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RilantheFirebug

Hi all,

My name is Kelli, I'm 23 annnnd live in Indy (Fishers/Hamilton area). I'm a recent college grad, newly wed, and photographer. I just joined MFP today and I'll be using it as a supplement to Weight Watchers. I started WW back in March of 2011 and have lost 50 pounds -- I'm excited to keep losing and I'm hoping MFP will get me off my plateau and more focused on what I'm eating.

ChangeIsADecision

My turn....My turn.... I'm Jen also (i saw a few other Jen's on here). I live in Southern IN.... Northeast of E'ville. Great area... nice to meet you all. It's nice to read other peoples stories and successes!

smileyng

Nicole here. I'm 36 with three kids (ages 15, 13 & 10). I live on the SE side of Indy & work in Carmel. My weight started piling on a couple of years after my youngest was born. I've been very inconsistent with my diet & exercise for awhile now. Last year I worked out 3x a week with a personal trainer for nearly 12 months & completed the mini marathon, but only lost 5 lbs. It was very discouraging. Now I'm ready to stop feeling sorry for myself and get this weight off!

Kristinemomof3

Hey all! I just found MFP today and am mainly trying to get healthy and just tone up some. I was reading through where everyone is from and I grew up in North Judson (which is where someone is currently living) and I currently live in Lafayette and have for the last 19 years. I've got three great kids that we homeschool and I also work part time at our church.

jazzzin35

Hello all!!!

Okay, I will NOT be an official Hoosier, but I guess I have lived here enough to join here.

I often remember my good old high school and college days when I could eat literally anything I wanted and never had to worry about growing out of my 32 x 32 jeans....those days ended long ago.

I am 39 years old, 6' tall, and currently weigh in at 255 lbs. That is way down from topping out at over 290 last year. I probably cracked the 300 mark at some point before I started measuring again.
My dad is a big man and has struggled with back and heart troubles all his life and is now dealing with diabetes to boot.

That is NOT going to be me!!!! My first goal is to be "overweight" by the time I am 40. Birthday is in August and I have to get down to about 220 to get there. From there, I will probably try to get below the 200 mark.

I would love to have some friends to challenge, push and support me as I take this on.

Thanks.

Scott

criddle08

Hey all! I'm christy, 29, and live in southern Indiana just a little north of Evansville. I started my journey January of 2011 and have lost 69 pounds so far. It's great to found a group like this!

bbrown148

Hi All — My name is Beth and I'm 42. I live in Noblesville and keep busy working full-time for an advertising agency in Indpls. I also am happily married and have four kiddos and a large dog that keep my quite busy as well! I'm starting over for the upteenth time in trying to lose weight but needing to lose for health reasons. I'm glad to have found a group like this!

crimznrose

Hi, my name is Jessica and I'm 31. I have two children and just had a third serrogate last July for a family who couldn't have their own. I live in the rural part of Noblesville (where I was born and raised) after having lived in Indianapolis, Westfield and Carmel over the past 11 years. I find it hardest to find the time to exercise during the week, especially with my daily commute to Castleton for work. I'm also in the advertising business, but I work in promotional products and imprinted apparel as an advertising specialist and consultant for promotional branding (that's the short form - the full description of "what do you do" takes about half an hour or more).

I got my first red flag on a regularly scheduled blood draw last November. I've been on Metformin for insulin resistance for the last 9 years and they require me to do a liver panel every 3 months, but this was the first time I also had elevated blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides. The fact they wanted to put me on heart medication made me wake up and realize I just wasn't going to get better on my own. I've been tracking calories since then and have lost 25 lbs so far, but my biggest obstacle still remains finding the time in my busy schedule to get in 30 minutes of workout.

michelledyan

Hi! My name is Michelle and I live in Marion. I have lost 20 pounds so far. I have been on MFP since before Christmas in December. My favorite workout is walking and that is how I have lost my 20 pounds. Leslie Sansone is my hero! I own a few of her DVDs and I really enjoy working out to them. Currently, I am working out to Walk Slim Fast & Firm! 4 Really Big Miles Glad to be a member of this group! I need all of the support & encouragement that I can get!

SarahxKant

Hi my name is Sarah born and raised in Northern indiana :-) Im a stay at home mother of two just trying to get my baby weight off. i just started a week ago and just by eating healthier and running a mile or 2 about 4 times a week ive already lost 3 lbs :-) its a good start to getting rid of my baby weight

SKP1986

Hello, Hello! I am Samantha and I am 25 years old. I live in Lafayette and am totally looking for more support. Lost 13 pounds so far and have plenty more to go. I am trying to get into running and moving up with that slowly but surely. I've gotten to the point where I feel like a useless boob if I miss work outs, so I am assuming that's good. I welcome all friend requests.

RachelVon

Hey ,
I'm Rachel , 23 , and I am from Fort Wayne - I have lived here all of my life! I just got married 4 months ago - most people try to get fit before the wedding, I decided to do it after...so much less stress!

BrittRae12

Hi! I'm Brittany I'm from Munster. I moved to Indiana in July and so far I like it. I definitely miss my workout buddies from California though

I'm a full-time student studying to be an elementary/special education teacher. Between homework and observing in classrooms I'm trying to find time to workout and get back into shape.

viclynn

Hi, Im Vickie. I live in Northeastern Indiana about 20 miles west of Fort Wayne and 15 miles east of Warsaw in a little town named South Whitley. I joined MFP last year and then left for a while. But I'm back and want to continue on to my goal. Thanks for starting this group. Glad I found it.

mrsfurby14

I everyone I'm Erin I am 27 yrs old, I live in Hamilton County. I am looking for a buddy and someone to motivate me to work out. I have a gym membership which I hardly use cause I don't have any motivation to get up and get going. I need to use it I would love to lose 75lbs by the end of this year, if someone can help me get me motivated please add me. I could use all the hep I can get.

daycathy

I totally did not know this group was around here considering I have been on here for roughly 3 months now.

I am Catherine, 28 and have lived in Indiana for all but 3 years of my life. Joined in January when started a whole new determination of helping each other out at work by eating better. This is like my new drug of choice and have stayed pretty religious to keying in foods. Down 20 so far and going for about another 25 by December. Would love to find a running buddy to help continue to push.

buttonsandbones

Hello. I'm Bonnie from Southern Indiana. Nice to meet everyone. Good luck to us all.

Geyser_Mountain_Dreamer

Hello to all my fellow Hoosiers. I'm Geyser. I live in Northwest Indiana.

jamiesop1

Hi, I'm Jamie. I was born in Indiana and raised in California. I've been back in Indiana for 8 years. I live in southern Indiana near Evansville. I have just recently started my weight loss journey. 17 pounds down and 65 to go. I joined this website to help me stay on track. I'm glad there is a support group for Hoosiers!

klalaw

Hi, I'm Kristin - native Pittsburgher who got transplanted to Indiana a little over 5 years ago. I live in the Indy area with my husband and almost 5-year old son. I've been on MFP since February, and have lost 20 pounds so far, but still have a lot to go! I love the support I've found here - it's a great motivator and really helps hold me accountable!

Icewatta

I live in Lafayette, IN a mother of three girls. I would like to make some fitness pals and even some potential workout buddies to go walking with if possible. Please add me so we can support each other Look foward to hearing from you!

heartlady24

Hello,

My name is Jillian Roth. I am 24 years old and will be 25 years old in June. I am a part time college student. I have some disabilities called Autism, ADHD, OCD, and an anxiety disorder. Even though I have these disabilities, I do not let it stop me from what I want to do in life. I am also very high functioning for someone who has Autism. I live with my mom and my five beautiful cats in South Bend IN home to the fighting irish of Notre Dame. I work three days a week at a workshop for people who have disabilities. I have worked there for almost three years now and I love what I do. I have participated in the annual team logan fun walk and run for the past three summers now. I am hoping that this group can help me train a little bit for the walk. I am also hoping to take walks at our local state park. I hope that I can inspire everyone here to lose weight just like I am doing right now.

SoulSistaSarah

Hello fellow Hoosiers! I'm Sarah, I will be 33 on May 24 (how did I get this old? lol!). I live close to Southport. I'm married and have two sons. Looking to meet other MFP buddies from Indiana. I have a lot to lose, just got started on my journey in April. :flowerforyou:

betteringmyselfeachday

Hello Hoosiers! I am 24 and living southeast of Indianapolis! I have a lot to lose so hopefully I can keep the ambition up and going strong!

Feel free to friend me so we can do this together!

soxx226

Hey, I'm Ryan, I am 27 and live in SE Indiana (Greensburg).

Lillyeatslillies

Hi I'm Lilly. 25 years old and I live North of Carmel in the country. Trying to lose 60 lbs and I've been a pescatarian for over 14 years now. Pretty new to MFP. Already down 6 lbs. Looking forward to support in this group!

rmrpender

Hi !

I'm from Wisconsin too, but have lived in Kokomo for the past 25 years. I am soooo looking forward to the Packers playing the Colts this fall and plan on getting tickets somehow. Go Packers!

Marcillene

Hi, my names Marcillene and I am new to Indiana. Been here for almost 6 months. I live in Mount Vernon, IN as south as you can get, Im told. My son just turned one a month ago. I had lost 8 lbs when I began this website 3 months ago, and stressful things happen and I quickly gained 20lbs!

Sevandekeere

I'm Sarah. I live in Elkhart county.
I have a 4 year old daughter.
I'm trying to lose 40 to 50 lbs and welcome any and all support.

Beleg

Hello I am Bryant I live in Columbus, In. I am getting ready to retire from the Military and I have put on way to much weight. I want to watch my 2 young children grow up. I need to lose about 115lbs.