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Okay, here goes... My name is Paul. I am 52 years old, with two sons: Travis is 27, lives in San Antonio, and is married to a beautiful wife, Edith (Flor Edith), and they have a nearly two-year old daughter, Maddie (I'll put up a pic when I figure out how); and another son Tim who is a graduating senior at UCO in instrumental music performance. Enjoy bicycling for pleasure/recreation, gardening, playing the cello as part of a wedding (string) quartet, and amateur radio (callsign N5PT). My wife and I both are pre-diabetic, I have been overweight pretty much my whole life with a couple of short-lives excursions into "normal weight" which I could not sustain. Trying to get more active - joined the gym here at work last week, taking "gut busters" core training sessions 2 x per week, playing wallyball, and strength training (3 x per week). Most of my problem is portion control and post-dinner sessions in the freezer/fridge - mainly ice cream!

I hope to learn from you guys and I'll try to include those things that have worked for me to keep me on the straight and narrow. One thing I am trying to do more is be active, go upstairs in the evening and work on the projects I have put away in the past due to lack of time or failing interest. I seem to do better staying off the couch that way. My wife is getting over a Large hernia operation that didn't heal right and she can't come upstairs yet. I feel guilty leaving her by herself, but she doesn't seem to mind! Of course, keeping food diaries, and logging the "feelings" will help...i just have to keep on doing it even when I falter (Chili's 2 days ago - had the chicken-fried steak! I never have chicken-fried steak?!?)

Yaaa found you all! Did 25 min on elliptical today. Finally lost a couple pounds... need to get on and log them though! I am so relieved. I am on my 3rd week, but only 1 week on the MFP site. So nice to have friends to encourage. My goal... NOT TO GAIN THEM BACK OVER THE WEEKEND! (LMAO)

GOOD LUCK see you for check in on Monday!!

Really glad to meet everyone here!

Here goes...

My name is Ian. I live in Columbia, South Carolina and am 26 years old. I am married to a very awesome wife and we have a cat! I work at a state agency in the media/video department. In my spare time, I like to go out and recover lost artifacts from the Civil War. I am quite a history buff!

I quit smoking back in 2005. I was a 2 pack a day smoker! it seems that I gained at least 30 pounds once I kicked the habit, cold turkey! I have always been a 'big boy' but it's time for a change!

I want to get down in weight because I never have been a 'skinny' person. I seriously started to feel like I was just meant to be big. Then I got it in me one day, "Ian! You've got to make a change my friend!"

And so, my change is in progress!

Sooo today I was a bit bad and ate a cup of ice cream. Blech. But after doing so I threw the cartons I had laying there out. Scooped it down the sink. Hope that because it's not there I won't be tempted to eat it. I have to say one of the hardest parts is being honest with myself about what I have eaten just because it's so easy to lie and say I didn't. Sooo I had way toooolso manycalories today. Bad idea. But I am hoping one day isn't too bad and that I can dance
those cals tonight when we go to the bar (where I will be the dd do that I don't have to worry about THOSE cals too. Haha. I want to smoke so bad too but it's been like over a week now since I had my last cigg. We will see if I can beat it.


-Becca

You got it, Becca! Be strong!! If I can quit smoking, I know you can! Have fun dancing!

-Ian

Ok so I guess since I have time I'll introduce myself. My name's Jessica, I'm 23, 24 in Jan. I've been married for 2 1/2 years, we have a beautiful 8 month old daughter named Olivia, who has recently started me on the I always move and get into things work out. We also have a tank full of chiclids, which I can't seem to spell. We had to get rid of our 2 dogs and 2 cats when I got pregnant so we coud move into something more affordable However plan to get a dog when our daughters perhaps 2 or 3.

We're hoping to rent a house, we get to go see it next Wednesday and would be so much better to have a 3 bedroom of our own rather than a 2 bedroom in a 12 unit building. Boy do kids take up a lot of room!

My original weight was 115 pounds at my skinny/healthiest (I'm 5'0") After going through Culinary School and being in a comfortable relationship I got up to 140, and then getting pregnant and being high risk and doing nothing but sitting on my butt and eating whatever I wanted I ballooned to 204 at my largest. I'm presently at 171 I would like to get to at least 120. It is a lot of hard work but once you start losing it, what a motivation!! I'm working part time at The Home Depot, yay, just kidding not yay at all. However I'm on my feet the whole time I'm there which also has been helping!

Good luck toeveryone and I can't wait til we start having check ins and get more recipes!! By the way are we having a specific day each week for the recipes?

In my spare time, I like to go out and recover lost artifacts from the Civil War. I am quite a history buff!

Thats so cool, I, a huge history freak and I'm so jealous!

Don't be jealous! LOL!

You can come watch some of my "Diggin" vids that I have made - www.researchandrecoveryshow.com

Hey guy's I finally lost two little pounds... why doesn't my ticker up-date? Am I suppose to do something or is it automatic....:blushing:

Hello Everyone!
I am actually at work, pulling a 3rd shifter 2nite. FuN FuN lol.
rkorduner- I wanted to tell you that I used to be in your shoes. My advice is you know noone is going to be there to push you to do this right? You have to get self-motivated and disciplined. Make a promise to yourself to atleast go for a walk everyday and just try your best to eat right. Not necessarily cut out everything you like, but ration it. And if you drink alot of soda, cut it out too. I promise that within the first couple weeks you will feel so good about youself, and after time will really learn that you have the power and have had it this entire time. Some people just dont realize how strong they really can be. Also, definitely dont weigh in everyday. That could be very discouraging if you dont see the results you were hoping for. And lastly, DONT GIVE UP! Hope that helps:)

Everyone- I read over all the intros and I can already tell this is going to be a blast. Everyone is so wonderful, and I have learned alot already. Kim, you have already came up with some great recipes and ideas, thank you. If anyone ever needs to talk, I'm all ears:)

Hope you all have a great night:)
:flowerforyou:

Hey guy's I finally lost two little pounds... why doesn't my ticker up-date? Am I suppose to do something or is it automatic....:blushing:

Click on the "My Home" tab and then you'll see an option to Check-In. There, you can enter your weight in and that will update your ticker! :-)

So Ian, I noticed you talk about the WiiFit and love it alot. When you talk about cycling, is there actual equipment for that? If so, thats really neat:)

Hey Jeannie,

I wish there was a Wii Bike! LOL! Actually, you stand on the Wii balance board and step in place to mimic the pedaling and hold the Wiimote like the handlebars to steer. When you go up hills, you have to step quicker to make it up the hills. There are 5 different modes you can play- Beginner, Medium, Island View, Expert, and Free Cycle. Expert by far is the most challenging, or at least for me it was. You have to cycle up the mountain to get some of the checkpoints and it took me about 45 minutes to do. But, I did not once get bored!!!

Also, I played the Free Cycle for the first time last night. It allows you to just ride your bike for 30 minutes and do whatever you prefer.

So far, I love the Wii Fit Plus and it's a HUGE upgrade to Wii Fit.

-Ian

Well, I was horrible last night...I got home at 11:30 and I was thristy for beer. I indulged in quite a few beers, slice of pizza and popcorn...my total weakness is Sam Adams Octoberfest, it only comes out once a year. You know what is sad, I kinda hide that pizza in the veggie crisper. I know that no one would look there for food. As I was heating it up, I told my husband he would die if he touched it. Pretty sad and pathetic. Dieting, I think, can bring out the evil in me.

I also had a pop at work yesterday. My first in about a week. I just love my cola at work to give me my sugary and caffeine jolt. Today, I will not have one. In fact, I am not going anyway near the cafeteria. Otherwise, I end up with a pop and cookie or dessert of some sort.

I was nearly 800 calories over my limit; but, stayed within the fat zone...so, today, I take my sorry *kitten* downstairs and workout before I go to work. When I get home, I am going right to bed. Damn Octoberfest!!!!

I know it's not check-in day, but I figured I would toot my own horn here-

Just got back from a 4 mile jog!
45:47 total time
11:26 per mile
737 calories burned


Woo Hoo!

Yeah, I read this when I got up after my binge...it motivated me to exercise today...even though, I don't really want to. DAMN OCTOBERFEST

I use to LOVE beer. Just a Budweiser would do the trick for me. Actually, a few of them! :laugh: I have to plan my weeks out in advance for splurge days. For example, if I know I'm going to someone's birthday party, general get-together, etc, I will work my butt off the days before and make sure I have stayed within my limits.

Then, when the day comes for the beer, I try to sip it.

Bad thing for me: When I drink, I feel I have to have a cigarette when I drink. That's the main reason I try not to drink anymore. If I was to start back on one of them, it would be like I have thrown all of my hard work away.

You're going to do fine! Just keep up the good work and when a challenge comes your way, push yourself to choose the right thing!

-Ian

I know it's not check-in day, but I figured I would toot my own horn here-

Just got back from a 4 mile jog!
45:47 total time
11:26 per mile
737 calories burned


Woo Hoo!

Yeah, I read this when I got up after my binge...it motivated me to exercise today...even though, I don't really want to. DAMN OCTOBERFEST

I use to LOVE beer. Just a Budweiser would do the trick for me. Actually, a few of them! :laugh: I have to plan my weeks out in advance for splurge days. For example, if I know I'm going to someone's birthday party, general get-together, etc, I will work my butt off the days before and make sure I have stayed within my limits.

Then, when the day comes for the beer, I try to sip it.

Bad thing for me: When I drink, I feel I have to have a cigarette when I drink. That's the main reason I try not to drink anymore. If I was to start back on one of them, it would be like I have thrown all of my hard work away.

You're going to do fine! Just keep up the good work and when a challenge comes your way, push yourself to choose the right thing!

-Ian

I wish we could pick and choose what we want to quote it would make it so much easier and much smaller in cases like these. Ian I'm totoally with you! I originally quit June of last year when I found out I was pregnant, then started up again after I was done nursing, and quit again. I have to admit I had a batchlorette party and then a wedding and I did have a puff or two, but it's always social and with beer involved. I was also a lover of bud, bud light to be exact and lienenkugels of all kids (originally from WI) but have now switched to MGD 64.

The important things is to just get back on track and not to let one day defeat you. We did not become overweight in one day. Just try to have more good days than bad ones and you'll be fine.

I was thinking all morning about having a scone at a bakery near my house. Just looked up the calories and it was 450 for one! I had an English muffin with smart balance spread instead and I'm glad I checked.

Amy

WOW! One scone is 450!? I'm glad there aren't any bakeries near my house! :laugh:

Kinda of scary the BACs; cause, I go to work and push narcs and heart meds