MFP Apprentice members introduction

theparnellssean

All members of the group please take a moment to introduce yourselves!

bspringer544

Hello! I'm Bree! I'm 23 years old. Current weight 205 (GW 160). I'm not really in need of motivation but this challenge looks like it'll be a lot of fun so I thought I'd join in.

I work on a ranch, breeding and raising Beef cattle. Spring time is the busy season with all the little babies being born so starting March 1 I'll actually be switching from weight loss to maintain/lean muscle toning until late spring, early summer. Ergo, no weight loss bonuses for my team I'll sure do my best to earn a lot of cash to make up for it, though! Bring on the burpees!

pattycakes33333

Hello I am Trish, I am Sean and Lisa's daughter. I lost 22 lbs in late 2014 & early 2015, I was 135 lbs. Over the past year I have gained 10 lbs back. I am hoping to lose 20-25 lbs in the next 3-6 months. The weight loss is important to me but what matters most is living an active and healthy lifestyle. I really want my good food habits to stick this time and long term.

My dad, brother, boyfriend, and I ran the Tough Mudder this past year. It was really fun but also hard. While running the course I wished I had been in better shape and lighter. We plan to run it again this year so I really want to be better prepared this time and I think this group can give me some fun motivation!

bspringer544

Oh, I am jealous, Trish. I've always wanted to run the Mudder. It's one of my main drives for getting into shape!

2manyhats

I am Julie, 51 years old. Been on here awhile but didn't make much progress until August. I like to lift heavy and I love cardio. I am taking one month at a time (10% weighr loss) and focusing on doing my best each day to keep me in onederland. Love to switch things up so I am giving this a try. Starting weight-194

theparnellssean

Hi!!! My name is Sean. I am 50 years old. I live in the Buffalo NY area (Ok no Bills jokes!!) I have been happily married to Lisa for 29 years now. I have 4 great kids, one is my Daughter Trish who is in this challenge with us. I regularly go to the gym. Love to lift weights, spinning class, yoga, cardio machines. As Trish mentioned, we did our 1st tough mudder last August. Yes it was hard! Doing it again this year. I want to lose another 40 pounds. My whole thing is calorie control. Need to do it. I am really looking forward to working out with all of you in March!!! Lets make it good!!!

theparnellslisa

Hi, my name is Lisa and I have been on MFP for 3 years. I am married to the special, handsome guy above me, and I am also the blessed mother of Pattycakes (Trish). I want to express how excited I am to have the opportunity to do this with my family and all of you!! From past groups that I have been part of I realize that there is so much support and needed motivation that many of us desire. When you are part of a team you realize that you are an important component of the team which takes you to a whole new level of devotion. I would like to wish all of you great success and most of all have fun!!:)

Tymeshia

Hi! My name is Tymeshia and I'm the big 40! I've been on this site for a while and lose lots of weight at times. I was on roll of losing weight a couple of years ago, but lost my way while trying to finish a master program, full-time career, and being a mommy. Now I'm back! I've hit some hard times in this last couple of months since September. I lost my Dad, so I'm trying to focus on exercising or adult coloring when I'm sad instead of eating. I've lost 21lbs since started back and I'm now weighing 224. I will say that I lost 67 lbs before on here and I truly believe in logging your food. I look forward to the challenge. Now, if your notice I've done 10 miles in a day it just I'm trying to win my fitbit hustle week. Let the game begin!

andersonjo0306

Joanne here. Not good with intros. Please feel free to add me or message me. I am looking forward to the challenges....Should be fun

EweCreekCottage

Hi I'm RaNae I've known Sean and Lisa through MFP for as long as they've been here I've been looking for a group this looks like fun thank you both for creating this oh I'm 51 love to ride my bike and lift at home married for 29 years this May and living in Texas but originally from Rochester, NY

aseymour13

I'm Ann . Been here awhile. Improved a lot of things but need to keep at it. Turn the big 6-0 in March so I like the idea of a challenge heading to my birthday. Thanks

aseymour13

Oh and I live in SoCal which is actually getting some decent rain right now

Keto_T

Hi all,

I'm T. I lost about 35 lbs a year ago but due to some work stress and subsequent lay off I emotionally ate my way back to where I started. I have about 80 lbs to lose and I look forward to stretching and getting some limberness back. I want to concentrate on fat loss and muscle gain. Good luck to all.

T~

Wooken3

Hello! I'm Wanda from Arizona and my goal is to lose the 12 pounds I've regained over the last 18-months. I'm looking forwards to a fun fill March with Sean and Lisa leading the way!

hawkeyegal1995

HI all! I;m JJ from Iowa-hence my user name! I have lost about 80 pounds since I decided to get in shape but 2015 was a rough year and I gained back about 20 pounds. I love to work out-cycling is a big part of my life when the weather is nice. I really am awful with logging my food and making good choices there!

tami101

Hi everyone! My name is Tami and I'm 51 years old and live in Oklahoma. I joined mfp 4 years ago and lost 62lbs. Unfortunately, over the last year and a half I found 22 of those pounds. I am back on track and ready to have some fun in this challenge!

mudflatmabel

Hi, I'm Charlene, I need two total knee replacements, but I want to get into the hundreds. I was up to 300 a few years back and lost eighty pounds, but gained back forty. Now I want to get back to where I was and then some. I am my own worst enemy. I pretty much blew off last year but am off to a great start this year! Sean and Lisa are great! I was in 'The Soprano's' and did great! I can't wait to start this challenge and watch us all transform, get strong, and meet some great people!

andersonjo0306

Keto_T wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm T. I lost about 35 lbs a year ago but due to some work stress and subsequent lay off I emotionally ate my way back to where I started. I have about 80 lbs to lose and I look forward to stretching and getting some limberness back. I want to concentrate on fat loss and muscle gain. Good luck to all.

T~

I hear ya. Same thing happened to me with the layoff and the stress. Now I have a new life and a new career, time for a new body

SteveCro

Steve here 55 yrs old.... I'm from Indiana. Wife of 33 yrs and 3 grown children. Mostly ride a bike for my exercise indoors in the winter and out in the summer. This year I have made the choice to ride outdoors in the cold as much as I can. Need to loose 15 lbs to be where I want. Sounds like a fun group!

cds2001

I'm Christina and live in SC. I turn 40 in March so this is a good way to start it off on the right foot. I currently weigh 212 and my goal right now is 150. Looking forward to this challenge. Sounds like fun!

Mamakatspokane

Hi. I'm Kathy, I'm 39 and looking forward to this challenge as an extra motivator to help me get through March. I live in the Inland Northwest and looking forward to the warmer weather and longer days that come in March!

RockinTerri

Hi, I'm Terri. I am 42 years young, am currently at 257.4 pounds, and live in Southeast Wisconsin. My job is primarily sedentary, with a lot of data entry/answering phones.

I am joining this challenge to give myself an added incentive to continue on my weight loss journey. Due to some physical limitations and illnesses, I added back all the weight I'd previously lost plus some. I am now facing the real possibility of having diabetes in the future if I don't lose weight, however I cannot change my diet entirely due to other health issues and food allergies/sensitivities. So exercising will be a key for me here!

Thank you for allowing me to participate in this challenge with you!

smsinger75

My name is Serena. I turn 41 in a couple of weeks. I live in Georgia. I have been married for 20 years and have two wonderful teenagers. I have been on MFP for awhile. But lost my way for awhile and gained weight back. I am ready to get back in shape. I am currently 164 lbs. with a goal weight of 130-135. I saw this challenge and think it will help me get motivated after my surgery on Feb. 12th and subsequent recovery. Looking forward to the challenges!!!

Kamnikar64

Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm 51. I just can't seem to stay motivated. I eat pretty healthy then go on a junk food binge for a couple of days. I'm having trouble jump-starting my exercise. Again, I do it really well and then nothing. I hope this will help get me exercising; the endocrinologist appt. next week will hopefully identify why my thyroid is off despite daily synthroid. I'm looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone.

LindaGTaylor

Hi, I am Linda. I am 52 I live in Florida and I am a cancer survivor as of 1 year now. I am a fitness & BeachBody coach and a running coach... My goals are to lose 6% body fat, 15 pounds and increase my cardio while increasing my muscle mass.

MurallyAnn

Hello, my name is Mary Ann. I live in Michigan with my husband of 31 years. I am a former member of MFP but let it go to the way side for 2 years. In that 2 years I put on 24 pounds. I had a total hysterectomy and my body has not been the same ever since. I became friends with Lisa and her hubby Sean back then and Lisa was kind enough to get me back on and be more accountable for my actions. So I am here to help push you all and to get back to the life style my 54 yr. old body needs to become healthy and to be able to chase my grandbabies around!!!

phylsyl

Hi, I'm Phyllis. I'm 66 and am on on maintenance now (Lost 51 pounds total). I gained about 8 pounds back during the holidays, which I would like to shed again. Just retired this past July and have stepped up my activity level quite a bit. Not sure I'm ready for burpees, but I walk, exercise 3-5 days a week and try to walk a mile a day. Looking forward to giving this a try!

theparnellslisa

MurallyAnn wrote: »

Hello, my name is Mary Ann. I live in Michigan with my husband of 31 years. I am a former member of MFP but let it go to the way side for 2 years. In that 2 years I put on 24 pounds. I had a total hysterectomy and my body has not been the same ever since. I became friends with Lisa and her hubby Sean back then and Lisa was kind enough to get me back on and be more accountable for my actions. So I am here to help push you all and to get back to the life style my 54 yr. old body needs to become healthy and to be able to chase my grandbabies around!!!

Mary Ann, you can run but you can't hide from me!!!!

GrandmaJackie

HI, I'm Jackie, 54 years old, live in Washington State. I move back to Washington to be near my grand babies but gained some weight back. I'm 8 pounds from my highest maintence weight. Plus, I retired when we made the move, having done so I joined a gym. This lots like a blast, thanks Sean and Lisa, for orgaizing this!

Cycle_pathic

Hey gang!! I'm Dave, 45 years old from Rhode Island. Went from 330 pounds down to 220 a couple of years ago, but have been slowly putting weight back on, currently sitting around 260. Up until recently almost all of my exercise has been cardio, but recently started weight training, so I'm looking to lose inches and build strength and muscle.

Thanks to Sean and Lisa... Looking forward to this!

MoLivesLuvsLifts

Hello, I'm Monita and I'm 47 years old. I'm married w 2 boys (10 and 15 years old). Currently, I am 234lbs. Working hard to go to and stay in ONE-derland this year. Good luck everyone!