Today Show Club! (Everyone Always Welcome)

shari253
shari253 Posts: 202
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
I was inspired by the Today Show (8/9/10) to join this site. Hey Fellow Today Show-ers, let's form a club to support each other. We were all brought here by the same event, and we are starting on the same day. Let's do it! Introduce yourself and start posting.

As for me, I'm 56 years old (all ages welcome in the club), and I NEVER watch the Today Show. I took the morning off to relax and quilt, and turned on the TV to see the Tamara segment. It resonated with me. Today is the day I do this thing! No more procrastination. Im 5'4" and weight 182. I'd like to get to about 145. Now to look around and figure this site out. I sure am thankful it is free!

Shari:smile:
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  • ashlee954
    ashlee954 Posts: 1,112 Member
    Welcome Shari! This is a great site. Everyone is so supportive, no matter how big, small, near, or far. Good luck to you!!!
  • startwinkle
    startwinkle Posts: 6
    My name is Christine - I want to lose at least 40 pounds and need all the help I can get!
  • Alleghany
    Alleghany Posts: 200
    Welcome! :flowerforyou: You'll find this site is TONS of FUN and people give you amazing support! Seriously, it's absolute MAGIC as long as you are honest with yourself, log everything and stay in the correct calorie zone. Be careful to eat enough cals otherwise you'll screw up your metab and stop losing. Please read the following links/threads which have invaluable info. I wish I had read these sooner!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/55796-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition

    Hope this helps! I'm so glad you joined!! Good luck on your journey! :flowerforyou:
  • cristiO
    cristiO Posts: 1
    Well Hello there, I also saw the Today Show and decided to do this thing! :o) my name is Cristi and I turned 50 this July and decided that today is the day! We just bought some horses as auction and I was out there hauling water and a bucket of apples for "Spirit" that's what we named the Mare she is a rack of bones and just couldn't let her go to the glue factory, she is in Foal, so that was another reason not to let her go to the GF, but any way, back to the basics, I am 5' 2" and weigh in at 167. I am hoping to lose at least 37 lbs. :o) Thanks,
  • shari253
    shari253 Posts: 202
    Hi! Thanks for joining. I just entered all my food for so far today. Unfortunately right before I joined this site, I had made and eaten two ham and cheese sandwiches on croissants, lol! Looks like I'll be having a teeny dinner, lol!

    Shari.
  • gnrshelton
    gnrshelton Posts: 358 Member
    Shari,
    I know what you mean about eating the wrong thing before joining. i ate pop tarts and ramen noodles for breakfast and lunch. Dinner will be small but better. I am going for the treadmill in a bit also. i also saw it on the today show. i am inspired now.
    Rhonda
  • arielsmom
    arielsmom Posts: 6
    Hi all! I joined this morning after I watched the Today Show as well - such a great segment. I had a baby six months ago, and I've lost all the baby weight BUT I was 30 pounds overweight when I got pregnant, so that is the thirty that I'm trying to lose. I was once an avid runner, but herniated discs got in my way. In addition to healthy eating, my main priority is to fit in some kind of excercise at least four days a week. Good luck to everyone who joined today and I want to encourage all of us to stick with our goals and make our successes!
  • janiebird76
    janiebird76 Posts: 2
    Hi

    Already introduced myself under recent posts...So I'll just say hello and good luck to all. Janiebird
  • CHale6bl
    CHale6bl Posts: 1
    Hi my name is Colleen.
    Although I didn't see the show, I read the transcript online this morning and this sounds like a program I can work with.
    Stepping on the scale I realized that I currently weigh-in 4 pounds over my delivery weight with each of my 4 daughters.
    Enough is enough! I want to be able to shop with my daughters, not have to go to a different part of the store because of the sizes (the styles are a completely different reason!)

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  • slburgon
    slburgon Posts: 1
    I'm her because of the Today show also. It would be great to celebrate each others successes! Sherrie
  • tpacrash
    tpacrash Posts: 4
    This makes me very excited. Thankfully I hadn't had anything to eat yet when I saw the today show so I was able to make a semi decent choice this morning....(need to go to the grocery store). Anyway, it's nice to meet you all. I want to lose atleast 150 lbs so I am very excited and pray that this will be the step to get there. Good luck to you all :)
  • SharonsJetSet
    SharonsJetSet Posts: 159
    Hello Shari et al

    I too am a Today Show watcher and thank goodness I caught this morning's show. I am so excited to find this site and now I'm really glad you started this thread

    I'm 50 (turning 51 on Wednesday) and need to lose 30lbs. I'm going to read the links that were posted.

    I'm an avid equestrian. I ride English and show (when I can afford it). I live in Enfield, CT

    My user name is SharonsJetSet. JetSet aka Tony is my horse
  • 24paws
    24paws Posts: 2 Member
    I believe everything happens for a reason, home from work, sick today, and just turned on the tv and caught the Today Show, never have seen it before, but thankfully today I did! I signed up, and am so thankful to see so many that are on the same journey I am on, one to a healthy life, one day at a time! Turning 50 this fall, and want the next 50 years to be healthy, and to run marathons! I know I can do this! I have 70 lbs to lose, and look forward to hearing from anyone with tips to help me, I hope I can in turn help you also! We can do this!!
  • jgilbe
    jgilbe Posts: 3 Member
    Hi Shari,

    Good luck in your quest to lose some weight and be healthier. I saw the segment on the Today Show as well, and ironically we are at the same height and weight with about the same goal. I look forward to hearing about your progress!

    Best wishes,

    Jackie
  • shari253
    shari253 Posts: 202
    Wow, this is exciting! Let's all keep posting and keep up the good energy. I feel very connected with all of you. We all saw (or read) the show and something clicked inside of us. Like many of you, I love animals. We have two dogs, and I've been around horses a lot even though I've never had my own. And I too want to get back into running! Sounds like there are a few of us with that goal. The first step for me is to start walking and build up my joint strength and endurance..

    So far today since joining I have resisted all temptations. I am now headed to my moms to see her, my sister, and sister-in-law. There will be food. My plan is to drink LOTS of water, seeing as how I have not drank a drop yet today, lol. This program is making me very aware. Tonight I'm planning a heathy dinner of fish and veggies, plus I will walk.

    I am really happy there is a group of us doing this together!

    Shari.
  • emsmom2k
    emsmom2k Posts: 7
    I too joined today after seeing the Today Show and I would love to hear, see and share my journey with everyone else who joined today. Today is the day!!!
  • SharonsJetSet
    SharonsJetSet Posts: 159
    Shari congrats on making it through the day. Not sure which part of the country you're from. I'm east coast so its nearly 7pm here. I have so far logged all my food. I spend 30 minutes grooming/washing my horse and 30 minutes riding him. After hubby has his dinner, we're going to take the dogs for a walk. We have 2 Yorkies who love going for walks. We just like to wait until the evening when the sun isn't as strong.

    for me it will be one day at a time. I learned from previous diets that journaling and reaching out to the community is key to keeping me focused.
  • Sharont213
    Sharont213 Posts: 323 Member
    I have been here a couple of months and have found this site to be a great source of encouragement and support. I am looking at this as a lifestyle and not just a quick hop to some weight loss. Welcome to all the newcomers and if you'd like a friend, send me a request..
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Welcome to MFP all you today show watchers. I'm so glad Tamara's segment was able to reach out to so many and bring so many of you guys to the site. The site can work wonders for not only helping you lose weight but teaching you good eating habits. It's an amazing journey and I wish you all the best of luck with it.

    :drinker:
  • sagesitter
    sagesitter Posts: 15
    same thing happened to me today. I quilt also! This is going to be a great group.
  • arielsmom
    arielsmom Posts: 6
    Great job today, everyone! Day one is supposed to be the hardest, but I'm not hungry AND I feel much better, both mentally and physically, since I exercised. Hope you all are feeling great too! If you're like me, the hardest days are going to be the ones where we are insanely busy and have little time to prepare healthy dishes and/or track our foods. I'm making it a priority that I get on the MFP web site AT LEAST before bed if I haven't had time throughout the day. Right now, this has to be more important than doing that "one last thing" that really can wait until tomorrow. Keep it up tomorrow everyone!!!
  • SharonsJetSet
    SharonsJetSet Posts: 159
    checking in quickly before I shut down my PC. Today's been a wonderful day. Thanks to Shari for starting this thread. There's some great stories and great people. I hope to get to know you all better as the days go on.

    I had 100% day today. I stayed within my calories, logged everything I ate, exercised and drank more than enough water.

    Really happy right now - hope you all had a great day too!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • shari253
    shari253 Posts: 202
    7:00 PM here on Day 1. So far, so good. I've salvaged my day and have 50 cals left. the challenge now is to get through the next few hours (my worst time) without eating a bite! I think I will go brush my teeth.

    Glad to hear others are doing well. We can do this!

    Besides my house, dogs, and quilting, I'm also into studying Spanish. I'm studying at home now and will be traveling to Mexico in Sept for a total immersion language school. I'm really excited about that.

    It will be fun to get to know you all more. Keep up the good work!

    Shari
    (Tacoma, WA)
  • momchet
    momchet Posts: 1
    Count me in as another Today Show member!! I am really looking forward to getting started on this site.....and have invited family members as well. Motivation is a major obsticle for me...but day 1 has been great! Let's keep it going!!!
  • 2chris42
    2chris42 Posts: 2
    I have been trying to decide what diet plan I would try next. I, like many of you have tried them all. I usually lose about 20 lbs feel a little better and quit because I think I can do it on my own, so why waste the money? I think it was divine intervention that I saw the Today Show today. I had a hard time hearing the name of the website she mentioned. Later I was on the yahoo main page and there was an unrelated article about the Today Show , so I thought I would click on there and see if I could find anything on the weight loss web sight and here I am. I cannot believe these tools and support are free!
  • SharonsJetSet
    SharonsJetSet Posts: 159
    Morning all - starting day 2 and still feeling quite positive. I ended yesterday with exceeding my protein requirement, meeting my fat requirements and had a surplus in both my calorie and carb requirement. I also way exceeded my water requirement. I fill up a big jug of water and sip on it throughout the day. I also add crystal light and count 5 calories per 8oz.

    Momchet - I hope you will be able to get your motivation here. Its the same for me.

    2chris42 - I feel like I've done exactly what you say---pay for the expensive diet, lose 80% of the weight and try it on my own and gain back. I was on nutrisystem last fall through spring and lost over 50lbs. As of yesterday when I started, I had gained 20lbs back. with this website and all of your help, I know I can take that 20lbs off again. i just have to keep honest with myself by logging everything, food, exercise and water and even more importantly come to this site to give and get support.

    Looking forward to another successful day

    :flowerforyou:
  • SharonsJetSet
    SharonsJetSet Posts: 159
    Yesterday I went shopping to have more healthy options in the house. Knowing that having more fruits and veggies in my diet, I picked up this "Dole Fruit Crisp" - apple cinnamon. YUMMMMMMMMMMMY If you heat it in the micro for a few seconds WOW. Its got a lot of sugar in it bu its a nice snack.160c 3.5g fat

    It was perfect for me after dinner!!
  • krisb921
    krisb921 Posts: 7
    I was also brought here by the Today Show, which I never watch. I'm on vacation this week and just happened to have the TV on that channel, and it drew me in. I'm so excited about this website, and to see that it is free is just a bonus. I'm 37 years old with 2 young daughters and will be starting Nursing School in a couple of weeks, so getting into shape is really important to me. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends and losing weight and getting healthy together.
  • SharonsJetSet
    SharonsJetSet Posts: 159
    Welcome Krisb - good luck with your nursing school. I'm so envious. I should have done that years ago. I'm not 50 (turning 51) and I feel like I'm too old to start a new career.

    Can wait to hear all about your successes.

    :flowerforyou:
  • SharonsJetSet
    SharonsJetSet Posts: 159
    Today I'm going to the gym. I signed up for the 30 day fitness challenge yesterday. 30 days----that's a real obtainable goal.

    Hope to see more of you later

    :flowerforyou:
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