Lose 5 Pounds a Month August 2011 Challenge

August 1: 119
August 8: 116
August 15: 115
August 22: 112
August 29: 112
August 31:

Total: 7lbs or 5.9% of my weight in 3 weeks.
I think last week was a false low because I appeared to gain 1-2 for most of the week and re-drop it.

Well, I feel like I'm repeating myself, but I'll have to run today for sure. I didn't run yesterday after all - the evening kind of got away from me (we had MIL over for supper since her power was out due to the storm) and it was already dark by the time the kids were in bed. And then I was too grumpy / stubborn to do anything else, such as treadmill or 30DS.

I've also noticed that I've been having to work really hard for the last day or two at not putting junk food in my mouth. Some days I don't even think about it, but the last few days it has been getting harder and harder. Maybe it's from not exercising, or maybe it's PMS. Another good reason to exercise - to see if it will help with my cravings. But it is also PMS time, and I feel a headache starting up - funny how you can try to convince yourself that junk food will help fix a pain in your head. But instead, I've eaten a healthy lunch, had baby carrots and a cheese string for snack (along with an Advil), and I'm having a cup of green tea to try to relax... This too shall pass.

I ended up going to bed early last night so I wouldn't EAT. And no, I was not hungry, this was simple stress / emotional eating. When I mentioned to hubby that I wanted to stress eat, he said 'no, don't do it - you're doing so well' - which if you knew my DH, is a HUGE compliment (especially where he is normally a part of my sabotage eating). I politely asked my husband to eat the chocolate cupcakes we were given by his brother's gf. I noticed today that he ate one of them, but there is still one hanging around to tempt me tonight. Might be another early night. :ohwell:

Fran, let me know if you decide to do a final weigh-in this week.

Hey Ice - only 0.2 more to go this month - you can do it!! I like that we have similar goals - to be in the normal BMI range for our birthdays. It's funny how just looking at it as "this is a gift I am giving myself for my birthday" has changed the way I'm approaching this and my willingness to stick with it. It's been about 3 weeks now that I'm around the 150 mark, and I haven't zinged back up to 155 yet, which is always what happens to me. That's why I'm fighting this month's cravings so badly - if I come out on top, I know I will have defeated the 150's for good!! Do you find it's helped with your motivation?

Robin and Moya - you're both so close to your 5lb loss this month! Keep going, and you'll get there!

Bubbles, you're still 1 pound down this month - better than a gain or maintain. Stick around for next month's challenge and keep at it. Trust me, I've been trying for the same 5 pound loss for many many months.

Mumma, wow - over 7 pounds lost already this month! Great work! Enjoy your holidays! You deserve it - but don't overindulge too much, otherwise you will have to work twice as hard when you get back!

Ivy, down 3 pounds! Keep going! Slow and steady!

Drunk - down over 13 pounds this month? you must have a secret weapon!! :laugh:

Randi - so glad to have you back!! I hope you enjoyed your summer.

55 - we're both finally out of the 150's, but honey you've gone the wrong way! Now listen to me very carefully: TURN AROUND. Come follow me - the 140's are so nice. (For those of you who don't know - 55 and I had a very friendly challenge going on in previous months with a few others to see who could reach 150 first; BJ kicked our *kitten*, and Jen was right behind. I promised to drag you with me, 55, so drag, drag, drag - you're coming with me... :laugh: )

Mili - great work losing those 7 pounds! So tough to do when you get closer to goal!

achasnis - no gain - that's something to celebrate. And you're right - there is always next month. But don't forget, there's also today. Stay on track!

OK - I'M OUTTA HERE - HAVE A GREAT ONE!!

Thank you dm : ) I seem to have lost my direction and it sucks. I will find my way again... I plan on not being very good in vegas but there is a gym and a pool so im definately getting some exercise while im there!

I will see everyone for the september thread have fun!

dmg - good for you on the run and glad you're feeling better for it

I have decided I will do a final weigh-in for August tomorrow morning and this will double up as my start weight for the September challenge. I'm thinking slim thoughts for tomorrow !!

Fran

8/01/11 = 207.2lbs (then i went up to 210 a few days later! ughs)
8/08/11 = 205.4lbs (was 202.8 on the 9th)
8/15/11 = 203.8lbs (got to 199 then went up)
8/22/11 = 202.6lbs
8/29/11 = 202.4lbs
8/31/11 = 200.4lbs

Lot 6.8lbs. But I have TOM now so I'm sure I lost a little more than that.

Start Wt: 172
August 5: 169
August12: 170
August19: 165
August26: 162
Final Wt: 162

None this week but I did it! Good luck in September everyone

I wasn't in on this challenge but I lost over 6 lbs this past month!! whooo hooo hope to do that again next month too!!!

Aug 1st: 154
Aug 8th: 153 (-1)
Aug 15th: 150 (-3)
Aug 22nd: 151 (+1)
Aug 29th: 149 (-2)
Sept 1st: 148 (-1)

TOTAL AUGUST LOSS: 6 POUNDS

See you in the September thread!!

August Challenge-- Final Numbers
8/1 = 116.5
8/8 = 118
8/10 =117= Birthday Weight = (I have met my goal: to be 120 lbs by my 60th Birthday) **
8/15 = No weigh in (sorry)
8/22 = 116
8/31 = 114.5

Total 2 pounds for the month of August!!...I'll take it!!!:drinker: