TOO CHUBBY FOR MY TWENTIES!
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Not because it's hard to do, but because on Monday when I did it I was using the loop around my neighborhood and I had to turn around because of a big moose in the road! I hope he's not hanging around today...
Haha! I giggled out loud when I read there was a moose in the road. I don't know where you're located, but I just think that's hilarious!
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I'm in too! :-) I'm 26.........27 in a month aahhhhh!!! =-O
I've just been piling on the pounds up since my daughter was born, and am unfortunately at the 200 mark, I want to get back down not just to look great, but to be healthy for my family and a good role model. Look forward getting to know everyone and hoping we can all get each other motivated!!0 -
hey everyone! my name is amy, i'm 24 and i love this group! here's a lil about me:
i've never been skinny. in fact, i've been chubby almost my whole life. in high school, i played basketball and was probably the healthiest i've ever been- still "overweight" according to my bmi, but i was healthy (and had really cute curves!). once i started working, i became less active and the weight slowly crept on. after 4 years of college life (beer, take-out, and bad decisions<--lol), i gained SO much weight. 2 years post-graduation, i'm finally doing something about it. i think for a long time i was in denial that i had packed on so much weight. i said i didn't care, but the truth is, i did and i was extremely depressed about it. after a doctor's appointment in july, i realized how bad i let my health become and vowed to make a change.
i'm turning 25 in december. i want to spend my 2nd half of my twenties (and everything after that), happy and healthy. i've lost 12lbs since starting MFP in august. today i actually felt "skinny" (even though i'm nowhere near my goal-just feelin really good!). my goal is to lose 40 by the time the year is over (35 by my birthday). and i'm going to do it!
my ultimate goal is to lose about 100lbs, which means i have 88 to go. it's a lot, but when all is said and done i have no one to blame but myself. i'm confident that i can lose this weight. it may take a lot of time, but i will do it. i will be VERY happy once i reach a 50lb loss-half way (hopefully sometime in january/early feb)! my current mini goal is to reach a 15lb loss by the end of september. baby steps!
feel free to add me as a friend! let's do this together! 0 -
im sooo in! anybody feel free to add me!!0
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I'll be 22 tomorrow. I'm in!0
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28, count me in. Massive support for this group, let us know what's the latest.0
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WELCOME to the Group for everyone that has just Joined!!!0
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Hey everyone! Just giving an update/seeing how everyone is doing... I've been running 4, 5 or 6 miles everyday for the past week. So I'm very proud of myself for keeping up with that. I just started logging my food yesterday & so far, so good The scale is still saying "back away" :laugh: so I'll wait a bit longer to step on. 0
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I definitely need the support. I am really not a poster, but I need to get some more motivation. Please add me as a friend.
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I'm less than 2 weeks into MFP and already 4lbs down (48.2lbs total)
Things are going great. Been running more than ever these past few weeks (thanks in large part to the awesome group of runners on here inspiring me) and am looking forward to being hot and fit and wearing workout shorts to the gym in a few more months!! I've just got to tone those legs first....
Anyway I hope everyone's doing well - We should all post our progress here as motivation for others. I think that might help
Cheers,
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Hi everyone! Let's see, progress... well, I did my second day of Couch to 5k yesterday as well as some strength training moves and I'm still feeling good! I haven't measured or weighed since I started because I don't expect to see a huge difference right away but I know it'll pay off in the long run
Congrats on your loss so far Meag! I have to admit, wearing some cute little shorts to go running in motivates me too
Hey H_82! You are running way more than me - keep it up and the scale will soon be your friend!
Keep up the great work everyone - we can do it! :drinker:0 -
Haha! I giggled out loud when I read there was a moose in the road. I don't know where you're located, but I just think that's hilarious!Not because it's hard to do, but because on Monday when I did it I was using the loop around my neighborhood and I had to turn around because of a big moose in the road! I hope he's not hanging around today...
Alaska
Unfortunately the wildlife around here can sometimes make it difficult to get out and get your exercise. My boss is constantly running in to moose and bears when she's out walking and it makes me nervous to go out alone! 0 -
I'm 28, just started using MFP a couple weeks ago, but I've been using some online tracker for a long time. It's helped a lot. So far I'm done about 95 pounds, with 35 more to go! Good luck to everyone!!
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Ha! What perfect timing! Just joined and just recently twenty! Lol!
Well I have huge support for this group and I wish you all good luck!0 -
Question for all/whoever: Do you normally weigh yourself just once a week & log that??? or more than once a week? I tend to weigh myself probably more than I should **when I'm feeling good about it** but I'm not exactly sure when to record it on MFP. Thanks!
PickyNikki - I would probably pee my pants if I saw a bear while exercising outside, but a moose I would probably laugh (even though I know they're ginormous! Maybe they could take me for a ride in their antler thingys for the rest of my exercise course...hehe.
Kim - wow! You're amazing....95lbs!?!? Congrats & keep up the good work!!!0 -
Question for all/whoever: Do you normally weigh yourself just once a week & log that??? or more than once a week? I tend to weigh myself probably more than I should **when I'm feeling good about it** but I'm not exactly sure when to record it on MFP. Thanks!
I try to weigh myself once a week sometimes 2, always early in the morning before I eat and shower. I used to be obsessed with the scale and that only made me frustrated even though I was making progress and the overall trend was downward!Kim - wow! You're amazing....95lbs!?!? Congrats & keep up the good work!!!
I'm not amazing, but thanks! Just a lot of hard work and determination in a little bit more than 1.5yrs. I did have lapband in Feb, but my results are mine... the band just helps me stay in control and on track!
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Question for all/whoever: Do you normally weigh yourself just once a week & log that??? or more than once a week? I tend to weigh myself probably more than I should **when I'm feeling good about it** but I'm not exactly sure when to record it on MFP. Thanks!
I have a scheduled weekly weigh-in on Monday mornings. I find that I am towing the line between healthy obsession with nutrition and fitness and just plain obsession. I feel myself wanting to weigh-in every day to check my progress but I know that it isn't going to reflect all my hard work since weight fluctuates quite a bit during the day and many of those days would likely show a gain of sorts. If you weigh yourself every week at the same time, under the same/similar conditions, you will see more genuine progress. Seeing a gain on the scale for whatever reason can be discouraging, so trying to mitigate that is definitely a good idea! Besides, it's almost like a game and I enjoy the anticipation of working really hard all week to see my results after the weekend (when I tend to run the most).
Are there any other runners in the group? I have become such an addict! I run every day now, up from 3-4 days a week a month ago, and the days where I can't get out make me stir crazy! I am planning to run a few races in Oct and Nov, including a really fun 10km downhill race. I'd love to hear what you guys do to get your calorie burn in; anyone spin? I'd like to hear some perspectives on that too! I'd really like to try it but I'm not a cyclist and the prospect of cycling for 50 mins is terrifying to me! Thanks 0 -
meagalayne - thanks for the info. Oh, & I'm also a runner. In the past I would typically just do 3 miles (as often as possible, I tended to slack off quite a bit). Recently I've been trying to do 4, 5 or 6 miles (walking 1 of the miles at a 4mph/10% incline) & running the rest. I wish I could run outside more, but I find it's harder to pace myself...or maybe I was just too out of shape at the time I would love to start doing some races, but feel I'm not quite there yet....
Another good calorie burner is Zumba. I go to a class every week & sweat my *kitten* off. I don't have a HRM yet, but I've heard it burns 800-1000 calories/hour....and I laugh my butt off the entire class (I'm quite uncoordinated).0 -
I need to stop weighing myself so often. But I am glad to say that this is day 4 of working out and counting calories and since I joined MFP and am already down 3 lbs!0
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I'm so jealous of everyone that I read that can run for long periods of time and so on. I've been with my personal trainer since January or February I think, and I go 2x/week, she's absolutely awesome and knows what she's doing, the problem is I guess I don't. I took a month hiatus just to regroup my thoughts and get myself completely motivated to all of this. With all of the work I've done with her I can definitely tell a huge improvement in my muscle tone and some endurance, BUT the scale just doesn't want to budge. I've lost like nothing! I know it's a reflection of the extra effort I need to put it, but it's just frustrating. For someone who was doing nothing and eating whatever, to watching what I'm eating and at minimum getting my 2 45 minute sessions with my trainer you think I'd see something.
I've gone to an endocrinologoist he ran every test possible and everything came back normal which is kind of frustrating. I want to be that person who can run for more than a minute without feeling like I'm going to die. And go shopping without dreading it! Other than hard work and dedication what has seemed to work for you guys?
Done with my pity party :-) Hope everyone has had a great week and has a great weekend!0 -
TheNewStacie - So the scale's not moving, but are your clothes fitting a little better? If not, then I would add more cardio to your workouts possibly. With the whole running thing... maybe just start out walking, then fast walk, jogging, running...? Ease into it & maybe that will work for you. Good luck!
And p.s.... it's a GOOD thing that your test results came back normal, one less thing to deal with.0 -
Hi all. I'm a 26 year old mother of 2 and I'm in. My son is almost 6 and my daughter is almost 13 months. I always weighed around 125 to 135 in high school and that is my goal for the most part. I gained a ton of weight when I got pregnant at 19 with my son. I was weighing near 200lbs and couldn't lose any of it with the down fall marriage I was in. I got divorced and started college. Never really worried about my weight with everything else I had going on. Then I met my husband now weighing around 190. About a year into being together I lost weight and got down to 140. I was happy with that. Then after we got married in June of 08 I started gaining weight and really didn't think anything of it until December when I was to start taking meds for headaches I was having and the first thing on the bottle said "do not take if pregnant". It got me thinking so I took a test and sure enough I was. So the weight came on like no other again. When I had my daughter I got down to 174 and couldn't go any further. I started on the dupo shot and the side affect of gaining weight and not being able to lose it was what I got. I got all the way to 200lbs. I tried and tried to lose weight and at the time I didn't realize that was my problem cause they didn't tell me the side affects and I didn't take time to find out. I had a weight convo with my SIL and found out she had same problem when she had the shot, so I got off the shot. I started this journey at 198 and have had a hard time losing the weight cause of the shot but I think its all out of my system now cause I'm finally losing weight. I'm so ready to not be unhealthy and out of shape anymore. I want to be able to run around with my kids and eventually my grand kids way down the road. I also want to look in the mirror and not want to run. I want to feel good about myself.
Well that's my story of why I'm in this predicament and why I want to change it. I wish everyone good luck in their journey. And I love that we have so many people out their to motivate us and support us.0 -
meagalayne - thanks for the info. Oh, & I'm also a runner. In the past I would typically just do 3 miles (as often as possible, I tended to slack off quite a bit). Recently I've been trying to do 4, 5 or 6 miles (walking 1 of the miles at a 4mph/10% incline) & running the rest. I wish I could run outside more, but I find it's harder to pace myself...or maybe I was just too out of shape at the time I would love to start doing some races, but feel I'm not quite there yet....
Another good calorie burner is Zumba. I go to a class every week & sweat my *kitten* off. I don't have a HRM yet, but I've heard it burns 800-1000 calories/hour....and I laugh my butt off the entire class (I'm quite uncoordinated).
4-6 miles is great!! I'm working my way up... I just started running in March and for many months I was struggling to improve my endurance. It seems that within the last month or so I've really hit my stride (har har... pun intended!) and been managing to run nearly every day between 2 and 4 miles. I am trying to fit in longer, slower jogs to prepare me for the 8 and 10km races that I want to do this fall, but often the time or weather doesn't permit. I also nearly always jog outside and since nothing is marked I can never tell the distance until I get home and upload all my info from my phone to the computer...
Zumba - what exactly does this consist of? At present, I don't have access to a gym so all my exercise takes place in the great outdoors. Hoping to get a membership once the snowy season hits in Canada, but we'll see. It's hard to justify a monthly fee when there are a million different activities to do outside for free 0 -
i'm putting in my vote for Turbo Jam for an awesome calorie burner!! it's kickboxing with a little dance, and great music. chalene johnson is a really great leader that i'm actually smiling and yelling like the people in the dvd. i've been doing it for almost a month and actually look forward to doing it. the other night i ordered her other series, Turbo Fire, which i'm anxiously waiting on. if you want to get either one, i'd suggest shopping around before buying it off the official website as they can get expensive. i found TF on ebay and saved myself about $70!0
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Zumba is a dance/exercise class. It's tons of fun. My sister & I go pretty much every week. It's $4/class & an hour long. We can seriously be in the most rotten mood ever going there & leave laughing. It's so much fun. I'm definitely NO dancer!!! Quite uncoordinated actually... Props to you for running outside! I haven't done much of that since my track days in high school.Zumba - what exactly does this consist of?0 -
Zumba is a dance/exercise class. It's tons of fun. My sister & I go pretty much every week. It's $4/class & an hour long. We can seriously be in the most rotten mood ever going there & leave laughing. It's so much fun. I'm definitely NO dancer!!! Quite uncoordinated actually... Props to you for running outside! I haven't done much of that since my track days in high school.Zumba - what exactly does this consist of?
Ughhh.. I ran 2.85 miles today with loads of hills and 165 steps today and I am pining for a treadmill right now.... haha Felt SO much longer/farther than it was! Thanks though. Zumba sounds like fun 0 -
Zumba definitely is a blast. I've done it a few times and kept my heart rate monitor on the whole time, the lowest I amount of calories I ever burned was the first time (getting used to the moves) and it was 657 for an hour class (with breaks) and I had no clue what I was doing :-) The time goes by so quickly because you're just dancing around and the music gets you going too.0
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I'm 27 and a good 35 lbs or so overweight. Just had baby boy #3 and ready to keep up with them and feel young, hot and energetic! Great group!0
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Happy Monday everyone! I really had a tough weekend My boyfriend works away for 2 weeks at a time and he came home last Thursday. I knew it was going to be tough for me with him here (he's very impulsive about eating and we love to lounge around together watching movies) and even though I did my best I went over by about 2500 calories between Friday night and Sunday night :frown: Something that really surprised me though was that I was literally ITCHING to exercise. I didn't get the chance to but I'm pleasantly surprised that I really WANTED to exercise! Also, I ate a few too many white chocolate covered pretzels last night plus one small glass of coca cola and I felt too full and sick when I went to bed - another good sign, in a way!
Welcome to all the new faces!
Also, to answer H_82's question: I don't have a scale at the moment but if I did I'd probably be weighing myself daily, and logging once a week.
Keep it up everyone! :drinker:0 -
PickyNikki - Isn't it amazing how quickly the calories add up!?!? super fast! Ever since being committed to logging all my food on this site has really....REALLY...been an eye opener! Don't even get me started about a night out of drinking! (that was saturday for me)...I'm thinking it's not even worth it (even on the super rare occasion that I do it). It's like drinking an entire days worth of calories!
And also, thanks for the reply. That's kinda what I was thinking too.
On a completely separate note...I just got my HRM in the mail today & I love it! Used it for the very first time tonight.0
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