Summer 2017 - Introductions
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Rebecca512787 wrote: »What an awesome group of women gathered here to conquer our goals over the next 12 weeks. Thanks for organizing, Jessica!
Name: Rebecca
Age: 58
Height: 5ft 2in
Current Weight: 133.8 lbs (Started Dec. 4th 2017 at 155.6)
Challenge Goal Weight: 127.8 lbs (0.5 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 122 lbs
Goals: Continue eating well and exercising. I prefer walking to running and have always exercised using a HRM and tracking all the data. Still using my HR as my compass for training but being less anal about it so I have more time to live my life.
My Motivation: In December I decided I didn't want to retire in poor health. FINALLY, I was able to stick to it and am on my way to losing weight I've lost before. I loss steadily until I got sick and it has taken me eleven weeks to get my groove back. It is motivating to me that I maintained during those eleven weeks by eating reasonably well. (That's not the way the story has ended in the past.) This past Saturday I finally got myself back on the treadmill. Having accountability partner(s) is a great motivator for me. Co-workers aren't very motivated to stick with it but have been very encouraging. I'm super excited to have found this group and look forward to our journey!
Hello Rebecca. You are quite welcome! Congrats on making positive changes and hitting the treadmill. I am glad you are excited and we are happy you are here with us. Good Luck to you!1 -
littleberriesinbarrie wrote: »Name: Jenna
Age: 43
Height: 5ft 6
Current Weight: 157.0 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 152 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weighi:140 lbs
Goals: eating lower carb , low sugar, staying away from chips (my weakness) and getting back to regular exercise.
My Motivation: my health, my energy level and the fact that all my clothes are too tight!
Hi Jenna. Thank you for joining us. LOL! I love chips as well; especially kettle chips...I guess its because they are crunchy. I eventually just stopped buying them and bringing them home and my desire for them went away. I like cheetos though so I am working on that. HAHA! Welcome to our group. Your regular exercise can begin with something as simple as a walk on your lunch break, a stroll with your children/grandchildren, if you have any or chores around the house. Whatever it is just get to moving. Good luck!0 -
Name: Kim
Age: 46
Height: 5ft 3
Current Weight: 189.0 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 179 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weighi:150 lbs
Goals: control bad habits, focus on mindful eating, journal all food and drinks, do some kind of physical activity 3-5 times a week to start.
My Motivation: my tight clothes and achy hips!
Welcome to our group Kim. We are glad to have you. Definitely make sure you log any and everything you consume. It's the key to success. Good luck!0 -
Hi everyone! My name (for MFP) is Sage.
Age: 20
Height:5'8"
CW: 195
CGW: 175
Ultimate GW: not sure, maybe 140?
Goals: To become stronger all over and more flexible. I have this strange desire to do handsprings and cartwheels.
Motivation: My sister's wedding in December is a big one. I'd like to look fit and healthy for that! I didn't do too well in the last challenge so I need all the motivation and accountability I can get!0 -
SageMolokai wrote: »Hi everyone! My name (for MFP) is Sage.
Age: 20
Height:5'8"
CW: 195
CGW: 175
Ultimate GW: not sure, maybe 140?
Goals: To become stronger all over and more flexible. I have this strange desire to do handsprings and cartwheels.
Motivation: My sister's wedding in December is a big one. I'd like to look fit and healthy for that! I didn't do too well in the last challenge so I need all the motivation and accountability I can get!
Hi Sage. Welcome to our group. A wedding is always a good reason to get in shape...whether you're a bride, guest or in the wedding party. You can do it. You will become stronger in time. Good luck to you!1 -
Thank you for the add!!
My name is Mickhaila. Im 27 y/o w/ a 7 year old daughter
Im 4'11" & 130.8 pounds BUT my ideal weight is 110 ..I would love to lose 20lbs or close to it in 12 weeks before my birthday(sigh) So I hope you ladies can help me out on this journey & i'll do the same for you all!!!
Happy losing ladies 0 -
mickhailaw wrote: »Thank you for the add!!
My name is Mickhaila. Im 27 y/o w/ a 7 year old daughter Im 4'11" & 130.8 pounds BUT my ideal weight is 110 ..I would love to lose 20lbs or close to it in 12 weeks before my birthday(sigh) So I hope you ladies can help me out on this journey & i'll do the same for you all!!!
Happy losing ladies
You're very welcome. Thank you for joining us Mickhaila. You are in the right place for moral support. You CAN do this and YOU WILL! Please let us know a little about your workouts in our discussion this week. Thanks!0 -
Name: Barbara
Age: N/A
Height: 5ft 8 in
Current Weight: 283 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 265 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 220 lbs
Goals: For the month of June I will be professionally walking dogs and working out (rowings, circuit training, cycling and TREADMILL)
My Motivation: Health (A1C= 6.5) and Fertility0 -
candylilacs wrote: »Name: Barbara
Age: N/A
Height: 5ft 8 in
Current Weight: 283 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 265 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 220 lbs
Goals: For the month of June I will be professionally walking dogs and working out (rowings, circuit training, cycling and TREADMILL)
My Motivation: Health (A1C= 6.5) and Fertility
Hi Barbara. Welcoming. We are here to support you. Good luck0 -
hi everyone thanks for letting me join.
name:Gemma
age:29
height: 5ft4
current weight: 12 stone 11 uk (179 lbs)
challenge goal weight: 11stone (154 lbs)
ultimate goal weight: 10 stone (140 lbs)
goals: to become more fit and active, being a good bmi range for my height and weight
motivation: my son, I want to have the energy to play lots with him and be a good role model
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Hi everyone!
Name: Maggie
Age: 37
Height: 5'10
Current weight: 194
Goal weight: 184
Ultimate goal weight: 160/ 20%bf
Goals: consistently logging over summer. I have summers off, and I get lax about weighing & logging.
Motivation: being a good role model for my kiddos
I started back lifting at the end of December and followed Strong Lifts until May. I've just finished weeks 1-4 of Strong Curves. I'm liking the results so far and ready to shed some fluff, especially now that I've just weaned baby #3.0 -
hi everyone thanks for letting me join.
name:Gemma
age:29
height: 5ft4
current weight: 12 stone 11 uk (179 lbs)
challenge goal weight: 11stone (154 lbs)
ultimate goal weight: 10 stone (140 lbs)
goals: to become more fit and active, being a good bmi range for my height and weight
motivation: my son, I want to have the energy to play lots with him and be a good role model
Hello Gemma. Welcome aboard. Good luck on your health journey!1 -
Hi everyone!
Name: Maggie
Age: 37
Height: 5'10
Current weight: 194
Goal weight: 184
Ultimate goal weight: 160/ 20%bf
Goals: consistently logging over summer. I have summers off, and I get lax about weighing & logging.
Motivation: being a good role model for my kiddos
I started back lifting at the end of December and followed Strong Lifts until May. I've just finished weeks 1-4 of Strong Curves. I'm liking the results so far and ready to shed some fluff, especially now that I've just weaned baby #3.
Hello Maggie...congrats on weaning!!!!! Whoo hoo! Tell us more about your lifting program in our workout section. It appears you are definitely on a good path. Keep up the great work!0 -
Name: Kim
Age: 46
Height: 5ft 3
Current Weight: 189.0 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 179 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weighi:150 lbs
Goals: control bad habits, focus on mindful eating, journal all food and drinks, do some kind of physical activity 3-5 times a week to start.
My Motivation: my tight clothes and achy hips!
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I had to go back and find you! Yes, we are hopefully going to lose the same too!
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Hi all!!
Name: Elizabeth
Age: 18
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 110-112
Ultimate Goal weight:??
Goals: continue to add weight to my lifts!! Not sure yet if I want to bulk and cut again. Can't decide. I'm considering posting pics and asking for opinions?
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Hello all! This is my first challenge and I'm hoping I will be motivated to stick with it & see some results!
Name: Brianne
Age: 22
Height: 5'3''
Current Weight: 120
Challenge Goal Weight: 114 (0.5 lbs/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 110
Goals: Continue logging consistently, becoming more fit and active and "toned" (specifically in my abs and hip areas if I can), and going to try adding weights to my routine, which up until this point has been mainly cardio.
My Motivation: Just wanting to start paying attention to my health and fitness while I am still young. I started my first "real" adult job, which is a desk job - I previously worked retail and was a student, so was walking around all day long. This sedentary lifestyle is not working out for me, and I am determined to get back in shape!1 -
Hi everyone! Sorry I'm behind on introductions, but better late then never.
Name: Blair
Age: 36
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 173lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: ?? Not sure, maybe 160 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs but I'm looking more for inches then weight
Goals: To lose all the baby weight (I have a 9 months old), to have more will power to say no to fats and to make working out just a way of life instead of something I feel like I have to do.
And to wear a bathing suit without a cover up and not want the lights off when with my husband.
My Motivation: my 4 girls, my closet full of clothes and heals that I miss wearing, and taking family pictures I can proud of even printed as an 8x100 -
Hi! This is my first time a community group like this. I am sort of anti social media but I really need help staying motivated so I thought I would give it a try.
Name: Lori
Age: 34
Height: 5'6"
Current weight: 279lbs
Challenge goal weight: 250lbs I know it is lofty
Ultimate goal weight: 170lbs
Goal: I want to take back my life. I enjoy being active but due to problems with my feet I became less and less active and gained a lot of weight. My foot problems are fixed and now I want my body and flexibility back.
Motivation: I want to look and feel sexy again. I am a girly girl and want to fit in the fun and sexy clothes I love.0 -
lovelife747 wrote: »Hi! This is my first time a community group like this. I am sort of anti social media but I really need help staying motivated so I thought I would give it a try.
Name: Lori
Age: 34
Height: 5'6"
Current weight: 279lbs
Challenge goal weight: 250lbs I know it is lofty
Ultimate goal weight: 170lbs
Goal: I want to take back my life. I enjoy being active but due to problems with my feet I became less and less active and gained a lot of weight. My foot problems are fixed and now I want my body and flexibility back.
Motivation: I want to look and feel sexy again. I am a girly girl and want to fit in the fun and sexy clothes I love.
Welcome, Lori. I too am a bit anti social media. I just am not a fan of posting any thoughts or actions. This group is so very positive and supportive, that even if you don't want to put yourself out there that much, if you "lurk" as you read through everyone's comments, they will make you feel motivated, positive and many times, just laugh at life. Don't be afraid to speak up, but also, don't feel obligated to do more than you are comfortable. You will find these ladies are awesome!0 -
Also late with the introductions...
Name: Louise
Age: 40
Height: 5ft 6in
Current Weight: 181 lbs (down about 30 lbs from the start of the year!)
Challenge Goal Weight: 165 lbs (~1.5 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs
Goals: I just started the ridiculously named booty-ful beginnings program from the book Strong Curves. The total program is 12 weeks, so it matches this challenge perfectly. I am also doing some bike training- I ride my bike on a trainer 3X per week (using the program Zwift.) I'm trying to become a stronger biker, but I don't know what a reasonable goal is. My FTP is 130 W (this is a measure of your biking power, and my number is really low), so I'd like that number to get higher over the summer. I'm also trying to be more mindful about stretching. I really like to "win". Easy to win at biking, hard to win at stretching, so I tend to neglect it.
My Motivation: Get stronger and faster and fit into the closet of clothes that don't fit.1 -
Hello. My name is Barbara
Age 65
Weight 200lb
Height 5' 5"
Goal weight 150
I have decreased my fat % by 2%, fat mass by 5 lbs and increased muscle mass by 3lbs in the 3.5 weeks. I started circuit 3x a week and Restorative Yoga 1x week. This is the first time I have fully committed to exercise. My goal is lose weight, be healthy and have a long happy life.1 -
Also late with the introductions...
Name: Louise
Age: 40
Height: 5ft 6in
Current Weight: 181 lbs (down about 30 lbs from the start of the year!)
Challenge Goal Weight: 165 lbs (~1.5 lb/week)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs
Goals: I just started the ridiculously named booty-ful beginnings program from the book Strong Curves. The total program is 12 weeks, so it matches this challenge perfectly. I am also doing some bike training- I ride my bike on a trainer 3X per week (using the program Zwift.) I'm trying to become a stronger biker, but I don't know what a reasonable goal is. My FTP is 130 W (this is a measure of your biking power, and my number is really low), so I'd like that number to get higher over the summer. I'm also trying to be more mindful about stretching. I really like to "win". Easy to win at biking, hard to win at stretching, so I tend to neglect it.
My Motivation: Get stronger and faster and fit into the closet of clothes that don't fit.
Hi Louise! I'm definitely interested in how that Strong Curves program pans out for you. Keep us posted in our workout discussion. You're not late at all. That you for joining us and good luck with your biking!1 -
Hello. My name is Barbara
Age 65
Weight 200lb
Height 5' 5"
Goal weight 150
I have decreased my fat % by 2%, fat mass by 5 lbs and increased muscle mass by 3lbs in the 3.5 weeks. I started circuit 3x a week and Restorative Yoga 1x week. This is the first time I have fully committed to exercise. My goal is lose weight, be healthy and have a long happy life.
Hello Barbara and welcome to our group. It's awesome you are now fully committed. Keep a positive outlook on life and positive changes will come.1 -
Hi everyone! Sorry I'm behind on introductions, but better late then never.
Name: Blair
Age: 36
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 173lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: ?? Not sure, maybe 160 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs but I'm looking more for inches then weight
Goals: To lose all the baby weight (I have a 9 months old), to have more will power to say no to fats and to make working out just a way of life instead of something I feel like I have to do.
And to wear a bathing suit without a cover up and not want the lights off when with my husband.
My Motivation: my 4 girls, my closet full of clothes and heals that I miss wearing, and taking family pictures I can proud of even printed as an 8x10
Hello Blair. Baby weight can be a killer, trust me I know. I love that you have 4 girls....beautiful family. That's motivation enough...being a great example of health 1 -
lovelife747 wrote: »Hi! This is my first time a community group like this. I am sort of anti social media but I really need help staying motivated so I thought I would give it a try.
Name: Lori
Age: 34
Height: 5'6"
Current weight: 279lbs
Challenge goal weight: 250lbs I know it is lofty
Ultimate goal weight: 170lbs
Goal: I want to take back my life. I enjoy being active but due to problems with my feet I became less and less active and gained a lot of weight. My foot problems are fixed and now I want my body and flexibility back.
Motivation: I want to look and feel sexy again. I am a girly girl and want to fit in the fun and sexy clothes I love.
This is my only social media as well - I'm more active than I anticipated being when I initially signed up just because there is so much support and people are really open to sharing ideas.1 -
Hi everyone!
I am very excited to be a part of this group. I've read through the intros and already feel the community and motivation.
Name: Piper
Age: 38
Height: 5'9"
Current weight: 271lbs
Challenge goal weight: 250lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 199lbs (it should be lower but if I can get under 200, I will be )
Goals: To live a happy, healthy life where I'm not feeling bad about my body and I can be the confident person I know I am.
Motivation: I've struggled with my weight my entire life and with 40 1.5 years away I am feeling like it's now or never because I have to go into the next 40 years healthier.2 -
Name: Zoe
Age: 29
Height:5'8"
CW: 230
CGW: 200
Ultimate GW: around 170.
Goals: To get back on track and find healthier ways to cope with mental health issues and be consistent. This summer I want to find a routine that is long term and manageable!!
Motivation: I'm a returning member and struggled a lot near the end of the previous challenge with life transitions so I'm committed to devoting more time for my wellbeing. I want to feel as strong as I felt when I was training in dance at University years ago! So here we go. I also have been struggling with mental health issues and i want to set healthy habits not slip into past coping that is self sabatoging.
Consistency is my mantra this summer.1 -
Hi sorry I'm late with the introduction! This is the first time I've done anything like this before.
Name: Carly
Age: 29
Height: 5,7
CW: 135lbs
CGW: 126lbs
UGW: 119lbs
Goals: To maintain a healthy relationship with food! To complete an exercise program (have started loads but never finished them!) Would love to start using weights.
Motivation: I have a holiday in September but also just want to be able to wear all my lovely clothes again and feel confident.
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Doltonjay11 wrote: »Hi sorry I'm late with the introduction! This is the first time I've done anything like this before.
Name: Carly
Age: 29
Height: 5,7
CW: 135lbs
CGW: 126lbs
UGW: 119lbs
Goals: To maintain a healthy relationship with food! To complete an exercise program (have started loads but never finished them!) Would love to start using weights.
Motivation: I have a holiday in September but also just want to be able to wear all my lovely clothes again and feel confident.
Welcome Carly and thank you for joining us. Good luck on your goals. We are here to support your whenever you need it!0
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