyone for the reassurance on how my weight is jumping around throughout the week! I'm actually a bit late posting this, but thought I'd stay with the schedule. Today is Monday, May 25 and my weight is now 138.6lbs.

    I've been exercising most days – Crossfit 3x and running 4x per week. My appetite is definitely up, but I'm keeping a moderate deficit most days of 200 – 500 calories.

    What is your average calorie deficit?
  • vsoffen
    vsoffen Posts: 190 Member
    vsoffen wrote: »
    Name: vanessa
    Age: 34
    Height: 5 1

    Start Weight (1st May): 147.9
    Goal Weight (1st June): 137

    1st May:147.9
    8th May: 144.8
    15th May: 145.3
    22nd May: 147.7
    29th May: goal - 141.0
    1st June: goal - 137.0

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost. +2.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost -0.2

    Successes/struggles this week - had a very stressful end to the week which meant I wasn't staying at my house and was just grabbing stuff as i could (not healthy choices). Feel positive about starting fresh today. Have a bag now packed with emergency clothes etc as likely to need to go at short notice again, am going to shop for some healthy snack choices to add into the bag too.

    Any one who wants to share motivational support please add me!


  • JenniferInCt
    JenniferInCt Posts: 431 Member
    edited May 2015
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  • JenniferInCt
    JenniferInCt Posts: 431 Member
    Name: Jenn
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st May): 204.3
    Goal Weight (1st June): 198

    1st May: 204.3
    8th May: 202.5
    15th May: 200.6
    22nd May: 198.6 ONEDERLAND
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5.7

    Successes- ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!! For the first time in about 10years.
    Whooooooohoooooooooooooooo!!!!!

    Struggles- ive been going over my calorie goal more often. I have good days and bad days, but i just keep plugging along...

    ONEDERLAND though! Soooo happy!!!

  • JenniferInCt
    JenniferInCt Posts: 431 Member
    edited May 2015
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  • JenniferInCt
    JenniferInCt Posts: 431 Member
    Name: Jenn
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st May): 204.3
    Goal Weight (1st June): 198

    1st May: 204.3
    8th May: 202.5
    15th May: 200.6
    22nd May: 198.6 ONEDERLAND
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5.7

    Successes- ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!! For the first time in about 10years.
    Whooooooohoooooooooooooooo!!!!!

    Struggles- ive been going over my calorie goal more often. I have good days and bad days, but i just keep plugging along...

    ONEDERLAND though! Soooo happy!!!
  • didi2004
    didi2004 Posts: 40 Member
    Name: Diane
    Age: 23
    Height: 5'2

    Start Weight (3rd of May):137.1 (62,2 kg)
    Goal Weight (31st of May): 134.2 (60,9 kg)

    3rd May: 137.1lbs (62,2 kg)
    10th May: 144.8 lbs (65,7 kg)
    17nd May:140.9 lbs (63,9 kg)
    24th May: 138.5 lbs (62.8 kg)
    31st May:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.4 lbs (1,1kg)
    Weight lost/gained this month: + 1.4 lbs (0,6 kg)


  • xbluehorusx
    xbluehorusx Posts: 57 Member
    Name: Mel
    Age: 31
    Height: 6ft

    Start Weight (1st May): 224
    Goal Weight (1st June): 216

    1st May: 224
    8th May: 219
    15th May: 218.2
    22nd May: 216.8
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -7.2 lbs
  • ileathms
    ileathms Posts: 29 Member
    Name: Lana
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st May): 136 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st June): 130 lbs

    1st May: 136
    8th May: 133.2
    15th May: 132.4
    22nd May: 131.6
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.4

    Success/Struggles this week: Weekends are challenging- takes double willpower to resist the urge to splurge and snack. Must keep eyes on the prize! Thanks for the motivation, team MFP!
  • bigd66218
    bigd66218 Posts: 376 Member
    Name: Dave
    Age: 54
    Height: 6'6.5"

    Start Weight(1st May): 234
    Goal Weight(1st June): 229

    1st May: 234
    6th May: 234
    13th May: 230
    20th May: 230
    27th May: 228
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6

    Successes/struggles this week: The last 10 pounds to goal....Definitely getting more difficult to lose weight/Need to drink more water and sleep

  • bjudd04
    bjudd04 Posts: 17 Member

    Name: Betty
    Age: 51
    Height: 5' 3"

    Start Weight (1st May): 225.6
    Goal Weight (1st June): 219

    1st May: 225.6
    8th May: 224.8
    15th May: 225.7
    22nd May: 220.2
    29th May:
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -5.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5.4
    Successes/struggles this week: exercising (seeing as it has rained almost every day) that includes getting my 10,000 steps in.
    Doing ok with food choices
  • amiewee
    amiewee Posts: 5 Member
    I'm recently back on mfp - if you do this for June, count me in!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    I also hope it will continue in June, May has been a not so good month for me, too many big nights out! but I intend to keep on going and see what another month brings :)
  • wannaloseit77
    wannaloseit77 Posts: 37 Member
    Name: Sara
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'3ish

    Start Weight(1st May): 201.2
    Goal Weight(1st June): 193.2

    1st May: 201.2
    6th May: 200.2 (sneak peek this morning and it was 199.4!)
    13th May: 199.2
    20th May: 198.6
    27th May: 195.8
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 2.8 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost 5.4 pounds (so far)

    Successes/struggles this week (Week One): Um, TOM, water retention, cravings, etc.
    Successes/struggles this week (Week Two): Indulging birthday lunch with a friend today (even though my birthday isn't until the end of the month).
    Successes/struggles this week (Week Three): FINALLY UNDER 200! Whoop! Whoop!
    Successes/struggles this week (Week Four): Thought I was doing well, stayed under my calorie budget, earned (and didn't 'eat into') on average, 190 calories through exercise each day and have only lost 0.6lbs this week. Pardon my abbreviation, but WTF?!
    Successes/struggles this week (Week Five): Despite feeling like I'm not going to hit my monthly goal, I'm still quite proud of the loss I have achieved so far. And I know this is just the beginning to a happier and healthier me.
  • KatM__
    KatM__ Posts: 41 Member
    Name: Kat
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'4.5"

    Start Weight (1st May): 114.4 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st June): 110 lbs

    1st May: 114.4 lbs
    8th May: 113 lbs
    15th May: 112 lbs
    22nd May: 111.6 lbs
    29th May: 110.8 lbs
    1st June:

    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.6 lbs
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