I'm a new LPN, student, mommy to a 5 yr old, and depressed overweight 26 yr old.

I weigh 200lbs and I'd like to get to 120 and see if I want to lose weight. My goal is to ultimately be healthy, I don't want to be skinny so I don't know what I want to weigh.

I do some light exercising at home because I'm too embarassed to go to a gym. I eat 1200 calories.

My name is Rose and mother of 4..13,11,9, and 4
41 yrs old- (after adding you all I think so far I am the oldest which I don't like:)
battling with 20-30lbs since early 20's.must have lost and gained it back at least 8X!
This time around trying to lose 25 lbs and once again trying to keep it off.
lifetime member of WW but over my weight right now..want to get back to meetings but going to start with
this, getting 30 min of exercise in, tracking etc...
biggest struggle is having to cook for all these kids and a hungry husband..finding healthy options that we all like that don't break the bank....

I'm Lisa. I'm 29 and I just had my second son in October. I am looking to loose about 26 lbs and get toned up. I'm not great with tracking everything on here because frankly it's a lot of work, but I do work out every day and I'm totally committed to getting my old body back. I will be a great motivator and encourager if you want to become friends. I accept everyone.

Current weight 151
Goal weight 125

Name: Karen
Age: 30
Height: 5"
Weight: 120 (started 122)
Goal: Dream goal 110 but ideally I'd be happy with 115.
I know it's not a lot of weight, but it makes a big difference on me because I'm so short. I don't carry my weight well. I'm a stay at home mom and have a 3 year old DS.

Hi! I'm brieanne (Im_super_mom on bbc). I'm a 26 yo SAHM to a 17 yo dsd 4 yo ds 2 yo ds and 7 month old dd. I married my DH may 1 2010.
my starting weight was 260, I'm currently 255. My highest weight was 275. I'm 5'2" with a small frame. My goal is to get to 120 by Christmas 2013. I'm eating 1320 cals/day and doing various workouts at home--walking, 30ds, yoga, wii, etc. I'm too embarrassed to join a gym so I'm trying to do it on my own.
I have severe anxiety, depression, binge eating and asthma. I know losing weight would dramatically improve my quality of life. I previously lost 40+ lbs on diet pills but gained it back when I got pregnant with ods.
Sorry for typos I'm on my phone.

My name is Rachel I am almost 30 and weigh more than I ever have (not being preg) I have set several small goals in 2 months I want to lose 10 by 4 monhts 15-20 by 6 months I should be 30 pounds less. Basicly I am setting monthly goals and the long term goal that I am going to reach is losing 60-70lbs. So far after 10 days I have lost 6lbs so I am on track. I do Zumba almost every day and if I don't then I am cranky. I'm ready for spring weather so I can start walking 4 miles again. I hate walking on my treadmil. Thanks for starting the group and I LOVE myfitnesspal and how I can track everything easily! Rach

My name is Miranda - I have two kids, and I work full time. I just graduated college in December.

I currently weigh 144 and would like to weigh 130. My heighest weight (while not pregnant) was 178 almost 6 years ago. I have been losing and gaining the same 5-7 lbs over the last year. I fluctuate between 139 & 146, which I think is where my body would like to stay, but I'm still a size 10 and that doesn't make me happy. Honestly, I stay chubby because my SO has an insane metabolism and can eat whatever he wants and never gain an ounce. So I eat with him, but I gain - ugh!

Name: Mindy
Age 35
Height: 5'2
Weight: 175

I'm a SAHM to 5 kids...15, 6, 4, and 3 year old twins. My dh is self employed and drives a semi over the road. Because he isn't home, I don't have access to a gym. I live in a small town and all we have is Curves and a Zumba class, but neither has daycare. I will try and do as much exercise in the house as I can like jogging in place, sit ups, push ups, etc. My goal is to lose 45 lbs and get down to 130. We'll see what happens after that if I do reach my goal. I have never dieted and never exercised to tone up and/or lose weight, so this is a brand new journey for me. My highest weight was 215 lbs about 7 years ago. I had untreated Graves Disease for many years (hyperthyroidism) which allowed me to lose weight effortlessly and I relied on that, as unhealthy as it sounds. I finally had my thyroid removed in 2009 and the pounds have started to pile back on. I hate the way I look and the way I feel, but I've been too lazy to do anything about it. I have a couple of facebook friends that have been working on their weight and after reading their journey and my dh encouraging me, I decided to take the first step to working on losing weight. My dh is also a member of MFP because he is overweight and the health issues are slowly creeping up on him. Anyway, good luck to everyone!!

Hi

My name is jenni. I have about 35 lbs to lose.
I have a 1y/o DD and 11dss

Tommorow is my bday I'll be 32

I am currently Turbo fire and hot yoga

i am amanda, sahm to 3 boys, 5yrs old, 3yrs old and 7 months. i started back in september weighing 315, i now weigh 265, trying to get that 65 lbs off and see 200lbs, then once i get there i will set a goal at 190, then 180, etc, trying to set small little goals so i dont get overwhelmed thinking about a big picture.

at 265 my goal is to see 250 almost there.

i am doing low carb right now and on day 5 and loving it the first 3 days were horrible and hard but now it is getting so easy. also just trying to remember to drink plenty of water. as most of you can see i pretty much live at the gym but i started hating it at first now if i miss a day i feel like **** about my self, but i tell myself i need to 2 days to relaxtion, so today i stay home from the gym but tomorrow i go right back, then sunday i stay home and hang with the family.

Hi - I'm Tammy...mostly a lurker over at BHB. I'm 5'2" I'm at 130 but would like to get between 115 & 120...just a place that is a little healthier. I have 2 kids ages 6 & 3. Thanks for letting me join!

ETA that I'm 39 and I'm a SAHM.

crystal (total bhb lurker, but pretty active on my birth board)
married 12 yrs
I have an 18 yo dd and a 7 yo ds
current weight = about 170 give or take a few lbs
goal weight = 140? I don't really care about the weight, I just want be back in a size 10 at least, with no muffin top :-(
I'll be starting the 30 day shred on monday!

Stacey--I love crocheting too! And knitting but I'm just starting out. I could crochet all day if my kids would let me ;-)

Thanks for the invite. I'm Samantha (Sparkle&Fade on BBC). I'm 27. I weigh 196 pounds now. My highest ever. My biggest obstacles getting there is the pop and junk. I'm down to one pop a day and am eating healthier in general. I really need to lose the weight. Not only for myself but for my family. A few close friends have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and that scares me. For exercise I have been doing a combo of kickboxing, Just Dance and walking. In a few weeks I want to start the 30 Day Shred again.

Hi! I'm Kendra. I mostly do myfinesspal on my phone, so may not post much here. I work FT & have 2 DSs.

28yrs old, 5'4".

Starting Weight (Jan'11): 206
Current Weight (Jan'12): 156

I started out just trying to get to 180 for a vacation last summer. So small goals work for me. Right now I'd like to get to 150, then 140. After that, we'll see. I've lost 50lbs & am determined & reserve the right to be happy with my weight loss at any time.