April 6th Challenge
theparnellssean
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This was one of my favorite challenge ideas. It goes to the heart of everything we are all doing right now.
Reach out to someone in need. There is no wrong way to do this. Please post how you interpreted this challenge and how you accomplished this. Share what you all did and why back to this post so we can all be inpired!! 1-large
bonus:25 Oblique crunches on each side (make em burn!!) extra 1-large
The Don
Reach out to someone in need. There is no wrong way to do this. Please post how you interpreted this challenge and how you accomplished this. Share what you all did and why back to this post so we can all be inpired!! 1-large
bonus:25 Oblique crunches on each side (make em burn!!) extra 1-large
The Don
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I love this. Thank you for being awesome. :flowerforyou:0
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This may sound lame but I think it goes in with the challenge... I have several friends who are struggling with their weight too. I check on them almost everyday to see how they are doing as far as attitude, food and working out. I know that a simple message can push you to keep going when your ready to give up.
What do you think Don? That an accetable answer?0 -
That is a great answer and very awesome of you to do what you are doing!This may sound lame but I think it goes in with the challenge... I have several friends who are struggling with their weight too. I check on them almost everyday to see how they are doing as far as attitude, food and working out. I know that a simple message can push you to keep going when your ready to give up.
What do you think Don? That an accetable answer?0 -
Do I really have to answer this one sean lol You know my answer!0
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You especially must.. Yours is the one I am looking forward to the most. lolDo I really have to answer this one sean lol You know my answer!0 -
A very close friend of mine recently lost his 6 yr old nephew. He was very ill with cerebral palsy and was very close to him. I keep in touch every day trying to lift his spirits and also so that he knows he always has a chance to talk about him if he wishes.0
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I've been telling my friend about MFPs - and she's interested. Today I will help her. Does that meet this challenge?
Or . . . my friend is in hospital in Calif - undergoing treatment for cancer. I send her a note of cheer each day. Does that count?0 -
Ok Sean says I have to answer this one. Sean is doing an amazing job running this challenge and this topic was a great idea.
I am a Capo for Seans challenge and the reason why i volunteered to help is because 9 monthes ago I started running my own challenge but never included the weight portion The point of my challenge is mainly cardio specifically walking and biking miles. It has evolved from month 1 from 30 people to now where I am currently around 250 people in month 9. Every single day I send out emails and post on my wall to encourage and motivate people to get active and stay moving. I am the type that if I do not hear from you in a couple of days I will send an email to see where you are and how you are doing. When there are injuries in my challenge we do what is called miles for so and so....And we donate miles to the injured team member to keep them in the challenge even though they are hurt. I love my challenge.
I am also a mom of 4 children two of which are autistic and have a husband and a full time job. I am on this amazing weight loss trek to better myself for me but also to be around for my 2 sons who are going to need me for the rest of their lives.If I am healthier then I can make sure there is always someone there for them. 1 of the boys is a husky one, he exercises with me. We are working to improve his eating habits so he will live to be healthier and happier. My daughters are both extremely active and ovrsped and I have been very vocal about what life is like as plus size and what it is like being smaller so they understand that health is a choice they can make.
Ovrsped my husband was over 350 when we started this and he has lost around 130 lbs to date. I started at 310 and at my lowest weight in October of 2012 was down to 246. I am up from there due to breaking my hip in 5 places as well as my knee. I am perservering and returning to this journey to get back down to that weight and go even furrther. Ovrsped and I just ran in our first 5k last weekend and plan to train for many more. Seans challenge as well as mine are going to hold me accountable!
So in short I keep my team leotardo accountable, I keep too inspired accountable, I motivate my family to be and stay healthy and I push myself harder than i do any of you. But without all of you and your motivation and support I could not do this!0 -
^^^^^^^^ you are amazing!!!^^^^^^^^0
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Ok Sean says I have to answer this one. Sean is doing an amazing job running this challenge and this topic was a great idea.
I am a Capo for Seans challenge and the reason why i volunteered to help is because 9 monthes ago I started running my own challenge but never included the weight portion The point of my challenge is mainly cardio specifically walking and biking miles. It has evolved from month 1 from 30 people to now where I am currently around 250 people in month 9. Every single day I send out emails and post on my wall to encourage and motivate people to get active and stay moving. I am the type that if I do not hear from you in a couple of days I will send an email to see where you are and how you are doing. When there are injuries in my challenge we do what is called miles for so and so....And we donate miles to the injured team member to keep them in the challenge even though they are hurt. I love my challenge.
I am also a mom of 4 children two of which are autistic and have a husband and a full time job. I am on this amazing weight loss trek to better myself for me but also to be around for my 2 sons who are going to need me for the rest of their lives.If I am healthier then I can make sure there is always someone there for them. 1 of the boys is a husky one, he exercises with me. We are working to improve his eating habits so he will live to be healthier and happier. My daughters are both extremely active and ovrsped and I have been very vocal about what life is like as plus size and what it is like being smaller so they understand that health is a choice they can make.
Ovrsped my husband was over 350 when we started this and he has lost around 130 lbs to date. I started at 310 and at my lowest weight in October of 2012 was down to 246. I am up from there due to breaking my hip in 5 places as well as my knee. I am perservering and returning to this journey to get back down to that weight and go even furrther. Ovrsped and I just ran in our first 5k last weekend and plan to train for many more. Seans challenge as well as mine are going to hold me accountable!
So in short I keep my team leotardo accountable, I keep too inspired accountable, I motivate my family to be and stay healthy and I push myself harder than i do any of you. But without all of you and your motivation and support I could not do this!
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mcdjmom you are amazing at what you do every day. I am glad you shared your story because you never know how it could help and inspire people right within this group who are not on your team. I know you have inspired me as a fellow Capo. People go through life thinking they cannot work out or eat right because they are busy or whatever excuse they give. You and your husband keep going through all of your challenges life has thrown at your family. Maybe people will think that their challenges would not have been given to them if they wouldn't been able to handle it. Bravo and I am glad you are apart of Sean's challenge!!!!!
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Ok Sean says I have to answer this one. Sean is doing an amazing job running this challenge and this topic was a great idea.
I am a Capo for Seans challenge and the reason why i volunteered to help is because 9 monthes ago I started running my own challenge but never included the weight portion The point of my challenge is mainly cardio specifically walking and biking miles. It has evolved from month 1 from 30 people to now where I am currently around 250 people in month 9. Every single day I send out emails and post on my wall to encourage and motivate people to get active and stay moving. I am the type that if I do not hear from you in a couple of days I will send an email to see where you are and how you are doing. When there are injuries in my challenge we do what is called miles for so and so....And we donate miles to the injured team member to keep them in the challenge even though they are hurt. I love my challenge.
I am also a mom of 4 children two of which are autistic and have a husband and a full time job. I am on this amazing weight loss trek to better myself for me but also to be around for my 2 sons who are going to need me for the rest of their lives.If I am healthier then I can make sure there is always someone there for them. 1 of the boys is a husky one, he exercises with me. We are working to improve his eating habits so he will live to be healthier and happier. My daughters are both extremely active and ovrsped and I have been very vocal about what life is like as plus size and what it is like being smaller so they understand that health is a choice they can make.
Ovrsped my husband was over 350 when we started this and he has lost around 130 lbs to date. I started at 310 and at my lowest weight in October of 2012 was down to 246. I am up from there due to breaking my hip in 5 places as well as my knee. I am perservering and returning to this journey to get back down to that weight and go even furrther. Ovrsped and I just ran in our first 5k last weekend and plan to train for many more. Seans challenge as well as mine are going to hold me accountable!
So in short I keep my team leotardo accountable, I keep too inspired accountable, I motivate my family to be and stay healthy and I push myself harder than i do any of you. But without all of you and your motivation and support I could not do this!
Your an inspiration to so many. Myself included - I just joined MFP and you have totally motivated me to continue with both challenges on a daily basis. I didn't know your personal story, now I do and it's truelly inspiring.0 -
Ok, so this week I am visiting my parents who live in Florida. I have a friend from high school who lives about an hour from my parents. Last night I drove to her house, picked up her and her kids (1, 4, and 6 years old) and we went to Chili's. Her husband was recently deployed overseas and she has been doing it all for the last month and as far as she knows he won't be back until Christmas at the earliest. The only family in the state are her parents who are both in their late 80's and need physical help everyday - which she offer's daily. The kids are all going thru a rough patch since Daddy left and it's been an emotional, rocky roller coaster for her. Needless to say she really wanted a dinner she didn't have to cook and adult conversation. After dinner we went back to her house and put everyone to bed and just talked for about 4 hours. She is an amazing friend, mom and wife who said that she doesn't want anyone to feel bad for her. I said I don't feel bad for you BUT your husband is overseas and he fights for my freedom on a daily basis and gives up so much. I want to help in anyway I can. So last night it was conversation that she needed - I listened and we laughed, looked at her wedding pictures and shared amazing memories. I received a text message from her this morning saying thank you for dinner, laughter and just being there. She said she woke up happy and relaxed. The kids are talking about when I am going to take them to Chili's again. - It was a simple dinner with a friend but so much more at the same time.
My parents are members of Operation Shoe Box - organization who sends care packages etc to soldiers overseas. Today my mom and I went and helped put together 600 boxes for men and woman overseas. It's absolutely amazing to see so many people willing to help.
I also have my own personal soldier's whom I adopted and have no relation to that I send cards, letters, care packages on a monthly basis to. Currently I have 3 soldiers overseas. A friends girls scout troop donated 3 cases of girl scout cookies for me to send this month. I also included snacks, toiletries, comic books etc. I send anything and everything that might make it a little easier for them to get thru the days.
For me - it's personal, the soldiers give up so much all I want to do is say Thank you. And this is the best way I know how. To put smiles on their faces with packages from home, and give my friend a hug and dinner.
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I have been working with my sister to stay motivated to workout!! I pin different workouts each day that I know she would like to do and I have encouraged her to joing MFP so she can reach her goal of getting back healthy!! I send her the challenges we have been doing and encourage her to do them too!! I try to be an inspiration and motivator to her even if I am 1000 miles away.. which can make it difficult!
Also, I am helping a friend decorate for a baby shower today.. but really i just love decorating for parties and she doesn't haha.0 -
I have 5 MFP friends that are "in the red" which means they haven't logged in for 3+ days, so I PM each of them the following:
Hey I know life gets hectic but it's important to just log your food even if you can't spend time on MFP! I'm here if you need anything & just remember why put off till tomorrow what you can do today! Even a small change today makes you better than you were yesterday!
Also I not only got the courage to share my results so far (my current profile pic) on here, but I have a couple co-workers who have been struggling with their weight loss & I shared the pic with them & together we are working on bringing & sharing healthy lunches.0 -
A friend of mine's been having a rough year, culminating in this especially rough week; I won't go into details as it's not my personal stuff to share, but it's been incredibly stressful for her and as Friday approached it's gotten harder and harder. I've been checking in, trying not to be smothery (personally, when people do that to me it only makes it worse!), coming up with things to do here and there to get her mind off of it. Now that it's FINALLY OVER (yesterday), I contacted a mutual friend of ours and we hatched a plan to take her out to dinner tonight and see where the night takes us to celebrate. Hoping for some crazy dance party action, as I KNOW she'll love that
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This is an area that is easy for me, I actually would rather spend more time caring about others than caring for myself. That is my major issue.
But as for the challenge, I spend my working days including tonight on the burn unit at the hospital. I take care of people 12-14 hours a day with major burns, redressing them, doing skin grafts, taking vitals, drawing labs and making them as comfortable as possible. On my school days I am in the OR as a surgical technician making sure the patient is cared for properly handing instruments and meds to the surgeon and closing the wounds at the end of the cases. At home, I take care of 7 children ranging in age from 5 yrs to 18 yrs and a husband who is self employed and needs help on the job when I am not tied up anywhere else.
I have spent this year since I started on MFP trying to figure out how to care about myself. I am still struggling with this area. I find it hard to put myself first and others second.0 -
I was working outside and a neighbor (who I never met) asked if I saw his white dog who had gotten loose. I said I didn't but I stopped what I was doing, leashed up a pup and joined in the hunt. We actually found him an hour later in my yard!! Pup and his poppa are fine except for some muddy paws!0
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Reach out to someone in need.
The person I reached out to was my ex girlfriend who has a heart condition that will be life long and be her losing weight is decreases the side effects of her heart condition. Me being obese as well I started working out and lost weight but then gained it back. Working out alone in the beginning was boring and there was no motivation , my ex saw that I was losing weight and she wanted to work out too. Ever since then we have been workout buddies on and off but just yesterday we made a commitment that we will be going hard and doing things the right way !
I will do the oblique crunches tonight ! 0 -
First thanks for this. I think we all do things everyday which helps make the world a better place.
Today I reached out to one of my first MFP friends. She and I messaged daily, however, she has disappeared. I sent an email to her personal address asking if things were ok and encouraging her to come back. We previously talked about how quick we give up when things don't seem easy. I want her to know it is a safe place here and we can all work toward the same goals.0 -
Challenge April 6th
Missmegan831 *TEAM SCARIMONI*
This challenge can be interpreted in so many ways..so this is what came to my mind when I saw it:
I was in a very abusive marriage for 10 yrs..I was overweight 309 pounds, due to using food to comfort the pain that I went thru everyday of my life. I was put down by my exhusband mentally and abused emotionally, physically and sexually, I felt so trapped like I was such a disgusting person that 'this was the best I could have in life'... (fast forward) after my divorce I dropped an entire person 150+ pounds, from going to TOPS and walking, and feeling good about myself and being FREE of the nightmare I was once stuck in over the years I gained and lost and gained and gained due to other stresses and lack of love for myself... along the way, I have made several friends that have lived the same abuse that I once did..and it wasnt until about 2 yrs ago that I realized that 90% of the women that are in abusive relationships and stay is because they have lost sight of their self worth, their purpose and their spirits have been broken...so when I moved to Tennessee little over 2 1/2 years ago I got very active in the Domestic Violence homeless shelter here in the area where woman and their children can go to have a fresh start, a safe place and start rebuilding their lives, their strength and their courage to stand up for themselves. I visit their at least twice a week, talk with the girls about how they are, what goals they are setting for themselves and boy oh boy do I cook... I have walked in both DV 5K walks to raise money to maintain the home they all live in. I help with the fundraising and volunteer my time...if only there were resources back when I needed the help, I know I would have become stronger long ago... This coming week I am offering my services, I'm a massage therapist and sometimes just making someone feel good about themselves is motivation all in its own.LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD... I have 2 friends there that are in dire need of losing weight to stay healthy for their young children and I have suggested MFP, along with some group activites that will get them out, and motivated and moving..its baby steps, as most survivors of abuse lack the 'spark' to make changes outta of fear of failure...but I dont care how long it takes..I know if I can help at least one woman change her life then that is an accomplishment I am truly blessed with...
Just want everyone to remember that its not always about the number on the scale, or the measurements on the tape...its how we feel inside and how we look at food, stress and our gift of life, we only get one life so lets make it remarkable... nothing will change unless we all stay focused, motivated and believe in yourself xx
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I have started a biggest loser competition. My cousin is getting married in June and his fiance and some of our other family members are wanting to lose some weight for the big day. I have set up a biggest loser competition where we all weigh in every week and report to me. Everyone paid $10 and after 8 weeks the biggest loser gets the pot! I send out messages of encouragement and check on our competitors at different points throughout the week. I set this up a couple of weeks ago but checked in with a couple of people today!0
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Today, I drove to Pittsburgh and attended a meeting about a 20.7 mile hike for curing childhood cancer, and I registered for it. I did this because I lost my mom to cancer, as well as other loved ones, and hiking is my thing. I do 20 mile hikes already, it is my thing!0
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I have a friend who recently lost her sister, just weeks before she had her first child. Her childs father left and is signing over his rights. Each day we work side by side. I encourage her to talk to me, lean on me for help. She does. We lift each other up when we are down. She is an amazing friend and I strive to be as good a friend to her, as she is to me.0
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Today at my son's swimming class I was talking to one of the guys that told about myfitnesspal a month or so ago and he started the program. He stated that he wanted to start learning how to jog but, he not stronge enough. I told him that I started C25K the first week of the year and now I can run more than 4 mile straight. I gave him the information to start the C25K program.0
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I don't know if this will count but I joined my fitness pal a little over a month ago and since then I have lost around 20 lbs. My friends, having seen this have started following my example. My.roommate, whom is roughly.the same size I am, has started eating healthier. My friend has seen what its done for our boss and myself and recently became active.on MFP. I have posted my daily.challenges in facebook and now w group of ly friends have started a monthly challenge group. Because of it. Everyone is so great in my life and not only have they been supportive but have become people that o can work out with and whom can push me to strive better just I have pushed them. I think today I am suppose to help my friend go shopping and pick out healthy foods and teach her some healthy meals....0
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My mom recently lost her husband and went of her diet understandably grief stricken. I try everyday a praise her hard work since coming back to keep her motivated. after all she's the person who helped me lose my first 20lbs if it wasn't for her I'd still be miserable with no direction. I love you mommy.0
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Challenge April 6th
Missmegan831 *TEAM SCARIMONI*
This challenge can be interpreted in so many ways..so this is what came to my mind when I saw it:
I was in a very abusive marriage for 10 yrs..I was overweight 309 pounds, due to using food to comfort the pain that I went thru everyday of my life. I was put down by my exhusband mentally and abused emotionally, physically and sexually, I felt so trapped like I was such a disgusting person that 'this was the best I could have in life'... (fast forward) after my divorce I dropped an entire person 150+ pounds, from going to TOPS and walking, and feeling good about myself and being FREE of the nightmare I was once stuck in over the years I gained and lost and gained and gained due to other stresses and lack of love for myself... along the way, I have made several friends that have lived the same abuse that I once did..and it wasnt until about 2 yrs ago that I realized that 90% of the women that are in abusive relationships and stay is because they have lost sight of their self worth, their purpose and their spirits have been broken...so when I moved to Tennessee little over 2 1/2 years ago I got very active in the Domestic Violence homeless shelter here in the area where woman and their children can go to have a fresh start, a safe place and start rebuilding their lives, their strength and their courage to stand up for themselves. I visit their at least twice a week, talk with the girls about how they are, what goals they are setting for themselves and boy oh boy do I cook... I have walked in both DV 5K walks to raise money to maintain the home they all live in. I help with the fundraising and volunteer my time...if only there were resources back when I needed the help, I know I would have become stronger long ago... This coming week I am offering my services, I'm a massage therapist and sometimes just making someone feel good about themselves is motivation all in its own.LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD... I have 2 friends there that are in dire need of losing weight to stay healthy for their young children and I have suggested MFP, along with some group activites that will get them out, and motivated and moving..its baby steps, as most survivors of abuse lack the 'spark' to make changes outta of fear of failure...but I dont care how long it takes..I know if I can help at least one woman change her life then that is an accomplishment I am truly blessed with...
Just want everyone to remember that its not always about the number on the scale, or the measurements on the tape...its how we feel inside and how we look at food, stress and our gift of life, we only get one life so lets make it remarkable... nothing will change unless we all stay focused, motivated and believe in yourself xx
30 Oblique crunches
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Today, I drove to Pittsburgh and attended a meeting about a 20.7 mile hike for curing childhood cancer, and I registered for it. I did this because I lost my mom to cancer, as well as other loved ones, and hiking is my thing. I do 20 mile hikes already, it is my thing!
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Everyone's stories here are absolutely amazing, and you all are so inspiring!
I dont really do much, honestly lol. Every time I visit my sister I encourage her to walk to places with me instead of driving (as I hate driving, it terrifies me =P) She lives close enough to stores that its just a simple mile or two walk, and its great exercise for the both of us.
My mom has really bad back pains, and cannot do much because of it. She is also a manager at a retail store so is on her feet 8+ hours a day, so working out afterwards is not possible. So her and I are joining an aquatic center, and we are going to do aerobics together 3 times a week. She says the only time she is pain free is when she is in the water.
I encourage them as much as I can, but I feel selfish as well. As much as I encourage them, they encourage me as well. If they can do it, so can I right? I love them both dearly and look forward to all the time I can spend with them 0
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