Please, introduce yourself and set your goal here
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Wow Holly ! That is amazing ! Congratulation. It's great to have you here !0
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Hi,
My name is Carmen. I'm a newcomer in this group. I'm very happy to support Isabelle's project.
I reached retirement age, but I'm still very active. I work almost full time and I go to the gym every second day since the beginning of January.
I took this decision when I realized that I gained weight very quickly during the last few months and that I'm not comfortable with this excess of weight.
My weight : 185 pounds
My goal : losing 30 pounds by the end of this year.
I'll do it one day at a time. I plan to exercise 30 minutes a day. Gym : 1 1/4 hour 3 times a week, 30 minutes walk every second day.
I'll change some eating habits, but I'll do it gradually.
Today I spent 40 minutes shoveling snow on my balcony and driveway.
I intend to live long and I'll take all necessary measures to reach this goal.
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Hi Carmen,
You are most welcome!
I like your goal. It's doable and you have a good plan to acheive it ! One day at a time goes a long way !
Remember that this is not MY project, it's OUR project. We are all in this together and we will do it ! Oh yes we will !0 -
I thought I would move this thread in the discussion section so this way I think everybody will see when someone new join the group and share their goals with us, so we can all say hello 0
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Hi, my name is Jennie. I hope it's okay if I join.
I've been dieting on and off since I was 9. I got sick in March 2013 and was sick for the majority of a year. During that time, I couldn't cook or exercise, so I was eating a lot of fast food/delivery. And I was also eating a lot of junk food to make myself feel better. I got back up to my highest weight every. I then spend over a year losing and gaining the same 5 pounds. Frustrated and at my wits end, I joined Jenny Craig for my second time. I'm doing pretty good on that. I need that person that will give me crap if I'm cheating too much. lol
My goals:
-Complete my YBB program
-Do yoga as many days as possible
-Get my steps as many days as possible
-Do at least 10 minutes of mediation each day
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Hi Jennie, it is more than ok if you join
So, if I get you , we must give you crap if you're cheating
I see you're into yoga and meditation. Then, you probably already know about this wonderful website : http://www.doyogawithme.com
Totally free. But, what most people don't know is that when you go in the "program" section and you choose a program to download, the little window comes up asking you how much you want to donate but if you input "0" you can download it for free.
I'm telling you this (you and anybody who is into yoga) because there are tons of great videos on that website but sometimes, you don't know what to do, in what order, when etc... but when I found out that I was able to get the programs, it really helped organizing my practice. So now I want to tell the world!
I wish you the best of luck and I'm happy to have you here with us !
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Hi everyone. My name is Alondra. I lost about 50lbs during 2008/2009, kept it off for 3 years, but then gained it all back and a little more when my lifestyle and job changed. The weight loss was so easy for me then: I just cut down on my portions and it fell right (probably because I was living in the city and had to walk everywhere).
I've started and stopped trying to lose weight so many times in the past year. It's been much harder this time but I think in a way that's good. Hopefully, once I lose the weight, I won't take it for granted this time. Even after the 50lb weight loss last time I wasn't happy with how I looked since I was skinny fat. This time I'm going to incorporate more exercise, especially strength training.
Goals:
-Lose 60 lbs by the end of the year
-Lose 40 lbs by the time of my cruise in August
-Exercise at least 4 times a week
-Not just meet my caloric goals on MFP but do it with mostly whole, well-rounded meals (I don't mind splurging but I've been known to fulfill my caloric goals with mostly crap)0 -
Hi Alondra !
Good to have you here. I hope this group will help you reaching your goals.
Hope to hear from you often ! 0 -
Hello Everyone! My name is Shanda & I am a daughter, sister, mother, Nana, girlfriend... who has had a love/hate relationship with food (ok, mostly love, love, LOVE) all my adult life. I'm 48 yo, 5'6" tall & many peeps are surprised to find I weigh over 200 lbs. Thanks to good genes, I have always carried weight well - but, I want to BE healthy, inside & out!
My goal for this year is actually not a number on a scale, but a healthier lifestyle: my boyfriend & I want to run at least one 5k this year, I got a Kayak for Christmas (which hasn't felt water yet due to lousy weather) & when I'm not walking/hiking/running, I want to be on the water - I want to camp, & be outdoors in the fresh air as much as possible! COME ON SPRING! In the meantime, I've discovered Wii Fit for these dreary winter/rainy days, and I'm loving my Fitbit & MFP because they've both made me more aware of what I need to focus on to have the life I want!
My daughter Kristen (aka, Kris) pointed me to this group as a source of support & inspiration to help me stay on track - I look forward to sharing the journey with all of you! I started on my goal to a healthier life the weekend after Christmas and I'm down 15 lbs to date - 10 more & I will be below 200 lbs for the first time in a long time! Here's to reaching & exceeding goals & expectations!! God bless & have a wonderful, healthy day!0 -
Thanks for sharing Shanda!
I love your goals. I too am a big fan of the great outdoors and yes, winters can be hard. ( I know a bit about that as I live in Québec/Canada )
Good luck with everything! 0 -
Hi I'm Jane. I'm 45 and didn't worry about weight until I looked up requirements to do a scuba course. Then I realised I needed physical fitness, a bmi less than 30 and asthma to be under control. Bmi is the fail point at the moment though only just.
Goals are to get to a healthy weight, would like to lose about three stone ( not just the 8 pounds to hit the 30 bmi). Improve my swimming and tennis, I have my first group swim lesson tonight. Plus book on the dive course maybe this summer.
Also it may be a dream rather than goal but would like my asthma to be at point where I don't need regular reviews anymore. I'm now at the point where I haven't needed meds for it for 18 months and my peak flow is best it's ever been ( think steam baths, swimming and limiting processed foods have helped big time)0 -
Hi, Jane! Would love to hear all about your scuba experience - it is on my bucket list once I don't look like a beached whale in a wet suit!
It is exciting to hear that you have come so far with your asthma in 18 months and I have faith that as you progress you will see even more improvements!
Keep up the good work & look forward to hearing more as your journey progresses!0 -
Hi Jane,
It's good to have you with us. I hope this group will help you reaching your goals !
Welcome !0 -
Thank you.0
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Hey everyone!
I'm a 25 (soon to be 26) year old from California! I'm currently 5'2", 151lbs, started at 160lbs a week ago. My goal is 130lbs.
My goals:
-Crossfit 3 times a week
-Cardio (run, Zumba) twice a week
-eat paleo until March 15 (food challenge at my gym)0 -
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Wow ! What a lost in a week ! Good job.
It's great to have you here, you have a great plan I like it !
Don't get discouraged if the loss slows down a little, it would be normal.
I hope to hear more from you and best of luck !0 -
Hi, I'm Nicole ( older sister to Kris) and I'm 28 yrs. old and 5'4" tall. I know my goal is to get down to 115 lbs. but is more that I want to get healthy so if I don't reach that goal I'll still be happy that I can do the things I want to do. I'm a mother, daughter, sister, and student. I have to beautiful little girls who are one of my many reasons for getting into shape. Both my sister (Kris) and my mom (Shanda) told me about this group and let me know how good its been working for them. As far as working out goes I've been walking around my yard more (11 times around the whole yard is a mile) and have gotten up to two miles to far. I've also started doing Zumba fitness in the mornings with my mom along with Wii fit. I really look forward to sharing this journey with all of you and helping you along with yours as well.0
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Hey Nicole,
Isabelle, our main group leader, is out this week but she will be very happy to see that our little group is growing ever larger when she gets back. We are all very happy to have you here and very excited to help you achieve your goals.
Can't wait to hear from you in the Daily Reports.
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Hello to all,
My favorite exercise is to swim. My goal for this year is to swim 365 miles.0 -
Hi Bruce and welcome. I like the crystal clear goal and I wish you the best of luck with it !0
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Thanks Isabelle.
What river is in your profile pic?0 -
I'm in Québec, Canada. This river is called "Richelieu".0
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Lots of people go there to kayak. How about your picture ? Where is it ?0
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Chattooga river, separates the State of South Carolina from Georgia.
This was also the river the movie Deliverance was filmed at.0
