Hi, everyone. My name is Aveline. I'm from B.C Canada. Although I am 31 (32 in May), I am completely *NEW* to the fitness world. I am ...UGH! I HATE THIS WORD, but I am *OBESE*. I weigh 265lbs, and I am down from 294lbs. So I am happy I've lst at least *SOME* weight. I've recently obtained my gym membership, and I have gradually been becoming more consistent in my workouts since receiving my gym membership only at the beginning of February. I am really just seeking like-minded people, who will encourage, support, and share their knowledge. I'm eager and committed to CHANGING MY LIFE. Thank you!!!

Hi, I am Casey. 34 atm 35 later this year! Full time working, mother of two - 14 & 11, wife to one from Darwin, Australia. Ideally I would like to lose 10-12kg but my main aim is to get fit and strong. I love hiking and am currently in preparation/training to hike the Incan Trail in Peru next year with my husband for charity. Having previously trekked a portion of the Great Wall, I know I have to be fitter for this trek. I am currently power walking 4-5 times a week and do nearly 4hr of yoga a week. Also looking to partake in a 5K obstacle course later this year - Miss Muddy. I'm looking forward to getting to know others and offering any support I can.

Hello everyone, my name is Chendu and I live in Seattle area. I lost 40lbs in 2014 but gradually put it on back Now on the next effort to lose weight. I am going to Orangetheory fitness 6 days a week and have lost 10lbs. Hoping to continue the routine and diet! Would be good to meet friends in this weight loss journey!

Heyyy I'm Jay! I'm 34, which seems impossible, but it's true! I have spent most of my life in Arkansas, and, imperfect as it is, it's my home and I love it.

I've always been overweight but for some reason I'm finally ready to shed all this fat. I started on 04 February 2017 at 281.6 lbs and am already down by over 25 lbs!

I'm not gonna stop until I hit 161 lbs (I arbitrarily set that goal by averaging together several "ideal" body weights I came upon in my research)--I have no idea how long it will take, I'm trying to do this right, not quick--and then the work switches to maintenance.

Aaaanyway, glad to be in the group and excited to see everyone's progress!

Hi Yall!

I'm Shana, 32 from Louisiana. accountant..single mom.. lover of cupcakes. i joined MFP years ago and never was really serious about losing weight til now. ready to drop 80-120 pounds and just get in shape. on a low carb, high protein diet and trying to work out daily.

add me if you want

Good luck!

Hey there,

I've been trying to explore the app for MyFitnessPal and finally figured out the groups. Ha ha

A little about me my name is Colleen, I am going to be 31 in two weeks. I've decided that I'm going to get back into fitness and the only way it worked in the past was my fitness pal and a lot of support.

Goals
1- feel happier and healthier
2- lose 50 pounds maybe by the end of the year
3-and to get my hiking on this year, have to beat my brother up those mountains.

Please add me I'd love to make new friends and be a support system for others.

Hey everyone, I am Amanda (30) and have two adorable cats and getting married October 2018. We live in St. Louis, Missouri. I haven't always been overweight/obese but I have been struggling with my weight since 09 (almost 10 years!). My twin sister was encouraged to download this app through her personal trainer and I decided to install it too. I have been using it for 15 days and could really use some motivation. I have a gym membership, but haven't been there since August 2016.

My goals are to get healthy and to lose enough weight to look amazing in my wedding dress. We are going for our first dress shopping experience in May and I know that I will not be happy with the size of dress I will need. I'm 230 lbs and there is no way I want to be this heavy for my wedding. Help!

Hi, I'm Emily (33), living in Wiltshire. I am single and frustrated with my weight and how I feel about myself.

I have had a roller coaster weight loss journey starting at a high of 238 lbs in 2011 that with effort I got down to about 185 then I developed an hyperactive thyroid and lost 'bad' weight the scales showed loss but my body didn't change and looking back I just looked ill. Issues with medication meant that they made the decision to remove it completely so I am now less hypo-active and more non existent... So post the surgery and everything settling down I crept back up to 202 lbs where I joined MFP and got down to 175lbs and was happy. Medication issues and depression saw that creep steadily higher to where I am now 230lbs.

I have just moved jobs and am focused and in the same mind set that I was last time I was successful. This time it will be for good!

Hello 30-somethings! My name is Sydney and live with my other half and our four kitties. I have a job that is productivity based, so it's very easy to start putting work first and my health on the back burner. I've lived in five U.S. states in my life and currently reside in Nebraska.

I'm passionate about bike commuting and ride about 1,300 miles per year. Two years ago, I got a mountain bike and have absolutely fallen in love with riding it. I am currently at my heaviest weight within the past 10 years. I want to lose 50+ lbs so that when people find out I like to ride my bike that they don't immediately assume that because I'm overweight that I must be new to the sport. I also want to increase my mileage and speed, and I'd love to start running again.

I'd like to accomplish a 50lb weight loss in the next 6 months. Glad to join this group!

Hey all! My names Drea, I'm 32. Please add me! Always Looking for motivation

Sw: 252.7
Cw: 227
Gw: 170

Currently doing 21 day fix and following eating plan (to the best of my ability I'm a vegetarian)

Hi all,
My name is Claudia and I am 37. Swiss, but lived all over the world, 6 countries, 4 continents. Currently looking to move back to Switzerland aftet extended travel after leaving my stressful job in London end of last year.
My lifestyle has been busy, lots of work, lots of travelling and moving countries. My weight has fluctuated a lot, some of my temporary residences had a positive influence (lost quite a bit in Japan), others made my weight balloon. I am a bit of a foodie and really like any cuisine... I also traveled lots for work when dining out in fancy places was free - so I ended up eating lots... Reasonably sporty, a trained yoga teacher too, cycling regularly and the occasional run. But food has been my downfall.
Started getting serious about weight loss about a year ago when realizing how unhappy I was with my job and living in a very big city and that maybe I needed to find some roots again. Quit my job and went off travelling on a long adventure. Best was a 2 months sail on a tall ship as a trainee sailor. Lost quite a bit of weight very naturally through moving nonstop and eating only at regular times and somewhat rationed portions, especially limited sweets.
Initially used MFP to track my meals, but did not add friends or spend much effort on the app. Lately I have used it a lot and tracked every day. Also switched to a LCHF diet lately after some tests indicated my body does not use carbs effectively (borderline insulin resistant). Try to cook most meals at home from scratch (I post pics on my wall too) and the new diet has yielded good results so far, plus cravings have really gone away. And sugar now tastes quite unpleasant!

Hello, everyone, my name is Virginia, and I live in Watauga TN. I am 35 and I weigh 303. I hate that I have put on this weight. I just lost my mother about 2 months ago. I am looking for people to lift me up about losing weight. I have been going to the gym every night and working out about an hour and a half. I have been watching what I eat but nothing seems to be working. I just want to be able to make new friends while I am trying to loose this weight. Thank you for your time.

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So ok. I just turned 37 and almost to the BIG 40...and I am nervous. I have always wanted to see my abs, but time is running out. I fear they may be lost forever if I don't do something quick.

Used to weigh 260 lbs at 5'10" and was able to drop it to 192 lbs about 4 years ago. Kind of crept up to 205 and looking to get back down.

Trying the Keto method, but I can't cut out carbs completely bc of blood sugar issues. Keeping them at between 20g to 30g per day. Also using BodBot...

Oh...by the way...I have diabetes, but it's not the end of the world. I got this.

Hey guys, I'm looking for new friends. I turned 35 this summer and its time I focused on my health. My main goal is to drop 100lbs but my first mini goal is to drop 25. I've been back on the healthy track for just over a month now. To help me stay on track I'm looking for supportive friends to hold me accountable and interact with. Feel free to add me!

Hi! My name is Teri and I'll be 39 on Saturday. I'm from Wisconsin. I am married and have 3 kids (10,7,and 3). I have a photography studio that keeps me very busy but it's a lot of sedentary computer work so I'm working on getting my activity level up.

I started and restarted on MFP for years but finally serious about it! My starting weight was around 212 and I'm now at 185.6 since June 23rd. Woohoo!
Feel free to add me!