2013 Resolutions: Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day!
Everyone is welcome - you don't need to have been a part of the previous challenge to participate.
Post your 2013 New Year's resolution. If you don't make resolutions and want to make a goal, that's fine too. It doesn't have to be a specific weight or a specific size but it does have to be SPECIFIC (i.e. Don't write "I want to be healthier." If you want to improve your health, how are you going to measure that? Do you want a specific blood pressure range? Do you want to be able to run a mile nonstop? etc).
Next you're going to write what you're going to do from Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day to make that happen! That's approximately 6 weeks. What will you do for the next 6 weeks of 2013? How will you make your resolution happen?
Copy and paste this format. You'll be coming back each week to update your progress (find the entry and click edit). And this thread will be available for us to chat about the challenge, overcome struggles and celebrate successes.
2013 Resolution:
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is:
Week one (ends Feb 18):
Week two (ends Feb 25):
Week three (ends March 4):
Week four (ends March 11):
Week five (ends March 18):
Week six (ends March 25):
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st):
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is: Lose 18lbs please (brings me to 203.8lbs)
Starting weight 2/14/13: 221.8lbs as of 2/11/13
Week one (ends Feb 18): lost 3.6lbs=new weight 218.2lbs
Week two (ends Feb 25): lost 1.8lbs=new weight 216.4lbs
Week three (ends March 4):lost 2.0lbs=new weight 214.4lbs
Week four (ends March 11): lost 2.2lbs=new weight 212.2lbs
Week five (ends March 18): lost 2.0lbs=new weight 210.2lbs
Week six (ends March 25): lost 3.6lbs=new weight 206.6lbs
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st): lost 1.6lbs=new weight 205.0lbs--total loss 16.8lbs. Missed goal by 1.2lbs.
Last edited by elvislover324; 04-01-2013 at 01:51 PM.
2013 Resolution: To be at my prior low of 198, or below
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is: to get to 229
Starting Weight:
Week one (ends Feb 18):
Week two (ends Feb 25):
Week three (ends March 4):
Week four (ends March 11):
Week five (ends March 18):
Week six (ends March 25):
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st):
With the Valentine's Day challenge drawing to a close, I'm anxious to keep going! Here's to hoping I make my goal of 220 by 2/13 so this challenge can start smoothly. [ETA: YES!]
2013 Resolution: To lose 52 pounds by December 31, 2013! That's obviously one pound per week, and will put me at an unfathomable 175 pounds.
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is: To reach an average loss of one pound per week, getting me down to (gasp!) 213.
I've adjusted each date to land on a Wednesday, which is my official weigh-in day at TOPS. Here we go . . .
Starting point (Feb 13th)
Starting weight: 220
Week one (Feb 20th)
Goal weight: 219
...Actual weight: 217 Notes: I'm off to a great start! So, so excited to finally be out of the 220's! I'm at my lowest weight since 8th grade.
Week two (Feb 27th):
Goal weight: 218
...Actual weight: 218 Notes: Gained a little but I'm right at goal and still following the planned trend.
Week three (March 6th):
Goal weight: 217
...Actual weight: 218 Notes: Gained a little again, which is apparently one of those things since I think I've been doing great eating-wise and exercise-wise. Here's to hoping it's reflected in next week's weigh-in.
Week four (March 13th):
Goal weight: 216
...Actual weight: 216 Notes: Back on track, thankfully I got a woosh this week!
Week five (March 20th):
Goal weight: 215
...Actual weight: 215 Notes: Wow, just wow. I'm sticking to my schedule like glue, lol. Two more weeks, two more pounds. I'm extremely proud of myself.
Week six (March 27th):
Goal weight: 214
...Actual weight: 213 Notes: I can't believe I hit my goal already! Now to at least maintain for the next week.
Week seven (APRIL 3rd):
Goal weight: 213
...Actual weight: 213 Notes: I stayed the same as last week! No complaints on my end, I made my goal.
Last edited by Elladorine; 04-03-2013 at 08:14 PM.
Week two (Feb 25th):
Goal weight: 248.8
...Actual weight: 251.8 (-0.6)
Notes: Was stuck between 252.4 and 252.8 most of the week - very happy to be under 252! I also had a special mother-daughter date day yesterday that included some (amazing) local restaurant food, and I'm almost positive I went over my usual calorie allowance by 500-800 (It was worth it - I estimated things the best I could - no nutrition facts at a local joint!) so I'm happy to not see a gain this morning. Hoping to see a better overall loss next week!
Week three (March 4th):
Goal weight: 245.8
...Actual weight: 254.0 (+2.2)
Notes: UGH. Huge gain. Hopefully pre-TOM water weight?
2013 Resolution: Blood sugar and cholesterol in a healthy range. I'm trying not to get too wrapped up in weight loss goals, although I really would like to be down to 160 by the end of the year. (70 lb loss)
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is:
Continue existing: Log all food in MFP, only planned snacks
New: Stay within 10% of net calories of 1260/day
New: Walk 30 minutes at least 5 times a week (Monday-Friday)
Tracking: Lose 8 lbs (although my focus is on the measurable activities) (Starting: 217.8)
Week one (ends Feb 18): Logging--check. Calories--check. Walking--check. Weight: 216.6
Week two (ends Feb 25): Logging--check. Calories--check. Walking--check. Weight: 215
Week three (ends March 4): Logging--check. Calories--check. Walking--check. Weight: 216.4 (jumped with Chinese food)
Week four (ends March 11): Logging--check. Calories--check. Walking--check. Weight: 212.4
Week five (ends March 18):
Week six (ends March 25):
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st):
Last edited by bethFromDayton; 03-11-2013 at 12:46 PM.
2013 Resolution: To be at 199 lbs by December 2013 and blow my family away! New Year's to Valentine's Day Challenge loss:-14.2lbs!
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is: Lose 15 lbs. More than 2 lbs a week! Be at 257.4!
I am also really going to bump up my activity. I want to work out 3-4 times a week.
My dates are a little shifted to match my WW weigh ins. Start Weight: 272.4 Active x1: 2/15--31 minutes on the treadmill (alternating Walking and Jogging, c25k w2d3)
Active x2: 2/17-- 45 minutes on the treadmill (alternating walking and Jogging, c25k w3d1 + 15 mins extra!)
Active x3: 2/19--45 minutes on the treadmill (alternating walking and jogging, c25k w3d2 +15 mins!)
Active x4: 2/20--28 minutes on the treadmill (alternating walking and jogging, c25k w3d3)
(Totals: 7.8 Miles, 2 hours 40 mins)
Week one (ends Feb 21): 272.4 (-0.0 TOM) Active x1: 2/22--30 mins on the treadmill (c25k w3d3 for some reason it didn't track that I did it already, so I just did it again.)
Active x2: Sick
Active x3: Sick
Active x4: Sick
Week two (ends Feb 28): 268! (-4.4) Active x1: Woo, out of breath. Did 1.5 miles, tried the app, endurance WAY down. 23 mins logged
Active x2: Still terrible endurance, trying to take it slow. Did 10 mins, and 20 min workout of Jillian Michaels Kickbox DVD
Active x3: 20 min walk/jog and 20 min. Jillian Michaels Kick Box DVD work out. 466 cals.
Active x4:
Week three (ends March 7): 266.8 (-1.2) Active x1: Hike, 46 mins, 2 miles. 306 cals.
Active x2: Trail run/walk, 36 mins 330 cals.
Active x3: Treadmill, 32 mins 287 cals.
Active x4: Treadmill, 36 mins 301 cals
Week four (ends March 14):264 (-2.8) Active x1: Treadmill, 33 mins 306 cals
Active x2: Treadmill, 15 mins. Jillian Michaels DVD, 15 mins 312 cals
Active x3: Treadmill, 20 mins. I am being LAZY, and I know it. 187 cals
Active x4:
Week five (ends March 21): 263 (-1.0 TOM) Active x1:
Active x2:
Active x3:
Active x4:
Week six (ends March 28):262.6 (-.4 lbs) Active x1: Hiked 3 miles, 333 cals, 44mins
Active x2: Timed trail walk, 322, 48mins
Active x3: Trail walk/run, 394 cals, 37mins
Active x4: Treadmill, 333, 34 mins
Week seven (ends APRIL 1(4)st): 260 (-2.6 lbs)
Goal: 257.4
Actual: 260
Difference: 2.6 lbs Total Challenge Loss: -12.4 lbs
Total overall loss: -31.4 lbs
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day: Get to 199
Method:
- Use MFP to track calories daily; aiming for ~1200 net calories
- Increase protein in diet to at least 60 grams per day consistently
- Exercise at least 30 minutes on 4 or more days per week
- And I'll weigh in on Wednesdays
Week one (ends Feb 18): 214.0
Week two (ends Feb 25): 210.5
Week three (ends March 4):
Week four (ends March 11):
Week five (ends March 18):
Week six (ends March 25):
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st):
2013 Resolution: By December 31st, 2013, I want to be 199lbs.
12/31/12 SW: 286.6 02/11/13 CW: 258.2
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is: To be at or below 244 (I’d love to see 239 or lower, but I know heading across the country for 9 days is going to mess with me… I’m pretty sure I’ll do okay with food, but I probably won’t be able to get in as much exercise…)
Week one (Feb 16th Leaving for New Mexico so I need to weigh-in a couple days early)
Goal weight: 256
Actual weight: 257 Notes: Not the best week... still hoping to maintain if not lose while on vacation...
Week two (Feb 25th):
Goal weight: 256 (Will have been on vacation for over a week, hoping to lose but okay with maintaining)
Actual weight: 254.4 Notes: Really hoping this number sticks, but am worried it might be a result of spending all day flying yesterday and not eating very well or enough...
Week three (March 4th):
Goal weight: 254
Actual weight: Notes:
Week four (March 11th):
Goal weight: 251
Actual weight: Notes:
Week five (March 18th):
Goal weight: 248
Actual weight: Notes:
Week six (March 25th):
Goal weight: 246
Actual weight: Notes:
Week seven (APRIL 1st):
Goal weight: 244
Actual weight: Notes:
2013 Resolution: To be 175 or below and to get some muscles!
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is:To be between 210-215 lbs
SW: 236
Week one (ends Feb 18): 234.8
Week two (ends Feb 25): 231.6
Week three (ends March 4): 228
Week four (ends March 11): 226
Week five (ends March 18): 224? (tom)
Week six (ends March 25): 221.6
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st): 218.6
Totals loss: 17.4 lbs! Didn't make it to 215 but at least I'm only 3.6 lbs away! I consider that a win.
2013 Resolution: To reach 180 pounds by December 31st, 2013 and to be wearing a size 12.
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day my resolution is: to lose 5 pounds to be 234! I will be able to do this by correctly measuring my caloric intake each day and exercising 4-5 days a week! SW: 239
My official weigh ins are Friday mornings
Week one (ends Feb 18): 237 (-2.0lb)
Week two (ends Feb 25): 240 (+3.0lb)
Week three (ends March 4): 239 (-1.0lb)
Week four (ends March 11): 238 (-1.0lb)
Week five (ends March 18):
Week six (ends March 25):
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st):
Last edited by Pink Hurricane; 03-15-2013 at 01:29 PM.
From Valentine's to April Fools' Day I resolve to lose 14.4 lbs, weighing in at 201 lbs.
Week 1 (Feb 19): 215.1 (-1.0/-1.0/-17.6)
Week 2 (Feb 26): 214.7 (-0.4/-1.4/-18.0)
Week 3 (Mar 02): 213.1 (-1.6/-3.0/-19.6)
Week 4 (Mar 11): 211.1 (-2.0/-5.0/-21.6)
Week 5 (Mar 18): 212.6 (+1.5/-3.5/-20.1) TOM
Week 6 (Mar 25): 209.4 (-3.2/-6.7/-23.3)
Week 7 (Apr 01): 208.3 (-1.1/-7.8/-24.4) ------------------------------(week/month/year)
-------------------------------------------------------- April Fools' Day result: 208.3 (-7.8/-24.4) Valentine's Day result: 216.4 (-16.6/-16.6) New Year's Evestart: --233.2-(month/year)
From April Fools' to Mother's Day, I resolved to lose 9lbs, weighing in at 199.3 lbs.
From Valentine's Day to April Fools', I resolved to lose 14.4lbs, weighing in at 201 lbs. Weighed in at 208.3 (54.1%/F).
From New Year's to Valentine's Day, I resolved to lose 17.2lbs, weighing in at 216 lbs. Weighed in at 216.4 (96.5%/A). From New Year's Day 2013 to New Year's Eve 2014, I resolve to lose 63.2lbs, weighing in at 170 lbs.
Last edited by SarahFairhope; 04-01-2013 at 04:58 PM.
Reason: updating
2013 Resolution: To get down to 200lbs by December 31st
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is: Get down to 270lbs.
Week one (ends Feb 18): 280
Week two (ends Feb 25): 277
Week three (ends March 4): 275
Week four (ends March 11): 273
Week five (ends March 18): 271
Week six (ends March 25): 270
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st): 268lbs
I'm ready! I didn't quite make my Valentine's Day goal so I added the extra pounds to this goal.
2013 Resolution: 160 by December 31, 2013
From Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day, my resolution is: I need to lose 20 pounds during this challenge to stay on track for the year. That will put me at 250
Week one (ends Feb 18): 270. This is actually my start date.
Week two (ends Feb 25): 265.5 Absolutely thrilled to be on track!
Week three (ends March 4):
Week four (ends March 11):
Week five (ends March 18):
Week six (ends March 25):
Week seven (ends APRIL 1st):
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2013 Resolutions: Valentine's Day to April Fools' Day!
[ETA: YES!]
