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Hi everyone! First off... Thank you, Sierra, for starting up this group! I love all the positive vibes in this group already.
My name is Kristine, and I'm originally from Sacramento, CA. I currently live in the socal area, the Inland Empire to be more specific (about an hour east of LA). I never enjoyed being active as a kid or a teen because I was very intimidated by sports, and I didn't pay much attention to what I ate. As a result, I've been overweight my entire life. It didn't help that my relatives and even my parents would point out that I'm heavier than the "average" girl. I've struggled with body image for so long, and I always envied my friends, past and present, who could eat whatever they wanted and never gain a pound. It wasn't until recently that I decided to do something about how I looked. I also want to be healthier so that I can enjoy all that life has to offer without worrying about serious problems later on.
I've recently gotten into running, and so far, I'm really liking it. It was difficult to start at first, and at times it’s painful, but it got easier (or I just got better at it.) It challenges me, yet relaxes me at the same time. The more I keep at it, the better I become at it. I’m always looking to improve with it. I have my easy days with it, and then there are my off days with it. But even so, I can’t see myself doing without it. It makes me feel stronger. It pushes me. I've accepted that I may never be an Elite runner, and I'm more than okay with that.
I also started seeing results when I included weight lifting and interval training to my routine as well as played around with diet. I attempted to go vegetarian in February 2013, and I went paleo for 2 weeks in March 2013. In these past few months of 2013, I've realized that no diet or exercise regime is created equal. When it comes to exercise, you really have to pick an activity that you'll enjoy and stick with. It's also important to challenge yourself. My best friend told me that if cardio gets too easy, you have to switch it up or kick up the intensity. As for diet, I couldn't fully commit to either the vegetarian or paleo diets, so I'm currently eating clean. (But when I'm with company, I do enjoy the "cheat" stuff every once in awhile. I don't beat myself up for it. It's called a treat for a reason, right?)
As for progress and goals?
SW: 165lbs in November 2012 (size 11-12)
CW: fluctuates between 146-150lbs (in between a size 8-10)
GW: 130lbs would be ideal (size 6ish)
I'm not so fixated on my weight anymore though. For now, I've decided to focus on building longer distance for running and let the results follow.
Feel free to add me! I look forward to reading about your journeys to better health and well-being.
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To everyone who has joined and posted their stories here...WOW. I am impressed with how much each person has really opened up to a group of people in which they have never met. This is only the beginning to 51 days of WONDERFUL things that will happen.
I am so glad to see how much motivation everyone has~! Tomorrow....we fully begin if you haven't already! I'll be posting my stats.
"Let your past make you better, not bitter."
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Hi everyone!
I'm Becca. I'm 20 years old. I am a full time college student. Getting my associates this May then continuing on for more! I plan to become an English professor at a college level. I also work part time at a restaurant as a host. I live in the wonderful and incredibly hot Phoenix, Arizona.
I have always been considered overweight and have struggled my entire life with self-esteem and having confidence. I've tried fad diets in the past but have never been to serious. This time I am serious and committed to not only losing weight but gaining a better and healthier lifestyle! I'm currently at 174lbs. I want to reach 150lbs then evaluate from there to see how much more I want to lose.
My immediate goals are to successfully complete the 30 Day Shred Challenge. I'm on day 5 tomorrow! Fit into a bikini this summer and feel confident in it. Drop down to at least a size 10 before the end of the summer.0 -
Hey everyone! I'm Ashley and I'm 24. I'm 5'2" and currently 147lbs. I struggle with under eating and overeating due to a medical condition so the weight loss is slow to make sure I'm healthy. I'm a runner and love working out! I have the marine corps marathon in October so I'm training for that. I usually eat healthy and try to stay away from processed foods. I've aLways been overweight, even now I'm still 12lbs away from a healthy bmi. But i will get there! I'm the end though all i want us to be happy and healthy. If i focus on exercise and eating right and weight loss as a perk then hopefully it won't seem like it's taking so long. Feel free to add me!0
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Hello!!
I'm Sarah. I'm 37 years old, and I live in the Tampa, FL area. I am married with four very active teenagers and a full time job, which means I have very little time to devote to myself.
A couple years ago I lost around 37 lbs using MFP, and I had integrated physical fitness into a natural part of my life, biking to work instead of driving, playing tennis with my sister on the weekends, etc. Then my sister hurt her back and I accepted a new position that was 50 miles away and the time constraints did me in. I left MFP and gained about 50 lbs. When I started back up again I weighed in at over 216 lbs, which is much too close to my heaviest weight ever, which was 220.
Currently I am at 210 lbs. I know that I can do this, I just have to take small steps towards a larger goal and be realistic.
I'm excited about this group, and look forward to getting to know all of you!!0 -
Hi everyone!
I am Rochelle. I'm 35 and currently in Texas. I had my first and likely only child 10 months ago and I am trying to lose the baby weight plus the adult weight. :laugh: I have been overweight most of my life with the exception of my teens and early 20's when I managed to keep it off for about 10 years. It all found me again. I was in the process of getting fit in hopes of getting pregnant and/or preparing for my life without a child if that's the way my story unfolded. I was gifted by the universe and my body with an awesome baby who sucks all of my time up. I also work full-time. It hasn't been until the last 3 weeks that I have had a single second to exercise. In that time I started using MFP and have lost 10 lbs. I would like to lose much more, but honestly the most important thing is I want to feel good again. I am so tired of being tired.
We are taking a trip in July to see my husband's family in Oregon. I haven't seen many of these people in a long time and I really want to feel good about myself. I want to fit comfortably in the airplane seat. I want to not feel 90 getting up off the floor from playing with my child.
So here I am and I'm dedicated. Let's do this!0 -
Wow Sierra! Thanks for being so open and awesome! I loved the quote you mentioned "Never be afraid to fall apart because it is an opportunity to rebuild yourself the way you wish you had been all along." -- Rae Smith.
Beautiful! & thanks everyone for sharing your weight loss journeys, inspiring!
About me; I'm Eleana but people call me Elly for short. Im from New York and have been on MFP for a year on and off. I have been dealing with my weight pretty much my entire life but Ive also been very active most of my life as well. My problem has always been my EATING which I began to realize when I left for college and quit all the sports teams and had an enormous amount of unhealthy foods at my finger tips aka 'dining hall's and I managed to put on 40+lbs from freshman year to junior year.
To make a long story story, I got into boxing which I LOVE! amazing work out and its also nice to know you can kick some *kitten*! and lost 15lbs. Then I started Medifast which was a meal replacement and lost another 45lbs which was AMAZING! Got to a weight I Never thought I could see again, similar to junior high school days. But once I got off I realized I didn't know how to follow a healthy diet with out the meals and but on 30 of those 45lbs lost. NOW im back on here finally researching and studying how food effect the body and meal preping. I have lost 5lbs so far and I just started the Insanity Program which I love. In the middle of week 2 and I hope to loss about 20lb by summer which means 2 lbs a week. My CW is 213
Wish the best of luck to everyone, and feel free to add me for support0 -
Once again, welcome welcome welcome to everyone!0