Lose 5+ pounds in March? You bet we can!!!!

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  • frostiegurl
    frostiegurl Posts: 708 Member
    Screen name: cls413
    Goal for March 31st: 197 (-7 lbs)
    March 1st (starting weight): 204
    March 8th: 202
    March 15th: 200
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    I am SO excited, I haven't been this weight in at least 5 years. Ready to say goodbye to the 200's and never look back!


    I know the feeling. Much like you, I'm so close to hitting the magical Onederland that I can barely contain myself. If I keep losing at the rate I have been the past couple of weeks I may just make it there before the end of the month.
  • arodriguez2
    arodriguez2 Posts: 207 Member
    Had an AWFUL week...and the scale showed it

    Screen name: arodriguez2
    Goal for March 31st: 7 lbs
    March1st (starting weight): 165
    March 8th: 161
    March 15th: 164
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:
  • JD92
    JD92 Posts: 253 Member
    Screen name: JD92
    Goal for March 31st: 220/221
    March1st (starting weight): 226.6
    March 8th: 224.2
    March 15th: 223.8
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    Not a bad week, I def could have done better tho, but a loss it still a loss! Last wed I made it down to 223.6 and kept it there till friday, but then went home and had takeout, and too many sweeties the next day! Was up to 225 on monday, but eating well yesterday has brought that down :) I really want a great weigh in next week, so I'm planning to drink alot of water and eat better/less sweets this week. Water is my goal. I've had 5 pint glasses of it today + 2 cans of diet coke on top of that, I'm constantly peeing...
  • anolan807
    anolan807 Posts: 273 Member
    Screen name: anolan807
    Goal for March 31st: 7pounds
    March1st (starting weight): 167
    March 10th: 168.4
    March 15th: 168.4
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:
    Not doing very well at all. I am feeling more focused this week so hopefully there will be a change next week!! 3 weeks to lose 7 pounds still possible!!
  • MEMoggridge
    MEMoggridge Posts: 151 Member
    Screen name: Memoggridge
    Goal for March 31st: 198
    March1st (starting weight): 203.8
    March 8th: 200.6
    March 15th: 200.0
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    Sooo disappointed to not be under 200 yet this week!!! (Esp as for a couple of days at the beginning of the week I was!!!) But had a really stressful week so perhaps those hormones don't help???:ohwell:
    Never mind suppose will accept half a pound!!! Perhaps it's also cos I started the C25k this week???:cry:
  • hooah_mj
    hooah_mj Posts: 1,004 Member
    Screen name: hooah_mj
    Goal for March 31st: 135
    [still recovering from a spring cleaning glute pull, but I'm still working toward that 5+lbs off ]

    March1st ( starting weight): 142lb
    March 8th: 141.5 (- 0.5)
    March 15th: 141.3 (-0.2)
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:
  • Sebastiansmommy
    Sebastiansmommy Posts: 211
    Screen name~Sebastiansmommy
    Goal for March 31st: 135
    March1st (starting weight): 143.5
    March 8th~143
    March 15th~142.5

    1/2 lb, freakin TOM. Oh well
  • maher2006
    maher2006 Posts: 94 Member
    Screen name: maher2006
    Goal for March 31st: 137
    March1st (starting weight): 142
    March 8th: 144 :-(
    March 15th: 143
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st
  • mskbear
    mskbear Posts: 6 Member
    Screen name: mskbear
    Goal for March 31st: 163
    March 1st (starting weight): 168.2
    March 8th: 167.6
    March 15th: 167
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    Weight loss: 0.6 lb..
  • atrayubrandy
    atrayubrandy Posts: 188 Member
    Screen name: atrayubrandy
    Goal for March 31st: 156
    March1st (starting weight): 161.8
    March 8th: 159.4
    March 15th: 161.4
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    Boo!! This was my first gain since February 1st. No likeys. I really haven't been that bad but that TOM will kill ya each and every time. Oh well, I'll just recommit myself for next week. I'm going to try hard to do the low carb thing.
  • lara1990
    lara1990 Posts: 3
    Please post your weight as follows:
    Screen name: lara1990
    Goal for March 31st: 5 lbs :)
    March1st (starting weight): 153
    March 8th: 151 (-2)
    March 15th: 152.8
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    This is what happens when I go home for spring break! lol. Hopefully this week will be better!
  • bri293
    bri293 Posts: 92
    Screen name: Bri293
    Goal for March 31st: 138
    March1st (starting weight): 143.3
    March 8th: 143.0
    March 15th: 143.0
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    This week was once again super frustrating with no loss. I'm staying right around my calorie goals, working out, and drinking a lot of water. I don't know why I can't lose anything. I guess I have to just keep at it.
  • kcthatsme
    kcthatsme Posts: 5,136 Member
    For those that can't get the scale to budge... I think this site is interesting.

    http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

    Especially about the zig-zagging of calories. Also, I've read on MFP, that our bodies really like to hold on to fat when we're stressed and if we are not getting a good nights rest.
  • sambfox
    sambfox Posts: 12 Member
    Screen name: sambfox
    Goal for March 31st: 151
    March1st: 156
    March 8th: 156
    March 15th: 154.5
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:


    Well that is better than last week.
    I am frustrated though because I’ve been eating the same and working out more. But my weight loss seems to be slowing down and I am only half way to my goal.
  • linemansgirl
    linemansgirl Posts: 152
    Screen name: linemansgirl
    Goal for March 31st: 160
    March1st (starting weight): 167.5
    March 8th: 167.5
    March 15th: 165.5
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    I am down 2 lb this week. I am happy with that, life is CRAZY around my house right now!
  • atrayubrandy
    atrayubrandy Posts: 188 Member
    For those that can't get the scale to budge... I think this site is interesting.

    http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

    Especially about the zig-zagging of calories. Also, I've read on MFP, that our bodies really like to hold on to fat when we're stressed and if we are not getting a good nights rest.

    Interesting. That website says that I should be aiming for 1600 calories for a healthy weight loss and 1300 for extreme weight loss. I wonder if I should be increasing my calories? Any ideas or suggestions?
  • stephcorona
    stephcorona Posts: 114 Member
    Screen name: Stephcorona
    Goal for March 31st: 135
    March1st (starting weight): 140.4
    March 8th: 138.8
    March 15th: 137.9
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:
  • laDOLCEvita7
    laDOLCEvita7 Posts: 191
    I weighed in at 212 yesterday. I'm sorry forgot to check in. I will be on time next week :)
  • kcthatsme
    kcthatsme Posts: 5,136 Member
    For those that can't get the scale to budge... I think this site is interesting.

    http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

    Especially about the zig-zagging of calories. Also, I've read on MFP, that our bodies really like to hold on to fat when we're stressed and if we are not getting a good nights rest.

    Interesting. That website says that I should be aiming for 1600 calories for a healthy weight loss and 1300 for extreme weight loss. I wonder if I should be increasing my calories? Any ideas or suggestions?

    I think you should go with the numbers MFP gives you but try zip-zagging if the scale isn't moving. And read up on here about eating back exercise calories. Here is what one person said...

    "Eating Exercise Calories?

    3 months ago by NoAdditives

    A big part of it depends on what your daily calorie goal is. You don't want to eat fewer than 1200 net calories. So if your calorie goal is set at 1200 and you exercise you need to eat those calories back. Otherwise you risk eating to little and sending your body into starvation mode. However, if you have a higher daily calorie goal, like 1500, and you only burn 200-300 calories from exercise, you don't need to eat those calories if you don't want to."

    Here's another... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficits
  • Danoodle
    Danoodle Posts: 30
    Blah- I missed weigh-in and cannot get the scale to drop! I guess I'll have to kick it into gear and work harder this week!!

    Screen name: Danoodle
    Goal for March 31st: 110
    March1st (starting weight): 115
    March 8th:114
    March 15th: 114
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:
  • Picky_nikki
    Picky_nikki Posts: 405 Member
    Screen name: Pickynikki
    Goal for March 31st: 185
    March1st (starting weight): 192
    March 8th: 188.5
    March 15th: 186.5
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:
  • Nadyasmom
    Nadyasmom Posts: 281
    Screen name: Memoggridge
    Goal for March 31st: 198
    March1st (starting weight): 203.8
    March 8th: 200.6
    March 15th: 200.0
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:

    Sooo disappointed to not be under 200 yet this week!!! (Esp as for a couple of days at the beginning of the week I was!!!) But had a really stressful week so perhaps those hormones don't help???:ohwell:
    Never mind suppose will accept half a pound!!! Perhaps it's also cos I started the C25k this week???:cry:

    Next week you're gonna hit ONEderland!!! Woo hoo!!!! You're almost there! Keep moving forward!
  • samcee
    samcee Posts: 307
    For those that can't get the scale to budge... I think this site is interesting.

    http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

    Especially about the zig-zagging of calories. Also, I've read on MFP, that our bodies really like to hold on to fat when we're stressed and if we are not getting a good nights rest.

    Interesting. That website says that I should be aiming for 1600 calories for a healthy weight loss and 1300 for extreme weight loss. I wonder if I should be increasing my calories? Any ideas or suggestions?

    I think you should stick to the MFP recommendation otherwise it gets all a little confusing. I think if you keep track of what you eat you do get a rough idea of when you stall depending on your calorie intake?

    My MFP says I should stick to 1200 but I actually lose more weight at 1000 cals and maintain better at 1200. After a while you can sort of work out what your body can take.
  • mrsknotts
    mrsknotts Posts: 115
    Screen name: mrsknotts
    Goal for March 31st: 115
    March1st (starting weight): 122
    March 8th: 117
    March 15th: 122.6
    March 22nd:
    March 29th:
    March 31st:
  • Nadyasmom
    Nadyasmom Posts: 281
    haven't worked out at all in the last couple of days. :(

    Trying to find the motivation today...not there yet.
  • momofconor
    momofconor Posts: 13
    Screen name: momofconor
    Goal for March: 5+ lbs.
    March 3rd: 158.4
    March 10th: 158.4 (maintained this week - UGH! - after working out 5 out of 7 days!)
    March 17th: 156.8 (down 1.6 lbs and passed the 15 pounds lost mark!)
    March 24th:
    March 31st:
  • 2Young4This
    2Young4This Posts: 172 Member
    Hello guys and girls... actually just girls I think. There are some amazing losses. Massive congratulations to everyone but special well done to tsgaddy who lost 9.4 pounds this week. tsgaddy and Kerenvaknin have both lost 9.6 pounds which is amazing for 2 weeks.
    As a group we have lost 127.8 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ok the challenge this week is to give up one thing that is your weakness and try one thing new or different. This is because I have narrowed down my weakeness down to one thing in terms of food. In the UK you can buy packs of freshly baked cookies from the supermarkets. You get 4 or 5 giant cookies for about £1 - £1.50 and they are yum. I go in and buy other things and I just can't stop myself from buying a pack of them. I then eat the whole lot (about 3000 cals) and then feel guilty. I have been doing this every day so it's amazing I haven't been putting on loads. Wow, it feels good to be honest about this. Anyway that is what I'm giving up!

    And the new thing... well I'm going to try as many new things at the gym as possible. I have booked myself into Ab Attack, Body Pump and Powerplate.

    So what are you going to give up and what are you going to give a go? And so for the chart...

    March-2011-Group-Weigh-in-2.jpg
  • JD92
    JD92 Posts: 253 Member
    Ok the challenge this week is to give up one thing that is your weakness and try one thing new or different. This is because I have narrowed down my weakeness down to one thing in terms of food. In the UK you can buy packs of freshly baked cookies from the supermarkets. You get 4 or 5 giant cookies for about £1 - £1.50 and they are yum. I go in and buy other things and I just can't stop myself from buying a pack of them. I then eat the whole lot (about 3000 cals) and then feel guilty. I have been doing this every day so it's amazing I haven't been putting on loads. Wow, it feels good to be honest about this. Anyway that is what I'm giving up!

    i totally get what you mean. Marks and Spencers have such yummy cookies, and both Asda and Tesco do cookies aswell, both baked instore and brought in. i split a bag of Daim cookies from tesco a few weeks ago with my sister... i got 3 when she got 2 :laugh:

    but they are delicious :love:
  • amy214
    amy214 Posts: 18
    Excellent Idea.. i'm giving up processed sugar in the form of two biggest enemies.. hot chocolate and vanilla scones... and pretty much any kind if sugar that doesnt come from fruits. Good luck to us all :)
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    Okay...big step for me...giving up chocolate this week. That means no reese's peanut butter cups and hershey kisses. As for new...I will eat at least 3-4 servings of veggies everyday.
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