Hi there,

My name is Mya and I’m an Australian living in Sweden. I currently train 3-4 times a week but I’m trying to increase the effectiveness of my workouts.

I’m naturally a lazy person, would rather walk on a treadmill than run, for example. I want to do more with the time I spend at the gym.

I also walk for about 30-40 minutes every day.

I am currently 62.8kg (or 138lbs) and I have 8kg (or 18lbs) to go to my target weight.

I’ll be using a Polar ft4 HRM to track my calorie burn and my diary is public, so you can track my progress there if you like.

Good luck everyone! And feel free to add me as a friend ☺

HI I am Lisa 43 and live in NC I need to lose to lose about 35 pounds I notice it is tough as you get older to lose the weight.

Hi everyone! I'm Nicole, 32 y/o mother of 2. I am also a roller derby girl (Mia, really excited to see someone else on here who plays!!! Friend request already sent!) and get at least 4 hours a week of AMAZING fun exercise from practices a week. I've also just joined a gym in my area so I have been doing the elliptical, swimming, weight training and a few classes that they offer.

I lost about 30ish pounds on MFP a while ago and just started using it again about a week and a half ago. I am currently 155 lbs at 5'4" 1/2. My goal weight is 135 but I'll be happy at 140, so about 15 to 20 pounds to lose.

Excited to start this challenge! Last week I got really close to hitting 3500 so hopefully it will be doable for me on a regular basis this month!

Feel free to friend request me, I need more motivation!

Hi everyone... My name is Jenn and I am from Maryland. I have lost 17 pounds (222 to 205) so far and it has taken me 7 months to do that. My small goal is to be under 200 when I go to the beach the 2nd week of September. I workout 2-3 days a week so I am hoping this will motivate me to do more, even if it just walking at night. Good Luck to you all :happy:

Hi everyone my name is Tiffany I am 208 pounds I am 25. My goal for this month is 200 pounds. I have already face my first challenge this morning as far as my diets goes. My husband went and bought donuts, and everyone had donuts, while I ate a yogurt. I had to keep reminding myself it is a life style change not a diet, and I am making a change for my health. I have been very successful in controlling my binge eating lately and hope this continues.

My name is Colette, from Jamaica
I'm 5'2(?) and I weigh 117 pounds
ive been a member here for a good while now
joined this because I really want to get back in shape especially for when track and field comes back around
im a vegetarian also trying to go vegan

Hiya everyone!
I'm Emily, currently 29 and in England. I've always been unhappy with my weight even though it's at the high end of the normal range. I'm excited about this group though it will be a big challenge for me as I have never burned so many calories in a week before! I am training for a half marathon September 29th so it will be good for me!

Good luck everyone, we got this!
And I'll be keeping an eye out on those other people training for a half marathon :-)

Hi my name is Pamela from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. My current weight is 234lbs and my weight loss goal is 150lbs holding onto my sexy girl curves. However my ultimate goal is to be healthy and fit...

Hello,
My name is Lissette and I'm a college student. I am 22 and by halfway of this challenge I'll be 23. :happy: I have gone up and down with my weight since high school. I've decided at the beginning of this month that I will make use of my gym membership and dedicate my mind and body to a healthier and fit me. Plus I'm determined to fit into a dress (lace and sexy) that I have previously bought and never managed to use it. I have been tracking down everything (food & exercise) since I joined MFP. I have lost about 6 lbs, but since the last 2 weeks I have gained 1.3 lbs and lost 1 lb bringing me back to CW. Here's to burning 3500 calories weekly!

urgghhh I am a day late! I will catch up. Hi Everyone, I am Val from Ontario, Canada. I currently weigh 149 lbs and I am hoping to lose 15 lbs I am not so stuck on numbers but on how my body looks and feels. I am only 5' 4". For the most part I live a healthy lifestyle but I am human and make some bad choices sometimes. Love this group to encourage getting the exercise in!! I typically exercise faithfully with a personal trainer 2 x 45 minutes per week and run or do cardio classes in between. summer is here and its hot so I have slowed down on the cardio - this will help alot - thansk everyone!

Am 35, 5-4 and currently 148 lbs! I live near Boston MA. Am a Stay at home mom for now.. Planning to look for a job soon! I am sick of the extra tire I have around my tummy! Hoping to see a flat belly once!!! Not big into numbers but I think I have to lose 25-30 pounds to be able to feel good!

Hey all

I am 29, 5'7" and currently 179.2. I started my weight loss journey back in Oct 2012 at 225 lbs. One day out of the blue I woke up and realized I had fallen deep into depression and decided to turn my life back right side up. I am currently at my lowest weight since having kids. Not rally sure what my ulitame GW is now, I guess I will know when I get there.. When I 1st joind MFP my GW was 190 :bigsmile: and I just kept going.

I have 3 kids, 11 (girl), 7, and 5 (boys) and I also work 2 jobs. I work out between jobs during the week, usually I have enough time to do a 40-50 min routine, cook dinner, and eat before my 2nd job. On the weekends, I catch up on sleep as much as possible and also try to do bigger workouts on Saturdays...

Feel free to add me, just mention the group :flowerforyou:

Hi - I'm Chet from London, UK. Started this fitness journey last November and I am less than 10 llbs away from my initial target weight. Once I'm at that weight I'm switching my focus to a body fat % target.

I started tracking my calorie burn last week with a view to challenging myself to improve on each week's number and then I got told about this group. This gives me an actual weekly target number to aim for and you guys can keep me accountable so feel free to kick my *kitten* if I start to slack.

Good luck everyone!

Hi Everyone, I am starting a bit late! but I burned over 1400 calories today so I am in catch up mode. My name is Kitty (yes like a cat). I am 5'9 and have lost 80lbs since the beginning of the year and around 66 since joining here. My current weight is 165ish plus or minus a pound - I weigh in again tomorrow. My goal is to loose another 25lbs. I am looking forward to this challenge since I always seem to put off the workout. I currently live in the Chicago area, but spent over 20 years in Houston and I can say my heart belongs to Texas nicest people in the world!

Hi everyone! My name is Xavia and I'm from Grifton, NC. Over the last 5yrs i've gained a tremendous amount of weight and now i'm trying to lose `124lbs. Looking forward and hoping this challenge will help keep me focus on the reasons i've joined "myfitnesspal" and help me move closer to a healthier lifestyle. Good luck, everyone!!!!!!!!!!