Let's see, I'm Amber, 27, from Upstate NY. I've been heavy most my entire life. I was a chubby kid growing up and I currently weigh less than I did in 4th grade! I am the smallest I've been in my adult life. I have a 3 1/2 yr old son and a 1 1/2 yr old daughter who are my everything.

I joined MFP right after my daughter was born and was able to drop all the pregnancy weight plus about 15-20lbs more. Since then (last August) I've lost about 5 more lbs and have pretty much maintained. At the end of my pregnancy with my son, I was 276... Got to 195 before getting preg with daughter and got up to 229 at end of preg with her.

I love MFP and I, too, keep motivated with small groups and mini challenges! I'll admit that I'm a mini challenge stalker - I look for tons of mini challenges and complete as many as I can! I really like the variety in this group, though. I also attend a Zumba class twice a week and do a lot of workouts that I've found on Pinterest. Right now, My goal is to lose 7lbs for a wedding I'm going to October 12th! AFter that, I'd ultimately like to lose about 20lbs more total (and tone up my belly and loose skin)!

I love MFP and I, too, keep motivated with small groups and mini challenges! I'll admit that I'm a mini challenge stalker - I look for tons of mini challenges and complete as many as I can! I really like the variety in this group, though.

I am a mini challenge stalker too! lol!
Anyway Hi! I am Kelly, I am 36 & from Ohio. I too have been heavy for much of my life hovering right around 200lbs. About 5-6 years ago I divorced my alcholic husband and decided to get my life under control. I went back to school and started working out and lost about 50lbs weighing in at 151 and for the first time in my life having a BMI in the "normal" range!

I remarried a few years ago and entered the world of "desk job" once I finished school. I enjoy the work however the draw back is that I have let 10 pounds creep back on over the last few years and bumped myself out of the "normal" range

I have a difficult time loosing weight so I am looking for motivation and ways to try to get rid of at least that 10lbs I found! I love MFP and the mini challenges are great because I can get most of them done during the day... I have been caught a twice in my office doing push-ups... always leads to an interesting conversation! lol!!

Hi, my name is Jasmine and I'm 27. I've been a member of MFP for a really long time but have had a hard time sticking to it in the past. In terms of exercise, I do a lot of walking regularly but no longer am part of a gym. I enjoy swimming, belly dance and yoga especially.

Hi, I am Holly.

I have been on MFP since April. I am hoping to lose a total of 150 pounds. MFP is wonderful!

I am so excited about these challenges. Thank you!

Hi I am Amy , 40 years old originally from NY but live in Florida. I was a stick all of my life, went through 2 pregnancies and lost all the weight.....and then came my daughter LOL. I gained the least with her, after she was born I gained about 40 pounds then had to have a hysterectomy and gained another 65. Got so depressed and said F it...I'll just be a fat pig the rest of my life. Well needless to say, with kids....that is not an option so here I am. I have been on MFP since January. I never ate veggies so the first few months was eating them layered in cheese and slowly weane off the cheese. I now eat pretty much ANYTHING veggie and with no or little cheese. I am down 17lbs and have just started turbo fire and shakology. Hopefully will be posting some positive result pics in a few months

I am on daily and i try to be very motivational so anyone feel free to FR me and good luck everyone

Hi everyone. I'm Lizz! I'm 31 & a substitute teacher in TX. I love this group & I think it's awesome that you do archery Kristen! I'm very curious about trying that out myself.

HELLO everyone! I'm Misti, 27, from a little tiny town in Idaho. I have an 8 year old son, and a 6 month old daughter! Been with my husband for 12.5 years, (married for 1)! I've never been extremely overweight, but still overweight and not healthy. I joined MFP in 2010 when I joined a Biggest Loser competition in my town. My team actually won!!! I lost 25lbs and was healthy and happy. My life got in my way I guess and I stopped exercising, then got pregnant. I stayed pretty active during pregnancy and didn't gain too much weight. (33lbs) I am officially below my pre-prego weight, but would like to lose 20lbs to be back to healthy and happy again. LOL ! I've been at a plateau for 3 weeks now!!! Going to switch things up this week and hopefully break it! I usually walk/jog 3 miles a day 4-5 x a week. This week I am adding Active 2, and Zumba!!! Eventually I would like to start 30 DS again, but not quite yet!

Hey everyone,

I'm Midge and I am 52. Most my life I have been of normal weight. 10 years ago I started to put on weight and I was in denial I felt great still active with doing things, I didn't think I was over weight. Then about 8 years ao went for my annual check up and got on the scale and it read 183...my doctor said I needed to lose some weight and told me she would be happy if I lost 20 in 6 months so I told her I would be in the 140's by the next. I was 145 the next appointment. I got down to 138 for several years the last couple years the weight snuck on...I caught a glimps of a person in the mirror that I did not recognize in April so here I am. Getting in shape to do the adventures I love to do skydiving, paddle boarding, rock climbing ( indoor we don't have mountains in FL), kayaking, and trying anything outdoors. I need to go with my son's girlfriend because my friends don't seem to be interested in my hobbies. I am now working out secretly to get into better shape then the young ones in my life... Yes I am a little competitive. Nice to meet you all and any one can add me as a friend if they are looking for encouragement and to encourage others! Yes, sorry I'm a little long winded!

Hi everyone,

I'm Carrie and I'm 38. I've been on MFP since November 2010. I love it here. I was always the "big girl" in class. I always thought of myself being fat, this led to the yo-yo dieting when I was younger. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with MS (2002) that I gave my head a shake and got my act together so I can be there for my husband and children. I no longer work (for pay), I stay home and do what I can and I listen to my body for my limitations. I'm finally at my goal weight and I need some motivation to stay here. I've been at this weight before but not for very long as I go back to my old habits.

Nice to meet you and feel free to add me as a friend.

Carrie