5 Pounds A Month April 2010 Challenge

Always_lil_j

Hey everyone.....I am new to this, still just browsing around and trying to figuire everything out. 5 lbs a month sounds like an awesome goal and I have hit it for this month. I am ready to get this weight to leave and not come back ever again. I am changing my way of life, not just dieting. Good luck everyone!!!!

Rokssana

I have my final April weigh-in tomorrow so hopefully I've hit the 5 pound goal! (Lost 4 pounds this month so far)

TCASMEY

Hello all, hope you are having a wonderful week so far! I joined this about 2weeks ago, I weigh in every Sunday morning and I lost 4lbs as of this past Sunday!! I think I'll make it! Last week I walked to my local Walmart one day (2miles total) and then Home Depot another day(another 2miles total) and then my mall which is another 2miles total (not including whatever the amount was that I walked in the mall, not just to and from). I'm making it my goal to walk at least 5 miles a week which should help.

I cut out soda and sugars (except natural ones of course) and I now only drink water. My food choices have more fruits and veggies AND they are smaller portions. I don't eat fast food at all now and I'm feeling soo much better!! Not to mention, I start my new job tomorrow (Rural King, grand opening in about 2weeks) and I"m nervous as I haven't had a job in 11months, but I'm not over-eating like I used to when I was nervous. Soo yay me

You all are doing wonderful and thank you all again for the support I see you give to each other, it makes newer people like me feel comfortable here.

Great job! When I go to Home Depot or Walmart I need a truck to bring home everything! :laugh: :laugh: Keep it up! Walking is my favorite form of exercise!

What is Rural King? Congratulations on the job by the way! Not having a job when you are used to working can be very frustrating and sometimes can sabotage our self-esteem. Changing nervous eating habits is a wonderful achievement. :drinker: :drinker: Keep up the great work!

I rarely eat fast food! Last fast food craving I gave into was an Arby's Jalepeno Poppers! Don't know why but one day I just had to have them and finally gave into that craving!

TCASMEY

Hey everyone.....I am new to this, still just browsing around and trying to figuire everything out. 5 lbs a month sounds like an awesome goal and I have hit it for this month. I am ready to get this weight to leave and not come back ever again. I am changing my way of life, not just dieting. Good luck everyone!!!!

Welcome to the group! That is the right attitude that this is a lifestyle change and not a diet!

TCASMEY

I have my final April weigh-in tomorrow so hopefully I've hit the 5 pound goal! (Lost 4 pounds this month so far)

The way you have been working out this should be no problem!

Remember everyone if you do not meet that 5 pound goal life does not end. Just pick yourself up and work at it again next month! Have a great last chance workout and day tomorrow!

Good Night Everyone! Remember sleep deprivation can lead to overeating!

Terri

RushinBruisette

Rural King is like a Home Depot but more for farms, today was my first day and it was great. Good luck on fighting those cravings, I've been lucky to not have any fast food or soda cravings, sometimes chocolate but I stay as strong as I can.

rjadams

Okay, wasn't going to say anything because I want to remain positive but I am worried. DH has a cat scan scheduled for tomorrow morning. last Friday he didn't feel well and started peeing blood. went to the doctor they checked for infection. Its not infection so now they want to check for cancer. He is a cancer survivor and last year he was free and clear. (hadnt been checked for 10 years) I am sure it isn't cancer but the thought creeps in. Okay, I will just workout like crazy tomorrow to keep those endorphins flowing and my thoughts happy and positive. I just didn't think we would spend our first anniversary with him pissing blood. :blushing:

Jennplus2

Okay, wasn't going to say anything because I want to remain positive but I am worried. DH has a cat scan scheduled for tomorrow morning. last Friday he didn't feel well and started peeing blood. went to the doctor they checked for infection. Its not infection so now they want to check for cancer. He is a cancer survivor and last year he was free and clear. (hadnt been checked for 10 years) I am sure it isn't cancer but the thought creeps in. Okay, I will just workout like crazy tomorrow to keep those endorphins flowing and my thoughts happy and positive. I just didn't think we would spend our first anniversary with him pissing blood. :blushing:

So like you said happy and positive. I will be thinking about your family and sending healthy thoughts his way.
Hang in there. :flowerforyou:

bethinagain

Okay, wasn't going to say anything because I want to remain positive but I am worried. DH has a cat scan scheduled for tomorrow morning. last Friday he didn't feel well and started peeing blood. went to the doctor they checked for infection. Its not infection so now they want to check for cancer. He is a cancer survivor and last year he was free and clear. (hadnt been checked for 10 years) I am sure it isn't cancer but the thought creeps in. Okay, I will just workout like crazy tomorrow to keep those endorphins flowing and my thoughts happy and positive. I just didn't think we would spend our first anniversary with him pissing blood. :blushing:

Hope everything turns out for the best! I will say a little prayer for you and your family.

fivefatcats

Jenn - great pics!! you have alot to be proud of!

Brunettewife - doing great!!!

Hello everybody!!

I am recovering from my fall off the wagon - back down to 180.8 this morning (was up to 185.6 after binging for 10 days). I won't make the April 5 lbs but have new resolve to get my five for May!!

Jenn - how do you get those pics to post?? I can't seem to do it!

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y378/fivefatcats/April2010021c.jpg

TCASMEY

Okay, wasn't going to say anything because I want to remain positive but I am worried. DH has a cat scan scheduled for tomorrow morning. last Friday he didn't feel well and started peeing blood. went to the doctor they checked for infection. Its not infection so now they want to check for cancer. He is a cancer survivor and last year he was free and clear. (hadnt been checked for 10 years) I am sure it isn't cancer but the thought creeps in. Okay, I will just workout like crazy tomorrow to keep those endorphins flowing and my thoughts happy and positive. I just didn't think we would spend our first anniversary with him pissing blood. :blushing:

Sending prayers your way! I went through that this earlier this year. Doctors at urgent care kept treating for bladder infection because of blood in urine but when cultured there was no infection so sent me to urologist. They could find no reason. But did check for kidney stones and bladder stones. Sometimes just an active lifestyle can cause some blood in urine. Hope all goes well! I know I was really worried about it being cancer when I was going through all the tests!

We are here for you!

NotLuigiTM

I challenge you to lose 5 pounds this month! About 9 months til Christmas. If you can lose 5 pounds a month for those 9 months....45 pounds lighter by = 45 pounds by Christmas!

Welcome newcomers! Welcome all those who have followed us from the March thread.

Let's do it!:drinker: :drinker:

January 1 starting weight for 2010 185.6

April 1 weight 177.6

I have already lost 3. but the month is almost over since I did not see it until today! But 3 in a month is still great and I only have 41 more left to hit my target of 175. I started at 242 and now am 216 and want to get to 175. Good Luck!

phyljen

HI EVERYONE,
I'VE BEEN KIND OF SILENT THE PAST FEW DAYS. BUT STILL I HAVE BEEN READING EVERYTHING. JUST FEELS LIKE MY LIFE IS SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL AND I DON'T SEEM TO BE ALONE.

ROBIN - I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND HOPE THAT ALL GOES WELL. DANG THAT BLOOD.
JENN YOU LOOK GREAT IN THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS. I MEAN OH MY GOSH YOU LOOK TERRIFIC. YOUR GUY
BETTER GET BUSY AND MARRY YOU BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE SNATCHES YOU UP IN A FLASH.

TERRI- GLAD THAT YOU ARE GETTING OVER THE SNIFFLES. I HATE COLDS IN WINTER OR SUMMER. THEY JUST DRIVE ME NUTS. I HAVE BETTER THING TO DO THAN BLOW MY NOSE.

GLAD TO HAVE MORE NEW COMERS ALONG ON THIS JOURNEY. IT IS GREAT TO GET TO KNOW MORE FOLKS.

AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN SO SICK ON TOP OF HAVING SURGERY PLUS TOM!!! MY GOODNESS IS THERE NO HOPE IN LIFE FOR THE POOR MOTHERS OUT THERE. ISN'T TAKING CARE OF FIVE KIDS ALL IN DIAPERS ENOUGH!!!

WELL ANYWAY.. I WENT TO THE DOC YESTERDAY BECAUSE MY LEG WAS ALL SWOLLEN UP AROUND THE KNEE PLUS NEEDED TO GET THE RESULTS OF THE MRI. NOTHING REAL SERIOUS --- JUST DEGENERATING MENISCUS CHALK IT UP TO OLD AGE I GUESS BUT THE TWIST AT AEROBICS ONLY SET IT OFF SO HIS RECOMMENDATIONS WERE TO KEEP MY FEET UP. NO STAIRS, KEEP THE BRACE ON MY KNEE AND TO TAKE A WEEK OFF FROM WORK!!!!!!! YA RIGHT??? IT IS THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR. I JUST CAN'T IMAGINE HOW I CAN DO THAT. SO I CAME IN TO WORK TODAY AND TOLD THE KIDS I WAS PLANNING TO SIT AND THEY HAVE TO COME TO ME FOR HELP OR I'D BE OUT ALL NEXT WEEK. THE LITTLE STINKERS WERE KIND OF NICE TO ME OFF AND ON AND TOOK A LITTLE PITY ON ME. THEY HATE SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS! :happy:
SO I AT LEAST HAVE THE WEEK END TO LAY LOW. MY TWO HOUR JOG OF THE PAST IS BECOMING ONLY A MEMORY!! I AM STILL SWIMMING THOUGH AND GETTING PRETTY GOOD AT PILATES. DOESN'T SEEM TO BREAK ME INOT A SWEAT THOUGH AND I LOVE SWEATING!!!:laugh:
SO WE'LL SEE WHAT THE SCALES SAY TOMORROW. I AM REALLY TRYING TO STAY WITHIN MY CALORIE LIMIT AND WITH LESS EXERCISE POINTS IT MEANS LESS FOOD TO GET TO EAT BACK! BUT I HAVE NOT GONE OVER SO FAR SO THAT IS A PLUS... SEE YA ALL LATER. PHYLJEN:yawn:

rcatr

well, considering i'm a little late in joining and the month is pretty much over...i'm just going to set a mini goal of maintaining and try for 5 in May

Jennplus2

Jenn - great pics!! you have alot to be proud of!

Brunettewife - doing great!!!

Hello everybody!!

I am recovering from my fall off the wagon - back down to 180.8 this morning (was up to 185.6 after binging for 10 days). I won't make the April 5 lbs but have new resolve to get my five for May!!

Jenn - how do you get those pics to post?? I can't seem to do it!

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y378/fivefatcats/April2010021c.jpg

I couldn't figure it out for the longest time, lol. I uploaded them onto photobucket.com then copied the picture code. But you need to change the

Jennplus2

Phyljen, I am happy to hear from you. I was missing your posts. It is a busy time of year at schools and I think your telling the kids to come to you when they need help is a great idea to keep you off your feet. This injury is a set back but you know what they say about what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. You will be running again in no time. And that scale better be nice to you tomorrow! Exercising and doing what you can even when your injured takes a strong will, your my hero! Keep faith, we are all hoping for a fast recovery for you. :flowerforyou:


:laugh: "YOU LOOK GREAT IN THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS. I MEAN OH MY GOSH YOU LOOK TERRIFIC. YOUR GUY
BETTER GET BUSY AND MARRY YOU BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE SNATCHES YOU UP IN A FLASH."
Thank you very much! I will tell him that you said that, lol. (He finds it very cool that I have a friend living across the world) He thinks we are still to young to be married. And while we are young I don't feel we are to young (I'm turning 27 in May) PLUS WE HAVE TWO KIDS TOGETHER! :sad: I think he is just scared because both of our parents have gotten divorced (his Dad is on wife number 6, his mom is single after her 3rd try). Everyone he knows that have been married have had bad relationships. So he feels like we might "mess everything up" by getting married, IMO he is being crazy. I want to set a better example for our kids and I believe that people in life make there own choices, we are not our parents. It is hard work but worth it, I think. Our daughter has been playing with dolls and having them ask "will you marry me?" It breaks my heart every time. :ohwell:


I have been good so far this week and I am hopping to be back down on the scale tomorrow. Two steps forward during the week one step back on the weekend. But I am trying to think about things as a learning process.

Hope everyone has a great day! And drink your water, gotta flush the body before you weigh tomorrow! :drinker:

Rokssana

Had my weigh in today and I lost 4 pounds since last week! Hit the April goal, lost 8 pounds this month! Didn't think I could do it but thanks for the support, will be back for the May challenge!

TCASMEY

Had my weigh in today and I lost 4 pounds since last week! Hit the April goal, lost 8 pounds this month! Didn't think I could do it but thanks for the support, will be back for the May challenge!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: WOW!:drinker: :drinker: 4 pounds in one week! Incredible! Keep up the awesome work!

Moolieloo

Hello, peoples! Congratulations on everyone's amazing ability to keep at it even when it is so hard! I am inspired by you all! I've lost 4 lbs so far this month, so I'm glad about that, but will keep at it even harder to lose 5 lbs in May. I like how some of you have a goal of burning 3500 cals a week. I'm gonna start doing that. Good luck in the coming month!

TCASMEY

Well I am going back to doctor after work this evening. I woke to a very swollen sore gland in my neck. I have so much mucous running down my throat that I am extremely nauseous. I guess that is common with sinus infections. This is really hard on me because I rarely get a cold and now I have been feeling awful for several weeks. Hopefully they can treat it correctly this time and I can get back on track come May.

I don't think the scale will be kind to me tomorrow. It is so hard to workout or even care about eating well when I feel yucky. Another behavior to work on.

Hope everyone is having a better day than me.

Phyljen those kids should be waiting on you for everything you need at school!:laugh: :laugh: But you are like me you just keep going. I could call my daycare parents and send the kids home but I hate to cause them trouble. When I had my hysterectomy, I had surgery on Wednesday and the kids were back at my house on Monday. Sometimes I think that is why we end needing to lose weight. We spend so much time worrying and taking care of others we forget about ourselves!

Be healthy!

Terri

rjadams

"Its kidney stones!" she screams, breaking down in to sobs of releif.:sad: :happy:

TCASMEY

"Its kidney stones!" she screams, breaking down in to sobs of releif.:sad: :happy:

I guess I should say glad to hear that but.....:laugh: :laugh: Kidney stones don't sound like much fun but definitely better that cancer! You must be so relieved!

Glad they told you right away! When I had my CT scan I had to wait a week to talk to the doc about the results!

blessedmocha

Hello all,

I have only just joined MFP and absolutely love this thread..

This month, I have worked on burning more than 3500 calories a week and therefore i lost more than 4lbs in 3 weeks..:happy:

Prior to this, I worked out vigorously at the gym for 6 months and gained 1lb :frown: . This was because i did not understand the calorie thing!!!

Now i have more knowledge, I hope to join your challange in May and hopefully lose more than 5lb a month. :happy:

SW: 170
CW: 165
GW: 135

Jennplus2

Great news RJ! I am so glad! (not glad that he has kidney stones but glad that he will be ok)

Terri, sorry to hear that you are still not well. My daycare lady is like you also, she closed for one week when she had her 4th child via c-section, but it was really 4 days because it fell on a long weekend. I love her like a part of my family (she IS a part of my family in my mind) and I'm sure your parents feel the same about you. As parents we do understand how your health is important! Take care of yourself and get lots of rest this weekend.

I will be sending healthy thoughts to everyone who is injured, or sick or who have sick loved ones. :flowerforyou:


Yay, I am back down to Fridays weight! :bigsmile: If I work super hard tonight during my last chance workout I just might show a loss!

Oops I forgot! fivefatcats, I meant to change the [img]on both sides of the code so it would read:[/img][img][/img]

rjadams

Thank you all for the great thoughts and prayers. I have spent the day with him since he got the "good" news. Since I have never had cancer (and he had a really scary one) I can't truly understand the fear he felt again. He is so releived. He has ahd a kidney stone before but said this felt very different. (could be because there is more than one) He does drink a lot of water so we don't really know what the cause is. He is sleeping right now, I think the stress of the last few days has really takens its toll. anyway thanks again for all your well wishes.

Rokssana

Had my weigh in today and I lost 4 pounds since last week! Hit the April goal, lost 8 pounds this month! Didn't think I could do it but thanks for the support, will be back for the May challenge!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: WOW!:drinker: :drinker: 4 pounds in one week! Incredible! Keep up the awesome work!

thanks! doing the challenge was motivating! hope everything goes well with the doctor!

ANutterHarra

I know this is at the end of this month but I've lost 4 lbs this month so I'm in!

SW:176
CW:167
GW:125

That would put me pretty much to my goal by the end of the year!

phyljen

HI PALS;
Weighed in this morning and i lost a pound. I was afraid because of the lack of aerobic exercises and taking meds. that I would not see a loss but I was pleasantly surprised. I also measured since it is the last day of the month and lost total of 2 and a half inches. one half inch from my thighs and one half from my waist and one and a half from my thunder hips. Good news in the measuring dept.

SW 159
April SW 145
Today - 141

Only 4 all together but I"LL take it and celebrate. considering the month I have had. :laugh: Phyljen
Good luck everyone else. Waiting to hear of your results.

ginabhappy

count me in I'll take that challenge.

ifychudy

I am new here 244.4. count me in