Hi Navy Blue Team!

My name is Natalia, I am 34 years old and I live in the Netherlands, and I will be your team captain! It is my first challenge as a captain and I am very excited!

All my life I was not happy with my weight, sometimes I had more, sometimes less, but in last 3,5 years I gained 22 additional kg. Of course I know the reason – office work (I am a materials consultant) with stresses and overwork and travelling, not enough physical activity and overeating… About a year ago I started to study nutrition and to be interested in what I am actually eating and drinking, which of course helped me not to gain any more weight, but I also did not lose much either. I know I need more physical activity, and this is my goal for the next year. I have an approach where I will also try to change my “relation” with work. And I am sure that this challenge will be a kind of boost for me, and a good start for getting moving.

It would be very good if all team members use this thread to tell their stories and goals. If you have any suggestions or wishes please also let me know. We have to do some preparation work before the challenge starts: co-captain, team name, ticker, etc. I am suggesting to think about it, and I will post a first preparation post in my blog on 16th of December, so we will have enough time (2 weeks) to discuss all details.

Don’t forget to add each other to the friends list!

I am looking forward to the challenge start, I am sure we will the biggest losers here!

Natalia

Hi guys, I'm Nicola

I'm currently round about 11 and a half stone and looking to get down to about 8 and a half to be a healthy BMI. I LOVE exercise but unfortunately don't have as much time for it as I'd like as I'm currently a full time student and holding down two part-time jobs.

I'm going to be away for a few days on a short break with my boyfriend and so hopefully I'll be able to not overeat. Also, meant to be going away for a week long training course so hopefully the food on offer there will be healthy.

hey im anna, 21, from alabama. Ive gained about 30 lbs in the past 3 years. Im currently at 230 and i want to be at 170. Im getting married in october and need a good challange and support to get me there. We can all lose this weight together! Keep your head high and we can get these numbers down!

Hi all, my name is Sarah and ive always been on the larger side. I did manage to lose 60lbs just before i had my DS but after he was born i got pregnant again and have never managed to shift the excess! I'm currently 22 lb down since joining in Sept and would love to lose another 40lb by May. I am completely motivated and am actually loving the exercise which i never thought i would say!

Anyway heres to the Navy blue team, we can do this!

Hello everyone my name is Renee and I am really motivated for this challenge! I am 35 years old and I have slowly put the pounds on during the last 15 years. I also birthed 4 children and didn't get the weight off in between each one. I have been a member on MFP for awhile but really just started my weight loss effort on Nov 1. I am down about 25 lbs. My goal is to be as close to onderland as possible by Jan 1. Looking forward to working with you all!

:happy: :: hello navy blue team my name is Dona and i am 36 will be 37 on jan 22..i have been big all my life i developed health issues ..i have 3 girl ..and so excited about navy blue team

HELLO NAVY BLUE TEAM! I'm Lindsay. My current weight is 183. I am 27 years old and a SAHM to a beautiful 9 month old baby girl. I gained 50lbs with my pregnancy, lost about 15, and then struggling with PPD gained 25 back! I have always struggled with my weight but have never felt so terrible about myself as I do now. My Husband is active duty Army and is in fantastic shape! I want to get down to a healthier weight and be able to wear clothes comfortably. I want to set a good example for my Daughter, and be able to keep up with her too!!

I'm excited and nervous about the challenge. Feel free to add me

Hi, i thought it would be good to know where everyone is from:)

Im originally from UK but have been living in New Zealand for 3 years

Also have we had any ideas on a team name?

my suggestions

Operation Narrow Waist
Team McTrim
Thin to Win

I am from Springfield Virginia, just outside of Washington DC but I currently live in Richmond Hill Georgia, just outside of Savannah Georgia.

PS- Will each team have its own challenges each week? Will the team captian be issuing them? I find it a little hard to keep up with these threads LOL

Hi Navy Blues,

It is very nice to hear from you and to learn your goals! Way to go! We will be great losers!

I’ve posted the first preparation post in my blog. I think it is more convenient to discuss everything there, and not in the team tread, at the certain moment it will be too much info to process in one thread. Besides, by the Biggest_Loser rules I have to post every challenge in my blog.

To: KenziesMomma1: Every week there will be one challenge from the team captain and one from the Biggest_Loser.

To: slainnz: Thank you for first team names suggestions!

Please check the blog at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/NataLuz

irishkissesxx is volunteered to be a co captain!
Thanks!

Hope everyone is preparing for the challenge we will face in the New Year! I'm superexcited and I'm ready to kick some FLAB!!! I'm already thinking of what my goals are, what obstacles I want to overcome and how I plan to do it... This will be my finally attempt at losing this weight and I will prevail & come out on top as the winner for good!! Planning to enjoy the holidays but I'm continuing to monitor my calories and workout so it won't be such a hard task the first of the year.. Actually I'm hoping to shed 3-5 lbs before the first of the year.. Happy Holidays to you all!!! Go NAVY BLUE TEAM!!! Wooohoooo!!!!

PS.. Thanks to our captain and co-captain.. You two will do great!!! Looking forward to your weekly challenges...

Hi my name is mags (Margaret). I live in the south west of scotland. I'm really looking forward to this challenge, haven't had one in a while. Been really slacking through december so far and not logging much but i can assure you all as from 1st January I will be back with avengance.

I'm 42 years old, I do home caring looking after the elderly and love my job.

I am about 159lbs at the minute and hope to get down to atleast 140lbs. Not been that since before my daughter was born nearly 12 years ago. Have a new found love for exercise, especially zumba. Also try and do a bit of running and some other classes. Prefer classes to exercising on my own.

Looking forward to 2012.

Welcome everyone

Make sure that you add Natalia and myself to your friends list if you haven't already.

Hey Navy Blue Team... Hope everyone is gearing up for the big day... I'm ready and super excited... Think this will give me the motivation needed to get rid of this weight for good... How long does the challenge run??