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March 2017 Monthly WL Challenge

Gnawcraft
Gnawcraft Posts: 770 Member
edited November 16 in Social Groups
You can do it! :D

As always, credit for the verbiage below goes to Dan ;)

If you are new and want to join in, by all means do! We love to celebrate those losses with you! This is the standard format we try to use for these threads:

Name: (if you'd like to share)

My Numbers:
SW: Starting weight before you lost anything.
CW: Current weight at the beginning of the challenge.
GW: Goal weight for the month (what you would like to weigh at the end of the monthly challenge) Try to keep it realistic and SAFE!
LTGW: Life time goal weight ( What you would like to weigh at the end of your weight loss journey)

Weigh ins: What days you will weigh in, for example; Fridays
1/6/17= (Fill out after each weigh in.)
1/13/17=
1/20/17=
1/27/17=
1/31/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

Total WL for the month=
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  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Let's do this!!!

    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364lb
    CW: 343lb
    GW: 333lb
    LTGW: 252lb

    Weigh ins: Sundays

    05/03/17=
    12/03/17=
    19/03/17=
    26/03/17=
    31/03/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month=

    @Gnawcraft - don't forget to post your figures :p
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    edited March 2017
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 186.8
    GW: 179
    LTGW: 170 or lower. Now that it's getting closer I'm thinking between 160-170, depending upon what my doctor says. I want to get my body fat % down to 34 or below, which is not unreasonable.

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 186.8
    3/8/17=
    3/15/17=
    3/22/17=
    3/29/17=
    3/31/17= last day of the month, a Friday and a payday.

    Total WL for the month=

    Good luck everyone!
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    Let's get it, y'all!

    Name: Mike

    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 322.8
    GW: 314.8
    LTGW: 190

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 322.8
    3/8/17 =
    3/15/17 =
    3/22/17 =
    3/29/17 =
    4/1/17 =

    Total WL for the month =

    I will get back to lifting this month.
    I will get back to lifting this month.
    I will get back to lifting this month.

    Also, race season is finally here. Yay!
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 235
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    3/3/17= (21 weeks)
    3/10/17= (22 weeks)
    3/17/17= (23 weeks)
    3/24/17= (24 weeks)
    3/31/17= (25 weeks)

    Total WL/G for the month=
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 235
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    3/3/17=236 (21 weeks) +1
    3/10/17= (22 weeks)
    3/17/17= (23 weeks)
    3/24/17= (24 weeks)
    3/31/17= (25 weeks)

    Total WL/G for the month= +1
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    edited March 2017
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364lb
    CW: 343lb
    GW: 333lb
    LTGW: 252lb

    Weigh ins: Sundays

    05/03/17= 342 (-1)
    12/03/17=
    19/03/17=
    26/03/17=
    31/03/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month so far = 1lb

    My scale is digital and only goes by whole pounds. Today it could not decide between 342 and 341, so I logged the higher of the two. Here's to a win next week! Not that losing a pound isn't a win of course :smile:
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
    edited March 2017
    Name: Jenny

    My Numbers:
    SW: 276
    CW: 274
    GW: 200
    LTGW: 160

    Weigh ins: Monday's

    3/6/17= 274
    3/13/17=
    3/20/17= Will be in vacation. Not taking scale.
    3/27/17=

    Total WL for the month=

    Hubby and I are taking an anniversary trip to Charleston, SC this month. We both can't wait for this well deserved trip! Looking forward to getting my steps in as we will be gone for a week. :D Anyone please add me. I would love some active friends on my newsfeed.
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 186.8
    GW: 179
    LTGW: 170 or lower. Now that it's getting closer I'm thinking between 160-170, depending upon what my doctor says. I want to get my body fat % down to 34 or below, which is not unreasonable.

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 186.8
    3/8/17= 184 (-2.8)
    3/15/17=
    3/22/17=
    3/29/17=
    3/31/17= last day of the month, a Friday and a payday.

    Total WL for the month= 2.8
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    edited March 2017
    Let's work!

    Name: Mike

    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 322.8
    GW: 314.8
    LTGW: 190

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 322.8
    3/8/17 = 319 (-3.8)
    3/15/17 =
    3/22/17 =
    3/29/17 =
    4/1/17 =

    Total WL for the month = 3.8 lb

    Mile-per-day running streak is at 67 days, and I ran my first sub-12:00 mile ever today! Also, my first race of the year, the Baltimore Shamrock 5K, is this Sunday. It's supposed to snow, so slippery miles and beer are on tap for this weekend!

    And dammit, I am getting back under the bar tonight!
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364lb
    CW: 343lb
    GW: 333lb
    LTGW: 252lb

    Weigh ins: Sundays

    05/03/17= 342 (-1)
    12/03/17= 344 (+2)
    19/03/17=
    26/03/17=
    31/03/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month so far = +1lb


    Not what any of us want to see, of course. But not a surprise. I had a really tough week, I never got round to menu planning last week and I know I made poor decisions on too many occasions - and didn't log every day.

    Fail to plan = plan to fail.

    Already back on track. Have planned every mouthful for this week, bought all my groceries, and prepped what I can. Time to beat this!
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
    Name: Jenny

    My Numbers:
    SW: 276
    CW: 274
    GW: 200
    LTGW: 160

    Weigh ins: Monday's

    3/6/17= 274
    3/13/17= 274.3
    3/20/17
    3/27/17=

    Total WL for the month=

    It's so annoying. I've been working my but off the last two weeks and I'm only down 3 lbs from my original start weight. :( I'm not giving up though. Hubby helped me yesterday with meal planning my food for the week.
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 235
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    3/3/17=236 (21 weeks) +1
    3/10/17=235 (22 weeks) -1
    3/17/17= (23 weeks)
    3/24/17= (24 weeks)
    3/31/17= (25 weeks)

    Total WL/G for the month= 0
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 186.8
    GW: 179
    LTGW: Between 160-170, depending upon what my doctor says. I want to get my body fat % down to 34 or below, which is not unreasonable.

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 186.8
    3/8/17= 184 (-2.8)
    3/15/17= 181.4 (-2.6)
    3/22/17=
    3/29/17=
    3/31/17= last day of the month, a Friday and a payday.

    Total WL for the month= 5.4
    Stay focused everyone! You can do it!
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    edited March 2017
    Let's work!

    Name: Mike

    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 322.8
    GW: 314.8
    LTGW: 184

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 322.8
    3/8/17 = 319 (-3.8)
    3/15/17 = 317.2 (-1.8)
    3/22/17 =
    3/29/17 =
    4/1/17 =

    Total WL for the month = 5.6 lb

    - Mile-per-day running streak is at 74 days, with 141 miles/227 km logged for the year.
    - Set a personal best in Sunday's Baltimore Shamrock 5K with a chip time of 37:11.8, which works out to a 12:00 min/mile pace.
    - Ran 3.14 miles for Pi Day (good), then ate apple pie a la mode for Pi Day (not-so-good)
    - Finally got back under the bar this week! So weak...
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    edited March 2017
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 235
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    3/3/17=236 (21 weeks) +1
    3/10/17=235 (22 weeks) -1
    3/17/17=237 (23 weeks) +2 Happy St. Pattys Day!!! :mrgreen:
    3/24/17= (24 weeks)
    3/31/17= (25 weeks)

    Total WL/G for the month= +2
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • Psychpostgrad
    Psychpostgrad Posts: 3 Member
    Glad I'm not the only one trying to limit the effects of pregnancy but remain healthy through the experience too. My weight has ballooned recently so just trying to stay under my end weight with my first daughter. Fingers crossed!
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364lb
    CW: 343lb
    GW: 333lb
    LTGW: 252lb

    Weigh ins: Sundays

    05/03/17= 342 (-1)
    12/03/17= 344 (+2)
    19/03/17= 338 (-6)
    26/03/17=
    31/03/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month so far = -5lb

    YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is the biggest weekly loss I've ever had in my life.
    This is the lowest I've been since hitting my max weight in Feb 2016.

    These next 2 weeks will also be a landmark. 26-28lb is the most I've ever lost on any attempt I've ever made, and then my weightloss always grinds to a halt. I may keep "trying" for a while but eventually I've always given up and the weight has crept back on - and more.

    NOT THIS TIME!!!!!
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    Let's work!

    Name: Mike

    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 322.8
    GW: 314.8
    LTGW: 184

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 322.8
    3/8/17 = 319 (-3.8)
    3/15/17 = 317.2 (-1.8)
    3/22/17 = 314.4 (-2.8)
    3/29/17 =
    4/1/17 =

    Total WL for the month = 8.4 lb

    - Mile-per-day running streak is at 81 days, with 159 miles/256 km logged for the year.
    - Hit my first intermediate weight loss goal of 315 lb, representing 40 lb lost since the beginning of the year. Next intermediate goal is 294, at which point my BMI will be below 40 (morbidly obese) for the first time since like early 2010.
    - Didn't do as much lifting this week as I would have liked. I need to find my rhythm again.
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 186.8
    GW: 179
    LTGW: Between 150-160, IF possible. Next Doctor's appointment is 4/4 and we'll see what he says and where my body fat % is. I changed the goal number to something that is "overweight" versus "obese." I don't know if I've ever been plain ol' "overweight," even as a kid.

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 186.8
    3/8/17= 184 (-2.8)
    3/15/17= 181.4 (-2.6)
    3/22/17= 180.6 (-.8)
    3/29/17=
    3/31/17= last day of the month, a Friday and a payday.

    Total WL for the month= 6.2 lbs
    I'm excited to hear about the Let's Lose 100 + babies in the forecast! Great job Mike & Jen, everyone have an awesome week.
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 235
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    3/3/17=236 (21 weeks) +1
    3/10/17=235 (22 weeks) -1
    3/17/17=237 (23 weeks) +2 Happy St. Pattys Day!!! :mrgreen:
    3/24/17=238 (24 weeks) +1
    3/31/17= (25 weeks)

    Total WL/G for the month= +3
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
    It appears I will miss two weeks of weigh in. Last week we were on vacation and now the scale is packed away as we are moving this Friday! Once we are settled, I've decided to try eating paleo. Can't wait. See y'all in April!
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364lb
    CW: 343lb
    GW: 333lb
    LTGW: 252lb

    Weigh ins: Sundays

    05/03/17= 342 (-1)
    12/03/17= 344 (+2)
    19/03/17= 338 (-6)
    27/03/17= 340 (+2)
    31/03/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month so far = -3lb

    I was late weighing in this week due to houseguests. And then I didn't want to admit it. I've been completely off the wagon the last couple of days but I got back to the gym last night, set a new best distance on the treadmill, and am going to start eating right again as of today.

    As usual, a lack of planning was my undoing. I do NOT make good decisions on the fly!
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    The end of the month is right around the corner. Let's work and keep striving for our goals!

    Name: Mike

    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 322.8
    GW: 314.8
    LTGW: 184

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 322.8
    3/8/17 = 319 (-3.8)
    3/15/17 = 317.2 (-1.8)
    3/22/17 = 314.4 (-2.8)
    3/29/17 = 311 (-3.4)
    4/1/17 =

    Total WL for the month = 11.8 lb

    - Mile-per-day running streak is at 88 days, with 179 miles/289 km logged for the year. I have a goal of reaching 300 km for the year by the end of March, which means roughly another 7 miles/11 km in the next 2 days. Wish me luck!
    - CICO was pretty good this week, although I got tripped up a bit over the weekend when I grossly underestimated the kcals in the wings that I had for Sunday dinner vs. what I had available. Semper vigilans!
    - More lifting this past week, but I still need to find a rhythm that complements my running schedule. April goals...
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    Jen,

    Good on you for getting back on the horse, and congratulations on your personal best on the treadmill!
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    Brooke,

    You are crushing it! That is all.
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 186.8
    GW: 179
    LTGW: Between 150-160, IF possible. Next Doctor's appointment is 4/4 and we'll see what he says and where my body fat % is. I changed the goal number to something that is "overweight" versus "obese." I don't know if I've ever been plain ol' "overweight," even as a kid.

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 186.8
    3/8/17= 184 (-2.8)
    3/15/17= 181.4 (-2.6)
    3/22/17= 180.6 (-.8)
    3/29/17= 181.4 (+.8)
    3/31/17= last day of the month, a Friday and a payday.

    Total WL for the month= 5.4 lbs
    I was tempted to skip today's post, but I know I'm not the only one who experiences temporary gains, so thank you to every one of you who posts a gain without shame. We are living our lives, and weight loss (& overall health!) is most definitely not linear. Great job everyone!
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Thanks Brooke and Mike for the encouragement. With how stressed I am about work and other things at the moment, I've been getting tempted to throw in the towel. Spending time on MFP helps me to keep trying, even if it's with mixed success. It may be small, but I'm showing a loss for the month. Slow progress is still progress and I mustn't lose sight of that or let it slip back too far.
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364lb
    CW: 343lb
    GW: 333lb
    LTGW: 252lb

    Weigh ins: Sundays

    05/03/17= 342 (-1)
    12/03/17= 344 (+2)
    19/03/17= 338 (-6)
    27/03/17= 340 (+2)
    31/03/17= 337 (-3)

    Total WL for the month = -6lb

    I've been battling shame this week and the urge to give up - but had a great surprise this morning with a sudden drop!

    I'm VERY happy with 6lb lost this month :smiley:
    Could it have been more? Of course!
    Has it been a bumpy road and a struggle at times? Definitely!
    But is it a good amount to lose and a hell of an achievement for me? YES!
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 186.8
    GW: 179
    LTGW: Between 150-160, IF possible. Next Doctor's appointment is 4/4 and we'll see what he says and where my body fat % is. I changed the goal number to something that is "overweight" versus "obese." I don't know if I've ever been plain ol' "overweight," even as a kid.

    Weigh ins: Wednesdays
    3/1/17 = 186.8
    3/8/17= 184 (-2.8)
    3/15/17= 181.4 (-2.6)
    3/22/17= 180.6 (-.8)
    3/29/17= 181.4 (+.8)
    3/31/17= 178 (-3.4)

    Total WL for the month= 8.8 lbs
    This follows my pattern of small bump up, big bump down that happens throughout the weeks, which is why I generally don't worry about the bumps up. If I weighed every day (or counted it every day), my chart would look like a heart rate monitor on a downward curvy slant.

    I have a (weight loss) doctor's appointment on Tuesday, which hopefully brings more good news regarding body fat %, BMI, muscle mass, blood pressure, etc. It's amazing how the numbers can correlate.

    Kick butt month everyone! Way to overcome hurdles, set and meet new goals, and keep plugging. Y'all are amazing!
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 235
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    3/3/17=236 (21 weeks) +1
    3/10/17=235 (22 weeks) -1
    3/17/17=237 (23 weeks) +2 Happy St. Pattys Day!!! :mrgreen:
    3/24/17=238 (24 weeks) +1
    3/31/17=238.5 (25 weeks) +.5

    Total WL/G for the month= +3.5
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
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