Lose 5 Pounds in March 2014 Open Group

This is a continuation of a group that has run for many months. It is open to anyone who wants to participate. Post your weekly weights, your successes and struggles, and give support to the person above you!

Here's what you do:

SW: (Starting weight)
CW: (Current weight)
GW: (Goal weight for the month)

Weigh in Dates:
3/01:
3/08:
3/15:
3/22:
3/29:
End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

Total weight lost:

Please give notes of encouragement to your fellow traveler on this road.
For Fun: Tell us how you would like to reward yourself when you meet your goal at the end of this month!

NOTE: These posts reset at 500. If the thread locks, go to the last post and look for the link to get to the second installment.
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  • smilesback
    smilesback Posts: 221 Member
    Hi thanks for starting another March Madness Group for us!! My March Goal Reward will be a new top to go with my jeans.

    SW: (Starting weight) 152.2
    CW: (Current weight) 149.0
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 145.0
    March Goal Reward: A new top to go with my jeans.

    Total Weight Loss Last Month: - 3.2#

    Saturday Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month
  • lindsayomalley
    lindsayomalley Posts: 32 Member
    Great idea for a group!!


    SW: (Starting weight) 150
    CW: (Current weight) 146
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 138
    March Goal Reward: A new bathing suit.
  • ladytiburona
    ladytiburona Posts: 17 Member
    bump

    such a pretty picture. I love that smile
  • panella73
    panella73 Posts: 10 Member
    SW: 205.8
    CW: 196.8
    GW: 191.8

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:
  • shellywelly123
    shellywelly123 Posts: 159 Member
    I am in for this one. I have done the February one and with 2 days left to go I am only 1lb away so fingers crossed! will weigh in on Monday :happy:
  • klb0809
    klb0809 Posts: 91 Member
    I am in but I want to finish the February challenge before I post my status for this challenge. :explode:
  • amhafford
    amhafford Posts: 21 Member
    SW: (235lbs)
    CW: (228lbs)
    GW: (220lbs)

    Total Lost Last Month: 7lbs

    March Goal Reward: Getting my nails done!

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:

    Wishing everyone lots of luck and determination! :)<3
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Definitely in again after my success this month!

    SW: 248
    CW: 240.7
    GW: 235

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/05:
    3/12:
    3/19:
    3/26:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    My reward? I'm hopefully going to New York for Easter and I'll have some fun there!
  • I love a good challenge! Totally up for this :)

    SW: 150 lbs
    CW: 150 lbs
    GW: 140 lbs
    March Goal Reward: A new article of clothing that highlights all my hard work! (Most likely shorts)

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:

    Side note: Even if I don't get to my goal of 140 lbs by the end of March, I'd still be extremely happy if I was 145 lbs by the end of March :)
  • nikky731
    nikky731 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm in! :o)

    SW: (Starting weight) 130.8
    CW: (Current weight) 128.2
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 123.2

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:
  • sharebear2012
    sharebear2012 Posts: 122 Member
    I am in!

    SW 130

    GW 118

    CW 124.6

    Goal for this challenge 120

    Good luck!
  • fortunate1204
    fortunate1204 Posts: 22 Member
    SW: 180 lbs
    CW: 160 lbs
    GW for March 31: 154 lbs

    Weigh in Dates (tweaked the dates to my Friday weigh-ins):
    2/28:
    3/07:
    3/14:
    3/21:
    3/28:


    Total weight lost:


    REWARD TO SELF: New workout pants! I've been really wanting some "flashier" pants, but don't feel like I deserve them just yet. Good luck to everyone! #excited
  • Allimaester
    Allimaester Posts: 8 Member
    SW: (Starting weight) 190
    CW: (Current weight) 151
    GW: (Goal weight) 145

    Reward: A new pair of jeans... preferably a size down!
  • amy8400
    amy8400 Posts: 478 Member
    This is my first weight loss challenge. Doing the March squat challenge too. My version of March Madness : )

    SW: 188
    CW: 166
    GW: 160

    Total Lost Last Month: 6 lbs

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:

    My reward will be to have a very special anniversary dinner-date with my husband in April. Must succeed!
  • hmrey76
    hmrey76 Posts: 945 Member
    The Feb challenge was my first one. I may not have lost the 5lbs I wanted to but I did move into a smaller size and that to me is more satisfaction than a number on the scale! :)

    SW: 201
    CW: 189.4
    GW: 184.4

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    March weight loss:

    I think my reward will be a new summer dress!
  • saraslagle
    saraslagle Posts: 6 Member
    I did MFP two years ago and did well. I've kept it off, but wanted to go further. I tried another program, but it was just too generic. I plan to continue MFP for a maintenance program also.

    SW: 170.5
    CW: 170.5
    GW: 160.5

    I will probably reward myself with a pedicure or a new spring garment.
  • kschoono
    kschoono Posts: 344 Member
    I hope I can join this awesome challenge & support each other through our weigh loss journey. :)

    SW: 157
    CW: 157
    GW: 150 :)

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    March weight loss:

    If I hit my goal I will reward myself w/ a new outfit, but If I hit 145 I will be very happy & reward myself w/ a bathing suit. :)
  • This is my first weight loss challenge! But i'm definitely not new to MFP

    SW: 180
    CW: 170
    GW: 130 :)

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End Of Month

    ... If I hit my goal, I'd be too ecstatic to need to reward myself with anything lol But running shoes would be nice... :)
  • I'm new, and I'm in.

    SW: 218
    CW: 218
    GW: 210

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End Of Month
  • kittycatmeowmeow
    kittycatmeowmeow Posts: 90 Member
    Oh this sounds like a great idea :) I am being super ambitious, but why not challenge myself :) I have a wedding on 27th of March and I would to be in the 65's..

    SW: 70.4kgs
    CW: 70.4kgs
    GW: 65.9kgs

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost

    Oooh and to reward myself I am going to go to a gold class movie screening! Goooo us!!!!!
  • lawlorka
    lawlorka Posts: 484 Member
    I'm in again for March - didn't hit goal in February - hopefully March will be a bit better.

    I'll weigh in official on Saturday!
  • Im in.. WIll post weight on 1st March :)
  • Steph7x
    Steph7x Posts: 115 Member
    Great Idea, I like having a group thread to keep me accountable! We can do this!! :)

    SW: (Starting weight) 157
    CW: (Current weight) 157
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 152/151

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)
  • JrNationQueen88
    JrNationQueen88 Posts: 6 Member
    This sounds just like the sort of thing I'm looking for! I'm in!

    SW: 115
    CW: 115
    GW: 105 (before people freak out, let me just add I'm petite: I'm 4'11. :) )

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)
  • CJisinShape
    CJisinShape Posts: 1,404 Member
    SW: (Starting weight) 252
    CW: (Current weight) 225
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 218


    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Reward is a small investment.
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    I'm in! Since my current challenge is ending in a few days this will roll over perfectly to keep me on track!!

    SW: 170.5
    CW: 161.5
    GW: 155.0

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:

    Reward: Just looking better in a bathing suit would be reward enough :)
  • RachelHoffman0709
    RachelHoffman0709 Posts: 101 Member
    I'm in! Just starting over on my weight loss journey, gearing up for a 1/2 marathon in May!

    SW: 158.8
    CW: 158.8
    GW: 149

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:
  • Siobhanj77
    Siobhanj77 Posts: 10 Member
    SW: (Starting weight)
    CW: 179
    GW: 172

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/06:
    3/13:
    3/20:
    3/27:
    4/3 :
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost:

    Reward: To do my jeans up!
  • AnnaChanges
    AnnaChanges Posts: 109 Member
    I am glad you did one for March tomorrow I am posting my last weigh in for February (in February's 5 pound challenge)
    and on March first i will post here :)

    For all of you guys who are new here and didn't do with us the February challenge some of us started a group challenge that ends in May 1st if you would also like to join there too
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/19375-lose-20-pounds-by-may-1
  • BioQueen
    BioQueen Posts: 694 Member
    Yes please! Each month my goal is to lose ~5 pounds. Although if I lose 8 pounds this month I will no longer be "overweight" by BMI standards :)

    SW: 181
    CW: 158
    GW: 153 (150 if I can get it!)

    Weigh in Dates:
    3/01:
    3/08:
    3/15:
    3/22:
    3/29:
    End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

    Total weight lost: