*** February Weight Loss Challenge ***

brainofPJ

Urban Hiker wrote:

This is what I HAVE to do, 'cept it's to walk the dogs, so they don't eat the couch, etc. while I'm at work. Finally replaced the old couch, so the preservation of my new couch is HUGE motivation to wear these monsters out in the morning.

haha...

so you're doing it for the dogs and the couch...

Cree Nations

Im going snowshoing and hunting (rabbits and chickens and/or perhaps a moose but preferably the rabbits and/or chickens)on Sunday. I am going to go extra hard.

justam

decides2dream wrote:

*fyi for justam - hosting a HUGE surprise party for my mom's 80th birthday...lots of friends and family, etc. be nice to look my best! it's just a good goal spot is all to motivate me! the next 'biggie' is our anniversary in june, but by then i want to BE at my goal a bit and maintaining.........:) at the end of the year i have a BIG occasion...turning 40! and i want to enter my 40s looking and feeling even better, or at least just as good...as i did at 20. it's definitely doable. and maybe i'll chop off all my hair and/or get another tat, we'll see....:p

Nice!

Urban Hiker

brainofPJ wrote:

haha...

so you're doing it for the dogs and the couch...

It's great for me with some very worthy side benefits. Kind of a 'more bang for your buck deal', no?

Ah, well. Whatever works, right?

I have found that walking the dogs alone isn't going to do it for me. :(

I have to cut back on the beer (harsh), and eat more fruits and veggies, which I don't mind 'cause I love them. But, I need to decrease my intake of my favorite salty snacks (potato chips, french fries, etc.) and definitely eat less pasta and bread. Oh!!! And Starbucks, must avoid the siren call of my yummy, nummy Grande Soy Vanilla Latte with a slice of pumpkin loaf every morning. I have a lot of indulgences.

I think it's going to be the whole traditional 'eat less, exercise more' program that will work for me. So simple, yet so difficult. :rolleyes:

lalalalaaaaaaaa

I won't play, but I'll root for yas.

Also, I say do it by body fat % lost, not weight. You can measure it pretty easily with calipers or a tape measure.

jammergirl

GraySaturday wrote:

oh me please! I tried the December one, but with traveling and not being able to cook my own food I didnt lose anything. I stayed the same which ended up being a blessing in the end.

I'd like to lose 10lbs in feb. Its a short month but this summer I'd like to wear a bikini for the first time. So 10lbs it is! I need to lose 20 more total but there I'd no way I'll pull off 20 in a month. I am going to drag my ass to the gym. Please please please motivate me!! I need a kick in the ass.

lol, took the words right out of my mouth! okay enough of this "i'll start tomorrow" crap, i'm doin' this! i'm even posting my stats, so i'll have no excuse: 5'8", 143 lbs. I'd like to get back to my old weight of between 130-135, plus get my nice biceps back! so here goes nothing!

decides2dream

Saturnal wrote:

I won't play, but I'll root for yas.

Also, I say do it by body fat % lost, not weight. You can measure it pretty easily with calipers or a tape measure.

stepping on a scale is WAY easier. i do measure myself for progress at times, but for those of us who KNOW we have extra pounds to go...the scale is easier and also more encouraging at times.

i agree those looking to simply vamp their fitness, bodyfat levels and or inches gained/loss might be more motivating.


so i say, whatever works!
me...i step on my scale daily....definitely quick and easy and motivates me...sometimes scares me. hahahaha.

lalalalaaaaaaaa

decides2dream wrote:

stepping on a scale is WAY easier. i do measure myself for progress at times, but for those of us who KNOW we have extra pounds to go...the scale is easier and also more encouraging at times.

i agree those looking to simply vamp their fitness, bodyfat levels and or inches gained/loss might be more motivating.


so i say, whatever works!
me...i step on my scale daily....definitely quick and easy and motivates me...sometimes scares me. hahahaha.

Stop arguing with me!

decides2dream

Saturnal wrote:

Stop arguing with me!

:mad:



i just want to get back into my fave pair of *sexyass* jeans and try out your gender-based theory is all. how's that for arguing!





btw - not 'arguing'....discussing...sharing differing perspectives.....various approaches.........eh fuck it...i'm right and you're wrong! j/k. it's all *right*.....it's all good! and who in the hell has a pair of calipers on hand?! :rolleyes: hahahaha.

Cree Nations

I had a Chef's Salad for lunch and a cup of tea and now my belly is ANGRY WITH ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lgt

Count me in!

I've put on weight in the past few months due to long hours, travelling, not eating home-made food but just food on the go and hotel food. Mind you, long hours and travelling will stay, but must improve on the food and fitness front with life on the road.

And I need to set myself a goal in terms of kilos to lose though! so that I keep better track of progress.

This is thread/group is a good incentive!

meme

I can't seem to do it, but I'll try again :(

drtyfrnk29

I'm in it by proxy. I haven't had red meat in about three weeks, and any other meat has been replaced with a boca patty where applicable. I haven't had a soda in over a month. All that and I plan to get back in a truck and start humping water again so I'm bound to lose 15 to 20 really quick.

Lizard

drtyfrnk29 wrote:

I'm in it by proxy. I haven't had red meat in about three weeks, and any other meat has been replaced with a boca patty where applicable. I haven't had a soda in over a month. All that and I plan to get back in a truck and start humping water again so I'm bound to lose 15 to 20 really quick.

you're gonna HUMP water?!!???

i'm sure you will drop lbs. doing that---who do you work for? sparkletts?

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Count me in too, please. I'd like to lose 32 pounds (of fat) by my 32nd birthday (in 27 weeks).

PJaddicted

I just can't seem to get back on track....and at my age....this is NOT GOOD! I am with you. I have a trip to FL coming up...so this gives me about 8 weeks to get down 10 pounds so I can fit in my Summer cloths!

oxc

meme

Alright, I'm 150 after a bowl of oatmeal and a banana.
I'm going to do it this time. I told my hubby that my valentine's gift is weight loss

lalalalaaaaaaaa

decides2dream wrote:

:mad:



i just want to get back into my fave pair of *sexyass* jeans and try out your gender-based theory is all. how's that for arguing!





btw - not 'arguing'....discussing...sharing differing perspectives.....various approaches.........eh fuck it...i'm right and you're wrong! j/k. it's all *right*.....it's all good! and who in the hell has a pair of calipers on hand?! :rolleyes: hahahaha.

haha fine, do whatever the hell you want :P (I couldn't make this a smilie icon btw, because you already had put too many in your previous post...WAY TO GO)

I'm actually a scale junkie too btw, but I measure both weight and measurements so I can tell if I'm losing too much lean mass along with fat. That's my tip for yas all!

mookie9999

Just got back from the gym. I weighed in at two pounds less than last week. So my starting weight for this is 185lbs. with my goal being 10 lbs for the month. Good Luck To All!

drtyfrnk29

Lizard wrote:

you're gonna HUMP water?!!???

i'm sure you will drop lbs. doing that---who do you work for? sparkletts?

Sparkletts??? :mad: How dare you? I'll be driving a big red truck with a serene mountainside picture on the side, thank you.