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  • rnurse82
    rnurse82 Posts: 94 Member
    Ha! I have the same 3-4 outifts I wear too! I am able to fit in a pair I jeans now that I haven't worn since before I had my little girl a year ago! Woohoo!
  • _Sarah_26
    _Sarah_26 Posts: 7 Member
    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
  • Bix247
    Bix247 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi I am Sara, I am 54, started dieting at 10 stone wanting to lose 1 stone. Am now 20 stone. That took me 30 years. Trying to get a grip and lose some weight, gain some health and generally sort my act out :)

    I am aiming for small chunks in weight loss so I am can be motivated.

    SW & CW 284
    GW (1) 238

    I'm UK based.
  • mulligrumph
    mulligrumph Posts: 4 Member
    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 :)
  • IndigoB
    IndigoB Posts: 3 Member
    Hi I'm Cheryl and I am 52 years old. I am married and have three children (two of whom are adults) who live at home. I'm new to MFP. I've struggled with weight most of my life and am looking to make consistent, permanent changes to be the healthiest I've ever been. My bad habits are taking their toll -- my blood sugar is creeping into danger zones and my blood pressure (which has always been low) is getting higher.

    SW 227
    CW 205
    GW 145
  • pes2000us
    pes2000us Posts: 5 Member
    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
  • hmfishy
    hmfishy Posts: 22 Member
    Hi there, Heather in Canada. Turning 40 this year and it was going to be the year. I wanted 1 lb per week gone, 50 by the end of the year. ... it's June and I've gained since January! CRAP! RESTART! :) I have renewed vigour: tracking diligently, pushing it on the elliptical. I will do this! Please feel free to friend me. SAHM, plant lover (with a master's), 3 kids aged 3-7, 5'4"

    Cw 271
    Goal 200
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    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)
  • Rebeck82
    Rebeck82 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi, I'm Becky from Texas. I'm in my mid-30s and have three kids, 3-12. Since about junior high, I've always been the fat girl. I'm tired of it. All of my family has weight related diabetes, heart problems, cholesterol problems, etc, and I don't want that. I also want to be able to go on riders at Six Flags with my kiddos without worrying about weight limits. I have motivation, I just need support to keep going. I fall off the wagon routinely.

    I'm at my highest weight ever, including when I was pregnant. I'm actually on a significant logging steak with MFP, but it hasn't done me any good, it feels like. I drink too much beer, I know. I desperately want to lose this extra weight, though. I'm setting a horrible example for my daughters.

    SW/CW: 283
    MG: 270
    GW: 170 (I'm 5'10")
  • MadQue
    MadQue Posts: 2 Member
    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.
  • rscott1797
    rscott1797 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello all! I'm Rhiannon. I'm 30, and have an 11 month old baby at home. I've struggled with my weight for years, but I want to do everything I can to be healthy and a good example for my little one now. I want to be able to do things with her without worrying about my weight!

    SW/CW: 261
    GW: 160
    Height: 5'9"

    Here's to the journey!
  • Karen_can_do_this
    Karen_can_do_this Posts: 1,150 Member
    Hi ladies!!! I'm Karen and I am from a place called Hervey Bay, it's in Australia and I have the unfortunateness of being surrounded by beautiful skinny girls wearing bikinis all day.
    I work as a personal carer in a nursing home and i'm studying nursing. I have three kids and my husband works away.
    I found that it was so much easier to buy take away and eat crap than it is to make the time to cook healthy foods. Hence the weight gain.
    Over the last 12 months I have learnt the awesomeness that is Food Prep!!! Total time saver, cash saver and weight loser lol.
    My bipolar has made me and my healthier eating a bit tricky. Now that i'm medicated and stable, I am looking forward to losing weight and gaining friends

  • ScotsLass78
    ScotsLass78 Posts: 248 Member
    Hi everyone, my name is Sharon, I'm from the UK and I just joined the group today :) I'm 38, married with no kids. I was always healthy and active when I was young, but slowly started putting weight on once I started working and just got heavier and heavier. I've used all the excuses you can think of for not losing weight, but I'm only hurting myself so it's time to make a change. I've been on MFP for about 11 weeks now and lost around 11lbs. Sometimes it's too overwhelming to think of how much I have to lose, so I just think about smaller, mini goals!

    Starting Weight: 227.4
    Current Weight: 216
    Goal Weight: 126
  • Mamahick12
    Mamahick12 Posts: 19 Member
    Hey everyone, my name is Ashley. I'm from Texas and I just joined the group. I am 30 years old, married but no kids yet. That's why I'm here. I became so heavy that my periods stopped and I no longer ovulated. I've gone to the doctor and the conclusion was, unless I started losing weight now, I will never have kids. I walked out of the doctors office, diagnosed as pre-diabetic with little hope for the future I wanted. I just sat in my car and cried. I don't think I've ever felt more defeated than I did that day.
    I went home, prayed and cried, then I talked to my husband, the most amazing man. He looked right at me and said he'll do anything it takes to help me. So, I put my big girl panties on, wiped my tears away and started researching successful weight loss tips and lifestyle changes. I am constantly learning and growing. I'm finding what is best for me, what my body is responding to and how it makes me feel.

    I signed up for MFP a couple of years ago but I never really looked into it. I recently started logging everyday and reading the forums for inspiration and motivation. I am so happy I came across this thread as I have a lot of weight to lose. It's nice to see I'm not the only one in this position. I feel we can really motivate each other.

    SW: 336 lbs
    CW: 318 lbs
    GW: 160 lbs

    Height: 5'6"

  • kisha1967
    kisha1967 Posts: 27 Member
    Hi everyone, I'm Kiwana from Alabama. This is my second go around with MFP. The first time was working fine but I let life get in the way and bailed. Not a good move! Now I'm back and stepping back on the path again. I so feel those who wear the same few outfits all the time. I've never been into clothes/fashion much...even when I was small. But it would be so nice to once again at least feel comfortable in my clothes.

    SW: 214
    CW: 212.6
    GW: 125 but may change if I'm comfortable at around 140
  • tadman662
    tadman662 Posts: 12 Member
    Welcome ladies!
  • kklinetobe76
    kklinetobe76 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi Everyone. I'm Kim from Nebraska. After a few stops and starts, I'm using MFP daily. This is my 3rd attempt at permanent weight loss (3rd times a charm!) and I'm working on not letting the stresses and general crap of life impact my eating habits and exercise. I'm built like a hobbit so I'm realistic about how much weight I can lose and still be healthy. I just want to feel better and have better doctor visits!
    Starting weight: 260
    Current weight: 251
    Goal weight: 160ish.
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