This is a really great thread. It's nice to 'meet' all of you

What to call me: My name is Jennifer, so that's a good start I get called Jen a lot online (though not offline). If you don't remember that, Singularity is fine (or just Sing for short).
Birthday: December 3, 1984. I'll be turning 30 at the end of this year.
Where I'm from: I've lived in Iowa for my entire life, with the exception of the two years I spent as a volunteer in Philadelphia right after college.
Weight loss goals: I've always been the fat kid. I weighed 200 pounds when I was 12, so at this point, I would really just love to weigh less than that. Once I get there, we'll see.
My maxim: "If you don't get serious about this, I'll kick you." Also, "Don't forget to be awesome."

A little more about me: Let's see...I am single, no kids. I have an older brother, a younger sister, and two little brothers, as well as two super adorable nephews. Despite the fact that my sister is 10 years younger than me, she is one of my best friends. I work as a social worker with adults with mental health and substance use history, and really enjoy my job, for the most part. I am also a huge nerd, with a plethora of nerdy interests. I really love dancing, even though I lack a lot of important things like coordination and grace, so in August, I joined a flash mob, and have successfully learned and performed four routines since then.

Right there with you, Jennifer. I don't really remember being thinner than 200 lbs. (which was in my late tweens/early teens) so it's going to be exciting just to get to that neighborhood again :-) And I also dance with more joy than skill, cause life is just too darn short not to!!

Crystal, it's nice to meet you, and I'm glad for you that you're back on the wagon.

Ignaura, I honestly love the RV lifestyle. We took early retirements when we chucked all our house stuff. We do what is called work camping where you trade skills for expenses...it's a barter system. A few years ago we were offered an opportunity to manage a really nice park in Arizona and we've enjoyed it. But it's time to get back on the road. The Mister and I make jewelry and we're ready to go beyond the hobby stage and do it as a second income. We are planning on re-starting our travels this summer.

Good for you, Leanna! We have often talked about doing this, since I've got a wandering spirit (probably why I've moved so often lol) and it sure would be nice to take our little home with us. If you don't mind my asking, do you find that anything less than Class As are doable for full-timing? I just can't see us driving something that big around, but I've been told by various folks that travel trailers are probably too small for full-timing.

Our RV is a class A, but it's only 26' long with no slides. We've lived in it since 2004. It's a lot like I imagine living on a boat would be. It takes organization, teamwork and patience sometimes. But we love living in our RV and have no intentions of "up-sizing". One of the biggest mistake we see others make is buying more RV than they can handle...both physically and/or financially. The idea with RVing is to simplify your life.

I do have to admit though that we tow a huge cargo trailer. We are rock hounds and jewelry makers and the trailer is our shop. We custom built the shop to store away and make room for our toys...a side by side ATV and two scooters. We don't tow a car so we use all three as our day to day transportation (and cause their fun). RVers tend to be a fun group.

I must have missed this thread but will put something in now.

What to call me: Debbie (Wolfmother also works as it is my Scouting nickname)
Birthday: June 24 and I will be 53 this year
Weight loss goals: My highest weight was 286 and I would love to get down to 135 but anything reasonably close to that will be good.
My maxim: I do not have anything to quote. I say that sounds good and then forget it within minutes. Everyone's quotes sound good to me.
A little more about me: I am Canadian born and raised. Started out on the East Coast but spent most of my life various places in Ontario. Now I live in the Great White North (Iqaluit, Nunavut). I love living in the Arctic but it has it's challenges in proper foods to eat and too cold to exercise outside (I love to just walk). I have been up here now for 3 years and will probably be here for another 8 until I retire.

Leanna - it is really cold at times but it is more of a dry cold so it never seems to hit me as bad as wet damp cold does. In our non-smow months walking is great as it is never too hot. We only get flies about one week in the summer and they do not bother me as much as others so walking still works. In the winter months (many of them) I have a treadmill I use inside and I have just joined the gym here for more equipment. The selection is not the greatest but you make do with what is available.

What to call me: Stephanie
Birthday: August 5th
Where I'm from: Mississippi
Weight loss goals: My goal is to lose 160 pounds and reach my goal of weighing 170 pounds.
My maxim: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13
A little more about me: I'm 43 years old. I've been married twenty years to my best friend, and we have two boys (ages 16 and 12). I'm a work-at-home-mom / published author. When I'm not busy with my family, you can usually find me writing. I also love candle making, web design, and traveling. Feel free to add me as a friend!

Hi, Stephanie. It's nice to meet you. I somehow missed your post.
I'm originally from Tennessee, but lived in Mississippi for a short time. What part of the state are you from? I lived right across the border from TN...near Tunica.

What to call me: Samantha or Sam
Birthday: July 16, 1986
Where I'm from: Indiana
Weight loss goals: Not really sure, but I want to lose around 150 pounds. Healthy weight is like 140-170? So I'll get down there and see.
My maxim: It varies weekly, but I typically find a simple "Keep running" to be sufficient.
A little more about me: I'm an asipiring novelist and freelance writer. I like to game. I geocache and recently started going to a gym. I'm not really the social butterfly sort, so I tend to hang back in crowds and let things happen around me. I have a really hard time staying motivated and not getting bored. I love all things Disney and if I could I would move to Disney World so I could be there every day. Not near Disney World... literally INSIDE the park.

What to call me: Finn
Birthday: April 24, 1966 - I'll be 48 one week from today!
Where I'm from: Manitoba Canada
Weight loss goals: 150
My maxim: It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action. Honore de Balzac
A little more about me: My theme for this year is ACTION. I have been taking action in so many important areas of my life, it's time to apply what I've learned and the building momentum to my health. I am here choosing change with the intention of creating a strong, flexible body that once again loves to move because I remember her and want her back!

Hi Jill, Sam, and Finn, and welcome to the group. We truly are a friendly and supportive group, and why not? We're all in the same big old boat! Welcome aboard.
LeAnna

Hi my name is Bonnie
my Birthday is May 2 ,1977
I am from Edmonton,Alberta,Canada
I would like to get to 125lbs that is 113lbs to lose

Welcome Mandy! I'm sorry to hear about the stress of moving contributing to your weight gain! I really feel your pain I started my weight loss in August last year at 318lbs and was losing steadily with a lot of hard work. Early this year we started the process of moving house and since then my weight hasn't budged an inch >_< I suffer from anxiety anyway so the stress of moving on top of that just makes me a whirlwind of worry hehe. Luckily for me I'm (fingers crossed) only a few weeks away from completion on my new place which I thoroughly hope will be a new beginning on my weight loss journey! I'm sure that we'll both be able be able to ditch the weight with the support of the 100+ group and your most awesome mantra GOOD LUCK and good logging

Hey Everybody!

I noticed that my dear pal Pidge had posted a reintroduction and I thought it might be polite for me to do the same!

My name is Mark, I live on Vancouver Island in Canada, and I just turned 49 last week.


I have been working towards my weight loss objectives, in a serious and dedicated way, for about a year. I have lost 100 pounds, reduced my BMI from nigh super obese to obese, and by the end of this summer, for the first time in my life, I'm just gonna be fat!

Had you asked me a year ago what my ultimate or long term weight loss goals was, I would have given you firm numbers based on BMI, BMR, clothing sizes, and viable costume options. My profile currently reflects those values and aspirations.

However today I think I feel differently. Okay, yes, I still want to shop in the "normal guy" store, so I need to drop another six inches from my waist, and the costume choices that come with a 38 waist are astounding, but this last year has taught me what it is like to feel well for a change. One year of modest daily acitvity has paid unexpected dividends in terms of overall health, chronic pain management, and general ease of transit though a world not really designed for 6'2", 400 pound men.

I am just happier as a 275 pound man, and I can DO so many things my 400 pound version could not do. Now my goal is to see what a 234 pound man can do. After that...who knows? 200? 190? 185? Or maybe XL tshirts, 38 jeans, and the ability to pick up fallen pennies without a second thought for my back or dignity will be just fine...

A year ago, I played Minecraft, and watched TV for a living. Today, I still have watch a little TV as part of my job, (I'm a writer and trend critic ) but have almost no time for games because I need between one and three hours a day, EVERYDAY, to achieve my activity goals. Although between PS3 Move and a new WII U for my birthday, a bit of active gaming is creeping back into my life. (Too bad the PS3 version of Minecraft doesn't support the Move controller.)

Oh yeah...one other thing I would like you to know about me, I am one of the moderators here, and have been in this group since the day Alana (OH how we miss you, Alana) founded it, along with Dan and a few others.

It is so wonderful to see so many new faces and so much resolve.

It CAN be done. YOU can lose a 100 pounds+ too. The wonderful thing about this group is that in addition to the empathy and understanding that abound here, you will also find lots of wise people with practical experience--including past failures--to draw upon and share the wisdom that comes from success. (I'm looking at you Dan, Paula...Russ...yeah I see you too...)

Look at the tickers and the logging day streaks. Draw your own conclusions.

Now drink your water and go for a walk!