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Steph Anie
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2007 15:30


Hey everyone,

I'm trying to find a group of people with a similar goal to help motivate each other. To be honest, I have no idea if this will work, I just feel like making my goal public (even if it's only to the internet), will make me more accountable for my diet and exercise. I've got my first real vacation in approximately 5 months, and I'd really love to reach my goal by then!
Dean Grimshawe
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1182
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2007 15:41


Hey Steph,

I just tuned in and saw your post. I have to admit, judging by your photo you are already hot!! so where is 35lbs gonna come from?

Traineo is a really good site though, and as long as you tune in regular and use the resource to its full potential, there is no doubt that you can achieve what you are looking for. So remove the doubt, and the maybe I'll give it a go, and get stuck in!!

We're all rooting for you to be what you want to be!!!

Dean
Matt Richards
traineo Regular
Posts: 49
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2007 15:49


Steph,

I'm in the same boat (pun intended, my vacation is taking me on a hawaiian cruise, haha). My goal is to lose 25 pounds, and I joined Traineo last week purely for the support that other people give. I hope you find it as enjoyable and motivational as I have. Best of luck!
Heather Madrone
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 138
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2007 17:15


Steph,

You can do it! I joined Traineo last December, and I'm right around the 35-pound mark now. I've still got almost as far to go, but those stubborn old pounds will come off if you just keep working at it.
Jeff West
Fitness Guru
Posts: 237
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2007 17:19


Welcome aboard Steph! Traineo's centerpiece is its community. I think you landed in the right place. Cheers!
Sonia Hazard
traineo Newbie
Posts: 14
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2007 18:56


Welcome!

We're all here to cheer each other on, and I know that you can do it! You just know that you can do it too! Just visualize your cheering section at the end of your workout, and there we are!



THE NEW ME
The Master
Posts: 2856
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2007 01:10


welcome steph! i need to lose too! join us on the journey! lets help each other!

Jenn
Neal Porter
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
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 # Posted: 1 Oct 2007 21:48


Steph, let me tell you. Maybe I am just weird, but exercise has always been something I get bored of. After joining Traineo, I've found myself being addicted to getting out and doing some workouts, just so i can punch it out on my traineo page to see how im doing. Another lil suggestion I;ve found is, don't over monitor your weight, youll go nuts, once ..maybe twice a week and then punch those numbers in...doing these things in addition to standard diet stuff has kept me on the right path so far!

You'll be gold! You're over half way there! Keep it UP!
Jessipoo .
Fitness Guru
Posts: 622
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 # Posted: 2 Oct 2007 04:50


I know what you mean Neal. Every time I wake up and tell myself to workout (wednesday and friday mornings), it's a pain in the butt. Then I go out there and kick butt.

Come back and before rushing to the shower to catch my bus, I punch in those numbers and it feels oh so good. I just stare at the screen for a good few minutes just cuz it's so satisfying.

And the weekly weigh ins, I agree. My friend joined recently and she weighs herself everday (I think) and I'm motivating her and I started checking my weight everday too, which isn't good cuz I was doing better with weekly results. If you work hard, the scale should and hopefully goes down. Satisfying to see a jump!
Drew Bates
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 129
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 # Posted: 2 Oct 2007 16:00


Feel free to add me as a motivator


Sarah S
traineo Newbie
Posts: 18
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 # Posted: 3 Oct 2007 07:33


Right there with ya girl! I want to lose 35 as well. It's do-able. I'm a walking weight watchers commercial. I started it 2 weeks ago, and combined with 30 hours of cardio a day, I've lost 8 pounds. Hopefully I'll stay on that track! Let me know if you need any motivation.
Minu ~
The Master
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 # Posted: 3 Oct 2007 11:04


Quoting: Sarah1
and combined with 30 hours of cardio a day, I've lost 8 pounds. Hopefully I'll stay on that track! Let me know if you need any motivation.


We now OFFICIALLY have a new, crowned CARDIO QUEEN!

I take my dew-rag off to you, m'lady.



Adam Goldberg
Fitness Guru
Posts: 222
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 # Posted: 3 Oct 2007 13:23


Quoting: Sarah1
30 hours of cardio a day



I for one salute your ability to not even let the rotational speed of the Earth get in the way of your Tae Bo.
Joseph R
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
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 # Posted: 5 Oct 2007 07:28


I am also finally getting serious about this despite joining a year ago I would love to help too, and get help I guess a group is what it takes though.
Sarah S
traineo Newbie
Posts: 18
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 # Posted: 5 Oct 2007 19:36


Hahaha I didn't realize I put hours in there! You guys crack me up.
Xyba Dog
traineo Regular
Posts: 43
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 # Posted: 6 Oct 2007 22:28


Hi Steph

I started gym last February, gave up smoking and went on a diet, all at the same time. My motivation was to get fit, lose weight and look better for my holiday (vacation if ur outside the UK) in May. I worked hard and lost 36lbs in those 4 months. My holiday to the Greek Islands was my motivation.
While away I put 7 lbs back on Then another 8lbs since. I am still 21 lbs lighter than 9 months ago but still need to lose about 24 lbs.
My motivation now is my holiday I have booked for next year to the Caribbean. I wanna look good for that so that is my next motivation.
Looking good on the beach is my motivation, and my point is that nything can be your motivator. Maybe there's a guy you like who you wanna impress by looking good. A dress you would like to fit into. Feeling more positive about yourself. Feeling thinner.
These are ALL motivators. It's whatever works for you. Think of something and make that your goal. Always have it in the back of your mind, but DONT obsess!! Then you will find you will get to where you want to be.

Good luck.
Ashley S
traineo Newbie
Posts: 3
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 # Posted: 7 Oct 2007 20:24


I have that and some to lose! I am new here, so feel free to add me as a motivator! Good Luck, you can do it just stay focused! It is only a small but important time in your life, so stick with it and become the person you want to be for the rest of your entire life!


jehna lashua
traineo Newbie
Posts: 4
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 # Posted: 9 Oct 2007 22:54


Hey Steph, I am certain you can do it. Just stay focused and positive. I have found this website very addicting. If you need any help or have questions feel free to ask
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