Introduce yourself...

mrshmyers

Hey guys!
I'm Hannah, I'm 28, and I live in Kansas City, Missouri! I have been married for 3 years and I have an almost 2 year old son. Since I got married, I gained a few pounds, then had a baby, and now for over a year, I've been trying to get the baby weight off! I've lost about 40 pounds since last Christmas, and have another 30 to go. Hopefully I can meet some people on here and get the motivation I need to succeed!

Fwrussell

hello all.

first, i'll admit i don't actually LIVE in KCMO anymore (joined the USAF in Aug 2000). I was raised there, and my mom still resides in the city of fountains. Dad not too far away in Grandview. I am 30, have a loving wife, a 4 year old son and a girl on the way. i am recovering from a fractured right fibula and a torn ligament in my right ankle, and am soooooooooo grateful that elliptical machines were invented (low impact exercise CAN be awesome).

Also trying to lose weight (6-2, 250'ish lbs) not only for obvious health reasons, but because i wanna look like those covers on the romance novels the wifey is addicted to LOL.

And thanks for having me here, hope to be an encouragement when needed.

ginger_nut

hey everyone!

I don't actually live in KC anymore either, I'm just outside Seattle, but I grew up there and my sister is Mrsmyers, a few posts up.... lol Anyway, I visit KC quite often and still consider it home, so thought I'd join up and introduce myself. In fact, I plan to visit next week and get a few good runs in through the heartland.

Nice to meet everyone!

Mary5757

Hi Everyone! I'm Mary! I live in the northland and work in JoCo. I am a mother of 2 - a 10 month old and a 3 year old. I gained a lot of weight while pregnant and am trying to get it all off!
Nice to meet you all!!

mndamon

I'm Matt. Been on the site for awhile and it's basically force of habit to use it now. Just finished up P90X last Saturday and now I'm enjoying a much needed week off. Still have some extra bulk I'd like to trim off but man, this site has been so freaking helpful so far.

Cupcakehippiemommy

Hi my name is Erika I am originally from Los Angeles,but moved to St.Louis cause of my dad (he was a Chef) now I am in KC because of my hubby (Sous Chef, I know the irony lol) II have my degree in Baking and pastry arts so I love to bake,decorate cakes,cook and have fun! Anyway i decided to lose weight to get pregnant and have a longer life. I currently have a friend who is a nutrionist and is helping me on the nutrition front but I would like to have a walking/execise buddy -I live in a gated community that has a gym so free gym since I am allowed a guest anyway I wish you all success in your endeavours!

stormy_eyez742

Hello, my name is Laura. I just turned 38 and became active on MFP, tracking my food, exercise, and reading/posting on the forums. I live just south of KC in the small town of Ottawa. We did live in the KC metro area (Shawnee, OP, Independence, MO) but had to move here a little over a year ago. I have 4 kids my eldest son is almost 22 yrs old and lives in another state. My other 3 kids are ages 13, 10, and 7 yrs old. I'm married to my best friend and greatest man I've ever known. He's loved me unconditionally through thick and *almost* thin. Three years ago I was 5 foot 4 1/2inches tall and 244lbs. I am now 5 foot 5 in. tall and 180lbs. The way I "grew" half an inch is a long story so I'll save that for another time.

I have typed, deleted, typed some more, and deleted this intro several times realizing that it became way too lengthy. I'm a talker and it seems it's very difficult to curb my wordiness even in print. I don't want anyone to have to wade through all my "issues" to bring you to present day..So, I will just say this...I am looking forward to reaching my weight loss and fitness goals with so many wonderfully supportive people. I'm glad I found this group because it makes the journey feel less impersonal when you have folks within a short driving distance to help motivate you. If any of you would like to add me, please do so! I'll take all the help I can get along with trying to cheer you on from my end.

joeybluski

Hello. I started getting serious in July of 2010. Through smart eating and exercise, I lost 101 pounds by October of 2011; then, mostly stress related, put 19 back on. Got serious again, of the 19, I've lost seven and am on my way again to my overall goal of 115 total. I'm 64; my exercise is walking when the weather's nice (anywhere from 4-6 miles), the treadmill when it's not; occasionally the recumbent bike, I tried strength training; but it slowed the weight loss, so I went back to mostly cardio and will get back to strength training when I get to my weight loss goal.

cdburger94

My name is Caity and I am 18 years old. I lived in Armourdale for 11 years of my life, and the rest (so far) has been in Rosedale. I am looking to lose another 70 pounds. I would like to learn more about some local walks, or running/walking buddies... etc.

Let me know! I am DESPERATE!! I am very energetic now that I've been working out. I like it.

Thanks.

jchrisman717

Hi Everyone! How cool to have found you all! I'm in Parkville (the Northland, or God's Country, as we like to call it ). I''m a wife, mother of 2 teens and step-mother to a MO Western football player, a marketing executive and a Beachbody coach.

My fitness journey has been life-long. I was a dancer all they way into college: I was a KC Chiefs cheerleader and a fitness instructor for 15 years. I have never been obese, but I had always "felt fat". Struggled with an eating disorder throught my late teens and early adulthood. To recover from that, I had to learn to not fear food - so I had to let myself eat whatever I wanted. I did gain weight, but to my surprise, didn't balloon up as big as I had feared. I decided that that weight must be my body's "natural" weight. Fast forward to a few years ago - I was turning 40, I was not working out, I felt tired and old and frail and weak. I was watching the Biggest Loser and decided if those people could workout like that, so could I.

Today, I feel strong, powerful - both mentally and physically! I have dropped 15 lbs from what I thought was my body's "natural weight" - I now have a new natural weight. and I really like it! And, for the first time EVER - I have muscles.

I do the Beachbody workout programs at home - TurboFire, P90X, Insanity, etc. After having been a gym rat for so long, I had to get over my "workout DVD snobbery". But, I have never been in better shape so I'm completely sold.

I recently took up running - did the Turkey Trot over Thanksgiving in 24:27, which I'm completely stoked about. I would like to do a 10K next, and maybe consider doing a half and then a full - frightening thought!

I'd like to get a fit club together here in the Northland where we could come together once a week, do a workout and trade tips and stories. Any ideas?

Super nice to meet everyone!!!

Hi there. I live in Excelsior and would love to get a group and find more activities closer to the north area. So far everything I find is more toward downtown or the Kansas area. Its just hard for me to get up and come in to the City on a weekend for something when I do it every day for work. I'm game for something you would like to put together. I think there are probably more things up north if I just look closer. I would love to get involved in some walks/runs (I just started the couch to 5K). I belong to anytime fitness in Excelsior and can use the facilities anywhere else in the City. I was just looking at ordering one of the beachbody dvds to try as I've heard lots of good things about them. I was thinking the 10 min. workout to start with.

cwoelfel761

Hello everyone! My name is Cathie and I am a 36 yr old, single Mom of two teenage boys in Olathe. Growing up I never had a weight problem and was always pretty comfortable in my own skin. I lost the weight fairly easy after both my kids and while I was on the upper end of the healthy weight, I was still in the healthy section. I started putting the weight on after I had a hysterectomy when I was 25 due to a cancer scare. I racked up about 50 lbs over a three year period. This last year and half, give or take, I noticed that no matter how little I ate that the pounds just kept coming, and coming and coming, almost 100lbs worth!. I was finally diagnosed with Hypothyroidism a few months ago and am now doing my best to take the weight back off. I am hoping to find support on here that I haven't had any luck finding at the Dr's office. Apparently eating 1000 calories a day isn't enough for them to be happy, I keep being told that I'm eating to much, when according to everything I learned going to Nursing school and everything I read on-line tells me that I need to eat more than that. Sooooo any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

sarabeth40

Hey guys! My name is Sara and I live in Lees Summit. Always looking for people who might want to run with me! Looking forward to participate in this group!

jchrisman717

Hi Sara -- would love to get into some charity runs/walks if you know of any around town. I will do some searching too. Maybe we can put something together.

Lisammy

Hi everyone...I'm Lisa. We live in the Liberty Northland area. I'm a SAHM and I've been married for nearly 16 years and have one Daughter who is 7 yrs. old. I really LOVE this MFP site! It has really been helpful to both me and my husband. I never realized how many calories we were eating daily. Logging in what I eat has been eye opening. Anyways, I have 10 lbs to lose to be at my goal weight. Those ever so hard to lose last 10 lbs! I try and work out at least 5 times a week w/ cardio. And recently I've started doing the Jillian Michaels Shred dvd. OUCH, she is tough! I don't know how I'll continue it, but I think I'll push through the sore muscles and see if that helps me get over this plateau! My husband is also on MFP. We both log in every day. He's lost over 35 lbs. so far and he has another 40 he'd like to lose. He's doing great!! I'm so proud of him.

pkfrankel

Hi. My name is Pete. I feel somewhat guilty being here since my 8 pound weight loss going is nothing more than vanity. However, I am trying to eat more natural foods and MFP helps keep me honest. I have been a runner for 35 years and a triathlete for 12. My philosophy over the years has always been, "eat a donut, run a mile." That was always enough to keep me in the game. Now I want to win.

I would love to meet people that want to run or bike as a way to help them reach their goals.

sarabeth40

Hi Sara -- would love to get into some charity runs/walks if you know of any around town. I will do some searching too. Maybe we can put something together.

Awesome! I'm actually running the hospital hill half marathon to raise money for alzheimers research. My mom was diagnosed with early onset alzheimers 2 years ago at the age of 59 so it's a cause that is near and dear to my heart. (http://alzstars-hhr.kintera.org/faf/login/partMenu.asp?ievent=1005245&lis=1&kntae1005245=7E61C28E1F49416CA9F6751E449337BE)
However there are tons of walks/runs around KC that support all kinds of causes. I'll keep my eyes open as well! Where do you live? (I should've checked your profile before starting this reponse but I didn't and now I don't want to have to go back) We should totally meet up for a run!

djmyersmo

Hi everyone! I've just signed up on my fitness pal about a week ago and am looking for some local support. Feel free to add me , if you like, if you are looking for the same.

I have a wonderful husband and three wonderful children- all of which are of a healthy weight. For my first pregnancy I had gained 100 lbs, for my second, I had lost about 10, and the third I had gained about 50. Now, that my youngest is 3, I know I need to get this off for good!

I have just bought new running shoes and a jogging stroller, and am ready to hit all of the wonderful trails that this area has to offer. I used to run 4 miles a day before I had children and really want to start running again. I had contacted a few personal trainers in the area to help me, but not one of them ever responded, so I have realized that I can wait around for someone else to help me, or I can do it myself. I have lost 8 lbs in just the past two weeks, so I'm ready to lose the next 140.

malayabee

Hello! I'm Malaya, 25, from Kansas City, MO. (In the Northland, near-ish to Zona Rosa.)

I'm looking to drop about 50 lbs., and generally improve my health so that I can have a happy healthy pregnancy! We are thinking of starting a family in the next 2-3 years. My husband and I got married in Oct. 2011, and I had dropped about 25 lbs. on Weight Watchers before the wedding. The program just stopped working for me, and I gave up... So I'm giving MFP a try to lose the rest of the weight. My husband is also working to shed a few pounds, but he and I approach weight loss very differently! I also recently found out I am anemic, so I'm working to incorporate more iron-rich foods into my diet.

Feel free to add me, if you'd like to be friends.

kkmulholland

Hello All,
I'm Kandace and have been battling the weight thing all my conscious life since my father told me I was too fat when I was 3 years old. Right about pre-school age was my first diet. Was involved in sports (soccer, volleyball) most of my youth and then was injured playing college v-ball my Freshman year. Had to give it up and then managed to gain all the way up to about 300 lbs. Had gastric bypass in 2000 and lost 100+ pounds and felt GREAT! Started traveling for work in 2002 and the weight crept back on until my recent high of 250 which spooked me into Dr. Tague's Center for Nutrition in Leawood. Started a ketogenic diet about a month ago and have lost about 11-ish pounds. Feel better on low carb than I have in many, many years. I consider it a miracle and plan to eat this way for the rest of my life!

I have committed to my first 5K on August 12th for Susan G Komen. I am getting started on the C25K program. Looking for other "penguins" if anyone wants to join me - email me on MFP. I'm in OP so that is likely where I'll try to train most days, when I am not traveling that is. :-D

Love MFP and that there is a group of us in KC. Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do a meet-up some time.

taylorbricker

Hello!
My name is Taylor and I'm 21 years old. My boyfriend and I started MFP back in January because we had gained a lot of weight since meeting each other 4 years ago. We now are less than what we were when we met but still need to lose the last 15-20 lbs. I've lost about 25 lbs and my boyfriend has lost about 40 so far. We have been slacking on the diet for about the past month because I was finishing up RN school. I am really looking forward to the support from everyone on here now that I have the time to focus on myself! Feel free to add me as a friend on MFP.

doggiesnot

Hi, I'm Doug, a 42-year-old software engineer living in Olathe. I'm married with two kids (21 & 16). My wife and I are on this weight loss journey together. She has more to lose than me, but we both have the same goals for ideal weight and are a source of encouragement for each other. We watch what we eat and are trying various exercise routines to try and find one that fits for us.

I have 30-35 pounds to shed, and have done it before (two years ago), but then stopped exercising and gained it all back. I believe that "mind over matter" is more than just a figure of speech. Anyone can lose weight with determination and desire. You don't have to accept your current appearance or situation as the way it will always be. The only constant is change. I like math, and like that I can use math (calorie deficit) to lose weight. 8-)

I'm glad I found this group! I will accept all friend requests. I'm optimistic for the future, and look forward to meeting new people.

brittigno

I'm Britney. Born in Manhattan, raised in Chicago, back in OP, KS to gain residency for school (K-State!) Um, yeah... I just want to get in shape and healthy. Not much else to tell, haha.

Deedsie

I'm Deedra. I live in Lee's Summit but work at the Sprint Campus. I'm about 25 lbs from my goal but I lost a lot using LoseIt! before joining MFP. My HW was 208 lbs following the birth of my daughter (over 4 years ago) and my CW is 139 lbs (69 lbs lost since January 2010 when I started trying to lose.) The last 25 lbs are the hardest to lose so far plus, I'm trying to create a lifestyle and fit appearance so I really recommitted about a month ago. I have a husband (of 6 years) and my daughter. I enjoy running, swimming and biking. I also like weight training classes. I'm currently on day 23 of the 30 day shred video. Very proud of myself.

Feel free to add me. I try to comment on everyone's posts at least a couple times a week and my diary is open.

kennacoconut

Hi! I'm Kendra. 20 years old, just got my A.A. from KCKCC. Working on my Spanish K-12 Education degree at UMKC.

I'm a piercer dating a tattoo artist.. Go figure =P Anyway, I was always smallish in high school but the Freshman Fifteen hit me HARD. I'm learning to cook, riding my bike, and facing the track... I used to be able to run 2 miles without stopping, 8 minute mile. Now it takes me to 5 1/2 minutes to run 2 laps... and then I need a break.

I want to be able to fit into my high school clothes again, look cute showing off my tattoos and piercings, and be ready for the year long backpacking trip (on bicycle) that my boyfriend and I are taking after I finish my undergraduate study.

I live near the KCK Legends area if anyone ever wants to go on a jog!!

Nteeter

Hi all you awesome guys and gals! My names's Nate I'm 37 and from liberty. Former Marine that got lazy for about 10yrs. One day last october I'd had enough and found this site. It's changed my life. Started at 357 and I'm down to 233. If your honest with tracking and throw in some exercise you WILL lose weight. Never give up never say die, JUST DO IT! Nike wasn't wrong.

I start insanity Monday, I may actually die from it(not really) its going to be tough but I've been a Marine so I can do anything I've put my mind to.

Add me if you want and I will try to be the best little cheerleader I can minus the annoying perky attitude I love seeing the progress of just about anyone on here. It inspires me daily. I don't have any secrets it's all stuff we already know. Just have to do it and stick to it. I'm to the point I don't log everyday cause I basically eat the same stuff and know exactly whats going in, but I'm here pretty much everyday.

ksirishscrapper

Hi, everyone. I just joined MFP today, under the advisement of my trainer at Lifetime Fitness in Lenexa. I'm pretty sure it's mostly so he can keep track of what I eat so he can give me a hard time about eating bad stuff. :-)

I am 43-year-old middle school French teacher, wife of 16 years to a wonderful man, and mom to two fabulous kids--a 13-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter.

I just began this particular attempt to lose weight last week. I rejoined Lifetime, where I had lost 23 pounds two years ago with their TEAM Weight Loss program. I felt great then but I got tired of cutting calories and exercising. I didn't really understand the science behind weight loss and how to replace junk food with healthy alternatives. I lost my way. And trust me, I've done that many times in the past with other gyms and other weight loss programs.

So what makes this time different? I have an awesome trainer who tells it like it is and doesn't put up with my b.s. when I tell him a certain exercise is too hard. He is also quite personable and funny. I can't afford to have him all the time, but I will work out an exercise and diet regime that I can stick to long term.

I also know I'm not getting any younger and my cholesterol is just too darned high. I don't want to start down the path of bad and expensive health problems, like many of my older relatives have done (like my dad).

Most importantly, I want to set a good example for my children to follow. They need to see their mom feeling good about herself, eating healthfully, and exercising regularly.

Let's rock this thing!


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HuskyMan3

Hello fellow kansas citiens. Would love to make new friends locally. Friend me if you like and hope to hear from ya'll soon

susannahcooks

hi all - anybody believe SI saying we're gonna win a playoff game? what was it about the SI jinx? Does that only apply to baseball?

uhm yah, Texas girl who has lived in KC almost 13 years; been on MFP about 6 months. Play sand volleyball (Martin City) 2x a week during season, and trying to like running (let me know if you figure that one out - 'running' my first 5k on 9/9 (Broadway Bridge Run)). Been lifting for several months and love it - but don't do it often enough (maybe when Volleyball season is over?). Fear me Have made some great progress here - and have a long ways to go still, but I'll be the success story you're reading about next summer. Would love to make some local friends - so friend me if you like

weemawhit

Hi everyone! I live in KC. I'm working on getting rid of those last 10-12 lbs. I've lost ~27 lbs since joining this site, and 60 lbs total! I am definitely interested in a meet up sometime. Friend me if you feel so inclined!

AmandaTheNewMe

Hi everyone! I live in KC. I'm working on getting rid of those last 10-12 lbs. I've lost ~27 lbs since joining this site, and 60 lbs total! I am definitely interested in a meet up sometime. Friend me if you feel so inclined!

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