I am new to exercise, lost some weight recently but struggling to lose the last 12 lbs. I had to stop running (really, a very slow jog) recently due to knee pain which is caused by muscle weakness, so could really use some more exercises that strengthen my quads, specifically my vastus medialus muscle. I hate group exercise and will never join aerobics, zumba, or any such ilk.

As this is my first challenge, I don't know what I feel about it. I hope I finish? I hope I don't look like an idiot?

My fitness goals are to look toned, be strong, and to stop being in pain when I run. I run because otherwise I can't eat much. I like to eat.

Hi everyone! Welcome to the 30 Day Squat Challenge. What I'd like for everyone to do is tell us a bit about yourself. 'What are your fitness goals? How are you feeling about the challenge? Are you a exersize newbie or an exersize veteran?' Let us know! We look forward to begining our 30 Day Squat Challenge with all of you!

This is my first challenge here. Silly question...So are we supposed to wait until Oct to start? I have been a member of mfp for a few years but never really got into it until now. I am really starting to enjoy it. I have been doing a couch to 5k program since Dec. of last year and would like to incorporate other things and thought I would give this a shot. Good luck to you all.

I am not new to the gym or exerise but out of practice. My goal is to lose weight, tone up the loose that used to be tight & get back to running. I used to be in the gym 2 hours a day but that was 6 months ago.

I am back but not ready for that may squats at one time. Can I do like I am with crunches, breaking them into increments for abit?

Hi y'all, I'm Cole. I've been here for 5 months and I'm always looking for challenges to keep me on my toes. I have 5kgs left to lose to reach my goal.

I'm getting back into things. I was really into it and exercised 30-90 minutes every day. Then, I stopped altogether. So now I'm starting from the beginning and work my way back into having some stamina. Hoping this will help too. I will be a week behind everyone else. I think when I first joined the group it had Oct. 1 as the start date. Or at least that's what I thought. Now it has Sept. 1. So I am waiting for the weekend to start on Saturday. I don't have internet at home any more so I can't check in every day but should be able to a couple times a week on breaks at work.