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Introductions - been here five days now

Ecolinda — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:13:23 GMT

Hi,

Been here since Monday. 59 year old, a year since my hip replacement. Weighed in at 11st 10lbs at my last medical but have already lost some weight by increasing my exercise and doing without cake (sob!) Trying to do 2-3 hours exercise per day but not too intense. Luckily (though I don't feel that way) I am unemployed at present so plenty of time to walk and dance (my too favourite forms of exercise). The REAL problem I am having is in nutrition. Never realised that my diet was so off kilter until I started recording. I am an ovo-lacto vegetarian and struggling mightily to try and get my protein intake much above 12-13%. Carbs through the roof usually and as soon as I start trying to get proteins higher my fat score zooms up. Anyone else out there with same problems?

Hope to go swimming when hubby is not working so hard. (He's the one with the car, and I would like him to be there on the first couple at least. Have not tried climbing down the steps of a swimming pool sinnce the hip operation.)

Anyhoo, great to meet you all.

Ecolinda

hello

sinfullysweetass69 — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:41:08 GMT

hi im 27 i have 4 kids and im trying to loose weight and tone back up nice site

water and alcohol log

rburch — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:44:51 GMT

I read the instruction for posting alcohol and water consumption on the nutrition tab but when I go there, I do not see the water and alcohol icons. Can you help. Thanks!

Hi everyone!

lilymorningstar — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:08:03 GMT

I signed up for Online Fitness log a few days ago, after being a week into changing my eating & exercise habits.

I've always been a big girl, and a lot of times I even convinced myself I was just fine exactly how I was. I graduated high school at about 185, and started my first year of college. By the time I flunked out of my freshman year, I was around 200. I got pregnant the next year, and ended up around 235. Over the next several years, I worked crappy jobs, took a class or two on occassion, and gained another 20 pounds. Feeling worthless was my eating trigger, and I felt worthless a lot...

Last January was my turning point. I was working a dead-end job with a literally psychotic boss, and weighed in at 255 lbs and a tight size 22 pant. I realized that I wasn't ever going to be happy with my life like that, so I called my husband, walked out the door of the toxic job, and went directly over to the community college to sign up as a full-time student. I knew I needed drastic change if I was going to be happy, no matter how difficult it seemed initially. It was the scariest decision I've ever made (especially financially!!)

Now, going on my fifth semester, I am an honor's student with a 3.8 GPA. I have taken a full-load of classes every semester, and received my first degree in Integrated Studies this past week. I get my AAS in Business Administration in 14 more weeks, and then will finish my Bachelor's degree at a major university within the next 2 years and start prepping for my CPA exam! Finally receiving a degree this semester has given me confidence that I never knew before. A goal that I once felt was completely out-of-reach is here... and with honors. I feel like I can do what I set my mind to - I am not worthless, and I refuse to settle for feeling that way anymore.

I found this website after searching for something that would help me keep track of my nutrition and exercise, and allow me to do it in a safe and healthy way. No fad diets for me anymore! I am learning the importance of proteins and carbohydrates and fat... I honestly didn't realize before last week that those diets that say to cut the carbs or fats out completely are not good for you! It is helping to write down everything I eat and all the exercise I do... it's keeping me motivated to see all the hard work written down!

So, here I am. I hope to make some new friends here and help each other through the hard times while celebrating every single victory. I'm seriously getting a little teary-eyed writing this... it's hard to be this honest with myself after so many years! Sorry this is so long!

~Dee

Introduction

fat2fitin1year — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:53:39 GMT

Hi everyone! I am a new member here, I just joined today. I then promptly went out and bought a heart rate monitor and did a workout. Not a huge workout, but I did get off the couch and walk briskly with my dog for over an hour. I am looking forward to becoming more fit, eating better and developing better health habits.
Cheers to us all!
:D

Very Determined NEW Members

gadaletamichael — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:50:49 GMT

Hello to everyone i've been using this site for almost 2 months and this is my first time dropping by the forum section.

Ever since I joined the gym in May I have been able to keep track of all the things I do with my diet and excercise programs. Now I have steady program that I designed and every morning I wake up I see major positive changes.

I started at about 190lb now I am at 175lb trying to go for 170lb as my goal.

I always take it easy becuase I have health conditions and one being a hip replacemente at such a young age of 24. Now I am 31 and I feel better than ever.

Life is so good when we think healthy. God bless all of us.

~Mike "Determined to Make It" Gadaleta :)

Newbie here!

livehealthytothemax — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:02:52 GMT

Good Day To All.

I'm just a new registered user here..

Hope i can learn more info about fitness and health too :)

God Bless!

Hi!

strangbuglady — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:11:24 GMT

Hi everyone! I'm celebrating my 50th birthday in a few months and my gift to myself was to create a better life for myself. I have 3 great kids and 6 wonderful grandkids ranging from 11 to 1 1/2 years old. I'm a business owner and I love gardening (both vegetable and flowers). I enjoy the outdoors with my family and my 3 dogs. My goal is to lose weight, get back into shape and to quit smoking. This program is just what I needed to help me track all my ups and downs as I continue on this journey.

i'm new, and very nervous

ninasparx — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:18:24 GMT

hey all. saying hello. just joined today. i'm feeling a little alone on this journey. i have had 3 babies since october of 2009. one in october of 09 and twins in august of 2010. my body is a train wreck. i can't seem to keep myself motivated to eat healthy, to exercise, to do anything to help myself. My husband bought me an elliptical in february and i've used it 3 times. :( i want so desperately to be healthy again. i have so much weight to lose and while my husband supports me, i dont think he truly understands what is going on in my head. i feel very self conscious about everything, including sometimes how he looks at me. i just wish i had a fix all, but i dont. i thought this web page would help, and until i noticed there were forums i felt completely lost. i tracked all my food today, but my exercise is lacking. being a stay at home mom with 3 babies under 2 its hard for me to find time for exercise. i move all day long, but apparently not enough. the scale keeps going up. i'm so discouraged. i NEED this to work this time and i am trying to stay positive. anyone have any tips on beginning exercises or perhaps something that worked for you. i hardly even have time to take a walk, i can't go with all 3 kids, and by the time my husband gets home i'm exhausted. please help me!!! i need some encouragement. :(

Hi! and question on model program for hand weights

paula.moros — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:10:34 GMT

Hi!

I've joined this site to log progress towards goal of becoming strong and healthy. I live in what could be an outdoors workout wonderland (east coast Northland NZ) and walk the dogs at the beach everyday but it doesn't seem like i'm leveraging this opportunity to be active enough. Got a bit of a shock doing BMI to find that at 161 cm and 80kg I am in obese range as I don't feel obese, but at almost 42 i feel it is time to hear and act on that information.

It's just gone midwinter and am enjoying recently purchased home eliptical trainer. doing 30mins a day at a medium level resistance.

Also have two hand weights I can use for strength training, 2kg - 5 pounds. Truth be told they were used to weight down some vege garden cloth for a couple of years and had to be de-moulded!! I was wondering if there are model or example programs in the site for a simple beginners hand weight program. Have ordered the DK Strength training book from the library, so hoping this will be of help also.

cheers!

New member, love the site

wcart002 — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:57:23 GMT

As a 30 year old, husband, Dad to 5 kids, sole bread winner, paid volunteer EMT and a member of the local Search and Rescue team, I consider myself a pretty busy guy. I have had to force myself to make time to work out. Mostly it comes from sacrificing sleep as my family has this idea that I am to be part of their lives.

A little background: In 4th grade I weighed in at 200 lbs. I graduated in 1999 at 237 lbs and 5' 10", I was still quite fat. I immediately joined the Army Infantry and dropped down to a very scrawny 192 lbs by the end of Basic training. I continued to maintain under 215 until 2001 when I got married. My wife was not what you would call a good cook. If it did not come out of a box she basically could not make it. For the next 5 years I barely maintained below the required body fat limits at about 235 to keep from being put on profile. When I left the service in 2006 with no more mandatory PT I went up to about 245.

I had convinced myself for the longest time that I was ok with this as it basically allowed me to eat what I wanted. It wasn't until the beginning of this January, after the holidays that I got on the scale and saw that I was for the first time in my life over 260. I am a big fan of the biggest loser, my wife and I watch it all the time (ironically). Seeing that 6 behind the 2 set something off in me, I said out loud "Oh hell no!" That night I started researching nutrition and working out.

A few days later I was talking with a guy from work and he told me about the Gold's Gym 12 week fitness challenge. I decided to do it, if for nothing else than to hold my feet to the fire so to speak. I paid the $50 as I am not a member and have been working out ever since. In the last 3 weeks I have dropped from 167 to 136 as of this morning. I feel great and can not wait to see how this ends up at the end of the 12 weeks.

My nutrition is spot on and I am working out on average of 8 hours a week. This site will now take my training to the next level as I can more accurately track what I eat and what I am burning on a daily basis.

If you have actually taken the time to read this more power to you. Sometimes it just feels good to be able to rant to strangers to get things off your chest. I just want to let everyone know, whatever your goal I am rooting for you and wish you all the luck in the world in realizing your goals.

Hello ...this site looks good :-)

ibearder — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:37:17 GMT

I'm happy to find a clear, well designed and usable training log... there are so many clunky, and excessively complicated sites around but this site looks great. How is everyone finding it? Is there anything I should watchout for?

Hello and some questions!

rbkornfeld — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:29:19 GMT

Hello - My name is Rachel and I'm new here at Online Fitness Log. I'm trying to familiarize myself with all the tools available, and I'm hoping one of you veterans can help me.

1. When you add a custom meal, I can't seem to add the number of calories.

2. Exercises can be cardio or strength, but I practice yoga several times a week. Is that strength or cardio?

Thanks!

Hello

kdigital_goddess — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:23:50 GMT

Hi, My name is Kristy, I'm 28 and, at 212lbs, I'm overweight. I used to run in high school, but when I started going to college and working excercise went out the door and a fast food diet came in. I'm a super picky eater, I don't like vegetables and have never met any kind of chocolate I don't like!:D I've recently cut all soda's from my diet, and after the initial "withdrawal" of horrible headaches- I feel good.

My goal for using this site is to get healthy. Yes, I want to lose weight, not just because I'll look better, but because I want to be healthy; because I want to feel better. I want to go into my 30's looking and feeling better than I ever have have in my 20's. I want to be healthy because heart disease and diabetes run in my family (my grandmother died from a heart attack at 54, it was her 3rd heart attack).

I've started working out before and lost a little weight then got lazy again, I love the graphs here and how visual it is- I believe that it will help keep me on track. I hope I can give you a positive update soon.

Good luck to everyone!

Hi from Cali

kuwakuwa — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:27:04 GMT

I am trying this site to see if it fits my needs. I am not much of a forums person, but would like to wish all of you success on your journey to better health.:)

Hi...

ginzo.web — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:55:42 GMT

Hi new here, trying this out...

Hi! I'm Meri

merisendabills — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:07:45 GMT

I'm new to this site. It seems like a good way to keep track of my progress.

I'm 21. When I was younger, I used to be a pretty scrawny kid. Then puberty hit and it was like everything went haywire. I'm Mexican so it's probably the food and genetics - all the women in my family tend to be on the bigger side. But it was probably also my activity level. As a kid, I used to run around and do all those kid like things. Then I got a computer...the internet...so on and so forth, and I'm guessing that's why I started gaining more weight. I didn't get as much exercise as I used to.

I've always struggled with my weight. I will start diets/exercise plans and I'll be motivated for the first few months or so...and then when I hit a plateau I get discouraged and stop. I don't eat a lot...but what I do eat, it's generally not healthy, or I skip a lot of meals/forget to eat (I'm a journalist).

Anyways. I've decided this time, for real, I must make a change. My mom was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I don't want to be next. I want to be healthier and look good!

I'm currently 155 lbs. The most I've ever weighed in college was 160 lbs. The lowest...135 lbs. I tend to go up and down a lot. I'm not sure what a reasonable goal weight is for me - I'm 5'1" and my body is naturally on the curvy side. I just want to be fit and be able to wear the clothes I like.

Throughout the year my activity is moderate. I ride my bike or walk everywhere. I used to go to the gym 3-5 times a week last semester, unfortunately didn't do it during the summer (because my school charges for the summer session) or this semester (because I was too busy with work). It's kind of hard to go to the gym, too, as I'm far away from it - so I'm looking for ways I can still exercise that don't require going to the gym.

I'm hoping to find a support system and reasonable tips/advice here.

New member Cambria

cambrialoper — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:33:30 GMT

Hi all,

My name is Cambria and to be quite blunt, I am tired of being unhealthy. I am 23 and in horrible shape. I work full time as well as go to school full time. Finding time to work out is difficult but I am determined that I am gonna stick with it and succeed. About 2 years ago when I first began my weight loss journey, I weighed 270. I was horrified. Me and my best friend kicked our own behinds working out. Most mornings it would be before 7 when we finished our workout for the day. I lost over 50 pounds. I was estatic. Not to even mention the fact that I felt AWESOME! Unfortunately thru a series of events I became discouraged and slowly gained all but 10 pounds of the weight back. My goal this year is to end the year under 200 pounds. It will be the first time in my adult life that I will have ever done this! I started today! I went and jogged and also cooked a super healthy dinner. I know it's silly but I ALREADY feel better. I just can't wait to utilize this web site and watch the pounds melt away.

First timer

sshaliese — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:45:45 GMT

Hi, my name is Shaliese Shyrigh. I live in Ocala, FL and I am 18 years old. I have never been extremely overweight, although I have NEVER been happy with my weight. I can't remember a time in my life were I was not concerned with the newest diet or what people thought about me when they saw me. I am now at my heaviest weighing 145lbs. I am 5'2 so on a short person this is pretty chubby. I hope that through this forum I can get the support from people who are going through the same thing that I am. This is the one thing that has been missing in all of my attempts to lose weight. I have tried having a workout partner, but none of my friends are as determined as I am to lose weight. I look forward to meeting a lot of people through this site and please feel free to contact me if you need support as well. :)

Hi from South Africa

leandie.williams — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:20 GMT

Hi all, i'm Leandie from South Africa. Have been looking for a helpful site for me to monitor and improve on my progress - quite glad my fitness mag pointed me in this direction :)

A lot of 1 post members...

akiraeverhate — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:16:40 GMT

I noticed there are a lot of one time posters on these forums. Do people really give up that easily? If you plan on sticking around for awhile, please reply and lets get some motivation going.

Hi All!

lolo2379 — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:37:42 GMT

Hi everyone!

My name is Lori and I am 31. I have struggled with weight all my life and have finally decided to put the gym membership I pay for to use. At 5'8 and 190, I have realized that I'm headed for the same unhealthy fate as my grandparents if I don't do something soon. I used to work out erratically but a car accident and knee injuries have made it all the harder. If anyone has any tips or tricks I'd love to hear them. Lo :D

Introduction

lexe — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:10:27 GMT

I see the age of some of these posts and wonder who is using this site now. Is it helpful for you? How long have your been at it. I can diet but have never been good at keeping a log, but really need to see what I am doing to sabatoge myself.

New here from CT

Sprunkn7 — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:27:51 GMT

Hoping to get back on track! I have 15 pounds I want to lose that's been hanging around for a few years now. Stubborn that belly fat is. I'm hoping tracking and planning my meals and gym time will bring me to my goal.

I'm not looking to drop it off overnight so I'm going for about a pound a week. Sounds easy right? :P

I have always dropped weight faster by changing my diet than by hours at the gym (that makes me hungry). So I'm going for Zumba classes and weight training with some treadmill thrown in.Ease off on the carbs a little, cut down on the sugar and I should be at my goal in no time!

Wish me luck and anyone in Stamford that goes to Edge Fitness let me know, looking for a work out buddy!

I've got some big plans.

stephen_f — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:25:01 GMT

Hello everyone,
My name is Stephen and I'm a 19 year old college sophomore.
I'm joining this and getting back into fitness because I used to be an athletic prodigy in high school. I could play any sport, and I always maintained under 10% body fat my entire high school career with relatively little muscle mass.

The reason I'm here is two fold. First, I've lost most athletic connections I had as I entered college, and now I want to get back on track and be the fit freak that I was. Second, I've always wanted to put on some real muscle mass. Now that I no longer play soccer, my calorie intake won't be completely consumed for cardio and I can add some real muscle. I hope I can stick with it. Drop a line as you please.

New Personal trainer to the Greenville SC Area

codymosspersonaltrainer — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:38:22 GMT

Hello all!

I'm a personal trainer that is new to the Greenville, SC area. I moved here from Seattle where I had my own studio for 6 years. I'm continuing on my practice here in Greenville and Simpsonville, but now am servicing clients at their homes, parks or office place. If any of you are in the area and are in need of a little accountability, motivation and fun workouts please don't hesitate to stop by my website at Greenville, Simpsonville in home Personal Trainer

Sincerely,

Cody Moss, NASM CPT CES PES AIS

Hi, I'm Mistie

coach.mistie — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:46:48 GMT

Hello good people of onlinefitnesslog.com! :) My name is Mistie and I live in Green Bay, WI. I am here to be able to better see what I put in my mouth and how that compares to what I am expending.

I wish everyone luck with whatever goal it is that you have!

Intro

djohns69 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:14:20 GMT

Name is D, been working out on/off for a while now. I'm hoping this website will keep me motivated, but we shall see. I don't know how to put strenth reps/weights I did for the day. Well drop a line and say hi.

LeBron James or Kobe Bryant

jeilola11 — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:24:14 GMT

who is better between the 2

Trying to Chase 30

reached1 — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:05:25 GMT

Hello All:

Just signed onto Online Fitness. So far it's a great program. I have a similiar program as an App on my Iphone (Tap and Track).

50 yrs b-old and I let my body get way too soft; it's high time for me to chase the form I had when I was thirty years young. I was always very active: biking, running, paddle ball, etc. I'm now pursuing all these same activities again, although at a less aggressive pace.

Oh well, that's about it for now.

And the addage is quite true: Change your attitude and you can change your life. "Old" is a term applied to someone over 100.

Keep Going, a healthier future is waiting for you !!!

Hello from Mississippi

kayla.dixon — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:55:53 GMT

Hello everyone here! :) My name is Kayla and I am originally from Texas but now live in MS. I joined the site because I recently got out of the hospital for DVT and something called May-Thurners Syndrome. I was in the hospital for a month and a week and was absolutely miserable because I couldn't enjoy things I used to do. I still have a difficult time with working out but it gets better every day. I am hoping that this site helps keep me on track with my goals and reminds me to stay in good health. I have been given a second chance and I don't want to waste it. :)
-Kayla

Greetings from Tennessee

christyjb09 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:43:13 GMT

New here and looking to chat with motivated folks to keep me on the right path. I'm looking to start couch to 5k and get back to being a Shread Head.

My fitness goal is to slim and tone and reach *my* ideal weight of 130.

New Here

jsutton82 — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:19:29 GMT

Hey everyone! I am new here, obviously. I am starting myself on a fitness regime because I am going to enter into the Navy. I am pretty optimistic about my ability to get fit, but of course there are those times. After meeting with a recruiter I found out that I need to drop close to 40 lbs and get my BMI under 31%. I currently am at 202 lbs and need to be at 160 (not ashamed to admit my weight) and my current BMI is 32.2%.

My fabulous coworker is helping me along and being my workout buddy and going to the gym with me and going on a short run with me. I used to be really fit in high school because I played soccer and softball but of course, life happens and I gained weight (2 kids and a husband happend actually, lol). But along with the running and the gym, I am also doing the program P90X that the hubby purchased to help me along. I have been at it for 3 days now and my muscles are sore so I am guessing that is a good thing, lol.

That is about it. I would love to keep you all posted on my progress, if the progress goes as expected (crossing fingers).

introduction

emo13 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:47:14 GMT

hi there. i love this site. i stumbled across this while searching for a way to track my progress. it's so thorough and its been really helpful. it takes awhile to input the stuff sometimes, but its worth it. anyway, just wanted to say hi.

Hi from Australia!

sarahhonan — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:08:55 GMT

I've just started on this site and also have just joined a new gym, hopefully it suits me. It's a 24hr access gym which is great because with two young children and starting work at 7am the only time I can get to the gym is at 5am. With winter hitting here that's really hard, but so far I pretty much have a lovely new clean gym all to myself.

Hello Everyone

jokerface77 — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:06:59 GMT

Hey everyone,

I am doing this in an effort to keep myself accountable. If I make my weight loss a public issue then I am more likely to adhere to it. Good site overall.

Oh Canada!

jackieO_ — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:30:26 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I have actuallly been on the Log now for several weeks and find it to be a great tool in my arsenal of battling the 'B' on my all my B's.

My biggest challenge is how to not graze after 9pm! Any advice?

Cheers and good luck with your own personal goals.

Hello from Massachusetts

Geosponge — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:03:28 GMT

I'm new to the forums here but I have used the log a bit. I have post operative depression that puts me in a funk. Has anyone found a way to beat the lack of motivation so they don't miss a session or workout. Any advice is better than none.
Thanks

Greetings from Ohio!

one_little_angel2001 — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:56:08 GMT

My goal is to be healthier by losing weight and increasing my strength and cardio capabilities. I have discovered that I really like swimming so that is my cardio of choice. I am at 218 pounds and my first goal weight is 180. According to the chart, I can do that in 100 days if I keep up my current pace. It's nice to see that in "writing" - it is so much more achievable that way.

Nice to "meet" all of you!

Hi from Cali

bluerein — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:22:49 GMT

Needed a log as I am starting out new to this..and this looked user friendly and better than spark people.

goals are: tone and strength

lose 33 lbs.

fingers crossed this works..while doing the alternating days of workouts I am also doing the couch to 5k program and keeping the calories low.

chubby but determined..FINALLY!