3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community - February Weight Loss Challenge

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- - February Weight Loss Challenge (https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chicks-up-challenge/292253-february-weight-loss-challenge.html)

February Goal: 15 lbs
SW: 243.00
GW: 228.00

10: 243.00
11: 239.50 [-3.50]
12: 236.50 [-6.50]
13: 235.00 [-8.00]
14: 233.50 [-9.50]
15: 232.50 [-10.50]
16: 231.00 [-12.00]
17: 232.25 [-10.75]
18: 231.00 [-12.00]
19: 230.75 [-12.25]
20: 230.25 [-12.75] How funny when I desperately want to see the 220's, my weight loss sloooooooows doooown before I can get there lol
21: 230.25 [-12.75] :(
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2.25 lbs to Goal

W - 156
2/1/ - 156- Turbo Jam - Cardio Party 1
2/2 - 157.3 TOM arrived - Cardio Party 2
2/3 - 159.2 I hate TOM!!! - Turbo Jam Lower body Jam
2/4 - 158.1 Glug, glug ...glug. Got to get that water down!!! Turbo J -Cardio Party !
2/5 - 157.2 That's better! Turbo Jam Lower Body Jam
2/6 - 157.1 Night off from exercising
2/7 - 156.3
2/10 - 160.1 Beer and pizza - Never a winning combination! Turbo Jam CP2
2/11 - 159.2 Minna's Emergency Workout
2/12 - 158.1 Turbo Jam Cardio Party 1
2/13 - 156.4 No workout
2/14 - 156.2 Minna's Strength and Grace Video
2/16 - 156.8 Turbo Jam Cardio Party 2
2/17 - 155.9 Minna's Strength and Grace Video
2/18 - 155.1
2/19 - 156.4
2/20 - 156.4
2/21 - 155.6
GW - 151

Happy Friday, Everyone!!! Didn't get to go and buy my DVD player due to storms and power outages. Not happy about that...I badly need to exercise!:(

Darius - Wow, you are rockin' it!!! Way to go with the continuous losses!:carrot:

kelijpa - Just looking at your post from yesterday...yep, not long ago I would have "died to weigh" this much. We have come a long way! Just wish the scale moved the way it did in the beginning of the journey. Way to go on the whoosh!!! Send it my way, please.:^:

183 - We had 67 degrees yesterday, after a month of 20s...so of course we had a storm at the end of the day and lots of high winds. We were without power for most of the evening. Glad you got to get out and enjoy! Hope the exams are going well...and almost done so you can have a break!

Susan - Sorry you got that ice! This has been a totally crazy winter in the USA. :dizzy:

ajlee - Nice Whoosh!!! Keep up the good work!:cp:

Olivia - I know what you mean about it moving slow...sometimes I think mine goes into a coma! You are doing a great job staying accountable...hang in there!:flow2:

Turtle, Sum, Carma, NightAngel, Joy, Jacqui - Everyone else out there...Hope you all are having a great Friday and a great weekend on the way!

Goal: 3Ws (Weight, Write a food plan, Write a post) every day, starting the 4th.

4: done!
5: done!
6: done!
7: done!
8: done!
9: done!
10: done!
11: done!
12: done!
13: done!
14: done!
15: done!
16: done!
17: done!
18: done!
19: done!
20: done!
21: done!

SW: 149.6
GW: 144.6

Jan 31: 149.6
Feb 1: dnw
Feb 2: 151.0 +1.4
Feb 3: 151.3 +.3
Feb 4: 149.5 -1.7
Feb 5: 148.3 -1.2
Feb 6: 148.3 -
Feb 7: 148.8 +.5
Feb 8: 148.3 -.5
Feb 9: dnw
Feb 10: 149.6 +.3
Feb 11: 148.7 -.9
Feb 12: 148.0 -.7
Feb 13: 147.5 -.5
Feb 14: 146.7 -.8
Feb 15: 146.5 -.3
Feb 18: 148.2 +1.7
Feb 19: 148.3 +.1
Feb 20: 147.0 -1.3
Feb 21: 146.2 -.8

Darius - Congratulations on the nice drop, great job!!!

curvynotlumpy - way to go!!

Ajlee33 - nice job too -- so many good weigh ins today!!

183StGB - I'm so jealous that you are running outside. I normally run outside all winter but there has been too much snow and ice this year. That said, with today's rain I may be on the streets soon! Also, nice work this week, especially with your exams still on!

kelijpa - congrats on the drop!!

Boating - going in to this weekend i am channeling your motivation from last weekend!!!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Hi, chickies and roosters! :wave: Sorry I've been AWOL! I'm just really busy right now and I need to get up earlier in the mornings to come online and I haven't been good about that lately! I am staying on plan as far as the types of foods I've been eating, I'm keeping with the slow-carb diet, but hormones have been giving me fits and I have been overeating compared to what I normally eat. After not having TOM for a month and a half, I'm now in my 2nd week of TOM (such joy to be 52, lol)! I have craved chocolate and sweets like crazy for two weeks now. I made the decision to stick to my diet foods though and only cheat on Saturdays but it's been a struggle, and as a result, I have fallen into the pitfall so many dieters fall into--I am overeating on allowed foods in an effort to curb cravings, and it's not working! The alternative is to go ahead and eat what I'm craving but because I am carb-sensitive, I really don't think that's a good idea. I already push it with cheat day once a week. I'm afraid if I stepped outside the carb bounds that I've set for myself, I would just overeat on sweets instead of other foods and that would cause me to fall deeply back into the high-carb cycle. However, excess calories, no matter the type, cause weight gain, so either way, I'm not losing weight right now. Instead of chocolate, I've been turning to nuts, too many nuts, and at meals, instead of having one serving of meat. etc., I've sometimes had seconds. I'm hoping once TOM ends, whenever that may be, my appetite will go back to normal. I haven't been on the scale in the last few days. I was going back and forth between 170-172 before that. I wasn't going to weigh again until TOM ended, but I was just too curious as I started typing this, so a few minutes ago, I went and weighed. And at midday today, after overeating for the last few days, and eating and drinking this morning, and being completely bloated up with TOM, I weigh 173.5. I have to admit, I expected worse! I'll weigh again tomorrow morning. Hopefully it will be down a little bit, because tomorrow is cheat day and you can bet, I'll be eating mint chocolate, lol!

Joy, thank you again! You are so thoughtful! :hug:

Avezy44, congrats on making goal!!! :carrot: :broc: :cb:

MissSmcC, :congrat: on making goal! Whew that was quick! :celebrate:

:welcome: JenDiet! Glad to have you join us! :goodluck:

:welcome2: Olivia7906! Good to have you on this challenge! There is still plenty of time to reach your February goal, so keep going for it! :flow1:

:welcome3: Blondiescomet32! Here is a link on info to the ticker when you're ready to get it: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/anno...questions.html. :goodluck:

Kelijpa, woohoo!!! Congrats on the whoosh! :trampo: Be good this weekend! One cheat day, not two! :D

Freckfrecks, looking good! Keep it up! :flow2:

Woodstock, good job on the drop! Keep it going! Be good this weekend! :cb:

Turtle, congrats on the new project and the potential for a promotion! :congrat: And yay on being on your way back down on the scale! :dancer:

Boating, yay on dropping back down! :carrot: Be good this weekend! :yes:

183, I hope your exams are going well! :crossed: I'm glad to see you out running again! :hug:

Susan, I'm glad your power is back on! We've been hit with a lot of snow and ice the last few weeks but we've been lucky with the power staying on so far (knock on wood)! :yes:

Ajlee, looking good! Keep going! :spin:

Curvynot lumpy, congrats on the drop! :broc:

Darius, I'm so glad to see you back on track! Good job! :bravo: Be good this weekend! :spin:

MarliQQ, hang in there! That scale will start moving again soon! :goodscale:

Sum, yay on dropping back down! Keep it going! :cp:

Carma, don't get discouraged! Look where you started out this month. You're making progress in the big picture! You can do this! :cheer:

NightAngel, it happens! Just jump back on plan and keep going! :yes:

Shr1nk1ngMe, you are doing great this month! Good for you! :bravo:

Watchoutforthatcar, you are so close! Go for goal! :cheer2:

StilletoLife, you're doing great! You're right on track! Good for you! :cp:

Rsadler, loving that 1! :woohoo:

AAD, aw, Freddy is adorable! I love black cats. They have the sweetest personalities! I've never even heard Ichabod hiss. He is such a sweet lovey-dovey boy! :D

Nichelle, you're so close! Go for it! :cheer3:

Sweetenuf, great job staying OP! That's the sure way to success! :carrot:

Underanalysis, congrats on running 15 minutes straight and on the lbs you've lost so far! Keep going! :dancer:

Katerina, keep going for goal! I know the spikes up can get frustrating but just keep fighting! :cheer:

Noshoes, yay on the 1.5 kg down! Keep up the good work! :cp:

Bugsiee, I hope you're still with us and going for it! :yes:

Hi Hi! :dancer:

02/04: 225.8 2/17: 223.7
02/05: 225.4 2/18: 224.0
02/06: 225.5 2/19: 223.7
02/07: 226.1 2/20: 223.5
02/08: 224.8 2/21: 223.3
02/09: 224.0
02/10: 225.6
02/11: 224.4
02/12: 224.2
02/13: 223.9
02/14: 224.3
02/15: 224.0
02/16: 224.0

starting weight 2/1/14 212.4
Feb 1st Stayed under calories but did eat my exercise calories.
Feb 2nd Stayed under calories. Did not eat exercise calories. No food after 7pm.
Feb 3rd Slightly over calories 1786. Did not eat after 7pm. Did have black decaf tea. But I did that and still lost today.
Feb 4th: 211.0lbs. No food after 7pm, had white tea
FEb 5: 209.2 no food after 7 pm. Had black tea.
Feb 6: 208.2 no food after 7. Water only.
Feb7: 208.0 ate food until 8pm but will be sleeping later so should get my 11 hr fast. Ate my exercise calories. We will see in the am what doing it did.
Feb 8 207.2 ate until 8:30 but will sleep later again.
Feb 9 207.2, No foods after 6pm and possibly shy on water.
Feb 10: 207.6 exercise class night. Ate late. Won't have breakfast until 9am. Water up to date.
Feb 11: 206.8 no food after 7 pm.
Feb 12: 209.4 ugh please let it be TOM!
Feb 13: ??? 206.4 weird maybe sodium
Feb14: 208.4 ate after 7pm but will be sleeping later in am.
Feb 15: 207.8. Will update last food later.
Feb16: 207.8
Feb 17: 210. Was a total slug yesterday.
Feb 18 208.8 ate after 7pm fail
Feb 19 209.2 ate after 7pm. Ugh double fail. Must get act together.
Feb 20: 210 ate after 7pm smh
Feb 21: 210.6 :frypan: idiot!

SW: 78,7kg
2/7: 78,9kg (+0,2kg; Øcals: 1607; exercise: 5x)
2/14: 79,0kg (+0,1kg; Øcals: 1728; exercise: 4x)
2/21: 78,6kg (-0,4kg; Øcals: 1700; exercise: 5x)
2/28:
GW: 76,5kg

yesterday's exercise: Jackie warner extreme cardio workout
yesterday's calories: 1550

good morning :)

Kelijpa :wave:

Olivia7906 don't get discouraged! Hang in there and you'll see a loss soon :)

boatingmommy sorry to hear your power went out! At least it wasn't that cold :p Yeah, can't wait for exams to be over! Going home for my birthday in 3 weeks... counting the days!

Woodstock thanks! Yeah, I'm glad I was able to run outside all winter. I considered joining a gym for the treadmill, but now I'm glad I could save that money! Hope you get to hit the streets soon, too.

Jacqui_D So good to see you check in! I was wondering what happened to you. I'm sorry to hear you're still not feeling so well. It is good you overeat on 'on plan' stuff though, because it could be so much worse if you give in. Just see this phase as maintenance, and when you feel better, hit it hard again! You are doing so well, all the best to you!

Have a good Saturday! :belly:

SW (Jan 31): 143.8
GW: 139.8

Feb 1: 144.0
Feb 2: 144.2
Feb 3: 143.6
Feb 4: 144.2
Feb 5: 144.2
Feb 6: 144.4
Feb 7: 144.0
Feb 8: 143.2
Feb 9: 144.6
Feb 10: 143.4
Feb 11: 143.8
Feb 12: 142.6
Feb 13: 142.2
Feb 14: 140.8
Feb 15: 140.4
Feb 16: 140.2
Feb 17: 141.0
Feb 18: 141.0
Feb 19: 142.0
Feb 20: 142.0
Feb 21: 141.8
Feb 22: 141.0

boatingmommy, Jacqui_D, 183StGB - thank you for the encouraging words! I'm hanging in there and it's paying off :D

February Goal: 15 lbs
SW: 243.00
GW: 228.00

10: 243.00
11: 239.50 [-3.50]
12: 236.50 [-6.50]
13: 235.00 [-8.00]
14: 233.50 [-9.50]
15: 232.50 [-10.50]
16: 231.00 [-12.00]
17: 232.25 [-10.75]
18: 231.00 [-12.00]
19: 230.75 [-12.25]
20: 230.25 [-12.75]
21: 230.25 [-12.75]
22: 229.50 [-13.50] :D
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1.50 lbs to Goal

Hi Hi! :dancer:

02/04: 225.8 2/17: 223.7
02/05: 225.4 2/18: 224.0
02/06: 225.5 2/19: 223.7
02/07: 226.1 2/20: 223.5
02/08: 224.8 2/21: 223.3
02/09: 224.0 2/22: 223.0
02/10: 225.6
02/11: 224.4
02/12: 224.2
02/13: 223.9
02/14: 224.3
02/15: 224.0
02/16: 224.0

2/1: 154.4
2/3: 153.8
2/6: 153.6
2/7: 152.4
2/10: 151.4
2/13: 150.6
2/15: 149.8
2/16: 149.6
2/19: 148.6
2/22: 148.0

I was at 173.5 this morning. I will definitely weigh more tomorrow because today was cheat day (for anyone who doesn't know, weekly cheat days are a part of my diet), and I splurged big time! :hungry:

2/22: 173.5 Cheat Day
2/23:
2/24:
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2/27:
2/28:

Shr1nk1ngme, you've made wonderful progress this month! :cp:

MarliQQ, looking good! :carrot:

Olivia, congrats on the new decade! :woohoo:

Turtle, yay! Keep going! :flow2:

183, maintenance--I like that! What a great way to look at it, lol! Thanks, girlie! :D

Carma, it's okay! Weight fluctuates, and that's normal! It will go back down. Just make sure you drink enough water! :cheers:

SW: 78,7kg
2/7: 78,9kg (+0,2kg; Øcals: 1607; exercise: 5x)
2/14: 79,0kg (+0,1kg; Øcals: 1728; exercise: 4x)
2/21: 78,6kg (-0,4kg; Øcals: 1700; exercise: 5x)
2/28:
GW: 76,5kg

yesterday's exercise: 1h run (9k)
yesterday's calories: 1400

Olivia7906 yay!!

MarliQQ you're doing great!

shr1nk1ngme you lost almost a pound this week. Well done!

Jacqui_D cheat days are part of your plan and I a glad to see you stick to that. You're awesome and achieved so much in the last couple of months, so keep at it!!

soon2beskinnyCarma nice woosh!

Happy Sunday! :wave: