Hi Everyone! I'm Aly and I am 32 from Cali. I have always been a big kid but a few years ago I was involved in a car accident that took the life of my boyfriend. After that I lost 70lbs from purely the lack of wanting to do anything or eat. I then ate my way to a 97lb gain and started this whole process at 497lbs. I am currently on a diet threw HMR and have lost 103lbs so far and am looking at loosing another 200 before I hit my goal weight. I am single and have no kids but I want the family and kids so I am taking this time to get me healthy so that I can build that in my life. I hope to get to know y'all better!

Hi Everyone,
I'm Tiff and have been using myfitnesspal on and off for years. Just like my use of this tool, I have been on and off of my getting/ staying healthy goals

Although, I've used this tool for a while, I am new to the community aspect of it. I am 30, almost 31. I'm an author and artist with a day job, but I'm some how finding time to lose a bit of weight and get healthier. This time I started at 210.8 lbs and after about 2 months I'm down to 199.8.

Feel free to call me K. I'm 35 and from Ohio. I have been married to an incredible man for almost 10 years, no children - just an adorable puppy dog.

I have lost weight successfully in the past with a different online food journal. Things happened and I just lost all control gained back all my weight lost and the same amount on top of that. Over the last few years I have tried again and again and always fell off the wagon. This time I have been successful for a little over 2 months (here and on another website). I am fully using this one else now. I am down about 26lbs and I feel good and more determined.

My husband is very supportive but is not actively counting calories with me. I have a lot of friends who are into hard core fitness and paleo, but that isn't really for me. They are very encouraging to me about my new journey though. Some days I struggle but I am still keeping my goals in my mind and I will get there.

Hello all... 37 here! Married, 6 kids. Can't tell you what time this is for me starting, lol. But the only time you fail is the time you don't try!

I'm Kristin. 34 in South Carolina. This is the 2nd time I have turned to mfp to help with weight loss. The first time was about 7 years ago. Lost around 60 lbs. Then I got SUPER SLACK. Now I have gained 50 of that back. So here I am, again, trying to get this gut to go away! Last time I had a friend that was doing all this with me so it was easy to stay motivated. This time, I'm going at it alone so I need interaction and friends on here. It's hard when you're doing it alone.

Hi everyone, I'm Amanda. 30 in Olympia, WA. Have been married to my best friend and an amazing man for about 2.5 years. We have 5 fur babies (4 cats, 1 dog).

I've been using MFP off and on for several years. It has really helped me learn to keep track of what I'm doing, but I've only had minimal success because willpower. My husband and I got serious about losing weight and getting healthier about 5 weeks ago, and we've been on a weight-loss program since then. So far so good! I've lost 17 pounds. I'm excited and proud of that, but what I'm really trying to think through is how I will continue to be successful and keep the weight off when this rapid weight-loss phase is over in about 15 weeks. I think have active friends to connect with, commiserate with, and encourage each other will be helpful.

Random facts: I am a musician (piano & vocals), crazy cat lady, love to crochet, total gamer and favorite color is purple.

Hello!
My name is Sal. I am 35. Single.
Favorite workout: Swimming & Walking
Goal: Toned body ( body fat reduction + increase muscle mass)
Challenge: Eating healthy. I have no problem working out but, eating healthy is my biggest challenge.

I welcome friends who'd like to exchange regular updates

Hey Everyone! I’m Tricia. I’m 33. From Southern California. Working on losing the baby weight after a high risk pregnancy & traumatic delivery. I love to run, strength train, yoga and dancing. Most of my exercise is from chasing and/or carrying a new toddler and walking/jogging with my hyper Husky, Dexter. Looking for Fitness Friends who use the app daily, who communicate, & who motivate...and who are interested in having the same! Open diaries. Open to questions & critiques. Looking to find my best self this year. So feel free to add me, everyone!

I am back again. I backslid quickly. Now that our life is kind of back normal after our house being flooded 40" up from the slab and the birth of our 4th child while we re-built, I'm ready to hop back on board to lose my 120 lbs.

Hi everyone! I'm Mel, 37, from Idaho. I'm a wife and mama to a teenager. I'm trying to finally shed this excess weight I've been dragging around. I'm 30lbs heavier than I've ever been in my life (INCLUDING pregnant), and it's a horrible feeling. My biggest hurdle is by far motivation -- I stick with it for a week or so and then tuck-and-roll off the wagon in flames. So I'm hoping that some friends will help me stay motivated and accountable, and I'd love to return the favor!

Hello. My name is Ricardo, live in Austria, just turned 30 and am joining MFP for the first time.

Started exercising and doing a "common sense diet" and dropped from 135kg to 115kg. One week ago took the next step with counting calories and checking macros with MFP.

My first real milestone would be reach 95 kg by december 2018. That means 20 more kg to go...

In case you are on a similar situation or just wanna get a friend, feel free to add me.

Hi! I'm Caroline, and turned 30 in April. I am at maintenance right now (110), with my highest weight being 150, 2 years ago. I am 5'0, so on the short side. I run, do yoga, martial arts, ride, and occasionally swim. So cardio, not much in the strength training area (working on that).

Hi. I'm kait. Age 37. From BC Canada.
I hit my highest weight ever after trying to recover from eating disorders. Mainly anorexia and bulimia. However, my "recovery " ended up being binge eating instead. I went from 89.6 lbs to my highest of 220. So I now know both ends of the spectrum. This high weight affects my breathing, my self esteem and my actual recovery as now I have to lose weight without relapse. I'm now 210. This is my struggle. I hope I can find support here. I'm also with an eating disorder outpatient team. So I'm trying.

I am now reintroducing myself to MFP after a year long break. I am working on portion control and balancing a proper diet that can be maintained long term. I have a weight loss goal of 150 by the end of the year. I however need to confess that I cheat, defend the cheating, diminish the significance of cheating and then cheat again because I have already failed and now I need to comfort my guilt with the food that started the whole cycle I would love to shatter. Any support and/or accountability is greatly appreciated.

Hello! I'm Emie, 31, from Southeast Missouri. I am a single mom of 2 boys (ages 8 and 9).

I have been battling my weight since my tween years. Later I found out that my heavy weight was mainly due to some health issues and a hormone imbalance that wrecks my metabolism and system (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome which causes hormone imbalances, changes in metabolism, water retention, weight gain and retention, and significant lack of energy).

In 2008, I was at my ideal weight of approximately 190-200 lbs and maintaining. Regardless of BMI Calculators, I feel this was my ideal weight. However, after 2 kids, a failed marriage, the loss of my father, and a number of significant emotional events... I've never managed to reach that weight again.

In addition, a few additional health problems have created new personal obstacles to overcome in my weight loss journey. (Arthritis, Back Problems i.e. Herniated Disk & Pinched Nerve, borderline Anemia, Depression, Bronchitis, Acid Reflux and yeah... A bunch of crap.) Mainly I have to do low-impact exercises and limited cardio.

At 31, I'm tired of feeling like a stranger in my own body and planning to make 2019 MY YEAR!

I would love to find similar people for encouragement and support.