March Lose 4% Challenge

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twilight_princess
twilight_princess Posts: 270 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I've been falling of the wagon a bit recently so for March I’m repeating a challenge I did in October to lose 4% off my body weight and am inviting anyone to join me doing so.

There is no particular exercise needed to be undertaken just weight loss in any fashion you like, the goal is for on 31st you to be 4% lighter than you were on the 1st (formula below).

Each week members should just post how much you’ve lost and muse about how you’ve done it. Weigh-ins is Thursday but by Monday is fine.

Starting Weight – 189 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
Goal Weight Loss – 7.6lbs
Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)

Thanks and I hope you’ll join me. :wink:

##CALCULATIONS##

Unless someone knows better, I’ll use these formulae for calculations.

1. YOUR 4% goal is;
(March starting weight) divided by 100 multiplied by 4 = goal weight loss
e.g. I weigh 189lbs
189lbs/100 x 4 = 7.6lbs weight loss goal

2. For the final weigh-in, to calculate how much you ACTUALLY lost is;
(Total weight loss) multiplied by 100 then divided by (March starting weight) = % lost
E.g. If I lost 9lbs
9lbs x 100/189 = 4.8% off starting weight.
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  • laineylynnfit
    laineylynnfit Posts: 369 Member
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    I'll participate for that extra "BOOST." I weigh in on Fridays at work so I will come back tomorrow and list my current weight :)
  • mommy2ajs
    mommy2ajs Posts: 1,319 Member
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    I'll give it a try

    Starting Weight – 194.4 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 7.8lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • Sandrea1981
    Sandrea1981 Posts: 20 Member
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    Can I use my weight from the 28th of Feb? Tuesday is my weigh day:)

    I am totally up for it thoough.

    Great challenge!
  • cpa8198
    cpa8198 Posts: 154 Member
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    I'm in! I definitely need the push!

    Starting Weight – 138.8 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 5.6lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • hahandel
    hahandel Posts: 134 Member
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    I'm in too!

    Starting Weight – 168.5 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 6.7 lbs.
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
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  • sswan2011
    sswan2011 Posts: 9 Member
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    Count me in

    Starting Weight – 180.6 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 7.2 lbs.
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • raetay1
    raetay1 Posts: 2
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    I would love to do this! Count me in.

    Starting Weight – 169.54lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 6.8 lbs.
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • twilight_princess
    twilight_princess Posts: 270 Member
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    Can I use my weight from the 28th of Feb? Tuesday is my weigh day:)

    I am totally up for it thoough.

    Great challenge!

    Sure, thats fine. Glad to have you play along!
  • determinedmnmom
    determinedmnmom Posts: 12
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    Count me in! I need something to motivate me

    Starting Weight – 153lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 6.12lbs.
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)


    Do we just post on here or is there a group?
  • AJLovinLife
    AJLovinLife Posts: 125 Member
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    I am in. My scale rounds so I am not sure how I will figure out the .6?

    Starting Weight – 139lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 5.6 lbs.
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • mscreed
    mscreed Posts: 6 Member
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    This sounds good to me. Count me in.

    Starting Weight – 143lbs. (Tuesday 28th Feb)
    Goal Weight Loss – 6lbs.
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • alikat42
    alikat42 Posts: 213 Member
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    Starting Weight – 168.6 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 6.7 lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • Tiffanyluvsaaron
    Tiffanyluvsaaron Posts: 219
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    I will Join :D

    Starting Weight – 198 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 7.9lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • KMiche82
    KMiche82 Posts: 144 Member
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    I'm in I have done the same thing falling off the band wagon my goal is to lose 10lbs per month!

    Starting Weight – 237 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 9.8lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • lindrusso
    lindrusso Posts: 15 Member
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    I'd like to play! Newbie here. Not exactly new to MFP, but have not participated on the boards yet.

    Starting Weight – 132.8 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 5.3 lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)

    Thank you for starting this. Like others, I need the push.
  • pehermann
    pehermann Posts: 72
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    Starting Weight – 158.6 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 6.3 lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • kaotika
    kaotika Posts: 34
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    Give it a shot...

    Starting Weight – 338.8 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 13.6 lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • blueviolet20
    blueviolet20 Posts: 317 Member
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    Bump
  • jpmill79
    jpmill79 Posts: 74 Member
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    Starting Weight – 133 lbs. (Thursday 1st March)
    Goal Weight Loss – 5.32lbs
    Week 1 –xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 8th March)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 15th March)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 22th March)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs. and xx % lost (Thursday 29th March)

    Total Lost – xxx lbs. (Saturday 31st March)
    Total % Lost – xx % (Saturday 31st March)
  • samanthagreen3
    samanthagreen3 Posts: 44 Member
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    Me too. Goal weight loss - 10.6. I will round it up to 12llbs (i like a challenge)!
    Target for each week = 3llb. Il be back next thursday to weigh in!

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