Introduce yourself - again
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Hi everyone! I am Elizabeth from Jacksonville, Florida. I currently weigh 355 and want to lose at least 200 pounds. I lost 100 pounds a few years ago but gained it all back during a pregnancy and shortly after. Feel free to add me to your list of friends. Seeing other people on here really helps motivate me to eat less and exercise more. I hope I can do the same and motivate others!
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My name is Jeanne and I am 30 years old. I have a son, who is currently 6 years old, and is very very energetic. I actually joined MFP a long time ago, managed to go from 330 to 290, then got burned out on constantly weighing every single thing. I gained back 20 lbs, and now I am trying again, this time I am trying not to over do it with the weighing. I am exercising by training for a half-marathon. It is scheduled for Mid-November, and at this point I am just hoping to be able to finish in less than 3 hours. Feel free to add me if you wish
Age: 30
Height: 5'7
SW: 310lb
CW: 303.2 lb
GW: 250 lb
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Hi everyone, I'm Jenn from the Bay Area in California. I just recently joined and am looking for groups to learn and be motivated by. I've never been a support-kind of person but a therapist said it is what helps one stay successful so I'm giving it a try. I've lost 100# before and managed to keep it off for a bit but then the creeping started and next thing I know I've gained 80# back. Since I started I'm down 7 and it's definitely due to logging food because it makes me think, do I want to have to log this?
Good luck to everyone!
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Hi everyone! I'm Kai. I live in the Capitol area of Pennsylvania. I'm 46 y/o. Married with one adult son, living with us, and a codependent cat. I work as an administrative assistant in a legal office in state government. In January of this year i found out I had leukemia. Now I'm in remission and I'm done with chemo so I'm slowly working on stamina at the gym. Oh, and I have hair again!!! I tend to be a cheerleader so I'd be happy to be friends.
My stats:
SW: 326 (this time)
CW: 318.4
GW: 170
Health conditions: High blood pressure and pulse and it looks like I'm heading into Type II diabetes.
So as you can see, I need to get my act together!
It's very nice meeting everyone!
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Hi Kai and hello everyone, a big wave from beautiful Monteal, Canada! I'm a two-year member of mfp, looking to get back into the swing of things. I'm 39, upbeat and hard working... But just can't seem to find a rhythm to healthy eating and weight loss. So I'm here to gain inspiration and support from all of you lovely people, and am willing to Give encouragement and support in return please friend me if you think we'd be good health-buddies together. All the best, 0
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Hello! My name is Ellie, I'm 34, I live in Georgia but I'm originally from Puerto Rico. I am a technical trainer for Bankcard managed services company.
I have neglected MFP for a while, I lost weight (40 lbs) over 2 years ago, gained it back and more. Last week I was at 313, I at 307 right now, and my highest has been 317. I felt I needed to be mentally ready to start again. Last two years have been hectic, and it's really no excuse, but I'm finally at peace, I feel the flow of everything is good. I started cross fit at a gym here at home, been into it for a week and of course, lost some pounds. I have an amazing coach and good support system at the gym. I'm keeping track of all I do on MFP so I can have more visual. Sometimes it helps to have that little boost from online friends doing the same thing. Lots of inspirational stories to read too!
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Hello all, I'm Heather, been on MHP for about a month after my doctor scared me to death trying to refer me for gastric bypass. I've always been overweight but realised it's time to make some changes. Shall changes but it's making a difference as I've lost a but over 30 lbs since July. Even the doctor said keep up the good work which was awesome in my book. Looking forward to working together to get to our goals, have a fabulous Friday!0
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Hello, everyone. I am Stephanie. I am 360+ pounds and I really need to get healthy. I am engaged to the most amazing man ever and we want to start a family. While we could start doing this now, there can be complications if I am this heavy. I want to get healthy so that I can have a healthy pregnancy.
I am 29 and live in Seattle. The last couple weeks I have been focusing on cutting out fast food and junk. I have been mostly successful with that, but I haven't really lost any weight. I realized that tracking my food is necessary to get healthy and get this weight off. I am trying to be patient with myself and be happy with small victories. I hope by joining here I will have some support in that.
I am glad to meet you all and hope to see some of you on my newsfeed!0 -
Hi I'm Cheryl. I'm 64 and my starting weight was 390 and my current weight is 327, so I've lost 63 already. I need and want to get under 200 pounds. I have been fat my whole life and have lost a hundred plus pounds a couple of times. I need hip replacement surgery and need to get a lot of weight off in order to have the surgery and a safer recovery. I started using MFP seriously about 5 weeks ago and have had a weight loss every week so far. I understand that might change and I shouldn't put so much hope in each weigh in, but right now I can't help it. I live in central Wyoming with my daughter, who is a nurse, 5 rescued Pugs, and 4 rescued cats. Feel free to add me as a friend. I'm not to familiar with how all this works, but I'm going to figure it all out. Good luck to everyone on their journey.0
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My name is Sarah. I'm 31 and have been on MFP on and off since 2013. Recently I've been looking at my history and can't believe how close I've come to getting out of the 300's. I now know that I can't do this with logging. I'm 5'6 as well.0
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Hi I'm Ruben. I'm 23, 6'2" and my starting weight was 322 lbs. I began using MFP and exercising, after years of neglect, in May. At first, I was focusing on losing fat and gaining muscle simultaneously, however, I felt that I needed to focus more on the losing fat aspect. Since August, I have rededicated my workouts around cardio first and my life has completely changed. We can all achieve our goals as long as we dedicate ourselves!
Age: 23
Height: 6'2"
SW: 322 lbs
CW: 247.4 lbs
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Hello, I'm Lala- I've been on MFP since 2011. It wasn't until recently that I began utilizing the site and app because I joined a Bariatric Weight-Loss Program. I started the Bariatric program back in June for the future family that my husband and I would love to have. There are two options in the program, Medical Weight Loss and Surgical Weight Loss. I am currently on the medical weight loss program. Basically, I would like to lose the weight by diet and lifestyle change. However, I still am not sure if WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) is off the table. The program helps, but it's my support system that is really where the help is.
I am looking to add motivated people who are working towards common goals. Losing weight, Healthier lifestyle, Family, keeping each other on track and focused, and a bunch more! I'm pretty active in the news feed and hoping to become more active in groups. Please feel free to send me a friend request, the only thing I ask is you include a message that let's me know you're from the 300+ group.
Age: 29
SW: 405 lbs
CW: 366 lbs
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I've been using MFP for a couple months very active the last couple of weeks again and wish/hope to keep it up. I'm from a small town north of Green Bay WI, I'm almost 35 and 5'8". I love Zumba. I'd love to find some new friends to keep each other motivated. I'm working on losing the first 5 pounds, but my ultimate goal is to lose about 150-200 lbs.
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I want to be more focused with MFP and lose some much needed pounds. I'm 42 and got engaged last year. Need to get healthier and need motivation. Add me as a friend.0
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Hello everyone my name is Christy. Im 47 and have done the lose/regain most of my life. I always feel so good about myself when I'm eating healthy and exercising, and have almost reached my goal weight several times in my life. Something in my always gets off track and I end up gaining it all back. I need to lose roughly 130 pounds and would love the support of others to help me stay on track for good this time 0
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Hi to all the new people, i rarely check this thread so sorry it took me so long to say hi 0
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Hello! I just joined and I'm excited to meet all the new people...I'm almost 48 yrs old and have 100+ to lose. Looking forward to meeting everyone and supporting where i can.0
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Hello,
Started at 310 lbs January 2012, and have about 16 lbs left to go before reaching my initial goal of 130 lbs. I've been looking for a board for those who have lost significant amounts of weight, as it's just as much a mental and emotional shift as it is a physical one!
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Ok, here goes. My name is Becky, I'm 30 and a single parent.
When I was 24 I weighed 298 lbs and then lost over 100 pounds by the time I was 25. When I was 27 I found myself involved with the wrong guy for 6 months, who then left once I discovered I was pregnant.
I gained back every pound I had lost (and then some) over the past two years due in large part to depression and a small part to the pregnancy.
I am finally coming out of the other side of the tunnel and ready to start again.
I now weigh 332 lbs and I am eager to start shedding the weight again. I live with my mother who is also 300+ pounds, and we are going to motivate each other to shed the weight. My goal is to lose at least 104 lbs this year (2 lbs a week-ish).0 -
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group, and new to working out. I live in Indiana, Im 27 and weight 375 pounds. That's so hard to even see written on here. I recently joined planter fitness and don't even know where to begin. I'm never really been a part of a gym. I've always been the "big kid" but it seems the my weight is just taking over my life. It's getting harder and harder to accomplish simple everyday tasks. I'm just taking to take it 1 pound at a time. Keep trying to remind myself I didn't become 375 over night so I'm not going to see the lower 200s or even the lower 300s overnight either. I know I'm going to need support and probably some help along the way so feel free to add me as a friend!0
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Hello everyone...again.
My name is Amanda and I'm from North Dakota. I've been off and on for awhile, mostly 'off'. Reviewing my last year I peaked at 353 lbs and today I am down to 315 lbs. It's amazing how much better I feel even if it's not very visible yet! My dr. was happy to finally see some results, it's been rough "getting started" so I hope I can continue it now that I can really see a difference when I look at that graph on here. It was like a drop from a cliff but in a good way.
I've always had a semi-active job that required me to be on my feet most of the time. The past 2 years I've been working at a job I absolutely LOVE, but it is a desk job. I sit most of the day, then go home and sit some more. I'm slowly adding more movement into my days but mostly concentrating on my food intake. Hope to eventually hit 150 lbs by the end 0 -
I am new to this group.I am 35 years old have 3 boys and 2 step daughters. I hit a period of depression and anxiety before you know it my size 18 was a size 30/32 W. I have went to a 26/28 since last march. Last year I started out at 383lbs. I went down I am currently 361.6 some of this is weight I put on. I know I cannot do this on my own really need support and motivation.This girl is ready to get back on track and work on getting healthy.. 0
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Welcome to the new faces. And welcome back emmcue! Sorry this is late i hardly ever check this welcome page0 -
Hello everyone! I've been a part of MFP for awhile now and never realized there were forums for people my size! I've been off and on with my weight loss over the past 4-5 years, losing 50, gaining 50, etc. And though I've said it before, now I'm ready to get back on track and work on getting myself healthy.
So, my name is Laurie, I'm 29, and I'm from New York. I've got a 4 year old daughter who I'm trying to be a good role model for. My husband and I also want to start trying for kid #2, so I want to be in a healthier place beforehand. I was 350 when I was pregnant the last time, and luckily didn't gain any weight during my pregnancy. But I was right back up to 350 again not long afterwards. Then I joined WW in 2013 and ended up losing 50 lbs, but then I kind of plateaued for a year and then gained most of those 50 lbs back. So I always seem to get stuck at the 300 lb mark and can't seem to go below. I'm so ready get past the 300 lb mark and beyond!
Age: 29
SW: 350 lbs
CW: 330 lbs
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Hi everyone, My name is Michele. I have declared 2016 as 'Take Back Michele Year'. I'll be turning 50 in September and it will also be my 20th anniversary in May. When I got married, I was a size 16/18. Fast forward to present day and I'm a size 26/28. We're going to Europe for our anniversary present and I want to be able to keep up with my husband and our foreign exchange daughters.
I have Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's so it makes losing weight very difficult. I think I finally have my thyroid levels evened out so hopefully it will become easier to lose. We've started to go walking around the neighborhood 4-5 nights a week and do a longer hike on trails on Saturday mornings.
I just joined MFP so I'm hoping that I'll have an additional support system besides my husband.0 -
Hey all! My name is Ashley, I am 24 years old and have just reached day 115 on mfp! I started this journey at 380lbs! I am 5'7". And in just under 4 months I am down to 323 it hasn't been easy but I am finding it rewarding and I am always surprising myself with my progress so far I am always looking for other motivated people to share the journey with! Feel free to add me! 0
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Hi, I'm Carol, I'm 35 y/o 344 pounds currently. I'm working on my 2nd, of 15-20, 10 pound goals. We'll see where healthy leads me. I'm optimistic with using MFP and having family support at home and my MFP friend along for the ride I can accomplish anything.
I have a Fitbit and love the motivation factor it provides. I recently had surgery and can't workout right now so it's helped me focus on eating properly, something I severely stink at, but I've been doing good and am down about 20 pounds so far. I'm hoping the weight will fall off once I can workout again since I'm cleaning up my eating now. I can't fall back to old eating once I go back to the gym.
I'm always looking for friends who can help motivate me.0 -
Hi there, I'm Rachel and I'm 32 and just getting back in the swing of things after almost 2 years of "I give up on losing weight". During that time I put on 48 pounds (30 of it re-gain and 18 new "friends") I just joined my first DietBet, and I weighed in at 338, so I resurfaced on MFP to keep track of calories and exercise. Nice to "meet" all of you
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Hi everyone! My name is Kristin and Im 30...I've been back and forth on this site for the past several years and always seem to lose my motivation somewhere along the way and go back to my old habits. I recently started nursing school and I feel like that is finally the kick in the butt I needed to get serious and really do it this time...being the most unhealthy student in my class was a big wake up call so now I am on my way to really making serious changes in my lifestyle that are going to last!
I am always looking for new friends to motivate and help keep ourselves on track through out this journey so definitely feel free to send me a request!!!0 -
Hello everyone! My name is Stacy and I am 29 years old. I gained weight throughout high school and have been right around the 300 mark for most of my 20s. Getting ready to turn 30 in June has really motivated me to change my habits. I am also getting married in October and want to get healthier for my future husband so that we have lots of healthy years together.
I started at my heaviest of 326.6 and in just under two weeks, I am down 10 pounds so far. I am excited for the early success but I know that it won't always come off easy so I am trying to stay realistic. I haven't added exercise in just yet because I was trying to get into the habit of tracking my food but I do intend to add exercise in shortly. My mom and I have a bet going to see who can lose more weight by my wedding (she is also 300+ pounds) so that is also motivating me daily.
Honestly, I am just tired of hiding because of my weight and I want to lose this weight and live my life to the fullest without the restrictions weight has put on me 0
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