Team: The Big Butt Theory

Now that the teams are formed it's time to introduce yourself to your fellow team members. These individuals will be your support. You are a team and you will do it together.

Feel free to use this discussion to share tips, comments and most importantly provide support.

Good Luck TEAM THE BIG BUTT THEORY!!
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  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    Hello my fellow teamies! Come out, come out wherever you are!

    I can't wait to lose some serious pounds with you. I'm a 45 year old mom of 2 kiddies under the age of 6. My husband decided he didn't find me attractive any longer due to my weight which has hit 220 and hit the road. He was the best diet ever!! I lost 195 of unwanted pounds in a day!! hahaha!!

    Anyway, I want to lose the weight, not because of him, but because of me. I am the sole provider both financially and emotionally for the kids and I want to be around to see them grow.

    I can't wait to meet all of you. Together we'll get healthy and have fun all while supporting each other to the finish line of The Biggest Loser for the month of April

    Let's Do This!!!

    Goooooo Team The Big Butt Theory!!!!!

  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    edited March 2016
    Hi teammates!!

    I'm Bridget. I'm happy to be a part of this team!! @Serendipity0913...I too am 45 years old (just had a birthday in Feb). My highest weight was 232 lbs. I got down to 204 but back up to 212 right now. I'm ready to reach my goal weight of 145!!

    My diet and exercise plans for this challenge beginning Apr 1st...
    (1) Exercise: start C25K program; go to gym 3 days/week
    (2) Diet: start Round 2 of 21 Day Fix (lost 7 lbs in Round 1)
    (3) Water: at least 64 oz/day

    My weight loss goal for this challenge: Lose 8-10 lbs
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    Wow!!! Our team name describes me perfectly...Lol.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    SweeteeBri wrote: »
    Hi teammates!!

    I'm Bridget. I'm happy to be a part of this team!! @Serendipity0913...I too am 45 years old (just had a birthday in Feb). My highest weight was 232 lbs. I got down to 204 but back up to 212 right now. I'm ready to reach my goal weight of 145!!

    My diet and exercise plans for this challenge beginning Apr 1st...
    (1) Exercise: start C25K program; go to gym 3 days/week
    (2) Diet: start Round 2 of 21 Day Fix (lost 7 lbs in Round 1)
    (3) Water: at least 64 oz/day

    My weight loss goal for this challenge: Lose 8-10 lbs

    Bridget I love your plan! Very SMART detailed goals. They're Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. A perfect plan! You and I are the same in both age, goals and by the sounds of it body parts...LOL. I chose The Big Butt Theory because I'm trying to figure out what theory will get rid of my big butt!! hahaha!!

    My 3 Goals are almost the same as yours:

    1) Exercise: start the C25K program, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (every 2nd day)
    2) Diet: eat clean! no processed foods
    3) Water!!!! 64 oz/day
    4) Take fiber every day (Metamucil)
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    Lol...Thanks :) I love C25K!!! When are you starting it? I am signing up for my very first 5K run. I'm so scared and excited. It will be on Memorial Day so this challenge is right on time.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    SweeteeBri wrote: »
    Lol...Thanks :) I love C25K!!! When are you starting it? I am signing up for my very first 5K run. I'm so scared and excited. It will be on Memorial Day so this challenge is right on time.

    Wow, you've totally inspired me! I was thinking of starting C25K either on Monday or on Apr 1.
  • MrsThomas21413
    MrsThomas21413 Posts: 83 Member
    I'm excited to join. I think it will give me some great motivation. I'm Emily, I'm 28 and have a 7 and a 3 year old. I am starting week 4 of my weightloss journey, down about 8 lbs so far. I gained a great deal of my weight when I had my first. I was young and thought that being pregnant meant you could eat whatever, whenever...umm no! I gained 70lbs on top of already being overweivbt, which I failed to get rid of and then several years of fertility treatments and an illness that required 7 months of steroids followed by 2 other pregnancies has not been kind to my weight.

    I am pre diabetic and have and few other health issues due to my weight gain. I am looking forward to getting healthy, dropping the weight and setting a good example for my children. My 7 year old has been running in a club at school and she loves to go out on trails so she has been my little workout buddy and a great motivation to get healthy.
  • MrsThomas21413
    MrsThomas21413 Posts: 83 Member
    I am starting c25k on monday, I already am walking a lot and do piyo on a regular basis.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    I'll start on Monday with you EmilyM8705. SweeteeBri you wanna start too? We can support each other...goodness knows I need it. I used to be a runner MANY moons ago. I've been walking too trying to get myself ready for the leap into C25K
  • kwmama49
    kwmama49 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello all!
    My name is Amy, I'm 40 years old. Married and mom of 3 kids. I'm at my highest weight ever. ..not counting pregnancy. I'm 190 lbs. My ultimate goal is to lose 40ĺbs and build muscle. I want the strength. I had a personal trainer for a while and was seeing results, but my 11yr old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia at the end of summer 2015...I packed on the weight.
    So looking for support, food ideas, workout ideas. If I could lose 10 lbs in this challenge it would be a great start! !
    Hello everybody! !
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    SweeteeBri wrote: »
    Lol...Thanks :) I love C25K!!! When are you starting it? I am signing up for my very first 5K run. I'm so scared and excited. It will be on Memorial Day so this challenge is right on time.

    Wow, you've totally inspired me! I was thinking of starting C25K either on Monday or on Apr 1.

    Awe...thank you hun.
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    edited March 2016
    I'll start on Monday with you EmilyM8705. SweeteeBri you wanna start too? We can support each other...goodness knows I need it. I used to be a runner MANY moons ago. I've been walking too trying to get myself ready for the leap into C25K

    Emily...Welcome to the group and thank you for giving us that extra nudge to start C25K ;)

    Serendipity...Yes!! Let's do this. I need all the support I can get too...Lol. How many and which days are you ladies planning to do it? I'm planning to do the recommended 3 days/week.

    Amy...Welcome to the group!!
  • HSM2673
    HSM2673 Posts: 48 Member
    Hi, I'm 43 yrs old my kids are older (23 and soon to be 16). I always put my family first including aging parents and grandparents, since I don't work outside of the house everyone expects me to take of my elderly family. This is the first time I'm putting myself first so I can be in good health for my future and future grandchild. I'm not rushing to be grandma anytime soon but I want to be the best me.
    This my 8th week working out and trying to eat right. I'm averaging a weight loss of 1# week. Started C25K today, I did a lot better than I expected since I never ran before. I'm hoping C25K will increase my weight loss. Don't give up and I'm here to cheer everyone on.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    I'm planning on the recommended 3 days/week. Ok girlies...game on!! Tomorrow we'll start C25K!! SweetBri, Emily and myself. I haven't run in years and the Couch to 5K program is amazing. Anyone I've ever talked to that has done it has said you do literally go from couch potato to being able to run a 5Km run if you follow the program. I'll be doing mine on the treadmill because I can't get out with the kids (ages 6 & 2).

    Anyone other team members want to join us?
  • scottbrianna19
    scottbrianna19 Posts: 6 Member
    What exactly is c25k
  • kwmama49
    kwmama49 Posts: 2 Member
    I'll join you guys for the c25k...however...where are you getting the program? Is there a website or something to get you started?
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    What exactly is c25k

    Couch to 5K. It's a running program for those of us who are not runners but aspire to be :) If you follow the program, you should be able to run a 5K race even if you're never run before. If you would like to join us, you can download the app on your smart phone for free.
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    kwmama49 wrote: »
    I'll join you guys for the c25k...however...where are you getting the program? Is there a website or something to get you started?

    Yay!! The more...the merrier. It's a free download for your smartphone. I got mine from the Amazon App Store for free. The Google Play Store also has it for free.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    You'll find lots of information about C25K, including the apps here c25k.com

    It's a fantastic program. I know of many people that had not run in their life or used to but couldn't run anymore if their life depended on it. It starts you out slowly and by the end of the program you should be able to run a 5KM run or even better...a marathon. I have always wanted to run a marathon and I want to make it my goal for 2016.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    Ladies if you want to feel inspired check out Ben's video. I have been following him on youtube for several years now. I've watched his video a gazillion times and I still tear up and feel emotional after watching it.

    I guarantee you'll want to start running tomorrow after watching it.

    c25k.com/ben_video.html
  • iamaleaf
    iamaleaf Posts: 18 Member
    Hi All, I'm 29 years old and married with no kids. I'm currently ~180 pounds but it has been an ongoing battle. When I was younger I was in an abusive relationship that led to my "original" weight gain, then a few years ago I met my now husband and decided it was time to get healthy and reclaim that "part" of me that would undo the last of the damage from my previous relationship. I was ~197 lb at the time and went all the way down to ~150 lb. Then the stress of moving to a new country to be with my partner, getting visas etc (I live in Australia now and I'm originally from Central America) combined with "enjoying the married life and being happy" I ended up back at my original starting weight and then some (~205 lb by July last year). That's when I started on this journey again and started trying to adapt healthy living to my "new lifestyle". I've been stalled and gotten a bit complacent in the last couple of months, so this challenge really seemed like the opportunity to get going again. I'm usually somewhat shy when it comes to forum boards, etc, but I will do my best to stay connected :)

    Let's do this!
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    Hi Team Big Butt Theory!!

    Welcome and thanks for joining The Biggest Loser Challenge - April 2016

    Your team is now complete with 15 members. Starting Saturday, March 26 through to Friday, April 1 (depending on what day you weigh-in) you can submit your starting weight numbers. All starting weights must be entered by April 1 .

    Be sure to utilize your team members for support and encouragement over the month of April. You are now officially accountable to them. They are counting on you for weekly bragging rights of being The Biggest Loser!!

    Good Luck Everyone!

    Serendipity xo
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    OMG...that video brought tears to my eyes AND inspired me to no end!!! Thanks for sharing it Serendipity.

    Yay Team Big Butt Theory!! Let's rock this challenge. I think we're off to a great start planning our workouts and supporting one another.
  • MrsThomas21413
    MrsThomas21413 Posts: 83 Member
    SweeteeBri wrote: »
    I'll start on Monday with you EmilyM8705. SweeteeBri you wanna start too? We can support each other...goodness knows I need it. I used to be a runner MANY moons ago. I've been walking too trying to get myself ready for the leap into C25K

    Emily...Welcome to the group and thank you for giving us that extra nudge to start C25K ;)

    Serendipity...Yes!! Let's do this. I need all the support I can get too...Lol. How many and which days are you ladies planning to do it? I'm planning to do the recommended 3 days/week.

    Amy...Welcome to the group!!

    I did it Monday Wednesday and Friday last time and it worked out well. I think that is what I'm going great to do this time as well.
  • MrsThomas21413
    MrsThomas21413 Posts: 83 Member
    edited March 2016
    IAmALeaf wrote: »
    I'm usually somewhat shy when it comes to forum boards, etc, but I will do my best to stay connected :)

    Let's do this!

    I am the same way, I am challenging myself to participate more and get out there and get to know more people. I feel that I need to because without the support I am liable to fall back into my old rut.
  • MrsThomas21413
    MrsThomas21413 Posts: 83 Member
    Is our starting weight what we put when we registered, or do you want us to submit again before the 31st? Where will we be submitting our weigh-ins?
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    EmilyM8705 wrote: »
    Is our starting weight what we put when we registered, or do you want us to submit again before the 31st? Where will we be submitting our weigh-ins?

    We will be submitting our starting weight by Apr 1st. Serendipity used our registration weight for the purpose of building the teams only. She will probably make a weekly weigh-in thread. At least that's how it's usually done.
  • atrosper
    atrosper Posts: 596 Member
    Hi all, I'm Ashley, single and just turned 29. My highest weight was ~ 193 about two years ago. My lowest was in the high 170s and right now, I am in the low 180s. My ultimate goal is to get into the 130s but that might take awhile. I keep going up and down with the same few pounds. My exercising hasn't been very consistent, and neither has my eating. I intended to do the whole 30 in March, but it went out the window pretty quickly. I've still eaten pretty healthy, but unfortunately I haven't kicked the bad habits, such as sugar and chocolate. I've even had the occasional soda, but nothing like how I was a few years ago. I used to have at least one soda a day. Then I got kidney stones, which I do not recommend getting. I cut out soda, and sometimes I will slip, but usually it's on a rare occasion. I'm going to try something new in April, by eating healthy for six days, and then having a re-feed, or cheat, day, almost like doing a whole 30/21 day fix type of thing. I'm hoping that it will help. I am thinking of doing the C25K as well, but won't start for another few days, because the next few days are booked solid.
  • Free2batx
    Free2batx Posts: 51 Member
    Looks like I barely made the team! Thanks for making room for me! I'm 30, no kids and no husband. I've spent forever working on my education and career, and really ballooned in law school. 16 hour study days will do that to you I guess. Anyway, I'm looking to get on track. I started Dec. 16 at 375 and today I'm 334.5. I've been focused only on staying under on calories and getting 10,000 steps a day. I haven't deprived myself of anything but I always stay under, and so far that's kept me from making really horrendous food decisions. Can't wait to get to know everyone as we continue this journey together! I'll definitely look into C25K.
  • SweeteeBri
    SweeteeBri Posts: 494 Member
    atrosper wrote: »
    Hi all, I'm Ashley, single and just turned 29. My highest weight was ~ 193 about two years ago. My lowest was in the high 170s and right now, I am in the low 180s. My ultimate goal is to get into the 130s but that might take awhile. I keep going up and down with the same few pounds. My exercising hasn't been very consistent, and neither has my eating. I intended to do the whole 30 in March, but it went out the window pretty quickly. I've still eaten pretty healthy, but unfortunately I haven't kicked the bad habits, such as sugar and chocolate. I've even had the occasional soda, but nothing like how I was a few years ago. I used to have at least one soda a day. Then I got kidney stones, which I do not recommend getting. I cut out soda, and sometimes I will slip, but usually it's on a rare occasion. I'm going to try something new in April, by eating healthy for six days, and then having a re-feed, or cheat, day, almost like doing a whole 30/21 day fix type of thing. I'm hoping that it will help. I am thinking of doing the C25K as well, but won't start for another few days, because the next few days are booked solid.

    Welcome Ashley!! I have issues with sugar and chocolate too. :) Feel free to join us for the C25K. We would love to have you.