Introduction - Margie
margieyoumans
Posts: 181 Member
My name is Margie. I'm a SAH wife and mother to a wonderfully skinny husband and 3 hard headed boys (ages 15, 10, & 1 year). I started loosing weight at the beginning of the year but had epic failure over the summer. I started the South Beach eating plan on Septebmer 17 and am awating my 30 Day shred cd.
Margie
SW: 308
CW: 252
GW: 150
Margie
SW: 308
CW: 252
GW: 150
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My name is Dana, I'm 21 and I work as a Paramedic. I live with my boyfriend and he is tall and lanky so it is hard to eat less and eat right when he can devour a large pizza by himself and I am munching on rice cakes and turkey sandwiches. I'm sure you all can feel my pain. My bf is very supportive and encouraging. I started out losing weight on my own by changing my eating habits and by walking and using the elliptical. I I had been working two ems jobs and eating a lot of waffle house and taco bell which inherently gave me high cholesterol at 20 years old. Since then I have really enjoyed my weight loss journey. I have mostly been doing a lot of cardio and very little strength training so I decided to try the appeal of the 30DS since it is only a month long and I want to start gaining muscle and tightening/toning up.
SW 168
CW 130
GW 1200 -
Hi guys!
My name is Lia. I took up running earlier this year but have realized that I have not been doing enough strength training. After looking at all the awesome "after" pics of people doing the 30DS, I thought I'd give it a committed try!
Nice having a group of people who are also doing it at the same time! Good luck guys0 -
Hi,
My name is Becky. I am currently on Day 2 of the shred but I thought it would be cool to join and do this with others. I have 89 pounds to lose. My husband and I are both committed to living healthier lives for our 1 year old daughter and for ourselves. I workout every morning at a local gym for one hour and I decided to do the Shred in the evening. I focus on cardio at the gym and I realized I need to add strength training into the mix. My sister recommended the Shred. She dropped 21 pounds and lots of inches. She said she cursed the entire time but she completed the full 30 days. She has challenged me and I need it!
SW 270
CW 249
GW 1600 -
Hey everyone! My name is Samantha (sam) and i'm 22 years old. I work as a Respiratory Therapist at a hospital in Minnesota. I stepped on the scale yesterday and realized I had gained 7 pounds this year! i realize that isn't a whole lot, but when you're already big, it's frightening. I have the Jillian Michael 30 DS already and I only made it through day two last time. I'm excitied to have the support of others behind me and to be able to support others. We can do this!:happy:0
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HI everyone. I'm Kathy and I have been doing the 30 day shred for 3 days - yes in row........I will need encouragement not to miss a day or two as I can always justify it.....anyways just for today i did it!!! How do get the calories burned?0
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My name is Joy. I started the Shred yesterday. I have not done strength training in a LONG time. I am sore but determined to do Day 2. Let's do this thing!0
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Hello everyone! My name is Kira and I recently got married! Last fall all of my concentration was on my workouts each and every day and my body changed into something amazing! I still had toning to do but the lowest I got down too was 155 which I was very excited about! Once I started planning for the wedding it took all my time away and I began to stress and when I am stressed I eat (something I am finally getting over). Anyways sad story short I have gained about 30 lbs since last fall! It is amazing how quick your body gives up when you are not pushing it anymore! I want to get back to that body I had last year and push myself even harder to be toned and healthy! I know I will succeed and there is nothing holding me back anymore! Good luck to everyone we can do this!!
SW: 188
CW: 185
GW: 1500 -
Hi everyone! I'm Rachel. The end of last year I reached my lowest weight I can remember...157. I was so happy! Then I moved to North Carolina. After a couple months down here, I had gained 20lbs! I became a 'regular' on MFP about a month ago, but thanks to weekends, my weight loss has been like a yo-yo...lose 2 or more lbs during the week and put it all back on during the weekend. I borrowed 30DS last week from a co-worker and started it on Saturday. Sunday I was so sore I could barely move! I've only done it one more time since, but I need to step up to the challenge and stick with it!! Finding this group is exactly what I needed! I'm so glad to find people to support me and give me the push I need to not give up. I look forward to getting to know and helping all of you! WE CAN DO THIS!!0
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Hey guys! My name is Amy and I'm looking forward to doing the 30-day shred with you all, and especially my sister, who roped me into this. :devil:
I've been in school and working, and so I had put exercise to the back burner. Recently though, I realized that as busy as I am, it's not realistic to not exercise while I'm in school. So , here I am, trying AGAIN and at my heaviest weight ever. Looking forward to doing this together with your support.0 -
Hey Everyone!!!
I am Elizabeth. I have been on this weight loss journey for 18 months now and have lost and found weight along the way. I hit a plateau a while ago and I just started MFP in hopes to find some encouragement and inspiration from others who are also on this journey! I have tried the Jillian Michaels DVDs before and for the most part can keep going but I get board so I am hoping that coming to this group for inspiration will help keep me going!
SW:250
CW: 189
GW: 1450 -
Hi, my name is Sue, and am originally from Wimbledon, London. I've been trying to lose weight for ages, but need some drastic action to shift the "wobble". I've tried the Shred before, but lost motivation, so I'm hoping that we can all help each other here.
SW 202
CW 200
GW1540 -
Hi, I am Tania from Australia, about 2 months ago I was on level 3 day 3 of 30DS. I then got the dreaded flu and stopped all exercise for 2 weeks. I started the shred again about 2 weeks ago and lost motivation as I wanted to use my time to train for a couple of fun runs I had entered into. The fun runs are now over and I am currently trying to maintain my weight and would like to tone up, which the 30 day shred definitely did last time. I plan to do 30DS, the ripped in 30 days for November as I am going to Bali (Indonesia) for my hubby's birthday and the Christmas break. I would really like to look good in my bikini - yes a bikini, while laying next to the pool. Looking forward to getting to know u all, toning up and getting some muscles!
Starting weight: 62.9kg
Neck: 32cm
Waist: 72cm
Hips: 96cm
Biceps: 30cm
Forearms: 24cm
Chest: 86cm
Thighs: 52cm0 -
Hi everyone,
I struggle with making the time to exercise. I have a crazy schedule, I work and go to school and am a single mom, so it is tough but I HAVE to make time. I need accountability and I have been wanting to try the Shred so here goes!
SW 178
CW 171
GW 130ish
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HI! Im Ashley, 26, stay at home mom. I've done 30ds once before and started it a few other times but never stayed with it. Im so glad I found a group of women wanting to do it too, I think I will be so much more motivated with other people going through it along with me! Feel free to add me, Im always on here!
SW-258
CW-232
GW-180(for now)0 -
Hi I'm Catherine, made it thru 15 days of the shred last spring and then had some foot pain and used it as an excuse to stop. Ready to start over with my sister Tilly who will join this group as soon as I tell her about it b/c we were planning on starting oct 1 anyway.
Here's my weight story...reached all time high last winter, made effort in Spring joined MFP and lost 11lbs, which I have kept off but weight has definately shifted over an inactive summer. Time to start losing again, excercising and eating healthy have a doctor's appt Nove 16th and my cholestrol has been an issue. So I'm excited to have the support and do the shred:) I will post my stats under that heading.
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Oops, posted all this on the stats thread!
I turned 31 today and really want to make this the year I create a long-standing fitness habit and transform my body.
I started the Shred a couple of weeks ago and got to L1 D6 before having to stay in hospital with my daughter and then getting sick myself (this is what has happened every time I've got a real flow going with my fitness regime this past year!). I really enjoyed the workouts and felt stronger each day, so I really want to get through the 30 days and see if I can get anything like the kind of transformations you see on here out of it.
I'm going to be doing it 5 x per week but will probably spread out my days off, taking them on Wednesday and Sunday to give my muscles time to recover. I don't know if it's taking on too much, but I've scheduled out some additional cardio for the 30 days too. I'm going to be doing some Turbo Fire workouts (3 x week) and Zumba (1hr a week) to give it a bit of a boost. I'm also setting myself a 30-day healthy eating challenge where I'll try and curb my sweet tooth and get in the habit of planning and preparing more healthy meals and generally making better choices.
I'm not bothered if I don't lose much weight, I just need to reshape my body and work on lowering my body fat and replacing it with lean muscle, so my goals are more measurement orientated.0 -
Hi guys im 26 going on 27. i want to start this for me, i know its goona be a challenge but am gonna try me very best
sw:166
cw:161
gw:125-1300 -
Hi everyone! I'm Larissa. 43 year old mom to 3 kids, (11,9 and 6) and full-time teacher!
My sister is getting married on November 17 and I have a beautiful bridesmaid dress as added motivation to complete the SHRED!
CW: 138
GW: 120-123 (hoping to be 130 or less by wedding day!)
I actually just finished day one ...and I'm a sweaty mess right now! We can do this!!!! I'm excited to join you all. 0 -
Hi everyone! I'm Sonia. I'm 27 and hoping to lose about 45 pounds. I want to be lean and strong and look good in all my clothes. I want to change my lifestyle from avid TV watcher to avid sports enthusiast. I want to have energy and be adventurous with my hubby. I used to run long distance and it was easy for me, now my knees hurt because I put on about 60 pounds.
Looking forward to completing this challenge to look great in all the holiday pictures!!!
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Hi everyone, I'm Bella. Really looking forward to this. Since I had my second baby (20 months ago) I have done no exercise whatsoever. I'm really hoping that this will give me the push I need to get off my *kitten*.0
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Hi everyone! My name is Adriana and I recently turned 25 years old. Like some if you I also have a tall, lanky boyfriend whose metabolism makes me jealous. Since I was about 15 I've always had a lower pooch in my ab area. I'm hoping a combination of 30ds, healthier eating and running will help!
SW: 163
CW: 159
GW: 1380 -
Hi all! I'm A.J. - I'm 26 years old.
I totally didn't plan to start 30DS on the first of the month, it just worked out that way and then I found this group! Kismet!
Really excited to have the support of all of you to help motivate me. I don't have a GW per se, just a fierce desire for some awesome abs. Please feel free to add me as a friend - I log my food and keep my diary open. 0 -
Hi ladies! My names Cassandra and I am a 22 yr old stay at home mom to a 2 yr old little girl. She is my motivation to keep going and better myself for her. I started exercising in March of this year. I had to stop in May because of an infected gallbladder, then surgery in June. I wasnt able to begin exercising til almost August. So here I am, trying to keep going. My goal with the 30ds is to at least tone up a little and build endurance.
Sw: 172
Cw: 158
Gw: 138
Good luck to each and everyone of you. See you at the finish line!0 -
Hello Loves!!!
My name is Angel I am 25 and work in Acquisitions and Processing for my city. I gained a ton of weight when I first got married and was unemployed for about 2 years
I am an emotional eating and love food, eating is one of my favorite things to do, but now it is time to take my life back... I started 30 Day Shred about a month ago and got all the way to Level 2 with awesome results!!! BUT on Level 2 my knees were KILLING me so I stopped and have been afraid to go back 
UNTIL NOW! I was going straight through with no rest days, this time I will switch it up to give my knees a chance to rest! I am excited to be doing this with you all!!!
SW- 190
CW- 175
GW- 1350 -
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My name is Amanda. I am 25 years old, mother to my stepson who is 6 years and my baby boy who is 20 months. My husband is one of those people who can eat a gallon of ice cream a week (which he does) and not gain an ounce. But he is a great supporter and motivator I have been at my pre-pregnancy weight for 18 months, but I just kinda stalled after losing that. I recently began watching calories and using MFP again, so my start weight is from the beginning of September when I actually started trying again. I need to get in better shape so I can wear clothes I have "outgrown" over the last 5 years lol. I started the 30DS on September 29th. I am looking forward to motivation and support in this group
SW: 179
CW: 173
GW: 1350 -
Im Lisa, this is my 2nd time doing the shred having completed it back in May when i first started my weight loss journey. Since then i have done JM's BFBM and tried some running before finding insanity where i picked up an injury ( tweaked a ligament that joins the quad and knee) in week 3 but carried on till just after the 1st week of month 2, when i started extra walking with the school run and my knee didn't like it so i had to rest it. On advice from my doc i was told to build my quad back up slowly, so thought 30DS would be good for that.
Im hoping for some good results, I was fairly happy with them in the first round. I also now have a HRM to help track the calories burnt.0 -
Hello! I am very excited to join this group and to have joined motivation! My name is Meaghan. I am 22 years old. I recently moved cities and this has been a big cause to my weight gain. I also started a new job and a master program so lots of "new" is going on for me! I am wanting to start the 30DS because I did this over Christmas break last year and lost 10 pds from it. I am hoping for the same results this time around or around that! Good luck to everyone!! I am looking forward to seeing what this month has in store for us!!
SW 142
Cw 139
GW 125 (I would settle for 130 though)0 -
Hi everyone. I'm Frankie.
5'5 1/2
CW: 142
GW: 120
UGW: 1150 -
Hi everyone. My name is Sarah
Im a day late starting but there are 31 days in Oct so candy day i will be working out instead of eating junk
SW- 248
CW-244
GW-175
I am hoping to shed 10 lbs this month but as we know muscle weighs more than fat! Inches matter most for now not going to obsess over the scale. Going to try not to even step on the scale till Im done.
I will post measurements before and after at the end of month.
Good luck everyone this will be interesting0
