Welcome, kids.... glad to have you aboard!

Well jeepers, I've been a member of this group for a long time and haven't introduced myself. I've been on MFP for a couple of years. I used to be bigger, lost it with diet and exercise properly - tracking with pen and paper (HA), joined here to keep a handle on it and see if I fancy putting some effort into challenging my fitter self. It's also great to have a tracking system where I can see progress (or lack there of) but I'm not too hard on myself.
I was raised in a Catholic family. My mother has her master's in theology and my dad was studying to be a Franciscan when they met. Is it redundant to say they are deeply religious? I soured on Catholicism in Catholic school, but not the core of the faith, just the administrative practice of it...small "t" traditions, and eventually their stances on abortion and birth control, coupled with the sex abuse scandals ended my participation as a believer. I suppose I'm sort of agnostic in that I don't think we have the answers to know what is really meant by a "higher power". I don't believe in father time in the sky who gives a**** if I go sit, stand, kneel every Sunday. I like some of philosophies of the new testament, but I don't think that book is divinely inspired.
I do believe in personal spirituality and finding the best self within each of us. I'm always in search of inner peace.
I'm anti-organized religion....
Well, just bored and checking out the ol group.

Hey, fellow rational people. Glad to find you guys here. I'm 43, married to an active duty soldier in the U.S. Army, and mother to a six year-old hurricane. I have a bachelor's degree in Instrumental Music Education and a juris doctorate, but I'm a SAHM for the moment. I'm going to go prepare for the snow headed our way, mostly by finding my fuzzy pj's and making more coffee (MOAR COFFEE!). Hope you guys have a decent Tuesday.

Hey everyone! My name is Kelsey, I'm 26, and just joined MFP earlier this week. Something in my just kind of clicked, and I realized the health and quality-of-life implications of my weight. I'm motivated to workout for my over-all health, and to log what I eat. I've been a mindless eater my entire life. I ultimately want to lose 50 kilos, but I'm not focused on the long term at the moment. Just taking it 5 kilos at a time.

I'm American, but I've lived in Perth, Australia since Jan 2012, with my Aussie husband. We've been married just over a year. I was raised Mormon is Salt Lake City, but became an atheist when I was 20. One day that just clicked too. I had a hard time being myself among my very Mormon friends and family, and I'm extremely grateful I met my atheist husband that led me to Australia. I adore it here, and I'm grateful every day that I can truly be myself.

I would love as many buddies on here as possible, so please (please!) add me! You can also find me on twitter (@lilmissatheist). If you aren't part of the twitter community on twitter, you're missing out!

Cheers all, and good luck with your journey towards health and fitness!

Hi everyone! I joined mfp quite a long while back but never got serious. This time is different! On Thanksgiving I went from vegetarian to vegan but found myself packing in the easy starches and knew I needed to track better so here I am. Hopefully this group can get active. (I enjoyed looking through the book list btw!!) I am open to 'friends' here! Have a wonderful day.

Hi, I joined MFP in the end of December, and I am determined to change my life. I was diagnosed last fall with Bipolar II and started on medication. It has made a tremendous difference and helped me to finally be successful at getting healthier, more active, and losing weight. My husband is very supportive as well.

Greetings! aedreana here, brand-new to your group. I am 61 and have been an atheist since the age of 9. Prior to age 9, I was an agnostic. I do NOT believe in any supreme being, creator, universal spirit, angels, demons, hell, or heaven. The Bible ought to begin with the disclaimer, "Once upon a time," and sit on the bookstore shelf alongside the Harry Potter series. Feel free to check out my profile. If you would like to be my friend, please add me! I don't send out individual friend requests, but I accept those sent my way. Thank you! :flowerforyou:

Cool! A group where meeting my goals won't be attributed to god's help!

Hi everyone,

I'm a mostly-atheist. I like evidence-based science. I like making decisions based on facts and unbiased scientific studies. I like scientific studies about food, exercise, and weight that aren't in any way funded by corporations that are affected by the studies' results. I like my fat body because liking my fat body is healthier than hating it. And I like this group.