Introductions!
Replies
-
Hi all im kate ive been MIA for a few months lost my wee dad last year then covid !!! weight been creeping on here goes for a healthier July5
-
Hello
I would love to join this challenge.
Divya4 -
I'm in!!4
-
Well, erm..hello, I'm Helen. I'm a UAC newbie. Been on MFP for a while, lost almost 50 lbs, then started gaining again. Not happy being on the plus side of the 200lbs mark, know it is because as much as I can do a workout plan, I am sloppy with my nutrition plan. I need to get accountable again.4
-
Hi All,
Thanks @RangerRickL for this thread and accountability.
I was down to 1.1kg away from my target weight last year, and after a death in the family it has slowly slid up to my starting weight.
I discovered yesterday that I had been seriously underestimating my weekly lockdown take-away, which I hope has accounted for the gain. (thai green curry = 3000 per meal).
So, now that I've figured that out, hopefully tracking and mindfulness can bring me back down to target weight - and hopefully I can stay there. I'm so fed up yo-yo ing.
Good luck everyone6 -
Hi everyone! This is the first time I'm using MFP and first time joining a community challenge like this. I've been on and off diets since forever, but today I'm committed to start a healthier journey, not just dieting but actually re-educating myself to have a better lifestyle. I am very glad to have found a place where I can support and be supported by people that are going through similar journeys.
Super excited to get started and thank you to @RangerRickL for hosting this!5 -
Hello everyone! I have been keeping up with my own tracking goals for the past two weeks, and would love to be part of a group so we can share considerations, tips, and rant a bit whenever needed.
I:m planning to lose a few kg for the next couple of months, and slowly build a solid workout routine. It would be great to see what everyone is doing to reach their health and fitness goals!4 -
Hello! I’m excited to join this challenge! I started gaining weight about 15 years ago during peri-menopause, and managed to gain about 60 lbs over the years. My goal is to lose at least 50, which I’ve been half-heartedly trying to do for years. I love wine and sweets too much. Hoping the accountability factor will get my butt in gear! I’m 51 and my birthday is next month. I need to be the healthiest version of me so I can enjoy my 5 grandchildren for many years.5
-
Hi all! Welcome to our July challenge, returnees and newcomers.
And a thousand thanks to our leader, @RangerRickL for helping us stay accountable.
I’m Terri from Northern Ireland. Back for my 21st month. Working on improving my fitness and health. Made the Winners Circle 20 times so far.
UAC is a good place for anyone to start the practicing of new habits, in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Through being a member, I have achieved my lowest weight in 4 decades, and have maintained it since late 2019.
Just a few details on my personal journey to health and fitness.
Aim for 2020 ~ maintain < 150 (I may even manage to drop a little more! 😂WHAT I HAVE DISCOVERED
I am FOCUSED on heathy food choices and DETERMINED to achieve my goals!
Age: 73; Height 5’2”; Female
SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
LW: 147.2 (4 April 2020)
UGW: 145 (this may change when I get there 😂 )
CW: 149.2- For the last 3 years I have tended to bounce up and down between 160 - 170. Occasionally I bounced up/down a little more.
- My ideal situation is to maintain < 150
- I use CI/CO and a variety exercise for extra calories.
- Logic would suggest that I have found a natural comfortable weight, and, according to modern BMI calculation, I am in the upper range of normal for my age and height. However, logic doesn't always dictate our desires and feelings. 😂
- Getting and staying healthy and fit requires the development of a permanent lifestyle reset.
- Replacing unhelpful habits with more useful ones is key to to the process.
- Losing weight is only one of the elements.
- Eating healthy and staying actively is not OPTIONAL, but an ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL.
REMINDERS One or two thoughts on weight which might give heart to some of you.- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be several lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a permanent lifestyle change for most people.
2 -
Hello! I’m Chelsey in New England, USA. This is my 2nd month in the UAC, and I am so excited to be back and to try to make the Winners Circle. Thank you, @RangerRickL for this group!
My journey:
I joined MFP in 2012, but was only serious about weight loss around 2014. I have gone from 220+ to 164 lbs today, or roughly 60lbs lost.
My goal for July:
I would like to lose at least 3-4lbs this month, and increase yoga in my routine.
My routine:
While my gym is reopened, I am not comfortable yet going back, so I am utilizing pilates, yoga, HIIT, bodyweight and dumbbell strength training to stay active at home. I am also taking long walks with my dog to get moving more during the day.4 -
Hi! I'm Daisy from Scotland. June was my first month with the UAC and generally taking trying to be healthier a bit more seriously - so I saw some encouraging weight loss and I'm still feeling enthusiastic. However, I know from experience that I can easily lose interest, get distracted, make a few bad choices and go off track, so I think the next few months will be super-important for reinforcing it all.
So... July! I've just restarted Couch to 5k for the umpteenth time. I was running for more than 5k just earlier this year, but I lose fitness (and motivation!) fast, so part of my reason for doing this is just to get back into a routine. I'm also going to be really concentrating on improving my sleep. I may be on MFP a bit less while I try to cut down on screentime, but I'll make sure to check in. Onwards and upwards! (Or downwards, for the scale... )3 -
I am returning after taking a hiatus for essentially the last couple of weeks of June... issues with a pain...that is being diagnosed...had me stressed...so I let posting slide...but...not my accountability. I've lost 13 lbs since January. I hope to do 37 more by eoy...so no time to lose focus. I, even when not dealing with covid, work from home and homeschool one of my kids. I was in the business world prior to working from home for the past 16 yrs. I live in Texas where all the media loves to point right now. Here's to each of you and your own goals.2
-
I am what's called a "veteran " member. I have been a part of this group since.....January. I like this group because it keeps me accountable for the food that I ate and exercise that I did. I also like that we encourage each other along the way. Right now, I feel like I am on a roller coaster🎢🎢 with my weight. However, I keep on going and pushing myself to get off the trend? track? of upward and downward weight loss and gain... if that makes sense. 🎢🎢 Sunday, I weighed myself and I lost 3.5 lbs total from my last weigh in..woohoo!4