Team: The Slimsons

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  • thefletchhh
    thefletchhh Posts: 22 Member
    Hello TheSlimsons! I'm Beckie and I'm 21 and currently weigh in at 213lbs!
    I've struggled with my weight since I was about 15 and I comfort ate my way through a lot of troubles but after stepping on the scales at 249lbs just before Christmas I decided enough was enough. I have currently lost 36lbs (MFP says 37 for some reason).
    I've got a holiday with a friend coming up and its sunshine and partying. More than anything I want to look good in a bikini and not feel like I have to cover up as I am an embarassment to myself.
    I refuse to look at BMI as I don't think that it gives the correct weights for your body if you carry a lot of muscle (my legs) so for now I am looking to lose another 17lbs and to tone up. This may alter.

    Specifically for this challenge I am aiming to lose (hopefully) 5lbs and get my butt to the gym!!

    It's lovely to meet you all :smiley:
  • karen_thinmint
    karen_thinmint Posts: 500 Member
    edited March 2016
    I weigh in on Mondays (I think I posted my Monday weight on Tuesday). Even though the numbers not what I want to see on the scale, it doesn't matter because it's just the start, I'm not stopping til I get to my goal.

    Can't wait to really see results of the entire team together!
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    Hi Team Slimsons. I just had a quick look at the spreadsheet and it looks like 6 of us still need to weigh in (including me, I weigh on a Friday). I'll check it properly later today and send reminders to anyone who hasn't logged their starting weight yet.

    I've had a couple of bad food days this week (hormones I think). At least it's before my weight is registered and I'm being super good today - started the day with almost 3 hours at the gym.
  • vbugsmom
    vbugsmom Posts: 28 Member
    Just weighed in. Thursday is my day.
  • suzmom23
    suzmom23 Posts: 16 Member
    I am weighing in on Friday. I have had a pretty good week, wish me luck for next week. I am taking the kids to disneyworld and universal. The good news is lots of walking, the bad news is park food.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    suzmom23 wrote: »
    I am weighing in on Friday. I have had a pretty good week, wish me luck for next week. I am taking the kids to disneyworld and universal. The good news is lots of walking, the bad news is park food.


    Last time I did Disney/Universal I wore a pedometer. My total count for ONE day was 33,000 steps!! Don't deprive yourself, just remember moderation. If you want that funnel cake, have it, but only 1/4 of what's on the plate. You'll feel satisfied, will get to enjoy the experience and be able to walk it off. Have fun! :smile:
  • suzmom23
    suzmom23 Posts: 16 Member
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    suzmom23 wrote: »
    I am weighing in on Friday. I have had a pretty good week, wish me luck for next week. I am taking the kids to disneyworld and universal. The good news is lots of walking, the bad news is park food.


    Last time I did Disney/Universal I wore a pedometer. My total count for ONE day was 33,000 steps!! Don't deprive yourself, just remember moderation. If you want that funnel cake, have it, but only 1/4 of what's on the plate. You'll feel satisfied, will get to enjoy the experience and be able to walk it off. Have fun! :smile:

    Great advice! Thank goodness I have three littles that will not let me keep something so tasty as a funnel cake to myself
  • ummaeesa
    ummaeesa Posts: 14 Member
    Hello fellow slimsons! I am beyond exited about this challenge...it's my first time doing something like this. My name is Lana, I am 38 years old. I have 7 kids and am on a mission to get fit and healthy again. I really saw my health suffer after the birth of my last child, and started exercising and eating healthy...the results were amazing! I lost about 40 lbs (went from 185-140 in about six months) just by cutting out processed foods and exercising and logging my food here on MFP.

    I've slacked off a lot since then and gained close to 15 lbs. Now I want to lose those pounds again and get back to eating healthy and exercising consitently. I've lost close to 4 of those 15, so my goal for this month is to lose 5-10 more. I am currently 151.8 and would like to be 135-140lbs. I'm hoping having an awesome team of supporters will help! Go team Slimsons!
  • AussieMark1980
    AussieMark1980 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi Team - Just about to weigh in and can't wait to meet you all. Its late in Australia at the moment so I will be leaving my bio tomorrow :)
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    All bar bar one have weighed in which is excellent. How's everyone ' week going so far? I wish I could motivate you all by saying I've had a great day but I haven't fit any exercise in today. Do have a karate lesson tomorrow morning to kick start my weekend though.
  • dillyg08
    dillyg08 Posts: 1,000 Member
    Hello Slimsons, we on the clock to rock this challenge.

    Have yourselves a marvelous weekend:-)
  • karen_thinmint
    karen_thinmint Posts: 500 Member
    Tomorrow is my weigh-in!!

    Keeping strong throughout the weekend, can't let the team down :smile:
  • doitnow0216
    doitnow0216 Posts: 36 Member
    I weigh in tomorrow and I'm so excited about it! I've done particularly well this week. Go Slimsons!
  • thefletchhh
    thefletchhh Posts: 22 Member
    Had a bit of a tough food week with a date last night and having to have a work meal so this week I'm going to be EXTRA focused on calories and get my butt to the gym 4 days at least.
    Still a small loss is a loss ☺
  • AussieMark1980
    AussieMark1980 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi All! Below is my story...

    I am Mark from Australia. I am currently 110KG (242lbs) and at my heaviest a few years ago was 117kg. I did get down to 102kg while I was training for a cancer fundraising ride however my mind and wilpower got the best of me and I have put back on 8kg (17lbs). I have two beautiful daughters (age 6 and 4) and have been happily married for 12 years. My biggest hurdle is my wilpower to do with portion sizes. Instead of a row of chocolate ( suggested serving) it's not uncommon for me to have the whole block. Things like this need to change. I have said it before but never seem to follow through. Hopefully this group helps me in that change.

    I just started up my riding again to and from work (total 22km or 13miles) so hopefully with this exercise two or three times a week and the fact I am a male, I hope to really drop this weight quickly. I predominently shift between two diets (again my stupid brain) which is a shake type diet with shake for brekky and lunch and low carb dinner for dinner.

    My goal is to lose 8KG in April. :smiley:

  • dillyg08
    dillyg08 Posts: 1,000 Member
    Hi All! Below is my story...

    I am Mark from Australia. I am currently 110KG (242lbs) and at my heaviest a few years ago was 117kg. I did get down to 102kg while I was training for a cancer fundraising ride however my mind and wilpower got the best of me and I have put back on 8kg (17lbs). I have two beautiful daughters (age 6 and 4) and have been happily married for 12 years. My biggest hurdle is my wilpower to do with portion sizes. Instead of a row of chocolate ( suggested serving) it's not uncommon for me to have the whole block. Things like this need to change. I have said it before but never seem to follow through. Hopefully this group helps me in that change.

    I just started up my riding again to and from work (total 22km or 13miles) so hopefully with this exercise two or three times a week and the fact I am a male, I hope to really drop this weight quickly. I predominently shift between two diets (again my stupid brain) which is a shake type diet with shake for brekky and lunch and low carb dinner for dinner.

    My goal is to lose 8KG in April. :smiley:

    Welcome. We are all here for the same reason. You can do it. Best of luck!
  • Kassandra772
    Kassandra772 Posts: 52 Member
    Hey everyone!

    This is my very first challenge and I'm going to give it my all!

    My name is Kassandra and 2 years ago I was halfway to my goal weight - then life happened and I got side tracked :(.

    I'm back at it and want this because I want a family soon, I want to be healthy and strong for my children as they grow up.

    I love having MFP friends, motivators and people who need motivation - feel free to add me :)

    We got this people !! GO TEAM SLIMSONS!!!!
  • doitnow0216
    doitnow0216 Posts: 36 Member
    I'm so excited Slimsons! I just posted my week 1 results...I lost 3.3 lbs! Yippee! Hurray! Turning flips, doing hand stands (If I could), etc., etc.! I'm shooting for 3 lbs next week! GO SLIMSONS!
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    Fantastic result @doitnow0216. Keep up the good work.
  • dillyg08
    dillyg08 Posts: 1,000 Member
    Hey everyone!

    This is my very first challenge and I'm going to give it my all!

    My name is Kassandra and 2 years ago I was halfway to my goal weight - then life happened and I got side tracked :(.

    I'm back at it and want this because I want a family soon, I want to be healthy and strong for my children as they grow up.

    I love having MFP friends, motivators and people who need motivation - feel free to add me :)

    We got this people !! GO TEAM SLIMSONS!!!!

    Welcome..You got this.
  • dillyg08
    dillyg08 Posts: 1,000 Member
    I'm so excited Slimsons! I just posted my week 1 results...I lost 3.3 lbs! Yippee! Hurray! Turning flips, doing hand stands (If I could), etc., etc.! I'm shooting for 3 lbs next week! GO SLIMSONS!

    Very nice lost. Way to go....
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    Happy Tuesday Team Slimsons. Looking forward to a swim after work today and if the weather is good follow it with a walk. Feeling positive xxx. We can do this.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    Hi Team Slimsons!!

    Some of you may already know but for those that don't I'm a single mom (age 45) of 2 beautiful kiddos (age 6 and 2) A couple weeks ago on a rainy day stuck inside we decided to do arts & crafts. I wanted to share our masterpiece with you in hopes it gives you motivation too. They are my motivation on a daily basis and now they have also contributed to my workout motivation. Here is what my treadmill spot is decorated with. I watch tv through my whole workout but the last 10-15 minutes can be grueling at times. Now when I look at the wall in front of me I'm reminded of what my workout contributes to. :smile:

    znp2nzh6seld.jpg
  • doitnow0216
    doitnow0216 Posts: 36 Member
    This is a great idea @Serendipity0913. Thanks for sharing!
  • dillyg08
    dillyg08 Posts: 1,000 Member
    Such an inspiration Serendipity0913. A constant reminder is what I need. Much appreciated. Thanks for sharing.
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    Been for a gym and swim today. Feeling nervous for weigh in on Friday as I had 1 bad food day, fingers crossed the exercise this week will have made up for it. How's everyone else doing?
  • carrie1829
    carrie1829 Posts: 143 Member
    It is getting cold here again... ugh! Still managed to get a walk in and get to the gym. I am very optimistic that I will post a good weight this week... Fingers crossed!!!
  • vbugsmom
    vbugsmom Posts: 28 Member
    I'm nervous for my weigh in tomorrow. My grandma came for a visit. I had not seen her in 3 years. I still tracked my calories, but I did go over a couple of days. I also was not able to go to the gym. I did get my steps in though. Let's hope I did not do to bad.
  • Healthy4me4ever
    Healthy4me4ever Posts: 164 Member
    Good luck to all of us weighing in tomorrow. Week one nearly over.
  • Serendipity0913
    Serendipity0913 Posts: 385 Member
    REMINDER: All week 1 weigh-in results have to be submitted by 11:59 pm EST. Anyone that fails to report in will be given a 0% loss. This will impact the overall % loss for the whole team.

    Week 1 Winners will be announced on Saturday!! :smiley:
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