Hi All,

I'm new to MFP since Feb. I have hypothyroidism, stage II hypertension and since 2005, have gained over 60 lbs. Since joining MPS, my wife and I have made some of the necessary lifestyle changes, improving the quality of food we eat, reducing the quantity, and exercising with more regularity...doing this right and for the long haul is our goal. Since 1/31, I am down 13 lbs...with another 40+ to go.

36 yo
5'9"
SW - 225 (1/31/13) / BMI 33
CW - 213 / BMI 31.3
Challenge GW - 180 / BMI 26.6
GW - 165

Pics will be posted before start date. Honestly, clicking the 'post' button on those will be tough...

Although this is my first post on MFP, I read the message board every day...I am blown away at the level of support everyone provides. There are so many different stories and successes that are so inspiring! I find every day that the network here (even if viewed from afar) is so welcoming of all, the encouragement is amazing! Most importantly, in times of struggle the support remains stronger than ever. I'm hoping that somewhere along the line I can provide the same support and inspiration to others.

I feel the only way that I can track progress accurately is by being as close to 100% accurate in my journal as possible. I enter everything that goes in my body - factors impacting accuracy are measurements (no scale) and MFP nutritional info. I am curious for those who have some more experience than I do (and are willing to look) what you think of my journal (i believe it is open to view). I feel like I'm eating healthy, and if there are some yellow or red flags - please let me know.

I'm looking forward to sharing this challenge with all of you and wish you all the greatest success in your journey!

~luna

Rebecca, 38 not sure what to ramble other than a massive workaholic. (Work nights) Attempting to change my ways but you know its hard. Married with no kids other than the furry ones. Love to go on road trips with my hubby to where ever but most usually a beach is involved some how. Found MPF a year ago and was doing fairly well with it but then life got in the way and some health issues so its a restart for me really the last month or so. Found out have diabetes so all the fun I was having over the holidays that seemed to carry on well that had to stop abruptly. Back to the healthy eating. I am not one for eating package foods. I still have a few I cant give up. The next 5 months my hubby will be away for schooling and I will be cooking for 1 so will definitely need some extra kicks in the butt since my eating usually goes to heck when he isnt around. Though I am motivated to take advantage of the months he is away to lose lose lose and have him come home to a thinner wife.

From Vancouver Island, BC Canada
Fav Color Red
Love Spring time
Food OMG Food! When in the mood I enjoy cooking. Indulgence meal is Carbonara. Healthy Meal would be Eat Clean Honey Mustard Chicken Stir Fry.
Fav TV Series. I watch far too much tv. Revenge. Once Upon A Time. Survivor. Big Bang. Scandal. Ya will stop there.
No major books jump out right now.
Hobbies. OMG I work far too much at the moment and forget what hobbies are. Sad but true
Travel Place would be the Bora Bora Resort with the huts on the water. Followed by anywhere in Italy.
Fav workout routine is walking or water aerobics. I am horrible with exercise dvd's buy them use them 1 or 2 times then they are forgotten. I want to work my way into the c25k for my inlaws all run and I would like to surprise them one day by running with them or least doing something super sporty and keeping up. lol.

Hello my name is Monica, and I am from East Texas.

Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Television: Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, CSI, First 48
Favorite Hobby: Hanging with family

My name is Barbara and I am 28, but by the end of the challenge I will be 29. I live in Montana with my husband, 2 dogs, cat and 2 horses. My favorite season is Spring (when we actually get one!). My favorite color is red and black. My favorite food is my mom's twice baked potatos and indian tacos (not together). I have so many favorite televison series, but the two I watch all the time are The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. But some I like are True Blood, Newsroom, South Park, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Once Upon a Time. I love all types of books, but my favorite are the Harry Potter series. I also have lots of hobbies which include riding horses, rodeo, barrel racing and reading. I would love to visit Europe (all over), because I love history. My favorite workout is running, currently training for a 10k. I am hoping to lose 25 lbs by the end of the challenge. I want to be around 170 by the time summer hits. If anyone wants to add me, please feel free to! Have a wonderful day! :-)

Good morning everyone!! My name is Marni. I am 22 years old. I graduated from college last year with a BA in Psychology and an extra 70 pounds on my body. I became very sedentary when I started college. The food and drinking in college did not help me either. I currently am down 19 pounds from when I started back at this whole thing in August at 209 pounds.

I am a midwest girl, and will be moving back to western Iowa in June (I currently reside in western Illinois). My favorite colors are blue and pink, but recently I have taken a liking to teal green colors. I adore summer, mostly because I can wear as little clothing as possible. As for television, I will watch just about anything, but my favorite channel is the food network (the shows where people actually cook). Books on the other hand, I haven't read much in the last 5 years, except for school work, so I can't say I have a favorite book.

When it comes to food, all foods are my favorite. I just love to try new flavors and dishes. (This becomes a problem )
I despise the thought of working out, but if someone gives me some set routine to do, I will try it once. I have actually started to enjoy the working out part once I am doing it.

Now, I must go to work. I am looking forward to this next challenge and cannot wait to see how it turns out for me.

MFP SW: 209
CW (3/12/13): 192.6
GW for this Challenge: 170

Hello everyone--
I am excited about a new challenge! Just finishing the New Year's Challenge. I have been on this journey for way too long, but actually have stuck with it this time. I starting my real program just after Thanksgiving and have lost 28lbs. My goal for this challenge will be 15-20 lbs. I hope that with the weather changing I can spend more time outdoors with my 2 sweet boys (11 and 5) and my husband. We love to walk and run in the evenings. My plan is to begin to bike some...if my 5 year old will learn.

We are a very active family, my oldest son plays every sport possible. I coach volleyball and my husband loves to be in the yard. This website has been such a blessing to me. The support and motivation I receive from the people on here is amazing! We can all do this, if you need a friend I am your girl.

GOOD LUCK

Hi Sharita, my name's Michelle and I'm also a part of this challenge. The fact that you're on mfp and are on the challenge means that you're winning the fight! This is such a supportive site, and you're going to meet people who are going thru what you're experiencing right now, or who were once there. You'll get answers, support, encourgement and soooo much more! So, welcome, and i look forward to seeing your progress as you start your journey.

Hi all! Super excited about this challenge - I've put my name on the spreadsheet, no backing out now! Wishing all of you the best of luck! :-)

Hi friends! I am SO in need of this group! Resolving some health issues are my main reason for wanting to lose weight. My doctor told me 50 lbs, but in reality I'm setting a long term goal of 75 lbs! As for a July goal, I'm not going to set one. Every time I do that I stress myself out. :sad: I'm taking it one day at a time.

Married to a great man and we have two married children with wonderful in-law children!
Favorite color : Purple
Dog: Stuart Louis my dear littel Maltese
Hobbies: Cake decorating ( I know...stop licking the bowl) and music -I'm a flute/piccolo player

I work full time and also am an independant sales consultant for the best direct sales co. ever!
Best of luck to everyone. We do win a trip to the Bahamas don't we?? To show off our new bodies?? :laugh:

My name is Sarah. I am a wife and mom to 4 children (2 girls, ages 15 and 12 and 2 boys, ages 11 and 3). I have been overweight as long as I can remember (meaning being 120 in 3rd grade). I'm currently 199 lbs, but I started at 210 at the beginning of 2013. My ultimate goal weight is 130 lbs, but I'd be happy losing 15 lbs during this challenge. I look forward to the support of everyone in this group!