Starting over...again

I love new friends, especially fun ones.

I'm older than you, but I have a 6 and 4 year old. I'm changing to a healthier lifestyle to also keep up with them, and live as long as possible since I am an older parent. Hoping to get my husband to join in some day too.

I'm doing a home workout program of Combat right now and love it. I've Never even Really Liked exercise before, so this is a change for me.

I too am starting over again! My friend is actually working out and turned me on to this site. When I went to sign up, it told me I already had an account created a little more than a year ago! So apparently, I tried this route before and like every other time I promised myself to get this weight off, I quit! Not this time. I'm about 215 and trying to get down to the 150-160 mark as well. Looking at everyone's success stories is helping a lot. Seeing the before and after pictures and the AMAZING changes! I have before pictures but I've only been on this for a week (this time anyway) and can't wait to have some after pics. I heard it takes 4 weeks for me to see a change and 8-12 for everyone else. I'm super excited. WE CAN DO THIS!

Good luck. I'm trying to get back on track ... I started off really well back in March and went from 217 to 185, I've stalled and even put a few lbs back on over the last couple months. So being almost halfway to my goal, I need to be back on track. You can do it, feel free to add me.

I don't know how many times I've joined a gym, bought a DVD, or dropped in for a yoga class never to return. I'm not sure what changed for me, but in December 2012 I decided to join a small 24/7 gym and have fallen in love with weight training. I even started to jog on a tread mill which I always avoided since I fell off of one many years ago.

Anywho, I've only lost a few pounds, my goal is to drop body fat and gain muscle so I'm not worried about the number on the scale. Though I have gained some muscle and dropped some weight I'm not where I want to be and I'm starting to stagger and lose motivation. Perhaps we can help encourage one another! I'm always looking for tips, advice, and food for thought.

I struggle with my eating habits. I don't eat terribly, but I could stand to eat more lean meat and veggies. Problem is I don't have a desire to eat that way (wa wa wa me! lol) but I really want to make a strong effort. What type of eating plan do you have? Do you have any advice on learning to love veggies!? (=

PS. Send me a request (anyone!), I'd love to have more friends to share food diaries and find a little motivation.

Hello all!!! I've been on here a few times now. I just deleted my profile this morning and started over. Why? Because I wasn't as serious as I should have been. Between the crappy internet service and a dead laptop and just not having the drive to post here, I gave up. That needs to end. I weighed yesterday at 227. My heaviest was 244. I refuse to go there again.

My "goal" weight is around 140-160 pounds. I need to do this not oly for myself but my son as well. He's 5 and deserves a mom that can run and bike with him. He deserves a pretty mom that he can be proud of. My boyfriend deserves someone to be proud of as well.

I need friends on here. I've had friends on here in the past, but no one to really talk to. No one to really motivate or motivate me. If I comment on your status, say something back! I try to be there for everyone and encourage when I can.

I'm 30 and a fairly active person when I make the effort. I have a lot of interests and hobbies. Get to know me. You can never have too many friends, especially the goofball kind (such as myself.).

You can add me....I'll be here for the long haul

Same story here. I just added you. Anyone else who wants can add me as we'll. I do better when I've got a gang

Oh, where to start. I too am over the yo-yo dieting. I started back up last week (but went camping this last weekend, and didn't make the best food/beverage choices). I'm weighing once a week, and got a body fat monitor to make sure I'm actually losing fat and not muscle, as I know previous diets have done. I'm swimming and lifting heavy three times a week because it's the only form of exercise that doesn't bore the living hell out of me. Eating five small meals a day, have majorly upped my calories, and started eating healthy carbs again! Ultimately, I've finally realized that I have to make choices that I can stick with for the rest of my life, not beat myself up if I'm not perfect, and take it one day at a time. I just keep thinking, in six months, I'll either be in the same place I am now, wishing I had stuck with it, or I'll be strong, toned and confident! I have about 50 lbs to lose, and welcome any friends and support, so add me!

I am with you. I will complete it this time. Great job and keep up the good work! Good Luck

I've obviously been on here for a while but used to only use it for a few days at a time. A couple weeks ago I restarted and have been logging everyday! Im 5'9ish and started at 270 (the last number I had remembered weighing-always avoided the scale) and I've finally been seeing the numbers go down for the first time in few years. I own P90x and Insanity from back when I did rugby a couple years ago, and I recently bought 30DS. I've always been a bit bigger and had horrible body image issues-I'm more confidant now than I ever was when I weighed less than 200 pounds. My goal is about 190 for now so I have a lot to lose. Id like some friends to help keep my going! I want to get into the 30ds but need motivation, haha.

hey welcome to club of restarting. WHile not a yo-yo dieter I am in constant I'm-going-to-do-it this time mode. I'm 34 and a little heavier (~10 pounds) but with the same basic goal weight. feel free to add me (anyone). although I will warn you that my diary is private becase I can't remember to log food on a regular basis and don't feel like getting yelled at for eating too little. Trust me that is not the case.

Good luck one and all.