Hi Everyone! My name is Tamar. I am 5'1. Never been married and no kids. Like the rest of you, I have a lot to lose. I told myself that this year would be the year for me. So, with that being said, please feel free to add to me!!! We all need supportive people in our corner.

WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

Hello everyone soon to be 34 year old father 7 husband here in Michigan. I have tried everything you can imagine to lose weight with the exception of surgery as it's just not for me mentally but I don't knock it at all for anything that has had it done.

About a year ago I tried out and made it as a semi finalist on EMWLE with trainer Chris Powell about a month or two before filming I was told I wasn't picked for the show.

This made me realize that even if I was on the show the work and effort was still going to have to come from me more so from within me. I have a 2 year old daughter that keeps me dedicated now to this journey.

I blog about my weight loss on my site toobig.net and my EMWLE story if anyone is interested can be found on my site at the links just below the banner with the scale.

My heaviest weight was 523 in Feb 12 when I auditioned for EMWLE I was 505 today I'm almost a year later I'm about 70lbs down and still going.

Thank you all for crating a group with people who i know get me and can relate to each others struggles. I welcome anyone that would like to become a friend.

Thanks Jess

Hey all, my name is Doug from Atlanta GA. I've started using Fitbit to track my sleep and as a pedometer and have the wireless scale which is great for accountability because it automatically sends out my weight to the fitbit.com and MFP sites! Also started tracking food late last year and have been working on moving more and eating less.

I've always been heavy but am ready for a change since I just turned 40!

Feel free to friend me to keep me going!


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Hi There! (: My Name is Britt! I'm a 19 year old Junior in college! I've been overweight pretty much my whole life. Now that I'm in college It's really starting to effect a lot of different aspects in my life for instance the biggest one is my self confidence. I love going out and having fun but not being able to shop in the same store as your best friends sucks! So I've finally dedicated myself to becoming a healthier me. I've lost 12 pounds so far and I'm 7 pounds from my first crossover! I'm really excited about that. I joined myfitnesspal for emotional support and to track my food. I also used to play softball and with me gaining weight that slowly went out the window and I really want to get back in there because its one of my passions along with singing. Being overweight effects everything! I can't singing as well as I'm able to because the weight effects my breath flow. I'm a bit shy but I'm looking forward to talking to you guys! I love making new friends! Looking forward to this long yet rewarding journey ahead of me! 146 pounds to go! It's a lot but I can do it! Well I guess that's enough for now (: hope to talk to some of you soon!

Love britt!

The cutie looking for her figure!

Height: 5'6
SW: 318
CW: 306
First Goal: 298 (20 pounds)
GW: 155-160
Overall: 163 Pounds

I'm Ready!

Definitely looking for optimistic, uplifting fun people to talk too!

I'm Sharae in Atlanta, GA. Been on this site a year this month! Highest weight was about 315 in 2011. Started out last January really strong with workouts and adjusting my eating habits, it was good about 4.5 months then summer came did a lot of traveling for work and things started going downhill with the adjustments I'd been making. My 5days a week at the gym became maybe 5-10 times a month. Can't say I continued to lose but thankfully didn't go back over 300. So started back at it full time this month because I could tell the difference when I was working out and eating better had on my body, normal aches and joint pain didn't exist and I didn't want that feel to come back. About a week ago I went to doctor for annual physical and he said that all numbers were great, cholesterol, sugar etc, and blood pressure. But I've been on Blood pressure pills so thats helping that stay maintained. But he said that we could take you off of it if you get some more of this weight off, so he challenged to lose 40lbs by July. Today I'm at 285 and can't wait to continue to watch the scale go down! I turned 35 in November and I said that the longer I stay at this weight and get older that those numbers could one day not be good so I've been very focused to achieve my goals. The support of my friends, family and coworkers is amazing! They keep me motivated and insprired to continue! Everyday is a challenge and I face that challenge head on! I don't let one bad meal determine the remainder of the day or week! I keep pressing!

Good luck to all!

Hi everybody!!!! I am Jennifer! My start weight was 320 (Highest weight) and I am on track to see the first number to be a "1"! I am in my 2nd week of healthy eating and exercise. I cannot wait to talk with all of you and it helps knowing we all are going through the same struggles right now!!!! Add my to your fitness pal, we all need the best encouragement we can get!

Hello everyone! My name is Brea and i am a mother of two. I have struggled with weight my whole life but today is a new day. i am looking forward to sharing my journey with you all and hope that all of us at some point will be able to post our before and after pictures. I am looking to lose about 100 lbs., maybe a little more. Good luck all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My ultimate goal is to have a "little" black dress. lol

Hi all! Im Lindsey! My weight tipped the scales at 315 while in nursing school. It was mortifying when we did practicals and I had to be weighed. Finally taking back my waist line and food addiction! Im also a native Texan relocated to Kentucky. Definitely could use all the support I can get!

Hi, my name is Robin. I am 54 years old and the mother of three, Noni to four lovely grandbabies. I have been heavy my entire life. I eat when I am stressed, I eat when I am unhappy, I eat when I am happy, basically, I love food! But the wrong foods. I joined Weight Watchers again last year and this is the longest I have kept going.....I have lost and gained 20 pounds over the past year and who am I fooling? I have kept that weight off, but many other members are way ahead of me in pounds lost. There I go again, comparing myself to others, and always coming up short. My daughter Hannah introduced me to this site and I joined in October, but haven't followed thru with it. It is working for her because she just hit the 50 pounds lost mark and I am so proud of her! My other daughter is heavy also and has yo -yo dieted just like me and it is not healthy. I want to eat better, exercise, I just get so damn tired! I want to go on another cruise with my husband next March and my goal is to be another 100 pounds lighter by then. Are there other members out there who would like to communicate on a regular basis and help me with my journey? I am currently at about 365 and my family has a history of diabetes and high blood pressure. I have no symptoms yet, but I am scared and I want to be around awhile for my children and my grandchildren.......If you would like to chat, communicate or offer support, please respond.........Thank you! Blessed Be.

Hi, I'm new, and on week 2.5. I've done this before and just quit! But not this time. I will DO this. I am not healthy and I want to be.

I hit my all time peak of 307. Several years ago I lost 50lbs on WW but I started at 276.

I WILLLL DO this!

Hi,

My name is Heather and I am now back on MFP. In my head I thought about losing weight and calories everyday. Somewhere in the middle of the day I just stopped paying attention. Over the past couple of days I have noticed that I am getting bigger. My chin is hanging lower and my pants are getting tighter. Today I was leaning on my daughters bed reading her stories and my boobs were pushed up into my double chin. I am so over being heavy and I am over the excuses or lack of focus. I hate the way I look now and I refuse to get bigger.
I look forward to talking to you guys everyday again.

Hello Everyone! I have been a member of mfp since january. I dont weigh in much so not sure how much ive lost so far but i am working out about 6 days a week. I started p90x about 3 weeks ago. Just wanted to reintroduce myself. Feel free to add me.

My name is Amber, and I never thought I would ever weigh over 300 pounds. I remember when I was 19 years old and I got up to 280 pounds, I could not believe it so I had started my weight loss journey and got down to 250 pounds. Then i fell off the wagon and by the age of 22 I was now 305 pounds. A few months ago I saw some pictures of myself, and I couldnt believe how large I looked. I was 337 pounds, and I felt like my weight was becoming out of control. I've been eating healthier now for about 10 weeks now and I've lost 22 pounds. I just hope I do not fall off the wagon again. I just wanna get out of the 300s as my first step, and then my next step is to focus on going from obese to overweight. Lol, baby steps.

Hello everyone. My name is Brandy, I have tried dieting in the past, but so far this time I seem to be sticking to it. I still have a long way to go, and hoping to meet some new friends that can help me on this journey. I can be rather shy, and never know what to say about myself, because I always feel like I'm rambling.

Hi all!

My name is Matt. I soon turn 30 and in 2012 I decided that I wanted to turn my life around before I hit that milestone.

I started out at 313lb due to an unhealthy relationship with food and a VERY inactive lifestyle. I actually did the majority of my weight loss without MFP but have continued to lose it since I joined a month or 2 ago. It's such a good resource and having friends to support each other is amazing.

Anyone can add me as a friend if you wish, I'm online every day!