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Just another quick note I forgot to mention! We lived in Washington State for 10 years before moving to Las Vegas! We got tired of the rain BUT I REALLY miss beautiful county with all the trees and lakes! My son lives in central Washington so we get up there at least once a year!
Honorary wa state member!! Can the three of us make it to the end!??? Anyone else from Wa State?0 -
Hi all, I'm Julie and this is my second time in the challenge - I fell off the wagon half way through December but this group definitely helped me focus on what I need to do.
I've been on MFP for a couple of years but I feel like I have coasted through 2013 - I now know that I can maintain my weight rather than yoyo as I have in the past, my level of fitness has improved and my food choices are mostly healthier but I lost very little of the excess weight I'm hauling around.
Daily exercise and diary logging are not a problem, staying within my calorie allowance is the thing I struggle to do. I want to make sure I end 2014 lighter than I start it , so accountability is just what I need.
Good luck everyone! :drinker:0 -
Hello all; this is my 2nd go at the challenge. I was doing well in December up until the 17th. Had a slip-up but still been fairly disciplined after. I shall do my best to complete January's challenge.
My name is Ciprian, I'm a 34 y.o. male and have about 15kg to lose to get to my target weight. MFP is great for keeping calories in check and I have been using regularly for about 5 months.0 -
Just a quick question about weighing in, I weigh in on Fridays so do I weight in BOTH days WED and FRI. Can I wait to weigh in on :bigsmile: Fri! Zack, I say the three of us WILL make to the end!0
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Awesome jackie!
Question - i must have overlooked the weighing in part. Is that a separate thread each week? And also separate from the daily 3 question thread?0 -
Hello everyone!
In the first half of 2013 I lost weight with the slow but steady approach losing 2 pounds each month. Things went great until some day in June I woke up to find that all of a sudden I had (still have) a chronic disease. It's a rather rare immune deficiency that doctors don't know what to do about. Two weeks in the hospital, lots of medication and lots of frustration eating later, I had gained around 20 pounds. :grumble:
I've somewhat come to terms with my disease but not with the weight. So the pounds have to go and they have to go fast.
I usually do great with eating and exercising for some days but then I tend to have a severe binge eating attack. I haven't figured out how to avoid those, yet. I hope this challenge will keep me on the wagon as long as possible each month :flowerforyou:0 -
Hello everyone!
In the first half of 2013 I lost weight with the slow but steady approach losing 2 pounds each month. Things went great until some day in June I woke up to find that all of a sudden I had (still have) a chronic disease. It's a rather rare immune deficiency that doctors don't know what to do about. Two weeks in the hospital, lots of medication and lots of frustration eating later, I had gained around 20 pounds. :grumble:
I've somewhat come to terms with my disease but not with the weight. So the pounds have to go and they have to go fast.
I usually do great with eating and exercising for some days but then I tend to have a severe binge eating attack. I haven't figured out how to avoid those, yet. I hope this challenge will keep me on the wagon as long as possible each month :flowerforyou:
Wow - by any chance is this a blood disorder? Myeloproliferative ?0 -
I am a mom of three. I have been trying to lose weight my whole life lol. I finally found what worked best for me last year. And I need to get back on track. I'm excited to join this group and challenge. I know I will do okay with calories it's will be the workout everyday. But I'm made a goal to lose 2 lbs a week so I have to be strict to stick to meet my goal.0
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Awesome jackie!
Question - i must have overlooked the weighing in part. Is that a separate thread each week? And also separate from the daily 3 question thread?
No, there is no weighing in requirement for this challenge. Your weigh ins are your weigh ins. :flowerforyou:0 -
Just a quick question about weighing in, I weigh in on Fridays so do I weight in BOTH days WED and FRI. Can I wait to weigh in on :bigsmile: Fri! Zack, I say the three of us WILL make to the end!
There are no weigh in requirements for this challenge. Keep to what you normally would do....day, time is up to you! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hello Caradae, Jagreene, and everyone. This is my 3rd attempt, I lasted 3 weeks in November but not hardly a week in December due to vacation. I have no reason at all to not win this January challenge. Plus, I just got 2 of my daughters into this with me so now I will have even better support. Between the 3 of us we have a goal to lose about 100 lbs by August when one of my girls is getting married. Nothing like fitting into a dress and having pictures taken to motivate you, right? I love this challenge and really appreciate you moderators for doing this for us. Good luck everyone!0
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Hello everyone!
In the first half of 2013 I lost weight with the slow but steady approach losing 2 pounds each month. Things went great until some day in June I woke up to find that all of a sudden I had (still have) a chronic disease. It's a rather rare immune deficiency that doctors don't know what to do about. Two weeks in the hospital, lots of medication and lots of frustration eating later, I had gained around 20 pounds. :grumble:
I've somewhat come to terms with my disease but not with the weight. So the pounds have to go and they have to go fast.
I usually do great with eating and exercising for some days but then I tend to have a severe binge eating attack. I haven't figured out how to avoid those, yet. I hope this challenge will keep me on the wagon as long as possible each month :flowerforyou:
Wow - by any chance is this a blood disorder? Myeloproliferative ?
No, nothing to do with my blood. My immune system just gets confused and attacks my body. Like an allergic reaction without being allergic to anything.
It's called Urticaria. Many people get it at one point in their live but only for a few days. Only about 10% of these case become chronic. Lucky me. And only about 10% of these 10% cannot get it under control with medication. Well, guess what? Medication didn't work for me.
But it has gotten a lot better on its own. I am very, very thankful for that and pray that it will stay this way.
I really learned to appreciate good health in a whole new way!0 -
I just joined - first time for me with this group but it looks like exactly what i need!
I workout daily but am really bad with the counting calories and food journaling so hoping this will help!
I got close to goal weight Fall 2012 and spent the last 15 months gaining it back : ( I can't bear to step on a scale but I do know that all my pants are too small so I live in leggings, and now all my leggings are tight too : ( so my goal is to fit back into my pants!~0 -
Hello Caradae, Jagreene, and everyone. This is my 3rd attempt, I lasted 3 weeks in November but not hardly a week in December due to vacation. I have no reason at all to not win this January challenge. Plus, I just got 2 of my daughters into this with me so now I will have even better support. Between the 3 of us we have a goal to lose about 100 lbs by August when one of my girls is getting married. Nothing like fitting into a dress and having pictures taken to motivate you, right? I love this challenge and really appreciate you moderators for doing this for us. Good luck everyone!
Welcome Back Julie. :flowerforyou:
Congrats on the big wedding!!!
I know that you and your daughters can do this!! I have a suggestion....take pictures and measurements. It will be a great motivator for the next few months, but also a great celebration when you see what you were all able to accomplish!! :drinker: 0 -
I just joined - first time for me with this group but it looks like exactly what i need!
I workout daily but am really bad with the counting calories and food journaling so hoping this will help!
I got close to goal weight Fall 2012 and spent the last 15 months gaining it back : ( I can't bear to step on a scale but I do know that all my pants are too small so I live in leggings, and now all my leggings are tight too : ( so my goal is to fit back into my pants!~
Don't be too hard on yourself.....I KNOW we have all been there, done that!! We are all learning how to do it the right way THIS time....the LAST time!! :drinker: Stay focused each meal and each day...calories in vs. calories out. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! :bigsmile:0 -
awe thanks!
I already have a question...hoping this is an appropriate place to post it...
How do you count calories when eating out in restaurants? I have a dinner date in a couple weeks - pretty sure the place we are going does not post calorie counts for their menu items...is it okay to guesstimate something like that for this challenge?0 -
awe thanks!
I already have a question...hoping this is an appropriate place to post it...
How do you count calories when eating out in restaurants? I have a dinner date in a couple weeks - pretty sure the place we are going does not post calorie counts for their menu items...is it okay to guesstimate something like that for this challenge?
A lot of restaurants are listed on MFP and updated with new items periodically. I know I have found things that were only recently added to the menu and was pleasantly surprised. If you don't see them, sometimes the restaurants website will list nutritional information. You can then enter as a new food item. As for "guesstimating" that has got to be a personal decision. I would not do that for myself because I KNOW I would be wrong!! :bigsmile: I sure some may do that....it's just not something I would do.0 -
great thank you!0
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My name is Beverley. I'm ready for this challenge, tried a few times and falter along the way. It is not as easy at it seems, one has to be disciplined. I'm ready to be accountable with all your help.0
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Hi! I'm Jamie. After starting this challenge in Dec and not making it far I'm trying again in Jan. Christmas was tough for me but I am ready to count again and get back into a normal exercise routine. Looking forward to the accountability and encouragement of this challenge.0
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Hi everyone! This challenge sounds perfect for me. I moved to be with my long distance boyfriend a couple of weeks ago and I can already see that it's going to be a challenge eating well and exercising because my life before was very different and he doesn't seem to share my priorities in this area. Also, my graduate thesis is due at the end of January, so I'm under a lot of pressure to get it finished and I tend to stress eat. I've put on 5lbs in just a couple of weeks and don't want it to get out of control.
Here's wishing everyone a very happy and healthy 2014! We can do this - Bring on January!0 -
Hello!
I am excited to do this challenge! I need the motivation and I always love challenges. I am committed to checking in every day, and will track every day. The hard part will be to stay in my calorie range every single day. This challenge will give me the motivation and competitive drive to do just that :-) I like to work out, so the extra push to do something on my "off" days will be a good way to start the new year.
I am a working mom of two, and this is a very busy time of year at work for me, so bring on the challenge!!0 -
HELLO again to Caradae, my old challenge pals and all you newbies it is 2014!
Well darn near! And if you joined this group you are ready for it to begin. Because you are looking forward to the new year with hope and a lot of hard work (most of us at least). And a NEW SLIMMER YOU!!!!
I am Be~ I have been doing this challenge for a few months now. And I can honestly say it keeps tabs on ME! I feel guilty if I fail to log in my daily accountability or if I catch myself starting to stumble. If I find myself eating a bit more. I know I gotta go for a walk, or work out. Because I ate that little yummy and NOW I have to work it off! I try to check in every night but I have been tired with excess worry over these last few weeks and just seem to drift off to sleep too early! But I always check in the next day!
This can be done.
You can do this.
It takes great effort and planning
but it is worth it.
Because this is for
YOU and YOUR life!
Good luck and you can always message me if you need me!
HERE WE GOOOOOOOO.............................0 -
Hi, my name is Sam and I've just found this challenge and as I need to get rid of all the weight I've put back on a good tough challenge seemed the best plan for Januarya.
I'm 45 and have always found it very easy to put on weight and very hard to get rid of it.
Hopefully I'll make it through the full month without slipping.0 -
Hey everyone! My name is Christine, and I'm a 22 year old recent college grad (May 2013), doing graphic design.
My MFP calorie goal is 1200 because I'm at my last 20-25 lb to lose, but I plan on eating more than that most days, when I run and do weight training. My first goal of 2014 is to complete the couch to 10k app, and for one meal a day for the month of January to be a protein smoothie (all natural fruits/yogurt/etc though, not a store-bought "shake").
I want to feel confident in a bikini this summer, and I also want to develop permanent healthy habits. I'm inspired by my boyfriend's grandmother from Switzerland who is 75 and a yoga instructor and goes cycling and hiking daily.
I'm new to this website, so I hope I can remember to log in every day! I'm glad this exists, thank you to the creator 0 -
Hi, I have tried to complete the Nov and Dec challenges, but maybe January will by the "third time is the charm." I am able to comply with all the daily requirements, my problem is the daily reporting, especially when I'm not at work. So, while I kept within my calories and exercised every day, when on vacation I would forget to "check in" in the group site.
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I am ready for a new year:)0
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Hi all
Thank you again for the invite. I had a very hard month last month. Had illness after illness, sinus,flu,stomach bug and just strating to feel me again. Since I was ill just let everything go until I start feeling better.
My name is Amanda I am 30 and need to lose bout 30 pounds,
Pls all add me to your frhiends list love to keep up with you and looking for motivation and support to help me keep going0 -
Hello, I'm Jill, this will be my third month doing this challenge and it has helped me stay on track everyday, I used to slightly go over now I am within a few hundred calories left each day! I will be in Mexico for three weeks this month so it will defiantly keep me active while I'm away and not overdrink as well!0
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Hey! I'm Amina. This is my first time doing this challenge. I am excited and ready to make 2014 my year! Feel free to add me as a friend.0
