Hi everyone my names Oralia I'm 19 4'11ft tall and hit my all time high weight of 220 my main goal is to reach 150lbs . I've gone on diets before and have been successful but I eventually went back to my old ways and gained all the weight I lost right back up. I'm mostly looking for motivation to reach my goal and meet new friends so feel free to add me as friend

Hi everybody.

I'm Rae. My start weight was 211 from my current scales, but in fact it was probably a bit more. Weighing in now at 162.6lbs, I've lost just over 48lbs and I'm just under 9lbs from my goal.

I started this journey in the last week of June 2015 after a mortifying weigh in at the doctor's office. I was bloated from my period and from problems with my Irritable Bowel Syndrome and I weighed something close to 224lbs. The previous month I had suffered an emotional blow that saw me give up on any semblance of healthy living and just eat, and eat and eat. I was even back to drinking caffeine which I had given up in all it's forms for almost a year previously. I was in a state and to top it all off, my brother said to me, 'I was just showing [my sister in law] photos of you when you were skinny'. I never really cared too much about my weight aesthetically, but this showed me that I was of no use to anyone and I couldn't be if I didn't start taking care of myself.

So I started small. I found MFP and I started logging my food/stayed within my calorie allowance, bought an exercise DVD (one of the Ministry of Sound ones -- would recommend) and did one hour of it 3 times a week. As an asthmatic those first few sessions were frankly horrifying. How I didn't throw up I will never know. I then decided that I was going to take up yoga. My doctors were always telling me that it would be good for my mental health (I suffer from several mental illnesses). So I hauled myself off to the local yoga class once a week for 90 minutes and found out I liked it. And I was good at it. I mean I flopped on my downward dog more than once but as it turns out: I'm bendy. I carried on with my regime and I lost my first 10lbs. To reward myself I decided that I was going to do something I had always wanted to do but never had. I was going to start kickboxing. In retrospect, if I had known how hard those first few weeks were I probably wouldn't have done it. I decided twice a week, one day after the other, would help kick my butt into gear. I haven't looked back since.

The health benefits have been unreal, both mentally and physically. These past two weekends I've run over 5k (3.9/4.5miles) in an hour. I couldn't even run to four houses before my asthma announced itself, I get about 0.8 of a mile before I need a breath, and mentally I'm so much happier. That means more to me than all the aesthetic stuff combined. That being said, 5 dresses down, over 30 inches lost from all over my body and the muscle I can feel is pretty good too.

Whoops, I hadn't intended for it to be that long.

TL;DR -- I've lost almost 50lbs, 5 dresses, become pretty damn fit and it's awesomesauce.

Rae-Thank you for sharing your journey. You give the rest of us hope & inspire us that we can succeed as well.

Okay, I was debating whether to introduce myself or not. But since I really liked the other group, here I go. My CW is 155, so I don't have 50 pounds to lose but I did when I started this journey. My before weight was 185 and I have about 20 pounds to reach my goal.

I am Carmen from Texas, 34 year old SAHM. I have been blessed with 7 kids. I am attempting the low carb high fat lifestyle for all the health benefits. My weakness is the weekend when all the kids are home. Am looking forward to getting to know all of you! :-)

Hello I'm pichu318. I'm a student from Canada. I am 172cm tall. I have just started the C210K. I am hoping to participate in a 5km race in June, so here's to hoping I get there soon!

SW: 88.9kg (196lbs)
CW: 85kg (187lbs)
GW: 50-60kg (110-132lbs)

I want to go to one of the following points:

1. I fit in a size 2 dress
2. I look at myself and know that any thinner would look odd/gross/unhealthy on me.

Whichever one comes first.

Hi! My name is Kelsi. I'm 28 and a stay at home mom to my 2 kiddos. I recently started back up in my weight loss journey on Nov 16. My starting weight was 236 and am currently at 225. I have set 4 smaller goals to help me hit my overall goal of 175. I'm sure I'll want to keep going with my weight loss, but that's my current goal weight. I'm 5lbs from my first goal of 16lbs! I need to get back in the habit of recording what I eat, but right now I'm just eating right and working out 1-2 times each day. Once in the afternoon with my 4 year old doing Zumba or Hip Hop Abs. And usually in the evening I do my elliptical and toning with my husband. I've also been doing step competitions with my family on my FitBit. It's been very motivating!
Please feel free to add me and let me know if you have a FitBit and want to be friends!

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Hi! My name is Kelsi. I'm 28 and a stay at home mom to my 2 kiddos. I recently started back up in my weight loss journey on Nov 16. My starting weight was 236 and am currently at 225. I have set 4 smaller goals to help me hit my overall goal of 175. I'm sure I'll want to keep going with my weight loss, but that's my current goal weight. I'm 5lbs from my first goal of 16lbs! I need to get back in the habit of recording what I eat, but right now I'm just eating right and working out 1-2 times each day. Once in the afternoon with my 4 year old doing Zumba or Hip Hop Abs. And usually in the evening I do my elliptical and toning with my husband. I've also been doing step competitions with my family on my FitBit. It's been very motivating!
Please feel free to add me and let me know if you have a FitBit and want to be friends!

I have added you. I have a Fitbit, I'd be lost without it. I would highly recommend you log everything -whatever it is. It is a very helpful tool.

My name is Helen. Current weight is 227 as I have put on a few pounds over Christmas. Did really well with weight loss and exercise in 2014 and was beginning to feel fit and healthy, then it all began to slip and 2015 saw me put most of the weight back on. My main goal is to get healthy. I am 56 Years old and on the road to diabetes if I don't change things around. MY current exercise is dancing 3 times a week, which I love but would like to get back to the gym and swimming. Hoping this group will help to keep me on track.

Hi everyone! My name is Denise, I'm 50 years old and at 6 feet tall weigh 255 pounds. I am new AGAIN to MFP. I'm wanting to get rid of 60 pounds in a healthy way. I have some health issues and need the weight to go away. Our oldest daughter is getting married in October and I really want to look and FEEL better. Our other daughter is 16 and really needs a healthier mom.

There is so much more that I could share but the bottom line is that I NEED support and WANT accountability.

PLEASE HELP!

I'm so glad to find this group. I had lost a total of 50 pounds. Met my now husband and I have seemed to have gained 30 of it back. I would like to be 180 which means I have to lose about 70 pounds.

Hi, my name is Heidi and I am from Queensland in Australia. I have 65kgs to lose and although this is overwhelming to think about, Everyday I log my meals is a day closer. As with most of us, I have gained and lost several small children in body weight and it is time for me to stop abusing myself like this. I deserve better and want better. I turned 42 on Friday and this is my year to shine. I look forward to making some new friends along the way, much love, Heidi xoxo

Hi, I'm Eleanor. I'm almost 53 and I have 90 lbs to lose. I've used MFP w/hubby in the past to lose weight, and we were both successful, but I've gained it all back due to major back surgery, loss of my father and a cross country move. Used food for comfort. Now I'm ready to get going again, this time for good. Hubby kept most of the weight off and isn't as motivated as I am, but still supportive. He suggested I use the community with people with a similar amount of weight to lose. This time I need a whole community backing me up. Hope we can all be there for each other! Please "friend" me.

Ok so I finally hit the lost 10 pounds!!!

At my heaviest, I was 240. I was 15 and got stretch marks on my stomach and that was it. I went to weight loss camp and got down to 176. With college and life I got back up to 200+. I ended a toxic relationship and became obsessive about diet and exercise and got down to my smallest, 150. Then, I met my now husband. I was so excited to finally have someone to cook for and we are both foodies. In our 4+ years together, at my heaviest, I'd gone up to 230! He's gained maybe 20 lbs since we've been together, but he's so muscular, he has stayed the same since hitting 20 lbs gained. The weight gain was insidious, because not realizing having the scale on my bath mat affected the weight, I'd gained 30 lbs in the first year without realizing it. When I finally did, it seemed like I couldn't stop the needle's upward progression. He likes his women larger, and thinks I look beautiful. I feel so ashamed to have gained all the weights back I worked so hard to lose. With diet and exercise, I got down to 200 before our wedding, and numerous other times, but never below, and it never stayed for long. I'm not trying to be 150 again. I'm not 26 anymore and I know that took more than work even be possible now, but I am trying to get down to a healthy 175 and not feel like one extra cookie and glass of wine ONE NIGHT is going to undo my entire week. I'm not a huge fan of support groups for weight loss. I never thought they were necessary. But Facebook just showed me my V-day pic from 5 year ago and I look amazing, and I don't think being married is an excuse. I want to be able to control my weight again and like what I see in the mirror. So, here I am. I really hope this makes a difference, because it's been so frustrating.

Welcome to the group, Bina. It's hard in the beginning, but as you progress your energy will increase and you'll enter into a positive feedback loop (weight loss and exercise = more energy and more energy = increased activity and weight loss). Remember that movement is what matters; doesn't have to be a formal class or exercise program. Running the vacuum, gardening, even just walking - it all adds up.