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Summer 2017 - Introductions

SmithsonianEmpress

Hello Ladies,

Welcome to our summer group where we plan to SWEAT IT OUT! Please introduce yourself and share your goals with the group.

Here's my introduction:

Name: Jessica
Age: 34
Height: 5ft 5in
Current Weight: 139.0 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 133 lbs (0.5 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 125 lbs
Goals: For the month of June I will be completing Julian's Kickbox Fastfix and running. The other months' workouts are to be determined.
My Motivation: health, family, comfortable clothes

Replies

Jaaydejahme

Hi ladies looking forward to this challenge. I am really excited to see what the next few months brings goodluck to everyone !!! $

Name: Katie
Age:30
Current weight:200
Goal weight: 155
Height: 5'6
Goal: to feel healthier since I have gained weight I noticed a change in my energy level and how out of breathe I get by doing things with little effort. I need to learn to eat healthier and have portion control

Megan91384

SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »

Megan91384 wrote: »

Hello, everyone!

Name: Megan
Age: 32
Height: 5ft 5in
Current Weight: 194.8 lbs (started 218.4 January 12) down 23.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 182.8 lbs (12 lbs in 12 weeks)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 138 lbs
Goals: For the month of June I'm doing an early morning cardio and evening kettlebell routine. My arms needs some strength!! Also, enjoy the outdoors with my family by taking hikes and hopefully losing some inches as well as lbs.
My Motivation: My family, summer clothes, active lifestyle, health. To feel comfortable in my skin!

Hi Megan! We are pretty much the same age and height; maybe I should reconsider my ultimate goal weight since mine is much less than yours. How did you come up with yours?

Oh and we WILL hold you to your double day workouts so STAY FOCUSED

Started at 218.4 so 138.4 would an 80 pound loss and put me into a healthy BMI with some wiggle room before reaching an overweight BMI. Right now, my goal is just lose 50 lbs then reassess. Almost halfway to my first goal. I don't know what my UGW will be until I get much closer to it. For now, I just want to keep seeing that scale slowly and consistently dropping

jt241998

Hi I'm Jenny (rather shy) but hoping being part of this group will give me confidence to post, loose weight and hopefully make some friends along the way.

I currently weigh 13stone 9
Height - 5ft 6.5
I would like to loose weight and tone - I'm a member of the gym but have been playing at it really and need to find an excercise plan to follow.....my next challenge.

I have a holiday in 12 weeks so this is perfect as last year I was so uncomfortable with (chub-rub) it was a misery

Yaranak

Hey, everyone! I've struggled with my weight for a long time now. Always doing some kind of ridiculous diet with the hopes that it would be a quick fix, which just resulted in feeling burnt out, discouraged, and going back to bad eating habits. Now I'm giving it another shot after I watched a YouTube video which recommended this site. I weigh and log-in my daily food intake (something I've never bothered doing before) and it has really opened my eyes to what a truly healthy diet can be. I've been on this diet for 22 days now and have lost a total of 14.3lbs, and while I'm not tired of this diet yet, I'm avoiding the potential of discouragement. Glad to be part of this group

Name: Yara
Age: 29
Height: 5ft 6in
High Weight: 200lbs
Current Weight: 186.2 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 159.8 lbs (2.2 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 143 lbs
Goals: Reach and maintain my goal weight; learn healthy eating habits and portion sizes; unlearn bad habits and the tendency to binge.
My Motivation: My health and well-being. And also looking kickass in some skinny jeans!

P.S. I sprained my ankle on Friday so that means I'll be off the skateboard for at least a week. If anyone can give me exercise tips that don't involve me being on my feet, I would be most grateful!

hafsaameen

Hi,

Name: Hafsa
Age: 23
Height: 5 ft 2.5 in (Yes, I care about that extra 0.5!)
Current weight: 150 lbs
Challenge goal weight: 135 lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 125 lbs
Goals: Get fit and healthy by staying within my daily calories intake, incorporate exercise into my daily life and work out at least 3/4 times a week. Be able to run for more than a minute without feeling breathless.
Motivation: Half of my wardrobe that I am currently unable to get into due to weight gain.

Good luck everyone!

DeshotelK

Name: Kristy
Age: 38
Height: 5ft 9in
Current Weight: 182.8 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 172 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 155-160 lbs

Goals: Getting back into a daily exercise routine and losing the 15 lbs I gained over the last year.

My Motivation: My health. Obesity runs in my family along with all of the things that come with an unhealthy lifestyle. I want to avoid heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

What also runs in my family is back and joint issues, which I already have both. The last year was spent in physical therapy for my lower back problems that come and go and also recovering from knee surgery. I'm ready to get back to feeling normal with working out and being healthy.

SmithsonianEmpress

DeshotelK wrote: »

Name: Kristy
Age: 38
Height: 5ft 9in
Current Weight: 182.8 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 172 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 155-160 lbs

Goals: Getting back into a daily exercise routine and losing the 15 lbs I gained over the last year.

My Motivation: My health. Obesity runs in my family along with all of the things that come with an unhealthy lifestyle. I want to avoid heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

What also runs in my family is back and joint issues, which I already have both. The last year was spent in physical therapy for my lower back problems that come and go and also recovering from knee surgery. I'm ready to get back to feeling normal with working out and being healthy.

Hi Kristy! Welcome aboard! You can for sure get down to 15 lbs lighter with daily exercise. We are here to support you. Physical therapy can be a bummer but with a good diet and exercise regime you can hopefully eliminate some/most/all of your therapeutic needs. Good luck!

SmithsonianEmpress

hafsaameen wrote: »

Hi,

Name: Hafsa
Age: 23
Height: 5 ft 2.5 in (Yes, I care about that extra 0.5!)
Current weight: 150 lbs
Challenge goal weight: 135 lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 125 lbs
Goals: Get fit and healthy by staying within my daily calories intake, incorporate exercise into my daily life and work out at least 3/4 times a week. Be able to run for more than a minute without feeling breathless.
Motivation: Half of my wardrobe that I am currently unable to get into due to weight gain.

Good luck everyone!

Hello Hafsa! I hear ya! That extra half inch can give you an extra pound or so to weigh

. Haha! I always laugh when people talk about running. It's hard at first but gets easier as you do it more and more. Getting into your clothes is a GREAT motivator. Welcome to are support group!

SmithsonianEmpress

Yaranak wrote: »

Hey, everyone! I've struggled with my weight for a long time now. Always doing some kind of ridiculous diet with the hopes that it would be a quick fix, which just resulted in feeling burnt out, discouraged, and going back to bad eating habits. Now I'm giving it another shot after I watched a YouTube video which recommended this site. I weigh and log-in my daily food intake (something I've never bothered doing before) and it has really opened my eyes to what a truly healthy diet can be. I've been on this diet for 22 days now and have lost a total of 14.3lbs, and while I'm not tired of this diet yet, I'm avoiding the potential of discouragement. Glad to be part of this group

Name: Yara
Age: 29
Height: 5ft 6in
High Weight: 200lbs
Current Weight: 186.2 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 159.8 lbs (2.2 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 143 lbs
Goals: Reach and maintain my goal weight; learn healthy eating habits and portion sizes; unlearn bad habits and the tendency to binge.
My Motivation: My health and well-being. And also looking kickass in some skinny jeans!

P.S. I sprained my ankle on Friday so that means I'll be off the skateboard for at least a week. If anyone can give me exercise tips that don't involve me being on my feet, I would be most grateful!

Hi Yara. It's nice to meet you. Portion control is a wonderful thing! I know for me it helps keep me focused. Skinny jeans are AWESOME as well. Especially when they fit in all the right places. So sorry about your ankle. Any upper body stuff will be great for now while it heals.

SmithsonianEmpress

jt241998 wrote: »

Hi I'm Jenny (rather shy) but hoping being part of this group will give me confidence to post, loose weight and hopefully make some friends along the way.

I currently weigh 13stone 9
Height - 5ft 6.5
I would like to loose weight and tone - I'm a member of the gym but have been playing at it really and need to find an excercise plan to follow.....my next challenge.

I have a holiday in 12 weeks so this is perfect as last year I was so uncomfortable with (chub-rub) it was a misery

Hi Jenny! Don't be shy. None of us (maybe some do but I am guessing the majority don't) actually know each other and this is all virtual. If you want to be Cindy Crawford you could be

I see you are looking for an exercise regime. As the week goes on you should check out our current discussion "Work It Out". You may find some good suggestions or things you want to try. Good luck to you!

SmithsonianEmpress

Jaaydejahme wrote: »

Hi ladies looking forward to this challenge. I am really excited to see what the next few months brings goodluck to everyone !!! $

Name: Katie
Age:30
Current weight:200
Goal weight: 155
Height: 5'6
Goal: to feel healthier since I have gained weight I noticed a change in my energy level and how out of breathe I get by doing things with little effort. I need to learn to eat healthier and have portion control

Hello Katie. Thank you for being a part of our group. Energy can definitely be sapped when it comes to weight gain. You are for sure it the right place to get support for your eating and portion control goals. Welcome!

SmithsonianEmpress

Megan91384 wrote: »

SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »

Megan91384 wrote: »

Hello, everyone!

Name: Megan
Age: 32
Height: 5ft 5in
Current Weight: 194.8 lbs (started 218.4 January 12) down 23.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 182.8 lbs (12 lbs in 12 weeks)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 138 lbs
Goals: For the month of June I'm doing an early morning cardio and evening kettlebell routine. My arms needs some strength!! Also, enjoy the outdoors with my family by taking hikes and hopefully losing some inches as well as lbs.
My Motivation: My family, summer clothes, active lifestyle, health. To feel comfortable in my skin!

Hi Megan! We are pretty much the same age and height; maybe I should reconsider my ultimate goal weight since mine is much less than yours. How did you come up with yours?

Oh and we WILL hold you to your double day workouts so STAY FOCUSED

Started at 218.4 so 138.4 would an 80 pound loss and put me into a healthy BMI with some wiggle room before reaching an overweight BMI. Right now, my goal is just lose 50 lbs then reassess. Almost halfway to my first goal. I don't know what my UGW will be until I get much closer to it. For now, I just want to keep seeing that scale slowly and consistently dropping

Nice! Okay. I may get more strategic as I get closer to the lower 130s. My BMI is in the middle of my range, I believe. I like to keep it simple so for now I just let the scale judge me

reachinmygoal2012

Name: Samantha
Age:26
Height: 4'11
Current weight 215( started at 220)
Challenge goal weight: 175
Ultimate goal weight: 140
Motivation and Goals: Look amazing in my wedding dress. I get married September 3rd and I currently need to lose 3 inches off my bust and waist to fit into my dress.

karly2612

Hey everyone! I live in Australia so will technically be sweatin' it out in winter 2017

but happy to be along for the ride with you all.

Name: Karly
Age: 29
Height: 168cm
Current Weight: 105kg
Challenge Goal Weight: 93kg
Ultimate Goal Weight: 70kg
Goals: accurate and consistent logging, gym 4 times a week. Healthy eating and not giving into temptation
My Motivation: My health, and my upcoming 30th.

for_my_tomorrow

Name: Kal
Age: 33
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 159.5 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 144 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 138 lbs
Goals: Eating, to focus on my diet to elimate anything I know I shouldn't be consuming as my mobility is limited. Physically, To develop strength to walk for 20 mins and climb stairs and focus on my rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Mentally, to go easy on myself and stay positive the days I am having pain and allow myself time for healing. I have lost 24.5lbs since January, so I know despite my physical restrictions, it is possible.
My Motivation: I had a full knee reconstruction in feb, and will need the other knee reconstructed also due to an accident I had last year, so I want to be in the best shape possible for the 2nd surgery at the end of summer (as I know what to expect).

For anyone new, this group is amazing and supportive, for the returning ladies, I look forward to encouraging you on your next step of your journey xx

jcummings6

Hi everyone, I love this group and all the motivation and support. I look forward to checking continuing my weight journey with you all.

Name: Janelle
Age: 35
Height: 5'4
Current Weight: 150.2
Challenge Goal Weight: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
Goals: To finally be back to a healthy BMI, Be able to run my first 5K is the short term goal, ultimately I'd like to do a half marathon one day.
My Motivation: My son (I want to be a healthy example for him), shorts, skinny jeans, and sun dresses remind me of how good it feels to be at a healthy weight! I'm also running a 5K color run in September with a group of work friends.

Thanks for letting me share and helping me to stay on track!

trinitymwilson

Name: trinity
Age: 33
height: 5,2
weight: 132
goal weight: 117

Goals: log meals on mfp, drink 60 oz h2O, finish my 2nd 12 week fitness program, drop body fat to 17-19%

Motivation: wanting to feel good in my body on my birthday june 24, being happy and a good role model for my daughter

Thank you for hosting another group!!!

BethanyLynne1983

Name: Bethany
Age: 34
Height: 5-4
Starting weight: 132.5
Challenge Goal weight: 122
Goal weight: 120

About me: I'm a wife and stay at home mom of 3. I enjoy country living and love Jesus. For exercise, I like biking, jogging, and strength training.

Goals: Like everyone else, I want to lose some extra weight, feel better, fit into clothes more comfortably. Just as much as the physical challenges, I want to overcome my mental barriers of fear of this being too hard and failing and the doubt and withdraw that comes with that. I desire to face my weaknesses and apply what I learn to other areas of my life.

Motivation: Accountability here, for sure! To overcome daily and throw off the fear and doubt that hinder me and weigh me down in life....and of course, to feel and look better in my clothes, like shorts and swimsuits

Thanks for hosting this group!! I've never committed to a group like this before but am very excited and hope to make some friends along the way!

ElphabaWeasley

Name: Courtney
Age: 20
Height: 5ft
Current Weight: 208
Challenge Goal Weight: 195 lbs (0.5 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 lbs (will re-evaluate here)
Goals: June my focus is waking up and getting to the gym. Some days will be arms/abs/cardio, some days will be legs/cardio and others will just be cardio. July and August are TBD
My Motivation: My best friend's wedding in September!, being healthy, hopefully exercising and eating better will help with my depression and neuropathy.

Thank you so much for adding me to the group! I am very excited to have some many amazing women to help motivate me and inspire me to keep on the next 12 weeks!

bballpoetress08

Name: Destiny
Age: 27
Height: 5ft 6.5 in
Current Weight: 246.6 lbs (started at 271 mid-February)
Challenge Goal Weight: 226 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160 lbs
Goals: Staying active this summer and finding ways to be social with my friends and still stay on track nutrition wise so that I can hit my weight loss goals.

My Motivation: Last year I plateaued at 245 (think because I was eating too few calories) and then was all over the place trying to figure out why and regained. I finally got my BMR/TDEE tested and know my daily calorie goals, so ready to lose "new weight" under 245 and downwards!

tremenza

Hi everyone! Thanks for the add

Really looking forward to the next 12 weeks!
Name: Lauren
Age: 36
Height 5'6
Current weight: 188lbs
Challenge goal weight: 168
Goal weight: 145

Goals & motivation:I really need to start taking care of myself over the last year I've gained 20lbs at least, I have a few health problems cropping up (hypothyroidism, rosacea, joint pain, chronic inflammation on blood results depression, high blood pressure for the 1st time I'm always on the low side) These health issues are beginning to scare me so I want to get on with loosing weight as I think half of my issues are due to not looking after myself physically or mentally. I just feel rubbish

jmb6739

Hi everyone, very glad to find this group, thanks for letting me join!

Name: Jen
Age: 43
Height: 5'8"
Current weight: 195
Challenge goal weight: 185
Goal weight: 170 (?)
Goals: Keep focused during the summer, when it's very easy to get off track (too much fun at the lake house). Keep up with my weight lifting, strengthen my hips, gluts and lower abs.
Motivation: Currently I'm in PT because my knee caps aren't tracking properly, (due to weakness in my hips, gluts and lower abs), and I'd really really like to get to pain free. I also lost 30 pounds last year, then took a break and maintained (actually maintained, yeah!), now I'm ready to lose the next 30 to 40. I'm already down 10, so I'm making the right progress!

ktoos

Hi all! I'm so glad to have this group to keep me motivated this summer.

I'm 8 weeks out from my second left ACL repair

My first one 2010 skiing, this time while playing USTA tennis.... I tore it in Jan and couldn't ski/play tennis so I lost a lot of cardio and despite weight training the weight crept on at a 1lb/month. Last month was just pure rehab and now I'm back on the bike and elliptical!! Rehab of a second ACL is now a 9 month project....I think a group would be a fun thing to try and keep me from getting discouraged.

Name:Laurie
Age: 49
Height: 5ft 2in
Current Weight: 118 -121lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 110-113 (my weight usually easily fluctuates 3lbs)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 108-111
Goals: Rehab left knee and be in "kick-*kitten*" shape for my 50th birthday (Nov) and ready to hit the slopes (Dec) and back playing tennis/USTA (Jan)

My Motivation: Never tear my ACL again!! Working on strength, hip alignment, balance. Lose the weight I've gained from losing all my cardio workouts so that I don't have the "matronly middle age waist" and my clothes fit. Skiing, tennis, mountain biking, hiking with family and friends!!

kljames02

Hi Everyone! I am so excited to be a part of this group. I have been looking from something to keep me motivated for the summer. Here is my introduction:

Name: Kourtney
Age: 37
Height: 5ft 5in
Current Weight: 178.8 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 163.8 lbs (1.25 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 lbs
Goals: For the month of June, I would like to be consistent in the following: 1) walk 30 minutes per day, 2) drink a gallon of water per day, 3) strength train 3 times per week, and 4) eat a paleo diet 80% of the time.
My Motivation: health, body confidence, the ability to be able wear anything I want

NelsonKatelyn

Name: Kate
Age: 29
Height: 5'5"
Current Weight: 179
Challenge Goal Weight: 168
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140-150

Goals: I've been meeting with a personal trainer every 2 weeks, so my biggest focus right now is consistency in getting to the gym!! Life tends to get in the way sometimes, so I'm trying to reset my mentality to accept that I need to set aside the time for ME. I've found that I enjoy strength training MUCH more than cardio, so I'm looking forward to working on my arms and core during this summer challenge!

My Motivation: Let's be honest, vanity plays a big part in weight loss for a lot of us. I want to be able to feel comfortable in my own skin without feeling the need to cover up with a cardigan (in this summer heat!!). I also have a 3 year old sun with endless energy that I need to keep up with.

FitByChristmas86

Name: Jane
Age: 31
Height: 5ft 9.5in
Current weight: 225
Challenge goal weight: 199
Ultimate goal weight: 160

Goals and motivation: I've struggled with my weight most of my life. I'd like to get my stress eating under control and make exercise a normal part of most days. Also, of course, I want to look good and be healthy. I have a nearly 2 year old daughter that I need energy to keep up with and we are hoping for another baby soon so I want a healthy pregnancy. I like the idea of others keeping me accountable. Good luck to us all!

tlee278

Name Tina
Age 45
Height 5'6"
Starting weight:220
Current Weight: 202.3
Ultimate Goal weight: 165-170
Challenge Goal Weight: 188
Goals for the challenge-To continue this lifestyle change and to become healthier than I've ever been.
My motivation-my daughter! As a single mom, it's just her and I. After a serious health scare, I want to make sure that I'm doing my best to be healthy so that I can see my daughter grow up.

holymacaroons

Howdy! I am so excited to be here!

Name: Ana
Age: 28
Height: 5ft 3 in
Current Weight: 187.4 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 175 lbs I'm hoping to lose about 1lb per week.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 120 lbs

Goals: #1: I want to be able to control my PCOS. I've always struggled with my weight and other horrible side effects from PCOS. I want to be in control. This will ultimately make me a confident person. #2: No weight gain during the summer. I will be doing some traveling and I just know there's going to be delicious food wherever I go. MUST RESIST TEMPTATION. #3: I want to feel healthy and not tired all the time. I want to rely less on coffee and other supplements to gain energy. #4: I'm not going to lie, I saw Wonder Woman this weekend and I want to be strong and kick butt!

My Motivation: My motivation for this challenge and my overall weight loss journey is my husband. He is very supportive of everything I do and I want to be healthy with him. Cute clothes are definitely one of my top motivations. I just want super cute clothes! I want to be able to run marathons like it's no big deal.

Tjs8819

Name: Tiffany
Age: 29
Height: 5'5
Current weight: 163lbs
Challenge goal weight: 151lbs (1lb/week)
Ultimate goal weight: 140-145lbs

Goal: I want to maintain my goal weight. I am a yo-yo dieter and I always end up falling off the wagon after a few months. I'm hoping this group will keep me motivated.

Motivation: It may sound shallow/vain but I want to look good! I love to shop and I want to be able to buy anything I like without worrying about how my love handles! Also, I am almost 30 and I want to start taking better care of myself and I want to prove to myself that I can follow through with my goals and that I am in control.

coxwife11

Hey y'all!!! Thanks for adding me! Im from Dallas, Tx and just starting my journey (workout wise).

Name: Kandra
Age: 28
Height: 5ft 2in
Current Weight: 283lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 160 (2lbs a week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130 lbs
Goals: Im just starting out so Im doing 30 mins of cardio a day per my dr. Being able to work out 30 mins straight would be fantastic!
My Motivation: Family (i have 2 kids and an awesome husband), I want to get healthy for myself amd look better not only for myself but my husband.