Hi Everyone! My name is Pam. I am one of the team's co captain along with @Cafelelia . Our team motivators are @Mrsbell8well and @nstephenson01 I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I have been married 28 years and have 5 children 28-19. I am a nurse but sorta retired at the moment. I am still trying to decide.
My story in a nutshell...I was never overweight, although I always thought I was fat growing up. I gained A TON of weight with my pregnancies and ended up at 221 lbs. Unfortunately that ended up being my heaviest even when I wasn't pregnant . At the end June of 2012 I decided I either had to get serious and lose weight or accept that I am obese and live my life. I got a fitbit and joined MFP on July 1, 2012. Since then, I have gained and lost 30 or more pounds a few times. I have never gotten back to that starting weight but have gotten close. Although I haven't been as successful with my weight loss as I would like, I have learned a lot. I eat so much healthier than I used to. I also am in good physical shape, I love to hike, walk, kayak and bike. Actually anything outdoors I usually enjoy. I do have a home gym which has a bike, treadmill, elliptical, weights and a few other things. I want to enjoy exercising and not have it be a chore. I am always looking for fun, new workouts. I had some hip and knee issues for most of the summer until now. I am feeling much better and am done with PT. I am hoping to build myself back up to where I was so I can enjoy walking on the beach and riding my bike again this summer.
As far as eating, that is where I struggle. I do eat healthy for the most part but I am working on not overeating. I listen to the Phit and Phat podcasts daily. The things they talk about really have hit home with me. Especially making small, doable changes. I have done so many restrictive diets and crazy exercise regimes and lost weight only to gain it all back when I just couldn't keep it up anymore. This time I am not making any changes that I am not willing to continue my whole life. It is really a lifestyle change. I totally get that now. The weight is coming off slower than I would like but it is coming off and that is what is important.
This team is more than just weighing in weekly. Checking in daily really helps keep me focused. I also learn a lot from everyone and also get support when I really need it. I was in a terrible slump most of 2018 and this team pulled me out and put me on a good path. I learn so much by reading everyone else's successes and struggles. If I wasn't on this team, I wouldn't be where I am now. I didn't have the best January or February but I am ready to make March my month! Let's do this team Weight No More!

The March moderators challenge is up!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787221/march-spring-it-forward-photo-challenge#latest

This is all about sharing and documenting your healthy journey! Each week, we will post a theme by day and you get to post a photo related to that theme. You can post just a photo, or a photo with words, or just post words if you don't want to post a photo. It is time for the F2F family get creative for spring!!

Each day of the week is related to a healthy theme:
Motivation Mondays
Transformation Tuesdays
Workout Wednesdays
Thirsty Thursday
Food for Though Friday

We have weekends off (and you can start taking photos for the next week)!

Week 1 themes are posted in the challenge thread and we start on Monday, March 2nd! See you there!

And btw, this amazing challenge was the idea of our very own @sleepymom5

Hi everyone,

I am Theresa and I live in downtown Toronto, Canada. I have a 30-year-old daughter who lives near me and a 28-year-old son who lives in a pretty town called Uxbridge, which is about an hour or so outside of the city, where they bought an old home. Uxbridge is the trail capital of Canada. I have two grandchildren. My granddaughter, Pippa, is two and a half, and my grandson Gilbert is 9 months old.

I work for myself now, after having had a career as an advertising and publishing executive. A good friend and I are launching a start-up, which has to do with the genealogy trend that's going on now. I'll tell you more about that when it launches. I'm also a family historian myself.

I love cooking from scratch and my diet is generally good. I'd love to get more exercise in. As @sleepymom5 says, I am really in the sandwich generation, which is a balancing act that I'm hoping to navigate with some grace. I have two generations before me, my grandmother and my mother who are both in their final months. My poor grandmother has outlived two of her children so far and likely will outlive one more before she goes. We are all finding that very emotional. I have two generations following me, my children and grandchildren who you'll see here, especially now that we have a March photo challenge. I have a cute dog too, his name is Xavy. They keep my spirits up.

Let's not beware the Ides of March. Apparently there's nothing sinister about it. Hope you reach your goals this month!

Hello my broadband and computer issues all seem to sorted now. I spend a good deal of time yesterday turning it off and turning it back on again yesterday. I thought there was a problem with the hardware but had to run a bunch of tests and figured out it was my new printer hogging off the wifi bandwith. I also bought some gorgeous curtains. There are 5 weeks left to the National coal carrying championships. February saw me in a motivational slump but I am back and ready to do it.

It is March the 1st the first day of meterological spring the sun is shining. Later I am going for a bike ride. I sacked my personal trainer and I am feeling great. I went for a swim this morning I think that is why I am in such a great mood. I did also wake up at 5am and sorted a mountain of washing I predict an energy slump mid afternoon?

Great intros ladies! I will be back later to post.
Did great yesterday.
Today’s goals 10K steps, 64 oz water, IF after early dinner. Be careful with Sunday dinner portion size and enjoy Skylynns feast.
Going to church this morning and getting ready for Monday. Finishing our Spring decorating.
Enjoy your Sunday everyone and happy March!!!

@podperson1
Welcome to the team!

Happy March everyone! I really don't have time to post because I have been on the computer way too long already. I will be back later or tonight to post about yesterday and also do the reminders etc. Hope everyone is starting March off strong!! Have a great day!


@podperson1 Welcome! We are so happy to have you here! I am glad that you jumped right in and introduced yourself! I think this team is just what you are looking for. In fact, you sound like you have the same struggles as some of us. I am happy you are here!

Congrats to our winners last week! @KUMEcyclingteam, ME(nothing like tooting your own horn lol! ) and @brown6267 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places-Nice losses everyone!!

For the month our winners are @timibotkin, @KUMEcyclingteam and @tryingagain5 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places! Fantastic February my friends!!

So...catching up from yesterday on the February thread.....

@brown6267 Nice loss! Looks like you had a good week! You also had a 2 lb loss for February! Great job!
@Zumba_Luvah Hope all is going well. Although you gained this week, you did have about a half pound loss for February so you are moving in the right direction! You mentioned to Angelina that you feel stuck after losing. Are you struggling with food or exercise? What were you doing before when you were doing so well? Maybe reflecting on the last month or more and setting goals for March may be exactly what you need right now. You can turn things around, you still have plenty of time to reach your goals.
@Mrsbell8well I am curious why you are ashamed about your weight. From everything I have heard and read, most people have a weight range for maintenance and when they go over that, they reel it back in. It seems like that is exactly what you are doing. No reason to be ashamed, that is part of the process. If that number is too high for you, then maybe you need your range to be where you would be comfortable in. I am wondering if 142 is your goal, maybe you need to have a range that is between 140-145? Thanks for acknowledgment about the time commitment me and Lisa put in. Lisa even more as a moderator. It is a lot of time but worth it. I love our team. Sounds like you had a successful Saturday and a happy granddaughter!
@nstephenson01 I am so sad to see you go but understand why. You will be missed, you have always been such and active and supportive member. We have learned so much from you. Please come back at anytime. You are always welcome. xo
@Cafelelia I can't believe we are in March already! Where does the time go Lol!
@GingerPwr I hope your foot is feeling better. I am glad you are being cautious with it. Are you due for new sneakers? I know that is usually how I know. How interesting about how sensitive you are to sweets now and it sounds like it is kinda a turn off. I noticed that with some fried things and fat. For example, I actually can feel the fat on the roof of my mouth with donuts and I never did before.
@pacsnc6 Love your attitude for March! Let's do this!!
@Cassiegetsfit2013 I did know you had a sister but I didn't know you had a twin brother! That is so cool. I know you don't like doing the intros in the beginning of the month but why don't you reflect on last month and make some weight loss goals for March. You don't have to post but the new month brings the perfect opportunity to commit to new goals. Remember, your goals can be small changes. You would be surprised how they add up.
@kirsten11872 I like going by my own scale, it is more consistent. Hopefully this will be helpful for you as well. What does blue mean for weight watchers? I know I have said this before and I don't want to bug you about it. I really think you would benefit from those PNP podcasts. They are free, she does have a paid site too but there is probably a years worth of things you can listen to for free. I had no idea how to do podcasts but you can search and find them. She is all about making a lifestyle you can live with and taking small steps. She does sometime makes little digs at other weight loss options-like WW and MFP but that is because she thinks we don't really need those things. I just know a lot of the things you have mentioned are what she teaches. If you want more info, just message me. I do like your attitude for March and surprisingly I feel the same way. I gained in February which would usually lead me down a different path. I also have a new attitude and am feeling good! We got this!!
@tryingagain5 That is why I like it here too. You can be honest and no judgement. Even better-sometimes there are solutions! I have learned so much on this team! As for you and regaining, I don't really see that as a problem for you. Do you feel like you are on a "diet". It seems like you make healthy choices, you are working on things (water, fruit and veggies), struggle at times, work out, get exercise in, working on sleep...I feel like you are just creating the lifestyle you want to live. I don't think you will go back to your old habits, I think you will continue what you are doing for the most part. I am also sure your trainer will help you. You really are an inspiration. . I have to say, that game night sounded so fun. What a good idea to serve soup this time of year. I know you ate more than you planned but just get back on track today. It is an added bonus to have a few extra meals now.
@KUMEcyclingteam and I quote "when you add olive oil it makes them fancy!" You crack me up! Sounds like you are setting yourself up for another great week even if you are "eating butt" Lol!
@timibotkin BAM! Into the 270s girl!! Congrats on meeting that goal and milestone! You had a tough month and still did it. I actually made a goal last month of making my rings close everyday. I only forgot in the beginning of the month but other than that I did make it. I know you will hit your goals for March too! Hugs!
@ljdanny I am so glad you persisted and finished your workout! Especially with a fussy baby wanting your attention. You lost during February a pound, that isn't bad at all. It is way better than gaining! March will definitely be your month!!
@1theresamcvean Thanks for the intro. I love reading them each month. I just did 23 and me. Waiting for the results. The kids got it for us for Christmas.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Thanks for the introduction, no worries about the weigh day, we will switch it for you. It does get a little confusing for me with the time differences. I love seeing how far you have come recently. It is amazing. I am also happy to hear you like the group. I was hoping you would.
@amsandos I am happy that your computer issues seem to be sorted out. We miss your posts! What does it mean that you sacked your trainer? Does that mean you are doing your own workouts? What ever it means, it sounds like you are off to a great start in March!
@pod

Daily check in

food on target
exercise 40 min swim 98min bike
water not really tracked but headachey so i am going to assume it was under.

@sleepymom5 Thanks lovely. I fired my personal trainer he is a bit of a flake I am not getting the support and encouragement I need. I am guessing sacking is a UK English thing not an US English thing. I bet it sounded quite rude. i have decided to embrace my slowness and instead enjoy working out. I have been trying to challenge myself and I have made my workouts into a chore. I needed a mental shift to help me be motivated to show up for myself. I am am starting to feel it this weekend. I have spent the day doing laundry it has taken for ever. I still have a whole basket of dirty washing to get through but I am feeling a lot more organised.

It is good to be back.

xX_phoenixrising_Xx
Weigh in Week 1
Weigh in day: Sunday
PW 270.0 (122.5 kg)
CW 267.8 (121.5 kg)

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Sunday weigh in
@starcrystal3
Monday's weigh ins
@jedaschultz
@JillyBT
@podperson1
Tuesday's weigh ins
@Phoebe112476
Wednesday's weigh ins
@GingerPwr
@tryingagain5
@Amsandos
@Freeglerock

Welcome to our new team members.
I'm Tracy, 47, from New Hampshire. I will be married 25 years in April. I have 2 boys 25 and 22. They both just had little girls of their own. One is 4 1/2 months and the other is 7 days. These little girls are so cute and I'm loving every minute of being a grandma. I have a very hard time losing weight, I do try. I gain and lose the same 5 pounds. Very frustrating.

I have spent the last 2 days meal prepping. I have made chicken in the crockpot, meatballs, protein balls, egg cups, cut up lemon and limes, cut up cheese to grab and go. I bought wraps, veggies, fruit, Turkey coldcuts to make my own lunchables. I'm making some small goals.

Goals
Meal prep
Drink more water
Exercise 5 days

Happy March, everyone!

My name is Crystal. This month I'm really looking forward to getting back in a regular fitness routine again. I love walking/running/cycling outdoors and definitely fell out of habit the last few weeks due to the cold & snow here in the Midwest. I'm feeling reinvigorated today with sunny temps in the 50s and I just got back from a 30 minute walk:D

@ljdanny You have set yourself up for success this week! Great job with all the food prep!
Love your goals for the month! Those goals are realistic and obtainable AND I believe if you are consistent with them you will lose weight.
@starcrystal3 I am glad to see you back again this month. The cold (or hot) weather can really make exercising challenging when you want to be outdoors. Hopefully the worst of the winter is behind us and you will be able to be outdoors exercising again. Do you do any workout videos when the weather is bad?
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx I love the pictures! You live in such a beautiful area! I also have to say I love that hat. I am not sure if you would even have a reason to know this but that logo is what our Philadelphia Eagles football team uses.

Ok-I am having a good day but need to get a little done around the house myself. I also want to plan for the week. I hope everyone is having or had a great first day of March and I will check in quick later.