Lose 5 Pounds A Month March 2012 Challenge

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  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    May I ask is it to late to start the Challenge?

    It's never too late ... well, March 30 would probably not work to lose 5 pounds, but anyone is welcome at any time!

    Had a long and busy day - two hours at the gym, shopping for new clothes, played in the orchestra concer tonight and ended up 900 calories uneaten (even though I ate over 2000 for the day). Time for bed!
  • sara156
    sara156 Posts: 19
    CW - 139
    GW - 135

    Weigh in Dates -
    3/3 - 139
    3/10
    3/17
    3/24
    3/31

    I'll take all the encouragement youre willing to give. :) add me if you want
  • foxbat2828
    foxbat2828 Posts: 391 Member
    CW: 246
    GW: 239

    3/1 - 246
    3/8
    3/15
    3/22
    3/29
    3/31
  • tstawicki
    tstawicki Posts: 61 Member
    Here it goes count me too!
    CW: 199
    GW: 194
    3/3 198.5
    3/10
    3/17
    3/24
    3/31
  • DorothyR87
    DorothyR87 Posts: 113
    CW:200
    GW:195

    My official way in day is Monday
    3/5:
    3/12:
    3/19:
    3/26:
  • arfog
    arfog Posts: 70 Member
    I'm in! I need some more accountability! I hope I can do it though, this month is very busy at work, so there's not much time for exercise.

    CW 145.2
    GW 140.0

    3/4- 144.4
    3/11
    3/18
    3/25
    3/31

    Thanks! I needed this. :)

    First update! :) 144.4! :)
  • ravenstyx
    ravenstyx Posts: 4
    Ok. I want to give this a try. I joined the gym a few weeks ago and have met with a personal trainer to put together a work out routing. I'm hoping this will help break through the plateau I always hit at my current weight. My trainer has set a goal of 3 lbs per month with a total loss of 9 lbs by the end of May. I'm hoping to exceed that by at least a few pounds. I have been as heavy as 220 lbs in the past. I can lose those first 30 or 40 but then I get stuck in the 180's. I'm hoping the gym and joining this challenge will help me break through the 180 mark.


    CW: 188
    GW: 184

    I plan to weigh in on Mondays so that would

    3/5
    3/12
    3/19
    3/26
  • healthbunny
    healthbunny Posts: 86
    I'm in :D I'm doing another one but the weigh-in days are on Monday and i'm usually at my bf who doesn't have a scale! So this will probably be easier and more acurate! I'll try and keep my weigh-in days either wednesday or thursday!

    CW 135.8
    GW: 130.8
    3/1 135.8
    3/8
    3/15
    3/22
    3/30
  • Mbond74
    Mbond74 Posts: 56 Member
    Kinda frustrated because I was up this week at weight in (3 pounds!!). I'm trying to figure out how that happened as I don't think I did anything really different! I did not get in as much exercise as I should have. It was also the TOM - so that probably didn't help either. I did have an NSV though in that I lost an inch from my hips and 3/4 inch from my waist. That makes me smile through my frustration. :-) Time to pick up and keep going! I hope everyone else is having a great week!
  • Mbond74
    Mbond74 Posts: 56 Member
    I'm in! I need some more accountability! I hope I can do it though, this month is very busy at work, so there's not much time for exercise.

    CW 145.2
    GW 140.0

    3/4- 144.4
    3/11
    3/18
    3/25
    3/31

    Thanks! I needed this. :)

    First update! :) 144.4! :)

    Great job!!
  • MFT2010
    MFT2010 Posts: 122
    THIS IS GREAT AND EASY :) THANKS!

    CW: 146
    GW: 141

    3/4- 146
    3/9-
    3/16-
    3/23-
    3/30-
  • MFT2010
    MFT2010 Posts: 122
    BUMP
  • aliciaversteeg
    aliciaversteeg Posts: 11
    I can't figure out how to edit my original post, so I'm reposting with my update.

    CW: 259.8
    GW: 250

    3/4 254.2
    3/11
    3/18
    3/25

    down 5.6! Big week!
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    You can't edit a post after an hour or so, but quote it, remove the quote brackets and update.

    Merry - hang in there, it is a long road and some hills and valleys are normal. Keep on keeping on and it will all be to the good in the end.
  • amanday88
    amanday88 Posts: 68
    wooo hooo first weigh in went amazing!

    CW 154
    GW 149

    3/1 : 154
    3/5 : 151 (-3)
    3/12
    3/19
    3/26
    3/31
  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    So, it's official: I did not gain any weight over the weekend. That's actually quite an accomplishment for me, as I find it easier to stay on plan during the week, and struggle more on the weekend. Plus, I'm at that risky rebound weight, where I'm in danger of sabotaging myself...

    I had lasagna for supper last night. Not exactly on plan, but not terrible either; I can consider it my treat-meal. Aiming to lose a pound by Friday's weigh-in. However, hubby has bought bake at home pizza that looks quite yummy. I guess I can limit to 1 slice and have some salad or veggies on the side, right?
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Finally registered for my McK 5k March 24th. Then I'm doing at least one more May 12th with kintegra (Kelly) and I can't wait to finally meet her in person!

    I'm doing a 90mile walk/jog/run challenge all month. I've complete a little over 10 since the first so I'm doing good. Trying hard to keep active as much as I can this trimester. :)
  • 55tolose
    55tolose Posts: 510 Member
    So, it's official: I did not gain any weight over the weekend. That's actually quite an accomplishment for me, as I find it easier to stay on plan during the week, and struggle more on the weekend. Plus, I'm at that risky rebound weight, where I'm in danger of sabotaging myself...

    I had lasagna for supper last night. Not exactly on plan, but not terrible either; I can consider it my treat-meal. Aiming to lose a pound by Friday's weigh-in. However, hubby has bought bake at home pizza that looks quite yummy. I guess I can limit to 1 slice and have some salad or veggies on the side, right?

    Great!!!! You are doing sooo amazing!


    I think I have finally gotten my exercise second wind! yesterday and today have felt soo good so im planning on walking or elliptical every day(4 days a week) on my days off! I have new insperation and A brand new reason to get this weigh off! I have 40 pounds to lose and by heck im gonna try my best to have them gone by November!
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    CW 205.4
    GW: 199.8
    3/2 204.6 (-1)
    3/6 203.6 (-1)
    3/15
    3/22
    3/30

    Total lost: 2

    OK - so I really have trouble sticking to just the originaL weigh in days and just had to post early!

    Can't wait to see how every one is doing with the first round of weekly weigh ins coming up. What was your best NSV this week?
  • belle_74
    belle_74 Posts: 956 Member
    I know I said I would skip today's regular weigh-in, since I just weighed in yesterday for the 1st of the month, but I've actually lost a pound, so I wanted to post it, to keep me accountable and to force me try to lose another pound before next week, instead of resting on my laurels...

    March 1: 145
    March 2: 144 (-1 pound)
    March 9:
    March 16:
    March 23:
    March 30:
    Final - April 1: (goal: 140)

    jmacaroni, congrats on your upcoming wedding! My wedding was the biggest weight-loss motivator I have ever had. So enjoy!

    Belle, how did do on the 8 week program?

    Ptyson, you will see 1-derland by month end - yippee!

    Fran, glad you're back! I think as long as I can keep my cravings under control this month, that I'll be ok.

    .. only reading back over posts now so only just saw your question galoha! I lost 21lbs during the 8 week program. Delighted with the loss but have seriously lost my motivation this week so not too hopeful for weigh-in on Thurs. I had such big losses during the 8 weeks though (6lbs, 2lbs, 3lbs, 2lbs, 2lbs, 2lbs,2lbs,2lbs) so I was expecting to hit a ''low" this week. There is still 2 days to weigh in so there is still hope :-D

    Well done to everyone who has weighed in already ....

    Usbornegal my NSV this week is that someone has finally noticed (well commented on the fact) that I had lost weight. I know it shouldn't matter as I am doing this for myself but it felt good!
  • healthbunny
    healthbunny Posts: 86
    My update :)

    CW 135.8
    GW: 130.8
    3/1 135.8
    3/8 135
    3/15
    3/22
    3/30
  • getthere120
    getthere120 Posts: 5
    so, I'm starting a little late. whoops! I really would love to lose 5 lbs/month until the start of June. I feel like that is really reasonable.

    luckily, my weigh in days happen to be wednesdays soo

    I am 5'5'' with an incredibly muscular build. Its driving me nuts. Gotta get slimmer, ya'll

    CW: 143.5
    GW: 137 by end of March, 132 by end of April, 127 by end of may, 125 by 4th of JULYYYY!

    3/7 - 143.5 lbs
    3/14
    3/21
    3/28
    4/4
  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    Belle, how did do on the 8 week program?

    .. only reading back over posts now so only just saw your question galoha! I lost 21lbs during the 8 week program. Delighted with the loss but have seriously lost my motivation this week so not too hopeful for weigh-in on Thurs. I had such big losses during the 8 weeks though (6lbs, 2lbs, 3lbs, 2lbs, 2lbs, 2lbs,2lbs,2lbs) so I was expecting to hit a ''low" this week. There is still 2 days to weigh in so there is still hope :-D

    Well done to everyone who has weighed in already ....

    Usbornegal my NSV this week is that someone has finally noticed (well commented on the fact) that I had lost weight. I know it shouldn't matter as I am doing this for myself but it felt good!

    Wow, Belle, that is amazing! It's taken me 3 years to lose 22 pounds. Obviously I have been very inconsistent during that time!! What was the 8-week plan like? Did you follow a special meal plan? Do a certain amount of exercise? We're here to support you on your continued journey. Keep up the great work, and good luck on your weigh-in!

    Been slipping off the wagon over the last few days, not completely falling off, but in danger of doing so... I was so exhausted yesterday that I went to bed super early. Being tired is definitely a bad trigger for me. I tend to snack to stay awake, and of course I want comfort/junk foods, as I'm too lazy to make anything healthy. And then the sugar/carbs just make me more tired and then I want more food - bad cycle! Yesterday, after making bad choices for supper (a muffin and a slice of pizza), I went upstairs to avoid reaching for more food, and after getting the girls in the bath and to bed, I went to bed. I figured that's one way to fight my overeating. Go to sleep. The problem is, I'm still tired today... :yawn:

    Hmmm... my NSV?... I started a new job last week, so I'm picking through my wardrobe more than usual, and realizing that some of my old pants now are too big, and some of my used to be too-small pants are starting to fit... :smile:
  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    I think I have finally gotten my exercise second wind! yesterday and today have felt soo good so im planning on walking or elliptical every day(4 days a week) on my days off! I have new insperation and A brand new reason to get this weigh off! I have 40 pounds to lose and by heck im gonna try my best to have them gone by November!

    55, so what is this brand new reason / inspiration for losing weight?!! Do tell... Great job with the exercise! Exercise is next on my list... I made a 'date' with a friend to meet her at the gym tomorrow. I thought that might kick me into gear.
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    March 1st: 206.3
    March 6th: 208.8
    March 13th:
    March 20th:
    March 27:
    March 31st:

    Much bigger gain than I wanted. I've been exercising like crazy, so I guess it's tme to pull back a little on my exercise and let my muscles take a day or so to calm down.
  • dmgaloha
    dmgaloha Posts: 467 Member
    Finally registered for my McK 5k March 24th. Then I'm doing at least one more May 12th with kintegra (Kelly) and I can't wait to finally meet her in person!

    I'm doing a 90mile walk/jog/run challenge all month. I've complete a little over 10 since the first so I'm doing good. Trying hard to keep active as much as I can this trimester. :)

    Bru, honey, you're making me look bad. :laugh: Just teasing! Really, I'm super impressed that you are staying so active during your pregnancy; it really is the best thing for you and for the baby! I know you are looking forward to being a mom, and I know you'll be a great one! I do recommend to all soon-to-be-moms to take a few moments here and there to appreciate life as you know it now, as it will all change soon. And no, I'm not saying that's a bad thing; it's just different, and some things you don't maybe appreciate until after a baby arrives. Some of my personal favorites: eat a meal while it's warm, without being interrupted... take a long hot bath, without being interrupted... sleep or nap whenever you want! :tongue:
  • babytis
    babytis Posts: 330 Member
    CW~ 190
    GW~ 185


    March weigh-ins

    3/5 186.4 3.8 loss so far :)
    3/12
    3/19
    3/26
  • prose58
    prose58 Posts: 52
    I'm in!

    CW - 234
    GW - 140

    3/7
    3/14
    3/21
    3/28
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    Being tired is definitely a bad trigger for me. I tend to snack to stay awake, and of course I want comfort/junk foods, as I'm too lazy to make anything healthy. And then the sugar/carbs just make me more tired and then I want more food - bad cycle!

    Wow - that sounds like how my Insulin Resistance makes my body respond!! Have you ever been tested? It takes a fasting glucose tolerance test. I am now on metformin to regulate my blood sugars and can really tell when I need it as I start to fall asleep sitting up, crave carbs, etc. Once I take the metformin I wake up, am alert, and feel like doing something active other than eat.

    Insulin Resistance is where your body does not recognize that there is enough insulin in your body to deal with the carbs/sugars and starts to dump insulin in so you get a flood of it. If this goes on long enough it can lead to total insulin cessation which is diabetes.
  • belle_74
    belle_74 Posts: 956 Member
    Belle, how did do on the 8 week program?
    .. only reading back over posts now so only just saw your question galoha! I lost 21lbs during the 8 week program. Delighted with the loss but have seriously lost my motivation this week so not too hopeful for weigh-in on Thurs. I had such big losses during the 8 weeks though (6lbs, 2lbs, 3lbs, 2lbs, 2lbs, 2lbs,2lbs,2lbs) so I was expecting to hit a ''low" this week. There is still 2 days to weigh in so there is still hope :-D
    Wow, Belle, that is amazing! It's taken me 3 years to lose 22 pounds. Obviously I have been very inconsistent during that time!! What was the 8-week plan like? Did you follow a special meal plan? Do a certain amount of exercise? We're here to support you on your continued journey. Keep up the great work, and good luck on your weigh-in!
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    Thanks. The plan was pretty standard. 1200 calories per day and they did give us some suggested meal plans, but I didn't really follow them. The meals were a little to adventurous ( really fussy eater), plus everything even the sauces were made from scratch, which I simply did not have time to do most of the time so I improvised! I did stick to 1200 calories a day and I never ate back the calories I burned during exercise (no one ever said anything about doing this during programme - first I heard of doing this was when I saw it on the boards about two weeks ago). We had a 6 day week exercise plan, 3 cardio, 3 strength. The cardio was basically the c25k plan and the strength was lots of lunges, arm curls, sit ups etc. I really did not like the strength part so skipped most of it (didn't see much loss inch wise as a result of this - most people that did it recorded 8 - 10 inch losses, I only recorded 5!). I replaced at least 1 of the strength sessions each week with cardio just to ease the guilt :-)

    I did my weigh-in today (used always weigh on a Wednesday during the programme so couldn't wait any longer) and I am down a 1lb which I am happy about as I slacked alot this week! Going to be super good next week and may even talk to someone in the gym about starting a weight training programme (maybe).

    It is great to have such wonderful support while making this change in lifestyle. I'm sure if I hadn't found the community pages I would have completely (as opposed to half) lost my motivation at the end of the programme.

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