@tinkerbellang83 I'm looking forward to hearing how you're doing with c25k. Do you have any knee issues? Mine come and go. Much better overall with the weight loss. In the past I've had horrible shin splints when trying to run. Yet, I've been thinking about trying it when I get below 190#. Please keep us posted! You go girl!

Hello, I'm Michelle! I've gained 14 lbs over the last 2 years, and I don't like it one bit. About to hit 45 so really time to turn it back around. I walk to work (3mi round-trip each day), try Orange Theory 1-2 days per week which I prob have to increase. I eat pretty healthy but weekend eating and cocktails derails me. Hope this helps!

Welcome to the group! @Dream_Weever so happy for you that you've emerged from the abyss. No doubt you can do this!

Hey...saw this group mentioned in another thread and it sounded great! I was in a group challenge but got the boot because I didn't weigh in 2 weeks in a row, which was a rule. I had a bad mountain bike crash and wasn't thinking much about weight loss for a couple of weeks.

I'm about 90% recovered and back at exercising and trying to lose. I managed to maintain during my recover which I'm pretty happy about. I've lost 15 pounds or so since January of this year. I was 172 @ 5'3" and am now fluctuating between 155-156. I'd like to lose another 15 in a perfect world but would be happy with 10. I'm 47 years old.

I'm doing mostly just cardio and mountain biking with a little resistance training. I'd really like to get back into lifting weights and had called to set up an appointment the day of my wipeout at the beginning of June. Gotta give it a couple more weeks to heal though now.

I'm just so happy that I didn't take my injury as an excuse to fall off the wagon.

I still haven't quite figured out how to add people as friends but feel free to do so with me!

Thanks,
Kim

My name is Natalie. Like a lot of mothers, I am trying to lose baby weight. Unlike a lot of mothers, the weight wasn't gained from pregnancy but from the suicidal depression I went through after giving her up for adoption. I am parenting my oldest (4yo) and the second (now 3yo) I gave to an adoptive family because I couldn't afford to keep her. Giving her to them was the hardest thing I've ever done.

After 3 hospitalizations and lots of (lawfully prescribed) drugs and therapy, I'm finally a year free of depression and ready to tackle the 70 pounds I gained.

Starting weight: 219.6 lbs
Goal weight by Oct: 195
Goal weight: 140
Last week: 216.0
Current weight: 214
Total Loss: -5.6 lbs

Hey all! I have about 30 pounds to lose. Looking to lose it slowly, but consistently. I am a teacher on summer, so the opportunity to snack is constant. So, working to make good choices and eat healthy. Also looking to exercise more. I live 1000 miles from my parents and plan to go home over Christmas. Would love to have made huge progress towards my goal by then.

Current weight 157. Goal is 125.

Hi there! I am Ellie and I am 43 years young. I came to MFP about four years ago previously and got fit and strong. I am back again after a long, depressing time in a messed up relationship. Not much exercise and too much food. I am here to get my mojo back and hopefully reach my goal weight of 140lbs. I lift heavy things in the gym three times a week, cycle to and from work daily and walk and run for extra cardio. Although running is on hold at the moment (as is walking any long distance) due to swollen painful heels. Think it is bursitis, which I get when I am too keen and try to run 3 miles straight off the bat, two weeks in a row. I am hoping to enter some powerlifting competitions within the next two years.

SW 195.4lbs (which was 19lbs heavier than I thought I was eek!)
GW 140lbs
CW 180.84lbs

Hi! My name is Lisa. Happy to join this group and begin holding myself accountable. I've been struggling with the same 10-12 lbs for years now. I just need to focus and do the right thing. So,
today is the day. Thanks for listening.

Hello everyone! My name is Ronni and I have been struggling with my weight loss. I am 63 and had my thyroid removed due to cancer. As a cancer survivor, I need to keep a healthier weight. I need to lose 20 lbs or more. I look forward to being accountable to this group and meeting others sharing the weight loss journey.