Hello my name is Tanya :-) I live on the northside.. I feel like I just stood up at a meeting lol :-)

Hello MFPs! My name is Radha and I live in Irving Park. I've been on MFP for about 40 days and I have lost 8lbs. My goal is 65 so I have 57 to go. I'm looking for tips/tricks and things to do in the area that promote fitness. I've always had a challenge with my weight but this is the highest I've ever been and I need to change it!

Hi all, I'm from northalke/melrose park area (mostly one zip code) ~ I've been with MFP for about a month now, only REALLY started on it the past couple weeks, my company has partnered with MFP to push healthier eating to our customers, so it was an opportunity for me to give it a shot , I would never known about it otherwise ~ I also was given a fitbit ultra to use I wish everyone luck on their journeys'

Hey everyone!

I started losing at the beginning of this year and so far I've lost about 40lbs! Unfortunately I've been slacking/stalling on my weight loss for the last few months and really need a kick in the butt! I just turned 26 in September and currently live on the Northwest side of the city (Jefferson Park). I would love to give motivation to help others and myself to achieve our weight loss goals!

If anyone wants to friend me, free free!

Hello - I'm Brian, live in NW suburbs and work in West Loop. Started on MFP about two weeks ago. After carrying around 35 extra pounds for way too long, I'm dedicated to losing it. I find charting my calories has made me more aware of what, and how much, I put in my body. My plan is designed to lose 35 punds in 25 weeks - about 1.5 pounds per week. So when does it actually start to disappear?

Looking for inspiration and motivation. Will reciprocate.

hey all! amanda here. i work in ravenswood and live in logan square.

i've been on here over a year. i did great for the first 6 months then gained a bit. then lost it. then stayed on a plateau for a couple of months. i seem to have lost my motivation to get to the gym and haven't been since the beginning of august. i need to get a move on!

I'm way out in the far west burbs and work in the Loop. Trying to get back in shape after a long absence from hitting the gym. I'm also trying to do more portion control with my meals, which can be really hard if you go out to eat all the time.

Hey whats up Chicagoans! My name is Danny. I've been doing Weight WATCHERS off and on for many years with limited yo yo success.

I have a lot to lose. Instead of counting points I'm going to try out MFP to count calories (and keep better track of nutrients as well).

My wife and I live in Ravenswood and both work downtown.

Hey everyone! I'm Jenn -- I live in Oak Park with my husband and work downtown. In the last 6 months, I've lost about 30lbs but have hit a bit of a rut and my bff told me about MFP. I've only been using it a few days and I really like it so far.

I was semi-recently diagnosed with a condition that makes my body not process some foods (carbs!) "correctly" so food-wise, I'm really working on being better about that. On one hand, I'm glad I'm not crazy and that there really was a reason why I was gaining weight/not losing weight but on the other hand, I did get into a cycle of saying forget it, if I can't lose weight, I'll eat whatever I want. So yeah -- little bit of an extra hurdle to deal with, but I'm up for the challenge!

It would be great to get updates on those of you who introduced yourselves months ago! Hope you are all doing well. Feel free to add me if you'd like.

HI! I'm Sam! I live in wilmette and am pretty much a food addict! I want to lose weight to feel happier, healthier, and more confident!