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BRE7482
SparkPoints: (17,481)
Fitness Minutes: (19,261) Posts: 1,646 9/30/12 5:57 A
Hi Stephanie! Welcome to Tuscaloosa and Sparkpeople! I'm sorry that I am just now seeing this post. It looks like you've already had tons of success with weight loss. I'm looking forward to getting to know you!
SparkPoints: (12,739)
Fitness Minutes: (7,394) Posts: 95 9/26/12 11:10 A
Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie and my family just relocated to Tuscaloosa last week. We don't know ANYONE yet so I am hoping SparkPeople can help me change that!
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BRE7482
SparkPoints: (17,481)
Fitness Minutes: (19,261) Posts: 1,646 6/12/12 12:32 A
I'm Dawn, and I'm returning. I'm at my heaviest, which is over 190, mother of two, wife, full time desk job. hope to really get to know you guys this time
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BRE7482
SparkPoints: (17,481)
Fitness Minutes: (19,261) Posts: 1,646 3/16/12 6:15 P
Glad to see you decided to join us Cheryl! Be sure to join us in the daily chit chat thread.
SparkPoints: (3,212)
Fitness Minutes: (1,375) Posts: 19 3/16/12 4:45 A
I am Cheryl and work dispatch at the Tusc Police Dept. I am 29 years old and 30 is in a few weeks.....AHHHH!!! Scary thought!!! I have 2 kids an 8 yr old son and 2 almost 3 yr old girl. I have always been a "big girl" and I am tired of it. I am doing what I can working out and trying to cut back calories. I am ready to finally get the weight off. I don't want or even expect to be a tiny girl and I am just wanting to be at a healthy weight. I want to be the mom who has the energy to go go go. SO any encouragement is welcome!!! I have been a little bit of a slacker lately but am back on track now!!
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TAYLOAU
Posts: 2 8/14/10 10:28 A
Hello! My name is Audrey, and I'm recently married. We just moved to T-town for grad school. This might be the first message board post I've ever done, so tell me if I did it wrong. My husband and I are both looking to lose weight. We are trying to cook at home and go to the gym, but it is very hard. It's good to know there are local people who can relate to that. :)
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BMAXCEY
Posts: 674 7/24/10 1:32 P
WOW! I have been so busy with life, I havent been able to use sparkpeople. I got an email this morning and decided to log in, thinking gee I really need to get back into since I am gaining weight and needing to get it off! So glad the group has grown. In the begining I thought it never would. Sorry to have been MIA for so long, hopefully will do lots better. IF only it was as addictive as facebook!
I will do what I need to do, in order to do what I want to do!
This week: Remeber that we all have down times, hug those that are having theirs this week :)
Short term Goals: Lose 50 pounds by July 18 as of 5/12/11 Accomplished :)
Billie-Jo
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 2/24/10 11:21 P
WELCOME!!! :D We have a daily chit-chat thread where we mostly talk day to day about stuff. :D So be sure to check that out!
LILYSSY11 Glad you joined us! I'm on 69 South in Tuscaloosa. You'll find some great folks on our team. Keep us updated on how you're doing!! and Good luck with all your goals!
~ Carolyn
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LILYSSY11
Posts: 332 2/24/10 2:34 P
Hey I am new to the group I have been a member of sparkpeople for a while. Just not a member of this team. I am glad to know that there are people in my area. I am live up Highway 43 North.
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HEALTHY4CAROLYN
Posts: 717 2/1/10 1:56 P
Hi again. . .at first, it's hard to get "into" working out but if you just MAKE yourself exercise on a regular basis it does become like a habit - you just know to do it. I do recommend trying different exercises - I found in the beginning I got bored doing the same thing all the time. Variety helps keep things interesting!
~ Carolyn
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YARNCAT
Posts: 52 1/31/10 10:49 P
hi ya'll. I've been looking for tusc people to talk to. this is great. does anyone have as much trouble as I do at working out? I've got to get started. I did ride by stationary bike for 20 mins. was the first time in a long time. my goal is at least 30 mins 5 days a week. does anyone go to planet fitness? I'm a member but have only gone once.
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HEALTHY4CAROLYN
Posts: 717 1/21/10 9:50 A
Welcome ALSUNRISE and AMY....Sorry I'm late welcoming you. You will love our Tuscaloosa group. I'm glad to see it's expanding a little too!!!
~ Carolyn
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 1/15/10 5:16 P
WELCOME! :D Also make sure that you check out the Daily Chit-Chat thread -- that is mostly where we hang out here. :)
I am Amy and I live in Brent. I really want to be serious and lose my weight this time. I am returning to Sparkpeople after more that a year. I need buddies to help me stay focused!
Lose 5 pds - get something new!
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 1/5/10 7:48 P
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 10/9/09 8:06 P
WELCOME! :D My husband is a Grad Student in Psych -- he's in the Cognitive program, almost done with his dissertation - defending soon! (we hope -- not scheduled yet).
Hello. My name is Airelle and I am a student at The University of Alabama. I am working on a BS in Psychology. I will be in Tuscaloosa until May 2010, so I hope that I will be able to shed some pounds before then. I am really open to giving and receiving support, so if anyone needs a friend, feel free to contact me.
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 10/1/09 10:15 P
AMEN on the noticeably pregnant front!
I haven't had any kids yet, but that is one of the many reasons I had to start losing weight. I didn't want to be someone people just wondered if I was putting on weight....
This lady at my work -- I came in one day and they were having a baby shower for her! She was leaving on maternity leave the next day - I HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS PREGNANT.
I do not want that to be me!
Anyway - YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! I didn't realize you were the new team member when I read your SparkMail. :D Welcome!!! If you'd like some more inspiration, I dunno if you're familiar with one of my favorite SparkFriends who has come a LONG way and she still has some way to go but she ROCKS - WOLFKITTY.
Hi, My name is Ashley. I am originally from Louisiana. When I moved here, I was at my highest weight of 333 went down to 264 and got on birth control and had my son and got back up to 325. I am now back to 288-294.
I work a full time desk job and try to watch my portion sizes. Since I get little time with my family it is very important to me to spend time with them when i get home. After all is to bed, I do the wii active personal trainer. I am also trying to walk around my office as much as possible since i do not take a lunch break so I can get home earlier in the day. I have started to write down everything that I am eating.
I am really trying to find things that fit into my life because right now my only health problem is my weight. I want to be able to run with my kids and be noticeably pregnant next time. Just over all to feel comfortable in my own skin and attractive again (yes my husband say i am, but its ME).
Any advice or inspiration would be greatly accepted.
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 9/14/09 9:14 P
Hi. I'm Tiffany. I have been a member of SP for about a year but i have not really used anything on here. Basically i'm tried of being over weight and not being able to do anything with my little girl. My goals for this week are to write down everything i eat.
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 7/13/09 5:26 P
Welcome, James! :D Be sure to check out the Daily Chit-Chat thread - we mostly talk back and forth there. :D
Also -- what are you studying? My DH is a grad student at UA, hopefully done soon, doing his PhD in Cognitive Psychology.
Thank you for the welcome. Those are my 2 babies in the picture. That's at the river. I really need to update that picture, that's from November or maybe later. I can't wait for a meeting, that would be so much fun!
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 6/30/09 2:25 P
Welcome, Jen! :D I'm assuming those are your kiddos in your profile pic and they are TOO CUTE.
Be sure to check out the Daily Chit Chat thread, the Meetups forum for future meetup information (currently nothing is posted... but there may be soon!), and the Today I... and Weigh-in threads. :)
HEY Jen! Welcome to our team! glad u found us, i love walking by the river as well, it's so relaxing :)
our team does meetups from time to time, so far we've met up to make vision collages together, some of us did a 5k together, and there was recently a meetup with people in birmingham at the botanical gardens. I hope u are able to join us for some of the local meetups!
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SEPTMOMMYOFBOYS
Posts: 51 6/30/09 12:25 P
Hi, I'm Jennifer, Jen for short. I live in Tuscaloosa, married for 5yrs. I'm a SAHM with 2 boys, ages 3 & 4. I took a break from dieting, but really need to get back in the swing of things. I love going walking by the river, it's so nice and my boys love looking at the water. I also go to my moms and use her elliptical. I can't wait to get healthy with everyone!!
Hi ... my name is Kim. I've been a member of SP since June 2008. I got lazy in November 2008 and gained all my weight back. I'm back now and have put my goal out for everyone to see. I'm glad to see this Totally Tuscaloosa forum. Now, I can make new friends close to home. I am really looking forward to participating in a meet.
Good luck to all you folks running/walking this weekend. Wish I was prepared (and off of work).
~kim
~kim
When you like YOU, the sun shines brighter...Richard Simmons
Worry gives something small a BIG shadow.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.--Aesop
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BRE7482
SparkPoints: (17,481)
Fitness Minutes: (19,261) Posts: 1,646 5/15/09 12:52 A
Welcome to the group Sarah! It's nice to meet you and congrats on your weight loss. That's incredible.
I'm Sarah, and I'm currently in Tuscaloosa for about 3 more months. I just finished my M.A. at UA, and I'm moving to Atlanta in August for my Ph.D.
I've had a pretty long weight loss journey. I started about 3 years ago on WW, and I went from 180 to 130. I've been on and off SP for a couple of years, but I'm really trying to lose the last 15 pounds now, so I'm here to stay!
I go running almost daily at the Riverwalk, and I'm about to join a gym so that I can do some heavier strength training.
"There's a good reason why nobody studies history, it just teaches you too much."
-Chomsky
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 5/13/09 11:46 A
WELCOME to Jenny and Bre! :D WOOHOO!!!
Jenny - ARCHERY??? That is so cool!!! When I was in San Diego I was walking through Balboa Park and I found a little Archery Range. It was clearly a "bring your stuff and pay to use the facilities" type scenario, so I couldn't try it out, but there were some archers out there rocking it and I thought that was so cool. :)
And I have never actually DONE Snow Hinton, and never BEEN TO Lake Lurleen -- so I can totally see that as being a destination for a meetup! :D YAY!
welcome to the team BRE and JENNY and congrats on your success so far. I'm so happy that you both love Lake Lurleen.. hopefully we can get the team together as a group and hike there sometime!
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BRE7482
SparkPoints: (17,481)
Fitness Minutes: (19,261) Posts: 1,646 5/13/09 9:57 A
Hi everyone, I'm Briana. I've signed up for Sparkpeople last year, but only began to use it about a month ago. I'm so happy to see this team really active the past couple of days. I mostly do weights and videos at home and walk/jog at Snow Hinton Park. I just joined Planet Fitness though, and am waiting for them to open up. I work 10 1/2 hr night shifts for 8 days straight, then I'm off for 6, so my posting times may seem a little crazy at times, but I try to log on to the site at least once a day. I hope to get to know you all.
SparkPoints: (18,987)
Fitness Minutes: (26,468) Posts: 1,048 5/13/09 2:28 A
Hi! It's good to see more of us in town. bad too because I'm sure someone is going to bust me at TCBY. My workout spots are the McAbee center, the 1.7 mile track around the VA and the road around my complex(8 laps =2.5 miles). I exercise with my husband most of the time. We are getting back into archery and practice in our green space here at the complex. I almost forgot about Lake Lurleen- love to walk and picnic there.
Edited by: JENNYFF at: 5/13/2009 (03:01)
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ZIRCADIA
SparkPoints: (48,955)
Fitness Minutes: (29,071) Posts: 10,558 5/12/09 10:01 P
Welcome, Sha and SUNSHINE! :D
I'm SO EXCITED to have some new members to the team!
My name is Dana, BTW.
Have you checked out the Meetups forum yet??? I'd like to get some face to face sparking going ASAP! I'm hoping for the 30th to be our first big meetup, but I'm also open do doing something smaller soon if ya'll would be interested in doing something sooner than that.
Just wanted to send a quick "HI" to all my fellow Sparksters in T-town.
SIRABE76
SparkPoints: (7,412)
Fitness Minutes: (12,747) Posts: 71 5/11/09 1:54 P
Hello, my Name is Sha. I have 2 kids and is a stay at home mom. I am glad to be here and I have roughly 30 lbs to lose
SW:153 CW:150.2 (6/7/09) GW: 120
Goals per day: 1. Drink 8-8oz. glass of water 2. Stay within calorie range (1200-1500 cal) 3. Exercise and/or strength train 4. Get 5 or more fruits and veggies
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*HOLLY*!
Posts: 174 8/22/08 5:18 P
Hello, T-town people. I am in Law School and having troubles finding the time to keep up the workout routine that I started at the beginning of summer. I wish there were more hours in the day!
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RENEE1078
Posts: 1,542 8/13/08 7:47 A
Hello everyone. My name is Katrina but you can call me Trina. I live in Tuscaloosa. I am originally from Mississippi. I have three beautiful kids. I have been married for what will be 8 years on the 24th.
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BMAXCEY
Posts: 674 8/9/08 10:27 A
Hey to all our new members!
Please make sure you introduce yourself to everyone!
I will do what I need to do, in order to do what I want to do!
This week: Remeber that we all have down times, hug those that are having theirs this week :)
Short term Goals: Lose 50 pounds by July 18 as of 5/12/11 Accomplished :)
Billie-Jo
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