Lose 5 Pounds a Month August 2011 Challenge

55tolose

well another week and I STILL Weigh 160!

littlemili

August 1: 119
August 8: 116
August 15: 115
August 22: 112
August 29: 112
August 31:

Total: 7lbs or 5.9% of my weight in 3 weeks.
I think last week was a false low because I appeared to gain 1-2 for most of the week and re-drop it.

achasnis

Final:164....

Maintained, but no loss. Oh, well, there's always next month!

dmgaloha

Well, I feel like I'm repeating myself, but I'll have to run today for sure. I didn't run yesterday after all - the evening kind of got away from me (we had MIL over for supper since her power was out due to the storm) and it was already dark by the time the kids were in bed. And then I was too grumpy / stubborn to do anything else, such as treadmill or 30DS.

I've also noticed that I've been having to work really hard for the last day or two at not putting junk food in my mouth. Some days I don't even think about it, but the last few days it has been getting harder and harder. Maybe it's from not exercising, or maybe it's PMS. Another good reason to exercise - to see if it will help with my cravings. But it is also PMS time, and I feel a headache starting up - funny how you can try to convince yourself that junk food will help fix a pain in your head. But instead, I've eaten a healthy lunch, had baby carrots and a cheese string for snack (along with an Advil), and I'm having a cup of green tea to try to relax... This too shall pass.

I ended up going to bed early last night so I wouldn't EAT. And no, I was not hungry, this was simple stress / emotional eating. When I mentioned to hubby that I wanted to stress eat, he said 'no, don't do it - you're doing so well' - which if you knew my DH, is a HUGE compliment (especially where he is normally a part of my sabotage eating). I politely asked my husband to eat the chocolate cupcakes we were given by his brother's gf. I noticed today that he ate one of them, but there is still one hanging around to tempt me tonight. Might be another early night. :ohwell:

Fran, let me know if you decide to do a final weigh-in this week.

Hey Ice - only 0.2 more to go this month - you can do it!! I like that we have similar goals - to be in the normal BMI range for our birthdays. It's funny how just looking at it as "this is a gift I am giving myself for my birthday" has changed the way I'm approaching this and my willingness to stick with it. It's been about 3 weeks now that I'm around the 150 mark, and I haven't zinged back up to 155 yet, which is always what happens to me. That's why I'm fighting this month's cravings so badly - if I come out on top, I know I will have defeated the 150's for good!! Do you find it's helped with your motivation?

Robin and Moya - you're both so close to your 5lb loss this month! Keep going, and you'll get there!

Bubbles, you're still 1 pound down this month - better than a gain or maintain. Stick around for next month's challenge and keep at it. Trust me, I've been trying for the same 5 pound loss for many many months.

Mumma, wow - over 7 pounds lost already this month! Great work! Enjoy your holidays! You deserve it - but don't overindulge too much, otherwise you will have to work twice as hard when you get back!

Ivy, down 3 pounds! Keep going! Slow and steady!

Drunk - down over 13 pounds this month? you must have a secret weapon!! :laugh:

Randi - so glad to have you back!! I hope you enjoyed your summer.

55 - we're both finally out of the 150's, but honey you've gone the wrong way! Now listen to me very carefully: TURN AROUND. Come follow me - the 140's are so nice. (For those of you who don't know - 55 and I had a very friendly challenge going on in previous months with a few others to see who could reach 150 first; BJ kicked our *kitten*, and Jen was right behind. I promised to drag you with me, 55, so drag, drag, drag - you're coming with me... :laugh: )

Mili - great work losing those 7 pounds! So tough to do when you get closer to goal!

achasnis - no gain - that's something to celebrate. And you're right - there is always next month. But don't forget, there's also today. Stay on track!

OK - I'M OUTTA HERE - HAVE A GREAT ONE!!

TCASMEY

It is so great to see so many of you still here at the end of the month.

For those who made the challenge or lost more congratulations. Keep up the good work!

For those who are like me who did not meet the challenge, YOU ARE STILL WINNERS. You may have not met the goal but since you did not throw in the towel and give up you are a winner. You will never get to your goal if you quit before you make it to your goal, so keep pushing onward.

I am waiting for my final weigh-in till Wednesday. It looks like I will be down about 2 pounds this month. I did get out the measuring tape and I lost around 1 inch from each thigh. Check out my ticker below. I made my walking challenge for the month. I am thinking that is what helped take off those 2 inches. My goal for next month is get back into running and by the end of the month be able to run a 5k without walking. It will be slow but I will work for fast times once I can do the actual run.

So my reward for making my goal

I am getting my hair stained on Saturday. Time to make the gray go away and make my hair look great.

Make it a great day!

Terri

TCASMEY

Forgot to post the link to the September challenge

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/331120-lose-5-pounds-a-month-september-2011-challenge

See you all there!

Terri

bjshooter

Argh 3lb this month

SW 143
W1 140
W2 139
W3 140
W4 140 grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

55tolose

Thank you dm : ) I seem to have lost my direction and it sucks. I will find my way again... I plan on not being very good in vegas but there is a gym and a pool so im definately getting some exercise while im there!

I will see everyone for the september thread have fun!

dmgaloha

Finally! I did get out for my run tonight!! YAY!! I did a 20 min run, plus 5 min each warmup / cooldown for a 30 min workout. I am so relieved to finally get it done. :bigsmile:

Frannybobs

dmg - good for you on the run and glad you're feeling better for it

I have decided I will do a final weigh-in for August tomorrow morning and this will double up as my start weight for the September challenge. I'm thinking slim thoughts for tomorrow !!

Fran

RushinBruisette

Aug 1st SW: 191.4
Aug 4th 193.2
Aug 12th 195.6
Aug 19th 193.4
Aug 31st 196.8

SSuper high sodium the past few days. I know better

myiceisonfire

8/01/11 = 207.2lbs (then i went up to 210 a few days later! ughs)
8/08/11 = 205.4lbs (was 202.8 on the 9th)
8/15/11 = 203.8lbs (got to 199 then went up)
8/22/11 = 202.6lbs
8/29/11 = 202.4lbs
8/31/11 = 200.4lbs

Lot 6.8lbs. But I have TOM now so I'm sure I lost a little more than that.

ColoradoRobin

August 1: 182.8 lbs
August 8: 181.2
August 15: 180.0
Aug 22: 179.4
Aug 29: 178
Aug 31: 177.8

I just barely made it! With luck I'll do as well or better in September. Good luck next month everyone!

chellaJKR

Start Wt: 172
August 5: 169
August12: 170
August19: 165
August26: 162
Final Wt: 162

None this week but I did it! Good luck in September everyone

lasttimelooser

I am so motivated, can't wait to start this tomorrow.

Chella, you stats look good. Congrats on you weight loss this month :drinker:

lpeacock06

I wasn't in on this challenge but I lost over 6 lbs this past month!! whooo hooo hope to do that again next month too!!!

Frannybobs

Wow -- some great weight losses. Well done to all those who made it, and for those who didn't but still posted then well done for tha t too, and get straight on to the September challenge

I did a final weigh-in this morning, which will also serve as my start weight for the September challenge, and I'm pleased to say I made it!! I lost 5.3 lbs in total -- now to repeat the same or better for September. Onwards and upwards!! :-)

01/08/11 = 184.5
08/08/11 = 183
15/08/11 = 182
22/08/11 = 182.8
29/08/11 = 180.2
31/08/11 = 179.2

dmgaloha

Aug 1st: 154
Aug 8th: 153 (-1)
Aug 15th: 150 (-3)
Aug 22nd: 151 (+1)
Aug 29th: 149 (-2)
Sept 1st: 148 (-1)

TOTAL AUGUST LOSS: 6 POUNDS

See you in the September thread!!

nanberube

8/01 - 179.8
8/11 - 178.4
8/17 - 177.4
8/25 - 177.4
8/31 - 176.0 (-3.9)

Not quite the 5 pounds. I need to exercise more. I have a starting weight for the Sept challenge. Good job everyone and GL to those joining the Sept challenge.

rosaliabritt

August Challenge-- Final Numbers
8/1 = 116.5
8/8 = 118
8/10 =117= Birthday Weight = (I have met my goal: to be 120 lbs by my 60th Birthday) **
8/15 = No weigh in (sorry)
8/22 = 116
8/31 = 114.5

Total 2 pounds for the month of August!!...I'll take it!!!:drinker:

aab1

8/01: 198
8/08: 198
8/15: 198
8/22: 198
8/29: 198
8/31: 198

August was so difficult for me. My injury had me scrambling just to maintain my weight. How frustrating.
I hope I can get past the hip bursitis and get back on track.