Lose 5 Pounds a Month August 2011 Challenge

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  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,350 Member
    I was looking but didn't see this yesterday. I just lost a half pound so I guess that is my starting weight. I didn't make my goal in July but did seem to get out of me plateau.
    08/01/2011: 232.2
    08/05/2011: ? GW 231
    08/12/2011: ? GW 230
    08/19/2011: ? GW 229
    08/26/2011: ? GW 228
    08/31/2011: ? GW 227
  • lilieslosinit
    lilieslosinit Posts: 101 Member
    08/01/2011: 171.4
    08/07/2011:
    08/14/2011:
    08/21/2011:
    08/28/2011:
  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    Well, hello my 5 lb'ers!!! I'm baaack... I hope all my old 'loser' friends are still here - I see Terri and 55, I hope Bru, Kelly, Jen+2, BJ, Tina, Phyljen, etc are still here too!

    I didn't weigh myself this morning - oops! But I'm STILL somewhere between 150 and 155. My goal this month, as it has been for what? the past year?, is to get solidly under 150.

    Background on why I've been MIA: July was a disaster for me - I was sick with pneumonia, and am still feeling a bit sluggish post-recovery, but decided that the only way to get my energy back is to eat healthier and get some exercise, which are the same goals I would have for my 5 lb goal, so here I am!

    So far today has been WAY better than the last few days / weeks. I had eggs and veggies for breakfast with a few mini bocconchini cheese rounds. For lunch, I made a veggie salad with mediterranean chicken and walnuts. I went for a walk/run on the treadmill. I tried to do 4 intervals of 3 min runs and 2 min walks, but my 3rd interval run was only 2 min and my last only 1 min, but I decided that a total of 9 min of running plus walking to round it off to a 30 min workout is pretty good for my recovering lungs! I had some grapes post-workout, and plan to have salmon, corn on the cob and a small baked potato for supper.

    I wish everyone success this month on the road to your personal goals!

    Talk to you again soon,
    DMG
  • AmandaB4588
    AmandaB4588 Posts: 655
    This is how this group works. We have no rules. There are some people who have been here for months and every month new people join in.


    This makes me wonder, Terri--- do you have any idea how long this group has been going?! I am pretty sure I have been in for over a year (with some MIA periods,) and I also remember being new to the group once upon a time. How funny! Thanks for all of the support over all of these months! :flowerforyou:
  • Whatareherthings711
    Whatareherthings711 Posts: 316
    I'm in
  • AmandaB4588
    AmandaB4588 Posts: 655
    Well, hello my 5 lb'ers!!! I'm baaack... I hope all my old 'loser' friends are still here - I see Terri and 55, I hope Bru, Kelly, Jen+2, BJ, Tina, Phyljen, etc are still here too!

    I didn't weigh myself this morning - oops! But I'm STILL somewhere between 150 and 155. My goal this month, as it has been for what? the past year?, is to get solidly under 150.

    Background on why I've been MIA: July was a disaster for me - I was sick with pneumonia, and am still feeling a bit sluggish post-recovery, but decided that the only way to get my energy back is to eat healthier and get some exercise, which are the same goals I would have for my 5 lb goal, so here I am!

    So far today has been WAY better than the last few days / weeks. I had eggs and veggies for breakfast with a few mini bocconchini cheese rounds. For lunch, I made a veggie salad with mediterranean chicken and walnuts. I went for a walk/run on the treadmill. I tried to do 4 intervals of 3 min runs and 2 min walks, but my 3rd interval run was only 2 min and my last only 1 min, but I decided that a total of 9 min of running plus walking to round it off to a 30 min workout is pretty good for my recovering lungs! I had some grapes post-workout, and plan to have salmon, corn on the cob and a small baked potato for supper.

    I wish everyone success this month on the road to your personal goals!

    Talk to you again soon,
    DMG

    Welcome back!! Bru, Kelli, and Jenn are all here, too! I haven't seen Tina or Phyljen but I am really just getting back myself.

    Jenn and I both broke the barrier into the 150's last month and have started the 140's chant. SO awesome to have you with us--- let's do it together! :smile:
  • eills44
    eills44 Posts: 65
    Im in hun xxx
  • PrettyScenery
    PrettyScenery Posts: 27 Member
    count me in!

    SW - 141.2 lbs (Monday August 1)
    Week 1 - xxx lbs (Monday August 8)
    Week 2 - xxx lbs (Monday August 15)
    Week 3 - xxx lbs (Monday August 22)
    Week 4 - xxx lbs (Monday August 29)
    Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1)
  • Elixandra
    Elixandra Posts: 299 Member
    Im in. :D
  • AllieB
    AllieB Posts: 73
    I'm in I hope to lose more but you have to start somewhere!
  • TammyThrasher
    TammyThrasher Posts: 10
    I'm with you!!
  • loretta24
    loretta24 Posts: 1
    ok im in i will give it my all :)
  • Sharlene101
    Sharlene101 Posts: 12
    Count me in!
  • snthoma7
    snthoma7 Posts: 17 Member
    I'll give it a shot!!!
  • rdelonga
    rdelonga Posts: 28 Member
    I'm in, I need some kind of motivation. I am doing so badly. Thanks Good luck everyone, you can
    do it.
  • Delila_g
    Delila_g Posts: 1 Member
    gonna try....at least 1 lb a week :)
  • genmilan
    genmilan Posts: 11
    I'm In!! :happy:
  • bubblesburst80
    bubblesburst80 Posts: 1,130 Member
    01/08/11 = 220
    08/08/11 = ?
    15/08/11 = ?
    22/08/11 = ?
    29/08/11 = ?

    i'm in for a big kick this month, here's to all doing the best we can
  • quichebradford
    quichebradford Posts: 327 Member
    I'm in!!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Aug 1st SW: 191.4
    Aug 4th
    Aug 12th
    Aug 19th
    Aug 26th
    Aug 31st

    Wow, first day and 5 pages already! My 26th bday is thisThursday and I'm ready to par-tay! LOL ;) A friend of mine (cough cough, Kelly) bought a set of Kettlebells and Shred it w/weights for my bday so my next 4week challenge is to battle Jillian again :D Bring it on crazy lady!!

    Hoping that this month will be THE month to rid myself of the 190's, come on 180's!! I'm 7.5lbs from my massage.. maybe by Sept? We'll see!!

    Good luck all!! Let's do this!
  • TanyaR2
    TanyaR2 Posts: 7 Member
    Aug 1st SW- 136.9
    Aug 4th
    Aug 12th
    Aug 19th
    Aug 26th
    Aug 31st

    Just joined MFP...Looking for some motivation to loose the last of the baby weight, I think logging and be accountable just might be what I need!!
    Good Luck to everyone!!
  • Chrisandsteph99
    Chrisandsteph99 Posts: 25
    I'm in!
  • tanyamelliott
    tanyamelliott Posts: 19
    I am in too! I will do my best with school starting right after a whole week of vacation... but I really need motivation too! How do these challenges work? do we check in? Thanks!
  • tvenner2
    tvenner2 Posts: 3 Member
    I am with you, I accept the challenge

    Tom
  • KristensMom314
    KristensMom314 Posts: 76 Member
    Count me in!
  • Joshheeey
    Joshheeey Posts: 13
    I'm down, love challenges!! I weigh in on Sundays! :)
  • trk24
    trk24 Posts: 18 Member
    I wanna play!!

    Aug 1st SW- 157.5
    Aug 4th
    Aug 12th
    Aug 19th
    Aug 26th
    Aug 31st

    Need a goal and this is as good as any. Haven't been able to loose much of anything over the last couple of months, but have new plans to get all my calories in plus lots more protein!

    Good luck everyone!
  • Texalese
    Texalese Posts: 26 Member
    YES! I'm in! Let's do it. :happy:
  • myanko
    myanko Posts: 36 Member
    Count me in!!!
  • AmandaB4588
    AmandaB4588 Posts: 655
    Well, August is off to a bad start for me! I just ate EVERYTHING in the pantry. :sad:

    I am doing Weight Watchers. I knew I was going out to eat tonight and knew I would be getting pizza. I ate like a bird all day to be prepared for it. The pizza was good. I felt proud of myself for stopping when I did (a skill I have never had before.)

    And then I came home and ate a whole bunch of crap. This is the first time I have done this since starting WW 4 weeks ago. I feel pretty bummed but ya know what? Time to shake it off. I will just get some extra exercise in tomorrow.
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