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Hello there and thanks for joining! This is a great spot to introduce yourself and what your goals are! I finally had time to share mine later in the post.
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Sierra
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Hi, I'm Vicky, just turned 28 and live in London. Overall Iv lost approx 50lbs going from 220 to 171 and have been at a plateau since September. I keep gaining and losing the same two pounds.
Iv lost countless inches in that time and what I see in the mirror isn't half bad. My target is 150lbs which puts me at the upper end of my health weight range.
I exercise outdoor with a personal trainer in a group setting which I really enjoy.
Starting on Saturday I am trying to cut back further on sweets, chocolate etc. Me and the hubby have a holiday booked to New York for our first wedding anniversary and would love to be able to rock a cute pair of shorts.
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Hi, I'm Ava, I think this is a great challenge for 51 days. I am not great at exercising but today is good day to start. This will hopefully jumpstart me to be more active.
I feel at the end of the 51 days I will be better then day 1. Some days I feel like I am back sliding but this will keep me challenged to move forward. Much success to us all !!!!!0 -
Hi, I'm Nikki.... I live in Los Angeles!
I struggled with weight most of my life and the highest I weighed was 188/189.
I just got married on April 5th and haven't been consistent with my diet since. I'm trying to get back into a great routine. I've hovered in the 130s for the last 3 years, got down to 128 for my wedding. I want to get back under 125, and ultimately under 115.
Starting tomorrow I've decided to take public transportation to work instead of drive. This includes 1 mile of walking. So that's at least a jump start in activity. Then I hope that motivates me to get back on my runs, hikes, and gym routine0 -
Hi, I'm 27, 5'1 and I've always been average....until I had kids. After my first one I managed to lose 45 lbs. This second baby has been a little more difficult. I keep gaining. I have lost 5 lbs (fluctuating) since i started at the beginning of April but nothing past that. I would love to be back at my healthy weight (115-120lbs). I don't really like sweet stuff, but I have an issue with late night snacking and over eating at dinner. I love meat, i don't want to give it up. I want to be healthy for my girls, show them the proper nutrition for life! I also want to feel good about myself again... which i haven't been lately. I avoid mirrors and i am DREADING beach days! All of that needs to change!! No better time than the present!
I am so looking forward to being a healthier, more fit version of myself!!0 -
Hi! I'm Amanda, soon to be 27 and, of course, the heaviest I've ever been.
I used to run (ran a few 5k's and a half marathon in 2011) and I would like to get back out there. Currently, I attend a woman's fitness class that is similar to CrossFit and I LOVE it.
My goal for the next 51 days is to get my eating under control: keeping away from the vending machine, packing food from home, and taking breaks throughout the day to walk around the office. I'd also like to get back to running 3x a week.
It would also be great to feel comfortable in my body, no matter where I am with weight loss/fitness.0 -
Welcome welcome welcome everyone! It's so great to see that people are willing to share their stories! I promise I'll add a little more about me. Feel free to add me as a friend. I promise I'm not mean
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Hi Everyone! I'm Kelsey and I'm 25.
I've always been into fitness and I love working out and I'm glad I do. I always say that if I didn't work out then I wouldn't be able to fit into my "skinny" jeans
I've ran a few 1/2 marathons along with some 10ks and 5ks as well as mud runs. I did ToughMudder last year and I will be doing it again in June It's an awesome race. I'm also signed up for the color run and warrior dash this year with my fiance
My struggle has always been with nutrition. Sometimes i just crave sugar/something yummy, especially after dinner but then I always want more. My biggest challenge is definitely snacking past 8pm. I know that if I could control that, many issues I have could be diminished.
I'm not overweight but I would like to get down 5-10lbs.
I'm 5'7 and I'm right around 145. My heaviest was around 157 and that was a few years ago. I started Insanity almost a month ago and I've gained 2 lbs! i was 142 when I initially started it so I'm not too happy about that but I will be doing measurements at the end of this week to see if there are any changes in inches. I would love to get down to 135 especially by November since thats when my wedding is I really just want to tone up, especially in my stomach area since that's where my fat likes to sleep
Feel free to add me and i look forward to seeing where we're all at in 51 days!0 -
I'm Julie, and I'm a 24 year old college student. I live in Oregon. Last year I was able to get down from 170 to about 145 (I'm 5'3), but have since quit and went back up to 155, and I'm determined to not let it get any higher. Right now, I go for a 3 mile run about 4-5 times a week, but I'm hoping to increase my workouts, either by duration, intensity, or both. I have access to the school gym, and I'm not taking advantage of it right now.
Anyway, my overall goal is to weigh about 130-135. I would be happy to get to 140 by the beginning of summer. I know it's going to take a lot of work, but I know it's going to be worth it.0 -
Hi! I'm Joanna, 26 and live in Kansas. I have only been on mfp for about 3 weeks, but have found it has been extremely helpful in getting me on the right track to losing weight. So far, I've lost 4lbs and have about 12 more to go.
I try to work out every day - even if it is just a walk. I have been doing the Jillian Michaels dvd (6 week 6 pack) 4-5 days a week in combination with running/jogging/walking on my treadmill. Good luck to everyone and feel free to add me : )0 -
Hey I'm Heather, 31. I've been losing consistently, working out consistently, and doing well. I always like a challenge to keep me accountable and to meet new peeps. I'm currently training for a few 5k obstacle races. I have a team race that I have not committed to at the end of June... I don't want to be the slow one on the team lol.. and a rugged maniac race in september. My next goal weight is 145, I weight in at 159 today and then probably to 130 before I'm satisfied with my body. Nice to meet all of you.0
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Hey everyone! I'm Meredith from sunny North East Florida! I am 31 years young and have a gorgeous 2 year old. I put on about 20 extra pounds after mini-me was born but I am back down to 145. Which is GREAT but now I want to be back to my "fighting" weight of 135. I have been at this weight for awhile, allowing everything to come between me and getting back to healthy but NO MORE EXCUSES!!!
51 days to get my butt in gear and be ready for bikini/minis/shorts.
I am so ready to do this!!! BRING IT ON!!!0 -
Hi, I am Josie, just posted my stats/goals in the other section. I am 47, married, only 4-legged kids, live in Central PA. I believe I am dealing with the struggles of weight loss and body changing that come from perimenopause... Hoping to be more accountable logging food. Recently went gluten free and feeling better health-wise (bloating minimal, less headaches). Work has been a real stress for me lately so I am sure that is not helping things. I have my 30 year class reunion June 29th and I want to look fantastic. My vanity weight would be to lose a good 15 pounds but I think I would be good with 10... I hope I can inspire and please feel free to give me a good kick in the pants if I need it! :drinker:0
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Oh crap! Just realized I am the old lady here! :laugh:0
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Hi! I am pretty new to MFP, but am looking for like minded people who have set a goal and are diligently working toward that goal. I would like to lose 25lbs, but more than that I want to gain health, feel better and get that positive mo-jo you get from being active! Thanks for adding me to the group! :happy:0
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Hi, I am Kris from FL. Turning 55 in July and every year I tell myself this will be the year I get my weight under control. I was always just a bit overweight when I was younger (except for several years in my 30s when I got slim) but when I hit 40 developed thyroid disease and really packed the pounds on. I am approaching menopause and over the last year began accumulating the dreaded belly fat that makes it impossible to find clothes that fit properly. I have always been athletic and currently walk my dog 4-5 miles per day and run a couple of miles 2-3 times per week. Need to get back to strength training (have a full set of dumbbells and a bench) and pilates. My goal is to track more consistently, eat cleaner and exercise more. I would like to lose 30 pounds. Look forward to participating in the group -- thanks for starting it!0
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Hi all, I'm Dee. I'm 23 and from the tri-state area, PA to be exact. I'm currently 141 with a starting weight of of 147. I'm hoping to drop do to 120 lbs as of right now. Then see what direction I'd like to go in from there. It's not a huge amount to lose but I'm extremely short (4'9") so it will make a huge difference. I think this will be a fun way to keep motivated and to reach that goal.0
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OK...I have some time so let me tell you all about me since I started this challenge.
Thank you for joining. I hope that I be provide some inspiration and learn from all of you! As humans, life is fluid and we are constantly changing. I hope to bring in tips/tricks from all of you. I'm going to get pretty personal because I want to encourage everyone to be POSITIVE and UNDERSTANDING of one another. We are all here for the same reason: to live healthy life styles.
About me:
My name is Sierra. I'm 26 years old and live in Northern California. I primarily grew up here and went to college in San Diego. I have always struggled with my weight and accepting myself for who I am. My friends have always been beautiful, thin, attractive people. I don't think almost any of them have ever struggled with being obese a day in their life. I know that everyone has their own body issues but they have always been thinner. I, on the other hand, was not despite being an athlete. For some reason, I was just always bigger. I became more out-going when I was a junior in high school and now I'm the resident extrovert.
Growing up, I had (still have quite frequently) body image issues. While I was/am extroverted, easily make friends, natural athlete, I never felt pretty or attractive. I always felt like the DUFF (designated ugly fat friend). Even to this day when I go out with my girl friends, I carry that chip on my shoulder.
(Mom, don't start crying...thanks). I am not ashamed to say that I have body image issues and I have serious issues with it. In some ways, I have tied my self-worth to how I look and in my mind, I know that is sad. I know that I am more than what I look like, however, that is how my mind works. I do not see myself as being beautiful or attractive. I do not see myself as being someone of high self worth. It is a struggle which I face daily. Every.single.freaking.day. I wish that it were different, but the fact is, it's not.
"Comparison is the thief of joy."
I am a firm believer that beauty is more than skin deep but it's quite hard when we live in such a superficial society that pushes ideas that many of us (men and women) do not fit. I do not fit those standards and I never will. Let's start with the fact that I am all of five feet tall -- last time I checked, I'm even below average in height.
I went through an AWFUL break-up at the beginning of the year (January). I never felt worse about my life or myself until I went through this break-up. It was not my first break-up but he was my first love.
"Never be afraid to fall apart because it is an opportunity to rebuild yourself the way you wish you had been all along." -- Rae Smith.
It was in those lowest moments after the break-up where I had to rebuild myself from the inside and I was trying to truthfully figure out what makes me happy, that I focused on the outside. I ran a few races in the previous years, but this year, I realized that while I'm not an excellent runner, running makes me happy. So, I signed up for MANY races and even a full marathon! Running was something I could do to start off and think and as my runs get longer, I don't think and I'm focusing on completing the task. I combined running with a strength training program (Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer) and started seeing results. WOW! It was amazing to see my body start to transform. For the first time in my life, I felt good about me and who I am because I felt like I looked good. I finally felt like I looked like the athlete I always have been.
It was during my runs and post-workouts were I thought about who I really am and what I want to accomplish. Not just with exercise, but in life. With that, I started to finally be proud of who I am. I started to find a confidence in me that has never existed.
This last month I've spent partying and honestly enjoying life (post-break plans that all came to fruition this month) -- perhaps a little too much because I've inched up the scale (hehe). Currently, I weigh about 136 lbs and stand at 5 feet tall. Weight is nothing but a number, but I want to feel good about myself everyday. Unfortunately for me, my demon in how I feel about myself is tied to my body. I believe that the ideal weight for me rests around 120 lbs because I would prefer to look athletic. I don't think I can lose 16lbs by June 21 but I do know that I can lose at least 10 in a healthy way.
My goal, by the first day of summer is to be 125 lbs and rock that bathing suit I bought in February like a beast! I would also like to be able to feel good about myself more days than not.
"All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney0 -
Hello, My name is Celeste and I just want abs for the summer and to be able to fit into my size 2 jeans again :I
I LOVE to hula hoop, run on the treadmill, Kayak, and swim. I'm not so great with ab workouts because i cant touch my toes, i cant do sit-ups properly, but if i lay on my stomach, i can bend backwards until my feet touch my face XD0 -
Thanks for sharing all of that Sierra. I totally get where you are coming from. I think you have a very healthy attitude and are doing some great "work." I mentioned that I have always struggled with my weight and that the approach of menopause and thyroid disease have made the struggle harder; however, I know I have been using those issues as excuses. I was slim during two periods of my life. When I was in high school I dropped the weight a very unhealthy way, after a coach made a remark that the girls on the team would perform better if they weighed less. I went from 133 to 113 in weeks and looked great (to me) and awful (to others). I could not maintain that weight for long and went back to my set point of 133. In my early 30s I lost weight again, going down to a reasonable 122 at just under 5'3". I exercised a lot and tracked my food and kept the weight off for several years. I remember how good it felt to be able to shop for clothes so easily and feel comfortable in a bathing suit. I felt good in my own skin as they say. Fast forward to late 30s and job stress, then thyroid disease, then peri-menopause, and here I am. 5"2 and 1/2 (need that half inch) and closing in on 160. Will weigh and measure myself tomorrow. Feel so sluggish and unattractive even though I do a lot of cardio. Tired of panicking every time we get invited somewhere because i have nothing nice that fits me. Wanting to wear a bathing suit again. Happy to be joining a group of people who are wanting to make changes!!!0
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Hi all, I'm Dee. I'm 23 and from the tri-state area, PA to be exact. I'm currently 141 with a starting weight of of 147. I'm hoping to drop do to 120 lbs as of right now. Then see what direction I'd like to go in from there. It's not a huge amount to lose but I'm extremely short (4'9") so it will make a huge difference. I think this will be a fun way to keep motivated and to reach that goal.
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Thanks for sharing your story Sierra... and if that is you in the pic, you neither fat nor ugly... you are gorgeous!
We all must remember that real beauty comes from within. We must all stop calling ourselves bad names, fat, ulgy, lazy.... If you have a beautiful heart you are a beautiful person and that is what others see.
Yes I compare myself to others and turn green with envy at times for what my body will probably never be, but as long as I am making the best choices and doing what is right for my body most of the time, that is something to be proud of.
So no getting down on yourself if you slip up. You have have great days, bad days, great weeks, bad weeks. The important thing is to not let those days or weeks continue on a downward spiral. Pick yourself up, brush yourself off and get right back on track. Life happens and I know personally I am not going to sacrifice a good time with friends/family for fear of gaining weight or worrying about every thing I put in my mouth. Life is too darn short... live, laugh, love and do it every day!0 -
Hi, I am Rachel and I am 32 from Pittsburgh. I have slowly, but steadily, gained about 50 pounds over the past few years and today I weighed in higher than ever before - I broke 200. Holy crap that was a slap in the face. I have always been heavy for my size, if that makes sense and I am not overly concentrated on lb's but 200 is HIGH! I am planning on doing my areas Tough Mudder and I refuse to back out.
I am here because I need support and because I know I can be there to help push others along. I will put on a bathing suit this summer!
Bring it on:)
Please feel free to add me if you want to help keep one another motivated.0 -
Hi all,
I have never joined a group on MFP before, but there is no time like the present!
My name is Yas, I'm 27, 5'8'' and currently about 150 lbs. I was never overweight until I was in my 20s. I gained 50+ lbs in my early 20s form being largely sedentary due to illness, and also bad eating out of boredom. I lost all that, and then broke my back! So three months of bed rest and I had lost all of my muscle mass and gained all of it back. After that, I worked very hard at my rehabilitation and getting my body strong and healthy again. within 8 months I was down to 136lbs and fit and healthy and happy. I then mysteriously became more and more ill over the course of a year, and gained lots of weight (stopped weighing myself once I reached 170 lbs) despite the fact that I was barely eating. I became weaker and weaker and fatter and fatter. As it turns out, I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, and now that I have been gluten free for 4 months I am able to go to the gym and move around more and more. Recovery is slow, but promising. Anyhow, all of this has happened in the last 6 years, so my weight has been a journey for me. I don't want it to be anymore. I want to be healthy, fit, have lots of energy and be proud of my body. My ultimate weight loss goal is 120 lbs. But honestly, I don't care about the number, I'm more concerned with how I feel about my body and getting back into my favourite jeans, no matter what the scale says. My birthday is at the very beginning of summer and I would like to be 140 lbs by then if I made it to 135 I would be ecstatic!
I eat well the majority of the time and I exercise as often as my body allows, that is currently 2-5 times a week I like the gym and I love being outside, and this year I joined a baseball team, despite not knowing how to play baseball... yikes! My goal from now until summer is to continue to eat well. Cut down on emotional eating. Exercise more and start walking outside again now that the temperature is in the positive digits. Oh man, I want to wear a bikini this summer and go to a water park!!! Thanks to everyone who has posted so far. Very supportive and encouraging. I would love to have a great support group so please add me if you are up for that!
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Hello all!! U am new at this but I am ready to take weight loss serious. Nine weeks ago I welcomed my second daughter (my first is 7years old). I am currently breastfeeding and I have found it difficult to do jumping jacks and other movements that require a lot of movement (LOL). I have a really difficult time with being an emotional eater. I eat when I'm happy, sad, frustrated, or whatever, I eat! So I am really on here seeking support and words of encouragement. I am excited about this challenge and I have a goal to do Pilates and yoga as well as strength training to reach my goal of losing 2 lbs. a week. I also will be working towards adding more veggies and fruits by eating them for my snack three times a day. Feel free to friend me, I also want to be able to encourage and support others as well, hopefully to build friendships. Thanks and good luck to all!0
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Hello everyone, my name is Cindy and I am a foodaholic.
I tell my grown kids that I have been carrying them for almost 30 yrs, baby fat that is
Anyways, its late right now, I just wanted to join a group and get started on this new bod I have been dreaming of, ready to make it a reality.
I will come back tommorrow and have all the measurements and such to get started.0 -
Hello to all the courageous, brave, determined folk who have come before, or may still come after!
My name is Kyt, and I am in the TX/OK area and in school. I started my journey up around 415 (not sure, since I didn't start MFP until I had dropped to around 385.) I have steadily - at an almost frightening pace - lost 83 pounds to date. However, things are starting to plateau, and I'm starting to bumble around the 302 mark.
This journey started with an unexpected weight loss, which my family and I THINK may be related to my recent diagnosis with diabetes. (And, I HATE having to admit I've got it!) Because of this, I have had to make some rather drastic changes in eating habits which will be with me for the rest of my life if I intend to continue to control this monster without recourse to medications. (NOT a good idea, since my metabolism and medications tend to fight, rather than cooperate. UGH!)
I'm not typically the one to reach out a helping hand first, if someone asks for help, however I WILL bend over backwards to either offer what help I can, or to help them find the help they need. I do not judge anyone, though if asked, I am a good "watch dog" and know how to use a set of cooked noodles to splat someone effectively if tasked to do so. I also, tend to be a lurker, more than I respond unless it is in a one-on-one situation.
Thank you Sierra for starting this group, because I think it is what I need to help keep me on track during the summer break from school. I have a FEW friends who are helping me with my main goal - get and keep my carbs under control (under 150 g total, no more than 50 g per main meal time)
However, I also am needing help in just the opposite of most folks here. Because I AM so heavy, and I love my swimming, or walking around a zoo, or weight lifting routine, I tend to have MONSTER calorie burns (if I'm under 500, I've had a HORRID day because the burn is too low.) Because of the carb restriction, I have trouble MEETING my calorie goal when I exercise, which is the other BIG goal I'm striving for.
So, in summary for this summer:
Continue to swim 3 - 4 times per week for an hour or more
Continue to lift 2 - 3 times per week
Carbs under 150 for the day or 50 per MAIN meal time
MEET my calorie goal for the day to get the scale moving again while keeping the inches peeling off
(and not food related, but health important - break my last bad habit: smoking. I'm down quite a bit, but just can't seem to leave the stupid cancer sticks alone!)
Measurements are updated monthly on my profile picture. Though, if you want, I can copy them into another post.
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Hi My name is Peg and I am 53. My goal is to be in onederland by summer right now I'm at 212. My highest was 242 went down to 205 and stayed there for ever....... got really discouraged and gave up. Went back up to 223 so here I am again . I didn't do anything on MFP except log last time so this time I am asking for help and hope I can give others help in return. I do really well at logging and am trying to walk and bike 5 x a week. I have a broken arm right now so am limited on some of the things I want to.0
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Hi! I'm Jesse I live in beautiful Colorado!! I've always been overweight. I've probably lost 40 lbs over the whole process already. I lost 30 lbs my last time on MFP then deleted my account to start completly over. This time around I have lost 16 lbs. I'm currently 152. Lowest is 150.6. I have just over 10 lbs before my major goal! Then I will see where i want to go from there! 51 days until my vacation! I would love to be 140-145 by then! We will see!! Nice to meet all of you!
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Hi everyone! First off... Thank you, Sierra, for starting up this group! I love all the positive vibes in this group already.
My name is Kristine, and I'm originally from Sacramento, CA. I currently live in the socal area, the Inland Empire to be more specific (about an hour east of LA). I never enjoyed being active as a kid or a teen because I was very intimidated by sports, and I didn't pay much attention to what I ate. As a result, I've been overweight my entire life. It didn't help that my relatives and even my parents would point out that I'm heavier than the "average" girl. I've struggled with body image for so long, and I always envied my friends, past and present, who could eat whatever they wanted and never gain a pound. It wasn't until recently that I decided to do something about how I looked. I also want to be healthier so that I can enjoy all that life has to offer without worrying about serious problems later on.
I've recently gotten into running, and so far, I'm really liking it. It was difficult to start at first, and at times it’s painful, but it got easier (or I just got better at it.) It challenges me, yet relaxes me at the same time. The more I keep at it, the better I become at it. I’m always looking to improve with it. I have my easy days with it, and then there are my off days with it. But even so, I can’t see myself doing without it. It makes me feel stronger. It pushes me. I've accepted that I may never be an Elite runner, and I'm more than okay with that.
I also started seeing results when I included weight lifting and interval training to my routine as well as played around with diet. I attempted to go vegetarian in February 2013, and I went paleo for 2 weeks in March 2013. In these past few months of 2013, I've realized that no diet or exercise regime is created equal. When it comes to exercise, you really have to pick an activity that you'll enjoy and stick with. It's also important to challenge yourself. My best friend told me that if cardio gets too easy, you have to switch it up or kick up the intensity. As for diet, I couldn't fully commit to either the vegetarian or paleo diets, so I'm currently eating clean. (But when I'm with company, I do enjoy the "cheat" stuff every once in awhile. I don't beat myself up for it. It's called a treat for a reason, right?)
As for progress and goals?
SW: 165lbs in November 2012 (size 11-12)
CW: fluctuates between 146-150lbs (in between a size 8-10)
GW: 130lbs would be ideal (size 6ish)
I'm not so fixated on my weight anymore though. For now, I've decided to focus on building longer distance for running and let the results follow.
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Hi I have lost 140 pounds on here in one year and 2 months looking for friends0
