Hi everyone
I am more it was less new to mfp as well, but i want to get started with my new way of living in connection with other motivated people!
What method are you using?
Low carbs? No carbs? Vegan or with milk products? Juicing and smoothing? There are so many ways... I'm looking forward from reading from you all

Hi everyone! I participated in the last Christmas weight loss challenge (and one more after that) before I got pregnant. I'm joining the group to keep up with you guys, but my due date isn't until November 3rd-ish, so I will hopefully be able to lose a little weight before Christmas once I recover. My pre-pregnancy weight was 211 (my initial SW was 282 back in late July 2014), and my CW is around 230 at close to 31 weeks pregnant so I expect to put on a bit more before being done. Hope to see you guys and participate more around November-December!

Hi! My name is Natalie. I'm currently at 162/3 looking those 20lbs. If that can be done by Christmas I will be a vey happy lady !! Good luck everyone x

Hello all, i am Nancy. I have been on MFP for about 1 1/2 yrs....did a great job initially, but then later gained it back. I think 20 pounds is reasonable by Christmas, so I am happy to join this group.

Hi all, Im Jennifer and I've been on myfitnesspal for probably a year now but lost track of it and it wasn't working out, so I made a new account and am forcing myself to do it! My ultimate weakness is chocolate and so I tend to relapse a bit.. I'm currently 68kg/150lbs, but my goal is to lose 7kgs/15lbs by my birthday on November 13th (10 weeks! omg) But honestly it's not all about the weight for me, its losing my stomach, love handles and thighs! Summer is coming so fast (I'm in Australia) and I'm sick and tired of being so self conscious that i only wear dresses, dread going out, don't wear bikinis or shorts or skirts because of my love handles and thighs. I honestly dread summer and it makes me feel sick just thinking about how fast its coming! I really need to do this because I don't know if I can last another one, especially because I usually stay home or inside wearing long pants because i feel too uncomfortable not to, while all of my friends are in their prime with their fit bodies having fun. My ultimate goal is to lose 20 pounds by Christmas at least, because its generally when i eat a lot, and i want to be in a good eating routine to avoid binging. Please add me and message me because I'm more than happy to talk about anything (doesn't have to be fitness related), and I really want to make friends on MFP to motivate each other and achieve our goals together! We can do this together! I know we can, just add me! x

Hi! I've been on MFP for several years, but I don't think I ever got to the "21 days it becomes a habit" mark. I've also gained 5 pounds since I started wearing a Fitbit non-stop 4 months ago. I have Just Do It post it notes all over the house that I routinely ignore. Any of that sound familiar? I am fairly active since I adopted the hobby of ballroom dancing six years ago and I live on a steep hill so exercise is just outside the door, but I'm an emotional eater; any emotion and I love chocolate. Thank you for joining this group! Your successes and challenges will help me and the others. If I can help you in any way, feel free to reach out.

I'm Margaret, from the US but live in Europe. I need to lose 40 lbs altogether but 20 by Christmas is a good realistic goal! I just started here a few days ago and just paying attention to portion sizes has helped me drop 3 lbs already 4 years ago I lost 35 lbs (sadly gained it back eventually) so I know I can do it.
My method is 1) break my carb addiction by avoiding all refined sugar and baked goods (even whole grain!) 2) keep a food diary so I can be more attentive to portion size and calories. Also, exercise when I can fit it in (I know that's awful, but I can't always fit it in, and I have a lot of problems with my joints so I have to be super careful).
I'm also interested in trying some paleo recipes, since I am also lactose intolerant and those recipes look like they were made just for me
Looking forward to doing this with you all!

Hi, I'm Janina. I'm 150 right now and would like to get down to 130. I've bought a new polar watch which i can sink with this app so i can record my food and exercise very accurately. I'm looking forward to the challenge! I think this is great app because of the way you just take a picture of the package of whatever you're eating and it gets all the nutritional info!

Hi, I'm Kristal! This is my third challenge with this group, which is a pretty awesome group I have to say! I started the first challenge April 7th at 266.4 lbs. the goal was 20 lbs. and lost 16. It didn't discourage me because 16 was better than 0. We have a week to go for the 2nd challenge and I'm 1.4 lbs. away from my goal! So far, I have lost a total of 30 lbs. since April! Looking forward to this one and keeping on track through the holiday season. If you'd like to add me as a friend, feel free to send a request! I have found that between the communities and MFP friends, it has been an awesome support group to help keep me going, especially through the challenging times. I like to return the support!

Hi everyone! I'm Lauren, I've been up and down my whole life but mostly up. Recently I've noticed a big change in my mind set and have lost and kept off 32 pounds since January. I have found myself at a loooooong plateu! So I'm looking for motivation, and ways to change up my routine and make sure I stay dedicated to the process. I'm at 209 (on a good day!) and have about 75 lbs till my goal. Please feel free to friend me.

Hi,
I'm Melissa. I'm 33, working mom of 2, married. I've been on and off this site for years but now I have to lose weight for health reasons. Was recently diagnosed with idiopathic intercranial hypertention. The most worrying complication is going blind. So I have to lose weight to save my vision. It's been going well so far, I've already lost 20lbs this year and would like to keep it going with a challenge

Stats:
Height: 5'7"
SW: 248
CW:224.5
UGW:150

Hello everyone I'm Devon, I lost 60 lbs in 2011 when I first joined and gained it all back, then some. I decided to restart my journey. Started at 301 this month, the first time I've ever been over 300. This weeks weight is 295. My GW is 170. I did the 20 down by_____ challenges in 2011 and the motivation and excitement of the challenge helped a lot. Looking forward to good times and weight gone! As a paramedic I need to help myself so I can better help others.

Good morning y'all. I'm Jessi. Ive got a fair bit of weight to lose 15kgs or so. I'm moving countries in 3 weeks, United Arab Emirates to Switzerland and I'm joining a challenge because stressful situations usually mean I gain weight! 20lbs by Christmas would put me very close to my goals

Hi my name is Cassie. I live in Missouri, US and have struggled with my weight my whole life. A wake up call/ kick in the butt for me was when I hit the same weight I was when I was 9 months pregnant again after I had my son. My son is now 4 years old and I am already enjoying my ongoing weight loss that is helping me keep up with his energy. This challenge will put me so close to my ultimate goal weight I can taste it and will be excited to get something sexy to wear for my birthday dinner in January.

Hi, I'm Emily. I have three boys under 8, our family just moved to another state, and I work full-time (and graduate school part-time). The stress and lack of sleep stirred my inner eater; for 4-5 months I gained almost twenty pounds. I was 130 and grew to 150. My doc said I better do something fast. I started using MFP; food journaling is the only thing that keep me honest and mindful. I need a community of people to keep me on track, though. To help, I just joined a gym as weather in New England will turn soon. My goal is to get back to my 130 by December.