Hi, my name is Kathrine, and I am one week new to MFP. I am new to Message Boards and this is my very first time joining a Group. I am recently a widow, my husband passed away Jan. 14th., we were married for 36 years. Part of my "Journey" through this grief is to finally get healthy and strong. I have about 90 pounds to lose and I know what to do to make this happen. Eat right and exercise. I find the eating right part not really a challenge, but the exercise part definitely a stumbling block. So here I am, accepting this challenge to make exercise an everyday part of my life. I just started walking again, don't know why I every stopped. I enjoy it very much. But that strength training exercising, I have always found a reason not to participate. I know, I have some issues with physical disabilities, like arthritis, and slight neuropathy in my feet (from diabetes), extra weight, my age (maybe), that might slow me down, but I also know that NOT doing this challenge, I will get nowhere. Wish me luck. And i hope everyone else enjoys their "journey", too.

Hello my name is Claudia, and i am new to MFP. This is my very first time to join a group as well. I need motivation to loose wight , i have a medical condition that makes it a little bit harder to loose wight. But i do not want to give up. I graduate from high school in June 4 also in my birthday!!! i want to look very good that day, and not only just for' that day but also because i want to feel better for myself i'm tired of always comparing my self to other girls and that's when i get my insecurities from. Getting a pal to workout will be awesome to work with. I'm ready to start something new!!

We're on the same page girl! We'll motivate each other

Hi, Im NOT new to MFP, I have used this website many times before, but always failed. Tomorrow I start fresh, and this time I plan to finish

Hello to all! I 'm Nancy and have been on MFP since Feb. I am already in a group challenge for weight loss that is winding down and I have found that being in a group is great support and was looking for another one that has 'daily' challenges….as that seems to have kept me on track! I am certainly not a 'fit' person, but hope to keep up with this vibrant group!

Hi, I'm Karen. I am a 38 y/o (39 on Thursday) working mother of two. I joined MFP in March, and this is my first group and challenge. I'm hoping the support will help keep me motivated. Best of luck to all.

Hello, my name is Chantell. I am 44yrs old, married 20yrs June, with 3 children. I joined MFP April last year. My SW when I joined was 187, I managed to lose 28lbs, getting down to 159lbs in August of last year. I fell of track at some point and when I weighed in again in December I was back up to 181lbs. I got back on track briefly and by January 22 I was down to 166lbs. Between work and school I am off track again and now I am back up to 172lbs. I ,am really trying to get back on track and I think that this group will be great motivation and I looking forward to the next 40 weeks. Good luck!

Hello, my name is Shantel and I'm 41, engaged with a blended family of 7. I joined MFP a few years back and still having a hard time maintaining a workout regimen that I can stick to. I set many goals since January and just about all of them have fallen to the wayside. I hope this challenge will help hold me accountable and keep me focused.

Hi! I'm Teresa, 42 years old married with two boys. I'm ready to get healthy once in my life, it's taken me a little while but I'm still learning and one of these I'll have it. I'm ready to be challenged again, I think this will be great.

My name is VIkram. I am new to this group. My current weight is 205 for height 5'7". It is way above the expected. My final goal is 160 pounds, loosing in right way..

I'm Rick. I live in lovely Colorado and I am somewhat new to this site. I joined some time ago, but never really used it. Today I have now logged in for 21 days in a row and recorded in the food diary section. I have had some short term success, but temptation abounds! I find work is actually a help as I am often too busy to cheat with eating.

Glancing at the fitness challenges here, I will definitely have a daily goal to shoot for. It may take me a while to get up to speed.

Hello, I am Rana, I've always had MFP app, but always got bored after a week of logging my daily intake. This time will be different, as I decided to join a group for the first time. I recently gave birth to my second baby. she's now 7 months and i've been struggling to lose my extra 10 kgs. Today i decided to take action again, after settling in a new country and kicking off our daily routine. i also joined a gym, i am going 3 times a week, aiming to go at least 4 times. I will get the fitbit tracker this week. i don't drink water, so it's a challenge for me, more than restricting some food! my biggest weakness is carbs, i don't crave for sugar at all. with this group, i am hoping to get support to at least lose half my target.

Hi! My name is Lucy and I've been a member of MFP for 2 years, but finally need a kick up the backside to get me to finally lose weight and keep it off! I'm an 18 year old student studying Environmental Geoscience in Cardiff, Wales, which makes it hard to eat healthily on a student budget!

I'd love for anybody to add me as a friend to help give me motivation! It will happily be returned

I'm Denise, been on MFP since December. I'm 29 (30 in October). I'm engaged to be married next year, have two kids (4 yo boy and 9 mo girl) and work full time. I'm looking forward to this challenge as I'm not al that motivated on my own. I don't have a ton of weight to lose, and I'm hoping to meet my goal (losing 15 lbs) by the end of this challenge.