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I'm in!

No specific area to target. But I commit to :

-jogging once/ week min. Building up to 3.
-Also to cut back on extra portions and eating junk

I'm glad someone started another thread. I liked having something to report to.

I'm in! I'm still trying to lose the last 10 pounds, but I'm concentrating more on improving my overall health. Here's my before/progress pic (12 months PP on left, 17 months pp on right).

What are you targeting?
Overall weight loss

Why?
None of my clothes fit well and a lot of clothes don't fit at all. Specifically I have a dress i planned to wear to my friend's wedding at the end of May and it doesn't fit

What is your goal? I need to lose 13lbs to hit my prepregnancy weight. I really want to fit into my dress by the end of May

How will you reach it?
Continue to track calories on MyFitnessPal. Work out at least 3 times a week. DH is committed to helping me so he's working out with me at night after LO goes to bed. It helps so much having a workout buddy

@sandy: that's great your DH is working out with you!! it does help to have a buddy.

@Mrs. Yoyo: 20 lbs is awesome! Congrats!

What are you targeting?
Overall weight loss. I really want to lose inches in my hips and thighs.

Why?
I just want to feel better about myself.

What is your goal?
I have lost 18lbs since Jan 12th. I want to lose another 15 minimum. But really 25lbs is my dream weight. So I am going to get to the 15 and see how I feel about myself and then decide.

How will you reach it? I am doing Take Shape for Life by Medifast. Getting in exercise when I can. Which now that it is warmer, it will be much easier to take a walk/run with LO at least 3 nights during the week.

I just got back from vacation. So I am up a few pounds, thanks rum punch!, but getting back on plan!

@jhd: It does help so much! I was complaining how I had 13lbs to go to get to pre-pregnancy weight and how I was thinking of signing up for personal training sessions and he was like "I'll help you. We can do it." He lost over 40lbs several years ago so I'm his routine is going to help me.

@lizzywiz: I think the before and after will help keep you motivated bc you will actually see your hard work paying off. I was feeling a little down but when I looked at my before and after photos I was like "hey, I can see a difference!" and I'm excited to see what the difference will look like 2 months from now

@Smurfette: you are doing so awesome! It's really motivated me to keep at it!

@Mrs. Yoyo: 20 lbs is amazing!

What are you targeting?
Weight- I'm up 24 lbs from pre-pregnancy, and 42 lbs from my wedding day.
But in addition I want muscles/toning.

Why?
Well, none of my clothes fit. That totally sucks. I feel gross and cannot even look at myself in the mirror. It's been really hard having officially fallen into the "overweight" category. Plus, with the stress of my nursing program - my BP was up and that was a huge red flag that by letting my weight get out of control, I'm at a high risk for even more health issues.

What is your goal?
By the end of the year, I would like to lose 35 lbs. That gives me about 38 weeks. By maybe June/July - I'd like to fit into my jeans (not the pre-baby body/wedding ones - just the ones I had initially bought after losing the baby weight the first time, about 25 lbs ago)...

How will you reach it?
I'm exercising 5-6x a week, and eating right.
Right now I'm doing the Kayla Itsines program, but I supplement with my own weight training.

@Smurfette: yeah it helps put it in perspective- and I'm trying hard to be realistic. I'd love to feel confident in a swimsuit this summer but I just don't see that as realistic you know?

@Smurfette: I have never enjoyed swimsuit shopping quite honestly it's a huge blow to my self esteem every time. I avoid it if I can. Last year I bought my suit online so I didn't have to go try some on in a store

@sandy: that's awesome! and what a great way for you to spend time together!

OKAY i"m in and I'm not just going to do my intro post and then disappear like I did on the last thread. I really, really need accountability.

What are you targeting?
Weight loss, stomach and thighs.

Why?
I have a closet full of work clothes that don't fit or don't fit well, I hate wearing shorts, and I'm over a year PP, fully weaned son, so I have no more excuses for indulging every damn day.

What is your goal?
I'd like to lose 20lbs, but slow and steady has always been the only way I can do it - I've lost 20lbs in 10 weeks previously and only managed to keep it off for a couple of months. So I'd like to do maybe 1/2lb a week, and be back to pp thin weight by Christmas (which incidentally is bathing suit season in Australia!)

How will you reach it? I've been running 2 mornings a week before work, but the most I've run is 4km so I really need to increase that. Pilates once a week and I need to up the intensity. On the mornings I don't run, my husband does Xfit so I think I will start getting up with him and doing a workout video (30DS maybe) instead of catching the extra 30 min of sleep. My son STTN consistently now so again, no excuses!

I'm gonna take a big gulp and take before pictures tonight - i really don't think I have the balls to put them up on here though.

@ScarletBegonia: that's okay! There's no way I'd post my before pic until I have a good after picture.

@lizzywiz: I'll join you and post a before photo! Although I actually felt better about myself before I took the photo. This will help me see if what I'm doing works.
Changes I'd like to see:
1) a less flat bum! Squats lunges and jogging to address.
2) a tummy that doesn't still look slightly pregnant. Some ab work and jogging to address.

@NorCalWayfarer: what keeps you from working out? The hardest part is always just getting myself out that door! I can't let myself talk me out of it like I used to. I have been finding new ways to motivate myself to keep me on track- is there anything you can think of that might help you stay motivated??

I'll join!

What are you targeting?
Overall weight loss and muscle gain.

Why?
I'm 8 weeks postpartum, and have only lost 16 of 30 pounds. Would love to lose the rest, fit in my clothes, and just feel better about myself!

What is your goal?
Back to pre-pregnancy weight (14 pounds to lose) and get my strength back!

How will you reach it?
Weight training at least 4 days a week, plus running or another form of cardio 4 days a week. I need to track my calories on MFP every day (no skipping days!). I've started Ripped in 30, which I've loved in the past, and I count that as strength training. I'd love to get back in great running shape, so I've also started running (err..jogging for now) again.

@avivoca: that's exciting!

@lizzywiz: So sorry your LO was sick hope she's better soon. That's so tough. But no gain is a success in my book.