March 2016 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member
    Name: Koren
    Age: 49
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (March 1): 297.6
    Goal Weight (April 1): 290

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 301.8
    March 11: 301.2
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:-0.4
    Weight -/+ this month: 3.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Trying a new eating plan, getting more sleep & water & working on de-stressing evenings. Seems to be working!!
  • MrsThomas21413
    MrsThomas21413 Posts: 83 Member
    Name: Emily
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'

    Start Weight (March 1): 278.4lbs
    Goal Weight (April 1): 270lbs

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 275.0lbs
    March 11: 270.6lbs
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -4.4lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: -7.8lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Successes: learning better portion control, and learning to balance different foods better. I've learned a lot about eating the same foods with healthier alternatives. Better yet, I stuck to it! I haven't felt like giving up like I have in the past.

    Struggles: I am still having trouble with staying active, and working at a desk doesn't help much. I was told to not focus on activity right away as I am getting used to the food changes, but it still bugs me. I am going to make it a point to get out to the trails with my kids this weekend.

  • klemencmarusa994
    klemencmarusa994 Posts: 4 Member
    Name: Maruša
    Age: 21
    Height: 1.79m

    Start Weight (March 1): 66.4kg
    Goal Weight (April 1): 64.0kg

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 66.9kg
    March 11: 65.9kg
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -1.0kg
    Weight -/+ this month: -1.0kg

    Struggles: I'm having some sugar cravings, trying hard not to give in but I ate some Manner goods yesterday, felt like crap afterwards, I didn't eat dinner to make up for the extra calories -> NOT SMART IF YOU WANT TO TRAIN PROPERLY!



  • jmweilmuenster
    jmweilmuenster Posts: 1 Member
    Name: Judy
    Age: 45
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (March 1): 275
    Goal Weight (April 1): 267

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4:
    March 11: 273
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:
    Weight -/+ this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Really hungry when I get home from work and overeat at dinner...I was also attacked by thin mints!!
  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 947 Member
    edited March 2016
    Name: Lisa
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'9

    Start Weight (March 1): 309.8lbs
    Goal Weight (April 1): 300lbs

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 308.8lbs
    March 11: 308.6lbs
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:-0.2lb
    Weight -/+ this month: -1.2lb

    Successes/struggles this week: water retention.
  • joieleor
    joieleor Posts: 38 Member
    Name: Lisa
    Age: 47
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (March 1): 235.4
    Goal Weight (April 1): 227

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 232
    March 11: 229.4
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -2.6
    Weight -/+ this month: -6

    Successes/struggles this week: Followed the plan closely with minor modifications and additions and that seemed to work well. I had a close call with a beautiful sandwich, but managed to pull myself together before it went too far. I increased my activity, but only marginally and not at all consistently. I am also still eating a majority of calories between 9 and 10 p.m. several nights a week.
  • joieleor
    joieleor Posts: 38 Member
    Name: Judy
    Successes/struggles this week: Really hungry when I get home from work and overeat at dinner...I was also attacked by thin mints!!

    Hahaha, I was just commenting about the recent spate of Thin Mint attacks. Congrats though on working through it.
  • Kitzey
    Kitzey Posts: 214 Member
    edited March 2016
    Name: Vicky
    Age: 45
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (March 1): 171.6
    Goal Weight (April 1): 165

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 171.2
    March 11:169.6
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:-1.6
    Weight -/+ this month: -2


    Successes: I have been able to fit some exercise into my week, with work being super busy it's been mentally draining to think of exercising; but, I've done it!

    Struggles: Eating has been a struggle, I have breakfast then it's dinner before I have a chance to eat again. Sure, this might not sound horrible but I'm struggling to choosing healthy" calories after 6pm, I'm beyond hungry and am finding my choices are poor when I'm in that state.
  • cristimorrison
    cristimorrison Posts: 22 Member
    Name: Cristina
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (Feb 29): 211
    Goal Weight (April 1): 200

    Weigh-Ins
    March 4: 208
    March 11: 205
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -3
    Weight -/+ this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Was feeling quite stressed and overtaxed at work today. And emotionally. Not sure why but I tried to overcome every day. I included some sort of activity but not my usual amount. Had some struggles with evening snacking. I did okay overall but I want to stay on track beginning today with regular activity and monitoring stress.
  • azjoanna
    azjoanna Posts: 16 Member
    Name:Joanna
    Age:67
    Height:5'1"
    Starting Weight (Feb. 27th, 2016) 239
    Start Weight (March 1): 235
    Goal Weight (April 1): 225

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 8 :234.5 lost -4.5 lbs
    March 13:
    March 20:
    March 27:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:
    Weight -/+ this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: I had lost 50 lbs using MFP in 2012/2013 and I gained it back...all my fault. I quit tracking my food diary. I started again on Feb. 27th, 2016 and I'm eager to get back/stay on the plan. I know it works. Good luck in March everyone!
  • soniaf
    soniaf Posts: 106 Member
    Name:Sonia
    Age:45
    Height:157

    USW 91kg or 200 pounds

    Start Weight (March 1):84.8 kg or 187 pounds
    Goal Weight (April 1):82.8 kg or 182 pounds

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 84.1 kg or 185 pounds
    March 11: 83.9 or 185 pounds
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -0.2 kg or 0 lb
    Weight -/+ this month: ditto

    Successes/struggles this week: Have been going for 2 months now and weight loss is slowing right now. I am adjusting my goals to 1 pound a week rather than 1 kg a week.
  • chrisssiex23x
    chrisssiex23x Posts: 431 Member
    Name: Christine
    Age: 28
    Height: 5ft 3ins

    Start Weight (March 1): 156.5lbs
    Goal Weight (April 1): 150lbs

    March 6th:157lbs
    March 13th:153.3/4lbs
    March 20th;
    March 27th;
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -2.1/4lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: -3.1/4lbs(cant work out the 1/4 or 3/4 on my scales lol

    Successes/struggles this week: where did the sweets (choclate) come from. ;( tut tut need more control there. Even had a little drink last night and still lost. Could be cause i didnt eat so much through the day




  • jmgj27
    jmgj27 Posts: 531 Member
    Name: JJ
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (March 1): 238
    Goal Weight (April 1): 223.9

    Weigh in
    March 5: 234.2
    March 12: 232.6
    March 19:
    March 26:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -1.8lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: -5.4lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: One of my kids had an ear infection for most of the week which limited getting out and about for us to an extent (therefore my exercise). We've also had stomach issues. Can't wait for Spring!
  • BantamFeather
    BantamFeather Posts: 6 Member
    Name: BantamFeather
    Age: 23
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (March 1): 187
    Goal Weight (April 1): 180

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 186
    March 11: 183
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -3 lb
    Weight -/+ this month: -4 lb

    Successes/struggles this week: A good week! I exercised for at least 30 minutes every day, and I managed to eat some things like pizza and coke while staying within my calorie goals, and the scale reflects that. If I can keep this going I'll reach 20 pounds lost from my starting weight (201) next week!
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    edited March 2016
    Name: Amy
    Age: 43
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (March 1): 164.4
    Goal Weight (April 1): 159

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 163
    March 11: 162
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -1.4
    Weight -/+ this month: -2

    Successes/struggles this week: I don't seem to want to get up anymore! And this darn time change is not going to help. Why won't they just leave the clocks alone??

  • epeart11
    epeart11 Posts: 35 Member
    This seems to be a successful idea from January and February, so let's keep it going! Copy/paste your details.

    Name:Beth
    Age:31
    Height:5'5"

    Start Weight (March 1):158
    Goal Weight (April 1):154

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4:
    March 11:
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:
    Weight -/+ this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • crescentgaia
    crescentgaia Posts: 71 Member
    Name: Liz
    Age: 33
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (March 1): 316
    Goal Weight (April 1): 310

    Weigh ins (I weigh in on Sundays so I changed the dates):
    March 6: 314.6
    March 13: 310.8
    March 20:
    March 27:
    April 1:

    Weight -/+ this week: -3.8
    Weight -/+ this month: -5.2

    Successes/struggles this week: Getting close! Next week is my ToM, so I'll probably go up, but I'm going to attempt to keep it off.

  • silverstar65
    silverstar65 Posts: 184 Member
    Name : Wendy
    Age : 50
    Height: 5"4'

    Start weight : 211 (MARCH 7)
    Goal weight: 199 (April 7 )

    March 14 : 210
    March 21:
    March 28:
    April 7 :

    Struggles/ Successes : I did not get any workouts in. Going to work on that this week. Success is I lost a pound! :smiley:



  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
    March 2016 challenge

    Name: Fidan
    Age: 29
    Height: 171cm

    Start Weight (1st March): 78.6kg
    Goal Weight (1st April): 75.9kg


    My weigh day is Monday
    1st March: 78.6kg
    7th March: 76.8kg
    14th March: 76.8kg
    21st March:
    28th March:
    4th April :

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.8kg

    Success- started a 30day squat and plank challenge

    Struggle- 0 exercise

  • CourtLHM
    CourtLHM Posts: 181 Member

    Name: Court
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting weight 219.9
    Start Weight (March 5:) 210
    Goal Weight (April 1): 205
    Goal weight 140
    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 7: 209.5
    March 11: same
  • Katie9841
    Katie9841 Posts: 4 Member
    Name: Katie
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (March 1): 166
    Goal Weight (April 1): 159

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 166
    March 11: 166
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: 0
    Weight -/+ this month: 0

    Successes/struggles this week:frustrated not to see the scale move, but know I'm building muscle.
  • eeyorelvr09
    eeyorelvr09 Posts: 97 Member
    This week was tough as it was my birthday week. I chose to enjoy myself and only gained a pound.

    Name: Christine
    Age: 33
    Height: 6'0"

    Start Weight (March 1):236.4
    Goal Weight (April 1): 225

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 7: 231.2
    March 14: 232.2
    March 21:
    March 28:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: +1
    Weight -/+ this month: -4.2

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Success: had fun
    Struggles: Getting to gym
  • rim14isluv
    rim14isluv Posts: 44 Member
    Name: Rai
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (March 1): 199.8
    Goal Weight (April 1): 195

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 199.8
    March 11: 198.8
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:
  • ebonyroche
    ebonyroche Posts: 682 Member
    Name: Ebony
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (February 29): 283.7 lbs
    Goal Weight (April 1): 275 lbs

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4:
    March 14: 279.7 lbs
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:
    Weight -/+ this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Well, I have recovered physically from an ectopic pregnancy and I am ready to get back in the game slowly. I will start off with walking workouts and a little lifting. I actually walked to Target this afternoon, about a mile, I felt good after. So here we go!
  • samchez0
    samchez0 Posts: 364 Member
    Name: Sam
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (March 1): 189.6
    Goal Weight (April 1): 184

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 188
    March 11: 187.4
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -.6
    Weight -/+ this month: -2.2

    Successes/struggles this week: I may need to tighten up my logging. I feel like my diet was good but the scale didn't really reflect that too much. I've been kind of staying in maintenance instead of losing.



  • VisofSer
    VisofSer Posts: 130 Member
    Name: Steven
    Age: 28
    Height: 6' 1"

    Start Weight (1st March): 105.7kg/232.96lbs
    Goal Weight (1st April): 104kg/229.22lbs

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 105.3kg/232.08lbs
    March 11: 105kg/231.42
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.3kg/0.66lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0.7kg/1.54lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I have hit a stall. Most likely caused by eating some extras and lazy days. I am usually coming in on target, but days with wedges of double chocolate fudge do not help.
  • sophsw
    sophsw Posts: 81 Member


    Name:Sophs
    Age:44
    Height: 5' 5''

    Start Weight (March 1):79.5kg
    Goal Weight (April 1):76kg

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4:
    March 11:78.5kg
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:

    Weight -/+ this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • samlovesthesnow
    samlovesthesnow Posts: 173 Member
    Name: Sam
    Age: 32
    Height: 5' 6''

    Start Weight (1st March): 140.2
    Goal weight (1st April): 136

    8th March: 138.3
    15th March: 141.5
    22nd March:
    29th March:
    1st April:

    Weight gained this week: 2.8lbs
    Weight gained this month:1.3lbs

    Struggles/ successes: Oops. Really struggling with managing my appetite as I increase my exercise. I've been trying to change the focus from weight loss to exercise for a while, but so surprised by how difficult it is to run and control calories at the same time! I need to work harder this week at eating protein and fibre rich foods to fill me up.
  • Jimbolya
    Jimbolya Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Jimbo
    Age: 45
    Height: 6'

    Start Weight (March 1): 227
    Goal Weight (April 1): 222

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 224
    March 11: 226
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: + 2
    Weight -/+ this month: - 1

    Successes/struggles this week: Posting late. My excuse this last week. I was in a pretty bad car accident, so I was pretty inactive. I think that's a good excuse. I'm still sore in areas, I'm working through it.
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