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8/1/12 9:55 A

Hi team,
My name is Sharon and have been with Sparkpeople since March 2010. I have already lost 35 pounds and love the new life style and energy that I have gained from this weight lost. I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you.

Sharon

current weight: 217.0

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7/12/12 8:58 P

Hi All, I've joined up with the team and am really thrilled to be able to do this 60 day challenge for you, even though I'm a little late starting. I've been on SP since January 2008 but never got serious about the weight issue until the last couple of years after sickness and surgery pretty much forced me into it.

I won't go into details as what happened is all in my blogs on my SPage....but briefly, I got very sick New Year's weekend of 2010 and went to the hospital with two abscesses in my colon. They burst and I had emergency surgery and ended up with a colostomy. After three weeks in the hospital, I went to a nursing home for rehab. Then incision opened up and I became infected and had a wound vac for the open wound for seven months. I finally switched surgeons and was told to lose at least 50 pounds before he would even attempt to repair the wound, fix the stoma hernia and reverse the colostomy. I had already lost a few pounds but he didn't count that so I went on and lost about 60 more pounds and had my surgery on February 29, 2012. It was a rough surgery that took 5 1/2 hours!

I still have a long way to go and find that challenges and weigh-ins are really helpful for me. Thank you to the team leaders for creating this challenge.

from your new Spark friend,

ginger (robbgin)

current weight: 283.1

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6/15/12 12:40 P

I'm here for you Fe!
on your weight~loss to date!

Blessings,

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6/15/12 10:26 A

Good Morning~
My friends call me Fe or Fefe :) Makes me think of a tiny poodle. I've been lurking around Spark People since last year.
In March I began trying, maybe not 100%, but still trying, to modify my eating habits. My wake up call was a doctor's visit weight of 277. Seems I just kept gaining!
Having tried many other approaches in the past I thought to try the HCG injections and an appetite suppressant. I am serious about avoiding bariatric surgery. Last week my weight was 259.7, this week 263 after a cave in to fried chicken.
Eleven years ago I quit smoking. I went to classes, used guided imagery and a website support " quitnet.com" (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!). Some days the only thing that kept me from lighting up was the daily pledge taken with other members in a cyber chat room.(I wouldn't know them if I hit em with my car, but that was a serious pledge!)
So as I have continued to struggle with this weight, (it's been like wrestling with the devil!)I began to think about what it took to successfully quit smoking.
Well Spark people, looks like I'm gonna be here for a while. Structure, external aids, tracking widgets, community support and daily commitment seem to be tools for success for me.
I am reaching out here to request your help and support to keep me accountable for my dietary and exercise actions or lack of. I have a bad left shoulder, a tendency to develop tendinitis easily and a lot of excuses.There's a lot of emotion attached to this weight.
Seems like this 60 day challenge is for me. Looking forward to meeting you all. Thanks in advance for your support, I will endeavor to be supportive as well and perhaps not too needy.
Thanks.

current weight: 263.0

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6/10/12 11:54 P

Sarah!

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6/10/12 3:57 A

Hi, I'm Sarah. (cue echo {Hi Sarah})

I have a finishing problem. I'll start things, but then later on... *SHINEY!* oh...um...sorry. Anyways, as I was saying, I'll start things and slowly get lost in the fast lane of life and "not have time" to finish if it's "not that important". Unfortunately, Sparkpeople has become one of those things I start and end up saying, "I'll finish it later." Later never comes however. :P I am currently sitting at a proud, 181, but still have a lot to lose. Hopefully with this challenge and Coach Nicole's 28 day Boot camp, I'll actually be able to lose a substantially amount of weight in a decent amount of time...that is, if I finish it. ;)

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7/24/11 1:15 P

Hi! I'm late too but it will help me jump start my program being here with such an active group.

Today is for me - officially.

I'm from Dunwoody, GA, I'm married to a very active man and I'm working toward an extreme hike as my ultimate goal in July 2012. I'm ready to go!


Real Name (optional): Audrey
Current Weight: 195
Weight Loss Goal for 40 days: 10 - 12 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals): For this challenge, just to keep within my Spark calorie range, which I guess is related to the scale but. It's all I've got for now.


Edited by: OOMYSTERY at: 7/24/2011 (13:20)

current weight: 196.0

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7/24/11 12:01 A

40 Day - 60 Day... it's all good!!!

Let's do this!!!

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7/22/11 2:14 P

Well, I am a little late joining this so this will be more like the 40 day challenge for me, but better late than never, right?

I am a mom of 3 beautiful children (11, 9, 5) and 4 angels. I started my weight loss journey at 180+ pounds and at a size 16. Last summer I was able to get to my lowest weight of 156 and have managed to creep back up into the 170's again. However, I am now a size 8-10 instead of 16 and that hasn't changed! I am delighted to know that I can get to the 150's now I just have to get back there.

In the course of my weight loss journey I have become a runner. I've gone from never having run to doing 5K's, 10K's, and now I have completed 4 half marathons. I am running another one in November and would like to achieve a PR.

Real Name (optional): Candi
Current Weight: 174
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 6-8 pounds or inches lost instead...I am notorious for not losing weight but having my clothes fit better...go figure!
Other NSG (non scale goals):
1. Curb the night time eating monster! I feel like I eat really well between when I wake up and 8:00 p.m. but once the kids are in bed, watch out! My goal: fruits, veggies, cheese and crackers, healthy options only!
2. Strength training 2x's (body pump) per week I did this for a long time last summer and have gotten away from it.
3. Cardio 4x's per week in addition to the strength training.
4. Get back to pedometer usage with a goal of 12,000 steps per day (not counting exercise)
5. Paint downstairs woodwork, kitchen, and living room...we've lived in our house for 6 years now and it is time for some maintenance and color changes!

I look forward to being a part of this challenge and getting to know some new sparkfriends!

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7/20/11 10:13 P

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7/20/11 7:31 P

Tell us about yourself

Real Name (optional): Kathy
Current Weight (optional): 241
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 20 pounds
Other NSG (non scale goals): make exercise a daily habit
fit into a size smaller pants
be able to walk further than I can now

current weight: 230.4

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7/9/11 9:03 P

Hi All!
I just started sparkpeople today, so I am a few days late starting this challenge.

My long term goal is to see 149 on the scale so that I am considered healthy on a BMI chart for once in my life. My shorter term goal is to be below 200 by August 1 and then solidly in the 180s-190s by September 1st.

Real Name (optional): Jen
Current Weight (optional):207.6
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: At least 15 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals): To start running again.

current weight: 186.0

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7/8/11 12:16 P

Hello all!

I saw this challenge out there and thought it would fit me perfect (unlike my shorts at the present time).

I have been a member of SP for some time, but not very active. I hope to be on the site more encouraging others and getting some encouragement in return. I have the summer off since I started working for the school district this past fall. So what better timing!

I followed WW for many years and had lost 60 pounds getting down to 155. Well this last year I quit paying for WW online and started slacking off. Not good. I have learned I need to track, track, track........ I have since put back on almost 15 pounds. I need to work on getting that back off, plus hopefully get down to 150.

So HERE I AM!

Real Name (optional): Becky
Current Weight (optional): 168.8
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: to have the scale continue to go downward, not upward. No real pounds in mind as I lose slowly and if I don't make goals I seem to sabbatoge myself. So as long as I am down come September i will be happy dancing.
Other NSG (non scale goals): For my shorts to start to fit better.

Posts: 2,516
7/7/11 2:33 P

Hi new members!!

Amy ~You are in good company! this team started as the result of a mini meltdown!!!

Check out my blog!
www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_
individual.asp?blog_id=4338091

Edited by: BELIEVE-IT at: 7/7/2011 (14:33)

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7/7/11 6:45 A

Hi!
First I want to thank Ellie for inviting me to this challenge! I think it's something I definateley need to get me out of this rut!
Was going strong for a long time, got hit with a chronic disease which wipes me out at times but will NOT knock me out!

Was in a backslide until I had a mini meltdown yesterday & am here to get back on track!

Real Name (optional): Amy
Current Weight (optional): 148 lbs
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8-10 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals): change the shape of my body- get more definition back- which i lost over the last several months- just be more comfortable in my own skin :)

current weight: 146.5

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7/6/11 9:35 P

Hi everyone, my name is Ellie , Im 42 years old . I have 14 year old twin boys that I home school and Ive married to my high school sweetheart for 23 years now. I'm a runner and 2 days after this challenge ends I"ll be at Disneyland running a 1/2 marathon with my beautiful niece. So this challenge is PERFECT timing. My goals are to train to the best of my ability and lose a little weight in the process.

Real Name (optional): Ellie
Current Weight (optional): 155
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 10 lbs.
Other NSG (non scale goals): Work on arms.


Edited by: MAMAOFTWINS at: 7/6/2011 (21:36)

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7/6/11 8:17 P

Hi,
My name is Monica and I am 39 yrs. old. I am a Music teacher from Massachusetts, married and a mother of a 2yr old son, Luke.

I have been up and down with my weight forever it seems.

Goal...to lose 5% of weight...starting weight is 260, so 13l

Posts: 167
7/6/11 5:08 P

Hello fellow challengers,
My name is Joan and I live in Southwest Colorado. I have been a SparkPeople member for some time now. It has kept me on track to some degree - at least with my healthy lifestyle goals. My weight just keeps fluctuating around the same set point and I need something to kickstart some real weight loss.
At the end of this challenge I intend to have my weight at 130 or less. I weighed in at 135.5 this morning; not good at all. It is difficult for me to lose weight. I usually eat within my calorie range and exercise nearly every day. So my NSG is to increase the length of time I spend exercising by at least 50% and to try to keep my caloric intake at the lower end of my range.

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7/5/11 5:55 P

Hi!

My name is Susan and I live on the eastern coast of Canada. In late August 2011, I will celebrate my 1st anniversary with Spark. The first few months were great but lately I've been lagging and regaining.

I think my goals will be kind of basic because that is what has worked for me in the past:

Real Name: Susan
UserName: PCO051610 (the name and date of death of my angel dog)
Starting Weight: 218.2 pounds (yikes)
My Plan : Eat three meals a day plus snacks (keeping within my calorie range)
Track what I eat
Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day
Walk 12 km a week
Weigh in on Mondays
My Goals: To feel better overall
To resume losing weight and possibly be 10-15 pounds lighter by Day 60
My Reward: Knowing that I can do it and building up my confidence to keep it going!

current weight: 225.0

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7/5/11 12:38 P

Hi! My name is Katherine, I joined sparkpeople in January. Been having a hard time finding my groove into this weight loss journey. But I want it and need it badly. I have lost a total of only 13 pds since Christmas and keep losing and gaining the same 6 pds for months now. I decided to do this challenge because my Wildflower team is encouraging it and I think its a great idea and necessary for me to challenge myself in order to reach goals. I am challenging myself to track everything and stay within my calorie range, and to get my excersizing in each week of walking at least 30 minutes 5 x's a week for this 60 day challenge. I am excited about sharing goals and working toward making them happen together. There is something about watching others achieve their goals, that spurs me on to make mine. Go Team!

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7/5/11 10:58 A

Hi
My name is Lisa and I am excited to be apart of this group. I've been on the weight loss and gain roller coaster ALL my life. I truly hate setting goals as I tend to go right into fighting with myself to achieve them. BUT . . . I will not let past failures influence today's success!
My two main goals are:
1. 150 minutes of exercise each week. (Will hopefully add to this in time)
2. Eat within my allotted calorie budget.
I look forward to getting to know all of you on this journey and being inspired a long the way by your success.

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7/5/11 10:08 A

Whoo Hooo! everyone!!!

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7/5/11 1:54 A

Hello everyone! I'm so glad to have found this team. I'm taking a deep breath and signing up.

Real Name (optional): Dalena
Current Weight: 196
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: I don't know what to expect. I'm just going to do the best I can at my goals and then see what happens with the weight.
Other NSG (non scale goals): I have all my goals listed on my tracking page.

This is good timing for me. This is a big month for me! As of July 1st I am now on Medicare. On July 17th I turn 65! CanNOT believe it!! I still feel so young in my heart and soul, and yet, the body continues to age!

I've been a member of SP for 6 months now and have only made a dent in the amount of weight I need to release, so I am hoping this challenge will give me the motivation I need. Thank you, Patti, for starting this team!

Blessings for all!

Dalena

current weight: 205.5

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7/4/11 8:26 P

Real Name (optional): Robin
Current Weight (optional): 177.4
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 15
Other NSG (non scale goals): 1. No fast food, 2. exercising everyday, 3. 10,000 steps per day, 4. minimum 64 oz of water, 5. SMILE MORE and just enjoy life.

Looking forward to this journey with all of you.

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7/4/11 5:26 P

Real Name: Lee (actually my middle name, but "real" nevertheless...
Current Weight: 176
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: at leat 7# - in the 160's
Other NSG (non scale goals): more walking & less computer time; more consistent devotional time; daily Flylady routines

I lost 25# on SP in 2009 by eating less and walking - have only gained back 3, want to get to a healthy BMI in 2011.

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7/4/11 1:04 P

Hi! I am excited to get to know you all through this challenge!

My name is Eden
My current weight is 150
I would like to lose 8 pounds over this challenge
Non-scale goals: Track my food, write my proposal, do fun stuff with my kids

If I actually lose 8 pounds, then I will be a weight I was comfortable and held for years, That will feel great!

current weight: 156.2

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7/4/11 12:01 P

Real Name (optional): Donna
Current Weight: 167
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 5 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals): Drop 30 seconds off my time for a 5K run. Currently avg 12 minute miles.

I am excited to join this challenge. For some reason I tend to gain 5 lbs during the summer and this year is no exception. Want to lose those 5 lbs over the next 2 months and stay focused with tracking my food. For some reason I hate food tracking so that's my commitment for the next 60 days.

I look forward to getting to know each of you better.

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7/4/11 11:34 A

Real Name (optional): Akatujuna. Akatuje will do just fine
Current Weight (optional): 148lbs
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals):
1. Make and live within our budget each month.
2. Read from Numbers to Isaiah. (I fell behind on my Bible in a year challenge...)
3. Eat well and track all my food.
4. Workout everyday. Even if its 10 minutes, though i will aim for 40.
5. Drink 8-10 cups of water daily
6. Run X3 each week.

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7/4/11 6:35 A

Real Name (optional): Yolanda
Current Weight (optional): 153.4
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8 pounds
Other NSG (non scale goals): 6-8 glasses of water each day
Sleep - 7 hours per night
Fitness - Cardio 3 times per week, including at least 1 run
- Strength Training 2 times per week (can be a Jillian DVD, weights, etc)
I'll update the rest soon.

Edited by: YB0511 at: 7/4/2011 (20:48)

current weight: 164.0

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7/3/11 5:27 P

Real Name Deborah
Current Weight :
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days:15lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals):

I've been a member since July 2007 Lost over 50lbs already want to lose a total of 30lbs before Dec 31, 2011. Love this site and have made the best friends ever! Looking forward to adding more friends as we work on our goals together!
Many Blessings!
Deb

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Posts: 273
7/3/11 8:51 A

Joining my sparkfriends Patti and Lori!
Real Name: Dorothy
Current Weight: 156
Weight loss goal: 7 pounds- out of the 150s!
NSG: OK, I'm still working out what my goals will be- weight loss doesn't seem to be in my cards no matter how much I exercise or what I eat, but I would like to banish all size 14s from my closet! I have way too many articles of clothing that are just frumpy on me now.

Posts: 8,186
7/2/11 7:20 P

Hello team members!!!! Let's rock this challenge!!!


Real Name (optional): Carmen
Current Weight: 256
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8 to 10 pounds
Other NSG (non scale goals): Lose so inches overall, and keep working on turning my house into an organize decluttered home.

I am from Puerto Rico, have 3 grown up girls living in TX and PA and an adorable granddaughter name Sofia, my little, little.

I followed Wildflowerr_ here, the leader of an awesome team, which I dearly love!!!!

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7/2/11 7:05 P

Hi, I have been a member of SP for a few years now but over the last 6 months or so, I had quit coming here. I feel like I am ready to come back and commit to being healthier, commit to losing weight and commit to being a member of a SP team.

I am looking forward to this challenge and also, to getting to know my fellow team members.


Real Name (optional): Judy
Current Weight: 224
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 10-12 pounds
Other NSG (non scale goals): walking at least 175 miles during this 60 days, eating healthier by increasing my veggies and limiting the junk.

Edited by: JET2004 at: 7/2/2011 (19:05)

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7/2/11 6:30 P

My real name is Terri.

Current weight: 185

60 day challenge goals: drink 8 glasses of water daily, be consistent in eating properly and exercise, be in the 170's at the end of this challenge.

Edited by: DAISYTERRI at: 7/8/2011 (14:58)

Posts: 300
7/2/11 4:14 P

Thanks ALL for the warm welcome! I'm glad to be a part of this team. I love the idea of all of us having the same starting and ending point, and working together in-between to achieve our goals! Yay team!

SparkPoints: (2,355)
Fitness Minutes: (2,706)
Posts: 117
7/2/11 12:43 P

I am very excited about this challenge. I hope it gets me back on track.

Real Name (optional): Kristi
Current Weight: 168
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 10-15 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals): get out of my maternity pants and run a 5K

Posts: 22
7/2/11 10:47 A

I'm happy to be a part of a summertime team. I have the summer's off and am focusing on getting healthy for life. I've lost and gained the same forty pounds at least 3 times over the couse of ten years. My main goal at this time is to find joy in a healthy lifestyle. I look forward to sharing in my journey with all of you.


Real Name (optional): Tina
Current Weight (optional): 205
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: to lose
Other NSG (non scale goals): To treat myself with kindnes and walk/run six days a week.

Posts: 1,466
7/2/11 10:41 A

Sorry I'm a little late. My went crazy the other day and I've missed dayz of Sparkpeople. It's so true what they say... "You never miss a real good thing until it's gone." Although I did miss it immensely, it's just what I needed to jumpstart me again. I'm ready to tackle this challenge.

Real Name: Denise or d.
Current Weight: 199 (I slid a little lately)
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 15 lbs (I'l like to say 20 but will be happy with 10)
Other NSG (non scale goals): Mine and my husband's 25th wedding anniversary is the 2nd of August and I would really LOVE to be able to wear my wedding ring by then.



Edited by: DMC10241 at: 7/2/2011 (10:50)

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Fitness Minutes: (4,517)
Posts: 70
7/2/11 9:08 A

Morning! Looking foward to this challenge. Have an appt. with a nutrtionist on Tues...the 1st day of the challenge! We can do this and it's going to be fun....Greenmouse, like you, I'm not religious and felt a bit intimidated, not anymore. Thank you, everyone!

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7/2/11 8:33 A

WELCOME!!!

Summer can be such a difficult time ~ the main thing for me is that we don't let it slip away! I will be away from Spark as well July 10 - 18 ~ I believe with out internet access... but the plan and the goals have to come along!!

We can do this!!

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7/1/11 10:47 P

Welcome Ladies! So glad you decided to join the
WE CAN DO THIS!

Blessings,

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7/1/11 10:34 P

Hi team!! I'm joining from Vancouver, Canada. I've also gained back everything I've lost last year (and some), so this challenge is GREAT for me, before I'm returning to school in Edmonton, Alberta. I might be a little MIA from 17-27 July, because my uncle is coming to visit and I haven't seen any extended family in 7 years (we all live on different continents). AND... I almost forgot... I was pointed in this sweet direction by Wildflowerr_ too!

Current Weight: 153 lbs
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8 - 10 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals):
1) Fit into the beautiful jean I bought last year when I was at my best weight. I'll post a picture when I achieve this goal!
2) Establish the habit of exercise and tracking.

Edited by: PSALM34V7 at: 7/1/2011 (23:00)

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7/1/11 8:13 A

Hi
I'm so glad Donna aka Wildflowerr found this great challenge
I will try to follow best as possible,but right now life here is kinda hectic. My time on the comp can vary. I do know one thing... without the support of my SP buddies I would have already failed to the point of no return. The last few weeks I have taken a wee bit of a detour (like 6 lbs gained) but I'm getting back on the right road.... I need to stick to a daily exercise routine and logging everything.



Real Name (optional): Jackie
Current Weight: 178
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8 - 10 lbs would be great but at this point I just want the scales to go down....not creep up!
Other NSG (non scale goals): I want to continue to get things organized in my home. Hope to have a garage sale and recycle some of my unwanted stuff.
Make a daily Me time where I can study (not just read) my Bible

SparkPoints: (84,047)
Fitness Minutes: (99,681)
Posts: 7,350
7/1/11 12:31 A

I was hoping you would join PeNNy!

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7/1/11 12:20 A

Real Name : Penney
Current Weight : 190
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: would love 10 lbs, but would be great to get 5! I am the slowest looser. He just has the team.
Other NSG (non scale goals): House hold in physical order & will add more later

I am from WV. Mother of 5 and Grandmother to 2. My children live from the east coast NYC to Salt Lake City and in between.

I love challenges because they give me focus and a reason to keep working.

Great goals Jenni Boy if we can get consistency, then we will always win.

Edited by: PENNEYV at: 7/1/2011 (00:26)

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6/30/11 11:43 P

Real Name: Jenni
Current Weight : 233 lbs
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: Not going to focus on weight
Other NSG (non scale goals): Consistency, with logging food, with getting my exercise, not drinking pop, getting my daily quiet time in with Jesus...right now I am focusing on consistency.

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Fitness Minutes: (160)
Posts: 261
6/30/11 10:52 P

Real Name (optional): Katherine
Current Weight: 185
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: Lose 6 pounds and be in the 170s.
Other NSG (non scale goals):

I want to start drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day. I haven't been getting near that much. Also, I would like to do 20 minutes of cardio 5 days a week. Another goal is to add more fruits and vegetables to my diet.

Edited by: KATT2275 at: 7/1/2011 (02:04)

Posts: 2,516
6/30/11 9:38 P

Greenmouse ~ as Rachel said.... yes we want you here!!!

We're all here for different reasons ~ I can not afford to let this summer slip away on me ~ so how much better if we can do this together!!!

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Fitness Minutes: (64,248)
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6/30/11 8:34 P

Real Name (optional): Leah
Current Weight: 154
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 10-12 lbs (but if I lose inches instead I'll be happy)
Other NSG (non scale goals):

To break my 30-year scale addiction (I've been weighing almost every day since I was a teenager!) I'm going to ask my husband to hide the scale for this entire challenge. I want to move my focus from weight (which really just measures gravity) to health.

I will be running 14 miles a week (that's a maintenance running schedule during the 2 hottest months of the year), exercising to burn at least 3000 calories a week, and trying to stay in range while eating healthy foods.

I'm 44 years old, mom of an 18 year old son who will leave for college during this challenge, and a 15 year old daughter. I'm excited to be part of this team and meet some new Spark Friends!

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Posts: 1,235
6/30/11 8:01 P

Real Name (optional): Rachel
Current Weight: 143.5
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: I gained 4 pounds so I would like to lose these 4 again by the end of the 60 day challenge
Other NSG (non scale goals):
1. Track my food daily. I have gotten out of the habit and I want to start again being consistent.
2. Stay on schedule for my Marathon training. I should be running my long runs up to 20 miles -23 miles by the end of the challenge.

I'm from the " Wildflowerr_ Live~It's" team. (I love this team, even though I've been MIA) I'll be having my birthday soon and I feel better and I'm healthier than I ever have. I'm a wife, mother of 4 and Love Jesus! I'm glad to be here!


Edited by: _RACHEL at: 6/30/2011 (20:24)

Posts: 1,235
6/30/11 7:54 P

Sandra,
I think I can speak for all of us, "We want you here!!" I'm glad you WANT to be here! What a great 60 days it's going to be! Wonderful changes in our future!!! We can do it!

Posts: 300
6/30/11 7:02 P

After reading more throughout the pages here, I have to say I am NOT a religious person, and I hope that won't cause me to be unwanted here. I love the idea of a 60-day challenge; I was looking for one because my old one was ending. Can I still stay here??


Edited by: GREENMOUSE at: 7/2/2011 (16:07)

Posts: 300
6/30/11 6:52 P

Real Name: Sandra
Current Weight 165
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 12 pounds
Other NSG (non scale goals): Eat like a normal person

Posts: 348
6/30/11 10:01 A

Real Name (optional): Gail
Current Weight (optional): 191
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 6 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals):
25+ miles a week (can be walking, jogging, biking, swimming)
Eat more fruit!

I am in the Ottawa area, I have 3 kids (13,11, 9). Currently trying to figure out the mental aspect of a healthy lifestyle

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Fitness Minutes: (99,681)
Posts: 7,350
6/30/11 12:05 A

Real Name (optional): Donna
Current Weight: 144
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 6 pounds. Get back to my goal weight, again!
Other NSG (non scale goals): Learn to maintain goal weight!

I am from Florida. I have 5 children and 3 grand children.
I love to help sparkers trying to LIVE a healthy lifestyle, so let me know if I can help you too!
Blessings,

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6/29/11 9:45 P

Hi, I'm Michelle.
This looks like something I could really use this summer. Daily accountability and support. Thank you for the invitation!

current weight: 184.0

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Posts: 1,310
6/29/11 8:40 P

I'm an Alberta prairie girl. Abby-Joy invited and directed me to this lovely team. I'm excited to stay on track with a small accountable group.

Current Weight: 170 (and have been sittin' at this weight for way too long)
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: at least 10 lb, but I'd really like 15.
Other NSG (non scale goals): To clean the "storage" corner of my bedroom and bring it back to the sitting / quiet corner it was meant to be.

current weight: 187.0

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SparkPoints: (104,989)
Fitness Minutes: (54,089)
Posts: 14,872
6/29/11 8:14 P

Real Name (optional): Kristi
Current Weight: 210.4
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 6
Other NSG (non scale goals): Lose 2 inches overall, and work on turning my house into a home

I followed Wildflowerr_ here. This looks like a great team also. I won't have access to a computer for about three weeks in July, but I will keep track of everything and post when I get back from vacation. We will see how badly this vacation hurts me healthy lifestyle wise, but I do have a plan.

current weight: 212.4

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SparkPoints: (78,506)
Fitness Minutes: (74,741)
Posts: 7,502
6/29/11 11:05 A

Real Name (optional): Candace
Current Weight: 141
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 6 pounds
Other NSG (non scale goals): To keep the healthy eating going and to keep my exercising simple for the summer (Just exercise everyday)

Posts: 11,999
6/28/11 11:31 P

Hi! My name is Lori, and I am a SparkFriend of Patti's from way back! She is the BEST at motivating me, as well as inspiring and encouraging! Who wouldn't join her challenge?!

Current Weight: 166
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8 pounds
Other NSG (non scale goals): Just to stay consistent with nutrition and fitness!

Pounds lost: 41.0

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Posts: 2,516
6/28/11 8:58 P

Hi my name is Patti from Ontario Canada. I was at my goal weight last summer ~ unfortunately I am better at losing than I am at maintaining... so this summer I will be attempting to get BACK to goal weight!!!

You can copy and paste this, just delete the last post information and add your own!

Real Name (optional): Patti
Current Weight: 156
Weight Loss Goal for 60 days: 8 - 10 lbs
Other NSG (non scale goals): still thinking about these!

Pounds lost: 12.0

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