Introductions!
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I've just joined this group for the December Challenge in hopes of keeping up my consistency in logging every day and not missing a day on the treadmill.
My goal is to get back to under 120lbs and then reassess. That's about 12-14lbs to go.2 -
It's GREAT to see so many new people for December! WELCOME!! I'm Teresa (aka Mrs Hoffer) and I'm knocking on the door of the big 6-0 (next spring) and have lost and gained the same 40 lbs or so every couple of years for most of my adult life. Ugh. I've figured out that I'm pretty good at LOSING the weight..... just NOT so good at KEEPING it off! So this time, I know that I will need to make adjustments and have a PLAN once I get down to my goal weight.
I'm happily married (5 years), living out in the country in central Ohio, have 2 sons that live nearby and 2 bonus (grown) children that live in NC and AR. Together, hubby and I have 8 grandchildren (ranging from 6 to 23) and just this year I've become a GREAT GRANDMA to two beautiful, precious little girls!
November was my first month with the UAC, and I've lost 6 lbs in Nov (I could've done better, but I gave myself a PASS for Thanksgiving!) But I couldn't ask for a better group of people, many of which I've gotten to know a little more. I had decided in late summer to take a break from facebook because of all the negativity and political crap, and focus on logging onto MFP every day instead. Here, I've found terrific people who all have similar goals (weight loss and/or healthy eating) as me! My first mini goal is to be at 175 by Christmas Day 2020, so I have to buckle down in December and get 'er done! Feel free to send me a friend request here on MFP if you like, or find me on fitbit as I love to do the step challenges and I am quite competitive! fitbit.com/user/3R68N63 -
Hi all, I'm Karen. Just turned 60, semi-retired, have adult onset ADD and recurrent back issues. I'm going to try this again. I've been on the fast track to undo all the weight loss it took me a lot of time and great effort to accomplish. Hoping a concentration on daily exercise and cutting way down on alcohol will get me closer to my ultimate goal. I'm happy to meet everyone and read your intros. Am looking forward to seeing the successes of the group. Good luck to us all
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Howdy to all members old and new. I've been in the groups for many months and made the circle a few times... and I will PLAN my pass days so that I HOPEFULLY stay focused. Hoping does nothing... So planning will ensue! ;D For you guys that are new - welcome! My only recommendation is just jump on every day...and tell as little or as much as you have time for each day. Often my post is simply "yes x's 3; 0 passes/3 used" etc... Sometimes - I go on with a short novel for the joy of all to read. Be honest with yourself. Use a food scale and measuring spoons non-stop. I have lost 25 lbs +/- over the course of about 9 months... and my journey will go on for a long time....and that's good for me. This is a life I'm living...not a diet.... Be kind to yourself. Hugs from this gal to you. Here's to taking healthy steps together!5
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I agree @dsgoingtodoit. When I analyze why I quit too soon, I think the reason is because I set my bar at "unattainable" or "unsustainable" and then give up when I can't meet that far. This time, I want to set my bar at "I can reasonably do this". It doesn't really matter how long it takes, it matters that I am able to live it.6
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First time challenger. Just came to say hi and good luck to all5 -
Hi, I'm Katheryne. I haven't done one of these since March. I have lost 45 lbs since February and am at a standstill and slowly sliding back up ounce by ounce and before that becomes pounds added back on I decided to hop back on here and hold myself accountable again!7
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Hi I am Kate and I have lost track for how long I have been a part of this wonderful group of folks. It’s interesting to see what others are doing and how their success can be a motivating factor to get me to do more. It’s early for 2021 goals but I want to loose my last 15lbs, to achieve a low BMI and good body fat percentage, this may seem difficult but here one gets the added support of a “team” and I know I can be successful. Best of luck to all and my best piece of advice don’t ever give up on yourself...believe and you can do it.6
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Hey everyone! Signing up for this just under the wire, but I'm really glad I found this group. Overall goal is to lose 40 pounds by 9/21, and short term goals are something I'm still figuring out, but I'm mostly just taking it week by week and shooting for consistency with my workout program and calorie counting. My current focus is doing Intermittent Fasting at least 5 days a week. Congratulations to everyone posting their success stories, and best of luck to all of us on this month's goal!3
