Let's introduce ourselves , calling each other by real name. Or you would prefer to be anonymous.
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TooShortForThisWeight wrote: »
I am Jessica from eastern North Carolina. I am 31 years old and feel so much older. I swear my hip and wrist joints predict the rain by being in pain a day before. Le sigh. I am a homemaker but looking for a job. I head back into nursing program in January.
I am 4ft and 11in and started this as 187.1 in March. That was the highest I have ever been. Was out of breath just walking to class.
I am currently 171.5.
Starting BMI: 37.8
Current BMI: 34.6
Goal BMI: 24.2
Starting BMI: 37.8 Class 2 (moderate-risk) obesity
Current BMI: 34.6 Class 1 (low-risk) obesity
I lift a lot as well though so I know I have lost a lot more, but gained muscle. My one goal is a squat booty, since I currently had a pancake behind. No jeans ever looked right because it sagged in the rear area. I am currently squatting 80lb
Overall goal is 120. But I have set up mini goals to keep me going
✓ Get to the 170s (met 3/24/16)
Get to the 160s
Get to 165 by Mother's Day on May 8th
Get to the 150s
Get to 155 by 4th of July
Get to the 140s
Get to 145 by Halloween
Get to the 130s
Get to 135 by Valetines 2017
Get to the 120s
Get to 125 by Easter 2017
Get to 120 by 4th of July 2017
I also measure though so I do not get discouraged by the scale. I do that on a month. April 14th I was as follows
Body Fat: 28%
Current Body Fat: 27%
Goal Body Fat: 20%
Starting Waist: 46 inches
Current Waist: 43.5 inches
Starting Chest: 41.9 inches
Current Chest: 40 inches
Starting Hips: 44 inches
Current Hips: 42 inches
Starting Thighs: 25 inches
Current Thighs: 23 inches
Starting Boobs: 47.4 inches
Current Boobs: 45
Starting Neck: 15.8 inches
Current Neck: 15 inches
Starting Wrist: 6.8 inches
Current Wrist: 6.4
Battle ropes and arc trainer are my new loves. I really want to feel good in my body. I want to get family pics done for the first time. As of now, I take the pictures. I want to feel okay naked. 12 years with my husband and I still undress in another room and shirt never comes off for...well..yeah.
Do not let me fall off. Please! Last time I did this I went from 182 to 149, and then I just slowly let it all fade away and now bigger than ever. I loved pizza and mt dew than my health
Oh no, we will not let you fall and you know why?
BC YOU WILL NOT LET YOU FALL!
I see an amazing determination in you and I can tell you for sure, you will persevere!
If you need extra help you can always count on me and privately msg me.2 -
Mirabelle1983 wrote: »Right then! Call me Belle.. I am 32, 5ft5 and currently weigh 204lbs. I hit my highest about 13 years ago at 218lb.. I managed to lose it all right down to my lowest adult weight at 140lb.. I would love to be there again.. Over my late 20's to now I have varied from about 160lb to 180lb but due to meds and having to be inactive.. I almost reached my largest ever again a few months ago.
I have already lost 8lb in 3 weeks so I am well on the way, but know it's a long haul and not looking forward to having to do it all over again as i've done it so many times before... <sob>
I AM looking forward to getting back into all my clothes again, feeling confident, more energetic, happier...and last but quite important - getting up the stairs without my knees giving way.. lol (Not good for someone in their early 30's)
I'm glad to be joining what looks to be a very supportive group - well done Stella!!
So happy you here, it will be easier to go with you through this long journey/battle. Hand in hand, we will walk the stairs, we will do everything we need to do to make us feel strong!
I need to work on bending and getting up from the floor, not so easy right now.
May b we have to think of some private couple of people challenge of ( not so easy for us) but so easy for everybody else exercises.2 -
hi my name is cynthia im 5ft1in i started in jan. 2016 at 242 right now im at 227.8 im looking forward to working with all you lovely people3
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Hi Cynthia and WELCOME!!! I'm Karee2
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All the best folks, Always be postive dont last hope and remember success doest not have a straight line. Active here we support and motivate each other.1
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TooShortForThisWeight wrote: »
I am Jessica from eastern North Carolina. I am 31 years old and feel so much older. I swear my hip and wrist joints predict the rain by being in pain a day before. Le sigh. I am a homemaker but looking for a job. I head back into nursing program in January.
I am 4ft and 11in and started this as 187.1 in March. That was the highest I have ever been. Was out of breath just walking to class.
I am currently 171.5.
Starting BMI: 37.8
Current BMI: 34.6
Goal BMI: 24.2
Starting BMI: 37.8 Class 2 (moderate-risk) obesity
Current BMI: 34.6 Class 1 (low-risk) obesity
I lift a lot as well though so I know I have lost a lot more, but gained muscle. My one goal is a squat booty, since I currently had a pancake behind. No jeans ever looked right because it sagged in the rear area. I am currently squatting 80lb
Overall goal is 120. But I have set up mini goals to keep me going
✓ Get to the 170s (met 3/24/16)
Get to the 160s
Get to 165 by Mother's Day on May 8th
Get to the 150s
Get to 155 by 4th of July
Get to the 140s
Get to 145 by Halloween
Get to the 130s
Get to 135 by Valetines 2017
Get to the 120s
Get to 125 by Easter 2017
Get to 120 by 4th of July 2017
I also measure though so I do not get discouraged by the scale. I do that on a month. April 14th I was as follows
Body Fat: 28%
Current Body Fat: 27%
Goal Body Fat: 20%
Starting Waist: 46 inches
Current Waist: 43.5 inches
Starting Chest: 41.9 inches
Current Chest: 40 inches
Starting Hips: 44 inches
Current Hips: 42 inches
Starting Thighs: 25 inches
Current Thighs: 23 inches
Starting Boobs: 47.4 inches
Current Boobs: 45
Starting Neck: 15.8 inches
Current Neck: 15 inches
Starting Wrist: 6.8 inches
Current Wrist: 6.4
Battle ropes and arc trainer are my new loves. I really want to feel good in my body. I want to get family pics done for the first time. As of now, I take the pictures. I want to feel okay naked. 12 years with my husband and I still undress in another room and shirt never comes off for...well..yeah.
Do not let me fall off. Please! Last time I did this I went from 182 to 149, and then I just slowly let it all fade away and now bigger than ever. I loved pizza and mt dew than my health
Oh no, we will not let you fall and you know why?
BC YOU WILL NOT LET YOU FALL!
I see an amazing determination in you and I can tell you for sure, you will persevere!
If you need extra help you can always count on me and privately msg me.
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I like the short term goals. It really helps with the motivation. You will do this!2
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Hi Eveyone. I'm Tina. I am 40 years old and am about 5'6. I began my journey...again...this past Tuesday (4/19). I started at 292.5 (Ugh) and as of yesterday, weighed 286.5. This is very difficult for me to say. I need to get past the shame of being in my 250's a year ago, and here I am now. My first goal is 267.5. That will be 25 pounds. My overall goal is 150. I look forward to getting to know everyone and being here for support during your journey.3
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Hello all! My name is Taneil. I will be 30 May 3rd and am a mother of 2 (wanting more1
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SimplySmylin wrote: »Hi Eveyone. I'm Tina. I am 40 years old and am about 5'6. I began my journey...again...this past Tuesday (4/19). I started at 292.5 (Ugh) and as of yesterday, weighed 286.5. This is very difficult for me to say. I need to get past the shame of being in my 250's a year ago, and here I am now. My first goal is 267.5. That will be 25 pounds. My overall goal is 150. I look forward to getting to know everyone and being here for support during your journey.
I am 210, need to weight 142
So we r in the same boat, and we will persevere!
We just can't feel ashamed anymore, it's enough!
We will do it now!1 -
JesusMyKingMyLord wrote: »Hello all! My name is Taneil. I will be 30 May 3rd and am a mother of 2 (wanting more
Hi, Taneil, so happy to hear from you❤️0 -
Hi friends
I'm Lisa, from upstate NY. I'm 53, and 216.5 pounds in a 5 foot 4 inch frame.
I started in again January but my heart wasn't in it. March is really when I began, since then I have lost 10 pounds.
Its gonna be slow for me to lose, I don't get as much exercise as a want and need. I have a knee replacement scheduled for June 13. I want to get as much off as possible.
Lisa, you can do this!!!! You know what you are facing, you set a reasonable goal for 6-7 weeks and we are here to support you. What type of exercises can you do with the knee situation?
Anecdote for encouragement - I am currently taking care of my mother-in-law (age 74) who has had two cancer surgeries in 2016 (Jan, Mar). Her second recovery is taking a little more time than the first - just wipes the energy when you go through so much. Also, her Mom died (age 94) in December 2015, the same day she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Part of my REBOOT on my fitness journey was to motivate her to do her therapy exercises. I began by walking around the block several times because I couldn't go very far from the house. She is doing WAY better and has now lost a total of 24 pounds since January 4th. That is huge for her, since she is primarily sedentary.0 -
Nice to be part of this group.
This is weird though, I typed a lot more but only 3 lines showed up0 -
So yeah, to add on to what I wrote. We are wanting more children, this august will be our 10 year anniversary!! I've been over weight for the majority of my life and it is time for change!! I weighed for the first time in a long time 4 weeks ago and to my shock it said 269!! 4 weeks ago we also decided to start walking, so we started going to a nature preserve with some friends on Saturdays, sadly I wasn't doing much else as far as exercise. 2 weeks ago we decided to change how we all as a family eat, my husband went the all protein route ( it has worked very well for him before) and the kids and I have changed are portions and have now started eating more well balanced. Last night I broke down and bought a scale and I weighed 253! Heading in the right direction!! Yay!! So yeah, I'm here to encourage others and be encouraged. Blessings to all!!4
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Love this group already by just reading your intros. I am Rhonda, age 54, 5'5" and 198 pounds. I already lost 23 and have another 59-70 to go, depending on where I feel the best. My range is 129-140 pounds for my small frame. The last time I was at 129 was 25 years ago, so not sure that is where I will end up at this age. Also, that time I was not exercising with the intensity that I am now, so lean muscle will weigh more.
I am 45 days into a 90 day transformation challenge that has us measuring and submitting comparison pictures every 30 days. My first 30 days I lost 5 1/8" inches overall and most of that in the waist, where I most need it gone. We have 3 parents we will care for as needed and 9 grandchildren we adore. I want to be around and healthy for a long time to see their lives unfold.2 -
Hi, well we can enjoy this time together as I turn 60 in July! I just moved from mountains in WA to northern CA a mile from ocean. Weigh 141 and goal of 125-130.
My name is Marla and I love to hike. Not working since we moved, but plenty busy volunteering.1 -
healthymarla wrote: »Hi, well we can enjoy this time together as I turn 60 in July! I just moved from mountains in WA to northern CA a mile from ocean. Weigh 141 and goal of 125-130.
My name is Marla and I love to hike. Not working since we moved, but plenty busy volunteering.
Hi Marla. Welcome!
Our group is great.
Feel free to add me.
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Hi Maria welcome!!!!0
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Hi. My name is Jane. I have about 10 pounds left to lose to get to my goal. That doesnt seem like a lot, but it is the difference between one more clothing size and feeling better about myself and being more confident. I need to get a plan and stay with it.
I would like some positive thinking female mfp friends, so please add me so we can encourage each other.1 -
Hi welcome jane1
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Hi Jane- I too am on that last 10! However I feel sometimes I am adding the next 15!!! It is hard, those 10 pounds for some reason don't want to ever leave, and some people don't understand why we care. (Well until they are at their last 10 haha) you will love this group, all supportive loving people who keep you motivated and uplifted! Have a great day and welcome!1
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It took me ages also to lose the last few lbs - I persisted though and it finally came off but I was exercising an awful lot and not eating much at all to get it off. I obviously love going through that though, as I've put it all on again and will have to repeat everything I did before... !!2
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Hi, I'm Laurie! I never struggled with weight until the last few years. I have quite a bit to lose but I will get there.1
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typeitdaily wrote: »Hi, I'm Laurie! I never struggled with weight until the last few years. I have quite a bit to lose but I will get there.
Hi, Laurie, it's so nice to meet you. I have to lose quite a bit too. I weigh 208 now and I will be 145.
So we r here for a long time and we really need support and understanding.1 -
My initial goal is 140 pounds and I weigh 194 now, so 54 pounds to lose. That is to get to the top of my healthy range of 129-140.1
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Celebrated our grandson, Kellan's, 5th birthday yesterday as well as our 10th wedding anniversary. Thankful for my hubby who is my biggest cheerleader on my healthy journey. Ate mostly tasty but very unhealthy food the past two days, but back on track today.1
