JOIN US! Sixers Heading into the Holidays - Starting 10/26

marci_r2010

Hi all.. I'm going to shoot for 12 lbs in 6 weeks. I have been steadily losing 2 lbs per week and I want to keep that mojo going. I considered 10 lbs, but I think that sets the bar too low for me.

oh, and nice to meet you all

Let's go sixers!

Marci

rmchan

I want to join also...I am going to shoot for 12 pounds also.
RMcHan. I need help! I've been gaining /losing the same 3 pds for too long now! I'm over it! I'm doing something wrong and I need any support I can get for help. It's making me depressed! So I'm in!

slightingscale

Hello! I figured I'd also introduce myself since we're starting tomorrow. My name is Alison and I'm 27. I finished law school in May and then took (and passed!) the bar exam in August. I have been overweight all of my life, and during my last two years of college and the two years I took off between college and law school, I lost 80 pounds. I was so happy, healthy, and feeling great. My first year of law school was tough, but I was doing Weight Watchers, and was able to maintain my weight. The summer after my first year of law school, I decided I need a break from "dieting" and now a little over two years later, I've gained back most of the weight I had lost. It was definitely a big disappointment, but now I've learned that there are no breaks. I have to be in control of my eating, and get as much exercise as I can, no matter how busy I am with the rest of life.

So, this time I'm tracking everything that goes in my mouth, but I eat chocolate when I want it, and I take one meal off per week as my free meal. If I can't work out, I just make sure my food is within my healthy calorie range. This was such a good time in my life to get back on track since I'm still looking for a job, which leaves me with a lot of free time to take care of myself. I'm really excited to be a part of this group. I've lost 12 lbs in almost 5 weeks, and this seems like a great place to get a lot of extra support during the holidays.

Hi Alison,
We learn so much from our setbacks. You learn a little faster than me! Congratulations for getting back on track! That takes a lot of honesty.

drtamm

Alison- While I was in dental school the last yr I slacked off of driving to the gym to SAVE TIME. LOL.... I gained over 40 lbs. I understand gaining, trying to reach your goal. I'm glad you are back to what you know works for you. I wish you the best and If you can lose 80 once you can definitely do it again.

Take care,

Tamm:flowerforyou:

CinthyNair

I want in .... aiming for 12lbs loss in 6 weeks. Wohoo, I am sooo excited!!

chipper15173

newbies the new thread has been started for the week one challenge.

titled "Sixers Heading into the Holidays WK 1"

see you there......

magglett

You can find the new thread here ...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/69496-sixers-heading-into-the-holidays-wk-1?page=1#posts-899680

Phoenix_Rising

Thanks for starting the new thread, Cathy. I'm sooooo not a morning person! :laugh:

Come join us on the new thread ladies!!!!!

You can find the new thread here ...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/69496-sixers-heading-into-the-holidays-wk-1?page=1#posts-899680

rmchan

Start Weight/CW- 194.5 Goal Weight- 155
for this Challenge- Lose 12 pds= goal 182.5.

bradybrookes

Sounds like my kind of group! I'm a 55+ grandma, down 130 pounds with Weight Watchers. . . . but a bit tired of going to the meetings. . . . same stuff, different day. So here I am . . .

5'4"
183 today