Tentatively Tiptoeing towards Spring: February Accountability & Weigh-In
rianneonamission
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Even if we did have a frosty start to the day in the UK...
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Lost one lb last month, but a lb down is not a lb up...so psychologically, I'm going to count that as 2!
What I've observed:
Structure makes it easier. In the evenings, there is far less structure and that's when I begin to wander off my plan.
Social isolation makes it harder. No one in the family is committed to fitness/weight loss and I think I need to find more social support. I hate group classes with the passion of a thousand suns, but I need to investigate something noncompetitive and reaffirming at my gym.
New development: 8-week weight loss competition at my gym started on Monday. Also, I joined the Figure and Bikini Competition FB page. I don't think competition is a mad goal of mine, but what diet and exercise can do for a woman's body is pretty astounding.
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Very true words @WallyAmadeus. Being on your own on this journey does make it much harder!
My goals for February have been set. I’d like to drop below 160lbs if I can.
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs
SW February: 163.6lbs (last January weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 154lbs
February goal: Break the 160lbs barrier
February Body fat goal: Get as close to 25.5% as possible
26th April: 179.4lbs - Body fat: 29.6%
31st May: 173lbs – Body fat: 28.2%
28th June: 170.6lbs - Body fat 27.6%
26th July: 168lbs - Body fat 26.9%
31st Aug: 169lbs - Body fat 27.2%
27th Sep: 166lbs – Body fat 26.6%
25th Oct: 164lbs - Body fat 26.3%
29th Nov: 161.4lbs – Body fat 25.7%
20th Dec: 163.6lbs – Body fat 26.1%
3rd Jan: 165.4lbs – Body fat 26.6%
10th Jan: 164.6lbs – Body fat 26.4%
17th Jan: 166.2lbs - Body fat 26.7%
24th Jan: 165.8lbs – Body fat 26.5%
31st Jan: 163.6lbs - Body fat 26.2%
7th Feb:
14th Feb:
21th Feb:
28th Feb:
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First post, but I’ve been lurking for about a month. I sprained my ankle in December so had to put a freeze on my Barre membership which begins again on 2/6. My goal was to maintain and not put on any winter/holiday weight which I have achieved! My ultimate goal is to lose 8 more pounds by June.
Height: 5’6
HW 168 (also SW) 4/2016
CW 143
GW 135
Measurements: 36-29-36
BF (navy method) 23.61%
BFG 21%
Age 47
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Height: 5'8" / 173 cm
Starting weight: 158.7 lbs
Goal weight: 128 lbs
February goal weight: 132 lbs
Dec 31 140.6 lbs
Jan 31 135.5 lbs
February 7
February 14
February 21
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So I sort of disappeared around the Christmas period and didn't want to come back in January which was crazy because I actually did very well in weightloss last month. I gained a bit over Christmas but I'm now back to where I was in November and still determined to get a trend weight of under 130lbs but under 131 would suit me this month, I'm taking it nice and slow this year.
Height: 5'3"
Heaviest weight: 154lbs
Goal weight: 125lbs
2017
July SW: 134.7lbs
August SW: 133.3lbs
September SW: 134lbs
October SW: 133.4lbs
November SW: 131.8lbs
December SW: 132.7lbs
2018
January SW: 133.3lbs
February SW:131.7lbs
February GW: 131lbs4 -
Height: 5'2.5"
HW: 172
GW: 125-ish
February SW: 136.6
February GW: 135
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Height: 5'3”
HW: 127
SW January: 109.2 (also 109.2 trending)
Ultimate goal: Maintenance. Goal range is 108-113.
I have been in maintenance since around Thanksgiving. Here are my last few averages:
December SW: 110.6 trending
January SW: 109.2 trending
February SW: 110.3 trending
My goals are more fitness-oriented at this point. Throughout all of January, I worked my abs & booty. I am finally starting to see some abs, gotta keep that going! This month marks 12 weeks post-accident, so my shoulder should be healed enough to begin working upper body again. I will just have to go slow and listen to my body’s cues.
Speaking of, I have a titled pelvis which has been causing a lot of lower back pain. My chiropractor wants me to get an x-ray to see how bad it is, yayyyy.5 -
Height: 5'6"
HW: 175
CW: 162.2
February weight goal: 157
GW: 150
1/17 162.2
1/24 162.2
1/31 160.8 – down 1.4!
I made my January weight goal! I still need to work on not snacking after dinner. This will be especially important next week for my Wednesday weigh-in. My body seems very comfortable at 160, and it takes a lot to crack that number. I’m hoping for a 1lb weight loss next week, and looking to be at 157 by the end of February!
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Height: 163 cm
hw: 152 lbs
2018
January Sw: 142 lbs
January Gw: 140 lbs 138 lbs
January Ew: 138 lbs
February Sw: 138 lbs
February Gw: 136 lbs
Jan 31st: 138 lbs
Feb 6th:
Feb 13th:
Feb 20th:
Feb 28th:
I think January has taught myself to be patient, that although the scale isn't going down- I'm still losing weight.
What I've learned is that even if I plateau for 3-4 weeks my body is still changing for the better if I stick to the plan, because eventually the results will show.
My game plan for February is to still focus in on good eating habits but maybe introduce workouts maybe 1-2 times a week (it may not seem a lot but considering the fact I'm really lazy it is haha)
Alright ladies, for February lets work hard towards our goals! I know that we can do it! And just take it 1 pound at a time (:3 -
Height: 5'3"
HW: 166
CW: 128
GW: 125
Age: 40
I had been doing Weight Watchers but didn't like their latest plan so I'm back to MFP.
February goals:- log all my food every day
- maintain at or below 128
- start physical therapy for trochanteric (hip) bursitis
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January was much more successful than I dared to hope, I also learned a lot about nutrition, macros and exercises. CICO and IIFYM in combination with running seem to do a great job, so I'll definitely stick with it.
I don't have a weight loss goal for February (as long as I don't gain), rather a fat loss one, as far as my home scale permits accurate measurement.
Height: 1m67 / 5'6"
HW: 64 kg / 141 lbs (like a year after pregnancy, so no excuse)
January SW: 62.4 kg / 137.6 lbs (~34% body fat)
GW: 57 kg / 126 lbs (20-22% BF)
January loss: 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs
February SW: 59.6 kg & 31.5% / 18.77 kg BF
February GW: - & 29-30% BF4 -
@WallyAmadeus , structure and accountability are what I struggle with the most. MFP community has been a huge help, and having a lot of MFP friends liking and cheering on your updates definitely keeps me going.
Meal prepping or at least menu planning can help with evenings/weekends. Also not keeping anything that may throw you off course in the house.
You can do it! We're in it together, so shout out when you need some extra motivation or struggle with something.
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Woo! Bring on February! January was an interesting experiment in terms of implementing a workable structure with Real Life that doesn't feel like deprivation... and while it's still a WIP for sure at least I have a more informed idea of trends, and can better manage my own expectations...
Height: 5'0" / 133 cm
HW: 61.7 kg
GW: 47.5
SW: 56.5 kg / 34.9% BFP
Feb GW: 55.8 kg / 33.4% BFP
Jan 30: 56.5 kg / 34.9% BFP
February 6:
February 13:
February 20:
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Hi Ladies, Happy to be on this journey with you all! Feel free to friend me!
I'm just under 5'6" or about 166cm.
HW: 141.6# (That would be today)
GW: 125 - 128# (That's the ultimate goal. Not sure what the goal is in Feb. Pretty much whatever comes about from doing the behaviors listed below in goals for Feb.)
My goals for Feb:
3 meals a day, no sweets, no snacks, no seconds, no alcohol.
Some kind of activity that counts as exercise each day. (Not sure what that will be each day.)
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@CrystalConsults , added you. we have similar height and goal weight 0
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My last weigh-in in January was the 30th, so I reweighed today to start the month and am down a half pound! I love fluctuations! It'd be nice to break into the 150's this month but I'm not sure if that's realistic quite yet. Good luck everyone!
HW: 176
CW: 163.5
Height: 5'8"
January weight: 164
February goal: 161
Feb 1: 163.5
Feb 8:
Feb 15:
Feb 22:
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Height: 5'1"
Age: 47
Heaviest weight: 144 lbs
Goal weight: 123 lbs
2017
Dec SW: 144 lbs - body fat 31%
2018
January SW: 138 - body fat 30%
February SW:133.5 - body fat 29%
February Goal - drop below 130 and body fat at or below 27%2 -
Height – 5’ 10”
HW - 186.4 lbs
SW August – 177.4 lbs
SW September – 173.2 lbs
SW October - 169.4 lbs
SW November - 167.9 lbs
SW December - 164.6 lbs
SW January – 166.8
(Moving Average Weights)
February 1 – 166.7
February 5 –
February 8 -
February 12 –
February 15 –
February 19 –
February 22 –
February 26 –
February 28 –
February Goal - 164.0 lbs
Welcome to February everyone! The days are starting to feel a little bit longer so that's a plus. I've been working through things ever since the Christmas break and I'm making progress. Still not quite back in the groove but I'm moving towards it and that's all that counts!
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Hey everyone! I've had a very stressful couple of weeks, I feel I'm barely holding on. I've been putting a lot of pressure on myself for an upcoming deadline, Feb 11. I love this group though, it helps to just write down what I'm going through.
Outside of school stress, I have also been annoyed at my weight. My trend weight went up over a pound in January. I've been eating around 1850 calories / day, and not eating back exercise calories. I'm still figuring out this whole maintenance thing, but I really think 1850 is slightly below maintenance calories for me. The good news is that I *finally* got my period, so I'm expecting a big whoosh on the scale.
Height: 5'7"
Feb start weight: 145.5
Goal: Maintain 142-1473 -
Hi all... I am terrible at accountability. And lately seem to have no willpower. Thought I'd join this forum to try yet again! If you have any willpower to spare (or tips) I'd appreciate it!
HW: 185
CW: 148.5
Height: 5'6"
February goal: 144
Ultimate goal: 135 (may be lofty, I've been aiming for this weight for years)
Feb 1: 148.5
Feb 8:
Feb 15:
Feb 22:
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Thank goodness that January is over!!!! It’s my 40th birthday this month and I’m going to try and get down to 60kg, this will take lots of determination from me!!
165cm/5’5
SW 61.8kg (from last week)
2/2/18 61.8kg totm
9/2/18
16/2/18
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Hi. New to this group. I'm 5'8" and 140 lbs Goal weight is 132-135. BUT I'm 47. I work 5-7 hours per week but as I've gotten older, for sure my body doesn't respond or recover the same way to workouts as it used to. And I'm searching for the right "lifestyle" to shed those few lbs. we don't eat a ton of processed foods or wheat/rice. I've lost weight in the past tracking macros. Like a Nazi. I wasn't very much fun
I'm considering trying Atkins Mostly low carb but not as strict with the fat intake as Keto? Anyone have success at that? Anyone my age struggling with not being overweight and still being healthy but wanting to lose those vanity lbs? please add me!! 4 -
Height: 5'3"
HW: 139lbs
Goal Weight: 110-115lbs
January Goal: 118 - Reached 2/2
February Goal: 115
Jan 05: 121.8
Jan 12: 122.2
Jan 19: 119.4
Jan 26: 119.2
Feb 2: 118
Trying to do slow and steady now to lose the last 8 lbs...still need to incorporate exercise more!! Considering doing a 1/2 Marathon in April, but not sure if I can make the time to train. Plus, not crazy about running in the cold!4 -
HW:148
SW: 113.4
feb Goal Weight: 110-115-Maintenance. 111.5 trending would be awesome
Feb Fitness Goal: continue healing but up my mileage slowly.
Start of Jan: 148 lbs
Start of Feb: 139 lbs
Start of March: 133
Start of Apr-127.2
Start of May: 122.6
Start of June-115.0-GOAL
start of July- 115
Start of august-115
Start of sept 112
Start of oct:113
Start of Nov-112
Start of Dec: 111.5
Start of Jan: 113.5
Feb 2: 112.4
Feb 9:
Feb 16:
Feb 23:
Struggles/success: I am really glad that January is over. I am struggling with my dinner calories and a few licks and bites. I am still under my allotted calories but not as much as I need to be. I had an MRI yesterday and am hopeful that regardless of the results, I will emerge with a plan to alleviate the knee pain and eventually get back on track. I have been good about getting my cardio burn on with elliptical and incline walking but still hate it and miss running with a passion.4 -
wildthingsmom wrote: »Hi. New to this group. I'm 5'8" and 140 lbs Goal weight is 132-135. BUT I'm 47. I work 5-7 hours per week but as I've gotten older, for sure my body doesn't respond or recover the same way to workouts as it used to. And I'm searching for the right "lifestyle" to shed those few lbs. we don't eat a ton of processed foods or wheat/rice. I've lost weight in the past tracking macros. Like a Nazi. I wasn't very much fun I'm considering trying Atkins Mostly low carb but not as strict with the fat intake as Keto? Anyone have success at that? Anyone my age struggling with not being overweight and still being healthy but wanting to lose those vanity lbs? please add me!!
Yes. I’m 47, and pretty much your twin. 5’6” 143lbs striving for 135 and those 8lbs are Vanity pounds. I’ve had success with intermittent fasting 16/8, but due to an injury had to take month off working out (barre). I go back next week. I’m trying to be patient but have been stuck at 143 since September. I have given myself a goal of 135 by June. Slow and steady wins the race.2 -
Height: 5'3”
HW: 127
Ultimate goal: Maintenance. Goal range is 108-113.
SW February: 110.3 trending
Hi all! I normally weigh in on Fridays, although I’m a bit delayed this week. (PS yes I changed my username, but it’s still me.)
Feb 2: 110.2 (110.3 trending)
Feb 9:
Feb 16:
Feb 23:
March 2:
Right now I am trying to convince my mother in law to join MFP! She has been trying to lose weight for forever, but always tries crash/fad diets for like a week then gives up. She is willing to give MFP a try, but she’s not the most technologically savvy, so we’ll see.1 -
HI everyone!
5'5'
HW 155 lbs (that I know of,I think it was closer to 160 lbs this time last year.)
GW: 115 lbs - yes I want to be back to my 20-year-old weight. We will see.
January was quite successful, my goal was 149 lbs and I dipped under that. Lost close to 9 lbs since 26 of Dec. But now I reached another freaking plateau this week. It must be related to TOM, right? I have like 10 days before the witch arrives. I am just concerned I am miscalculating calories. I need to exercise more to not creep over 1200. I so want to be at least 125 lbs by May, but not sure this is at all possible.
Feb 2: 146.8 (back up from 146 last weekend despite logging really carefully!)
Feb 9:
Feb 16:
Feb 23:
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Height: 5'3"
Heaviest weight: 154lbs
Goal weight: 125lbs
2017
July SW: 134.7lbs
August SW: 133.3lbs
September SW: 134lbs
October SW: 133.4lbs
November SW: 131.8lbs
December SW: 132.7lbs
2018
January SW: 133.3lbs
February SW:131.7lbs
February GW: 131lbs
February 5: 132lbs
Last week I was very active but that unfortunately also made me very hungry, couple that with a visit from a friend and eating all the delicious food with her. I'm really not surprised to see a gain.2
