*** Supportive Friends -- Looking to Release 50+ Pounds ***

Hi, my name is Monica. I have 87 pounds to lose. Hope to be able to join your group.

I'm back. Loved this.

I'm Laura (or penny) I answer to most things. 25, working (yay) as a trainee architect after 6yrs studying to be one. Just started working in London after 6months of unemployment/temping, so there's the commuting and log work days to contend with, but at least I'm starting to feel in control again. The 8 months since moving back in with my parents and being essentially jobless took its toll.

I don't have 50+ lbs to go but I did originally...and I've regained far too many and I'm back on it and around and focused again. Almost made it through my first new week of the back on it, and I'm feeling good. (though still peeved I let myself slip.)

I know I need to reset my weight on here, but I need to come to terms with it first... That'll be a big step for maybe early next week.

I'm cycling to the station (originally thought of to save £5 parking/day) and walking the other end (saves total £2.80 bus) and taking my (healthy leftovers) lunches in...all kind on my pocket, and hopefully will have a positive impact on my progress!

Hello everyone,
My name is Julie. I am a stay at home to my very active daughter and a wife to a wonderful husband.
I have always been over weight. From elementary to now. Also I am a yo-yo dieter. Can't tell you how many times I have lost and gained over 50-100 lbs. I am surprised that I don't have diabetes, high blood pressure or any of the aliments that come with being over weight and I don't want them now. So here I am to get the support I need to lose this weight and to keep it off.
I am currently I am starting over. Going on week 2 and so far doing good. Got my eating to a somewhat control just need to start logging it and I feel good about exercising again. So its baby steps for me because I did this once and I can do it again.

Hi my name is Gayle, Im 30 year old and from Newcastle upon Tyne in England. I have set myself small weight targets as the real target scares me. I started at 242 lbs and over past year have got down to 200lbs. I started with weight watchers and then stopped going, used the money to join a gym and started using MFP.
I hate the gym. hate hate hate but Im trying to stick with it. I have cut my calories to 1200 as I have my wedding reception in Feb {got married on 1st of December}. 1200 calories is HARD but im managing lol.

Hello! My name is Tracy. I'm 43 years old. I am not giving up without throwing away 95 pounds for good this time. I have 2 beautiful full grown daughters 24 & 20 who have given me 2 brand new amazing grandsons (6 months and 2 months). I also have 3 beautiful step daughters (22, 16 & 10) and a wonderful step son (13). Needless to say my life is pretty busy, and sometimes very hectic. I too have been down this weight loss road more times then I can count. I'll do so well for so long, and then something crazy will happen in my life and the focus and attention I was giving myself needs to be refocused and given to someone else. I have a hard time learning to always put myself and my health first. So, here I am again but this time I'm resolved will be my last time and this time is completely about me. It's nice to have supportive friends, who understand the struggles, and can give a hand up when you're down. Count me in! I'm here to offer support to anyone who needs it! This is MY time and This is OUR time!

Hi, my names Nickie, I'm 20 and I'm from the West Midlands, UK Looking to lose around 60lbs, and hoping to lose at least 20lbs before April this year as it's my 21st that month!

Finding it a little difficult to stay motivated due to Hypothyroidism, makes it that little bit harder to lose weight. Despite this, I try my best in everything I do, and I'm certainly not going to give up! I made a new account a few days ago because I fancied a fresh start, so feel free to add me, I'm on everyday and will offer support and motivation when needed :flowerforyou: Best of luck to you all!

Hi, I am Melody. PA Mama of three little girls, and I have about 50 lbs to lose. Before my oldest was born, I was successful in getting down to a healthy weight with Weight Watchers... but with each kid, I have held on to a bit more of the baby weight. And so I find myself exactly where I started (but more fit, I think...I ran my first 1/2 marathon in November and hope to log many more miles this year). I have had a great first month, but am starting to slip into "a bite of this" or "a taste of that" without logging the foods; and I know that adds up. I need accountability to log EVERYTHING that goes into my mouth!

Hi,

I just joined and I have as much to lose as you have lost...73 lbs. I am looking for MFP friends too who I can help support and who will help me, too. I guess I am the "old lady" here at 57, and am very motivated to lose this weight for my health. Been working on the deeper issues that drive my over eating, and it is hard work. I am hopeful, though! I live in the San Francisco area and have a demanding career, but am now considering losing this weight and being fit another serious, prioritized part time job.

Hi. I'm Melissa. I'm 22 years old. This is the first time I've made any New Years resolutions. One of my resolutions is to run in a 5k. I'm doing an exercise program called Couch to 5k as well as Just Dance Just Sweat and some strength training exercises.

I was not looking to lose weight in particular at first, but I've already lost 5 pounds since I started. I have insulin resistance and a family history of late onset type 1 diabetes. I have a similar body shape and issues as my family members when they were my age who have it. So, I decided to try to get my number in the recommended weight range in addition to running in a 5k to help with this.

I've been dieting as well which I find extremely difficult. I have a really strong sense of smell so the smell of a lot of food makes me gag. This has led to me eating a lot of carbs (breads) because they don't have strong smells. I particularly have a weakness for pizza and garlic bread. I had a craving for pizza a few days ago, but I did not give in. Today, I had a lot of calories left and I really wanted pizza. Proud to say I only got 1 slice and no garlic bread. Normally I get at least 2 slices and what has to be 4 pieces of garlic bread.

My hope to lose 50 pounds exactly, which brings me here.

I'm joining this for support. My family does not live a healthy lifestyle. I have a lot of family members who are very overweight. It's reached the point where they consider people of an average body weight to be skinny and they're almost bitter about it. I do not want to end up like that. My family doesn't even know that I'm doing this. Part of my job compensation is living in an apartment at a university, so this is a secret resolution. They'll find out after I finish a 5k in April!

Hi, I'm Stephanie. I just want to say that I really like your ticker "decoration". It made me laugh. I am 41, will be 42 next month and I recently asked myself,

What do I really want for my birthday???

The answer is: to be rid of an extra 70 lbs. That would be the best present of all. Since my birthday is 4 weeks away, I am working to be down 10 lbs this year, and hopefully, this time next year, I will be at my goal weight

I have two small boys, 1 and 5, and I am a SAHM, going back to school for accounting, part-time.

I'm glad you opened this group up and am looking forward to "getting to know" everyone!

Hey all, I'm Aimee, 27 from Manchester UK. I work for sky in their technical call centre but I'm actually a musician and qualified teacher but job got cut due to recession hence sky.

The reason for weight loss is I am sick of being the fat sister.

I also booked a holiday to Rome after being dumped by the guy who two months previously was talking about marriage.

I really want some support though as I can't leave the house to do exercise. That's not a get out thing it's a medical thing but I'm hoping that with more confidence my social anxiety will go down. Fingers crossed as I want to turn 30 in a few years and be a hot person with confidence

wow, a lot of people. Well I'm angela, I'm looking to lose between 55 and 75 pounds, I miss my high school days of 160 but I'd probably be a healthier 140. Either way I've never felt skinny. So it'd be nice to jump on that wagon. Now that I finally have healthy self confidence, its time to match it to my body.

My name is Mark and I am a husband and father. I need to lose around 60 pounds. I have lost 10 so far.

I am a 44 yo single mum from Sydney Australia, work full time currently on holidays for another week and probably a bad time to join a group/thread as I am going away for 4 days tomorrow and wont have access to the threads! Oh well

I have battled with my weight since my early 20's when I stopped playing sport and started nightclubbing and drinking! Through my 20's I yo-yo'd between 65-80kg and then in my 30"s yo-yo'd between 60-104kg... My 40's have seen me between 70-92kg. I've just been up and down up and down so many times. Honestly, it's time to stop.

I last maintained 60-63kg for about 5 years... which was when my daughter was young. But then a whole lot of excuses took over and I lost the plot, and have steadily been gaining weight (and dieting) for the last 5 years. I think I started a new diet every day in 2012 and finally at the end of last year I had enough.

In December I found and started listening to a podcast called Fat 2 Fit Radio. And from that, and the things that I heard about BMR and TDEE, then started doing some research, read the posts here about eating more to lose weight and finally realised that I've been starving myself fatter. It's hard to get my head around, but I'm now eating MORE and feel so much better. I joined the gym last week (have not been for 5 years) and am LOVING it. I love the feeling that I get after a workout when I know I've done something to IMPROVE myself again.

I feel really motivated that this year is going to be the year that I re-discover myself and find the bits and pieces that got lost along the way. Life is good!!

I intend to track my food and exercise every day and my diary is open so I can't hide anything! I'm also trying to do a blog, but only writing it in twice a week or so at this rate. Well, apart from that one day where I did 5 posts... (was excited that day).

Please feel free to send me a friend request, but please also write a message so I know a little bit about you as well Thanks so much.

We can all do this! We have the tools, the knowledge and with the help of this group, support. Almost like 1 + 1 = 2. Can't possibly go wrong