Lose 5 Pounds in April Challenge

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  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    1/4 = 179.4
    7/4 = 178.4
    14/4 = 182.0
    21/4 = 179.8

    Lost 2.2 lbs this week, which is good - but I'm actually 0.4 lbs up on what I was at the start of the month. But I will finish April with a loss come what may - I am determined. Might not be 5lbs but hopefully at least 2.... watch this space!!

    You can do it, frannybobs! To go up that much in weight in one week - it must be a lot of water retention. Cheering for you!
    dave3039 - FABULOUS!
    schnuddlebud - sounds like you are translating to muscle. Great NSV!
    randrews - great work!!!
    I wish I could go on and comment on each and every one of you. There are so many cool NSV's, successes, so much absolute determination to get strong and healthy that you all motivate me each and every day!

    Wonder how much weight all of us have lost if we add it all up together. That would be cool to see.
  • debbond58
    debbond58 Posts: 41 Member
    NSV - Was able to take off my jeans without unbuttoning or unzipping them on the day they came out of the dryer!!

    sw- 256
    cw- 241.8
    gw- 160
    goal for end of April- 235

    4/1-240.5
    4/8-238
    4/15-235.3
    4/22-232.7
    4/29
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    I think I done it. I lost 4lbs this week. 12lbs in total.
  • shortstuff1822000
    shortstuff1822000 Posts: 15
    CW: 166
    GW: 102
    Goal for the end of April: 160

    MY NSV is last night I went to a country club with some GF's of mine. I had a random beautiful, skinny girl come up to me and tell me I looked beautiful. WOW.. What a boost of self confidence.
  • dcsump2
    dcsump2 Posts: 73
    CW 203
    GW: 195

    4/7 - 203
    4/14 - 200
    4/21 - 198.5
    4/30
  • Rabbitfeet
    Rabbitfeet Posts: 92 Member


    CW:195
    GW:187 (end of april)
    NewGW: 184 (end of april)

    16/4 187.2-I always lose a tonne of water weight the week i start usually 4-5 pounds but that loss of 8 must include some fat! It will be slow and steady from now on!
    22/4-185.7-Weighed in a day early cause i am going to be super busy tomorrow. Another (-1.5) Loss! :)
    30/4
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    CW 201.2
    GW: 196.0
    4/1 201.2
    4/5 199.4!!!!! I made it ton ONE-DERLAND!!!!!
    4/8 198.8
    4/15 198.0
    4/17 197.4 (couldn't resist!)
    4/22 197.2
    4/30

    Loss - 4
    Silly NSV - my feet got skinny and my cool sandals are too loose!

    My weight goal reward (WGR): going on a horseback ride once I am under 200! Scheduled for next week!
    NSV - at the trail run event on Saturday they were out of the shirtsize I wanted so had to get a medium instead of a large - IT FIT!
    NSV - I bought size 12 dresses yesterday (started between a 20 and a 22!)


    What is your WGR for April?
  • araxiedyck
    araxiedyck Posts: 127 Member
    CW 141
    GW: 135 for April 30th
    4/1 140
    4/8 140
    4/15 140 UGH!!!
    4/22 139
    4/30
  • scoutit
    scoutit Posts: 36
    CW 134.4
    GW: 125

    4/1 - 134.4
    4/8 - 133.2
    4/15-132 - 2.4 pounds off at the halfway mark...
    4/22 -131.4 a measly .6 this week, but at least it's in the right direction!
    4/30
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member

    Wonder how much weight all of us have lost if we add it all up together. That would be cool to see.

    That's a great idea !!! I reckon it'd be pretty impressive :)
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    CW 201.2
    GW: 196.0
    4/1 201.2
    4/5 199.4!!!!! I made it ton ONE-DERLAND!!!!!
    4/8 198.8
    4/15 198.0
    4/17 197.4 (couldn't resist!)
    4/22 197.2
    4/30

    Loss - 4
    Silly NSV - my feet got skinny and my cool sandals are too loose!

    My weight goal reward (WGR): going on a horseback ride once I am under 200! Scheduled for next week!
    NSV - at the trail run event on Saturday they were out of the shirtsize I wanted so had to get a medium instead of a large - IT FIT!
    NSV - I bought size 12 dresses yesterday (started between a 20 and a 22!)


    What is your WGR for April?

    You're having a great month - well deserved and well done!! ONE-derland celebrations a plenty with your horse riding next week - enjoy :)
  • redbird99
    redbird99 Posts: 298 Member
    Start wt for April: 238.3

    Last week: 236.3
    This week: 234.5

    04/01: 238.3
    04/08: 236.5
    04/15: 236.3
    04/22: 234.5
    04/29: <<234.0>>

    Wow - this has been a great month! I am only 1/2 lb from my goal and a whole week to go - maybe I will be able to surpass my 5 lb goal!

    NSV - Last summer's capris are all too loose, but I hate to buy any others because I have 90+ more pounds to go. And that is another happy thought - when I started, my goal was to lose 130 lbs - now that number is less than 100! Yay!
  • jadeyg
    jadeyg Posts: 1
    Well done everyone on your losses. Just been reading through the comments and its amazing what you have all achieved. Im hoping to loose weight with my fitness pal after loosing 3 stone on the cambridge diet to put on 1 stone :-( please add me for support xxx
  • 55tolose
    55tolose Posts: 510 Member
    Hey everyone congratulations on all of the losses happening this month and everyone who is stuck just keep on going your doing great!!!!!

    Haven't weighed in this week just really don't feel like it lately, I have been totally disregarding my weight because I have been preoccupied this month. But don't worry I have weighed twice this month and I haven't strayed more than 4 pounds above my Starting Weight and it has been because of bloating from drinking too much soda.
  • Ptyson4
    Ptyson4 Posts: 57 Member
    Lest' try this again!

    CW: 202.6
    GW: 197.6

    April 6: 198 (4.6 lb loss!)
    April 13: 196.2
    April 20: 193.6
    April 27:

    I'm in a little shock here. I realized why I gained almost two lbs last week. Poor food choices and TOM certainly were the top two. But now to have this! OMG. Plateau...stay away!

    @usborne, thanks much for your tip about eating half of your exercise calories. Such a good physical and psychological mind set!

    Ok, the plateau prayer was effective! :) New Goal: 8.5 lbs for April!

    9 lbs. Total Still in shock.... Just going to continue to ride this wave!
  • Aleara2012
    Aleara2012 Posts: 225 Member
    SW 207
    CW 186,7
    GW: 181

    4/1 185,4
    4/9 183
    4/15 181 (yay, reached my monthly goal mid month!)
    4/22 180.6
    4/30


    Total loss so far this month - 4,8lb

    NSV of the week - My mom told me she can finally see me becoming my old self :D
  • MoreThanMommie
    MoreThanMommie Posts: 597 Member
    CW ~ 223
    GW ~ 215 For April

    4/2 ~ 223
    4/9 ~ 219.5
    4/16 ~ 216.5
    4/23 ~ 215
    4/30 ~
  • chelsiburnett
    chelsiburnett Posts: 317
    NSV - My husband is noticing!!! (So exciting because beside from myself, I am doing this for him!)
    CW 141.90
    GW for April: 137.0
    UGW: 129.0

    4/1 141.9
    4/8 143.0 (+ 1.1)
    4/15 139.8 (-2.1)
    4/22 138.4 (-3.5) I am going to try to lose the last 1.4 lbs! Here is to a great week and good eating!:drinker:
    4/30
  • sarahkraus1982
    sarahkraus1982 Posts: 140 Member
    NSV- Sad and happy at the same time...my favorite pair of Silver jeans are now too big for me!

    SW 210.4
    CW 188.2
    GW for April: 183.2
    GW 135 (in a healthy weight range for the first time EVER! woot woot!)

    I weigh in on Mondays so my dates are going to be a little different...

    4/2 - 187.6
    4/9 - 185.6
    4/16 - 185
    4/23 - 179.2 :drinker:
    4/30 -
  • janiscurry
    janiscurry Posts: 109
    CW - 153
    GW (by the end of April) - 148
    GW (final) - 130

    4/1 - 153 pounds
    4/8 – 150 (NSV – not eating any of the chocolate I bought to give to my family…this is huge for me)
    4/15 – 148.5
    4/22 – 145.5 (NSV – having a lot more energy, which means being very productive around the house)
    4/30
  • redbird99
    redbird99 Posts: 298 Member
    Start wt: 238.3

    Last week: 234.5
    This week: 23

    04/01: 238.3
    04/08: 236.5
    04/15: 236.3
    04/22: 234.5
    04/29: <<234.0>>

    Reposting to bump the new thread!
  • Mbond74
    Mbond74 Posts: 56 Member
    WEEK 3!!

    CW: 319.2
    GW: 314.0

    WI dates (Saturdays):
    4/7: 317.4 (down 1.8 lb)
    4/14: 315.4 (down 3.8 lb so far!)
    4/21: 316.2 (darnit!!! 3.0 pounds so far!)
    4/28

    NSV this week: No real NSV this week. I had a tough weekend and made some poor choices, but I am back in the saddle today! Bring on the week!!
  • kmcgaw
    kmcgaw Posts: 93 Member
    NSV: My jeans and pants that I haven't worn in 2 years (since I was training for 1/2 marathon) are back in action and two pairs are already loose! 5 more lbs. and I will be shopping for another size. Can't wait! Only a two sizes to single digits, which is my 2012 goal. Sign me up!

    CW: 187
    GW: 182 (end of April)

    Weigh in dates:
    4/2 : 187
    4/9 : 184.4 (NSV for the week: I went to a buffet Easter brunch and didn't gain any weight, despite the fact that I sampled a number of high calorie items including dessert. Extra exercise works wonders for the metabolism.)
    4/16 :183.6 (NSV for the week: My goal jeans are in need of a belt. Almost time to go shopping!)
    4/23: 183.6 (Holding steady for the past week. Hoping to lose the last 1.4lbs. by next week. )
    4/30
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    I didn't know they automatically reset these. Cool!
  • abbysmom814
    abbysmom814 Posts: 103 Member
    CW=191
    GW=186

    4/2: 189.4 (-1.6)
    4/9: 189.1 (-0.3)
    4/16: 187.8 (-1.3)
    4/23: 187.8 (0)
    4/30

    I stayed the same this week, which is ok. I had a crazy weekend and ate pizza for dinner on Saturday night. I'm actually VERY surprised I wasn't up yesterday. My goal for this week is 1.8 pounds gone.
  • chelsiburnett
    chelsiburnett Posts: 317
    NSV - My husband is noticing!!!
    CW 141.90
    GW for April: 137.0
    UGW: 129.0

    4/1 141.9
    4/8 143.0 (+ 1.1)
    4/15 139.8 (-2.1)
    4/22 138.4 (-3.5) I am going to try to lose the last 1.4 lbs! Here is to a great week and good eating!
    4/30

    Reposting for next week!
  • belle_74
    belle_74 Posts: 956 Member
    My update after week 4 on April 2012 Challenge:

    Weight at start of challenge: 159
    CW: 154
    GW: 154

    4/4 : 158 (-1)
    4/11: 157 (-1)
    4/18: 155 (-2)
    4/25: 154 (-1)

    I did it! I really didn't think I would make the 5lbs this month so I was pretty pleased this morning when I weighed myself! I am not back at the weight I was AFTER having my daughter over 3 years ago. Now to get back to the weight (147lbs) I was BEFORE I got pregnant with my son almost 6 years ago:smile:

    Well done to everyone this week! There have been some great losses, achievements and NSV's. Good luck to those that have the final weigh-in for the month coming up!
  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    Great job, Belle!!! I get all weird when I get to new lows - how do you stay on track?
    I'm more or less on track to gain 5 pounds this month, instead of lose... :cry:
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    CW 201.2
    GW: 196.0
    4/1 201.2
    4/5 199.4!!!!! I made it ton ONE-DERLAND!!!!!
    4/8 198.8
    4/15 198.0
    4/17 197.4 (couldn't resist!)
    4/22 197.2
    4/30

    Loss - 4
    Silly NSV - my feet got skinny and my cool sandals are too loose!
    My weight goal reward (WGR): going on a horseback ride once I am under 200! Scheduled for next week!
    NSV - at the trail run event on Saturday they were out of the shirtsize I wanted so had to get a medium instead of a large - IT FIT!
    NSV - I bought size 12 dresses yesterday (started between a 20 and a 22!)


    Less than a week to go - can I lose another 0.8 pounds to hit my goal? I'm losing at a pound a week rate with is 4 pounds a month. We'll see what Monday brings!
  • belle_74
    belle_74 Posts: 956 Member
    Great job, Belle!!! I get all weird when I get to new lows - how do you stay on track?
    I'm more or less on track to gain 5 pounds this month, instead of lose... :cry:

    Thanks dmgaloha! Sorry to hear that you are having a hard time this month!

    Logging into this site every day really does help keep me on track!!! I have always been good at achieving goals when I have the motivation to set them! The problem in the past for me was getting the motivation to set goals but now that I am using this site and signing up to challenges I am finding it easier to stay motivated and keep on track.

    Logging my food every day has also been a great help - I really do think about everything that I am eating these days and knowing that I only have a certain amount of calories to 'spend' each day (and this is especially true on days I know I am not going to exercise) stops me from snacking on crappy foods! The bars of chocolates, sweets, biscuits and bags of potato chips that I used to snack on during the day in work have now been replaced with fruit, soyanuts, seeds etc. Don't get me wrong I do still eat chocolate, sweets, biscuits and bags of potato chips but in moderation ...

    Have you tried setting exercise goals? Would you feel comfortable signing up for a 5k and training for that? Having an activity to focus on might help get you back on track ....

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