Hi,

I'm Carl. Been a yo-yo dieter for years. Lost some weight some years ago, but since stopping various sports/exercise (due to injury, operation and rehabilitation), I put weight on.

I started my most recent (and last!) weightloss journey around a month ago. I'd not stepped on any scales for over 2 years. I used a set of scales at the gym (having recently got back into powerlifting) and saw that I was off the scale - which went to 20st. So, I weighed on a friend's scales and they showed 20st 10lbs. Even that didn't spur me into action. Around a week later, I went to a local fairground with my girlfriend and our son. She took a photo of me, on a ride with him (he's 14 months old and amazing). The photo was horrible. I look like some kind of honey monster and I wasn't happy with how I've allowed myself to convince myself that, because I can move heavy weights in the gym, I am allowed to carry a significant amount of bodyfat. My girlfriend says she doesn't see me like that, which is nice of her. But, I don't want to be so overweight that I can't do things with my son.

So, taking 20st 10lb as my starting weight, I decided that I want to lose a good chunk of, er, chunk. I'm taking it bit by bit and focusing on smaller goals - initially, for my weight to start with a 'teen'. Then to aim for half stone losses and to celebrate being in a new 'stone' bracket, as well as celebrating losing entire stones.

So far, so good. As I said, start weight: 20st 10lb (290lb), current weight (at my most recent weigh in - last Friday) 19st 8lb (274lb), so a loss of 16lb (or, 1st 2lb).

I've made a significant change to my eating habits. I've stopped eating fast-food breakfasts (and fast-food in general), I've stopped snacking, I've stopped snacking on rubbish food - biscuits were a particular downfall, I've stopped drinking calorific drinks - sachets of latte/hot chocolate at ~100kcal per drink.

My usual diet during the day (at work) is...

Breakfast - 2 eggs on a thin bagel, Vitamin supplement
Lunch - soup (home made, if possible), satsuma, apple
PM snack - protein supplement (MyProtein Impact Diet Whey, 1 scoop, with water)
Drinks - 2 or 3 black coffees - no sugar, water

Then for dinner, I'm having whatever the family have - but, I make sure that I measure and account for everything and that I'm within my calorie allowance and also that I'm there or thereabouts with my macro split.

I also batch make some small portions of sugar-free jelly (orange, with mandarin segments is a favourite).

My long-term aim is to get to around 14st - so quite a lot to lose, from 290 to 196lbs. But, I'll be happier once I get to around 16st - 224lbs.

Hi everyone
My name is Helen & I'm from Wales, UK.
I've had a MFP account for ages but not used it much until now!
My weight loss ultimate target is to lose 80lbs, at the moment I'm 238lbs which is the heaviest I've ever been!
Over the last year I've gained 28lb through lack of exercise as I have arthritis which has worsened, reducing my mobility. Thankfully my joints are now stable & I'm back to the gym & slowly finding my weight loss mojo again!
Looking forward to getting to know you all & sharing the weight loss journey x

My name is Beth, and I am a mother of 2 in Canberra, Australia. I am having a second go at losing the weight, the first time was derailed by family issues. I have a huge amount to lose, but I get discouraged by that so have split it down to 10kg mini goals. I hope to hit my first goal sometime in the next fortnight.

SW 135.6kg (298lb)
CW 125.8kg (277lb)
GW 55kg (121lb)

Hi, I'm Cheryl. I started my weight loss journey most recently on 10/6/15. I've gotten off to a good start but still have 58lbs to get to my ideal weight. I know I can do it but also know it will be a challenge. Looking forward sharing my challenges and ways to overcome them, hope to hear some of yours as well.

Hi, My name is Bernadette. I'm half way to my goal weight. Down 58, 57 to go. The first twenty pounds took 2 years to accomplish, I didn't get serious about changing my eating habits until April. Since then I've lost 38 lbs. It's taking a while, but I'm hoping to adopt eating habits that will last for the rest of my life and not just while I'm losing weight. I'm tired of losing and gaining over and over again.

My name is Stephanie I am 21 and from Australia . I have put on about 44 pounds/20kgs which is depressing... I weigh 227 pounds ( we use kgs here so 103kgs) and I'm 172 cms tall and want to get to around 165 pounds/75 kgs... so I have 28 kgs to loose 61 pounds to loose!
Defiantly need some motivation I'm trying to eat very healthy but crave fatty food all the time literally all day..

SW:103kg (227lb)
GW:75 kg (165lb)

Hi... I started my journey in 2012.. I was 16 then n weighed 187 lbs .. worked my butt off n reduced to my current weight of 165 lbs.. my goal weight is to be close to 110 lbs .. I'm finding it hard to lose weight so joined this app.. looking forward to this

Hi, I'm Tracy. I like MFP and used it in the past, but I never used the community to find support before. I hope this helps to keep me focused and motivated. I just turned 40, and my weight keeps creeping up. I weighed 192 lb with a BMI of 32 when I renewed my commitment to my health 2 wks ago. I have 60 lbs to lose to get to a healthy BMI. I am following a "nutritarian" diet, as outlined by Joel Fuhrman's book. I eat mostly beans, fruit, veggies, a small amount of whole grains, and nuts. I love the food and am cooking so much more now. I play tennis also. Good luck to everyone staying focused on your health during the holiday season!

Hi everyone I'm Sarah! I am currently 192 and have 60 lbs to lose. I have gained weight with both of my pregnancies that I never lost, plus put on an extra 10 lbs. I hope to be at least halfway there by my 30th birthday in June. Nothing fits anymore and I just feel terrible. I realized how bad it had gotten when a friend called us over for a game night and I automatically said no because I didn't want them seeing me like this...I'm totally self conscious. I need to lose this weight for my children and for myself. I can do this!

Hello everyone! Thank you for starting this group