2013 Challenge to lose 52 lbs

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FuzzieJelly
FuzzieJelly Posts: 848 Member
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Well I'm pretty sure you are all ready for a new challenge for 2013. Let's do this!!!:flowerforyou:

We will be starting Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Please wait till that day to start posting in the days of the week. l prepared each day of the week to post in when we get started. I hope that is not confusing. Post your INTRO in here.

My name is Melanie. I have been married for 23 years. We have 2 girls: Kayla 22 and Lacy 17. No grandchildren as of yet.

Feel free to add me as a friend. I can't have too many of those. LOL.

2013: Here we come!
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  • babyworms
    babyworms Posts: 1,304 Member
    Hey! I'd like to join in on this, 52lb sounds like exactly what I need to lose to get to my goal, and It would be great to be able to do it in a year!
  • vsettani
    vsettani Posts: 3
    I'm ready! Let's go!
  • lem_orc29
    lem_orc29 Posts: 179 Member
    I like this idea! My ultimate goal is to reach my goal weight in 2013 (though that's actually 68 lbs away), but I'm pretty sure I'd be happy with 52 as well! Let's do it!
  • Pickypeggy
    Pickypeggy Posts: 33
    Hi I would like to join your group.
  • MrsBiscoe
    MrsBiscoe Posts: 177 Member
    I am in, looking to lose at least 58 lbs to bring me to my goal weight and be in a healthy weight bracket. I plan to drink at least 8 oz glasses of :drinker: water a day, exercise at least 3 -4 times a week. I am ready to get the ball rolling for 2013.
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    Hi there!!! I would like to join this group as well!!! My goal is to lose 50 pounds but hey why not another 2 :)
  • loveswalking
    loveswalking Posts: 355 Member
    Hi: I would love to join this group. I need to loss 75 lbs. So 52 is a good start to get me there.:smile:
  • texasokie
    texasokie Posts: 65 Member
    Hi everyone. I'd love to do this with you, I've got about 70 lbs to lose but need a starting place. I like the ideal of starting a new year with others who have the same goals as myself. I'm 55 yrs old, 5'2" and currently weigh around 195 my goal is 120. I work full time at a job where I mostly sit at a computer most of the day so I need to work on sitting up an exercise routine. Am currently reading a book on weight lifting so I can get toned as I lose. A little nervous about it all but I know I can do it! Am looking forward to losing weight with you all in 2013!
  • IndependentMe
    IndependentMe Posts: 182 Member
    Hi All!
    Lots of changes for me over 2012. 2013 will be my year. I'm excited to join! Just started a new gym today, so I hope to stay motivated to make it a daily healthy habit and achieve 50lbs or more this year!
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    Hello everyone, my name is Suzanne :drinker:

    2012 has been a tough year struggling with my binge eating addiction, gaining most of weight back from it. I feel I am ready for the new year and getting better, so we got this! :bigsmile: 52lbs would bring me back closer to my goal weight again.
  • Bloodredmoon
    Bloodredmoon Posts: 10 Member
    Hello everyone, my name is Suzanne :drinker:

    2012 has been a tough year struggling with my binge eating addiction, gaining most of weight back from it. I feel I am ready for the new year and getting better, so we got this! :bigsmile: 52lbs would bring me back closer to my goal weight again.

    This is a very difficult thing to struggle with. I've struggled with this myself on and off, it's gotten a lot better this past year though. I'm currently on an upswing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has really helped me with this. I also just recently got a book called "end emotional Eating" by Jennifer L. taitz, PsyD. Her book uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I've only just put a small dent in it but it has already helped me!

    You are not alone, more people struggle with this on some level than you think! Lots of love, feel free to add me!
  • FarmerLynn7
    FarmerLynn7 Posts: 68 Member
    I'm in! I actually reset my counter on Sunday. It made sense for me to start a little early as my circumstances have changed. I finish building my little home gym tomorrow, I'm home everyday until I find another job as I just got laid off, and I'll be eating a bit differently to keep the grocery budget to a minimum.
  • teddion
    teddion Posts: 1
    I am in and looking forward to 2013!
  • Ladymocha02
    Ladymocha02 Posts: 2 Member
    YAY!!! This is right in line with one of my goals for 2013! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!!! My name is Sarah and I am already on the mark to get rid of this excess weight! Not trying to LOSE it because I definitely do not want to find it anytime in the future, I'm want to GET RID of it... ALL 52lbs!!! Let's get it!
  • crbf
    crbf Posts: 58 Member
    I'm ready for the challenge! I've gained so much weight in the past 3 years because of my severe chronic pain (70 pounds), so I'm on board!
  • florymonde
    florymonde Posts: 261 Member
    Hello!
    I've been improving gradually with my fitness lately, but haven't done well with improving my diet. A pound a week sounds doable, though! While 52lbs might not get me to my ideal weight, it will get me in a much healthier position.
  • elaineirene84
    elaineirene84 Posts: 65 Member
    My goal is much more than 52 lbs but if I can lose at least that in a year I will be very happy! Let the weight loss begin!
  • mail4k
    mail4k Posts: 1
    Count me in...I'm 30 years @ 211 lbs today. Would love something like this to keep track of my weight loss...I'm one of those "please yell at me to lose weight" kinda gal :( I need a group to get this done. thanks for starting this group.

    Regards,
    KK
  • JimieLou
    JimieLou Posts: 273 Member
    Count me in. I had lost a total of 80 pounds last May and then let a devastating breakup cause me to slack off and gain 40 back. Losing 52 pounds won't put me at my ultimate goal, but I will be a heck of a lot closer and lot healthier!
    I'm always looking for some motivation and a challenge group like this might be just the trick!
  • babyworms
    babyworms Posts: 1,304 Member
    I'm ready for the challenge! I've gained so much weight in the past 3 years because of my severe chronic pain (70 pounds), so I'm on board!

    I too suffer with chronic pain issues. I need to get a ton of weight off to try and avoid spinal surgery...
    Where is your pain?
  • babyworms
    babyworms Posts: 1,304 Member
    Right, here's my dear little introduction:

    I'm Hosanna, 23 years old, I live in outback South Australia in a Rural Centre. I Got married in January this year to an amazing man, and we live with our two dogs, Alex and Xena, who are like our children.

    I'm an Enrolled Nurse at my town's hospital, but I only work casual night shifts because of my pain problems. I have all sorts of issues with my lower spine, and this year I've made a ton of progress in strengthening up and I've managed to get off ALL my regular pain medications (which is a huge thing, because I was on a number of narcotics about 6 months ago). As a nurse there are very few topics I find to be taboo to talk about, so I apologise in advance for anything that is TMI, and also I'm always happy to help out if people have any body-related questions I can answer.

    I also suffer with depression. It's pretty well managed with medication, but there are still times where I backslide and that usually causes me to fall off the wagon a little. BUT I always hop back on, so please don't lose faith in me if I disappear for a week or so! I always come back!

    I also volunteer at our local animal shelter walking the dogs for them. Dogs are my life's true passion. I also am a huge Harry Potter nerd, Pokemon fan, and I'm tattooed.

    That pretty much sums me up...

    Looking forward to being able to encourage each other to reach our goals in the new year!

    :smile: Hosanna

    (It's in my ticker!)
    VVVVVVVVVVV
  • mdcjmom
    mdcjmom Posts: 597 Member
    Hi,
    I'm tanya (mdcjmom) and I am defintely in for this!
  • haydensmommy30
    haydensmommy30 Posts: 65
    Hi I'm Elizabeth :flowerforyou: and I'm in.

    My husband and I move to Japan late June, early July. Everyone keeps telling me how small everything is over there...furniture, rooms, etc. I need to drop some more weight because I'm afraid I may not fit thru the doors there!! Lol!!!
  • sjanelleb
    sjanelleb Posts: 1
    I would love to be a member of this group and hope to make it to the challenge. Thanks for starting it.
  • bonnieluann
    bonnieluann Posts: 53
    Hi my name is Bonnie and im up for the challenge need all the support we can get
  • treysgirl0504
    treysgirl0504 Posts: 3
    Let the journey begin!
  • treysgirl0504
    treysgirl0504 Posts: 3
    I am in! My ideal weight is 131 lbs which is about 48 lbs, but who knows :wink: Here's to a healthier 2013. Get 'er done!!! :bigsmile:
  • Susiej1976
    Susiej1976 Posts: 284 Member
    I am in! I have been up and down with my weight and this is the heaviest I have been. Mother of two and no time for myself. This is my year, 2013 to lose 52!
  • franjophoto
    franjophoto Posts: 4
    I will be turning 50 in July 2013. My goal is to try and lose as much as I can before my birthday.
  • Susiej1976
    Susiej1976 Posts: 284 Member
    If any of you are starting to exercise, download the app runtastic. It automatically upload your calories and exercise to my fitness pal. It has a GPS for walking and running. It will also allow you to put in treadmills and other equipment. Anyways, I look forward to getting healthy with all of you.

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