20lbs by Christmas Challenge!! :-)

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  • efcdcdb
    efcdcdb Posts: 392 Member
    Hi everyone. I just this group last week but haven't been active at all. I am at work right now so I can't post much, but I wanted to let everyone know I am here, and I will be checking things out and participating. I have zumba after work tonight, but after I get home, eat and shower, I should have some time. See ya!!
  • kgerm317
    kgerm317 Posts: 191 Member
    Hi everyone,

    My name is Kristen. I am a 30 year old single mom of twin 6 (almost 7) year old boys. I have lost 52 pounds since November 13th of last year and hope to kick about 8 more before November 13th of this year (then an additional 5 or more before the end of the year).

    I started small with walking and doing the Biggest Loser on the Wii Fit. I am currently jogging about 4x a week, walking on the days I don't jog, occasionally make it to a Zumba class and want to start doing kettlebell a couple of times a week again for strength. With it being fall (my favorite season), I am hoping to squeeze in some hikes as well.

    From the end of May to the end of August, I was stuck in a 4 pound range, always coming back to 187.2. At the beginning of the month, I moved out of my ex-boyfriend's house, ridding myself of some emtional baggage and have lost about 5 pounds (I weighed in at 182.6 this morning). I am hoping that this will kick-start things so I can see the scale move some more.

    Wishing everyone the best of luck for this challenge!!!
  • tjwichman
    tjwichman Posts: 19 Member
    Hi!! My name is Tammy. I'm 37 and getting back on the wagon after playing too much this summer. My goal is to lose 30 lbs. by next summer so losing 20 by Christmas would be awesome! I am looking to get healthy and stay healthy so that I don't have to worry about the family history of diabetes and heart disease. I'm also looking to be a role model for my children!
  • meowlymary
    meowlymary Posts: 84 Member
    Hey everyone! Can't wait to read through this and get to know you all. I'm Mary, 24, and in school to get my MA in teaching. I have a husband and two cats. I'm a big nerd and a loud feminist, and believe in health at every size/fat acceptance.

    I have done the MFP/Sparkpeople thing a few times but 2013 was THE YEAR for me! I really got some good habits started - tracking my food, exercising several times a week, drinking water. The last month has been especially great. I have been eating more meals and healthier meals, cooking a LOT, and working out has become second nature rather than a battle - most days. Being in grad school is really busy.

    I really want to concentrate now that I've got these good habits down and see the weight come off. I know it can and will as long as I stay focused. I'd really like to be an inspiration for my husband as I'm afraid neither of us quite have the youth and metabolism we did in undergrad.

    My current weight (as of Saturday) is 185. My goal weight is around 130-140, and for Christmas I'd like to make it to 160-165! I'm going to take my inch measurements as well, just for fun. I'm excited to be doing this in a group of motivated people. Hope everyone has a good week and reaches their goals!
  • ticiaelizabeth
    ticiaelizabeth Posts: 139 Member
    Hello All :)

    My name is Patricia. I go by Ticia. I'm 26 years old and am currently pursuing a career in Human Resources. I have a huge family that plays a very large role in my life. Basically my entire family has struggled with weight issues at one point or another in their lives. I have been overweight my entire life and recall much ridicule throughout my developing years because of it. Last January (2012) I began dieting and lost a little over 70 pounds. I did it in a very unhealthy way and once I stopped "dieting" I promptly gained back 40 of those pounds. About two months ago I changed my thinking on losing weight, and have been eating healthy balanced meals, and exercising regularly. The weight has been coming off slowly but I am feeling better about myself than I ever have before. I also quit smoking 2 weeks ago (both cigarettes and the funny stuff) and have still managed to drop a couple pounds. Smoking keeps you thin they said. Quit and you'll gain weight they said. Well I'm proving them wrong! and in the process proving to myself what a strong individual I am.
    I am so happy to be part of this group, and be able to share my frustrations as well as triumphs with you all. I also look forward to hearing about your own personal challenges and victories.
    Thank you all for the motivation!!

    Love and Light xx
    Patricia
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Hi,

    I have just joined your group. My name is Shirley from Ontario, Canada. I am recently retired and have
    two grown daughters 32 and 30 and married to my husband for 39 years.

    I have done many challenges on here in the past but haven't done one in a while. I have been on a roller
    coaster ride here lately with my weight and trying to get down to my ticker weight without having to change it.
    I had a busy summer with sailing with our sailing club and doing a lot of snacking and socializing.

    I am also a WW lifetime member but that doesn't seem to work for me anymore after going back
    twice. I have been to two Nutritionists lately and taking everything they have been telling me and using
    the knowledge to my advantage. I am still maintaining but still want to lose for health reasons.

    Anxious to get into this again!!

    Shirley
    Ontario, Canada
  • tiptoeketo
    tiptoeketo Posts: 271 Member
    Hi everyone- nice to meet you all :)

    I am joining this challenge a week late... but better late than never!

    I have been using MFP for two years, and was able to lose 20+ pounds doing a similar challenge two years ago. I'm really hoping that this group is what I need to get motivated again.

    I've recently joined a mom(although I'm not one) boot camp group in real life, and we will start 2x week in October.

    My real issue is the food.....all of the delicious food!!!

    I'd be happy to support any of you, please add me, I'll cheer you on from the sidelines! :D
  • Nidda_C
    Nidda_C Posts: 81 Member
    Hi, my name is Nidda. I am 24 years old, and currently just completed my undergrad. I am from Canada.
    The largest I have weighed is 215 lbs. My goal weight on MFP is 130 lbs and then I will adjust from there.
    My main source of exercise is walking. I LOVE walking. I currently restarted walking again for 2 hours every day at 3 mph. Last time I lost a ton of weight just by walking in the morning before breakfast, and in the evening after dinner. :D
    lol I hope I can pass by these 15 weeks with just walking then....otherwise I will have to start running or more (which I am willing to do after I build up stamina).

    Right now it just feels like there are a whole lot of stressful things in my life that I have to fix/deal with.


    -My weight
    -Completing my current two online courses so that I can add them to my transcript before the deadline
    -Finding a good job to pay off my student loans
    -Finding a suitable marriage partner

    And the list goes on
  • xebnotlaw
    xebnotlaw Posts: 4
    I thought I'd introduce myself, even though I'm a bit of a late joiner (sorry).

    I'm Bex, 23 and I struggle with agoraphobia (a fear of leaving my house) so exercise is always a bit tricky! Luckily my partner drags me out of the house late nights for dog walking or I don't think I'd get any exercise done.
    I work from home running a mental health charity and that also doesn't help with my weight gain.

    I'm desperate to go back to the weight I was when I first met my partner, in time for our second year anniversary on March 5th.

    Please feel free to add me as I definitely need the motivation!

    Thanks
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Hi to everyone, I'm 43 yrs old, married and have two children. I'm currently at 183 and hoping to get down to 150. I achieved this goal once before thru WW but I had difficulty maintaining. Looking fw to getting there again and sharing experiences & tips along the way. I've started the couch to 5k so I'm trying to make running a habit (along with changing some other diet-related habits). I'm trying to record in the diary everyday. It keeps me grounded.
  • Saragirl2
    Saragirl2 Posts: 630 Member
    Hi Bex, I noticed your reference to agoraphobia which someone that I'm close to also suffers from. (No crowds please). Do you find the exercise helps? It's awesome that you do get out.
  • Kristinepage222
    Kristinepage222 Posts: 14 Member
    Hi everyone. My name is Kristine and I'm 26. I am a receptionist and I'm newly married to the love of my life.
    For some reason wearing a wedding dress was not enough to motivate me to lose the weight, but I have the motivation now!
    I have lost 25lbs with weight watchers about 3 years ago, but then fell off the wagon. I only gained back about 10 lbs, but I still have about 20 to lose. I struggled to get motivated to lose the rest of the weight. I like to snack in the evening with some tv to wind down at the end of the day, which is a bad habit I need to break.
    I have recently started walking most morning with my mom before work to increase my activity. I have been a member of MFP for a few years now, but started using it regularly when I joined a group at the beginning of September. It has helped to be accountable to weighing into a group once a week. It has worked well so far for me so I am hoping I can stick to it until Christmas with this group! Feel free to add me as a friend, I am looking for support and motivation. Good luck to everyone!

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  • KennethGardner44
    KennethGardner44 Posts: 21
    Hello Everyone

    My name is Kenneth and i am 45 years old, I am enrolled at High Line Community College and am studying Business and plus on top of that i go and work out at the gym everyday, my Goal weight 180 pounds. Well as of today i just started doing the stair climber along with the treadmill & stationary bike and so yeah i do that like every other day and for tomorrow i am taking a day off to rest and so on Monday i will be working with weights.
  • Candue
    Candue Posts: 14 Member
    Hello,

    My name is Riley. I am 51 and weigh 168 lbs. Only three years ago, I weighed 128 lbs. but that's a long story.

    Like most of you, I am quite busy and I believe that stress causes a lot of our weight gain. It can wear you down. I work full time, have two children and volunteer as chair to a very active committee that holds nearly a dozen events throughout the year. At times it feels as if I have two full time jobs.

    I am so grateful for this group, MyFitnessPal, the scanner app and the Withings Scale. How much easier can this get? Now I just need to form good habits!

    I have a feeling this will be a good few months till Christmas and I wish you all the best of luck!

    Let's do it!
  • chelsarylee
    chelsarylee Posts: 2
    My name is Chelsa, I am a RN work night shift. Had a miscarriage at 19 weeks in August, and lost a lot of blood so I have not been cleared yet to exercise. So I will be doing this with mainly meal tracking. Current weight is 208, would like to be down to 188 by Christmas, and start trying for another baby in January.
  • cymweekly
    cymweekly Posts: 6
    Hello,

    I am Ken. I am in the US Army (stationed in Germany). I weighed in when I started around 182-4 depending on dinner the night before. Goal is to be 160 by my birthday (1 Dec), which is right before my (our, my wife and I) first trip home in over a year and a half.

    I mostly work at a desk all day, and have not been able to lose the weight I wanted. I finally got fed up with it last week, and decided to lose 20 lbs.

    I am EXTREMELY active, I will not post the whole thing in here, but I listed out everything in the 'Workouts' thread.

    I was simply eating to much, but at the same time, my body needed the calories. Training for a 1/2 Ironman will do that to you...

    Anyway, I really am enjoying the support around here, and love having a simple way to keep track of what I am eating everyday. See you around!

    -KP

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