im having a major huge very painful cyst removed off my keft wrist. im left handed so will be basically not able to do much at all. was told no lifting anything for a month and absolutely no bending my wrist for atleast a month. ive had it since i was in the army in 2005 and its gettiong worse and worse, i planned to have it removed now since we met our deductable with the birth of my son 3 months ago so im having it done before the end of the year as to not pay a deductable that id have to pay on top of the surgery cost if i waited til after the new year. i cant go bowling i cant write for more than a few minutes it hurts to drive at times when its flaired up. i cant do push ups pull ups or any exercise that involves bending my wrist so now that im done having kids and want to get back in shape i need to be able to do workouts 100 percent. luckily my hubby has sick time saved up so he can take off as long as i need to take care of the baby a cook change diapers give baths and let me take pain meds. having the surgery will set me back a month but in the long run will help me move forward.

Krista I wish you a speedy recovery!!!

Hello everyone! I'm sorry I've been so bad about introducing myself, but life has been crazy between work and getting ready for the holidays!

I'm Stephanie, I'm 28, I live in Colorado with my boyfriend and his three kids (every other weekend at least). I'm currently at about 225 and my ultimate goal is 140. I've been heavier for about 15 years and the number just keeps working its way up so I'm going to do something to make it go DOWN once and for all. I work for an area hospital and just joined the Medical Fitness facility that they own so I'm excited to start going and working my butt off, the extra motivation here will be a HUGE help as my boyfriend had knee surgery and is very limited in what he's able to do with me while we're there. I'm excited to get going on this!

Yes we do. Does anyone know what this picture is supposed to be of that we are supposed to turn in? Or the group page or blog?
Challenge ideas for ourselves?

im totally confused. well im off of here for a few days atleast. going for surgery in the morning so i will not be online for a few days atleast being drugged up with pain meds and a useless hand. will try to remember to get my weight in on friday but cant guarentee i will be awake.

Krista......Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery!!! Let us know how you are If you are having trouble getting on the computer in the beginning let me know and I can message you my cell and I can text or call you with any info. Just don't want you to miss out on anything

I found a few pics, but I couldn't figure out how to put them on here so I am going to message them to the captain and co-captain

Just a few sugestions......I am not being pushy LOL!!

** Ok I can't seem to figure out how to post them other then on my page under my pictures.....so I have them there if you want to check them out and maybe use them......sorry I couldn't be any more help

Our wonderful team captain said our first challenges will be:

also the first challenge is going to be water at least a gallon our first week and at least 30 mins of daily cardio just to.get everyone moving and possible a nutrition challenge.


From me:

Now we just need some pictures to go with them.

I look forward to doing this with you all. Plus this first set of challenges our captain chose I can do while recovering. I am so happy.

Oooooo!!!! Our first challenge, and one that I think I may be able to actually handle! Was worried about that part of all of this! Can't wait to get started!

Love this challenge!! And I wish I could figure out pics too!!

Team badge for ticker if you want to use it.