Introductions!

cardio_enthusiast

Hi, all,

I joined this challenge, last summer, and it was one of the best things that I did for accountability to myself. I took a couple of months off, just to shake things up, and renew my focus.

I’m an avid exerciser, and love, love, love it! Looking forward to reading your stories and sharing your journeys. The UAC has helped me lose and keep off 10kg...and for that, I am so thankful.

Best to you all! Thank you, Rick and Craig for leading this challenge:-)

BobWw2017

Hi,
This will be my fourth month in this challenge. My goal when starting was to make it to what is classified as a “normal “ bmi. The challenge has bought me close and there is an outside chance I can reach it in April. In any case, it is reinforcing habits which I know I should adopt long term.
All the best going thru April!

MissMeaganLyn

Hello. My name is Meagan and I'm a wife and mom of three. I lost all the baby weight after my first but then had my second and gained 20lbs and then my third and gained 20lbs more. I'm really glad I found this group because I need it. I used to run all the time and loved it and would love to get back into it. I love being outside and love to go camping and to the beach and hiking. I also love to cook!

MissMeaganLyn

OrangePandaGreenTurtle wrote: »

I go by Orange. I'm fluffy like a panda, but I would like to get healthy. I'm a housewife and homeschooling mom. I feel like I never have enough time, but I really want to focus! Thanks for the future support!

Hi! I'm also a housewife and future homeschooling mom

ruksha123

Hi.

First timer to this challenge but looking forward to it. I'm hoping to lose weight and get fit for by birthday day in july. SW 177LBS, CW 169LBS, GW 140LBS. From london.

Hoping for some like minded people so that we can keep each other going with loads of support and encouragement.

w8goal4life

Welcome to all of the newcomers. This is my fifth month in the UAC challenge. My first attempt at weight loss was in 2011. I joined the MFP community last fall when I desired to lose 10 pounds I had gained back over a period of about a year and a half. With MFP UAC I am now back on track and have been in maintenance for perhaps three months. BMI is on the lean side, so I find myself making continual adjustments to stay in a healthy weight range. Tracking is the ONLY way I can accomplish that with confidence.

A shout out to @RangerRickL and @craigo3154 for their continued leadership of this challenge. A challenge group is only as helpful as its members. I find this group to be supportive with many repeat participants. Thank you to all the newcomers for joining us!

Ellebee332

Hi everyone! I tried the UAC for the first time last month. No winners circle for me, but I have renewed motivation for another go.

Cherzeen

I am 34 and a single mom to two boys (11 & 6 months). This is my second attempt at this challenge. I would like to lose over 100 pounds at a slow and steady pace. It has been a challenge working night shift and losing weight but I am determined to be healthier.

msacco592

RangerRickL wrote: »

Hello UAC April 2018 members!

Some of you have been with this challenge for months and some are brand new. This 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!

My name is Marie. I'm 68 years young and plan to lose 80 pounds. I'm not in great physical shape. Had a knee replacement last year and fractured my elbow last week. But I don't let things like that stop me. I'm ready to put this body and mind on a new path.

msacco592

My name is Marie. I live in Massachusetts, I'm 68 years young and plan to lose 80 pounds. I'm not in great physical shape. Had a knee replacement last year and fractured my elbow last week. But I don't let things like that stop me. I'm ready to put this body and mind on a new path.

w8goal4life

msacco592 wrote: »

My name is Marie. I live in Massachusetts, I'm 68 years young and plan to lose 80 pounds. I'm not in great physical shape. Had a knee replacement last year and fractured my elbow last week. But I don't let things like that stop me. I'm ready to put this body and mind on a new path.

Welcome, Marie. Pleased you will be joining us. Great to start out with a positive attitude. Hope you will find UAC to be a challenging, yet rewarding group. We are a team and everyone is on your side!

lemmyhead

Heya! I fell out of the March challenge due to a number of "sick" days, then needed a little break to get my mental health back into good shape. Unfortunately that meant missing the start of the April challenge... but I realised that falling off for so long, I have gained weight back, so here I am, to start mid-month, and make sure I don't miss the start of May's challenge!

w8goal4life

@lemmyhead Pleased to have you back. A break in routine isn't always a bad thing. It allows time to refocus, regroup and recharge. There's no time like the present, so make it a gift to yourself.