Hi! I'm old enough to be all of your mothers! Who cares - hopefully you'll accept me. I'm 61 but don't feel any different from when I was 31 - as you'll all find out one day when I'm gone. ;-) I want to lose 40 pounds. I've lost 60 but it took forever.. Have promised myself to exercise 30 minutes every day and to stick to a net of 1200 calories. Have done it for about 24 days now. I'm feeling fantastic.

Hi All,.

My name is Dana, I'm 28, have lost roughly 30 pounds in the last year (but slowly, not really the pace I want to maintain), am looking to lose approx 40 pounds - my goal weight is 135. I'm getting married in 10 weeks though I'm not looking to drop 40 lbs in that short time! Just want to be healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle

What else... I'm from Canada, I'm following a Paleo eating plan (I'm gluten intolerant and have found that grains in general don't agree with me so I avoid them as much as possible and instead get my sugar and starch from fruit and veggies.)

Looking forward to reading everyone's stories and getting to know you! Happy Tuesday Ladies!!

Hi I'm Jenn. I'm a 35 year old mom, working full time...crazy busy! Haven't been taking care of me, I'm an emotional eater and I need to lose 40 lbs. 2-3years ago I lost a bunch of weight, but gained it all back. :grumble:
I need stop the excuses and be more accountable for my actions, looking for some support!

Hi I'm Vada I am 47 years old. I don't weigh myself often but the last time I did I was 193 and I am 5'7. I usually get on the scale once a month. I find that if I weigh too often then I binge. I know it make no sense. I use my clothes to see where I am. I don't really have a goal weight but I want to be a size 10. So I figured that is around 150. I am in the gym at least 5 times a week. I love cycling, and just restarted the C25K again. I also do weight training 3 times a week. I do the elliptical on cardio days as well as the 30 day shred. I have a weakness for cheese!!!!

Hello everyone, my name is Jessica. I have about 50 pounds to lose. I have recently lost 40 pounds and some days are harder than others. I hope that we can all work together to knock this 40 pounds out of the park. Nice to met you all. Thanks!!!

I am 36. Have 4 children ranging in ages from 18 to 3, I am a preschool teacher also. I havent spent time on ME in a long time! I lost 40 pounds 2 yrs ago when I moved to mexico for 6 months. BUT I came back and gained it back.... no self control and way to many convience foods here !

Hi Amanda,

I understand completely...take it one day a time right? Stay focused on your goal

Hello,

I found your group in the search and it looked like exactly what I need. My name is Samantha, I'm 28, 5'7 and weigh 176.0. I've been struggling with losing the excess weight i've put on since i was going through chemo and then having children. I've been steadily losing about 1 pound a week but it would take me 40wks if i kept on that track to get down the 40 pounds i want to take off. I need help with motivation it is my hardest thing. I just can't keep motivated. So I enjoy running, swimming, yoga and pilates. I hope that joining a group helps and that in return i might be able to help someone too!

Yep - LOL , I have 2 daughters the age of most of you but that's ok with me. I'm Ann. 58 yrs old. Been active most of my life until a few years ago when I fractured a hip. No longer an excuse since surgery and I need to lose 40 lbs. I'm 5'8" tall, and currently 191. Target weight is 150. Lots of good stuff here. I'm a very supportive friend and around a lot! I'm doing a workout 3 days a week and working on increasing my cardio. I work full time and commute to downtown Los Angeles which doesnt help. Let's do this ladies! :flowerforyou:

Hi everyone!

I'm Tina. I'm new here as I just started back into the losing game. I have never been a small girl but I was never overweight or out of shape until the past few years. I gave birth to my son in January 2010, and had a subsequent health issue that caused me to gain despite all my diet and exercise efforts. I then started going back to university to get my masters and it's been even more difficult to lose. Between a husband who constantly tells me how sexy I am, to living in yoga pants as a stay at home mom, I have taken very little accountability toward my health and weight. Looking in the mirror at myself recently I realized how far I've gone. I'm 197, have been working out and changing my habits over the past week and have a goal of 150. I even bought a new bicycle and have taken it out everyday for a ride- last night riding all the way to visit my dad in town. I've found that I love the time away and feel better than ever after I'm finished with a good ride. This Thursday I am starting a three day juice detox to help get my taste buds back on track and replenish the nutrients I've lost over the past two years of quick college food.

I hope I can find support and be a source of motivation for others, too. This journey is tough but we can do it!

Over this last year, I have struggled with health problems that kept me from exercising - I could control what I was eating but when you don't feel good...you eat! I am 185 and I have dreamed of being 155 - the weight I was when I moved to Seattle!

Now I am struggling with high blood pressure and low HDL cholesterol and I know it's time for a change!!!

I just want to lose that first 5 lbs- first goals first! I will be thrilled to start losing weight and keeping it off. I've tried to lose 2lbs and it's a yo-yo back and forth! Time to put that to an end! I know I need support and I'm happy to encourage you all on my journey too!

Hello everyone. My name is Sami and I am 23 years old. Standing at 5'2" and my last weight in was 221. I want to lose 40 pounds but after that I want to lose more. I have planned out my meal plan for the next three months. I almost typed diet. I don't want to use that word because once I say I'm on one, I'm off one. I also found a workout program to go along with my hour of elliptical. I've said I was going to do this a bazillion times before but something feel different about this time. Anyone feel that way? I'm going to Chicago in 91 days for my boyfriend's friend's wedding. It will be the first time I meet anyone from his hometown. I want to look my best to make him proud. Also, there may or may not be an ex-girlfriend going to this event that I might want to make a little jealous.

Hi my name is Cody I am a mother of 3; 7, 3, and an 20 month old. I currently weigh 194 down from 250 and my main goal is to get rid of this muffin top. I know that you can't spot reduce, so once I get my tummy close to were I want it then that is my goal weight regardless if that's at 170 or 150. I am a teacher and have the summer off, so 7 working days left. I started this journey June 8, 2013 and would love to go into fall with a bang when I start working again.
I love Zumba and usually do 2 classes a week, I have been lifting but not consistently over the last few months. My goal is to lift 3 days a week over the summer so I have a good routine going when I start work in the fall.
I haven't been under 200 in 8 years just before I got married and I am loving how I feel when I work out. It's not a chore anymore, it's fitness and a way of life. I eat 1600-1900 calories a day. My biggest change has been PORTIONS and getting up and moving. I got a Fitbit last June and it opened my eyes to how little I moved. I love going for walks with my kids and even my hubby who also needs to loose some has gotten on board with walks.

Let's keep each other motivated!

Glad to have found this group! I saw it earlier and the only people who had posted so far put me in the "old enough to be your Mother" category. Now I see posts from people close to my age (56), so here I am.

I started my weight loss journey on 6/14/13 (almost a year ago) and have lost 109 lbs. so far. I have 41 to go to reach my goal of 145, although I may go to 140 to give myself a maintenance range of 138-143. I've been successful so far, but need all the accountability and help I can get to make it to goal.

Looking forward to being part of the group!

Stats:

56 year old female
5' 8"
SW:295
CW: 186
GW: 140-145