New members- say hello!
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Hi All, my name is Noleen and I am 29.....soon to be 30! I live in Norwich (UK), I am married with 2 sons and a full time job working in an ICT Project Office. I work about 38hrs a week, my hubby works evening shifts so I at home with my boys. Joined MFP a while back but only really started using it in earnest since the start of January. I am noticing some real differences but still have about another 7-10lbs to go to get to my pre-kids weight. The thing I find hardest is having the motivation to exercise after working all day and then coming home, getting dinner ready and getting the boys to bed. My hubby is great and does most of the housework during the day, but once it gets to about 8pm I am ready to sit down and relax! Looking forward to continuing the lifestyle change with you all.0
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Hi everyone!
My name's Sam and I'm 29. I'm a computer programmer in Staffordshire, UK. I only started using MFP about a week and a half ago so not noticed anything much changed as of yet. In the recent past, I've done little to no exercise as I've just not felt like it after a full days work, which has no doubt contributed to the "food baby" I am currently sporting...
The main reason that got me on my current health kick was finding a brand new, bright red stretch mark on my tummy :frown: I've gotten too fat, too fast, and I've had at least 2 people ask if I was pregnant :grumble:
However, that little stretch mark has given me the motivation I needed to kick myself up the *kitten* and get it in gear. I'm determined to get myself back down to a UK size 12, though in all fairness, I'll be glad when I can get back into a size 14! I'm currently hanging around the top end of 16, with the occasional 18, and at only 5'4", I feel like I'm becoming ball-shaped. It's only 2 dress sizes so I'm hoping it shouldn't take all that long either (here's wishing anyway :laugh: )
Looking forward to chatting with you all and hoping you all help me keep on the straight and narrow! xx0 -
Hi I'm Pickles. I am 25, married, and a high school teacher. I suppose you could say the hours aren't crazy busy but I spend a lot of time outside the classroom planning and assessing. I am also working on a diploma. I'm about halfway to my goal, only 10 lbs to go! I try to keep motivated despite my students being so energy draining!0
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Hi I'm Jessica, I'm 28 years old. I'm a nurse working nights, 40+ hours a week and going to school full time. I was on here a while back and doing very well. I need to get back to it and looking for support along the way!0
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Hello everyone!
I'm 21 years old, just graduated from Tufts with a bachelor's of science in Biotechnology and Engineering. I'm working full time as a web developer right now, currently waiting to hear back from PhD programs in Bioinformatics. I got a few interviews so one can only hope! The plan is to start that in the fall.
I try to exercise every day either after work or on my lunch break. I've really enjoyed Turbo Fire. I'm currently at 134.4, my goal weight is ~128-130. Almost there!!
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Hi! I'm Kaitlin - I'm a Consultant in Health Care and getting married this July! My current living situation involves 3 hours of commuting each day which really starts to add up! I've been on MyFitnessPal for a while but now seeing the whole "community" side of it which is so inspiring.
I ran the Chicago Marathon last October and now I'm trying to figure out something to train for this Spring. I love working out and make that a priority, but I struggle with snacking! Good luck to all of you on here, feel free to add me as a friend
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Hello ladies!
My name is Jazzie and I am from the wonderful state of Texas! i currently work for a financial institution and working on my marketing degree as well. I work 40 plus hours a week and I am on the charity board as well. I also am a proud part of NA and spend a few evenings a week at meetings. So i stay busy but try and get a decent work out everyday.
Lets do it!!!
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Hello! I'm Sara
21 year old college student (Biology major) and part-time volunteer at several local charities. Right now I'm at 135lbs with a goal of 130lbs, but my biggest goal is to decrease body fat and increase lean muscle. I live in the Pacific Northwest (USA) and mostly workout at home or in the small gym at my apartment complex. My favorite workouts are yoga/pilates, HIIT cardio, and bodyweight strength training. Currently, I am working on the 100push-ups, 100sit-ups and 200squats programs in addition to regular cardio and pilates.
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My name is Brittany, and I graduated in May 2010 from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus with a B.S. degree in Mortuary Science. I'm a licensed funeral director in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. I live in SE Minnesota with my extremely healthy fiance and obnoxious cat, Harley. Most weeks, I work between 40 - 60 hours. Being on-call evenings and weekends, my biggest struggle has been making the gym a priority even if I'm sleep deprived.
I enjoy the group fitness classes at the YMCA. So far, I've tried spin, body pump, and turbo kick. Starting MyFitnessPal, I weighed 164.4lbs (my highest-ever weight). Being 5'8", my ultimate goal weight is 140lbs. I don't starve myself or try fad diets. I'm aiming for a lifestyle change - not just simple weight loss. 0 -
Hello I'm Lauren
I'm 24 and work as a buyer in St. Louis, MO. I also volunteer and have my own side business out of my home so time is a precious commodity right now.
I completed the half marathon last April in downtown St. Louis and have since been lacking on the exercise. I enjoy cardio over weight lifting. I recently tried P90X and it wasn't my thing and now I'm working on Turbo Fire which is going really well! Hopefully being part of the MFP community will help me stick with my routine as I'm working to lose about 15 pounds that I gained over the course of college and the years since.
Overall I'm looking for a lifestyle change and hopefully we can all achieve that together. 0 -
I'm Anna, 23. I am an engineer working in construction. I move every 2-3 years, no boyfriend, no pets, no kids. My hours are kind of crazy some days and other days pretty nice. I can be seated all day or up and moving (climbing stairs, ladders, crawling, walking, etc).
I hope to make new MFP friends and keep on working hard - in life & my job.0 -
Hi, I'm Jess. I'm 33 and originally from Milwaukee, WI, but moved to a small town in England about 5 years ago. I am the manager of a local day care, I've been married for four years, no children, no pets. I love my job, but it can mean long days, and it's been difficult for me to build exercise into my permanent routine.
My current weight: 142
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I'm Stacey and I'm from Turlock, California. Earlier this year I graduated from college and am now working as an Accounting Assistant at a University. I am single and have no children, but I do have a puppy name Dexter who has helped me start jogging regularly. I also recently just bought my first home, so I have had a pretty good past year. I have however found that sitting in a cubicle and working quite close to a Starbucks and delicious bakery has helped me put on ten pounds in the last year. I would like to get back to a weight that makes me feel good.
Current weight: 151
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Hello everyone! My name is Tiffany, I am 19 years old, work 40+ hours a week at a call center (sitting in a cubicle for 8+ hours a day) for a delivery company and go to college part time (English Major). I am just getting back into MFP since I have been horrible at losing weight lately and I finally hit my personally-unacceptable-weight (you know, the weight that you promise yourself that you will never get to) and I refuse to be a lazy couch potatoe any longer! My biggest problems area snacking when I'm bored and eating fast food. I am hoping to lose about 30-35lbs and could really use some help and motivation!0
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Hey! I'm Chandra, 26 year old accounting professional working towards my goals of being fit and able to take on the world! I live outside Philadelphia, PA and have hopes of moving across the country or the world in the next few years. I'm currently single with no children, just my bullboxer rescue dog who is like my baby. Looking for other women who are looking to lose 100+ lbs. Happy to be a part of this group!
Current Weight: 282 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
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Hi! I'm Jessica, a 23 year old executive assistant to a vice-president and portfolio manager at one of Canada's wealth management firms. I work in Toronto, sit at a desk for about 8-10 hours a day and am usually too exhausted to do anything after work except go out for drinks or food (which I have slowly started to change). I graduated from university with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2010 and jumped feet first into the corporate world right after. After working for 2 years, I've realized that I have to stop using my busyness as an excuse for being unhealthy. I'm single with no children, career-minded and love to travel. Looking for other women who are on the same journey as I am. Glad to be here! [Stats - SW: 260, CW: 245, GW: 130]0
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Hey guys my name is Erien and i am 20 years old, a full time student as well as working 40+ hours at Lowe's Corporate office and Wilkesboro, NC...I am a single mom and have the most amazing three year old you will ever meet and i am currently 5'8.. 212 trying to get down to 165 my weight before my son. I need motivators to add me!!!!! 0
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Hey Everyone. My name is Kristin and I'm 26. Just finished law school and I'm studying for the Connecticut bar exam this summer! I've been back and forth on fitness and I've decided that now as I'm starting my career it's the time for me to focus and really build healthy habits for life and a body that'll last. Great to meet all of you!0
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I'm Nitara and I'm 30 (is that still considered young?). I have my own work at home business working as a social media marketer. Married, with a lil troublemaker honey baby lamb face girl that's almost 2 years old. 2 dogs. Live in the middle of nowhere and not crazy about it, but after losing our house in this crazy economy, this is our chance to start over. I figured since we're starting a new life, I should try to get in better shape and shed the baby weight plus the general weight I'd already accumulated. I'm 180lbs and would like to get down to 160 which by some standards is still "big" but on me, looks very good! Always open to new friends and love to motivate others. Feel free to add me, I'll always comment on your updates. You can also join me on my humorous healthy eating & motivation Facebook page www.facebook.com/deeprootshealthyliving!0
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Hello My name is Casey. I am 29 years old and live in good ole' North Carolina. My current weight is 219 and my goal is 140. I don't remember ever being that small. So any progress I make is a new place for me. This is my first full week on mfp and even though I have had struggles I am much more aware of eating habits these days. I just started back to school full time and I am still working full time so I try to get in a good workout 3 times a week. So far I have lost 4lbs which I am sure thats water weight but I know I can do this.....I have to do this!0
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Hi My name is Amber. I am 23 and am beginning my career as a teacher this year. I am a martial arts instructor in Missouri. I have gained about 25 lbs in the past couple years (college was not good to me) and am really wanting to get back in shape.0
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Hi all. I am a single mommie. just had my baby nine month ago. Just joined this group. Hope to learn a lot frm this site!
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hey everybody!! I'm a 24 year old, currently working full time and going to Grad school for my Masters full time. I have a B.A. in Psychology and am currently in school for my Masters in Social Work.
I work until 5 then am running to class by 6, three nights out of the week. I am usually pretty stressed out and have found that I am eating poorly. Since starting Grad school in September, I've gained 4 pounds!
I joined MFP to track my calories, learn how to eat better (even on-the-go), and motivate myself to stop the bad habits i've picked up. I try to hit the gym on the weekends or when I have time but its been hard!
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Hi Everyone! I'm excited to join this group. I'm 24 years old and working full time as a community organizer in Florida, after graduating from college in 2010. My CW is 163 (I think-- I don't own a scale and I refuse to buy one, but I'll start checkin in at the scale at the grocery store...). My GW is 140. I was down to 153 last summer, but then I started dating a wonderful man who likes to eat out a lot. We fixed that habit so now I just want to get rid of some weight too!0
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Hola Ladies! My name is PJ and I'm super excited about this group! I'm 25 and work in Marketing. I used to dance and cheerlead in HS and college. Since I've graduated a couple of years ago...my jeans fit a lot tighter, and some don't fit at all! Now I am determined to get my body back to the way I want it.
I goal is to have an active fit way of life and not just do fit things. I want my way of life to force me to be healthy and fit so that I am not always looking to loose weight or tone up, instead my weight will be maintained and toning will occur from my fit lifestyle.
Beach bodies here we come!
Best wishes to you all
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Hi everyone. I'm 26 years old. I work 36 hours or more per week as an icu nurse. I'm also married and in school full-time for my master's degree. I'm currently 208lbs with a goal weight of 150lbs. Tired of buying fat chlothes and feeling tired all the time. Florida is mostly hot and I want to look good in shorts again. :happy:0
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Hi! I am a overworked and under appreciated 34 yr old. I have been overweight all my life. Lately I have watched helplessly as my life spiraled out of my control and I've finally said enough. I am just starting my weight loss journey and have a long way to go. I currently weigh 278 lbs and my goal is 165 lbs. I am greatly looking forward to finding one-derland again.0
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Hello Everyone! My name is Ashley. I am 22 and work as a legal assistant. At night I take classes for my pre-med program. I graduated college last december and after a year of working have had a change of heart in my career path. I am currently 132ish but used to be 112. So getting back to that is my motivation!! My biggest struggle is definitley drinking since happy hours seem to be everyday and there is ALWAYS an event going on. The calories in alcohol are HORRIBLe and I know that. I need to get back in summer shape!0
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Hello my name is Kimberly. I'm 24 years old and I work as a Registered Practical Nurse in a long term care facility. I love geriatrics and working as a nurse is awsome, although sometimes very trying. I am currently planning my wedding (12 weeks to go) and that keeps me very busy. I try to cycle everyday and am currently doing the 30 day shred with Jillian. NIce to meet you all;)0
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Hello! My name is Lindsey, and I love cupcakes, the Beatles, roadtrips, and Big Bang Theory. I LOVE my current full time job in warranty administration, but since my dream is to change the world, I am pursuing law school.
This fall, I will be maid of honor in a friend's wedding. I don't want to look like a great big beluga whale in all of the wedding photos, so I am DETERMINED to get fit!0
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