6 Weeks till VDay Challenge

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  • mmj09
    mmj09 Posts: 12
    Hi all! My name is Megan. I used mfp before, but only for a few days. I didn't interact with anyone. Looking to find some encouragement with friends and challenges.

    Looking forward to it!
  • knightn1
    knightn1 Posts: 3
    Hello to everyone....I am new to MyFitnessPal, and decided to join this particular group. I am looking for help in what exactly I am supposed to do. In addition weightloss recipes/resources/support that can help me along this journey! Please help me to know what I need to do in order to be qualified in this challenge! Thanks!!!!
  • deb3690
    deb3690 Posts: 59 Member
    HI there! I'm Deborah ...51 and 170 pounds....hoping this challenge time will help me get started on the right path! I need social support so please reach out to be friends if you are inclined....I'm supportive too...

    .best to see we are not alone in these challenges. I had a partial thyroid removal and it messed everything up with my hormones ...instant menopause....the whole package of problems. so Im trying to get things balanced out again. I gained 10 pounds just in the last three months! Hard to believe! but I am determined to get things back on track...Im getting back to a veg diet and I found a gym that I like so I think all the ingredients are in place for success.....

    just time to do it!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • BellehavenfarmDawn
    BellehavenfarmDawn Posts: 248 Member
    Happy Post Christmas everyone and Melissa, thank you for starting this group. Small challenges and Short Challenges sound great to me.

    Stats:
    Avid horse woman retraining an off the track thoroughbred. Learning various healing modalities for horses.
    61 yrs, 5'7", 220lbs, Looking at 190 which believe it or not will get me into the high end of my healthy BMI (Strong Like Bull????) I see that as A Good Start.
    Married, H is passionate about bicycling.
    Daughter Brie with 15 mo Matilda live in Sydney, Australia with American H. Long story!
    Son Adam is a programmer for Julep.com in Seattle, getting married 2-21-14 in Boca. Yeah I get to see and pet the Friendly Whales!

    Just following my life long quest for better health. I basically came from a binge-purge background beginning in 10 th grade. But Bingeing started very early as a way to self sooth. Parents....I hope you teach self soothing ! I did with both my "kids" and neither have eating disorders.

    happily I am no longer symptomatic just >>>do not stop eating at night and don't go to gym.<<<

    but I am going to think of you 33 folks cheering me on to new and better habits!

    BTW off to New Zealand to baby sit Matild for three weeks. I will write from there.

    Love to all,
    Dawn
  • justjennydee
    justjennydee Posts: 6
    Hi everyone :smile:

    My name is Jen and I am 22 years old. I just joined MyFitnessPal today. This will be my first challenge and I am excited to start!

    I have struggled with my weight pretty much my entire life. Even when I was very involved in sports, I have always been "big boned" and as a result bigger than all of my friends. I've struggled continuously with my self-confidence. I have tried various programs to lose weight but have never been very successful on any of them. I tend to be a stress-eater and I am totally a carb-addict.

    I have an awesome family who are loving and supportive but as far as genetics go we have a mix of good genes and bad genes :tongue: Heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, and stroke have taken members from both sides of my family. However, I also have quite a few family members that lived into their late 80's early 90's =) I am going to get healthy so I can activate these good genes instead of the bad ones!

    I want to loose weight because I am at a point in my life where I am seriously thinking about what kind of future I would like and I do not want a future filled with heart disease, diabetes, and plus sized clothing.

    I want to be able to look in the mirror and love what I see. I want to feel healthy and have energy. I want to have the self-confidence to go out and meet someone that I can fall in love with, marry, and have a family. (What can I say, I am a romantic =P)

    I hope that I can support y'all and y'all can support me as well. Feel free to add me because as of now, I have no "friends" :frown: haha
  • cosoules
    cosoules Posts: 15
    Hey everybody :) My name is Christine and I want to lose about 20 lbs. I also want to make permanently healthy habits, because I come from a family of people with VERY unhealthy habits. My absolute idol is my boyfriend's grandmother, who is 75 and a yoga teacher!

    I would love for anyone to become my "friend" on here so we can motivate each other!
  • Time2LightenUp
    Time2LightenUp Posts: 86
    I was invited to this group by one of my lovely MFP friends, iv never done a group challenge before, so this is a first for me. Not sure how much weight i have to lose, iv still got a tummy bump but its hard to work out what i need to lose.

    Thanks Munty! We are going to rock this challenge socks off! :glasses:
  • Timby1
    Timby1 Posts: 294 Member
    Hi all. I'm Kim. I'll be 51 the week after this challenge ends and being down at least another 6 pounds by then would be great! I just finished a challenge (20 pounds by Christmas) and it really helped having not just MFP and pals as accountability, but another group that I knew I was accountable to. Looking forward to this one! Blessings on your journey!
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    Hi Everyone! Nice to meet all of you. This should be fun =)

    One of my most inspirational MFP buddies invited me to join this group (thanks Amanda - aka Time2LightenUp!). If she's in, then I know it'll be good. So I'm here to show some support and also to challenge myself!

    I actually joined MFP about a year after I reached my goal weight. I sure wish I'd had this resource while I was trying to shed those pounds! I've been maintaining for a couple of years now, and MFP makes it super easy. Plus it's a great place for me to get my fill of calorie counting and exercise conversations...

    I'm happy at my weight, but I'm still feeling flabby in some areas. I like to run (though I haven't even put on my running shoes since this spring), do body-weight resistance training (like the stuff in Jillian Michaels' videos), and weight training. Since August I have focused on building muscle and strength, and I've noticed some major improvements. There's always more room to improve, though!

    So, my personal goal for this challenge isn't tied to a number of pounds, but inches lost. Looking forward to V-day!
  • Time2LightenUp
    Time2LightenUp Posts: 86
    Hi Everyone! Nice to meet all of you. This should be fun =)

    One of my most inspirational MFP buddies invited me to join this group (thanks Amanda - aka Time2LightenUp!). If she's in, then I know it'll be good. So I'm here to show some support and also to challenge myself!

    Thank you so much. Your an inspiration all on your own. :) I have been having a really hard time sticking with it being stuck in this plateau. Friends like you remind me this is a lifestyle change and to push through the hard times your proof it works! :flowerforyou:
  • mlanggin88
    mlanggin88 Posts: 209 Member
    Hey Everyone.....

    Thanks again for joining my challenge..... I had no idea that I would received such an amzing turn out.....

    As many of us know, losing weight can be a rough and tough. Through my many years of trying to beat my obiesity I have learned so many Do's and Don'ts. When I finally came accross this site and I used it my first week I immd fell knew that this was my home and my helping hand in my journey. Who knew after a few tries of "counting points" and failing that all I had to do is count my calories instead... I mean who would have thought the easiest way was the best way for me?

    My goal in this challenge is to get back into the swing of things.... I fell off the wagon a little bit and have been walking behind it ever since seeing it in my near future. I am so ready to run and jump right back on it and fall in love with my clean eating rituals and workout routines..... I am ready to continue on my journey and am so glad I will have all of you apart of it........

    To the best 6 weeks of our (weight losing) lives :)
  • Chines03
    Chines03 Posts: 42 Member
    Hello everyone. I am re-joining after giving birth 2 1/2 months ago. I have my kids so now its time to work on me. I love small challenges. I am looking forward to shredding some pounds with you all. My goal for this challenge is 15 pounds. Please feel free to add me. I really need help on being motivated to exercise and on my food choices
  • fitnfreeme
    fitnfreeme Posts: 102 Member
    My name is Angela. I lost 15 lbs last year on MFP, but gradually gained half of it back. I became complacent after meeting my fiancé and haven't hit the gym much in recent months. I'm getting married in July and would like to improve my health and appearance. Getting back to my last MFP success weight is my goal for this challenge.

    It's nice to "meet" all of you. I'm looking forward to this challenge and the extra motivation.
  • cindalu78
    cindalu78 Posts: 18
    Hi! My name is Lucinda and I am 34 years old. I have been married to a wonderful man for 14 years and have three beautiful girls. I am the biggest I have ever been, somewhere around 240. I have got to do something to keep my self from falling into a depression over my weight. Looking forward to being a part of this group.

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