Hi Lynneta, thanks for starting/moderating this group. My name is Trisha. I want to loose at least 60 pounds, I'm 5'5 and 219 pounds. This is my highest weight. I've gained 15 pounds since Oct. I have a real serious sugar addiction. The food program is by logging in everything I eat on this site, that creates a calorie restriction. I walk most day on a route I have mapped out by my house which is 3.74 miles with a big hill. I also ride my bike. I joined this group because I'm told having buddies and accountability is a great tool. I'm pretty self sufficient and don't like to ask for help so its important for me to find another way, since obviously my way is not working. I'm in with both feet. Trisha

Hi my name is Jessica. I have had weight issues my whole life but about 8 years ago weighed my highest at 215 lbs. I have battled with eating disorders in the past and unfortunately that's how I lost the weight. When I married my husband I weighed 135 lbs. Now after having 3 kids in the last 5 years I have been creeping closer to my highest weight again. I am ready for a change. I'm tired of feeling defeated everyday. I'm finally ready to take my life back the healthy way this time.

HI, I am almost 47, have an 11 yr old daughter & am recently single after 18 yrs. I am doing okay on my weight loss but this last half is haunting me so I feel like I need some extra motivation.

My name is Misty, 42yrs old, haven't weighed in for three weeks so Monday is my weigh in day so will post my weight then. I started MFP April 2013 and august 2013 I lost 41lbs ....since then still losing inches but scale weight has gone up..My weight lost goal is 2 lb a week or 10 lbs a month...after I weigh in Monday might need to adjust my goals.
I have a open diary to my friends if you would like to add me as a friend to support each other that would be great I do welcome comments, advice,tips and to keep each other accountable.
Good luck to us all

Hello! I'm Liz. I just rejoined MFP earlier this week with a new outlook on life and weight loss. I've always procrastinated and made excuses. I can't stand dieting and I'm Really outta shape, so I'm just aiming to live and eat better. I want to be one of those people that Love to exercise. I'm also wanting to start running, but I'm trying to take it slow and steady. I hope to make lots of pals here!

I'm Joey 55 years old and looking at retirement soon. Have always been the outdoors type and athletic but the last few years the hours at work have put staying in shape on the back burner. Decided to do something about it and drop some weight and get in some exercise.

Hi - Im Leanne, from Northern Ireland! Ive always struggled with my weight (260LBS AT MIN) Im going to Cyprus In August for a wedding and I would love to go 50-75lbs less! Im starting C25K tomorrow! Whose gonna do it with me?!! XO

Thank you for starting this group!
A little about me...I've sat down about 10 times to write my introduction and finally on this try was able to actually type something (so far, so good). I've been ruminating over what is stopping me - I think my blockade is that I don't want to seem like a whiner over why I need to lose 50 pounds. Also, when looking at the scale alone, I've had a frustrating 3 weeks. Cold turkey, I gave up drinking Coke, which at times was my best friend and lover. I've also had nary an unhealthy snack and have walked briskly at least 3 miles a day. When I went to the doctor the other day, I was actually up a pound since the beginning of the week. Aaaarrrggghhh! On the flip side, however, I have a lot more energy and just overall FEEL BETTER. Even though my husband says my weight is never an issue to him, it pleases me when I come back from a walk and he is there with, "Way to go, Andrea!" or does his best to take over with the kids in our busy morning so that I can make my breakfast shake and lunch.

To put a number on my weight loss goal, I would like to lose 50 pounds. Really, I just don't want to be the frumpy mom at the water park, the "thick" friend, or the self-conscious family member.

I am thrilled to be here with all of you and working toward a common goal of finding our healthier selves!

Hello everyone! My name is Julia and I've done MFP before, but I always seem to fall off after a few months. My goal is to lose 40 lbs! I've been working on getting my diet together and recently started a clean eating regimen. I've been doing very well staying away from unhealthy foods, but I really really hate exercising... kind of a problem for sustained weight loss, right?! Your support on this journey is super appreciated. Please feel free to friend request me for additional motivation. I'm happy to be back, let's do this thing!!

Hi, I'm 48, mom of 8 and granny to almost 8(8th is due any day) I lost 100lbs 5-6 years ago and have maintained easily. I weight train 5 ish times a week, which I absolutely love-my passion. 18 months ago I competed in 'figure' body building for the first time and hope to do again in2015. I am in recovery from an eating disorder, mostly under control. I went off track with my food the last three months of last year, so started this year 26lbs heavier.
My goals are to to eat 'clean' and regularly , keep my body and mind healthy and return to my 'happy weight/size.
I hope that being accountable with this group will be just that 'something' I need. Please feel free to add me as a friend. I'll support and encourage all my friends

Hi There,

I'm Sarah, I live in Nova Scotia Canada, I have no children and a wonderful boyfriend. I am getting tired of always feeling bad about my weight and really doing nothing concrete about it, I could probably write a pretty darn good book about all of the best diet tips but I just don't follow them well enough. I have 8 months until my birthday and this year I want to be proud that I've given real health a try - if I don't like it the bag of chips will gladly let me dive my hand in to gain it back

I actually really enjoy healthy food and cooking, snacking is my downfall but if I just cook a proper dinner I don't feel like snacking so that takes care of the late night temptation. I also love outdoors activities, but as I've gotten a bit more out of shape I've resisted as I get embarrassed when I'm out of breath / red faced. Well, I'm going to try to be done with that as well and just get out and enjoy being fit. Thinking of getting started with the 25K app using the indoor track.

Looking forward to offering some motivation to you all, have a wonderful day!