Introduce yourself and your goals
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Hi, I'm Lucy. I look forward to getting my mojo back and to feeling good about leaving the house instead of always wanting to hide! I think 20 by June is a great goal. I have 42 lbs to go to reach my goal of 155 and hope to do so by the end of September.
Today is weigh in day for me. It's been a loooong couple of weeks with only 1/2 lb losses but I'm happy to be moving in the right direction. I want to share my struggle this week in case any of you are experiencing this. I upped my workout intensity last weekend and was sore for several days this week. I went up 4 lbs in a few days while maintaining my calorie deficit and workout schedule (walking and light-medium aerobics). I am SURE at this point that it was water weight from the soreness. I've experienced this in the past and always found it so upsetting. I stayed the course, waited for the soreness to subside and even took a day off and this morning I was down all 4 of those pesky pounds and a real 1/2 lb. Weight loss is a mind game for me (you too, right?). I'm 45 (5' 6") and it doesn't come off very quickly or easily but I am 100% committed to doing it this time, all the way, no excuses.
So here are the numbers:
Starting weight: 205.5
Current weight: 196.5
Challenge goal: 175 (shooting for end of June)
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Hi, I'm Sara. I started MFP on July 1, 2015 at my highest weight of 238 lbs. I lost 30 lbs in three months and was then diagnosed with an acute leukemia (APL) in early October. For obvious reasons, I no longer focused on my diet as I fought for my life. On November 30th I found out I was in remission and by Jan. 1st I was ready to focus on my dieting again. Especially since I knew eating as healthy as possible could only help my body fight the cancer for good. I'm now down 45 pounds total with about 40 more to go. I need to continue chemo and meds through the end of June, and they have weight gain as a side effect, so it's even more important that I stay on top of everything. This challenge will help to keep me motivated. If I can lose 20 lbs by June 1st than I'll be half way to my ultimate goal weight of 150.
SW when I joined MFP: 238
SW for this challenge: 192.4
CW: 192.4
GW for challenge: 172
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Hi I'm michelle I would like to lose 35 lbs. By June ....21 lbs ideally. Used fit pal alot 2years ago and it worked just need motivation.0
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Hello everyone, my name is Jules and I reach the big 5-0 this April and I'm sad to say that despite years of yo-yo dieting, I will not be the fit & fabulous I wanted to be!!!
SW - 221
CW - 221
GW - 160 (1st target - 199, 2nd target - 180)
Good luck
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Hi
SW/HW:139
Gw Jan: 136 MET
GW Feb: 134 MET
GW March: 132 (6 mo)
GW April: 129
GW May: 127 (1yr)
GW June: 124 (2yr)
UGW: 114 (3yr)
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Hi there! I'm Becky, I'll be 45 in May and am 5'2". 7 years ago I started this journey, got to a healthy weight and maintained that and more for 5 1/2 years. Then life took a huge turn in many ways and I gained back 35 pounds in 6 months. I have been able to stop the gaining but have struggled with the losing as I went through losing my dad 8 months ago and more. I feel like I'm finally on a consistent track again, I have logged in 98 days now. But losing just isn't as easy as it was before. I would love to feel healthy and fit by Summer, so I can enjoy being outdoors as much as I have come to in the past 7 years before gaining weight back.
SW: 170/152
CW: 149.8
GW: 1350 -
Hi everyone!! Wishing all of us best of luck as we commit to our health goals!!!
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debbie7373 wrote: »I'm so tired of always feeling like I'm the heaviest lady every where I go. I want to be able to enjoy the rest of my life and not be soooo self-conscious. Also want to be able to play with my grandchildren.
Same here, Debbie! Let's DO this!!! "Never give up, never surrender!"0 -
Hi everyone my name is Katherine and this is my first MFP challenge.
I have been on here now for almost 60 days and to date lost 13.8 lbs. I have about 66lbs to lose until I reach a healthy weight and I'm beginning to plateau so I though this would be a good idea to keep me motivated. I have also started training for a 10k in july
Any encouragement and support would be amazing Feel free to add me as a friend.
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My name is Jenni and at 225 lbs one week ago I was the heaviest I've ever been in my life. I've gained about 50 lbs since meetings my bf 4 years ago. He eats like garbage and I've been there right along with him. I feel so unhealthy and just unsatisfied with my body and looks. I want to be realistic about this being a lifelong change, so I'm making sure to log my foods and just try to make better choices than I was making before. I want to lose 20 lbs for a few reasons: 1-I work in sports and our national meeting is in June, and I want to be part of the healthy community again. 2- I want to feel good about my body again. I have always had really strong legs, but now you can't see them buried under so much fat! I want to feel proud of what my body can do, not just how it looks. 3- I want to make a PERMANENT life change, and setting a small goal like this seems like it would help me stay on track.
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I am Sara and I have the most Midlife-Crisis Reason ever for joining this group: class reunion this summer. However, I have already lost 63 lbs. and want to stay on track for the next 50 or so I have to go. I have made significant changes to my eating habits and joined a gym, but I still struggle every day with staying on track. My MFP friends have been very supportive and make my journey easier. I am always open to new friends, so feel free to add me!0
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This is awesome! I'm Sam! I want to lose 20 lbs by June 1st so I can look rock a bathing suit this summer, now that I live in a sunny locale!!
SW:192.5
Feb 27th W: 174.5
GW: 154 by June 1st 2016!!!!0 -
hi im Ann ,i want to lose 20lb or more by June as ive app with hernia surgeon so the more i can get off the better for me it will be. SW 224.5 GW 200 by end off june0
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Hi all! I'm Candice, 39, 5'10", 201.1 as of Feb 27th.
This challenge comes at a good time! I fell off the wagon and just got back on MFP on Saturday! My UGW is 174.3 so if I do well in this challenge, I will be SO CLOSE to done!
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Hi, I'm Tori. I really need to lose 20 pounds so I can feel comfortable and confident in myself again. Over the past couple of years I haven't taken care of myself and gained 30 pounds. yikes! It's time for me to get back to healthy and feeling good about myself0
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Hi I'm Stacy, I want to lose 20 pounds to feel healthier. I need to lose 100 Pounds. But
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Hi, I'm Jennifer. I have been doing Weight Watchers for a couple of years and have lost and gained the same 5 lbs over and over again. I am ready to start moving more and do something different. I use a Fitbit but could be doing much better in this area. I'm looking forward to the challenge. Good luck everyone!
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My name is Jenny and I would like to lose 20 pounds or more by the end of 2016 to feel and look good in my clothes without any bulges. I try and go to the gym at least 5 times a week. I have been using mfp since July 2015.
SW: 200
CW: 172
GW: 1520 -
Hi my name is Lisa
Sw: 230
Cw: 225
Gw:200 (ultimate goal weight is 170)0 -
Hey all I am Louann. I ave been struggling with my weight all my life up and down, one failed fad or crash diet after another. The smallest I ever been was in June of 2000 I weighed 125. That didn't last because shortly after I was pregnant. Fast forward 13 years at the end of my fourth pregnancy my highest was 300 pounds in June 2013.
I started tracking my calories on a different site on January 3rd of this year. I weighed 283. After having trouble getting to log in I started writing everything down in a note book. That lasted three weeks. Then one day looking for calories in a food I found MFP. I was like oh yeah i use to use that.
With tracking calories I have lost 35 pounds so far. My goal weight is 163. I know that is still considered over weight for my height but I have been skinny. I dont like the way I look that small. I like a little weight on me just not this much.
I also want to lose this weight before I turn 40 in April of '17.0 -
My name is Samantha. I was working on losing weight last summer and tore my ACL and a few other important bits in my knee playing field hockey. The injury, surgery and recovery have put me back to where I had started. I want to lose weight to get back in shape, continue to rehab my new ACL and get healthier!
Tons of friends and family are getting married this summer (6!) and I want to feel and look good at these events. The first wedding is late May so this is perfect 0 -
Hi I'm Jana, from New Brunswick Canada, I have tried Atkins, Ideal protein and This year Weight Watchers, I have IBS and have had a lot of problems going thru these programs because of Intolerances although I have had success just very very slow success which came with Pain. Soo I found this Ap and believe if I can eat my own foods and stay below 1000 calories I can succeed so if you don't mind I would love to Join you all on this Challenge.
SW 203
CW 198
GW 1450 -
Hi there everyone, My name is Torria. My goal is to be 125 or lower by June. I would love to get to that goal and stay there. I recently had a baby girl. I'm a mum but I would like to be healthy and fit mum.
Pregnant weight was at 170
Weeks after 157(was not working out at this time)
SW:157
CW: 149.9
GW:125 and lower
We can do this guys!!!! Livonia, MI0 -
I want to be a healthy mom and be able to run and play with my kids and also look great for my husband!0
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Hi! My name is Agustina, I'm from Argentina and have been kind of stuck so... what a better way to motivate myself than a challenge? I've already lost 17kg and I need another 13 so... let's rock it
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Hi everyone! My name is Alanna. My goal is to lose 20 pounds by summer. People think that I am very girly for wearing skirts and dresses all the time, but I do this because shorts and pants haven't fit me properly for years!
My weight ticked up five pounds over the holidays and my birthday, which I was feeling sorry about. But enough of that! Last month I picked things back up. I'm currently at 153 and hope to lose 5 pounds a month until summer hits. Here's to smooth sailing and staying motivated!0 -
Call me Slim, I want to lost 20 lbs. Down 6 lbs so far. I want to get back into shape and to eventually start running again - like the old days. First, Weight off and tone, then 5k by the fall.0
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Hi! My name is Morgan. I want to lose 93 pounds in 2 years. I'm taking it slow this time because I've tried a few times before and while I lost weight I gained it all back and more and all those times I was trying to lose weight too quickly. I've been on mfp for years, but I reset my stats every time I start over. I'm excited to try this challenge! It's my first one.
SW: 253
CW: 250
GW: 230
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I'm Tigs and am a little late to the official start but began my weight loss trek around then anyway. I'm mostly going for a target in inches and clothes size, I started around 140 and am aiming for about 120.
The weight is a way to keep track and I'm definitely seeking to slim down for a special outing this summer, but my real main goal is keeping my discipline in on my portion sizes and food choices. I'm hypoglycemic and low carb is best for me and keeping my energy levels and metabolism straight, so I'm following a keto regimen and staying active with about 30-45 mins of steady cardio and some bodyweight routines.
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alannabuck wrote: »Hi everyone! My name is Alanna. My goal is to lose 20 pounds by summer. People think that I am very girly for wearing skirts and dresses all the time, but I do this because shorts and pants haven't fit me properly for years!
Same! It is a lot easier to shop for as well...0
