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I'm back for another month of UAC. I started in Dec of last year and will remain here as long as it exists. It helps keep my procrastinating self stay on track. I'm no longer overweight though I'd still like to lose the last 8lbs to be in prime form. I'm currently working on improving strength via EPIC workouts.4
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Hi Everyone!
My name is Julie. I am Canadian, and my husband and I live on the prairies. Our daughter is 28 and lives a few hours drive north of us, where she has just begun her first year as a lawyer. We have a black standard poodle pup (just turned 1) named Beauregard. He is my walking partner and we aim for 10,000+ steps a day.
This will be my third month in the UAC, which I was so happy to find shortly after joining MFP this summer. I am down 22.2 pounds so far, and am really pleased with how the UAC accountability framework has helped me to make my health a priority.
I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s Syndrome. My immune suppression drug regime has been more than a bit terrifying during COVID. My physical (and mental health) are better when I am active and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Looking forward to seeing, learning with and from all of you on the October Challenge. 🥰
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My name is Shannon, and I am a current college student and professional proofreader (as my business). I am originally from West Virginia but am now settled in the mountains of northern Alabama.
I am over 150 lbs. away from my goal weight. Due to depression, medicines, and lack of motivation, I quickly ballooned up in my last years of high school.
Thank God, I'm feeling mentally better now and am enjoying life.
However, my weight is one of the last things holding me back. One of the reasons I picked my job was to be able to travel (I'm an online college student). I was physically sick for 5 years after high school due to an accident. Again, thank God that I finally recovered! But, it hurts to move now because of my weight and is hard to breathe sometimes.
Now that I am finally getting better mentally and have recovered from my accident, I have to lose the weight, so I can better enjoy my new lease on life and get to see all the cool places on my travel wishlist.
I'm so happy to be here with you all! Here's to a great month!5 -
Hi! My mame is Tammy (in case you couldn't figure that out from my login name 😉). I am 56 yo and live in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois in the USA. This is my first time in this challenge. I have over 100 pounds to lose. I have dieted and exercised on and off my whole life. Mostly "off". My body aches from carrying too much weight and not exercising.
I changed careers and became a nurse last year. I work in a hospital and get in a lot of steps during my 13-15 hour shifts. I will consider my exercise as anything outside of work. I work the night shift 3 or 4 days a week so my eating times vary throughout the week and I revert back to a normal sleep/eat schedule on my days off. Sometimes I sleep during the day and sometimes at night. Many times I'm eating "dinner" at 2AM and still have 6 hours of work ahead of me.
I know that tracking and purposeful exercise is key to my weight loss. I'm looking forward to being a part of this group.4 -
Hi, I'm Maryann. This will be my 10th month in UAC, and hopefully a month of refocusing. I'm 38, a mom of one, and admittedly I've been floundering in my efforts the past three very crazy months. I just found out I have a big offsite for work in Late January/early February and I'd like to be 15-20lbs into the 25lbs I have left to lose. (60lsb down, 25lbs to go). This month will see a shift from my exercise regimen being heavier on strength and lighter on running to heavier on running and lighter on strength to hopefully get rid of the rest of the belly fluff my strength work just seems to be making more pronounced. LOL. Happy to accept friend requests, but just kind of tag me in something and let me know they're coming if I haven't interacted with you before - there's been an onslaught of fake requests coming my way so if I decline a request it's just because I didn't know it was real. LOL. Good luck all!
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lovingcaring wrote: »Hello. I’m new to this group. I’m 42 live in Kansas. I’m in the healthcare field and my schedule is crazy 12-16hr shift bouncing between day/night shifts. So excited to be apart of this group that challenge you to be a accountable and healthier Version of yourself. My goal for this month is to find a steady routine for meals and workout. Looking forward to get to know and learning from you all.
WELCOME! @lovingcaring What a great name! We look forward to getting to you more about you as well!
@slimtastesbetter GREAT PICTURE! Thanks for sharing more of your story and your journey with us!3 -
Hello everyone! This is my first time joining the UAC, really excited about this! I'm Elisabeth, a 29 year old biologist - turning - zookeeper from Germany. I'm interrupting my usual strength training regiment (because my gym is undergoing renovations...) and decided it's time to lose some of the fat I gained over the time since I did finally reach a point where I'm becoming overweight. My exercise this month will consist of hiking, rope jumping, yoga and, as soon as the gym is open again, the rowing machine.
Good luck to all of you! 5 -
Lilinchen92 wrote: »Hello everyone! This is my first time joining the UAC, really excited about this! I'm Elisabeth, a 29 year old biologist - turning - zookeeper from Germany. I'm interrupting my usual strength training regiment (because my gym is undergoing renovations...) and decided it's time to lose some of the fat I gained over the time since I did finally reach a point where I'm becoming overweight. My exercise this month will consist of hiking, rope jumping, yoga and, as soon as the gym is open again, the rowing machine.
Good luck to all of you!
WELCOME Elisabeth!! Good for you for taking steps to better health!! 👍 We're glad to have you!! 😊3 -
Hello so many new folks it’s so nice to see and read your posts. My name is Kate and I live in the Adirondack Mts I have climbed several of them and each has brought their own challenges. I am also dog mom to 3 a golden retriever, a German Shepard mix part greyhound we think and a Australian cattle dog. I also have one adult daughter and son plus the hubby lol! I began my healthy lifestyle change in January of 2017 it’s been a slow process but one I have been able to sustain and incorporate much more than just the dieting philosophy. This group of folks has given me the strength and desire to move forward every day someone will post a thought, comment that makes me think and often times I have tried the suggestion in my own life. My advice is stay with this group it’s been a long time that I have been here and plan on going nowhere soon. Don’t sell yourself short just adapt to your needs best of luck to all this month!4
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Donna here, 38 married with a toddler. Live in Australia and love UAC to bits. I've been in UAC since December 2020 and finally reached my goal weight last month. Yayyy...
I am to stick with maintaining my weight for a few months and hopefully just enjoy that i am no longer having to eat at a deficit for the first time in my life which feels so dam good. Ha Ha. Once I hve mastered maintaining my weight my long term goal is body recomposition but I dnt want to even think about that yet I just really want to learn how to maintain this current weight as I've heard this can be difficult to do.
All the best to my friends in UAC and a very warm loving welcome to all the newcomers. I wish u all the success on ur health jounery and am looking forward to getting to know you. Donna. Xo5 -
This is my first UAC challenge. Started today with 30 minutes walking, eating under my allotted calories and I tracked everything I ate!4
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Hi all! This is my first UAC challenge too, and I'm excited to have a new focus for my efforts. I've been following a program called MetPro and tracking with MFP since January when my physical therapist cleared me for activity. 2020 was rough as I had two foot surgeries and spent 10 months of the year in a boot. 2021 has been all about getting my groove back.
Since late January I've tracked every day and have lost about 22 pounds. I feel strong and am proud of my work, but am always cautious about slippage. Next week my husband and I are setting out on a six month RV trip across the southern US, and I'm worried about all the temptations along the way that could divert my attention from my health.
I love to hike and ride my bike (mountain and road). I'm signed up for two races next month: a 5K and a 10K but running is not my preferred mode of exercise. Peloton rocks!
The UAC sounds like a good way to stay focused and accountable for the important things: nutrition, exercise, and health. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this group!8 -
This is my first UAC challenge. Started today with 30 minutes walking, eating under my allotted calories and I tracked everything I ate!
WELCOME @mrsoddino !! Please make your daily posts under the corresponding day. For example, the above post needs to be posted under the October 3rd thread. Tomorrow's post would need to go under the October 4th thread. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or issues! We're excited to have you!!!!
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WELCOME @mgreen1965 !! How exciting that you're going on a road trip! And a 5k and a 10k coming up next month -- WOWSA! Good for you!! We look forward to getting to know you! 2
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Hi I am Jen and I am from the Kansas City, Mo area.
This is my 4th month of being in the UAC. I have been in UAC before, but I dropped out. Since I am back I want to track everything better, including my UAC attendance.
I am at the start of my weight loss journey....again. I am a calorie counter and I like to walk on my treadmill. The problem is that once I lose weight that I feel happy again with myself, I will stop tracking and walking on the treadmill and the weight always comes back. Always. And usually, the weight brings extra-weight friends too. Ugh.
This time, instead of chasing a "number" (I am a data-driven numbers person) I want to just learn to have a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable for the rest of my life and be an example to my son. I don't want forbidden foods and I am not going to have a strict 1200 a day calorie limit. I think I am actually going to set my calorie range at the amount it should be if I was in maintenance now, as I learn how to do this the correct way. I just want to be healthy, and have a healthy BMI, and have a happy rest of my life with my son.
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Hi, I am mmcram. I am joining the November challenge officially but I need to start now and learn how to do this. I need to get in shape for retirement. I like to hike and kayak with my husband. I have 24 lbs to lose.6
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Welcome @mmcram !! Don't be shy! Jump in and ask questions if you aren't sure about something. The 3 pillars of the UAC are simple..... but they ain't easy! Lol.2
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Welcome @mmcram !1
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@mmcram I love it! I have never heard anyone say they need to get in shape for retirement before, but it makes a lot of sense-- obviously you want an active retirement. I am retiring to get healthier (the inability not to put work and the needs of other people ahead of my own health got to the point I realized I need to change to get healthy). This is a good group for supporting such goals.
October was my first month of the group so I have not been prone to share a lot, but I like the group. My advice is to set your goals now, track and exercise. Then being part of the group comes pretty easy.2 -
agree... I am just now thinking about retirement in 2 years. I was planning to sell the storage queen ski boat but then I started thinking. In retirement what if I had a LOT more time to play tennis AND water ski? I mean the thought just started niggling in my mind recently but the BEST time on the lake is mid morning when everyone else is working. And I have paid the storage fees for years so what's a few more. then maybe I could actually get it fixed up a little and use it. Of course I need to find some folks to ski and play tennis with. that might be harder.....3
