Hi there , I am a 27 year old mother of two little ones. I have never been happy with my weight but In my late teens early twenties I was what most people would consider average. I wasn't overweight but was definitely not where I wanted to be. When I got married about 4.5 years ago, I started gaining weight right away. I gained about 25 lbs and held steady there until I got pregnant with my first. I was able to lose almost all of my pregnancy weight and then got pregnant with my second. I have lost about 17 lbs so far but still have a long way to go. I desire to go shopping and have fun while doing so. I don't want to just lose weight, I want to get fit and have definition. My goal is to someday run a marathon. I struggle so much with what goes in my mouth. I'm pretty sure I am addicted to sweets and sometimes it gets the best of me. I am however presently surprised this time because I have stuck with it longer than any other time in my life. I have messed up a few times but instead of completely throwing in the towel I get right back on it. My plan is to allow myself to have some of those things that I crave now and then so that I don't get discouraged and I have something to look forward to. So far it seems to work for me. I'm so looking forward to being a part of this group and the support that we can offer each other.

Hi there , I am a 27 year old mother of two little ones. I have never been happy with my weight but In my late teens early twenties I was what most people would consider average. I wasn't overweight but was definitely not where I wanted to be. When I got married about 4.5 years ago, I started gaining weight right away. I gained about 25 lbs and held steady there until I got pregnant with my first. I was able to lose almost all of my pregnancy weight and then got pregnant with my second. I have lost about 17 lbs so far but still have a long way to go. I desire to go shopping and have fun while doing so. I don't want to just lose weight, I want to get fit and have definition. My goal is to someday run a marathon. I struggle so much with what goes in my mouth. I'm pretty sure I am addicted to sweets and sometimes it gets the best of me. I am however presently surprised this time because I have stuck with it longer than any other time in my life. I have messed up a few times but instead of completely throwing in the towel I get right back on it. My plan is to allow myself to have some of those things that I crave now and then so that I don't get discouraged and I have something to look forward to. So far it seems to work for me. I'm so looking forward to being a part of this group and the support that we can offer each other.

I'm glad your joined!! We can do this together!

Hello everyone! I joined about 2 days ago and just learned there where groups! Ok so maybe I was a little slow on the uptake. Anyway like most I had a. Weight problem up to the 10th grade and never again until I hit 43. I am 51 and weigh 168-170 now. And so the last 7 years I have gone Up and down. I was on the 17 day diet almost about a year ago and it all came back. Anyway I really just want to feel good about myself again I want to get to 145-150. I will stop losing weight when I feel good in my skin. So even 160 might be good again. I always start out great then gradually go back to my ways. Lol anyway I look forward to learning all of you and keep the momentum going!!

Good morning. I have been on this site posting daily for 3 weeks, saw this post and decided its time to jump in. I changed my profile title to "Wow, who's that lady" , my new adopted goal. " Thank you for this opportunity to take a step forward. Please review my profile and add me as friend. I am in need of encouragement, support, motivation, and guidance.

What a great topic--I think we all want to hear "Wow, Who's That Lady?"
I joined for help and inspiration on the journey--to give and receive it.
I like to bike, hike and swim. I also am vigilant about eating wholesome food, reading a lot about nutrition and learning to relax. I just eat too much and am hoping MFP helps me reset my volume meter.

My name is Angie I am 41 and a stay at home mom. I have not always been used to have a desk job career but followed my husband and his job and when I did left the desk. I am a mother or 3 children ages 20 (daughter), 12 (Daughter), 6 almost 7 (Son). In April I will be able to add grandmother to my title as well. I joined MFP after the first of the year. The nutritionist at my physicians office said this is one of the best tracking tools available when I shared how I was tracking my food. At the beginning of this year I was on medication that I have now been 'freed' from. I say freed because it felt like such an accomplishment when I was able to stop taking my medication. As of late I have somewhat stalled and gotten away of taking care of myself with what I eat and do. As of this week I am back on track in the right direction.

Hi I'm Mindy. I'm 22, and am feeling the zest to lose some weight and feel sexy in my body, i have never felt this way and am determined to shape myself up! I seem to eat healthy for two weeks and then bad for a week and feel no better… my goal is to lose 20lbs and tone up.

Anyone can add me as a friend so we can motivate each other and share our journey, because all of us deserve to feel great about ourselves!

Have a good day

Hi everyone! I'm 48, married, working full time and kids are all in college now! I'm about 10 lbs or so from my goal weight...the weight I feel I will be happy with and can maintain! I'm currently following weight watchers as it worked wonders in the past, so not tracking food here. Once I get down I'll switch back as weight watchers is just too expensive

Feel free to also add me as a friend!

Awesome, we are the same age and it is never to late to do anything. I started gaining weight when I started dropping all bad habits and trying to go vegan. At first I thought my year was going to be my 50th but that didn't happen. I look forward to you friendship.

~Tricia