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I'm looking to lose 75-80 lbs in 116 weeks so I can be at a healthy weight before I turn 50.
I'm a 47 years old mother of 2 "tweens". I suffered a mTBI 6 1/2 years ago and still deal with post-concussion-syndrome symptoms. Before my injury I was in the best shape of my life and was training for my 2nd Half Marathon. Fatigue and lack of focus from my PCS symptoms often get me off track. I like to use "Walk It Out" on my Wii and just walking with my family as exercise. I track my steps using an UP24.
I've lost 5 lbs since starting in November. My last weigh in on 12/1/2013 was 215 lbs
**!st goal: 195 lbs by my 49th birthday 3/25/14
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**2nd goal: 180 lbs
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**3rd goal: 160 lbs
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**END GOAL: 135-140 lbs HEALTHY WEIGHT
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hello laura here 37, 38 on jan 2 nd. GW 120. spring weight 1600
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Hi everyone,
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challenges. I appreciate the accountability and the friendships that they inspire.
What I am discovering, now that I have completed a few challenges, is that each one is very different. Some only have weekly threads, and some have daily interactions. The attrition rate can be HUGE. One 90 day challenge I was in lost 2/3 of its membership and of that only 1/2 continued to check in. I am hoping I have found an active group were we can all encourage each other.
What I really like about this group is that the expectation of losing 20 pounds should be do-able by many people at 5-7 pounds a month. I currently sit at 215.6, and I am not sure how much longer I will be able to stay at a deficit to equal 2lbs a week. I don't see my body doing well at 1200 calories a day (I'm between 5'10-11, and a medium-large build).
I hope reach Onderland during this challenge, and then we will see how much lower I can go. I am not sure my UGW. I have never been below 199 in my adult life, so maybe 180? (Obviously not all in this challenge
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Hi!
My name is Kristi...I just joined (sorry I'm a little late!).
I need to lose what I not-so-affectionately refer to as my "Grad school 'baby' weight". I wasn't pregnant but I have been in grad school for the past 3.5 years and have put on approximately 20 lbs. I would LOVE to lose this weight now that I am finished with school, especially because I was overweight to begin with!
I will be in a friend's wedding on March 15th, and I would really like to slim down before then (wedding pictures and all). I also have a plastic container full of clothes that don't currently fit me...which I would really like to wear!
My scale needs new batteries at the moment, but the last time I was at the doctor's office (a few weeks ago) I weighed 196. I think I have gained a couple pounds since then, so I am just counting my current weight at 199. I am 5'5 inches. I have thyroid issues (under control) and polycystic ovaries (not under control). I am currently a size 14-16 for pants and an XL for shirts. I want to get down to around 175 lbs, and I would be thrilled to be a size 12/L again. Eventually I need to get down to about 145 (135 ideally) but it's always better to have smaller, more attainable goals first!
I'm currently reading "The Insulin Resistance Diet" and am hoping to try some of those methods. I also joined a women's gym and will be trying to work out 4x/week.
Nice to "meet" all of you, and best of luck to us all!0 -
I have joined this group because I am ready to try to lose weight again. Due to a health issue, I took about 2 months off and have gained 6 pounds. I am going on vacation in March and would like to lose at least 20 pounds by then. I'm hoping we can all motivate each other to reach our goals!!
I think that much of the difficulty I have with losing weight is that I work night shift and have an irregular schedule. Since going to a straight night shift at work about 8 years ago, I have gained about 40 pounds. This also causes me to have terrible sleep issues. I need to find a way to lose weight despite my schedule!0 -
Hi there! This year I lost 30 pounds and then plateaued for four months. I started running to lose weight which did not help at all but I finishes two 5k's...first at 40:50 and second at 33:01. Even though running did not help me lose weight I felt healthier and better. I have not exercised since Halloween and just did a 5k today at 44:58. My goal is to be able to run a 5 k nonstop. Right now I walk about 1/3 of it.
I have gained two pounds back since Halloween for not exercising. I still eat pretty healthily. I cannot break past my lowest adult weight of 220. I am hoping to reach 199 as a long term goal and 190 for a final goal. I want to do my first 10k this May.0 -
Hi all! I just joined this group- I'm looking for something to motivate me through the winter, as I still have not lost the 15lbs I gained from last year's holiday/winter season! :ohwell: I'm 5'3" and weigh 150, so my goal is 130. I'm not terribly hopeful that I will be able to lose that much by the spring and would be superbly happy with a 10lb loss
130 is my ultimate goal though.
As for diet and exercise- I would like to work towards maintaining a more healthy existence- eating more fresh foods vs. processed- reducing the amount of sugar and carbs I consume, and stop the binge snacking that seems to always be my downfall. I'm limited with exercise due to a back injury that doesn't want to go away, but I am a Bikram Yoga junkie and am able to keep that up.
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New to the group! I put on quite a few pounds in the last year and a half and it's time to get rid of them!! 20 would be a great number so I look forward to the support of this group.0
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Hi guys!
Brand new to the group, have already got myself on a roll with the weight loss and have already dropped my first 28lbs. But am starting to feel the loss of motivation - so am here looking for some support to beat the next 20lbs!
I can't really say I have a favourite exercise. The trainers have set me up with a program to achieve the goals that I want, but I'm also doing the odd Zumba class to break the monotony. I make sure to walk at least 3 miles a day and swim at LEAST 3 times a week. But now I'm starting to get to that point where I fear the weight 'plateau'. So would love some support as I push through this next 20lbs!
Good luck one and all! I know we'll get there!
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Hi all!
I began changing my lifestyle in August. Family has a history of weight/diet-related illnesses, and I want to do what I can to prolong/avoid the onset of those. For the past month I've been stuck on a plateau of 32 pounds lost, even though I am still in my calorie range, so I'm looking for some support, advice, motivation, whatever to get me off the plateau and back on the downward trend in my weight.
I usually swim 3 days a week (pool is closed over the holidays), and I follow a modified version of South Beach (special K shakes and slim fast bars taste better).
I know I'm joining late, but I didn't find the group until now.0 -
Hello,
I just found your group. I am starting back with MFP on a serious note. I have a good core of online friends to be accountable with. After reflecting and rereading my blogs, I realize that I do better with a challenge which brings me here.
As my school year began, I had lost 16 pounds in a 40 day challenge. Prior to that I had lost an additional 6.5 pounds. I stepped on the scale during a holiday binge--yikes--and saw how much damage I had done. I want to lose 10 pounds to get back to my August/ September weight and then another 20 to reach my first big goal. March 21st is my birthday...another incentive to lose 20 pounds by Spring.
Best of luck to all. Let's go!0 -
LOL...I accidentally put my gmail username in the spreadsheet instead of "shuki_cotren"....oops! sorry to confuse anyone who notices that I changed my username on the spreadsheet!!!0
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Hi. My name is Mike and I am joining this group a bit late but like the idea of losing 20 pounds by Spring. Since I seem to be the biggest guy in the group maybe I can do it. I want to lose weight for my health, especially for heart health and lower blood pressure.0
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Hi! Never had any weight issues, until having 3 kids. Well, I'm done having kiddos, and ready to have my good health back. 20 pounds to get me to a healthy weight, but most importantly are the changes that have happened at home with our new cleaner eating approach. I have no more excuses, and even though the physical is not the number 1 reason for me getting healthy, I have given myself a goal to shed the weight by Summer, now Spring with this group!0
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It's so great to see new people joining the group! Welcome! 0
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I am new to the group. I got a divorce last year, went on antidepressants, and gained a lot of unhealthy habits. 2014 is a new year and determined to get healthy again. 3 weeks off medication and started a nutrition class today.
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Great to have you join the group!
If you have any questions please email me. Oh and don't forget to post on the spreadsheet...it's great for accountability
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArexAusSlcPDdHZoQld4cFQ5T2dtWEhYbEhOOUp0R3c#gid=0
That's awesome that you're taking a nutrition class-I'm taking one right now as well!
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I am trying not to go over 1200 calories and if i do go over it ill probably go over it my 200 calories and i will go to the gym and burn like 380 calories0
