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Better Late than Never

BRobertson23
BRobertson23 Posts: 150 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hey there! I joined not that long ago when my husband bought a Garmin bracelet for tracking his walking. We've been on a weight loss journey together (along with our son) since April. As of this morning I'm down 27 pounds. This puts me at my short-term goal, which is under 200 lbs. Something I haven't been in probably 15+ years (I'm 32). My goal weight is 170, though I am wondering if my body could actually get to 160. I'm not planning on changing my goal weight to that, but my plan is to reach 170 and maintain it.

I am LOVING how much stronger I feel and confident. I feel further encouragement from the NUMEROUS people in my life that I have inspired and challenged to take charge of their own health. One of the things I have been doing the last couple of months is those 30 Challenges you find on Facebook. I did the Ab Challenge and am currently finishing the Beach Body Challenge. For August, I am planning the Butt and Split Challenge. I'm pretty excited to gain flexibility back, especially since I used to dance and cheer when I was younger, so I EXPECT my flexibility to be better....here's to getting it back!

I doubt I'll spend much time on these boards, but I figured I'd intro myself and say, Thanks for letting me crash the party!

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  • becs3578
    becs3578 Posts: 836 Member
    Congratulations. That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! How tall are you, that will help give you an ideal body weight range. If you google "ideal weight calculator" a bunch of them come up. I use them just as a guide to figure out my goal weight.

    And I LOVE 30 and 100 day challenges too. I am kinda creating one that is starting tomorrow for ABS and BOOTY. Two areas I want to work on....

    Again.. CONGRATULATIONS you are doing so great and welcome to MFP!!!

    Becs
  • STrooper
    STrooper Posts: 659 Member
    Welcome and congratulations. Each small step contributes to progress. I remember when I finally passed back through200 on my way ( or weigh) back to my current weight. There may be ups and downs, but there are always supportive people and tools for you to use. Keep at it...one step at a time.
  • BRobertson23
    BRobertson23 Posts: 150 Member
    I'm 5'9.5". I know my ideal weight (at the top end) is 170. I figure that once I hit that goal, I will probably make new fitness goals to see what my body can do, which I figure may contribute to some additional weight loss.

    Thanks for the encouragement! As of Sunday, I'm down 29 pounds. WHOOT!

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