Fantastic February WL Challenge!
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PaulaI always list the last weight of the previous month as the first weight of the new month. That way there is no interruption in the flow.
If you end one month on Saturday, and start the next one on Sunday, wouldn't you lose any change that happened Sunday morning? Or am I missing something? (Always a distinct possibility.)
I say do what makes you feel comfortable. Some folk like to just keep a single scale day per week. Those folk might end up with their weight from say today, Thursday, to end out their month. Then keep that for their starting weight if they choose to join the next challenge. Others like to have a consistent weigh in day, but want to get credit for every 1/10 lb they lose for the month, so WI on the first day of each month as their start and finish. Because I also use the Hacker's Diet Online for trend tracking, I weigh daily when near my scale. So I guess you can either call me the third, and therefore odd, type of weigher.
Find the way, or weigh, that causes you the least stress and just lose!0 -
LeAnnaMy Numbers:
SW: 264 (278 was my highest weigh at the end of last summer)
CW: 238
GW: 230
LTGW: 150
Weigh ins:
2/5/14= 236.6 (-1.4 pounds)
2/12/14= 235.5 (-1.1 pounds)
2/19/14= 234.2 (-1.3 pounds)
2/26/14= 232.0 (-2.2 pounds) something is wonky! MFP said I lost 1.4 but my math here says 2.2...wonder if I weighed mid-week and forgot?? Seems unlikely, but I suppose I could have.
The math between your starting weight and your 2/26 WI matches up. I'd guess on an extra MFP report in there. If it concerns you, you can go back through your posts on your Profile Newsfeed page...0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 308.2
CW: 294.1
GW: 289
LTGW: 156
Weigh-ins: Thursdays usually
Week 1: 2/07/14 = 294.1
Week 2: 2/14/14 = 294.1
Week 3: 2/21/14 = 293.0
Week 4: 2/27/14= 291.8
I learned something useful this week, the type of calories you eat makes a huge difference! I know you hear that but I lived it! Since starting my new meds last week I have done little to no exercise because of the side effects from the meds and I have been eating lots and I still had a fair sized weight loss for me! I have to wonder what I could do if I actually exercised too! Unfortunately for the exercise it's not likely to happen in excess as we are in another deep freeze and my meds are still playing games with me (I know side effects go away after an adjustment period... I was told 2-4 weeks)
Anyways the weigh ins are looking good
. I hope that you can all be proud of yourself for sticking through this even when it didn't go your way! And Jess I hope your feeling better 0 -
I did check, and somehow...some way...I managed to post a mid-week weight and completely forgot! It was because I was so close to the 30 pound mark and wanted to post it when I got there. The really good news is I had a very good week for me I didn't meet my monthly goal, so I may have to do another check on the first...I'd sure like to meet my 8 pounds/month goal.0
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SW:287 (though highest was 310)
CW:241.1
#1GW:250 (completedDec14)
#2GW:215
LTGW:135
February GW: 230
Weigh in:
2/6/14= 240.7 (-0.4)
2/13/14=238.5 (-2.2)
2/20/14=236.1 (-2.4)
2/27/14= 230.9 (-5.2)
You know what, I'm counting that as goal made. The bariatric doctor made me feel bad saying I was overcompensating on exercise to make up for food choices. And I should cut back on the exercise. I got mad, I don't want to cut back on my exercise... my plan was to always maintain and increase strength and stamina while decreasing fat. So in response, I maintained my calorie limit strictly for a week and continued to exercise as per usual. I lost weight too fast, managed to feel exhausted and got sick. I talked to the nutritionist the next week and she looked at my logs and said I was in the right target area all along and to keep doing what I had been doing. :P So this drop is nice!!!! but I'm trying for a weekly 2lb drop. 0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 398
CW: 264
GW: 248
LTGW:180
Thursday Weigh ins:
2/6/14= 262
2/13/14= 257
2/20/14= 260 WTF!!!!
2/27/14= 256
well, a total loss of 6 lbs this month. and last month was 7 lbs. i am not happy with this at all! ok, strapping on my boots and getting ready to kick *kitten* in march!!!0 -
Jackie,i am not happy with this at all! ok, strapping on my boots and getting ready to kick *kitten* in march!!!
Got the visual! :noway: LMAO! :laugh:
Paula0 -
My Friday Weigh In:
My Numbers:
SW: 266 (highest was 310 pregnant)
CW: 254.8
GW: 245
LTGW: 145
Weigh ins:
2/07/14= 250 (-4.8)
2/14/14= 245.8 (-4.2)
2/21/14= 246 ( +.2)
2/28/14= 245 (-1)
Ok, I hit goal, that is exciting! I really need to look at what the difference was between the 1st two weeks and the second - well, I know. I followed plan 95% of the time the first 2 weeks, then followed plan about 60% of the time the last part of the month. So, that tells me I need to follow plan a little better. I will shoot for 85-90% of the time and see where that leads.0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 379 (July 2013)
CW: 304
GW: 290
LTGW: 160
Weigh ins:
2/7/14= 303 (-1 lb)
2/14/14= 302 (-1 lb)
2/21/14= 301 (-1 lb)
2/28/14= 299 (-2 lbs)
While I didn't come close to making goal (this was a really slow losing month), I did break into the 200s, so there's still something to celebrate! Bring on March :-)0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 322
CW: 294.8 - 1/31/14
GW: 288
LTGW: 199
Weigh-ins:
Week 1: 2/07/14 = 296.8 (+2.0) Not a good way to start the month.
Week 2: 2/14/14 = 295.8 (-1.0) Better but still not great.
Week 3: 2/21/14 = 294.8 (-1.0) Finally back to where I started. Its been a weird month.
Week 4: 2/28/14 =294.4 (-0.4) Down 0.4 for the month. Hey at least it wasn't a gain.
I feel like March is going to be much better.0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 332
CW: 266
GW: 261
LTGW: 180
Weigh ins: Sunday
2/2/14= 264 (down 2)
2/9/14= 265 (down 1 from CW)
2/16/14= 261 (down 5 from CW) made my goal weight for this
2/23/14= 262 (down 4 from CW)
2/28/14 = 261 (down 5 from CW) reached goal weight0 -
My Numbers:
SW:286
CW:244.2
GW:235
LTGW:150
Weigh ins:
2/7/14= 243.2 down 1
2/14/14= 241.4 down 1.8
2/21/14= 241.6 up.2
2/28/14= 239.6 down 2
I did not reach my goal. Maybe I was too ambitious. At least it was still down 4.6 which is not that bad. March I have vacation so I will not aim so high.
Debbie0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 296.6 (highest was approx 340lbs June 2010)
CW: 275.5
GW: 265
LTGW: 150
Weigh ins:
2/7/14= 270.6 (down 4.9)
2/14/14= 267.9 (down 2.7)
2/21/14= 268.7 (up 0.8)
2/28/14= 262.3 (down 6.4)
February loss = 13.2lbs (WHOO HOO!!) I made my goal and made up some of the January goal as well. I'm very excited about March since I won't have as many birthdays to celebrate and only 1 trip (which should be easy because my hostess is on the same path). Congratulations to all of the fellow losers and here's to conquering March!! 0 -
My Numbers:
SW:250
CW:230
GW:225
LTGW:140
Weigh ins:
2/7/14=228.8 (-1.2)
2/14/14= --- no weigh in
2/21/14= 231 (+2.2) Not gonna cry about it, just gonna have to try extra hard for a loss this month...
2/28/14= 230 (-1) So my total weight loss for February is (-0) Kinda disappointed about it... But at least I maintained? :ohwell: Better luck next month, I guess... I just have to stop my late night snacking and focus :glasses: Great job everyone! You are all rockstars just for making it through February :drinker:0 -
Not quite to my goal, but quite respectable!
SW: 403.8
CW: 334
GW: 322
Feb 6: 330 lbs ( -4lbs)
Feb 13: 328.6lbs (-1.4lbs)
Feb 20: 327.8 (-0.8)
Feb 27: 324.8 ( - 3)0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 317.0 (March 2013)
CW: 193.0 (January 31st)
GW: 185.0
LTGW: 140.0
Weigh ins: Saturdays (when I don't have to rush off to work)
2/01/14 = 191.0 (-2.0)
2/08/14= 191.0 (+-0)
2/15/14 = 189.0 (-2)
2/22/14 = 187.5 (-1.5)
2/28/14= 187.0 (- 0.5)
February total = 6 pounds lost
Paula0 -
There were some truly impressive losses in February....congratulations to you all. And those of us who didn't make goals still made better choices and that's a major part of learning to live healthier, so congratulations to us as well. And next month lets all do like Jackie...let's strap our boots on and kick some *kitten*! :happy:0
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My Numbers:
SW: 430 (All time high weight in 2006 was 475.)
CW: 295.1
GW: 287 (I'm travelling half this month. I may not make it, but gonna shoot for it! Hope for great weather in DC starting the 8th. I plan on walking a LOT if I can.)
LTGW: 175
Weigh-ins:
Week 1: 2/08/14 = 293.2 -1.9 (weighed in 2/7 because of travel.)
Week 2: 2/16/14 = 292.6 -0.6 (post travel so delayed WI.)
Week 3: 2/22/14 = 289.9 -2.7 Need to lose 2.9 to reach goal. Might be done, but this has been a great month even if I don't make it.
Week 4: 3/1/14 = 286.4 -3.5 I made goal plus!0 -
Leanna and Jackie,And next month lets all do like Jackie...let's strap our boots on and kick some *kitten*! :happy:
This is gonna be my March motto!
Malia, you DID maintain and that is great!
ALL of you folks blow me away! We are awesome!!!
This is strength!
Best wishes to all!
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My Numbers:
SW: 311 (Starting weight before you lost anything)
302.7 (Current weight at the beginning of the challenge)
CW:294.3
GW: 292.7
LTGW: 155 ( What you would like to weigh at the end of your weight loss journey)
Weigh ins: Wednesdays
2/05/14=299.6 (-3.1)
2/12/14=295.4 (-4.2)
2/19/14=294.5 (-0.9)
2/26/14= 294.3 (-0.2) Final weigh in for the month!
I got close to my Feb. goal, but I am still happy with the progress!0
