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Introduction

dradancosaph — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:25:31 GMT

Hello,

I thought this looked interesting, so i made an account.
Trying to gain some weight and get into better shape.

So yeah, not sure what else to put here.

Good luck to the rest of you with your goals!

New Member Introduction

jaye — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:27:49 GMT

I'm really pleased I've found this site. During my last few years at university, I concentrated on getting a top class degree and allowed my weight to sprial out of control. Since then (three years) I've been trying to loose the weight. I've managed to loose 6kg, but for the last year I have plattoed, so want to monitor my intake and expenditure to see where I'm going wrong, so I can loose another 6kg. I do a reasonable about of exercise as I'm an active member of a triathlon club and have completed my first half marathon only a month ago.

Jaye :D

New member

lwilson08 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:37:07 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Started to get back into shape today. I am a 34 year old mother of 5 and last baby (ok he is 3), really put me over the edge. I have always been an athlete: Ran a marathon, played field hockey, soccer and ice hockey in leagues and somehow I have lost myself over the last 3 years. Anyway I think I am finally ready to get back to where I should be. I have 20 - 25 pounds to lose.

I found this online log this morning and it looks really useful.

Thanks for reading.

Have a great day,

Leslie

New Member

TraceyD06 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:53:39 GMT

Hi there,

I have not exercised much at all for the last year or so as I have an 8 month old baby. I have blamed weight gain on the baby and then my thyroid problem (recently diagnosed), now I need to accept that I must get moving again. I went to the gym yesterday and managed more than I thought I would and so here starts the journey to getting back in shape!

I am hoping that by keeping track of my exercise achievements it will encourage me to keep it up. Wish me luck! :)

Tracey

I am a new member.

costas — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:20:17 GMT

Hello Everyone, I have started today to get my life back on track. I want to get my weight off and keep it off. I have lost 4 stone in the past and with stresses and my mother battling cancer I have gradually put it all back on. So now I have found this online log this should help.

New Member

Free4c — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:44:35 GMT

Mother of two grown children. Starting life over again. Getting married for the second time in 29 days. Can't seem to stay motivated on my own to get into better shape. Hope this forum helps. Is there a topic for success stories? Would like to read daily about others who are reaching their goals and be able to post along with them. Love the report section of the fitness site. Already started mine.

New member

smmuirhead — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:39:36 GMT

I'm not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination. I'm 27, married, and a mom of the cutest 7 month old boy you've ever seen. He's part of the reason I'm here. It's been 7 months and I still need to lose some weight and tone up. I'm a whopping 5 feet tall and I weight 137lbs now. My goal is to get to 115. I was at 116 when my husband and I got married June 2006.... I looked pretty good then.

I try to eat healthy and workout daily, but it gets a little busy around here. I'm also a full-time college student. I get so wrapped up with classes and taking care of my family that I forget to take care of myself sometimes. I've decided that it's important to me and I deserve it. So I'm here.

I welcome any advice and/or support. Guess that covers the basics.

introduction...

katiesev — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:33:27 GMT

Hi yall!

i'm new here, i just found this site, and i'm thrilled, because i've been looking for something like this for awhile now. In the last couple of years i've overhauled my life. I turned my nutrition and workout habits around (almost a complete 360). i've lost over fifty pounds, but now i'm onto bigger and better challanges. I signed up for a two day 110 mile bike ride at the end of may, so i hope to use this site to help coordinate my training and nutrition. i'm tired of just working out for health's sake, i want to work towards something! i'm really excited, and i just hope my body will cooperate :P

any other newish cyclists out there?

-katie

New member

Sacco — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:29:22 GMT

Hello all,

I need to lose a good 20-30 pounds and keep it off! I work a typical stressful desk job, have horrible eating habbits (i.e. severe diet then binge) and hit the extremes in exercies too (a period of intense exercise followed by nothing for months at a time). I've ballooned 20 pounds since the New Year and need to take some action. I've never tracked my diet or exercise and was hoping that this site might help me bring a bit of structure to this game.

Wish me luck :)

- Jay

New member

martinclay64 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:54:25 GMT

I used to be very fit - ran a marathon, trained for a triathlon and then I hurt my bottom (well the muscles in it anyway)

Did not do my physio properly and now I am paying for it with recurring back pain and a trapped nerve.

Still I love to run - I went nuts when I got my Nike iPod thing and I over did it trying to do more miles than anyone else. So I damaged my calf muscles.

I am better now but have gained the most weight I have ever gained! I now weigh 205 lbs!!

Time to track what I eat and regularly exercise - I find this helps me a great deal.

So far I am very impressed with this website.

New To Forum and looking to loose 20pounds for my 40th B-day!!!

Tbaby — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:58:15 GMT

Hello! I'm hoping this online log can help me be focused in keeping track and helping myself be more accountable to working out and eating right. Yes.. I have a goal of 20 pounds by June 15th. I will be 40!!!!!! I know I can do it, but have had trouble putting others first and never having time for myself. I woulld love a buddy for the next few months to help me be accountable. Please offer any tips on eating and what exercises can burn the most calorie.. Thanks so much!!

Love,

Tess ~Soon to Be 40 and Fabulous!

new member

pkschack — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:40:56 GMT

Hi,

I joined a couple of weeks ago. Doing a job that is 100% desk, I need to get active again. So far things are going well. I hope to add a resistance component in another week or so as I phase back into things. In the past I have been a long distance athlete and I have completed a marathon and a century on my bicycle.

New OFL member

bsnyder2 — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:53:26 GMT

Hello all, my name is Brad. I'm in the military and have had my share of ups and downs. I found the site through a Google search after failing my PT test and needing something to get myself motivated to workout again. I liked the look of the site and decided to try it out. I see there are several folks here like me, and looks like a great place! I've run a half marathon...even though I was the last one in and really want to get back to that level again. I'm currently statoned in South Korea and have decided to devote the better portion of my free time to the gym rather than computer games and eating out. :hehe: I wish the best to all of you in your pursuit of your goals and I'm here for a good chat from time to time as well.

Newbie

fitbound — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:00:20 GMT

Hi all,

Just starting out here. I'm your basic couch potato hoping to get fit, sleep better, ward off bad health, reduce stress, etc. I'm a mom to a 4 year old and manage a group of 24 people. So far working out has really been a good experience. My mood is lighter, I'm more energetic, and things get to me less.

This website looks like a good place to help me track my progress towards a healthier lifestyle. Anything that can keep me accountable is a good idea. E.g. the gym contract and the personal trainer.

Susan

New OFL'er

Reji — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:33:29 GMT

Hi. Looking forward to learning the features of OFL. I'm coming from BT and enjoyed many of the logging features. Any other former BT'ers, here? If anybody has suggestions about how to best use the tools...tricks they've learned while logging and creating reports, etc...I'd be interested in hearing them so as to get the most out of OFL. Thanks! Reji

newbie

bcaple50 — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:05:07 GMT

HNY from Kalamazoo.
I am 57, a road biker, swimmer, spinner, and very amateur ex-hockey player. Have been away from the ice for a year after the second (each side) shoulder rotater-cuff surgery. I have also not been consistent about being in the pool for the same reason. But I did log 3000 road miles in 2007 and consistently spin at least two hours per week. I am also a prostate cancer survivor, coming up on eight years cancer free.
I did not see an exercise type for spinning or stationary cycling; has anyone created one or is there an equivalent exercise on the list?
Thanks.

New Member

jennifer711 — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:56:18 GMT

Hello All! I am new to this site. I am here for motivationa and support during my loss journey. I am married and my husband is getting ready for deployment. i hope to surprise him with a "NEW ME". Good luck to all in their weight loss journey, know that I am here for support!

New member

jgoodman — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:45:04 GMT

Well, New Year's resolutions brings me to the site. I'm determined to stay with the program and logging everyday seems to help motivation as well as see progress. Maybe the two go hand in hand. Looking forward to meeting some like-minded people here. Best of luck to everyone in 2008:)

Jodi

New member

South — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:11:44 GMT

Hi My name is Rodger I'm a 48 years old type 2 diabetic living in Victoria BC. I'm new to this sort of online fitness thing. And like a few others I've promised myself to make some changes in 2008. Beginning with my continued no i should say renewed weight loss. And hopefully will gain better control of my Diebetis my goal may seem huge to some i want to drop another 40 pounds over the next year. I was 329 pounds at one time. But dropped 80 pounds so far and was doing great until the diabetis and the meds for it set me back. Time to re-educate myself and get on with it. I look forward to reading the posts and meeting others here.

Rodger

New to forum

hughesbe — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:27:52 GMT

Hello all, I see people are not really big on posting things on this forum, so I'll start. I was looking online for ways to keep track of my eating and fitness levels and ran across this site. I figured why not give it a try. I am getting ready to turn 30 and am in the WORST shape of my life. To make matters worse I'm in the military surounded by guys who do nothing but workout and make me look bad. I have set a goal of loosing 45lbs in 5 months. By May of 08 I will weigh 185, at 6 foot tall, thats about where I should be. Enough about me, wish me luck.

Bryan

Welcome from Online Fitness Log Founder

trevor — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:50:13 GMT

Hi, I'm Trevor Stith, owner and founder of Online Fitness Log. I created this website back in the year 2000 to keep track of my cycling progress. The application has been through many ups and downs since then, but I am committed to making it an indispensable resource for fitness-minded individuals.

About myself... I am a mountain bike racer (that's me --> :D), cycling coach, and Internet business owner / web developer. I enjoy all outdoor activities and can be found regularly cycling (of course), trail running, kayaking, hiking, backpacking, and camping.

I split my work time between this website (and a few others) and paying gigs for other clients. I am devoted to keeping this site up to date and making it useful for you, so please share your ideas and keep me informed of any problems or suggestions.

Thanks for choosing Online Fitness Log. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful and I look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Please post to this forum and introduce yourself and let us know how/why you use Online Fitness Log to track your health, fitness, and nutrition.

Thanks,