February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge
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Name: sally
Age: 35
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Start weight (1st Feb): 158 lbs
Goal weight (1st March): 150 lbs
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 158
8th Feb: 156.4
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: 1.6
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 1.6
Struggles/successes this week: I always struggle at the weekends when i'm more likely to overeat socially and drink too much!0 -
Lost my first post from last week in this thread.
Name: Karen
Age: 45
Height: 5'6"
Start weight (1st Feb):238
Goal weight (1st March): 230
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 238
8th Feb: 234
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Lost so far in Feb: 4 lbs.0 -
Is it too late for me to join in to the Feb. challenge? I need some accountability. Too much stress in my life but I want to release the pounds I have been putting on.0
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Name: Lisa
Age: 28
Height: 5ft 6in
Start weight (1st Feb): 323 lbs
Goal weight (1st March): 315 lbs
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 323 lbs
8th Feb: 320.2 lbs
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: 2.8 (lost)
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 2.8 (lost)
Struggles/successes this week: My struggle this week would be trying to walk due to the cold weather here.0 -
deborahlena wrote: »Is it too late for me to join in to the Feb. challenge? I need some accountability. Too much stress in my life but I want to release the pounds I have been putting on.
It's never to late to start getting healthy.
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Name:Kristine
Age:39
Height:5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb):191.8
Goal weight (1st March):185
Weigh ins:
1st Feb:191.8
8th Feb: 188.8
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: 3.0
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 3.0
Struggles/successes this week: I have just finished a seven day stretch of working evenings at work. The struggle I encountered every night was the snacking after midnight.. I was able to hit the gym for 5 out of 7 days definitely a success.. On to the next week..0 -
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: 271.0
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: -3.1
Weight loss/gain so far this month: -3.10 -
Good for you Carri. Don't overdo. One small step will still get you there. As the weight comes off your back will thank you but not if you abuse it. Maybe you can work in exercises for your back on days you're not doing your planned workout. MFP posted some today in fact. Be safe cuz if you hurt you won't be able to do any workouts.
Thank you! I sometimes do get a little overzealous. I have been doing core exercises (not anything too crazy, planks and crunches and that type of thing) and I actually think that helped my back. But I have terrible posture, and a standing desk at work. I catch myself letting my abs and back slump, and resting my stomach against the edge of my desk, and I think that is a big part of the problem. Plus I moved a lot of furniture over the weekend and kept forgetting to lift with my knee. I took Saturday and Sunday off from working out and will keep it light today. Slow progress is better than none!
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Arrrg.... I didn't do well at all! I am not giving up though...
Name: Debbie
Age: 60
Height: 5' 1"
Start weight (1st Feb): 144.4
Goal weight (1st March): 139.4
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 144.4
8th Feb: 145.4
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: +1
Weight loss/gain so far this month: +1
Struggles/successes this week: I lost my motivation and didn't log most of my days. It makes a huge difference when I log!
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Still early enough to join?
Name: Jennifer
Age: 21
Height: 5'2
Start weight (1st Feb): 9st
Goal weight (1st March): 8 st 10lbs
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 9st
8th Feb: 8st 13lbs
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:0 -
Lost my first post from last week in this thread.
Name: Karen
Age: 45
Height: 5'6"
Start weight (1st Feb):238
Goal weight (1st March): 230 (8 lb loss)
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 238
8th Feb: 234
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: -4 lbs
Weight loss/gain so far this month: -4 lbs
Struggles/successes this week: I am happy with my progress in spite of two days this week where I blew over my goals...Sat I went to a Pampered Chef party and had no way of even guessing my caloroes. Apparently it wasn't as far over goal as I thought. Lol. My challenge has been getting to the gym due to weather.
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Hey I've struggled with my weight for a whole now. I've been down to 128lbs and over 200lbs. I would like to get to 140-145 and maintain that but I'm currently 190-195. 50 pounds is easy to put on but not so easy to get rid of.
Name: Dany
Age:22
Height:5'5"
Start weight (1st Feb):190
Goal weight (1st March):180
Weigh ins:
1st Feb:190
8th Feb:
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week:0
Weight loss/gain so far this month:0
Struggles/successes this week:
Family gatherings with lots of food. Ugh.
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Name: Sherry
Age: 30
Height: 5'10"
Start weight (1st Feb):195.5
Goal weight (1st March):190
1st Feb: 195.5
8th Feb: 196.4
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: +0.9
Weight loss/gain so far this month: +0.9
Struggles/successes this week: I was expecting to see a gain this week since I was so bad Superbowl weekend. However, I struggled this entire week and I'm shocked that the scale didn't go up more. This week I need to re-focus myself, get my will power back and get on with my weight loss. I ordered a fitbit on Friday and I'm very excited for it to arrive. I think using that will help motivate me even more to reach my ultimate goal.0 -
Hey everyone!!! To folk who have just joined us on this thread - welcome along!!! Anyone & everyone is welcome to join us at any time. This thread is all about your own goals, support & motivation.
I try to read all the posts (seeing as I started this thread, it would be rude not to!) but as there are now so many of us, I'm only really able to do some general replies. I always except friend requests if anyone wants to add me (please mention the Feb challenge when you do).
Anyway, well done to everyone who updated this week - whether you had a good loss (some people lost 4 - 6 lbs - I'm a wee bit jealous!!!), a smaller loss (ahem, only 0.5lbs for me!!!), stayed the same or had a slight gain. Whatever your situation, you are being accountable and you are noticing what works (or doesn't) for you which will help towards future success.
I'm feeling the comedown from a mega successful sober January (13.5lbs) and February so far seems like a plateau for me. I think after 5 weeks off the booze, I hit the red wine with a vengeance and my body did not like that so I'm going to have to be careful there. Now, my choices are; stay off the booze, 'save' calories for wine or increase the exercise....well, I don't think I can live without red wine permanently so I'm going to indulge at the weekends and up the exercise/watch the diet to counterbalance those booze cals. I'm not expecting any more double digit drops per month but I'd be delighted with 7 or 8 lbs per month until I hit goal.....by early June hopefully (10 year wedding anniversary!).
Anyway, that's quite enough of my musings....have a great week everyone!!!!
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What the heck, I will give it a shot and see if this helps me stay the course.
Name: Stephen
Age: 45
Height: 6'2"
Start Weight: (8th Feb) = 273.7
Goal Weight: (1st Mar) = 265
1st Feb: Was not participating
8th Feb: 273.7
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March
Weight loss/gain this week:0
Weight loss/gain so far this month:0
Struggles/successes this week: To be provided at the end of the first week. Stay tuned. 0 -
Name: Jan
Age: 34
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb): 241.5
Goal weight (1st March): 232
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 241.5
8th Feb: 239.2
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:0 -
Name: Erica
Age: 27
Height: 5 ft 3in
Start weight (1st Feb): 131.8
Goal weight (1st March): 128
Weigh ins:
1st Feb:131.8
8th Feb: 130.6
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: 1.2 pounds this week
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 1.2 pounds this month
Struggles/successes this week:
Struggles:I had a few drinks this week (margaritas!!) made/ate cake twice for birthdays at work, and oh yeah, last night I ate over half a container of frozen coolwhip. But hey, the numbers still went down!
Successes: 3 hours of cardio
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Name: Megan
Age: 25
Height: 5'4"
Start weight (1st Feb): 228.6 lbs
Goal weight (1st March): 218 lbs
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 228.6 lbs
8th Feb: 228.2 lbs
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week:
Weight loss/gain so far this month:
Struggles/successes this week: Decided to put down all my workouts in a spreadsheet form, as I am starting to add different workouts to my routine and it's starting to get confusing of which day I do what.
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Name: Roxy
Age: 33
Height: 5'6"
Start weight (1st Feb): 74 kilos
Goal weight (1st March): 70 kilos
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 74kg
8th Feb: 73kg
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week:- 1 kg (about 2.2 pounds)
Weight loss/gain so far this month:
Struggles/successes this week: Was sick on Friday & Saturday, so did not get to run/go to the gym, but managed to eat a weird combo of Greek/Mexican food. Plus said no to pumpkin cheesecake!0 -
annahandlinis wrote: »Name: Anna
Age: 32
Height: 5ft 2
Start weight (1st Feb): 184
Goal weight (1st March):175
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 184
8th Feb: 180
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: lost 4lbs0 -
Just found this. I'm looking forward to having some accountability. I've lost 40 pounds and have been a bit stuck, but am determined to lose ten more pounds by my March 28th vacation. This may be just what I need.
Name: Lori
Age: 46
Height: 5' 8.5"
Start weight (1st Feb):220
Goal weight (1st March): realistically 215
Ideally 210
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 220
8th Feb: 218
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: 2
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 2
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Name: Dany
Age:22
Height:5'5"
Start weight (1st Feb):190
Goal weight (1st March):180
Weigh ins:
1st Feb:190
8th Feb:190
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week:0
Weight loss/gain so far this month:0
Struggles/successes this week:0 -
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:
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zombiebrandy0112 wrote: »Name: Brandy
Age: 34
Height: 5'5"
Start weight (1st Feb): 148.8
Goal weight (1st March): 143
Weigh ins:
30th Jan: 148.8
1st Feb: 147
8th Feb: 147.4 (AF)
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: + .4
Weight loss/gain so far this month: - 1.4
Struggles/successes this week:
AF on strong today. I run Tues for 3.5, same Thurs., 5 on Sat, & 4 on Sunday.0 -
I'll give this a try... but I weigh in on Mondays so I'm changing the dates
Name: Ashley
Age: 31
Height: 5'5"
Start weight (2nd Feb): 288.4
Goal weight (2nd March): less than 288.4 (haha)... I guess 283
Weigh ins:
2nd Feb: 288.4
9th Feb: 278.4
16th Feb:
23rd Feb:
2nd March:
Weight loss/gain this week:
Weight loss/gain so far this month:
Struggles/successes this week:
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Name: Sarah
Age: 32
Height: 5'8
Start Weight: (8th Feb) = 205.5
Goal Weight: (1st Mar) = 200
1st Feb: Was not participating
8th Feb: 205.5
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March
Weight loss/gain this week:0
Weight loss/gain so far this month:0
Struggles/successes this week: My birthday!!! Eek!!
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mariamathsgeek wrote: »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!!!I'll give this a try... but I weigh in on Mondays so I'm changing the dates
Name: Ashley
Age: 31
Height: 5'5"
Start weight (2nd Feb): 288.4
Goal weight (2nd March): less than 288.4 (haha)... I guess 283
Weigh ins:
2nd Feb: 288.4
9th Feb: 278.4
16th Feb:
23rd Feb:
2nd March:
Weight loss/gain this week:
Weight loss/gain so far this month:
Struggles/successes this week:SarahSkyJoe wrote: »
Name: Sarah
Age: 32
Height: 5'8
Start Weight: (8th Feb) = 205.5
Goal Weight: (1st Mar) = 200
1st Feb: Was not participating
8th Feb: 205.5
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March
Weight loss/gain this week:0
Weight loss/gain so far this month:0
Struggles/successes this week: My birthday!!! Eek!!
Name: Terri
Age: 67
Height: 5'2"
Start weight (1st Feb): 201 lbs
Goal weight (1st March): 197 lbs
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 201 lbs
8th Feb: 199 lbs
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: 2 lbs
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 2 lbs
Struggles/successes this week: 33 days consecutive log in; recording intake before eating. Struggled with cardio on Sunday. Did too much on Saturday.0 -
Name: Jess
Age: 28
Height: 5'3"
Start weight (1st Feb): 134
Goal weight (1st March): 129
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 134
8th Feb: 132
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: -2
Weight loss/gain so far this month: -2
Struggles/successes this week: got a workout in everyday this past week thanks to a good start. A new friend encouraged me to "never miss a Monday" and start the week off right. I even allowed my self to enjoy some craft beers (guilty pleasure) after a 7 mile hike and not feel guilty. Hoping to keep the momentum and good feelings going through the next week.
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Name: Angie
Age: 36
Height: 5'7"
Start weight (1st Feb): 308.0
Goal weight (1st March): 298.0
Weigh ins:
1st Feb: 308.0
8th Feb: 308.8
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: +.08
Weight loss/gain so far this month:
Struggles/successes this week: not seeing the scale go down despite the fact that everyday I was under my calorie goal and I worked out all 7 days last week0 -
EricJorgensen wrote: »Name: Eric
Age:48
Height: 5ft 10in
Start weight (1st Feb): 162.5
Goal weight (1st March):156.5
Weigh ins:
1st Feb:162.5
8th Feb: 158.5
15th Feb:
22nd Feb:
1st March:
Weight loss/gain this week: 4lbs.
Weight loss/gain so far this month: 4lbs
Struggles/successes this week: Not quite sure I believe the scale. 4lbs in a week...? Seems like my jeans would fit just a bit better if it were true. Gonna re-weigh tomorrow AM.0
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