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~ Linaeve
Fitness Guru
Posts: 311
~ Linaeve
I work for a health care industry. I love tennis and running. I'm engaged to an amazing man, getting married November 1sh 2008. I am excited to lose weight and improve my heart (I have heart disease).
Short term goals:
1) measure my bodyfat %
2) complete 20 lb challenge
3) more consistent workout schedule (DONE)
4) phase from 2% milk down to 1% milk (DONE)
5) lose 30 to 40 lbs by my birthday (May 30th)
Long term goals:
1) Be able to run 3 miles again
2) Play tennis again on a regular basis
3) Reach my goal weight
4) Look great, healthy and confident for my wedding
5) Maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to have a baby
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2008 18:55
Good Morning Everyone!
I just joined yesterday. My name is Michelle. I am 22 years old and an unfortunate 275lbs. When I was 18 I was a vegitarian and a varsity Tennis player, 165lbs... I was then put in the hospital and diagnosed with Heart Disease.. After being bed ridden, ill and tired for a few years I ended up going up and down between 200 and 250... Once I hit 250 i hated myself and tried to lose the weight but kept gaining... I hit 275 a little over a year ago, have been on weight watchers since last March and recently joined 24 hour fitness.. I have stopped gaining but haven't been losing. I am determined to increase my efforts and time at the gym to lose some of this weight and help my heart.
I have come here to meet others, learn new tricks and skills and gain support. It's harder to go to the gym and see these fit, healthy people and know that I was once there and now its even harder for me to lose weight.
I get caught feeling sorry for myself sometimes and I don't want to be there. I will accept no more excuses and refuse to let my heart problem keep me overweight!!!
Anyway, you will see me reply and post on here, So I thought I would introduce myself. I am getting married in May 2009 and I want to look good on my wedding day. I'll meet my goal.. I have to..
It's nice to meet everyone!
- Michelle -
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Cardio King
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1784
Cardio King
Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"
Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently
I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190
I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2008 19:02
Welcome Michelle. Glad to have you here. You have a great attitude about things, and I'm sure you'll go far
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Monique Kamosi
Fitness Guru
Posts: 254
Monique Kamosi
I'm a plant enthusiast dedicated to eating whole, fresh foods. As for exercise, I regularly participate in: swimming, water aerobics, yoga, the elliptical machine, the stair stepper, running, and weight training. I try to switch up my routine a lot so that I don't get bored. My biggest obstacle to weight loss is eating when I'm lonely or sad, but I've started keeping a list on my fridge of other things I can do to occupy my time. So far it's really been helping!
Aside from health and fitness, I was married in December 2007 and am enjoying being married and decorating our apartment. I am currently finishing my last semester as an undergraduate, and hope to begin an English MA program Fall 2009. I love reading, quilting, cooking, hiking, swimming, decorating, gardening, and striving to protect the environment. I'm also really pleased that Barack Obama is going to be our next president.
Let me know if you need a motivator! Good luck in your health and fitness efforts!
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2008 19:17
You can so do this! The people on this site are so great and so supportive. You've definitely come to the right place.
And congratulations on your engagement! I recently got married, and it's the BEST!
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Jeff Hann
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
Jeff Hann
20, male, geeky. I'm a web developer located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Weight is a big issue for me, not that I am extremely over weight, but I have a few heart conditions that make even a small amount of weight, a big issue.
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2008 21:46
Hey, I'm in a pretty similar boat. I'm 20, and I have congenital heart disease. I've had 2 open hearts (at 9 months, and 10 years) and am probably a good 60lbs over weight. Heart problems won't slow you, me, or anyone down. All they mean is that we have to be extra healthy, and this site is a great place to start. Good luck with everything!
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THE NEW ME
The Master
Posts: 2856
THE NEW ME
HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002
HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170
CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07
-LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148-
achieved
new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15
not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5
(total weight loss during challenge=
15.5 pounds)
-RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7
new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed
new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and
Dec 15.-achieved
-LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved
CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15
-LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead)
-RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07
new goal-6 miles by March 15 at
5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun)
-LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6)
6 month progress
-lost 25. 4 pounds
-lost 9% body fat
-ran 0-5 miles
Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15
-goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer
-main goal gain lean mass
Daily goals-
-follow meal plan and move every day
Goal of beating personal best-
run a marathon
weekly goals
-gain muscle to the best of my ability
3 month goals
-see above-reestablish every 3 months
12 month goals
-maintain all the above goals
ultimate long term goal
-be fit, healthy and confident with body
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# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 04:35
hi michelle and welcome!!
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Shawn W.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 490
Shawn W.
Looking to add some muscle over the next few months. Trying to get in those calories and focusing on the compound lifts. We'll see how it all goes :)
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# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 13:05
Welcome michelle and Jeff 
Congrats on surving so far with such a dangerous disease, and good luck with the weight loss goals. Traineo is here to help, and motivate so feel free to ask anything and holler if you need ppl to congregate around you
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Dean Grimshawe
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1182
Dean Grimshawe
I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk
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# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 13:16
Hey Michelle, welcome to the community!!
Quoting: Linaeve I get caught feeling sorry for myself sometimes and I don't want to be there. I will accept no more excuses and refuse to let my heart problem keep me overweight!!! That says it all. You know where you're at and where you want to be. Use Traineo as a vehicle to get you there quicker and more efficiently in a safe environment.
All the best in all that you strive to achieve!!
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Rachael M
The Master
Posts: 2316
Rachael M
I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here.
Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)
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# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 15:11
Hey Michelle! Nice to meet you! Good luck on your weight loss journey. Let us know how we can help.
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~ Linaeve
Fitness Guru
Posts: 311
~ Linaeve
I work for a health care industry. I love tennis and running. I'm engaged to an amazing man, getting married November 1sh 2008. I am excited to lose weight and improve my heart (I have heart disease).
Short term goals:
1) measure my bodyfat %
2) complete 20 lb challenge
3) more consistent workout schedule (DONE)
4) phase from 2% milk down to 1% milk (DONE)
5) lose 30 to 40 lbs by my birthday (May 30th)
Long term goals:
1) Be able to run 3 miles again
2) Play tennis again on a regular basis
3) Reach my goal weight
4) Look great, healthy and confident for my wedding
5) Maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to have a baby
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# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 16:34
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! You all seem like wonderful people! I am really excited to be part of the team here! Thank you for all your support!
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tex girlee
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 169
tex girlee
Hey Im 19 and a college student and I live in Texas. My biggest goal is to lose forty lbs, and to tone legs and arms. I love to lift weights, and I uh...tolerate running.:)
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# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 17:27
Hey Michelle! and welcome to traineo! good luck in your weight loss goals, i know you can do it!
tex
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