Back To basic

I'm in!!

Mitzi, married mother of 3, stay at home GRANDMA! :happy:
Just joined MFP 1-1-2011
Starting weight: 276
Goal weight: (Longterm) 150
(90 day goal): 250

I'm in too! I slacked off during Christmas break and need to get my butt back in gear!

I'm Karen. I'm 42 (43 at the end of this month). I am married and have two kids - 13 & 9. I have three step-kids and two granddaughters too. I work as a 4th grade teacher. Today was my first day back. As much as I love being home I eat better during the work week.

I am going to be facing a serious lack of time for working out for the next couple of months. We're in the middle of several home improvement projects. Since I work full time, I have to work on them after work. WIth two kids, it's kind of hard to take 30 - 45 minutes on top of the projects. I will be VERY happy when they are finished. Working out makes me feel good, so I'm going to fit it in when I can.

I'm not sure of my current weight. I'm sure I gained over Christmas (we were out of town visiting family), but I'm not weighing myself until Friday.

Hi everyone. I did so good yesterday and it felt great. I was under calories and I got a workout in. I woke up this morning and did another workout. I have a love hate relationship with Jillian Michaels. I hate her when I am working out, but love the results later. I have done great on eating so far. I went to the store today and stocked up on fresh fruit and veggies. Tonight we are having healthy tacos with lots of veggies. My husband is eating healthy with me. We are a total healthy household again. it feels great too. I am already looking forward to Friday's weigh in. I hope everyone is doing great today.

HI! My name is Rupi....I hope its not too late to join.

I am 26 years old, and a law student - the long days and nights at uni and work (i work part-time as well) are really killing my healthy lifestyle. I used to work for a weight loss company, and my clients used to be my motivation to keep the weight off...since coming back to school, and being surrrounded by stress all the time, its getting hard to focus. HELP! I'm looking for a group of motivators...you motivate me...i'm here for you

Without being aware of this challenge, my self-challenge for the week was to increase water intake yay!

Current weight: 147
Goal Weight is 125.

I'm in =D

Oh by the way my weigh in is on Saturday

Hello Tamara! I'm definitely in. So ready to get back into the swing of things and back to basics as you stated.

My name is Marcie. I'm 45 years old, married. Mother of four and grandmother of 2 adorable baby girls. I started MFP back in August and it took me a long time just to lose 10 lbs only to be hit by the holidays. Last time I weighed on Dec 3rd I was 145.5. I will weigh in on Friday and adjust my ticker accordingly. I'm sure I have probably gained all the 10 lbs. So ready to start tracking food and excercise again!

Bobbie...thanks for letting me know about this post. Looking forward to meeting alot of new people....to get motivated and motivate others when I can.

Water challenge is good for me. Yay...so happy to get 2011 started on a good note!

Hi everyone. Welcome to all the new comers. I am glad to see so many people on here. If we get back to basics and do what we all know how, then we can do this. We are all here for a reason and we will be each others' support system. I have lost over 100 pounds and I know it can be done. I will keep this weight off and I will lose more. I have gotten off to a great start this week and I will continue it tomorrow. Take it one day at a time. Oh and I got all my water in today and then some. For dinner tonight we had healthy tacos. I used lean ground sirloin and then I also addded black beans and onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. They were so good. I was very pleased with how they turned out. My biggest problem is getting in fruits and veggies. So I bought a ton of them when I went to the store today. I love fresh fruits and veggies. I just get tired of the slicing and peeling and all the prep work that goes into them.

Marcie - I am so glad that you are hanging in with us. Thanks for joining the new post. This is the year lady. You can do this. We are still here for you.

Deneen - We are still waiting for you to post on here lady.

Tamara - Thanks for starting a new post for the new year. We got this my friend. Tell Jade and Justin that I said hello and I miss them. Has Amber joined our post?

Have a good night ladies. The hubby is playing a video game and I think I might read for a bit.

Hey Tamara as you already know my name is Amber. I am trying this weight lose journey once again. I know what needs to be done and I am ready to do it. I would love to be apart of your back to basics since that is pretty much sums it up for me. I am starting over but that is okay at least I am back in the game. I know I can do the water thing since I really do love water. I am sure that I will talk to you tomorrow. I am looking forward to meeting new people on here and finding support but also to be supportive as well. Can't wait to see what you have planned for us next week

I swear I am late to everything!! :noway: I definately need to get back to basics!! I am still on vacation until the 10th. I love being home I am a total homebody but for the purpose of weight loss I need the structure of work hours but I am in no way rushing father time!!

So Hi Tami Marcie DENEEN Bobbie and the rest of you hello nice to meet you! My name is Jena (pronounced Gina) I am fast approaching 39 so 2011 is it!! I Will Be Fit By Forty Damnit!! :bigsmile: I have 3 daughters ages 15, 10 and almost 3. Also 2 -12 yr old step-sons. We live in Southern Cali., I work full time and am a cali commuter.
My weapon of choice is the Elliptical! I used to avoid that thing for years I said I can't do THAT! Well I CAN! I can easily knock out 90 mins IF I am left alone but uh yeah did I mention I have kids!? :ohwell: my cousin gave me one so it is in the living room and I am a late night exerciser, you know after they are all asleep ahhhh.... I also have a hubby who is all fit and muscular and stuff and I just want to match him!! We are already VERY different in appearece you may have noticed, but I dont care about that I don't want to be the lady who people say why is HE with HER? I mean besides the fact that I am witty and funny and highly intelligent Well I am sure you get what I mean....
I have decided to stick with Fridays for weigh in day as well. I was UP 4 lbs from the blasted holidays but its all good I am working on it now. I am ready to do this THIS YEAR!! :drinker:
Jena

Hey everyone. Bobbie here. I had a great day yesterday and I am having another one today. I got an hour workout in today and I have logged all my calories for today. I have already drank all my water too. I usually drink more than enough water every day. Tonight for dinner I am making a grilled chicken salad with lots of fresh veggies. I am using fresh mushrooms, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, celery, tomatoes, green peppers, and chicken. I am also adding fresh pineapples, apples, and raisins. I am excited about it. I love shopping at the commissary on the base. They have fresh produce and it is so good and cheap. I got a fresh pineapple for a buck. I love it.

Tamara - My starting weight was 289. I am weighing on Friday and will give you my current weight. My new goal weight is 160 - 165. My workout goal is a minimum of 4 workouts a week.

Jena - Better late than never. I am glad to see that you joined the post.

Marcie - It will get easier every day as you get back to it. Hang in there my friend.

I hope everyone else is still doing well and having a great day. TTYL

Today is going pretty well. My method alternating a cup of tea with 3 cups of water seems to be helping. I love this challenge because I am meeting it!! Its is always nice to start a new goal and succeed the first week. I am having trouble be motivated to work out. I want to start running again but I am restricted to until about 3 weeks ago I had a broken ankle and currently have an arm injury (nothing serious just can't put my full weight on it). But on the plus side I am very excited for my supper tonight. I am trying for the first time spaghetti squash!! Hopefully it goes well. I am going to try and do some sit ups and arm work while the squash is roasting.
Does anyone have opinions about working out while watching TV?
Have a great Wednesday everyone

Marcie - Good for you on getting up early to exercise! That would be the best time for me right now, but I don't know if I can get myself up out of bed earlier to work out. I'm soooo not a morning person.

Jena and Tanay - Welcome!

Food wise, my day is going great. I forgot my bottle of water at home, though. Bummer! I'll have a lot of water to drink when I get home.

Last week, when I was enjoying too much good food and relaxing on vacation, I wasn't 100% confident my motivation would come back. But now it's day 3 and I feel awesome. What a relief!