Introductions!!!! Let's get started!!!!!!!!!
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I am Kelley, I am 41 years old. From the time I was 12 I have struggled with my weight. I have lost and gained so many times that I can't keep track anymore. Over the past couple of years I have packed on the weight. It is time for a change. I am looking forward to using My fitness pal and having support from others. My starting weight is a whopping 326lbs... yikes. So in the next 12 weeks I would like to lose 26 of those pounds for a target of 300 lbs.
Thanks Pam for getting this started, it will be fun !0 -
Greetings all! My name is Lurah..I'm a divoreced mother of three boys. I've been struggling with my weight since junior high. Biggest weight loss was 72 lbs in 2007 but I gained it all back when employment changed. Starting afresh with a new attitude. Glad I found other with the same issue that are willing to support each other.
Starting weight: 371
12 week goal: 35 lbs minimum
Dream Weight: 199 lbs0 -
Name: Jackie
About yourself: I'm a working mom of a 4 year old boy with health issues, wife to a deployed soldier, and following the Medifast program. I'm 32 years old and about 5'10.5" tall. I've been on MFP for a month so far and I love it.
Starting Weight: Today 279.5
12 Week Goal Weight: shooting for 44.5 pounds lost for a weight of 235
Ironically I weigh on Tuesdays anyway, so this is perfect for me! I also like to ride my recumbent bike while I watch the Biggest Loser on TV. I used to sit on the couch and watch it so working out during the show makes me feel so much better about myself. I am really inspired by the show and the trainers.
Good luck everyone! This sounds like fun.0 -
Hi! I'm Michelle. I'm 34 years old, with an 8-year old daughter. I never had an issue with my weight until I became pregnant and just assumed the weight would fall off after having her. On my daughter's 1st birthday, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and I quickly found myself becoming an emotional eater and have been that way since. In all, I've gained 45 pounds in the past 8 years. It's to the point where I am literally disgusted with myself and tired of being slow and tired. The additional weight is starting to take it's toll on my 5'6" frame and my knees feel like they are going to give out on me at times.
Enough is enough. I am getting married in October and of course I want to look good for that, but more importantly I want to get rid of bad eating habits and live a more active lifestyle. I've tried using MFP before, but on my own there is no accountability. So, I'm hoping by joining this group, it will give me a sense of accountability and support system.
Starting weight: 180
12 week goal: 24 lbs minimum
Dream Weight: 140-145 lbs
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Name: Angie
Age: 32
About me: I am a new mom. My son is 6 months old. I work full time as a teacher. I was using MFP religiously until I went to the land of no internet and no phone service (also know as northern Indiana). My weight has gone up and down my whole life and I really want it to stick this time.
Starting Weight: 268 lbs
12 week goal weight: 220 lbs
Will there be a weigh in tomorrow since we are starting today?0 -
Hi all!!
I'm Tiffany, I will turn 30 on January 4th. I have a great husband of 7 years and a wonderful daughter Mikalyn (6). I have been trying to lose weight since June of 2010. I did very well at the beginning and now weight is starting to come back on. I need all the support I can get and I love this group. Great Idea.
Starting weight: 262
Starting BLWLC weight: 213.6
12 week goal weight: 185
Dream weight: 150
Good luck to all of you. Lets kick this weight in the butt!!0 -
Name: Wendy
About yourself: I am a stay at home mom during the week. I work on the weekends and I go to classes in the evening. I have one daughter she just turned 2, a couple of weeks ago. My boyfriend and I are trying to teach her how to eat right by not giving her a lot of sugary snacks, but yet I eat a lot of sugary snacks. So I need to set by example.
Starting Weight: 182
12 Week Goal Weight: It will be 170 because I plan to lose 1 lb a week.
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Hi I am Trish.I am 33 years old I am a mom to an 11 year old boy and have been married for 12 years. I am stating a weight loss challenge at my reccenter on 01/15/2012 and am currently working out 5 to 6 days a week. I do 3 days a week of weights and 3 days of cardio. when my challenge startes it will have me working out 7 days a week. I am currently using myfitnesspal app on my phone and love how it has helped me. I have so far lost 4 pounds in a little over 2 weeks.
Starting weight: 179lbs
12 week goal: 150lbs
Dream weight: 125 with great muscle tone.(i don't wanna be skinny I wanna be fit and tone with a good amount of muscle)0 -
I think this is a great idea! I love watching the Biggest Loser every week.
Name: Kirsten
I am a 28 year old teacher and graduate student working towards a master's degree. I have always had a junk food addiction of sorts and it has gotten out of hand. I am the type of person who is always going above and beyond for everyone else, but rarely takes time for myself. I have really let things get out of hand, and now is the time to get it back!
Starting Weight 228
12 Week Goal: 2030 -
Name: LeighAnna
About yourself: I just turned 24 in November. In 2009 I lost over 60lbs in 5 months and have gained it ALL back and then some. I have always struggled with my weight - my whole family does. I am getting married on August 31, 2013 and want to look HOT, HOT, HOT on my wedding day - I have 20 months to do this!
Starting Weight: 270 lbs
12 Week Goal Weight: to lose 2lbs per week (24lbs) = 246 lbs0 -
Hi everyone,
My name is Bridget and I am a 40 year old mother and grandmother. I am currently a culinary student (graduate in May). LIke so many of us, I've always battled with my weight. I've been on MFP since Nov 2011 and I absolutely love it.
Starting Weight: 230.6
12 Week Goal Weight: 199.6 (31lb loss)
WE CAN DO THIS WITH HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!!!0 -
Hello, im new to the group as well as this ap. Downloaded it yesterday and guestimated my stats, set it up and eat healthy today and updated my stats. lol
ABOUT ME:
My user name is BajanVie and im 27. I work shifts and am a definate comfort eater. I used Lighter Life in 2010 to lose weight and lost 3 stones in the space of 4 month, but since i come off of it, i have put the weight on AND MORE :-(
Due to my shifts and that fact that i havent found a way to access the group via my mobile, i am sorry if i miss a weigh in at any time.
Starting Weight: 198 lbs (14.2 st) (with shoes on)
12 Week Goal Weight: i dont have a 12 week goal. Just to lose roughly 2lbs a week.
Ultimate goal to get back down to 233lbs (9.5st)0 -
Hi Everyone, Happy New Year!!
I'm a wife and Mum to 2 lively boys. I also work full-time so my health, fitness and general well being take a back seat. I'm aiming to really focus some of my energy into getting to my goal
Start weigh: (today) 221
Goal at 12 weeks: 207 (200 if I'm being really adventurous!)
Feel free to add me as a friend0 -
Feel free to add me if you give/need encouragement.0
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Name: Margaret
About yourself: Photography professor
Starting Weight: 220
12 Week Goal Weight: 1850 -
I love the biggest loser challenge. I used to watch it every week, indentify to one of the girls who was abou my weight and tried to complete with her. Of course, I also failed behind
but it was still motivated to watch her.
Name: Vicky
About yourself: I'm 47 yrs old female. I've been struggle most of my adult life with weigh problem. Each time I failed, I felt that I close to my goal because I learned the reason why.
Starting Weight: 178.2
12 Week Goal Weight: 1550 -
Name: Monita
About yourself: I'm a 43 year old wife and mother of two boys aged 6 and 11 years old. I'm ready to continue my weight loss into 2012. I've set my 2012 weight loss goal for 60 lbs and this will be a great jump start on that goal! Good luck everyone!
Starting Weight: 239.4 lbs
12 Week Goal Weight: 219.4 lbs
Thanks for setting this up Pam!0 -
I would like to welcome EVERYONE for joing this group!!!!!!!!!!! Our latest members are:
Tony
Robyn
Kim
Nick
dancing cat
Lisa
Mary
Kelley
Lurah
Jackie
Michelle
Angie
Tiffany
Wendy
Trish
Kristen
Leigh Anna
Bridget
Bajan Vie
KathPearce
Margaret
Vicky
Monita
Welcome to all!!!!! I would have loved to welcome each person idividually...but you have all overwhelmed me (in a GREAT way). I am truly looking forward to getting this challenge started! Again...please feel free to add me as a friend so we can inspire and support each other!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! Good Luck to all and Happy 2012!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Name: Kelley
About yourself: In my mind, I am an athlete and I just want my body to match that! I am a mother, wife, student and full-time worker, so life is definitely hectic. Somehow, I always end up on the bottom of the "to do" list. I am determined to make 2012 the year that I take care of myself and bring sexy back! :smokin: LET'S GOOOO!
Starting Weight: 248.5 lbs
12 Week Goal Weight: 200 lbs (or better)0 -
Name: Clare
About yourself: I am a 32 and work full time. I have been struggling with my weight all my life - losing and gaining the same weight.
I have wanted to change my life for the better for a while now its just taking a long time to get around to it - there always something to distract me! I need to lose weight for my health but most importantly we are trying to get pregnant with no success for what seems like forever! I love the biggest loser, its such an inspiration
Starting Weight: 266 lbs
12 Week Goal Weight: 240 lbs0 -
Name: Neil
About Yourself: 43 years old and work as an Accountant, always at a desk. Need to lose the weight I have put on in the last couple of years.
Starting weight:: 207 lbs
12 Week goal - 180 lbs0 -
My name is Diana a 39yr old mother of two ( now adult children) Ihave struggled with my weight for the past 18 years and has recently gotten worse when I hurt my back while at work. I was basicly depressed and medicated for 3 years, and with that in mind I basicly ate to be happy. I have a wonderful supportive huusband of 12yrs, although supportive and says that he loves me any way I am, I think dosent have the heart to "remind me " that that candy bar is bad for me. I work full time many different shifts and find it hard to get a regular schedule to my life of exercise and diet, I need support and sometimes a friend to remind me that I dont need that cookie.
current weight 167 / goal weight 125/ weight in 12 weeks 147:flowerforyou
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Name: Lynn
I will be turning 50 on Wednesday. :noway: 13 years ago, I had a baby, quit smoking and since then, I have gained an average of 6 lbs a year. It doesn't help that my husband is a fantastic cook!
I am the heaviest I have ever been and totally disappointed in myself. 
It is time to change....my dad had open heart surgery 2 months ago and yesterday my sister went into the hospital with chest pains. (She is out now-they don't know why she is getting them yet!). I don't want to wind up there.
I am the type of person that usually ends up giving up but this time I am going to do my best to really lose the weight, get healthy and look good in the mirror. My first goal to be 200 lbs or below.
Starting weight: 230.5
12 Week goal: 199.0
Let's do this!!!! :happy:0 -
Name: Hi i'm Debs and I have had a bad time this past year with regards to my weight and body image. 2012 is a fresh start for me with the demons in the past. I am going on my first girls holiday this summer and I am not going to be 'the fat friend' So determinded for a new me just need some support
Starting Weight: 164
12 Week Goal Weight: 148 Any one feel free to add, i live in Newcastle, England. x 0 -
Name: Tracey
About yourself: 43 and have been overweight for the last 17 years.....when people ask how old my baby is....I laugh and tell them he's 17 now. Want to get rid of my belly and start looking like a hot mama for my husband again!
Starting Weight: 199 (used to be 220 about a year ago)
12 Week Goal Weight: 1800 -
Name: Jenn
About Yourself: I am 33 and make video games for a living. I live in a tiny apt with my bf. I used to go to the gym regularly, and I am currently trying to get back into the habit. I also need to get back into the habit of more home made food instead of fast food and restaurants. I am really short (5'2" on a good day ), so my current weight is probably similar to a 200 lb average height female.
Starting Weight: 168.2 lbs (I was not sure if we were rounding to the nearest pound)
12 Week Goal: 153.2 lbs (15 lbs lost)0 -
Name: Shay
About Me: I'm a 26 year old single mom of one. Over the years I have lost weight and gained it back and then some. This year is the year I decided enough is enough and that I need to get rid of this weight and keep it off for good given the fact I have a family history of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Starting Weight: 213.8 lbs
12 week goal: 189.8 lbs
Ultimate goal: 150 lbs0 -
amazing idea count me in, my favourite show!
my name is hayley im 21 living in cardiff, im a full time receptionist so i sit on my bum for long periods of the day ( not 9-5, more like (10-10 ) i live with my boyfriend who has the habit of persuading me to eat really late at night when he finishes work.
ive had loads of wii games for xmas so hoping to get back into that on my days off
starting weight 193lbs
12 week goal weight -175lbs0 -
Name: Kristen
About Myself: Hi everyone, I'm excited for this challenge, especially since it's starting right after the holidays, now all that get togethers and eating of good foods is over! haha. I am a mother of 2, a 8 year old girl, and a 4 year old boy. I want to get healthy to be able to do things with them and not let my self image get in the way of having fun as a family! I also like that it''s called the biggest loser challenge and that it's starting when the show starts, cuz I love the show and it inspires me to keep on track Not sure of my starting weight, I was supposed to weigh in this morning but I've been sick and didn't even feel like getting out of bed so I forgot to and only remembered after I had already eaten and drank some water, and I haven't weighed myself since last week so it could be anything now, I don't wanna guess, so I will weigh in tomorrow, which works cuz Tuesdays will be our weigh in days. So, I will post tomorrow with my exact starting weight...i don't have an exact number for my 12 week goal weight until I weigh in tomorrow, but I'm thinking I would like to lose 30 pounds in this challenge 0
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