Hi, Camillaivy. I am new to the group also.. Well new to myfitnesspal all together really. But I think that a very inspiring thing for you to go at it yourself first! You really never know until you try! Just stay motivated and know your goal, an attainable one. I think we tend to set our goals too high, and get dissapointed and off track when we don't reach it. Hey, any progress is preogress! That is certain! And I too, could use all the help and motivation I can get! Yesterday I did really good, until dinner, I had 2 margarita's,, sugarfree at that, but I didn't realize even the cals in that. Which of course indicated the margarita munchies.. I ended up 700 cals over my limit! I was quite dissapointed with myself. But when I weighed this morning, I still had a 2lb loss from when I started 2 days ago. So, it just made me realize how easily I can go off track and what to avoid.. but I sure could use any tips to fight that late night snackin'.

Hi im new here taking focusing on health and weight loss this year.. and future ... looking forward to the today leaving behind all that is behind and starting everything g new in my life as spring blossom so shall I spiritually, physically and emotionally..

Thanks for starting this! I am in the same place as everyone who has posted here and really believe that support snd supporting others can make all the difference. I have been tracking my food with the app for a few weeks now, and that has been incredibly helpful.I am sticking to 1200 cals. a day. This is a new world for me since I could be professional crash/Atkins/Kimkins diets,used to the rush of dropping pounds superfast through protein diets and lots of exercise. I started to get on that again, but sanity somehow kicked in. It's hard letting go of that mode/mentality, but it hasn't been that hard at all to eat sanely. I drink Idealshape shakes for some meals and meal replacement bars and listen to a hypnotherapy weightloss cd. I don't say that as an advertisement (Obviously, I'm no success story yet.), but just because it feels so much easier to try to eat this way than it ever has in the past.
Ijust turned fifty and had to renew my driver's license, including putting down that, yeah, my weight's a bit different than it was 5 years ago, as in 50 lbs. different. That, plus the fact that my foot is in a cast for at least another month with tendonitis would definitely have planted a black cloud over my head in the past, but knowing that losing weight is such a priority helped me think of it as just a reality check.
Would you all be willing to have a check-in day once a week? Folks could report in the way that best suits them. I would like to report lbs. lost towards my goal, but others might want to keep track of days logging food, measurements, workouts, etc. I know there is another group for thst, but I can't keep up with more than one group. If so, how about Saturday as a check-in day. (So cool to be cheering each other on across the globe!) Feel free to add me to your friends list.Sorry for typos; I'm doing this on my phone.)
Cheers!

I have never really had to worry about my weight. I was one of those guys who could eat as much as I wanted without having to suffer the consequences. I’m now 42 and this is not the case anymore. I’m approximately 40 lbs overweight and it is a difficult thing to navigate. I suffer from shortness of breath, back pain, lack of physical motivation, not to mention the health risks. I am an addict in recovery 5 years clean and sober. I have spent a large portion of my life chasing one thing or another that would help me to disassociate. Food seems to be next on the list. This is difficult because I can’t abstain from eating. Think about it what if A pot luck was…… Any way here I am I’m going to give it a try. I like the pear support aspect as well as the accountability that is worked into this program. Ill approach this one meal at a time. The exercise will truly be a challenge. But I’m up for it. That’s my story, Im eager to see what the next chapter will be.

I am new to myfitnesspal website as well. Really have no idea of what I am doing. I too lack the motivation to keep going sometimes. I am 175.6 pounds. 52 years old & need to lose this excess weight. My mom is diabetic & has heart problems, high blood pressure, has had at least 2 stints put in her heart, back problems & now can hardly walk. I do not want to wind up like my mom, but everyone says I am just like her. I quit smoking 4 years ago & I seem to have gotten heavier as time went on. I am on antidepressants to try to keep from getting so depressed, because when I have a really bad day & am very depressed, all I want to do it eat & it is usually chocolate. I also have a colon disease & I do try my best to stay away from the foods that tend to make it flare up. I have been trying to locate a diet meal plan for people with diverticulitis, but haven't been able to find one. I could really use a friend to help me stay motivated to workout. I know I could do it if I had some encouragement on the really bad days. At one point I had actually gotten down to 171 pounds which I know isn't great, but then I put some of it back on, because I just thought what the hell. No one is every going to want anything to do with me, so why bother. Is there anyone out there that would like to be friends? My goal right now is to work out on the treadmill at least 3 times a week. I also have a stationary bike, but I have no idea of how to set up a workout routine.

Wow what a turn out we have here, its great to see there are a lot of people going through what i am now, and with the same goal of loosing weight, switching to a healthy diet, and living a happy, healthy and satisfying lifestyle.

Thank you all for sharing your story.

I have been using this app for the last 2 weeks and i love to know how many calories as well as other nutritional information about the foods and drinks that i consume daily. This gives me an idea of what exactly i am putting in my body and how it will affect me, in the sense that i will know how many calories i should be consuming everyday as well how much a i will need to burn at the gym to be under the green line.

I decided to start this 60 day challenge because i currently weigh 105kg and will be getting married in Feb 2014 i want to look and feel fabulous it doesn't mean that i think big girls are not fabulous but its how i feel. This is the heaviest I've been my whole life. I'm 23 years old and i want to be fit and healthy now before the big day and also before having children. I want being fit and healthy to BE A HABIT.

But at the moment it's a struggle for me, but together and know i can reach my goal and you can too !

Mediana

Hi I am new to my fitness pal, joined yesterday. I am 43 yrs old, 5"00", 187lbs. Been miserable and struggling with my weight on & off for 14yrs. I reached my heaviest at 192lbs and realized I needed to do something immediately. I have tried every diet or fad imaginable, from hydroxycut & xenadrine, before the ephedra band, to the health wagon, to the b12 shots, to jenny craig, to multiple tries at weight watchers, to thousands spent in GNC...and here I am. I have learned so much through my many unsuccessfull attempts at this. I now know that this is not a diet, but a lifestyle change. I also know that it is not an overnight change, but a steady process to reach my ultimate goal. It is also a good idea to set small goals along the way and to reward yourself at the end of each goal you meet. And last but not least, consistency & determination are very important. You have to be willing to put in the work to get the results. Knowing all of this, why am I 57lbs over weight? Lack of motivation, encouragement and support. I think I have found the tools I need here on my fitness pal, looking forward to finding support & motivation here.

My 60 day goal is to gain my confidence in me and to drop at least 2 dress sizes

Chantell

Pam life can be hard keep keep your chin up,it will take time.Friend me if you wish