Introduce yourselves and your goals!
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Im looking to lose at least 50 more pounds. I have a long way to go
Just think of it as an awesome transformation
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Haha, I'm not a surgery person (and neither is my significant other!!). Whatever I get from working out and eating well is what I'm stuck with; no surgeries.
I'm right there with you...no surgery, just have to work on it.0 -
Hi,
My name is Amber. I am 5'3" and my ultimate goal is to lose about 30 lbs, but right now I am focusing on about 10 lbs. I want to be comfortable on my cruise in August also I want to get a whole new wardrobe that really describes ME instead of just wearing "garage sale" clothes that fit at the time. I want my husband to lose his mind every time he sees me. And I want to look like the gorgeous 23 year old that I feel like! I want people to look at me and say "Wow, she must work out!"
Also, I love making friends on here so feel free to add me!
P.S. - I used to absolutely LOVE Bright Eyes
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Hi, I'm Gina and I'm a 45 year old stay at home mom to three boys.
My boys are 11, 10 (well, a month from today he'll be 10) and 3.
It is very loud in my house, with three active boys.
I currently weigh 317ish. I'd like to get to 200 and then decide where to go from there. In the past, 200 has been about a size 16/18, which would be wonderful for me.
Anyway, I'm slogging away. I've managed about 30 pounds since January, which is OK, but not great.
What is great is that I've finally made exercise a habit and do five days a week at the gym. Now, I have to find a lego free place in my home (we have millions of the things and between them and Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends, it is hard to find a clear space of floor) to add at-home workouts to my time at the gym.
What isn't so great is that I have a hard time getting a handle on eating.
Of course, right after I started to diet, my husband lost his job and he's been looking ever since and finding that there isn't a lot out there for a 50 year old guy, even with years of experience and a very stable job history. He's finally found something and will be leaving home for 3 weeks at a time for his job.
Chaos is my dietary enemy. If I'm in my regular routine, I'm able to stay on track. Add in stress and schedule disruptions and it all goes to you-know-what.
So, wish me luck and I'll do the same to you! Looks like most of you have a MUCH better handle in this thing than I do!0 -
Hi,
My name is Amber. I am 5'3" and my ultimate goal is to lose about 30 lbs, but right now I am focusing on about 10 lbs. I want to be comfortable on my cruise in August also I want to get a whole new wardrobe that really describes ME instead of just wearing "garage sale" clothes that fit at the time. I want my husband to lose his mind every time he sees me. And I want to look like the gorgeous 23 year old that I feel like! I want people to look at me and say "Wow, she must work out!"
Also, I love making friends on here so feel free to add me!
P.S. - I used to absolutely LOVE Bright Eyes
A cruise is the perfect goal for weight loss! And if he didn't already lose his mind when he saw you than you guys wouldn't be married
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And as for the bright eyes thing, do you mean me or actual light colored eyes lol :laugh:0 -
Hi, I'm Gina and I'm a 45 year old stay at home mom to three boys.
My boys are 11, 10 (well, a month from today he'll be 10) and 3.
It is very loud in my house, with three active boys.
I currently weigh 317ish. I'd like to get to 200 and then decide where to go from there. In the past, 200 has been about a size 16/18, which would be wonderful for me.
Anyway, I'm slogging away. I've managed about 30 pounds since January, which is OK, but not great.
What is great is that I've finally made exercise a habit and do five days a week at the gym. Now, I have to find a lego free place in my home (we have millions of the things and between them and Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends, it is hard to find a clear space of floor) to add at-home workouts to my time at the gym.
What isn't so great is that I have a hard time getting a handle on eating.
Of course, right after I started to diet, my husband lost his job and he's been looking ever since and finding that there isn't a lot out there for a 50 year old guy, even with years of experience and a very stable job history. He's finally found something and will be leaving home for 3 weeks at a time for his job.
Chaos is my dietary enemy. If I'm in my regular routine, I'm able to stay on track. Add in stress and schedule disruptions and it all goes to you-know-what.
So, wish me luck and I'll do the same to you! Looks like most of you have a MUCH better handle in this thing than I do!
Good luck with your journey! Do you exercise with your kids?0 -
Hello my name is Gabby and I am looking to lose a few pounds of body fat and then gain some muscle. I want to be toned! I grew up in PA, but I attend the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Right now I am doing a public health internship in Philadelphia that focuses on improving participants' levels of physical activity and healthy eating habits. I figured if I am helping others improve their health, why not improve my own!0
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Good luck with your journey! Do you exercise with your kids?
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Not so much. We walk and go to the pool together, but my real exercise time is in the gym. It is my precious alone time!
Also, you cannot do a plank or pushups with a 3 year old on your back...at least I can't! 0 -
Hi, I am Martha, and I have got to get some of this weight off. 4 years ago, I lost 83 lbs. but due to a thyroid problem, and then being diagnoised with thyroid cancer I gained about 40 lbs back. I now am thyroid and cancer free and medications are leveled so the weight loss journey begins. I want to lose at least 30 to 35 lbs, and would love to have it off by Christmas. I have a closet full of clothes that keep begging me to wear them, so I want to make them and me happy again and wear them!0
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Hi, I am Martha, and I have got to get some of this weight off. 4 years ago, I lost 83 lbs. but due to a thyroid problem, and then being diagnoised with thyroid cancer I gained about 40 lbs back. I now am thyroid and cancer free and medications are leveled so the weight loss journey begins. I want to lose at least 30 to 35 lbs, and would love to have it off by Christmas. I have a closet full of clothes that keep begging me to wear them, so I want to make them and me happy again and wear them!
Martha, I also have no thyroid any longer, but I promise it can be done! I feel like because us "thryoid-less" people have to work harder at losing weight, we should be more proud when we do!!0 -
Hi, I'm Gina and I'm a 45 year old stay at home mom to three boys.
My boys are 11, 10 (well, a month from today he'll be 10) and 3.
It is very loud in my house, with three active boys.
I currently weigh 317ish. I'd like to get to 200 and then decide where to go from there. In the past, 200 has been about a size 16/18, which would be wonderful for me.
Anyway, I'm slogging away. I've managed about 30 pounds since January, which is OK, but not great.
What is great is that I've finally made exercise a habit and do five days a week at the gym. Now, I have to find a lego free place in my home (we have millions of the things and between them and Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends, it is hard to find a clear space of floor) to add at-home workouts to my time at the gym.
What isn't so great is that I have a hard time getting a handle on eating.
Of course, right after I started to diet, my husband lost his job and he's been looking ever since and finding that there isn't a lot out there for a 50 year old guy, even with years of experience and a very stable job history. He's finally found something and will be leaving home for 3 weeks at a time for his job.
Chaos is my dietary enemy. If I'm in my regular routine, I'm able to stay on track. Add in stress and schedule disruptions and it all goes to you-know-what.
So, wish me luck and I'll do the same to you! Looks like most of you have a MUCH better handle in this thing than I do!
I can relate...I have two rambunctious boys...9 and 8 and space is also limited. My husband is away so finding the time to exercise can be a challenge.
You're doing great! A 30lbs loss is awsome, it brings you that much closer to your goal. Creating new healthy habits (exercising daily) is a wonderful start. It often takes a while to develop new eating habits, but you'll get there!!! Good luck on your journey!!! 0 -
I believe you are right, it can be done. However, it will be hard work and a huge challenge, but I am determined. I need to get my diet eating habits well established before school starts again. I am a special education teacher, and it can be a very stressful job at times, but the rewards are far greater.
I have moved my favorite outfit in my smaller clothes, to the front of the closet so I see it everytime I open the closet door. Hopefully that will be strongly motivating for me to strive even harder to reach my goal!0 -
Hey everyone My name is Leah and I am a 30 year old mommy of 2....I have never been what you would call "heavy" but I have always been unhealthy.... I ate stuff that was not good for my body and hardly ever exercised. My goals are to change my habits.... eat well, execise and really just get more fit. I have been doing it now for 2 months and I can tell you this... I have really gained some nice muscle and I love the way I feel after drinking water instead of pop Its crazy what a change in your food can do for you
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Hi, I am Manuela and I'm 176lbs. Stay at home mom 2 kids. My son is 4 and my daughter is 2 years old.
My goal is losing between 50-60 pounds. I will love to lose 30 lbs before Christmas. I need support... 0 -
Hi everyone. I am Kalyn. I am 21 and in college. I began my journey in early June of this year. I am currently 206 pounds (13 pounds down) and i want to be 160 (~60 pounds). i would love to lose 40 of these pounds before Halloween. the remaining 20 pounds before march because i know the last few pounds take a long time. after that i will focus on toning. i am hoping i can stick with this because i have always been chubby so i started yoyo dieting at a very young age.0
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Hi all. My name is Christina. As you can tell, I'm hispanic so Mexican food is a staple in my house and got me to where I am today. My lowest post pregnancy weight was 170 and highest 280. I'm currently at 236 and want to get down to atleast 150 (I'm 5'3"). I always seem to struggle within the first 2 months of losing weight so any tips or words of encouragement will help. What I always hear, is.. "You have such a pretty face..." So, my goal is to get a pretty body to go with that pretty face but without having to deprive myself cuz that will just make me quit and I don't want that. 0
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Hello my name is Gabby and I am looking to lose a few pounds of body fat and then gain some muscle. I want to be toned! I grew up in PA, but I attend the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Right now I am doing a public health internship in Philadelphia that focuses on improving participants' levels of physical activity and healthy eating habits. I figured if I am helping others improve their health, why not improve my own!
What a great idea! And that's what I'm trying to do too, I need to gain some muscle mass and loss some of that fatty mass!0 -
Good luck with your journey! Do you exercise with your kids?
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Not so much. We walk and go to the pool together, but my real exercise time is in the gym. It is my precious alone time!
Also, you cannot do a plank or pushups with a 3 year old on your back...at least I can't!
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That's great to hear that you use your alone time to better yourself. And having a 3 year old on your back would be considered resistance, right?
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Hi, I am Martha, and I have got to get some of this weight off. 4 years ago, I lost 83 lbs. but due to a thyroid problem, and then being diagnoised with thyroid cancer I gained about 40 lbs back. I now am thyroid and cancer free and medications are leveled so the weight loss journey begins. I want to lose at least 30 to 35 lbs, and would love to have it off by Christmas. I have a closet full of clothes that keep begging me to wear them, so I want to make them and me happy again and wear them!
Amazing to hear that you're cancer free and now trying to get healthier! :happy:0 -
I believe you are right, it can be done. However, it will be hard work and a huge challenge, but I am determined. I need to get my diet eating habits well established before school starts again. I am a special education teacher, and it can be a very stressful job at times, but the rewards are far greater.
I have moved my favorite outfit in my smaller clothes, to the front of the closet so I see it everytime I open the closet door. Hopefully that will be strongly motivating for me to strive even harder to reach my goal!
Great idea! I wish I could do that, but my clothes either fit or they're too big :huh:0 -
Hey everyone My name is Leah and I am a 30 year old mommy of 2....I have never been what you would call "heavy" but I have always been unhealthy.... I ate stuff that was not good for my body and hardly ever exercised. My goals are to change my habits.... eat well, execise and really just get more fit. I have been doing it now for 2 months and I can tell you this... I have really gained some nice muscle and I love the way I feel after drinking water instead of pop Its crazy what a change in your food can do for you
Im glad to be a part of this group
And we're glad to have you Leah so good to hear how you started feeling those drastic changes 0 -
Hi, I am Manuela and I'm 176lbs. Stay at home mom 2 kids. My son is 4 and my daughter is 2 years old.
My goal is losing between 50-60 pounds. I will love to lose 30 lbs before Christmas. I need support...
We're all here to support you Manuela! And what a good goal to be looking forward too! I know you can lose those 30 pounds in less than 5 months :happy:0 -
Hi everyone. I am Kalyn. I am 21 and in college. I began my journey in early June of this year. I am currently 206 pounds (13 pounds down) and i want to be 160 (~60 pounds). i would love to lose 40 of these pounds before Halloween. the remaining 20 pounds before march because i know the last few pounds take a long time. after that i will focus on toning. i am hoping i can stick with this because i have always been chubby so i started yoyo dieting at a very young age.
I started my journey in June too! And its great to hear that you're already down 13 lbs! Right now I'm focusing on toning though because I think I lost all that I could have0 -
Hi all. My name is Christina. As you can tell, I'm hispanic so Mexican food is a staple in my house and got me to where I am today. My lowest post pregnancy weight was 170 and highest 280. I'm currently at 236 and want to get down to atleast 150 (I'm 5'3"). I always seem to struggle within the first 2 months of losing weight so any tips or words of encouragement will help. What I always hear, is.. "You have such a pretty face..." So, my goal is to get a pretty body to go with that pretty face but without having to deprive myself cuz that will just make me quit and I don't want that.
You do't have to deprive to lose weight Christina! You just need to change up your diet! Slowly start eating healthier things that fill you up and keep you fill so you won't get cravings. And when you do, instead of snacking, try drinking water or chewing gum to curb that appetite!0 -
Hey, all! I am James! I've always been a bigger guy, and I have struggled with my SLUGGISH metabolism. Yes, I like to eat and drink, and LIVE my life for Godsakes, so I have been historically stubborn to change. I ate PRETTY healthy compared to most, but I wasn't watching portions as closely as I should have. I was a pretty aerobically active guy, but my diet has gotten away from me over the years. I found myself at 252 plus pounds, and wondering WHY?
Well, when I examined the things I was eating, I saw that I was routinely eating the WRONG things (chemically laden "fat free" crap, sodium packed "Lean Cuisene" type garbage, etc.) I also saw that, although I was pretty active compared to the average Joe, I was STILL eating more calories than I was burning off during the course of an average week. Something had to change, and change QUICK! My job is tied to my abdominal circumference, so losing some inches around the old midsection needed to happen!
Well, after examining my situation in a reasonable light, the answer became obvious. I needed to start tracking what I was mucking down every day, modify it, and increase my aerobic activity to counter the calories! Additionally, I needed to put myself on a vigorous weightlifting regimen to kind of balance things out. This application has helped tremendously with keeping on track!
The result? It was an adjustment at first, but I find that I enjoy eating healthier foods, and prefer them to the alternatives that are there. It's a little bit of work planning EVERYTHING that you eat, but it is well worth it.
I won't lie; I do NOT deprive myself, and I do find myself chowing down on pizza or some other high calorie/carb grub at dinner from time to time, but if I do, I make sure that I am getting the calorie burn in there to counter what I ate or plan to eat.
A couple of months later, and I am sitting at 238 lbs with a couple of inches in the waist gone. I'd like to be down another inch in the waist by the end of the month... Ideally, I plan to get down to the 220, 36 inch waist range...0 -
My name is Amber. I have about 15 to 20 more pounds i would like to lose but i am very happy with my progress. I just started doing the keto diet yesterday and i am hoping this gets me to my goal. My husband has always loved me no matter what weight i have been...so i am mostly doing this for me although he has benefited because i am more confident in myself.
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I am Will. Lubbock Texas. I have about 15 lbs. more to go, then I am going to try and get more muscle definition. My number one goal is to ensure that I take care of myself well enough to squeeze every minute out of life so that my son has me around for as long as possible.
I only have two friends so add me. (That's my pity statement to make everyone feel sorry for me).0 -
My name is Ally and I'm 23. I have a long way to go... 100 lbs. I have never been big in my entire life (thanks to all the sports I played as a kid) but the minute I stopped playing soccer in high school I packed on the pounds. I'm too young to be this unhealthy so I'm taking back control.
My main goal is to make sure I live a healthy lifestyle so I can live a long life. After that it's pretty much just vanity - I want to look good in my clothes again!
Add me as a friend! I only have 2... ha!0 -
Yes, it is a blessing that I am cancer free! I am no ready to get myself back down to a weight I am happy with.0
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Good for you Ally! Taking control while you are young is so much better than waiting until after menopause because of the harmone changes in my body I will have to work twice as hard as you. However, a word of encouragement, I did lose 83 lbs 4 yrs ago so I know you can reach your goal. My gaining my weight back was due to thyroid cancer and the loss of my thyroid. My meds are leveled now so I am on a mission to regain my figure again. We will have to work hard, but by eating the right kinds of foods and providing support for one another we will achieve our goals!0
