February 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • sherbear702
    sherbear702 Posts: 650 Member
    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: 198
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: +1.6
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: +2.5

    Struggles/successes this week: Whenever I get close to "that time of the month" I always seem to lose most, if not all, self control. I just really don't give a $#!t and it's not good. I was off track this entire week. In fact, if I'm being honest, I've been off track this entire month! As you can tell from my 2.5 weight gain. It's my fault, I'm not being disciplined like I should. I'm back on track the rest of this month, shooting for at least 194 before the month is over. I can do this.
  • FunUsername
    FunUsername Posts: 51 Member
    Name: spillano
    Age: 45
    Height: 5'6"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 174 lbs (78.9 kg)
    Goal weight (1st March): 165 lbs (74.8 kg)

    Weigh ins:
    Sun 1st Feb: 174 (78.9 kg)
    Sun 8th Feb: 168.4 lbs (76.4 kg)
    Sun 15th Feb: 166.9 lbs (75.7 kg)
    Sun 22nd Feb:
    Sun 1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -2.9 lbs (-1.3 kg)
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -8.4 lbs (-3.8 kg)
    Struggles/successes this week: Time of the Month
  • vander7679
    vander7679 Posts: 109 Member
    Name: Jen
    Age: 33
    Height: 5'6
    Start weight (1st Feb): 181
    Goal weight (1st March): 170

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 181
    8th Feb: 176.2
    15th Feb: 173.1
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 3.1 lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 7.9 lbs
  • marissafit06
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member


    Height: 5' 11''
    Start weight (1st Feb): 163lb
    Goal weight (1st March): 158lb

    Weigh ins:

    30th Jan: 163kb
    1st Feb: 163
    8th Feb: 160
    18th Feb: 158.8
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,162 Member
    Name: Carly
    Age: 22
    Height: 5'6
    Start weight (31st Jan): 71.1kg
    Goal weight (25th Feb): 69.1 kg

    Weigh ins:

    31st Jan: 71.1kg
    7th Feb: 70 kg
    11th Feb: 70.1kg
    18th Feb: 70.1kg
    25th Feb:

    Weight loss/gain this week: Nothing :(
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: 1kg

    Struggles/successes this week: I have definitely plateaued this past 2 weeks. What the hell is going on?! It's time for some drastic measures - I refuse to stay stuck here. The worst part is I'm so close to being in the 60's and just isn't happening to me. I'm going really strict now - no meals that arent made at home, eating 100 cals less per day, weighing every single thing that goes in my mouth, changing my workout routine, keeping my sodium count below the recommended mg per day, eating more protein and one treat a fortnight that fits within my calorie goal. If I don't lose weight next week, I'm going to be dumb founded - I really do not know what I'd be doing wrong if I do all of the above I just mentioned, and still don't lose anything! This is so frustrating and I'm sure I won't reach my goal by the end of the month. Best case scenario I'll be 500g heavier than my goal weight for the end of February, which I would be absolutely fine with. In fact, with the way things are going, I'd 100% welcome any kind of weight loss no matter how small. I guess things are only going to get harder from here - I'm down to the last '10 pounds' before my goal weight and I always knew it wouldn't be easy.. I just hope it isn't ridiculously hard. I'll try a little harder and see where it takes me.

    Don't lose heart. You are so close.
  • ZBuffBod
    ZBuffBod Posts: 297 Member
    Name: Sev
    Age: 53
    Height: 5' 7"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 157.8
    Goal weight (1st March): 155.8 (1/2 pound per week)

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 157.8
    8th Feb: 159.6
    15th Feb: 158.4
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -1.2
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: +0.6

    Struggles/successes this week: I really haven't tried hard to lose any weight. :'( I've been lazy and have been eating at maintenance pretty much all week. This cold weather is demotivating because my main form of exercise is walking!

    Anywho, I am going to try to lose at least ONE POUND by the end of the month!! o:)
  • sherylann987
    sherylann987 Posts: 1 Member
    I just ran across this group today. I wish I found it sooner. I sure hope someone starts one of these for March .... I'll be watching so I can join in!! Keep up the great work everyone!
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    I just ran across this group today. I wish I found it sooner. I sure hope someone starts one of these for March .... I'll be watching so I can join in!! Keep up the great work everyone!

    Hi there....I started this February group and will be starting one in March too as lots of people are finding it helpful....do feel free to join us for the rest of Feb and hop onto March too.

    I've personally had a 'not great' Feb after a brilliant Jan....so I need March to get back on track.

    Shout out to all Feb folks - will you be joining me for the March group??? I'll set it up in the next few days....it'll be same format - weekly weigh-ins, etc....and of course, you can change the days, etc.

    Everyone welcome no matter what your goals!!!!
  • mugglewump701
    mugglewump701 Posts: 116 Member
    I'm definitely in for a March group! Thank you for setting these up - I find it super helpful!
  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
    I'm finding it super helpful too, so I will also be joining in for March!
  • kab789
    kab789 Posts: 110 Member
    edited February 2015
    kab789 wrote: »
    kab789 wrote: »
    kab789 wrote: »
    Count me in too

    Logging in now as I record my new weight on Fridays.

    Name:Kim
    Age:50
    Height:5'1"
    Start weight (1st Feb):207.5
    Goal weight (1st March):201.5

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 207.5
    7th Feb: 205.5
    15th Feb: 200
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -5.5
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -7.5

    Struggles/successes this week: I have no idea why I am down 5.5 but I think it is because I increased my exercise beginning of February and my body adjusted to the difference, maybe. All in all it has been a good week.

    Logging in now as I record my new weight on Fridays.

    Name:Kim
    Age:50
    Height:5'1"
    Start weight (1st Feb):207.5
    Goal weight (1st March):201.5

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 207.5
    7th Feb: 205.5
    15th Feb: 200
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -5.5
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -7.5

    Struggles/successes this week: I have no idea why I am down 5.5 but I think it is because I increased my exercise beginning of February and my body adjusted to the difference, maybe. All in all it has been a good week.
    kab789 wrote: »
    kab789 wrote: »
    kab789 wrote: »
    Count me in too

    Logging in now as I record my new weight on Fridays.

    Name:Kim
    Age:50
    Height:5'1"
    Start weight (1st Feb):207.5
    Goal weight (1st March):201.5

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 207.5
    7th Feb: 205.5
    15th Feb: 200
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -5.5
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -7.5

    Struggles/successes this week: I have no idea why I am down 5.5 but I think it is because I increased my exercise beginning of February and my body adjusted to the difference, maybe. All in all it has been a good week.

    Logging in now as I record my new weight on Fridays.

    Name:Kim
    Age:50
    Height:5'1"
    Start weight (1st Feb):207.5
    Goal weight (1st March):201.5

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 207.5
    7th Feb: 205.5
    15th Feb: 200
    22nd Feb:197.5
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -2.5
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -9.5

    Struggles/successes this week: Every one in the house is sick this week and my FIL is in the hospital. It is tough to stay with getting up early in the morning and doing my walk. I think I am getting sick I want to keep walking so all the extra energy from working out/walking goes to fighting what ever it is that I am getting.

    Have a good day and week everyone!!!!

  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
    @kab789‌ Good job exceeding your goal weight early!!
  • kab789
    kab789 Posts: 110 Member
    Thanks!!
  • joolsmd
    joolsmd Posts: 375 Member
    edited February 2015
    Shout out to all Feb folks - will you be joining me for the March group?

    Yep :)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,162 Member
    I just ran across this group today. I wish I found it sooner. I sure hope someone starts one of these for March .... I'll be watching so I can join in!! Keep up the great work everyone!

    Hi there....I started this February group and will be starting one in March too as lots of people are finding it helpful....do feel free to join us for the rest of Feb and hop onto March too.

    I've personally had a 'not great' Feb after a brilliant Jan....so I need March to get back on track.

    Shout out to all Feb folks - will you be joining me for the March group??? I'll set it up in the next few days....it'll be same format - weekly weigh-ins, etc....and of course, you can change the days, etc.

    Everyone welcome no matter what your goals!!!!

    Most definitely! It is such good motivation.
  • kab789
    kab789 Posts: 110 Member

    Shout out to all Feb folks - will you be joining me for the March group??? I'll set it up in the next few days....it'll be same format - weekly weigh-ins, etc....and of course, you can change the days, etc.

    Everyone welcome no matter what

    Definately in it is great accountability!!!


  • zombiebrandy0112
    zombiebrandy0112 Posts: 88 Member
    I'm in!
  • JerseyChic76
    JerseyChic76 Posts: 91 Member
    I'm in too!
  • StepWise123
    StepWise123 Posts: 181 Member
    I'd love to join in!
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    Excellent!!!! I'll set it up soon - it'll be ready for a March 1st weigh - in!!!
  • annahandlinis
    annahandlinis Posts: 25 Member
    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: 180
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: lost 0lbs

    My struggle this week is ive injured my calf muscle :(
  • kab789
    kab789 Posts: 110 Member
    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: 180
    22nd Feb:
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: lost 0lbs

    My struggle this week is ive injured my calf muscle :(

    Ouch hope you heal quickly.
  • christos2
    christos2 Posts: 9 Member
    edited February 2015
    Name: Chris
    Age: 32
    Height: 178cm
    Start weight (1st Feb):100.7 kg
    Goal weight (1st March): 96.7 kg

    Weigh ins:

    Jan 29: 100.7 kg
    1st Feb:100.7 kg
    8th Feb: 100.3
    16th Feb:100.1
    22nd Feb:99.5
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: -0.6 kg
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -1.2 kg

    Struggles/successes this week: IM UNDER 100kg and I'm in for March
  • SueTN2
    SueTN2 Posts: 79 Member
    Name: Sue
    Age: 62
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 211.0
    Goal weight (1st March): 206
    Weigh ins:
    1st Feb: 211.0
    7th Feb: 210.8
    14th Feb:210.6
    21st Feb: 210.0
    28th Feb:
    Weight loss/gain this week: .6
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: -1
    Struggles/successes this week: No exercise
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    Update!

    Name: Patricia
    Age: 46
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb):134.6
    Goal weight (1st March): 128

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 134.6
    8th Feb: 134.2
    15th Feb: 134.2
    22nd Feb: 134
    1st March:

    Lbs lost: .2
    So far this month: .6

    Struggles: traveling earlier in the week led to some poor food choices.
    Successes: lost what I gained and haven't had any alcohol in 3 days.
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    Update!

    Name: Patricia
    Age: 46
    Height: 5'4"
    Start weight (1st Feb):134.6
    Goal weight (1st March): 128

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 134.6
    8th Feb: 134.2
    15th Feb: 134.2
    22nd Feb: 134
    1st March:

    Lbs lost: .2
    So far this month: .6

    Struggles: traveling earlier in the week led to some poor food choices.
    Successes: lost what I gained and haven't had any alcohol in 3 days.
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    Oops MFP was slow to respond so I pressed post again... So posted twice!
  • StrawbC
    StrawbC Posts: 167 Member
    I'm up for this.... Need to get me some motivation!!

    2nd entry.. disappointing
    3rd Entry... Gooo Meeee
    4th entry - feeling defeated but in pain so maybe more about that. Still got two weigh ins to make it so still on track
    5th Entry.. soooo close but no cigar.. one more weigh in to go - Big effort this week

    Name: Strawberry
    Age: 50
    Height: 5'10"
    Start weight (1st Feb):237
    Goal weight (1st March): 230

    Weigh ins:

    Jan 30: 237
    1st Feb: 237
    8th Feb: 234
    15th Feb: 232
    22nd Feb:230.2
    1st March:
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
    Hi Everyone!!! Well done for logging....and I see some people are very close to their goals for the month....that's fab!!!

    I've not had a great week and am changing my goal for the month to 165lbs instead of 160lbs....I lost my way a little in Feb after a fabulous January....so, bring on March!!!!

    I'll set the March group up this week so that everyone can jump straight on board after next weeks final weigh in!

    Name: Maria
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'5"
    Start weight (1st Feb): 167.5lbs
    Goal weight (1st March): 165lbs

    Weigh ins:

    1st Feb: 167.5lbs
    8th Feb: 167lbs
    15th Feb: 169lbs
    22nd Feb: 169lbs
    1st March:

    Weight loss/gain this week: 0lbs
    Weight loss/gain so far this month: +1.5lbs

    Struggles/successes this week:

    Half term holiday week for my kids so my exercise routine went out of the window! Also, have eaten out a few times and drank too much. Stayed the same this week but not happy with my overall efforts for February. I did so well in January....and I think it was because I gave up booze, kept to 1200 cals/day and really got into a good exercise routine. I want (and need) to get back to that.

    So....the kids go back to school tomorrow and I'm gonna get back on track....no booze, healthy eating & plenty of exercise. I'm hoping to kick-start by losing 4lbs before the start of March....and then set myself a good goal for next month.

    Good Luck with the last week of Feb!!!!
  • thesnackmonster
    thesnackmonster Posts: 78 Member
    thesnackmonster wrote: »

    Name: Julie
    Age: 47
    Height 5 ft 4in
    Start weight (1st Feb) 182.8
    Goal weight (1st March) 178

    Weight 1st Feb 182.8
    8thFeb 180.25
    15. Feb 179.5
    22 Feb 180

    Weight loss/gain this week: +0.5lb
    Weight loss gain this month; -2.8

    Struggles/successes this week: it was halfterm, the temptations were too much, extra snacks here and there, no routine!! Was glad it was only a half pound gain.
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