Hi everyone! I'm Jen - and I'm currently on matleave with my second babe, doing my BScN online and planning our wedding which is in February 2017! I'm looking to get down to my lowest 'adult' weight of 130lbs. After my first babe (AUG 2012) I was 171lbs. Lost approx 30-35lbs with a mixture of WW and MFP and super support! Was down to my lowest of 138lbs before getting pregnant with my second babe (FEB 2015). Now I'm sitting between 150-152lbs and am looking to shed it for the last time! With all the support and help from my family and my new pals on here I think it's doable! Feel free to add me! I'm always looking for support and supporting others! Good luck to everyone! Stay positive and supportive!

Hi I am Reba And I do believe I am the oldest one on here!!
I am 69 years old, have 3 grown kids that have given us 3 in-law kids and 8 adorable grandchildren.
I am married to the best of the best hubbies for 49 years. Our 50th anniversary will be July 16, 2016 and I want all of my weight off by then. I can do it IF I stick to what I know works for me.
We live in Kansas - about the center of the USA.
I love mountains and the oceans - and yep I live in flat, dry Kansas.
I also love to read - fiction: mysteries and always have one that I am reading and one that I am listening to as we drive everywhere.
I love to travel and wish we could more.
We farm and DH sells Pioneer seed - the type farmers plant - corn, soybeans, milo and etc.
We both started our professional careers as teachers. DH quit when the opportunity to sell Pioneer was offered.
I taught for 20 years, then because a drunk driver decided to hit us head-on, I had to quit.
I am following the Paleo eating plan as I was diagnosed with a rare stomach disease a year ago. The Paleo diet has helped my symptoms, which is fantastic!!

I am excited to do this challenge as a stepping stone to the big goal.

Hi my name is Donna. I have been on MFP for a while - did really well losing almost 70lbs but quite tracking - hibernated through the winter then was in a bad accident and couldn't exercise for quite a while and gained 64 lbs of it back - so know that I can exercise again - winter hasn't hit yet and the -40 weather with it I am joining this challenge. I have been going to the gym for the last 6 weeks now 6 times a week. I found before when I was successful that challenges really kept me motivated. Thanks for doing this challenge.

Hi there, I'm Emily. My highest weight was 220, and right now I'm 171. I was about ten pounds lower until I broke my big toe while running, and got super discouraged (and gained back 30 lbs)! I am happy to be back on the right track toward my goal weight. I live in nyc and it's hard to be around superthin, tall women all the time! I worry that as it gets colder I'll lose my motivation and just want to curl up inside with a book and a coffee...I hope this group will help me with accountability.
Cheers!

Hello everyone! I'm Winny and I would love to lose 20 pounds before Christmas but I NEED HELP!! I just can't seem to lose weight and I really could use advice and motivation! Looking forward to being part of this group. Start weight 167lbs goal weight 135lbs, height 5,2. 20 pounds is a good realistic goal to start!

Hi Everyone!
My name is Mandi. I have a 2.5 year old daughter, and also a son who was born at the end of February. Thanks to a few pregnancy related issues, I wasn't able to be physically active...add that to having blood sugar issues and my weight went up 70 pounds. Even though it has been 6 months, I've only lost 35 of it, and it was all in the first six weeks. I'm currently fighting an addiction, as well as chronic endometriosis pain, and I'm convinced I'm still hormonal as hell on top of it all.

Once the weather cools off, I'm hoping to be out walking again, however its hard to say. My blood sugar seems to always drop too low no matter what, and/or my pelvic pain comes on. So much for exercise helping cramps.

Anyway, I'm in the low to mid 180's, and it would be amazing to be 160 by Christmas. I usually don't do well losing weight too quick, though, so I think its more reasonable to aim for 170, which would put me out of the obese range and into overweight, woohoo!

Hi, I'm Lee. Reading everyone's stories is so motivating! I had twins 16 months ago. I was at my highest weight ever, 163, when I got pregnant. I went up to 199, lost 30 pounds during my maternity leave and then went back up with the stress of work and babies and not changing portions after I stopped nursing. Started focusing in late June when I got up to 189, discovered the mfp community for the first time, and got lots of great tips. Now I'm at 177 and slowly, slowly going down. This challenge is perfect. I would love to be below my pre-pregnancy weight by Christmas!

I've been with MFP for a little over a year, lost 40 pounds but have been maintaining/building muscle for the last 8 months and want to focus on finally losing "The Last 10 Pounds". Hoping this group will be what I need to keep me motivated day to day.

Hi all, My name is Vicky. I am 38 years young. I am a single mom. I work a lot and when I am not working, you normally can find me and my little girl on the beach. Thou I pay the bills, by making reservations for major hotels here at the beach, my passion is art. I have gained over a 100 pounds in the last 2 years. I have a special needs that has mental illness, and 2 years ago, we put him into a longterm treatment center. I ate to soothe myself. A month ago I had a very severe allergic reaction and almost died. It woke me up that I need to be the healthy mom that my daughter needs. I have lost 14 pounds so far and my goal is 40 by Christmas.

Hi, I'm Erin. I had the lap band in 2007 revised to the gastric sleeve in 2010. I was 310 and I'm down to 207. I'm looking to get down to 155lbs. Anyone have any questions or add me as a friend.