πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€***February 2025 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

mtaratoot
mtaratoot Posts: 14,528 Member
edited January 31 in Challenges
Happy New Year (Lunar New Year of course)!

@enlightenme3 is still traveling, so I'm posting this month's challenge again.

πŸ˜€ Welcome all new first timers to this challenge and "Hello again" to those returning for another month, another year, another round. πŸ˜€

I joined MFP in February 2018. I had been trying on and off to lose some extra weight. MFP gave me the tools I needed to lose 30 pounds, and I have tried to keep it off since then. I've mostly been successful, but there for sure have been times when I slid back. Only continued vigilance will work to be successful, and fortunately that's possible! It can be nice to have short- and medium-term goal to break down a larger goal into more manageable chunks. So a monthly challenge with a weekly check-in is GREAT. I've been contributing to this challenge for several years, and with @enlightenme3 temporarily away, I'll try to keep it running.

Pick your own goal, check in once per week, and at the very end of the month. Let's keep encouraging each other & staying focused on our individual goals.

You can change the dates to suit you, but try to keep it weekly as it shows off the weekly progress betterπŸ˜€. I'm setting this month up for Saturday check-in. Do what works best for YOU.

Pick whatever unit suits you -- pounds, kilograms, stones, or even Newtons.

Feel free to copy & paste the chart:

February Start Weight:
February Goal Weight:
February Goal Weight:

January 25:
February 1:
February 8:
February 15:
February 22:
March 1:

For those unsure how to do your weekly weight input:
When you want to do your weekly update do a search for your original post, copy and paste as a new post in the add post box then you can edit in your new weekly weight. A lot of people also maintain their post in a notes application on their device and just cut and paste into a new post.

It’s not a race go at your on pace, imagine where you could be in 6 months time!πŸ˜€

Best of luck to everyone - have fun! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

Remember to bookmark⭐️ this group- makes it easier to find πŸ˜€

Β«1

Replies

  • brigittethomson
    brigittethomson Posts: 18 Member
    I'm not sure if this is the same group/challenge that I participated in in January but here I am. The last challenge helped me loose 5.4lbs in January so I'm excited to be at that in February! I'm going to add more strength training and continuing tracking calories "in" and intermittent fasting 8/16 with 2 days only half allowed calories.

    February Start Weight:173.2
    February Goal Weight:167.2
    February Goal Weight loss: 6lbs

    January 25:173.4
    February 1:
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 787 Member
    Hey! I’m Victoria. Originally joined back in 2010 or 2011. Lost 40lbs at the time and kept it off until the end of 2016 when I had another baby…now I’m working to get closer to where I’d been.

    Feb Starting weight: 166.4
    Feb Goal Weight: 161.4
    Feb Goal Weight Loss: 5 lbs

    πŸ’[/b] February 2025 [/b]πŸ’
    January 31 - 166.4
    February 7 -
    February 14 -
    February 21 -
    February 28 -
    πŸ“‰February’s total weight lost =
  • geminigarcia6
    geminigarcia6 Posts: 10 Member
    edited January 31
    February Start Weight:316lbs
    February Goal Weight:312lbs
    February Goal Weight:312lbs

    February 7th:
    February 14th:
    February 21st:
    February 28th:
  • ekatnn
    ekatnn Posts: 3 Member
    edited January 31
    Hi Everyone, hope you are well! My name is Ekaterina :smiley:

    Thank you for creating the challenge, I haven't participated in one of those for a while and I really look forward doing it and see everyone achieve their goals. We are taking action and this already put us a step closer to our goals!

    I'm just over 3 months postpartum and have returned to the gym just before Christmas. Now that I have eased my way back I really wish to be accountable. I'm back at my pre pregnancy weight and looking to rebuild my habit of training. Seeing the scale going down slowly will be added bonus.

    February Start Weight: 75.7kg
    February Goal Weight:73 kg
    February Goal Weight loss:2kg


    January 25: 74.90kg
    January 31:75.7kg
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:
  • christineiam
    christineiam Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! I’m Christine and I’m excited to join the group. Love having a group like this to keep me on track!

    February Start Weight: 181.6
    February Goal Weight: 176.6
    February Goal Weight loss: 5 lbs

    January 31: 181.6
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:
  • dlhollin1
    dlhollin1 Posts: 708 Member
    January flew by and I pretty much maintained my wt. I know I need to crank up the exercise because that's the area I'm lacking. It wasn't that long ago all my entries were in the 260's so I'm feeling pretty good about my progress. Have a great month everyone and lets drop some LBS.


    February Start Weight:226.6
    February Goal Weight:222.6

    February 1: 226.6
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    February 28

    2025 wt lost: -.02
  • acsmyth1
    acsmyth1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi
    I’m Amy. Starting again for what feels like the 100th time 🀣

    February Starting weight - 169lb
    February Goal Weight - 160lb

    Feb 1st - 169lb
    Feb 8th -
    Feb 15th -
    Feb 22nd -
    March 1st-
  • joolsmd
    joolsmd Posts: 377 Member
    I've been doing another challenge outside MFP during January but want to keep the momentum going.

    February Start Weight: 196.2lbs
    February Goal Weight: 190lbs
    February Goal Loss: 6.2lbs

    February 1: 196.2lbs
    February 3:
    February 10:
    February 17:
    February 24:
    March 1:
  • Tribilindiaz
    Tribilindiaz Posts: 16 Member
    weight.png

    STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): 151.8 (1/3/2012)
    YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 180 lb
    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 175lb


    February 1: 180 lb
    February 12:
    February 19:
    February 26:

    πŸ’February’s total weight lost:

    Hello! I'm trying to keep myself motivated, even though I have not really started the year with the same enthusiasm as usual. I hope this challenge will help me keep accountable.
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,528 Member
    Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Original MFP starting weight (January 2018): 168.2
    December 31, 2024 Weight: 158.0 (10-day average 157.2)
    January 25 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 153.8 (10-day average 153.5)
    February goal: Get below the top of maintenance weight range (153 pounds)
    Ultimate goal: Stay in maintenance range between (absolutely 140 - 153 and ideally 142-148)

    I report scale weight and (ten day average weight), and I post on Saturdays.

    January 25: 153.8 (10-day average 153.5)
    February 1: 153.4 (10-day average 153.4)
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:

    Total loss for February: The tiniest measurable amount possible - a tenth of a pound. I'm down 3.8 pounds for the year.

    Keep sticking to it!
  • My_Butt
    My_Butt Posts: 2,309 Member
    Hello! I joined MFP in 2015, but stopped using the app years ago after an update made it impossible to use. I quit working out 3 months ago after breaking my hand during an MMA match, and gained some excess fat by eating my feels every night. πŸ˜…
    Physical therapy is almost done, and I’m ready to get back into fighting shape again.

    February Start Weight: 143lbs
    February Goal Weight: 138lbs
    February Goal Weight Loss: 5lbs

    February 1: 143lbs
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,615 Member
    weight.png

    My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.


    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

    Start Weight (from Jan 31st ): 191.2

    Goal Weight: 187.2 (4 pound loss)

    End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx

    Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx





    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    02/01-191.8-(Trend Weight: 192.3)- My scale weight is up a bit after a very late night (2 AM) meal but my trend weight continues to go down. I’m glad it has faith in me as it is aligning with my faith in myself. A small overnight blip that should flush away rather quickly after the high-sodium soup. I have zero intention of chasing my own tail this round! Let’s go!

    02/03-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    02/10-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    02/17-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    02/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    02/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150's
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,103 Member
    Thank you, @mtaratoot !
    I'm Chris - 74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    My husband and I are retired.
    I see my trainer for 60 mins three days a week and try to walk the other four days. The walking doesn't always work out since we have our Grandson every morning. He's 2 years old and a pistol!!
    Heaviest: 192.2
    February Start Weight: 152.1 lbs
    February Goal Weight: 150.0
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145.0
    02/01 -
    02/03 -
    02/10 -
    02/17 -
    02/24 -
    02/28 -
    Good luck everyone.
    Chris
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,615 Member
    3e0wxi6adv9w.png
  • Babiesteps
    Babiesteps Posts: 3 Member
    edited February 2
    Hi, I'm a newbie here. I'm a 62yr old female. Since menopause I've let 35lbs creep back on! They HAVE GOTTA GO! I just joined WW but I'm not sure if I'll stay with it. I joined the least expensive plan which is a mobile app. I'm going to give it a chance, but I feel disconnected community wise. Not a fan of using my phone for the community aspect. I have had great success losing weight and keeping it off by counting calories and activity over the years with the now defunked Sparkpeople. I'm going to try to do both. Anyway, I hope I can lend support and positivity here!

    Good Luck everyone!
    Milana

    February Start Weight:175
    February Goal Weight:169
    Goal Weight: 135
    02/01 -175
    02/08
    02/15
    02/22
    02/28
  • geminigarcia6
    geminigarcia6 Posts: 10 Member
    February Start Weight:316lbs
    February Goal Weight:312lbs
    February Goal Weight:312lbs

    February 5th:
    February 12th:
    February 19th:
    February 26th:
  • Ihatemyjobmotivation
    Ihatemyjobmotivation Posts: 5 Member
    edited February 2
    Hello, my goal is to lose weight and get more stronger, agile, and lighter on my feet. It's already a weight off my shoulders to say it--write it--out loud. Here's my progress so far:

    February Start Weight: 134 lbs.
    February Goal Weight: 129lbs.

    January 25: 135 lbs.
    February 1: 134 lbs.
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:
  • geminigarcia6
    geminigarcia6 Posts: 10 Member
    February Start Weight:316lbs
    February Goal Weight:312lbs
    February Goal Weight:312lbs

    Weighing Day:Friday

    February 7th:
    February 14th:
    February 21st:
    February 28th:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,615 Member
    Welcome to all the newbies. It's truly wonderful to have you here!!!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,615 Member
    weight.png

    My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.


    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

    Start Weight (from Jan 31st ): 191.2

    Goal Weight: 187.2 (4 pound loss)

    End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx

    Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx





    Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    02/01-191.8-(Trend Weight: 192.3)- My scale weight is up a bit after a very late night (2 AM) meal but my trend weight continues to go down. I’m glad it has faith in me as it is aligning with my faith in myself. A small overnight blip that should flush away rather quickly after the high-sodium soup. I have zero intention of chasing my own tail this round! Let’s go!

    02/02-192.4-(Trend Weight: 192.3)- Yesterday: IF successful. Disciplined lunch. Disciplined dinner. Too many β€œapproved” snacks. I can’t seem to fill a craving at night. If I can just push through a night or two I would be allright. Humph….. up 0.6 overnight and not happy. It almost feels like self-sabotage everytime I feel like I’m getting close to the 180’s. Time to knock down the walls and push through any barriers. I’m tired of being spineless. I need my Warrior self back!

    02/10-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    02/17-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    02/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    02/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150's
  • Would like to join!

    February Start Weight:178
    February Goal Weight:170

    February 1:178
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:

    My January results:

    Have my results for the month of January (started on the first).

    Start weight: 195.8 Now 178.4
    Measurements:
    Neck 14.2 to 13.2
    Chest 42.9 to 40.2
    Arm 13.4 to 12.6
    Waist 36.1 to 34
    Stomach 42.5 to 39.6
    Butt 44.1 to 41.7
    Thigh 25 to 23.7
    Calf 15.8 to 15
  • MrsA2907
    MrsA2907 Posts: 24 Member
    Would like to join please as I think I'm the heaviest I've ever been. I'm going to weigh myself on a Saturday or Sunday so my dates might be slightly different.

    February Start Weight: 13 stone 7.5 lbs
    February Goal Weight: 13 stone 3.5 lbs

    February 2: 13 stone 7.5 lbs
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    February 28
  • CaityP27
    CaityP27 Posts: 19 Member
    February Start Weight:108.1/238.2
    February Goal Weight: 103kg/227lb
    ULTIMATE Goal Weight: 75kg/165lb

    February 3rd: 108.1/238.2
    February 10th:
    February 17th:
    February 24th:
    February 28th:

    Goals
    6000+ steps | 400kcal |90 active mins EVERY DAY
    2L | Cal Deficit EVERY DAY
    3 half hour work outs a week
    5kg/11lb LOSS

    I'm excited to see what I can achieve this month. This is only the 2nd Challenge I've done so I feel like the loss is achievable even if it's a lot. I lost 7.9kg/17.4lb last month! I will try to do a 7 day daily weight avg every week.
  • lgpechtoot
    lgpechtoot Posts: 13 Member
    Hey everyone!

    I put on a bit of weight over the Christmas period, but my weight continually fluctuates between around 145 lbs to what I am now... 152 lbs. I am now at my 'Well, I need to address this now, before I become really uncomfortable with myself' stage. I did this challenge a couple of years ago and deadlines are motivating for me!

    I will lose a decent amount of water weight at first so my goal reflects the anticipated water weight loss + fat loss.

    February Start Weight: 152 lbs
    February Goal Weight: 147 lbs
    Long term Goal Weight: 142 lbs

    February 3: 152
    February 8:
    February 15:
    February 22:
    March 1:
  • ashleyh2100
    ashleyh2100 Posts: 106 Member
    Start Date September 13, 2023 - 241.2 lbs

    February 2025 Start Weight: 191.4 lbs
    February 2025 Goal Weight: 182 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 160 lbs

    January 29: 191.4 lbs (took a big hit after vacation)
    February 5:
    February 12:
    February 19:
    February 26:
    February 28:
  • joolsmd
    joolsmd Posts: 377 Member
    February Start Weight: 196.2lbs
    February Goal Weight: 190lbs
    February Goal Loss: 6.2lbs

    February 1: 196.2lbs
    February 3: 199.2lbs
    February 10:
    February 17:
    February 24:
    March 1:
  • clomonaco3
    clomonaco3 Posts: 9 Member
    February Start Weight: 165
    February Goal Weight: 160
    February Goal Loss: 5

    February 1: 165
    February 7:
    February 14:
    February 21:
    February 28:

    I jacked up my knee and I am having foot surgery this month. No exercise for me at all! I am hoping this challenge will keep me on track!
  • Marmoosey
    Marmoosey Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, my name is Mags. I'm 67 years old and feel like I've been overweight for 95% of my life, though when I look at the old pictures of me, I think I was crazy then! I looked fine. However, I'm only 5'4" and I didn't need to weigh as much as I did.

    6.5 years ago, I was up to 187 and I suffered from plantar fasciitis, HBP, acid reflux, low self esteem, and when my doctor took a second look at my blood sugar after one annual check-up, I asked myself wtf I was doing! Waiting to have a stroke?

    I started on the Keto diet that day and used MFP to help keep track of my calories and carbs. I lost 30 lbs in the first 3 months. Then, things slowed down and over the next 9 months I lost another 17 pounds. I felt so great, though I did have a little bit of worrisome hair loss, that has mostly recovered. I think 30 lbs in three months was too fast and my body reacted. I started gaining it back about a year later and slowly but surely made it all the way back up to 175, just eating and drinking everything I wanted.

    So here I am again. I started on keto and MFP on New Year's Day and have lost 15 lbs. It's February 3 and I want to lose 5 lbs a month for the next 4 months. I like keto because I am otherwise hungry all the time. Sometimes on Keto, I have to make myself eat.

    My goal is to slow down the weight loss now, to not more than 5 lbs per month, but to get back to about 140 by summer! Maybe a challenge will help me.

    February Start Weight: 160
    February Goal Weight: 155
    February Goal Loss: 5

    February 1: 160
    February 7:
    February 14:
    February 21:
    February 28:
  • DawnDenee
    DawnDenee Posts: 13 Member
    edited February 4
    February Start Weight: 235
    February Goal Weight: 229
    February Goal Loss: 0

    February 1: 235
    February 7:
    February 14:
    February 21:
    February 28:

    Giving up wine will help me a lot...meeting my girls at the gym now on Saturday's for strength training. Walk my dogs 3 miles everyday. If I can stick to my calories I know I can do this...I've done it before. I actually got up to 260 so I've already lost 25lbs. This will help me be accountable. I weigh myself on Saturday mornings now since that's when my group meets. I'm really hoping to report a loss!