Introduce Yourself!

MaryTheIceCube
MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
WOW! 50 members as of March 22, awesome!! So, I thought we may as well get to know one another a little bit since we'll be embarking on this 30DS adventure together!

I have to leave for the baby's doctor appointment momentarily, so no time to write my intro now. I shall return later to introduce myself. In the meantime, let us know a little about you!
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  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Hello! I'm Erin from Green Bay, WI. I have about 30 lbs to lose and am definately looking forward to this challenge. I'm 34 yrs old (35 in June) and have a almost 6 yr old son and a 3 yr old daughter and I work full time. So...I don't get much time to exercise! The 20 minute workout is what really drew me to the 30DS DVD. Plus, I've heard so many great things about 30DS, I had to see for myself!
  • MandyMcAwesome
    MandyMcAwesome Posts: 109 Member
    Mandy in Houston here. I have, err, a lot to loose but I thought 30DS would be a great way to mix it up. I am married with 2 dogs. I recently told my husband that I get hit on by a guy at the gym named Devon. It's a lie. But he now goes to the gym with me and his cholesterolis down. Go me.

    I read an earlier post that it is best to do 2 days 30DS, 1 day cardio, 2 days 30DS, 1 day cardio and then rest. So, being the geek I am, I made a color coded calendar. I am really excited to start!!
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Mandy...I just did the same thing! LOL So if you and I are both going to follow that schedule our "30 days" should end around May 21. And I love that it works out that our "off" day is on Saturdays! :)
  • aknapp8
    aknapp8 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm Alexis from NC. I'm so excited about this challenge! I'm new to MFP- have done weight watchers in the past with mixed success, but never tried just calorie counting. I love that this site has a mobile app and also that it can connect with my FitBit. I have had the 30 Day Shred DVD for about a month now but I've only done level 1 twice. I'm excited about being part of a challenge and having a little extra motivation to stick with it. I plan on doing 6 days a week and taking 1 days off to rest.
  • Alacey88
    Alacey88 Posts: 486 Member
    I'm Alexis from NC. I'm so excited about this challenge! I'm new to MFP- have done weight watchers in the past with mixed success, but never tried just calorie counting.

    Hi!!! I am Alacey88 and I have been on WW for about 3 years and had succes before they changed thier meal plans.... but mainly quit because the host was talking about emotional eating way too much to the point where everytime I heard those two words--I want to eat.... Anyhoo I have been on here about 10 months just trying to maintain my weight as well losing during the school time.

    I am a Senior majoring in IS at UNR. I want to maintain during school time and lose during the breaks. I had the 30DS for a few months but done level 1 for 7 days but I also work out at the gym at least 3x a week and bowl on a league 1x week (ending in two weeks).

    I rather have a tone body then losing weight. Hopefully this time I will stick to the plan that I have developed for myself.
  • mummy_gerdes
    mummy_gerdes Posts: 336 Member
    hi - hope im not to late!
    my name is claire im from devon in england and really want to start the 30ds again - i tried it a while back but had noone to kick my backside for me!! lol. i hope you will all do this. any way i currently weigh in at 85.3 kgs and have been at a bit of a stalemate recently. this should give me the push i need.

    good luck everyone!!

    xxx
  • Hi my name is Michelle I'm 33 years (today) I live in NJ and started 30 day shred back in October dropped off of it during our Christmas vacation and have struggled to get back into the routine. Hopefully this will change! So far i've already done 2 days of JM 30 day shred. I have a target date of May21 to loose at least 15lbs. I plan on doing JM 5 days a week alternating with days of cardio and strength and 1 day off (typically Sunday) where I do more leisurely workouts...(i.e. stroll with family in park etc)

    Question:- I find that the strength exercise in circuit 3 of workout 1 is very difficult to do...anyone else feel like that? (this is the one where you sort of squating to the side and lifting your arms to eye level).

    Or have tips on how to be better at it?
  • Karelle92
    Karelle92 Posts: 25
    Hi, my name's Karelle and I'm from Canada. I'm french so I'm sorry in advance if my english is not perfect. I'm turning 20 soon and I would like to lose around 30lbs by the end of the summer, or maybe lose less and tone-up a bit. I broke my wrist 2 years ago and sometimes it gets really sore, so I don't know if I will be able to do alot of push ups :/ Despite my wrist problem, I am really looking forward to start 30DS. I've never tried a fitness dvd before, I hope I'll like it because I also got 2 other dvd's from Jillian!
  • ang2803
    ang2803 Posts: 39
    Hi I'm Angela! I just had a baby in January and I was on a weight loss journey before I got pregnant. So I am resuming my journey down to 150 pounds or less. That's a little less than 100 lbs. I lost 90 before so I know I can do it :)
  • MommyofLily
    MommyofLily Posts: 149 Member
    Hi group! My name is Rachel. I'm 28, fairly new mom (my daughter is 10 months old). I sit at a desk for my job (engineer).

    I had lost about 50 lbs before my wedding in Aug 2010. Then I got pregnant 2 weeks after the wedding and gained a total of ~35 lbs... I'm getting close to being back to my wedding weight, but have about 9 lbs or so left to go. Then I want to continue losing another ~40 lbs or so to get to my goal weight (healthy BMI range).

    I did 30DS before my wedding. I didn't do it consistently, but probably did a combination of Level 1 and Level 2 around 30 times in the 2.5-3 months before my wedding along with walking and yoga. It definitely gets results!! I look back at pictures from when I was the same weight I am now and I had a totally different body in terms of toning and muscle. I'm so excited to be a part of this group. I plan to start doing the video tomorrow or Friday.

    Feel free to add me on here if you like. :)
  • MommyofLily
    MommyofLily Posts: 149 Member
    Mandy in Houston here. I have, err, a lot to loose but I thought 30DS would be a great way to mix it up. I am married with 2 dogs. I recently told my husband that I get hit on by a guy at the gym named Devon. It's a lie. But he now goes to the gym with me and his cholesterolis down. Go me.

    Hahaha brilliant idea on getting your hubby to go with you!!!
  • Hi! My name is Jennifer, I'm turning 23 on the 29th, and I'm from a tiinnnyy place called Wakefield, MI. I only want to lose about 10lbs, I am 5'10" and currently at 172lbs. I did 30DS for about 2 1/2 weeks in January and I was doing really well, then I just gave up, I dont know what happened, but I'm ready to get back on track!!
  • tamaraingold
    tamaraingold Posts: 2 Member
    My name is Tamara and I am 43 (44 in June YIKES!) I live in Concord, NC. I have started and stopped diets so many times! I really need to stick with it this time and loose about 40 pounds. I want to feel good about myself and be able to keep up with a very active 3 year old :)
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    I finally made it back. What a day! Anyhow, thank you ALL for introducing yourselves, I'm so happy to meet all of you and I'm really excited to start this adventure together I plan to start 30DS with my husband on April 1st, probably going to do it 4-5 times a week, and adding in some jogging on the "off" days.

    I'm Chandra. I'm 32, married with two boys. My eldest turns 8 next month and my youngest will be 6 weeks old on Monday. Before I got pregnant with my youngest, I'd lost approximately 50lbs, and was around 20lbs away from my goal weight. I gained around 32lbs while pregnant, and I should get the clearance to get back into more "hardcore" working out at my six-week appointment on Tuesday. I completed half of JM's Yoga Meltdown yesterday, and boy do I feel it today!

    Thank you ALL for joining me on this workout program -- let's keep each other motivated and accountable. We can do this!!
  • JenW0217
    JenW0217 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi Everyone; my name is Jen. I'm 31 yrs old from PA. I have two boys (oldest just turned 8 and youngest w/ be 3 in May). I have a lot to lose... like another 80+ lbs. I've heard tons of great things about 30DS and I'm excited to start!! I just joined MFP in Feb so if you would like to add me please do. I can use all the motiviation and encouragement I can get!! We can do this!!
  • jnels
    jnels Posts: 28 Member
    Hi Group!
    I'm Jessica, 33yrs old, I'm 5'2 and started at 135, but now I'm 128 and I live in Texas! I have two boys 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I started 30 DS on March the 10th. I don't do it everynight, busy mom of 2 who works full time. But last night was my 6th time doing level 1. Physically I've always been able to eat without consequence BUT since I turned 30 I've noticed that it all goes to my thighs--can you say SADDLEBAGS!!! Oh, and don't get me started on my inner thighs touching:sad:

    My goal is to lose 15 lbs, maybe 20. I just have to see when I get to 15. I dont want to look unhealthy. As of this week I'm down 8lbs! But more importantly I want to tone and firm. Last year I was really self conscions about wearing shorts, when did all these dimples come about?! So I made a promise that this year would be diffferent. The first thing I did was give up Dr. Peppers, which was really hard---I'm addicited! Well, I was! I never drank water, maybe once a month I would drink it but I hated it so it was coffee, tea, and soda only for me. I started my new challange mid January and I'm quite proud so far. I actually like drinking water now, I feel better and I dont have as many headaches. Plus working out has given me some much needed energy.

    Oh dear, didnt mean to write so much! Glad to meet everyone and really glad to have some support and motivation :bigsmile:
  • dr00
    dr00 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm Drew! I'm 19 years old, I live in Ohio and I'm 5'9 and around 180 pounds right now. I'm hoping to get down to 150 and then go from there. I'm on day 4 of the 30 day shred and I love it so far! My favorite thing I've noticed so far is how much more stamina I have now. During the first day I was sweating and panting, and wanted to give up after only a short while but now I fly through it!
  • jansari2
    jansari2 Posts: 15
    Hi. I'm Jawaria,stay at home mum of 3(8, 5, 2). I need to lose 15 pounds to be at my ideal weight. I am 32 and until last year could stuff an entire pizza and just walking 4 days kept me in shape...and then one day I woke up almost 30 pounds heavier. Curse of the 30s?! I'm hoping this motivates me to get in shape, tone up and lose those 15 pounds. I firm 33 in may so hoping I can be in much better shape for my birthday!
  • JustACaJen
    JustACaJen Posts: 83 Member
    Hello! I am Jen. I live in the Dallas, Texas area and I have been on MFP (active) since January 9th. As of this morning, I am down 20.2 lbs and I have about another 38 to go. I am 6'2" with a goal weight of 170. I started 30DS in February and took about 3 weeks to get through level 1 (I was mixing in cardio only days and rest days). I did 1 day of level 2 and then I put it aside and just started focusing on cardio again. I am a calorie burning addict and I just liked seeing the higher numbers. The problem is, I never eat back enough of those calories and I think I am just hindering myself. So I am committing to the 30DS this time and then once I am done with that, I am going to start the weight lifting routine in New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's time to take the next step in my lifestyle change!!

    I am going to start another thread today about what everyone's 30DS schedule looks like because I am thinking of attacking it slightly differently this time. check it out and let me know what you think! I look forward to seeing us all Shred away some inches in April!
  • heyhaleylee
    heyhaleylee Posts: 31 Member
    I'm Haley from Tuscaloosa. I go to the University of Alabama, and I'm and education major. I want to lose about 30 pounds, and I'm excited to try the 30 DS. I didn't make it to level 2 last time I tried, but it's happening this time!
  • mommy2girlies
    mommy2girlies Posts: 56 Member
    Hello all! My name is Aimee and I'm from Minnesota. I started the 30 day shred a few months back, then it got nice out and I had a few weeks of 5 kids every day, and I stopped doing it. So I have decided to start up again, and make myself do it, even if I have to get up before my kids, or do it at 10 pm. It is only 20 minutes, it will not kill me to not sit for 20 minutes (I hope :P)

    Anyways, I am a stay at home mom of 2 little girls (2 almost 3 and 4) and watch my nephew full time ( 2 1/2) and on occasion watch my friends 2 kids. So life gets busy, my hubby works 50-70 hr shift work weeks, so no time for the gym!
  • Hi everyone! My name is Lisa and I am currently living in North Carolina. I have lived in a few different states, my favorite being Nevada... Oh how I miss it out there! Anyway, I am 28 years old and have two children, a 7 year old daughter and a 3 year old son. I started my weight loss journey in January (yes, I was a new years resolution) but now it's more about getting healthy and having more energy for my family. I have been doing Turbo Fire Prep program for 5 weeks and I want to incorporate some weight lifting into my exercise schedule, so I bought 30DS.

    I started at 170lbs in Jan. and now I am at 154lbs. My goal weight is around 135 which is my pre-pregnancy weight. I look forward to encourageing everyone in our journey together to get fit!
  • PositivelyFlawed
    PositivelyFlawed Posts: 316 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm from Ontario Canada. I'm a 31 year old married mom of 1 2 year old little girl.
    I'll be starting 30DS April 2. I started my weightloss at 301 lbs Oct/2011. Got off track during the holidays, found MFP in January 2012 and have lost 32 lbs since Jan.9.

    SW 301
    CW 262
    GW 130

    I've been working out at the gym regularly, weights and running as well as some HIIT. I've heard and seen such great things about 30 DS I can't wait to get started!
  • monkeypantz
    monkeypantz Posts: 288 Member
    Hello!

    Hope its not too late to join - but I just ordered the 30DS DVD and hoping to start on Thursday and get a feel for the workout, then from the 1st of April go full steam ahead for 30 days!

    I'm Mandy, 22 years old from Oxford - work 9-5 at a desk job but I'm also studying for a degree in the evenings and weekend. I'm going to be working out twice a day cardio before work and 30DS in the evening after work (my hair is going to be wrecked with washing it twice a day).

    I live with my boyfriend, who works slightly longer hours than me - so I get some 'alone' time at home to spend with Jillian before he gets back!
  • Hello. I am Mel, 30yr engineer from Boston. I haven't done 30 days shred before. I usually go for a 2-3 mile daily jog and use the bike machine for another 30-60 minutes. I am planning to lose about 60-70lbs for my final goal.

    If I lose 50lb by my 31st birthday, I would be the happiest person in the world!

    My workout plan so far:
    M - Rest day
    T - 60 min medium effort cardio, lift day
    W - 30 min easy cardio, 30 day shred
    Th - 60 min easy cardio
    F - 30 min easy cardio, 30 day shred
    S - 90 min easy cardio, lift day
    S - Rest day
  • Hello all, my name is Jennifer (one of many Jennifers in this group). I am 42 and a wife and mother of two. My day is insane with work and home but I am excited to squeeze in 30ds. I am starting April 1st with my husband as my motivator hopefully. He promised to do it with me. . . I have struggled with weight my whole life but in the last 4 years since I had my son...OUT OF CONTROL. So 65 days ago I decided I did not want to be fat anymore. I didn't want to secretly delete photos of me off the camera when no one was looking or fear that my daughter's or son's friends would say something about their fat mommy. I have a lot to lose but my first BIG goal is -50 (below 200 please) by Memorial Day. I am done 24 now. I am hoping 30ds will help me get there. Have to admit I am intimidated by the prospect of 30ds. Hoping this group will get me through the hard patches in the beginning when I will probably feel like it is going to kill me. Okay, guys lets do this thing huh? :happy:
  • dezignz4u
    dezignz4u Posts: 26 Member
    My name is Tracee Williams and I am starting the 30day shred today 03.26.12... I did it before and it was a great success... so glad to have some people to keep pushing me forward! Good luck to everyone!!!
  • susanna060408
    susanna060408 Posts: 28 Member
    Hi All, My name is Susanna!

    I am 31 and I live in Colorado with my hubby and 3 year old daughter. I'm trying to lose 15-20 lbs to be ready for summer (goal weight is 130). My weight has fluctuated a lot since my late 20's. Before I got pregnant I was at my heaviest (147) and after having my daughter the weight fell right off while I was breastfeeding. Unfortunately when I quit it came right back on. I am now again at the same heaviest weight and am committed to get back down to the weight I feel the most comfortable in!

    I started the 30 day shred last Thursday and took Saturday off because I was so darn sore! Just completed L1D4 today and am going to try to finish the rest without any (or at least not many) days off. Do most of you do additional cardio? I am also doing 4-5 days per week of cardio (35 minutes on the elliptical). Up until last week, I was exclusively doing 3-4 days per week of 35 minutes on the elliptical and getting NO WHERE! I wasn't tracking my calories and wasn't eating well, either. As of last week I am also tracking my calories and trying to stay at or below 1500 per day. I took Before pictures yesterday and my starting measurements last week, so I'm hopeful that even if I don't lose much weight the pictures and measurements will keep me motivated!
  • HoosierMomma1
    HoosierMomma1 Posts: 76 Member
    Hello All, I'm taking a break from the gym this week so I decided I'd try the 30 day shred. Started day 1 this evening and barely got through, lol.

    I've been doing weight training and cardio (mainly elliptical) and with counting calories have lost over 10 pounds. I was stuck at 8 pounds for 2.5 months but i finally increased my calories from 1400 to 1800 a day on the advice of a nutitionist and i started losing again.

    I'm hoping I can lose another 10 pounds with the shred,

    Theresa
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm Toni from Michigan & I'm 35 years old. I have no kids but I have a really supportive boyfriend of 7 years.

    I'm excited to start 30DS and I am hoping that I can jump start weight/inches loss by doing it! I'm not excited about the before pics, but I gotta face my fears right?

    Best of luck to everyone!