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LOOKING FOR MORE SUPPORT
Hey everyone, I'm Mandie. I used MFP a few years ago in 2010-2011 to lose 54 lbs and I loved all the support that I had... Well, now i'm back, (2 cute kids later) and i'm looking to find more support! I know that it's crucial to have a support system! I'd love if you send me a message and we could connect and support one…
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New Mommy Seeking Motivated Pals :)
:smile: I just had my first child on May 3, 2013!!! She is the most incredible and amazing miracle I could have ever imagined... BUT now it's time to shed the 20 lbs that are clining to me since her arrival!!! Are there any other new mommies or experienced moms that are willing to motivate and support me during this new…
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Seeking help from tall women roughly 5'8''-5'10''!!!
Hey there tall ladies! I am 5'9.25'' [need that extra 1/4 inch in there :smile: ] I have a frame that is right between medium & large so I never quite know what my goal weight should be. I'm currently 174lbs *22 years old What is your goal weight for your frame and why? Advice & Comments are welcome!!!
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From 205 to 155 *I think i'm a success story!*
I never thought that I could be happy with my appearance and be healthy again. I thought once I gained all the weight I'd just be the "big girl" forever. (I was a healthy weight in high school, then a bit underweight in college, and then spiraled out of control in the first year of my marriage...gaining 35 lbs in a little…
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What gets on your nerves at work?!?!
I'm a teacher/cousenlor in an elementary school and today i'm working with my kids in the library (because my room was needed for testing)...and there's a substitue teacher that keeps YELLING at her class and shushing them so loudly that it hurts my ears. Seriously lady, you're being way worse than them. What bothers YOU…
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P90X LEAN *Starting 3/13/12*
I AM STARTING P90X LEAN TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If anyone is going to do/is currently doing/has done P90X - I would love some support or advice!!! I'd love to have some friends to support me throughout the program :smile: I'm super excited. My husband Andrew & I have committed to doing it for the first 30 days and then…
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Amazingly Beautiful Abs!!!
I REALLY WANT SOME!!! About me: I workout about 6 hours a week (due to P90X) and in general try to be active (biking & walking daily) but now that i'm happy with my weight, i'm trying to focus on lowering my body fat & finding those abs that I know are just under the surface. I've been told by tons of people that "Abs are…
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NSV!!! Step Away from the Scale
ATTENTION!!! AMAZING NSV TO SHARE: In the last 2 months I have stayed the same weight; seriously staying exactly between 154 - 155. (i'm 5'9") HOWEVER, I took my measurements this morning and even though my weight has stayed the same, since starting lifting in January & 12 days of P90X (so far) thrown in there, I HAVE LOST…
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NEED HELP WITH TROUBLE ZONES
I'm 5'9" and I currently weigh 155 I am pear-shaped: Measurements are 35 - 28.5 - 38 I eat between 1300-1700 calories per day depending on my exercise (cardio 6x a week & heavy lifting 3x a week) I carry all of my excess weight in my hips/butt/thighs and I can't stand it!!! ...My butt seems to only get rounder & larger…
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Hair Help!!!
This is completely random, but this dry minnesota winter has got my hair in a tizzy! My scalp is pretty dry (it's never been like this before) and my hair just doesn't have the shine & softness to it that it usually does. Right now I'm using a moisturizing shampoo and a Dove deep conditioner every other day that's supposed…
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Switch shampoos & lose more fat!!!
I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner! :wink: I use shampoo in the shower When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning, "FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY." ...No wonder I have been gaining weight! Well! I have gotten rid of that shampoo and I am…
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The Kickin' Crew 2012 Version
Hey girlies, If you're part of this group, you should already know it *Percypig *Kendradl *Crikee15 *Alibreasy *SweetCJ *Alyshe *Ding724 & our newest member: Kalee34 (If you are SERIOUSLY interested in joining our close knit group of amazing ladies, send me a private message and we'll see if we can work something out…
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A New Low :)
Today I am at my lowest weight ever...or should I say my lowest HEALTHY weight ever... Backstory: When I was a freshmen in College I didn't eat for 3 months & managed to lose 25lbs, going from 165 to 140. Being a little over 5'9 with a medium and very athletic build, that was too small for me. I looked sickly and…
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Last Stubborn Lbs Support Group: Week 5
I am finally back under 155 :happy: now hopefully I can stay under it and keep lowering!!! NAMECurrent WeightGOAL WEIGHTLBS LOST SINCE STARTING CHALLENGE Mandie (Ding724)153.61501.4 Melissa (mhanson18)158.0140.0 Yanicka124.6120.00.4 Sara (00trayn)148.11401.5 Kendra135.4115.0 Diane1571502 Brittany (beebs33)134.41290…
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Last Stubborn Lbs Support Group: Week 4
UGH! I gained 2 lbs. And yes, it's tom but this usually doesn't happen...I'm hoping to get back under 154 by next monday... NAMECurrent WeightGOAL WEIGHTLBS LOST SINCE STARTING CHALLENGE Mandie (Ding724)155147+1 Melissa (mhanson18)158.0140.0 Yanicka124.6120.00.4 Sara (00trayn)149.6140+2. Kendra135.4115.0 Diane1581501…
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Last Stubborn Lbs Support Group: Week 2
Just change your current weight & lbs lost :happy: NAMECurrent WeightGOAL WEIGHTLBS LOST SINCE STARTING CHALLENGE Mandie (Ding724)1531470.8 Melissa (mhanson18)158.0140.0 Yanicka125.0120.00 Sara (00trayn)1471400 Kendra135.4115.0 Diane1591500 Brittany (beebs33)134.41290 Amber151.81350 Ashley135.41280 Laura1511450 Monica…
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Last Stubborn Lbs Support Group: Week 3
Here is the new week's thread! My weight has not been updated because I was on respite all week (a week vacation from my job that I do for 3 weeks straight without stopping) and didn't have access to a scale. I will change my weight later this week when I have a scale! (i'll probably have to add weight though since I was…
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Those Last Stubborn LBS Support Group!
So, a few of my current MFP friends & I are in the dreaded last 5-10lbs stage & so I am creating this group where we can all check in-with one another and hold each other accountable. During these final lbs it seems easier just to settle for where you're at or give up and go back to where we were...THIS GROUP WILL NOT…
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Last Stubborn Lbs Support Group
This is an accidental double post. I apologize!!! :blushing:
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Need Advice! I never know when enough is enough!
Okay. I just need some advice. When I started my weightloss journey last summer (July 2010) my original goal was to weigh 170 & be in the healthy bmi range for my height of just over 5'9" well, I reached 170 ...then I reached 160 ......and now I am teetering between 154-155 everyday and yet I keep thinking that 5 more lbs…
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The Ultimate Measurement Challenge
Did the the word ultimate grab your attention? You must be a competitive person! :laugh: So, I was searching through the forums for a group that is focused on losing inches but didn't see any, so I thought perhaps I'd start one!!! :happy: Personally, I need to find a way to steer clear of the scale for awhile as it is…
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45lbs lost!!! With pics of course :)
I am reaching the end of my journey...I think :laugh: I have been at it for exactly 9 months now! I have days that I feel good about my accomplishments & days where I feel like I could do so much more & push myself further...I am struggling to settle on a "goal weight" for this reason. Right now I'm thinking another…
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20 in 20 Part 2: Week 19
I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A TERRIFIC WEEK!!! There's only 1 week left of the challenge! :happy: & Congrats to those who have already lost 20lbs or more ---> Kaye8395BTS, Whittrusty & me! haha Trisha (Aeriel)..........................170.9.......................................157.8...........................-13.1 LBS Camille…
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Sexy Valentines Day Ladies 2011: WEEK 9
For those of you who are still with us...WELCOME TO THE LAST WEEK BEFORE VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!!!!! You sexxxxxxxxxxy ladies have been doing incredible for the last 2 months & I am proud to know each & every one of you. You're all so terrific, encouraging & beautiful...:heart: Please post your current weight by tonight!!!…
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How do I transition to maintenance?
Hey all you wonderful MFP people! I have 9lbs left to lose in order to reach my goal weight [wooohooooo!] and was wondering what the best way is to ease myself into maintenance mode? Should I start adding more calories now & lose more slowly OR should I keep trying to lose 1.5 - 2lbs a week and then when I reach my goal…
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Sexy Valentines Day Ladies 2011: WEEK 8
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT UNTIL THE BIG HEART DAY :heart: What plans have you all made for Valentines Day? I am so proud of how far everyone has come...you all are such an inspiration to me!!! Please post your weight by tomorrow morning. Hopefully this week we can get the aweseome chart up!!! Have a terrific week, sexy ladies…
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Sexy Valentines Day Ladies 2011: WEEK 7
Happy Monday everyone!!! Hope you had a terrific weekend with family & friends!!! Please post your current weight by tomorrow morning for Jesse :happy: I can't believe that it's almost February already...time flies by faster every year for me so I guess that means I'm getting old :laugh: Keep up the astounding work, you…
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HOLY CRAP!!! I DID IT :) PICTURES included
I know you've all seen this kind of post before. It's the WOW! I can't-believe-that-I-did-this-post! I started MFP last July/August wanting to lose 35lbs to be at a healthy BMI. Yep. I was 35lbs overweight :grumble: BUT... As of this morning, I have a healthy/normal BMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am normal :laugh: lol Now I…
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Sexy Valentines Day Ladies 2011: WEEK 6
Oh my word. Valentines day is exactly 1 month away!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE POST YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT BY MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT :heart: & HAVE AN AMAZING DAY ALL YOU SEXY LADIES! ps ---> I know that some of you want to change/alter your goal, which is fine, just post your current weight & your new goal weight so that Jesse can update…
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Sexy Valentines Day Ladies 2011: WEEK 5
Ohhhhhhh you lovely ladies!!! We are aready 1/2 way through...only 5 more weeks until Valentines Day!! You know what to do...Post your current weight by Monday night/midnight & the AMAZING Jesse will update the chart :smile: I hope that you all had a marvelous weekend & that you're ready to give it your all this week, no…
