BJ here - new to MFP but glad to be here. Have 200+ to shred - one good things I do not look at it as impossible anymore. :flowerforyou:

Ugh, well here I am AGAIN! Same story, different adventure. I've been feeling myself working on my "mojo' and trying to get it back but you know you cannot force these things. You absolutely HAVE to be ready for change!! And here I am! The last fall was a doozy, it broke more than my spirit but I am back. Having a wreck, your son moving clear across the country and being unemployed can wreak havoc on the strongest of souls but I am bouncing back and hopefully bouncing back to a better me. NO time frame and less mental abuse. I think I try TOO hard and set myself up for failure. Lesson learned......

Anyway, I hope some of you can relate to where I am and where I am coming from. Good to be here.......

Hi, My name is JoAnn and I'm 25. I'm new to MFP have about 280+ to lose, hoping to find motivation here, about 3 yrs ago I started a desk job and night shift and have been struggling with weight even more since then.

Hello. I'm relatively new to MFP. I've been using it sporadically since the end of 2013. I think I weighed 368 at the doctor's office before last Thanksgiving. I started exercising with a trainer 3 times a week in July. I'm 328 now. I guess I didn't add my profile weight till I was 358 cause MFP says 30 pounds lost. That's cool! I have never blogged or posted on anything. I hope it helps me stay on track. Glad to be part of the group.

I just saw my post and it says I've been a member since Jan 2012. I have no recollection of that but I must have weighed 358 then! Whatever.

Hello!! My name is Alicia, 31 y/o, married, with a 2 y/o I lost 60lbs using MFP previously. I am back now, weighing about 305. I came in about 316. I am trying to do the Couch 2 10k program for exercise right now. I just finished week 2. Thus will be my 3rd week of returning to MFP. Feel free to add me! My diary is viewable by friends, and I try to log daily Keep up the great work all!!! We still have about 3.5 months left in the year! (plenty of time for progress)

Hi Everyone

I'm Lauren, been part of the 300 club for a lot longer than I have been a member on MFP. I have had a lot of wake up calls on this matter this past year and I've decided that since all the calls have not been made to me directly, I'm going to do something about it before I am told by fate or a doctor. I say that but I did have a moment last night. As I have been trying for a week now to do better and get started, I tried to utilize my wii fit last night and it informed me I was too heavy to play. That was devastating. I decided I didn't want to watch my family play and opted to take the dogs for a walk so I wouldn't depress myself. I weighed in for the first time in a week and my weight hasn't changed at all but my waistline says I've lost an inch in my hips and 1/2 in in my waist. So I think I'm doing something right. I hope!

My name is Bill and I started MFP 90 days ago. I have lost a total of 32 lbs. I bought a Garmin Vivofit which motivated me to move around more then I started using MFP. I started out just trying to meet my steps goal. Once I got started and started seeing results I am kinda obsessed with walking now. Who knew?! My starting weight was 335 lbs.

I'm Kristen, 37 years old, from NJ.

I changed my lifestyle 5 months ago, when I weighed in at 330 lbs (the heaviest I've ever weighed). I've been overweight since I was a young teenager, I can't remember the last time my weight began with a 1. I've lost weight before, getting close to 200 lbs about six years ago, but then reverted back to old habits. Things are different this time though, as it's finally clicked that I will die young if I don't do something about my weight. Plus, the weight holds me back from enjoying my life.

Right now I weigh 258, my goal is to get to 180, and then I'll reassess. I'm going to make it this time, I'm done killing myself with food.

Hi. I just got serious about losing over 100lbs 2 days ago when I stepped on the scale and found out why my body is hurting so much again. I had lost over 70 but have gained almost all back! At 58 years old...it is especially frustrating!

Hi my name is Cora I weigh 305 I have lost the same 90 pounds about 5 times! Well this needs to be the last time!! I have been on MFP for a few years off and on this is the first time I am taking it super seriously and have joined the gym and am going 4 times a week! So far I have lost 6 pounds and am very excited! I need to lose about 130 pounds but am trying to take it one day at a time!

Hi,
My name is Jenny. I'm brand new to MFP. I got the signed up yesterday, and this is my first day to really look around.

I'm 30 years old and 344 pounds. I've got an under-active thyroid and am pre-diabetic (my Mom is insulin dependent diabetic, and I REALLY want to avoid getting that diagnosis). I'm married, but with no kids (yet, at least, but I am hoping to have some someday). I am not currently employed, but am working on a Master's degree.

I like to walk in the mornings, and have taken up archery (So much fun!). I love to cook (and of course to eat) but I'm trying to work towards healthier eating and a more active lifestyle.

I'd like to get down to 150 lbs, or at least 200. One step at a time, right?

I'd love to gain some new friends who are looking for a buddy to keep them encouraged and accountable and could do the same for me.

Good afternoon everyone, my name is Michelle I have always felt over weight. But when I look back at photos I was not even close to being over weight. I guess that is what happens with the brain. I didn't start really gaining weight until after I had my first child. Then lost the weight then stress came into play and emotional issues. Then in the last 17 years I have gained 130 pounds. During that time I found out I had to have my thyroid removed. I started MFP a year ago and I was at my heaviest then at 320 I lost and was down to 285. Then I allowed stress and family issues to get me off track. I know have gained it all back plus 10+ pounds. So, I am now clearly at my heaviest. I think some of my gain lately has been I have been off my thyroid medicines because my doctor had to close shop and I didn't realize it until I need a new prescription. Well I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow so I can get my medicine. As of last week I purchased a Vivofit and have started working out again. It sure is hard to get going again. But I have decided to do daily goals for myself. I figure if post my daily goals in the morning on my feed. Then I am making myself accountable to me. Because at the end of the day I post what I accomplished. I am glad I found a group that has the similar weight goals as myself. Because I know we didn't all get here just because of one thing. For me I am 48 years old and my mom passed last year. She became pregnant with me when she was single. She wanted to put me up for adoption but my grandparents said no. I was very close with my grandparents. My Grandfather died when I was in Junior High and my Grandmother passed 17 years ago. I can say besides my husband, kids, and grandkids growing up my Grandparents truly loved me. When I started my journey last year every pound I would lose an old memory, thought, or hurt would come up. My first thing I had to deal with was losing my mom. At moments I hurt because she is gone, mad because she hurt me physically and mental as a child, and why she didn't protect me from the sick people. Plus, I don't understand why she didn't love me like I feel she should have. That is just the tip of my struggles I am working on. I feel that I have to stop my excuses, work on my pain, and the biggest thing is to let go of the pains. It all sounds so easy, but dealing with the grieving is the hardest. Because no matter what she was my mom. It's like I am hiding inside this weight.

If you would like to become friends. I am on and off this sight all day long.

Looking forward to reading everyone's success.

Like I tell myself just keep taking one step at a time. Have a great day.

Hi I'm Carol. I'm just about 34 years, I'm engaged to a wonderful man who loves me all 353 pounds of me. I however struggle with loving me at 353. I'm on a journey to get rid of approx. 180 pounds I would really just like to be under 200. I gained about 60 pounds in the last 2.5 years. I cue the stress button here. My body hurts and I'm going out on a limb here and think its weight related although I haven't seen a doctor about that. My Fiance asked me is I wanted to have surgery but that isn't for me. I know I can do it on my own with a whole lot of support. I know what I need to do it the exacution I stink at.
I'm really good for a few weeks then I let life get in the way and stop working out then food choices start to slide then I'm right where I started. The longest I've made it was 5.5 weeks on MFP so this time I really don't want to stop. I need help being accountable so if you would like to be my big "brother or sister" and help keep me accountable I'd like that.

Hi i am marcelle and back again. I was here and few years ago. But back again now.. I have just under 12 weeks to my birthday and want to shock some people that has not seen me for awhile with a mini transformation lol. My partner is joining me and he is very competitive. I usually am not. But this time game on. Xmx

Hi my name is Courtney. I'm am 23 years old and live in the cold upstate ny