March Weight Loss Challenge

[Geekerbell]

Let's step it up and get ready for the Spring weather that should be coming soon!
I know I have lots planned for the month with family and travel and will need to stay even more focused as I continue this weight loss journey.
Come join me as we support each other in reaching our goals and becoming healthier!


Progress will be measured as follows:

25% green
50% purple
75% orange
100% silver
over 100% gold

Challengers:

ashm373 0/4
bailey2007 5/5
BigMama 1/6
dis4harley 6/5
disney-inspired 0/8
Donald's Shrink 8/10
dsnyfan21 1.5/5
Geekerbell 0.6/8
lisaviolet 6/6
luvsJack 5/5
Mickeyorbust 4.6/6
mikamah .4/5
MunkeyMe13 9/7
njcarita 6/4
OKWAnneMarie 2.3/7
pjlla 5.7/10
Raenstoirm 2.8/10
rkandmjsmommy 2.8/8
smwf71 1.4/6
tmfranlk 3/5
WDWorBUST 0/10

 

[rkandmjsmommy]

I am going to try for 8 this month, I didnt succeed in February, hopefully March is a better month for me!

 

[lisaviolet]

Put me down for 6.

Thanks,

Lisa

 

[tmfranlk]

I think that I'm going to go for 5 this month. That will putr me on track for my next mini-goal. 0/5

 

[Donald's Shrink]

DW and I both have birthdays this month, plus we're going on vacation so this will be tough. However, psychologically I know having a higher goal will push me harder and keep me on track, so I'll set a goal of 10 lbs. for this month.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hi all, Put me down for 5 pounds weight loss for March. It will be alittle bit tough for me because it's my birthday month but I will try.

This week I lost 2lbs!!

Tracy

 

[njcarita]

just put me down for 4lbs this month.

thanks

 

[bailey2007]

It's been awhile since I've posted here. Last fall I joined the pants challenge and each monthly challenges. It kept me honest with myself even though I didn't ever meet my goals...But since probably December I've been so out of control, I can't stand myself. Please put me down for 5 pounds this month. I think I can do that. If I do 5/month for three months,then when I go on vacation in May I will have lost 15 pounds. That would be wonderful!

Judy

 

[lisaviolet]

It's been awhile since I've posted here. Last fall I joined the pants challenge and each monthly challenges. It kept me honest with myself even though I didn't ever meet my goals...But since probably December I've been so out of control, I can't stand myself. Please put me down for 5 pounds this month. I think I can do that. If I do 5/month for three months,then when I go on vacation in May I will have lost 15 pounds. That would be wonderful!

Judy

We've all been there!

I'm going to paste a great starting over reading Wendy posted on our BL thread. I thought it was wonderful.

All the best Judy. Good for you for coming back on.

Lisa



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I saw this posted on SparkPeople today, and with the week we've all had, it seemed appropriate to post it here too.--W

START OVER

If you've started out in pursuit of your goal
And you've really tried with your heart and your soul,
but somehow things got out of control---
START OVER.

When you've tried your best to do what you should
And you thought this time that you surely would,
But once again, you didn't do good---
START OVER.

When you've worked so hard to follow a dieters way
And you fought to win a victory each day.
But one more time you went astray---
START OVER.

When you've tried so hard to yourself to be true
And do the things that you know you should do,
But once again you failed to come through---
START OVER.

When the road to success seemed much too long
And each temptation was oh so strong
And once again you gave in to wrong---
START OVER.

When you've told your friends what you planned to do
And trusted them to help you through
But soon discovered it's up to you---
START OVER.

When you know you must be physically fit,
But your hope seems gone and you're stuck in a pit
That's not the time for you to quit---
START OVER.

When the week seems long and successes few
And at weigh-in time you're feeling blue,
Remember tomorrow is just for you---
START OVER.

To start again means a victory's been won
And starting over again means a race well run
And starting over again proves it can be done
So don't just sit there---
START OVER

~~ Author Unknown

 

[WDWorBUST]

Well.....I didn't make my goal last month but I'm not sure if it's because I was being unrealistic or I didn't put forth the effort I should have. I hit 7.5/12 in February so I'll go for 10 in March. Thanks for doing the challenge, it really helps me stay motivated.

 

[mikamah]

I'm going to try for 5 pounds again this month, and one of these months I'm going to make it. This is the month I really need to do it, so I'll have a little buffer when I go to wdw on april 2nd.

Good luck everyone, and thanks Geekerbell for running this challenge.

 

[pjlla]

Well.... put me in for 10 again this month. I just barely missed it last month and I will have the added incentive of our trip creeping in closer than ever to keep me on track. Ten pounds maybe a little aggressive, considering there are only four weigh-in Fridays, but I've GOT to keep my motivation high... especially with Easter thrown in there!.....................P

 

[BigMama]

6 more pounds for me (down 34 so far)

 

[luvsJack]

Hi all! I am just starting (again) to try and lose some weight. This sounds like a great motivator! So how does this work? Do you post each week what you have lost? I hope to lose 5 pounds this month. (well, I hope for more, but wouldn't want to set myself up for failure the first month )

 

[Raenstoirm]

Put me down for 10 again. I only lost ONE (yes ONE ) pound last month, but I figure plateaus can only last so long right???

 

[OKWAnneMarie]

I did 6.7/6.0 in January.

I did 5.4/7.0 in February.

So I am going to try for 7 pounds again this month. It will be tough with Easter (which is also my daughter's 21st birthday), but I will put ALOT of effort into it.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi all! I am just starting (again) to try and lose some weight. This sounds like a great motivator! So how does this work? Do you post each week what you have lost? I hope to lose 5 pounds this month. (well, I hope for more, but wouldn't want to set myself up for failure the first month )

Hi luvsJack,

You post a weight loss whenever you want during the month. Whatever timing works best for you.

Best wishes,

Lisa

 

[Geekerbell]

I think I have everyone added. Glad to see familiar faces and to our new challengers and those starting over.
And speaking of "starting over", thanks, Lisa, for posting the motivational poem over here and also for helping keep our new challengers informed!

Add me to the ones who hasn't met goal the last few months.
But let's "start over" and let this challenge motivate us to do the best we can!

 

[Donald's Shrink]

I can't believe it, we're only 3 days in and I'm already 2.5/10. That's 25% of my monthly goal!!! I've decided to stick to my diet for both mine and DW's birthdays this month (i.e., no cake for me ). Hopefully I can stick to it during our vacation next week.

 

[mikamah]

I am down .8 this week for 0.8/5.

Good luck everyone!