Hello!! Introductions
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Hello everyone! I have read through all of the introductions and I am very excited to see all the new people who have joined! Welcome! Anyone who is new or needs support outside of this group, feel free to friend me!!
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Good morning!
I'm Lisa, 43, live in Florida. I started MFP last February at 260 and have lost 55 pounds so far. My goal is 170 which will finally put my weight in the healthy range. At that point, I will re-evaluate where I want to be.
I was working out 8 - 9 hours a week, but that has gone down a little only because I finished my fifth Half Marathon two weeks ago and my training for that has decreased from 20 miles a week to 10 miles. On this last race, I took 25 1/2 minutes off my best time while doing intervals of walking 4 minutes and running 1 minute. My next goal is to actually start running for longer distances which I have been doing these past two weeks. This week, I ran for a mile and a half non stop. What a great feeling! One of my challenges to myself for 2013 is to get in a race of 5k or higher every month this year. I already have quite a few planned from a 5k up to a Half Marathon. So far I can't seem to find one for July which being in FL makes sense. I may have to visit family in OH and find one there.
The most important thing I have learned in the past 10 months is that this isn't a diet. There is no quick fix and this has to be something you can do for the rest of your life. I haven't deprived myself of things I want and I modify things when I can to make them healthier. I really enjoy working up a sweat so that helps me earn back some more calories to indulge on occasion. No guilt.0 -
Hi... was hesitant to join this group and almost felt like I don't really belong here now. Hmmm I don't know. I have already lost 65 pounds and in another 5 pounds I will be under 200. So, what do you think? Is this more for folks who are where I was when I started out?
p.s. I'm 46 and live in Ohio.0 -
Hello Everyone,
I am looking for new friends, I have had fitness pal for about 1 year now but never used it....in the past 2 weeks I have used it everyday...0 -
Hi eveyone!! I am so happy to meet all of our new people!!0
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Hello everyone, I was glad to see this site. I started losing weight three years ago when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I started at 280 and was able to lose 73 pounds in the first year. I thought not so hard hmmmm keeping that off was tough. So this year I have been dealing with medical issues and want to get restarted. I now weigh 256. My goal is 190 so I need to lose 66 pounds. The food tracker is simple to use and that will help. I am not expecting to lose much until I am off the steroids. But I am at least going to try. I look forward to chatting with everyone.0
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Hello, everyone. My name is Yolanda or better known on myfitnesspal.com as gethealthy16. I am new to myfitnesspal.com. I am a young student who enjoys school and loves learning. I have been playing the piano and performing for almost 13 years and will someday like to learn how to sing and play guitar. Besides my music career, I enjoy spending time with friends and family and volunteering to help those in need. Also, I love to write novels and poetry and read mystery books. I have struggled with my weight since I was in my early teens. I have tried dieting before and I can never stick to them. My friend who also used myfitnesspal.com to lose weight, recommended this program for me. After exploring the website for a bit and stocking up on healthy food, recipes, and exercises, I finally made an account. I am ready to committ to losing this weight. Since I will probably need some motivation, I decided to browse around in the myfitnesspal.com community. I came across the 200 Ib challenge group the other day. I hope we can help and encourage each other in the journey.
Let's kick fats's butt together!!! LOL. Feel free to add me as a friend or message me anytime. Peace! Happy Holidays; Happy 2013 0 -
Age: 30
Kids: 2 girls (3 & 4)
Occupation: Nursing tech/mom/wife
Hobbies: photography, reading
Weight: 259
First goal: 200
I've been a fair-weather MFP member but something's gotta change - and this weight has got to go. I'm sick of being the fat sister and being ashamed of being in front of the camera rather than just behind it. I was a size 6 when I met my husband, 8 years ago, and now I'm literally twice the woman I used to be. I'm tired of it.0 -
HI.! I'm Bria and I'm 19. I've tried mfp before but I failed because of lack of motivation. This is the heaviest I've ever been. I was always comfortable like this, but when I think about it that was a big part of the problem. After the many days of recently being uncomfortable I just think it's time for a change. I'm excited about this page because of the many interactions to come so..I'm in it to win it. Let's go 0
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Hi all !
Age 24
starting weight 283
current.weight 241
goal weight. 170
motivated and ready !0 -
Hey everyone...
I hope its ok to post in kgs rathr than pounds...
I am 25 yrs old with a height of 5'7" ,female from India. I am working from home as a food researcher.I have been fat rather obese most of my life...and whenever I started on a wt loss program, I lost motivation after a month or so. But this time I am highly motivated as I want to change my lifestyle for good. My wt loss so far on mfp has been without excercise so far but I plan on joining a gym from jan 2013. I am to be healthy, fit, toned and above all look good.
I think my passion for food has helped me understand healthy food better and make low cal and healthy foods taste good as per my palatte.
Highest wt: 124.6 kg
Starting wt on mfp : 118 kg
Current wt: 103 kg
Goal wt: 70 ( then reset my goal again for better shape according to how I feel then)
I am really looking forward to being a part of my 1st group( this one).0 -
Starting to worry & hope that I might yet make my original goal for the end of this year. If I do, then when January 1st gets here, should I really be joining this challenge group? Is it okay if I'm under 200 then? Just reached 203.0
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Of course you can still join the group! You are welcome here. We all need support, even under 200 pounds! 0
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I love seeing all the wonderful people who have joined the group!! Of course you can join even if you are a little under 200. We are happy to have you.0
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Betsi James
Knoxville TN
3 kids 10, 8, and 2 2 girls one boy
2 dogs
Started at 239 lost a little, quit...started back 3 weeks ago and I am so ready to shed this weight. I am going on a crusie in March and would like to be at 200 at least. I am trying to be reasonable. I am now at 224. I am going for small goals to work toward the big goal. I am very excited about this group. This is my first group, oh and I need so friends on here!!0 -
Jess here.
21 years old.
Aiken, South Carolina.
1 daughter, Savi (2 years old).
Married to an awesome man.
I rescue and rehabilitate dogs for a living. I also work as a cashier at a
Kroger.
I've tried MFP before... numerous times... fell off the wagon... numerous
times. I am beyond ready to get this weight gone. I told myself I wouldn't
turn 21 years old and still be overweight like I am now... but I did! I'm ready
to get rid of it now.
In July, my husband and I got our dog rescue up and running and it has
been nonstop since then. I feel like I can't keep up all the time and hate
the way I feel daily. It's time to change. I want a better me. For myself, mostly,
but also for my family and my rescue babies.
I have a goal of around 100 pounds to lose! Starting weight is 146.0 -
I have been fighting this battle my entire life. I am getting too old to keep doing this to myself so I am determined to get to Onederland in 2013 and keep it off this time! I lost 25 lbs being very strict the last couple of months, but I am taking the last 10 days off to let my body reboot and will be starting fresh on Dec 31st. Happy Holidays! :-)0
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Hey Kitten, thanks for being my friend.. I am excited as well...0
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Well tomorrow I weigh myself and I pray that I am not disappointed, I worked out 4 days this week..the beginning of the week started out very slow but I ended good. I have been posting my food each day and really watching it so we will see....either way I feel better and moving a lot faster this week.0
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I am 53 in the mid-200 pound range and extremely out of shape.
I have been dieting every few years since my mid-20s.
In September, I started yet another low-calorie diet. I lost 10 pounds, most of it in the first two weeks. And then I hit a stall.
My metabolism is messed up and worse, I have a problem with exercise.
So ...
Today, I start a new approach: Eat More 2 Weigh Less.
It is a SCARY concept, especially since I've read that I could actually gain more weight before I start to lose.
My new eating program may not fit in with the challenges, but I'll keep checking in and work on the parts that do fit.0 -
Sheila
49 years old
horse addict
dog, cat, bird owner
country girl
in the mid 200's after losing 100!0 -
Remember everyone- We can only do what we can do.
Some of the challenges may not fit everyone, thats alright. Modify the challenges or make a similar one to follow along with that reflects your plan.
This group is here to help, not to hinder. We are just a big support system to help each other get where we want to be.0 -
Ashley here
21 years old,
married in October this year,
a puppy, and a 1 year old
ughhhhhhhhhhh weight...
200 usually
235 before baby
260 baby born
275 since baby :sad:
story is in my blog which I mostly write
to entertain myself and not loose focus.
if i get back to 200 in a size 18, i'll be thrilled,
but hopefully i'll keep going after that 0 -
37, married, 2 kids aged 2.5 and 8 months.
Started mfp while pregnant at doctors insistence. 330pounds/150 kg. lost 6 kilos/13 pounds by the time baby was born and now down 56 pounds/25 kilos. Currently 117kg/254 pounds.
Was doing 30 day shred but got a chest infection so on a break till it clears, at the moment just walking the dog. I work in a call center so 8 hrs sitting but I walk in my break just to be moving.
My goal by end of 2013 is to be 80kg/175 pounds.0 -
Hi everyone! My names Alyssa and I'm 22 years old! I've been on myfitnesspal for a few weeks now and am just starting to get the hang of this calorie counting thing after doing weight watchers previously. I lost 36lbs then but over the course of the last 6 months have slowly started to gain some of it back, bringing my weight from 226-230ish (still down from the original 253) but I'd like to use mfp to get help me lose the weight I gained, plus lots more! I plan on reaching my eventual goal of 145 and Im going to use this to help me keep focused 0
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I'm Madalynne,
I'm 22, and just graduated from college this month.
I've lost and gained more weight than I'm willing to admit, and I'm currently waltzing around wearing dresses, leggings, and the same two pairs of pants because everything else is too small, so I know I need to get back into being healthy.
I've started swimming again, but haven't been watching what I eat because of the holidays.
Weight is nearly 260 (I'll officially weigh on Tues :P)
I want to be under 200lbs. The only time I've been under 200 was on my way up as a teenager.
My ultimate goal is 160.
I'm excited to have some extra motivation!0 -
Hello group! My name is Alicia. I am a 37 year old teacher in the beautiful state of Georgia. I am married and have one child, my precious baby boy who will graduate from high school this June. I joined MFP in May 2012 and dropped about 50 lbs. Once the holidays got here I kind of let loose and intentionally stopped logging. I want to weigh myself on January 31 and start 2013 working toward my goal. I am not sure what I want to weigh, but I know I would like to be a size 14 again. I look forward to being in this group and wish success to us all. I will post my measurements, weight, and pictures on tomorrow.0
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Hi everyone!
My name is Ana and I'm 33 years old. Married, but not children yet. We just have a 1 year old dog.
I have on and off diet since two years ago. I want this time be consistent because I need to be on my best shape for a future pregnancy.
Actual Weight: 210 lbs. I'll officially weigh on january 2nd.
Weight Goal: 140 lbs.0 -
hi!
My name is Jennifer. I joined MFP last year and have been yo yo-ing for a while, i lost about 20lbs but gained quite a bit back. I work on a ship and my watches are crazy, so my biggest challenge is eating properly and squeezing in exercise between overtime and 5 hours sleep.
My biggest weakness is food in general, i have a nastey habit of munching all the time, and end up grazing the cupboards and kitchen or the crews mess for anything available. so that is what i need to kick.
I don't have any friends doing this app, so its been very hard with no support. im open to encouragment and being friends on MFP.
I am looking forward to this group!0 -
I'm KG, and I live in FL with my husband and 2 cats. Currently I'm at 231, which is where i've been for about the last 10 years. I started going to a boot camp 2-3 days a week (when i'm in town) about a year ago, which I love, and my husband bought me a bike for my birthday, which i also love.
the problem is that i travel for work. a lot. like 200 days a year. which is probably why after a year of actual physical activity i'm still at the same weight, though i am in MUCH better shape and have lost a few inches all over.
i also have the "must start on Monday" problem, combined with the "now i've gone and blown it so i should just surrender for the week and start over next week" problem. these are dangerous alone, and deadly in combination.
looking for help with accountability, especially when i travel.0
