I'm up for it! My name is Lia and am just getting into exercising regularly again. I think this group is a good motivation to push myself harder and to not fall off the band wagon again. I love to swim and strength train but I think I need to focus more on running. I can't run for anything, haha. I was in decent shape a few years ago but then life sort of got in the way and I'm hoping to get back to that. I really think I can do this challenge and am super happy to start Also, I just moved from California to someplace where it snows a lot so if anyone has any tips for exercising outside when it's chilly I'd be so grateful! Looking forward to doing this with everyone!

I dropped out of the last one for personal reasons, but I'm hoping I can make this one work. I'll count all my walking, so that should ease some of the pressure. I don't expect to do any running though, maybe once a week. I had knee surgery a few years ago, and it still gets unhappy with running.

My long-term goal is by Summer 2015, so this fits. I'd like to lost 30-40 pounds by then. I'll be going home for a few months, so I'll get to see my parents for the first time since February, and my brother for the first time in 2 years.

So, who am I? I'm Jess. I live in Russia. I started MFP in April I think and I've lost about 10lbs so far. Not nearly as good as I would like, but it's still something.

I'm a hockey player. I was once in great shape, but lost motivation. Then I moved to Russia and with my work schedule, fell into the habit of fast cheap food and cola as a pick me up.

My name is Lisa & I am 43. I love the thought that in 9 months a new person is born.

My goal is to run 4 times a week & lift heavy the other 3. I don't always do it, but being challenged weekly should do it for me. By next summer I would love to be wearing a size 6/8 so that means I have to lose about 65-75lbs (not sure what heavy lifting is doing to my body underneath the layer of fat).

Can't wait to get started :drinker:

My name is Rebecca I'm 27 years old and I have a desk job that demands 50 plus hours a week. Ive been on a weight loss mission since I was 10 years old the first time I stepped on a scale I was 10 years old and I weighed 230 pounds by the time I was 17 years old I weighed in at a shocking 370 pounds I lost over 220 pounds by the time I was 20 years old and kept that weight off for over 6 years. Once I turned 24 my struggled started again it seems that my age started to effect my metabolism and I let myself slip on my strict eating habits and stopped exercising as much before i knew it I had put on some of that weight again. I am trying to get back down to my 155 pound goal and this time I plan on keeping it off permanently.

My name is Tatanisha aka Tat..I'm 37yrs old. I fell off the wagon and gave into the stressors of life. Food is my alcohol and needless to say I drank a lot and gained the 30lbs I once lost plus some... Anywho, I think this challenge is what I need since deciding two weeks ago that I will not allow lifes ups and downs to dictate my health. I look forward to doing what I can do and eventually getting stronger/healthier to do more!!!

This is Jackie, I've been on MFP almost 3 years! I'm currently in maintenance plus training for my first half marathon in Oct! This is my second time in maintenance, 6 months this time!!!!!!! I realized that this isn't a diet it's a life changed! Consistency is the key for me!

I love my morning runs, pop on the headset and go!!!!!! I also love the goal of burning 3500 per week!

Hi!

i want to eat more healthy everyday

workout for at least 30 minutes a day

only go out to eat once a week

and burn 3,500 calories a week.

Hello all,
My name is Curt and I love to run. I also need to incorporate some other exercises in order to run faster. I started MFP in order to ensure I was getting a balanced diet. I ended up losing some weight and getting a bit faster. I enjoy competition and I am looking forward to being held accountable. This group seems to provide that as the members must post weekly!! Exciting!!!

Hello! I stumbled upon this challenge as I was trying to better familiarize myself with this site. After a promotion and a lot of additional work hours being added on, I gained 75 pounds. I was already 15 pounds over what I wanted to be. I am 48 years old and a symes amputee (through the ankle). Due to the weight gain, I can no longer fit in my nicer prosthesis and so am wearing an old-crappy one that limits the number of steps I have each day before pain sits me down. This only compounds the weight issue.

This challenge is just what I need to get me back to the gym. I’m unable to run but can certainly use a bike. I attempted to begin modifying my eating/exercising on July 19th but fell off the wagon completely. September 1st is my new “start” date but my gym will be closed for the holiday so I will need to improvise.

I’m really looking forward to this challenge! Good luck everyone!!

I have a question can we include OUR strength training burn too! My goal is to get 3 days of strength training (30 mins per day)

hi everyone! sorry for the late introduction. my daughter was home for a visit this weekend and i didn't spend a huge amount of time on the computer! im from ontario canada, belong to a breast cancer survivor dragonboat racing team and have just started to run again.
im looking forward to this challenge as i feel it fits my needs. im not big on groups per se and only belong to one other. it was an august squat challenge and i think we will continue to a september abs challenge...pretty fun stuff!

this 3500+x7 group is super committed and there is a goal for all of us. thats why i gravitated toward it!
being fit again is very important to me as i am an 11 month breast cancer survivor and not only do i simply want to be healthy and fit again after going thru treatment, but i feel i need to be and stay that way for my future health.

im really looking forward to the next 9 months with you all:)
glynie:bigsmile:

Hi , I'm Tamara, Joined Aug. Challenge and loved it, AND I lost 4 lbs. I'd like to lose AT LEAST Another 4 this month, HOPEFULLY,Before My B-day, SEPT. 28 To bring me back to a 40 lb weight loss. I GAINED about 15 lbs back since turning 40, a few years back. I WILL need help From Group Leaders, IF I win weekly challenges, in coming up w/ different exercises , because I don't have a Great knowledge base. Other than That, I'M ready !

Hey everyone!

I've done the previous challenge, I think 3 times now, and really really enjoyed it. It has been one of the things which has underpinned my weightloss as it has pushed me to exercise to a higher level than I would have ever done on my own. I now have a new milestone - lose 8 pounds to hit the normal weight BMI category, so I would like to achieve this by the end of October at the latest.

I'm a bit nervous about the new X7 elements as I'm in a couple of other challenges, so I'm just going to do the best I can, and hope that at some point I can hit those goals too.

Thanks again to Asp415 and Rassy for keeping this challenge going. It has helped a LOT of people achieve more than they ever thought they could.

ETA: I'm probably going to post weekly, but will log the details daily in my notes section of my exercise diary.

Hi Everyone!

This really sounds great and just what I need to start pushing myself again. I used to be able to push myself when on my own but over the last few months I've been struggling. I don't want to undo the progress I've made and am looking forward to having set goals and someone to help me stay accountable.

Currently at 200- started my journey at 270 in 2011. A couple of past knee surgeries and various injuries to deal with but I'm not stopping!

Jess