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I'm Michelle, I'm 30, and a stay at home mom of 2 (plus two step-sons we have a few times a month). My boyfriend travels for work, so I feel more like a SINGLE mom a lot of the time! I'm lucky enough to have a gym membership with great child care, so I go M-F for an hour to an hour and a half every week!

I'm about half way to goal, so my loss is slowing! I'm retro-ing my numbers for august 1 starting weight.

Hw: 258
Sw: 199
Cw: 192
Gw: 140


Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 199-->175 -24 lbs

Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 175-->160 -15 lbs

Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 160--> 150 -10 lbs

Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 150-->140 -10 lbs


***rememer*** If you have a lot of weight to lose, it WILL come off faster in the beginning than it will when you get closer to your goal!! Please set your goals to reflect that! Realistic, achievable goals will give you motivation to continue your journey!
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  • tootchute
    tootchute Posts: 392 Member
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    Hi Nicola here, I'm 33 and a mom and wife. My son is 15 and I've been with my husband for 18 years. I have a gym membership be me and the husband only got twice maybe three times about 35-50 minutes a week.

    I'm still early in my goal but I want to join and make new friends.

    90-day Phase Goals
    Highest Weight: Not sure
    Starting Weight: 355
    Current Weight: 298
    Goal Weight: 115

    Phase 1 (9/2/13-10/28/13): 18 lbs (298--->280)
    Phase 2 (11/4/13-12/30/13): 18 lbs (280--->262)
    Phase 3 (1/6/14-2/24/14): 16 lbs (262--->246)
    Phase 4 (3/3/14-4/28/14): 18 lbs (246--->228)

    Total Goal: 70 pounds in a year! I lost 57 pounds so far so in total for the year it would be 127lb
  • jdmomof3
    jdmomof3 Posts: 19 Member
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    I'm Jessica,

    I'd love to lose this weight by my birthday next year! I was thin when I was younger but gained some when I had kids and then, when I went through some life changes. SO READY TO LOSE IT NOW!

    90-day Phase Goals
    Highest Weight: 200
    Starting Weight: 195
    Current Weight: 194
    Goal Weight: 129

    Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 20 lbs (194---> 174)
    Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (174---> 144)
    Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 20 lbs (144 --->129)
  • NyxNine
    NyxNine Posts: 67 Member
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    Hello. My name is Blaine or Nyx.
    My birthday is July 13th so the end date is about my birthday, it would be awesome to be at my goal by then.


    HW: 227
    SW: 221
    CW: 212
    GW: 145


    Phase 1 (08/01/13-10/31/13): 25 lbs (221 ---> 196)
    Phase 2 (11/01/13-01/31/14): 23 lbs (196 ---> 173)
    Phase 3 (02/01/14-04/30/14): 18 lbs (173 ---> 155)
    Phase 4 (05/01/14-08/01/14): 10 lbs (155 ---> 145)

    Year Goal: 76 lbs
  • JamieH1984
    JamieH1984 Posts: 86 Member
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    Hi I'm Jamie and at the moment there isn't much to tell about myself. I do LOVE watching Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition though!

    Highest weight: 196
    Current Weight: 190
    UGW: 120

    Phase 1 (8/1 - 10/31): 180 (-10)
    Phase 2 (11/1 - 1/31): 175 (-5)
    Phase 3 (2/1 - 4/30): 165 (-10)
    Phase 4 (5/1 - 8/1): 150 (-15)

    Feel free to add me as a friend if you wish.
  • roughneckswife
    roughneckswife Posts: 341 Member
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    Hey! My name is Denea, I'm 28, SAHM, my hubby is in the oilfield, so he's gone more than he's home...
    I'm super excited to start this challenge and get to GOAL!

    90-day Phase Goals
    Highest Weight: 252
    Starting Weight: 198
    Current Weight: 198
    Goal Weight: 130

    Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 25 lbs (198--->173)
    Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 18 lbs (173--->155)
    Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 15 lbs (155--->140)
    Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 10 lbs (140--->130)

    Feel free to add me!
  • kiwiberry85
    kiwiberry85 Posts: 4 Member
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    Hey I'm Ke'Shana & I am trying to tackle my struggle with weight loss and finish my dissertation. I get off track because so much goes on in my world, but I am focused and in a good space right now. I saw this group and thought it would worth a try to join. I am not too familiar with the show but have caught it once or twice.

    Hope I do this right... I'm looking at others post to figure out what I am suppose to put for the numbers.

    My heaviest =270. Current weight= 258, Goal weight= 185
    Phase 1 {Sept. 1- Nov.30): 15 (258---> 243)
    Phase 2 (Dec. 1- Feb.28): 20: (243--->223)
    Phase 3 (Mar. 1-May 31): 20 (223 ---> 203)
    Phase 4 (Jun. 1- Aug. 31): 15 (203--->188)
  • AleciaG724
    AleciaG724 Posts: 705 Member
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    I'm not a huge fan of the show, but I don't watch much TV... I just like having the goals and dates to keep me focused. Thanks for starting the group Michelle!

    **90-day Phase Goals**
    Highest Weight: 326
    Starting Weight: 326
    Current Weight: 280.8
    Goal Weight in a year: 180
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 150 by Christmas 2014 (actually 135 by my July 24.2014 - my 49th birthday, but I don't know if that's attainable!?)

    Phase 1 (9/1/13-11/31/13): 30lbs (280--->250) 2.3#/week
    Phase 2 (12/1/13-2/28/14): 25 lbs (250--->225) 1.9#/week
    Phase 3 (3/1/14-5/31/14): 25 lbs (225--->200) 1.9#/week
    Phase 4 (6/1/14-8/31/14): 20 lbs (200--->180) 1.5#/week

    Best of luck everyone!
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
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    I'm Amber and I love the idea if this challenge I actually prefer this one. I'm 32 and I work two jobs. My biggest challenge is balancing everything to fit this into my lifestyle. And I want to motivate others.

    HW: 280
    SW:203
    CW:203
    GW: 155-160


    Phase 1 (9/1/2013-11/1/13) ---20 pounds. 1-1.5 a week 180
    Phase 2 (11/1/2013-1/1/2014)---15 pounds same 165
    Phase 3 (1/1/2014-3/15/2014)----10 pounds 155
    Phase 4 maintenance and toning.
  • Chad_Westover
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    Hi i'm Chad, I'm 24 years old and I am on a mission to lose weight and become more fit. Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition is one of my all time favorite shows so that is why I wanted to join this group! Chris Powell inspires me to do my best each week. My parents and I record the show and watch it every Sunday night together.

    **90-day Phase Goals**
    Highest Weight: 282
    Starting Weight: 280
    Current Weight: 269
    Goal Weight in a year: 200
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 200

    Phase 1 (9/1/13-11/31/13): 30lbs (269--->239)
    Phase 2 (12/1/13-2/28/14): 20 lbs (239--->219)
    Phase 3 (3/1/14-5/31/14): 10 lbs (219--->209)
    Phase 4 (6/1/14-8/31/14): 9 lbs (209--->200)
  • michellenichole83
    michellenichole83 Posts: 119 Member
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    I'm so excited to have everyone join us! Welcome and good luck to all! Take it one day at a time, remember to ask questions and seek out knowledge! Every bad day is followed by a brand-new, shiny new day, so take things one step at a time! I don't know everything, but I know a little about a lot, so feel free to pm me with any questions! I am a TDEE-20, progressive lifting, and IIFYM kinda person. :flowerforyou:
  • bitxbit
    bitxbit Posts: 1,465 Member
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    Thanks to Michelle, for opening this Group:flowerforyou:

    Hi, I'm KathyJo, but you can call me Bit
    I'm 54 yrs old, married for 34 yrs, mother of two grown children and grandma to two boys:heart:
    I've a long ways to go, to reach my weight goal, figured breaking that number into smaller ones would be the best way to get there. I want to take a fair amount of time, sustained weight loss is my long range goal...approx. 2# per week, for now. Looking forward to meeting the challenge!! So much I want to be and do. I've also set a September walking goal for myself, not many miles to start with, but for my arthritic back, knees and out of shape body, it will be an accomplisment:smile: Gotta start somewhere, right?

    Highest Weight: 377
    Starting Weight: 377
    Current Weight: 346 (8/1/13)
    Goal Weight: 240 at 1 yr. (Ultimate goal is 160)

    Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 31 lbs (346--->315)
    Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (315--->290)
    Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 25 lbs (290--->265)
    Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 25 lbs (265--->240)

    Best wishes to all, on our Weight Loss Challenge!!!!:drinker: (that's H2O in my glass!!) ♥bit
  • Nulookdotbody
    Nulookdotbody Posts: 48 Member
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    Hello all!
    I am a mother of two. I have been married for about 14 years. I definitely gained my most weight during my first pregnancy. I have spent a lot of my time trying to be a good wife and mother. However I think I owe it to myself to lose this weight.

    Hw:238
    Cw:220
    Gw:150

    Phase1 (9/2/13 - 12/2/13): 18 lbs (220-->202)
    Phase 2 (12/3/13 - 3/3/14): 18 lbs (202-->184)
    Phase 3 (3/4/14 - 6/4/14): 18lbs (184-->166)
    Phase 4 (6/5/14 - 9/5/14): 16lbs (166-->150)
  • KatOls49
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    :) Any can add me too!!

    **90-day Phase Goals**
    Highest Weight: 258
    Starting Weight: 237
    Current Weight: 235 updated
    Goal Weight in a year: 149
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

    Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 16 lbs (237--221)
    Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 24 lbs (221--197)
    Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 24 lbs (197--173)
    Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 24 lbs (173-149)
  • tinanabors
    tinanabors Posts: 4 Member
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    Hi. My name is Tina. I am 36 years old. I have been married for 18 years as of today. I have a 11 year old and a 3 year old. I work at a childcare center for 3 and 4 year olds. I live in Arkansas. Nice to meet everyone. I need all the support I can get.

    90-day Phase Goals
    Highest Weight: 260
    Starting Weight: 244.6
    Current Weight: 244.6
    Goal Weight: 150

    Phase 1 (9/2/13-10/2/13): 10 lbs (244.6---->234.6)
    Phase 2 (10/3/13-11/3/13): 10lbs (234.6---->224.6)
    Phase 3 (11/4/13-12/4/13): 10lbs (224.6---->214.6)
  • nikitamonique34
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    Hello my name is Nikita and I've struggled with losing weight for as long as I can remember. I want to end the pattern of losing a pound one day and gaining two more by the next day. I had a gym membership and lost 30 pounds over the course of two years, but now I work out at home and am determined to lose many more. Here's my stats:
    HW:245
    CW:190
    GW: 115
  • lilolemeakared
    lilolemeakared Posts: 10 Member
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    Hello my name is Susan aka Lil and I have been on a roller coaster with my weight for the past decade. The main thing I have accomplished by my roller coaster diet is giving myself a fatty liver.
    My height is 5' 6"
    HW: 203
    SW: 194 at diagnosis
    CW: 177
    GW: 135
    LW: 132

    90 day goal is to be able to run the entire length of a 5K (3.16 miles) My long term goal is to be at 135 by the end of May when I take my daughter on her graduation trip to Germany.
  • rschaden
    rschaden Posts: 2 Member
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    I'm Rachelle, I am currently at stay at home mom of three little girls, I have a gym membership at the Y and hope to be utilizing it more now that the girls are in school, I have struggled with my weight since I was young and have tried every yo-yo diet out there, I am hoping to be at my goal weight before new years!

    Highest Weight: 180lbs
    Starting Weight: 176.8
    Current Weight: 166
    Goal Weight: 135

    Phase 1 (9/2/13- 10/2/13) 12lbs
    Phase 2 (10/3/13-12/3/13) 15 lbs
    Phase 3 (12/4/13-12/31/13) 5lbs
    Goal: 12/31/13 :)
  • tootchute
    tootchute Posts: 392 Member
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    Hi Nicola here, I'm 33 and a mom and wife. My son is 15 and I've been with my husband for 18 years. I have a gym membership be me and the husband only got twice maybe three times about 35-50 minutes a week.

    I'm still early in my goal but I want to join and make new friends.

    90-day Phase Goals
    Highest Weight: Not sure
    Starting Weight: 355
    Current Weight: 298
    Goal Weight: 115

    Phase 1 (9/2/13-10/28/13): 18 lbs (294.4--->280) (Just wanted to update, I started at 294.4 today)
    Phase 2 (11/4/13-12/30/13): 18 lbs (280--->262)
    Phase 3 (1/6/14-2/24/14): 16 lbs (262--->246)
    Phase 4 (3/3/14-4/28/14): 18 lbs (246--->228)

    Total Goal: 70 pounds in a year! I lost 57 pounds so far so in total for the year it would be 127lb
  • fitbye45
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    I have weighed in and although I started back on MFP last Monday I consider that just a prelude to really starting today. I am also beginning a 6 week training to run a 5k. I am excited and know this time I can do it. If anyone wants to add me as a friend please do the more encouragement we can have the better. I know a lot of people are starting today and I wish you all good luck. Take one step at a time.
  • fitbye45
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    Hello I am 46 and I am now home alone just sent my last child off to college. I am single and learning how to love me and live again. This is the first part of that. I just started back on MFP last week. Started back in 2011 and lost about 20 something and gained it all back. I think I am ready this time and love EWM. I need the encouragement and accountability.

    SW: 207
    CW: 201
    GW: 150

    Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 201-->176 -25 lbs

    Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 176-->151 -25 lbs

    Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 151--> 150 -1 lbs

    Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 150--> maintenance