LyndsayAnne316 wrote: »

Good morning all!

I am Lyndsay and I am a newbie here to BLC. I am 29 and currently at my heaviest weight of 220lbs.
I am no stranger to MFP, back in 2012-2015 I was heavily into fitness, very rarely eating junk food, going to the gym 6 days a week weight training and such. However, mid 2015 I had a wee scare when i started getting pains in my heart when I was going to the gym, so I opted to take a week or so off, but 3 years later, I still haven't fully committed to being back despite all my efforts.

With my 30th in 5 months, I have decided that I really need to start taking care of myself, especially with a family history of heart disease and stroke. However, what really hit the nail on the coffin, so to speak, was when I looked at my Just Eat account for September and seen that I ordered TEN times in the first three weeks in September. That's roughly 3 times a week I was having greasy takeout's.

Yesterday, I took part in my third annual Great Scottish Run 10k with my third annual tradition of not training So yesterday after my post run nap, I decided for next year, I will train for it and set up a training plan with Endomondo that has me out walking/running four days a week which begins on Thursday (allow my hips and legs a few days to recover ),

I am excited to see where BLC takes me and to read and cheer on all your accomplishments, no matter how big of small!

xo

gemwolf110 wrote: »

Hi all!

My name is Missy and I’m in my early 30’s living in the Southern New England with my fiancé and our 4 furkids (2 Huskies, 1 Alusky, and 1 Bichon Frise who thinks she is a Husky). I work full time and then some in the corporate world. I recently started my own business as an Young Living Essential Oils Distributor, to support a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness. I’m still fairly new at that, so finding what oils works for me is a work in progress. I’m also in the process of researching a Graduate program to obtain a Ph.D in Sociology or Criminology in hopes to obtaining a job as a Sociology or Criminology Professor.

I take kickboxing, and Zumba classes. I also go kayaking, hiking, riding my bicycle with my fiancé and friends. My goals is to get back into running since it has been awhile and am basically starting at square one.

I’ve been a returning member of this Team and this month I’m refocusing on my diet and habits because I’ve been stuck in a rut for awhile now and I want to make it into Onederland by Christmas and at my goal weight/shape by my wedding. I’m currently a size 20 at 212.6 pounds and want to get back down to 110-120 range overall.

Whose ready to kick off October and achieve their goals?!?

unchainedzulu wrote: »

Daily Post 1 Oct

Track: Yes (I think this is did we track everything we ate?)
Calories: no - not even close. See below
Exercise: Yes 45 min gym session

Goals/Day: I'm away from home travelling for work. So I dont have the same at-home control over what goes in my mouth. My team went out for lunch (yum!) And dinner (also yum!) And I erred on the heavy side of calorie counting because I just dont know what's in it. Proud of myself to walk extra and do the gym though. Haven't done that while travelling before. Another day at the office and then home late. 😝

tinak33 wrote: »

I love your idea to weigh in on Mondays.
I am not brave enough to do that. haha My weekends are hard enough to track, so it would be difficult to stay in my calories...
I weigh in on Thursdays to try and give myself enough time to "undo" any weekend damage that might have happened... haha Not the best strategy.... And maybe next year, I will change it to Mondays. But anyone who sets their weigh in day for Mondays....

jcgator2016 wrote: »

Welcome Newbies!

My name is Jim. I think I'm the old guy of this group. Come to think of it, I might be the only guy. There was another dude that rode a bike and posted a couple times last month. Not sure if he is still with us. But, anyways.


This is my third month with this outfit, and I thoroughly enjoy it. It holds me accountable, to log daily, and gives me something to do in my quest to lose weight. Ashley is a great Capt, always there for encouragement or a kick in the butt. I'm recently retired, married to my best friend and college sweetheart for 37+ years. We have two grown sons, both married and a precious 2 1/2 year old grandson I aptly dubbed Bubby. Highlight of my week is picking Bubby up from daycare two days a week and hanging out. We also have a chunky English Lab that hates walks, pools, dog parks, the beach, and fetching. Bacon. She loves bacon.


Started this weight loss journey on 23 June. To lose 120 lbs. I've knocked the first 30 off, so I only have to do it 3 more times. Lord knows, I have started and quit numerous times, but this time I am motivated, laser focused and will not stop till I reach my objective. Gonna hit some snags on the way. Last week I had a freak out moment after my initial appt with my nutritionist. But, I'm okay now. Hired a weight and strength coach and had my first session today and it was great.


Good luck to all. Glad y'all are part of this group. Go Slimsons!