Hi, I'm Terri. I am 42 years young, am currently at 257.4 pounds, and live in Southeast Wisconsin. My job is primarily sedentary, with a lot of data entry/answering phones.

I am joining this challenge to give myself an added incentive to continue on my weight loss journey. Due to some physical limitations and illnesses, I added back all the weight I'd previously lost plus some. I am now facing the real possibility of having diabetes in the future if I don't lose weight, however I cannot change my diet entirely due to other health issues and food allergies/sensitivities. So exercising will be a key for me here!

Thank you for allowing me to participate in this challenge with you!

Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm 51. I just can't seem to stay motivated. I eat pretty healthy then go on a junk food binge for a couple of days. I'm having trouble jump-starting my exercise. Again, I do it really well and then nothing. I hope this will help get me exercising; the endocrinologist appt. next week will hopefully identify why my thyroid is off despite daily synthroid. I'm looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone.

Hello, my name is Mary Ann. I live in Michigan with my husband of 31 years. I am a former member of MFP but let it go to the way side for 2 years. In that 2 years I put on 24 pounds. I had a total hysterectomy and my body has not been the same ever since. I became friends with Lisa and her hubby Sean back then and Lisa was kind enough to get me back on and be more accountable for my actions. So I am here to help push you all and to get back to the life style my 54 yr. old body needs to become healthy and to be able to chase my grandbabies around!!!

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Hello, my name is Mary Ann. I live in Michigan with my husband of 31 years. I am a former member of MFP but let it go to the way side for 2 years. In that 2 years I put on 24 pounds. I had a total hysterectomy and my body has not been the same ever since. I became friends with Lisa and her hubby Sean back then and Lisa was kind enough to get me back on and be more accountable for my actions. So I am here to help push you all and to get back to the life style my 54 yr. old body needs to become healthy and to be able to chase my grandbabies around!!!

Mary Ann, you can run but you can't hide from me!!!!

Hey gang!! I'm Dave, 45 years old from Rhode Island. Went from 330 pounds down to 220 a couple of years ago, but have been slowly putting weight back on, currently sitting around 260. Up until recently almost all of my exercise has been cardio, but recently started weight training, so I'm looking to lose inches and build strength and muscle.

Thanks to Sean and Lisa... Looking forward to this!

Hi! I'm Tina and I'm 59 years old. I have been on MFP for years. I lose weight and then I gain it back. I really want to lose it for good this year. I have been logging in every day and walking 5 miles a day. This challenge will be fun. Thanks Sean and Lisa for setting this up.

My name is Amy and I am 29. I have 2 kids, a 3 year old daughter and a 1 year old son. It seems my problem isn't gaining weight during the pregnancy (it came off like water weight when my kids were born), but for both kids I gradually gained 20-30 pounds within the first year after each of them were born! I lost the weight successfully after my daughter. Went from 210 to 155, which was lower than my starting weight of around 180 before she was born. After my son was born I was around 165, and a year later I am at 190. Hoping to get back to a healthy LIFELONG lifestyle this time (unless we decide to have another kid and mix things up again haha).

Hi everyone! My name is Lynn. I will be turning 50 in July. I have been on this site for a few years and have known Sean and Lisa for a while. This challenge sounds like exactly what I need. I had lost about 30 pounds a few years ago and stalled. I haven't been trying as hard as I need to. I want to lose at least 20 more pounds. I lost the weight when I was logging daily. That is what I need to start doing and eating healthier. I am good at exercise. I walk 6 miles per day almost every day. I had a health scare back in November. For the most part everything turned out alright. But, when I was in the hospital they checked a lot of things. My heart is good and so is my kidneys and liver. I need to lower my blood pressure a little bit. It isn't super high, but needs to be lower about 10-20 points. If I lose the weight and get in better shape I know that will happen.
I want to be in great shape when I hit the big 50!!!! I already have the day before and the day of my birthday planned by going to 2 concerts. I will need lots of energy. Then the next day is my best friend's son's birthday. We always celebrate our birthdays (and her daughter's is the day before mine).

Hello! I'm Jessica! I'm 25, my CW is 252 and my final goal weight is 165. I am hoping to keep up motivation with joining this challenge. I usually do great early in the day but afternoon kicks my butt.

Hi everyone I'm Anita 56 years old. I'm also from Iowa but a Cyclones fan, Sorry JJ! I've been on MF for awhile. I just need some motivation to get started again.