Hello All! I am Emily and I am 25 (I'll be 26 on May 25th...woot woot!). I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am joinging this challenge because I want to feel good about myself. After a bad breakup of almost 2 years, I decided I needed to focus on me. It also helped that my now ex boyfriend told me that I always said I wanted to lose weight but never took it seriously. So...I am taking it seriously. I've lost almost 50 pounds so far and feel amazing! I want to lose another 50 pounds by the end of the year (hopefully!). Hoping this group will make me accountable to my weight loss!

Feel free to add me Everyone!

Em

Sandra here -
I'm 28 and live in New Orleans, so there's my problem. I love to eat, drink and be social (as you can see from my beer wielding profile pic..which was taken at a food competition..where I was a taster!). My boyfriend is a musician, so I spend many a night drinking all the extra calories I can hold. However, my body is telling me it's time for a lifestyle change. Not to mention, I have clothes in my closet from size 6 - 16, so I'm ready to work my butt off and get rid of anyhting over a 12 once and for all!
I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid about four months ago, but I have a very awesome doc who recommended lifestyle changes before getting on meds for the rest of my life - and it's working!! At my 3 month check up, I had lost 15lbs, and my levels are back within lower normal range. That's just by getting active (at least 45 mins of cardio, 3 days a week).
I'm great at eating right and I definitely have will power when it comes to food, BUT it's so hard to stay motivated to work out - especially when I have to squeeze it in between work and the night's fun plans. Also, once I get a few drinks in me, I'm not one to "know my limits" so all those extra calories KILL me! I don't plan to quit drinking, but drastically cut back. I'm also one who needs my rest, so waking up early seems out of the question to me (though seeing missharley's posts makes me feel like an *kitten* for even saying that!). She may be my motivation to push myself and try something new!
Anyway, I could go on for days...I'm here because I'm serious about getting healthy, staying active and losing some serious weight. I'll never be as little as I used to be, but I'm ok with just feeling great for the rest of my life

Hi, I am 33 years old and 5'1. I have lost a total of 73 pounds. I used to weigh 232 pounds. I am now down to 160 pounds. I would like to lose 20 more pounds to put me closer to a normal BMI. I can't wait to start with this group.

Hi, I am 43 years young. I need to loose weight NOW because the older I get the harder it is going to be. I have gained 10 lbs over the fall/ winter months and moving around and exercising has become harder, I am noticing how much impact 10 lbs are having on my joints and my energy level.
I am feeling more energetic and overall better eating lower carbohydrate/high protein foods along with salads and other veggies. I have a sweet tooth, so eating low carb takes a quite a bit of discipline.
Looking forward to do this as a group, feeling more motivated to loose weight by posting weekly results and feeling better as well as wearing prettier clothes this summer. I would like to loose 25 lbs total to be at an ideal weight of 135 lbs at 5'7" height
Thank you for starting this group!

Hi! I just joined the group! I'm Emily - 28, living just outside of DC. I'll be 29 on July 2, so this challenge should get me motivated to lose some lbs in time for the last birthday in my 20's. I've been on MFP for about a year now and I am 20 lbs down. My goal weight has me losing 30 more lbs, so if I can pull off 20 in these next 75 days that would be great! I'm pretty active with a mix of running, crossfit, and zumba but I mainly struggle with eating right. Normally I get through the week OK, but lose it over the weekend - that is my biggest challenge lately. Anyway, I'm always looking for supportive new friends, so feel free to add me!

Emily

Hello, Just found and joined this group. I might be your oldest member - I'll be 57 in a couple of weeks.....whoever said they are concerned that this will only get harder as you get older is right! By the time you get past 50 you cannot get away with anything in terms of lax habits. If I lost 20 pounds in 75 days I'd be in a very good place.

I used to be more active and maintained a very good fitness level up to about 10 years ago. No good excuses either. Just busy and in denial about how much more difficult it was all going to be later on.

Looking forward to the accountability and support.

Betsy

Hi, I am Marsha, a 34 yr old mother of 2. I Work full-time and attend university part-time. I joined MFP in 2011, started losing weight then told myself I had no time to keep up with exercising and just stopped. Now I feel very uncomfortable in my skin and clothes. I also feel that being inactive is unhealthy, so here I am back on the plan, needing your support and motivation and willing to give the same. Feel free to add me

Hi, Eric Effinger from SoCal.

I've always liked exercising and working out.

Now in my 40s, with some "early" degeneration of my lower lumbar (Stenosis) and a travel schedule for work, its far too easy to eat too much and exercise too little.

I've recently gotten "regular" again with the Gym and am taking the next step to commit to losing the extra 20 that I can never seem to get rid of.

I look forward to the challenge with all of you.

My name's Cat, I'm 24 (almost 25) and my reason for wanting to join this group is because there is a realistic goal. I'm also a member of the "goal a month" group, which I like, but it just goes on forever month after month. With this group I hope that I can stay more on track because there is a "deadline" to meet and I have to stay accountable up to that point. I don't like the way I look and I know I can look better, and feel better. My problem is the drinking.... b/c I drink A LOT once I start and then the next day I eat horribly!!

I've also read a lot of posts and everyone (so far) seems very motivated and supportive of others. That's awesome and I can't wait to see my results and everyone else's in 75 days!!!

Hi everyone, my name's Unaisha and I'm 21. I currently weigh 10st 3 lbs and I want to become at least 9st. I managed to lose 4 stones last year but since Christmas 2012, I got used to eating junk food so I'm struggling to lose those extra pounds off. I work out 4 days a week (60 mins per day which include 45 mins of Billy Blanks Tae Bo Cardio and 15 mins Strength training). I weighed myself this morning and found that I lost 1.5 lbs since last week. I also do Zumba if I've got time otherwise I'm busy at university. Thank God I've come across this group where people like me are trying to achieve our best.

In the evenings, I get really bad cravings for chocolate but I substitute it with WeightWatchers biscuits or mini cakes. It's really hard but if we want to achieve something, we will definitely do it. Good luck everyone

My name is Tina. I will be 42 next month. My fiancé’ and I are getting married this November and we have 3 great boys between the two of us 18, 16 and 7. About 5 years ago, I got serious about weight loss. At my highest I was around 220lbs. About 3 years ago, I had lost a total of 90lbs and was in the best shape of my entire life. Also......I became a “runner”, or so I call myself that - ha!! When I started out, I couldn’t run 30 seconds! I kept at it and soon I was running every day and worked my way up to 3 miles at a time. The longest run I have done is 8 miles. I have a handful of 5ks under my belt and I still run - just not as much. The problem now is that some weight has started to creep back up on me. I’m thinking it is my age, but who knows!!! We go to the gym Monday thru Friday at 5am, so I am in no way lazy or a couch potato, but am having a hard time shedding these pounds I put on. I will be happy with losing about 20-25 lbs which should get me close to my lowest weight. I am 5'6" and think I am at about 160 lbs now (I need to step on that scale!)

So, I am here for motivation, challenge and to reach my goal. I welcome all the encouragement ya’ll can throw my way!!!

Hi, I'm Danica. I have three kids and just want to get healthier and more in shape!

Hello! I'm Michelle.

Since I started my current job I've gained ~10lbs./year which is not sustainable for someone on the short side --> 5'2''. I want to get ahead of this before it gets worse! I'm also dating someone who is very active in the fitness world and I want to keep him around and be an overall healthier person. My diet has drastically changed over the past year and now I'm ready for a bigger change in the "exercise" department. Plus, like most women, I want to fit into my wardrobe and not sink a ton of money into buying a new one every 6 months.

Looking forward to a daily challenge and a group with similar goals!

i need to lose at least 14lb in next 3 month, have bought an outfit for my sons wedding in august but i bought 1 two siz2 too small to motivate me, i lost 18lbs in 3 months no problem , now im stuck at 10-10lbs , have been for 3 weeks, need something to kick start my motabalism, im going to gym 3 times a week and on 1000 calories a day, ant tips please

My name is Ashlee, and I'm 25 years old and live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I started running about six months ago and have done a few races. I want to become a better runner, and I think getting this weight off would definitely help! I have already lost 23 pounds but I have 39 more I would like to lose to get to my goal weight. I also bought a road bike at the beginning of this year and have really gotten into cycling. I love it! Another great reason to lose weight because I want to get faster on my bike!
I've struggled for years to get back to my goal weight, and I decided this time is THE FINAL TIME! No giving up. I try to eat clean during the week. I tried Paleo for a few weeks but found it too restrictive for my liking. I want to learn moderation (something I've always had a problem with) and eliminating whole groups of foods I enjoy wasn't getting me there. I try to be very active, and I love the direction I am moving in with my levels of fitness. I am looking forward to being accountable every week in this group with my weigh ins!

Feel free to add me as a friend! I don't really have many friends on here but would like to as a tool for motivation and support!