Hey all..like i had said in the post..i have broken the 50 pound mark and have 40+ to go. I had hit a plateau over the summer and knew it was because of not tracking. I recently started doing a primal diest and tracking and things have started moving again.

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for the invite

I think I joined MFP a few years back - but only really got serious last year about August 2013. I lost and kept off about 8 pounds in 2013, and have been continuing to lose this year. Slowly - but, I don't mind. I have found it easier to maintain my losses if I make little changes everyday.

Last few years have been a whirlwind, and my health has taken the back seat. However, this past year I finished my Master's program, got a full-time job, and got married -- so now that this is all out of the way my husband and I are really focusing on our lifestyle!

Exciting thing coming up for me - I registered for a Sprint Triathalon in San Diego (3 miles running, 12 miles biking, and 1/2 mile swim) later on this year in October. So, this is really giving me the enthusiasm and motivation to move each day! It's for women, so if any ladies in the Southern California area are interested let me know! It would be lovely to meet up and cheer each other on.

We can do this everyone - I think it's totally possible. We do fantastic things every day - let our health/fitness be one of those priorities!

Hi I'm Sarah, wife and mother been using mfp for a year, I lost a stone before joining mfp and I'm aiming for a total loss of 6 stone, so 45lb to go! weigh day tomorrow so fingers crossed!

Hi everyone!

I'm Jennifer/Jen. I am aiming to lose 53 pounds. When I get to that point, I'll decide if I want to keep going or not. I've been a MFP member for exactly one week now! I have been working as a graphic designer for the past six years and an aspiring writer since I was eight. I am now trying to get my young-adult fiction published and start a jewelry business on the side.

I live with my fiance' of seven years (this Feb) and an assortment of furry kids--three ferrets, a cat, and a hedgehog. I am also an avid reader. I hate to cook, but lucky for me my fiance is a great cook. Dieting is hard for me because I'm a picky eater and have been known to go on binges. My fiance' is even worse.

I have been overweight since I was ten. I grew up with poor nutrition and have been trying to change that for years. Nothing worked. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with PCOS--Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome--which made me gain even more weight. After discovering I am PCOS insulin-resistant, I decided it was time to get serious in losing weight and becoming healthier. I lost 20 pounds last year by cutting calories, switching to diet sodas, and exercising more. That was a half-hearted attempt, but now I am ready to really work at it.

I am also working on eating better, drinking more water, and exercising at least five times a week. My fiance' is very into outdoors and I am usually not. I would love to be able to go on a hike or a jog without wanting to kneel over.

Fast food/eating out is my main vice. I thought soda was as well, until I switched to flavored water two weeks ago and can go days without one. Very proud of myself for that. Hoping to meet inspiring, supportive people also trying to lose large amounts of weight and that we can all help one another reach our goals.

Hey group,

I'm Bethany, 24, from Minnesota. I have been a member of mfp for a while(since 2011 or 2012), but mainly started my actual weight loss journey on July 1st, 2013. I have lost just over 30lbs so far and am looking to drop another 50-55 to get to my medically defined "healthy weight". I enjoy talk to and meeting new people as well as sharing tips and stories with others on mfp. I love positive people and look forward to talking to you guys for motivation. Feel free to add me and check out my diary to swap meal ideas

Hello all,

My name is misty I started mfp in november 2013 and had already lost 56 lbs by that point. I was on u tube watching weight loss success stories and tips and heard this site mentioned and thought to give it a try. I'm sooooo glad I did it is a great site and has been so helpful, I've lost 24 more lbs while on here for a total of 80 lbs and still need to lose 69 more lbs to be in a healthy BMI.range. So thankful to be on here and hope we can all support each other and do this so we can all reach our goals

Hey everyone! I am from New York State and have battled weight loss for nearly 10 years. Prior to that, I have always been thin/fit.

Food (sweets) is my drug. I don't drink, I don't smoke and I don't do drugs, so when life got tough, I turned to sweets.

I am very happy to be in this group!!

I am 35 I have been married to my best friend for 16 years he is absolutely the love my life. We have two beautiful children together a daughter who is 13 and a son that is 10. We do everything together unfortunately even gain weight. This is the year that it all seemed to click. My son has special needs and is gaining a lot of weight due to meds. I am trying to cook lighter and be more active with him.

My goal is to loose fifty pounds by July we are making a lot of lifestyle choices and to celebrate we are going to Kalahari water park hotel for vacation.

Hey, my names Clair or Snoopey, i am 18 years old, I want to loose in total about 70lb in total, although this year i would be happy to loose 42lb by summer so in 5 months. I joined less than a week ago, so am pretty new to this site .

I want to loose weight so that i can be healthier and don't get health problems like diabetes. It will also make me feel more confident and i will be able to wear the clothes i want, without worrying if they are going to fit me, and this will prove that if i try i can achieve what i want.

I try to log in everyday so that i can record my diary and comment encouragement and thanks for the encouragement i am getting, but it would be good to be in a group which have similar weight goals to me, that are quite big amounts to loose. But i will also make new friends on here.

Feel free to add me xx

My name is Harley and I am getting married in mid August. I want to lose 45 more pounds by the time i get married. I've lose 6 already...I was 192 when I started losing weight, now I'm 186... Anyways this is really important to me. Add me, and we can encourage each other.

My name is paige I want to loss 50 plus pounds I have been dealing with thyroid issues since I was 13 years old. And last two year with pocs. Am at my heaviest weight I even been I weigh 350pounds and I just want to to get healthy I'm going to be 30 this year.

Hi everyone. I'm Marie and I have been a member for a few years now. I want to lose 50 lbs total; I want to lose 20 lbs by October 22 and 20 more by Jan 22, 2018. I've yo-yod this year but I am 14lbs down at this point. I look forward to sharing this journey with ya'll.