Fit by Summer - January

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  • julie737
    julie737 Posts: 406 Member
    Hello all you wonderfully supportive folks! My name is Julie and I've been a member of MFP for 3 years now! I'm a 39-year-old stay-at-home mom of 4 kids. I lost 25 pounds and got 2 pounds away from my goal weight during the first half of 2008. Over the past 2.5 years I've put 20 pounds back on and I HATE it. My goal is to lose 22 pounds by June, when I'm running the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay. I love running and this is a 2 day relay where I'll be wearing my tight running capris the whole time--and they are not forgiving :| That's my main motivation right now, not to mention the size 6 jeans hanging in a lonely place in my closet. :smile:

    I need to be motivated and accountable, and I'm glad to provide some of that for all y'all too!
  • iluvsparkles
    iluvsparkles Posts: 1,730 Member
    Well, now that we gathered up a group of people (and more are still welcome!) Why don't we start out with a little get to know you question. It can be a way to find out what we all have in common BESIDES weight loss. Weightloss is a great common goal, but finding friends on here is what will keep us going. SO:

    So tell me: What characteristics do you like about yourself? It could be physical, but it does not have to be. I'll go first.

    I am unique and generally very chipper. I try to use that to motivate my zumba students and to keep myself sane when the twins are in a bad mood!
  • kkmark
    kkmark Posts: 561 Member
    Hi
    I am kk would love to join this group and love to get motivation from whereevr i can. With weightloss i am nto so good i loose 6 pounds then gain then loose so this time atleast want to be serious.My BF b'day is in march so want to loose atleast 6 - 7 pounds so will look good and also want to start eating healthy.

    CW 142
    GW by march - 135
    GW 130
    Final ultimate goal - 120 as i was in my college
    :smile:

    kk
  • roxy0994
    roxy0994 Posts: 2
    Is anybody else having problem with not losing scale weight, but working your buns off? I do feel like my clothes are fitting a little better but the scale is not budging much :( I may be gaining back all the muscle I lost with pregnancy..... I can only hope so!
  • oysterboy
    oysterboy Posts: 31 Member
    Hi Guys,

    I've really enjoyed reading all your stories and look forward to hearing about your weight loss success.

    My name's Emma and I'm 30 and live in the UK. I lost 56lbs in 2008 following WW but over the last couple of years I've put about 25lbs back on. After I lost the weight I felt super confident and managed to bag myself an incredible boyfriend. Unfortunately, like me, he loves great food and wine and I've gradually put some weight back on. (He's still slim and hot. Not fair!).

    When I was losing weight last time I grew to love running and as the weight has gone back on my times have got slower. I need to get the weight off again so that I can run fast and get back to feeling good about the way I look. I have a half marathon in March and one in September. I'm hoping that by September I'll be slim and able to get a PB.

    God luck everyone!

    OB
  • Dobsaya
    Dobsaya Posts: 235
    Hi, I am Ayana and a mom of 7 children. I looove to play tennis with my husband in the summer. We play singles or doubles he and I against his two brothers. We beat them most of the time but one on one, my husband beats me the majority of the time. I would like to slim down so that I am faster on the court. Currently, I am in my weight range and bmi is not overweight, however I am at the high end and would like to get to the low end.
  • oysterboy
    oysterboy Posts: 31 Member
    Well, now that we gathered up a group of people (and more are still welcome!) Why don't we start out with a little get to know you question. It can be a way to find out what we all have in common BESIDES weight loss. Weightloss is a great common goal, but finding friends on here is what will keep us going. SO:

    So tell me: What characteristics do you like about yourself? It could be physical, but it does not have to be. I'll go first.

    I am unique and generally very chipper. I try to use that to motivate my zumba students and to keep myself sane when the twins are in a bad mood!

    Being chipper is a really good trait to have.

    Physically my best characteristic is my legs. I do a lot of running and cycling so they are strong and toned.
  • OceanAddict
    OceanAddict Posts: 55 Member
    Hm... what do I like about myself.... I am resilient and well-grounded. Also kind of stubborn, but I like to look at it as "determined". :D
  • minni2906
    minni2906 Posts: 182
    Hey, everyone. My name is Mindy. I am 22. I have been overweight since middle school. Before then my nickname was "skinny Minny". I'd LOVE to get back to fitting that nickname. At my heaviest I was 215. That's when I broke down and asked my doctor if he could put me on Phentermine. He agreed, because he knows that at my weight and with the family history, I am at risk for Diabetes (my mom is Diabetic). That was in Oct. I stopped the Phen after about a month, and saw that I kept losing. What a motivator! With the holidays thrown in there, I am happy to say I've lost 14lbs so far. My ultimate goal is to be at a healthy BMI, which would put my weight at around 150. I'd REALLY like to see 175 by my wedding April 2nd, but the more time passes, I'm stuck at 201, and I don't see 175 happening in 2.5 months. :[ I'd love to see 150 by my birthday in August! Anyone have any tips for me? I'm counting carbs to watch my intake, as well as my blood sugars.

    As for the "characteristic" question: I'd say my best characteristic is that I can get along with ANYONE! :]
  • mjanet
    mjanet Posts: 54
    Hi all,

    My names Janet, I'm 24 about to turn 25 in a few weeks, and I've been trying to lose weight for the past 2 years but I just can't seem to take control of my problem. I've finally made a plan to stick with it. I want to begin a new birthday with a new approch to eating and being healthy.

    I LOVE that this blog was started. I hope to hear all of your success stories, and motiviation. My journey begins at 215lbs and hopefully by the time summer rolls around I would like to have dropped 30lbs. That's about 10 pounds a month.

    I wish you all luck!!!

    Question: What characteristics do you like about yourself?
    I'm a lot of fun. I'm always looking for a good time, laughing and make the bad into something fun. :happy:
  • smalltowngirl504
    smalltowngirl504 Posts: 183
    Roxxy- Muscle weighs more than fat, so I would maybe measure yourself too and keep track that way, Dont let he scale define your weight loss.. :) I do that too sometimes, well most of the time, but know if you are replacing fat with muscle that is a good thing, even if the scale doesnt say it is!!!

    I had a terrible eating today, i had a bad day and I stress eat, so needless to say I had pizza hut for dinner,did you know an order of boneless wings, is 23 WW points, I still have 17 weekly points that I will not be using, but holy crap!!! I wont be eating that again!!!!!

    I was excited for weigh in day and now I am not so sure...eeekk!!
  • 2011_4mygirls
    2011_4mygirls Posts: 298 Member
    Hello, my name is Bobbi and I would LOVE to join this challenge. I just joined MFP yesterday. I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life. I am 34 years old and a mother to three daughters (ages: 18, 9 and 7). I would love to lose 25 pounds by my 35th birthday on June 3rd. I would like to get a new swimming suit that is not the the kind with the dress over it!!!

    I will reach this goal by logging my food intake each and every day and also by challenging myself to some sort of exercise each and every day as well!!!
  • whistler86
    whistler86 Posts: 13
    Hello I'm Roger, I'm a 24 years old and would love to drop about 50lbs by june, but will settle for at least half by June.
  • slm4
    slm4 Posts: 37
    Hi! I'm 30 years old and have been working really hard to loose some weight, which I've been somewhat successful at in the last half of 2010, but hit a major plateau in Dec and the first part of this month. It's really because of not working out much and just taking the time off with my husband over the holidays. Anyway, I'm very eager to join this thread and see some of the same faces (as it were) every day. Annpat-just so that you know-my husband isn't a healthy eater, though I'm trying to change that, and what I do for him is we have a separate cupboard where I keep his snack foods which helps keep me from seeing them. I'm actually not a sweet tooth, like he is, but it can be very difficult if you get constant exposure to alot of negative foods. It's really gotten to me not even noticing his snacks when he does eat them but it started with that cupboard and it really worked well. Hopefully your family is supportive of your weight loss/fitness goals and eager to help you out. I don't really have any overly pressing fitness regime goals, I'm mostly focused on maintaining my caloric intake and trying to get some exercise in at least 3-5x's a week. I used to run but I've really gotten away from that though I'll still go out for it every now and then. I can enjoy the Jillian Michaels DVDs as well. Anyway, good luck to all and hope we can all get where we want to be by summer!
  • slm4
    slm4 Posts: 37
    oh my gosh, and there it is, i wrote "loose" instead of "lose" in my first sentence........ugh!
  • bertlyne
    bertlyne Posts: 3
    Hi, I'm new to my fitness pal. I am 40 (turning 41 on Feb.10) married and a mom to 2 kids a daughter 14, and a son 12. I am in my last year of college, graduating in May. I'd really like to lose 25 pounds by May 13 (my graduation day). I'd really like some friends to help keep me motivated. Feel free to send a request.
  • telcochik
    telcochik Posts: 1,643 Member
    Not sure if I properly introduced myself to this group earlier. My name is Sharon and I am 42 years old. I've been on this weight loss journey since 2005 when I weighed in at my highest ever...193.6 lbs! I started Turbo Jam and Jenny Craig in January and off I went. During 2005 I lost 43 lbs and since then I've managed to keep most of it off through 6 day a week workouts (4:30am), eating cleaner, and drinking Shakeology. I am currently working through a hybrid schedule of Turbo Fire (my soul mate workout) and Insanity. I have about 10 lbs left to go to reach my goal of 147 lbs.

    I am a huge Beachbody workout program devotee having completed P90. P90 master series, RevAbs, Turbo Jam, Turbo Fire, and Insanity. If anyone is interested in receiving extra motivation feel free to friend me. I'm good at pushing! :laugh:

    Oh and my best quality is that I am passionate about health and fitness and want to help others feel the same way!

    Sharon
  • kalamitykate83
    kalamitykate83 Posts: 227 Member
    Hi! I'd love to lose 27lbs by April, just in time for the summer!!! I'm 27, from Cardiff in S.Wales. At my heaviest weight I was 210lbs, and my lowest weight has been 140 which was last summer when I got married. I'd love to get to 150lbs, I'm currently 177lbs. I have a tonne of size 10 clothes in my wardrobe screaming to be worn, but at the moment a 12 is tight on me!!! So I am on a mission to get down to my size 10 again in time for summer!!!!! 2lbs loss a week is my goal, anymore is a bonus. I'm starting Zumba tonight, and going to aim to do that at least once a week combined with my 3mile walk to work a day, and I use my hula hoop at home - have got up to 15 mins non stop now so doing that once a day too. x
  • asltiffm
    asltiffm Posts: 521 Member
    My name is Tiffany and I would love to get to my goal weight by the start of summer. I've always been a fairly active person but my love of food/eating has made it dfficult to get down to where I want to be. I am halfway to my goal weight. Needed to lose 20 pounds when I started. I am currently in a group where you're supposed to be losing 10 lbs in the month but since I'm on my last 10 pounds, I am losing very slowly. It's discouraging seeing everyone else lose so much every week. I think I need to concentrate on just changing some habits for the long run and not worrying so much about losing the weight. I just want to eat healthier and smaller portions and the weight loss should happen on its own. I can't worry about it anymore but I also can't not worry about it or I'll fall back into my old habits...
  • mjanet
    mjanet Posts: 54
    Alright guys, I hope all of you are having a great day. As we begin this journey, we need to continuously stay motivated.

    So what are you proud of today? Have you worked out? Did you stay under calorie goal?

    I'm proud that I got up this morning and took a 15 min brisk walk around the block a few times. That's a step in the right direction.:happy:
  • KC1206
    KC1206 Posts: 90 Member
    Alright guys, I hope all of you are having a great day. As we begin this journey, we need to continuously stay motivated.

    So what are you proud of today? Have you worked out? Did you stay under calorie goal?

    I'm proud that I got up this morning and took a 15 min brisk walk around the block a few times. That's a step in the right direction.:happy:

    Today, I am proud that I didn't give in to all the junk food that was being offered during my staff meeting this morning. Haven't headed to the gym yet, but am heading there later this afternoon for a step class. So excited!
  • darrenw74
    darrenw74 Posts: 86 Member
    Alright guys, I hope all of you are having a great day. As we begin this journey, we need to continuously stay motivated.

    So what are you proud of today? Have you worked out? Did you stay under calorie goal?

    I'm proud that I got up this morning and took a 15 min brisk walk around the block a few times. That's a step in the right direction.:happy:

    I worked out, for the 16th day in a row, and avoided the cookie event at the office. I'm also drinking lots of water, instead of soda, which I'm proud of.
  • smalltowngirl504
    smalltowngirl504 Posts: 183
    Today I am happy that I didnt eat the stuffed crust pizza for lunch! :) That was left over from dinner yesterday1 YAY ME!!!
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
    Today I am happy that I didnt eat the stuffed crust pizza for lunch! :) That was left over from dinner yesterday1 YAY ME!!!

    I really wanted pizza too - it's in our cafeteria at work and sooo good. I opted for a turkey & provolone on wheat sub at subway - YAY!
  • mjanet
    mjanet Posts: 54
    Good job everyone! Its nice to know that everyone is overcoming hurdles each day. Keep them coming. :happy:
  • iluvsparkles
    iluvsparkles Posts: 1,730 Member
    ugh we DID have pizza last night for dinner. I stayed under my calories but my tummy was FEELING it today.. <shakes head...oooh why did I think that was OK?!>
  • smalltowngirl504
    smalltowngirl504 Posts: 183
    I had 1/2 piece of fried chicken for dinner, washed it down with lots of brocoli and carrots !!! :) I still have like 9 WW points for the day, Ive hardly eaten today, No idea what Ill do with those points!
  • iluvsparkles
    iluvsparkles Posts: 1,730 Member
    well, my pizza didn't matter because I really kicked it at Zumba tonight! We even ended class with a little bit of pilates and it was great! BUT now I am so far under my calories for today that I am going to need to eat again before bed.
  • asltiffm
    asltiffm Posts: 521 Member
    Today, I forced myself to g out and pull boxes in the warehouse at work. It's not something I have to do but decided to use my time at work to get in a workout. It's especially hard to force myself out there because it's not heated.
  • jmegan22
    jmegan22 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello everyone! I would love to join this group. My best friend is getting married in September and I would LOVE to lose those last twenty pounds in time to stand by her side. I lost about 15 pounds in 2010 for my own wedding, gained back about 5 over the holidays and I'm back on track to keep working towards my ultimate goal. I would really like to be in my best shape before we start building our family.

    I haven't joined a group before so hopefully I can stick to it! :0)
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