I'm tried of repeating the cycle. I lost about 50 pounds 2 years ago (started at 246, got down to 193) and kept it off til this past year, and it's slowly been creeping back up. I went from 193 to 215 after I swore I'd never cross the 200 pound line again. It's so discouraging that I know what not to do and do it anyway! But I know the most important thing is to get my mind right and forget that I regained some weight. Beating myeslf up over it does no good for me.

I want to actually reach my goals this time, and I know surrounding myself with people going through the same thing and helping encourage and motivate each other will help more than anything!

I've never been at my goal weight. I got close about 7 years ago and I was happy with my body.. then that loss went to hell in a hand basket. I can't let that happen again! I want off this rollercoaster!

I love being at the lake, river, you name it. I've never been happy with myself in a bathing suit. I want to go beyond that and be confident in a bikini. That feeling is something I've wanted to experience all my life, and it's something that is totally attainable. I owe myself any happiness that's within my reach. That's my motivation - my happiness.

I'm excited about this challenge! Please feel free to add me if you like!

Hi Everyone,

I am just trying to figure out how we know which color team that we are on?

This is my first challenge on here...or anywhere so I am very excited to see how this goes I am married, mother to 4 and work full time plus run two businesses on the side (Avon and Photography) so finding time to work out has been a challenge for me that I am trying to conquer. I look forward this challenge and its results. I am 31 (for one more week) and am looking to loose about 50+pounds. My sister is getting married in Mexico in January of 2013 and my goal is to be able to fit a bikini (even if i don't wear one I want to know I could if I wanted to ). But mostly I am doing this for my health and to lead a good life example for my 4 children

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, and I am a 31-year-old single parent of a 4.5-year-old. I am looking at hitting my initial goal weight of 140 by mid-June (48.2 pounds to lose), and hitting my final goal weight sometime during the summer. I am hoping to get down to somewhere between 125 and 140 depending on what weight suits me the best.

Hey everyone....

I'm Steph, 34 - mom to three great girls...I want my "pre-baby" body back, but I want it better!!! So here I am....I have about 25 pounds to lose for sure, and we'll go from there.

I look forward to working out with all of you...keep us all on track and lose this weight!

Hi I'm Mimi. 48 y.o. wife and mother of two. I'm a member of another forum with a biggest loser challenge that started 11 weeks ago. Their challenge ends this Saturday 12/17. I started that challenge weighing 233lbs. I now weigh 205 lbs. I lost 28 lbs!!!!!!!!!! I have discovered something about myself, I really like being part of a team. Yeah everyday wasn't perfect but I stayed with it for my team, the challenge creator and the other teams. I felt I owed them. When I wanted to slack on EVERYTHING I thought about all the work the challenge creator was putting in each week or my team or even the other teams and said "no way". That's why I'm here, being on a team really motivates me, helps me keep my focus and I want to keep up this momentum.
My goals are...
1.) To be in one-derland by Jan.1 2012. I only have 6 lbs to go and I know I can make it.
2.) If I've made it in time for this challenge, I would like to lose a minimum of 35 lbs. by the end of this challenge.

My name is Pam, 59, and this is the last time I am going to battle this weight. I have been struggling it my entire life. No more do I want to wear jeans with elastic waists, unattractive shoes, unattractive lingerie and be the last person trying to keep up with everyone on a walk. I want to feel and look attractive and yes, even hot. I am on my way....I want to finish this journey.

Pam

Hey all!!
Im a 22 year old mother of 1, from Manitoba, Canada. I used to be really fit, i played all the sports in school, i even continued playing volleyball after high school. I was healthy and active. In 2008 i got pregnant with my daughter, gained 40 lbs. But that wasnt the worst part. Due to my pregnancy i am now diagnosed with hypothyroid, ended up gaining almost another 30 lbs, which brought me to 256 lbs. It was heart breaking for me. So on nov 15 2010 i decided i was going to do something. My friend told me about MFP, and i went from there. I lost 40 lbs in 3 months. Then i got sick and stopped. 6 months later i started up again and lost another 30 lbs. This last month or two i have lost my motivation again. So i am hoping this will be my final and last push for the last 30 lbs to go!! I want to be 156 or less on my 23rd birthday. Scratch that!! i Will be 156 or less by April 1 2012!!!!

Im so excited to be here, and i wish everyone goodluck!!

Robin L.

Hello everybody. I'm Sheryl. This is not my first challenge. I've been part of others, but people have disappeared from them. I'm still checking back in with a previous group, but I'm the only one doing it. lol. It's a little discouraging. So, this is why I'm in this one. I've been following TBL 2011 and couldn't wait to join the 2012.

I was a skinny kid until I was 13. That is when my mom pulled me out of competitive swimming. Unfortunately, I continued to eat as though I was still doing something. My weight started yo-yoing, but I really took a bad turn when I started university. Nine years of being a single mom and trying to get a couple degrees and when it was all done I weight 250 lbs. Two years ago I lost a bunch of weight and went down to 170, but for whatever reason...probably due to laziness, I gained it all back, plus some. This is when I found MFP. I'm now hovering just above 200. The scale is teasing me because I'm so close to being back in ONEderland.

So, there you have it, my explanation as to why I'm here.

Now, let me tell you my fears of being in here.

I"m a highly competitive person and so I will want to win. I would exercise 2-3 times a day and lower my calories. Well, I should rephrase that...In the past I would do that. Now, I want the weight to stay off, but by incorporating sensible choices. I'm not going to be able to exercise 2-3 times a day when I get full time work. So, I will be exercising daily, but by doing circuit training at home or going for a walk, but doing intense exercising three times a week. I will not be lowing my calorie intake. I will be keeping it at 1550.

So, with all that, hopefully I will succeed.

Cheers everyone and Happy Holidays!

My name is Dani. I am a 31 year old mother to an amazing little boy (now 15 months) from central massachusetts. I joined MFP last January as a way to learn how to change habits. I have been battling weight gain since I graduated college. I put on close to 70 pounds in the first 3 years after I graduated. Since then I have been yo-yoing, my highest weight being ~215, my lowest (before MFP) being about 165. In 2010 I found out I was pregnant. During my pregnancy I had Gestational diabetes. It was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. It scared me. Having gestational diabetes means i am high risk for Type II diabetes (which runs in my family). It made me realize what it would be like having to live with diabetes everyday and eventhough it may be an inevitable issue I may have to deal with I know I can definitely prevent an early onset of it. So In fall 2010 I decided to get my life together and get serious about finding a way to eat healthy, be more active, and MAINTAIN my new healthy habits. To me, losing weight is not that hard. What is hard is doing it in a healthy way that allows to your change your habits so that you can live the rest of your life healthier. When I joined MFP I was 183 lbs. My lowest weight was in October which was 153.7. I started a new job on Halloween and between that and the holidays I am back up to 160. I am ready to refocus and get back on track. I need to figure out how to make my new schedule and job fit into my healthier lifestyle. It is going to take a lot of will power (since we have an amazing cafeteria) and dedication to get in some work outs after, during, or before work. I am hoping this challenge will help me hold myself accountable and keep me focused on my overall goals!

Hey Yall-

My names Jordan, and I'm from Texas. Just started MFP today, and joining groups for motivation.

My current weight is 152.4 lbs. My goal is 120-125 lbs.

My motivation: Being ready to LOVE MYSELF!

I'm tired of not liking what I see in the mirror. I'm tired of taking out my frustrations and own insecurities about my self image on my boyfriend. I'm tired of pulling away when my bf grabs/puts his arms around my waist. I'm tired of not spending the much needed and wanted time at the pool or lake every time our AWFUL summers come down here in Texas because I hate being in a bathing suit around people. I'm ready to be a newer and happier me!


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