(NEW) OPEN CHALLENGE: FIT BY OCTOBER!!!
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NAME: Heather
AGE: 26
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 205?
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 175 or less If I could!
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10(US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: just count calories! & house work!
DIET GOALS: more whole foods, No sweets!! No Pop!
EXERCISE GOALS: Be able to run or walk up a hill without getting outta breath!!
OTHER GOALS: Get rid of this belly!!
FUN FACT: I'm a momma of 2!
I know all of us can get to our goal weight for this challenge! I'am so glad I found some where that counts the calories for me! Having 2 boys keeps you busy not much time left for counting! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!0 -
QOTD #2- I found this site from the app in the android market. I loved the app and didn't realize that there was a wonderful community attached to it for a while!! I've tried WW online, but I never did like their community. I love that there are more foods on here, and real foods that I eat! I'm struggling now, just to get out of the gate, but at least I feel supported and like people have my back here!!!0
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QOTD #1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why?
I'm going to have to say Aerobics! It gets all my frustration out and really gives me that burn I need.
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
I found it on one of my forum sites that had a weight loss group. It works so much better than anything else I've tried because I can keep track of what i'm eating and how much i'm working out very easily.0 -
Really, my favorite exercises on ones that don't involving feeling like I have to "get ready" to go the the gym, LOL. Is that bad? Maybe one day I will not care about that, LOL.
Walking and the the malibu pilate chair I have seem to be what I stay with the most. I also have problems with my left knee after a skiing accident last year
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I found this site through a friend I used to have and have been on here off and on since and always go back when things seem to be really getting out of control-my wt is like a rollercoaster!!!0 -
Working on an icon for everybody participating in the challenge!0
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Working on an icon for everybody participating in the challenge!
I'm excited about your icon! It makes this challenge feel oh-so-official.0 -
NAME: Christina
AGE: 23
HEIGHT: 5'8''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 175
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 165
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 8/9 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Organic (as much as possible)
DIET GOALS: learn more about nutrition because I am CLUELESS!!!
EXERCISE GOALS: Really step it up and gain some serious muscle mass!!!
OTHER GOALS: Stop the jiggling!
FUN FACT: I have a miniature dachshund named Sam and she's SO CUTE
& my boyfriend is a soldier 
ps- NEED HELP! I SUCKKK AT NUTRITION & RECIPES!!!0 -
Okay, I know I am a little late, but I would like to take part in this challenge. My challenge is to be able to run/jog for 30 minutes straight non-stop.
Currently: I can only run approximately 1.5 miles non-stop and takes over 20 minutes.0 -
NAME: Diane
AGE: 28
HEIGHT: 4'11 1/2
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 173.4
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 161.0
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: 12-1,300 cal diet. 6 meals a day
DIET GOALS: higher water intake.
EXERCISE GOALS: mon-wed-fri dead lifting. every other day cardio.
OTHER GOALS: Gain more mussels so they can help me burn the fat.
FUN FACT: i dont have any fun facts0 -
Sounds fun!
NAME: Heather
AGE: 29
HEIGHT: 5'7
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 166
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 150
START PANTS SIZE:8/10
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 5/7
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: no soda or sugar.
EXERCISE GOALS: to finish my push up trainer.
OTHER GOALS: stop using boredom as an excuse.
FUN FACT: I play the violin.0 -
Would love to join! Thanks Leah!
NAME: Marcy
AGE: 42
HEIGHT: 5'4''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 130
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 120
START PANTS SIZE: 8/10 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 6/8 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: No...just try to stay under 1200 cal/day
DIET GOALS: eat healthy, limit sugar and end the sugar addiction
EXERCISE GOALS: to walk consistently, maybe start running and do so weights
OTHER GOALS: more firm and toned everywhere
FUN FACT: I can say "thank you" in 10 languages0 -
Good morning, fitties! :-)
Welcome to all the new challengers! And yes, this challenge is always open. If someone wants to join us on October 6th, we will welcome them in for one day of a fun challenge! Why not? ;-)
Anyway, I'm still feeling sick today, unfortunately! Stupid cold. My voice has dropped like two octaves, does that happen to anyone else when you get a cold? I feel like a man today. Part of my job is answering the phones, and no one knows who I am. It would be funny if it weren't so sad.
Okay, time for another QOTD!!! I think that I will keep on posting the last several, in case anyone that joins in hasn't had the chance to answer the last couple. Answer whichever questions you want to answer, and/or ask some questions of your own!
QOTD #1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why?
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
QOTD #3: What was your "a-ha" moment, meaning was there a specific moment that made you decide that it was time to lose the weight?0 -
QOTD #1: My favorite exercise is rowing or running. Honestly you feel so fit and good about yourself after doing thaat.
QOTD #2: I found MFP actruaally on gooogle 0.o hahahah. It so far well isn't going good for me but I am not acturallly eaaaaating what I should be...TILL NOW:)
QOTD #3: It happened last summer when I lost the first 30 pounds and then happened again on Sunday. I want to change and look different.0 -
QOTD #3: What was your "a-ha" moment, meaning was there a specific moment that made you decide that it was time to lose the weight?
A couple of things.
1) My big brother lost a bunch of weight on Weight Watchers, and had finally lost his bubble butt, which I just assumed was a genetic trait that was impossible for any of us to get rid of. Well, he proved me wrong! I signed up for WW because of him!
2) My seatbelt kept unbuckling "mysteriously" while I was driving. When I realized that it was because the fat on my hips was pouring over the top of the belt and unbuckling it whenever I turned... that was when I realized that I needed help. Things had gone on long enough!0 -
QOTD #1: I love turbo fire because it keeps me moving and I have fun while I do it. I also love walking because it allows me to focus on nature and all of the beauty that is around.
QOTD #2: I heard about this site from an exercise forum. I have done WW and so far, this is a big help. I just need to get into a routine and be more accountable with what I eat. I am just always hungry!!
QOTD #3: I had lost weight before, so I knew I could do it. This time, however, I realized when the scale kept going up and my clothes were a little more snug.0 -
Ok here is the icon for everyone's signature!
To post this in your icon use the IMG(image) code:
USE LOWERCASE i's this is just so the example will show up!
and put this link in where it says code here:
http://i53.tinypic.com/bg78cp.jpg
And there ya go!0 -
so cool!!! Testing, to see if I did it right...
Thanks, Amanda!0 -
okay, what did I do wrong??? :-(
Never mind, it's the lowercase i's I bet...0 -
So awesome girlie. . Good for you starting a challenge group. . Its fun. .. and by the way love that you play an instrument. . . I played clarinet for 10 years, along with several other instruments. . .0
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QOTD #3:-What was your "a-ha" moment, meaning was there a specific moment that made you decide that it was time to lose the weight?
Several things here too--
1) I am not able to keep up with people around me energy level wise. I wake up in the morning and feel like sleeping again instantly.
2) Difficult to find belts for my waist size. The ones I have they come undone due to fat around my belly. I have even had a button fly from my jeans. URgggh!! What did I do to myself!
3) I am seeing a beginning of very round big belly in the making. I want to intervene before it takes on proper shape of a beach ball.
4) Finally my vanity has woken up. I want to look good and be presentable. I want to able to wear what I like in the store. Right now my wardrobe is so drab because that is what I can get in my size. I come from each shopping spree feeling depressed And I can't wear nice high heels as my feet hurt because of my weight (not to mention I look like a ball standing on two pins).
5) Biggest 'a-ha' moment has to be success stories here. Before seeing them I knew I need to lose weight but never really believed I can. But looking at those stories and amazing will of those people I told myself that I can too!!. So here I am
There are other deeper issues. But what moved me into action is accumulation of all these factors. They have been piling on. I had finally seen the light that only I can help my self.
When I first found MFP I gave the food diary a try by logging in my meal. It seemed easy and I could easily see how I can improve my diet and yet not starve. My initial plan was only to take care of my diet but thanks to these motivating forums I am doing 60+ minutes aerobics(given a little low impact but at least I am moving my lazy self around) already in my first week here.0 -
NAME: Brooke
AGE: 30
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 160 (prev 166)
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 150 (ultimate: 135)
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10/12 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: vegetarian, mostly vegan
DIET GOALS: more whole foods, less sweets
EXERCISE GOALS: to be able to do a 'real pushup', and run a 5k
OTHER GOALS: more firm and toned everywhere
FUN FACT: I shoot people. (w/a camera 0 -
QOTD #3: I have been saying that I was going to get back to exercising and eating right for a year. I guess what did it for me is that we went on a lovely family vacation this year, had a wonderful time, yet I can't stand to look at the pictures because I hate the way I look. And believe it or not watching Jennifer Aniston in 'Just Go With It' was another nudge. I thought heck she is two years older than me and look at her, she's a machine. Now I know that I won't ever look as good as her, but there is no reason why I can't be the best I can be.0
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QOTD #1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why?
I like variety- or i get bored. But I like spinning for the energizing effects and yoga/pilates when I need to stretch/relax/revive. And a million other exercises. Doing bootcamp right now. I'd like to try Zumba next.
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
Can't remember- probably google, LOL. MUCH better than other sites- the community and the fact that ALMOST every food I eat is in the database.
QOTD #3: What was your "a-ha" moment, meaning was there a specific moment that made you decide that it was time to lose the weight?
Couldn't fit into ANY of my clothes & sat in my closet and cried. I've do that occasionally still. But I'm hopeful I can go shopping in my closet soon- I have a walk-in FULL. 0 -
QOTD #3: What was your "a-ha" moment, meaning was there a specific moment that made you decide that it was time to lose the weight?
When my husband made the comment to me that it seemed like I didn't really care about myself anymore. First of all it just made me mad but then after I got over the being mad, I realized he was right....I had gained so much weight and felt so miserable and unattractive all the time that I didn't care about anything else either like wearing pretty clothes, or doing anything more than just pulling my hair back, never putting on makeup...that type of thing plus I felt like I was so big that I couldn't lose it so I just kept gaining more and more instead. Not saying everyone who wears their hair back or doesn't wear makeup doesn't care about themselves...but that's just my "personal" style and I had quit caring about any of it. So I decided it was time to lose some weight and feel better about myself again...it hasn't been easy but it will be worth it.
Hope you start feeling better really soon Leah!!0 -
Sherry I completely understand the ponytail and no make-up thing. I have always been one to put on make-up and take time with my hair and for about the last year I just stopped. I didn't care anymore. This week I have started to put more effort into getting ready again. It is a good feeling. 0
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NAME: Marquita
AGE: 20
HEIGHT: 5'1"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 185
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 170
START PANTS SIZE: 18
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 14/16
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: vegetarian, mainly just fresh fruits
DIET GOALS: learn to love naked salad!
EXERCISE GOALS: Go to Curves 5days a week!
OTHER GOALS: Be able to run a mile
FUN FACT: I am doing this challenge bcz I will be seeing my long distance bf on Oct 1! 0 -
Ah Huh-None of my pants fit (Szs 4-10) LOL so I had better get back to this site again-I wish I could get off this rollercoast. At 5'4, I maintained in the high 120's to low 130's or 128-132 for a year until recently mainly due to stressful life events this year.
So, what is the weigh in Schedule looking like for the group? Any particular days when we report wt, inches, or any changes that happened that week whether good or bad?0 -
QOTD #3: What was your "a-ha" moment, meaning was there a specific moment that made you decide that it was time to lose the weight?
The day I came back from vacation and my nephew looked at me from the side and said "dang auntie what happened to you?, you're just...fat". It didn't hurt my feelings but he expressed exactly how I felt. That very same day my sister told me about wanting to make a lifestyle change in the way she eats and I happily joined along. I just plain got tired of sitting down and looking like I had a life preserver around my mid section.
QOTD #1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why?
My favorite exercise is jogging even though I suck at it. It is a challenge to jog and I love challenges. I also love weight lifting because it makes me feel stronger.
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
This is the only program I know of and I really like it. My sister introduced me to this program! I love it for the different challenges and everyone seems to be uplifting.0 -
YAY! This is my first attempt at joining a challenge
NAME: Hana
AGE: 21
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 130
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 125
START PANTS SIZE: 6 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 4 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Vegan and calorie counting
DIET GOALS: cleaner eating, less processed foods
EXERCISE GOALS: strength training! To be able to do sit ups and push ups without wobbing. Running that 10k with my dad!
OTHER GOALS: Gaining self-confidence!
FUN FACT: I used to play alto sax. Have been working at a no-kill Rabbit rescue for 3 years as a vet-tech, but studying Linguistics and Philosophy(?!?!)
We can do this!0 -
NAME: Liz
AGE: 39
HEIGHT: 5'5
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 146
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 136
START PANTS SIZE: 8/10 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 6/8 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: A Clean Diet.
DIET GOALS: Cook instead of eating packaged food.
EXERCISE GOALS: Start adding running to my walks, do more pilates and yoga.
OTHER GOALS: Write more instead of quoting.
FUN FACT: My dog picks up her trash.0
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