HAL 2 0 1 0 Team (new small group)

csnealey

Just dropped in to say hi and see how everyone is doing. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas. By the way, I am 39 and from North Carolina. We are suppose to get rain for Christmas . I would like a little bit of snow .

makeitallsue

Hello everyone...just a quick check in, the grankids are here and time for a quick break......

Verda, I'm up there with ya...I'm 43 and live in Indiana, we have the rain/sleet combo, lows in teens and highs in the 30's. I just don't like the sleet, makes it dangerous.
Merry Christmas everyone...can't wait until next year!!

betoGod

Hello everyone. Is it too late to join the group. I've been off the site for a few days and just started it over the weekend. I'm looking for a good support group.

I've started going to the gym in the early am, about 5:15 or so, 3 weeks ago. I currently weighing in at 232 or so and desire to get to 170 or less. In the past I've made many weight loss goals but never achieved them. Right now I need support to make it past the infamous 3 month mark, where I usually fade off the face of the earth and gain back the weight and get lazy again. But, imagine this, I love going to the gym and lifting weights. I've figured out I stop because I don't have a support group. Can this group be the magic ingredient I need?

What do you say team??

RunRideRay

Bigtest, let me check and make sure we have all of the 12 “on-board” with this group before we start this year. Give me a few days to check and I’ll get back to you. I am trying to keep the group size small so it is easier to manage and we have some accountability. I do LOVE your profile and think God has some big plans for you, I completely agree to mix faith and fitness, very powerful. There are also TONS of groups on MFP so don’t feel discouraged, I’ve been in/out of several myself and they are all great. Again, give me a few days and I’ll send you a note.

RunRideRay

Seems like I am right in the middle at 37. Feels both old and young to me, just depends on the day. I am from Iowa and love it here. Today the weather just stinks. I am sooooo glad we left early to get to the In-laws. Whew… wind, ice, snow, more ice, now more snow and wind…. repeat again tomorrow. BUT Christmas with family is, of course, priceless.

makeitallsue

Merry Christmas.....Super group ..........HAL 2 0 1 0!!!!!!,
I am getting all my ducks in a row and ready to "bring it" in the new year, hope your holidays were great!

iRun4wine

Hey team- Just stopping by to say hi. I can't wait to kick things into gear! I desperately need it... haven't been a good girl at all lately. Nicole and Raymond, I know you guys know "my story" but for the rest of you... long story short... I was really sick a towards the end of summer/beginning of fall. Turns out I have a thyroid issue, and they think I may have Celiac's disease which would mean I can't have any gluten, wheat, etc. for the rest of my life. I went off of gluten and felt SO much better- like a whole new person. I recently saw a specialist who wants to do an endoscopy to determine for certain whether I have Celiac's or not. The good news/bad news is, I have to eat gluten again before the endoscopy so that if it's damaging my intestines (meaning I have Celiac's) they can find it. So, this is my last few weeks EVER of having stuff with gluten in it- bread, pasta, cake, pizza, cookies, brownies, etc. As you can imagine, I haven't been taking it easy at all. At first it wasn't bother me too much, but the last week or so it's really been effecting me in a bad way, so I'm looking forward to getting rolling here... we're going on vacation at the end of April and I want to be able to look and feel good in my bikini! :bigsmile:

makeitallsue

Hey team- Turns out I have a thyroid issue, and they think I may have Celiac's disease which would mean I can't have any gluten, wheat, etc. for the rest of my life. I went off of gluten and felt SO much better- like a whole new person. I recently saw a specialist who wants to do an endoscopy to determine for certain whether I have Celiac's or not.

Hey Kelynn, glad to meet you, but sorry too hear of your troubles...:frown: I hope they can get to the bottom of it for you, feeling bad is the pits! I have a SIL that had a thyroid issue and she also had to give up gluten based foods, took her a while to figure things out, but I just seen her at 5K run and she looked fantastic, :bigsmile: she finished 3rd in her age group (50-60 yr old) and said she feels the best she has in years...so maybe that can give you a little hope...maybe with the new eating (after this last test) you'll feel better than you ever have!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
She was sick for almost 10 years before she got to the bottom of things...
I am getting my grocery list around and heading to the store today for some foods. I am going to try hard to prepare things in advance and plan everything out...I tend to have set-backs when life gets busy and I have to come up with dinner plans last minute...with no minutes to cook :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Talk with everyone soon!

kellygirl5538

Hello. My name is Kelly. I'm a single girl who will be turning 40 in March. I made it my goal to be fit by 40 but I don't think I will be able to that without this groups help. I would like to join this small group. I tried joining bigger groups but got lost. I'm serious about loosing weight. I have lost around 45 pounds and I need to loose 30 pounds more. I'm much fitter than I was a year ago. I am in the second week of 30 Day Shed, but I also go to the gym about 4 to 5 days a week. I really went to be thin for life. I will not give up and let myself or my team down!!!!

Jessica68

I JUST found this, add me if you end up having room please .

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE IS: FOREST GUMP!! I love the fact how one person CAN make a difference and touch other lives just as we each can, and I love how he just felt like running!

My first serious 5k is Feb 6
Goal: 1/2 Marathon (Chevron Marathon) that will be here in Jan 2011.
I'd like to increase my running time and distance by continuing to run like FOREST GUMP.
Currently running 3-4 times a week, would like to increase that to 5 days a week.

I'm a 41yr old married Texan Gal that has been overweight for years and began this journey in October 2009.

Oct 2009: 203pds
CW Dec 2009 190pds (went up a few pds due to the holidays and my slacking)
GW: 150 (for this year)

Dream to become a serious runner and keep running!

Currently eating under 1800 cals a day and under 57 grams of fat per day. My calories actually are around 1300 a day but I cant go over 1800.

Trying to drink more water.

Fit me in if you can..I am a regular poster

Jessica

csnealey

Hey. Just stopping in to say hi and see if everyone made it through Christmas ok, lol.

iRun4wine

Hey. Just stopping in to say hi and see if everyone made it through Christmas ok, lol.

Well, I certainly did! Very excited to get things rolling here in 2010 :bigsmile: Only a few more days...

timeforchange

Hey team!!!!
Just saying HI!! I've been a little MIA this last week because of all the crazy Christmas events! My fiance and I both have LARGE families so we just finished our 5th Christmas dinner today! Only 1 more to go, thank goodness! I'm definitely scared to get on the scale for our weigh-in on Jan 2nd :S
Not sure if I've given this info yet.. but I'm 25 and from Ontario, Canada... and... we have NO SNOW!! Sounds like you American's are taking all the snow this year, fine by me :P

Looking forward to a BIG START on the 2nd!!!!!!! Happy New Year everyone!

RunRideRay

Tick tock..tick tock... 2010 is coming soon. I am sooo ready to get past the holiday glutony.

I've been doing the family rotation too. MIA for a whole different reason. NO wireless at the in-laws and think it's dial-up. SO... plenty of puzzles, cooking, and, of course, shoveling. Our own Kelynn the ninja shoveler knows about this too. Maybe that makes me the Samurai scooper?

Gotta run, more to come.

Raymond

iRun4wine

Tick tock..tick tock... 2010 is coming soon. I am sooo ready to get past the holiday glutony.

I've been doing the family rotation too. MIA for a whole different reason. NO wireless at the in-laws and think it's dial-up. SO... plenty of puzzles, cooking, and, of course, shoveling. Our own Kelynn the ninja shoveler knows about this too. Maybe that makes me the Samurai scooper?

Gotta run, more to come.

Raymond

Raymond, our fearless leader... I officially dub you the Samurai Scooper. Now, we just need to find a photo of you that will match my Ninja Shoveler portrait! :laugh:

(By the way, I'm sure everyone else is reading this going "what in the heck is this wack-nut talking about!?!?) :blushing:

makeitallsue

Hello everyone, I awoke to a horrible sinus head cold this AM, taking it somewhat easy..but do plan on getting out for a brisk walk this afternoon, hoping it will make me feel better, the sun is finally shining here today!!

Rainman & Kelynn.... Samuria Scooper & Ninja Shoveler....I'm out of the loop here:laugh: :laugh: , but if we get the snow we are supposed to receive...sounds like I could use you both:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Rainman, do you have a format of what we are to post for Saturday? I'm excited to get things started with the group!

iRun4wine

Hello everyone, I awoke to a horrible sinus head cold this AM, taking it somewhat easy..but do plan on getting out for a brisk walk this afternoon, hoping it will make me feel better, the sun is finally shining here today!!

Rainman & Kelynn.... Samuria Scooper & Ninja Shoveler....I'm out of the loop here:laugh: :laugh: , but if we get the snow we are supposed to receive...sounds like I could use you both:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Rainman, do you have a format of what we are to post for Saturday? I'm excited to get things started with the group!

Yea, long silly story about the Samurai Scooper and Ninja Shoveler... we're just both a little crazy, that's all, right Raymond? :laugh:

I'm excited to get rolling here too! Can't wait to officially begin! :bigsmile:

betoGod

Rainman,

Will I be joining the group?

RunRideRay

You bet!

I thought about it, and came to the conclusion it's best to start with a few extra folks and give it a few weeks to see how it will stabilize. We'll include bigtest, kellygirl, and jessica if you all still want to join? I'll be working on the roster and first chart this week and have it ready to post this weekend.

For everyone, I will start a new board posting in the next couple days to provide a small greeting, posting formats, members of this post, and date/time to post information. That way I can highlight the group is full until we get to the 90 day mark and then we'll update the roster as needed.

Any objections?

Raymond

csnealey

You bet!

I thought about it, and came to the conclusion it's best to start with a few extra folks and give it a few weeks to see how it will stabilize. We'll include bigtest, kellygirl, and jessica if you all still want to join? I'll be working on the roster and first chart this week and have it ready to post this weekend.

For everyone, I will start a new board posting in the next couple days to provide a small greeting, posting formats, members of this post, and date/time to post information. That way I can highlight the group is full until we get to the 90 day mark and then we'll update the roster as needed.

Any objections?

Raymond

Sounds good to me. I am ready for the New Year. My exercising has been a little off since Monday due to my husbands uncle, that we stay with and take care of, being in the hospital. He had a stroke the day after Christmas and wouldn't go to the hospital until Monday. But I am hoping I can get back to somewhat normal by Saturday.

Hope all is well with everyone else.

Happy New Year!!!!

boggs68

You bet!

I thought about it, and came to the conclusion it's best to start with a few extra folks and give it a few weeks to see how it will stabilize. We'll include bigtest, kellygirl, and jessica if you all still want to join? I'll be working on the roster and first chart this week and have it ready to post this weekend.

For everyone, I will start a new board posting in the next couple days to provide a small greeting, posting formats, members of this post, and date/time to post information. That way I can highlight the group is full until we get to the 90 day mark and then we'll update the roster as needed.

Any objections?

Raymond

Sounds great, I am looking forward to getting started in the new year.

TracyJean2012

Hi everyone, sorry I have been MIA for awhile but I have bad news, I was out scooping snow xmas day and felt a huge pop inmy neck and have been in SEVERE pain, I have been to the chiro several times and I had a feeling something else was wrong since I wasn't getting better so I had an MRI done yesterday and it shows that I have 3 bulging discs in my neck. One is worse than the others and thats causeing me the pain, anyway I have an appointment with a neosurgen on Jan 13th. So I have to wait til then to see what he wants to do. I hate this I was so ready to get this started and now I have this HUGE set back. I really want to stay apart of this group cause I think I really need it since I can't exercise right now but I could use help with the food choices you know what I'm saying I have to stay focused on me but I don't want to slip up and gain back everything I have already lost.

So I'm asking that you keep me in the group and help me with staying focused on the food so I can still do my part..

Please let me know,

:sad:

vhuber

Hi everyone, sorry I have been MIA for awhile but I have bad news, I was out scooping snow xmas day and felt a huge pop inmy neck and have been in SEVERE pain, I have been to the chiro several times and I had a feeling something else was wrong since I wasn't getting better so I had an MRI done yesterday and it shows that I have 3 bulging discs in my neck. One is worse than the others and thats causeing me the pain, anyway I have an appointment with a neosurgen on Jan 13th. So I have to wait til then to see what he wants to do. I hate this I was so ready to get this started and now I have this HUGE set back. I really want to stay apart of this group cause I think I really need it since I can't exercise right now but I could use help with the food choices you know what I'm saying I have to stay focused on me but I don't want to slip up and gain back everything I have already lost.

So I'm asking that you keep me in the group and help me with staying focused on the food so I can still do my part..

Please let me know,

:sad:

I am sooo sorry to read of this painfull set back!! Untill you have a Dr.'s release to get into any type of fitness please do not do anything that will cause pain now or in the future! I do not mind if you stay and hang out and I also ask that you join our FAB FOURS group. WE are very supporting & encouraging group. We set an attainable goal for that four weeks with daily challenges each week, we weigh on Tuesdays and ANYBODY may join at ANYTIME . I ask you please to join us, we would love to have ya!!!
Verda

makeitallsue

Hi everyone, sorry I have been MIA for awhile but I have bad news, I was out scooping snow xmas day and felt a huge pop inmy neck and have been in SEVERE pain, I have been to the chiro several times and I had a feeling something else was wrong since I wasn't getting better so I had an MRI done yesterday and it shows that I have 3 bulging discs in my neck. One is worse than the others and thats causeing me the pain, anyway I have an appointment with a neosurgen on Jan 13th. So I have to wait til then to see what he wants to do. I hate this I was so ready to get this started and now I have this HUGE set back. I really want to stay apart of this group cause I think I really need it since I can't exercise right now but I could use help with the food choices you know what I'm saying I have to stay focused on me but I don't want to slip up and gain back everything I have already lost.

So I'm asking that you keep me in the group and help me with staying focused on the food so I can still do my part..

Please let me know,

:sad:

Storm chaser I was just thinking about you, I hope that you know you can count on me....any time, just send an email and keep posting! You can do it and I'll help if I can!:happy:

Jessica68

YAY!

I MADE THE TEAM!!!

I've been waiting like a high schooler to see when the names would get posted!! i made it!!!!

RunRideRay

Stormchaser, that post made me grimmace and all I did was read it. So, so sorry for that. It helps me realize what a blessing it is just to be comfortable. I am proud of you to get medical advice and push to get it figured out. You are officially added to my prayer list and keep us posted. Your Jan 13th appt. seems like eternity away, or at least to me. Of course you can stay here too, and eventually you'll find ways to get back into an exercise routine once cleared by the doc.

Jessica, lace em up girl, you are on the team and we are ready to GO! Another runner, woohoo. Seems like Texas has had some nasty weather too. I always love seeing snow in Texas as everyone panics like the world is ending.

RunRideRay

First posting January 1st or 2nd
xx Current Weight
xx Weight goal in 90 days

Challenge goals, up to 3
xx Run miles per week
xx Walking time per week
xx Days at or below calorie target
xx Waist measurement, or dress size
xx Days without late night snacking
Or other items that can be measured to help you reach your goals. I have only listed some options. But, try to limit them to three to keep tracking simple.

Also don't forget to take progress pics if you want to participate in that. No need to share yet, but we will find a way to get a blog set up for the 30-day show-off.

I think Sunday's will work better for reporting Fitness activities. Weigh in can be Saturday or Sunday (or both if you are averaging). Our first official progress report will be January 10th, covering activity from Jan 4 to 10th (Jan 1-3 won't have fitness time tracked).

Jan 10th report
xx Current weight
xx Fitness hours this week

Challenge items (whatever you picked from above, mine are below)
xx Days at/under cal target
xx Days without late night snacking
xx Run miles this week

Any issues with this? Seems simple, but I can be complicated so let me know if you have questions. I'll repost the chart so you see what this will look like once compiled.

RunRideRay

Jessica68

Stormchaser, that post made me grimmace and all I did was read it. So, so sorry for that. It helps me realize what a blessing it is just to be comfortable. I am proud of you to get medical advice and push to get it figured out. You are officially added to my prayer list and keep us posted. Your Jan 13th appt. seems like eternity away, or at least to me. Of course you can stay here too, and eventually you'll find ways to get back into an exercise routine once cleared by the doc.

Jessica, lace em up girl, you are on the team and we are ready to GO! Another runner, woohoo. Seems like Texas has had some nasty weather too. I always love seeing snow in Texas as everyone panics like the world is ending.

YOU BETCHA ! Most of us even got a SNOW Day with them humongous snow flurries we encountered recently.

Everything looks great, I love the set up and love the idea on posting our photos. And great idea on doing a new post showing open enrollment has closed for 90 days.

Okay..its 1am here so I better go to bed now.

Thanks!

makeitallsue

Looks Great Rainman!! Can't wait to get going, one last dinner to host and then back to "ME" time...:bigsmile: