Lose 5 Pounds A Month March 2012 Challenge
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Wow, that's fantastic Belle - well done!! I can't wait to get back into my size 14 trousers (UK size, not sure how that translates to US sizes), I'm hoping the kettlebells will help with getting there soon. My waist feels more defined, and my arms too, so it's a start! My weigh in is Saturday morning, but you know when you're being good it's so hard to resist having a sneaky mid-week peek on the scales - but I am trying as I don't weigh in ever more than once a week...
You've achieved so much in 10 weeks - hope I can do the same :-)
Thanks! I'm sure you will do just as well as I did. At least you can feel a difference already in your arms and waist - I don't look any more toned than I did 10 weeks ago, just slimmer (if that makes any sense!). Are you still getting a chance to cycle to work? I know what you mean about the sneaky weigh ins. At the beginning I weighed myself everyday but the novelty of that wore off when the numbers weren't moving for a few days in a row. At least when you weigh yourself once a week you don't have to 'deal with' the fluctuations etc.0 -
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 - 142.0 lbs
3/21 - 142.0
3/28
4/4
bummer. i blame st. patricks day.. better be extra diligent this week. maybe it can be a two pound week.
Not to worry, next week will be a good week. St. Patrick really does have a lot to answer for :laugh:0 -
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-oops!
3/18-143.2
3/25
Thanks! I needed this.
143.2! In the right direction!
Well done! Best of luck next week!0 -
CW 205.4
GW: 199.8
3/2 204.6 (-1)
3/6 203.6 (-1)
3/8 202.8 (-0.8)
3/15 203.6 (+.8)
3/22 202.0 (-1.6)
3/30
Total lost: 3.4
Slowest month since I started. Was really hoping to hit One-derland this month. Wait - slowest month since I started in October and I have still lost over 3 pounds? That's amazing!0 -
Wow, that's fantastic Belle - well done!! I can't wait to get back into my size 14 trousers (UK size, not sure how that translates to US sizes), I'm hoping the kettlebells will help with getting there soon. My waist feels more defined, and my arms too, so it's a start! My weigh in is Saturday morning, but you know when you're being good it's so hard to resist having a sneaky mid-week peek on the scales - but I am trying as I don't weigh in ever more than once a week...
You've achieved so much in 10 weeks - hope I can do the same :-)
Thanks! I'm sure you will do just as well as I did. At least you can feel a difference already in your arms and waist - I don't look any more toned than I did 10 weeks ago, just slimmer (if that makes any sense!). Are you still getting a chance to cycle to work? I know what you mean about the sneaky weigh ins. At the beginning I weighed myself everyday but the novelty of that wore off when the numbers weren't moving for a few days in a row. At least when you weigh yourself once a week you don't have to 'deal with' the fluctuations etc.
That's exactly right! I was going to cycle in today, the weather is beautiful here, sunny and mild (12 deg C), but I forgot to change my alarm clock time so I couldn't. But tomorrow I will be doing, and the fine weather is set to carry on all weekend so may go on a nice long ride over the weekend!
Yep sneaky weigh-ins aren't worth it - it's nice to see a proper change when you do it less frequently And I know what you mean about being slimmer - that's good too. I just need to get rid of my bingo wings on my upper arms !! 0 -
@usbornegal...way to reframe!0
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CW: 246
GW: 239
3/1 - 246
3/8 - Unable to post due to hospitalization
3/15 - Unable to post due to hospitalization
3/22 - 238.5
3/29
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CW: 246
GW: 239
3/1 - 246
3/8 - Unable to post due to hospitalization
3/15 - Unable to post due to hospitalization
3/22 - 238.5
3/29
3/31
Well done! You have past your goal for this month already and you still have a week to go! Hope you are feeling ok now (sorry to hear you were hospitalized).0 -
That's exactly right! I was going to cycle in today, the weather is beautiful here, sunny and mild (12 deg C), but I forgot to change my alarm clock time so I couldn't. But tomorrow I will be doing, and the fine weather is set to carry on all weekend so may go on a nice long ride over the weekend!
Yep sneaky weigh-ins aren't worth it - it's nice to see a proper change when you do it less frequently And I know what you mean about being slimmer - that's good too. I just need to get rid of my bingo wings on my upper arms !!
Weather is good here too Evenings are getting longer as well so hopefully I will be able to hit the roads soon (as opposed to going to the gym). There is no way I would be able to get up earlier so I could cycle to work - I love my bed too much - so I admire you for doing so! Hope you get a chance to get out at the weekend also.
Don't talk to me about bingo wings! Mine drive me insane. Your kettlebell workouts should sort that out for you in no time (I so need to start doing something about mine). Good luck with your weigh-in on Saturday!0 -
CW 205.4
GW: 199.8
3/2 204.6 (-1)
3/6 203.6 (-1)
3/8 202.8 (-0.8)
3/15 203.6 (+.8)
3/22 202.0 (-1.6)
3/30
Total lost: 3.4
Slowest month since I started. Was really hoping to hit One-derland this month. Wait - slowest month since I started in October and I have still lost over 3 pounds? That's amazing!
3.4 pounds so far (remember there is still a week left - it is amazing! You have done so well with your weigh loss so far and a loss is a loss so you are going in the right direction. One-derland will be here before you know it. Keep it up. 0 -
March 1st: 206.3
March 6th: 208.8
March 13th: 209.6
March 20th: 209.6
March 27:
March 31st:
Wow! That is brilliant. No weight gain at all!!!! Fantastic. Love your new profile pic - you look so neat!0 -
Well done! You have past your goal for this month already and you still have a week to go! Hope you are feeling ok now (sorry to hear you were hospitalized).
I've got another 6-8 weeks of rehab/recovery to go through, but I have to do walking as part of my rehab, so at least I'm getting some exercise in ... but not nearly at the level of going to the gym and working out for 45-60 minutes. It's been really important to balance my calories since I really can't "buy" any with exercise. At the same time, I have to make sure that while I'm staying under my allotted calories that I'm also getting all of the nutrition necessary to help my body heal. At first, I thought about just saying the heck with it and I would start all over again after I was completely healed, but the folks at the hospital helped me figure out how to make good choices and my wife and all of the folks that are making meals for our family right now have been very good at making healthy dishes that are low-fat and low-sodium. As such, my next few weeks are going to be an exercise in weight loss without exercise. Should be interesting.0 -
CW 207.2
GW: 199
3/1 207.2
3/8 207.8
3/15 206.2
3/22 203.8
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Weather is good here too Evenings are getting longer as well so hopefully I will be able to hit the roads soon (as opposed to going to the gym). There is no way I would be able to get up earlier so I could cycle to work - I love my bed too much - so I admire you for doing so! Hope you get a chance to get out at the weekend also.
Don't talk to me about bingo wings! Mine drive me insane. Your kettlebell workouts should sort that out for you in no time (I so need to start doing something about mine). Good luck with your weigh-in on Saturday!
I am so not a morning person Belle, I am not one of those who would even DREAM of going to the gym at 6.30am, but for some reason I don't mind getting up earlier to cycle in to work - I don't really understand it. I think it's because you're cheating time a bit, so you're getting exercise in but not losing much time in your day, as it would take me almost as long to get in in the car because of the traffic.
The dreaded bingo wings that appear in your mid-30's - nobody warned me about that. It's not enough that I have a big bum, tum and thighs, I now get bingo wings. All I need is cankles and I've got the lot!! I will beat them though!!
Just a week to go now for us all in the 5lb per month challenge. Love the final run in!!! I'm strange, I know!0 -
Friday's weigh-in check-in...
March 1: 145
March 2: 144 (-1 pound)
March 9: 143 (-1 pound)
March 16: 143
March 23: 143
March 30:
Final - April 1: (goal: 140)
Total so far: -2 pounds
3 weeks at the same weight.... This is not looking good for reaching the 5 lb challenge! Eek!
On a more positive note, I think I'm past my carb cravings (for now). The last few days of eating low carb have been much easier. I even went to my favorite waffle place for lunch yesterday and had a veggie omelette instead of waffles!
And another positive update: we've had 3 days of nice weather in a row this week, and I am slowly getting inspired to exercise again. I went for 2 walks outside at lunch this week, and after my gym's info session last night, I did a C25k workout on the treadmill. I started with a Week 1 workout (Run 1 min / Walk 90 sec), and extended the intervals from a total of 20 to 30 min, since I was watching a tv show. It wasn't a huge effort, so I will try a Week 2 workout next time (Run 90 sec / Walk 2 min). Plus with the time change, the evenings are lighter for longer, so I might be able to start getting out after work...
@Fran, I didn't realize Mother's day was different in the UK. Ours is May 13.
@Belle, wow, you have some great NSV's to report! Congrats on your progress. Even in my best running shape, I am still a 12-min mile kind of girl. I'm going to try to work on speed this summer. I think I have that same pair of pants in my closet (but mine were a gift and didn't fit), but I'm not quite there, but soon. Maybe end of summer.
@Fran/Belle, I admit that although my official weigh-in is on Fridays, that I am a nearly-daily weigher (sometimes I forget). Personally, I do it to keep me on track. If I see it creep up then I know to be more diligent that day. If it's the same, then that's fine, I know I'm doing ok. If it's down, I am thrilled and want to stay down until weigh-in day.
@Usbornegal, ONE-derland is on its way!!
@foxbat, hope you're doing ok. Sounds like you've got a good plan and lots of support, you might surprise yourself.0 -
Here's my Friday weigh-in:
Last week: 240.3
This week: 240.0
03/02: 242.5
03/09: 241.5
03/16: 240.3
03/23: 240.0
03/30: <<238.0>>
I don't know if I can manage a 2 lb loss in one week - it is hard for me to do very much exercise (physical problems). I have my goal set for a 1.5 lb loss a week, but it is usually closer to 1 lb.0 -
Start weight- 171lb
March start- 169lb
March end- 163lb (-6lb)
Target- 154lb
Feeling lucky- 147lb
Ultimate goal-140lb0 -
Friday's weigh-in check-in...
March 1: 145
March 2: 144 (-1 pound)
March 9: 143 (-1 pound)
March 16: 143
March 23: 143
March 30:
Final - April 1: (goal: 140)
Total so far: -2 pounds
3 weeks at the same weight.... This is not looking good for reaching the 5 lb challenge! Eek!
I know how you feel DMG, I've stayed the same this week despite doing everything right.
1/3 = 183.8
9/3 = 180.4
17/3 = 181.4
24/3 = 181.6
Loss of 2.2lbs. Disappointed is an understatement, especially as I've been doing everything - sticking to the calories, extra exercise. I'm putting it down to either extra strength training or just body holding on to water. I'm hoping I get a double loss next week. I'm going to stay positive same as you though and enjoy the nicer weather....hopefully next week the scales will move down for us both
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Finished my 10th 5k total, but 1st of 2012 (and 1st while pregnant) and didn't do as horrible as I thought. 41:41 is my unoffical time. My baby bro Tyler took 6min off of his previous time! So proud of him!!!
Hope you all are having a great day and weekend!!0 -
SW 260
CW 212
GW 140
3/1 215
3/9 214
3/15 212
3/22 210 Woo hoo, I did it! But it's partying all weekend so I guess I'm doing a lot of cardio this week!!!
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Definitely in
Hoping for 10 lbs loss. But anything more than 5 lbs will be great
SW: 157 lbs (Saturday 3rd March)
Week 1: 156 lbs (Saturday 10th March)
Week 2: 154 lbs (Thursday 15th March)
Week 3: 152 lbs (Sunday 25th March)
Week 4: (Saturday 31st March)
Total loss:
Weighed myself today because this was my last day of 30DS.0 -
Shaved off half a pound. Routine got a bit disrupted toward the end of last week but still on track, so very pleased. Will be cycling to work all next week so looking to finish the challenge with a good result.
CW: 151
GW:146
March weigh-ins
3/3 -- 150
3/10 -- 149
3/17 -- 148
3/24 -- 147.5
3/31 (birthday)0 -
Ok....
CW 203.8
GW 198.8
3/2 203.8
3/9 202.8 Yay!
3/16 201.8 Yippee!
3/23 200.8 Yep!
3/30
I'm heading to One-derland!0 -
CW 154
GW 149
3/1 : 154
3/5 : 151 (-3)
3/12 149 (-2) woo hoo
3/19 149 (didn't have the best week)
3/26 147 (-2)
*Total for March 7lbs!0 -
Week 3 check-in
CW 197.5
GW: 190
3/8 - 194.5 (-3)
3/16 - 191.5 (-3)
3/22 - 190 (-1.5)
3/300 -
March SW~190
GW~ 185
March weigh-ins
3/5.......... 186.4
3/12..........185.0
3/19...........190
3/26....... Results in the morning 0 -
Love this!
SW- 147.0
GW- 142
03/03-147.0
10/03-144.6
17/03-144.6
24/03-144.4
31/03-0 -
Final week in March already (where has that month gone) and some great successes! Well done to all those who have reached (and surpassed) their goals for this month :drinker: and the best of luck to those that still have to weigh-in this week!0
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I am getting a late start, but better late than never!
CW-151.6
GW-146.5
Weigh in days:
3/10--148.8
3/17--149
3/24--147.6
3/31--0 -
Congrats to everybody for all their hard work! Whether you met your goal, came close to it or stomped it in the dust, you kept focused and made progress towards your goal! One more weigh in left, and then we will start a thread for April. 4 days left - keep trying!!0
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