I just turned 40 and I have over a 100 pounds to lose

I have a weekly reward system I work out 5 days a week while my husband is at work 1 he a day plus running after two toddlers if I do all five days then I get to veg with hubby all weekend I also let myself have some unhealthy snacks on the workout days in small portions it helps with cravings just remember do the toning and use whieghts things will sag and you will have trouble getting them back were they were

Hi Zillliegirl

I am in a similar position, l have just joined mfp l am 266lbs and plan on losing 119.

I have 2 children a 4 year old and a 6 month old. I really really need to do this and maybe we could offer each other some support seeing as we have a similar amount to loss.

Here's to the long good fight.

Hi Zilliegirl. You can do it. My goals is to lose 102 pounds and I am half way there in 6 1/2 months. To add someone just click on there avatar picture or user name on the left. You will get a popup. Click on their picture or name again to go to their profile and then click on Add Friend.

I started last week at 337, slowly working changing my habits. Take it one day at the time, give yourself some treats once in a while, don't completely cut things out or you'll end up binging or quitting. We're all here to stick together .

You have to find a way to be accountable for what you eat, and then ensure you consume fewer calories than you burn. There are as many ways to go about this as there are people, but it boils down to that requirement.

Most people weigh solid foods with a digital food scale, and measure liquids with cups or food scales. MFP is a tool that helps you log your foods, but you have to learn the limits of the database and how to pick the right entries that actually reflect what you want to put in. There's a learning curve here, and most people who are new to MFP make the mistake of thinking that all entries are correct. Far from it, but you'll get the hang of it should you continue to use MFP to be accountable for what you eat.