Lose 5 Pounds A Month February 2012 Challenge

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  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    Way to go, Woodsy! Isn't it great to see your small life changes bringing about positive results?

    I fear my small changes may be too little too late, but hey, I'll still aim to lose what I can between now and Thursday morning. I peek at the scale almost daily, even though I only 'officially' weigh-in on Fridays (and the 1st of the month) but I forgot to peek today and I think I will choose not to peek tomorrow, so that Thurs will be a surprise. Keep me on my toes!

    I must admit that I totally enjoyed the fruits of my late-night kitchen labor, so I am happy/proud that I spent the extra time last night to pack healthy foods for today. And I'm off for a short walk to the parking lot.

    Be healthy!
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    Hey DMG, great to see you back on here :-) I didn't make the 5lb challenge BUT I've lost exactly 10lbs since New Year, so am on track for my 5lb a month - even if more of it was in January :-)

    So....

    1/2 = 187.6
    5/2 = 185.6
    13/2 = 186.8
    17/2 = 185.0
    22/2 = 184.8
    29/2 = 183.8

    Total loss of 3.8 lbs....I'll have that :)

    See you all in the March challenge!!
  • punky98percent
    punky98percent Posts: 6 Member
    What's the challenge for March. I'm in!!!
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    HW: 242.8
    SW: 240.8
    CW: 210.6

    2/6 209.6 -1
    2/13 208.6 -1
    2/17 206.6 -2
    2/26 205.8 -.8
    2/29 205.4

    Total loss:5.2 pounds

    Made it!!! Looking for March to get me to One-derland!!
  • l_oudman
    l_oudman Posts: 373 Member
    Are you doing the same in March, if so count me in!!
  • Mompanda4
    Mompanda4 Posts: 869 Member
    2/1/2012 SW 122.0 lbs
    2/06/2012. 120.4 lbs (-1.6 lbs)
    2/13/2012 119.3 lbs (-1.1 lbs)
    2/20/2012 118.2 lbs (-1.1 lbs)
    2/27/2012 116.8 lbs (-1.4 lbs)
    2/29/2012. Final weight: 116.2 (-5.8 lbs)

    GW 117 lbs!

    Actual weight: 116.2 lbs, total loss 5.8 lbs!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Can't wait to join you guys after pregnancy :heart: But I can at least monitor my weight gains through here. My doc office the past 2 months was about 5lbs higher than my scale. I like my scale much better :laugh:

    Feb 1st: 200.2
    Feb 7th: 202.6
    Feb14th 205.8
    Feb21st: 205.6
    Feb 29th: 206.3

    16wks pregnant, we find out the gender in 2 weeks :love:
  • Yellowstonegirl
    Yellowstonegirl Posts: 26 Member
    Okay, I made the February Challenge
    2/1/12 186
    2/6/12 184.5
    2/14/12 183.5
    2/21/12 182
    2/29/12 178.5

    So, another challenge for March, anyone?
  • 55tolose
    55tolose Posts: 510 Member
    Dmg great job on packing the healthy options and also I commend you for swearing off the elevator at work! Great job sounds like this new lifestyle is really going to work in your favor : )

    Bru Its really fun to see you in the forum posting your pregnancy gains : ) I was thinking of doing the same thing when I Finally get pregnant.

    This is our 7th month of trying and the First month off of the birth control that I took for 3 months in an attempt to regulate my cycles and get my body to ovulate so yesterday was the 28th day and no TOM Yet but a negative test so we will see if my cycle is longer which it normally is about 35-40 days so we will see iv got till the 12th to decided that it actually didn't work again this month.


    Well everyone I lost 2.2 pounds this month for february so that is a total of 5 pounds lost since christmas : )

    February Start Weight --> 167.6
    February End Weight---> 165.4
  • stripeyjane
    stripeyjane Posts: 8 Member
    I did it!! So pleased with myself as a newbie to all this, I had no idea if I could manage it. I reckon the next 8lbs will be tougher though...

    Feb 1st : 132lbs (9st 6lbs)
    Feb 8th: 131lbs (9st 5lbs)
    Feb 15: 131lbs (9st 5lbs)
    Feb 22: 128lbs (9st 2lbs)
    Feb 29: 127lbs (9st 1lb)
    Challenge goal weight: 127lbs (9st 1lb)
  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    Here are my official results for February:
    Start - Feb 1: 148
    End - March 1: 145
    Total LOSS: 3 lb

    I am actually quite happy with that, considering the work transition. My goal is to increase my activity in March.
  • MichaelWWoods
    MichaelWWoods Posts: 33 Member
    Just shy of 5 lbs, but pretty good about myself over the month. I took my wife on a date last night knowing full well I likely was going to consume more than I should given the goal.

    In addition, given I initially went to the dark side and gained two pounds pushing up to 239 lbs from 237 lbs in the first 2 weeks of the month, I then pushed down to 232.4 lbs in the last 2 weeks for a net loss from start of 4.6 lbs but 6.6 lbs from a monthly high of 239 lbs.

    2/1/2012 = 237 lbs
    2/8/2012 = 237 lbs -- NO material CHANGE!
    2/13/2012 = 239 lbs (+2 LBS)
    2/20/2012 = Not Reported
    2/28/2012 = 232.3 (-4.7 lbs)
    3/1/2012 = 232.4

    Total Loss: 4.6 lbs
    Loss from high: 6.6 lbs [Finding the Positive in all things!]

    Again, what I liked most about this month was the mid-month correction of a typical, as you might expect, few day swing overeating or ignoring the typical daily food plan. As a result of this little challenge, it helped me recognize the uptick and compensate in a healthy way by picking up my exercise.

    Imagine if could lose 6.6 lbs in 2 week periods on a consistent basis! Man, I'd be sexy again in no time!
  • ImaSongbird
    ImaSongbird Posts: 126 Member
    Has the March challenge started? I want to join!
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    Has the March challenge started? I want to join!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/509368-lose-5-pounds-a-month-march-2012-challenge
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    Here are my official results for February:
    Start - Feb 1: 148
    End - March 1: 145
    Total LOSS: 3 lb

    I am actually quite happy with that, considering the work transition. My goal is to increase my activity in March.

    3lbs is great - especially with moving jobs etc - well done !!!
  • annvey
    annvey Posts: 30
    Lost 3 in Feb. Hopefully will do better in March. Going for the 5 lb challenge again.
  • nanberube
    nanberube Posts: 112 Member
    Starting weight 174.8
    CW --- 172.2 -- (-2.6) yay
    end of month - 172 - it wasn't 5, but I'll take it
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