I'm a SAHM of three and babysit two more. Three years ago I was very close to my goal weight, but here I am thirty pounds away (gained all of it back plus a few more) and ready to change. I am almost 36 years old. This will be my first group since coming back. My goal is to lose 25 by Labor Day. The 12 weeks of this challenge will get me close! I have a half marathon (my first) this weekend, but I'll most likely be walking most of it. Still 13.1 miles is 13.1 miles!

Hi I'm Brandi, 21, stay at home momma of 2.
I was in the first group but stopped after the first week or two. I really wish I would have stuck with it but I let stress get the best of me and turned to food but today is a new day and I'm so ready for this!
I'm currently back up to 160 lbs my goal is 140 by the end of this 12 week challenge.

Congrats Jay! Best of luck (:

Hi, Everyone! This is Tanya and I'm on round two! The first round was definitely a learning experience. I'd never joined a group before and did not know what to expect. I actually began to look forward to the weekly check ins even when I was struggling. I'm now ready to push forward through the next 12 weeks. Definitely need to add more focused activity and will work to avoid sabotaging my own progress. More mind over matter this round. Send a friend request if you'd like. I have a feeling we will all need as much support as we can get. Special thanks to Jamie for keeping us all on track! I truly appreciate it!

Hi everyone! I was in the first challenge but bailed because failed miserably! but this time it wont happen. No quitting for me! Good luck everyone!

Lets do this

Hi guys!

I'm Teressa and I started my weight loss kick a little over a year ago at 195 lbs. At one point, I was as low as 155 but have since gained about 15 pounds back. I want to get back on the wagon and lose the weight I gained back as well as those pesky last ten pounds. My goal for this challenge will be to lose 15 pounds and I'm going to commit to working out at least 4 days a week and trying not to let my sweet tooth get to me!

Hi everyone- looking forward to round 2! Am hoping to set more realistic goals this time. Am feeling good about my weight loss so far want to stay on track losing slow and steady.

I'm a bit late to the game, but I am Brandi, also 21.I have a wonderful 16 month old daughter that I want to set a healthy example for. This would be my first go at this type of thing. I suppose my goal would be 18 pounds loss..

Sounds good to me! I'm Penny and I'd like to lose 8-12 lbs in these 8 weeks. Slow but steady, that's my style. Right now I'm at 155 lbs and my first milestone is 135. Ultimately 'd like to get back to 123 lbs (which I managed for my 25th anniversary back in 2003) but my main goal is to stay healthy.

Slow but steady will also be the motto when I run my first half-marathon three weeks from now.

Hi All,
I am Krista. I am also in a group lose 20 lbs by july 4 but that group is enormous. I am really looking for advice or tips as I just don't know what else to do. I log every day, have a food scale, drink at least 12 glasses of water and exercise 5 times a week.. after an initial (water weight) 6 lb loss in Dec, my scale and tape measure have been quite stubborn. I started in Nov. at a 1200 calorie goal. Seeing no change I upped it to 1900 based on TDEE information. I have been at this caloric intake for a little over a month although realistically I get about 1700-1800 calories. I don't eat exercise calories back. Some of my food on my log puts me over my "carb" target, but MFP doesn't subtract sugar alcohols or fiber. I am getting close to doing a paper/pencil log but also want the "has logged in for 40 days" banner on MFP ; ) along with the community.
Has ANYONE had a similar situation where you have been at it for so long and then something finally "clicks"? Would you mind sharing?
I would so appreciate it!
Krista

Hello everyone- Im new to MFP about 10 days now. 3 weeks ago I weighed 350 lbs, joined the YMCA, completely overhauled my kitchen and pantry with nothing but whole, organic food. Today I weigh 343 and my wish for 12 weeks would be at least 25 more lbs. My goal weight at the end of my journey will be 158.

jasonraygagnon wrote: »

@showey - check this out

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1

And this -
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

Thank you!
I did check them both out. I have read a lot of the TDEE info and feel I am pretty close. I wonder if I am still in the 'wait it out phase" trying to reset my metabolism. I have been a 1200 calorie gal for so long and have done many diets where I didn't even get that many calories...cut to 800 calories protein only and lost 30 lbs in 3 months...while that was quick I won't do that again - I have gained it all back, felt like crap and now have to rebuild what I have destroyed. Only one of the countless examples I could provide.
What was your calorie goal at your start of this? Did it work right away? Did you have to adjust?
Thanks for your help!
Krista

Hello! I'm Chrissy and this is my first ever group challenge online. I've been on MFP for about 40 days and that makes me so happy! Many failed attempts before but it's clicked this time for some reason. Excited to begin!

Hi, I'm Justin, 25, and I am new to this challenge. Though I am currently doing 3 other challenges. I started 63 days ago at 321 pounds with the goal to lose 160 pounds. So far I have lost almost 40 pounds. Looking forward to this group and challenge!

Hey everyone. I'm Chloë, 23 years old and in the UK. I'm currently down to 160 from a SW of 200lbs. I'd like to reach 145lbs by the end of the challenge. Excited to be begin my first online group challenge