Hey everyone! I'm Deanna from Kansas. I have struggled with my weight since I was pregnant the first time 13 years ago. Then my second baby out me at 220 my highest ever. Well in January I had a scare of heart issues and while my dad does at 42 years old I am 34 I freaked out. I was then at 237 aaaagggghhh.
CW 221
GW 170
ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT 154 But I don't cry if I don't get there as it's pre-pregnancy weight.
Good luck to us all!

I am Rosemarie from Ohio. I am 61. Happily Married for 32 years. I experience God's unconditional love through my hubby. I am dealing with a number of health issues some of them more on the serious side. I make it through or adjust to one health issue that arises and then just as I'm adjusting to it another one comes along. I like the booty in the ocean.

sw: 370
cw: 326
gw: 150

Hi. I'm Shay. I live in Nevada. I'm currently engaged, not sure when the wedding date is because life just keeps throwing us curve balls. I just started a new job as a distribution associate. I'm on my feet ten hours a day. Its great because I'm on the move and sweating but this extra weight is causing havoc on my feet and knees. I'm trying be lose weight because that is something I can control in my life and I'm afraid I'm on the verge of a lot of serious health problems if I keep going this way.

SW: 260
CW: 253.6
GW: 170

Hi, my name is Alyson (or Aly) and I'm 37 years old from Washington DC. I've always struggled with my weight, but not in any significant sense. I would mostly just fluctuate from about 115 pounds to 135 (I'm 5'2").

I got out of a 10-year, semi-abusive, same-sex relationship about two years ago. In those two years, I've gained a quite a lot of weight and I'm currently 170 pounds. I lost a lot of close friends in the "divorce," and have escaped with food and alcohol. (I would say 80% of my weight gain was in beer alone!) I've decided to majorly cut back on the drinking and snacking, and get back into good health. My self-esteem has been so low, I hate catching myself in the mirror, and I have like the same five outfits I wear over and over (gosh this is getting really personal!).

At any rate, I just want to feel good about myself again. It would be great to have the confidence to go out and enjoy life, to make new friends, and to do all the things I've been on the "outside looking in" on for so long now. I keep starting and failing, and am waiting for the things to just click with a good bit of momentum. I am glad to have found this group, and I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you. Feel free to add me if you'd like. Cheers!

Hi! My name is Sandra and I'm 50. I have 2 grown kids with families of their own and am enjoying my 4 grands. Loss of two family members last year and the added weight of a father with dementia has taken a toll on me. I am at my heaviest weight. I am thankful that I found this group.

SW: 197.5
CW: 197.5
GW: 125

Hi! My name is Sarah. I am a 36 year old married mother of two boys. I have struggled with weight since my mid twenties. It really started to be more of an issue after the birth of my second son. I am tall so my goal weight my seem high, but it is a healthy weight. Good luck to you all

SW & CW: 245
GW: 170

Hi everyone. My name is Helen and I am 53 years old. I moved to the USA from Scotland 8 years ago to marry a Nebraskan. I am at my heaviest ever weight of 253lbs. I need to get a grip and have heard great things about MFP. So, here I am on day 2. I am flying back to Scotland in September for a holiday and so I have motivation.....but I might need more

Hi guys! I am Pat from KY living in AZ. Looking for friends and support from wherever!
SW: 247.5
CW: 244.8
GW: 120 (I'm really short!)

My challenges: Short, I work 12 hour nights / hypothyroid / over 55. Don't like to eat (I was averaging a meal every 16-17 hours).

My suggestions for things that have really worked for me / encouraged me:

Airdyne biking (the one where the arms and legs move). Works up a sweat, burns off inches, can do at home, can find one relatively cheap, easy on the knees.

Look forward to talking with everyone!

My favorite motivational video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26U_seo0a1g&feature=share

Hello! My name is Laura, I'm 43 and living near Chicago, Illinois. I am divorced, with one 11-year-old son who does not live with me (LONG story there). My weight has been an issue ever since college, mostly due to the medications I've been on causing me to have an insatiable appetite (I have bipolar disorder, and the meds for that are notorious for causing weight gain). I hit my highest weight at 255 pounds and kind of hung there for a couple years. Then my doctor changed my medication, and that was the turning point for me. I finally felt well enough to try to take control of my health. I started MFP and joined a gym in January of this year and haven't looked back. So far I have lost just over 40 pounds and have made huge gains in my mental health.

SW 255
CW 214
GW 150-170 (haven't decided yet)

Hey guys, I'm Maddy from Melbourne, Australia. I'm 31 and a graphic designer. I cycle quite a bit but several uterus surgeries last year has seen me tip the scales at the highest I've ever been. Have still had niggling health issues since the surgeries and feel that my weight has definitely been a factor.
Finally doing something about it with a month gym challenge and calorie counting.

SW: 220 (100KG)
CW: 213 (96.5)
GW: 165 (75KG)
Height: 5'9 (174.5)

My Achilles heel is definitely beer! No beer for the month and I'll see what difference it really makes. I'm one week in and going pretty strong so far.