Lose 5 pounds a month OCTOBER 2010 CHALLENGE

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  • sjyates
    sjyates Posts: 175 Member
    Weigh-in this morning was 127 - I'm down 1.5 from last week. So, 3.5 to go in less than 2 weeks, I may not make the goal, but I'm really going to try. If not, I'll take whatever loss I can get - I really just want to be down ~5 lbs from this week's weigh-in by Thanksgiving.

    Headed to the in-laws for the weekend - next week's weigh-in could be bad! :noway:
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I am back on board and finally checked the weight yesterday. I also got a free gym membership as a perk of my hubby's job. Now there is no excuse b/c I can bring the kids right after work. I look forward to staying in my boundaries and dropping the "extra baggage". I worked too dang hard to reach my goal, only to go right back to the eating habits I had!
    suckitup... That's terrific about the gym membership! Don't let it go to waste!
    10/19/10 215.0 REALLY? :laugh: Good God! AND I worked out all but ONE day! I'm hoping its mostly the sodium retaining all the water weight! Oh well...it was a fabulous vacation! 10 days in the Caribbean....wish I could be there 100 more!
    kintegra... Probably is the sodium. I was up 2 lbs today from yesterday, and I was like, what caused this? But I had some salty peanuts and soy sauce yesterday, and I figure it's gotta be that. No worries. You'll probably come back down really quickly.

    MrsHazra... You've been doing great while you've been away!

    sjyates... Good luck at the in-laws. Just remember that you have to come back here and post the news, good or bad! :tongue:
  • sjyates
    sjyates Posts: 175 Member
    Steph - thanks for the reminder that I'm accountable to you all! I'm really hoping to just maintain this weekend. . .fingers crossed anyway!
  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
    So ladies and men....question of the day....Its now 7:10 on my birthday...my husband has now mentioned my birthday at all. Should I mention it to him or should I wait until he remembers and then make him feel really bad for forgetting? I can't believe I even have to ask this question at all!!!!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    So ladies and men....question of the day....Its now 7:10 on my birthday...my husband has now mentioned my birthday at all. Should I mention it to him or should I wait until he remembers and then make him feel really bad for forgetting? I can't believe I even have to ask this question at all!!!!

    Well :flowerforyou: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :flowerforyou: Now I feel bad for not knowing!! I think you should mention it to him. Not sure how, but I think you should. I hope your day was good!!
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    So ladies and men....question of the day....Its now 7:10 on my birthday...my husband has now mentioned my birthday at all. Should I mention it to him or should I wait until he remembers and then make him feel really bad for forgetting? I can't believe I even have to ask this question at all!!!!
    ♪Happy Birthday to you♫
    ♪Happy Birthday to you♫
    ♪Happy Birthday dear Terri♫
    ♪Happy Birthday to you♫

    Sorry DH forgot.
  • 55tolose
    55tolose Posts: 510 Member
    So ladies and men....question of the day....Its now 7:10 on my birthday...my husband has now mentioned my birthday at all. Should I mention it to him or should I wait until he remembers and then make him feel really bad for forgetting? I can't believe I even have to ask this question at all!!!!

    That sucks big time. I would never have even made it past noon without my husband knowing i would so mention it to him but then for some reason im like that. last birthday i was going to not mention it to him and see if he would remember then i blew it because i was talking about not being able to party for my 21st lol because i was prego : ) so ya i would mention it,
  • AngelaCourtneyjones
    AngelaCourtneyjones Posts: 10
    :flowerforyou: I'm in...I only weigh once a month --Oct 1st= 208
  • AngelaCourtneyjones
    AngelaCourtneyjones Posts: 10
    :bigsmile:
    I'm in...I only weigh once a month --Oct 1st= 208
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Terril, I would SOOOOOO mention it, but very snidely....like thanks for a wonderfrul birthday dear, or wow--I can't believe I am __ years old, time is flying---that oughta get him....and by the way HAPPY, HAPPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU!!!!

    WOW, it is soooo great to see everyone in the game (or challange so to speak) doing to great, about 10 days left in the month and a lot of you already at the 5lb mark.....awesome......keep staying strong with heads up to the rest of us, we have 10 days left so lets kick it into gear...

    Have been busy last couple days, not getting in the workouts I would like but I atleast have done what I can,...did my DVD part of the challange yesturday and it included shoulder exercises--so 2 birds with one stone, HA!!..going to make a low fat/low cal custard/flan later, will let you all know how it turns out.....have a GREAT day all!!...:flowerforyou:
  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
    Thanks for the birthday wishes. I finally just sent him a text. He had texted me earlier in the day asking how everyone was.Problem with that is if I am not leaving the house my phone is usually in the office with the door closed and I did not hear it but after he came home he mentioned that he had texted me. So I replied everyone was fine except the wife might be feeling a little neglected because her husband forgot her birthday. We really never do anything for birthdays during the work week, but it would have been nice to not have to remind him. Nothing like being taken for granted.

    Needless to say my weight was back up to 182 this morning. I got to learn not to over eat when I am stressed or mad. I am sure it was not the wine.

    Have a great day.

    Terri
  • jdj8223
    jdj8223 Posts: 16
    Oct 1 sw= 245
    Oct 21 w= 239.8

    I hit my goal for this challange!!! MY GOAL is 235 by Oct 31. Lets see if I can hit that one :)
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Thanks for the birthday wishes. I finally just sent him a text. He had texted me earlier in the day asking how everyone was.Problem with that is if I am not leaving the house my phone is usually in the office with the door closed and I did not hear it but after he came home he mentioned that he had texted me. So I replied everyone was fine except the wife might be feeling a little neglected because her husband forgot her birthday. We really never do anything for birthdays during the work week, but it would have been nice to not have to remind him. Nothing like being taken for granted.

    Needless to say my weight was back up to 182 this morning. I got to learn not to over eat when I am stressed or mad. I am sure it was not the wine.

    Have a great day.

    Terri


    Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you yesterday, Terri! :flowerforyou: Mine is today....so far CJ has not remembered. However I'm letting him slide for now since he's at court this morning, then a funeral. Unfortunately since his morning is tied up he will be working this evening, so no date for me on my bday. :cry: :ohwell: He's off Saturday night though & mentioned taking me to some Bob & Tom show thing. :happy:

    So what did hubby say when you texted him about your bday?? :embarassed:
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    ♪Happy Birthday to you♫
    ♪Happy Birthday to you♫
    ♪Happy Birthday dear Kelly♫
    ♪Happy Birthday to you♫
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Kelly, Happy birthday to you!!!.....If I lived closer I would have taken you out for some lunch.....I'm sure CJ will remember...
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Thanks Robin for your beautiful music! And Tina thanks to you as well....my coworker took me out to lunch! :bigsmile: Still no word from CJ OR my SISTER! :laugh:

    On another note -- I had 2 - YES TWO - bagels from Panera this morning! I'm SOOOOO over my calories for the day now! :blushing: :embarassed: :laugh: Oh well....I don't care today! I'm apparently still doing ok because all my girls at water aerobics asked me how much more I'd lost last night - laughed my butt off and told them I GAINED 8 lbs on my cruise! :laugh: (I've lost 5 of it already since Tuesday) Plus my size 14 jeans fit me perfect today & according to one of my coworkers I look smokin! :smokin: :blushing:
  • Jennplus2
    Jennplus2 Posts: 984 Member
    Hello everyone,

    I have been in and out of this challenge many times, but lately I have been so busy with life that I have not even logged in for quite a few months. I would like to rejoin and I will try to keep at it. I did so much better when I was logging in everyday, and the people in this group have always been so supportive and informative. I am giving myself a fresh start today because I figure that waiting for next month will just waste a week of good losing time. I hope that this time I will stick with it!

    As of today:

    151.4
  • Jennplus2
    Jennplus2 Posts: 984 Member
    Just read a few of the last posts...

    Happy Birthday Ladies! My guy never remembers birthdays, silly boys.
  • jesse14472
    jesse14472 Posts: 161
    Terri & Kelly: Happy Birthday!

    Terri: My husband and I have been married 16 years, together for 21 years, and he still has trouble remembering exactly when my birthday is. However, the all time worst was my first Mother's Day. He didn't do anything or say anything. I fumed for 4 days before finally saying something. His response......"But you're not my mother".:huh: :explode: I didn't have to comment at all b/c HIS mother laid into him! :laugh: Therein lies the male logic. Luckily, my daughter is now old enough to remind him for me.
  • debbiepringle
    debbiepringle Posts: 76 Member
    Posting for today. I feel great. Thanks again for this challenge.
  • Samantha76
    Samantha76 Posts: 59 Member
    I am starting a little late, but there is still a week left right? I have lost 2.6 so far this month. Lets see if I can push it a little farther. Definalty in.
  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
    I have to laugh at the forgetfulness of the male species. They just seem to have a different view of the world than we do. They can remember who played in last years Superbowl or World series but not birthdays or anniversaries. I should be used to it by now but it does not make it any easier. Even my 11 year old son is getting into the male mentality. I told him the other day to pick up his bioncles and put them away. A little while later I walked into the room and the bionicles were arranged in a battle scene on the table. His response "I got them off the floor." To him that was picked and and put away.

    Anyway I have a crazy day a head. Not sure if I will get in a workout or not. That has been my problem lately. My son wants me to run with him every night after dinner....I hate running outside in the dark. I really do not like this time of year when it gets dark so early. Tonight is the state True Team meet so a couple hours sitting in the car and several hours sitting and cheering at the meet.

    Have a great day!

    Terri
  • ammayse
    ammayse Posts: 15 Member
    Oct. 1-140.0
    Oct.8-140.4
    Oct.15-141.2
    Oct 22-142.6

    Well I am just gonna blame this weigh in today on being my TOM. Looks like I'm heading toward gaining 5 lbs. this month instead of losing! Well I am gonna stay positive. Still have 9 days, maybe I can atleast make it to my starting weight, hopefully lose a pound after that! Have a great weekend everyone.
  • glyndam
    glyndam Posts: 18
    So ladies and men....question of the day....Its now 7:10 on my birthday...my husband has now mentioned my birthday at all. Should I mention it to him or should I wait until he remembers and then make him feel really bad for forgetting? I can't believe I even have to ask this question at all!!!!

    About 10 years ago, my husband forgot my birthday. I was determined not to remind him. At the end of the night, I did. He left and went to the store and bought me a flower and a card. He shouldn't have done that because I wnet off on him. I told him I never forget him and with all that we do for each other, I shouldn't be forgotten on my one special day. I cried a lot that night, but he did make it right the next day. AND he had never forgotten since. Hope you had a great day!

    I think I may be at my goal, but I won't weigh in until next Friday. Good luck to everyone.
  • Alioth
    Alioth Posts: 571 Member
    Hallo-hallo. Checking in here.

    Oct 1: 150
    Oct 7: 149
    Oct 14: 148
    Oct 22: 147

    I've been home this past week visiting my parents during Fall Break. So I haven't been on MFP as much. My weight loss is a little slower than it was in September. The closer I get to a healthy weight, the harder I have to fight for each pound, it seems. But people who hadn't seen me for a couple months at home, really noticed the change in me. It feels so nice to be complimented! I'm pulling clothes out of the closet to wear that I haven't been able to wear for years. Three more pounds until I'm considered healthy! I can do it!

    I'm rooting for you guys too! Rah rah! Go October 5lb Group!
  • mrsoverload
    mrsoverload Posts: 194
    1st October 185lbs

    8th October 184LBS

    15th October 182LBS

    22nd October 179LBS

    i questioned these results but i'm taking
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    scale went the wrong way this morning. 149. I have to really shake things up next week and buckle down and do this
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    10/01/10 210.0 lbs
    10/08/10 206.6 lbs
    10/15/10 SKIP - CRUISE
    10/19/10 215.0 lbs REALLY? Good God! AND I worked out all but ONE day! I'm hoping its mostly the sodium retaining all the water weight! Oh well...it was a fabulous vacation! 10 days in the Caribbean....wish I could be there 100 more!

    10/22/10 212.0 lbs Its going down....up a bit yesterday from my birthday....hopefully I can get down to the loss column for the month!

    10/31/10

    CJ did not remember my birthday :sad: However he of course called me like normal & then was teasing me because he asked if I had went out on my run or to the gym & I said no....he thinks I'm the workout Queen so any chance he can get he teases me about it, especially if I don't go. So anyway - I finally had to tell him I felt I deserved a day off since it is my birthday. Then he was like - OH:noway: ....Well that would be a good reason to do that! :laugh: Oh well. Its ok since I knew he was working anyway & I wouldn't see him at all. Maybe he'll make up for it this weekend since he is off Sat - Tuesday! :happy:
  • Jennplus2
    Jennplus2 Posts: 984 Member
    Hello all,

    I did really well last night. My boyfriend baked cookies, but I didn't have any. Night time snacking is my pit fall, so this was huge for me. I just kept telling myself that the first few days of eating healthy is the hardest. It can only get better. On the scale I am down one lb, not sure if it really means I lost or if it is just a fluke, but hey, it makes me want to stay strong again today. I'll give it a week before I change my "check-in" number but I feel better just trying to be healthy again. I am trying to think of a goal to work on, but for now I would like to start moving again. I was so great about exercising everyday before, gotta get back into that mind set. DDS Apt today, I hope that I can leave with some money still in my purse. :tongue:

    Have a good one!
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Hello!, my challenge is to stay at 119 pounds (or as close as possible) for all of October....... I reached goal weight of 119 pounds the middle of August and i am struggling to stay there!!!!! After having a really bad time last week ....this week has been a lot better and i'm back down to 19.5 pounds......big sigh of relief :happy:

    9/3/10..........119......pounds
    9/10/10........119.5..pounds
    9/17/10........120.5..pounds
    9/24/10........119....YEHHHHH
    10/1/10.........121....pounds
    10/7/10.........118....pounds
    10/15/10.......121....pounds
    10/22/10.......119.5.pounds


    Good Luck to you all .
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