Introduce yourself!

sirluck

I agree, Penny. I think an easy to use app on the a smartphone makes all the difference in the world. It's just too hard to run to a computer all the time. Being able to post in just a few seconds is a luxury. The app from Weight Watchers was decent, but they cut you off if you don't keep paying. This one's a dream come true!
Good luck, Stephan. I have about that much to lose too. 2 lbs a week and we're both done in less than a year!
Jwerring, I know! It's amazing how you lie to yourself all day long about how much you're eating. Every successful diet plan out there requires a food diary because it's human nature to believe what you want to. Only cold, hard facts from a diary help.
AuntLisa, what is pcos? My wife had gastric bypass years ago. It can give you a great headstart and improve your health, but most start regaining after the first year if they don't get disciplined. That's where my wife is at now. She's trying real hard to lose. She's been doing great over the last 6 months, but I suspect she's trying to go ultra low calorie right now and I'm afraid she'll put her body into starvation mode (she's cold all day long, that's a clear sign of calorie deficiency).
IreneAdler, are you an epileptic? Your diet is so interesting, it deserves it's own section.

jennifersue88

Hi!
I'm Jennifer, I live in the North East, near Youngstown... Ive been a member on here for a while, but I've never really gotten "into" it other than tracking my food and weightloss. I'm a mother to 3, 2 boys and a girl... 4 if you count my boyfriend I've lost 80+ pounds since June 2011 when my ex husband and I decided to get a divorce. I'm hoping to lose another 40-50lbs

sirluck

welcome, Jennifer. Congrats on that amazing weight loss!

neurorat

I'm Kyra, from C-bus, living in Dayton. Lost 78 pounds and maintaining. Love to do 5Ks, trying to train for half marathon (its been a slooow train!). Please feel free to add me!

mslilmack

Hi. I am Lilly . I live I Westerville . Just joined MFP . I lost 30lbs last year but managed to regain 15 lbs by not exercising proving that at this stage of the game (I will be 54 in March) it is imperative to exercise along with eating healthy. Hoping to make some friends and have some fun on this journey. Here's to success in 2013!

gettingmeback2013

Hi! I live near Akron, OH, lived here my entire life. My husband wants to move down south or out west, but this is home to me and my daughter. Just not quite ready for that yet! I HATE winter, so one day I expect to move. But for now, here I am. Would love to meet some MFP-ers in my area!

sljohn84

Hi everyone! I live near Youngstown, OH. Hating this snow, cant wait for the weekend to be a little warmer haha. I have a 8 yr old son about to be 9 and a wonderful husband. I just started keeping track on here again and hoping to stick with it this time! Looking forward to meeting some MFP-ers in my area as well Add me if youd like!

Cincybuckfan

Hello all I am from the Greater Cincinnati area.

imjustvalerie

I'm Valerie. I live in S. Euclid, work in downtown Cleveland. I'm 33, and a newlywed. i have a 9 year old son, an american bulldog (named sugar) and three cats... yea - its a full house. My weight has fluctuated since i was a teenager.. Ive lost and gained and lost and gained... now it's time to lose for good.

This site is really great, and the support is awesome.

Inspired2run

Hi everyone! I'm from the Cincinnati area. I got serious about losing April 2012. Since then, I'm down 55 pounds and have 24 to go till I hit the top of my healthy weight goal / BMI. I love MFP and am so glad a friend told me about it. I'm a wife, mom and working girl. I've found that I love to run and am looking forward to my first 5K, but a little nervous about it, too. Not sure if I'm ready, but there's two that I've read about - one in March and another in April. Hmmm...

Good luck to everyone!

zennjenn78

Hi Everyone!
My name is Jennifer and I signed up for a membership sometime last year and then did nothing lol. So here I am, finally getting into it. I live in Westerville, a suburb of Columbus, with my husband and daughter. We are pretty busy but I think having an app as well as a sight on the computer will keep me accountable for my weightloss....So good luck everyone!!:bigsmile: Oh Also I quit smoking last year, so now that I can finally breathe I'm ready to go!

lpeace2u

Hi all! I'm Lisa from the Cleveland area. I have been an MFP member for quite sometime and just decided to introduce myself I have lost 19 lbs. Took a hiatus over the last few months but now I'm back and very motivated! Please feel free to add me as a friend. I wish you all success in your venture!

NewJack718

Whats going on? Friends call me B or New-Jack!! I'm from Cleveland, but I live in Columbus unfortunately!!
Looking for new friends, with a since of humor, and secrets to success in the gym, get at me!!

kberg74

Hi I am Kristi im from the columbus area, i joined MFP in may under a different account. thru lifes trials and tribulations i got away from MFP and came back the beginning of this month. I started out strong, became weak and now am trying to regain my motivation. being overweight "fat" most of my life has taken a toll on me emotionally and physically. I really want to stick to the program and hit my goals. i would like some new "friends" to keep me motivated, I have one that has stuck by my side from the beginning.

Bbwnomore2

Hi all on this cold day.UGGG! I am Lisa, was born and raised in Lima. Now live in Wapakoneta and i am here for the long haul.

Cryssiejank

Howdy! I'm from Toledo, I'm an LST student at University of Toledo. Just trying to find motivation.

Sheakat

Hi, I'm Kathy and live in West Chester. We moved here close to 7 years ago from the Pittsburgh Area. I work in Kenwood, and have been trying MFP out for a little while. I sure could use motivation and support!

zlodwiro

hello everyone, I'm Zach and I live on the east side of Cincinnati. my weight has been up and down over the years and I am currently about half way to my goal and looking for friends and support for the second half of my journey.

atoz133

Hi! I'm Amy and I live outside of Cincinnati. I'm looking at over 100 lbs to lose, so I need all the support I can get!! Feel free to add me

mgibbzzz

Hello. My name is Michelle and I am from Somerset in southeastern Ohio. I am a very lucky stay at home mom of 2 active kids, 12 and almost 2. I have struggled with my weight all of my life. I went to 200+ lbs while I was pregnant with my son. I tried several plans to lose the weight. 10 years later I found one that worked. I lost 45lbs and found I was pregnant for my daughter. Back came the lbs and them some. Now I am almost back to what I weighed before my daughter. I am love the outdoors, cooking, and animals.

MissySchwab

I am 33 ,3 kids and from a small town about an hour from Toledo.Lived in Ohio my whole life and I am trying to avoid family health problems by getting to a healthy weight.Just started so could use friends and support

sammykat76

:flowerforyou: Howdy! California girl here, transplanted to Michigan in '00, got smart and got out of there in '06 when I met my now husband, and moved to Columbus . (O-H-!)

I work as a cashier for a CVS and have a wonderfully goofy 10 year old boy from my last marriage. Hubby and I have 5 (yes, five) cats. Hubby and I are both trying to get in to better shape, but it can be tough. I'm on my feet most of my work day, and he's tired after his work too, so it's difficult to want to exercise when we get home. Now that the weather is nice, we're trying to get out more and get more active.

I admit, I *hate* gyms and workout machines. I'd much rather walk, and I'd really like to give Zumba a try, because I love to move, even if I can't really dance.

Anyone else from Columbus?

MommyLovesHerFurBabies

Hi I'm Brittany and I am from a small town near Sandusky. I unfortunately don't live in Ohio anymore due to hubby being in the military. I miss Ohio like no other and so does my husband!

CantonMan1234

Hi,
From Canton and have been on MFP for a while ... Looking for friends closer to home.
I walk the Monument steps and ride bike for exercise.

Annmarie0426

I live in Atlanta, but am from Willoughby OH, a northeastern Cleveland suburb. The love of my life still lives in the Cleveland area and I fly there often. I am new to MFP and am looking for any support in my weight loss journey. I am a 44 year old single mom of two awesome teenage girls. Good luck to all of my OH peeps!!

deethedemonhunter

Hello! I'm Dorothy. I am 27 years old and I am married to the love of my life. We live in Mount Vernon. I am a nanny by day. I absolutely LOVE the twin 5 yr old boys that I am with and I home school them! I have been with them for almost 3 years now.
I have a cat, Ellie, who is our "baby" until we have an actually one . I am working on getting my weight back down to what it was when I was in high school. My MAJOR reward to myself once I hit that goal is spending a few days in the cabin that we stayed in for our honeymoon.
Currently getting into running! Never saw that coming..but I LOVE it!
Looking forward to meeting some fellow Ohioans!

carriepbm

I'm a retired teacher in Toledo, originally from Bryan. New to this group, currently following the 5:2 intermittent fasting method. Eventual goal to lose weight, but more important is to improve health.

ammiemcolvin

Born and raised in southern Ohio and love the area! No longer live there but happy to hear and see other fellow Ohio peps getting together and showing some spirit!

thesupremeforce

I'm Chris. 32, grew up in Ada. I currently live in Lima.

thatonegirlinohio

Hey everyone!
I'm Nikki, 23, live in Cincinnati but from Christiansburg, which is just north of Dayton. I'm a mommy, a girlfriend, and a student. Roughly on MFP for 15 days so I'm still pretty new but doing well so far. I follow a 1,500 calorie diet and exercise as much as I can. I recently got a Fitbit Zip to help keep track of my calories burned and to help with motivation.