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Salutations!
Meghan aka HazyKitten on Imgur. Want the full dish go read my bio as I just typed it and my fingers are going to fall off. Long story short I'm 5'4. 232 pounds. I want to lose 100+. Nothing terrifying about that. Kill me now.
Haha! Well we are happy you're here! Lots of different weight loss goals here and lots of support! Good luck!0 -
dropdeadkate wrote: »Hi! I'm Kate aka tittysprinklesundae. I'm 5'10" and 190 lbs. I've been focusing on lifting and ignoring Cardio and diet so I've got a nice layer of insulation over all my muscles haha. Looking to cut some body fat and up my endurance while still maintaining my strength level. Not super concerned about the actual number of pounds I weigh but it's a good way to check progress I guess.
I signed up for some hard core bootcamp classes/transformation program and will be going on a paleo diet challenge starting January 4th. I'll be doing weigh ins and measurement tracking with the program so I'll update with those stats later.
I've been lifting for a few years and would be happy to help anyone who is new to lifting
Yay, another lifter! I've been lifting for a few years, but never consistently. I started COMPLETELY over on Starting Strength last October, but the same as you, not much cardio and my diet hasn't been the best. I'm starting this week with filling in cardio on my "off" days to try and see some fat loss, along with diet changes. I'm 5'9" @196lbs. Good luck! 0 -
Hi all! I'm Sarah from California. I currently weigh 250 and am 5'6" I have some mini goals I want to reach, first getting to 236, which was a weight I was at for a long time. My big goal is to get to 190 and see where I want to go from there. Over the past year I went from 280, to 243 and back up to 250 due to holidays and a lack of self control! But still better than where I was a year ago! I've struggle with my weight my whole life, and and over it. I just want to be comfortable, not a super model!0
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goldieberg wrote: »Hi all! I'm Sarah from California. I currently weigh 250 and am 5'6" I have some mini goals I want to reach, first getting to 236, which was a weight I was at for a long time. My big goal is to get to 190 and see where I want to go from there. Over the past year I went from 280, to 243 and back up to 250 due to holidays and a lack of self control! But still better than where I was a year ago! I've struggle with my weight my whole life, and and over it. I just want to be comfortable, not a super model!
I'm right there with you Sarah. I'm the biggest I've been right now, and just getting under that 200lb mark would make me happy!
We can do this! What's your "plan of attack"?0 -
Hi everyone, my Imgur name is sillypoopies. 2 years ago I was in great shape and only 15 lbs from my "goal". Then I got married, ended up working at a poutine-only restaurant, and now working nights in a group home. I gained it all back and weigh 220.
I am 6'1", so the weight doesn't show on me like shorter people, but due to being very tall AND plus size, I have a REALLY hard time find clothes I like that fit me! My goal is to get back to 165-170!0 -
Hi everyone, my Imgur name is sillypoopies. 2 years ago I was in great shape and only 15 lbs from my "goal". Then I got married, ended up working at a poutine-only restaurant, and now working nights in a group home. I gained it all back and weigh 220.
I am 6'1", so the weight doesn't show on me like shorter people, but due to being very tall AND plus size, I have a REALLY hard time find clothes I like that fit me! My goal is to get back to 165-170!
Awesome goal, what is your plan to help lose the weight since you work in food and at nights?
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Hi! My name is Erin and I am here thanks to "icangothedistance" on Imgur. A couple of years ago I lost 50 lbs and felt great! Then I got a full time job and my baby was now a fully energetic toddler and I found it difficult to find a right time to go to the gym with also having the energy and drive to workout. I lost my motivation. Now I'm back to it, but have gained 30 of that 50 back!
I'm 6'0 and weigh 270, my mini goal is to be back to 240 by the beginning of summer. My ultimate goal is 180 but little steps! My routine currently is five days a week, one day is cardio and the other four are strength training. Anyone feel free to add me as a friend! I'm also on fitbit if you want a friend on that as well! Good luck to everyone! 0 -
Hi guys! I'm Jessica(SerenityTaps on imgur) from Kansas. Fairly new to imgur but have used MFP and quit it several times due to discouragement. I'm trying to make 2016 the year I get serious about my health again. I'm 5'2" and at 220lbs I'm the heaviest I've ever been. Aiming for 160lbs and less sugar to start. Looking to get my eating habits under control and maybe some small workouts. I'm happy to be here and meeting like minded imgurians!0
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SerenityTaps wrote: »Hi guys! I'm Jessica(SerenityTaps on imgur) from Kansas. Fairly new to imgur but have used MFP and quit it several times due to discouragement. I'm trying to make 2016 the year I get serious about my health again. I'm 5'2" and at 220lbs I'm the heaviest I've ever been. Aiming for 160lbs and less sugar to start. Looking to get my eating habits under control and maybe some small workouts. I'm happy to be here and meeting like minded imgurians!
I'm so happy to have you join our group! What kind of discouragement did you face?0 -
SerenityTaps wrote: »Hi guys! I'm Jessica(SerenityTaps on imgur) from Kansas. Fairly new to imgur but have used MFP and quit it several times due to discouragement. I'm trying to make 2016 the year I get serious about my health again. I'm 5'2" and at 220lbs I'm the heaviest I've ever been. Aiming for 160lbs and less sugar to start. Looking to get my eating habits under control and maybe some small workouts. I'm happy to be here and meeting like minded imgurians!
Welcome to our group! They say weight loss is 80% food and 20% exercise. What you choose to eat will have a big roll to play in your weight loss journey! Tracking your meals is extremely important. You can do this!!0 -
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Welcome to our group! They say weight loss is 80% food and 20% exercise. What you choose to eat will have a big roll to play in your weight loss journey! Tracking your meals is extremely important. You can do this!![/quote]
Thanks for the welcome! I ended up getting discouraged from obsessing over every bite that went in my mouth and feeling deprived when I couldn't "allow" myself to have what I wanted to eat. Loving food and hating the gym do not make for good bedfellows. 0 -
Hi! I'm Genesis (genesis530 on grr)
I'm 28f from Brevard NC in the Smokey Mountains, recently moved here for Charlotte. I *thought* moving to a great hiking area would help the weight fall off, but it rains all the damn time and I had to quit my job to move here (husband's company relocated). So if course I gained instead in the last 4 months.
Anyway, I need to drop 100lbs idealy, but I'll be happy with 60lbs and hitting One-derland again. I lost 110 in my early 20s, but after 2 kids and life, it all came back. It's time to get back in gear!
It's nice to have an imgur group on here! Lord knows I spend all day on there. Maybe we'll all be on there a smidge less since we'll be out exercising!
On Sunday my husb and and I are starting the keto diet (low carb/macros and all that) so I'll start logging then. It really does work if you stick with it! Check out r/keto if you're interested. Huge community there.
Good luck everyone!0 -
Hi! I'm Genesis (genesis530 on grr)
I'm 28f from Brevard NC in the Smokey Mountains, recently moved here for Charlotte. I *thought* moving to a great hiking area would help the weight fall off, but it rains all the damn time and I had to quit my job to move here (husband's company relocated). So if course I gained instead in the last 4 months.
Anyway, I need to drop 100lbs idealy, but I'll be happy with 60lbs and hitting One-derland again. I lost 110 in my early 20s, but after 2 kids and life, it all came back. It's time to get back in gear!
It's nice to have an imgur group on here! Lord knows I spend all day on there. Maybe we'll all be on there a smidge less since we'll be out exercising!
On Sunday my husb and and I are starting the keto diet (low carb/macros and all that) so I'll start logging then. It really does work if you stick with it! Check out r/keto if you're interested. Huge community there.
Good luck everyone!
I hope you finally are able to take time for yourself! Momma has to stay healthy for her little ones as well as yourself. It is good that your husband is joining you on your diet journey0 -
Hi! I'm Genesis (genesis530 on grr)
I'm 28f from Brevard NC in the Smokey Mountains, recently moved here for Charlotte. I *thought* moving to a great hiking area would help the weight fall off, but it rains all the damn time and I had to quit my job to move here (husband's company relocated). So if course I gained instead in the last 4 months.
Anyway, I need to drop 100lbs idealy, but I'll be happy with 60lbs and hitting One-derland again. I lost 110 in my early 20s, but after 2 kids and life, it all came back. It's time to get back in gear!
It's nice to have an imgur group on here! Lord knows I spend all day on there. Maybe we'll all be on there a smidge less since we'll be out exercising!
On Sunday my husb and and I are starting the keto diet (low carb/macros and all that) so I'll start logging then. It really does work if you stick with it! Check out r/keto if you're interested. Huge community there.
Good luck everyone!
I have to loose 100 lbs too! Add me!0 -
lmitchellf wrote: »Hi everyone, my Imgur name is sillypoopies. 2 years ago I was in great shape and only 15 lbs from my "goal". Then I got married, ended up working at a poutine-only restaurant, and now working nights in a group home. I gained it all back and weigh 220.
I am 6'1", so the weight doesn't show on me like shorter people, but due to being very tall AND plus size, I have a REALLY hard time find clothes I like that fit me! My goal is to get back to 165-170!
Awesome goal, what is your plan to help lose the weight since you work in food and at nights?
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I am going to do the 21 Day Fix by Beachbody! My main issue is I don't really know how to eat well, and it teaches you how to eat balanced. ☺️0
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Hey there! Hope it's not too late to post on this! I'm Robin, 188 lbs (I think, wince), 5'6", size 12. I've been vaguely trying to get healthy for a while now! I've been gaining 5-10 lbs a year since sophomore year of college (ultra stressful college, family, mourning, unemployment, etc) and it needs to stop, especially since I don't have the best genes.
I'm mostly in a better place emotionally, and now I just need to get there physically. I need to stop the emotional eating and lethargy. I LOVE the feeling of burning calories (mostly because it means I have more room for a tasty snack) and making healthy low-carb meals!
I'm going to try to not make this about weight, since that stupid number hasn't budged much since it dipped a measly 5 lbs before my wedding (after months of x-treme personal training and dieting). Rather, I'm going to try to solidify HEALTHY habits. If the weight doesn't fall off, it's not going to be my fault! :P
Thanks for making this awesome group!0 -
robingoblin wrote: »Hey there! Hope it's not too late to post on this! I'm Robin, 188 lbs (I think, wince), 5'6", size 12. I've been vaguely trying to get healthy for a while now! I've been gaining 5-10 lbs a year since sophomore year of college (ultra stressful college, family, mourning, unemployment, etc) and it needs to stop, especially since I don't have the best genes.
I'm mostly in a better place emotionally, and now I just need to get there physically. I need to stop the emotional eating and lethargy. I LOVE the feeling of burning calories (mostly because it means I have more room for a tasty snack) and making healthy low-carb meals!
I'm going to try to not make this about weight, since that stupid number hasn't budged much since it dipped a measly 5 lbs before my wedding (after months of x-treme personal training and dieting). Rather, I'm going to try to solidify HEALTHY habits. If the weight doesn't fall off, it's not going to be my fault! :P
Thanks for making this awesome group!
It's never too late to join I wish you good luck and post whenever you feel the need to 0 -
Hey all! My name is Jordan. I saw someone posted about this around the holidays so I thought I'd join the group. I have been lifting for about a year and a half. I have a few goals that don't have as much to do with weight loss as they do with building muscle and trimming up a bit. Unfortunately I have neglected my legs more than my upper body so that's one of the first things I want to work on. Second I want to try to become a little more cut. I want to work on my midsection the most. I have to really work on my diet to accomplish what I'd like to accomplish and I think that will be the hardest thing for me to do. Good luck to everyone in the group!!:)0
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Hey all! My name is Jordan. I saw someone posted about this around the holidays so I thought I'd join the group. I have been lifting for about a year and a half. I have a few goals that don't have as much to do with weight loss as they do with building muscle and trimming up a bit. Unfortunately I have neglected my legs more than my upper body so that's one of the first things I want to work on. Second I want to try to become a little more cut. I want to work on my midsection the most. I have to really work on my diet to accomplish what I'd like to accomplish and I think that will be the hardest thing for me to do. Good luck to everyone in the group!!:)
good luck to you to, and welcome to the group 0
