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Sign up here for the February Challenge!

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BecauseImWorthIt · 31/01/2010 15:15

February has four complete weeks, so the aim of this challenge is to lose 8lbs.

How you do it is up to you - I'm a low carber.

We don't use our actual weights,(unless you want to,) but index our loss, so if you're starting tomorrow, your start weight is 100. You drop down one for each pound you lose.

I'm signing in from the 3 week challenge, and will report my weight tomorrow - but for the moment:

BecauseImWorthIt - 93

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BecauseImWorthIt · 07/02/2010 21:00

God, I've been really badly behaved

Food wasn't so bad, just alcohol consumption. But then went out on Friday to the most wonderful Indian, where the naan breads were to die for, so I did sneak a couple of bits.

Then yesterday I snaffled a couple of squares of dark chocolate.

And then this morning, after too much champagne last night, with my best friend who I haven't seen for a long time, I had toast and beans for breakfast ...

May not weigh in tomorrow!

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supersalstrawberry · 08/02/2010 00:24

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racmac · 08/02/2010 07:35

The week started really well but got to Friday and started picking at things - and not good things - choccy biscuits etc

So cross with myself - why do i do it? I know its not going to help but i cant resist eating all those lovely things that are bad for you and the weekend seems to make it even worse.

But despite that i still managed to loose 2lbs this week so all is not lost. So now 98

For those of you who have willpower how do you do it - what keeps you going - are there any good motivating websites that keep you going

SweetGrapes · 08/02/2010 09:15

Yay! Lost 2lbs.
Surprised myself as I haven't been too good. I start the day well but towards evening gradually lose the plot. This will encourage me to stick at it...

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
HinnyPet - 81
TheQuibbler - 87
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isn owsoonenough - 100
Brollyflower - 90
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 98

bubble2bubble · 08/02/2010 09:28

Oh dear oh dear exactly the same weight as last week!
I'm not too upset though as that was week 5 for me and it's bound to happen eventually. Haven't really done anything different except that it has been such a manic week I probaby didnt' get enough to eat - several times made a lovely salad for lunch and had to abandon it half eaten. A couple of nights just had soup in the evening & nothing else.... bloody work. And getting by on about 5 hours sleep a night does not help your metabolism...
That said, still got bags of energy and have started my secret weapon- protein shakes for breakfast and CLA capsules which will hopefully kick start the weight loss again

Racmac - really recommend India & Neis book if you're struggling with willpower - it's honestly been the first thing that has helped me, even if you don't follow their diet to the letter ( I don't )

isnowsoonenough · 08/02/2010 09:37

2 off - slowly but surely.

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
HinnyPet - 81
TheQuibbler - 87
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 90
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 98

theQuibbler · 08/02/2010 10:25

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
HinnyPet - 81
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 90
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 98

That's my first target reached - 1 stone now gone

Just got to keep it up (and think it about it in small steps, as I have a lot to lose). Am expecting it all to slow down this week, but my targets are:

  1. carry on with my exercise regime (am starting to see a proper difference after four weeks)

  2. and to plan my meals better this week. I've got a tendency to skip meals, rather than eat the wrong thing and as Bubble says it's not good for the metabolism.

Well done to all for both losing, and if no loss, then for trying!

Brollyflower · 08/02/2010 12:29

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
HinnyPet - 81
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 98

1 lb off for me this week, which is great considering no running (I was ill) and 3 days of far too much cake!

SparkyMalarky · 08/02/2010 12:45

Oh dear - had a dreadful week last week (kids ill, evening out) and actually put on (can hardly say it!) 3lb...so am back to 96

Am therefore being very strict this week - have decided on 7 days of calorie counting to get back on track. And I must drink more water!

Fruitgums · 08/02/2010 12:49

Wow, we've had some good losses this week!

I'm getting weighed tonight so I'll be able to update you on my loss tomorrow.

HinnyPet · 08/02/2010 13:30

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
HinnyPet - 80 lost another 1lb
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 98

livvylouis · 08/02/2010 13:35

I can't quite believe it but i have lost a total of 5lb this week. Really happy! I know that it will slow down from now on but it has given me the motivation to keep on going.

I started the week low carbing but only lasted about a day, so then I just started calorie counting, been using FitDay it great.

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
HinnyPet - 81
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95

londonone · 08/02/2010 17:53

Had a bit of an eating weekend but managed to stay in ketosis.

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
HinnyPet - 81
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74

HinnyPet · 08/02/2010 18:12

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 94
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74
HinnyPet - 80

Am on 80. Feel the lo carb headache coming back grrr

ptangyangkipperbang · 08/02/2010 18:19

2lb off which I'm pleased about. Let's see if we can keep it going...

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 89
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 92
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74
HinnyPet - 80

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CillaSnowball · 08/02/2010 19:58

Quick weigh in then off to find something for tonight's dinner. Will probably be salad, ham and cheese as cannot be bothered cooking.

Am pleased to have lost 2lb this week, with same addition of wine/strawbs as last week. Though have cut down on nuts quite a lot. I'm now 1lb off my first stone target so quite motivated!

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 87
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 91.5
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 92
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74
HinnyPet - 80

thereistheball · 09/02/2010 07:53

OK, week 4 weigh-in:

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 87
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 90 (1.5lb down)
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 93.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 92
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74
HinnyPet - 80

All well and good though I weighed myself twice and am posting the lower of the two results because the other one was only 1/4lb down on last week. Truthfully I believe the higher one more as we had a massively alcoholic weekend which must have derailed things, even though I heroically stayed on track throughout the hangover. But I'm posting the lower measurement to inspire myself as it's a nice round 10lb down since I started, to go with the 10cm I've lost from my waist

Fruitgums · 09/02/2010 09:30

OK, I've updated the table below with my progress.

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 87
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 90 (1.5lb down)
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 94.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 92
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74
HinnyPet - 80

I've put on 1lb
No excuses though as I had a massive food filled weekend celebrating two family birthdays.
I'm determined to get back on track this week. Hope that everyone else is getting on well.

butadream · 09/02/2010 11:23

I have lost about 5lb but that's because I've had norovirus! I bet it is mostly water loss though.

amazonianwoman · 09/02/2010 12:31

Haven't had chance to read the thread yet but count me in. And bo**ock me if I'm not in the 90s next week!

Want to get to 65 by my birthday in August

amazonianwoman - 100

amazonianwoman · 09/02/2010 12:36

oops, need to add myself to bottom of list!

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 87
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 90 (1.5lb down)
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 94.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 92
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 86
mummymels - 41
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74
HinnyPet - 80
amazonianwoman - 100

LukaAmazing · 09/02/2010 19:25

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mummymels · 10/02/2010 00:15

Hi all

Just had a quick scan through today as too many messages to read through. It sounds as if everyone has had a real mixture of a week. I hope all the poorly people are better soon and well done on everyone with good losses.

I lost 2 lbs this week. Have added to the list.

BecauseImWorthIt - 93
justwhen -100
WilfSell - 87
theQuibbler - 86
thereistheball - 90 (1.5lb down)
TheFirstLady - 98
eggandsoldiers
Pudding Penguin
isnowsoonenough - 98
Brollyflower - 89
racmac - 100
annmar - 98
SparkyMalarky - 93
Fruitgums 94.5
SweetGrapes - 98
bubble2bubble - 100
butadream - 100
pushmepullyou - 100
joe999 - 100
mamalino - 100
shortandsweet - 95
ptangyangkipperbang - 92
madwomanintheattic - 100
leander - 100
youlukaamazing 93
supersalstrawberry 84
mummymels - 39
Shiny - 70
Mejon - 95
Livvylouis - 95
londonone - 74
HinnyPet - 80
amazonianwoman - 100

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