Hi, I'm Michael. I just started this journey yesterday and am so pleased I found this group! Looking forward to losing with you all.

Height: 6 feet
SW: 357
GW: 180-190

Just wanted to pop-in and say hi. I have been off and on some kind of diet plan since I was 16. After 16 years, 2 kids and 1 divorce, I've decided that i don't need a "diet" and just need to start making better choices. I sometimes get discouraged seeing people post about how "fat' they are when they only have 25 pounds to lose. I wish it was only 25.

Please add me as a friend if you need encouragement or motivation. I make a pretty good cheerleader. To me, being able to wake up every day and face the world is a victory. :-)

Hi
So glad to find others with lots to lose.
I'm Rachel and from Aberdeenshire, Scotland
SW - 392lbs - Jan 2012
CW - 340lbs - April 2012

Hello, I am Robin. I have lurked around here for some time. I am really trying to do the deal and get my blood sugar and weight under control.

SW: 397
CW:351.4
GW:150ish

I am 53 years old and struggle with health stuff just like everyone. I am not making any excuses anymore. I do not want to have any surgery for weight loss. I've know many close friends who have had surgery. Some were very successful and some were not. I am not a very social person so even posting is me getting out of my comfort zone. Very happy to be here.

Hi all!! My name is Heather, and I am here to love over 200 pounds! I look forward to learning new ways to eating a healthier balanced diet. One day at a time, as they say.

BW: 387
CW: 382
GW: 150

5 pounds down and 232 to go!!!

Hi! I'm Dawn
Sw=355
Gw=165-175
Cw=344

Total 180lbs to lose

Hello All, My name is Jason. I hale from the big state of Oklahoma. Married with a daughter who is 16. I have been on my weight loss journey since January 3rd. I have over 200+ pounds to shed probably closer to 300 to be a "normal" body weight. I have the best support people around me and on here. Hope to get to know a few of you on here.

hey!:) I am Jamee

sw: 396
cw:380
gw: 196

Depending on my body feels at the goal weight. It seems kind of overwhelming. But I am two weeks in, and am really liking it. I am glad there is a place where we can support eachother.

Hi! Melissa from Southeast TX here!

SW: 367
CW: 323
GW: 150

My SW is the absolute heaviest I've ever been. When I started MFP I didn't weigh first. I'm TERRIFIED of the scale. I did, however, bite the bullet and weigh yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised. Go me! I MIGHT start weighing every couple of weeks. We'll see how the anxiety level is, lol!

Howdy! Big_Cowboy74 here. Real name Doug. See that offensive lineman for any NFL team. I'm bigger than him.

6 ft. - 5 in. tall

SW: 502 lbs.
CW: 464 lbs.
GW: 299 lbs.

38 lbs. down as of this morning.
Will reset goal once I accomplish being under 300!

Hello, I'm Jeri. I've been "back on the wagon" for nearly two weeks now and I'm ready to be serious about my weight loss. (again!) Two years ago I went from 415 to 350 and managed to gain it back.

But that's in the past! I'm 11lbs down in the last two weeks. That's a pretty nifty start right? Swimming is going to be my secret weapon. The fact that I'll even get in a swimsuit shows my dedication!

I would absolutely love to make some supportive friends who are active on MFP. Keep up the good work everyone!

SW 405
CW 394
GW 150

Hi . . . I'm Tonya, 31 years old, and from Mississippi. When I started using My Fitness Pal at the beginning of May, I weighed at least 405 pounds. More, really, because my scale couldn't weigh me and I got "Error" every time I stepped on it. I've lost 31.4 pounds so far (I'm at 373.6 now) . . . I have about 200 more to go. I want to be able to have kids some day, and I currently can't because of hormonal issues related to being so obese. I topped 200 pounds in junior high, and I've been on blood pressure medication since I was 18. I want to feel well instead of constantly drug out and tired . . . and being able to buy cute clothes without using mail order will be a fringe benefit, too!

Hey everyone! So glad to have found this group!
My name is Marie and I am a nurse in TN. I am currently working private duty with a contract for a year, and am hoping to be 100 or so pounds lighter by next summer so I can go back to working in a facility.

SW Feb 2012 - 456.8 pounds BMI 76
Current weight - 432 BMI 72.9
Goal for my bday (9/12) 415 BMI 69.1
Goal for Christmas 375 BMI 62.4
Ultimate goal - 130 (total of 326.8 pounds lost when finished) BMI 21.6

I am married with 4 kids: 2 19 year old college freshmen, an autistic high school senior and a 4th grader. Also providing round the clock care in my home for 1 parkinsons/dementia patient.

I started McDougall diet halfway a couple months ago which started my weight loss slowly. August 1 I made a commitment to the diet and am starting to feel better and move more.

I have been doing chair aerobics dvds by Paul Eugene (awesome way to get started) and have recently gotten to the point where I feel like I can start doing regular aerobics and ordered some The Firm workout dvds from ebay.

i started with 220 to lose, l have lost 42 pounds so far and have 178 more pounds to lose. i have alot of medical problems and am nearly immobile although i have a desire to run a 5K when l lose this weight, sounds extreme from where l am at now but, that is what l would really like to do. l have homeschooled all my children from K to graduation, l have 7 girls and 3 boys and now l want to focus on getting healthy and running that 5k. Cyndee
l also would like some people with similar aspirations or people that have conquered this challenge to help me get there so if you think you can help please friend me!

Hi my name is Sheila. Started out at 350 pounds and am now down to 265.

Love horses, reading, hiking and flea markets.

Feel free to add me as a friend.

I live in SEMO.