Hubba Hubba for the Holidays (CLOSED GRP)
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There I so much going on in this thread! So many great stories. I still have a few more to read. Get back to guys later...0
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So I've posted on this thread already and I've read all of the stories so far (there are some truly amazing women on here, by the way!), but I haven't yet posted my own introduction. To be honest, I'm not very good at introductions anyway. :P I'm a 26 year old graduate student, currently working my way through school. I have a less than awesome part-time job, but it pays the bills. I've lost 103 lbs to date, and if I lose another 12 lbs throughout this challenge, I will officially be at my goal weight... which is kind of weird to think about. A year and three months ago, I would've never imagined being where I am today - I'm a lot stronger, both mentally and physically than I ever thought. I also have a pretty amazing pup that walks and/or runs with me every day.
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a big thank you to all of you...i woke up tired and i just had breadfast and started to read this thread, when i got inspired to go to a spinning class instead of just going to run errands and what not....thank you ladies....hope you all have a great weekend:flowerforyou:0
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So I've posted on this thread already and I've read all of the stories so far (there are some truly amazing women on here, by the way!), but I haven't yet posted my own introduction. To be honest, I'm not very good at introductions anyway. :P I'm a 26 year old graduate student, currently working my way through school. I have a less than awesome part-time job, but it pays the bills. I've lost 103 lbs to date, and if I lose another 12 lbs throughout this challenge, I will officially be at my goal weight... which is kind of weird to think about. A year and three months ago, I would've never imagined being where I am today - I'm a lot stronger, both mentally and physically than I ever thought. I also have a pretty amazing pup that walks and/or runs with me every day.
good luck to you on the rest of your journey, you're doing great:flowerforyou:0 -
gr8grl68 - Not an official badge. I just used one from here:
http://www.matthewscaloriecounter.com/public/weight_loss_ticker.aspx
and I've seen others use ones from tickerfactory, etc. which are less hoggy than the one I used.
THANKS!!!0 -
a big thank you to all of you...i woke up tired and i just had breakfast and started to read this thread, when i got inspired to go to a spinning class instead of just going to run errands and what not....thank you ladies....hope you all have a great weekend:flowerforyou:
Yay! That's fabulous!0 -
gr8grl68 - Not an official badge. I just used one from here:
http://www.matthewscaloriecounter.com/public/weight_loss_ticker.aspx
and I've seen others use ones from tickerfactory, etc. which are less hoggy than the one I used.
THANKS!!!
Let's see if I can get this across right... In your signature, if you delete everything after the url and bracket right after this - 732a7b54d.jpg - (your numbers will be different since you have a different Matthews ticker than mine) then you can get rid of the words "Calorie Counter" at the bottom of your ticker. This is only for the Matthews code. Don't mess with your MFP code. So as not to mess it up for you, what I would do is, cut and paste it (just as it is - all of it) into a notepad, wordpad, word, etc. and then copy and paste that right below the first one. Take out what I suggested and then copy and paste that back into your signature. If it worked, great! If not, you can get rid of that and you still have your original to put back in. Was that clear as mud?
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I've lost 103 lbs to date, and if I lose another 12 lbs throughout this challenge, I will officially be at my goal weight... which is kind of weird to think about. A year and three months ago, I would've never imagined being where I am today - I'm a lot stronger, both mentally and physically than I ever thought.
You are, definitely, an inspiration to me!0 -
Hi everyone! I haven't gotten to read all the posts but good luck to everyone!0
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Good evening everyone
Since we are into introductions and getting to know each each other----HERE I AM
I am a 43 year old chick who LOVES to laugh and be silly........ I have 2 little girls :5 and 2 and Boy do they keep me feeling young.... I am also a critical care nurse and work full time 12 hour nights in a busy, large ICU here in Prtland MAine....My husband is an incredible man who I am blessed to be with,, ( don't get me wrong, he can fix anything, but can't seem to find the laundry basket...) I use food to cope with sadness that I expereince when I am working, and to stay awake..... I am trying to find alternatives to "comfort" myself when I am streesed/ sad/ grieving, etc.......I pray alot and that helps, so I am slowly learning how to control my cravings.....
I am very happy to be on this journey with all of you for the next 11 weeks....... Let me know how I can help, cheeer with you through your successes and be supportive through your struggles.......
HUBBA HUBBA !!!!!
PS----When I reahc my "goal"-- I am changing my sign-in name from fatchristine to something more.....appropriaate.......:)!!!!0 -
Hope everyone is having a great week so far!0
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Hi Everyone! Wow, just 2 more days until weigh-in!
Bad night sleep last night + slammed at work today = no workout & boy did I MISS it! So happy that I have a 5K tomorrow & Sunday (Tomorrow's is with 3 kids in tow, so we'll see how that goes!)
Shannon - that turkey taco chili sounds yum! Will have to look that up!
Niveous - you have already lost 103#'s!!!!! YOWZERS! Good for you
I've read everyone's posts & heart this group! Tomorrow is going to be very busy (8-10 register people for the 5K, 10-11 5K, 12:30-4 3 different kids in soccer, 5-7 work registration at the school Oktoberfest - 7pm I may just budget in the calories to enjoy a cold German Brew! Then I'll hit the dance floor
I'm off to get my festive holiday ticker!! Hubba Hubba all! Amy 0 -
I weigh myself on Friday's, imagine my surprise when I got on the scale this morning and was down 4 pounds! I'm in the 220's. I am so excited! I didn't really work out this week, but I was under my calorie goal everyday so I guess that made the difference for me. Hope everyone has a super successful first week!
09/05: 231.3
09/12: 227.3
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: 226
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31: 221
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: 216
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: 210
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AmyByExample - "I've read everyone's posts & heart this group!" - Me too!
nwohler - "down 4 pounds! I'm in the 220's. I am so excited!" - Woo hoo! That's fantastic!
fatchristine - "I use food to cope with sadness that I expereince when I am working, and to stay awake..... I am trying to find alternatives to "comfort" myself when I am streesed/ sad/ grieving, etc..." - This was so touching to me. I can understand how it would be so hard not to turn to food when you see so much sickness and death in your job. :brokenheart: And when you have to also deal with the sadness and grief of the loved ones... But we are here for you and will help in any way we can. I am looking forward to when you get to change your sign-in name! :-)0 -
I weigh myself on Friday's, imagine my surprise when I got on the scale this morning and was down 4 pounds! I'm in the 220's. I am so excited! I didn't really work out this week, but I was under my calorie goal everyday so I guess that made the difference for me. Hope everyone has a super successful first week!
Nice!! Way to Go!!0 -
good luckwith the race today....
WAY TO GO NICOLE!!!!!
HAVE A GREAT DAY /WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!!0 -
Hi Everyone! Wow, just 2 more days until weigh-in!
Bad night sleep last night + slammed at work today = no workout & boy did I MISS it! So happy that I have a 5K tomorrow & Sunday (Tomorrow's is with 3 kids in tow, so we'll see how that goes!)
Shannon - that turkey taco chili sounds yum! Will have to look that up!
Niveous - you have already lost 103#'s!!!!! YOWZERS! Good for you
I've read everyone's posts & heart this group! Tomorrow is going to be very busy (8-10 register people for the 5K, 10-11 5K, 12:30-4 3 different kids in soccer, 5-7 work registration at the school Oktoberfest - 7pm I may just budget in the calories to enjoy a cold German Brew! Then I'll hit the dance floor
I'm off to get my festive holiday ticker!! Hubba Hubba all! Amy
good luck with the 5k amy....0 -
CW:175
GW:155
09/10: 175
09/17:
09/24:
10/01:
10/15:
10/22
10/29:
11/05:
11/12:
11/19:
11/26:
12/03:
12/17:
12/24:155
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Hello, my name is Julie. I am 42 yrs old. I'm married and have four children. I am a grandmother to eight grandchildren. My husband is terminally ill and we just found out a couple of days ago that my mom has cancer. So my life is very stressful right now. I don't usually turn to food when I'm very stressed so that's a good thing. I will just have to make sure that I force myself to eat. Good luck to everyone.. I hope everyone meets there goals!!0
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Christine -I think what you do is amazing and reading what you wrote hit home with me. My MIL was put in hospice care this week and she has had some amazing nurses. They are so kind and caring and all I can think is how special they are to do what they do. I really don't know how you deal with the sadness on a regular basis and I can totally understand turning to food to deal with the stresses you deal with. I agree that finding something else to comfort you is great idea. Good luck!
Nicole - congrats on your 4 lbs! I weigh in on Fridays too but didn't do quite as well as you.
I'm down 1.4 pounds but considering how crazy things have been this week I will take it. I haven't been as active on MFP as I normally am but I do read everyone's posts and I am cheering on everyone.
09/05: 200
09/12: 198.6
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: 194<<<mini goal weight>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31:188 <<<mini goal weight>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:184 <<<mini goal weight>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24:180 <<<challenge goal weight>>>
Have a great weekend!!
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Oh my gosh, Julie. I 'm so sorry about your husband and your mom. That is too much to bear at one time. So good that you are here to take care of yourself! <Hugs>0
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holy moly
SOOO much on your plate right now.....I am so sorry to hear of all the stressin your life.....the most improtant thing that you can give to others is a complete, whole you.....so please, take care of yourself and let us all know what you need....Here for you..!!!0 -
Christine -I think what you do is amazing and reading what you wrote hit home with me. My MIL was put in hospice care this week and she has had some amazing nurses. They are so kind and caring and all I can think is how special they are to do what they do. I really don't know how you deal with the sadness on a regular basis and I can totally understand turning to food to deal with the stresses you deal with. I agree that finding something else to comfort you is great idea. Good luck!
Nicole - congrats on your 4 lbs! I weigh in on Fridays too but didn't do quite as well as you.
I'm down 1.4 pounds but considering how crazy things have been this week I will take it. I haven't been as active on MFP as I normally am but I do read everyone's posts and I am cheering on everyone.
09/05: 200
09/12: 198.6
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: 194<<<mini goal weight>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31:188 <<<mini goal weight>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:184 <<<mini goal weight>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24:180 <<<challenge goal weight>>>
Have a great weekend!!
Susan
thanks for the kind words......god has given everyone special talents and mine is to be present for very ill folks and their families.... I feel honored to be able to give comfort when it is needed most and i do feel fufilled at the end of the day..but I have no idea how folks cope when it is their own family, like yourself........please take care of yourself so you can give 100% of you to others....let me know if I can help in any way.......peace to you0 -
julidav - I'm so sorry for what you're going through and what is happening to your husband and mom. :brokenheart:
Sueboo31 - WOO HOO!! You are in ONEderland now!!
fatchristine - Yay for a profile picture of you!
Everyone - I've been thinking about the weigh ins being on different days and I think it is going to work out to be FANTASTIC! For those that weigh in on Monday, when they see the weigh ins from Thurs. and Fri., it might give them some incentive to push forward a little harder. Then the same for the people who weigh in on Monday. That may give incentive to those who are coming up on their weigh ins a few days later. A win-win, in my book!0 -
Hello, my name is Julie. I am 42 yrs old. I'm married and have four children. I am a grandmother to eight grandchildren. My husband is terminally ill and we just found out a couple of days ago that my mom has cancer. So my life is very stressful right now. I don't usually turn to food when I'm very stressed so that's a good thing. I will just have to make sure that I force myself to eat. Good luck to everyone.. I hope everyone meets there goals!!
julie, im so sorry about your hsband and mom....please take care of yourself....:flowerforyou:0 -
I'm originally firm Ellsworth Maine. Moved to Florida in sept 96. We visit boothbay harbor most summers as my dad and family live there.Good evening everyone
Since we are into introductions and getting to know each each other----HERE I AM
I am a 43 year old chick who LOVES to laugh and be silly........ I have 2 little girls :5 and 2 and Boy do they keep me feeling young.... I am also a critical care nurse and work full time 12 hour nights in a busy, large ICU here in Prtland MAine....My husband is an incredible man who I am blessed to be with,, ( don't get me wrong, he can fix anything, but can't seem to find the laundry basket...) I use food to cope with sadness that I expereince when I am working, and to stay awake..... I am trying to find alternatives to "comfort" myself when I am streesed/ sad/ grieving, etc.......I pray alot and that helps, so I am slowly learning how to control my cravings.....
I am very happy to be on this journey with all of you for the next 11 weeks....... Let me know how I can help, cheeer with you through your successes and be supportive through your struggles.......
HUBBA HUBBA !!!!!
PS----When I reahc my "goal"-- I am changing my sign-in name from fatchristine to something more.....appropriaate.......:)!!!!0 -
Julie take care and know we are here for support if you need it.Hello, my name is Julie. I am 42 yrs old. I'm married and have four children. I am a grandmother to eight grandchildren. My husband is terminally ill and we just found out a couple of days ago that my mom has cancer. So my life is very stressful right now. I don't usually turn to food when I'm very stressed so that's a good thing. I will just have to make sure that I force myself to eat. Good luck to everyone.. I hope everyone meets there goals!!
julie, im so sorry about your hsband and mom....please take care of yourself....:flowerforyou:0 -
Julie So sorry to hear about your family you all will be in my prayers!!0
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So sorry to hear about you husband and mum Julie, good thoughts to all of you0
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