Welcome Introductions

angelicayamile

Hiiii my name is Angelica iam 31 years old I really want to weigh 135 by the end of this year and I really need motivation I have to confess that I have fallen back to my old habits and I don't want to gain back what I have lost I still have 17 pounds more to go and its really hard buy I know I can do it.

Denjo060

Hi Im Denise
My goal is to drop at least 20 lbs by May I have another vacation planned and I do not want to go again fat and out of shape
Im 53 have 3 children and 4 grandchildren I have a loving fiance who is very supportive
I get up in the morning to work out and if time allows I do a work out in the evening after work
Good luck everyone on meeting your goals

tnjackso1

Hello everyone!! My name is Tatanisha but I go by Tat...I'm 37y/o and I want to be fit and healthy. I presently weigh 186lbs and this time last year I was at 156lbs.... yeah wow!! I did it before and just fell off the wagon and found it hard to motivate myself to stay active and moving. This time around I hope to find ways to keep it off for good!! I look forward to the support and am excited to see what is ahead!

JBcat123

Hi. My name is Nellie. I just joined a couple of weeks ago. my goal is to loose 100 lbs but im doing it really slowly. I weigh 223 pounds. my short term goal is to loose 20 lbs first until January before I go to mexico. and by summer I want to look healthy and fit.

I gained 70 lbs in 2 years from medications. I used to be normal healthy weight 150lbs and used to be on weightwatchers. but I like this site a lot more than weight watchers. I also do some jenny craig on here I do a mix of jenny and here cause jenny craig is about 1000 calories and that's to low. I just add about 700 calories more so I can be at a healthy weight without starving myself. my parents don't believe in calorie counting and want me on jenny craig but im doing a mixture of both and they don't know im really doing this calorie counting thing on top of jenny craig.

I know I rambled a lot, sorry for my poor grammar, I write terrible, lol. thanks for having me here!

fitnessmum_uk

Hi my name is YInka, mother of a 2 year old boy who runs rings round me, I'm 27 years old and I'm trying tolls 30+lbs, I have not idea by when but a gradual process is what I'm looking for. Ideally I want to weigh 140lbs so I feel better and look better, currently 174lbs down from 186lbs on 1st October. look forward to achieving our goals!! Happy loosing xx

MzTanya77

My name is Tanya, I'm 36, single w/ no kids. I was originally 260lbs and now I'm down to 180. I got sick earlier this year and lost down to 150lbs. I'm now healthy again but unfortunately gained all the sick weight back and now my goal is to get back into my Size 8's the HEALTHY way. My goal is to accomplish this by Spring 2014. So looking to lose about 20-25lbs.

NurPial

Hi ,
I am nowshin, 22 years old, I got overweight after I started living in my university dorm.
I currently lost 8 lb, and I have 15 lbs more to lose. I want to weight 116 lbs by the end of December.

smallbutcurvy

Hi my name is Sonia, I'm 50 but I ignore that best I can.
I have been into fitness all my life, ballet and tap as a child, Aerobics to instructor qualified later, gyms, step workouts
kung fu and karate to black belt. Lately Ive begun lifting heavy and am really enjoying it.
I do nothing by halves including eating :laugh:
So currently I am eating pretty clean, five times a day 40 40 20 macros , being on MFP most of this year
has enabled me to fine tune my diet to this level, though its early days with this one (five days), upping my workouts frequency
and increasing cardio again along with strength training.
Goal is cutting fat , keeping muscle and all round fitness.

fatmichie123

Hi, I just turned 43 mother of 3 boys. I need to find a way to get motivated and stay motivated. I have always been concerned about what I weigh but recently struggling with caring I have been eating anything I want and making excuses. I promise myself each day that I will start tomorrow. I also recently stopped working so I sit around alot I eat out of boredom and I am alittle concerned as I know my pants are tight the scale fluctuated A LOT I still look in the mirror and think I look good. I then start thinking the scale is wrong. Is it possible to be opposite of anorexic? They look in mirror and see fat when they are thin. I look in the mirror and see skinny when I am fat.....is that possible. I worry that I am giving myself permission to be fat and not sure how to get on track and stay on track.

blably

hey im Mon. newly single since my ex cheated with me with my ex best friend....ad thats what im using for that extra motivatio kick in my *kitten* o my low days,
also i the process of mobing to vienna for a job...well see.
im from Slovenia, and my main workout right now is t 25, im just startin with the real workout thing since ive just been cleared to do it after the major surgery i had in the end of august.
love to meet new people, and im wuite a chatty one

charlenever

Hi Im Charlene. I am working toward making an actualy lifestyle change versus the yo yo dieting I have been doing in the past. This time I am trying to add strenth training to the walkling I have been doing.

minih8

Hi I'm Cindy.
I have 50 lbs to lose and looking forward to seeing the scale dip below 180 this week.

cesabo

Hi, I'm Colleen. I'm 37, 5'3, 146lbs. I'm looking to lose another 10 pounds by the end of the year. My 20th high school class reunion is next May and I'd like to look better for that.

I typically play deck hockey, softball or go running, 4-6 times a week. But now that it's dark out in the evening, I'll be looking to switch my workouts indoors to the gym. I do not find gym workouts to be as fun. I'm contemplating joining an ice hockey team too.

I have found my stamina has improved throughout the year, so I know I'm doing something right with my activity level. It's the food that gets me. I have a hard time cooking for just myself every day, as I'm single. When I cook large quantities for the week, I get sick of eating the same thing over and over again. I'm hoping to get some pointers on how to get around that.

snshne31

Hi...My name is Sherry and I am 45 years old. I have about 50 lbs to loose. I started last year and was doing awesome using a program on bodybuilding.com but seriously injured my chest in May doing dips and have had a hard time getting started again. I seriously started last week and have lost a few pounds but at this point I am looking to build muscle and then loose. So...I probably wont see any serious weight loss for about 6 weeks...which is okay. My goal is 20 by Dec. 31 and continue working.

Need a Beach Body by Jun 17th....

TLCPharmD

Hi...I'm Tamie.
I used to have a trainer and when I turned 40 I felt awesome. I have since changed jobs to a desk job and have been gaining all the weight back over the last 2 years. I finally had enough of my clothes not fitting right and have lost 17 pounds so far. My current goal is to lose another 20 pounds then go from there. I'm new to the community thing but am looking forward to everyone's helpful info.

chelsiem87

Hey everyone! I'm Chelsie from PA in the US. I've been on her for a lil over a year and have already lost about 48 pounds. I ultimately wanna loose another 100 pounds before reaching my "goal weight". I have had GREAT success with this site and the people here, therefore keeping me motivatied to keep going!! Feel free to add me.. I want to inspire and to keep being inspired by awesome, motivated indiduals! Good luck to you all!!

CaptainMilda

Hi everyone, I'm Louise, 26yrs old, from Denmark. Been on mfp since the beginning of 2013, took a break from feb to july, but came back with new starting weight that said 178 pounds, am now down to 133 pounds, would love to loose another 15-20 pounds.
I work out around 6 days a week; workout includes biking, a step-machine (twist&Shape) and circuit training. I like to push myself, I like to shake things up, so I usually change my routine (mostly the circuit training) from time to time.
Feel free to add me...

alyssajayds40

Hello, I am Alyssa, 40 years old and live in Charlotte, NC. I am ready to get back into shape and improve my body/image.
I had a accident in 2012 that left me unable to do many things I had always done to keep in shape. Hike, Bike, Race, etc… The beginning of October I had knee surgery, this week I started some light cardio but as of Nov 11th I will be 6 weeks post op and moving much faster hopefully. I am ready to get the 20 pounds of fat I gained burnt and forget that past year of gaining and being lazy eating things I should not have. I won’t miss it!

What motivates me is knowing how much I have hated the way I look and feel this past year.

MVY_

My name is May, I am aiming for 50 lbs to lose. I want to lose 15-20 lbs by Christmas.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

jennegan1

Hi everyone Im jenn going to be 32 in March live in NY so this time of year starting to get cold so cant get out and do so much but thanks to a wonderful website {and of course this one} called you tube I found some really good cardio videos. My over all goal is to get back down to my pre pregnancy weight which was 140ish before 2010 winter for a few years I lost weight during the winter time so hoping to do so again this year but for the past year I also started to drink alot more then I ever did so I need to reteach my self to cut back on that so heres to a new me and a new us {all of you}

sjkcarter

Hi all..

My name is ShaRon, and I am 30 years old. I am a USAF vet. I did 6 years , and I have been out for about the same amount of time. Since I have been out the weight has just piled on. I would love to get back down to my basic training weight, which was 155 lbs. Although my doctor thinks that 164lbs would be good for me. I will see what weight I am when I feel happy with myself again. I am workout from home person, so if anyone has any workouts I can do at home I would greatly appreciated some suggestions.

darcyrees

I'm Darcy and I'm an endurance athlete...and carrying around extra weight makes it harder to achieve my goals. My goal for 2014 is to hike the rim to rim of the Grand Canyon. Another goal is to finish an Ironman, but it's still several years out. Next year, I also need to focus on bringing my base fitness up higher and lowering my percentage of body fat. So, in addition to rim to rim, I may join my friends in a 200+ mile bike race with a goal of climbing the mountain passes faster and setting a new PR.

vahine03

Aloha My name is Mahea. I successfully lost 53 lbs by Spring of 2012. Around that time, I fell away and haven't been on till just recently. Now I've gained about 15 lbs over the 17 months I've been absent and i'm determined to get back on track. With the 15 pounds I've gained back, I now need to lose another 50 pounds to get to my ultimate goal weight of 140.

I did regret ever stopping last year but i'm past and over it. I'm determined now more than ever and excited to get back in shape. Oh Yeeeah! haha. Especially now that I recently just started dating. (I'm a nervous wreck when it comes to dating). I want to look Amazing!

paulylovesme

Hi everyone My name is Jordan! I am 31 and a mom to 4 beautiful children! I am married and I live in Florida (central). My goal is to Wear a size 8 wedding dress when I renew my vows in August of 2014! I am currently 237.4 and started at 242. Which btw was my all time heaviest (pregnancies included). I want to change so I can be happy and not feel as if I am an embarrassment to leave my house. I love the outdoors and Fall and Spring weather! Florida sucks in the Summer but thank God for the ocean!! I wish you all the best.

nathotte

Hi everyone!!! I'm Nathalie, 27 yr old. I want to lose another 9 lbs, down to135 by the end of the year. Also been working out every chance I get. Just applied with the Alberta Sherriffs, going for the physical testing in a couple days. Just want to be healthy and happy in my skin. Going after a physically demanding job I am currently in the best shape ever and getting better each day.

tat20

Hello!
My name is Tarah. I am a full time college student, going for Healthcare Information Technology and I also work full time. I am beginning my journey again, hopefully with more patience this time. I will be supported by my boyfriend who is also trying to shed a few pounds. I'm hoping that I can find some support here and some friendly reminders that I can't do it all over night! My current goal is to lose about 76 pounds. Once I hit that point I'll see how much farther I want to go. I'm here for support for anyone in need, so don't be shy.

Kadoober

Hello everyone!
My name is Rachael, I'm in the last few weeks of my 30's (!!), I'm from Chicago, and engaged to the loveliest of men. I've lost about 12 pounds so far, and I'd like to lose another 30-35 before moving to maintenance. Right now I am just enjoying experimenting with healthier food choices (I love LOVE to cook), and reaping the benefits of regular exercise. Oh, and planning a wedding
Thanks for having me, I'm looking forward to getting to know you!

pjammer10

HI all! I'm Shawna.

My main goal is to eventually lose about 100 lbs. So far I've lost nothing, I can't seem to stop eating unhealthy garbage! My short term goal is to lose 15 lbs by Christmas.

Jillian130

Hello my name is Sandra and I am 43. I aim to lose 20lbs before the new year. I don't plan on stopping there....I'd love to tone up and gain muscle definition, including abs. I have completed INSANITY last fall and felt so accomplished. It has motivated me to push myself out of my comfort zone.
Glad to meet everyone and encourage each other!

sharonannaisrael

Hi I'm Sharon, i'm 39 and i want to lose 25lbs by the end of Feb 2014 when i'm 40! i've lost 42lbs so far but it's took 3 years, 1st i was on weight watchers then i joined the gym and started spinning and weight lifting classes in March 2013, i lost 25lbs out of the 42lbs with MFP and the gym! I work out 5 days a week i used to do 6 but the house keeping was suffering lol I do 3 classes on monday and tuesdays i also run 3 miles twice a week! I struggle with being consistent with my meal choices and drinking enough water, i'm challenging myself for the next month to drink 4litres a day and eat fruit and veg with every meal! I'm so motivated!