March 2009 Weight Loss Challenge - 49.2 lbs Total Loss!

[dis2cruise]

I am down 3.8 LBS so far 1.2 to go and if I lose more yippie
for me I feel I am doing really good march 6th I came back for a quickie dw trip and ate~drink what I wanted but walked all day long at the parks came back and lost .4 lbs at weight watchers. Then this past friday I went to myrtle beach for my dd's cheerleading competition til this past Monday and lost 1.4 lbs this of course this trip was much less excerise I really needed to keep on track but I did have a couple of beers and still lost!!!

cheryl

 

[Lesli54]

Sorry, I didn't post updates yesterday. It has been crazy around here and I have been very busy. The great thing is that I have been getting some exercise and yesterday worked my fingers to the bone cleaning house (that counts as exercise, right).

Welcome to the newcomers! Aspen and SpacMtnFan, what is your weight loss goal for March? It is great that you both have lost so much. If you put down your totals for this month, I will be happy to post them on the first post.

In all, I have lost 1.8 lbs so far. Making it to the 10 will be tough, but I am thrilled with any lost weight that I can get.

Looks like we have alot of great support here which helps. Hey, if we don't make our goals this month, just be happy with the progress we have made and then continue it into next month. Remember, it really is a lifestyle change and I have found that as we focus on making other changes in our life to support a healthy weight it often is hard to focus on the weight alone.

This week, I have been dejunking and really, really simplifying the things we have. It was amazing how much lighter I felt after cleaning out a bookcase and not seeing it crammed with books and stuff. Not a big focus on weight loss, but at least I wasn't eating during that time and I started to se a semblance of who I used to be. Which I think will all eventually help in the actual weight loss. Hey, it can't hurt can it?

Everyone keep up the great work!

 

[SpaceMtnFan]

Sorry, I didn't post updates yesterday. It has been crazy around here and I have been very busy. The great thing is that I have been getting some exercise and yesterday worked my fingers to the bone cleaning house (that counts as exercise, right).

Welcome to the newcomers! Aspen and SpacMtnFan, what is your weight loss goal for March? It is great that you both have lost so much. If you put down your totals for this month, I will be happy to post them on the first post.

In all, I have lost 1.8 lbs so far. Making it to the 10 will be tough, but I am thrilled with any lost weight that I can get.

Looks like we have alot of great support here which helps. Hey, if we don't make our goals this month, just be happy with the progress we have made and then continue it into next month. Remember, it really is a lifestyle change and I have found that as we focus on making other changes in our life to support a healthy weight it often is hard to focus on the weight alone.

This week, I have been dejunking and really, really simplifying the things we have. It was amazing how much lighter I felt after cleaning out a bookcase and not seeing it crammed with books and stuff. Not a big focus on weight loss, but at least I wasn't eating during that time and I started to se a semblance of who I used to be. Which I think will all eventually help in the actual weight loss. Hey, it can't hurt can it?

Everyone keep up the great work!

Right now I would like to be under 200lbs by March31st and between 180-190 by june. I just did my weigh-in an hour ago and I lost 3 more pounds this week

 

[aspen37]

That's so great Ron!

 

[aspen37]

I want to lose 12 pounds this month.
Sorry I did not post that.

 

[patita71]

Updating weight loss... 3lbs so far for march

... I'm at my "wall" of 170, I havent been under that in over 3 years, I get down to the 170 and then I go back up... I'm hoping to break through that this month.

 

[Lesli54]

I updated the totals, so if there is anything that needs to be adjusted just let me know and I will be glad to fix it.

Aspen37 and SpaceMtnFan, you guys have had some awesome losses this month! We would all love to hear some of the things that you are doing to take off the weight.

Patita71, I think that it is great that you have reached your "break through" point. Don't think of it as a "wall". It's a number that you can get past 1 lb at a time. You can do this!

I will not make my goal this month, but I am ok with that and will just keep trying to take off what I can before months end. On the plus side, I am doing alot of organizing at home to set things up better around the house. Hopefully, that will allow me to focus more next month and take off some serious weight.

Everyone keep up the great work and keep us updated!

 

[dis2cruise]

well I did it in total as of today I lost 5.6 lbs for the month!!!

I am feeling so good
eating healthier know i can eat those "bad" foods but just in moderation.
I am also eating a lot of new soups like lentil soup i love it who knew about 2 yrs ago i would have made a funny face and would say "yuck". Since I started on ww i have lost 15 lbs (11 weeks) and feeling really good....i need to lose about another 20 lbs to really feel good!!!

 

[paintnolish]

Hi! I've been MIA, I know. I have not been eating as well or exercising quite as often as I should have. The kids and dh are both home on spring break this week, so it is so hard to get motivated when they're just hanging out! I haven't weighed myself for awhile (don't want to know) but at last weigh (Tues.) I was down about 4 lbs...but I ate pizza last night!Hope all is going well for you!

 

[Lesli54]

I just updated totals. We have a little less than one week to lose a few more lbs. If anyone is worried about not reaching there goal, it's alright, just take the few lbs that you did lose and know that this takes time and at least you are going in the right direction.

Great job dis2cruise on exceeding your goal!

Paintnolish, I think that 4lbs down is great! Take what you can and be proud of yourself for being that much closer to your overall goal. It can be hard when the family is around, just hang in there.

Hope that everyone is very successful with taking off a little more before month's end.

 

[wezee]

After gaining a couple of pounds this month....I am finally back on track. I have started writing down all my food and WW pts. and keeping a journal has really helped. I find I do better if I plan and write down my food , for the day, each morning, and just stick to it. I have been diligent on my daily workouts, switching between cardio and pilates each day. I have taken off the few pounds I gained and 1 add'l pound.

So I guess for the month I am offically 1 lb. down....but I still have a few more days before the end of the month and will try for 1 or 2 more. All I can say is, it may have taken me a few weeks to get back on track but I'm really encouraged by my success this past week. Plus, I feel so much better mentally and physically.

 

[Lesli54]

1 lb lost is better than gaining, Wezee.

I am with you, mentally I am better prepared than I was at the beginning of the month which I think will help both of us take off some serious lbs in April.

Here's WISHing that everyone has a very active weekend!

 

[SpaceMtnFan]

This week I have lost 2 pounds which puts me at 203 lbs this week. I have lost so far 17 lbs in 6 weeks.

 

[bouncycat]

This week I have lost 2 pounds which puts me at 203 lbs this week. I have lost so far 17 lbs in 6 weeks.

HOW???? PLEASE TELL ME YOUR SECRET!!!!!!!

 

[SpaceMtnFan]

HOW???? PLEASE TELL ME YOUR SECRET!!!!!!!

Quite simple Just eat helthy foods. Cut back on fast foods, excercise like walking and staying active. I walk at A local park that has a 4.8 mile walking jogging trail.

 

[nappingbeauty]

ARe you folks doing this again in april... if so I would love to join in. Just joined curves today and also signed up for ww online. Please pm me if you do!

thank you...

Laura

 

[Lesli54]

Ron, you are doing great! I agree with you, better food choices and activity are the key.

As of today, I am back to my 1.8 lbs lost fort the month. I took off quite a few that I had added on simply by making better food choices, better portion control, and moving more. Now to set up a good exercise routine maybe, I can take off alot in April.

Nappingbeauty, I do plan to start up on monthly challenge for April. Look for it in a few days. Sometimes it is just easier to think in small goals.

Everyone have a great weekend!

 

[wezee]

Weighed in this morning, with no add'l loss to report for March. But, I feel great and still seem really focused. The food journaling is going very well and I ahve high expectations for April.
I"m just happy I did not gain, for once, this weekend ...considering we celebrated Dh's 50th bday all weekend long. But I watched my food and counted points...even on that bottle of celebration wine.
I am very close to my goal, but wanted to lose a few more pounds and firm up before our WDW trip, and I realize it will be a slow process. I just want to stay on top of it and not backslide.

You all are great inspirations and your weight loss success is awesome...keep up the great work.

 

[disneygals]

Hi,

I am 6/6 with a total of 10 lbs lost in 6 weeks.

My next months goal will be only 5...I am old and the weight comes off slooowwww.

Congrats to all who lost and maintained!!

Thanks for doing this, Lesli54, it really helps.

 

[Lesli54]

For March, I am 3.4lbs down in total. I had hoped for 10, but I have made made a lot of healthy changes so I am happy with the weight that I have lost. Now, I can keep moving forward in April.

The best part? I am far enough under 220 now, that I know I will never see that number again!

Everyone has done a wonderful job with working towards their goals. Even if all you did was maintained, but learned how to make other changes that will eventually lead to weight loss consider that success and take pride in it.

Don't forget to sign up for the April challenge.