BLACK TEAM-New Year and opening to new Members

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  • kellieb71
    kellieb71 Posts: 5
    Count me in! I am looking forward to making 2010 MY year!
  • tamelab
    tamelab Posts: 892 Member
    I would like to join your group too. I joined MFP in November so I'm still relatively new. I'll try to keep up. Thanks!
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Count me in! I am looking forward to making 2010 MY year!

    Welcome Kellieb. Your right 2010 is your year. It's all up to you and a little help from your new friends.
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    I would like to join your group too. I joined MFP in November so I'm still relatively new. I'll try to keep up. Thanks!

    Welcome to the group Tamelab- Great job dropping those first seven pounds! we look forward to seeing more.
  • AmandaJ
    AmandaJ Posts: 1,950 Member
    I would like to join your group too. I joined MFP in November so I'm still relatively new. I'll try to keep up. Thanks!

    Welcome Tammy, this is an awesome team!!!
  • tamelab
    tamelab Posts: 892 Member
    I would like to join your group too. I joined MFP in November so I'm still relatively new. I'll try to keep up. Thanks!

    Welcome Tammy, this is an awesome team!!!

    Hey there, thanks. I saw your post where you ran 2 miles. Congrats! I'm trying to keep up with the C25K too, still on week 6. I don't want to overload myself or I'm afraid I won't keep it up.
  • AmandaJ
    AmandaJ Posts: 1,950 Member
    I really don't have any program, several of the black team members are following Sam's lead and running 1000 miles this year. I aim to keep up and break that 1000 mark. :smile:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Oh that truly stinks. It is hard with nothing in the house. I realized this week that that is my downfall...........I MUST have healthy choices!! Now I want a smoothie........but thank God I do have the ingreds for that.

    Lori, you know you always gain during vaca..........and it comes right back off once you eat and drink clean. You will be fine. One week and you will be down 5-6 pounds, you know it!

    As for the working out earlier mentioned..........a trainer told me they work out 3 hrs a week, but to get those arms and abs she eats lots of protien and complex carbs. She also lifts VERY heavy.....I LOL when she did the sled machine with ALL the plates on it. This chick is 50, 5'2", 110 pounds and lifted prob 600 pounds with her legs...........freakish :laugh:

    Also she said the stuff we do with our body weight...........like push ups, squats and lunges are the key to beautiful sculpted arms.

    Oh and BTW............you are HOT just the way you are!!!!!!!!

    Jeannie called me hot! Thank you sweetie! Yes, I take enough 'vacations' to know the drill, I'm not stressing this time.

    Oooohhh, I want a smoothie. Wish I had yogurt. :laugh: It is really hard to eat well when the food is not around.

    As for the training thing with Jillian- guess if I had less body fat my arms and abs would pop more too. I'm trying, can't get rid of the stuff!

    I don't lift sissy weights, but I don't leg press 600 pounds either. My knees couldn't take that. I am going to work my legs more and harder, it's a goal. I avoid legs. As for my arms and chest, I usually chest press between 50-65 pounds, do curls with 30-40 pounds. I never pick up a dumbbell less than 15 pounds for any exercise I do out in the gym. In classes when the instructor says heavy and light weights, most women get 5's and 8's. I get 10's and 15's.

    See, I'm not twirling around those 3 and 5 pound q-tip weights...... LOL! For the record, No, I'm not making fun of light weights, they are beneficial too, but I want ripped arms so I work for them!

    :sad: Lori's makin fun of meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. :laugh:

    I do light because of my neck. But the other day I asked the trainer what I just did for chest press (we are on dont ask dont tell terms) and she said hmmm let's see about 55 lbs....So I guess I aint no sissy either! :drinker:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I won't make you change your tickers. I can't make any woman do anything. DW will tell you that. lol But I admire you guys for being honest with yourselves. I think adjusting the ticker for gains is just as important. Believe me, I wish mine still said 125 lbs lost. lol

    For me changing my ticker is going to have to be part of it. Weekly accountability. Even though I weigh almost daily, I only change my ticker once a week on oficial weigh in day.

    my rule has always been lowest weight wins. In the beginning I read post after post after post about weight 'gain' during TOM or after chinese and decided to only change the ticker when I lost. So I flucuate between 132 and 134 pretty much. I changed it this time because I am starting fresh.

    10 lbs by my birthday May 5th is my goal!!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I would like to join your group too. I joined MFP in November so I'm still relatively new. I'll try to keep up. Thanks!

    tam we are all on different levels......the best part of this team is............well like today..........I am drinking a big glass of water and logged my food..........................AND...............I just ate an apple :noway:

    I love it!

    And each and ever Black Team Member!!!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Got my water bottle filled, and have logged my food-- everybody on your marks, get set, go babeee!
  • healthworks
    healthworks Posts: 79
    Yes.... Black team I would love to join!! :smile:

    I need daily accountability!! I seem to always quit after awhile. Not in 2010 , I am determined.. to stay the course!!

    One thing, I use my trusty Calorie King and notebook to count my calories, protein and water.... is that ok? Hopefully I will upgrade and start using MFP.. soon.
  • 72lori
    72lori Posts: 6,792 Member
    I won't make you change your tickers. I can't make any woman do anything. DW will tell you that. lol But I admire you guys for being honest with yourselves. I think adjusting the ticker for gains is just as important. Believe me, I wish mine still said 125 lbs lost. lol

    For me changing my ticker is going to have to be part of it. Weekly accountability. Even though I weigh almost daily, I only change my ticker once a week on oficial weigh in day.

    my rule has always been lowest weight wins. In the beginning I read post after post after post about weight 'gain' during TOM or after chinese and decided to only change the ticker when I lost. So I flucuate between 132 and 134 pretty much. I changed it this time because I am starting fresh.

    10 lbs by my birthday May 5th is my goal!!

    I haven't always recorded all my ups, especially if they come right back down or if I know it's TOM related. I avoid high sodium foods the day or so before weigh in. Just my thing. But it's time for me to update my weight and it's going to be highter for sure. I need to start fresh and be true to what the scale says.

    I was going to change my weigh in day, but I think I'll stick with Wednesday for now, that way I'll weigh with the team. In the end, it's not really going to matter. It's one day a week that I officially record my weight.
  • stephica
    stephica Posts: 164 Member
    heheh, Thanks!!! I'm sure I will have a wonderful time. Your family should go there again sometime! I go at least once a year (It's also fairly cheap I find!)
    Would love to join the Black Team! I will be able to join in this Wed, but afterwards I will be in Dominican for vacation! Whoo Hoo. Can't wait to hear from all of you =)

    *droooool*

    I vacationed there in 1989-- pre kids (and pre-poverty, of course)

    Have a great time!
  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    Welcome Black Team Newbies!

    I want to make sure I walk every day I can and well let's put it this way...BABY Its COLD Outside!! Only got a mile in today. It was a tropical 16 degrees with a light snow falling and a wind. Not sure what the windchill was and not sure I want to know. I did do 30 Day Shred with our gal Jillian. She always manages to make me sweat. Calories are logged except for dinner, water bottle is here.

    I just have one question?? Is it Spring yet??

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  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Welcome Black Team Newbies!

    I want to make sure I walk every day I can and well let's put it this way...BABY Its COLD Outside!! Only got a mile in today. It was a tropical 16 degrees with a light snow falling and a wind. Not sure what the windchill was and not sure I want to know. I did do 30 Day Shred with our gal Jillian. She always manages to make me sweat. Calories are logged except for dinner, water bottle is here.

    I just have one question?? Is it Spring yet??

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    it is here smiley-face-whistle-2.gif
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    I won't make you change your tickers. I can't make any woman do anything. DW will tell you that. lol But I admire you guys for being honest with yourselves. I think adjusting the ticker for gains is just as important. Believe me, I wish mine still said 125 lbs lost. lol

    For me changing my ticker is going to have to be part of it. Weekly accountability. Even though I weigh almost daily, I only change my ticker once a week on oficial weigh in day.

    my rule has always been lowest weight wins. In the beginning I read post after post after post about weight 'gain' during TOM or after chinese and decided to only change the ticker when I lost. So I flucuate between 132 and 134 pretty much. I changed it this time because I am starting fresh.

    10 lbs by my birthday May 5th is my goal!!

    I haven't always recorded all my ups, especially if they come right back down or if I know it's TOM related. I avoid high sodium foods the day or so before weigh in. Just my thing. But it's time for me to update my weight and it's going to be highter for sure. I need to start fresh and be true to what the scale says.

    I was going to change my weigh in day, but I think I'll stick with Wednesday for now, that way I'll weigh with the team. In the end, it's not really going to matter. It's one day a week that I officially record my weight.

    I figure we can have that as our encouragment to eat right for 5 days!!:wink:
  • 72lori
    72lori Posts: 6,792 Member
    Yes, Jeannie. Eat right until Wednesday for sure! It would be a miracle if I don't have to change my 50. Miracle. Basically, it ain't happenin'. I am hoping I can at least keep a 47 or 48 on my ticker. I have a ways to go just to get there. The last 2 weeks were brutal.

    I decided to listen to MFP for a change and eat what it tells me to (instead of trying to figure it on my own), including exercise calories.... or most of. I'm giving it 2 weeks and seeing what happens. Worst case scenario, I try something esle. I picked the recommended 1 pound per week and get a whopping 1350 calories. For real. That's not much when I'm used to 1800. Granted, with my workouts I'll get at least 1800, but days like today, when I didn't do squat, it isn't much!

    I also opened up my food diary to friends. I'm working on friend requesting all the newbies, but it will only allow 5 every 10 minutes, so it might take a while.
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Yes, Jeannie. Eat right until Wednesday for sure! It would be a miracle if I don't have to change my 50. Miracle. Basically, it ain't happenin'. I am hoping I can at least keep a 47 or 48 on my ticker. I have a ways to go just to get there. The last 2 weeks were brutal.

    I decided to listen to MFP for a change and eat what it tells me to (instead of trying to figure it on my own), including exercise calories.... or most of. I'm giving it 2 weeks and seeing what happens. Worst case scenario, I try something esle. I picked the recommended 1 pound per week and get a whopping 1350 calories. For real. That's not much when I'm used to 1800. Granted, with my workouts I'll get at least 1800, but days like today, when I didn't do squat, it isn't much!

    I also opened up my food diary to friends. I'm working on friend requesting all the newbies, but it will only allow 5 every 10 minutes, so it might take a while.

    Oh good idea....i will do that too.....invite the newbies.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Last night of holiday entertaining tonight, Lord willing-- Sarah has her friend over, so we bring out the spread-- too many calories tonight. Still don't think I topped 1600-- but, didn't want to go that too high.

    Positive today is I'm almost through my quota of water-- first time in a long time for that. I'll be glad to get the kids back to school on Monday and get back to routine.

    Did okay logging-- not sure about opening the diary, because I personally don't see the need. No matter what y'all are eating, I probably can't afford it. And unless some of you want to go on the peanut butter and jelly diet, I don't see how mine shall help you. So, what's the point?

    Lot of pain today-- battling the grumps.

    Kids are planning on watching a movie, so hopefully I'll have a TV open to turbo. I'm not into battling the frigid temps to run tonight. I know I'll feel better after exercising, pain and grump wise.

    Later, my team--
  • familygirl37167
    familygirl37167 Posts: 2,088 Member
    Good evening black teamer, second day in a row logging every morsel, drinking all my water , lifting weights and cardio and eating my 1300 calories today.....Did even thining about splurging which is good for me because for the last month I would say well I was good yesterday and be good all day then blow it with just one meal left...

    I went to the gym even though I didnt want to. I did ski machine and elliptical, I forgot to look how far I went on distance, so I could log it with miles ran...My hip cant take to run everyday, so I am gonna use these machine to assist me!!!

    Only burnt 377 calories at the gym, that dosent include what I burned at work and I worked 9 hours today and I only ate like 1200 calories so I guess I did fairly well.

    Well everyone welcome aboard, you will find this forum inspirational, as we all have and meet some great people along the way. I am ready for offical weigh in.

    Well gotta go to bed gotta be up at 330 am to go to work for another 9 hour day and tomorrow we will be super super super busy!!!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    1697 today-- 497 more than I'd intended-- need to get some kidlets to bed and exercise.

    Fingers crossed!
  • iamladibeast
    iamladibeast Posts: 451 Member
    Hi everyone, I would like to join your team this year. My journey so far as been great, and reading your post was very motivational.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Leslie-- welcome-- !!!

    Batman-- just wanted to say, I tagged this thread the other day and jumped on in, but had never read your opening post. You are truly a lovely, inspirational man. If I weren't on this team, I'd be chomping at the bit after your wonderful and flattering introduction of all of us, and what we have all accomplished.

    Thank you, my dear friend--

    Come hell or high water, I'm reaching goal this year. I think I need to set myself another date in mind. I read Jeannie's date of her birthday-- I think I'm gonna hit that for me, too. I'd originally hoped to have 50 off by my last birthday, and stalled.

    Let's get 'er done by 6/05/10-- that is more than enough time, Marla!!!!!!!!!!
  • 72lori
    72lori Posts: 6,792 Member
    I'm struggling with my goals for the year a bit. I love the 1000 miles, however, I do Zumba, I do step- I don't always necessarily walk or run, so I'm not sure how to compute that.

    I would love to set a "I will meet goal by" date, but once again, my body has to cooperate. I've set similar goals in the past, worked like a dog, eaten well and if my body doesn't wanna, it's not gonna. That's usually the point in which I say, WTH, and backslide for a time until I smack myself and get back on track.

    Just had a nice long hot bath, reflected on some things from the past few months. The only thing I know for sure is I'm going to eat well and exercise. Goals are in in progress.
  • SatelliteCrush80
    SatelliteCrush80 Posts: 3,575 Member
    Welcome to all the newbies! I'm so excited for y'all to join us on this journey :flowerforyou: I'm going through the thread and adding each of you. Looking forward to making some new friends!

    Haven't logged my dinner yet, but I know I'm good on cals. We went to Applebee's with a gift card, and I ordered one of their new dishes that's supposed to be under 550 calories -Grilled Dijon Chicken & Portobellos. Don't know how close to that 550 it actually is, but it was good stuff and likely much healthier than some of the other choices I was considering. Did a frigid 9 miler this morning -21 degrees with wind chill of 7-, so I had plenty of exercise cals --just didn't want the fried, greasy stuff as much as I thought. I'm always extra hungry the day after a long run so I'll add a few tomorrow.
  • TiffTerry
    TiffTerry Posts: 29 Member
    Hello! I would love to be on your team. I have a hard time staying motivated for exercising or exercising at all! I blame it on being a mother of a 1 year old, but I saw that there is a mother of 9 who does this everyday! I now have no excuse and could use a few friends in the same boat. My goal is to run a half-marathon in March! Here's to a new year and a great life!
  • SatelliteCrush80
    SatelliteCrush80 Posts: 3,575 Member
    Hello! I would love to be on your team. I have a hard time staying motivated for exercising or exercising at all! I blame it on being a mother of a 1 year old, but I saw that there is a mother of 9 who does this everyday! I now have no excuse and could use a few friends in the same boat. My goal is to run a half-marathon in March! Here's to a new year and a great life!

    Welcome!

    Good luck on your half marathon...I finished my first one in October, and I'm hooked!
  • TiffTerry
    TiffTerry Posts: 29 Member
    Hello! I would love to be on your team. I have a hard time staying motivated for exercising or exercising at all! I blame it on being a mother of a 1 year old, but I saw that there is a mother of 9 who does this everyday! I now have no excuse and could use a few friends in the same boat. My goal is to run a half-marathon in March! Here's to a new year and a great life!

    Welcome!

    Good luck on your half marathon...I finished my first one in October, and I'm hooked!



    Thank you! I am really nervous and excited about my life changes.
  • averys7
    averys7 Posts: 60 Member
    My name is Sara. I live in Wisconsin where it is -15 right now...freezing! I am excited to be on the Black Team!
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