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Hi, I'm Cindy. This is my first time here. I've been tracking what I eat for awhile and have done well. Hoping that this challenge jump starts my exercising. My husband just had the gastric sleeve surgery (on 11/25/13). With the two weeks prep for the surgery and since his surgery he has lost 30 lbs.!! So proud of him. Now, it's time for me to be proud of me. I will post every evening, although it may be late when I do. I'm excited to see everyone's progress!!0
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Hi, I'm Alba and I am the mother of 2 young children amd I'm a graduate student. I've been trying to lose weight but my lack of motivation amd difficulty with emotional eating are challenges I have to overcome. The structure of this challenge is exactly what I need to push me amd motivate me. I make this commitment for myself b cause my health is important so that I can be there for my children. Also I graduate in May 2014 and I have a personal goal of attndimg my graduation in a size 12 dress which I already bought. It's hanging in my closet and every day I look at it as motivation. Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to read about all the progress everyone makes.0
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Hey everyone!
My name is Becky and this is my first time doing the ultimate accountability challenge. I am doing this challenge with my sister and excited to start tomorrow
I am trying to stick to a strict diet this holiday season so I don't end up gaining a significant amount of weight like I usually do. Hoping this challenge will help me stay motivated so I can start being a healthier person.0 -
Hi everyone, I'm Jane. I'm a 19-year-old college student and currently I'm 5'10 and around 208 pounds. This will be my first Accountability Challenge - I've been on and off MFP for a while and I'm looking for a way to help me stick to it better. I'm really ready to make this change but I'm really nervous about this next month. Christmas, traveling, and finals... it should be a challenging month, but maybe this little contest will help.
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It's so good to see some of the "old" (nothing personal) and new peeps joining this December challenge. A lot of new faces for sure and I know you are all thinking - What have I gotten myself into? What was I thinking? It's Christmas!! It's Hanukkah!! It's Kwanzaa!! It's the Holidays!! There's no way I can do this....WHY even try??
That's exactly why you SHOULD try!! You know there are going to be food challenges this month. There are going to be many excuses NOT to exercise. Remember your WHY!! Why are you doing this? Why are you eating better? Why are you moving everyday? Why are you logging everyday? Why do you want to get heathy? Your WHY will never let you down!!! :bigsmile:0 -
Hi! I'm Kimber. :-)
I'm 35, and my weight has been yo-yoing for several years now after having kids.
This is my first month to try the accountability challenge. I'm ready to get serious about getting back to my weight in my early 20's. Feel free to friend me. I could use the extra support and accountability!
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Sounded like a lot at first but I realize it might just be perfect to keep me on top of everything! I am really good at tracking every day, usually good with staying at or under calories BUT suck at getting moving. So bring on the challenge.
I have only been on MFP for about 3 months now. My plan was to lose 5 lbs a month which worked for the first two but November has been pretty pathetic in the weight loss area. So here is to a new month! although the 25th and the 31st are going to be killer to stick to.
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Hi my name is Sandy. I am 43. I have 3 sons ages 14-16 and 21. I have been married 22 years. I have managed to gain about 111 pounds since I got married. I have gained and lost weight so much over the years and now I am really determined to do this once and for all. I love this for the accountability. I just signed up for the challenge. I am scared to death but ready to make a change. Thanks for doing this0
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Hi my name is Christine. I'm doing mfp since april and was really good at tracking everything I eat at first, but lately I'm having trouble to meet my goals. I'm hoping this challenge will help me get back on track. I'm 33 and just a few pounds away to be a my health weight. I'm looking forward to reach it.
Goog luck everyone!0 -
Hi, I'm Dar and am very interested in this challenge. I get in my walking/running daily, but have been very lazy recording my food. I love a challenge, and hope to make it through the month with a completed food journal.0
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Hi my name is Christine I am a nurse and massage therapist. I always love a challenge because it helps keep me on track. I am an active person, but with going to school and my busy life I get side tracked and forget to track my stuff on here. The best time for me to post is in the morning when I am having my coffee. So you will see Dec 1 tomorrow morning.
My goal for this month is to go below 150. Every time I get there life gets in the way and I am back to 155.....This year I turned 50 and can see that my metabolism has changed, so I have calculated my BMR and TDEE so I am following the calorie count as per that. 149 here I come0 -
Hi everyone my name is Michelle. I am 26 yo medical resident. My life consist of being at the hospital for about 16 hours daily with 1 day off a week. I have been struggling with making healthy decisions. I am here to be held accountable. I am committed to return to my starting weight before life got crazy. My motivation is my upcoming wedding! 0
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Hi, I'm Kim. I started MFP in January 2013 and lost 32 pounds. Then I got married in October, went on my honeymoon and have been lazy every since gaining back 10 pounds (sniff). I will be 49 on christmas eve and I need something like this to kick my butt back into action!
Look forward to meeting some new people and getting help challenging myself to work harder. My heart rate monitor has been my best friend through these last months and its seems to be pooping out on me. It always pushed me to just get a few more calories burned before I stop my workout. Not sure I want to spend the money on another one if they only work for 6 months!0 -
Hello everyone!! My name is Jenn & I'm excited for this challenge, as I'm hoping to have already established these habits before the new year so I can meet my 2014 goal of losing 50lbs.0
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Hello everyone, joining this exciting challenge while having my cereal+walnut+milk :-) I will try as best as I can to stick with this challenge and have a nice start before 2014!0
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I'm KB!
Had a nice big breakfast to start December off right. lol I absolutely love this challenge. I'm glad to be a part of it again.
Feel free to add me for a daily dose of motivational support sprinkled with some silliness.
LET'S KICK SOME BUTT!!!!
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Hi, I'm Julie. I lost close to 7 lbs in November! I started last month's November Ultimate Challenge knowing that for me, it wouldn't be TOO hard. All I had to do was track (no problem), stay under calories (not easy, but doable) and exercise ( I kinda like exercise and what's 20 minutes!!) I made it 25 days which I am proud of, although bummed that I lost just because I didn't pre-plan one day. I went over calories JUST because I ate without knowing what the calories were going to add up to and what's worse is that it WASN'T EVEN WORTH IT!!!!! I am not super excited for December's challenge because I will be on business/vacation for a week from the 6th - 13th and don't know what wifi will be like where we will be. I know I can still track without the computer but it will be SUPER HARD because I don't do well if I just guess what the calories will be and not know beforehand to plan around. If I can make it through the 13th, I am really going to be motivated to make it thru the rest of the month. Good luck to everyone and wish me luck while I'm eating out for so many meals in a row.0
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I am an active person, but with going to school and my busy life I get side tracked and forget to track my stuff on here. The best time for me to post is in the morning when I am having my coffee. So you will see Dec 1 tomorrow morning.
Welcome, everyone!
Remember, you have three days to sign in, but you may not sign in at the beginning of your day. If the morning is the best time for you to sign in, then sign in in the morning to account for the *previous* day. So, sign in for December 1st on the morning of December 2nd.0 -
I made it 25 days which I am proud of, although bummed that I lost just because I didn't pre-plan one day. I went over calories JUST because I ate without knowing what the calories were going to add up to and what's worse is that it WASN'T EVEN WORTH IT!!!!! I am not super excited for December's challenge because I will be on business/vacation for a week from the 6th - 13th and don't know what wifi will be like where we will be.
Oh, man. Well, making it 25 days is an accomplishment too.
Let me know if you'll need extra sign-in time during your business trip. I'll make a note of it on my spreadsheet.0 -
Hi I am Amanda 39 years old need to lose bout 30 pounds,feel free to add me need allt the support I can get0
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Hello everyone!
I'm garzadrive. Thanks for having this challenge group. I really appreciate it. I am brand new here -- just getting started. Looking forward to losing my first pound! Yay!
Felt good to do 30 minutes of yoga stretches this morning, since I sit at a desk most of the rest of the time.
Hope we all are "in" on Dec 30! (By the way, Dec 25 and 26 I'll be travelling and away from internet. But, Dec 27 I'll log back in with my "yes's"!)0 -
Hello everyone! Saw this group on a friend's wall and decided to join.
I'm 5'9. CW: 204 GW: 170.
My goal is to be 199lbs by New Years Eve so hopefully joining this group will help me achieve that. I've slacked off in November (diet-wise) but I've kept consistent work outs. Now, I need to do BOTH! Every month changes where I'm great with calories and suck at exercising and vice versa. Therefore, I am being honest - I am terrified of this challenge lol. This is definitely going to be a struggle but I need a MAJOR PUSH.
If you wish to add me, just make sure to include a msg letting me know you're a part of this group. Thanks:flowerforyou: 0 -
Hey everybody. My name's Valerie; I'm married with two great kiddos.
This is my first accountability challenge. I have been on MFP for awhile, but wasn't really tracking. I tried WW...OA...just about everything. I have finally realized there's no magic bullet, program, plan-just a matter of doing it. So that's my mantra-JAMODI!!
I think this challenge will be just the kickstart I need! Here's to ending 2013 on a positive note 0 -
Hey guys! I'm Emily, and this will be my first Ultimate Accountability Challenge. This month has been a little rough and I feel like I've been slipping up a bit lately, so hopefully this challenge will help me get back on track and end the year right. I'm looking forward to it!0
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Hi, I joined MFP last Wednesday, fed up with feeling unfit and fat as I am now the same weight as I was when I was 9 months pregnant 28 years ago! Hope to complete this challenge but we'll see how it goes :-) Would like to lose approx. 25lbs. I will be attending my niece's wedding in May this year and would love to shop for a dress that will do her proud. Any tips/help/support will be gratefully received. Not really sure yet how to post each days results but will give it a go.0
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Hi all!
I'm Luuvy and I just joined the challenge. I was doing well and then the holidays came lol. I've been eating cheesecake and cake since Thursday and I have to get back on track. I know this challenge will help me and I'm looking forward to it.0 -
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My name is Alondria I'm 27 years old. I'm here because I want to be accountable for my weight lost. I need this December challenge to help me get on the right start to a healthier lifestyle.0 -
Hi I'm Laura. This is my first time trying this challenge and am excited to see what this type of accountability and challenge can do for me and the other members of the group. I have been making lifestyle changes the last year and a half and have been able to lose 65 lbs in the process. I really have been in a rut the last few months and struggling to keep my motivation. The scale is going in the wrong direction now too. I would like to lose another 30 to 40 lbs and tighten and tone up my arms, legs, butt and abs (okay EVERYTHING). I am tired of putting me on the back burner and want to do everything I can to reach my goal in 2014. This challenge will help me get back on track and start 2014 with a bang!! I am a mother of two teenagers (16 and 14) and married to my soulmate for almost 18 years. I am currently unemployed and enjoying some well needed time reacquainting myself with my husband, kids and friends. My previous job was very stressful and had me working very long hours 365 days a year with lots of time on the road. Definitely time for a change. I love meeting new people and socializing with friends. Feel free to send me a friend request so we can cheer each other along the way to the new and improved us. Let's GO!0
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My name's Julia:)
i joined to change my life. i want to feel good & feel like i look good. it's been hard for me for the past few years.
anyways, i'm up for the challenge and looking for diet friends! feel free to add me.
5'5 SW 142.5 CW 137.5 (joined today) GW 1150 -
Hi I'm Christy. I am very happy that I found this challenge. I am so excited to start this month long adventure with everyone too. My goal is to lose 72Lbs in one year. I think this challenge will help me stay focus and motivated. I know I will have ups and downs on my long journey ,but I am going to take it one day at a time.
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