Determined to Lose 10 pounds in March

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4/2/13 2:36 P

I am so happy for all of you. I fell way short, but I will try again for April.

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4/1/13 8:50 P

Good for you YIPPEE. I am going to start a new thread - entitled DETERMINED TO LOSE 10 POUNDS in APRIL. I will do that now. Look for the new posting.

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4/1/13 8:33 P

Lost 8 pounds this month! Now for 8 more in April!

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4/1/13 8:39 A

Finished March in pretty good stead - down 4.6 pounds. Starting weight for our new APRIL challenge will be 281.

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4/1/13 7:56 A

Way to go. Finished the month at 8.8 lost.

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4/1/13 12:22 A

down 1.6 lbs to 141.4. total for march 9.4 lbs.

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3/29/13 7:01 P

You can join and you are reading the intent perfectly (now isn't THAT a bit scary?) we are all striving for the most success we can find and by staying on track and accountable. The support and encouragement we share is a fun and healthy way to make this journey a little more fun.

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3/29/13 6:55 P

Weighing in on Monday - KNOW I didn't reach 10 pounds - at least I don't expect to lose that much, but I am happy with what I am losing.

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3/29/13 6:53 P

I think "10lbs" is an easy target to speak of...after all its a bit of a mouthful and odd sounding to say "I'm determined to lose somewhere between 4 and 10 pounds this month" :) But in my limited experience, 1 to 2 lbs lost a week... in an average steady downhill direction... gives the most enduring result. I believe this is especially true if you've been working at this awhile, since we all tend to 'plateau' somewhat. :)
As I'm fairly new to Sparkstuff, I was reading the older posts in here. I get the impression you all tried to be sure NO ONE felt they HAD TO LOSE 10LBS to be a SUCCESS----that CONGRATS were in order for simply leading the way towards the 10lbs!!.
I'm looking forward to the next 10lb journey( if I can join you)!

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3/29/13 6:50 P

7.5 pounds so far. One more weigh-in on Monday, I will be cool with 8 pounds down this month!!!!!!!!!

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3/29/13 1:42 P

Didn't get to 10 lbs this month, but did lose 5 which I am proud of. :) Good job all of you for motivating each other and helping me to stay on track. Thanks!

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3/29/13 10:57 A

I agree that this thread has been about far more than actually LOSING 10 pounds in ONE month - it has been about accountability and friendship and support and losing SOMETHING if POSSIBLE. It was fun to share comments and to be here. April will be another great month for us.

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3/29/13 9:24 A

Love this forum...you all are so inspiring!

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3/29/13 9:22 A

Three pounds so far...and it is already 3/29..oh well I will take what i can get! 10 pounds in April maybe :)

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3/29/13 8:38 A

What I found very helpful with this challenge was not reaching the end of the month 10 pounds lighter but it helped keep me accountable for my choices during the month. I would keep thinking in the back of head about the "Determined to Lose 10 pounds in March" and it help me get up and get on the treadmill or make a better food choice. So even if I am not down 10 pounds at the end of March, I know I have done everything I could do to make that possible. If my body has other ideas and is not ready to relinquish the pounds just yet then I just have to give it more time. But what I have lost is all the negative self talk. Thinking that the out come would have been better if I just had not eaten that or worked out more, and some how its all my fault I did not lose the weight. Don't know if this makes sense to anyone else, but thanks for listening and I'm very much looking forward to an April Challenge. Motivation and positive thinking can go a long way. Happy Easter. See you in April.

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3/29/13 2:15 A

Yeah, well, I'm not gonna meet that goal

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3/29/13 1:40 A

Going on vacation in April so I know it will be more difficult to lose weight this month, but I'm up for the challenge! I just hate getting out of my routine. I plan to work hard until I leave and get back on track as soon as I get back.

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3/28/13 10:28 P

We still have a few days left of March but April will be here SOOON and on the first we can start a new challenge of determination to lose again.

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3/28/13 9:28 P

As of yesterday morning I lost 6 lbs for March!! I am pretty happy with that. Would love to have another challenge for April.

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3/27/13 10:46 P

Wow

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3/27/13 10:46 P

I, too, look forward to another challenge.

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3/27/13 9:09 P

I don't see why not - this has been a really positive and motivating group - I like the idea of having a new challenge in April. We may just have to start one.

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3/27/13 8:25 P

Will there be an April challenge??!! I would join in to benefit from the motivation you all give!!
I will have difficulty doing 10lbs (as foot surg planned mid month), but it would give me something to focus on!

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3/27/13 7:23 P

Shooting for the moon means we just might hit the stars. Ten pounds was a bit ambitious but whatever we lost it will be a good start on the next challenge.

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3/27/13 7:55 A

I think I'm going to come just short of 10 lbs this month. Need to lose 2.2 lbs this last week to make it. Don't see that happening as I've spent 2 day this week so far sitting at home with repairmen. I've squeezed in a little exercise but it's not much compared to what i usually do. Whether i make the goal or not, I'm ending the month lighter than i started it!

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3/27/13 7:06 A

Down 1 more pound this morning. So that leave 5 days to lose 2 pounds and its a long week end. I can see a lot of determination and will power being needed in the next 5 days to make the goal for March. One day at a time and a lot or pre-planning of meals. How is everyone else doing? Have a wonderful Easter everyone.

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3/25/13 7:49 P

I am doing well although will certainly NOT make the goal of 10 pounds - I will be happy with 4 or 5 total pounds down. I lost one pound this week after gaining the first week and staying steady for the past couple of weeks

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3/25/13 1:53 P

It looks like I will fall short of my goal of losing 10 pounds this month. Hopefully I can find someone will try again with my in April.

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3/25/13 2:32 A

I can't remember when last I lost 10 pounds in a month. I know it had to be when I was young and probably included some fasting and lots of running and tennis. Most of that is just a memory now.

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3/25/13 2:06 A

lost 2.2 lbs this week. I think that's a total of 7.8 for the month. One week to go.

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3/25/13 12:21 A

It has been fun to be TOTALLY focused and even though I really have not lost anything this month - I had just come off a 15 pound loss for the previous 2 months so I wasn't upset, but I stayed ON TRACK - in part because I KNOW that whether I lose or not, I AM on track and WILL eventually see those pounds disappear once and for all. We all knew when we joined that 10 pounds was a BIT of an overreach but sometimes a goal like that can motivate even when it is never achieved.

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3/24/13 9:29 P

Just be careful guys :) You are not going to lose five pounds in 10 days. If yo uhaven't reached your goal, it's okay... 10 lbs is very aggressive even for very overweight people, and you're certainly not going to p ull that off in just 10 days. For most people, 1-2 lbs a week is safe, and doable.

Focus instead of losing say, 1% of your body weight this week!

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3/23/13 8:47 P

At the end of the month of April, it will be a year since I restarted this journey and I am looking for a great ONE YEAR total. LOL I am well on my way and I am very motivated.

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3/23/13 1:19 P

I am hoping and trying to loose a lot of weight by end of this month and have a good start for next month.

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3/23/13 12:50 P

I am seeing some progress and working hard at this -- Ten might be overreaching for me BUT I expect that by the 31st I will have SOMETHING to show for this month.

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3/23/13 7:49 A

ending this week motivated!

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3/20/13 10:01 P

I know we can experience great success if we just keep making better choices.

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3/20/13 1:17 P

Down 5 pounds this month! Really going to push myself these next 10 days to do 5 more pounds.

Great job everyone! Keep it up!!!!!

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3/20/13 8:05 A

Awesome Debbie! I was hoping to be at 6 by now at least instead of 5. But I am 5 lbs less than I was at beginning of March.

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3/20/13 7:28 A

It's all about the food that goes in your mouth, and the exercise coming out of your body.

3 pieces of bacon and an Atkins shake for breakfast today.

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3/20/13 7:04 A

Weighed in today, down another 3, so 3 more to go to make the goal for this month. Gives me 12 days to really push and make it happen. Seems doable if I stay on track and stay motivated.

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3/19/13 9:11 P

I love the positive attitude. WE ARE DOING IT and we can do it one day at a time.

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3/19/13 12:01 P

OK. Positive thoughts for today. I will eat the healthy foods I set up in my tracker for today. I will use portion control. (!) I will do at least 30 minutes of exercise. I will read this if I feel I am getting off track. One day at a time. One meal at a time. One workout at a time.

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3/19/13 10:47 A

I am so not motivated today. Another snowstorm and all I want to do is eat and drink hot cocoa. I'm not doing it...but the thought is there. And that is enough to make me go crazy.

I got in a Shoulders & Arms workout and did shovel for a bit this morning. I am planning on getting a jog in somewhere...probably once I log off. If I don't....I will keep putting it off. I need to get in some cardio today.

I can feel myself getting stronger. My muscles are coming back, I just need to melt off this fat. I can do it. I did a couple years ago here on SP....got down to 145 and LOVED myself then. But then stress hit, some food issues, stopped consuming artificial sweeteners and didn't workout as much. All that equals to a 25lb weight gain.

This is another week...and I will LOSE! I WILL! Planning on losing another 2lbs. That is my goal this week. I can do it!

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3/19/13 8:49 A

That's true Nancy and in my head I know that. I'm not all about the quick fix like alot of people I know. I think the only way I can get it off and keep it off is diet and exercise. BTW the couch in your pic looks exactly like mine. lol

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3/19/13 7:30 A

You really wouldn't wish that because she will pay for it in the long run. It happens but overall not a likely loss to be maintained.

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3/19/13 1:45 A

I was feeling pretty good about my 2 lb loss until my neighbor told me she lost 3 last week eating alot of cake and drinking alot of wine. And with very little exercise. Wish I could do that.

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3/18/13 5:31 P

I am still committed but not making much progress - bad timing since I had just lost 15 pounds by March 1 and now have been in a plateau. I KNOW I will lose more and probably about the time this challenge ENDS. BUT I will never give up and continue making great progress in other areas but just not the scale.

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3/18/13 4:59 P

Doing good today...tuna salad for lunch...Atkins shake for dinner.

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3/18/13 12:58 P

So Am I

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3/18/13 12:53 P

This will be a successful week for me. Started today with steamed kale, added red wine vinegar, cooked lentils and pinto beans. I liked it so much I had it for lunch and breakfast! Ready to get on the treadmill.

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3/18/13 8:57 A

Good job WendiBug....not a pound lost for me as I was off in la la land....getting back on plan today.

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3/18/13 7:46 A

Congrats Wendibugg. I am not doing as well as you are. I can't seem to get a rhythm going.

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3/18/13 2:39 A

weighed in today at 145.2 that's down 2 lbs for the week. Total of 5.6 lb for the month. Two weeks to go this month.

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3/16/13 8:36 P

I am making the same commitment!

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3/16/13 12:35 A

Good for you. I am trying to do the same!

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3/16/13 12:25 A

Shay...lose it while you are young girl...post menopause it does not want to come off!

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3/15/13 11:45 P

me as well. worked hard this week...curious to see what I weigh in at tomorrow...need to hit 10pounds or more for the month of march...

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3/15/13 11:40 P

hoping to lose another 4-6lbs to reach my 8-10lb goal this month! I gotta keep that in mind! and MOVE!

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3/15/13 9:21 P

Zelda, you and I must be connected...I went on a three day binge that started with a friend's birthday party...and GAINED three pounds this week!

Lord help me. Will I fit into my MOB dress?

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3/15/13 11:18 A

Got in my workout....Legs today, plus walked the dog for 30 minutes. It's COLD out there! Brrr! I will probably get in another 20-30 of cardio somewhere today. Not too motivated today though...DH has a fever and didn't sleep well....which also means, that I didn't sleep the best either. A little on the tired side.

I didn't weigh myself this morning as I weighed myself earlier this week. I will probably get it done in the am though as I am curious.

Happy Friday all! And have a great weekend!

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3/15/13 8:46 A

Did not weigh in today. Got my "friend" this morning and know that will mess up my numbers on the scale. will weigh in on Wednesday when most of this bloating will be gone. How is everyone else doing. Had one very bad day this week but still hoping for good things on my next weigh in.

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3/14/13 8:08 A

so much more motivated today. Finally have nice weather. It's been storming every day for almost 2 weeks and the sun is finaly shining today! Feel so much better after a good workout.

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3/14/13 7:40 A

Not sure what I lost so far this month, missed my weigh in with my nutritionist (reschedualed for next week), due to the really bad cold/flu that is going around.
Also missed a week at thegym becouse of it - and overate carbs during this time frame.
When do I go back to the gym??? I am finally feeling a little better, still am weak feeling and cant breath out of my nose well, also woke up to a full head on fibro flair up. I feel like I just cant win this week.

OH well, tomarrow is another day - hopefully I will feel better and be able to take advantage of it and go work out! We will see!!!

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3/13/13 8:56 P

Only lost 1.6 lbs so far. Not too good, especially since the month is almost half way over. I'm finding it hard to find time and energy to work out.

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3/13/13 2:57 P

I can't believe what I've done this week! I actually ate an entire box of Girl Scout cookies! And, of course, once I did that, there was no reason to not have everything else that appeared before me.


Back on track today and stronger than ever. I am telling myself "It is not a race. Don't forget the hare lost." Lucky for me the hare was not around the other day! LOL

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3/13/13 11:18 A

this week and next week are going to be harder for me. dogsitting a clingy dog so not working out as much. I am walking her but it's a strain. She's pure muscle and not trained to walk very well. It doesn't help that she chases every thing she see so I spend most of my time trying to hold her back instread of walking. Guess my arms are getting a workout. Lose a little motivation when I don't make it to the gym. Hoping to at least lose 5 lbs this month but really hoping for more.

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3/13/13 9:53 A

JR...don't sweat it. We all have those days. The important thing though is what you do afterwards....keep on keeping on! Don't give up! You can do this!

Just finished my shoulders & arms workout! LOVED it! I will be walking the dog later when it gets a little warmer. The sun is shining and calling to me! I might also try to get another workout in later...maybe a core one? That one is only like 20 mins. I am determined!

I just have to remember to keep drinking my water and stay OUT of the kitchen! ;)

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3/13/13 9:07 A

Just get back on track.. Hot Dogs have a lot of salt..might just be water weight. Do great today!!

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3/13/13 8:31 A

I fell off the wagon too and had a foot long hot dog from Sonic. I am so mad at myself because when I got on the scale this morning it showed up right away. Today is a new day and I am trying again.

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3/12/13 9:53 P

Wow...you all are really motivated and doing great! Even those working hard, but still not losing, are likely just gaining muscle!

Now for the bad/sad news. I was so stressed at work today, the cookie monster got after me, and I went and bought a package of pecan sandies and ate them all.

I know. I know.

But tomorrow is healthy cleansing day and back on track.

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3/12/13 8:01 P

my goal is to lose 5 pounds this month. I've been kicking butt at my work outs, but something must be up with how many calories I'm allowed to consume because I'm up 3.5 pounds this month... maybe muscles? Annoyed with my scale, but commited to being awesome.

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3/12/13 3:19 P

Lost 3 lbs in my first week, now in my second. Having problems with my motivation, but reading all of your posts is picking me up. even though its cold out, think i will go for that walk anyways. then bake some muffins. determined to lose the 10 lbs this month too. Happy day!!

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3/12/13 11:05 A

Like I mentioned earlier, I lost 1lb and that feels great. I got in my Tabata workout and walked for 50 mins. I initially started walking the dog, but after 20 mins she was all done and wanted to go home. Fine for her, but not for me...I headed back out there, cranked my music and walked another 30. Wanted to get it in before it started to rain. The Tabata workout kicked my butt! It always does....serious sweat and breathing hard! I loved it!

Have a happy Tuesday everyone! And good luck today!

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3/12/13 9:06 A

Yay! Hopped on the scale this am and I lost 1lb! And I'm not supposed to weigh in until Friday! Woo Hoo!!! Going to go workout now...had to post!!!!

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3/12/13 4:56 A

My goal is 5 lbs..so far lost 3

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3/12/13 4:54 A

Good luck

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3/11/13 11:24 P

Down 2 pounds this week. Need to step up work outs. Feel like I am not getting enough out of them.

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3/11/13 9:47 P

Down 2 pounds so far this month! I have been really pushing myself this month to reach my goal.

Thanks to everyone for all the motivating posts, it helps keep us on track!

Stay strong

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3/11/13 9:10 P

Spent 3 hours exercising in the pool this afternoon, danced with my students in class, walked - ate great - BUT no loss this week. Oh well I still think with half the month left, I can do the 10 pounds. LOL

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3/11/13 1:19 P

I would really love to drop 10 lbs in March. It will take motivation, determination and self control. I exercised 60 minutes today and have eaten healthy. I'm on the right track.

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3/11/13 12:50 P

A little discouraged after this weekend because the scale is not moving, but I determined to do better this week.