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I totally forgot to start up the push-up challenge yesterday. I just had so much homework I needed to do before my evening masters classes tonight. Oh well, I will just have to head home after class and get to it! I think I'm going to extend my expectation of 100 push-ups to New Years Eve. I just don't think 100 by the end…

I'm up for the challenge. I'm setting my goal for 50 miles for the month of November. It seems like a good number to start running/walking again since I haven't in a long time.

I haven't tried this yet but it looks delicious. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/whatsfordinner/m/channel/food/recipes/roasted-cranberry-chicken-540019/ Roasted Cranberry Chicken Nutrition Facts: * Calories187, * Total Fat (g)5, * Saturated Fat (g)1, * Monounsaturated Fat (g)1, * Polyunsaturated Fat (g)1, * Cholesterol…

Lost a total of 2 lbs since last Monday! Great way to start the week.

This is a great challenge. Just like Couch 2 5k there is a program out there to get to 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups. Here is the link. http://hundredpushups.com/ This is suppose to train your body the best in order to successfully reach the goal of 100. Do we want to follow this? so we are all on the same page? Are you…

To be most consistant weigh yourself in the morning right after you go to the bathroom but before you eat or drink anything.

I just started back this week. But am finding it hard to fight the cravings for the salty fatty foods I had gotten used to eating whenever I wanted. I gain 10 pounds back since I fell off the wagon back in May! I want to lose the 10 pds plus 10 more before the end of the year.

I'm having the same problems! Any ideas would be helpful. My dog doesn't stop but does step in front of me or zig zag.

I think I was watching Oprah awhile back and a dietitian on there made an interesting statement. He said American's are obsessed with Low Fat/No Fat packaging. This trend has become overly popular in the past 10-15 years but in the past 10-15 years obesity has rises at a staggering rate. If you look at the actual food…

I'm ready to join. I lost 20 pounds last year before having to take all the family photos for the holidays. But I have gained 8 of it back and fell off the wagon when summer hit. :ohwell: But I'm ready to start it all back again! Sign me up! I still need to lose more than 20lbs but 20lb by xmas is my short term goal!

I'm 5'8 184pds and wear a 10/12 pants.

Congratulations! I can't wait to be in that range but I think I have over 15 pounds to go. I don't think I have ever been in the "Healthy" range on the BMI calculator used on this site. I hope I can get there by mid summer if not sooner!

I actually used to teach water aerobics for years. (I have always had knee problems) It can be a great workout but there are a lot of older ladies in the class. I started teaching it when I was 20 and the ladies were all very social so don't let the age factor get you down. One thing to make sure of is that in most water…

I would definitely get rid of the coffee. Also are you drinking your water? Making sure you drink your water will definitely help with the weight loss and with the feeling of being full.

I'm in for the 8pds! When will our weigh-in days be?

Welcome! 10 pounds is a high goal but I was able to do it with a strict 1200 net calorie diet. I worked out 5 times a weeks and made sure to burn 500-600 calories each workout so I could eat more each day since I wasn't used to eating healthy size portions. Put your mind to it and realize this is not a diet but a lifestyle…

I think it would be great to add captions to our pictures. I would like to at least put what weight I am at in each photo to show the progress.

Ok so since my lack of having a computer I haven't checked in like I'm suppose to. But the last time I checked in was 12/16 and I was 191.5pds. Well I'm at work (the YMCA) and I weighed myself and I am in the 180s! I am at 188.5pds! I lost 20pds in about 2 months and I reached my goal that I wanted for New Years!

I'm working at the YMCA until 2pm today. But my day just got a whole lot better! I weighed myself and I am now in the 180s!!!! 188.5pds to be exact!:happy:

That is fantastic! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

My motivation: My wardrobe is doubling as I lose the weight! I'm able to fit into my roommate's cute clothes! LOL But I did for the first time in a long time walk into the trendy stores like Express, Limited, etc. and was able to fit into some of their clothes. Of course most of their sizes are 10 or under but they do have…

So I have been missing most of the month. Basically because my personal computer has totally broke. I can't afford the new one I want so I ordered a Netbook (a mini computer just to get on the internet) so at least I can get on MFP, check email, and pay bills. I have been really missing all the forums and support and the…

Well the 100 and 200 challenges are definitely the end result of many weeks. I will admit my arms are sore today and from the 25 squats I was able to do in my last set my thighs are hurting just to get up and down out of my office chair. I'm sticking with day 1's exercise for the push ups for right now because yesterday…

I just did the very first workout completely yesterday! I have not ran since I was probably in middle school and have bad knees. I tried the program 2 weeks ago and was hurting so much that I got discouraged and gave up. I'm giving it another chance! I know I will be able to do this but for my first workout I used the…

I am in the same position right now! But I'm afraid to step on the scale at this point. I had been doing so well then the last two weeks hit hard. There was Thanksgiving, my grandma went in for surgery and had a stroke-so I've been making time to see her as much as possible meaning less workouts and more fast food, then…

Ok I'm going to admit it. I was completely lazy this weekend due to going out for my B-Day all weekend. So I started fresh yesterday. I did my grocery shopping and printed up a folder of challenges with calenders to keep track of it all. (I am one of those types that like lists and seeing things written out :smile: ) So I…

I just signed up for that 100 crunches challenge. This is going to be much harder for me then the crunches. I have the weakest arms! I have NEVER done even 1 pull up in my entire life. I was the chubby kid that just hung there on the bar when in PE class in grade school. To actually be able to do a real push up and…

I'm in! I totally need to start working on my stomach. I'm getting better at the treadmill and elliptical every week, going faster and longer, but haven't really started anything for my abs. ABSolutely what I need! :happy: I'll add it into my workout starting tonight!

I'm 5'8, 196pds and fit in a size 12-14 jeans. When I was a freshman in high school and my skinniest (I think I was 138pd) I squeezed into a size 6 for about a month I think. Even if I lost enough weight to be "underweight" for my height I don't think my hips would allow me to ever fit into a size 4 or smaller. I'm hoping…

I am a complete advocate for the local YMCA. So much so I have been an employee for 10 yrs! And I am only 26 yrs old. As an employee let me tell you what we say/ think of the heavier people that come in. We think they are incredibly brave for trying something new and being proactive about your health. We HOPE that you…