Introductions~

PeacefulUnicorn
PeacefulUnicorn Posts: 28 Member
Welcome to the 6-Week Accountability Challenge. I hope you are just as excited to begin as I am. In this thread, please introduce yourself and feel free to share anything you wish. Include your wellness goals and why you think this challenge is great for you!
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  • andrewq6100
    andrewq6100 Posts: 415 Member
    Hey guys and i'm so glad to be apart of this with everyone else. Self accountability is a huge problem for me and I don't have ways to kind of kick my rear end when things go south, so hopefully this challenge will help me stay on track and make sure I meet my goals! Trying to drop to at least 13% bodyfat by the weigh in, and finally see some abs!
  • fit62781
    fit62781 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi I am Jen, this challenge is for me! I am hoping It will help hold me accountable. I want to get in the habit of logging my food in everyday, drinking my water and getting my steps in and eventually lifting weights. My goal is to lose 6 lbs by the challenges end.

    Thanks @FitMommyMal for getting this started!
  • sureitstime
    sureitstime Posts: 67 Member
    Hello everyone! My weight loss has stalled big time and I want to hold myself accountable and log everyday and hopefully get moving in the right direction.
  • sonnshinemfp
    sonnshinemfp Posts: 5 Member
    Hi all! Looking to get rid of the 10-15 pounds that's crept up over the last five years with increased sugar/alcohol/carb/portion intake. My goal is to lose 1-2 pounds per week over the next few weeks!
  • Laura_Jean_76
    Laura_Jean_76 Posts: 63 Member
    hello looking forward to this challenge, I have started using my resistance band and found a great video on you tube. I can all ready feel a difference in my arms and legs. Looking forward to challenge myself to work hard and lose the fat, I have gained over the years. Just turn 40 in Jan and looking for some changes. With my daughter wanting to go to the beach I need to work on myself.
  • olong
    olong Posts: 255 Member
    Good Mornin' everyone. I am in year Five. For me, maintenance is more difficult than the initial weight loss -- my weight has crept up about 7 pounds in the past 8 or so months. I'm using this challenge to "get back" to basics!!!
  • sigsigsputnik
    sigsigsputnik Posts: 37 Member
    Hi everyone! Need to trim down to get back into roadcycling. Live stresses (relationship, job, you name it... ;) have thrown me off during the last months. Too much Domino's Pizza, not enough sport! Planning to loose c. 9lbs in the six weeks. I am looking forward to the challenge and to the group!
  • iggy211
    iggy211 Posts: 30 Member
    Hello everyone. Trying to lose that last 10lbs
  • cynbet69
    cynbet69 Posts: 615 Member
    Hi I'm cyn I'm looking forward to working with all you great people I'm here to lose I have a lot but slow n easy is what I hear I can't wait to start the challenges
  • andrewq6100
    andrewq6100 Posts: 415 Member
    hope everyone has a good weekend, looking forward to the weigh ins on sunday!
  • MarkusDarwath
    MarkusDarwath Posts: 393 Member
    Hey all, I'm Mark. I've had diabetes for over 15 years and been fat for even longer. I've reached a point where I just can't let the damage keep progressing. Over the last year or two my cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure were all climbing, and my daily work activities (which are physical but not super strenuous) leave everything from my lower back down hurting, which makes getting the work done that much harder. Started MFP three weeks ago, because the diabetes meds I'm on just didn't really seem to be doing anything. Within 3 to 4 days my blood sugars got down where I want them, just from sticking to reduced calories and limiting carbs. Saw my doc on Wed. and my cholesterol, trig's and bp are all back to normal (not sure if that is due to the diet change or the zocor I've been on for three months.) Can't wait for my next blood test in three months, when my A1C will look like someone without diabetes. Also anxious to drop the poundage so my joints and muscles don't hurt so much. I figure this challenge group will help keep me from getting bored during the process.
  • Claudiaarrow
    Claudiaarrow Posts: 4 Member
    Hi all, I am Claudia, 50. I lost 20 kg 2 years ago using MFP. Then Life took over and I gained 7 kg back. I would like to be were I was. Exited to do this together with you guys. Let's go!
  • prettycunninghat
    prettycunninghat Posts: 12 Member
    I'm kita I have three goals 1. Lose 1 stone 2. Change most of my diet to healthy food keeping some treats and 3. Tone up... Really struggling with this one. So let's all help each other and feel free to friend me if you like
  • kimberlypagegibson
    kimberlypagegibson Posts: 1 Member
    Hello hello!
    I'm Kimberly and I am your typical "oh crap I'm a poor college student who can't afford to buy healthy food, and I am too busy to cook and workout because school is my #1 priority" college student. Just finished my third year at UW Madison strong, but over the course of the past three years I've gained about 15 pounds (classic freshman 15-except over three years) and it absolutely makes me feel quite unhealthy and not myself at all. My goal is to hold myself more accountable, lose about 20 lbs, and to have supportive people in the same boat! I'd also like to train myself to ENJOY recreational working out, since I was used to sports my whole life (potentially train for a run?). Most of all, reading over all of your introductions has definitely left me feeling genuinely inspired and I have faith that you all will obtain your goals! I look forward to this! :sweat_smile:
  • BJerzy
    BJerzy Posts: 1,844 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm Brynn and I teach middle school math. This is our last week of school so I'm looking forward to have some time to get back to focusing on myself. I have had a really crazy year. I got married in Sept, but a month before the wedding my FH was transferred from Southwest VA to Philly so we've been living 7 hours apart since Aug. That means tons of traveling and eating bad food. I have managed to lose 15 lbs since Christmas and I have 5-10 more to go. What I want to focus on now is lifting weights and really getting stronger arms and a better butt. I love to run but I'm going to have to cut back because of a knee injury, so weights and swimming will be my friend.
  • HarperAnn6
    HarperAnn6 Posts: 292 Member
    Hi all! Thank you for introducing yourselves. I am 5'1 and my goal is 120 pounds. I started my journey at 170 pounds, and I am currently about 147. I joined the challenge because I'm a bit stalled. I need a kick once in a while to stay on track! I'm starting to return to bad habits (snacking after dinner, eating too many carbs, not drinking enough water, not staying on plan, etc.). Looking forward to getting serious about weight loss again to reach my goal. "See" you tomorrow at the Sunday weigh-in.
  • catvlmack
    catvlmack Posts: 415 Member
    So I guess this is my starting weigh in

    14st9.5lb

    Good luck everyone x
  • sureitstime
    sureitstime Posts: 67 Member
    Hi, ok here goes!
    Current Weight: 64.7 kgs
    Goal weight: 60 kgs
  • pmason79
    pmason79 Posts: 93 Member
    Hi all.

    Ready to rock and roll. I've got this one! Success is my only option, no more half arsed attempts at reaching my goals. I have 31.5kg to lose I'm already down 5.5kg and by the end of this challenge im hoping to lose another 5kg. I like the idea of weekly weigh-ins the accountability and support will I hope help. Good luck to everyone! Together I'm sure we'll all hit our
  • Meesamoop
    Meesamoop Posts: 31 Member
    Hello everyone! In the past year and a half I managed to lose 20 lbs through diet and exercise (running and lifting weights). No matter how long I've been exercising for I still never want to do it, but I do anyway because that feeling of accomplishment afterwards is worth it!

    I have been using MFP pretty religiously for over a year now. I tried using MFP in prior years but never stuck with it until last spring. Now using MFP is second nature. It has really opened my eyes to the crazy amount of calories junk food can have.

    My food list on MFP is quite large as I always create the food manually at a 100 gram serving amount using the USDA nutritional value info, then weigh everything on my food scale. Hahaha, I'm kinda proud of my food list database :)

    Over the past couple months I hit a plateau, which has made it difficult to reach my goal of 145 lbs. I have finally been able to consistently stay under 155. Now hoping to lose a 1/2 lb per week during this challenge.