Hi Everyone!

I'm 34 years old, I work full time (and by full time I mean 10+ hours a day, sometimes 6 days a week) and I also go to college part time at night, 2-3 nights a week. Somehow I manage to find time to work out about 4-5 times a week, and occasionally get some sleep as well. I have no kids, but i do have 5 dogs - 3 great danes, a neapolitan mastiff and a basset hound. I live with my boyfriend of 4 years, as well as his daughter, her husband and her 5 year old son. I'm new to MFP, looking for some support in losing that final 20 pounds (or so). I know I'll never look like I did in my late teens or early to mid 20's, but I really want to be healthy and looking good as a cross that halfway point in my 30's!!

Hi all - I'm 36 and working on losing 40 or so pounds. New to this site as of last week, but I've found it has been of great help so far. I quit smoking almost a year ago (October 2011) and now want to get healthier in general. I live in Vancouver, Canada. Don't have any kids, but do have two super-sweet dogs and in a long term relationship ( 3 years and counting).

Decided I do not want to turn 40 being overweight.

Feel free to add me as a friend as I'd really love to get the most out of this site as possible.

Hey there everyone!
I'm Tracy, 31 years young, I am an executive administrative assistant at a scrap metal recycling company, and a part time graduate student, studying Forensic Psychology (undergrad in Crime Scene Investigation and Corrections)
I decided it was time to buck up and lose some weight, I was at my peak at 165 lbs in March. I've lost 20 lbs., so far, probably could have been more but I've had a couple of setbacks.
Everyone can add me, I log in everyday and have made some great friends here!

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Hi - I'm 30 something (honestly, most of the time I can't remember what the something is) and new to all this.

Hey just wanted to say that is amazing that you have already lost 4lbs keep up the great work!!

Hi my name is Candy and Im 34..I live in Tennessee born and raised. Have traveled a little but always came back. Now that Im older I find the weight stays on more than it used to , and I actually have to exercise to make a change and eat right. lol. well, my 4 year relationship is going great, except my boyfriend of 45 has had 2 heartattacks and I find myself trying to do better for him, to inspire him as well. :O) Im fairly new here just a couple of weeks, and love it, feel free to add me :O)

Hello Everyone, My name is Antonise and I am a 31 year old mother of three. 2 boys and 1 girl. I work full time and attend online classes throught the University of Phoenix. I am working on my bachelors in accounting. I look forward to going on this journey with you guys.

Hey MJ, my name is Tanya. I was reading your story and it reminded me of mine. I am in my late 30's with a yours mine and ours family. My husband, the best in the world, and I quit smoking last year. To replace smoking financially we bought a car, figured we wouldn't be able to afford to smoke any more, and joined a gym. It was tough at first, infact, I carried my last half a pack of cigarettes until my purse was stolen. Figured God decided I had them long enough. Anyway, I just wanted to offer some support in quitting smoking. I haven't used myfitnesspal in quite a while, but am getting serious TODAY!!! hopefully i will loose this 30 lbs.
Good Luck to you, YOU CAN DO THIS< look at what you have already done!

Hi Ladies! I'm 31 and and live with my boyfriend of 6 six years in beautiful San Diego, Ca. Both of us are major Foodies and work in the restaurant industry. I recently lost 25 lbs with Jenny Craig...about 2 years ago. I have almost gained it back. I need to lose 15 lbs to be where I was..confident and able to fit into my skinny jeans! So here I go...Trying to make healthier food choices and stay motivated to exercise. I am having a hard time sticking to this. Its not easy without support, so here I am.

Hello everyone! Im a student, mom, wife... busy busy busy! Finding time to run and eat right is a challenge but it feels better than the alternative. I live in the Midwest. It's September so I find myself being sucked into the chaos of school-- homework is killer when trying to juggle two kids and a hubby!! Little by little. I have hope

Hi everyone! I'm a 33 year old mom and wife who is on a MISSION to lose some weight. I've never been considered "skinny" even when I was in high school. I had a more "curvy" or athletic figure. I have PCOS and am exhausted ALL THE TIME. I know losing some of this weight and getting healthier willl go a long way toward making me feel better and able to keep up with my 2 year old!! Working full time and being a full time mom makes time management my main problem. I look forward to tips, encouragement, and new friends!

Hi everyone!
I'm Robyn. I'm 31 (32 on December 18th). I'm coming up on my 10 year wedding anniversary on 11/1/12. I have 3 daughters. My oldest will be 8 in October and my twins will be 2. I've been on MFP for about 3 weeks and I'm loving it so far. Buncha weirdos just like me.
I'm about 5' 9 and I'm 230 lbs currently. Goal is to hit 140. I think I can.. I think I can.. right? I've been a yo-yoer all of my life. Lost weight to get pg with my oldest using Atkins (which I LOVED.. just isn't right for me anymore), then I lost weight through hard work and exercise 3 years ago and had fertility treatments to get pg again. Luckily it worked round two for us. Those hormones are a *****. Woo momma, I was a nutcase. Well, moreso than normal.
I love to run. I ran my first half marathon February of 2010, unknowing that I was 5 days pg with my twins. Couldn't figure out why I was so emotional when I ran. My hubby and I are signed up to do the same half marathon in 2013.. although I haven't been training very well. Stupid heat ruins my motivation. I'm getting there though!
I'm hoping that this time when I lose it, it'll stay off. My hubby is getting "the snip" this year so NO MORE KIDS! I swear, I lose weight and that man knocks me up.. LOL
Anywho, looking forward to getting to know all of you. Have a wonderful day and hugs.

Hi! Married almost 8 years with 2 beautiful girls. I work as a 911 dispatcher and love it. Finally making great progress again thanks to calorie counting and eating what I want when I want.

Hey there,

I'm Michelle. 34 year old stay at home mom, wife, caretaker to my mother, and creative media student. I enjoy art, painting, sketching, writing, reading, web design, blogging, and video games. I had my third child in 2011 and my father died the same year and I never lost the baby weight, in fact I packed on a little more because I am the biggest emotional eater and have a mother who cooks/feeds me when she's upset. It's been a rough year. I joined MFP but didn't get a handle on myself until about 4 weeks ago. Feel like I have such a long way to go and I am not off to the greatest start as I am having trouble getting even 1200 calories down now.

I have three awesome babies aged 18, 5, and 1. I've been married for 18 years to a wonderful guy but hoping some spark comes back with weight loss.

Glad to be here as I believe support is one of the biggest factors to success!

Hi,

I'm Monique. I'm working (once again) at getting down to my goal weight (145-150), and on making this lifestyle a habit. Right now I'm focusing on tracking my food and working out every morning (even if it is somedays only a bit of yoga). I have not historically been a morning person, so this is a bit of a struggle.

I'm in Winnipeg, Canada, and I work as an accountant for a renewable energy company. I have one 8 year old boy that I am also trying to teach healthy living.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, and to the group support to making this lifestyle change (and making it stick).