25 TO LIFE January

jenbar
jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
Starting a new year, starting a new thread!

I started this thread in March of last year. It kind of had 2 meanings for me.
25 to life, playing off a jail sentence, which is what I felt like. I was stuck in my own body being weighed down and not being able to get out.
And the second meaning.... if you've got 15, 20, 25, 30 pounds to lose. You can get control of your life again and live the life you've always wanted.

So, new and old, let's start this new year off right. Make friends, share our sorrows, revel in our joys, write down any questions, concerns, or just vent if you like. We're here.
We should weigh in every Monday, and take our measurements on the first of each month. If you don't own a measuring tape, I'm sure your clothes will tell you how you're doing.

Time to get FINE in 2009!
DRINK YOUR WATER:drinker:
DRINK YOUR WATER:drinker:
DRINK YOUR WATER:drinker:
JENNIFER
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  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    Starting a new year, starting a new thread!

    I started this thread in March of last year. It kind of had 2 meanings for me.
    25 to life, playing off a jail sentence, which is what I felt like. I was stuck in my own body being weighed down and not being able to get out.
    And the second meaning.... if you've got 15, 20, 25, 30 pounds to lose. You can get control of your life again and live the life you've always wanted.

    So, new and old, let's start this new year off right. Make friends, share our sorrows, revel in our joys, write down any questions, concerns, or just vent if you like. We're here.
    We should weigh in every Monday, and take our measurements on the first of each month. If you don't own a measuring tape, I'm sure your clothes will tell you how you're doing.

    Time to get FINE in 2009!
    DRINK YOUR WATER:drinker:
    DRINK YOUR WATER:drinker:
    DRINK YOUR WATER:drinker:
    JENNIFER
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    Nice to hear all this! Good luck!
  • cp005e
    cp005e Posts: 1,495 Member
    Hi Jen! Nice to see you are still around. I am not actually focusing on weight loss at the moment, but am just trying to maintain while dealing with some other projects in my life right now. I have tried to stay sensible with my food (though the holidays were a little rough), and have been trying to do cardio 3x/week + pushups. So far, so good - I have not logged my food for a couple of months now and have not gained!

    In a few months when real life eases up (I am trying to finish my degree!), I will be ready for some fine-tuning and would like to tone up a bit more and lose a few more pounds. Until then, I'll drop in from time to time to say hello and cheer you all on! :drinker:
  • Grammymax
    Grammymax Posts: 572 Member
    Okay - I'm in. Thanks for starting the thread. I need all the motivation I can get.
    :wink:
  • SteffCooley
    SteffCooley Posts: 111
    Great post!

    Also wanted to say, I just checked out your profile and photos - you look AMAZING!!!! Terrific job!!
  • sindyb9
    sindyb9 Posts: 1,248 Member
    Happy New Year all. I am back logging and exercising. I did not gain over holiday's but did not loose. Hope everybody did ok yesterday morning with the ice. My son and I both fell, some bruises but nothing major. :laugh: we were being very careful. Thanks for the new thread Jen and you still look great. Sounds like you are doing well cp. Welcome all new we will be there to support you and log daily. Well back to work glad we are back. :drinker:
  • Grammymax
    Grammymax Posts: 572 Member
    Do we start new threads daily or just continue with the same one everyday?

    Where are you sindyb9 that you have ice? I know there is cold weather all across the US right now - for the last month!

    Hope everyone has a great day.
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    Hi and thanks everyone!
    Grammy (sounds kinda weird, calling you grammy! if you want, let us know your real name!)
    This thread will go for the whole month. You can come on here, jot down things for your own personal use (when it's in black and white, it makes you more accountable!) And we come in when we can to say hello, see how everyone is doing, tell us what you did that day, and so on!
    We're here for you. And if you have any questions, some one might be able to help and give you some answers!
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    So I'm stuck home with kids and hubby due to ICE. Can't get to the gym. Or rather, I'm not going out in this mess, cause I like my life! I'll get back in the gym tomorrow. I think I'll make the Moroccan Chicken Stew today. I wonder if I can make it in my CrockPot?
    I made a yummy spinach, egg white and laughing cow omelet for breakfast.
    I'll drink all my water. And so shall YOU, right?!!!!

    Good luck everyone!
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    Got room for one more?:smile:
  • Grammymax
    Grammymax Posts: 572 Member
    Welcome Sara. Yes, always room for one more:wink:

    Yes - I WILL DRINK my water! I'm going to get a cup of hot water right now.

    Have a great day everyone.
    Esther
  • proudmama0118
    proudmama0118 Posts: 433 Member
    I'm back. My mom moved down last summer and I have been acting, and eating like I was on vacation. Well the 7 month "vacation" is over. I am back to logging and working out and doing what I need to. :grumble: I am disgusted and embarassed to say I have gained 25 lbs since I fell off the wagon. :sad: :noway: :sad: I signed up with the year long fitness challenge at the gym which includes a personalized fitness plan and quaterly Microfit assessments. And my mom is signing up with me... so maybe she'll stop cooking such horribly delicious food all the time! :wink:
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    Welcome Sara, of course! The more the merrier!
    Welcome back Proudmamma! Don't worry about it!
    Just get right back on track. You know what you have to do. Just get it in your head again. I fell off a little too, but never strayed too far. (the holidays really got me. cookies, drinks and parties) But I'm back on and going to get the last 20 off for good!
  • Grammymax
    Grammymax Posts: 572 Member
    Good for you proudmama. Today is a new day. It will help to have your mom on the same track with you.
  • petunia
    petunia Posts: 336 Member
    Hi all.. I'm jump on this bandwagon if you don't mind... :bigsmile:

    Last year I lost a little over 20 lbs and I have 15 - 20 to go (just depends on how I feel after the 15 goes if I'll keep going)..

    Of course, that isn't counting the 4 I gained over the holidays that I'm praying is water weight... :grumble:

    anyway, I live in Ohio, I just turned 36, and I have three beautiful babies - twin girls that are 3 and a son that is 5 1/2...

    Lori

    Oh, and I'm a ZUMBA fan and I'm going to Step class tonight... I'm hoping I can sweat out those 4 pounds! :drinker:
  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
    I'm in I really need to lose more than my 20lbs. I need all the help I can get

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    Kathy

    I dark all my allotted water today. Sooooo Happy
  • jenbar
    jenbar Posts: 1,038 Member
    Welcome Petunia!
    You sound like me. I probably only need another 15, and I'll see once I get there, if I want to lose more. Every time I mention to someone that I want to lose 20, they say "from where?????" But believe me, it's there!
    And iluvsparkles (Emily) is a BIG Zumba fan also! I'm sure she'll comment on you once she sees it!

    Plantlady,
    20, 30, 40 whatever! It's okay, we all have different amounts to lose! And we're all here for the same reason and in the same boat!
  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
    Thanks Jen you look so fabulous can't wait to see that in me!!!!!
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    How do you fight the cravings??? GRRRRRR just ate WAY too much at lunch!
  • motheroftwoboys
    motheroftwoboys Posts: 74
    I'm back on the wagon and starting a new year. I;m like Jen, only got about 20 pounds to go.

    Jackie
  • petunia
    petunia Posts: 336 Member
    hey y'all...

    did Step last night, burned 600 calories in an hour... I've been trying to sweat off those extra 4 pounds I gained over the holidays... but so far, no luck...

    I'm not giving up and hoping it's just taking a while for the water weight to go away from all the junk I ate (I know, I'm probably kidding myself, but whatever works, right?)

    Going to ZUMBA tonight, that's good for at least another 600 calories... how's everyone else doing?
  • sindyb9
    sindyb9 Posts: 1,248 Member
    Do we start new threads daily or just continue with the same one everyday?

    Where are you sindyb9 that you have ice? I know there is cold weather all across the US right now - for the last month!

    Hope everyone has a great day.

    I am in Boston, MA and it has been very icy. Well doing ok getting back on track I feel hungry all the time but Im fighting it :drinker: I wish this ice would go away since I fell I have been taken the bus instead of walking and I am having trouble sticking to 1209 calories a day without exercise. :sad: Well hope everyone is doing better. Got to get back to work. Drinking my water :bigsmile:
  • sindyb9
    sindyb9 Posts: 1,248 Member
    How do you fight the cravings??? GRRRRRR just ate WAY too much at lunch!

    I take a portion and put the rest away, out of sight out of mind. it is very hard I am dealing with the same thing fighting myself, but we can do this. :flowerforyou:
  • iluvsparkles
    iluvsparkles Posts: 1,730 Member
    i am totally still here!!

    im sorry i havent been checking in much lately! I don't have the internet at home, and tho i am on a computer all day long, i don't have much chance to do 'fun' stuff online...

    BUT i have continued with my (decent) eating, and going to zumba very religiously, i just wish that i had more time to get on here and log my food, I definitely kept up with it better back when i coudl get on mfp more!

    AND the countdown to my wedding is at 100 days now! Time to get in gear! I am also doing a ton of push-ups every day, so that hopefully i will have more cut shoulders by then!

    anyway, i am still here, and i will try to take a moment on my lunch break each day to check in and enter some food!
  • Grammymax
    Grammymax Posts: 572 Member
    iluvsparkes: Do you mind sharing: What is the date of your wedding? How much do you have to lose? If that is you in the picture it looks like you're there:smile:

    My weight is coming off slowly but hey, it's leaving at least. Look for the positive right?

    Have a great day,
    Esther
  • sindyb9
    sindyb9 Posts: 1,248 Member
    Good evening everyone. Did not get a chance to log on this morning. Glad everyone is doing well. Im staying on track. Need to drink more water today. Have a good night. :bigsmile:
  • Grammymax
    Grammymax Posts: 572 Member
    Good morning all.

    Hope everyone has a great Saturday, whatever your plans are. Stay focused on our goal!

    Esther
  • sarabear
    sarabear Posts: 864
    Good Monday morning to everyone! Hope you all are drinking up that H2O, I know I'm trying! Keep up the sweat! WE CAN DO IT!!!
  • proudmama0118
    proudmama0118 Posts: 433 Member
    First week back and I lost 5.5lbs!!! Remind me again why I stopped eating healthy?? LOL Hoping for a good week this week too... have to keep my lead in our works BL! :) Hope everyone is having a great day.
  • sindyb9
    sindyb9 Posts: 1,248 Member
    WTG proudmama :drinker: Today I am really trying, forgot how hard it is when you are working 2 jobs back to back. I am not getting any exercise in :sad: I miss my warm weather and walking every where. I got to eat more :laugh: :laugh: Drinking my water/green tea Sara

    Hope everyone has a great day back to work for me. :bigsmile:
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