Introductions - Tell us about yourself

Loluka88

Hello all, I'm Nadine. I've always been overweight but ever since having a baby (two years ago) I added on a bunch of weight that I haven't been able to shed at all. I'm very interested in making new friends on here and I'm active every day.

I'm currently 224 lbs and my goal is to get down to 135. I miss being able to easily touch my toes and bend over. Now that I have a toddler I need to be able to keep up with her as well! To make the 30 lb goal by Christmas I'll have to lose two lbs a week which is what I now have my MFP profile set to. That's 1240 calories a day. Any food ideas you have please send my way. I'll probably end up doing 20-30 minutes of cardio on my elliptical machine every day to really ensure that I don't go over my amount.

EDIT: By the way, love the picture of Sakura, Ino, and Hinata.

kasey721

I started back on MFP on 6/24/13 and set my goal at 50 lbs. by Christmas. My BMR says I need to consume 2,000 calories daily to maintain my weight, so I decided to cut that down to 1,500 and to start a low-impact, walking exercise program. At first I could only go 15 minutes at a 2.0 mph pace without getting winded. But now, 2 months later, I'm up to 60 minutes a day now, at a consistent 3.5 mph and the weight is, slowly but surely, coming off.

Luckily, I have a community park nearby and can usually get over there twice a day for about 30 minutes each time to walk around the park. I look at the time element as a commitment to getting my weight off and getting healthy again.

I would like to lose the remaining 43 lbs. in a reasonable, consistent manner, so that I can keep it off this time. I am SO tired of playing this "yo-yo weight game". I'm on meds for high BP, cholesterol and heart disease and I really need to follow through on my commitment to take better care of me. I have a desk job that led me to pack on the pounds and we all know how easy it is to make excuses for not working out. But, over time, if you sit on your butt all day and don't ever work out, you'll pack on the extra weight and have to play this game to get the weight off.

I'm looking forward to hearing what others say and being supportive as they try to drop their pounds, too. Good luck everyone!

Ready2Lose1987

Hey everyone. My name is Niki. I am 26 years old. I currently weigh 224 pounds. My ultimate goal is to get down to 130 pounds by Summer 2014. If I meet my goal, my mom and sister are taking me on a cruise to celebrate. I would love to lose at least 225 pounds by Christmas. This would get me out of the 200's, something I haven't been since high school 8 years ago.

bkesecker

Hi all. I'm Bobbie. A little about myself - I am 45 years old, a wife (25 years), mom, and 5th grade teacher. My daughters, ages 17 and 21, are the most amazing girls ever. I have the most incredible and supportive husband any person could ever ask for. I have been through a lot in the past year. I have been on MFP for over a year now and my weight loss efforts have stalled for a variety of reasons. Last December I had my first arthroscopic hip surgery to repair some congenital defects that resulted in a torn labrum. The recovery was slow but my April I was back to the gym and doing my favorite activity - spin. On July 1, I had my second surgery (other hip) to make the same repairs. That surgery went even better than the first. Just this week I started running again (on grass). My goal is to pass my "hip sport test" on September 20 so that I can get full release from PT and the doc. My mother passed away in mid July and I had some job issues (that have resolved themselves). So in all I have had a rough 9 months. My weight has slowly started creeping up again - in part because a.) I am not holding myself accountable, b.) a lot of stress in my life, and c.) inability to exercise 5 - 6 days per week. I am still rehabbing my hip so the most I can do right now is 3 days. I have to rest so that I don't develop inflammation and more scar tissue. Anyway, I am consumed with thoughts about my weight and my appearance at this point and am fed up with myself for letting this get out of hand. Today I have recommitted to being a healthier person and stop feeling sorry for myself. This group and your support will go a long way in holding me accountable for what I need to do to drop the weight and be healthy again. My goal is 35 pounds and I am not going to allow my head to settle for anything less. I will gladly accept any friend requests because I also want to be able to support you in your efforts so please feel free to friend request me. I look forward to getting to know you. I wish all of you much success in your effort to reach your goals.

w2bab

Hello, I'm Bonnie. I started at 282 in January of 2012. Lost 44, gained back 30, started again at 268 in January 2013. Now I weight 189, and have about another 30 to lose. Really want to lose it by the end of the year. I'd love to finally weight less than my husband, who weighed 277 in January and has been holding steady at 177-182 since June.

kittiesandfarts

Hey everyone, I'm Liz. I weigh about 210 right now so if I could get down to 180 by christmas that would be AWESOME! I got this big by eating my emotions and now I'm going to try handling my emotions by exercising.

My game plan:
Bike three miles to (and from) the free fitness courses offered by my University every weeknight.
Go for a 30 min run MWF mornings
Log food, stay in my calorie range and stop drinking that damned soda!

I also joined a Rugby team... Don't know how that will turn out, but I hope it will be great.

bobbinalong

Yeah, ummm, I'm Nell....last year I lost 40 lbs Jan.-Sept. Had some health issues but really that was just an excuse, gained 30 back and on the road to losing it AGAIN, ugh. September through Christmas is the time of year I enjoy with my family, friends and the endless focus around food activity. I love to cook, bake and have used that to love my family, they are well loved, lol! It scares the beejeebers out of me to even post this. Yet I will not give in to the fear and look forward to being able to EnJOY this years festivities!

tablovsjerm1

Hi my name is Tabatha! My ultimate goal to get down under 200. But my short term goal is to be down to 30 pounds by Christmas if more that's awesome! I just joined MFP about 3 1/2 weeks ago thanks to one of my awesome sis in laws. I am proud to say she is down over 30lbs so far and my other sis in law is down 23lbs.So proud of both of them!! I lost 30lbs last year and then I lost my dad in October and my whole world and diet went upside down. So now I am fighting to get back to where I was and go beyond it. I am learning to eat better and try new foods. Welcome any new recipes or tips.:happy:

lisamac62

Hi
I will be 51 in a few days. I am a mother of 2 boys (31 and 27) and a step mother to 1 boy (24) and twin girls (21). I have 3 granddaughters (11 and twins that are 8) and 2 grandsons that turn 1 this year but aren't twins, I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 3 years. I am from KY but live in Daytona Beach FL. I work as a secretary at a university. I had a mini stroke in May, thanks to diet and exercise I am doing so well. I enjoy reading detective novels, crocheting, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. My family doctor wants me to loose a total of 50 pounds but my cardiologist says I need to loose 90 MORE pounds. The cardiologist is looking at the BMI chart so I am screwed since I am only 4'11" ohwell I am the leader of a weight loss support group called TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly).
I have lost and gained + more the same 50 pounds for the last 31 years.grumble I always thought of it as a "diet" and never changed my habits. This time I think of it as a "lifestyle change" I don't deprive myself of anything, if I am going to be successful this time I have found I have to figure out what fits me....if I want mac n cheese I have mac n cheese instead of having a scoop full I measure out a 1/2 cup serving and I log it. I have been a member of MFP for 210 days and I am still weighing and measuring and logging ALL my food.
Can't wait to be a part of this group and meeting new friends and giving and getting ideas and support.,
Good luck to all, friend me if you like.

kravmark2

Welcome New members!! feel free to add me and I'll be making sure I stay on top of this group so that we make updates every week. IF you have any ideas feel free to let me know.

Add me as a friend as well as any new members if you want to get the maximum support!!! Happy 3 day weekend and we are kicking this group off right with almost 100 members in less than 24 hrs


Mark

ccny11

Most of my adult life I looked great and felt great without having to put much effort into watching what I ate or paying attention to how much I exercised. Post college when I started working full time (sitting at a desk all day) the weight started creeping on slowly. It didn't get really bad until the past 2 years - I had a job I hated and worked all the time. Between the stress of my job and the long hours I would eat really poorly and rarely exercised. Now I am (thankfully!) at a job that I love, and I have more time to focus on nutrition and exercise. I would love to have a body that I felt comfortable in - as it stands right now I am extremely self-conscious and constantly comparing my body to other peoples.

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»Waving« At Mark and Company!!


Hi,I'm 'Elle .. I have about 32 more to lose but
might only get another 20 at my current rate
byXmas .. I'm working as hard as I can .. hope
to meet others here on this challenge. I'll do
my best to get 30 but my body has a npmind of
it's own. lol

homeechez

Hello all!

My name is Tami and I am getting back into the working out portion of life. I have been working out while I was away at camp the past 3 months, and have lost roughly 15 pounds, but now that I am back home, all the things that have tried to derail me are back.

I have set a goal of 30 pounds by Christmas, so finding this challenge (and a friend talking about it) has motivated me to join!

Here is to sticking with the plan and positive motivation!

Peppermint_Patty614

Hi I'm Tonya. I'm just getting started.

I have a set a goal of 32 by Christmas. That will put me at 170lbs by Christmas with about 30 - 40 more to loose. Looking forward to being successful.

I am motivated!!!!!

Steffani911

Hello everyone.

I have been MFPing since the end of March along with running and Jillian Michael's Body Revolution. Took a vacation the 1st of July and even ran a 5k while on vacation on the 4th of July, but have since fallen off the weight loss and logging wagon. Summer has been challenging having my kids home from school everyday. While I have maintained my weight loss and have exercised, I have been here and there with it and I haven't logged my food.

Back at it now with the kids starting school this coming Weds. I started a lifting program NRL4W yesterday and am joining a gym this Thurs. I just really need to get back at logging and planning my foods in order to lose the last 30#s, oh and get my running shoes back on. My goal is 21 because that would put me out of the overweight category but 30 would be sweet.

Feel free to add me as a friend too.

Me2FitMe

Hi! My name is Magnolia and I have ~30 lbs to go. My original goal was to reach goal weight by New Year's but 1 week earlier sounds better!

mainesm

Hello my name is Michelle. I had my first baby last January. I still have 24lbs of baby weight to lose until I am post baby weight. Would love to have this gone by Christmas!

Currently, I am doing Insanity (week 2), running w/ my baby when the weather is nice, and eating a lot of protein, limiting my carbs.

I am looking for support, friends, and motivation. '

I usually get on MFP on my iPhone, so sometimes it's hard to check-in into groups - especially on the weekends.

willbeskliz

Hi Everyone,

I am currently 207 lbs. Fell off the wagon over the weekend so haven't weighed myself since last week. Might be brave enough to do it tomorrow morning!!

Lost 13 lbs since Easter. I would like to be 27lbs lighter by Christmas. Sounds like a tall order. It would be the best Christmas present if I can pull it off.

We can do this!

Liz x

Celina429

Hello, I'm Celina & I'm attempting to get back on track.........again! I would love to lose 50 pounds total, so this Christmas group is perfect! I hope to help motivate you all as I too need lots of support! Lately, the scale has been going up steadily and I'm so very frustrated at this point. My hubby wants to have a baby soon and I really can't fathom adding more weight to my 5'2", already heavy frame. I feel bummed so I had to reach out! Have a great day everyone!

fiabka

Hi, My name is Fiona but everyone calls me Fi

I have been on MFP since May 2011 as I wanted to lose weight for my holiday in the October.
I got down to 10st (140lbs) & was really pleased as only had another 7lbs to go to goal weight, then I came home ........... holiday blues, winter, etc, etc, etc & put loads of weight on

Spent 2012 battling & getting nowhere so on Jan 1st 2013 decided to start all over again

Jan 1st 167lbs (11st 13lbs lets just say 12st)
Sept 2nd 154lbs (11st)
was down to 148 in July but yep you guessed it then came home from holiday and now upto 154lb :sad: :sad: :sad:

Started back this Monday full on so this challenge will really help as my New Years Resolution was to change me in 2013 - so plan to carry on & succeed :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Here goes, wish me luck :laugh:

dirtmagnets

Hey, I'm Michelle. 33 years old, mom of 4. I joined MFP this spring and did really well for the few weeks that I remembered to log in every day, but that didn't last long! Finding time for exercise (and time to come log things here) is my biggest challenge - we homeschool our kids, one has some major medical issues and can't tolerate being outdoors when it's warm, and one fences competitively so we travel a LOT, and I also work part time. The second biggest challenge is staying on the wagon when we're out of town...or at least getting back on when we get home! With three more trips coming up between now and Halloween, I'm really going to have to work at that.

I weighed in this morning at 192.4. My "by Christmas" goal is 165, which would be my "after the first baby" weight. A full 30 would be even better, of course! My LTG is to get back to my pre-kids weight, about 140.

battybecks

Hello all! I'm Becky - I'm 28 years old, I'm an academic researcher based in the UK and I'm also a turtle!

I want to lose 14 pounds - a pound a week sounds nice and doable and. will get me firmly into the middle-to-high OK range of my BMI. I'm 11 stone 4 today (sorry my maths won't stretch to workng that out in pounds) and I want to be 10 stone 4. What a brilliant Christmas present that would be!

Good luck everyone! We can do it!

lacyslosing

Hi everyone! I've been a member of MFP for a while, but let's just consider me a brand new member because I have sucked at this! LOL! I have a goal, I want to take pictures with my kids at Christmas time! I have not been in a picture willingly for years. I'm going to work hard and I hope to see some major changes in my life by Christmas!

MissMom3

Hi everyone!! I'm a lil late introducing myself, sorry about that. My name is Missy and I'm 32 years old with 3 kids. I am currently doing Turbo Fire. I also play softball and I try to get to the gym at least once a week. I've been on MFP for a couple years, I've just been up and down with my weight loss. This time around I'm not giving up...I'm putting myself first for once and I'm going to reach my goals!! Good luck to you all!!