Introduce Yourself

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  • katchristian23
    katchristian23 Posts: 3 Member
    Hello, fellow challengers! My name is Kat, and I joined the challenge as a beginner, which I'll start tomorrow. I have completed seven half marathons (run-walk combo), but I've been out of a routine for a while. So I thought I'd start fresh, and lessen the joint impact by starting a walking routine instead of running. I was recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic, so that really brought into focus how much I need to change my fitness and nutrition for life. One of my goals is to lose 20-30 pounds by my 35th birthday on Thanksgiving. I live in Phoenix, Arizona, and teach the fifth-grade at a charter school. Just found out that I'm going to be the grade-level chair this year, so I'm very excited about that. Come spring, I'll also coach the track team for the fourth year. Outside of teaching I love to travel, attend arts and culture events (huge Hamilton fan at the moment), photography, and read. Now that I've practically written a novel, which I tend to do quite often, I will say goodbye for now!
  • MaureenRefior
    MaureenRefior Posts: 21 Member
    Hi! I just joined the MFP site yesterday, and this challenge today. Can someone tell me how to go about logging my steps? I walked at around 3 mph for 60 minutes today. Also, I don't have a "gadget" to log my steps, so how do I go about counting them? I don't want to be obsessive about accuracy, but I do want to challenge myself!
  • Tina2129
    Tina2129 Posts: 1 Member
    edited August 2016
    Hi everyone - my name is Tina and I am just joining as a beginner. I have advanced fibromyalgia and hips that regularly drop out of alignment so Im not sure how much I can do but will give it my best shot. My 2 year olds will be joining me as we walk off the weight w the videos. I know losing some of the weight would help me espnw my hips so that is my focus for now.

    Id love to have a couple buddies join me... Thanks!
  • noranevers
    noranevers Posts: 3 Member
    Once again I am resolving to get rid of my weight. I know walking will help. I live in Mexico and it is already too hot to walk in the sun - I will have to do in in the mornings
  • travelling_lots
    travelling_lots Posts: 377 Member
    Hi everyone,

    New to this challenge and looking forward it. I’m looking for motivation to get rid of 30 lbs with time since I can’t run. But walking is a good start. At least I’m moving.

    Question:
    Just not sure are we to be wearing our watches the full month to count the steps or just log in what we do in an event each day?
  • Aisbitt73
    Aisbitt73 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. I'm Nikki. I started walking for weightloss, and fitness. I have lost just over 4 stone so far. I try to get at least 10,000 steps a day and calorie counting to get the weight off. I have joined to get some motivation and any tips 😊
  • sunshine4mabh264
    sunshine4mabh264 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi everyone I am new today!! I am just getting back into the swing of things walking again!! i am excited about this challenge and I know it will keep me motivated!!