Hello to all I am 35. I am single and live in Arkansas. But like several others in this group, I grew up in Dayton, Ohio. Makes this world seem so much smaller. I work full time and have 2 hours of commuting time everyday. Needless to say, I'm exhausted by the time I make it home and it's hard to find the time to commit to exercise.

But when I joined MFP, about a month ago, it was with the determination that I am going to make this a "for real" lifestyle change. I am committed to working out and eating right and watching the weight melt off of me. I have also committed to quit smoking and get myself back to church. It's a lot to take on at once, but figured it be best to tackle it all together than one at a time. With no junk food in the house, it's going to be difficult to gain a lot of non-smoking weight. I mean it's apples or carrot sticks...but no cancer sticks.

I'm excited to get to know everyone in this group. I think I may have the largest amount of weight to lose. I am currently at 280 and have my goal currently set at 175. That may change as I work towards getting closer to that goal. Right now, my mini goal is 275 before Thanksgiving...that may be adventageous, but I'm keeping it on the books. If I am determined I have to be accountable as well.

Good luck to everyone!!!

Hello!! Heather here, i'm 32 and from Ohio. I got married in Sept. of 2009 and we have no children as of yet. Thats one of the reasons I joined MFP. To get in shape and prepare my body for having a baby in my mid thirty's. I would also like to lose this "love weight" as people call it. I have gained about 15-20lbs and would love nothing more than to get back to my average weight. It seems to be a lot harder now that i'm in my 30s. I think this is the perfect group for me and I'm excited to be here!!!

Hi i am Carrie , i am 34 until Saturday !! I am a mom to 3 kids , a daughter 17, one son that is 16 and another that is 2. I am married to my soulmate , he is the love of my life and he is doing this weight loss with me. I started this journey in Sept and I have lost 20lbs so far. I have about another 130 to go but I will get there. Anyone that wants to add me please feel free too.

Hello all! I have been using MFP for a while, but have never ventured out into the community. I have been on a weight loss/fitness down hill slope for a couple of months and trying hard to get back on track. I quit smoking in Oct, so far so good...but I have gained 15 lbs back. I start again today, back on track. I am looking for others my age to both be supportive as well as for their support. 30 lbs to go!

Hi 30 Somethings!!! I'm a single working mom that just turned 30 this past June. I've been on MFP for a while and after a very long hiatus, I'm back with 10 extra lbs to lose. I had successfully kept 40 pounds off for more than a year but, the weight was slowly trying to creep on up. I've learned I have to make a lifetime commitment to watching what I eat... I can have off days here and there but never off weeks or months!!!

I'm 34 (soon to be 35 in about a week), happily married, and a new father (baby arrived August 2011!). I've been using MFP since July and have lost just over 50 pounds (of a total 125 pound loss goal-- around 75 to go). My struggle with my weight has always been a very private battle (ironic, considering how everyone can see how heavy one is), so being a part of MFP has been a big step for me, but it's way past time that I do this, and I want my baby girl to be proud of her daddy!

Hello all,

My name is Brandon, 37 year old male from Baltimore, MD. Not married or kids yet. I joined this site a couple years ago, and love to use the Android app for this. I am going to try and be more disciplined in logging my food and continuing to work out and get in shape. I want to take care of my health and feel good about myself and my appearance.

happy birthday!!!!!

Hello fellow 30's!!! My name is Hillarie. I'm 33 soon to be 34 in January. I'm married to Caleb, my high school sweetheart, for 12 years. We have 2 children, Aaron who's almost and Madison who will be 5 in January. My children are my gift from God. Our first son Carter was still born in Aug.09, followed by 2 miscarriages. It's a true blessing that I have the children that I have. God gave me some gifted Dr.'s to get me through 2 successful pregnancies although neither went to term. We have 2 cats, 3 dogs, amd a tank of goldfish. I work full time in retail and this time of year is brutal!

My weightloss journey has been a yoyo for a long time. This time its actually working thanks to MFP!!!! I've lost about 36 pounds have about 20 to go to my ultimate goal for now!

hey! i'm going to be 32 in a little under 2 weeks. i'm the single mother of an 8 year old son. last year around this time i decided to start losing weight, and i'm happy to say that i'm down 53 pounds.... i still have about 30 lbs to go, and i must say it's not as easy as it was in my 20's. haha.

Hi, I have just found this site so hello everyone. I am 34yrs and basically want to finally become the person I feel I am on the inside but need some support to do so. I am happily married, great job and great family I just need to start putting myself first and looking after myself.

Hi I am a 35yr old momma of 3....full time job and hoping to keep up with them......My weight has went up and down over the years and I am tired of it and I know the older I get the harder it will be to take off the weight!!!! I am ready to get to a good weight and stay there!

Hi! I am new to MFP!! 37; soon to be 38! Please feel free to friend me!

Just joined this group and wanted to say hello. I am 34 years old, have 2 boys (16 and 6) and live in NC although originally from FL. I hope all of you have your resolutions ready for 2012.