Bring on 30 !! New members looking to lose in thier 30's

Glad to mee both you ladies

I'm Angela and looking to loose 30-45. I don't have a real target number other than over 30. Over the last 5 years there has been such a focus on weight and fitness that I think I've seen every type of diet out there! On a recent trip to Barnes and Noble; I decided who knows my body better than me? I did NurtiSystem about 2 years ago and it was amazing. I lost 30lbs plus some. It was easy to maintain with my hectic work schedule and on the go lifestyle. However, a surgery and job lay off later - I gained it all back. Well almost all! Not quite! I decided this time no pre-packaged food, no fad diet, no books to read - Just me. I have three great trips planned over this year (Vegas, Cabo, and a weekend getaway). Each trip will act as a milestone for me or checkpoint. It's good to have weekly goals but some weeks are plateau weeks and I have larger goals in sight. I have set those three dates on my cell phone as different count downs. I have just decided to eat healthier and get back into the gym. I sit at a desk all day or a conference table depending on how many meetings I have. I am in the computer industry (isn't almost everyone now days?) on more of the project managment/analyst side of things. I am tall as well so luckily I agree the weight doesn't look too bad. Just not happy with my own body.

With my 3 countdowns my other half is being supportive by dishing out the $$ for new clothes at each milestone and the $$ go up with each goal obtained.

I still cook for him as well but, I just add less to my plate and make healthier swaps for myself. If he has something starchy... I have something green. When he snacks on candy or chips during a movie, I enjoy a Slim Fast Peanut Butter Crunch bar (Amazingly tastes like butterfinger and is 100 calories.)

I'm not doing any one particular diet... however, I have read a little of "Skinny *****" - I will never be vegan but, the concept is the same. It's a hard dose of reality with a twist of humor.

I hope everyone here is able to maintain their goals and get to where they want to be. It's not really a pound for me it's a body image and a lifestyle change

Last weeks weight 190 -
This week - don't know yet but today I am suppose to weigh in!

Ooooh I want to join you ladies!!! I'll be 30 in December, so I guess I'm the youngster here for now LOL. I have a son turning one in March and am hoping to start trying for a sister or brother for him later this year or early next year! So my goal is to lose about 45 lbs before I start hauling out my maternity clothes for another go. I've just started buckling down on myself so I'm only down 2 pounds so far, but MFP is so motivating!!

Angela, I also did Nutrisystem about 2 years ago, and had great success with it as well, but my weight has slowly crept back up. I don't want to go back on Nutrisystem as it was expensive and it really didn't teach me how to cook healthy choices for myself. I am using the basics of what I did learn now, so hopefully it will help.

Kim, this site is addicting, but I suppose it has to be so that you can stay accountable for what you eat and exercise. I do have to say I am completely out of shape, and really need to find something to keep me entertained at the gym, today I was struggling!

I turned 30 last August and need to lose quite a bit to be in a healthy range. I know it will take time, but I'm committed to doing it. What other choice do I have?

Looking forward to charting my progress along with the rest of you!

My name is Annie. I also work at a desk all day, so being sedentary is unfortuantely a way of life for me from 8 to 5. I'm not married and I don't have any children. My motivation is my health. Diabetes runs in my family along with heart disease and high cholesterol. Fortunately, all my diabetes tests come back within the normal range. However, my cholesterol levels are high. Besides wanting to get into a healthy weight range, I'd really like to fit into smaller clothes! Ah vanity.

This is perfect!!

I am hoping to be 20 pounds lighter by my 31st Birthday (May)! MFP has been a great way to get started! I have learned so much from everyone on here, which is making my goal seem possible now!

I am a mother of 3 extremely busy kids and found it hard to work myself into the mix between football, baseball, wrestling, soccer, softball, gymnastics, dance, team mom...volunteering...etc, etc...but I'm finding a way to do it! As hard as it seems sometimes...I feel SOOO much better!

Thanks for starting this group!

Thanks for inviting me to the group Kim (KimKoz)! This is awesome and just what I need to expand my MFP friend base... we're all in this together and that's always a good motivator... I suppose I should introduce myself, so here goes:

I will be 30 on June 4th... it's closing in ladies!

I decided in October to really buckle down and work towards a goal to simply be healthy, fit, and revamp my positive outlook. I figured with 8 months to go-- I could make my 30th birthday the big milestone/goal Fast-forward a few months and here we are, nearly 4 months out and I can confidently say I'm well on my way to meet my goal, perhaps surpass it (assuming I can stay focused).

I ballooned in college, then after realizing that -- dropped about 80lbs. To make it happen, I did Slim-Fast, took Hydroxycut (EEK!), and did step aerobics. I've slowly gained a little over 30 of that back over the years, mainly because I got a little lazy, but also because I went from a fairly active job to one where I sit at a desk (sound familiar ladies!?) and I'm pretty sure my thighs/butt grew with the chair! This time I am doing it right. No more processed meals for dinner while at work (that includes Smart Ones, Lean Cuisines, & Healthy Choice), I gave up diet soda & artificial sweetners (most Crystal Light packets), and am really focusing on protein, complex carbs, lots of veggies, some fruit... My fitness goal is a half marathon on February 27th in Orlando, FL. I have never been a runner, but by gosh I WILL DO THIS even if it's the hardest thing I've ever done (and it's looking that way... haha). I can probably say that b/c I don't have kids though... lots of moms in this group would say child-birth tops 13.1 miles! I'm not married either, but someday I hope to get there!

Glad to be a part of this group - good luck everyone - let's do this!

This explains my journey and my new "Fit & Fabulous" goal.... http://livinginthemoment81.blogspot.com/2010/10/fit-fabulous.html

I had a bad day yesterday, calorie wise. Went to a friend's house for a dinner party and did alright with the food - it's the 3 glasses of red wine and 3 squares of chocolate that put me 431 calories over! And I didn't workout yesterday. Normally (pre-MFP), I would get discouraged and tell myself that this is a fuitless effort, that I will always be fat, and there isn't anything I can do about it. But I realize the truth is that today is a new day. I have the opportunity to do better today. I have a happy hour event tonight. Will power, I need you more than ever! (Fortunately, I haven't a lot of money to spend on a trip to the bar, so I can't overindulge!)

OOps! I forgot my name Call me Jaycee!!
I'm so glad we've got so many mommies on here!
Now tell me ladies is it just me or do you get the feeling that even when you get back to your pre preggo weight your pants just aren't going to fit the same? Mine fit, but so much differently than before and it's a bit frustrating....

Anyone use the Wii Zumba game? I keep debating buying it because I'm terrible at leaving my little one and going to the gym. Just don't want to shell out the $40 if it doesn't give an adequete workout.

Will power to you ladies today!!! I know the lure of a good margarita or cold beer!

I want to join this group too! I'm actually friends with Potter Princess and we both just had babies. My daughter is almost 9 months old. When I joined MFP I was still carrying 25 lbs of baby weight. I've since lost a total of 5 an have 20 more to go before June. I'd like to lost the rest before my big 32 bday! I didnt have a big 30th bday because we were getting married, 31 was no biggie because I was a new mommy so hopefully 32 will be a better me! Then my husband and I would like to TTC agan!

Hey! I'm hitting 30 at the end of July. My goal is to lose 50 lbs by my 30th birthday. I have 36 lbs left to lose in the next six months. We are going on vacation in a few months and I want to lose 20 more lbs before that and the rest by July. If I do reach my "goal" weight hubby promised to take me back to California for a vacation next year. So that's my inspiration for right now )