Hi Im Eleanor and am desperate to firm up and lose at least 50 lbs by April, well, at least 15. I see pics of myself and get deppressed and then I dont want to eat EVER again. My trouble is I cant get myself to eat when Im not hungry so I dont do breakfast and seldom eat lunch. I do know Im bad. I just cant seem to eat all the calories they say I should. I have a husband how doesnt eat salads or veggies as he says steaming is still raw (I hate cremated stuff).

Hello everyone, I'm Jay. I'm a 38 year old father of three. I started my quest for a 6 pack in 2006. I worked out 6 days a week for five months and went from 236 to 199. From there, I could not lose another pound to save my life. I finally gave up my quest and promptly gained 15 of those back. I figured my DNA was programmed to make me 200+ forever. Well, after finding this app, I realized that I was only working half of the equation. Now I'm at 194 and falling. Hopefully, I can reach my goal of 169 this year.

Hi, I have used MFP on and off for quite a while, my problem is the off part! I lose weight consistently when I'm on and feel so much better. A few recent events led to a horrible weight gain, laid off from work, unexpected hysterectomy and becoming a SAHM of my five year old son!

My goal is to lose about 50 pounds but my real goal is to feel great in my body. I want to work out more but find the couch calling my name constantly... I have great eating habits but seem to get full so quick I worry I'm not eating enough calories to continue losing.

I try to log on daily and try to be very supportive of all my friends on here, so if you need a motivational friend feel free to add me. I will be making an effort to sign into the group at least once a week also.

Thank you for having this group- hoping it's the motivation I need to get UP!!!

I am a mother, wife, and stay at home domestic goddess........I have just about 70 lbs. to lose, joined a year ago but never really made me a priority, until recently. This is "me" time, chatting with friends and sharing stories.

Hi everyone! I'm Vanessa! I've been with MFP for a while but I don't really consider it official until about a week ago. LOL! I am the proud owner / mommy to 2 beautiful dogs... Brownie and Zoey! You would think that having a dog would be a great motivator to get out and walk.... especially since I live in the Sunshine State (FL)..... But they are lap dogs to the core!!! I think I took then walking once and 20 minutes into walking I ended up carrying them back home! Needless to say they are not the best walking buddies! I am single .... so I am my own motivator; which sometimes can be a bit difficult. I have decided to do this slow and steady until I reach my goal. I love music, watching movies and hanging out with friends and family when I'm not working! Trying to put the things I love into my exercise habit, I believe will be a big help. I love Zumba and Taebo... so hopefully I can be consistent with it and start seeing some results. Definately in need of some serious motivation and inspiration... so having a group like this is awesome!

Hi guys! I'm Ashley, 32, mom of 3 and 2 stepkids, from Arkansas. Just getting started and hoping to lose 43 lbs (lost 4 of that so far), and get my figure back. I'm tired of having a mom butt! Lol! I want to say I'll exercise, but I'll pretty much a couch potato, besides the usual chasing my 11 month old around and running errands all over town. Right now I'm taking it slow... Less eating, watching what I eat, and that's about it. I now have diabetes, as well as other health issues, so I'm just tired of this lifestyle and who I've become. Feel free to add me if you'd like!