5 Pounds A Month April 2010 Challenge

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  • Sounds like a great challenge. I would like to join in as well, better late than never. I am in for this month as well.
    Starting 158
    Current: 146
    Goal by April 30th 141.
    Let's go! :glasses:
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    OMG talk abouta sodium day. I had a craving this morning for biscuits and gravy 1600mg of sodium. Then DH wants a seafood fest for dinner. Lobster, King Crab and clams. plus cheese bread and wine. Today is my cheat day but really?? :sad: 4600mg of sodium. Wow will I be bloated or what for a few days. chug a lug a ton of water I will. :drinker:
  • olney75
    olney75 Posts: 36
    Im in!!
    SW 186
    CW 180
    GW 135

    If i could break into the 170's id be so happy especially if i could hit my april goal of 175!!
  • nicoled87
    nicoled87 Posts: 20
    I'm in! 5 pounds this month would be great! :)
  • hasiangirl
    hasiangirl Posts: 1,613
    whoa whoa whoa wait...burn 3500 cals in one day?!?! :noway:
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    whoa whoa whoa wait...burn 3500 cals in one day?!?! :noway:

    no in one week.
  • yasminv1
    yasminv1 Posts: 8 Member
    I am in hoping to finally shed these last stubbon 10 pounds before June. Good Luck everyone.
  • bslclay
    bslclay Posts: 55 Member
    I am in! I just joined today so this will be a perfect way to get started!

    SW & CW 186
    This months goal 181
    GW 135
  • lreed
    lreed Posts: 348 Member
    I'm in on the 3500 calorie burn challenge! 840 in today!:wink: Welcome New Comers!:flowerforyou:
  • im soo in you guys! :)
  • astrosnider
    astrosnider Posts: 151 Member
    Well, count me in too. Maybe April will be better than March.

    SW Jan 2010: 165
    CW April 3, 2010: 157
    April 30 goal: 152
    Ultimate goal: 130
  • I just told myself tongiht I need to get back to it and lose 10lbs by vacation(2 months away) so this is perfect.
    SW 170.2
    GW 135
  • kalmf
    kalmf Posts: 351 Member
    I'm in on the 3500 challenge. i just got fabulous new running shoes and was going to start today but then I got some kind of achy, buggy thing.

    Yesterday a friend and I were boasting how we never get sick. We were mocking everyone who got the flu vaccine and were still constantly sniffly. Shouldn't have done it.

    It was arrogant and this is my comeuppance.

    So once I pay this debt to the karma police i'm going to start - Monday seems good.

    Has anyone done any of the podcasts for I-tunes?
  • bethinagain
    bethinagain Posts: 282 Member
    I know I'm a couple of days late, but I'm in too! I've been losing 5-6 pounds every month for the past 3 months. But I feel like I'm losing interest in dieting :yawn: , so this is going to be great for me to keep me on track! Good Luck Everyone!!!:happy:

    I weigh 169 now..........shooting for 164 by the end of this month!:drinker:
  • lulabellewoowoo
    lulabellewoowoo Posts: 3,125 Member
    I'm in on the 3500 challenge. My watch calculates from Monday to Sunday. I'll let you know how I do tomorrow morning when it reminds me to reset. :)
  • dkshell
    dkshell Posts: 10 Member
    I'm up for the challenge. In three months I've only lost 7 pounds. Thanks for adding this challenge.
  • phyljen
    phyljen Posts: 453 Member
    I know I'm a couple of days late, but I'm in too! I've been losing 5-6 pounds every month for the past 3 months. But I feel like I'm losing interest in dieting :yawn: , so this is going to be great for me to keep me on track! Good Luck Everyone!!!:happy:

    I weigh 169 now..........shooting for 164 by the end of this month!:drinker:
    Beth,
    Great to have you with us. WOW 5 babies all under 5 years old. you do have your hands full. I joined MFP Jan 10th and have loved this group because everyone is so positive and keeps me motivated. Good luck. and OH I bet you love it when night time comes!! Or do you have to get up in the night with kiddies too. Phyljen:wink:
  • phyljen
    phyljen Posts: 453 Member
    Welcome Deb and Lula..... and Beth!
    I am in on the 3500 burn and did 533 so are today while doing a couple DVD's here at home. Why didn't we start YESTERDAY when I ran for 2 hours and 15 minutes straight!! I had way over a 1000 burned during my personal half marathon. but Saturday will come again and so I can chalk up more points after i run again.
    So it is EASTER today:flowerforyou: and we are heading out the door soon to go to hubbys sister's house and then to our farm out in the country, for an over nighter so I will not be cooking at all. Hope the food is healthy! All his sisters and their families are coming and bringing food. I know for sure we will be having fish and boiled eggs and a huge potato salad that I just finished making. think I'll go and pop some pop corn because it si my favorite snack and pretty healthy too.:happy: Enjoy the week end... what is left of it. Phyljen:bigsmile:
  • aisser
    aisser Posts: 232
    Happy Easter to all:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • hasiangirl
    hasiangirl Posts: 1,613
    woohooo! I'm already down 3 lbs for the month of april :)
  • TwentyTen
    TwentyTen Posts: 585
    Definitely in for another 5 this month.

    Starting the month at 169.3

    Up about half a pound from last week, eeek.

    Looks like everyone is off to a great start!!
  • JABehler
    JABehler Posts: 82 Member
    Happy Easter all. Lost alittle (.8) this last week. It seams everytime I complain that I must be on a plateau the scale surprises me. Can't complain about that.
    Went to church this morning, went to Easter dinner out. Just Hubby and I so no since preparing a big meal. I'll be doing some cooking later on in the week when my sister and her hubby come over to visit for a week. I'm excited to have them.
    Oh, yes, you wouldn't believe how fast I made it over to the grocery store to buy a package of Peeps. I gave up refined sugars for Lent and these Peeps were peeping me. I ate the whole pkg of 5 (138 cal.) before I got home. And I enjoyed every one of them. Do I feel bad? Not in the least. :laugh:
    Have a great week all.
    Jacque
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member

    Oh, yes, you wouldn't believe how fast I made it over to the grocery store to buy a package of Peeps. I gave up refined sugars for Lent and these Peeps were peeping me. I ate the whole pkg of 5 (138 cal.) before I got home. And I enjoyed every one of them. Do I feel bad? Not in the least. :laugh:
    Have a great week all.
    Jacque

    Whoa you must of had a major sugar rush. I hope the crash wasn't too bad.:bigsmile:
  • DixonKels
    DixonKels Posts: 20 Member
    Hey everyone! I am back for April! I strayed away from MFP the last few weeks of March because of all my drama with the puppy, but he is finally getting back to his old self again. He is on his last round of meds so hopefully we can get through all of this! I plan on weighing in tmrw morning and I'm hoping I have not gained back any the last few weeks! Congrats to all of the losers in March!!
  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
    Welcome Deb and Lula..... and Beth!
    I am in on the 3500 burn and did 533 so are today while doing a couple DVD's here at home. Why didn't we start YESTERDAY when I ran for 2 hours and 15 minutes straight!! I had way over a 1000 burned during my personal half marathon. but Saturday will come again and so I can chalk up more points after i run again.
    So it is EASTER today:flowerforyou: and we are heading out the door soon to go to hubbys sister's house and then to our farm out in the country, for an over nighter so I will not be cooking at all. Hope the food is healthy! All his sisters and their families are coming and bringing food. I know for sure we will be having fish and boiled eggs and a huge potato salad that I just finished making. think I'll go and pop some pop corn because it si my favorite snack and pretty healthy too.:happy: Enjoy the week end... what is left of it. Phyljen:bigsmile:

    Half Marathon! :drinker: :drinker: That is so awesome. Here's to burning 3500 calories this week:drinker:

    Terri:smile:
  • bethinagain
    bethinagain Posts: 282 Member
    I know I'm a couple of days late, but I'm in too! I've been losing 5-6 pounds every month for the past 3 months. But I feel like I'm losing interest in dieting :yawn: , so this is going to be great for me to keep me on track! Good Luck Everyone!!!:happy:

    I weigh 169 now..........shooting for 164 by the end of this month!:drinker:
    Beth,
    Great to have you with us. WOW 5 babies all under 5 years old. you do have your hands full. I joined MFP Jan 10th and have loved this group because everyone is so positive and keeps me motivated. Good luck. and OH I bet you love it when night time comes!! Or do you have to get up in the night with kiddies too. Phyljen:wink:

    Yes, I do love the night time. That's when I can get all my house cleaning done. Dish's, laundry, sweeping, mopping, etc.... All 5 kids sleep all night long now, Thank the dear Lord! :happy:

    How can I figure out the calories that I'm burning? I walked over 4 miles yesterday, pushing all 5 kids in our 6 seater stroller. I was beat by the time I got home, but I have no idea how many calories I burned. :huh:
  • amesnc
    amesnc Posts: 32
    What a great challenge! Especially since I didn't follow my diet this holiday weekend! This will be great motivation to get me back on track!

    SW: 165
    GW: 160

    To a healthy April!
  • I'm in! Would love to get out of the 170's by the end of the month. 173 as of this morning.

    That's my goal too!!!

    173.2 starting weight
    168.2 end of April weight



    Thats my goal also!!! I've been so frustrated to lose those first 10lbs to get me on my way.
    SW:180
    CW: 175
    GW for end of April: 169-168lbs
  • spiralgirl71
    spiralgirl71 Posts: 374 Member
    How did everyone do this weekend? It was a struggle for me at Easter brunch and I'm hoping I did okay balancing my eating. My weigh in at Weight Watchers is tomorrow but I'll weigh in on Friday as well for this group. I'm taking my first Zumba class tonight and I'm pretty excited!
  • ukredhead19
    ukredhead19 Posts: 176
    Hello -
    I'm a little late in starting the challenge, and new to MFP but I really need the motivation....just finishing a biggest loser challenge in my office and need to continue on my weight loss path! I've lost 33lbs since my son was born almost 10months ago, 10 of those in the last 12 weeks!! 5 lbs this month would be AWESOME!!!

    SW April 1: 181.2
    CW April 5: 180.0
    GW May 1: 176.2
    OVERALL GOAL: 135
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