August Challenge Team 7 Drop It 'Cause We're Hot(Closed Grou

Team - here is something about me. I am taking some of the information from my profile for your review. In addition to the basic information below, I am doing this alone. My only friends/family in my fitness pal are the new acquaintances that I have met here in the last week. Just joined.

Two other issues I am going to be addressing from now until year end. I have a love for carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, etc. which makes eating right sometimes difficult) and alcohol. With respect to the latter, I don't drink more than one or two drinks BUT I tend to have a drink every day. So, if am able to cut that out, I would lose two pounds per month just on that alone. In the next week, I am going to try to cut the alcohol consumption in half (every other day) and then eventually to just one or two days (weekends only) and then maybe just once a week. I hope this is possible. This program shows me how carbs and alcohol is making it harder to lose the excess 25-30 pounds that I carry.

Taken from my profile:

I have lost weight before and I remember how much discipline was required; to maintain one's weight is difficult especially if you enjoy eating out (it is easier to eat out as a single person than cook for one). I know what to do but I just have not had the motivation to start again. If I find a workout partner or someone with whom I can communicate, perhaps, I can stay motivated to get back on the wagon. Maybe I need a psychologist and fitness trainer to help?

start date 7/18/2011
height 5'9"; waist 39"
starting & heaviest weight 189 pounds
weight one year ago 160 pounds

Targets: weight 160 lbs; waist 32" by Feb 2012
Also, increase upper body muscle by about 5 pounds. So reach my former weight plus add 5 pounds of muscle.

Hi! My name is Bridgette.I am 40 yrs old, married and have an 8 month old baby girl. She is the light of my life and my main motivation for losing weight and getting in shape. I want be able to keep up with her when she starts walking! My current weight is 174 and my goal is 145. I hope to be at at least 165 by the end of August. I'm looking forward to this challenge! :bigsmile:

My name is Mary. I seem to be the old lady of the group (at 54). I have been with MFP since the beginning of June and have lost 12 lbs (yeah for me). Unfortunately for you, I do not have much left to lose ( 5-8 more). I am a good walker/runner and will complete as many of the challenges as I can to earn points for the team.

I live in Wisconsin with my husband. I have a married daughter and pending grandchild, two boom-a-rang sons who have to get jobs (anyone need and attorney or an actuary) and one son still in college. I have yo-yo'd over the years and want to get healthy and down to a fighting weight. I am trying very hard not to act or look old.

Love the name for our group!

My name is Dawn. I am 49, 5'3", 144 lbs. I have been with my husband for 26 years and have a 28 year old daughter. I was one of those really skinny girls who could eat anythign all day long until I hit 30 and my metabolism came to a screeching halt. I have been on a rollercoaster ride ever since, highest around 155, lowest 127. My stretch goal is 130, but right now I would be happy to be 135 and have more than one pair of "fat jeans" to wear.

I worked with a personal trainer for about a year until April of last year. I lost a grand total of 6 lbs. I was in the best shape of my life, but the weight thing is so frustrating. I was laid off earlier this year and thought with all the extra time on my hands I would easily be able to exercise and eat right to lose the weight. It's actually been harder to do without the usual routine of going to work every day.

So I decided to give this a good try, Monday being my first serious day at it. I have had some physical ailments recently but will do my best for the team!

Hi I'm Rebecca. I'm 27 years old, 5'1" and I weigh 202 lbs. My goal weight is 125 lbs so I have a significant amount of weight to lose. I'm excited about this challenge. Let's KICK some butt!

Hey, team - how about a little inspiration (and because I was in that silly kind of mood)
Drop it ‘Cause we’re hot
Let’s give it all we got.
Healthly diet and exercise
Will take us to the proper size.
So, let’s tie on those running shoes,
And spread the news of what we lose.
Go team!

Hey, team - how about a little inspiration (and because I was in that silly kind of mood)
Drop it ‘Cause we’re hot
Let’s give it all we got.
Healthly diet and exercise
Will take us to the proper size.
So, let’s tie on those running shoes,
And spread the news of what we lose.
Go team!

You seriously Rock! I love this!!

Hey, team - how about a little inspiration (and because I was in that silly kind of mood)
Drop it ‘Cause we’re hot
Let’s give it all we got.
Healthly diet and exercise
Will take us to the proper size.
So, let’s tie on those running shoes,
And spread the news of what we lose.
Go team!

Great!! I love it!

Hey y'all! My name is also Sarah. I'm 29 years old, 5'5", and weigh in at 147. I've never been able to consistently stay below 145, but my ultimate goal is to be somewhere between 120-125. It seems like as soon as I get down below 145, my body freaks and put those few pounds right back on. My first mini goal is to be in the 130's by my 30th birthday on 8/24. I thought this challenge would be the perfect motivation to help me reach that goal! I find the prospect of entering a new decade a bit daunting, so I thought the perfect thing to make me feel great about myself is feeling fit, healthy, and young (and rockin' the hottest bod I've ever had wouldn't hurt either :happy: ).

I've been married to an absolutely wonderful man for a little over 2 years. We literally fell in love over food. We both love to cook and love trying new recipes. Back when we were still in the friendship stage, we started getting together to cook and have been doing it ever since! Unfortunately, a life that revolves around food doesn't do much for the waistline! My husband's motto is 'bacon and cheese make everything better!!' And he's right, you know! They totally do! However, we realized we were spiraling out of control after I gained 10 lbs after we were married and he gained 25. We've been trying to eat fairly healthy for a while, but for the first time I'm really taking an honest look at what we're putting in our bodies. I LOVE this site for that and have become totally addicted!! I'm very new to it (just joined last week) and am hoping to keep this addiction for a long, long time!

Good luck to you all and good luck to me! We can do this!!!

Hi new fitness friends! Yay SO excited to be a part of this group! My name is Sunnie. I am 29 years old and turning 30 in August. (Yikes! haha.) I currently weigh 172 right now and want to get to my final goal weight of 135. The heaviest I have ever been was 183 in June this year. Being healthy, building a strong support system and looking HOT ( I really want to improve my self esteem so I don't have to fake it til I make it!) are motivators for me. I fractured the head of my femur Memorial Day weekend and was rehabbing until 3 weeks ago. I was told to not run just bike and swim! Now that I'm cleared to return to activity I cannot wait to challenge myself and each other! I know how crippling it was to sit on crutches and just watch people WALK by my window at home. I wanted to join them and I couldn't..I have a strong desire to change myself and actually want to be at about it- not just talk about it. I look forward to making great friendships with you all CHEERS!

Back again, no cute poem today, but statistics on me:

Gender: female
Age: 54 years (that's 655 months - it's seems like a long time)
Height: 5' 4"
Starting weight on MFP 137 lbs
Current weight: 128 lbs (this fluctuates; I was 125 lbs on Monday)
Goal weight: 120 lbs

Favorite cardio, walking/treadmill Least favorite: elliptical (but I do it for the love of pain (LOL))
Favorite strength exercise: calf raises or pushups Least favorite strength exercise: crunches

Favorite motivational quote: Daria: "Isn't there anytime when how you look doesn't effect how your judged?"
Jane: "When you donate your organs unless it's your eyes." ( I try to prove this wrong every day.)

hey minimadge and rickybobby07, remember that once you post here, you can find the site again easily by just clicking on your "my topics" link at the topic of message boards.

I tried uploading an appropriate image for both genders to be a "badge", let me know what you think.

I love it too!