Introduce yourself, and your goals!
michellenichole83
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I'm Michelle, I'm 30, and a stay at home mom of 2 (plus two step-sons we have a few times a month). My boyfriend travels for work, so I feel more like a SINGLE mom a lot of the time! I'm lucky enough to have a gym membership with great child care, so I go M-F for an hour to an hour and a half every week!
I'm about half way to goal, so my loss is slowing! I'm retro-ing my numbers for august 1 starting weight.
Hw: 258
Sw: 199
Cw: 192
Gw: 140
Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 199-->175 -24 lbs
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 175-->160 -15 lbs
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 160--> 150 -10 lbs
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 150-->140 -10 lbs
***rememer*** If you have a lot of weight to lose, it WILL come off faster in the beginning than it will when you get closer to your goal!! Please set your goals to reflect that! Realistic, achievable goals will give you motivation to continue your journey!
I'm about half way to goal, so my loss is slowing! I'm retro-ing my numbers for august 1 starting weight.
Hw: 258
Sw: 199
Cw: 192
Gw: 140
Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 199-->175 -24 lbs
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 175-->160 -15 lbs
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 160--> 150 -10 lbs
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 150-->140 -10 lbs
***rememer*** If you have a lot of weight to lose, it WILL come off faster in the beginning than it will when you get closer to your goal!! Please set your goals to reflect that! Realistic, achievable goals will give you motivation to continue your journey!
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Hi Nicola here, I'm 33 and a mom and wife. My son is 15 and I've been with my husband for 18 years. I have a gym membership be me and the husband only got twice maybe three times about 35-50 minutes a week.
I'm still early in my goal but I want to join and make new friends.
90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: Not sure
Starting Weight: 355
Current Weight: 298
Goal Weight: 115
Phase 1 (9/2/13-10/28/13): 18 lbs (298--->280)
Phase 2 (11/4/13-12/30/13): 18 lbs (280--->262)
Phase 3 (1/6/14-2/24/14): 16 lbs (262--->246)
Phase 4 (3/3/14-4/28/14): 18 lbs (246--->228)
Total Goal: 70 pounds in a year! I lost 57 pounds so far so in total for the year it would be 127lb0 -
I'm Jessica,
I'd love to lose this weight by my birthday next year! I was thin when I was younger but gained some when I had kids and then, when I went through some life changes. SO READY TO LOSE IT NOW!
90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 200
Starting Weight: 195
Current Weight: 194
Goal Weight: 129
Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 20 lbs (194---> 174)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (174---> 144)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 20 lbs (144 --->129)0 -
Hello. My name is Blaine or Nyx.
My birthday is July 13th so the end date is about my birthday, it would be awesome to be at my goal by then.
HW: 227
SW: 221
CW: 212
GW: 145
Phase 1 (08/01/13-10/31/13): 25 lbs (221 ---> 196)
Phase 2 (11/01/13-01/31/14): 23 lbs (196 ---> 173)
Phase 3 (02/01/14-04/30/14): 18 lbs (173 ---> 155)
Phase 4 (05/01/14-08/01/14): 10 lbs (155 ---> 145)
Year Goal: 76 lbs0 -
Hi I'm Jamie and at the moment there isn't much to tell about myself. I do LOVE watching Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition though!
Highest weight: 196
Current Weight: 190
UGW: 120
Phase 1 (8/1 - 10/31): 180 (-10)
Phase 2 (11/1 - 1/31): 175 (-5)
Phase 3 (2/1 - 4/30): 165 (-10)
Phase 4 (5/1 - 8/1): 150 (-15)
Feel free to add me as a friend if you wish.0 -
Hey! My name is Denea, I'm 28, SAHM, my hubby is in the oilfield, so he's gone more than he's home...
I'm super excited to start this challenge and get to GOAL!
90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 252
Starting Weight: 198
Current Weight: 198
Goal Weight: 130
Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 25 lbs (198--->173)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 18 lbs (173--->155)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 15 lbs (155--->140)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 10 lbs (140--->130)
Feel free to add me!0 -
Hey I'm Ke'Shana & I am trying to tackle my struggle with weight loss and finish my dissertation. I get off track because so much goes on in my world, but I am focused and in a good space right now. I saw this group and thought it would worth a try to join. I am not too familiar with the show but have caught it once or twice.
Hope I do this right... I'm looking at others post to figure out what I am suppose to put for the numbers.
My heaviest =270. Current weight= 258, Goal weight= 185
Phase 1 {Sept. 1- Nov.30): 15 (258---> 243)
Phase 2 (Dec. 1- Feb.28): 20: (243--->223)
Phase 3 (Mar. 1-May 31): 20 (223 ---> 203)
Phase 4 (Jun. 1- Aug. 31): 15 (203--->188)0 -
I'm not a huge fan of the show, but I don't watch much TV... I just like having the goals and dates to keep me focused. Thanks for starting the group Michelle!
**90-day Phase Goals**
Highest Weight: 326
Starting Weight: 326
Current Weight: 280.8
Goal Weight in a year: 180
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150 by Christmas 2014 (actually 135 by my July 24.2014 - my 49th birthday, but I don't know if that's attainable!?)
Phase 1 (9/1/13-11/31/13): 30lbs (280--->250) 2.3#/week
Phase 2 (12/1/13-2/28/14): 25 lbs (250--->225) 1.9#/week
Phase 3 (3/1/14-5/31/14): 25 lbs (225--->200) 1.9#/week
Phase 4 (6/1/14-8/31/14): 20 lbs (200--->180) 1.5#/week
Best of luck everyone!0 -
I'm Amber and I love the idea if this challenge I actually prefer this one. I'm 32 and I work two jobs. My biggest challenge is balancing everything to fit this into my lifestyle. And I want to motivate others.
HW: 280
SW:203
CW:203
GW: 155-160
Phase 1 (9/1/2013-11/1/13) ---20 pounds. 1-1.5 a week 180
Phase 2 (11/1/2013-1/1/2014)---15 pounds same 165
Phase 3 (1/1/2014-3/15/2014)----10 pounds 155
Phase 4 maintenance and toning.0 -
Hi i'm Chad, I'm 24 years old and I am on a mission to lose weight and become more fit. Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition is one of my all time favorite shows so that is why I wanted to join this group! Chris Powell inspires me to do my best each week. My parents and I record the show and watch it every Sunday night together.
**90-day Phase Goals**
Highest Weight: 282
Starting Weight: 280
Current Weight: 269
Goal Weight in a year: 200
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200
Phase 1 (9/1/13-11/31/13): 30lbs (269--->239)
Phase 2 (12/1/13-2/28/14): 20 lbs (239--->219)
Phase 3 (3/1/14-5/31/14): 10 lbs (219--->209)
Phase 4 (6/1/14-8/31/14): 9 lbs (209--->200)0 -
I'm so excited to have everyone join us! Welcome and good luck to all! Take it one day at a time, remember to ask questions and seek out knowledge! Every bad day is followed by a brand-new, shiny new day, so take things one step at a time! I don't know everything, but I know a little about a lot, so feel free to pm me with any questions! I am a TDEE-20, progressive lifting, and IIFYM kinda person. :flowerforyou:0
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Thanks to Michelle, for opening this Group:flowerforyou:
Hi, I'm KathyJo, but you can call me Bit
I'm 54 yrs old, married for 34 yrs, mother of two grown children and grandma to two boys
I've a long ways to go, to reach my weight goal, figured breaking that number into smaller ones would be the best way to get there. I want to take a fair amount of time, sustained weight loss is my long range goal...approx. 2# per week, for now. Looking forward to meeting the challenge!! So much I want to be and do. I've also set a September walking goal for myself, not many miles to start with, but for my arthritic back, knees and out of shape body, it will be an accomplisment
Gotta start somewhere, right?
Highest Weight: 377
Starting Weight: 377
Current Weight: 346 (8/1/13)
Goal Weight: 240 at 1 yr. (Ultimate goal is 160)
Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 31 lbs (346--->315)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (315--->290)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 25 lbs (290--->265)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 25 lbs (265--->240)
Best wishes to all, on our Weight Loss Challenge!!!!:drinker: (that's H2O in my glass!!) ♥bit0 -
Hello all!
I am a mother of two. I have been married for about 14 years. I definitely gained my most weight during my first pregnancy. I have spent a lot of my time trying to be a good wife and mother. However I think I owe it to myself to lose this weight.
Hw:238
Cw:220
Gw:150
Phase1 (9/2/13 - 12/2/13): 18 lbs (220-->202)
Phase 2 (12/3/13 - 3/3/14): 18 lbs (202-->184)
Phase 3 (3/4/14 - 6/4/14): 18lbs (184-->166)
Phase 4 (6/5/14 - 9/5/14): 16lbs (166-->150)0 -
Any can add me too!!
**90-day Phase Goals**
Highest Weight: 258
Starting Weight: 237
Current Weight: 235 updated
Goal Weight in a year: 149
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135
Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 16 lbs (237--221)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 24 lbs (221--197)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 24 lbs (197--173)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 24 lbs (173-149)0 -
Hi. My name is Tina. I am 36 years old. I have been married for 18 years as of today. I have a 11 year old and a 3 year old. I work at a childcare center for 3 and 4 year olds. I live in Arkansas. Nice to meet everyone. I need all the support I can get.
90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 260
Starting Weight: 244.6
Current Weight: 244.6
Goal Weight: 150
Phase 1 (9/2/13-10/2/13): 10 lbs (244.6---->234.6)
Phase 2 (10/3/13-11/3/13): 10lbs (234.6---->224.6)
Phase 3 (11/4/13-12/4/13): 10lbs (224.6---->214.6)0 -
Hello my name is Nikita and I've struggled with losing weight for as long as I can remember. I want to end the pattern of losing a pound one day and gaining two more by the next day. I had a gym membership and lost 30 pounds over the course of two years, but now I work out at home and am determined to lose many more. Here's my stats:
HW:245
CW:190
GW: 1150 -
Hello my name is Susan aka Lil and I have been on a roller coaster with my weight for the past decade. The main thing I have accomplished by my roller coaster diet is giving myself a fatty liver.
My height is 5' 6"
HW: 203
SW: 194 at diagnosis
CW: 177
GW: 135
LW: 132
90 day goal is to be able to run the entire length of a 5K (3.16 miles) My long term goal is to be at 135 by the end of May when I take my daughter on her graduation trip to Germany.0 -
I'm Rachelle, I am currently at stay at home mom of three little girls, I have a gym membership at the Y and hope to be utilizing it more now that the girls are in school, I have struggled with my weight since I was young and have tried every yo-yo diet out there, I am hoping to be at my goal weight before new years!
Highest Weight: 180lbs
Starting Weight: 176.8
Current Weight: 166
Goal Weight: 135
Phase 1 (9/2/13- 10/2/13) 12lbs
Phase 2 (10/3/13-12/3/13) 15 lbs
Phase 3 (12/4/13-12/31/13) 5lbs
Goal: 12/31/13 0 -
Hi Nicola here, I'm 33 and a mom and wife. My son is 15 and I've been with my husband for 18 years. I have a gym membership be me and the husband only got twice maybe three times about 35-50 minutes a week.
I'm still early in my goal but I want to join and make new friends.
90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: Not sure
Starting Weight: 355
Current Weight: 298
Goal Weight: 115
Phase 1 (9/2/13-10/28/13): 18 lbs (294.4--->280) (Just wanted to update, I started at 294.4 today)
Phase 2 (11/4/13-12/30/13): 18 lbs (280--->262)
Phase 3 (1/6/14-2/24/14): 16 lbs (262--->246)
Phase 4 (3/3/14-4/28/14): 18 lbs (246--->228)
Total Goal: 70 pounds in a year! I lost 57 pounds so far so in total for the year it would be 127lb0 -
I have weighed in and although I started back on MFP last Monday I consider that just a prelude to really starting today. I am also beginning a 6 week training to run a 5k. I am excited and know this time I can do it. If anyone wants to add me as a friend please do the more encouragement we can have the better. I know a lot of people are starting today and I wish you all good luck. Take one step at a time.0
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Hello I am 46 and I am now home alone just sent my last child off to college. I am single and learning how to love me and live again. This is the first part of that. I just started back on MFP last week. Started back in 2011 and lost about 20 something and gained it all back. I think I am ready this time and love EWM. I need the encouragement and accountability.
SW: 207
CW: 201
GW: 150
Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 201-->176 -25 lbs
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 176-->151 -25 lbs
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 151--> 150 -1 lbs
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 150--> maintenance0 -
Hello! My name is Melissa and I am happy to be in this group. I have about 150+ to lose.
Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 297-->272 -25 lbs
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 272-->247 -25 lbs
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 247--> 222 -25 lbs
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 222-->197 -25 lbs
**After phase 4 I will reset and do it again. I will have about 50-70 lbs to go after that.0 -
Hi my name is Chris and I am a busy working mom to an 18 year old son. I live in Canada and am finally trying to permanently lose the baby weight! I can be a little slow at times. I'm 5' 6" and have a pear shape; and am 46 year old female.
I love the show and love the idea of breaking it out into phases. Here is my goal plan:
Phase 1 (Aug 1 - October 31) 181 - 160 lbs (-21 lbs)
Phase 2 (Nov 1 - Jan. 31/14) 160 - 145 lbs (-15 lbs)
Phase 3 (Feb 1 - Apr. 30) 145 - 130 lbs (-15 lbs)
Phase 4 (May 1 - onward) Maintenance
HW: 205
CW: 176
GW: 130
I will adjust my goal weight as I get closer if I'm happy with my appearance and size; I'm currently focusing on weight training and realize that muscle takes up less space than weight. If I can get my BF% to a range I'm happy with (18-22%) but am still away from my goal weight, than I'll adjust my goal weight accordingly.
Oh, and if any women in the group is starting to notice the change coming on, that's one area that I could really use some support with, as I know it can have a significant impact on slowing down weight loss.
Thanks again for starting this group, I'm so looking forward to the support!0 -
Hello there, I'm Rachael and there isn't really much to say about myself. I'm from Michigan. Love watching sports, television, movies and playing video games and that's about all I do outside of working and going to school. I'm looking to change this and am hoping this "extreme Makeover Weight Loss Challenge" is just what I need to kick my butt in gear. So here goes nothing.
90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 249
Starting Weight: 245
Current Weight: 245
Goal Weight: 175 (this is my goal weight for this challenge, my actual goal weight is 149)
Phase 1 (9/2/2013-10/31/2013): 25 lbs (245--->220)
Phase 2 (11/01/2013 - 01/31/2013): 20 lbs (220--->200)
Phase 3 (02/01/2014 - 04/30/2014): 15 lbs (200--->185)
Phase 4 (05/01/2014 - 07/31/2014): 18 lbs (185--->175)0 -
Hello everyone I'm Jen. About 5 years ago I lost 60 pounds. I went to the gym everyday and I started to get lazy in the last 6 months. I am giving myself a fresh start with a new gym. I have gained about 10 lbs back and I am not as firm as I was. So my goal is to get FIRM again. and to lose what I gained and a little more.
current weight is 150
goal weight is 130
phase 1
> 145
phase 2
> 140
phase 3
>135
phase 4
> 130
My plan is do some kind of activity everyday and hit the gym at least 5 times a week and to yoga at home 2 days of the week.
I wish everyone the best of luck on this journey!0 -
Hello my name is Susan aka Lil and I have been on a roller coaster with my weight for the past decade. The main thing I have accomplished by my roller coaster diet is giving myself a fatty liver.
My height is 5' 6"
HW: 203
SW: 194 at diagnosis
CW: 177
GW: 135
LW: 132
90 day goal is to be able to run the entire length of a 5K (3.16 miles) My long term goal is to be at 135 by the end of May when I take my daughter on her graduation trip to Germany.0 -
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I'm 35. I've been married 15 years this month and I homeschool my 4 kids, ages 3-13. Like a lot of moms, I feel like I've lived my whole life for others and kind of ignored myself. I'm trying to figure out who I really am and part of that is losing the weight I've been hauling around for the last 14 years. I look forward to getting to know many of you better!
HW 247
CW 177.2
GW Keeps changing! Right now, 160. When I hit that, 150.
Phase 1----170
Phase 2----160
Phase 3----150
Phase 4----???
Good luck everyone and feel free to friend me!0 -
Hello my name is April, I'm a 27 year old single mother of two daughters. I just started my weight loss journey about 3 weeks ago (for the 2nd time in my life). I'm hoping I can stick to it this time and make it a lifestyle change! I may need some help figuring out reasonable goals for these challenges!
HW 270
SW 267
CW 260
GW 130-1400 -
hey! I'm new to the group and hopefully I can join in! I'm Krystal and I'm 19 years old. I have always been overweight and have tried losing weight multiple times, but always failed. This time I won't let that happen!
Hw: 267
Sw/CW: 244.8
Gw: 113
Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 244.8-->219 -25.8 lbs
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 219-->189 -30 lbs
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 189--> 165 -24 lbs
Phase 4 (5/1/14-9/1/14): 165-->130 -35 lbs
I want to reach my ultimate goal of 113 or so by January 1st 2015!! I am going to just lose weight until I love the way I look though and I am happy, whether that be 200, 150, 113, or 100.0 -
Hi I'm Amanda, 21, college student, new to the group!
CW: 148
GW: 125
Phase 1 (9/3/13-10/31/13): 148-140
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 140-130
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/13): 130-125
Phase 4-- rest of my life-- maintenance
I'm really excited about breaking this into longer phases, it emphasizes that this really is a lifestyle change. I know I have less to lose than some people but breaking it down this much makes it realistic and emphasizes how SLOW of a process losing weight really is and how important it is to lose it kind of slowly to maintain it. I threw 125 up as a number but my ultimate goal is to just be comfortable in my body and be confident.0 -
Hey everyone, my name is Rob - husband, father to 3 great kids.
I was my heaviest about 3.5 years ago, lost just over 35lbs & have been pretty consistent ever since.
I love the idea of taking on a weight loss / fitness challenge 90 days at a time. I look forward to sharing & helping were I can!
HW: 225
CW: 195
GW 180 - 1850
