Hi Andy from Perth here, been on MFP for a while but first time blogger... Fitbitter too... turning big 5 0 this year and want to be the lightest I've been for 20 of those years..
Got to 118 kg and decided enough was enough and started biking, got down to 110... then started new FIFO job with a company fitness scheme and got down to 97 kg for a holiday to visit the family in the UK in October last year. Alas the weight slowly crept back on as my job kept changing location.. came to a head before Xmas when I realised I had put on 6kg in 6 weeks while away in Abu Dhabi.
So now back on the wagon. New starting weight of 109 kg, and target of 90kg to begin with. Using FitBit and a bit of accountability should make good progress even allowing for my month away when I have no control of the food that is prepared for me... will just have to exercise self control and log it as best I can.

Hi All! I'm Donna, I'm 29 and live in Sydney (Inner-West).

I'm officially at my heaviest now, at 75kgs (I'm 160cm tall). I realise 75kgs is not enormous, in the grand scheme, but let me add that it's an unhealthy 75kg. It's mostly fat with a little bit of bone, really And honestly, it's bigger than I'm comfortable being. But I also don't want to be as skinny as I was as a teenager - at 20 years old I weighed 39kg despite being a contender for Miss McDonalds and KFC Australia (bless that youthful metabolism). Skinny is not what I want either - I like my curves (just not the really big one on my stomach :laugh:

Effectively I want to be slimmer, but without losing my rack My goal for 2014 is not only to lose the weight I want to lose (15-20 kilos) but I also want to be fitter, and healthier, and stronger. I don't want to be tired all the time, mostly

I'm disappointed with myself because I told myself last year I'd be at my goal weight for my 30th birthday. Said 30th is in four weeks and I doubt I'll knock 15-20 kilos off in that time

I don't always log meals or exercise or count calories, and I try to stick to an 80/20 kind of system. I'm more focused on eating well and moving my body more in general, not counting every calorie in and out and logging every move and every bite. I do log meals occasionally, and I do wear a HRM when I exercise (much as actual calories aren't my focus, I do like seeing the number of calories burned :happy: ).

I've been on and off MFP for years, sometimes more active than other times, but I think that it's a great way to keep me motivated and accountable. I'm a junk food lover and lazy as all giddy-up so a terrible exerciser With all that in mind, 2014 is the year I stop saying I'm going to do it, and actually do it! I'm starting slow, focusing more on shifting to a healthier lifestyle than a full blown regime, and having people to chat to will be really helpful I think!

Happy to add or be added, I think it's great for us to shoot encouragement to each other!

Hi there, I've been on MFP for the past couple of years. I have had a couple of breaks from logging etc. Just getting back into it again as I haven't logged since last October. I think I just got too caught up in counting calories and macros and was too strict on myself. At one stage the kitchen scales nearly went through the kitchen window.....

I was down to pretty much my goal for the past couple of years, but I must admit that I have gained about 5kg's, I feel so horrible and don't fit into my clothes anymore. I'm currently 62kg (I'm 158cm - that's 5' 3" I think) and I want to get down to somewhere around 53-56kg's depending on muscle mass etc. I'll judge the final number as I go.

I live on the Mid North Coast of NSW (about 45 minutes south of Coffs Harbour), I'm 40 years old and love my gym equipment, hiking, paddling and general outdoorsy stuff. Married with 2 kids (17 & 15). I'm also entering the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic in October this year (111km paddle).

Happy for friend requests. :happy:

Recently returned MFPer. Live in country Victoria. Have lost 6.5kg. Currently sitting on 69kg and would like to aim for below 63kg (which would put me in the healthy weight range)

I'm a 52yo Sydney lifter currently looking for his abs

Back after a couple of months off, managed to lose about 10kg last year (which isn't a lot, I know) and somehow have maintained that without gaining anything back. My boyfriend and I have just booked a trip to Europe for later in the year so I want to look and feel good for that

Happy to accept any friend requests from fellow Aussies

Iv just started so Im here
I plan on being here for most of 2014/15 as I have a fair bit to lose.

Oh and I am from Melbourne
If you would like a new friend feel free to add me

Hi, my name is Veronica,

I live in Melbourne, I have been using my fitness pal for 390 days and have lost 44 kgs. I have 13kgs left to lose and lots of toning. I am pretty unfit as ive lost all my weight without doing much exercise at all so the next step for me is to get fit and toned.

If anyone is in a similar situation feel free to add me

Brisbane here. Mid thirties, 167cms and want to lose about 6-10 kilos.

I prefer the cycle method, meaning two days per week low calories (500-600 cals), 2 cheat days (2500) and the rest at 1500 calorie days. Also knows as 5:2 or IF.

Last year I kicked my chocolate addiction this year I am hoping to reduce the booze, esp Wine!!!!

Hi all,

I am Anushka from Melbourne. Just joined MFP few days back. I am 26, currently around 73 kgs. My height is 5'6". My goal weight is around 56-57 kgs. Feel free to add me.