My name is Christina. I live in VA with my husband and our 2 kids. I'm just trying to get healthy for me and the family. My husband and I are both working on losing weight and getting healthy. I'm very active in 2 congregations. one is a Messianic Synagogue where we've attended for years and the other is a local small church that we've been attending with friends for the past few months. The spiritual aspect is an integral part of my journey. I am also a homeschool mom. So, my life is pretty busy!

Hi everyone..my name is Melissa I live in MA and I am a stay at home mom and home school mom to two beautiful kids Avery 11 and Zachary 6....I have been here on mfp just over 50 days and I love it...the support is great and the friends I have made are awesome...I love to cook and try new foods...I look forward to chatting with you all

Hi everyone! My name is Jenn, I'm 35. Live in Michigan, married with 2 kids, Serenna 13 and Jake 10. I also have a Step Daughter who is 20, just recently was married. Was introduced to MFP by my Bariatric doctor. I am starting my Bariatric surgery journey, and I am very glad she told me about this! I love hearing about your ups and downs, because it helps me too. Looking forward to chatting!!

Hi! my name is Jackie and I live in Massachusetts. Had my sugury on Sept 6, 2011, have lost about 105 lbs and feel it is the best thing I have ever done. Thank you for inviting me to this group. I have been on MFP for about 2 years, or a little more... Looking forward to what this grew has to offer...

Hi, I am Marty and live in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Nice to meet you all. sure you will find alot of supportive people on here. it really does help. Yes, I had issues mostly due to high blood pressure. As alot of people,I didnt even realize it was high, but it was about 260/140 when i had my stroke. i am very lucky i survived, although there was some damage to my left side which made even walking difficult and gained about 50 pounds or so. one day a friend told me about my fitness pal and fitbit, and just started 1 day and havent stopped. 
Like i tell most people, i didnt look at how far i had to go, as it seemed unobtainable being about 107 pounds. so i started looking at what i accomplished and being happy if i lost 1 pound or when i got to 10 pounds and saw what i was doing was working. to me that has always been the key. Getting on the scale and seeing any loss inspired me to do even more. 
i am certainly a bad eater. i dont eat chicken, fish, salads. i like italian, chinese, mexican, burgers, so for me its a little more difficult but i eat the things i like, but now watch the calories and started walking, and it works. I owe everything to my fitness pal and my fitbit, for all that I accomplished. OK, maybe I had a little to do with it, but certainly couldnt have done it alone.
Iknow if i can do it, you can also. best of luck to you and feel free to contact me anytime. i am on here all day. 
Hoping you each reach your goals...... 

Hi Everyone, thanks for including me! My name is LouAnn. I am from NH. I have so many issues with my health its not funny, but I have over come so much and I refuse to let it beat me.

I would love to lose 100 lbs but would be happy with losing another 10 by the end of next month. I have some nice summer clothes I can fit into in that size. I am for more short term goals because they seem more attainable to me.

Due to issues with my insides, my drs will not recommend surgery for weight loss, I have had my intestines and hernias operated on so many times (7 in 2 years) that my tummy looks like a jig saw puzzle. My secum is stretched out because of an issue the surgeon missed so they said only time will let them go back to normal size and it could take a few years so I am on mild laxatives to keep it moving. just 1 of many issues my body is dealing with.

I was doing well on my 1000 calories a day then became stuck. my drs know I am on a 1000 calorie a day. they are fine with it. After reading so much form the group and talking to others I have brought it up to 1100. I feel like I am cheating. Oh the mind games we go through when trying so hard to lo]se weight.

Now the good, I am very happily married coming up on 29 years in July. We have been together for 31 years (where did the time go!) My husband works for Sig Sauer and he is a cnc operator. I have 2 jobs. I manage a self storage business part time and I also make custom window treatments with my co worker.www.curtainsbyclaire.com I have been with the storage for over 20 years and with Claire for close to 15 now. love both my jobs.

My son got married last year (they live with us and I absolutely adore my daughter in law). We are hoping to move to Florida in 2 years and the want to come with us. My son has his cdl and drives a truck for a heating and cooling company, my dil is a LNA.

My daughter is getting married in September of this year. We are very excited. My soon to be son in law is a sweetheart and he will provide well for my daughter. His family owns a logging company out of Fremont NH. My daughter lives with his parents. (closer to her work) She is an LNA as well. She won't be moving with us as her fiancés family business is here.

I am really looking forward to learning more about all of you and sharing stories. Maybe one day a few of us that live near each other could meet. It would be fun!

Again thank you~