March 2016 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • LuckyAndi
    LuckyAndi Posts: 203 Member
    Name: LuckyAndi
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st March): 178.1
    Goal Weight (1st April): 174

    1st March: 178.1
    8th March: 176.6
    15th March: 175.4
    22nd March:
    29th March
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.7

    Successes/struggles this week: This last week has been interesting. The scale has been showing 0.5 to 1 lb loss every morning, and I was beginning to worry. I changed the batteries, but it still showed me the same as with the old ones. I have been under calories and my activity level was up a great deal, but I didn't think the two were enough to have me dropping almost 3lbs in a week. I'm only up to 175 today because I had a heavy meal and quite a bit of sodium yesterday. I figure what happened is that I've basically started over. Since the holidays, my calories have been pretty close to maintenance. Now that they're where they should be and lower, I'm experiencing the whoosh. It feels nice seeing the scale move that much.

    Oh, and hey, I met my goal. I won't get too optimistic, just drop it one more pound.
  • WendyLaubach
    WendyLaubach Posts: 518 Member
    Name: Wendy Laubach
    Age: 59
    Height: 5'5"

    Original Weight (1 November 2015): 245
    Interim Weight (1 December 2015): 236
    Interim Weight (1 January): 218
    Interim Weight (1 February): 209
    Start Weight (1 March): 202.4
    Target Weight 1 April: 194.0 (8 lb. loss)
    Ultimate Target Weight: 120

    1 March: 202.4
    2 March: 202.0
    9 March: 199.8
    16 March: 196.2
    23 March:
    30 March:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 3.6 lb. lost
    Weight lost/gained this month: 6.2 lb. lost

    Successes/struggles this week: I squeezed down calories because I couldn't exert myself last week, and it worked! Fast approaching the "50 lbs. lost" mark, about 75-80 lbs. to go.
  • tabloop
    tabloop Posts: 51 Member
    Name: T
    Age: 46
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (March 1): 195.5
    Goal Weight (April 1): 189

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 195.5
    March 11: 196
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: +.5
    Weight -/+ this month: +.5

    Successes/struggles week 1: Struggles - I ate above my calorie allotment, didn't work out as much as I usually do, didn't drink enough water and my sleep wasn't very restful. I suppose the success this week was that my weight stayed even instead of going up.
    Successes/struggles week 2: Struggles: I am not feeling motivated. I am eating even when I am not hungry. Successes: I have given up!
  • 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
    March 16: 208.3!!
  • Jenfromtheblock84
    Jenfromtheblock84 Posts: 140 Member
    Name: Jennifer
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'5

    Start weight (1st January) 247.8
    Start Weight (1st February): 238.0
    Start Weight (1st March): 229.0
    Goal weight (1st April): 219

    3/3- 227.8 (-1.2)
    3/10- 227.2 (-.6)
    3/17- 225.4 (-1.8)
    3/24-
    3/31-


    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.6

    Successes/struggles: Coming off of 10lb lost months it's hard to go back to creeping, but progress is progress and this weight is slowly but surely coming off. I'm not in a rush so I'm ok with that. Struggles this week have been bronchitis and TOM. hoping I see a bigger loss when mother nature leaves me. 2 weeks to go so a potential for 4 more lbs. Keep your head up we can do this!!
  • Stimpy56
    Stimpy56 Posts: 610 Member
    Name: Ryan
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'11"

    Start Weight (1st January): 230
    Start Weight (1st February): 222.5
    Start Weight (1st March): 220
    Goal Weight (1st April): 212

    My weigh-in day is Thursday.

    3rd March: 220
    10th March: 218.5
    17th March: 216.5
    24th March:
    31st March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.5 lbs

    Successes /Struggles this week:
    The time change has my body all out of sorts. I am back on track with a 2 lb loss a week so I am Happy!
  • Naptownbabi
    Naptownbabi Posts: 256 Member
    Name:Monet
    Age:29
    Height:5'2"

    Start Weight (March 1):218.8
    Goal Weight (April 1):208

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 216.3
    March 10:214.2
    March 17:210.0
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:-4.20
    Weight -/+ this month:-8.80

    Successes/struggles this week: Getting my 10K Steps in!!/ Work Potluck and Forgetting my FitBit
  • kristinann308
    kristinann308 Posts: 53 Member
    Name: Kristin
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'1

    Start Weight (March 1): 140.2
    Goal Weight (April 1): 135

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 142.4
    March 11: 139.8
    March 18: 140.0 (T.O.M)
    March 25:
    April 1:


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

    Successes/struggles last week: Frustrating to lose and gain the same 2 lbs for months. SAME
    Struggles: The Scale affecting my mood - WORKING ON THIS!
    Strengths: Adjusted my calories last week and hoping to see a change at the next weigh in. Been better about NOT eating candy :smile:
  • rjmqk3
    rjmqk3 Posts: 18 Member
    Name: Bekah
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (March 1):155
    Goal Weight (April 1):148

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 155
    March 11: 155
    March 18: 153
    March 25:
    April 1:


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

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been doing great with dieting, but not seeing the weight come off until THIS week! yay!
  • stephaniepeake1
    stephaniepeake1 Posts: 40 Member
    Name: Steph
    Age: 22
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (Feb 29):135
    Goal Weight (April 1):130

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 134
    March 11: 132
    March 18: 132
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -/+ 0
    Weight -/+ this month: -3

    Successes - I have worked out every day this week.

    Weaknesses - I have been eating healthily this week, however I should have been a bit more careful with the amount of snacks I was consuming (especially in the evenings)

  • Snipsa
    Snipsa Posts: 172 Member
    Name: Alta
    Age: 29
    Height: 167.5cm (5'5)

    Start Weight (March 1): 78.2 Kg
    Goal Weight (April 1): 75 Kg

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 77.8 Kg
    March 11: 77.1 Kg
    March 18: 75.0 Kg
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: 2.1 Kg
    Weight -/+ this month: 3.2 Kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Had my big monthly "whoosh" this week, so will not be surprised if it goes slightly up next week. Have been staying strictly in my allotted 1640 calories, and have exercised (mildly - due to plantar fasciitis) almost daily. This is the first time I've been 75 Kg in 10 years, so it was a goal I have been striving towards since I started in Jan...
  • samgamgee
    samgamgee Posts: 398 Member
    Name: Sam
    Age: 25
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (March 1): 135.8
    Goal Weight (April 1): 130.8

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 134.4
    March 11: 133
    March 18: 132.8
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: - 0.2
    Weight -/+ this month: - 3

    Successes/struggles this week: Barely any change this week even though I've been good. I've upped my calories and increased my exercise (eating the same deficit, just walking more) so I suspect that water weight may be playing a role! Either that or I'm just in the phase where I hover up and down over the same lb before a whoosh. Good ol' non linear weight loss, lol. I know I'm doing the right thing so I'm just going to trust the process.
  • dv3177
    dv3177 Posts: 30 Member
    Name: DeeVee
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st March ): 164.4
    Goal Weight (1st April):158.4

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 164.6
    March 11: ?? On vacation
    March 18: 161.6
    March 25:
    April 1:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.00
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.00 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: was away on vacation so ate more than usual however did a ton of walking that offset the added calories. Was still in a deficit yay! Also brought food scale with me.
  • Ribbittee
    Ribbittee Posts: 54 Member
    Name: Linda
    Age: 53
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (March 1): 193.2
    Goal Weight (April 1): 188

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 191.8
    March 11: 192.8
    March 18: 192.4
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -0.8 lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: -0.8 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: This has got to be the slowest weight loss ever. Where's my woosh?
  • Facetious76
    Facetious76 Posts: 41 Member
    Name: Brian
    Age: 39
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (March 1): 229.1 lbs.
    Goal Weight (April 1): 215 lbs.

    Weigh ins:
    March 4: 227.1 lbs.
    March 11: 224.1 lbs.
    March 18: 219.8 lbs.
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: - 4.3 lbs.
    Weight -/+ this month: - 9.3 lbs.

    Successes/struggles this week: Great week! Despite having two family birthday parties I was able to stay under my calorie goal every day and it paid off.
  • heidihurl
    heidihurl Posts: 138 Member
    Name: Heidi :)
    Age: 58
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (March 1): 139.6
    Goal Weight (April 1): 133

    March 4: 137.2
    March 11: 136.8
    March 18: 135.8
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -1
    Weight -/+ this month:-3.8

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Still following the thyroid fast with little additions here and there. Eating healthy, no caffeine (killing me), still no alcohol (not really killing me.. but will have a glass of vino this weekend!) Not really missing much food because I love the foods I am eating.... I DO miss corn chips.. ugh... Exercise is still a vital part and getting some GREAT walks in. Weather is improving, and so will my exercise!
  • lindsaykristina11
    lindsaykristina11 Posts: 62 Member
    Name: Lindsay
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'8

    Start Weight (March 1): 151
    Goal Weight (April 1): 141

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 150.2
    March 11: 152
    March 18: 149.4
    March 25:
    April 1:


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

    Successes/struggles this week: really focused on calorie counting and smaller portions
  • eahrenee
    eahrenee Posts: 154 Member
    Name: Andrea
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (March 1): 189.6
    Goal Weight (April 1): 180.0

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 188.4
    March 11: 187
    March 18: 186.6
    March 25:
    April 1:

    Hmmm, maybe if I work really hard I can reach my goal. I'm happy that I am making progress anyway. It's been a rough couple of weeks.
    I'm hoping next week will be back to normal.
    Also, my husband is setting up our extra room as a small work out room for me. I can't wait to use it.

  • 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: 278.6
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: loss 1.1 lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: loss 5.1 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I struggled with easter candy (sweets always) and exercise. Oh getting enough sleep. I'm going to get up in the morning and move! But I have managed to to stay within my calories so thats good.
  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 957 Member
    Name: Lisa
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'9

    Start Weight (March 1): 309.8lbs
    Goal Weight (April 1): 305/300lbs

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 308.8lbs
    March 11: 308.6lbs
    March 18:307.8lbs
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week:-0.8lb
    Weight -/+ this month: -2lb

    Successes/struggles this week: Im starting to realize asking to lose 10lbs a month is too much for me. I should stick to probably 5/7lbs. Anyways, I changed my goal to either 305 or 300. Less pressure, more likely to succeeded.
  • Llorraine11
    Llorraine11 Posts: 350 Member
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    Name: Lorraine
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (March 1): 200.9
    Goal Weight (April 1): 190

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



    Successes/struggles this week:

    March 4: 199.1
    March 11:
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:
    Lost 1.80..feeling great

    March 4: 199.1
    March 11:196.1
    March 18:
    March 25:
    April 1:

    Weight -/+ this week: lost 3
    Weight -/+ this month: lost 4.80

    I feel good ..

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    March 4: 199.1
    March 11 196.1
    March 18 194.1
    March 25:
    April 1:
    Weight this week loss 2pds
    Weight this month 6.8
    Feeling good ..I think I am learning to eat health..I do need to start going to gym. ..hopefully I can go Monday full force..
  • Roxmom66
    Roxmom66 Posts: 297 Member
    Name: Roxmom
    Age: 64
    Height: 5' 2"

    Start Weight (March 1): 198.3
    Goal Weight (April 1) 189

    March 4: 198.4
    March 11: 194.0
    March 18: 193.8
    March 25:
    April 1:

    Weight Loss/gain this week: -.2
    Weight Loss/gain this month: -4.6

    Successes/struggles: Basically eating healthy and logging, not the best on the exercise side though. Then I went to Safeway and got attacked by a giant Easter bunny who then forced fed me Cadbury mini eggs. Egad, no control!!! Watch out for the Easter Bunny who is lurking everywhere!
  • jamacianredhair
    jamacianredhair Posts: 230 Member
    Name: Sam
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (March 1): 159.8
    Goal Weight (April 1): 154.8

    March 4: 160
    March 11: 159.6
    March 18: 155.0
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -4.6
    Weight -/+ this month: -4.8

    Successes/struggles: Yay! I think i just had my first experience with the Woosh! I was sitting at 159-163 for 3 weeks. I tightened up my logging and water intake. .02 lbs away from my goal for this month and 15lbs away from my overall goal. :D
  • Just_Kisha
    Just_Kisha Posts: 189 Member
    Name: Just Kisha
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (1st January): 162.2
    Start Weight (5th February): 150.4
    Start Weight (4th March): 143.3
    Goal Weight (April 1): 137

    Weigh ins:
    March 4: 143.3
    March 11: 140.8
    March 18: 140.1
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -.7
    Weight -/+ this month: - 3.2

    Successes: I took a day off to rest when my body needed it. I feel great now.

    Struggles: No more running in the morning because of the time change.
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    Name: Courtney
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (March 1): 138
    Goal Weight (April 1): 130

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: My birthday!!! 139.8
    March 11:137
    March 18:139.8
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: +2.8
    Weight -/+ this month:+1.8

    Successes/struggles this week: I am really hoping this gain is just because I am a woman (nuff said). I have been doing really well with my exercise and food.
  • 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: 222.6
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -3.4
    Weight -/+ this month: - 1.4

    Successes/struggles this week: Eating is back on track. I've been super busy with baseball and softball practices so that's keep me really busy and active. I feel really good about this week.
  • LilDsMom2
    LilDsMom2 Posts: 211 Member
    Name: Darani
    Age: 40
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (March 1): 208.7
    Goal Weight (April 1): 199.7

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: 208.6
    March 11: 207.2
    March 18: 204.9
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: -2.1
    Weight -/+ this month: -3.8

    Successes/struggles this week: I eat nuts/homemade trail mix to subside the my junk food cravings. I lost 2LBS so I feel that I am having some success with that. I also continued my success with staying within my calories for the day and exercising. My greatest struggle right now is getting enough rest during the week. I usually get around 5 hours during the week and I know it is hindering my progress a little.

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  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    So many great results, it's inspiring to see so many people actively perusing healthy goals and getting results.

    Don't get down if you are not seeing the results you want or even if the scale went in the opposite direction. There are so many things to take into account, even something like water retention could reflect several pounds. I try to always do my measurements on Saturday morning before I eat or drink anything and if possible with an empty system (if you know what I mean!).

    Also, remember that the closer that you get to the magic number i.e. your goal weight the slow those pounds will melt off. Additionally, if you are lifting you may be putting on muscle, which would possibly be reflective in a gain. So don't sweet it.

    In addition to weighing myself, I also take measurements of the critical (to me) areas (i.e. Waistline, chest, hips, thighs, biceps and forearms, neck, and calves.). Armed with that knowledge I have seen weight gains while seeing my waistline measurement going down. That’s a sure sign to me of a muscle gain, when I take my other measurements I will usually find a gain in either my arms or legs.

    Keep in mind that I have been able to lose weight while still combating injuries that keep me from doing almost all of the activities that I was doing or really like to do. I say that to say this, even if walking is all that you can do, you can still win the battle of the bulge with proper eating. Notice that I did not say dieting, diet is just die with a “t” at the end.
    Just keep the faith, keep, strong, and keep true to yourself but most importantly be happy with yourself and love yourself. Just not in public. ;-P

    With Much Respect,
    DW.
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    Name: DW
    Age: Old, I mean really old!
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (March 1): 189ish
    Goal Weight (April 1): 185ish

    Weigh ins (week of...): My weigh ins shall be on Saturday so one day late.
    March 4: 189
    March 11: 188
    March 18: 187
    March 25:
    April 1:


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

    Successes/struggles this week: My struggles will be dealing with a bad big toe and bum hip on my left, make running impossible, squatting and P/U's/Burpee's are almost impossible too. And I am dealing with a nagging sinus infection. But other than that I am fit as a cello!
    I think a pound a week should be doable.

    > UPDATE <
    I forgot to account for soccer season starting which because I can not run at this time I mostly just stand there and coach. This will take me out of the gym three days a week or at least greatly reduce my W/O time. I may have to learn to get up at 0400 to get in a W/O before work. YIKES!
    I am going to stick with my goal of 185 but it just got real up in here!
    Good luck y'all!

    > UPDATE 3/11<
    My sinus infection is back which the biggest issue with that is it really zaps my energy.

    > UPDATE 3/18<
    Still rolling with a sinus infection, because that’s how I roll! Add coaching soccer three hours a week for 2.5 hours each session plus after work con-calls I haven’t had much gym time. So even a pound is huge for me this week.
    Next week will be tricky, to add to the mix, tomorrow is the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and there shall be copious amounts of dark heavy Irish beers being consumed.
    But I am sure that I will at the very least not gain, or my name is not Bob!
  • MrsSP66
    MrsSP66 Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Sharon
    Age: 36
    Height: 5ft 5inch

    Start Weight (March 6): 213lbs
    Goal Weight (April 1): 203lbs

    Weigh ins (week of...):
    March 4: missed (late starter)
    March 11: 206lbs
    March 18:207lbs
    March 25:
    April 1:


    Weight -/+ this week: +1lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: - 6lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: back to exercise classes this week although still not 100% back to health. Have had an emotional week so expected a bigger gain. Overall pleased with the numbers

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