Calling all Women! Let's lose 20 lbs. by March 2016! Who's with me?! Svelte by Spring!

Hello!!
I'm Kyla and you can count me in!
My SW was 290
My CW is 258
My GW (for this challenge) is 235
Good luck to everyone, let's kick some assistance!

Can I join in??
I'm 38, married to a chef (blessing and a curse!!), and just had our first baby girl 5 months ago.
We also lost my husband's mom to pancreatic cancer last month and started our next chapter this week - me: breadwinning mom and husband: stay at home dad. The last few months have been the most joyful (new baby), miserable and sad (mom in laws illness and death) and confusing (going back to work).
I'm 5'5" and 204 lbs as of this morning. I gained 55 lbs with my pregnancy and its slllllllow to come off with all that's happened. I'm seriously considering the 21 day fix, but only if my husband does it too. He has about 80 lbs to lose but is grieving and he knows too much about food, he gets in his own (and my) way by being able to make so much deliciousness...which is comforting at the time but...you know.;)
Happy to meet you all, lets do this!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm very new to MFP but I'd like to join the group. I need directions to how to join the official group though. I'm currently 147 lbs at 5'3", having lost and gained several times, frustratingly, and I'm trying a few new strategies to lose and keep it off this time - not going completely black and white on food groups, for one thing (even though i believe dairy and grains are a problem for me - I just haven't been able to stay off them completely, so I'm trying for moderation), plus bringing my Exercycle back in from the garage (lol) and joining MFP. A 20 lb loss would be nice, but my initial goal is 130lb.
About me, briefly, I'm a mom of three ranging from preschool to highschool, yes I did that to myself. I live in New Zealand (yes I am a LotR fan OF COURSE) but come from Africa and spent a year in the States once. I think a group is a great idea. I'm currently sat on my Exercycle craving pizza

well Google says 111kg is 244 pounds

Would love to join! Already motivated by your determination during the holiday looking for like minded ladies for some accountability and motivation!!

Please add me to the group!

Hey Yall! This seems like it will be active and fun! I'd love to join!

Occupation: Military (currently deployed)
Fave Color: The HOTTEST of Hot Pinks you can find
Family Stats: Married, 2 Daughters (10 & soon to be 6!)
Body Stats: 5'3 / 150
Goal: 125

I'm a weight lifter and a ACE certified personal trainer. I'm looking to cut body fat and continue on with a healthy lifestyle. I look forward to getting to know you all.
I weigh daily but I use Sunday as my baseline day to start my week.

I'd like to be added to the group.

I am 40 and have two kids- 10yo and 7yo.
I am 5'4 and weigh 178 (down 10 pounds now). I don't fit in any of my clothes, even my scrubs are tight!
I am an RN- cardiac ICU and cardiac clinic.
I finally dusted off my treadmill in the basement and am doing a running interval program.
I would like to get back to training by a fall half marathon (hopefully!)

Hi I'm Lee Lee. I'm 25 years old. Initially started at 213.5 and I am down to 206.5 within a week! I'm so excited to be back on MFP, it keeps me organized. I am technically consider obese for my height but I don't look like but I certainly feel it. I cannot workout mainly due to knee injuries and arthritis, however, I walk a mile for about 4 days a week. I'm always interested in supporting and motivating others, so feel free to add me!

A little about me:
I'm bettering myself physically & spiritually! Only because I know God would want me to take better care of my temple!
Occupation: I work in an Engineer Department as well as owner of two business.
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Store to shop in: Sprouts
Favorite Hobbies: Rollerblading, games, painting, and writing
An interesting fact: I was a cheerleader in college

I'd like to join!!

My name is Erica, I'm 24, and I'm a single mother to a wild, crazy, handsome 2 year old boy.

I'm currently 186 lbs @ 5' 4", my ultimate goal is 130.

I'm in!! I am 27, 5'7" 187. I want to lose 40-45 pounds. I am giving myself a year so I don't get down on myself because even losing one pound a week can be a lot! My biggest challenge is calorie control. Even when I do eat generally healthy I can go way overboard and not realize just how many calories I am consuming. My goal is to record my food BEFORE I eat it so I can tweak my meals so I don't overindulge and bust my daily calorie limit. I could certainly use the motivation as well!!

I'm in too! This will be perfect to help me stay motivated!
I am 27 years old and I'm 5'5'' and 180 pounds. Been trying to return to get back to 125 but it is so challenging on my own. I'm excited to try to do this with you all! New to this whole "community" piece of MFP! Please add me

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My name is Elisabeth, and I am 26 years old, 5'7" and 210.4 lbs as of this morning! I seriously need a goal, and I need others to help me stay accountable! I would love to lose just 2 pounds a week so this is very doable! I will be weighing in on Wednesdays! I know it seems crazy to begin this before Christmas, but I have to start now! I can't go another couple of weeks until January 1st!

A little about me:
I am married to an amazing man, and we have an 18 month old daughter!
Occupation: I am an R.N. per diem in a surgery center, but I mostly am able to stay home with my sweet baby!
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Store to shop in: J Crew, Anthropologie and Target of course!
Favorite Hobbies: kayaking, cooking, sewing, photography, traveling!
An interesting fact: My husband and I lived in Africa for 3 months back in 2012!

Your turn! Ladies, feel free to add me! Let's do this!

Svelte by Spring is the name of our group!

Hi! I'm Dawn, I'm 38 and I weighed 168lbs a months ago, so I'm hoping to have lost a little since then! (Pic on the right of my profile pic is me). I'm 5'6.
I'd love to lose another 15-20lbs to get back into my smallest jeans. They fit, but I have a horrible muffin top!

I've actually been on MFP for over 1000 days now, since my now 4 year old was 1, and I logged all through my third pregnancy. My third is now 19 months.

I'm married, and have been for 7.5 years. We have 3 kids... Jack who's 6, Maya who's 4, and Zoë is 19 months.
I'm a French teacher at secondary school (in England) and work 4 days a week.
Favourite colour: blue
Favourite shop: (this will mean nothing to Americans): River Island, Top Shop, Oasis
Hobbies: gym, languages, music, reading
Interesting fact: I have a masters degree in Translation and I lived in France for a year when I was 21.

I'd love to join the group!

Thanks for starting this! I've struggled with weight all my life. I've been more than 200 most of my adult life. I'm currently 5'6" and 224 for a BMI of 36.2. I've been married seven years and we have a 3 year old and 1 year old. I'm still breastfeeding the 1 year old (but not full-time as he's on solids now). They're awesome and we're hoping for more but I'd like to be at a healthier weight when I next get pregnant. I've lost weight several times on Weight Watchers. My lowest adult weight was around 185. I haven't weighed less than that since high school.My long term goal is 150 lbs; my medium-term goal is 185 lbs, which will officially get me out of the obese zone and into the overweight zone (yes, I know, and odd goal to be overweight) ; and my shorter term goal is to be less than 200 lbs.

Copying the above user's format for a little about me:
Motivation: healthier weight for pregnancy; also I'm sick of being tired all the time and having so many aches
Occupation: I'm a lawyer but work in the policy field
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Store to shop in: Ann Taylor (currently I *barely* fit in their biggest size, and have to have shirts to cover how tight the pants are)
Favorite Hobbies: Ummm, does lying on the couch watching TV count as a hobby?


Svelte by spring! If I lose 1.5 lbs/week, I should reach my 185 lb goal in June ... but maybe I could be under 200 in spring