Alittle about yourself!
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Hello!! I'm Ember
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Heaviest Weight: 162
Current Weight: 143
Goal Weight: 125
Height: 5'6
I'm 23 from Scotland
I have a rottweiler x staffordshire bull terrier cross who just loves her walkies! I love running and cycling and workout a lot. I eat really healthily and since I'm a vegan a lot of fruit and veggies!!!
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Hi everyone, I'm Chloë. I'm 23, from England and training to be a teacher.
Heaviest weight: 198lbs
CW: 159.2lbs
GW: 125lbs
Height: 5 foot 8
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Hello All, I'm Daphne. I am 44, from Chicago
Heaviest Weight: 438lbs
Start Weight: 400lbs
Current Weight: 357lbs
1st Goal Weight: 299lbs
Thank you all for your support. It's nice to continue on my journey with extra inspiration. Happy New Year's to everyone...and here we go....good luck :-)0 -
So here we are. Only a few hours away from a new year. I'm excited and I have some goals for next year. I want to be able to do 5 pull ups (right now I can not do even 1) and I want to run a half marathon before 2017. I am also hoping to find a new job. What about you guys/girls? Does anyone else want to share their goals for 2016?0
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Heaviest weight: 232
Starting weight (Nov 8, 2014): 229
Currently weight (Dec 30, 2015): 193.5
Goal weight: 149
I'm 5'8 and 42 years old. I am married, have an eighteen-year-old son living at home going to college, and own my own business. I work too much, and sit too much. I've been trying to run for years, and have done a lot of races, but have never been able to move past a run/walk method. I am finally making a little progress. I joined MFP in November 2014 after starting a new exercise program and seeing an ad for it. I can't believe I have never counted calories before this. I feel like I have wasted years of my life being overweight when it was completely unnecessary.
At first the weight came off pretty easily and I was eating around 1700 to 1800 calories, but since June or July I have lost very little. I am feeling motivated again and ready to start dropping the rest of this weight. Glad to be in this challenge!0 -
@BreakthroughThisLifeTime you are doing fantastic! Wow. Nice loss so far!
@TracyeS4 I also want to be able to do a pull up. I have been working on it for years. Great goals!0 -
Thanks @RunRachelleRun Have you tried Couch to 5 k? Worked wonders for me and the best part is that you can start at your current fitness level. I skipped the first couple of weeks.
I have had a few plateaus myself. I'm glad that you are back at it, though. Never give up!0 -
Yes, thanks @TracyeS4 ! I tried Couch to 5K years ago. I realize now I was going way too fast during the run portions so didn't succeed with it. I am learning to run much slower now, and am up to 10-minute intervals again after taking a month off from running. Earlier this year, I was able to run as long as 30 or 40 minutes non-stop, but it wasn't enjoyable and I gave up and returned to the intervals. I have some heart issues, and likely some mental issues specific to running as well lol0
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Well, @RunRachelleRun, there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing intervals. Just keep up the good work!0
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Hi. I'm Mona and I live in Australia.
Heaviest weight - 101.5 kg
Current weight - 86.5 kg
Goal weight - 80 kg
I'm 5 feet tall. I've been counting calories since March 2014 and started using MFP in May 2015. I've lost 15 kg so far, in almost 2 years. My goal weight is much too heavy for my height but my doctor says it's okay. I developed type 2 diabetes at my heaviest weight, but have been managing it fairly well and I just want to be healthy and fitter, I don't care if I'm skinny. My goal dress size is US size 12/Australian size 16. Nearly there
I have a Fitbit and exercise nearly every day. 0 -
Hello! My name is Mandi.
Starting Weight/Current Weight/Heaviest Weight is 215.4
Goal Weight: No clue...could be 115 at the lowest or 150 at the highest. Not sure until I get closer.
I'm 24 years old and 5'3! I'm a stay-at-home mother to two little cubs...my daughter will be 3 in and my son will be 1 both in February. I'm also full-time student. I've never ever been close to this heavy until after I had my son. I stopped nursing and within weeks I began having horrible pelvic pain, my appetite was out of control, as was my exhaustion...and I had no idea what was wrong with me! After a surgery in November I got diagnosed with endometriosis and am still currently struggling. 2016 will bring a second surgery, but until then I'd like to do the best I can with these crazy hormones!
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emberellis wrote: »Hello!! I'm Ember :
Heaviest Weight: 162
Current Weight: 143
Goal Weight: 125
Height: 5'6
I'm 23 from Scotland
I have a rottweiler x staffordshire bull terrier cross who just loves her walkies! I love running and cycling and workout a lot. I eat really healthily and since I'm a vegan a lot of fruit and veggies!!!
Your dog must love her healthier, more active Mommy.0 -
Hey All
I am Sandy
CW 165
GW 150
Height 5'7"
I have love training for the majority of my life. Feb. 19 I will have hip replacement surgery, 6 weeks later the left hip. I will be needing to watch what I am eating for many weeks without exercise and I do not want to gain weight. This environment will keep me on program until May. Also for the next 6 weeks I will be trying to eat an anti inflammatory diet. Squeeze clean.
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Hi - My name is Lorraine. I am 63 - I'll be 64 this month! 5'3" - my heaviest weight was 140 eons ago, that I ballooned up to from 115 in a year. It took a few years to get down to about 120. And then I gave up smoking so gave myself permission to eat anything as compensation. Then I saw a picture of myself...yikes. So worked on getting it off - lots of exercise etc. and got down to 122ish. I slowly sneaked up again and bounced between 126-131 for years - and after I got married (4 years ago) - it started sneaking up again. I weighed in at 138.9 this morning (Jan 1). I'd like to get down to 126. AND STAY THERE. I did start meditating recently - secular - (headspace.com) - so I am hoping to live more mindfully, which means mindful eating - and pull the anxiety away from losing weight. I tend to snack after 8PM, so I am tying a pair of jeans I want to fit into, around the handles of the fridge every night at 8PM. I mean, I'm not even remotely hungry when I get the crave to snack so I know it psychological thing/habit. I want to run 12 5Ks this year - so hopefully that will inspire me. Good luck everyone! Thanks for starting this! 0
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Hi Everyone
I'm Ros, I'm 48 years old and 5'7" tall. I live in Sheffield, UK, I'm married and I have 3 not-so-small kids (aged 21, 19 and 13). Current weight 245lbs, heaviest ever 248lbs (in September 2015). Goal weight- I'd be delighted to be 11st 10lbs again (164lbs) which I was when I got married 22 years ago, even though I'd technically still be overweight.
To be honest, anything that goes off and stays off would be better than anything I've managed previously, as I have a horrible habit of eating and drinking in times of stress and have yo-yo'd my way up to my present weight as a consequence. Ironically, I work in mental health, and need to start practising what I tell my patients *blush*0 -
Hi, I'm Martin from the UK. I'm 58, 5'11", and at my weigh-in Friday 1st Jan I was at my heaviest at around 253lb. I have used MFP in earnest a couple of times in the past, probably losing about 20lb and then putting it back on, and a bit more.
So.....I guess my target is around 182lb. How am I going to get there?....hmmm. Well, I will be counting everything that enters my mouth, so no eating out for at least the first 50% of the journey. Likewise, no alcohol for that time too. Ugh! Feel like giving up already! ☺At some point, if it stops #&£)£*% raining I'll get the bike out, and when around 220lb get the running shoes out for some 5k runs. That's the plan. And the best laid plans of mice and men.....0 -
lorraineyahr wrote: »I want to run 12 5Ks this year - so hopefully that will inspire me. Good luck everyone! Thanks for starting this!
Hey Lorrain, 12 5Ks sounds like fun. 1 each month? I also like your idea about tieing the fridge closed with the jeans. Good luck!0 -
Hi, I'm Martin from the UK. I'm 58, 5'11", and at my weigh-in Friday 1st Jan I was at my heaviest at around 253lb. I have used MFP in earnest a couple of times in the past, probably losing about 20lb and then putting it back on, and a bit more.
So.....I guess my target is around 182lb. How am I going to get there?....hmmm. Well, I will be counting everything that enters my mouth, so no eating out for at least the first 50% of the journey. Likewise, no alcohol for that time too. Ugh! Feel like giving up already! ☺At some point, if it stops #&£)£*% raining I'll get the bike out, and when around 220lb get the running shoes out for some 5k runs. That's the plan. And the best laid plans of mice and men.....
Hey Martin,
I have to limit my alcohol, too. I gain weight every time that I drink. Of course, it doesn't help that I have to finish a bottle of wine once I open it. 550 calories later....
Sounds like you have a good plan. I wish it would stop raining here, too! I want to get outside and run.0 -
sandykaunisto wrote: »Hey All
I am Sandy
CW 165
GW 150
Height 5'7"
I have love training for the majority of my life. Feb. 19 I will have hip replacement surgery, 6 weeks later the left hip. I will be needing to watch what I am eating for many weeks without exercise and I do not want to gain weight. This environment will keep me on program until May. Also for the next 6 weeks I will be trying to eat an anti inflammatory diet. Squeeze clean.
Hey Sandy! What kind of training have you done? Hip replacement surgery does not sound like fun. Hopefully, it will bring good things, though.0 -
Hey! I'm Keaira. I'm 21. I just had my son 6 months ago. When I gave birth to him I weighed 144lbs. I thought the weight would fall off, but nope. I've been stagnant for the last five months. Neither up or down. I might be on the smaller side, but I am very unhealthy and unfit. I'm doing this life changing thing not only for me but for my two boys. I currently weigh 126lbs which is 10lbs from my pre pregnancy weight, but my body is structured so differently than before I had kids. On top of all of that, I have to change my eating habits. I don't cook. So instead I eat out and eat snacks. It's horrible. I feel horrible. I know that's not a good example for my kids. I need the motivation and support to do better and live better. My goal is not just to lose the baby weight. I want to be healthy0
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Hi, my name is Stephanie. 36 years old... Mom to a 7 month old boy, and a 15 year old girl. Stepmom to 17 year old boy, 19 year old girl. My heaviest weight was when I was pregnant @ 289 lbs. Two weeks ago I was at 261. Lowest weight as an adult has been 236. As of this morning's weigh in I was at 250. My goal is 170-180. I just finished my bachelor's in December for criminal justice, starting my graduate classes this month, and just went back to work a month ago at a Montessori school teaching. I try to cook and eat healthy, portion sizes are my biggest problems. I have pcos, degenerative disc disease, bone spurs on my back, and stenosis. I hope to get healthy and help my back problems, as well as be able to play and run with the baby soon! My 15 year old is a runner and want to do a few 5ks with her as well eventually.0
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Hello everyone! My name is Michelle, I am 41 and live in Northern Minnesota with my husband of 8 years and our almost 4 year old son. I started my weight loss journey (again) after being pregnant with my son and have been on every diet/program or plan there is out there. I love and need accountability so this group is perfect for me. I stay home with our son so I can plan my meals pretty well, but keeping motivated and away from the sweets is my biggest down fall. I started at 331 lbs (highest weight) and am down to 270. My ultimate goal is 125 but I am working on stage 2 and that goal is 195. Looking forward to meeting, chatting and fighting the good fight with all of you.0
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Hi, my name is Stephanie. 36 years old... Mom to a 7 month old boy, and a 15 year old girl. Stepmom to 17 year old boy, 19 year old girl. My heaviest weight was when I was pregnant @ 289 lbs. Two weeks ago I was at 261. Lowest weight as an adult has been 236. As of this morning's weigh in I was at 250. My goal is 170-180. I just finished my bachelor's in December for criminal justice, starting my graduate classes this month, and just went back to work a month ago at a Montessori school teaching. I try to cook and eat healthy, portion sizes are my biggest problems. I have pcos, degenerative disc disease, bone spurs on my back, and stenosis. I hope to get healthy and help my back problems, as well as be able to play and run with the baby soon! My 15 year old is a runner and want to do a few 5ks with her as well eventually.
5k's with your daughter sounds like an awesome goal!0 -
My Name is Lori,
I'm 51 and live in Wisconsin.
Height-5'4
Heaviest weight-221
Current weight-219
Goal weight- 145
I'm excited and appreciative for this challenge. My daughter is getting married in July and I really want to look and feel good at the wedding. A few years ago I was doing great with my exercising and actually was running 5 K's. I felt great, even though I didn't make it to my goal weight. For some reason I stopped and I just want to get back there again and keep it up.
Good luck everyone!0 -
Mudmama8 it sounds like you and I have a lot in common. We should be accountability pals! Looks like your doing great!0
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shelzbak2016 wrote: »Mudmama8 it sounds like you and I have a lot in common. We should be accountability pals! Looks like your doing great!
Sounds good to me! Add me!!0 -
Hello, everyone! My name is Dinah. I'm 22 years old. I am a mother of one beautiful little 8 month old. I am currently a stay at home mom. My highest weight was 236lbs at delivery. I weighed 212lbs before pregnancy. I am down to 195lbs now with no effort. But now, I want to work hard and get healthy for my family. My final goal weight is 150lbs, but for now I have a short term goal of 180lbs.0
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Hi! I need to be more accountable so here goes!
Current: 217.6
Goal: 160
Heaviest: 232
I am a registered nurse and single mom to 3 amazing boys. I was at my heaviest in 2012 during nursing school. I lost down to 190 and gained it back. I have successfully reached my goal weight before but through unhealthy means and was only able to maintain it for a year or so before it all came piling back on. My biggest challenge is food, sweets particularly. Although I'm fairly active at work, home is another story. I got a Fitbit last month and have been increasing my activity. I can honestly say I have more energy and am less tired, but am hungry!0 -
sandykaunisto wrote: »Hey All
I am Sandy
CW 165
GW 150
Height 5'7"
I have love training for the majority of my life. Feb. 19 I will have hip replacement surgery, 6 weeks later the left hip. I will be needing to watch what I am eating for many weeks without exercise and I do not want to gain weight. This environment will keep me on program until May. Also for the next 6 weeks I will be trying to eat an anti inflammatory diet. Squeeze clean.
Hey Sandy! What kind of training have you done? Hip replacement surgery does not sound like fun. Hopefully, it will bring good things, though.
I can swim, spin, and elliptical basically anything that keeps my feet on the ground. I lift weights for upper body, Pilates and stretching classes.0 -
sandykaunisto wrote: »sandykaunisto wrote: »Hey All
I am Sandy
CW 165
GW 150
Height 5'7"
I have love training for the majority of my life. Feb. 19 I will have hip replacement surgery, 6 weeks later the left hip. I will be needing to watch what I am eating for many weeks without exercise and I do not want to gain weight. This environment will keep me on program until May. Also for the next 6 weeks I will be trying to eat an anti inflammatory diet. Squeeze clean.
Hey Sandy! What kind of training have you done? Hip replacement surgery does not sound like fun. Hopefully, it will bring good things, though.
I can swim, spin, and elliptical basically anything that keeps my feet on the ground. I lift weights for upper body, Pilates and stretching classes.
Your cycling classes sound hard core. I really like group classes, but my work schedule makes it hard to get to the classes. Ultimately, working out on my own time is the only way I am able to get anything done. Of course, working out after a 12 hour day is pretty rough too. My husband and I started a 12 week weight training program and my husband is set on keeping to the program's schedule. It can be really hard to get motivated to do 1.5 hours of weight training after a 12 hour shift. I'm doing it, though!0
