HI: I started on MFP the end of may at 168 I'm now 142. My wake up call was my daughter's college graduation pictures and I realized when she said I would be the fat mom at her wedding she meant it. So I have been busting my rear and now her boyfriend's mom and I are kind of in a competition to who can look their best. LOL My other person who got my rear in gear is my sister. Who pushed my buttons by saying I'm smaller than you just one too many times.

I lose weight slow maybe a 1/2 a lb a week sometimes if I don't put in all the exercise I won't lose any. With winter here I just need a group where I can be accountable to so I don't turn into a couch potato and lose the rest of the weight and finally get to a healthy weight.

Hi @2020pinktogo I'm glad I'm not the only one!. I remember when I was a little girl and copying my mam doing the Jane Fonda workout..now, she really did aerobics in style...and she still looks amazing!. I think I would manage 2 minutes of it at the moment.
My plan is to work on the healthy eating first and ease myself back in to exercise. I'm the same as you-I lose weight slowly. I don't think I'll weigh myself religiously either this time.
Thanks for the welcome @KrisM111 ..I really like the way this group is easy going and supportive

Joining the group today (Robin, Southern California) as I have much in common with the members posting here. I am not dieting but changing to a healthier lifestyle, hoping the slowness of my weight loss increases as I become more active. Next year is my 30th Wedding Anniversary, baby/wedding showers and a wedding for my niece, and graduations for my two sons. And I have a pool in my backyard that didn't seen much use this past summer. Everyone has submitted wonderful ideas, I look forward to our success!

Hi everyone. I used to use mfp and it really worked for me. But the past year, well life happened and I put on some extra lbs I want to get rid of. So now I'm back. Lookin forward to reaching all our goals together!

Hello everyone!

My name is Trish and I am 30 years old and live in the SF Bay Area with my husband. I have been using MFP consistently since June, which is when I began to work with a personal trainer. Since early June, I have lost approximately 40 pounds and have gained a lot of strength, stamina, and health. I am looking for an on-going group to help keep me accountable and encourage me when I fall down. My "ah ha" moment was back in early June when I saw a picture of myself and didn't even recognize myself anymore. I had stopped taking care of myself and was just ignoring my weight. It's been an amazing and challenging journey so far. I have about 25 pounds to go to the goal weight that my trainer and I feel is good for me. I am continuing to shape and tone my body through weights and cardio. I have been counting calories 90% of the time. I drink a lot of water. My one vice is wine. I need to do a better job of enjoying my favorite drink in moderation.

I look forward to getting to know you all! Good luck!

Howdy from sunny South Africa. I have been using MFP on and off for years with no major progress. In January I joined a mixed martial arts gym to improve my fitness for fencing. By mid year, I was fitter than I have ever been and the weight had dropped quite a bit, then I discovered Brazilian Jui Jitsu and my body has totally transformed since June. I damaged my knee and needed surgery late in September so had a couple of months out of training, but I'm back now (still a few niggling issues but I work around those). Training really hard for a competition in late February, my first BJJ competition! I need to drop weight to fit in my desired division and I still have some more that I would like to lose. It is frustrating as I am not dropping at the moment. I need to get stricter on my eating!

Hello, my name is Marcella. I'm 57, married, mother of 2 adult sons & 2 spoiled cats, living in Georgia, USA. I've been a member of MFP for about a year. I have lost about 30 pounds so far and have about 30 to go. During 2015 my focus has been on getting better sleep, reducing/managing stress and eating less processed.

Thanks for creating this group. I'm in my late 30s and began a wellness program at a local gym a few months ago after having a rough year of life changes after many previous challenging years. So, here I am -- trying to get "on track" and beat this self-care challenge that is new, foreign to me, but so badly needed. I want to be a role model and pass on healthy habits, attitude and skills to my little ones -- it starts with me and there's no one to "delegate" this important shift in my life to make it happen. One step at a time, with a growth mindset and positive attitude, this too shall change and improve. Glad to be here and thank you for the virtual place of support.