February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

mariamathsgeek
mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
edited November 11 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone!

Some of us did a January challenge and it seems to have really helped a lot of people so I thought I'd start a February challenge. It doesn't matter if you didn't do January - everyone is welcome!!!

So, I'll basically copy the layout from January. If you want to join, just copy this and update every week. Here goes:

Name:
Age:
Height:
Start weight (1st Feb):
Goal weight (1st March):

Weigh ins:

1st Feb:
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:

Weight loss/gain this week:
Weight loss/gain so far this month:

Struggles/successes this week:

I hope people join in!!!
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  • decy63
    decy63 Posts: 175 Member
    I'll have a go will post stats on Sunday
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    decy63 wrote: »
    I'll have a go will post stats on Sunday

    Yay!!!
  • silverarcheress
    silverarcheress Posts: 125 Member
    Name: Helen
    Age: 28
    Height: 5' 8''
    Start weight (1st Feb): 201.2lb
    Goal weight (1st March): 197lb

    Weigh ins:

    30th Jan: 201.2lb
    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: n/a
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: n/a

    Struggles/successes this week: I was looking at this last month and was nervous about joining in with everyone. But I'm happy to put this out there for this month :smiley:
  • farmwifenmom
    farmwifenmom Posts: 7 Member
    I would like to join this group - update stats tonight
  • bestkiwi2003
    bestkiwi2003 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi ... I've come back to mfp and thought I can do a wee challenge and what better place then online. I've also got my Fitbit out again, so that will help
  • Can anyone tell me how to copy and paste on the iPhone? Would love to join. Thanks!
  • PositivelyFlawed
    PositivelyFlawed Posts: 316 Member
    I'm in. i could use the motivation and accountability!

    Name: Lindsey
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 294.6
    Goal weight (1st March): 286

    Weigh ins:
    Jan 30.: 294.6
    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:
  • electrickazoo
    electrickazoo Posts: 55 Member
    Name: Kaye
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'8"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 172
    Goal weight (1st March): 164

    Weigh ins:

    Jan 30: 172
    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:
  • electrickazoo
    electrickazoo Posts: 55 Member
    mamoye wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me how to copy and paste on the iPhone? Would love to join. Thanks!

    "Tap" where you want to copy, but instead of actually tapping hold your finger down for a second. It'll come up with a selection and the option to copy or paste (and some others). Move your cursors to get the entire section you want to copy, hit copy and then when you want to paste hold your finger down again and choose 'Paste'.

  • haysavam
    haysavam Posts: 74 Member
    edited January 2015
    Never mind- I guess I can't post.

    My posts keep getting cut off. This is so awesome!! Thanks for starting this!!!!
  • BioQueen
    BioQueen Posts: 694 Member
    Thanks for starting the Feb one!

    Name: Von
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'5"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 145
    Goal weight (1st March): 140

    Weigh ins:

    30th Jan: 145
    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:
  • mamoye wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me how to copy and paste on the iPhone? Would love to join. Thanks!

    "Tap" where you want to copy, but instead of actually tapping hold your finger down for a second. It'll come up with a selection and the option to copy or paste (and some others). Move your cursors to get the entire section you want to copy, hit copy and then when you want to paste hold your finger down again and choose 'Paste'.
    Thank you!

  • cr6nd
    cr6nd Posts: 23 Member
    This is my first challenge. Excited to try something new!

    Name: Catherine
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'8"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 150
    Goal weight (1st March): 140

    Weigh ins:
    30th Jan: 150
    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:
  • This is my first challenge, I went to the gym 5 days a week before the holidays and I then I quit going. This should help with staying on track:}

    Name:Amber
    Age:35
    Height:5'10"
    Start weight (1st Feb):196
    Goal weight (1st March):186

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:
  • HarrietSabre
    HarrietSabre Posts: 186 Member
    Hey hey! This sounds like fun!

    Name: Harriet
    Age: 25
    Height: 166cm OR 5'5.5'' whichever you prefer
    Start weight (1st Feb): 67kg (148lbs)
    Goal weight (1st March): 62kg (137lbs)
  • rockyla
    rockyla Posts: 72 Member

    Name:rocky
    Age:38
    Height:5' 4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 186.5
    Goal weight (1st March):176

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    Wow!!!! Great response so far. Thanks everyone for joining in!!! Like I said - the January challenge really helped me. It's one of the reasons that I've lost 12lbs so far since Jan 1st!!!!

    Really looking forward to this new challenge and seeing everyone achieve their goals!!!

    Official 'Weigh in' on Sundays folks....

    See you then!
  • terricherry2
    terricherry2 Posts: 222 Member
    edited January 2015
    Name: Terri
    Age: 27
    Height: 5'6"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 192lb
    Goal weight (1st March): 188lb

    Weigh ins:

    30th Jan: 192lb
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:

  • Kalezme
    Kalezme Posts: 9 Member
    I'll join you! Will post on Feb. 1st.
  • rach021979
    rach021979 Posts: 103 Member
    Name: Rachel
    Age: 36
    Height:
    Start weight (1st Feb): 175.6
    Goal weight (1st March):165.6

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:175.6
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:
  • olgasgarden
    olgasgarden Posts: 34 Member
    Count me in! I have 20 more pounds go (already lost 57). Need all the support i can get to get to my ultimate BMI of 21.

    Name: Olga
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'7"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 154.2
    Goal weight (1st March): 147

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:
  • traci9028
    traci9028 Posts: 104 Member
    Count me in!! I will post back on February 1st!
  • lisafred24
    lisafred24 Posts: 306 Member
    I'm in, this will hopefully help me get re-motivated. I will warn you though that I will be out of town from 2/12-2/19 so I may not post on 2/15.

    Name: Lisa
    Age: 47
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 274.1
    Goal weight (1st March): 264

    Weigh ins:
    Jan 30.: 274.1
    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:
  • summernimz
    summernimz Posts: 8 Member
    I'd like to join this month. I was just thinking yesterday that I needed something to get me jump started again!

    Name: Summer
    Age: 37
    Height:5'7"
    Start weight (1st Feb):165.6
    Goal weight (1st March):159

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:165.6
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    Excellent - we are getting a great group!!!!
  • Onetwo_bre
    Onetwo_bre Posts: 43 Member
    Name: Brianne
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 158.6 lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 155.6 lbs

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 158.6 lbs
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week:

    As I am using the number listed above as my final January weight, I will use the same for my starting February weight. I am glad that this challenge lets you choose your ideal loss, as I have done the 5lb weight loss challenges, and as I don't have much more I wish to lose, it can be difficult to hit that 5lb goal every month. Also, February is very short, so there are less days to work at it. :]

    I wish everyone the best of luck!
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    Yes, I agree re: choosing your own goal. Everyone is at different starting weights and at different points in their weight loss so it makes sense to have your own personal goal. We all know that the more you have to lose, the more you can potentially lose each week. Also, initial weight loss is often quite a lot then slows down after a couple of weeks....and when you get close to goal shifting just a couple of pounds is tough. Anyway, everyone is welcome and everyone's goals and achievements will be appreciated.

    And, yes, February is a short month....but that's also what's great about it....it's exactly 4 weeks. Everyone can commit for 4 weeks - it's no time at all!!!!
  • limlo55
    limlo55 Posts: 1 Member
    Name: Lorna
    Age: 33
    Height: 5 ft 5in
    Start weight (1st Feb): 177.6
    Goal weight (1st March): 171.6

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 177.6
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

  • I've never used these forums before... not even sure if this is the correct way to post but I'd like to give it a go...

    Name: Helena
    Age: 25
    Height: 5'5"
    Start weight (1st Feb):158
    Goal weight (1st March):152

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:158 (as of Jan 30)
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week:
    Weight loss/gain so far this month:

    Struggles/successes this week: I'm hoping this challenge, and being part of a group of like minded folks will help to keep me motivated and on the right track
  • Name: Nik
    Age: 36
    Height: 5 ft 3in
    Start weight (1st Feb): 154.2
    Goal weight (1st March): 145.0

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb:
    8th Feb:
    15th Feb:
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:
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