Team Phoenix Chat
 

So I was looking at how to calculate your % lost and it says to divide from start weight 10/24 to get percent. Thats just for the first week, right. The next week we divide by the starting weight of that week to get the total % lost that week. I know that for the overall stats, they are always divided by the initial weight from 10/24, but each week should be from its weekly starting weight, right? That is how they do it on BL. Just wondering...

I am so excited for Sunday!!! Hope we have a super active team :)

Just popping in to say hellooo! I'm excited to start this. :)

I'm so excited...I just can't hide it

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Hello hello everyone!!!! I'm super excited. :D

I saw the other team is doing this fun activity...(answering questions about themselves) I thought we could too...


Age:
Location:
Most Recent NSV:
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge:
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal:
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome:
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself:

I'll be back in a bit to post mine :)

Hey everyone! Can't wait :)


Age: 18
Location: Monroe/Detroit
Most Recent NSV: not really NSV, lost 20lbs XD big enough goal for me
Weight Loss Goal for the Challenge: Hmm, just to keep losing steadily I guess
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Work my hardest! =P
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Being sick!

So happy to be here with you all! I too hope to have a very active team! Kim - I just wanna wanna say THANK YOU for putting all of this together!

Looks like we have an AWESOME team leader!

Hi again! I've come back to introduce myself properly. :) My name is Kaitlyn, I'm 18, and I'm at school in a cute little town in Louisiana but I'm originally from Austin, Texas. I'm studying English/Literature, and at least for now I'm thinking of becoming a librarian. :book2: I can't remember when I wasn't overweight. I grew up as a chubby child, and whereas the doctor/my parents figured I'd outgrow it, guess what? Never did. I've lost 25 lbs since my freshman year of high school and my goal is to get down to a healthy BMI and then go from there pretty much. I'm new to 3FC and I love it here. It definitely holds me accountable and motivates me. :D Right now, I'm doing a training program to run a 5k, and I recently went vegetarian. I'm super excited for this! :carrot:

Hey! I'm 18 too, and I'm studying English also, minoring in Creative Writing =3 but always good to see another Lit girl out there!

hey!! im so excited :D i was ill through most of the last one so hopefully i can kick some but this time as im feeling alot better (about time to!!)

about me...
my name is jo and im 24
im a full time mum from the uk. i have a daughter whos 4yrs old an 2 dogs (german shep called lady an staffy called mia) i also have a rabbit called daisy. i live with my parter an been with him for 6yrs (poor poor man lol) i was about 16 when i started to put weight on, started from a broken ankel then got picked on wich made me comfort eat. at my biggest (2008) i was 205lb an lowest (2009/10) 145lb. in this challenge im hopin to get alot closer to my lowest but altermet goal is to get to 126lb! i did it once i can do it again but this time to keep it off for good!.. life can be hard sometimes and throw us some nasty things.. but we always find the strenth to get back up and start again. thats what makes us strong :) lets kick some but!!

Hey everyone!


Age: 23
Location: North Bend, Wa
Most Recent NSV: Size 10 pants!
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: I want to lose at least 5lbs
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Keep doing what I'm doing - be consistent!
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: I'm going on vacation for about a week and a half for a wedding and visiting friends - My challenge will be to keep up with my diet and exercise routine while I'm there.
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: I have been on this journey for over a year and a half and have lost now 140lbs. I've accomplished so much and I hope that I can give others motivation/inspiration to keep going for their goals.

Jennie- you are very inspiring to me! I've seen some of your posts around the site and was always in awe of how incredible you've done on your journey, you look amazing =) keep it up!!

Hey Team Phoenix!

I’m really excited to have landed on this team as I see a couple of familiar names from the last BL Challenge we had. Well, I’m 25 and from Melbourne, Australia. This is my second BL Challenge and I love the support & accountability I received last time so wanted to join up again. My ultimate goal for this challenge is to lose 10lbs & to try and incorporate a little bit of exercise into my life. I currently just concentrate on my Diet to lose weight as I have Chronic Fatigue but will be working towards making small changes. The weather in Melbourne is finally looking up & there a few parks that I’m looking forward to exploring when the time comes.

Can’t wait to get started!!

Hey ladies! I'm excited for this challenge. It's the first one I'll be participating in because I always miss the sign-ups.

Age: 25
Location: Vista, Ca (near San Diego)
Most Recent NSV: I can once again shop in store at Old Navy. No more online only plus sizes.
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: 20 pounds
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: calorie counting, walking, and weight lifting
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: the holidays are always tough, plus just getting into a rhythm with working out.
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: This is the second time I'm trying to lose weight. The first time I went from a high of 243 down to 169 pounds. I was sooo close to where I wanted to be, but I think I just got afraid of actually reaching my goal. I started eating again and steadily gained weight. I ended up at 282 pounds. :eek: I've lost some already just by not being completely out of control with my eating, but I have a long way to go.

Age:22
Location:Orange County
Most Recent NSV: I have no idea what NSV means >_<
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: 120
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Insanity/ p90x hybrid + Limited Carb Intake
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Nightly Grazing + Eating due to Boredom
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: My highest was in the high 180s which was not good at all for my small 5'3" frame. I lost 40lbs during college but have yet to shed the last 20lbs. I have never been in the 120s before except for when i was zooming past in on my way to obesity. I would love to see it again.

I'm super excited to be here!!! I hope I can get to goal with you guys :D.

Age: 27
Location: Tokyo Japan
Most Recent NSV: Realizing my butt can fit in the child sized chairs at work without much overhang.
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: 157 lbs. (12 more lbs) Let's bring it in to goal and see where I stand then :).
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Atkins, lots of walking, weight training!
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Forgetting to eat... Husband coming home and jacking up my routine...
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: This is the least I've weighed since I was 12!! I'm very excited to be here and with renewed motivation to finally push through these last few lbs! I know HOW to do this now and I know I WILL do this! It's very exciting :).

Age: 28
Location: Louisiana
Most Recent NSV: I have gone from a 30 + sized clothes to a 24 in the past 3 and a half moths.
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: 29 lbs (which will get me to my Christmas goal of 100 lb weight loss so far)
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Calorie counting and sticking to plan.
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: I am trying to figure out the best way to break plateaus. I also am going to be allowing myself a total cheat day on Thanksgiving (my first cheat day the entire time I have been on this diet... and last one until Christmas day).
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: I have struggled with eating disorders for as long as I can remember (anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating.) This is the first time I have done it the healthy way :)

Age: 28
Location: Pennsylvania
Most Recent NSV: not gaining (I've had a very busy couple months)
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: I'd like to lose 10 lbs
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: start running again
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: holiday eating=work on self control
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: I'm a working mom with 3 kids. My two oldest boys are in school, kindergarten and 2nd grade. I've also got a 2 year old daughter. I've been working on losing this weight since the beginning of the year and I'm down to about only 10 lbs til I get to my goal. I'm really hoping this challenge will help me stay on track with the holidays coming up.

Age: 23

Location: metro Detroit

Most Recent NSV: 1.5 yrs ago my uniform was a 5x top and 3x pants, now its 2x top (I can wear an XL but I needed roon to wear a shirt underneath) and XL pants...woohoo

Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: 23 lbs to put me at 200

Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: MOVING MY BUTT! I've been lazing around not working out for a good couple of months, just maintaining. I need to hop back in the saddle and burn off some pounds.

Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: I just started working this week and it's stressing me out/ throwing me off quite a bit. It's a tough adjustment but I need to be fit and healthy to care for my residents all day. Holidays don't really freak me oout anymore. Hopefully, I'm working during them

Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: Ummm, not a the moment. I'm actually getting ready for work right now :)

Figured I'd jump in here and add my info to the posts!

It's soooo great to see so many of you that I've seen around the boards and that are SO inspiring!!

Age: 29
Location: NJ
Most Recent NSV: Going to the store to purchase an outfit for an event and actually fitting EVERYTHING I tried on and with NO struggle I bought my first little black dress, and it's still TOO BIG!
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: Not sure how long the challenge lasts but to lose 15lbs.
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Staying consistent and honest with myself, listening to my body and boot camp 5x a week!
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Becoming complacent because I am oh so happy in my skin right now.
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: Umm, I haven't been below 150 since college, my whole goal is HEALTHY before 30. I have a year to complete it! It's not just about losing the weight, but also maintaining an active lifestyle. My boyfriend wants to get married and go freaking on a backpacking trip for our honeymoon! I would LOVE to...but I'm not getting engaged while fat. I refuse to have my pictures look like crap because he is so handsome and tall and muscular and I'm a lard *** =)

Yay Team Phoenix! This is my first BL challenge because I always miss them but this time I stalked the board so I'd know when the next one was and here I am. Very exciting! Can't wait.

Here's the basics about me, in brief:

Age: 24
Location: (West) Africa
Most Recent NSV: Hmmm... I think maybe a pair of formerly indecently tight jeans I tried on the other day that fit perfectly now with a bit of room to spare??? (However, I realize now that it wasn't just the fat that made the jeans look bad, the jeans are just "wack" by themselves. Definitely not keepers!)
Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: I think I'll shoot for my pre-undergrad weight of 209lbs which was back when I was 17 and also the thinnest (or ok... least fat) I've ever felt. So that's about 13 lbs over the 6 weeks! Eeek! But possibly doable I think... I hope....
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Work out daily (or minimum 6 days a week). Plan meals a week in advance. No cheating. 2-3 very low carb weeks over the 6-week period <gulp!>
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Just generally eating out of boredom, eschewing treats, staying away from what everyone else around me is eating, not getting bored or tired or disillusioned with my plan... generic daily weight loss battle stuff!
Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: I work in the international development/ public health field. I've been chubby all my life but actually didn't have any issues with it (even in elementary, middle, and high school, never really got teased or made miserable, because I was in the "right" clique and frankly didn't really care, had the best support system at home) until I got to maybe sophomore year of college when the weight issue started to get me down. However, it wasn't until my last semester of grad school when I was at my HW 275, that I actually got serious and stopped thinking about how I wished I looked and decided to do something about it. And then I found 3fc and then I brought my total lost to 40lbs... and then I maintained between 235 and 240 for 10 months and then I brought my prodigal behind back to 3fc in August and have been here since, trying to get better at this weight loss/ lifestyle change thing and learn habits for life etc. So that's basically all the relevant stuff I can think of...in a nutshell. I can't think of any interesting random/ non-relevant tidbits so I'll stop here. Oh I love to talk... as you may have observed. Ok that's it!

Age: 24

Location: Dallas, TX

Most Recent NSV: Sliding into a pair of work pants that haven't fit in over a year.

Weight Loss Goal for the Challenge: 20 lbs

Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Continuing what I'm doing right now...It seems to be working. I'm training on C25K, doing Zumba and focusing on light toning and core workouts. Trying to eat slightly more protein and less processed foods.

Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Well, Thanksgiving, mostly. And the general feeling of nostalgia and "need" to eat that the holidays bring.

Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: I work as a punching bag for a printing company. ;) Actually, I am a receptionist/customer service rep/whatever else anyone needs me to be. I'm planning on going back to school to be a Kindergarten teacher (or at least no older than 2nd grade). I've been overweight as long as I can remember. I have no idea what body shape I've got and the lowest weight I can even remember being at is 225. I'll be over the moon once I get lower than that!

ashley nicole: I just noticed that our starting, current, and goal weights are all practically identical. Same goal for the challenge too. Hmm, there could be a little friendly competition between us! ;)

Woahhh..you're right, Stacy!

Age: 23
Location: Finland
Most Recent NSV: jogged over 6K without walking!
Goals for the Challenge: lose 10 lb, jog 8K without walking
Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Keep tabs on what I'm eating and jog, jog, jog.
Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Winter weather and shorter days (sunlight-wise) make it more difficult to motivate myself to work out outside. I need to buy warmer jogging clothes and winter running shoes. If that fails, I guess I'll join a gym.

Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself:
I graduated from college this summer and am now teaching English at a primary school in Finland. Completely unrelated to my studies, but I tend to make major choices based on whims. Surprisingly, it works out pretty well for me!

I became overweight after I graduated high school and moved back to the States, partially because I was horribly homesick and was comfort eating and partially because I was just less active. Fastforward a few crazy years (four moves, a broken engagement, and the deaths of my four grandparents in the course of a year), and things had gotten ever so slightly out of control. Fortunately, I have the most supportive family ever, I've now moved to a place with a strong emphasis on fitness, and my recent love affair with jogging is making me healthier, physically and mentally. Things are looking up, and I'm definitely looking forward to this challenge!

Ooh, in answer to today's question -

I love me some cheesy mashed potatoes with slices upon slices of cheesy bread toast. (Yeah, I like cheese.) I now make my mashed potatoes with lots of other vegetables thrown into the mix (cauliflower, carrots, onions, broccoli, corn, peas, radishes, and whatever else happens to be laying around). This adds enough flavor that I don't feel the need to add tons of cheese, and it also has more nutritional value. I then put a small amount of my yummy yummy mashed goo on top of a bed of kale and spinach. Unfortunately, I don't have a substitute for the bread. I really just can't keep it in the house; it's not worth the temptation.

Today's Question~ What's your favorite comfort food and what healthier version/food have you replaced it with?

Hmm, mine is DEFINITELY Pizza! In order to make this work I KNEW I could NOT give it up completely, so instead of forcing myself to do something I can not, I found Lean Cuisine pizza's!
Of course I don't eat these everyday =) I eat one every two weeks. Satisfies my craving and makes me very very happy =)

Anything with CHEESE! oh man, cheese was a big one for me, and my diet has strict restrictions on cheese. I was a cheeseaholic, pizza, cheese bread, chips and cheese, anything XD oh it was horrible! I've replaced it with whole grain cheerios, not top notch but it definitely gets me through my "I'm so hungry, I'm so mad I must eat something" moments XD And I satisfy my cheese craving with Fat Free Odyssey Feta =) best brand there is!

@Kim: My sinuses were acting up bad at the start of this week, I've about got it under control right now, so hopefully come Monday I'll be back to normal!

Age:22

Location: Arizona

Most Recent NSV: I got my body fat measured at the gym and was at 17.5%

Weight Lose Goal for the Challenge: 5 lbs

Battle Plan for Reaching BL Challenge Goal: Eating right and working out at least 5x a week

Particular Challenges/Upcoming Temptations that You are Working to/or Planning to Overcome: Just got into a relationship, so my eating is kind of off and I would like to get it back on track.

Anything Else You Would Like to Share About Yourself: My highest weight that I know of was 285 lbs. I have Been on this journey for for a little over a year and have lost around 130 lbs. I am looking to maybe lose about 10-15 lbs more but I trying to focus on how I look in the mirror rather than the number on the scale.

Thanks Kim!! :) I am hoping to do well at this challenge again. Not sure if I can lose that much per week again but hopefully I will put up some big #s to help the team. :D

I think it is pretty funny that although I ended up being the overall biggest loser for the last challange, I was never a weekly Biggest loser for team Athena. That just shows how strong the team was and how hard everyone worked!! I hope we are as dedicated a team this time! I know I am! Bring on the first week :)

Go Team Phoenix!!!!!!!!:carrot:

I bought those lemonade flavor packs that you can put into your water from Walmart in order to help me. I figured it would help me consume more water and at the same time curb my cravings if i feel the need to have a taste of something. It worked last night for me and i'm hoping it'll curb all of my future cravings somewhat.

Ugh, I've had the flu now for five days! I'm afraid it's turning into bronchitis. Yuck. I really want it gone so I can start exercising again.

KimL1214: I'm trying to focus more on health this time and thinking as food as fuel instead of a friend. I know it will be a process though.

southernbelle102: Congratulations on winning the last challenge!

Today's Question: I've always been a big potato chip person. I love to sit and snack on them while I watch tv or use the computer. Instead of going through half a bag of potato chips I buy pre-sliced apples at Costco. They're nice and crunchy and I can eat a whole pouch without feeling guilty. A lot less calories and much healthier.

That's always been my big thing. I would buy a 3.99 big back of doritos and could eat them all in one sitting. No bs. Or, I would THINK I was eating healthy, go to subway, get TWO bags of chips with my sandwich and down em.

The pre sliced apples have TRULY been a lifesaver here. I haven't missed chips at ALL! So funny you mention it because I was just having this convo w/ my boyfriend. I was like, "How come you NEVER said, wow honey umm you're being pretty disgusting eating a WHOLE ENTIRE bag of chips in one sitting"...and he just looked at me and said because he never really thought about it lol. I guess it's better that he didn't. lol