Hi, I'm Liz, I'm new to posting in this group. Like all of you I want to lose weight.
I weigh 168 pounds, and since I'm only 5'2" that puts me in the category of obese.
I'm 24 years old, Canadian, and work in the information tech field, that means
a lot of the time I sit on my butt working on computers.
and food-wise, my workplace isn't a friendly place for weight loss either.
My family is supportive but I eat because of stress, and because of my lazy and
reclusive nature I don't exercise often. I battle to change this every day.
I'm currently in a relationship with an amazing handsome man and I want to lose
the weight and get healthy not only for me, but him as well. Basically I want to go
back to the way I was when I met him (145 lbs and probably much less than that
as I keep going) He is quite slender, 145 at 5'10 and I would like to have similar
proportions such as 113 at 5'2 instead of my CW. so he won't struggle lifting me.
My inspirations are Emily Browning and Ellen Page.
I want to look similar to them one day

what I've been doing is running It's helped me lose 3 lbs since Sept 3rd. (from 171)
I run 20 to 30 minutes every day at a jogging pace.
when I need a rest day to let my muscles heal, I take it.
I have been shooting for 1200 calories a day when I don't exercise.
And on days when I do, I shoot for 1300 to 1400 instead.
I found out on the fitwatch weight loss calculator than my
projected weight loss for december 23rd is 18 lbs.
This is based on a 1690 daily calorie intake.
I have 18 pounds to lose to take me from 168 to 150.
which will put me at 20 pounds lost!!!
I also cut out ALL junk. such as chips, soda, juices, donuts, cookies, chocolate, and other sweets.
I can't remember the last time I ate any of those!!! go me~ ^___^

Hey ya'll! So I'm a bit late to the group... mom was in town so I've been eating out all week..definitely ready to get back to normal! Anyway, I'm 27 years old, not married & no kids (besides my kitty) and live in California. I've been on my fitness pal prior but never really kept up with logging food, and definitely didn't post in the community forums! So now I'm doing all I can to drop the 20 lbs I gained when I quit smoking. It's such blessing and a curse but I know I can do this! Anyway, great meeting all ya'll!

Hey folks! I'm a 25 year old trying to get off those last 20 or so stubborn pounds. Over the past 2 years I ballooned to my highest weight of nearly 230 pounds and finally decided to get healthy and shed the pounds. I started around mid January 2014 (this year) and have lost 78 pounds so far. These past 8 months have been a complete overhaul of diet and fitness; I am now a vegetarian and a runner--two things that I wouldn't have thought I'd be when I was stuffing my face with cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, and Ben & Jerry's. I have 22 pounds to go and I can't wait to see the scale at my goal weight and hopefully that will be by December 25th!

Hi Everyone! I"m excited about this group! I am 37 and have been diagnosed with hypothyrodism and gained 70 pounds in a short period of time when I bottomed out because of it. I know have it under control and it's time to lose that weight! I know this is a slow process but 20 pounds by Christmas I believe is doable with dedication and MFP pals' motivational support! I am here to participate and motivate and get motivated! We can do this!

Hey guys!

Im Elena, 22 living in the UK and just started my Masters in Architecture as part of my seven-year-long degree (currently on my 5th year).

I have already lost 30 lbs and would like to lose the last 20lbs! I do appreciate the fact that it wont be easy but there is no harm in trying

I am 9lbs away from my 'thinnest' but not necessarily my healthiest! During the last 2 years I have learned to love running and I have started dancing again (I am a retired dancer) and I am trying to get fit as well as lose weight.

I am mostly motivated when I am by myself, as I get easily sidetracked by other people. My boyfriend lives in Scotland so I currently live alone and this is my chance to do it!

I also run a fitness blog and regularly post pictures of what I eat and my workouts.

http://doughnutsnomore.tumblr.com/

A little late

But Hi Im Autumn. Im a single mother of 3 boys, 13, 6 & 10 months. Ive lost all my baby weight from my lil man but I was 32 pds overweight before I had him. Ive lost 12 pounds so far and have 20 more to go. Im not sure I can lose 20 by Christmas with being so busy with my kids but Im here to try. Good luck ladies, feel free to add me

Hi All. Thanks for the invite/add to the group. My name is Annie, 31, married, and mom of 4. In 2009-2011 I lost over 109lbs. and was the most successful time in my life with weight loss, and I did it with the help/support of MFP. However, I moved across the country and packed on some serious weight again. About 30lbs. I lost a lot in 2013 (I'm about 96lbs. down now). I weigh 153, and hoping to be in the 130's by Christmas-time. I know it's really cutting it close, but I think it's do-able...if not very close. Would love some new friends and support here. Long term goal is 118lbs.

Hey All, I'm Kim and I want to lose 20 pounds before Christmas. The name of this group matches my goal perfectly. This is my first "group" and first "post". I look forward to being 20 pounds lighter.