Hello! Happy to have found this group I'm Maureen in Nova Scotia. Just turned 46 yrs old, and have 2 teenage boys. I lost about 60 lbs back in 2003 and have done a "pretty" good job at keeping it off...but this past winter had a hard time. I need to lose about 15-20 lbs right now. I don't have any problem with exercise...its food that gives me the problem! I have been running for quite a few years, its my main form of exercise but I also do some strength classes and workout videos.

Look forward to getting to know you all

Good Morning Everyone. I'm Robin, I turn 47 tomorrow and I live in Wisconsin. Married, 2 girls 23 & 17, and I work full time. I was thin until I hit about 30, and since then have had a huge struggle with weight. Type 1 diabetic, which makes it very difficult for me to lose, but I really need to get rid of about 50-60 lbs. Not sure if I will have much to offer, but I will be thankful and grateful for the support and ideas.

What is the Olivia Method?

The best is to search it on mfp, when I go on my laptop next time, I will post the link. It is away to figure out how much you should be eating in a day by what you weigh. And if you are active. For instance I have calculated that if I do nothing for exercise that day I should eat about 1350 calories, but if I am active can eat around 1550. Than my husband figured when I can eat back more calories depending how active I am. It works on a 500 calorie deficit. I am not really good with figuring out these things but the way people on here explain it makes sense and people have had success with it on mfp.

Hi, I'm 41 (will be 42 by end of summer), and I've been heavy all my life. I don't have "baby weight" as I'm not a mom, but right now I look pregnant due to the weight I just gained. I'm pear-shaped, so I have a big butt and thighs, but I also have "swimmers' shoulders" due to swimming butterfly as a kid. I'm only 5'2"...and 252 lbs., so I'm out of proportion with myself. I am not looking to be a twig. I've never been one; I just want to be at a weight where I have the energy and stamina to do my job the way I want...low energy means zero patience. I'm just looking to break 200 lbs. (for now...we will see how I feel when I get there). Aside from a short time in 2006, I haven't been below 200 since I was in high school. I'm also changing habits for my health.

I'm an only child and just lost my mom the end of February, so I've been dealing with all that goes with the loss of a loved one and work stress (we lost dad 6 years ago). I also have winter depression, so summer is the time for me to get going on my exercise and eating habits and get them set as a routine before the snow flies in October (I live in the blustery state of ND).

I began MFP in August and had lost 40 pounds until my 17 pound backslide after my mom passed. I see a dietician when I can, and I'm starting anew with my goals as of June 1 (which happens to be right now).

I use South Beach as a food plan basis with some Special K shakes or Slim Fast meal bars tossed in when I'm on the go! My food downfalls are potatoes, monster cookies, and Dr. Pepper. My favorite foods to eat with the "good eating habits" are cereal and blackberries with yogurt instead of milk and a romaine lettuce "salad" that has granny smith apples, pecans, strawberries, Craisins, and cucumbers...no dressing needed as I put lemon juice on the apple bits to keep them from turning brown.

I used to try to stay at 1200 calories, but my dietician told me that 1200 was putting my body into starvation mode, so my daily net goal was between 1350 and 1600 and had been working pretty well. I will use that as my guideline until I see her again this month.

My family has a history of diabetes and kidney disease, so my diet consists of low sodium (I haven't added salt to a meal in years) and healthy carbs/fats/fiber/protein. I want to prolong the onset of these two diseases for as long as possible...my entire life if I can do it!

I lap swim and ride the Expresso bike for exercise, and I'm looking forward to losing weight with all of you! Let's have a great journey!

Hi I am Crystal From Grand Rapids MI I have two great children 24 and 16. I also have two amazing grandchildren 3 and 2 months.
I have a bit of a hill to climb with 80 pounds to lose. I am doing the 1200 cal a day plan and I work out about 5 days a week. I just started the C25K yesterday and plan to do a 5K on Aug 23 :happy:
I have been working out little over a year and have toned my muscles up fairly well I just have not been losing weight I did drop 2 pant sizes woot woot. So in the past year I lost 10 pounds and 2 pant sizes however it took a YEAR :grumble: My goal is to be almost to my goal by next year this time if not there :bigsmile:
My current workouts are
Water Aerobics twice a week I have 4 more weeks of the class
gym three times a week weights and C25K
and I love to do challenges it pushes me just to do a little bit more each day!
Edited to add I am 44 lol forgot that part

Hi I am Crystal From Grand Rapids MI I have two great children 24 and 16. I also have two amazing grandchildren 3 and 2 months.
I have a bit of a hill to climb with 80 pounds to lose. I am doing the 1200 cal a day plan and I work out about 5 days a week. I just started the C25K yesterday and plan to do a 5K on Aug 23 :happy:
I have been working out little over a year and have toned my muscles up fairly well I just have not been losing weight I did drop 2 pant sizes woot woot. So in the past year I lost 10 pounds and 2 pant sizes however it took a YEAR :grumble: My goal is to be almost to my goal by next year this time if not there :bigsmile:
My current workouts are
Water Aerobics twice a week I have 4 more weeks of the class
gym three times a week weights and C25K
and I love to do challenges it pushes me just to do a little bit more each day!
Edited to add I am 44 lol forgot that part

Crystal,

I've just started c25k as well. I just finished W2D2. So far I'm really enjoying it! What type of weight program do you do? I'm just getting started and using 5 pound dumbbells, but I would like to work myself up to heavy lifting.

I'm also 44!

Thanks Emy!

Hi, I'm Diane and I"m 43. I'm married with no children. I never had weight issues growing up... but after I got married I started to gain... then some struggles came along and I found out that I'm quite the emotional/stress eater. I finally said enough is enough when I had a lady I had gone to church with numerous years ago bump into me and congratulate me on my pregnancy. (she did have the decency to look embarrassed when I told her I wasn't pregnant)... anyway.. I've lost 26 lbs already and have about 5 - 10 more to go. I'm trying to tone up to see where I actually stand cause I do still look semi pregnant. I have taken up walking/jogging 5ks.... I've done three already this year, I have 2 scheduled this month, one next month, one in August then a 10k in September.

I'm Siannah, Dutch but living in Ireland for the last 15 years. Joined MFP initially in 2011 and to my surprise it worked and I lost 16 kilos, went from a BMI of 27 down to 21. I have been maintaining ever since. Dropped the MFP account but rejoined when I realised the weight started creeping up again ever so slightly. I seem to be in this eternal battle with these pesky 2/3 kilos.

This has become a lifestyle, but. even after 3 years, I find it a struggle at times :frown: I suppose getting older does not help either!

Hello Everyone! My name is Kendra and I'm from WI. I'm 40 with no children (not sure how that happened!!!). Anyhoo I was the skinny girl that got accused of having an eating disorder all growing up (believe me I had no problem eating!!!). Then when I turned 35, and quit smoking suddenly the weight packed on QUICKLY! Being someone who has never had to think about what she put in her mouth to someone who has to watch calories is so hard! I've been working hard watching what I eat, and getting much more active with C25K, and strength training. It's true what they say it becomes a habit. I truly do feel crummy if I don't get some type of activity in each day. I'm currently down 9lbs, with 11 more to go to hit goal. I have a feeling I will need all the help and support I can get to take off those last 11! Good luck to us all!!!

Kendra,

Congratulations on quitting smoking! I just quit last September. I'm also doing C25K and strength training. What week are you on with the C25K?

Hi everyone, my name is Beth(45) and I live near the coast in Washington state. Married for 26 years with 4 kids ages 18, 20, 21, and 23. Only the 18 and 23yo still live at home. Hubby is retired trucker and I am finishing up my accounting degree to be a better tax pro. My starting weight was 285, currently at 270. My goal is 124 which was my low in high school forever ago LOL.

I get my 5 miles a day in for the FitBit on a Gazelle rather than a treadmill. Weather is pretty wet and windy most of the year so outside is usually not an option. One of my goals is to begin running 5Ks in the area so I am building endurance for that.

Looking forward to making friends and being part of a support network.

We can do this! My motto is JUST KEEP MOVING!

Welcome, everyone!

(Beth, I use a FitBit, too! I'm forever obsessing over those stupid little dots.)