Lose 5 Pounds a Month August 2011 Challenge

KeriA

I was looking but didn't see this yesterday. I just lost a half pound so I guess that is my starting weight. I didn't make my goal in July but did seem to get out of me plateau.
08/01/2011: 232.2
08/05/2011: ? GW 231
08/12/2011: ? GW 230
08/19/2011: ? GW 229
08/26/2011: ? GW 228
08/31/2011: ? GW 227

lilieslosinit

08/01/2011: 171.4
08/07/2011:
08/14/2011:
08/21/2011:
08/28/2011:

dmgaloha

Well, hello my 5 lb'ers!!! I'm baaack... I hope all my old 'loser' friends are still here - I see Terri and 55, I hope Bru, Kelly, Jen+2, BJ, Tina, Phyljen, etc are still here too!

I didn't weigh myself this morning - oops! But I'm STILL somewhere between 150 and 155. My goal this month, as it has been for what? the past year?, is to get solidly under 150.

Background on why I've been MIA: July was a disaster for me - I was sick with pneumonia, and am still feeling a bit sluggish post-recovery, but decided that the only way to get my energy back is to eat healthier and get some exercise, which are the same goals I would have for my 5 lb goal, so here I am!

So far today has been WAY better than the last few days / weeks. I had eggs and veggies for breakfast with a few mini bocconchini cheese rounds. For lunch, I made a veggie salad with mediterranean chicken and walnuts. I went for a walk/run on the treadmill. I tried to do 4 intervals of 3 min runs and 2 min walks, but my 3rd interval run was only 2 min and my last only 1 min, but I decided that a total of 9 min of running plus walking to round it off to a 30 min workout is pretty good for my recovering lungs! I had some grapes post-workout, and plan to have salmon, corn on the cob and a small baked potato for supper.

I wish everyone success this month on the road to your personal goals!

Talk to you again soon,
DMG

AmandaB4588

This is how this group works. We have no rules. There are some people who have been here for months and every month new people join in.

This makes me wonder, Terri--- do you have any idea how long this group has been going?! I am pretty sure I have been in for over a year (with some MIA periods,) and I also remember being new to the group once upon a time. How funny! Thanks for all of the support over all of these months! :flowerforyou:

Whatareherthings711

I'm in

AmandaB4588

Well, hello my 5 lb'ers!!! I'm baaack... I hope all my old 'loser' friends are still here - I see Terri and 55, I hope Bru, Kelly, Jen+2, BJ, Tina, Phyljen, etc are still here too!

I didn't weigh myself this morning - oops! But I'm STILL somewhere between 150 and 155. My goal this month, as it has been for what? the past year?, is to get solidly under 150.

Background on why I've been MIA: July was a disaster for me - I was sick with pneumonia, and am still feeling a bit sluggish post-recovery, but decided that the only way to get my energy back is to eat healthier and get some exercise, which are the same goals I would have for my 5 lb goal, so here I am!

So far today has been WAY better than the last few days / weeks. I had eggs and veggies for breakfast with a few mini bocconchini cheese rounds. For lunch, I made a veggie salad with mediterranean chicken and walnuts. I went for a walk/run on the treadmill. I tried to do 4 intervals of 3 min runs and 2 min walks, but my 3rd interval run was only 2 min and my last only 1 min, but I decided that a total of 9 min of running plus walking to round it off to a 30 min workout is pretty good for my recovering lungs! I had some grapes post-workout, and plan to have salmon, corn on the cob and a small baked potato for supper.

I wish everyone success this month on the road to your personal goals!

Talk to you again soon,
DMG

Welcome back!! Bru, Kelli, and Jenn are all here, too! I haven't seen Tina or Phyljen but I am really just getting back myself.

Jenn and I both broke the barrier into the 150's last month and have started the 140's chant. SO awesome to have you with us--- let's do it together!

eills44

Im in hun xxx

PrettyScenery

count me in!

SW - 141.2 lbs (Monday August 1)
Week 1 - xxx lbs (Monday August 8)
Week 2 - xxx lbs (Monday August 15)
Week 3 - xxx lbs (Monday August 22)
Week 4 - xxx lbs (Monday August 29)
Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1)

Elixandra

Im in.

AllieB

I'm in I hope to lose more but you have to start somewhere!

TammyThrasher

I'm with you!!

loretta24

ok im in i will give it my all

Sharlene101

Count me in!

snthoma7

I'll give it a shot!!!

rdelonga

I'm in, I need some kind of motivation. I am doing so badly. Thanks Good luck everyone, you can
do it.

Delila_g

gonna try....at least 1 lb a week

genmilan

I'm In!! :happy:

bubblesburst80

01/08/11 = 220
08/08/11 = ?
15/08/11 = ?
22/08/11 = ?
29/08/11 = ?

i'm in for a big kick this month, here's to all doing the best we can

quichebradford

I'm in!!

RushinBruisette

Aug 1st SW: 191.4
Aug 4th
Aug 12th
Aug 19th
Aug 26th
Aug 31st

Wow, first day and 5 pages already! My 26th bday is thisThursday and I'm ready to par-tay! LOL A friend of mine (cough cough, Kelly) bought a set of Kettlebells and Shred it w/weights for my bday so my next 4week challenge is to battle Jillian again Bring it on crazy lady!!

Hoping that this month will be THE month to rid myself of the 190's, come on 180's!! I'm 7.5lbs from my massage.. maybe by Sept? We'll see!!

Good luck all!! Let's do this!

TanyaR2

Aug 1st SW- 136.9
Aug 4th
Aug 12th
Aug 19th
Aug 26th
Aug 31st

Just joined MFP...Looking for some motivation to loose the last of the baby weight, I think logging and be accountable just might be what I need!!
Good Luck to everyone!!

Chrisandsteph99

I'm in!

tanyamelliott

I am in too! I will do my best with school starting right after a whole week of vacation... but I really need motivation too! How do these challenges work? do we check in? Thanks!

tvenner2

I am with you, I accept the challenge

Tom

KristensMom314

Count me in!

Joshheeey

I'm down, love challenges!! I weigh in on Sundays!

trk24

I wanna play!!

Aug 1st SW- 157.5
Aug 4th
Aug 12th
Aug 19th
Aug 26th
Aug 31st

Need a goal and this is as good as any. Haven't been able to loose much of anything over the last couple of months, but have new plans to get all my calories in plus lots more protein!

Good luck everyone!

Texalese

YES! I'm in! Let's do it. :happy:

myanko

Count me in!!!

AmandaB4588

Well, August is off to a bad start for me! I just ate EVERYTHING in the pantry. :sad:

I am doing Weight Watchers. I knew I was going out to eat tonight and knew I would be getting pizza. I ate like a bird all day to be prepared for it. The pizza was good. I felt proud of myself for stopping when I did (a skill I have never had before.)

And then I came home and ate a whole bunch of crap. This is the first time I have done this since starting WW 4 weeks ago. I feel pretty bummed but ya know what? Time to shake it off. I will just get some extra exercise in tomorrow.