Y Go'ers- Do you find that they get too crowded? The boy and I toured one here but it didn't seem too big! I went to Planet Fitness but cancelled because it was too crowded when I went.

ablu- Are you in Hampton Roads? My boy is Navy (Misstrav-Totally jealous of you living in Italy!!) He doesn't deploy because he's full time support to reservists but he's switching over to supporting Marines, but he'll still be Navy..confusing, I know :)

alyssa-Chem major? You're brave! Organic chem was the only college class I failed. :( I was a Comm major though, I only have the other side of the brain that doesn't involve science. Haha.

well hello, All. my name is Lindsay. I am 22 and . . . yeah. :D

everyone here see,s to have really interesting life's. I on the other hand, am rather boring. :^: Imma nerd.

this is just a quick hello, but I look forward to posting more later. and this is my first challenge, so yay!!:carrot:

hello thar! My name's Summer and I'm a foodaholi-oh wait, wrong thread :P

I'm a slacker student, semi-competent cook and procrastinator extraordinare! I read a lot, and say I write a lot but these days my 'writing' is limited to spamming various forums. :D

First challenge woooooooo :carrot:

Alyssa - I will have to look, I am intrigued by kettlebells! I think I would die, but I don't mind dying once in a while :)

Charleston - The Y here didn't seem to crowded, it was the first time I went and I went basically in the after work time when I assume it'd be busy. There were lots of people there yes but there were 3 rooms of machines as well as rooms for classes, an open gym, and 2 pools. Also, I didn't realize you were in VAbeach! I'm in Portsmouth! Howdy neighbor!

Mickey - :wave: Yay nerddom :)

Summer - Good to meet you! What are you studying?

So now that I'm all pumped after going to the aquafit class last night (the first time I had been to a gym since 2006, no joke), I have to wait til Monday to go back for anything :/ Unless I want to pay $75 more than I will if I wait... but I'm all motivated NOW, I want to go NOW! hehe... Patience, I do not have it.

Hello everyone!!! its great to see the old faces and the new ones!!!! i hope this challenge is as good as the last one! I'm Sameen and i have just graduated with a fashion marketing degree. I have recently started teaching and also started my own event planning company. So my mornings are spent at school and then right after school i go to my other work. I have been very particular about exercising everyday but i haven't done so in a week now :S I have lost almost 80 pounds since I've started loosing weight but i guess i have another eighty to go hehe! anyways i hope everyone is well! i haven't gotten the time to read the whole thread yet, but i will soon. Anyways Happy Loosing! and GO TEAM NIKE!!!

Ab, I was tempted to leave reading out. ;) Tabletop games? Oooh, do tell me more, :D

JenB, oldly enough, I think I'd be happy enough just to finish a book (no overpowering desire to get it published, just get one written and "finished"). The one that I am working on now is kind of Urban Fantasy. :D

Misstraveller, that seems to be "how it goes". ;) I'd like to purposely "get lost" in the woods (With all the supplies and things I'll need to get Un-lost, of course), as odd as that sounds, but I figure dropping a bit more weight and upping my exercise level would make that more Fun than Trouble (I'm all for an adventure!)

You all have me wondering if there's a Y in my county. ;)

Mickey, :high:
Nothing boring about being a nerd, you've got a fellow nerd right here!

Good morning team!!! I already see a few familiar people from other threads. Id like to wish you all good luck. WE can do this I have faith in you all!!!

Im a calorie counter and I try to aim for five workouts per week for an hour each. This is my 3rd bl loser challenge and so far ive been doing pretty ok.

I didnt really get to introduce myself either. Im Matilda from NJ I am a student and I also work for an accounting firm. My major is liberal arts as I am planning on becoming an accountant. Right now I attend a community college. Im actually 30 lol but when I joined 3fatchicks I was in my twenties and ive gotten to know so many people on the 20 something board I dont think Ill ever leave:) Im also a mother of two children. I love reading, we have one hamster but I want a dog lol. THis is all about fun and above all lets enjoy this challenge!!!

Anyone know how to make a banner for our team????????

Hey Matilda! :wave:

I found an image but does anyone know how to put 20something bl loser challenge on the banner ?

Started off to a great morning with a low weigh-in and a run in a local park. The wildflowers here are off the hook amazing this month. It was fabulous! I’m looking forward to a productive weekend and some family time.

JenB – Thank you! She is a blast right now! She says Mama, Dada, bye, no (ahhh!), and my favorite, she purrs at cats! How long have you been running? I’m a total newb and would love to get to the 4-5 mile/run point in the next few months but don’t know if its reasonable.

Abluvion – Yay for WW! I don’t know where I’d be without it really. How much is the monthly YMCA membership? I’m thinking about it for the winter months since I KNOW I won’t want to go out in the snow and exercise.

Alyssa – What is kettlebell? I’m intrigued!

Mickeypnd – HI!!! Looking forward to getting to hear more about you! I identify as a nerd too, and proud of it!

Sameen – Wow, 80 lbs is wonderful, congratulations! My mom went to FIDM for fashion, it seems like a really fun industry! Event planning sounds great too!

Everyone else, Helloooo! I’m jazzed about this challenge and getting to know you!

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45 minutes until my weekend officially starts! :carrot:

Denice - Kettle bells are weights that have handles, you can do a google search to see what they look like. The exercises can vary a lot, depending on the instructor. The classes I go to have a mix of aerobic activity and weight training with the kettle bells. It's a really great workout for the whole body.

Hey everyone!
I am Jessica I am from Arizona and recently just graduated from ASU with my BS in Marketing. I am currently looking for a job (which isn't going too well) and hopefully will find one soon! I have been on my journey for a little over a year and for the past month I have not been on plan or exercising at all :( Since i moved back in with my family I have found it really hard to stay on plan and exercise so I definitely need this challenge to help me get back on track and lose the last 20 lbs! I can't wait for this challenge to start!