Hello there, I have just joined up and am motivated to change my relationship to food, moving my body and appreciating my body. I am an Aussie, living in the south of Tasmania with my wonderful partner of almost 22 years. So glad to find some lesbian company on this site and would appreciate some extra motivation, and words of wisdom. I have 100 or so pounds to lose...46 kilos, and my first goal is to go kayaking in the river that runs past our home. That's my reward when I lose 12.5 kilos (10%). Victoria...aka violet

Hi, My name is Jen. This is the first time I've ever been on a site like this. I am 34, married to my partner of 4 years and I have a 12 yr old son. I currently weigh 266, I have never weighed this much in my life. I have never been a small girl, nor do I care to be, I just care to be healthy. I have started working out daily again and trying to watch what I eat. I have lost weight before when I wanted to but now seems very hard. I'm pretty positive it has to do with the fact that my wife will tell me "you are beautiful, no matter what." and things as such. Or that our friends will want to go out and I after drinks we then hit Taco Bell or such, then I'm hungover and lazy and such and dont want to do anything but eat some greasy food! So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'm not afraid or worried about the hard work I'm going to have to put in to lose this weight as much as the lifestyle change I'm going to have to make.

Hey there,

I'm 28, nearly 29 (ha ha haven't written things like that since I was maybe 10 and a half ), I have about 60lbs to lose to get nicely into my ideal BMI range, it feels like such a long way to go...

I know what to eat and how much but am struggling with actually doing it. Thing is, I like to feel full & probably think about food way more than is normal.

My vices are CHEESE, WINE and PIZZA, that and this awful cycle I am in of emotional eating.

I associate way too much with food, whether it be socialising and eating out, date nights, shopping, I love food!!!

Wondering if anyone had any tips on how to change my mind set (I am literally drooling over the thought of pizza now I've written it down! - HELP ME!!!) :-)

Hi ladies. I am Diane and I am about to turn 44. I live in the SF Bay Area with my wife of 8 years, and 2 kids. My boy is 20 and my girl is 17. Life is busy getting her ready to go off to college in August. The boy...well he is another story.

I start my quest to lose weight in 2009 when I topped the scales at 260. I had the idea that I could lose 100lbs (in the middle of my "healthy range) and become a runner.

I lost 97. But my body was so unhappy. I was boney and tired all the time. Goal abondoned - sadly.

Let myself go up to 175lbs - which is the high end of my range. It is also the weight of my HS graduation and my first wedding.

Fast forward and I have put back on 20lbs since last summer. Time to get moving again...

Nice to meet you all

Hey y'all!

I'm relatively new to MFP! I'm 29, and I live in Austin, Texas! I'm hoping to lose 100lbs in the next year, 125 in the next year and a half. My partner and I moved in together in December, and I've noticed the "fat and happy" syndrome occurring, and I'm putting a stop to it! We've been talking about long-term and marriage...and I definitely want to be a fit bride! I'm also involved with Junior League and we have a black-tie gala in November, so my mini goal is to be down 40-50lbs (I want a dress from anywhere that isn't "plus"...ha!).

Please feel free to add me; I'm excited for this journey!

Erin

Hi all! I'm new here after a long unsuccessful depressing low carb diet. So far I'm loving the site and support, and how awesome they have a LGBT group! I'm looking to lose quite a bit of weight and start feeling myself again. Could use the support. Add me?

Ello... My name is Beth and I am....twenty. I just came out about two years ago and haven't had the opportunity to really BE in the LGBT Community little lone the Lesbian Community. I am a college student in Oklahoma, not many lesbians here...I am planning on moving to a different state after I get my Bachelor's Degree.

I want a wonderful woman in my life but first I gotta find what makes me feel wonderful and love myself before I can love any other woman.


Wish me the best!

Hello, my name is Angie, I'm 36, and I'm from Maryland. My partner Angela and I have been together for nearly 7 years, and we are getting married next May. I've lost 2 dress sizes ind about 15 pounds and have kept it off for over a year now. I' m a big fan of Beachbody workouts and being able to get everything done at home and still be super challenged. P90X, Turbo Fire, and Insanity have really helped me break through my plateau and go from 10-12 to 4-6. I enjoy the online community and the giving and receiving of support from so many great people who also want to achieve their goals.

Hello everyone. I am 28 years of age.
I have a partner of 2 years who is also changing her lifestyle to be more healthy.
I have come here to find my motivation to keep trying. I start school in 3 weeks and I would love to feel a little more confident so I can make friends in class (and copy answers lol joking)
I lost 60lbs a year ago, but have managed to gain it back. I did it eating healthy and exercising, since I know its possible I have a little added faith. I love to swim and love playing basketball so I plan to incorporate these two things into my activities to mix it up, keep it fun and keep the muscles guessing...hate the plateu ( im sure we all do)
Good luck to you all on your health journey.
Here is to a happier, longer life.

hi im meko and i just wanted to see what up in this group

Hi ladies,

i'm Sophie, i'm in the UK (london), aged 25 and about 5'3. I went to university and put on about 4 stone eating lots of cheap starchy foods. My highest weight was around 210 lbs, i got that down to 190 by starting to cycle daily to work. On the 1st October i started the Keto diet (www.reddit.com/r/keto) which is similar to atkins but high fat low carb instead of high protein. So far i've been really enjoying it (it doesnt feel like a diet at all - even though i've eaten more salad in the last week then i have in the past year!). i've also started the C25K, 200 situps and twice daily walks with my new puppy Odin. Looking to get down to 133 lbs by this time next year while also getting fit enough to play Rugby again.

Feel free to add me and also message me if you have any questions or would like to know more about the keto diet etc.

Hi! I'm T and my partner have been together just over 9 years. She's a beautiful woman - a personal trainer - and has been a great inspiration to me, now that I am "ready" to be healthy again. We have an 8 year old (sassy pants) daughter. I think I was at my best when I met my partner - fit and trim. Since then, I have been LAZY - meaning, I did not take the time for myself. Everything became an excuse 1. we had a baby - that's good for 10-15 pounds (oh, yeah, we adopted - lame excuse) 2. my job is so stressful I just need to veg out and have a glass of wine (or 3) - that's good for another 10 pounds (duh, I'm a clinical social worker so stress is part of the territory) 3. I have so much going on, I don't have time to work out (did I mention I have personal training and and a full gym, at my disposal, in the back yard??). Fast forward to now: I am creeping up on 50, I have had two strokes, and the loves of my life deserve to have someone who cares as much for herself as she does for the excuses. So, this is a new chapter for us. I am doing better - health wise, and was just offered a new job today (more money, closer to home, hopefully less stress). I really want to be one of those old ladies who can ties her own shoes, wipe her own butt, and chase the grand kids around the yard!

Hello all! Hope all the mothers had a fantastic day yesterday. Hot in NYC today but a beautiful day it is. NYC NJ ladies helllloooooooo

This group doesn't seem to be too active but I'm going to introduce myself anyway! I'm stephani, 40 years old, recently relocated to Minnesota for work. I'm a software developer, so I sit at a computer wayyyyy too much. I have a standing desk at home so at least when I'm on the computer at home, I'm standing! I got married September 2015 to the woman of my dreams. We have 2 dogs and I have a 19 year son from back when I was still "confused" I was a chubby kid who got really active once I moved out on my own. Then I went back to university in my mid-30's to finish up my Comp Sci degree and gained so much weight. My highest was ~245 when I graduated May 2012. I got down to 195 May 2013, stayed around 200 for 2 years. I weighed myself last week for the first time in over a year and I am at 220. Whoa. My goal weight is 145. I'll reaccess as necessary upon reaching that goal. There is no excuse to not be active and committed to my health. I'm seeing a personal trainer who's helping me work through some hip/shoulder mobility issues so I can start lifting heavy steel objects again! I'm seriously counting calories, and trying to learn appropriate portions. We eat REALLY healthy, but I eat too much. We're buying a house 2.5 miles from work so I'll be riding a bike to work every day that it's not -10 F or colder! That's me and my plans. It's great reading everyone's introductions here and I hope I can find more interaction and activity in the other threads.

Hey everyone!
I'm Monica and I am 28, and reside in Michigan currently. Relationship status is TBD. lol.

I have always had an issue with food (whether it be binging or severely restricting), and have always had a serious sugar addiction. I am actively working to have a healthy body image regardless of my size. However, I have had a lot of pain recently, and I know that it would only increase with time if I don't make a change.

I have decided to make a lifestyle change of focusing on whole, unprocessed, natural ingredients. I am not intending to make this completely strict, but I think it is something that I would be able to maintain if I make an effort to avoid artificial ingredients/added sugar as a whole.

I have recently started to add the gym to my routine. I have been focusing on HIIT, but would like to add other routines as well.

I would love to have more friends to chat with that are also focused on improvement!