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FromHereOnOut

Official "welcome" Aprilfoolbride!!! It's nice having you on the daily threads!

ShraddhaOm

hi. i'm shraddha and i'm 35 years old, living in ann arbor, michigan. i'm a professor, writer, yogi, wife, and mother to an amazing 14-month-old. we're a vegan family and i generally love cooking (and eating ;-)), though lately i'd rather do other things at dinner time and don't want to be bothered with it much. i'm 5'3" and my healthy and stable weight used to be around 125 when i was in my twenties - i have a pretty solid build i guess, so i look and feel slim and fit at that weight, even though i think it comes out as high end of normal in terms of BMI. i gradually gained weight into my 30's, and then had a baby last year which added a little more weight that's still lingering. i think pre-pregnancy i was 134, and now i'm 143. i want to get back to being strong and fit before getting pregnant again. we want to have another baby in the near future. so i've entered my goal weight as 125, though i'm more concerned with getting stronger and eating more mindfully than an actual number on the scale. i don't even know if it would be possible to lose 18 pounds before getting pregnant, depending on when we start and how long it takes to conceive!

i've been practicing yoga since 1997 and that is my regular exercise. since my baby was born it hasn't been very regular though. i want to practice 6 days a week, as i used to do. i also want to do more walking into town instead of working at home (for the summer i am doing writing and research, which i can do anywhere).

i'm having a lot of trouble committing to exercise and eating well, in part i think because i feel so weak from having a baby, which is discouraging, and also because i know that soon i'm going to be "big" again, so it's not as though i'm going to look slim for long! it will be good to be strong through pregnancy but there isn't that visual motivator in the same way. i'm also exhausted at the end of the day after work and then caring for my toddler, so i tend to overeat at dinner and afterwards with snacks. getting my yoga in helps me stay on track with everything else though, so i'm hoping some accountability here will help with that too!

Flacachica

¡Hola! I'm Jenny and I live in Minnesota. I have a 4 yr old daughter and a 2 yr old son. I work full time and am a loving wife to my husband of almost 10 years! I'm currently on a 166 day streak on MFP and have lost 22 lbs in that time.

I turn 40 this year and said enough is enough! I will not be the "FAT" mom. I will not sit the sidelines while my kids run and jump and play. I'm tired of yo-yo'ing and want to make a permanent life style change. I had big plans to lose 50 lbs by my 40th birthday (which is in August), but that's not happening. My weight loss has been VERY SLOW this time around and I'm currently stuck in a big 'ol plateau - which sucks - but it's not going to deter me this time! :explode:

One of my fitness goals for this year was to be able to do a 5K. I'm happy to say that I finished the C25K program and did a 5K about a month ago. Loved it!! Unfortunately I was sick the day of the race (sinus infection) so I only ran about 2/3 or so -- so I still want to do another one to run the entire thing! Sort of "redeem myself" if you will. :laugh:

I do all kinds of workouts. I love trying new things! I've done many Jillian Michaels videos (30DS, 6W6P, LFBM, Cardio Kickboxing ... etc). I love Zumba, Kickboxing, general aerobics and interval training. I'm still learning to love running and trying to incorporate more strength training into my workouts.

My new goals are: to drink more water, do a little something of exercise each day (even if it's 10 minutes!), and break through this plateau! I've been on plateaus before (after losing 15 - 30 pounds) and it's usually game over for me at that point. Not this time! I am motivated. I've got about another 40 - 60 lbs to lose. I will do this!! I love support and will give all the support I can! :drinker:

FromHereOnOut

Welcome! Welcome!

We are so happy to have you!

Aprilfoolbride

Welcome shraddha and Jenny!

Balancing new motherhood with healthy living just takes practice. I found protein bars and shakes really helpful.

So far this year I have lost about 10lbs. Like you, Jenny, I find plateaus frustrating but I AM NOT GIVING UP DO YOU HEAR ME, PEOPLE? Even if it takes me until Spring 2015 to reach my goal weight (instead of by the end of the year--my goal), I will be getting healthier every day in the meantime.

Everything counts, so if you do an extra 10 min workout every day, you'll sneak in an extra hour of cardio.

Let's do this together!

jess1jane

Hi! My name is Jessi, I'm a college student from Iowa. I'm just trying to start something healthy habits before going back to school. I get so caught up in studies and socializing that I don't pay attention to my eating habits and working out is basically nonexistent since it is so much more inconvenient than living at home. I always do way better in the summer since my mom supports eating right and has invested a lot in a home gym where I can work for a bikini body. But I'm about to start my junior year of college at the awesome university of Northwest Missouri State (woo! go Bearcats!) and I really want to stay active and healthy and I could use all the help I can get. Just a fun fact: working out at home is so easy because I haul my tv right next to the stationary bike and elliptical and watch Star Trek for a couple hours everyday. It makes the time go faster and I don't feel like I'm suffering so much. A personal goal of mine is to be able to say that I have watched every episode of Star Trek that ever aired on tv. Anyway, it's nice to see such a nice community of people in this group and I'm excited to be a part of it.

FromHereOnOut

Welcome Jessi! Love your enthusiasm and I have done my share of Star Trek marathons in my day. . What ever the obstacle, I'm sure you can find a way to fit in some good healthy activity while in school too. There's always a way, because it's too important to let slide. We're all here to help you with some solutions and accountability.

See you in the daily threads!

tlicttbh

I am 58, female. I was about 5 pounds overweight a few years ago, when our family went through a terrible tragedy. I gained 5 pounds over the past few years. So now I would like to lose 5-10 pounds. I have had problems with emotional eating for the past 40 years, but am getting a handle on it. The most helpful books I have read ( in case anyone else has this problem) are: EatQ by Susan Albers and Overcoming Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth.

For the past year or so, I have taken Yolaties, a combination of Pilates and Yoga...lots of core and balance work. You could call it standing pilates. I really like it. Some of the blogilates moves are very similar. Most recently, I took a TRX suspension trainer intro class. I am learning to use it. It is taking my workouts to a whole new level. I can do the standard plank for 1 minute. Doing it on the TRX with feet suspended takes my workout to a whole new level. If you aren't sure what TRX is, you can do a search on TRX.

I work out 3X/week. I do cardio on the exercycle or recumbent elliptical. I have bad allergies so I don't usually walk outside. I do strength training on a combination of TRX, stretch bands and free weights. I do core and balance and flexibility exercises. One of my concerns now that I am a senior citizen is that one of the top 5 reasons a person moves to assisted living or a nursing home is balance (and falling) issues. I like to use the different equipment at the gym...TRX, pilates rings, big ball, 8" round ball, straps, stretch bands, balance pads, etc.

After our tragedy, I retired. I volunteer about 12 hours a week, mainly with the DD (developmentally disabled) population. Our church has a special service and about 1/2 the people are DD and we serve a free meal afterward. (so now I can easily cook a dinner for 50). Today I am helping to teach a dance class at a day program for DD adults. I get to exercise and volunteer at the same time!

I am looking for an active group where there are new postings every day. So many of the MFP groups are inactive. I hope to check in daily.

tlicttbh

P.S. I prefer to do my MFP communication on this MFP website, rather than individual emails. So if you "friend" me and I don't respond, that's why. But I do plan to try to log on to this group once a day.

tlicttbh

PPS I forgot to say that I have been 30 pounds heavier than I currently am.

superfitconball

Hi, I'm Connie. I just turned 33 and am looking to lose about 20 pounds.
I used to be fairly active (gym, half marathons, sports, yoga) but then my job turned insane and I ended up working 60 hour weeks and eating on the road all the time. I'm making changes in that and re-prioritizing my life and health.

To get in shape I'm starting a paleo diet, strength training 2-3 times a week (starting the "Modern Women's Guide to Strength Training Program) and a short run / walk with my dog 2-3 times a week. I've had trouble staying the course in the past and struggled to lose any weight in the past, so I'm glad to find a group that is all about encouraging others to stay on track.
Please do add me so we can keep each other accountable.
I look forward to getting to know some of you and getting in shape together!

Connie

Dorothyk351

Hi everyone I am Dorothy,I am from Valparaiso, IN. I need to lose about 40 lbs and I basically just walk the dog for exercise I need to start doing a little more. I am looking to get some motivation and accountability on this journey. Feel free to add me as a friend on here. It would be nice if we could all check in on each other most days to make sure we keep up with some exercise most days. I have a total gym I need to start using again to go with my walking.

FromHereOnOut

Welcome Dorothy!


I think other newcomers have been welcomed in the daily threads, but just to say "Happy to have you!".

toeatapeach

Hi,

I'm Jane (yes, my mom was a fan of Austen) and I just joined the site.

I am 27 years old, 5'10" and hoping to lose ~20lbs.

My story is that I used to be a swimmer until I had to quit during university due to injuries. (Breaststroker's knees and a torn rotator cuff.) In the intervening years I got a desk job and sort of let it take over my life! I was probably about 180lbs at my heaviest, and am now about 172lbs. I'd like to get down to around 150lbs, but am willing to be flexible when I find a healthy weight.

I am hoping to get back in the pool three days a week and also do some running/flexibility work to start. Hopefully begin adding some strength training later in the fall.

Feel free to add me as I am always looking for workout friends. (This stuff is hard without a team.)

FromHereOnOut

Welcome Jane! See you in the daily threads.

annangelich

Hi I am Annie, I am a 27 year old stay at home mom to four energetic girls ages 2 -6. I live in Northern California and enjoy a variety of hobbies; gardening, reading, cooking, wheeling, camping..
I would like to get back down to my per-pregnancy weight or size, which means I have 40 some pounds to lose, I really don't know how that happened.... yes, yes, I do.... In the last year and a half I have gained a significant amount of weight, and I am currently at the heaviest I have ever been (yes including pregnancy weight). After seeing a picture of me from this weekend, I decided to really commit myself to living healthier. I don't want to hate pictures of beautiful moments because I look like crap. My goal is to lose 1lb per week, although in the past I have been discouraged by the scale so I refuse to weigh myself on a regular basis. I am approaching this commitment to health and fitness differently than I have in the past, I am starting out as a beginner. I am taking it slow, making healthier decisions every time I eat. So far my biggest problem is the late night snacks, and the constant cravings for all things unhealthy.

FromHereOnOut

Welcome Annie!

Basically, we just check-in on the daily threads with what we've done (or not done!) for the day. Feel free to jump in. I try to check-in everyday, whether I workout or not...it keeps me accountable and honest (plus, reading everyone else's workouts is really motivating)

See ya!

myheartsabattleground

Name's Donyelle. 23 year old YouTuber from North East, USA. This is my second account and I deleted the old one due to personal reasons. I'm a caretaker for my mother and I have an AWESOME congenital disorder called Agenesis Corpus Callosum, and ADHD.

FromHereOnOut

Welcome Donyelle!! See you in the daily threads!

Becoming_A_Butterfly

Hello everyone, I was hunting for an active group with accountability, and after skimming through what feels 100 pages of group descriptions, I really liked this one! I like the idea of a daily thread for workouts.

I was at my goal weight around 2008, but I gained a lot of weight since then and have been fighting ever since to get back. I have a bad habit of doing well for a few days, then sliding back into bad habits.

I turned 40 last year and really want to reach my goal weight in 2015. I have 2 cats and 4 stepkids, and a really supportive boyfriend, and I want to make all of us proud!

FromHereOnOut

Welcome Rising! So glad you joined. Basically just commit to checking in everyday, and the accountability becomes automatic. Plus the support, inspiration, and help from other group members is pure gold!

janjunie

Hello, wow well it's been a while since anyone has introduced themselves.

I'm a sahm and have 3 children (7 yrs, 6 yrs and 1 yr). I started working out April 2015 and downloaded MFP May 2015 with just a few postpartum lbs to lose. I'm now in the process of recomping. I've never been sporty or athletic and I've always been a light weight. I've never had a lot of muscle, I'm slowly trying to change that. I workout basically whenever I can. Sometimes it's 5 days a week, other times it's just twice a week. I have a major sweet tooth and a lot of junk, a lot of people follow the 80/20 rule for healthy/sweets, I'm more like the 50/50 rule....yep.

valmaebel

Welcome Jan! I'm with you on the sweets! A major weakness for me! We usually just check in with each other each day. You'll see a thread with the date on it and it starts with some motivational meme. Looking forward to sharing this fitness journey!