The Randoms - December 2010
TaraMaria
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I'm so excited about starting this thread! I know there are so many different "groups" on here but I wanted to start a thread with people that were all different. Not from a certain age group, a certain weight, a certain height or so on. We all have so much to offer regardless of where we are at in our journey and I just love all of the people I've been blessed to meet on this site!
You may join this thread under the following circumstances:
* You are an age. It doesn't how old!
* You weigh something. It doesn't matter what!
* You are a gender. It doesn't matter which one! (We prefer no alien presence but if you are really excited about joining we will take it to a vote!
* You want to check in every day to every couple of days to vent, encourage and chit chat!
So that's about it! I titled this The Randoms because we will be a bunch of random awesome people all striving towards different goals but still able to hold one another accountable! December is half way through but lets start out by introducing ourselves and listing a goal that we'd like to accomplish by the end of the month, be it big or small! I can make a list and we can refer back to it in January to see how well we did and see what we want to do to start off the new year!!!!
You may join this thread under the following circumstances:
* You are an age. It doesn't how old!
* You weigh something. It doesn't matter what!
* You are a gender. It doesn't matter which one! (We prefer no alien presence but if you are really excited about joining we will take it to a vote!
* You want to check in every day to every couple of days to vent, encourage and chit chat!
So that's about it! I titled this The Randoms because we will be a bunch of random awesome people all striving towards different goals but still able to hold one another accountable! December is half way through but lets start out by introducing ourselves and listing a goal that we'd like to accomplish by the end of the month, be it big or small! I can make a list and we can refer back to it in January to see how well we did and see what we want to do to start off the new year!!!!
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I'm Tara! I'm 24...I'm an old married lady to Floyd and have a three year old...Mister Grady Paul!
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My Goals are as follows:
TaraMaria - No fast food for the month of December, build my running to three miles or 30 minutes straight and work on loosing the last 50 -
Hummm, interesting. I'll bite....but not too hard
Katie. 30. Female. Weighing 194 lbs (give or take). Single mama raising an active 4 1/2 year old, Jake.
Goal: To keep gainage down to 1 lb or less this holiday season.
In all honest that's a pretty tough goal for me. I'm stinking at it already....sigh...
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I'm Michael. 24 years old. MALE, weighing at 210 (give or take .02lbs) Married to a short, but sexy, girl name Sara.
Goal: Weigh 200lbs by Jan 3, 2010. Going on a cruise.
Oh yeah, my wife is prego for my little man!!!0 -
I'm in!
34 female about to be divorced with a precocious 3 year old daughter.
Oops for got to add Started out at 331 and can happily say that I am down to 262!! (this could have been the catalyst for my divorce, but if it was then good riddence!)
My goal for the Holidays is not to gain any weight at all. Not doing so well on that one, but I am still at it!0 -
Mandi-25. Female
Weight- 196
Married with 3 kids: ages 7, 4, and 18 mos.
Goals: Maintain through the holidays, workout 4-5 times a week, drink my 64 oz of water a day, try to lose 5 pounds a month (however, trying to gauge progress on the scale is incredibly hard not to get disappointed over so I'm going to take it in stride)- more importantly to listen to my body and give myself credit for those Non-Scale Victories!
Good luck everyone! I'm excited to start a new thread! 0 -
Sara
Age 24
Recently started dating a fellow rocket scientist, which has thrown a bit of a wrench in my weight loss plan (we love to eat and drink good beer). Started this whole thing at 215 lbs.
Currently weight: 152.0 lbs
Sara - Goal is to be under 150 lbs, even if it's by 0.1, by January 1st. 2 lbs in 2 weeks with the holidays might be asking a lot... haha. I'm still gonna try, and I just joined a gym to help get rid of the last 12-15 lbs. I lost the first 63 lbs never having belonged to a gym.0 -
sayuri -22 year old female
weight 164
I'm married and no kids yet.
Goals: Being able to keep up playing with my hyperactive four year old niece.
Try to drink more than 8 cups a water a day.
Lose a pound at week.0 -
How fun
My name is Marnie, I'm 45, happily married to Jerry, mom to three daughters who are 26, 22 and 22 (yes, twins) and ecstatic grandma of 2 adorable boys, 3 and 2 yrs. old.
My goal the rest of December is to quit making so many goals
, except to just do the best I can through the holidays and enjoy my family and friends! And no freak outs please, I'm not going to go crazy or anything, but I am going to eat a piece of the fudge we are making on Sunday :bigsmile:
More seriously, I am going to vow that no matter how hectic this next couple weeks is I WILL make time for the gym!0 -
jewel
Age: 45 - but behave much younger (maturity is over rated)
Goal is to maintain over Christmas and New Years. Start exercising again on January 1 (or whenever the hangover is gone). Started at 218, current 206 so would like to be at 206 on New Years Day.
Long term goal is to lose approx 70 lbs, but I haven't set a deadline because I always lose hope then.
Feel free to add me as your friend :flowerforyou:0 -
Somebody left a huge tin of imported Danish Butter Cookies on the counter at work. I love those things, except 4 cookies=140 calories.0
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I'm Mandie
I love being random!
I am 22 & married to my favorite person in the world, Andrew!!! We are losing the "happy marriage weight" together!
I am currently 174lbs...only 14lbs to my ultimate goal!!!
My Goals For December: to exercise 5-6 days a week at the gym, eat 1200 calories + 1/2 exercise calories, get under 172 by New Years Eve & only weigh myself 2 times per day [morning & night] because a million times per day is destroying me :ohwell:0 -
Somebody left a huge tin of imported Danish Butter Cookies on the counter at work. I love those things, except 4 cookies=140 calories.
Right now we're battling brownies with nuts and lemon bundt cake.....Damn holidays!
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Darla
Female
Age:28
SW:205
CW:180(give or take a few)
Goal for the rest of the month: Keep my motivation up, drink plenty of water, and try not to gain any or get too stressed during the holidays. After the holidays I'm aiming for a 5lb/month loss.0 -
It seems like every day we get something yummy and sinfully delicious from a vendor here at work, but thankfully thus far, I have resisted the temptation (this week) lol0
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Everyone's goals seem awesome and totally obtainable. That is one thing that is so important. You shouldn't kid yourself in either direction: Don't set them too low or too high! Danger Ranger, congrats on going to be a daddy!! YAY! Sara you made me lol...and I didn't know he was a fellow rocket scientist!! That is awesome!!!
TaraMaria - No fast food for the month of December, build my running to three miles or 30 minutes straight and work on loosing the last 5
Kekibird - To keep gainage down to 1 lb or less this holiday season.
DangerRanger - Weigh 200lbs by Jan 3, 2010. Going on a cruise
kerridodson - Not to gain any weight at all during the Holidays
mandijo - Maintain through the holidays, workout 4-5 times a week, drink my 64 oz of water a day, try to lose 5 pounds a month
00trayn - Goal is to be under 150 lbs, even if it's by 0.1, by January 1st
sayuri1 - Being able to keep up playing with my hyperactive four year old niece, try to drink more than 8 cups a water a day, lose a pound at week
marniehodges - Quit making so many goals, no freakouts and make time for the gym!!
jewelchristian - Goal is to maintain over Christmas and New Years. Start exercising again on January 1
Ding724 - To exercise 5-6 days a week at the gym, eat 1200 calories + 1/2 exercise calories, get under 172 by New Years Eve & only weigh myself 2 times per day
dk82 - Keep my motivation up, drink plenty of water, and try not to gain any or get too stressed during the holidays. After the holidays I'm aiming for a 5lb/month loss.
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Anyone who joins after this, just add your screen name and goals onto this!!!0 -
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I'm Mandie
I love being random!
I am 22 & married to my favorite person in the world, Andrew!!! We are losing the "happy marriage weight" together!
I am currently 174lbs...only 14lbs to my ultimate goal!!!
My Goals For December: to exercise 5-6 days a week at the gym, eat 1200 calories + 1/2 exercise calories, get under 172 by New Years Eve & only weigh myself 2 times per day [morning & night] because a million times per day is destroying me :ohwell:
I totally understand...thank God I have an analog scale that is totally not accurate. HAHA! I can weigh myself on it as much as I want and I will weigh the exact same. Now I just weigh myself at the gym once while I am there.0 -
Melissa
I am going to turn 25 in a couple of weeks, I have a wonderful and very supportive husband who has always loved me for me. Together we have a beautiful/crazy/tempermental/loving 18 month old daughter, Ella Mae. She is my everything
I started my weight loss journey at 230lbs on May 18, 2009- the day my daughter was born :blushing: I am currently at 165lbs with a goal of 145lbs. ONLY 20lbs TO GO :drinker:
Melissa- My goal is to not binge during the holiday's with candy, bread, pies, and birthday cake. It is VERY unrealistic for me to say I wont eat any of them, however, I will enjoy them in very small moderation. I really want to keep my head on strait for the next couple of weeks!
Good luck to everyone!!!0 -
So "Question of the Day" (QOTD) What is a typical day in your life? When does it start? End? When do you fit in your workouts? Do you pack a lunch?0
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My day begins when I hear my 3 year old grandson get up (he and my daughter live with us). As for workouts, around my daughter's work schedule so I can stay with my grandson, so it can be anywhere from 6:30 to 10:00 in the morn. Always in the morning though...if I exercised at night I would NEVER be able to sleep-gets me way to pumped up. My day ends all over the place. I tend to "wake up" at night. Something in my head just goes "ding" like a doorbell and I'm wide awake and have always been like that. Sleep is highly overrated. :laugh:0
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Hi All. I'm Kacy- 23 years old as of Dec 7th!! I started off at 262 lbs, got down to 245- but have gained back to 259.
I'm working on getting back on track- but this cold weather with ice storms is bringing me down.
My weight goal is 180 lbs. Its been SO hard when you live with people who don't diet or exercise at all. Cold weather limits what I can do also. The reasoning behind my goal is for a healthy new lifestyle. And the fact that I have lost 2 children already- and i'm wishing to carry my own child to birth.
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HI everyone!
I'm Natalie, 31, just married in August. My current weight is 158 and I would like to loose another 20-25 by summer.
My goals this month are 1. Not to gain over the next 2 weeks. 2. Go to the gym at least 4-5 times a week/ or run 30 minutes outside with the Pooper (a.k.a. Brady Dog). 3. Be able to run 3 miles as easily as I can now run 2. 4. Take more classes at the gym to change things up.
A typical day for me is to wake up around 7:15am and pack my lunch. I try to stick to the same thing all week to take the guess work out and make it easy. I sit behind a desk until 5pm, so to the gym I go as soon as I am freed. My evenings consist of spending time with the hubby and the pooch.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone!0 -
oh oh I would like to join! I love randomess.
I am Ruth age 33
I started last feb at 242 and now at 168
Single, no kids, work atleast 48 hours a week so no life other then the gym
My goal for this month is to just keep exercising even though I have so many other things I have to do.0 -
So "Question of the Day" (QOTD) What is a typical day in your life? When does it start? End? When do you fit in your workouts? Do you pack a lunch?
A typical day in my life starts whenever I wake up.. Sometimes its 7 a.m., sometimes its noon.. It depends on my work schedule when it ends, i can get off from 3 p.m., up until 11 p.m., obviously its a weird schedule. I don't do a lot of workouts, that's something i'm trying to get in a habit of. But when I do workout, I usually do it sometime after my boyfriend goes to his second job, around 5 p.m. I dont usually pack a lunch- but i'm going to have to start. I work in a grocery store and the things that they sell thats convenient aren't usually made by health conscience people.0 -
So "Question of the Day" (QOTD) What is a typical day in your life? When does it start? End? When do you fit in your workouts? Do you pack a lunch?
A typical day for me starts at 7:15am when I drag my butt out of bed to pack a lunch for Andrew! We drink a cup of coffee together & watch the news & then he leaves for work. I then start working on homework or household cleaning/laundry until I stop for lunch around noon. After lunch I finish my homework or try to get ahead on it to be completely free on the weekends [I am a Psychology student with only 1 semester left...I graduate in June 2011] and then I just pitter around online until Drew comes home @ 4pm. Then we hangout/have dinner/watch a show/play cribbage/random things/ and then head to the gym around 8pm! Not that exciting, but it suits me fine for now...I can't wait till I graduate and have a job to go to & NO homework...0 -
Love the thread Tara!
Name: Katie
Current Weight: 120-123 (not allowed to have a scale)
Goal: To maybe lose 5 more pounds... but I'm happy where I am. Mostly I want to tone up a bit more.
Random fact; I'm full of exercises and other random tips for targeting muscle groups- so feel free to hit me up!!! (TaraMaria can vouch for this tidbit of information!)0 -
I'm Kelly - 39 & never married & no kids, however I have been dating the most wonderful guy ever for the last 4 months. He's a cop and is always working nights, so it really hasn't interfered at all with my "ME TIME".
I started my journey at 249 lbs & am currently at 202.8 lbs.
My goals for this month are to just get me to ONEderland! That's all I ask! Come on Santa - I've been GOOD! REALLY I HAVE!!! :laugh: I bought myself an MP3 player for my 50 lbs goal and really want to use it, but I can't as I have my neice keeping it for me until I actually hit 50 lbs!0 -
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Hey all!!!
I have been staring at the same number on the scale for like 2 months now, granted I am a fluctuater so I go up and down about 3-5 bs depending on time of day, etc.
This is TMI for any males that may be on here but I have had a period that has been ongoing for a month now so I am hoping that I will lose some lbs once it is gone.
Has this ever happened to anyone?0 -
Hey all!!!
I have been staring at the same number on the scale for like 2 months now, granted I am a fluctuater so I go up and down about 3-5 bs depending on time of day, etc.
This is TMI for any males that may be on here but I have had a period that has been ongoing for a month now so I am hoping that I will lose some lbs once it is gone.
Has this ever happened to anyone?
You poor dear! I've had all kinds of fun with female issues. My longest lasting period was 68 days until last year. It started in April 09 and didn't stop until my hysterectomy in November09. I completely understand your grief. Have you talked to your doctor about it? Is there any possibility that you have pcos? Its a fairly common thing that is diagnosed these days, doesn't necessarily mean you have it but it could mean there are some solutions to the discomfort you are in. I hated being bloated and just completely not able to move forward with my LIFE!) 0
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