February Weight Loss Challenge **Sign ups always welcome!**

Welcome to the February Challenge!
I hope you all had a great January, boy didn't that month go fast??
But anyway, Welcome back for another month to all those who have done my previous challenges and welcome aboard to any newbies!

The challenge is pretty easy.
We'll have 5 weekly weigh In's and the dates will be...:

1/2/09:
8/2/09:
15/2/09:
22/2/09:
29/2/09:

And yes, I use the European writing method!
If you would like to change it in your personal posts, that's fine.

Weigh in days have been changed to Sunday.
I'm sorry, I know lots of you don't like weighing in around the weekends, but maybe this will be a really good motivator to behave on Saturdays now?
Well, TRY and look at it positively anyway!

So!
Sign up any time you want, then come back on the 1st of the month, fill out the form below and post it EVERY Sunday with your new weights.

Name:
Age:
Height:
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):
Goal Weight (by February 29):

1/2/09:
8/2/09:
15/2/09:
22/2/09:
1/3/09:

Total weight loss:

Fill in the form, and re-post it every Sunday with your new weights.
DO NOT EDIT YOUR ORIGIONAL POST because i wont notice.
Thanks :]


The challenge is about personal motivation and success and just knowing you're making a good change for yourself... but the person to lose the most weight will receive a "i won a challenge" type badge for their photo gallery, also!

Participants:

Adaknits - SW: 260.4. GW: 253. Total Weight Loss: 4.6
Akasharainen - SW: 230. GW: 225. Total Weight Loss: 6
Akriss12321 - SW: 148. GW: 142. Total Weight Loss:
Alegna98 - SW: 119. GW: 115. Total Weight Loss:
Aliceinonderland - SW: 200. GW: 200. Total Weight Loss: 0
Alle0299 - SW: 162.4. GW: 157. Total Weight Loss: 4.6
Amber1l - SW: 266. GW: 250. Total Weight Loss: 2
Ashmommyof2 - SW: 324.2. GW: --. Total Weight Loss: +1.6
Bahai99 - SW: 174. GW: 171. Total Weight Loss: 2
Betzc - SW: 144.1. GW: 137. Total Weight Loss: 4.1
Birki - SW: 169.5. GW: 162. Total Weight Loss: 4.5
Born2doit2 - SW: 131. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss: 3
Carlynj21 - SW: 126. GW: 121. Total Weight Loss: 3.6
Changling - SW: 184. GW: 180. Total Weight Loss: 1
Christinedavidson - SW: 235. GW: 225. Total Weight Loss: 1
Colorado_Sunshine - SW: 126.5. GW: 122.5. Total Weight Loss: 3.5
Cpa2b - SW: 198. GW: 190. Total Weight Loss:
Crazybeautifulxo
Cricketro05 - SW: --. GW: --. Total Weight Loss:
Damndetermined - SW: 140.2. GW: 134. Total Weight Loss: 4.4
Danyellc - SW: 167. GW: 155. Total Weight Loss:
Devins_kitten - SW: 155. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss: 2
Diva_n_da_making - SW: 198.5. GW: 193. Total weight Loss: 0.5
Doulia - SW: 148. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss:
Earth_mom - SW: 247. GW: 240. Total Weight Loss: 5.2
Fakeout - SW: 140. GW: 137. Total Weight Loss: +2.6
Findingmeagain2009 - SW: 218. GW: 210. Total Weight Loss: 13
Girlfighting27 - SW: 147.4. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: 0
Godsmissiongal - SW: 201.6. GW: 198. Total Weight Loss: 2.4
Hales_angel - SW: 186. GW: 176. Total Weight Loss: 2.5
Hilary_88 - SW: 163. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss: 4.2
Huntingmay - SW: 186. GW: 180. Total Weight Loss:
Iamacommitmentto - SW: 204. GW: 200. Total Weight Loss: 1.5
Iamdwalrus - SW: 131.4. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss:
Jackolina
James_64
Javla - SW: 237. GW: 225. Total Weight Loss:
Jennifer1100 - SW: 172. GW: 164. Total Weight Loss: 4
Jesscod - SW: 197. GW: 188. Total Weight Loss: 8
Justine11 - SW: 207. GW: 198. Total Weight Loss:
Kalikat003 - SW: 176.6. GW: 170. Total Weight Loss: 7.2
Katalina0610 - SW: 132. GW: 127. Total Weight Loss:
Kckstrt - SW: 132.5. GW: 128. Total Weight Loss: 3.5
Kellybadlass - SW: 132. GW: 129. Total Weight Loss: 0
Laurenmariesmith - SW: 210. GW: 205. Total weight Loss: 1
Loudflower - SW: 285.3. GW: 275. Total Weight Loss: 15.3
Lovelyjenna - SW: 253.5. GW: 240. Total Weight Loss: 6.5
Lozzle - SW: 144.2. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 0.6
Mellisonmiranda - SW: 120. GW: 115. Total Weight Loss: 0.5
Mischiefdm - SW: 134.2. GW: 132. Total Weight Loss: 0.6
Navane - SW: 167.5. GW: 164. Total Weight Loss: +0.3
Nicolet123 - SW: 143.4. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 0.2
Obrules15
Opusanna - SW: 175. GW: 165. Total Weight Loss: 5
Paty22 - SW: 163.8. GW: 155. Total Weight Loss: 0.6
Pgeorgian - SW: 143. GW: 138. Total Weight Loss: 0.5
Pudster24 - SW: 168.4. GW: 160. Total Weight Loss: 2.7
Quintanion - SW: 171.2. GW: 166. Total Weight Loss: 4.4
Rachieee
Raginheadache - SW: 150. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: 4
Restless_Girl - SW: 146.5. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 3.1
Runningbuns - SW: 144. GW: 138. Total Weight Loss: 0
Sugarkelly24 - SW: 136. GW: --. Total Weight Loss: 0
Sakuragreenlily - SW: 210.4. GW: 200.4. Total Weight Loss: 1
satyrswoman - SW: 167.2. GW: 162. Total Weight Loss: 3.8
Sconzzy - SW: 148. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: 2
Septimusette - SW: 111.6. GW: 105. Total Weight Loss:
Sez_babe00 - SW: 151. GW: 147. Total Weight Loss: 2
Sugarkelly24
Suziecarney - SW: 219. GW: 204. Total Weight Loss:
Swimmin_sunscreen - SW: 140.2. GW: 134. Total Weight Loss: 2.2
Tasha21217 - SW: 281. GW: 277. Total Weight Loss: 2
Tazzie_23 - SW: 220. GW: 213. Total Weight Loss: 4.8
Tennisjess1701 - SW: 207.4. GW: 199. Total Weight Loss:
Thax - SW: 293. GW: 275. Total Weight Loss:
Thesilverstar121 - SW: 182. GW: 178. Total Weight Loss: 0.4
Tothepointe
Tsc319 - SW: 206. GW: 199. Total Weight Loss: 7
Txmom04 - SW: 157.6. GW: 155. Total Weight Loss: 1.6
Wesmoot - SW: 144. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 1
Yerushalem - SW: 169. GW: 159. Total Weight Loss: +2
Yola1369

Total Joint Weight Loss:

Name:  damndetermined
Age:  19
Height:  5'3''
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):  140.2lbs
Goal Weight (by February 29):   134lbs

1/2/09:  ---- (n/a because I joined late) ----
8/2/09:  140.2 lbs
15/2/09: 138.0 lbs
22/2/09: 137.6 lbs
1/3/09:

Total weight loss: -2.6

Name: Swimmin_sunscreen
Age:18
Height:5'7"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):140.2
Goal Weight (by February 29):134

1/2/09:140.2
8/2/09: 138.8
15/2/09:142.0
22/2/09:138.6
1/3/09:

So not going to get to my goal weight, but i hope to loose a good 4 pounds. That would be quite nice.

My body is on strike and refusing to function at all, while my weight is continuing to climb.
I don't consider it real weight because I don't think it's actually fat, but it's still agravating.

Well done everyone! :)

Name: Sarah   
Age:21
Height: 5ft 7"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight): 151
Goal Weight (by February 29): 147

1/2/09: 151.0
8/2/09: 151.2
15/2/09: 152.2 .. ummm not good!!! BUT it was my birthday! :)
22/2/09: 149.0
1/3/09:

Total weight loss

Name: Pudster
Age:21
Height:5'7"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):168.4
Goal Weight (by February 29):160

1/2/09:168.4
8/2/09:167.9
15/2/09: 166.0
22/2/09:167.0
29/2/09:

Total Weight loss: 1.4 lbs

Sorry my weigh in is really late!! this was my weight from Sunday but my computer has been dead (worst week ever.. ) and i just got it fixed (yayyy) so i'm back!! i'm hoping this last week will be a better number... im getting motivated

Are you starting a March Challenge? I like how organized you keep your thread! I'll be on the look out!

Name:Trina
Age:41
Height:5'4
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):
Goal Weight (by February 29):199

1/2/09:206
8/2/09:205
15/2/09:202
22/2/09:199
29/2/09:199

Total weight loss:7lbs.   I have to post early on Thursdays.

Original Post by tsc319:

Name:Trina
Age:41
Height:5'4
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):
Goal Weight (by February 29):199

1/2/09:206
8/2/09:205
15/2/09:202
22/2/09:199
29/2/09:

Total weight loss:7lbs.   I have to post early on Thursdays.

 good job trina! if i was already at my goal i'd probably post early too. LOL

I don't think I am going to be able to weigh tomorrow..

Name: kalikat003
Age: 23
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight): (Really the date is Feb 4th...) 176.6
Goal Weight (by February 29): 170

1/2/09: 176.6
8/2/09: 174.6
15/2/09: 173.0
22/2/09: 173.0
1/3/09: 169.4!!!!!

Total weight loss: 7.2

I surpassed my goal!! I didn't think I was going to be able too!!! OMG!

And I know restless_girl said she wouldn't do the new challenge... but I would be willing to do it if no one else wants too

Mlilly1186 - Sorry, no, I am resigning.
I've been hosting the challenge for 8 months and I think it's time I bow out gracefully as I am starting to get sloppy.
Kalikat003 seems keen on starting a similar challenge however so perhaps you should just keep an eye out for that! :)

Kalikat003 - If you want to continue it, that's great.
You can copy the form and everything if you want but I understand if you want to start it your own way and set everything up new yourself! :)

Name: satyrswoman
Age: 38
Height: 5' 10"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):167.2
Goal Weight (by February 29): 162

1/2/09:167.2
8/2/09: 165.6
15/2/09:165.6 (don't know how i missed posting last week, must have been in denial. LOL)
22/2/09: 167 (what a crazy month for me)

1/3/09: 163.4 (I guess i've been retaining water all month.l whatever it is, i'll take this even though it's not quite my goal!)


Total weight loss: 3.8

restless_girl, just want you to know that you will be greatly missed. i know you have things in you own life to deal with and i hope all goes well. you have been a really great motivator here. good luck!

kalikat or anyone else who has the gumption to deal with hosting a challenge, please let us know where to go to join.l

Name:Nana
Age:46
Height:5'5"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):144
Goal Weight (by February 28):140

1/2/09:144
8/2/09:148  WOW! I've been working out like maniac though! 
15/2/09:147
22/2/09:144 Back to where it was !
29/2/09:143 

Total weight loss: -1 lb

Roller coaster but lost a little!!!

Name: Age: earthmom
Age: 59

Height: 5 ft 6 in
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight): 247
Goal Weight (by February 29): 240

1/2/09: 247
8/2/09: 241
15/2/09: 242.2
22/2/09: 239.6
28/2/09: 241.8

Total weight loss: 4.2

yay. I lost 4 lbs. While last week's weight was incredibly cheering, this week is quite believable and the weight loss pleases me. I'm not quite down 20 lbs since last May, but I am getting more active, and shooting for lower calories every day. I'll miss the challenges!

Name:Michelle
Age:32
Height:5'3"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):218
Goal Weight (by February 29):210

1/2/09: 218
8/2/09: 211
15/2/09: 207
22/2/09:206
29/2/09: 205

Total weight loss: 13 lbs

Name: Pudster
Age:21
Height:5'7"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight):168.4
Goal Weight (by February 29):160

1/2/09:168.4
8/2/09:167.9
15/2/09: 166.0
22/2/09:167.0
29/2/09:165.7

Total Weight loss: 2.7 lbs

I'll take any loss!! Congrats everyone to a good month!

Name:Nicole
Age:21 (on Feb 3rd!!)
Height:5'7
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight): 143.4
Goal Weight (by February 28):140

1/2/09: 143.4
8/2/09: 141.4
15/2/09:146.0
22/2/09: 143.6
28/2/09 (or Mar 1st?):143.6

Again. Didn't put much effort into this month like Jan, but at least I didn't gain, and I'm still working out so I feel way better even if my weight doesn't show it so I'm happy. Back on the bandwagon for March. I'm ok with taking it slow.

Name: Nikki

Age:22

Height: 5'4"

Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight): 131

Goal Weight (by March 1st): 125

1/2/09: 131

8/2/09: 130

15/2/09: 130

22/2/09:128

1/3/09: 128

Total Weight Loss:3

I must admit I'm a little disappointed. I really wanted to get to at least 126 :( But...I've been working out and feeling better and fitter and 3 lbs is better than none. At least I'm in the 120's! yay!

I hope we do have a March Challenge...it's really motivating! Thanks restless_girl for starting this one and to whoever decides to host it next..thanks in advance :)

edited to say : Just found the March challenge that KaliKat started..so thanks to her!

Original Post by restless_girl:

Mlilly1186 - Sorry, no, I am resigning.
I've been hosting the challenge for 8 months and I think it's time I bow out gracefully as I am starting to get sloppy.

i don't think you've been sloppy at all, but it does seem like you've been struggling a little lately.  hope we'll still see you around the boards.

thanks so much for doing this for so many months, claire.  i will miss you!

Name: loudflower
Age: 26
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight): 286
Goal Weight (by February 29): 275

1/2/09:  285.3
8/2/09:  280
15/2/09: 274.4
22/2/09: 271.2
1/3/09: 270.0

Total weight loss: 16

Weight loss slowed down - finally! - due to TOM, but I'm thankful that I finally lost the 6 pounds of water weight that appeared a week ago.

Claire - this was my first and last challenge with you, and I found you to be an incredibly supportive host!  I hope everything rough in your life right now smooths out soon - and I'm glad you saw the wisdom in bowing out now to take care of yourself.  Thanks for all you do!

We'll miss you!