What do you hope to accomplish?

To increase my all-around awesomeness to even HIGHER levels.



But more specifically, to be able to do whatever I want to do in life without worrying about whether my body is capable of it. Climb that tree? H*&! yes! Swim that lake? I can do that! Climb up that bluff? D*(!& straight!

And I intend to accomplish this by continuing to eat, lift, and run. And by continuing to have an amazing group of friends on here, who constantly inspire me through their incredible efforts and great senses of humor.

I started MFP as an alternative to paying for Weight Watchers. I figured if I wasn't going to log my food, I might as well not log my food for free....right? So here I am a year later, still going up and down in weight, doing some logging stents, but mostly enjoying the fitness friends I've made along the way.

I want to continue learning from the wise people and helping those I can.

I want to continue to get stronger and keep lifting more.

I want to keep pursuing activities that hold my interest, activities of skill......currently boxing.

Basically I hope to keep becoming a better me every day.

That sounds wonderful, wheird!

I do want to be thinner because I'm a fashion blogger and have an image to uphold.

I'm so sorry to hear that BV1980. People should like You for what's on the inside, not the outside. My dog is still fat but it is still my life partner.

Ahhh. that explains some things. .

But more specifically, to be able to do whatever I want to do in life without worrying about whether my body is capable of it. Climb that tree? H*&! yes! Swim that lake? I can do that! Climb up that bluff? D*(!& straight!

Get out of my head!

But I like it in here!

At my current weight I am 247, I have had a hard time moving around quickly, doing things for a long period of time without being tired. I would come home after only being on my feet for 4 hours at work and my feet would be killing me if I wore anything but sneakers ( I know flats are bad for your feet but they shouldn't be KILLING me after 4 hours either). I want to feel like moving and eating food that makes me feel good. I want to break my cravings/addictions to fat/sugar/grease.... This time around (last 3 1/2 weeks) I started at 258 and I can already feel that I am lighter on my feet and more energized on a regular basis. I feel good and ready to continue this journey!!

I want to get stronger, faster, better

This.
I want to be fit and look it.

But my one measurable goal I want to achieve is to be an Ironman.

Honestly, I first joined because I wanted to lose weight, but not get too skinny. My first goal was 180lbs, and hopefully a size 12 by that point. I've been overweight my entire life, and I just wanted to be able to buy clothes in a non-fat people store. I started years ago with too few calories, and quickly gave up due to the stress of grad school.

When I came back, I had the same goals. Then I discovered lifting and read a lot of information by some great users here. And my goals have changed. I want to get stronger, and I want to get leaner. But, I don't want to give up the things I enjoy like treats and beer. I don't really ever see myself getting down to 20% bf, but I know I'm not going to be happy at 180. Basically, I need to find a balance of lean enough that I'm happy with how I look, eating enough to fuel my lifts, and being happy at that eating level. And hopefully I'll be smart enough to recognize that balance when I get there. And once I do, I'll continue the long process of recomping and getting my lifts as high as possible.

This is my first post let's hope I do this right!!

I of course joined MFP to help aid myself in weight loss. But I also wanted to be held more accountable for what I was putting into my body. Until I joined MFP I didn't know how badly I was treating my body by how much I consumed. Although my weight loss hasn't been too significant yet, I still feel pretty strong and encouraged to continue on. I joined the community in hopes of finding other people like myself who have always struggled to maintain a "healthy looking weight". I was always a very small kid growing up, but after I hit my teen years I just blew up like a brick house. I've come to a point in my life where I don't want to feel "heavy" anymore. I lived the past ten years of my life in this over sized body. Now that I'm almost midway through my twenties I just want to feel good for myself. Literally just from peeking through some of these community threads has given me so much inspiration, and seeing how devoted everyone is really helps. I've only lost about 5 pounds since I started to eat right, and exercise an hour a day after work. But today I went to put on a tank top under my work shirt and it fit loose! Mind you this has been a tank that I always wanted to wear but it always looked too skin tight on me. Now I know a 5 pound difference in weight isn't significant, but I feel like maybe a lot of it had to do with bloating or sodium consumption. A small victory such as fitting into this one shirt feels great, and I'm excited for the future of my journey. I have so many other clothes that I've never even worn before still with the tags on waiting for me to wear them. I'm not sure how the "friends" feature works on MFP but I'd like to connect with others an keep each other motivated. I think it would be very beneficial.

This is my first post let's hope I do this right!!

I of course joined MFP to help aid myself in weight loss. But I also wanted to be held more accountable for what I was putting into my body. Until I joined MFP I didn't know how badly I was treating my body by how much I consumed. Although my weight loss hasn't been too significant yet, I still feel pretty strong and encouraged to continue on. I joined the community in hopes of finding other people like myself who have always struggled to maintain a "healthy looking weight". I was always a very small kid growing up, but after I hit my teen years I just blew up like a brick house. I've come to a point in my life where I don't want to feel "heavy" anymore. I lived the past ten years of my life in this over sized body. Now that I'm almost midway through my twenties I just want to feel good for myself. Literally just from peeking through some of these community threads has given me so much inspiration, and seeing how devoted everyone is really helps. I've only lost about 5 pounds since I started to eat right, and exercise an hour a day after work. But today I went to put on a tank top under my work shirt and it fit loose! Mind you this has been a tank that I always wanted to wear but it always looked too skin tight on me. Now I know a 5 pound difference in weight isn't significant, but I feel like maybe a lot of it had to do with bloating or sodium consumption. A small victory such as fitting into this one shirt feels great, and I'm excited for the future of my journey. I have so many other clothes that I've never even worn before still with the tags on waiting for me to wear them. I'm not sure how the "friends" feature works on MFP but I'd like to connect with others an keep each other motivated. I think it would be very beneficial.

Howard: "Don't worry, I don't fancy you."
Vince: "Of course you do. All men do. I'm the confuser. Is it a man? Is it a woman? Oh, I'm not sure I mind..."

I hope to accomplish two things:

1) Gain upper body strength so I have no issues with carrying groceries and picking up my nephews (the 4 year old at least. my 7 year old nephew is to big to be picked up!)
2) A flat tummy - I don't want a 6-pack abbs, just a flat tummy. Though I am starting to think that it's hopeless and that I will always have a little tummy.

All I wanna do is zooma zoom zoom zoom and a boom boom.

"Just shake your rump!"

Thanks GuitarJerry, now I have that song in my head! :laugh:

I will accomplish the reduction and/or elimination of bad habits; and the addition of new habits.
I will accomplish weight loss and muscle gain.
I will accomplish attaining a level of self-respect and esteem that makes the old destructive habits distasteful.
I will accomplish getting at least one pervy PM from someone on my FL

To get down to, and maintain a healthy bodyweight that will hopefully help me live a few more years.
To raise my overall level of fitness.
And to look good in a wetsuit so that I can learn to ride a wave before I end my 50th year......