Oregon Welcome Wagon

Hi all, I live in Brownsville Oregon, just off of the I-5.

Hi my name is Shannon, I am 51, Married with no kids or pets (very allergic). I love to crochet, sew, cook and sit cuddling with my hubby watching movies. I work 4 days a week as a clerk and I am on my feet all day long but don't really get to move all that much so my step count is limited. I have some feet issues so it makes it difficult these days to get in much if any exercise. I try to eat healthy, but some days I fail miserably at that.

Good Morning. Restarting program. I needed to start from the beginning again. Overwhelmed with what to eat. I live in Southern Oregon. I am 59, married, have 6 adult children, 4 that are married and 7 grandchildren. I like to crochet, sew, cook and read.

Good Morning Nice to meet you all Anyone else have snow this morning

Hello everyone, I have been on sparkpeople for along time. Plus part of this team but never checked in. I'm trying to get back on track and finally lose this weight. I Live in Grants Pass. Yes we have smoke

Welcome to our group.

Welcome NEMODUCK! So glad you are here!

Hello from Eugene everyone. Love this site, it has really been helping me.

Welcome to 2018 and the Official Oregon Team!

Welcome to our group

Hi, I'm Amaranth13 from Salem. I've been on Sparkpeople for a long time, kept restarting but the last 8 months or so I've been on a roll and managing a bit more success than I normally would have. I live in Salem, have some mobility issues. I walk during my lunch breaks. I eat low carb(ish), not as strict as some people but still a challenge sometimes. It's nice to see a forum for Oregon, the one for Salem was totally quiet. nice to meet you!

Welcome back. I walk outside when it is cold and clear, but not in the rain. That just makes me miserable and the walk becomes a chore instead of enjoyment. I also stick to he gym in foul weather.

Starting over again with SparkPeople for 2017...third or fourth time's the charm! I just moved to Oregon (Lake Oswego) in October, and I was not ready for cold or wind or snow of any kind...I'm a Louisiana/Texas girl. I've stuck to the gym so far, but I want to get tougher so I can get outdoors and enjoy it!

Welcome Maria and Keakman to the group

Hello everyone im maria from salem oregon im new to this and recently dropped some weight however i reached a platue so now looking for a female pattner to walk and jogg with i have three kids so my workouts here are zumba and just dance games situps and so need to go out and breath this oregon cold air anyone out there need a partner for motovation im game lets do this and be healthy..

Hello all! Back to SP after a six or seven year hiatus that was not so good for my general health. Looking forward to find old friends and making new ones to help me along this journey!

I had surgery on my leg yesterday. They did the front, and in a few weeks they will do the back. With those nasty veins gone, mobility will be easier for me. Then I have to get the right leg done, so it will be most of the winter.

I'm going to the gym myself. Usually I prefer to hike, but it is pretty miserable outside here right now!

I need to get back to working out at the gym and walking again. I just have been so darn busy, I know, no excuses, but I have to force myself to make time for me.

I have "bounced" on and off SparkPeople for several years. Time to commit!! I have visited this page several times and am sad more Oregonians aren't checking in.

That being said, introduction: I'm a native Oregonian(except the few years my parents drug me around the county). I've recently sold my house and business and moved near the big city, Portland! It has been a crazy adjustment from rural life to my original roots, but LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT! I am 58 going on 35, but need to lose 40+ lbs.

I'm walking and bike riding my 'hood and tried swimming at North Clackamas last night!
Each day a opportunity to get healthier. Go Bevs!

Tis the season to be canning. I just got done making more pickled beets, and yesterday I picked all my cabbage and have the five gallon crock full of sauerkraut in the making. I have to pick the green beans again tomorrow and the cucumbers. So, I have a busy two days ahead.

No problem.

Welcome to the group. Sorry it took me so long to get to this. I have been super busy with the garden and canning, and babysitting the granddaughter.

Hello Oregon team, I have been a member of spark for a few years but just moved to Oregon. I live in Grants Pass. and have been here about 2 months. so far Love'n it.

Welcome to the group

Hey there
I'm on the Southern coast - Coos Bay/ North Bend
Glad to be one of the Spark peoples!!
52, desiring to be 25 lbs lighter
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Edited by: SWTLVR2 at: 5/1/2016 (22:17)

Welcome to the group. I am a bit behind on these messages . Start out slowly, I would walk before I tried anything else.

hello everyone, I'm a 46 year old in Corvallis with 50+ pounds to lose.

a few years ago i was running 5 miles but had to quit due to injury and pneumonia and I haven't gotten back into it again. I've decided to focus on diet primarily this time and then exercise as an add-on instead of the other way around.

this is my first day here and I'm full of optimism.
:)

If anyone want to start running or do regular dog walks or hikes let me know, i'm totally game

Edited by: COMMITTINGTOJOY at: 3/17/2016 (13:38)

So sorry to hear about your kitty. I have two very spoiled cats and one fat, spoiled dog. Welcome to our group. Keep looking up, things will get better for you soon.

I used to belong to Sparkpeople many years ago and have just rejoined in the hopes of getting back on track. I am currently unemployed and staying in my parents' guest room while I look for a job (it's been 4 months so far) and have been feeling even more down on myself than usual. On top of that, my beloved kitty, Disney, passed away unexpectedly a month ago. She was only 8. My mother doesn't like cats, so Disney was staying at my brother's house. Her brother Cheshire is still there and I am able to visit him every other week for a couple of days. My cats are incredibly important to me, so not having them with me has added an extra layer to everything that I have been dealing with. I am hopeful that I will be able to turn things around now and start moving in a positive direction again.

Welcome to all the newbies

Hello, all. I was born here, as were several generations before me, but I moved away for 40 years almost. I have returned to be with family.

The move was hard, the economy and change, and leaving so many friends. I gained weight and attempted to lose it, but never kept it off more than a few months. This time I intend to keep it off.

Hello, I am in Grants Pass Oregon, grew up here, and have moved all over when my hubby was in the Navy. We are back here in Grants Pass now that he retired from the Navy 2 years ago. I am wanting to lose 18 to 20 pounds, and am turning 42 next month. I have a 13 year old son who is in cross country running, wrestling and baseball, and is taller than me!
I had knee surgery to trim a torn meniscus back in December, and am trying to get back into working out. I was on light duty at my job for 8 months because of it.
We are also trying to eat more healthy, and maybe more clean eating. :)

Edited by: EVICKOREN at: 4/2/2015 (02:45)

Good morning, everyone! Mish from Florence. I've only been in Oregon for the last 3-and-a-half years, but love the climate and coastal living. I'm currently a caregiver and in my down time I play video games and collect vintage dolls. I have 50 pounds to lose. I was a member of SparkPeople years ago and just rejoined last Friday. Love the friendly people and atmosphere here and in Oregon.

Hello everyone, I just joined SP after 3 weeks of changing my eating habits on my own. I lost 4 pounds in 3 weeks, but I'm look for some advice on starting to walk. I don't walk at all right now. Thanks in advance, Julie

I have started walking! I'm up to 20 minutes a day now. Looking for walking partners in Klamath Falls.

Edited by: JULIEINOREGON at: 4/3/2015 (21:14)

Hello everyone! My name is Darlene, I am in the adventure of my life. This time I am on a journey to get to know and love myself. It has been a few years since I have logged in to Sparks, my goal is to log in everyday to get the support I need to reach my goals. I have never lived alone in my life however, since December 5th I have been divorced, it is now just my dog and myself. I live in a RV park on the South Umpqua River and I love it! It would be nice to find someone who lives close to me to walk and talk with. I am 53 years old and in the need of losing 62 more lbs, I have lost 27 lbs in the past months due to my personal issues. It was not the best way to lose weight, but at least I lost some, I am looking at it in a positive manner. This is another goal, to be positive as much as possible. No more negativity in my life, last year was enough to last a lifetime. There is a new me and I hope everyone likes her.

As I look in the mirror each day I see a new woman!

Welcome to our group.

Ranellie!

I have a kitty named Milton who I rescued from someone's backyard. And I've lived in the same house for 39 years now, since I was two. I used to visit my grandparents every summer in Eastern Oregon. I really miss those wide open skies and seeing the beautiful mountains all the time. Now I'm always boxed in in the city.

Hi fellow Oregonians. My name is Ranelle, I'm 58, been married to my best friend for 36 years, have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 3 furry grandchildren, and I live in Springfield, just minutes from Autzen Stadium...Go Ducks!
An Army BRAT growing up, so I'm not originally "from" Oregon, but in the mid 70's my dad decided to retire us in the little town of Cottage Grove about 25 minutes south of here.
My husband and 3 children moved to Springfield in the late 90's where we have resided in the same house now for about 18 years. Totally different from my nomadic childhood!!
I started on the SparkPeople weight loss journey in Oct 2010, hit goal in 2011, and here I am again after a rough patch in the road. Its all a learning experience for sure!


Edited by: RANELLIE at: 2/11/2015 (13:04)

Greetings, fellow Earthlings!

I am living in Portland, and I'm 41 years young. I just started leading the SparkPortland team. Please visit if you're from there and post on the threads! I love to do a lot of walking when the weather is warm, been doing it inside in the meantime. My health isn't so great, so I don't work. I love to read and watch movies and programs on Netflix. And I play some facebook games.

I also have an eReader, and post free books for the Nook on a page on facebook. You don't have to have a Nook though! You can use a free app. Here's the link for the page:

www.facebook.com/nookreview

Hi, My name is Chris and I live in La Grande.

Been living in the Portlandia area since August from Columbia, MIssouri via Seattle for 9 months. Love it here. Been on Spark since 2008, back on the weight loss bandwagon after regaining half of the weight I lost.

Oregon rocks my socks... and so does running!

Welcome to all you who have recently joined. I love Oregon, we moved to Florence OR from Murphys CA 10 years ago, never regretted it

Welcome to Oregon. I was just in Salem today

Hello I am Michelle and I recently moved to Oregon from Indiana. Currently live in the Salem area. Glad to be here!

Welcome to the team Jennifer.

Greetings Jennifer!
for joining us on Oregon team.

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I'm just about to turn 20. I gained weight from medications and I'm hoping to get rid of at least some of it. :)

I'm in Hillsboro.

Welcome!!!

Hi, i'm ToadJinjoo (you can call me either part of the handle, they're both accurate -- spiritually, anyway);

I have recently moved to Oregon from Washington and other points Far Eastern and Midwestern and even American Southern. Don't fit anywhere, but fit best so far here.

I am working to incorporate more 'quiet time' in my day as well as more 'doing time.' I've been through the wringer, so learning how to DO THINGS is really important to me.

So here I am, and ready to ROLL!

Also, I live in Corvallis and would really like a walk in the woods (if there are any nearby) buddy.

Welcome to the group

Just introducing myself! I've been on a weightless, self re-discovery mission since January. I have lost 60 pounds and 100 inches since Jan. of this year. I hope to lose another 30-40 pounds and reach my goal weight, or size, which ever I get to first. I don't mind the number on the scale so much anymore, so long as it stays a smaller number than my husbands! LOL I much prefer to rely on my measurements for proof of my efforts. That being said, I'm looking for a little extra accountability and motivation to keep moving forward. It's easy to get comfortable in a new weight range.. I do not want to stay in it long :o)

Starting again!! I've introduced myself before (but it's probably been a couple of years since I was last on here ). Mom of 4 (17g,13b,11b,8b), live just outside of Eugene. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of getting healthy.

Hello.
Wecome to SP! I have been on here for several years but still learning all the cool things to do here.
I am Rachel and I live in Gresham Oregon. I like to get on those paths near my house and I like being close enough to go up to Mt. Hood to go on a hike.

Welcome, we are glad to have you join us.

Let me try this again, I posted this in a new discussion and was trying to post it here. Sorry.

Hello everyone. I just joined today. I am looking forward to this journey. I am 31 years old, and a wife and mother. I live in the Cornelius/Forest Grove area. Best of luck to everyone.

Welcome to the team..

Hello to all!

My name is Katie. I'm new to Sparkpeople. I'm looking forward to becoming healthier each day! I'm a 34 year old wife and mother of three young boys (almost 8, 6, 4 1/2).

Nice to see so many people from Oregon! I love it in Eugene!

Welcome to both of our new additions.

Hola everyone I am back agian. I am a 31 year old mother of four from Canby, I have been gone for a while but I am here again!

Hello!
My name is Deanna and I live in Eastern Oregon! I just joined Spark People today and am 50 years young, have high cholesterol, am peri-menopausal, want to lose 69 pounds of extra fat, and am here for advice and motivation.
Deanna

Welcome to the group.

Hi I'm a new member. I decided it was time to get back to a healthy life. Recently I have been seeing what being over weight can do. My parents are having medical problems due to being over weight. I know the only way to stay on the journey is through group support! I live in Medford.

Welcome back.

Hi everyone,

I realized when I came back to SP last month I didn't check in with all of the teams I had joined. So here I am. Hope everyone is having a fantastic St. Paddy's day.

I have been on SP since 2011 off and on. This time I'm working really hard to stick to "On". I am finding that getting active on the site helps drive my commitment away from it. I have taken on a few different team challenges and even taken on leadership of the Portland Trail Blazer team.

Wishing everyone the very best luck along your journey.


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I hit send way too soon lol. Look at some of the recipes on Spark People, and you will find great healthy ideas for supper, lunch or breakfast. I love them as they give a breakdown on what you are consuming. I do kickboxing, and I walk for exercise. Walking is really good for me as it hurts too much to run anymore.

Welcome Erin, you and I are the same age so that means we are super special.

Hello from Medford. I'm 53 and on my way to getting rid of the remaining 50-60 lbs I'm over.

I am taking great strides in doing for me (for the first time in my life) as I have always been the servant and thought of others before myself -- to the detriment of my own well being sometimes. I've got the exercise portion down and under control (I'm a PODRUNNER) . Got the calories and monitoring down and under control -- but how in the world do I keep carbs/fiber down and protein/calcium/fat up... if it no one thing its another LOL 8) Did I mention I love food and trying NEW things? This week its upping the CALCIUM and lowering the SODIUM (which is in my MILK but not in my orange juice -- GO FIGURE!)!

I have no known serious health issues (other than obesity) but old injuries cause me to do more running indoors on a trampoline than outdoors (where I'd rather be). I manage to make my area quite serene with "the grandkid's starbug something or other" for atmosphere as I run in the night 8)

My DH is skinny as a rail and lives mostly on sugar/carbs/fat unless I'm forcing him to eat healthy. I watch him eat and I gain. I work out behind the couch while he sits on it to watch his latest shows or play a video game -- can ya see where I'm coming from 8)

I like to craft - mostly with any type of thread or yarn and with anything that might inspire the grandchildren. I'm young at heart (only 5 on the inside) and pretty positive most of the time -- I work a stressful job so every now and then I have to step up on the positive but I always bounce back to happy pretty fast. The crafts are mostly a side line to keep the stress in check -- I can't focus on CRAP when I'm focused on CRAFTS!!!!

If your interested in sharing successes, sorrows, laughter. etc. let me know. I'd love to hear from you.

I look forward to being a positive and productive member of the team....

TTFN
(TA TA FOR NOW for those that aren't POOH fans 8)

No problem

Wow I didnt knnow it did that, thats horrid and thanks for the warm welcome :) sasikhasi1

Welcome Steph hope we can help you on your journey. Lots of water is the key to getting rid of the soda habit. Besides, pop makes you hungry, it actually stimulates your appetite. Nasty stuff and it causes kidney stones.

Good Advice i will keep that in mind when i feel the need to drink soda :)

I stop at 5 cups of coffee instead of more. Drinking water more made soda not as tempting. When I was hydrated soda pop was not as tempting.

Wow that must have been super hard, But Good for you making healthy choices is hard sometimes when your use to the bad stuff for you lol...breaking the coffee habit was super hard for me as well, but it was giving me to many headaches so it had to go. Now if i could only stop drinking soda all together then i would be good to go LOL! :)

It took me a while to cut bad liquid , more than 5cups of coffee . Alcohol 5 a week instead of 2.
Sugar in tea bothers me now.

Edited by: LINDAM.1 at: 2/3/2014 (19:41)

yeah drinking 8 is overwhelming for me right now I'm lucky some days to get four lol...but its a goal I hope to reach along with the other ones I'm setting for myself. :)

Stephanie and for joining us at Spark people Oregon team. We are here and have won some of the battles you are looking at, I am pre diabetic and a open heart surgery survivor. For me drinking 8 cups of water is too much but 6 I can do.
Be good to your body!

Thanks a lot appreciate the warm welcome :) hope to get to know more of you gals.