I'm new to the group.
I lost 71 lbs last year just with calorie deficit but then I quit MFP and gained back 40lbs. I endulged in everything... wrong move. This time I want to not only do calorie counting but I want to exercise too. I've joined the YMCA and I swim and do water aerobics and walking and soon will start some kind of gym routine after I get the orientation this week.
I am 5'8 172.5 lbs and 45 yrs old.
I want to get down to 140 lbs.
I have about 32 lbs to lose.
I would absolutely love some accountablity friends !!

Adding practically all of you- lets do this! I'm recommitting to losing 30lbs to achieve my goal weight of 115lbs today, 9/15. Let's keep each other motivated.

I was on a very strict diet because I thought I was experiencing major allergic reactions to most foods. I had started on September 26, 2014. I lost almost 50lbs. and over 40 inches and was down to 122 lbs. When I recently finally got to get in to see a rheumatologist, I found out I didn't have food allergies after all. Soo........ I totally lost all control except for not having any caffeine now in almost 1 year. I have already gained 10 lbs since May 15th when I had my hysterectomy. I am joining a gym very soon. I am 5'4.5 tall, and would like to stay motivated inside the gym while maintaining a healthier way of eating. Any motivation and/or suggestions, etc. would be very much appreciated, as I am willing to help others as well!!

abbybeal1999 wrote: »

I'm not sure how to communicate with anyone.

Hi Abby! If you mean communicating with people on here:

- On the forums - just click "Quote" to post a public response to someone's post. That'll put a line of code at the top of your message, which will include whatever they said. (You can crop this, as long as you leave the brackets and everything between them [ ]

- In general - Click on someone's username. You should be able to send them a private message.

Count me in, need to loose 7 to 10 lb!

feel free to add me. Looking for very small number of friends so that I can keep them/me accountable

I've not been on MFP that long and would love some buddies for motivation! I don't have much left to lose but am trying to focus on improving fitness and reducing body fat. Feel free to add me :-)

I'm 136 pounds and looking to get to about 125 and tone up after having my second baby 3 months ago. I need accountability! Add me if you'd like!

I'm back on MFP, trying to get back on track. I'm looking for accountability buddies. Happy to co-motivate in any way I can. 5"5, 141, looking to lose 10-11 (idealistically lose 15, but I'm a realist )

I've added a few of you. Hope to see you in the journey!

Wow! This seems like the perfect place for me! I'm currently working my way through pharmacy school, but would really like to loose 15-20 before I get married in a year or so. I don't have any MFP friends yet, but would love to keep up with all of your successes (and have some accountability buddies, too!). So glad I found this group

I have 18lbs to lose....I'll add you

Any and all of you are welcome to add me!!

I am so on your track! I have always struggled with a 10-20 lb. excess in body fat. I start and sputter out because there was no one to connect with and be accountable to.

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jemfresh30 wrote: »

So I'm back here again trying to finally achieve my goal of losing the last 6kgs (13lbs) and want friends to keep each other accountable! With work I find it hard to eat healthy and do any exercise. If you want someone to help keep you motivated on your journey then add me

RGemuenden wrote: »

I'm in need of accountability buddies as well! Between work and other obligations I have a difficult time making it to the gym. Eating isn't too much of an issue for me, it's setting aside some time to tone up! My goals is to shed my
last 5ish pounds and just improve my physique and health overall. [: Feel free to add me and say hello!

jemfresh30 wrote: »

So I'm back here again trying to finally achieve my goal of losing the last 6kgs (13lbs) and want friends to keep each other accountable! With work I find it hard to eat healthy and do any exercise. If you want someone to help keep you motivated on your journey then add me

AprilFritts wrote: »

This last 5 pounds is dragging me down! I need some cheerleaders!

Ah me too! Trying to lose 10 ideally before my sons bday in 2 months. Would love some accountability buddies as I have no will power, especially this time of year when it gets cold!