Hi old user, new commitment

That's my story too! Mostly off
I'm 46, married to an obsessive cyclist and mother of a super slim 13 year old daughter. We've booked a holiday for 15 August and I'd love to lose 50 or 60lbs by then. Just need to find some motivation

I'm in too please! I'm 34, got married in May and we have been enjoying way too much pizza and junk food. I went to the dr yesterday, was diagnosed with bronchitis and of course they weighed me. I'm 5'4" and now up to 187. The heaviest I've ever been. That is the wake up call I need. I need to start working out slowly while my body heals but my food choices can change right away! And they have, today I've done very well. No junk food, candy bars, pizza, etc. For now I'm going to focus on eating more vegetables and fruit on a daily basis, I think I want to.focus on this for a month. Then move on to what feels right, diet wise. Exercise wise, I want to start walking and doing yoga.

We can do this, one day, minute at a time.
I'll commit to posting here daily, as accountability for what I eat, good or bad, and working out. Is that a good plan?

I've been too busy helping friends deal with the flooding in our village this week, BUT, slow cooker full of soup for this week's lunches and meal plans made ready for serious kick off tomorrow. In preparation mode today...healthy living mode from 6am tomorrow, lol

Wow, I am reading your posts and this is also my story. I am 45, 5'5 and around 185. Heaviest I have ever been. Biggest struggle right now is making time to work out in my day. I have also lost the willpower to eat healthy. I really want to recommit this year. I would like to lose 25 lbs. I am going to schedule 3 days a week on my calendar for weight lifting & strive for 5 days of cardio. I figure if I write it on my calendar I will be more successful.... Schedule appointment with myself.

Hey everyone!! We are all in the same boat here, so glad to have all of you! I did lots of meal planning and meal prep today so yippee!!! I prepped all the things I wanted to, made all the meals I had planned, and even worked in making some healthy treats for the week....if I can keep them hidden from my husband, otherwise they'll be gone by tomorrow. I'm thinking I might take them to work for an afternoon snack and leave them there!!! LOL!

I'm still trying to figure out how to eat enough at lunch time to keep me full the rest of the day. What I have planned is only about 350 calories and I know I need more than that. I have some avocados so I can take like half of one and that will add calories, protein, fiber and healthy fats....all of which will help keep me full.

What are you guys doing this week to get on the healthy track?

Well over 40 and the pounds have steadily creeped on to the point its just not 'cute' anymore. I've got about 50 lbs to lose, but I'm focusing on my first 10% so I can break it down into smaller goals.
If you are positive, supportive and have a sense of humor about life - feel free to add me a as friend!

Hello all. Back here and more determined than I have been in a long time. I am 5'9" and I'm guessing about 250 lbs. First weigh in tomorrow morning, it's been a while since i faced that scale. New year, new attitude. Let's keep in touch!

On & off member as well. I'm 38 years old & have gained 20lbs in less than a years time. Been to doctor & blood work all came back fine. I'm a huge stress eater & have been stressed to the max this year. My 14 year old son is starting his football training for high school next year & he helps keep me motivated. My goal is to lose 40 lbs. Add me as a friend & we can keep each other motivated.

Hi all. I'm 49 and I started MFP last March with some success, but alas, could not keep it going. I'm unfortunately a few pounds heavier, too. However, I've recommitted and am trying again. My current weight (as of 1/2/16) is 211. I would like to get below 200 again for a short term goal. However, I have a lot more to lose since I'm only 5'1". Long term goal is to lose 90-100 lbs.

Hi Everybody! Another returning user and hopeful loser. Have been a bit depressed the past year and was comforting myself with food. Depression is better now. I'm 5' 1.5" and weigh 143 at last Doctor visit < 1 mo ago. I am 63. I also have back issues (2 operations) and I know my back would feel better if I lost 15-20 lbs. I combine strength training, my P.T. exercises and walking; I can usually do one of those things 5-6 days a week. My sweet tooth is my downfall. Please add me to the group.

Hope everyone is doing well! I've been plugging away at tracking my food. I haven't been perfect, but it sure makes me more aware. Planning on weighing tomorrow.

My story is very similar to everyone else's here.... I'm 47 yo, 5'4" and as of this morning 162 lbs. I lost 75 5-6 years ago, gained a bit, joined MFP, and did nothing but gain. My first goal is for my profile to NOT say "gained 15 pounds"... LOL I had gotten down to 130 and felt wonderful but a bit of me wonders if I really need to get that low again... At this point 140 is my goal with 130 being the "ultimate dream weight". I have done really well the first week with logging in every day, logging my food and exercise and staying away from the Diet Coke and wine. Having a few friends around to encourage and to get encouragement from would make this journey that much more fun!! Lets make 2016 the year we all DO THIS!!

I am your age (will be 45 next month) and your height 5' tall. I started 01/01/16 weighing 169 and am committed to getting healthy this time around. I'll send you a friend request.