February 2017 Weight Loss Challenge

repertoire
repertoire Posts: 53 Member
edited November 15 in Challenges
Hi all! This thread is to help others plan for their February goals!
Weigh in is typically Mondays...but do what works for you. I'm putting in my starting date as of January 31st, but feel free to put in today's if this is day one for you!

I'll start:

Repertoire
Age: 40
Height:5'8"

Start Weight (January 30th): 330.0lb
Goal Weight (February 27th): 319.0lb

Weigh-ins:
January 30: 330.0lb
February 6:
February 13:
February 20:
February 27:

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

Successes/struggles this week: This week I hurt my knee :( So my struggle is staying active without making things worse! I'm just going to buckle down and make sure my diet is on mark!
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  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Happylosermom
    50 something...
    hgt:5'3"

    current weight 229
    Feb 27 goal weight: 222

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 229
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

    Struggles this week: Attending a wine tasting, birthday party and a Superbowl party. Very concerned about staying on track with calories with all this social stuff!
  • opalghosts
    opalghosts Posts: 4 Member
    Opalghosts
    Age: 24
    Height:5'4"

    Start Weight (February 1st): 143 lb
    Goal Weight (February 28th): lb

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 143 lb
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: -
  • Sallyshakespeare
    Sallyshakespeare Posts: 3 Member
    Hi.
    I need motivation to loose weight. Starting a new job where I basically get up drive sit drive lounge and go back to bed my weight has got out of control.

    Age: 30
    Height: 5.5"

    Current weight: 220
    End of Feb goal weight: 212

    Weigh ins
    01: 220
    08:
    15:
    22:

    Struggles this week:
    Husband generally likes to eat rubbish, and I cave. Pictures at the weekend and a meal out at Bella Italia. Sunday lunch at my parents and peer pressure at work for junk food/ canteen food.
    Most importantly making myself move more.
  • EvieStreetJ
    EvieStreetJ Posts: 62 Member
    Age: 51
    Height: 5.8"

    Current weight: 146
    End of Feb goal weight: 138

    Weigh ins
    01: 146
    08:
    15:
    22:


    Struggles this week: Have a bit of a left knee injury...still walking at 4mph but going downhill it kinda hurts and feels kinda fat...Hmm...hope it's no major problem.
  • dfabiano972
    dfabiano972 Posts: 27 Member
    Deana
    Age: 44
    Height:5'3"

    Start Weight (February 1): 217#
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 207#

    Weigh-ins:
    February 1: 217
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Successes-Made the 10# weight loss goal for January a day later when I weighted myself this morning. I've been trying to get my challenges done at home, I missed this morning so I will get them done tonight after work. Been trying new recipes for food prepping and they've been good successes to keep my on track. Struggles-have not been getting to the gym in the early morning like I need to. But I am getting up earlier to make it happen so I'm getting there. Water intake-I seem to be always a few cups shy of my 1-gal per day goal.
  • dfabiano972
    dfabiano972 Posts: 27 Member
    happylosermom wrote: »
    Happylosermom


    Struggles this week: Attending a wine tasting, birthday party and a Superbowl party. Very concerned about staying on track with calories with all this social stuff!

    -I've been dealing with the same type of events on my calendar too...I'm arranging my day's food plan to allow for the 'cheat'...eating lean earlier in the day and getting lots of water in before the event. I've made myself a deal, if I have a cocktail-glass of wine, beer, etc...I have a full 24-ounce glass of water with it. I find that I'm drinking less but still enjoying with others. And with the extra water intake, I'm finding that I do enjoy the snacks and party food but I don't eat as much. It's really helping. Plus I use smaller plates, keeps me on track.
  • svcnmrk
    svcnmrk Posts: 5 Member
    age: 31
    height: 5'3"

    start weight: 160
    end of feb goal weight: 155

    weigh ins
    feb 8:
    feb 15:
    feb 22:
    final:

    successes/struggles this week:
  • brandi2408
    brandi2408 Posts: 2 Member
    Brandi
    Age: 37
    Height:5'6"

    Start Weight (Feb 1st): 283 lbs
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 275 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    February 1: 283 lbs
    February 7:
    February 14:
    February 21:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Just getting back into the swing of things as I haven't logged on in a year! I managed to gain 25 lbs back from losing close to 100 in 2014-2015.

    My struggles will be cutting out carbs and caffeine.
  • toyoda
    toyoda Posts: 9 Member
    I'm hoping we check in often, cuz I need accountability BADLY! How does this work? Can we chat daily?


    Toyoda
    Age: 55
    Height:5'5"

    Start Weight (January 30th): 186.6lb
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 181.0lb

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 186.6 lb
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Social stuff is always a struggle. I enjoy my wine way too much. My only success lately is getting back on MFP!
  • bringbackthejoy
    bringbackthejoy Posts: 255 Member

    Age:42
    Height:5'6"

    Start Weight (Feb 1st): 140
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 136 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    February 1: 140 lbs
    February 7:
    February 14:
    February 21:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Just about come off a cleanse that was really helpful in jump starting my weightloss journey.Really hoping that I can continue this health-focused mindset finally. Mt struggle will be dealing with social obligations (lots) and not just jumping back into old habits when the cleans ends.
  • gotu52
    gotu52 Posts: 315 Member

    Repertoire
    Age: 55
    Height: 5'

    Start Weight (January 30th): 211
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 207

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 211
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:

    I have improved in the fitness area, increased level of difficulty. A challenge this week coming is a visit to a friend who eats non stop, usually late at night and not healthy. I need to try to stay focused and true to my goals. Nice to meet all of you!

    <3 Sarah, Ontario, Canada


  • thunderthighsandlightning
    thunderthighsandlightning Posts: 27 Member
    Age: 21
    Height:5'11"

    Start Weight (February 1): 263 lb
    Goal Weight (February 28): 255 lb

    Weigh-ins:
    February 1: 263 lb
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I'm balancing a lot of work and school, and I'm trying to stay motivated without rewarding myself with food (but that's all I want, lol).
  • fergusonlaceyloo
    fergusonlaceyloo Posts: 11 Member
    Age: 25
    Height:5'5"

    Start Weight (February 1): 240 lb
    Goal Weight (February 28): 235lb

    Weigh-ins:
    February 1: 240lb
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I'm just starting my weight loss today so its a real struggle not to be munching on junk food right now. My succes is foe today is taking ghat frist step.
  • txag1996
    txag1996 Posts: 10 Member
    edited February 2017
    Age 42
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (Feb 1) 219.5
    Goal Weight (Feb 28) 209.5

    Weigh Ins:
    Jan 30 219.5
    Feb 6
    Feb 13
    Feb 20
    Feb 27

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

    Struggles this week: just starting my weight loss journey (again) yesterday , so I am in the beginning stages. So I find that I still have my cravings and I want to fall into habits of snacking. I know by this time next week, I will be a little bit stronger!
  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Seems like several on this challenge like me are starting over after being away from healthier eating. Good luck to all in this month's challenge!
  • RachaelRenk
    RachaelRenk Posts: 116 Member
    edited February 2017
    Rachael
    Age: 25
    Height:5'6"

    Start Weight (February 2): 166.8lb
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 162.0 lb

    Weigh-ins:
    February 2: 166.8
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I started the next phase of the workout program I'm following (Strong Curves), so that's exciting, and I've also been able to exercise a lot of self control with food this week. I've been under my calorie goal every day since Monday. I'm really trying to keep it up!
  • mstammie02
    mstammie02 Posts: 20 Member
    edited February 2017
    Named: Tammie
    Age: 44
    Height: 5’ 7 ”

    Start Weight (February 4): 269.9
    Goal Weight (February 28): 259

    Weigh-ins:
    Feb 6th:
    Feb 13th:
    Feb 20th:
    Feb 27th:

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

    Successes / struggles this week:
  • toyoda
    toyoda Posts: 9 Member
    So far, so good!
  • lc522
    lc522 Posts: 60 Member
    Age: 28
    Height:5'8"

    Start Weight (January 30th): 184 lb.
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 179 lb.

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 184
    February 6:
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • gotu52
    gotu52 Posts: 315 Member
    Repertoire
    Age: 55
    Height: 5'

    Start Weight (January 30th): 211
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 207

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 211
    February 6: 210.6
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

    Weight -/+ this week: .4
    Weight -/+ this month: .4

    Successes/struggles this week:

    I am quite disappointed with the scale as I worked very hard this week, felt in my body that I was losing. I had a big success when visiting a friend and did not partake in the junk food and when out at a gourmet burger joint, only had a veggie burger no bun with steamed broccoli no fries. I feel very frustrated :s

    Hope everyone had a good week and motivating thoughts to all of you for this week!

    <3 Sarah, Ontario, Canada
  • repertoire
    repertoire Posts: 53 Member
    Repertoire
    Age: 40
    Height:5'8"

    Start Weight (January 30th): 330.0lb
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 319.0lb

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 330.0lb
    February 6: 328.0lb
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

    Weight -/+ this week: -2.0lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: -2.0lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: This week I worked soooo hard. So hard in fact, that my body is KILLING me. I wasn't sure I'd show a loss as I can only imagine the healing my body is currently doing...haha. But I was super happy with this loss! My challenge this week is that I'm attending a cooking class tomorrow night (with decadent foods)...and then I'm spending the full day this Saturday with my bestie doing a Julia Child cooking day. I'm going to have to make sure the rest of my diet is on point and that I move my sore body as much as possible <3
  • repertoire
    repertoire Posts: 53 Member
    gotu52 wrote: »


    I am quite disappointed with the scale as I worked very hard this week, felt in my body that I was losing. I had a big success when visiting a friend and did not partake in the junk food and when out at a gourmet burger joint, only had a veggie burger no bun with steamed broccoli no fries. I feel very frustrated :s


    Hey Sarah! I know that loss was frustrating for you...but sometimes the body just likes to make you wait to see your results! My husband was like that last week. He had ZERO loss and was so bummed that he went off plan for a couple days. Fast forward to today and he had a HUGE 3lb loss (His total loss goal is 20lbs). So it showed up...just a bit later. So keep keeping at it and maybe it'll show up next week :D BTW...I'm from Ontario too!
  • bringbackthejoy
    bringbackthejoy Posts: 255 Member

    Age:42
    Height:5'6"

    Start Weight (Feb 1st): 140
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 136 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    February 1: 140 lbs
    February 7: 138.8lbs
    February 14:
    February 21:
    February 27:

    Weight -/+ this week: -1.2lbs
    Weight -/+ this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:It is a win and I will take it. They say 1 lb a week is healthy and that is what I am ultimately looking for, health. I was able to make reasonable food choices even with the Super Bowl, my mother-in-law, coming off the cleanse. This week will be hard because I am only in town 3 of the next 8 days. All meals prepared and chosen for me in a place where I have traditionally let loose. Sigh. I just have to use what I have learned and apply it as best as I can. Every situation is not ideal, thats life, and I will just have to learn to navigate it outside of the cocoon that is the cleanse.
  • RachaelRenk
    RachaelRenk Posts: 116 Member
    Rachael
    Age: 25
    Height:5'6"

    Start Weight (February 2): 166.8lb
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 162.0 lb

    Weigh-ins:
    February 2: 166.8
    February 6: 167.2
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: The weekend was not good for me foodwise. Donuts and nachos on Saturday, and of course yesterday was the Superbowl. I was good at not grazing, but I drank way too many hard cider. Starting week 6 of Strong Curves today after work, back at it!
  • gotu52
    gotu52 Posts: 315 Member
    Repertoire thanks so much for the encouragement. And great job on your loss!

    I will get over it but it is frustrating. So now I move forward and try for next week.
  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Happylosermom
    50 something...
    hgt:5'3"

    current weight 229
    Feb 27 goal weight: 222

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 229
    February 6:229
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

    Struggles this week: Technically I lost 0.4 but did not report the full weight last week. I did over indulge the last part of the week or the loss would have been greater. I got right back on track on Monday so this should be a better week. No major obstacles to being faithful to my new eating habits or activity level.
  • arosas30
    arosas30 Posts: 10 Member
    Arosas30
    Age: 32
    Height:5'5"

    Start Weight (February 1st): 281.5 lb
    Goal Weight (February 28th):271 lb

    Weigh-ins:
    January 30: 281.5 lb
    February 6: 277.0 lb
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

    Weight -/+ this week: -4.5lbs
    Weight -/+ this month: -

    Successes/struggles this week: - super bowl was hard but I pushed thru it!
  • dfabiano972
    dfabiano972 Posts: 27 Member
    Deana
    Age: 44
    Height:5'3"

    Start Weight (February 1): 217#
    Goal Weight (February 27th): 207#

    Weigh-ins:
    February 1: 217
    February 6: 215.3
    February 13:
    February 20:
    February 27:

    Weight -/+ this week: -1.7#
    Weight -/+ this month: -1.7#

    Successes/struggles this week: Successes-The scale is down..always a success. But more than that, I feel better. I can feel my clothes are getting looser every week. Struggles-have not been getting to the gym in the early morning like I need to. But I am trying to get up earlier to make it happen so I'm getting there. Water intake-I seem to be always a few cups shy of my 1-gal per day goal.
  • dfabiano972
    dfabiano972 Posts: 27 Member
    toyoda wrote: »
    I'm hoping we check in often, cuz I need accountability BADLY! How does this work? Can we chat daily?


    Successes/struggles this week: Social stuff is always a struggle. I enjoy my wine way too much. My only success lately is getting back on MFP!

    I know what you mean about the wine..I enjoy mine wine too. But I have changed my wine intake habits to include my 24 ounce Starbucks cup of H2O with my glass of wine. If I pour a glass, I pour a 24 ouncer of water too. And I have to finish both if I want to have another glass of wine. I rarely have a second glass.

  • mstammie02
    mstammie02 Posts: 20 Member
    Start Weight (February 4): 269.9
    Goal Weight (February 28): 259

    Weigh-ins:
    Feb 6th: 269
    Feb 13th:
    Feb 20th:
    Feb 27th:
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