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CynthiaCollin

Good Morning SlimPossibles !!!!

First off I would like to welcome our new members.... jugar, stackabills, melanie76, mayita 72, giantpanties, Beccil, lmak5, hopeandj, HotMamaof2Boys and beth230blue ! Welcome ! The journey begins !!!

How are you all doing ? Exercising , eating right and drinking all your water ?

Our journey together is not an easy one, but nothing good in life comes easy ! And the changes we make today will affect our future.....So far my weight loss has brought me energy and motivation, flexibilty and I am proud of myself.... ! I am earning my weight loss pound by pound and my future looks soooo much brighter.....

YOU ALL CAN DO THIS !!!! Wake up and remember why you are doing this ! Remember how good you feel when you are thinner ! Remember as hard as exercise is and how much you sweat that afterwards you feel energized and proud that you accomplished something !

GO GO GO SLIMPOSSIBLES !

For all you you the next weigh in is next Monday, january 17....please send me your weights so I can update the chart.

I do apologize for not posting the chart, but new members keep coming and the chart has been updated daily.....I will post it this weekend ....update it on Monday with the new weights and then re-post it !

HAVE A FABULOUS DAY !!!!

ninjanewby

I am 180 pounds 5,5 and looking to go down to 145 I am experienced wight lifter i can tell you any exercise to work any muscle i lack in the department of cardio iam a great cook and an even better eater lol I am also good at investigating to find answers

so iam game for your group just messege me back on how to add you to my friends list

HW2Hottie

Good Morning and thanks for the motivation. I am exercising well, but not getting nearly enough water I think, mostly because it is so cold here (ok for the record I am in Texas) and that I am not used too. I am drinking alot of tea though which is good so I don't get dehydrated. I need to watch my foods more which is difficult with picky little eaters but I am getting there.
Thanks again!

meadows654

Good Morning SlimPossibles !!!!

First off I would like to welcome our new members.... jugar, stackabills, melanie76, mayita 72, giantpanties, Beccil, lmak5, hopeandj, HotMamaof2Boys and beth230blue ! Welcome ! The journey begins !!!

How are you all doing ? Exercising , eating right and drinking all your water ?

Our journey together is not an easy one, but nothing good in life comes easy ! And the changes we make today will affect our future.....So far my weight loss has brought me energy and motivation, flexibilty and I am proud of myself.... ! I am earning my weight loss pound by pound and my future looks soooo much brighter.....

YOU ALL CAN DO THIS !!!! Wake up and remember why you are doing this ! Remember how good you feel when you are thinner ! Remember as hard as exercise is and how much you sweat that afterwards you feel energized and proud that you accomplished something !

GO GO GO SLIMPOSSIBLES !

For all you you the next weigh in is next Monday, january 17....please send me your weights so I can update the chart.

I do apologize for not posting the chart, but new members keep coming and the chart has been updated daily.....I will post it this weekend ....update it on Monday with the new weights and then re-post it !

HAVE A FABULOUS DAY !!!!

I just want to say that you totally rock for doing this and your optimistic, sparkling personality is very inspiring. Thanks for the uplifiting words of encouragement and your effort in putting this all together.

CynthiaCollin

I just want to say that you totally rock for doing this and your optimistic, sparkling personality is very inspiring. Thanks for the uplifiting words of encouragement and your effort in putting this all together.
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Thanks so much for your kind words meadows654 ! Everyone here inspires me and as I group I really believe we put more chances on our side to succeed ! I thought putting together would be great inspiration ! When I started this group I hoped some people would join....and tit has far surpassed my expectations.....we are 59 SlimPossibles and counting....isn't that amazing !

I want to thank each and everyone of you for joining! We are going to be so successful together !!!

ninjanewby

Heres a really nice site to let you in on some info on healthy foods / recipes for free http://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy-eating/index.html

CynthiaCollin

Heres a really nice site to let you in on some info on healthy foods / recipes for free http://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy-eating/index.html

Awesome....definitely going to check it out ! Love good foods and new ideas smile:

Tinkerbell09

I agree with others. The motivation and support of this group is wonderful. Just what I need to help make this attempt of losing weight work! I stopped smoking in 2008 and had my daughter in 2009 and I never thought I would be able to do either of those things. I need to apply the same self motivation and courage I used to get me through those examples.

I keep telling myself that Nothing Tastes as Good as Being Slim!

xx

jugar

Good lunch time, everyone --

I am sticking to my plan today, and just about to walk to a meeting a good 15-minute fast walk away -- not great exercise, but better than nothing! The return will get me to 30 minutes, and hopefully I'll go to the gym at the end of the day. My stepfather died last night, so I have travel arrangements and too much talking on the phone on the way, but he was an amazing old guy who made it to 93 fit and healthy, and did not have a long and painful end. We should all be like him! No one knew he was so old -- I danced with him at my niece's wedding in August. He cut a fine figure...

So have a great one, all -- I'm logging everything and the weight is beginning, slowly, to leave. Eeee Hah!

steve1126

I'm in Texas too, although I moved here from CT. so I'm a little more used to the cold weather than you are. I sometimes force myself to keep drinking water, but even if you're drinking tea, the water content counts! Try a glass of water with each meal, that should help increase your water intake.

qkiley

Hello CynthiaCollin and the rest of the team, I am qkiley and would love to join the crew if possible.

I started MFP at 279 and am currently at 266.6. For my own health, and the weddings I have coming up, I would love to drop at least another 30lbs. I think this group would be a big help!

Angel1116

I'm there with you. It's a good place to start.

DS13

I'd like to join too. I've got 34 pounds to go to reach my goal weight. Currently I'm on my 4th day of p90x and am about to start week 3 of c25k. The weigh ins will definitely be motivational!

marymoonpigUK

Me me me please...

SW 160
CW 160
1ST GW 140
GW 130...
Good luck everyone! xx

SLPONC00

Hi Cynthia,
I am Slponc00 I would love to join your group.I have 37lbs to lose to reach my first goal of being under 200 for the first time in 13 years need all the support I can get ! My current wieght is 236

Thanks

mallory101

Im all new to this, i would love to join your group, my starting weight it 159 and i would like to lose 30 or 35lbs!... and NEED help Bad!! ahaha

Nicoles925

I am in! I really need to get the rest of this "baby weight" off!!! I am at 154 now and want to be down to 120-125. I am fed up and sooo ready to be back to myself again!!!

NlKKA

I would love to join the team as well. My current weight is 174 and I want to lose about 30-40lbs by my 30th birthday which is in July! My motto is "Getting Me Back" (#FitByThirty). I also have a page for women on Facebook called Getting Me Back which inspires women to not only get healthy physically but emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. This is a lifestyle change for me and I love that there are people on this site to support and motivate me as I do the same for them. God bless everyone in their success!!!

CynthiaCollin

Hey SlimPossibles,

Let's welcome our new members workoutchick, 9kiley, angel1116, dseng13, marymoonpiguk, slponc00 236, mallory101, nicoles925 and nikka7781.

Success is not a race, be patient.
Success leads to success.
Success is always a work in progress.
Success doesn't come to you--you go to it.
Success is a journey, not a destination. Focus on the process.
Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it.
Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying.
Everyday is a good day to SUCCEED!
If at first you don't succeed-try, try again

Hope everyone is having a great day ! Keep up the good work !

Cynthia

Tinkerbell09

Morning all!

Hope you all have a good day today!

We can do this!

xx

mnheather

Good Morning Everyone!!!

I hope we are all having a wonderful Friday and ready for a fantabulous weekend! I know I am.

Keep up the amazing work. :flowerforyou:

meadows654

Ok... so I weighed myself a day ealier than I normally do... and I finally broke into the 150's! Yes!!!!!!!!! It feels awesome!!!! I'll still weigh myself and "officially" record my weight tomorrow... but I'm so excited! I had to share. :happy:

randibiernot

I want to join. Starting weight 190, current weight 189, goal 160.

ninjanewby

Recipe of the week (Jamaican Curried Shrimp & Mango Soup)


4 servings, about 2 cups each

Active Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Jamaican Curried Shrimp & Mango Soup
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Transport yourself to the islands with this Jamaican-inspired soup, full of fresh shrimp and sweet mangoes. We loved this soup with regular store-bought curry powder, but if you happen to have Jamaican-style curry powder, which has a hint of allspice, this is a great place to use it. Serve with brown basmati or jasmine rice with sliced pineapple for dessert.


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4 servings, about 2 cups each

Active Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

NUTRITION PROFILE
Diabetes appropriate | Healthy weight | Heart healthy | High potassium | Low saturated fat | High fiber | Low calorie | Gluten free |

View Our Nutrition Guidelines » INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 serrano chile, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups seafood broth or stock or clam juice
1 14-ounce can “lite” coconut milk
3 ripe mangoes, diced (see Tip)
1 1/4 pounds raw shrimp (21-25 count; see Note), peeled and deveined
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, chile (if using), curry powder and thyme; stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add broth (or stock or clam juice), coconut milk and mangoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Puree 3 cups of the soup in a blender. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the puree to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook until pink and firm, about 3 minutes. Stir in scallions and salt.

NUTRITION
Per serving:: 378 calories; 13 g fat (6 g sat, 3 g mono); 172 mg cholesterol; 39 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 28 g protein; 6 g fiber; 604 mg sodium; 704 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv), Iron (25% dv), Magnesium (21% dv), Potassium (20% dv)

2 Carbohydrate Serving

CynthiaCollin

Ok... so I weighed myself a day ealier than I normally do... and I finally broke into the 150's! Yes!!!!!!!!! It feels awesome!!!! I'll still weigh myself and "officially" record my weight tomorrow... but I'm so excited! I had to share. :happy:

Welcome to the 150's ....you and I are neck in neck....lol....it is great to see the 150 and know that the 140's are too far behind ! Great job !!! I am excited for and for myself !

CynthiaCollin

Thanks for the great recipe NINJANEWBY ! Sounds delicious !

CynthiaCollin

Good Afternoon SlimPossibles ! Just wanted to wish you a wonderful weekend ! Keep up your hard work ! Exercise, eat right and drink lots of water ! Remember your goals....always do your best ! If you need support we are all here ! Can't wait to see your weekly progress on Monday ! Great job this week everyone ! Keep it up ! You are all amazing !!!!
:happy:

rhinobanga

Hi cynthia, I'd like to join please too. My starting weight is 323 and would love to get down to 250 but even if I make it to 280 I would be over the moon. I need to do this for health reasons obviously but also for my own self esteem.

jlsAhava

I'd like to join as well. I hope it's not too late.

I am 4'11 and currently weigh 157 lbs. (I feel adding my height puts me more in perspective).

My goal weight is 120 lbs. that might change, but that's what it is at the moment

mnheather

Awesome job!!! I can't wait until I can say that.