Hi Everyone! I'm very excited to be part of this group. I'm 33 and live in Ontario, Canada. I've been lacking motivation lately, so I just joined MFP for some support and guidance. I have 58 lbs I'd like to lose by NYE. How awesome that would be to slip into a sexy little black dress!! I can use all the support I can get so feel free to add me.

SW: 208
CW: 208
GW: 150

My name is Megan and I go back and forth from AZ to ND often with my kids. Working out will be my biggest challenge but I am excited to have support now.

I am in on this challenge. I love challenges! They just help keep me motivated.

SW-246.6
CW-246.6
GW-140

I am just going to seriously work on my eating habits and stick to working out at least an hour a day and see where that takes me.
I am taking baby steps with my food habits but I'm getting there.

Count me in too. I am Tara, 34 and mom to 6 kids. I have had a lot of changes happen in my life the past few years, most of them positive, and I am ready to continue on that trend. I am a former roller girl, but am unable to play roller derby anymore due to a few serious injuries. After being injured 1.5 years ago, I've let myself go with diet and exercise. I also went back to work in January as an RN and I work nights, which as a PP says, night nurses eat like crap. I have been very motivated the past couple weeks and have started off on the right foot with diet and running, but I need support and accountability to continue.

I am eating low carb, modified paleo, as I feel best when I eat like this. I have been running pretty much everyday at least 30 minutes a day and I have been doing body weight exercises like the ones on bodyroc.

Looking forward to doing this challenge with all of you!
SW: 188.6
CW: 188.6
GW: 140

Hey everyone!

My name is Dana and I am in Missouri. I have been wanting to make a change, but have lacked the motivation so I hope this group will help me keep things on track. I have lost weight in the past, only to return to old habits and gain it all back. I just turned 33 and want to get my life on track. I want to be happy, healthy, and fit. 50 lbs by NYE seems like a great goal and will get me almost where I need to be.

height: 5'10
CW: 238
GW:165

Hi all my names Emilie and I'm a mother of 2 from Ontario Canada.

5'2.5
CW: 201.5
JGW: 151.5
UGW: 120

How:
Logging in my calories.
Burn about 2000 calories from exercise per week. (biking, walking, zumba,swiming,trampoline)
Drink lots of water
Reduce my wine intake. This ones the hardest one.

Hi there! Okay, I'm in! I need a goal. After gaining everything I lost back, endless binging and then dieting, giving up and starting again.... I just want to stick with it. I could use some friends that understand that vicious cycle and how hard it can be. I want this thing. I know what it felt line when I was in shape and healthy and I want that back!! It was awesome! The freedom was amazing!! I am ready to commit and I would love to offer support and find some folks that want to share support and honesty! The truth is I have rough days too! Anyhow, I'm here and I'm doing it. I will be weighing in on Wednesday this is do-able!! .

Hi everyone! Im looking to lose 41 more pounds by year end... Thanks for creating this group! This will def keep me on track!

SW: 305
CW: 206
GW: 165

I'm definitely in! This challenge is just in time too. I recently came back to MFP to finish what I started. 50 lbs is almost exactly what I need/want to lose. Can't wait to interact and motivate each other! 2014 here we come!

SW: 221
CW: 184.8
GW: 135

Hey all! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone blow past this goal! I saw this quote the other day and thought I'd share it to keep us focused on who we are becoming and not who we were. I hope it posts correctly - LOL!

Hey guys,
I'm Shelli, 43 yrs old....two kids, 21 and 19, and one granddaughter, 19 mos.

Live in Summerville, SC
Work in Charleston, SC as the purchasing manager for a University

SW 229 (January 2013)
CW 203
1st goal: 175
GW 130

I don't get much support from friends and family, so I depend on MFP a lot to keep me motivated. I'm going to cut back on carbs (not TOO drastically), and exercise consistently, which is my greatest obstacle. I would love to start Couch 2 5K soon, but I'm a little intimidated. I'm typically a pretty slow loser, so 50 lbs would be awesome, but realistically I'm shooting for 25-30. Good luck everyone!

Hi, I'm Sue, 37, mother of 3, 4 if you count my pitbull (which I totally do). I am currently doing supreme 90 day which is a cheaper version of p90x, it's tough, REALLY tough sometimes, but I love it. I was a US Marine a really long time ago and would love to come as close to that body once again as I possibly can. I have a massive sweet tooth which is my downfall.

SW 189.6
CW 182.6
GW 135

Oy I have a long way to go !!!