Welcome + Please introduce yourself!
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Hi all. I'm Bex and am 25. I weigh 188lbs and am 5ft7. I put on so much weight with my first child (around 3 stone) and never lost it. I have since had my second child and most likely the last.
I love walking and exercising but find I still manage to come up with some excuse not to workout. Children seem to get in the way. 2013 I have 3 weddings to go too and would love to look my best for once in the photos.
Sorry not very good at the whole introducing myself bit. x
Don't worry! You will look fabulous, you just need motivation! Haha! My sisters wedding is 2014!0 -
Hi all! I'm Lynnelle and I'm hoping to lose some of my post-wedding weight gain before our second anniversary in June! I'm also in the process of starting to train for an Iron Girl sprint triathlon in August that I'm doing with my cousin. I'm currently at 190 lbs, and at 5'6" that puts me in a not-so-healthy weight category... if you know what I mean. :-) After a year of some stressors, between on going stress at my old job and then being let go, I didn't take care of myself and ate poorly (Mexican food is my downfall) and stopped working out since I would come home completely worn out emotionally from work. Now I have a great job that I enjoy and I'm going to work towards a healthier lifestyle... 2013 is going to be the year of great things and great changes!!0
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Hi, I'm Dawn. I'm 35 and live in England. I was overweight as a teenager but lost loads of weight at university and got down to a UK size 10/12 (I'm 5'6") by exercising and not eating enough basically. I weighed 147lbs at my lightest.
I put on weight again when I did my teacher training (very stressful year!) and then lost loads for my wedding in 2008. I got pregnant a month after my wedding and put on probably 3 stone, lost it all, got pregnant again when my son was 1, put on loads in that pregnancy. Anyway, my daughter is now 19 months old and I'm 164lbs (I was around 220lbs when I started exercising when my daughter was 8 weeks old). I can fit into a lot of my old clothes from when I was 24/25, so I am mainly a UK 12 (US 8) now.
My aim is to get to 150lbs and to tone up.
I have a personal trainer and do 1 or 2 sessions a week, go to the gym on my own, and do aerobics, spinning and zumba.
I'd really like to be able to wear a bikini on the beach this Summer!
I understand! You are doing well with exercise by what you've told me! Keep it up
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Hi, my name is Kathrin, I am 35 and I am a German girl living in Ireland the last 15 years. I got 2 boys (1 just turned 13, the other will be 11 in January)
I only found MFP yesterday but truly enjoy it here. 2013 is the year I don't want to hide in baggy cloth during the summer. I got a wardrobe full of nice cloth what I cant wear as they don't fit me anymore. My goal is to fit back into them again this summer.
I am 5ft6 and my current weight is 156 lbs. I want to get down to 138 lbs and tone up.
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hello im crystal im 200lbs 18 5;7 ive lost 30lbs over the period of 4 months but it was without trying to plus it was on my vacation it motivated me to lose even more so im current doing the paleo lifestlye its been almost a week 6 days and i feel great and plan on doing it for a few month unless i get into the habit and just making it my whole life feel free to add me
im really bad at introducing myself so if you want to send me msgs and get to know me that way its fine 0 -
Hi! I'm Amber and weight has been an issue as long as I can remember and so has been yo-yo dieting. I'm 36 y/o and 5' 4.5". My highest non-pregnant weight was 194. My average weight was always around 172....that was my only maintainable weight. In March of 2010 I discovered WWs and went from 182 to 152 by December 2010. That was when they changed up their program and I stopped losing weight. I basically plateued. I never exercised, I lost all of it with a deficit. I then quit paying for WWs and I managed to maintain up and down 5 pounds with including exercise until this summer when I went on vacation and never got back on track and the scale peaked out at 166. I rejoined WWs on my Bday..9/17 and got back down to 153. This time I started up with exercise and got a bit obsessed. That is when I found MFP and decided to track WWs and MFP. I then discovered that eating back my exercise calories is a good thing and I am still losing weight while eating more than I felt comfortable eating on WWs. I quit WWs and have been strictly doing MFP and Insanity as my exercise and am down to 149. I haven't seen the 140's since Jr High school!
I'm happy to be part of a group smaller than the whole MFP community. I enjoy reading the forums, but haven't yet felt comfortable posting anything until here.
I am the same! I love getting motivation from the forums ! I've had a few days on here and absolutely love it! I'm proven to yo yo diets too! I know I'm going to slip without people supporting me. So that was my idea of creating the group! 0 -
Hi!! I'm Susan and I have always had a problem with my weight. Last month I made up my mind that I am going to lose the weight I have gained over the past 7 years and then some (hopefully). I am 5'6" and 271 lbs currently, when I started my transformation in November I was 286. This is a very hard process for me because I am a stress eatter and I work in a stressful job. My current goal is to lose 70 lbs but I know that it will take a while but with short term goals set at 2 lbs per week I know that I can get to my long term goal
Hi Susan! I'm sure we will try and help you get rid of those annoying pounds!0 -
38 members, my gosh we have done well! Welcome! Sorry my replies aren't great to you all but the amount that want to join is amazing! Roll on 1st Jan to our new sexy bodies!0
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Hello everyone! My name's Brianna and I'm 28, married to the love of my life and I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter. My journey has been long with LOTS of ups and downs and some health problems, especially in the last year. My highest weight back in May of 2012 was 292.8. My current weight is 283.7. I recently started keeping a blog to track my progress... it can be found at www.halfofbri.blogspot.com. Does anyone else have a weight loss/ fitness blog? I look forward to getting to know all of you and supporting one another on our journies!0
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Hi! My name is Coral Hammond and I am 20 years old. My height is 5'3 and my weight is....225. I am a freshman in college and my major is Creative Writing. My weight lose goal is to lose between 50-75 pounds. About 3 months ago, I started to go to my university's gym to swim. Going 3 times a week really helped me lose weight. I would lose 2 pounds a week. I encouraged my friends to go swimming and work out with me and they were very much persuaded. If anyone needs motivation, I am a go to girl for that. 0
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Hi everyone, my name is Erica. I am about 5 ft 2 and roughly 162 lbs. I am trying to get back down to around 120 lbs. I recently quit my job to focus on school full time, in the process I got engaged about 2 months ago. I need to drop this weight because I have a wedding to plan for in early 2014. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia so it is definitely hard on me to carry this extra weight. I log in daily, I try to exercise as often as possible. I just recently got a heart rate monitor so I am a little addicted to seeing what I actually burn (or a better estimate than guessing LOL)
Good luck to everyone on their journey! My profile & diary are open if you'd like to take a look 0 -
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I'm Stephanie, 5'5'' and about 180lbs. I'm looking to be about 150 by May, which seems healthy and doable. I am a runner, but because of that haven't been very good about watching my eating. It's now my down season so I'm trying to cross train and remind myself that I have to watch what I'm eating because I'm not burning as many calories.
I'm looking for accountability buddies to make sure I stay on track, keep honest with myself and am ready for this summer-both for running and bikini time 0 -
Hi, I'm Karen, 47 years old, and struggling with my weight for the past 13 years, since the birth of my 3rd child. Over the past few years, I've had alot of challenges (death of my father, mother diagnosed with alzheimers, husband had a nervous breakdown), and I've consoled myself with food. Result was on Dec. 1, I weighed 175 pounds (I'm 5'3") which I weighed the day I gave birth to my 3rd child. Since that time, I've been logging in consistently and walking daily. Happy to report I've lost 6 pounds, 2 inches off my waist, .5 inch off my hips and 1 inch off my bust. I'm feeling really motivated, and my mantra for 2013 is "lose the weight", which applies to many aspects of my life! Today I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure for exceeding my fitness goals this month. Best wishes to every member of the group - together we are strong!
I'm sorry to hear what you've been going through! Lets make 2013 the best! And burn those pounds!0 -
Hi I,m Michelle, been on MFP nearly 2 months and lost 12 lbs so far, I think I've put on a few over Christmas but nothing compared to other Christmas seasons over the years. I am 45 years of age and all my life struggled with weight,last time I weighed myself (a week ago) I was 152 lbs, I would like to get down to 140, (I'm 5'5). I exercise at home most days and walk a lot, and one of my Christmas presents from my children was a barbell with weights, so I can include some strength training workouts in my quest for a nice toned tummy!!
Good luck everyone, I hope we all reach our goals and feel fabulous by June, (my birthday :-D )
Hi, can't wait to help you look fab for your birthday! X0 -
Hi all! I'm Lynnelle and I'm hoping to lose some of my post-wedding weight gain before our second anniversary in June! I'm also in the process of starting to train for an Iron Girl sprint triathlon in August that I'm doing with my cousin. I'm currently at 190 lbs, and at 5'6" that puts me in a not-so-healthy weight category... if you know what I mean. :-) After a year of some stressors, between on going stress at my old job and then being let go, I didn't take care of myself and ate poorly (Mexican food is my downfall) and stopped working out since I would come home completely worn out emotionally from work. Now I have a great job that I enjoy and I'm going to work towards a healthier lifestyle... 2013 is going to be the year of great things and great changes!!
Aww congrats on your marriage 2 years ago haha! 2013 As I keep saying to my followers is the year to get rid of that fat! Lets help make you look gorgeous for your wedding anniversary! X0 -
hello im crystal im 200lbs 18 5;7 ive lost 30lbs over the period of 4 months but it was without trying to plus it was on my vacation it motivated me to lose even more so im current doing the paleo lifestlye its been almost a week 6 days and i feel great and plan on doing it for a few month unless i get into the habit and just making it my whole life feel free to add me im really bad at introducing myself so if you want to send me msgs and get to know me that way its fine
Hi, can't wait to help you shed those pounds! And that wasn't a bad introduction lol! X0 -
Hi everyone I'm Elle, 20 years old, 5'2" and trying to lose almost 50 pounds. I just graduated from college two weeks ago and am hoping that starting a new chapter of my life will keep me motivated and able to lose the 45 I gained while I was in college. 0
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Hello everyone! My name's Brianna and I'm 28, married to the love of my life and I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter. My journey has been long with LOTS of ups and downs and some health problems, especially in the last year. My highest weight back in May of 2012 was 292.8. My current weight is 283.7. I recently started keeping a blog to track my progress... it can be found at www.halfofbri.blogspot.com. Does anyone else have a weight loss/ fitness blog? I look forward to getting to know all of you and supporting one another on our journies!
Hi, can't wait to help you shed those pounds with support! Roll on 2013!0 -
I'm Valerie, 41 years old, 5'7" and up to 172. I was thin growing up, but in my 20s my metabolism slowed down but my eating did not. I am married with two sons, 13 and almost 11. I have been working my *kitten* off in nursing school (alas, not literally) for the past 3.5 years. I graduate in May and am going on a dream vacation with my family to Greece and Italy in June before I start working. I would love to look and feel good at graduation and even more to feel beautiful and comfortable in a bikini and summer dresses for my vacation. My goal is to get down to 152 by my graduation day and 145 by my vacation. Ultimately I think I would feel best at 135, but I know I would be happy at 145 this summer. Thank you for starting a group for us.
ETA I have been a distance runner in the past but feel more comfortable now with half marathons than full. I am battling an injured shoulder that limits almost every way I like to exercise. But I am trying to figure the exercise out because I don't want to waste any more time.0 -
Hi! My name is Coral Hammond and I am 20 years old. My height is 5'3 and my weight is....225. I am a freshman in college and my major is Creative Writing. My weight lose goal is to lose between 50-75 pounds. About 3 months ago, I started to go to my university's gym to swim. Going 3 times a week really helped me lose weight. I would lose 2 pounds a week. I encouraged my friends to go swimming and work out with me and they were very much persuaded. If anyone needs motivation, I am a go to girl for that.
Welcome to the group! Can't wait to support you! X0 -
Hi everyone, my name is Erica. I am about 5 ft 2 and roughly 162 lbs. I am trying to get back down to around 120 lbs. I recently quit my job to focus on school full time, in the process I got engaged about 2 months ago. I need to drop this weight because I have a wedding to plan for in early 2014. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia so it is definitely hard on me to carry this extra weight. I log in daily, I try to exercise as often as possible. I just recently got a heart rate monitor so I am a little addicted to seeing what I actually burn (or a better estimate than guessing LOL)
Good luck to everyone on their journey! My profile & diary are open if you'd like to take a look
Welcome to the group! Also congrats on the engagement! I'm sure we will help encourage you to she'd those pounds! X0 -
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I'm Stephanie, 5'5'' and about 180lbs. I'm looking to be about 150 by May, which seems healthy and doable. I am a runner, but because of that haven't been very good about watching my eating. It's now my down season so I'm trying to cross train and remind myself that I have to watch what I'm eating because I'm not burning as many calories.
I'm looking for accountability buddies to make sure I stay on track, keep honest with myself and am ready for this summer-both for running and bikini time
Welcome to the group! I'm sure we will support you whenever you need! X0 -
Hi everyone I'm Elle, 20 years old, 5'2" and trying to lose almost 50 pounds. I just graduated from college two weeks ago and am hoping that starting a new chapter of my life will keep me motivated and able to lose the 45 I gained while I was in college.
I'm sure we will help you turn the page haha! Welcome to the group!0 -
I'm Valerie, 41 years old, 5'7" and up to 172. I was thin growing up, but in my 20s my metabolism slowed down but my eating did not. I am married with two sons, 13 and almost 11. I have been working my *kitten* off in nursing school (alas, not literally) for the past 3.5 years. I graduate in May and am going on a dream vacation with my family to Greece and Italy in June before I start working. I would love to look and feel good at graduation and even more to feel beautiful and comfortable in a bikini and summer dresses for my vacation. My goal is to get down to 152 by my graduation day and 145 by my vacation. Ultimately I think I would feel best at 135, but I know I would be happy at 145 this summer. Thank you for starting a group for us.
ETA I have been a distance runner in the past but feel more comfortable now with half marathons than full. I am battling an injured shoulder that limits almost every way I like to exercise. But I am trying to figure the exercise out because I don't want to waste any more time.
Hi and welcome to the group! Can't wait to help you! As a nurse as well you will be on your feet a bit which should shift some calories! Haha! Roll on 2013 to graduation!0 -
I hope I've replied to as many of you As possible! The group numbers are flying up! X0
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Hi everyone, I'm Kelly. I have been a member of mfp for a few years but I have not stuck with it but I am determined to this time. I am reaching out this time for help because I know that is part of my problem. I have pretty much been around 170 since I have had my 2 girls, a little more for a short time and less for a while. I am much more comfortable around 150 so that is my goal. This time I will get there and maybe a little lower and maintain. Excited to have all the support and encouraging stories.0
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Hello Everyone! I'm Kristin. I just joined today, the 29th, so I'm brand new here! Currently I am about 150 pounds and 5'8". I'm not completely sure though because I don't go on the scale. My goal is to lose a few pounds and lower my body fat. I don't really care what my weight is though. I just want to feel more confident in my own skin. I have been doing CrossFit 2-3 times a week for a few months now and I really enjoy it! Since I have started doing CrossFit I have gained 8 pounds of muscle! It's hard work but, totally worth it! My diet is pretty clean. I try to stick to vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, seeds & nuts, limited dairy, limited sugar, and I try not to eat processed foods. But these past two weeks I have been eating not so well due to the holidays. I have also been doing Intermittent Fasting for a few months. If you have any question, feel free to message me. You can also add me as a friend! Good luck to everyone!0
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I am Anna, i have been over weight since I was a little kid and now I am DETERMINED to lose it all! So atm im 16, 5'5 and 169 with a BMI of 28, I hope I could lose up to 140 in 6 months!!0 -
could we also have some weekly challenges to keep up the motivation? 0
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Hi I'm Zoe, and I haven't weighed myself recently (I will do tomorrow and I fear it might be a little depressing...!) I am 5'6", and would love to be 110-115lbs. I don't really mind that much about weight, I just don't want to be fearing what I am eating, and I want to get stronger and healthier in time for summer. xxx 0
