Introductions & Welcomes
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Hey Brian, I'm also a pre-K teacher (special ed). Losing weight and teaching little kids seems to be a field dominated by the ladies. I'm glad to see few dudes in this group...and all of the ladies of course
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Hi all! I'm Erica. I'll be 33 on Saturday. I've been on MFP since September 2010. I was one of the original non-mom members with Stacy. I got pregnant last year and had a baby in November, so I'm only a non-mom in spirit. LOL I'm still trying to get back on track. I fell off the bandwagon due to morning sickness and have yet to go back to eating regularly or finding the time to exercise. And I lost a lot my support people on here during my loooooong break. I've got about 10-15 pounds to go to my goal. Pretty much the same pounds I've been battling since since I joined, but now I've got the mommy tummy to tone, too.
I've got an elliptical, Zumba for Kinect, several pilates programs, and now a jogging stroller. I just need to get the motivation and energy to use any of them.0 -
Hi all! I'm Erica. I'll be 33 on Saturday. I've been on MFP since September 2010. I was one of the original non-mom members with Stacy. I got pregnant last year and had a baby in November, so I'm only a non-mom in spirit. LOL I'm still trying to get back on track. I fell off the bandwagon due to morning sickness and have yet to go back to eating regularly or finding the time to exercise. And I lost a lot my support people on here during my loooooong break. I've got about 10-15 pounds to go to my goal. Pretty much the same pounds I've been battling since since I joined, but now I've got the mommy tummy to tone, too.
I've got an elliptical, Zumba for Kinect, several pilates programs, and now a jogging stroller. I just need to get the motivation and energy to use any of them.
wa-hoooo! it's the roo! (sorry - couldn't help going a bit old school with my excitement of seeing you here!) *high five!*0 -
wa-hoooo! it's the roo! (sorry - couldn't help going a bit old school with my excitement of seeing you here!) *high five!*
Hehehehe! I wish I'd never changed my screenname. I miss the Roo! So glad I saw your post on my feed. Love having a group to go to!0 -
Hey Brian, I'm also a pre-K teacher (special ed). Losing weight and teaching little kids seems to be a field dominated by the ladies. I'm glad to see few dudes in this group...and all of the ladies of course
Hi there...this is definitely true. Although I do get a number of parents who really appreciate when a guy enters the teaching or preschool field.0 -
Hi! My name is Christina.
I am 33. I have two children, Gavin (7) & Chloe (6). I am not officially married, but my other half, Justin, and I have been together for almost 9 years. I was born and raised in Nova Scotia, but have lived in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Alberta, and Manitoba, as well. I don't work - I am a stay at home mom, but have held many customer service positions over the years. I volunteer in the community, including heading up a healthy living/fitness support group at my local community centre, and that and my family keeps me super busy. I love to read, write, listen to music, watch TV/movies, play video games, play darts, go for walks, hang out with my family, dance, research things for the fun of it, bake, cook, and much more! My goals are to be healthier and to no longer become winded when walking up and down the stairs to do the laundry.0 -
I'm a little slow . . . some of you already "know me". I've jumped into the group with both feet, eager to learn, support, and succeed! Susan, by the way.
I am a recently re-married mother of one. My husband and I have known each other for 18 years but just got around to seriously courting 4 years ago - married in July 2011. My son is 11 so my baby isn't my baby so much anymore. :sad: Hope to have another . . . but want to get healthy first. That and my husband needs to agree to it - ha! :noway:
I work full-time plopped in front of a computer. This, I am certain, has been my downfall in weight struggle. Going on 6 years behind a desk now and it has taken it's toll considerably.
I apparently joined MFP in 2010, but only started really using it in February/March 2012 . . . my best friend had been using it with some success so I jumped on the bandwagon. Now she hasn't logged in in over a month. My husband is very supportive, but not terribly committed to eating reasonably (his motto is "chips go with everything") lol. So, that's why I joined this group and I am SO GLAD that I did! It's great, love it!! It may be just what I need to keep me in the game. You guys are awesome!!0 -
Hi, I'm new to MFP, I am 36 years old and live in upstate South Carolina. I am married (16 years) with 3 children (2 boys 13 and 9, one girl 8).
I have been trying to lose weight since April of 2010. I was 265 then and now 210. My goal is 170 but that seems so far away. Have kept the weight off but have made very little progress since September 2011.
I tracked food on livestrong for a while but a coworker showed me the MFP app for tracking food and I liked it better so I came to the website also.
Still seem to be stuck at 210, although I am hoping and working for a breakthrough soon. I enjoy running but I am still relatively new to it. The street we just moved onto is very hilly so that has put me back at square on as far as running is concerned but sticking with it.
Anyway hopefully I can be an encouragement as well as receive encouragement from being part of this group.0 -
Hi everyone!
I'm Clare, 37, from Lincolnshire in England. I've been married for 12 years and have two boys aged 8 and nearly 6. My eldest has autism and ADHD and he keeps me pretty busy! I've been a stay-at-home mum for the last 18 months, before that I was a high school librarian.
I eat a vegetarian diet, but the family eat pretty much everything - so I'm interested in all types of recipes! My main problem is that I love food - I like to cook, and see my family appreciating my efforts (and so far this week, even the fussy youngest one has eaten everything!). Husband could do with losing some weight, too, but both the kids are underweight - so there's quite a balancing act going on with food in this house!!
I haven't done any formal exercise for a while - I broke my ankle (for the second time!) last summer, then had another fall and hurt my back. In the autumn I developed what appears to be arthritis, and just into the New Year I sprained the ankle I had previously broken. On top of all that, I have suffered with endometriosis for years, and my doctor has recently diagnosed adult-onset asthma. I'm hoping that he will pass me fit to resume the Zumba class I used to go to - it's the only exercise class that doesn't feel like torture to me! (I've got to manage to get an appointment first - a challenge in itself, but that's another story!)
Most of my exercise comes from doing the chores and playing on the Wii, but it's not really enough to get the weight off and keep the weight off!
I have lost the weight before - I used to go to a Rosemary Conley class, but there aren't any classes near me at the moment. It worked for me, but it was quite expensive, and MFP does the same thing for free. I have been a member for a while - it was recommended by another member of the RC class, as it does the same thing for free! But I haven't used it properly recently - I keep falling off the healthy lifestyle wagon!!
I determined to get my weight back down - I have clothes that I cannot fasten, and I am refusing to buy any more! I need to be able to keep up with my kids.
Glad to have found a group of similar, like-minded people! Friend requests welcome!!0 -
Hi Everyone!
I started my weightless back in November but I didn't find MFP until January. In total I've lost 16lbs, I would like to lose at least 50lbs and will reevaluate from there. Start weight was 198 (it was 189 when I joined MFP)
I'm a mother of 3, twin 6 yr old Boys and a 4 yr old daughter, (and I'm done havin' babies). I work full time in sales, and working part time as a photographer, (just started).
My motivation for losing weight is the same motivation for changing everything else. I found myself extremely unhappy and a very negative person. I had a moment of clarity and realized I needed to make changes and I needed to do it immediately.
When lent came around I had to figure out something to give up, b/c I gave up almost all the lent fall backs (chocolate, soda, etc...)
So I gave up excuses and rarely let them back into my life.
Right now I walk about 5-6 miles per day/evening and I have started 30DS, (mornings)
Thanks so much for the invite, I am looking forward to being a part of the group!!!0 -
Hey gang!
I know my profile says im 37 but I go by my Wii balance board prediction of 27!
Last year it said 58.....
Anywho!
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Hey gang!
I know my profile says im 37 but I go by my Wii balance board prediction of 27!
Last year it said 58.....
Anywho!
*Waves*
Awesome - been a while, but I believe my last one had me 60+ :ohwell: Welcome to the group!0 -
Welcome to all the newcomers! 0
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Hi all,
I have been doing MFP for a little over a month. I am 33 years old and 6' 2". I am currently down to 237 but started off at 253 about 40 days ago. I am husband and father of 3 boys ages 2, 7 and 11. My wife and I are heading to the Bahamas mid May and I am working to get to 215 before we leave. My 2 year old will be joining us while the older boys have to stay for school. I am active outside of work and have lifted regularly 3+ times per week for over a year. Counting calories and adding some cardio is making weight loss go well.
I only have a couple MFP friends and would like more motivation. I am currently after 12 pounds in the next 23 days. I dropped 25 pounds in about 35 days so if I get on track it is something I can accomplish. I need something to push me though. Focus my OCD on this and I will be sure to lose it. I am new to groups so I have no idea what this will provide but I am hoping it is going to work well with iphone check in. I see there are weekly goals and think that could be great as long as it is easy to check in my results. Do I just enter my info normally and it gets pulled or do I have to post it all here too?
Thanks for setting up the group!0 -
Hi all,
I have been doing MFP for a little over a month. I am 33 years old and 6' 2". I am currently down to 237 but started off at 253 about 40 days ago. I am husband and father of 3 boys ages 2, 7 and 11. My wife and I are heading to the Bahamas mid May and I am working to get to 215 before we leave. My 2 year old will be joining us while the older boys have to stay for school. I am active outside of work and have lifted regularly 3+ times per week for over a year. Counting calories and adding some cardio is making weight loss go well.
I only have a couple MFP friends and would like more motivation. I am currently after 12 pounds in the next 23 days. I dropped 25 pounds in about 35 days so if I get on track it is something I can accomplish. I need something to push me though. Focus my OCD on this and I will be sure to lose it. I am new to groups so I have no idea what this will provide but I am hoping it is going to work well with iphone check in. I see there are weekly goals and think that could be great as long as it is easy to check in my results. Do I just enter my info normally and it gets pulled or do I have to post it all here too?
Thanks for setting up the group!
Post on the Challenge thread, and welcome! 0 -
Hi guys,
I am Derek. Been on MFP since late February. So far I have lost a little over 20 pounds but have a huge goal in front of me. I have noticed a big change in metabolism in the 30s. Anyway. I am a husband and dad. I want to get in shape for myself and my family. I have a long way to go. Glad to see there are a few guys in here..so i am not alone. lol. Anyway, you guys feel free to add me if you like. I look forward to this journey with you all!
Btw...anyone doing Power 90?0 -
Hello,
I'm Emma, 32, college prof (biology & psychology). I've been on MFP for about a year and I'd like to lose about 15-20lbs. I lost 10lbs or so last year, but I've gained back most of it (sort of fell off the bandwagon with logging food, and was a bit lazy on the exercise for a while, too). I'm about halfway through Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution, so at least I'm working out regularly now...but it's been a busy semester, so I'm hoping that summer vacation will let me focus and get back into better shape.0 -
Welcome, Emma! :happy:0
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oh, duh, lol...btw everyone, my name is Jill. I realize while reading all the intros that when I posted mine, I never said my name! 0
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I'm Susan - but will answer to Susie . . . my niece and nephew still call "Aunt Susie" on occasion . . .0
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Hi Everyone, I'm Heather I just turned 38 two weeks ago. I recently had a 45 pound weight loss and now stumped with the last 20 pounds so I thought MFP could help me. I have two teen age sons (14 and 16) that keep me very busy. I also have a torn mensicus in one of my knees, an ankle that is awaiting a reconstruction and currently a shattered big toe after dropping a 25 pound weight on my foot at the gym. With all of that combined, I still try to get to the gym or do a jillian michaels video 4 times a week.
I'm hoping to get some support in these last 20 pounds!
Nice to meet you all0 -
Duh I have been posting on here for a hot second or two and forgot that I never said that beside being cams mommy I also go by Carrie 0
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Duh I have been posting on here for a hot second or two and forgot that I never said that beside being cams mommy I also go by Carrie
That's ok, I did the same thing!0 -
Hey everyone! I'm Sarah. I'll be 31 next week. I managed to wreck my diet over the course of a few years and many excuses. Working full-time (desk job) and going to grad-school part-time really caused a problem, but I've yo-yo'ed weight-wise since graduating in 2009. In 2010 my mom passed away from complications due to diabetes (that's the easiest way for me to sum up what happened), and that was enough to scare me into focusing on my own health. I dropped quite a bit of weight initially, but I think I used working out as my way of dealing with grief. I had gotten back up to 162 by this past February and joined MFP after a friend told me about it. I'm down 17lbs so far thanks to eating better (but not dieting), going to the gym, running, and doing Zumba (I'm even an instructor now).
I would love some additional support as I try to lose another 25lbs!
Nice you meet you all. :happy:0 -
Welcome Sarah, looking forward to seeing you around the daily thread!0
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Hi everyone!
My name is Jackie. Nice to meet all of you. Just wanted to check in a tell you a little bit about myself. I've been on a weight loss journey for the last 10 years and it's been slow and steady. I have a metabolic condition that tend to keep things very slow, so a loss of about 10lbs a year is all I get, and sometimes even less than that. And let's be honest, there have been some gains and yo yo's along the way.
I also run 1/2 marathons, and am training for my first full marathon this fall. By run, I mean a combination of jogging and speed walking. In a perfect world I would also be training for a Tri, but I'm not that crazy...
If anyone is interested, I also have a blog that talks about weight loss and few other things. Check is out at http://whyweightitout.wordpress.com/.
Cheers,
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Jackie is also my real life friend, so she comes highly recommended! :-)
Hi Jackie!!
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Wait, there's a real life too? Weird...
I love being highly recommended!0 -
Hi all
How r u? I have joined MFP a year ago but been on in on and off! This time I am determined to stay. Recently turned 30 so I wan to live a fitter life! I want to feel better about myself & live a healthier lifestyle.
At the beginning of 2011 I got into running and so far, I did two official races, mostly for charity. In a few years, I want to run a marathon
Currently I am doing Jillian Michaels 30 day shred which is kicking my *kitten*!
Feel free to add me!
xoxo Fat Fighter0 -
Two weeks since someone introduced themselves?!?
Come on lurkers. I know you are out there... Say hello! :-)0
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