February 2017 WL Challenge

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brookielaw
brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
You can do it! :D

As always, credit for the verbiage below goes to Dan ;)

If you are new and want to join in, by all means do! We love to celebrate those losses with you! This is the standard format we try to use for these threads:

Name: (if you'd like to share)

My Numbers:
SW: Starting weight before you lost anything.
CW: Current weight at the beginning of the challenge.
GW: Goal weight for the month (what you would like to weigh at the end of the monthly challenge) Try to keep it realistic and SAFE!
LTGW: Life time goal weight ( What you would like to weigh at the end of your weight loss journey)

Weigh ins: What days you will weigh in, for example; Fridays
1/6/17= (Fill out after each weigh in.)
1/13/17=
1/20/17=
1/27/17=
1/31/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

Total WL for the month=
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  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
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    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 196
    GW: 187.2 (200 lb lost mark!!!! It's a stretch but I'm aiming high)
    LTGW: 170 or lower.

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/31/17 = was 196
    2/7/17=
    2/14/17=
    2/21/17=
    2/28/17=

    Total WL for the month=
  • Gnawcraft
    Gnawcraft Posts: 729 Member
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    Name: Pidge

    My Numbers:
    SW: 318
    CW: 274
    GW: 269
    LTGW: No idea

    Weigh ins: Thursdays
    9/2/17 =
    16/2/17=
    23/2/17=

    Total WL for the month=

    I seem to have terrible will power post Christmas (where my successful weight loss going wrong every year) :< Because of this I've set a hopefully achievable not massive goal, but honestly i'll be happy with any loss since I haven't seen any in a few months! Grrrr.
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
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    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364
    CW: 347
    GW: 337
    LTGW: 252, hopefully by end of the year!

    Weigh ins: Sundays
    01/02/17 = 347
    05/02/17 = 345 (-2)
    12/02/17 =
    19/02/17 =
    26/02/17 =
    28/02/17 (month end weigh in) =

    Total WL for the month= 2lb so far :smile:

    My overall weight loss I do weekly, and that's the only time I log my weight on MFP. But for these monthly challenges I like to do a true month, keeps it interesting! Overall I lost 3lb this week but 1lb of that was in January :p:p:p

    I set goal of 8lb in January, managed 6lb and am very happy with that. But I'm challenging myself to make up the difference this month, 10lb in 4 weeks for someone my size is achievable and safe.

    Then again, stressful month ahead.....I'm having to reapply for my job, application needs to be in Tuesday morning and interviews are next week.....I've also just applied for another (VERY long shot!) job which interviews the following week, if I am shortlisted. And it's quarter end with lots of very tight deadlines to meet.......uuurrrrrgggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Trying to be determined, I've made 2 different batches of soup today for lunches (180 and 160 calories per portion with plenty of veg and protein) and have planned quick dinners for this week and bought all groceries. Here's hoping I can stick to it!
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
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    My Numbers:
    SW: 274.2
    CW: 269.4
    LTGW: 160

    Weigh ins: Monday
    02/6/17 = 269.4
    02/13/17=
    02/20/17=
    02/27/17=

    I'm so excited! I think this weekly weigh in is really helping me. I've lost almost 5lbs since I started my journey in January. This is amazing. It's hard for me to get up and get active as I have a desk job 7am-5pm and then I am a seamstress when I get home. The progress is small but I'm seeing it!
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
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    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 196
    GW: 187.2 (200 lb lost mark!!!! It's a stretch but I'm aiming high)
    LTGW: 170 or lower.

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/31/17 = was 196
    2/7/17= 193.4 (YAY! Half of my maximum weight!) (-2.6)
    2/14/17=
    2/21/17=
    2/28/17=

    Total WL for the month= 2.6
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    edited February 2017
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    Name: Mike

    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 334
    GW: 326
    LTGW: 190

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    2/1/17= 334
    2/8/17= 331 (-3.0)
    2/15/17=
    2/22/17=
    3/1/17=

    Total WL for the month = 3.0

    I have managed to keep up my streak of running at least 1 mile per day since the beginning of the year, but I still haven't started lifting again yet. Trying to get that first tussle with the weight pile in tonight.
  • Gnawcraft
    Gnawcraft Posts: 729 Member
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    Name: Pidge

    My Numbers:
    SW: 318
    CW: 274
    GW: 269
    LTGW: No idea

    Weigh ins: Thursdays
    9/2/17 = 274
    16/2/17=
    23/2/17=

    Total WL for the month= :(

    Well I'm not shocked because I'm still struggling with my will power a lot at the moment. Once I get into a good routine I'm usually ok again for a decent while, so hopefully thinspiration will strike soon and I'll get myself into gear. Le sigh.
  • dawnz75
    dawnz75 Posts: 579 Member
    edited February 2017
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    Dawn

    Sw- 264
    CW- 247
    GW- 243
    Ltgw- 163 for starters...

    2-1-17 247
    2-8-17 247
    2-15-17
    2-22-17
    2-28-17

    Total WL for month - zero

    I had a lovely whosh of 3 to 4 pounds at the end of January, so I am patiently waiting for the next drop. I weight in most days, but don't (claim) a number until I have seen it for 3 to 4 days in a row. Happy Friday to everyone!
    Did this once before a year ago and lost 35 lbs. Gained it back, looking for a repeat of the losses and a continuance to the end. Please feel free to friend me.
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    edited February 2017
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    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 232
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    2/3/17=232 (17 weeks)
    2/10/17=233 (18 weeks) +1
    2/17/17= (19 weeks)
    2/24/17= (20 weeks)(Half way there!)
    2/28/17= (20.5 weeks)

    Total WL/G for the month= +1
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • Gnawcraft
    Gnawcraft Posts: 729 Member
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    Sooo I just found out my scales were dodgy, and where I thought I had gained 4 lbs over the holiday (which I was ok with) I had actually gained 8! Argh. On an upside I do feel like this might be the kick up the bum I needed to get my willpower back! Nyaaaah! So! quick number change...

    Name: Pidge

    My Numbers:
    SW: 318
    CW: 278
    GW: 272
    LTGW: No idea

    Weigh ins: Thursdays
    9/2/17 = 278
    16/2/17=
    23/2/17=

    Total WL for the month= *whistles*
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
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    My Numbers:
    SW: 274.2
    CW: 269.4
    LTGW: 160

    Weigh ins: Monday
    02/6/17 = 269.4
    02/13/17= 269.4
    02/20/17=
    02/27/17=

    Hubby and I decided to try and start having kids! I'm so excited and terrified all at one. :3
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
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    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364
    CW: 347
    GW: 337
    LTGW: 252, hopefully by end of the year!

    Weigh ins: Sundays
    01/02/17 = 347
    05/02/17 = 345 (-2)
    12/02/17 = 347 (+2)
    19/02/17 =
    26/02/17 =
    28/02/17 (month end weigh in) =

    Total WL for the month= zilch, nowt, niente

    So I gained 2lb this week. I'm not surprised and I accept it. I had an appalling start to the week, stress and anger and lack of sleep due to working past midnight every night. By Thursday I was at +5lb! But then I took back control, and the fact that I managed to reduce this to +2lb in the next 3 days is a win in itself.

    Onwards and upwards - or should that be downwards?
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
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    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 232
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    2/3/17=232 (17 weeks)
    2/10/17=233 (18 weeks) +1 Oh, and I found out I am having a little girl <3
    2/17/17= (19 weeks)
    2/24/17= (20 weeks)(Half way there!)
    2/28/17= (20.5 weeks)

    Total WL/G for the month= +1
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
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    YaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaY! Congrats Malia!!!!!!!!!!!! <3<3<3.
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
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    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 196
    GW: 187.2 (200 lb lost mark!!!! It's a stretch but I'm aiming high)
    LTGW: 170 or lower.

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/31/17 = was 196
    2/7/17= 193.4 (YAY! Half of my maximum weight!) (-2.6)
    2/14/17= 189.4 (-4)
    2/21/17=
    2/28/17=

    Total WL for the month= -6.6. Lots of exciting news going on here, I love it. If you are discouraged DON'T GIVE UP, keep moving and logging and the results will happen.
  • Peachfaygo77
    Peachfaygo77 Posts: 11 Member
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    Name: Cerail

    My Numbers:
    SW:293
    CW:291
    LTGW:175

    Weigh ins: Sunday
    2/19/17
    2/26/17
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
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    Name: Mike

    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 334
    GW: 326
    LTGW: 190

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    2/1/17= 334
    2/8/17= 331 (-3.0)
    2/15/17= 328.8 (-2.2)
    2/22/17=
    3/1/17=

    Total WL for the month = 5.2
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
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    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364
    CW: 347
    GW: 337
    LTGW: 252, hopefully by end of the year!

    Weigh ins: Sundays
    01/02/17 = 347
    05/02/17 = 345 (-2)
    12/02/17 = 347 (+2)
    19/02/17 = 345 (-2)
    26/02/17 =
    28/02/17 (month end weigh in) =

    Total WL for the month= 2lb

    This is feeling really pathetic. It's only 6 weeks since I made a life-changing commitment to myself (that spans much more than weight loss) - just 6 weeks, and already I can't stick to it.

    WHAT THE HELL IS MY PROBLEM???????????????????????????????????????

    I'd actually lost the 2lb I gained last week by Wednesday......but then had the worst pig out on Friday. I suppose it's some kind of victory that I managed to offset that damage, but this is feeling pretty hopeless right now :(
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
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    My Numbers:
    SW: 274.2
    CW: 269.4
    LTGW: 160

    Weigh ins: Monday
    02/6/17 = 269.4
    02/13/17= 269.4
    02/20/17= 275
    02/27/17=

    I gained weight. :( hubby and I are starting gym today. Yay
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    edited February 2017
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    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 196
    GW: 187.2 (200 lb lost mark!!!! It's a stretch but I'm aiming high)
    LTGW: 170 or lower.

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/31/17 = was 196
    2/7/17= 193.4 (YAY! Half of my maximum weight!) (-2.6)
    2/14/17= 189.4 (-4)
    2/21/17= 187.8 (-1.6)
    2/28/17=

    Total WL for the month= -8.2
    Jen, Meow, & maybe others---Setbacks happen to all of us. I'm on the right path right now because I have and am using every possible tool at my disposal right now (like the Doctor on Friday, my trainer this weekend and a behavioral therapy session yesterday). I've lost huge amounts and regained huge amounts and can honestly say that setbacks happen. It's the dusting yourself off and getting to the roots of whys and hows and how to fix that have made a difference for me this time. You can do it!
    Also, WTG Mike!