When I first signed up a while back, I only had about 5 lbs that I wanted to lose (they're so stubborn!) but I totally fell off the wagon this summer and now it's closer to 10 lbs that I'd like to lose. I'm 5'3" on a good day and now weigh 136. I have to admit, I'm in a slump - I feel badly that my clothes are tight and I feel badly that I fell out of shape. It seems so hard to start over again. But I figured I'd just get back on the wagon and do what I can. I'm going to start training for a half marathon that's in January and I have a boot camp that starts in a week and half. My immediate goals are:

- drink lots of water
- have more little meals instead of three big ones
- cook healthy (but hopefully very flavorful) meals
- figure out a way to carve out time in my busy day to exercise

The thing is - I *love* food. I can easily eat as much as much 6' tall husband and I have a LOT of trouble telling myself no. I feel like I've been perpetually wanting to lose 5-10 lbs and I can never seem to keep it off for good. I'd love to have a group to check in with and sort of be accountable to. One step at a time...

Yeah, I wouldn't mind looking good in my birthday suit, either. In fact, I was thinking when I reach my goal, I might get a new bikini and take a little weekend getaway trip with the hubs. It would be a reward for both of us!

Im new to the group as well and look forward to bouncing ideas and thoughts around . I am totally frustrated at the multiple mixed messages that I read and hear from people. Everyone "swears by" something and usually its totally conflicting . I realize I have to find whats right for me but Im beginning to be a little dumbfounded.
I lost 40lbs 4 years ago and have maintained my current wieght of 160 at 5'9. Well thi sis about 15lbs from where I would like to be . I cannot seem to drop anymore weight . 3 months ago I started either running 2 miles a or riding 10-15 miles on a bike at a quick pace a nminimum of 4 days a week. I gained a few lbs and my pants are tight in the thighs ! Ugh.
I have always eaten fairly healthy . Lots of veggies and protien and fewer carbs but I cant seem to budge. I can loose weight going no carb but that is not realistic to my job or lifestyle.
At any rate , Im going to give this the ol" college try , I have 8 days in Jamaica in November and it would be great to feel good.

Hey everyone! Along with others I'm so happy to have found this group! I'm a super active college student and usually eat pretty healthy... I'm within my healthy weight range but would just love to look fit and strong! Would love more mfp friends for extra support and encouragement!

well, I just started a form of intermittent fasting, I only eat in a 10-hour window. I picked 10am-8pm and it seems to help, so far, with the drinking, I haven't been drinking because I know I can't drink after 8pm so I don't bother at all.
I am going to phase in different challenges over the next 8 weeks while keeping the previous one, so I will eat in the 10-hr window and workout every other day, then add geting 100 grams of protein each day, then keeping calories under 1500, then I will try carb-cycling, 2 days of low carb followed by 1 day of high carb.
will let you know how it works out-I got a mermaid costume for halloween:happy:

I'm trying to lose that last 16 lbs, the ones that crept on in university 10 years ago and took up permanent residence. I don't follow a specific diet, just eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise almost every day. I'm looking for friends similar to me for mutual inspiration and motivation.

So happy I found this group! Restarting my diet/workout today. Need to get serious about it. Have to fit back into costume asap. Just need 5 pounds and it isn't the same talking to those who need to see big results with weight loss. Good luck to all of you!

Welcome, this site has really helped me stay focused..I am 62yo who has never had to diet! Now I do... I have logged in every day for 35 days and have lost 7lbs. Doesn't sound like much, to me it is wonderful. Because I am losing it slowly I think it will stay off longer, unlike the fad diets. I think I have to cheat once in awhile to stay focused, so don't be too hard on yourself, but DON'T cheat on your food log. Would love to help you keep on track, and have you help motivate me.