Hi, my name is Heidi and I am from Queensland in Australia. I have 65kgs to lose and although this is overwhelming to think about, Everyday I log my meals is a day closer. As with most of us, I have gained and lost several small children in body weight and it is time for me to stop abusing myself like this. I deserve better and want better. I turned 42 on Friday and this is my year to shine. I look forward to making some new friends along the way, much love, Heidi xoxo

Hi, I'm Eleanor. I'm almost 53 and I have 90 lbs to lose. I've used MFP w/hubby in the past to lose weight, and we were both successful, but I've gained it all back due to major back surgery, loss of my father and a cross country move. Used food for comfort. Now I'm ready to get going again, this time for good. Hubby kept most of the weight off and isn't as motivated as I am, but still supportive. He suggested I use the community with people with a similar amount of weight to lose. This time I need a whole community backing me up. Hope we can all be there for each other! Please "friend" me.

Ok so I finally hit the lost 10 pounds!!!

At my heaviest, I was 240. I was 15 and got stretch marks on my stomach and that was it. I went to weight loss camp and got down to 176. With college and life I got back up to 200+. I ended a toxic relationship and became obsessive about diet and exercise and got down to my smallest, 150. Then, I met my now husband. I was so excited to finally have someone to cook for and we are both foodies. In our 4+ years together, at my heaviest, I'd gone up to 230! He's gained maybe 20 lbs since we've been together, but he's so muscular, he has stayed the same since hitting 20 lbs gained. The weight gain was insidious, because not realizing having the scale on my bath mat affected the weight, I'd gained 30 lbs in the first year without realizing it. When I finally did, it seemed like I couldn't stop the needle's upward progression. He likes his women larger, and thinks I look beautiful. I feel so ashamed to have gained all the weights back I worked so hard to lose. With diet and exercise, I got down to 200 before our wedding, and numerous other times, but never below, and it never stayed for long. I'm not trying to be 150 again. I'm not 26 anymore and I know that took more than work even be possible now, but I am trying to get down to a healthy 175 and not feel like one extra cookie and glass of wine ONE NIGHT is going to undo my entire week. I'm not a huge fan of support groups for weight loss. I never thought they were necessary. But Facebook just showed me my V-day pic from 5 year ago and I look amazing, and I don't think being married is an excuse. I want to be able to control my weight again and like what I see in the mirror. So, here I am. I really hope this makes a difference, because it's been so frustrating.

Welcome to the group, Bina. It's hard in the beginning, but as you progress your energy will increase and you'll enter into a positive feedback loop (weight loss and exercise = more energy and more energy = increased activity and weight loss). Remember that movement is what matters; doesn't have to be a formal class or exercise program. Running the vacuum, gardening, even just walking - it all adds up.

Hello - I am Jane and I have been with MFP for a couple of years on and off! I started when the scales topped 18 stones (252lbs) - I have since lost 47lbs (4 stone 6lbs) and am hoping for another 20lbs at least! I have struggled over the last 12 months and am now going to bite the bullet and stop making excuses all the time for my failures and just get on with it. Wish me luck! :-)

Hi there My name is Immy short for Imogen. I have over 5 stone to lose and today is my first step towards that goal. I swam 96 lengths in my local pool. I love swimming and I think this is the best exercise for me
Nice to meet you all.

Just take it one day at a time. Some will be good and some not so good.

Hi, Meghan, and welcome to the group. I'm in Nova Scotia, and just hit 185 today (starting weight of 217, so I'm down a little over 31 pounds since November). I still have a ways to go to hit my goal weight, but 185 is feeling pretty good; lots more energy, my clothes are fitting better, and I can go up a couple of flights of stairs without getting winded. Good luck on your journey, and stop to celebrate your milestones along the way (I'll be raising a parting glass to all those pounds between 217 and 185 tonight, and celebrating what is still to come).

Hello mfp loves If you are not already on my friends list, please add me XOXOXO