Introductions

RangerRickL

Welcome all UAC November members!

Some of you have been with this challenge for months and some are brand new. I can tell you that it is one of the hardest challenges to stay with throughout the entire month. FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!! Log every BLT (Bite, Lick, Taste). Stay strong and true to yourself....YOU WILL SUCCEED!!

Please feel free to share as much information as you feel comfortable sharing about yourself with the rest of the group. I look forward to getting to know all of you a little better. GOOD LUCK!

trackershell

Hi my name is Shell and I love to exercise but struggle with my diet. I would like to shed 20 lbs for good.

fightingthetideofaging

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Hi my name is Shell and I love to exercise but struggle with my diet. I would like to shed 20 lbs for good.

Welcome to the group Shell...very supportive bunch!!

sniksniks

Hi my name is Nikki and after being at my goal weight for my wedding 3 months ago, I've let it slip away from me! Need to be accountable to get my mojo back :-)

shauna7531

Hi my name is Shauna and I am just getting started on my weight loss journey, AGAIN! I joined this challenge so that I can stay focused and motivated.

celiah909

Hi I’m cecilia and I’m working on losing 18 pounds for good. This is my first time doing a challenge and I’m really looking forward to it.
Edit: I’m a momma to 3- 18, 9, 7. And have been struggling with weight since I had my 9 year old. Gained 70-80 pounds with him due to a poor diet and have kept most of but want to lose the rest

craigo3154

@trackershell. - Hi Shell, welcome. You are in the right place to work on shedding the extra 20 lbs for good.
@fightingthetideofaging. - Welcome back.
@sniksniks. - Hi Nikki, welcome. This is the perfect place for accountability (it's even in the name )
@shauna7531. Hi Shauna, welcome. Nothing wrong with restarts. Learn from each attempt. This challenge (and the people here) will help. Daily interaction makes all the difference.
@celiah909. - Hi Cecilia, welcome. I think you stumbled into the best place first time. Here is not only for losing weight, but keeping it off and making friends.

About me.

I am a 49yo father of one from Australia. Started tracking weight and food when I realised I was heading for obese for the first time in my life. UAC has been helping keep me honest and on track. I have now hit my goal weight having lost over 20kg (40 lbs) and now in maintenance. This wonderfully supportive UAC group helped me create good, sustainable habits that keep me healthy and the weight off.

As UAC has helped me so much, I am opting in for a seventh month.

lgkelly72

Hi my name is Lisa and I'm excited to be part of a challenge that helps me be accountable to myself and others! I'm trying to lose weight and get healthy plus toned. I did a 6 week work out challenge in the beginning of the year and got to my goal weight. I was then hospitalized twice with GI issues and lost 20 more pounds but was not healthy at all......The doctors still haven't figured out what's wrong and what I can or can't eat so it's very challenging and frustrating. And I'm now 25 pounds over my goal weight.....So ready to get started and feel better!!

isacarvleitao

Hello, my name is Isabela and I'm from Brazil (so sorry for the misspelling and incorrect grammar that may eventually happen)!
I started my weight loss journey 3 months ago. My starting weight was 56.9kg (125 pounds) and now is 53.1kg (117 pounds). I aim for 48kg (105 pounds). These weights may seem very low but I'm only 1,51m (4'11'')
It's my first time doing the challenge and I'm super excited. I tend to have one "garbage" day per week, so I probably won't make it to the Winner's thingy but this challenge may push me to have fewer garbage days, so who knows?

luluinca

Hi my name is Lulu and I've been here at MFP a little over 4 years and have lost about 70 lbs. Even though I'm maintaining my weight right now I'm trying to lose a few extra lbs ahead of the holidays, 3 more by Thanksgiving, so I don't go crazy with all the delicious foods around. Last year I gained about 7 lbs between Halloween and the first of the year and I don't want to do that again.......hence, I though this challenge would be helpful.

I go to the gym 4 days a week, lifting weights and doing cardio (StairMaster or Elliptical) and spend about 2 hours there generally. The other days I walk/run with my dog. I also log my food daily and have for the last 4 years.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all in November!

GrandmaJackie

Hi,
I’m Jackie from Washington State, I’ve lost 65 pounds 15 more to go till maintenance. I workout regularly but wanting to get yoga in the mornings now. So I decided this will be perfect for that!

kriskrossness

Heya, I’m Krissy. My HW was 255, I’m down to 225, most of which was lost in the last four weeks. My eventual goal weight is 140, but at the moment my goal is to be under 200 by my 30th birthday end of March.

unkeptwalnut

Hello,
I am excited to join this group and get some support on my less good days. I'm Carolyn, I hit my highest weight of 256 over the summer and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple weeks ago. I weighed 239 this morning. My goals are to lose 64lbs, reverse that diagnosis, and get more active. I've done triathlons, century bike rides, and multi-day backpacking trips in my past, but dealing with mental health issues and the chronic illness my spouse has, I put myself on the back burner and packed on the pounds. Right now I mostly track and sometimes exercise, and that's brought me down 17 lbs since July. Let's see what I can do when I get rid of the mostly and the sometimes!

Westschmeis

Hi, I am 75 year old Westy, just starting on my way from 270 lbs to 220 lbs. Walk a lot, garden a lot, and eat and drink too much.
Oh, yes, located in Madison, Wisconsin. Trying to learn the ropes. How do you enter and track data, or, is it linked in?

Dosse1320

Hi,
My name is Dolores and I have reached my goal weight. I started this group in April and love everything about it. Our leader @RangerRickL is amazing and one of our other members @craigo3154 is unbelievably knowledgable about health and fitness. Both of these guys keep me focused and wanting to do better.
Welcome new and old members. So happy to be a part of this great group.

meghanbattles78

Hi, I'm Meghan and I'm excited to join this group just to have daily accountability! I love going to the gym, but I have a hard time keeping within my calories. Hope this helps!

MARYPAYNE3

Hey there, this is my first challenge and I'm ready!

OregonRunner5

I have some health problems with my GI / immune and have been really working on my food. I finally have discovered I can't eat grains, I haven't realized all my problem foods yet, but that has alleviated about 80% of my symptoms. I'm a huge fan of running, read books about it, watch youtube about it, dream about it -- but it's very difficult with my fatigue and persistent infections. I have trouble recovering and trouble fueling. I think building a consistent base of gentle exercise is my next step. I don't plan to over do it but putting in the time and showing up everyday will be huge for me. Planning food and eating is a nightmare for me, but I keep trying. I'm a nerdy girl from Oregon. I love all sci-fi, fantasy, and all that good stuff.

kyrstin326

Hello! I've been on MFP for a while now, but I took a long break. When I first joined, I was working on losing weight. I lost 50 pounds. Due to some personal issues, I ended up gaining it all back. I'm back and more determined than ever, so I am joining this challenge for a little motivation!

oldactor

Hi, this is my first challenge too. Actuallly my first post even!

gup853

I would love to join this- I've lost 18 lbs so far, but I'm allowing little cheats and I'm slowing down. I need to refocus & recommit! I have 34 lbs to go, hopefully 20 of it by Jan. 30.