Introductions
caradae
Posts: 743 Member
Hello. I'm caradae, mother of two, worker of two (jobs), and creator of this challenge. I started this challenge back in June and have lost 20 pounds doing it. It's a difficult challenge to complete, I can tell you: I've only completed three months myself. My goal this year is to complete the UAC every month.
Please join me in owning 2014.
Please join me in owning 2014.
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Yay! So glad to be in January's UAC! I'm Jenna. I tried to do the December challenge and did good up until Christmas eve. My goal is to lose 30 lbs in 2014 and to complete a triathlon and the tough mudder. I need to practice consistency in my fitness routine and UAC will help me do that
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Hi, I'm Jennifer and I'm in need of some tough love. It's too easy for me to blow off working because I want to sleep in or because work that day was awful. I am also a terrible cook so I also need to learn to make my own food. I'm glad I found this group and I hope it will be the key to keeping me on track.0
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Hi I'm Robin. I got about half way through the December challenge and am back to give it another go in January. Good luck everybody.0
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Hi all. My name is Kathy and I thought this challenge might be fun to try. The calorie goals and logging my food I do every day, but I'm in this to get my exercise in every day. That is going to be my biggest challenge!0
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Hello, My name is Eva.... I haven't done this challenge before - but need some motivation as loosing the last 12 pounds of baby weight. I lost most of it last year but managed to pile it on again in the last few months. Some January motivation would be great.
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Hi, I'm Sarah, I got about halfway through December's challenge. Really need this challenge for January as Christmas has been awash with food! Can't wait to get home and get back to normal. I've now got a HRM to help persuade me to get moving a little bit more and I'm ready to hit this!!! 2014 is going to be my year!0
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Hia, I've just joined. This year I lost nearly all my weight and then gained back 3 stone of it
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Hi Caradae, Thanks for starting the new challenge for January. I wanted to thank you for starting this challenge because it has helped me to discipline myself and keep my calories in check. I have been going over my daily calories every now and then in the past few months therefore I was not feeling any weight reduction. During December I have been in control of my calories. I would love to do that in January as well. I hope everybody get the benefit of this simple challenge.0
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Hi I'm Mel and bombed out on the Dec challenge on day 1, Here's to a new start!!0
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Hi, my name is Jeni. I have attempted this challenge in both November and December but believe that I'm ready for it this month. I am researching the Whole30 cleanse/reboot right now to see if I can jump-start my metabolism. I'm better with cutting things from my diet. Moderation? What's that?0
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Hi, I am Andrea and in need of some tough love too! I am tired of the yo yo. Accountability EVERY DAY is what I need. thanks for the challenge!0
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Hi all, I'm Lulu and completed the Nov. challenge and made it through Christmas Day this month. I couldn't muster the energy to move much on Dec. 26 so will be starting fresh again on Jan. 1. I credit the UAC with keeping me focused, and particularly exercising every day, to the tune of a 12 pound weight loss since Nov. 1.
Looking forward to watching everyone's progress. I still have about 45 pounds to lose so I'm in for the long haul.
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Hi I'm Julie and I LOVE challenges! I participate in challenges at the gym I attend and always do very well with sticking to it, but committing to tracking food and staying within calories be new to me. It's something I definitely need.
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Hi I am Deb and I am over whelmed with all this technology. Have been using myfitnesspal.com since may, but got a fitbit force for christmas and now i am focusing on exercise, and thought this challenge would encourage me to stay on track. just hope i can figure out the posting and syncing
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Hi, my "screen name" is PeanutButter929, my given name is Sarah. Health and fitness is so important to the quality of life...but it is not easy to keep my weight within goal. I have been up to almost 180 pounds, and at 5"1' that's not good. About 3 years ago I had gotten down to 133, but the weight has crept back up, and now I'm at 148. Got to get it down again---and when you get older, it's not as easy... I'm an emotional eater.
I really think this kind of challenge is good because it will help keep me "honest". Thanks so much for making the effort to bring this group together.
Oh I just wanted to mention: the way the rules have been explained, it looks like I'll be doing my posting at the end of each day. So I'll be back later to do my "test post" for today. Wishing everyone much success.0 -
Hola! I'm KB.
I successfully completed November's challenge. December proved to be more difficult than I expected so I didn't make it all the way through.
I'm looking forward to putting back 100% work and getting this show on the road.
Good luck to everyone!
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Hello I am a work from home mom and so lack the social motivation and definitely need the accountability outside of myself! glad I found your group. I have been trying to loose 30 pounds for waaay longer than I thought or care to admit. Looking forward to meeting the daily goals and ultimately the monthly accomplishment!0
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Hi, I'm Stephanie. I just can't get into the habit & need accountability. I've slowly slipped into bad habits over the last few years & I'm sick of myself! I've read it takes 21 days to incorporate a new habit so let's see! I've had foot issues so for the first time in my life I haven't been able to do cardio for the lady 6 mo. & my body shows it! I will try to do physical activity but my food habits are by far my problem! Good luck everyone!0
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Hello. I made it only four days into the November challenge and then halfway through the December challenge I actually fell asleep in the recliner and didn't wake until after midnight so I didn't get my exercise in and it knocked me out.
I plan to fully make it this month! I am nearing my goal so I know the weight won't come off as fast but I am really working on inches now.0 -
Im Janelle a college student thats about to graduate in May. Ive been logging everyday since September and eating healthy for the most part except this month. I need to make modifications in my diet to get me back on track!0
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Hi! My name is Lynn. I'm a full time working mom of two young teenagers. Finding time to work-out every day is definitely the hardest part of this challenge for me. I've participated in this challenge before and can't think of a better way to start the New Year!
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Hi! My name is Claudia and last year I lost 14 pounds, but all the pounds I lost have slowly found me again. I turned 50 this year and it's even more difficult to keep the pounds off, however, I know it's about keeping track of the food I am eating and being held accountable. So this will be a great challenge for me!! Looking forward to losing 15-20 this year!!!0
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Hi: My screen name is Socajam and this challenge could not have come at a better time for me. Joined MFP in February at 192.4, did really well, got down to 168 in November, once winter hit, I just lost the urge to exercise and I find myself permanently hungry due to the cold, have put on at least 8 pounds.
I am a morning person, so exercising in the morning is not a problem, its just that I need that kick (only in Winter) to leave my bed. Now that I have signed up for this challenge and (the very strict rules - which I love) this will be my motivating factor. Logging and eating healthy is not a problem for me. It is just portion control which I have since mastered with my scale. I love to cook and bake everything from scratch, as this helps me to control sodium and oil which is I watch very carefully.
I am trying to keep my friends list to a minimum this year, as I find having too many friends overwhelming. I think a good idea would be for members to post any difficulties they experiencing so that members would give their input and help us to work together as a team. Looking forward to losing 35 pounds this year, to be at least 150 by summer would be fantastic. Good luck every body and let us work hard together to achieve our goal.0 -
Hi! My name is Jackie I met my goal weight last spring but managed to put some back on! My goal is get back to 135 by April since I will be running my first half marathon! For Christmas my husband bought me a Fitbit Aria scale, yay! Thanks for this challenge because the hardest thing lately is STAYING focus on weekends! i need to REMEMBER this:
"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something you do it only when it is convient. When you are commited to something, you accept no excuses, only results." Kenneth Blanchard
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Hi my name is Jolee and this is the first time doing this challenge. I thought it would good to try as I need to be accountable for logging and keeping with in my calories. I need it as I have about 20 lbs to lose and I have been struggling for the longest time with this. Excersize is not the issue for me it is the food intake and quality. This should be interesting. Thanks for starting this group.0
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Hi: My screen name is Socajam and this challenge could not have come at a better time for me. Joined MFP in February at 192.4, did really well, got down to 168 in November, once winter hit, I just lost the urge to exercise and I find myself permanently hungry due to the cold, have put on at least 8 pounds.
I am a morning person, so exercising in the morning is not a problem, its just that I need that kick (only in Winter) to leave my bed. Now that I have signed up for this challenge and (the very strict rules - which I love) this will be my motivating factor. Logging and eating healthy is not a problem for me. It is just portion control which I have since mastered with my scale. I love to cook and bake everything from scratch, as this helps me to control sodium and oil which is I watch very carefully.
I am trying to keep my friends list to a minimum this year, as I find having too many friends overwhelming. I think a good idea would be for members to post any difficulties they experiencing so that members would give their input and help us to work together as a team. Looking forward to losing 35 pounds this year, to be at least 150 by summer would be fantastic. Good luck every body and let us work hard together to achieve our goal.
I'm a morning person too so I also love to get my morning run in early! We WILL do this by working hard to achieve our GOALS!0 -
Hi! My name is Christina. I'm really excited to give this challenge a try because I have been slipping up ever since mid November. I've gained about 9 lbs during this time because I got too comfortable as I grew very close to my goal weight. I always worked out 5-6 days a week, but I was overeating enough to negate all the hard work I put into the gym every morning. I really developed a problem with overindulging on sweets after my last meal (about 600-1000 calories worth every night :S) so I'm hoping to hold myself more accountable for the new year and kick this habit.0
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Hi I'm Laura. I fell off the wagon this past year and have not been regularly tracking my food or exercise, to the tune of a 9 lb gain. Right back where I started when I joined my fitness pal! Time to get it done this time. I need accountability for sure!!.0
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Hi new here just joined up for the group how do I get a tracker for my posts ?0
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Hi, I was doing fine maintaining most of the year and slowly losing my last ten pounds and then some stressful family stuff happened and I turned to food and gained another ten pounds!
I decided to wait until after the holidays to get back on track.0
