Winter 2018 - Introductions
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Name: colleen
Occupation: accountant
Age: 30
Height:5’3”
Starting Weight: 152.4 today
Challenge Goal Weight: 142
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130ish
What are your goals while participating in this group?keep hitting my step goals, and being honest with my logging.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Accountability! Hopefully some great tips too!!
Good luck everyone!3 -
Name: Avi
Occupation: HR and Operations Director
Age: 35 (soon to be 36)
Height: 5’5”
Starting Weight as of 12/31/17: 220.04
Challenge Goal Weight: 196.04
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160
What are your goals while participating in this group?
Consistently tracking/staying within daily calorie goals, drinking water, and working out with intention.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group?
Like most of us, accountability! I also like the idea of having a group of likeminded people connect with and support each other’s goals.2 -
Name: Stephanie
Occupation: Financial Controller
Age: 30
Height: 5'5"
Today's Weight: 156.5 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 145 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-135 lbs
(Done this twice now, uggghh)
What are your goals while participating in this group?
-basically get the weight off again and eat better.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group?
-Accountability4 -
Name: Vane
Occupation: SLP
Age: 24
Height: 5'3", 5'4" on a good day
Starting Weight: 148
Current Weight: 133
Challenge Goal Weight: 125
Ultimate Goal Weight: 115~120
What are your goals while participating in this group?
I will log every day as accurately as possible.
I will make my 6k step goal at least 5 days a week every week.
I will add 1/2 a cup of vegetables to my dinnertime meals at least 5 days a week every week.
I will walk my dog at least every other day, weather permitting (I can't handle the cold well).
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group?
A sense of community and support. I feel I have a better chance of maintaining if I know people have my back. Weight is a touchy subject in my family so I don't have support there, and all my friends are already thin or healthy, so losing weight is not really a preferred topic for them.
I lost weight using MFP back when I was in grad school to go from 145 to 130, but I stopped logging and got to 148 by the time I graduated.
I hope to continue strongly into maintenance after I reach my initial goal!
And I want to support y'all too!4 -
Name: Sherry
Occupation: Office Manager
Age: 45
Height: 5'8"
Starting Weight: 197 (as of today)
Challenge Goal Weight: 185
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150
What are your goals while participating in this group? Drink more water, reduce sugar, and be more active
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Accountability & motivation5 -
brianneangell08 wrote: »Name: Brianne
Occupation: Public Relations/Social Media Marketing
Age: 23
Height: 5’3”
Starting Weight: 127 (Feb 2017)
Goal Weight: I am in maintenance now. So a goal range of 108-113.
What are your goals while participating in this group? Sticking to my maintenance calories and not going outside of my goal range! Also, a lot of my goals are more fitness-related now, so going to the gym consistently and building muscle.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? These groups are great for accountability and support.
Hi Brianne. Welcome back! Are you doing anything specific at the gym to build muscle?0 -
Age:38
Height: 5'4"
Starting weight: 150ish ( I have not stepped on the scale in over a week)
Challenge goal weight: 145
Ultimate goal weight: maintain 140-145
What are your goals while participating in this group? My goal is to get back on track. I lost ~30# between March and July of this year, then stalled out 5#s from goal. To make matters worse, I almost completely stopped logging after Thanksgiving.. I hope that being a part of this group helps me to remain focused and accountable.
My logging has been sketchy since Thanksgiving as well but I have found for the most part I have learned over time what portions sizes are best.2 -
Name: Lisa
Occupation: Public Relations/Communications
Age: 51
Height: 5'4"
Starting weight: 1/1/17 143 lb
Current weight: 1/1/18 132.6 lb
Goal weight: 126 lbs---was there in August...need to get back!
Goals while participating: Accountability, focus to get to meet goal weight
Hope to gain from participating: support, interest with others with similar interests
Hi Lisa! I am flattered that are joining us. Thank you for participating
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Name: Allie
Occupation: Designer
Age: 35
Height: 5’1”
Starting Weight: 129.6 (current)
Challenge Goal Weight: 120
Ultimate Goal Weight: 117
What are your goals while participating in this group? To trend my weight down consistently for the 12 week duration
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Support from like minded ladies who are focused and driven
Hello Allie! You have a great goal (it probably should be mine too instead of a specific number). I find myself focusing so much on my number versus the actual weight loss. I know that's not good. Hopefully my mindset will change, and soon.1 -
nvasquez41 wrote: »Name: Nicole
Occupation: Bartender
Age:28
Height: 5'0"
Starting Weight: 140.8
Challenge Goal Weight: 133
Ultimate Goal Weight: 128
What are your goals while participating in this group?
- I want to log more consistently, I'll be great for a couple weeks and then I slack off
- I want to make sure I exercise at least 3-4 days a week
- Work on faster running times
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Support, knowledge from others, and friends.
Hi Nicole! I need to do this as well. My 10 minute mile is no longer impressive
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mebelfanti wrote: »Name: Marietta
Occupation: Sales Analyst
Age: 30
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 281.4 on 3/27/17
Current Weight: 220.0
Challenge Goal Weight: (at the end of 12 weeks) 196
Ultimate Goal Weight: (at the end of your weight loss journey) 150
What are your goals while participating in this group? I'm up about 3.5 lbs with Christmas/vacation bloat, etc so my goal is to get rid of that quick and get back into my routine. My goal has always been to lose 2lbs per week and I'm shocked and excited to see that will (hopefully) put me in One-derland during this challenge!
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? This is my third time participating in this group and I really love the accountability and motivation that comes with a weekly weigh in. It's also great giving and receiving support.
I'm so glad you are back Marietta!2 -
C_h_a_r_l_e_n_e wrote: »Name: Charlene
Occupation: Student
Age: 21
Height: 65 in
Starting Weight: 10st 1lb
Challenge Goal Weight: 9st 7lb
Ultimate Goal Weight: 9st
What are your goals while participating in this group? Do intermittent fasting, don't binge or purge, develop a better relationship with food.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Accountability and maybe a friend.
Hi Charlene! Welcome to the group. How do you do IF? How does it help with weight loss?0 -
Name: Vane
Occupation: SLP
Age: 24
Height: 5'3", 5'4" on a good day
Starting Weight: 148
Current Weight: 133
Challenge Goal Weight: 125
Ultimate Goal Weight: 115~120
What are your goals while participating in this group?
I will log every day as accurately as possible.
I will make my 6k step goal at least 5 days a week every week.
I will add 1/2 a cup of vegetables to my dinnertime meals at least 5 days a week every week.
I will walk my dog at least every other day, weather permitting (I can't handle the cold well).
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group?
A sense of community and support. I feel I have a better chance of maintaining if I know people have my back. Weight is a touchy subject in my family so I don't have support there, and all my friends are already thin or healthy, so losing weight is not really a preferred topic for them.
I lost weight using MFP back when I was in grad school to go from 145 to 130, but I stopped logging and got to 148 by the time I graduated.
I hope to continue strongly into maintenance after I reach my initial goal!
And I want to support y'all too!
Hi Vane! Thank you for being here!0 -
Name:sirisha
Occupation:studying /part time work
Age:34
Height:5.5
Starting Weight: 76.7kilo
Challenge Goal Weight: 69kilo
Ultimate Goal Weight:63
What are your goals while participating in this group?.
Focous on healthy eating n more exercises and make a lifestyle change..
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group.. inspiration and motivation ... support3 -
Name: Sophie
Occupation: Stay at home Mom
Age: 33
Height: 5’3”
Starting Weight: 168 lbs
Goal Weight: 130-135 lbs
What are your goals while participating in this group?
My goal is to lose weight by achieving a calories deficit everyday and also by being more active. I just started running again to runa half-marathon this year.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group?
I hope this group will be great for accountability and support.
Let’s do this!!!3 -
Name: Kelsey
Occupation: Data Specialist at Colorado State University
Age: 26
Height: 5'5''
Starting Weight: 186 as of a couple weeks ago. (I dont own a scale)
Challenge Goal Weight: 170
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140-145
What are your goals while participating in this group? To hold myself accountable with logging and weighing food. In hopes that participating keeps me from making bad food decisions.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Support. I think thats the one thing missing from my weight loss plan. I dont really have anyone cheering me on.
I got down to 145 a couple of years ago but then gained it all back after my uncle suddenly died. Last time I lost all the weight I was running a crazy amount and now I'm afraid I cant do it without running but I cant run cause it does not agree with my knees and ankles....and I also hate it. Haha.4 -
Thanks for keeping this running!!
Name: Imelda
Occupation: Office Manager
Age: 35
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight: 181.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 174
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
What are your goals while participating in this group? Stay moving, connect with these fabulous ladies, stay accountable, check in more often.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Inspiration, support no matter if I'm meeting my goals or feeling behind and motivation.3 -
Name: L
Occupation: University lecturer
Age: 41
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 152 (today)
Challenge Goal Weight: less than 152. Maybe 140-144?
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130 (lightest ever adult weight from 5 years ago) to 136 (nicely under 10 stone with a buffer, pre-illness weight)
What are your goals while participating in this group? To get rid of the 6lb I just put on over Christmas, plus the weight I gained last year during treatment (I lost 12lb of it before Christmas, oops)
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Accountability and motivation4 -
SophieRonda wrote: »Name: Sophie
Occupation: Stay at home Mom
Age: 33
Height: 5’3”
Starting Weight: 168 lbs
Goal Weight: 130-135 lbs
What are your goals while participating in this group?
My goal is to lose weight by achieving a calories deficit everyday and also by being more active. I just started running again to runa half-marathon this year.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group?
I hope this group will be great for accountability and support.
Let’s do this!!!
Hi Sophie! Welcome. I run as well. Its too cold out right now so I mostly will be on the treadmill until the Spring arrives. How are you training for your race?
Also, since we both have the same occupation,....how do you organize your day...I need a few pointers PLEASE! 1 -
KBurkhardt08 wrote: »Name: Kelsey
Occupation: Data Specialist at Colorado State University
Age: 26
Height: 5'5''
Starting Weight: 186 as of a couple weeks ago. (I dont own a scale)
Challenge Goal Weight: 170
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140-145
What are your goals while participating in this group? To hold myself accountable with logging and weighing food. In hopes that participating keeps me from making bad food decisions.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Support. I think thats the one thing missing from my weight loss plan. I dont really have anyone cheering me on.
I got down to 145 a couple of years ago but then gained it all back after my uncle suddenly died. Last time I lost all the weight I was running a crazy amount and now I'm afraid I cant do it without running but I cant run cause it does not agree with my knees and ankles....and I also hate it. Haha.
Hi Kelsey. I am so sorry for the passing of your uncle. You can definitely lose weight by doing other activities outside of running.2 -
Name: Janice
Occupation: University Research Professor
Age: 53
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight:
- beginning of my weight loss journey was 157 lbs in 2016
- as of today 130 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: (at the end of 12 weeks) 124 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: (at the end of your weight loss journey) 120 lbs but 122 is likely more realistic
What are your goals while participating in this group? I reached 122 lbs in November 2016 and went into maintenance. I only logged my food intermittently during maintenance, however, and my weight has crept up more than I like. I am fit and work out every single day, but need to be more vigilant with my calorie intake.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Accountability - I am private about my weight loss within my "real life", so having an on-line network will hopefully keep me on track with my food log.1 -
Thanks for keeping this running!!
Name: Imelda
Occupation: Office Manager
Age: 35
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight: 181.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 174
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
What are your goals while participating in this group? Stay moving, connect with these fabulous ladies, stay accountable, check in more often.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Inspiration, support no matter if I'm meeting my goals or feeling behind and motivation.[/quote
Imelda, you are very welcome. I am glad to see you back here with us. We are here to motivate you.1 -
Name: Sarah
Occupation: Analyst Relations
Age: 39
Height: 5-8
Starting Weight: 147.2
Challenge Goal Weight: 140 (with muscle mass)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
What are your goals while participating in this group? Get healthier, stay focused and have accountability- stick w dry January! Keep up intense fitness goals
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Accountability3 -
Name: Monika
Occupation: Healthcare and graduate student
Age: Almost 58
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight: (beginning of your weight loss journey or ‘as of today’): 241.8 lbs
I started weight loss exactly 4 yrs ago, at 260 lbs, after one year of homelessness, and had lost 40 lbs by summer 2015. After total hip replacement [no more jumping and running] and with grad school stress, I put half of the weight back on, despite daily logging [detailed in notebook, totals in MFP] and moderate exercise.
Challenge Goal Weight: (at the end of 12 weeks) 220 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: (at the end of your weight loss journey) 150 lbs
What are your goals while participating in this group? Lose weight, exercise more regularly, manage stress other than by eating.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Meet other women, including of my age, who struggle to lose weight, and be motivated by the group's successes.3 -
gesundundmunter wrote: »Name: Monika
Occupation: Healthcare and graduate student
Age: Almost 58
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight: (beginning of your weight loss journey or ‘as of today’): 241.8 lbs
I started weight loss exactly 4 yrs ago, at 260 lbs, after one year of homelessness, and had lost 40 lbs by summer 2015. After total hip replacement [no more jumping and running] and with grad school stress, I put half of the weight back on, despite daily logging [detailed in notebook, totals in MFP] and moderate exercise.
Challenge Goal Weight: (at the end of 12 weeks) 220 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: (at the end of your weight loss journey) 150 lbs
What are your goals while participating in this group? Lose weight, exercise more regularly, manage stress other than by eating.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Meet other women, including of my age, who struggle to lose weight, and be motivated by the group's successes.
Hi Monika and welcome to our group! When you mentioned putting back on weight, are you weighing your food? Is it possible you are taking in more calories than you think you are. Just a thought.1 -
Thanks for the thought! I have a scale and I weigh more food now, e.g., rice.0
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gesundundmunter wrote: »Thanks for the thought! I have a scale and I weigh more food now, e.g., rice.
You’re welcome. If you stick to weighing EVERYTHING you inhale you should be good.0 -
Name: Kayla
Occupation: Regulatory Specialist (flavours)
Age: 27
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight: 130
Challenge Goal Weight: 125
Ultimate Goal Weight: 120-125
What are your goals while participating in this group? To encourage others in their MFP journey and goals/to make new friends/to maintain motivation while pursuing my goals.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Learning more about others' perspectives regarding fitness and some encouragement while working on fitness, sometimes I feel really lazy.4 -
Name: Cayla
Occupation: ESL Teacher/Boarding School Dorm Advisor
Age: 28
Height: 5'5"
Starting Weight: 265 on 12/16/17
Current Weight: 256.1
Challenge Goal Weight: (at the end of 12 weeks) 240
Ultimate Goal Weight: (at the end of your weight loss journey) 170
What are your goals while participating in this group? (re)Building muscles and toning, sticking with MFP meal logging, feeling good from the inside-out
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? A source to go to for advice, challenge, help and to distract me if I'm feeling destructive or losing motivation.5 -
Name: Joy
Occupation: IT Support Specialist
Age: 46
Height: 5’ 6”
Starting Weight: 205 as of today
Challenge Goal Weight: 195
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150
What are your goals while participating? I want to make new habits. I know I have to make permanent changes to maintain my health and feel better.
What are you hoping to gain by participating in this group? Support and information. Maybe a few weight loss friends:)6
