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I'm Maria, 37, wanting to lose 10 lbs now, 6 lbs after that, then MAYBE 7 after that, but we'll see. I've run 2 marathons, tons of half-marathons. The LOML is a personal trainer, but we eat poorly. He's helping me with my workouts and diet, so hopefully I'll be able to get to my goal, which is Operation: Bikini Body! I live in the windy city - Chicago!

Please feel free to add me!

Hi, I'm Pam and I am 51 and have been finding it hard to lose or maintain my wait. I thought I was doing all the right things but when my friend told me about MFP, I was blown away at my intake! Night time is my enemy this I knew BUT my eyes are now wide open! So now I have incorporated my workouts and I cannot lie but this tool is my favorite acountabilty partner.

I look forward to making a few friends here.



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I'm Natalie, 27 years old, been combatting obesity, and looking for things to click so that I can manage my weight once and for all. I love zumba and swimming, and now I am getting into lifting weights. I'm just doing calorie counting right now, and it's working! I am looking to be out of the 200's pretty soon!! I'm positive and love being at the gym.

Hi! I'm Sarah, 27, 5'1" and overweight, and I've got 50-80 pounds to lose. I've lost 10 so far, but pushing past that has been super hard!

I used to do field work (hiking all day), and now I'm stuck behind a desk. I struggle with having enough time to work out... the workout used to be part of my job! Plus, I left my workout buddies in Alaska when I moved down here to Houston, so sometimes it's difficult to motivate myself with no accountability.

I've struggled with my weight my whole life, even when I shouldn't have been stressing about it... my mom wasn't one of those mothers who tells their daughter that they're beautiful no matter what. She was constantly after me to lose 5 pounds (even when I was 120 lbs and a size 4). Needless to say, I have pretty deep-seated body-image issues, and being a naturally curvy woman with the metabolism of a tortoise doesn't help.

My younger brother is getting married in July and I refuse to be the fat bridesmaid (damn his fiance for having all skinny friends)! That by itself is pretty motivating, but you can never have enough! I want to be short and cute again, y'all!

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Hi Ladies Im Katrina 31 from Indianapolis IN I am beginning this weight loss journey for THE LAST TIME. I am determined to change my life one day at a time. I dont have a # goal I dont intend on being celebrity skinny I just want to keep my curves but GET THEM IN SHAPE

Hi everyone!

I'm Nancy, 25 (nearing 26), and looking to lose 80-100 lbs within the next 2 years. I am diagnosed with Retinitus Pigmentosa and am blind for the most part. I'm a terrible cook, but I like exercising. My problem has always been emotional eating but I'm at a place in my life of acceptance and happiness so I recently joined MFP for the accountability & support of like-minded friends.

Anyone can feel free to add me, I'll be here for a while

Hi! I'm Lisa. 45 year old single mother of 3 grown children and grandmother to one 6 year old boy. (He's so cute!) HA!! I'm a grandma...it's what we do.

I'm also an active runner, spinner and fitness addict. I'm an assistant coach for a running club in the summer and tend to run 4 - 5 races a year that vary in length from 5ks to half marathons. This year I am running in a Ragnar Relay with 12 other ladies. Be the first time I've done that. 200 hundred mile relay race. Looking forward to it!

My weight loss journey is to get that last 20lbs off!! Since I've hit my 40's the weight has slowly crept back on. Would love to get 20lbs off and if I'm ambitious... another 10 on top of that.

Feel free to add me. Love having friends throughout this journey. We can all support one another.

Have a great day!

Lisa

Hello! I'm 24 and I'm from Georgia. I just started today but I'm looking for friends on here, so add me please! I hope we can encourage each other on our journeys. I love martial art so I really need/want to lose weight so I can do better in it and feel better. Good luck everyone!

Hi everyone!
I'm Tonya in the Bahamas. I'm 29 & I'm trying to lose 30lbs by the big 30th birthday in January. My overall goal is 40lbs. I love to dance and it's my favourite form of exercise. I can't cook but my mom is very supportive and helps me out. I'm single with no kids and a super skinney sister.
I've been fighting this battle since I graduated high school and got my first job. I thought I was so cool & grown up going out to lunch everyday & ordering anything and everything I wanted. The days of cheerleading, dance club, track club ect were over and replaced by sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day & lounging in bed as soon as I got home.
Add me on your friends list and I'm definately trying to make this time stick and become a true lifestyle and not just a diet phase.

Hello. I am 52 and need to loose about 10 to 15 lbs. I have been struggling with my weight off and on most of my life. I have learned that I really need to work out to the point of sweating every day to maintain a healthy weight. Several injuries and medical problems kept me couch bound the last few years but I am feeling good and hope to get in the best shape of my life now.
I am very inspired by the stories of older athletes such as Ernestine Shepherd, if you haven't heard of her Google her. She is an amazing lady.

Just want to add that I reread my post before posting and I had subconsciously typed work out to the point of swearing. LOL that's true too!

I am 24 years old - getting married this summer. I have always been "overweight", but have always had the mantra "muscle weighs more than fat." While true, fat also weighs something. I had been fine with the number on the scale until I hit 198. I knew that weight didn't matter to me as much as feeling and looking healthy - and my friends always said I didn't LOOK like how much I weighed.

A few summers ago, I was working out and eating like a rabbit and lost almost 30 pounds (I also got mono). Over the next two years, I gained it all back plus more. I don't want to go back to that. I am down to 182 now, with a short term goal of being at 175 by my wedding and a long term goal of being at 150 (maybe even less???).

My fiancee and I are training for a race this month (he is doing a half marathon and I am doing a 10K). I have never been a runner - I threw shotput and discus in high school track - but have been doing more lately. Once I have a couple 10Ks under my belt, I'd like to do a half marathon. Eventually I want to start doing yoga, but can't bring myself to go to a class when everyone else there looks like a Barbie.

Looking for moral support and someone who likes to do similar workouts - but welcome any and all friends!!!

My name is Denise- I'm 32 years old...my weight has always been a yo-yo! I am 18 weeks pregnant with a little girl, my first successful pregnancy after two early miscarriages. I try to work out as much as possible, though its getting harder the further along I get. I try to eat as healthy as possible, but I've never been able to eat completely clean and I allow myself the occasional indulgences. Ok- maybe more than occasional. So far doctor says me and the little princess-to-be are nothing but healthy, so that's nice to know. I strive for progress, not perfection when it comes to my body and weight.

Definitely add me- I love friending like-minded people! I'm going to friend all of you as well!

Hi! I'm Allison, 36 year old mother of 5 young daughters...Started this journey after having my fifth little girl in January 2013. I have notebook after notebook filled with my food and calorie journals. (Then I found MFP!!) So much easier!!! When I started I was slightly above 200, now I'm down to about 133 (which was my original goal.) I've since moved my goal down to the bottom of my healthy weight range for my height of 5'7" and small frame so about 122. That way I feel like I can afford to gain a little without freaking out about it. My plan is to maintain within the range of 120-130. I live in Ohio, and workout pretty much every single day. After doing this by myself for so long, I am so happy to meet others on here. I love MFP!!! Best wishes!!

Hi! I'm Kim from NJ. I got engaged in November 2013 and getting married in November 2015 so I'm trying to get my body in the best shape it has ever been. Not only for the wedding, but for life in general! My goal isn't an exact # on the scale. I really want to get my body fat % down to a healthy range (This mornings reading was 32.4%) and I really want to drop a couple pants sizes. Currently I'm around a size 10. Feeling comfortable in shorts has been something I have always dreamed of and I'm finally am going to make it a reality!

I run twice a week and mainly do Beachbody workouts at home for a total of about 5-6 days a week. I have been strength training for about a month now and just ordered ChaLEAN Extreme and a set of adjustable weights that I am SUPER excited about!

Feel free to add me! I am on here everyday