Hi! I'm aiming to look good and feel great.

Hey everyone, my names Jillian. I'm attempting to lose a pretty significant amount of weight, about 50-60lbs. I've tried losing it over the last couple of years by eating better, counting calories, and working out but somehow I always lose my motivation. I guess that's probably everyone's biggest problem as well.

I was already unhappy with my weight but I've gained quite a bit of weight this year ever since I started dating my boyfriend (we like to eat out) and turned 21 (beer has been my biggest enemy). I'm really hoping that getting involved with the community on this website will help motivate me more. I've used MFP before and lost weight with it, but the website can't do all the work for me, I have to really be willing to work. So here I am, stating to the world that I'm ready to really try this time. I want to look better and feel better. I'm only 21 and I am extremely unhappy with how I look. I want to lose the weight and keep it off while I'm young. I want to get in shape and start doing more things outside, I want to be able to travel and go hiking without feeling like I'm going to die.

I was a smoker for 3 years and I recently quit this past summer. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I finally managed to do it! Sure, it took a number of times but I succeeded. I'm hoping I can do the same thing with eating better, working out, and losing weight. Cut out the crap, save money, feel better, and add some years on to my life.

So hi everyone! I'd love to hear from you. Hello's, tips, motivation, friendship, etc.

Hope you are all having a good day!