Hi Everyone!
I'm Lora and have struggled with weight issues for most of my 49 years. I finally got a handle on it and lost 100 lbs when I was in my 30's and kept it off successfully until I was diagnosed with cancer at 38. Everything was put on hold as I battled and successfully won but I had to have a full hysterectomy in the process and many months of radiation. With my metabolism shot I did the worst thing and ate under 1000 calories for years to keep weight off. I finally realized that this is no way to live so with my doctor's 100% "go girl go" I am learning to eat healthy & exercise. I am now doing Turbo Fire & Shakeology and LOVE it!
My goal is to lose 30 lbs & feel healthy & strong as I head into my rocking 50's! I'm so excited to be part of this group & part of helping everyone reach their goals!
Please feel free to friend me!

HI
My name is Angel I am 23 year old program leader for the YMCA . My main goal is to weigh 135lbs by my 24th birthday in July 2014 which is another 140lbs to go. I ran my first 5k this past April which inspired some mini fitness goals to aim for along with the weight loss I would like to run the 5k Foam fest (an obstacle mud/foam run) in May and do a 10k in fall 2014. Im really motivated not just for me but for the kids I work with everyday at work I have to promote healthy living to them but I don't want it to just be words I want them to see that I live it in my own life!

Hi guys I'm Tamiesha I'm a wife and mom of 2 ages 6 & 2 my goal was to run a 5k which i did last sat my next goal is foam fest or warrior dash but i still have 65lbs to lose I'm will to fight with blood sweat and tears I've lost weight b4 so i know what it tAkeds i just need an extra push i take corrective criticism and put it to good use I'm also. currently doing zumba running walking and hip hop abs I'm a clean eater that's ready for a challenge and a BIG PUSH!!!!

Hi I'm Shelley. I'm 31 and so far I have lost 21lbs. I want to lose about another 30. I have 2 kids, 9 and 4 and a dog. I use this site everyday and have found it a huge help. I log everything I eat and so far the weight is coming off. Fingers crossed it keeps working.

Hi I'm Danielle. I will be 29 in December. I've been heavy my whole life, and finally the first week of August I started to get a handle on my weight. I'm not dieting, just controlling portions, and making better snack choices. I started with walking 3-5 miles a day, an have added in strength training. I began at 249 pounds. I lost some weight before joining MFP, and I'm currently 14 pounds away from being out of the 200s! My weigh ins are on Mondays so I'm excited to see how close I am then. My first goal was 165, but I may reevaluate once I get there. Who knows!

I'm Emma 46 with two kids. I need to shift 20lbs. Have been on MFP for ages but haven't really been focused - but this is it! Have just done 30 DS over last six weeks (not quite 30 days but took weekends off for my poor aching limbs to recover) and doing it again as the results were AMAZING. I run 5-8k once a week and do yoga once a week. Am also trying 5:2 diet - just done one week - and trying to stick to 1400 cals other days. So far is working!

I am 34 years old, over the past 8 years I have put on 100lbs. I want to get back to where I was, feeling good about myself, looking good, in a healthy state and I'm just getting started on the right path. I'm taking baby steps, but it will all fall into place. I married with 3 children 12,11, and 9 and they help motivate me.

Hi all!,
I'm Schatzie,50 happily married to a man who loves me at any weight, started this april 15,2012 at 274lbs,could not tie my shoes anymore without sounding like I just ran a half marathon, I knew that if I could get to 274,I would no doubt hit 300lbs very soon,when would it stop? ,I needed help,so I started this journey,again, did not say a word to anyone except my husband,I knew I would fail,again. Too many nights crying in the shower,feeling hopeless,and helpless.I said nothing to anyone because I knew they would smerk when I told them this time I will do it,and guess what I AM doing it, guess whos smerking now! 88lbs down,lots of tears,poor poor me pity partys,and frustration along this journey,and I'm sure more to come.
I've been stuck with no loss for 2 months now,am I throwing in the towel?No, I do not want to go back where I was,I hate the fact that I will never be able to relax and just eat what I want anytime ever again;thats life.Don't take me wrong I still eat anything I want,just not every day,small price to pay.I am by no means losing as quickly as I had planned,I could really ratchet down and drop alot quicker but why?I know I will get to goal someday,about 43lbs to go,NEVER have I gone this far down this road,I love what I see and do not plan on making a uturn back.It is great going into any restaurant and fitting into any booth,shopping in any store,and walking up to my nephew,saturday at my husbands softball game ,and having him say "youv'e lost a ****ton of weight!!"
I do kickboxing 5x a week,30-45 minutes,have cut back a bit(old,tired and chubby,not fat),and new rules of lifting for women 3X a week 1st stage(3rd time) am moving into stage 2 next week,already seeing things changing,just not the scale!(for now).
I am finding that attitude is everything,and I choose to make the changes I have,so I can live the life I want.

My name is Melissa. My main goal is to get back in shape after my most recent pregnancy. My youngest is now three months old. I have been doing cardio for the past seven weeks and I recently incorporated strength training. I have always been concerned only about weight and never focused on being healthy. So this time I am looking to get fit and gain muscle!!

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I'm Tom. 35 years old. I've had some success on MFP but slid back into my old routines. I am father of three wonderful little girls. The youngest was born last week.

My goal is simply reducing my body fat. I don't care about the number on the scale because I've seen this stay the same while my body composition has shifted favorably (and unfavorably). I'm here to get on the wagon and stay there.

I've found a great group of friends on MFP that keep me in stitches from laughter. Everyone one of them is a hero and inspires me in some way.

Hi Everyone,

Im 25 hoping to loose around 14lbs. Main goals are just to tone up and be happy with myself "Being the Best Me that I can Be". Have just signed up to complete a half Marathon on 2nd March 2014 (I have never run before) so its going to be a massive commitment for me especially working the training around all of my studying.

Really getting into the friends thing on here and logging every day so please feel free to add!

hello My name is Dawn
I am not necessarily trying to lose weight I am however just trying to be stronger and healthier. I go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week then hike at least a couple times a month usually more. I love the feeling of a great workout sweat pouring off your face and legs week lol anyway That's me nice to meet you :happy:

Hello.my name is kaylee and I'm 30 years old. I'm married with a 20 month old son. I've battled with my weight all my life. I managed to lose 80 pounds a couple years ago but I changed jobs then was pregnant and gained it all back. I have recently lost 47 but want to lose at least 75 more. any tips let me know

My name is mos im 41 i have been struggling the last 10 months but i need to improve my life style again started drinking again after a year off thats where my problem is the lager, im planning on losing 2 stone by march 2014

Hi ev1,

I'm Sue. aged 51 frm UK. I've been married 29 years & have 3 sons aged 19-28, a 13-month-old grand-daughter & #2 grandchild due in March. I reached my goal of 130 in 2011....coincidentally on my 49th birthday . Unfortunately over the following year I gained 28lbs due to many celebrations in 2012.....son's 18th, my 50th, sister's 25th wedding anniversary, another son's wedding, other sister's wedding and a 2-week cruise!!!!! Now seriously back on it with the help of my 'extended family' at the gym. 8lbs to go.....