Welcome to the Challenge! - Introduce yourself

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  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Hi everyone I'm Liane. I'm 32 and had my fourth and final baby last october. After having him my mom was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. She lost her battle in July. I spent all those months just being with her and taking care of her that I forgot (made excuses) not to take care of myself, and really pretty negligant as a mom/wife. Thankfully I have wonderful kids and hubby! Quit nursing my son in July as well and decided I want to be the healthy, fit mom/wife I use to be. Hit my highest pregnancy weight ever with my son so I've been at my heaviest weight since october. Have been trying to work out and eat better since August and have dropped 15lbs already. Joined MFP last Wed. Felt I needed some extra support/motivation. My hubby is great and we use to be able to workout together all the time but his job calls him away now :( I'm embarrassed to say that I'm 185lbs right now. I have a ways to go to my goal but really want this challenge to push me. Looking forward to it actually!!
  • Hi ther. My name is Chazza and I live in Scotland :) I have been a member of MFP for quite some time no but seemed to have hit a brick wall and this is exactly what I need! My starting weight is 157lbs and would love to be 140lbs by the end of this! Look forward to getting to knnow u all and wish u lots of luck xxx
  • MewShy
    MewShy Posts: 29 Member
    Hi everyone

    Majella here from Ireland, I am more then happy to just concentrate on the next 15lbs off and be one dress size smaller. Love the idea of this group, it's great not to do this alone :) I've recently put on 10lbs or so due to family health problem, I nearly lost my father in May and it totally knocked me outta this world!!! Anyway I'm looking forward to all the chats we shall have :)
  • meesha75
    meesha75 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm Michelle! I'm terrible at keeping on track with eating right, so this challenge would be good to give me an additional something to keep me accountable. I'm looking forward to joining this challenge with all of you.
  • jckirby1981
    jckirby1981 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi my name is Jamie Im 31 and I have an 8 month old son who changed my world for the better,but since his birth I have had the hardest time shedding the baby weight. I lost some but since I returned to work where I sit for 12 hours a day infront of a computer I have gained what I lost back and I need some motivation to get this done I want to be healthy so I can enjoy time with my family and be active together.

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  • xMillyLouisex
    xMillyLouisex Posts: 171 Member
    heya im emily and from the UK, looking forward to this mini challenge its defos guna keep me in check! :)

    i am 138lb and my goal weight (for now) is 120lb good luck everyone! :)

    x
  • jewels7683
    jewels7683 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi! I am Jillian. I joined MFP over a year ago and have had a lot of issues sticking to a weight loss plan. I am currently 262 and I would like to be 245 by Thanksgiving if not lower. I am hoping this challenge will keep me motivated. Thanks!
  • bethfartman
    bethfartman Posts: 363 Member
    Hi! My name is Beth. I’m excited to do this challenge, I was really good about my diet and exercise May-August, but these last couple of weeks I’ve been busy and stressed and have slacked off significantly. I’m a little over half-way to my goal, so I’m determined not to give up and follow through all the way through to the end. I have a bad habit of weighing every day I go to the gym (which is about 4 days a week, more now that summer is ending and won’t be surfing as often), so I’m going to restrict my weigh-ins to the days designated for this challenge. I'm a pretty competitive person, so this should help keep me mentally on track. Yay!
  • monette13
    monette13 Posts: 40 Member
    Hi, My name is Monette.

    My main goal is to get closer to my October 26th goal of 150lbs and if I can be healthier and be at a better weight by Thanksgiving, even better!!!! I am here to join a group where I HAVE to be accountable for myself because I have others looking out for me.
    I need the push!!!
    So please, if you have joined this group, friend me so you can keep me accountable and on track.

    Thanks,
    Monette
  • Hi i'm Roger feel free to add me as a friend and good luck everyone.
  • YumemiruJin
    YumemiruJin Posts: 133 Member
    Lukas here, just trying hard to drop the weight, my motivation's been failing me lately, so I thought this would help :)

    Starting: 175

    Thanksgiving Goal: 160
  • Hi from nana6799,

    As you can see, I am a grandma of 6 wonderful grandkids. I live in Southern Idaho.

    I have used mfp on and off since January of 2011. I think it is great! I have not been successful.....my fault only. My weakness is chocolate and certain desserts. And using these delicacies for comfort foods.

    I have recently, the last 2 months gained 5 pounds from "make me feel good" eating. My sister passed away 2 months ago. I have been eating too much comfort foods. Any suggestions how to get a hold on this?

    I am really hoping joining the 10 week Trim Challenge will turn this around.

    I am just 5'2" and weigh 10 to 15 pounds (I think I weigh 136lbs) more than I should. I will weigh myself the 19th to see what my starting weight really is.

    I have my own mini gym in the garage. I will work out regularly for a week or two than get in one of these comfort food binges that can last up to 3-5 days. It has been real yoyo for sometime now. I really want to break that.

    Looking forward to hear from any of you out there! :flowerforyou:
  • BANJteam
    BANJteam Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I'm Norma and live in the midwest. I have been trying to lose weight for about a year now and have shed about 28 pounds but still need to tackle a few more. My goal is to have 15 more off by Thanksgiving since we are taking a spurgle vacation to Florida for the holidays!

    These types of challenges keep me motivated! Thank you!.
  • mberko
    mberko Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I'm Monica. I love the idea of community when it comes to such a personal challenge. I've gained back 10 pounds of the initial 30 that I lost. So my goal...lost those 10 unwanted pounds by Thanksgiving. Looking forward to being part of this group!
  • TheRedZebra
    TheRedZebra Posts: 1 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm Udo (it's a German name, everyone always asks). I'm looking to lose 15 lbs to get ready for my tennis league's season. This challenge sounds perfect to give me some extra motivation.
  • Hey girls,
    Its an honor being a part of the 10 Week Trim Challenge-Sept 2012. I am a 28 year old lady who joined MFP earlier this morning. Recently married in March, 2012, and gained 40lbs in the last three years. It's a pity I need to lose it though.

    My goal is to attain a weight of 130lb (What I weighed three years ago). Last May, 2012 I was shocked to realize a weight gain that gradually hit 170lb. As a result I urgently put my plans into action and currently on 157.5lbs.
    In part Zumba, Kettlebells, and mostly my current so far one-month-insanity-program happened to contribute to the weight loss experience. To me that is not enough cauz weight can be gained pretty quickly in a matter of days if diet is not properly monitored.

    The reason I am therefore thrilled to join the group as it will be part of my motivation and accountability to achieve a weight loss goal. And in addition to my current teambeachbody experience, I hope all the insane workouts and dieting can significantly contribute to help meet goals.

    Insanity has been my first committed workout experience. My next will be Hip Hop Abs or maybe Asylum if I can.

    Thanks,
    Brenda

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  • Hi once more,
    Also I am in my 7th week of the Insanity Program. Now on the Max Interval workouts which are truly insane. I look forward to its end but hope I can incorporate a healthier low calorie diet with the excercises to meet my weight loss goals People. Will keep you updated of any more weight loss with time

    Not easy believe me

    Brenda
  • Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie. Over the past few years, I've been up and down the same 15 lbs, and I am ready to lose it and keep it off this time. I started two months ago at 162.8 and ultimately would like to be at 145. Since I'm currently ~159, I'm hoping this challenge will get me there. I was recently diagnosed with celiac, and I have been (mostly) vegetarian for over 20 years. So my diet has been going through a major rehaul. Now I just have to get myself to work out on a regular basis!

    Good luck to everyone!
  • ravenrxx
    ravenrxx Posts: 455 Member
    Hi, I'm Raven.
    I've been CONSISTENTLY Using MFP for over 6 weeks. Over those 6 weeks I've lost 8lbs.
    To lose 10% of my body weight, I would need to lose 16lbs. Which is an awesome goal!!! =') !
    So, My goal is to lose 16lbs in these next 10 weeks. I currently weigh 163lbs. So, in the next 10weeks, I'm hoping to be 147lbs!! =)
    I'm totally pumped. BTW, I eat 1200 calories a day. Sometimes I go over though. And I exercise 6x a week. I just started the fitness program TURBO FIRE today =)! Feel free to add me! x
  • Hi! I am Jessalyn. I find it so hard to keep to things if I don't have something close to look forward to. I just get so frustrated that I am not losing weight fast enough. But I have never tried to talk to people on here or join groups. This is exciting!
  • Hi my name is Todd, I am hoping this challenge will be the thing to motivate me. I went to the gym for the first time in 5+ years this week, and stepped on the scale I knew I was over weight, but it showed me I was even heavier then I thought. I have been tracking what I have been eating on MFP for a month or so now with some exercise and motivation I hope to start dropping some of this mid section that goes everywhere with me. I also picked up w fitbit ultra so it is easier for me to track everything...

    Good luck everyone.
  • Hi my name is bonnie and I hope this will help me stay motivated! im having a hard time staying on track. well good luck everyone!
  • HI I'm Barb - a Tennessee girl living in Florida. I've been using MFP since mid June and lost 20 pounds so far. My birthday is on Thanksgiving this year, so it will be a nice present to myself to lose at least 15 more pounds by then! I'm very competitive, so this challenge will be great for me to keep me focused. Let's all get going and get a running start on the first weigh-in!
  • Hello, I hope that I can stay motivated also,cause I have finally reached over the 200 mark!!!!!! So disappointed but really need to do something about it.Good luck to everyone!!!!!!
  • Hi everyone,

    My name is Mary Ann and I am looking forward to this challenge. It may be the extra drive that I need to get up and move even when I dont feel like it:smile: I have put on quite a bit of weight over the years making it up to 238lbs :sad:
    Today I weighed 210lbs so I am moving in the right direction. Long term goal is 135lbs so I have a ways to go. I am still learning how to eat healthier as well as find a workout that works best for me. I just have to keep moving and I am ready to keep moving with all of you :)
  • indiglowstick
    indiglowstick Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! My name is Amy.
    It's my senior year of college and over the years I've slowly put on weight.
    I joined MFP in Spring but haven't been keeping up with it like I should, and I gained over the summer. I'm going on a cruise (first time ever!) in December, and this seems like a good motivator to look and feel good during it!
    I really hope I can stick with it.

    Good luck everyone!
  • Hi everyone I am Tiffany. I am a recent college grad. I am seeing losses but they are kinda slow. I am toning up tons and have loss lots of inches! Nice to meet you all!
  • Hi
    I'm Marilyn from Ontario, Canada. I just joined mfp today. I'm looking to loose 35lbs. This challenge will be a great way to kick start my weight loss. Good luck every one :smile: Cheers!

    P.S. Add me as a friend :smile:
  • Hello, I'm back to MFP!
    It motivated me to lose weight. I lost 50 in the end. Now i've gained it all back, and need to start over.
    I would love to have support on here, and I'll give you the same back!
    Wishing everyone a wonderful 10 weeks, lets keep in touch and make this work! add me so we can support one another

    Thanks
    Angela
  • stagegoddess
    stagegoddess Posts: 101 Member
    i'm currently at 235 hoping to get to 175 by mid april----this could be a great chance for me to keep that number in sight.