Hi there!
I think it is a very good idea to find a "lovely pair" to challenge each other.

Until now I've been doing this all by myself, but it's hard to find the motivation, sometimes. I've been using other tools to keep track of food and exercise, but I find MFP much more complete. Also, the Android app is really good.

I'm 23 almost 24 and my current weight is 69.2 kg / 152.6 pounds. I'm 165 cm / 5 ft 5 inches tall.

I like to run and swim, but I don't always find the energy to go out and do those things. Also, I love chocolate, sweets and good food in general, and when I'm stressed I tend to eat more than I should...

What a great idea!!!
I am carol I live in the uk I am 5 ft 4 in and now 209lb, I started my Weightloss journey 2 years ago at 305 so I am damned close to 100lb off! Before Xmas I was 1 lb off grrr! Me mind it is coming soon. I want to get to 180lb as my target and then reassess from there! Hope I find my twin!
I am a teacher, I teach design and tech to 11-16 yr olds and I have 1 daughter who is 8 and a husband who is blind do means for z busy life- however through their supPort I train 5-6 times a week

Hey all.

Im Stuart,

Graduate from Sheffield Hallam Uni in 2007 in Business and Computing and now a Finacial Analyst for a manufacturer in Yorkshire.

During my further and higher educational life i aquired quite a few bad habits as well as knowledge. I started Smoking at 17, drinking excessive amounts, and eating whatever i fancied! (most part take aways)

In the last 2 Years iv pretty much stopped drinking. Completely given up smoking, and now in the past 5 months started to eat healthily and get fit!

I am down now to 1700 cals a day, and so far lost 23kgs (51lbs, 3 and half stone). Now i have another 3 Stone for me to lose and be happy, and a futher half a stone after that for my doctor to be happy lol

I have taken up running (started C25K in July) as my primary exercise (outside only, treadmills bore me ) putting in anything between 12 and 20 miles a week. Planning to run my first Half Marathon on 18th March (South Yorkshire Half).

I also cross train 2 or 3 times a week, cycling and swimming. I do no weights at all. This is something i really need to start on at least once a week!

Current Weight: 98kgs (215lbs, 15.5 Stone)
Height: 176cm (about 5'10" i think)
Goals: put in more miles running to acheive my half marathon success! And lose these additional pounds along the way

I dont think i could possibly give any more info about me without giving my bank details lol but please ask if you want to know anything.... sorry for the essay! lol

Hey everyone! I am almost 26 years old and I live in TN. I am married and have 2 kids, a 6 year old and 3 year old. I am currently a stay-at-home mom and recent grad, looking for a job. I have tried many fad diets, pills, etc. and nothing ever worked in the long run. I have always been back in forth in my weight, especially bc I lost weight during both of my pregnancies from being so sick. But, it seems like I always end up at the same weight again, eventually. In the past few months I quit smoking and drinking any kind of alcohol and decided to start eating healthy. Its been a hard change, especially bc my husband is like a stick, never gains weight, runs 5k's constantly, and eats whatever he wants without gaining a pound. Also, he hates veggies, so I always cooked things he would eat. I decided to make an effort to put myself first and completely change my lifestyle. So far, I started eating breakfast, which I never did before, counting calories, exercising at least 4-5 times a week(Jillian Michaels 30 DS, running on treadmill, strength training, HIIT), drinking only water (the hardest part for me, bc as a southern girl Im addicted to sweet tea), quit eating out except for special occasions, and learned how to substitute many foods for healthier options. I have already started to see results in a few weeks and I very excited for this long and difficult journey. Here's my stats:
5'1"
SW:171 lbs
CW: 164 lbs
GW: 130 lbs
Anyone out there that is in a similar situation or has the same goals, message me and we can be motivational partners... God knows I need as much as I can get

hi i'm ruth, i'm currently 31 and i live in cheshire with my boyfriend richard and his dog lenny. i work at a small train station and pretty much do everything that needs doing, when i can be bothered, but essentially its a very sedantry job apart from when the weather is 0c or below then we have to grit the station which works up a great sweat but not as much as when we have to shovel snow (please let us have a mild winter).

i joined the site in october 2010 as i was turning 30 and through my own fault i haven't seen results, i get very bored and distracted easily so logging everything gets really old very quickly for me, but i have made little changes here and there and am now in a position to really focus. as i'm getting older i'm learning more about my family health history and i need to fight my genes before they start fighting me, heart problems are on both sides of my family and it scares me. i'd much rather exercise than "diet" so that is where my focus is at the moment but i am trying to stay within my cals as much as possible, and as i become fitter and more competitive i'm sure i will focus more on the nutritional side of things.

in theory i'd like to lose about 2 stone in weight bringing me back down to about 10 stone but this is a flexible target, if i can get back into my size 10 wrangler jeans that will suit me fine. people tell me i don't need to loose that weight, but i carry it well when i'm clothed and only my other half sees me without them lol, i know i don't feel happy at the weight i am, perhaps if i was more conditioned than soft that would be a different matter, and being sqarely in the overweight section of the bmi for someone 5'5"(yes i know its just a guide) is also a bit worrying.

i can't remember what else i was supposed to say about me so if there is anything you want to know please ask and feel free to add me.

and yes i also though this group was about something else especially as i do have a cracking pair even if i do say so myself lol

Hello! )

I am 22, almost 23, living in good ol' Atlanta. I started gaining weight when I moved away from home and starting attending Florida State University, it didn't help that I met an amazing guy and started to settle on my looks. Before I moved, I danced four days a week, three hours a day and weight about 120 pounds. I danced for 15 years which kept me in awesome shape but slowly dropped out of classes because school and my social life was taking up most of my time. Several parties later, I weigh 180 pounds and am 5'3 or 5'4, I don't really know. I just recently got engaged and MUST drop around 40 pounds by April for engagement pictures, then I hope to continue losing weight for my actual wedding in November. So, with that being said...lets get started! )

I'm Erin, a 21 year old mother of one. I'm engaged to the father of my daughter. I've hit a bit of a plateau since having my daughter in July 2010 and am having trouble getting past it. I was fluctuating within a 5 lb range but have recently I've lost 10 lbs (from the highest point during my plateau) and am continuing to slowly lose. I am 5'6" with a current weight of 144lbs. I'm looking to get to 110, although I'm sure I'd be happy with anywhere up to 125 as long as I'm fit and get a tight body back.

Hello! )

I am 22, almost 23, living in good ol' Atlanta. I started gaining weight when I moved away from home and starting attending Florida State University, it didn't help that I met an amazing guy and started to settle on my looks. Before I moved, I danced four days a week, three hours a day and weight about 120 pounds. I danced for 15 years which kept me in awesome shape but slowly dropped out of classes because school and my social life was taking up most of my time. Several parties later, I weigh 180 pounds and am 5'3 or 5'4, I don't really know. I just recently got engaged and MUST drop around 40 pounds by April for engagement pictures, then I hope to continue losing weight for my actual wedding in November. So, with that being said...lets get started! )

First of all, congrats on your engagement!! Have a great time planning and enjoy the heck out of your day!
I decided to count calories before my wedding in 2010 and it sooo worked for me. I was working 50-60 hours a week, planning a wedding, was taking 2 classes, and had 2 kids so my life was crazy! I had no time to work out but decided to order my dress a size smaller and stick to my guns! I'm not Catholic but everyone in my small office was, so at Lent I decided I was giving up my #1 weakness - sweets! I only had my morning coffee and cut out all other bad sugar and was able to lose 8 lbs in 6 weeks. You can do this - you're going to look awesome! Please post pics when you get them back

I'm Sheryl a working out of the home mother of a 3 year old boy. I am new here and looking to meet other like minded ppl trying to be healthier, whatever that means to them. I Love crafting, adore music and am a tv addict. I also have a group Toddler Chasers for those of us with the 5 and unders!

Hey All,

I'm Emily. Recently hired by the National Park Service, which I'm thrilled about. I'm an avid backpacker and hope to someday make a living walking the wilderness. My weight journey has been all over the place. At my heavist was 210 is college. dropped to 180 after backpacking and traveling in Italy and New Zealand. Started P90x last March and dropped to 165 (lightest I've been in any recent memory!) after 2 rounds (6 months). Took a 3 month break from p90x over the Holidays and am now back to 182 - sad. Just recieved p90x 2 in the mail and have started it, along with a loosely structed diet, this week. I work out with my boyfriend, who is an amazing example, but he is already in pro-athletic shape. Would be nice to have a partner taking the same journey I am! My mom was 135 when she was my age. I'm aiming for 140lb!

Hi all,
My name is Kate, I am 24 and 192lbs. I live in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. I have been increasingly unhappy with my weight over the last 2 years and now it's to the point where I am really unhappy. I have about 40lbs to lose.
I live with my boyfriend of 2 and a half years and he has a son (2 and a half) who comes to stay with us one week every month. My boyfriend and I are very serious and the talk of marriage is not uncommon in our house. But the more I think about that the more I realize that I don't want to be this weight when "the" question is popped. Which is my driving motivation behind losing this weight.

In high school my mum and I did Weight Watchers together and I was down to a wonderful 152lb and stayed that way for most of university (I went between 145 and 160 over the 4 years). However when I got into full time work and went back for a college program I started packing on the pounds. Now I am tried and have no engery, I am embrassed to see old friends and NONE of my clothes fit me at all. When I look back at pictures of my 5 years ago I get really down on myself because I know I can be a healthier, happier person. Another driving motivater for me losing weight.
I'm a busy person but I try my best to find time to work out, I joined my college gym as an alumni where I do 2 two hour workouts a week and a fitness class and I plan on doing laps at the community pools on Saturdays.
As a recent grad with a huge student debt, I am on a budget, which is why I didn't go back to Weight Watchers, I find eating right a little difficult at times. I am also the kind of person who enjoys a nice glass of wine or beer a couple of times a week.
That's pretty much what I'm all about,
Cheers,
Kate

Hello everyone!

My name is Maggie and I'm from Illinois I'm a freshman at Mckendree University studying elementary education and trying to fit in a dance minor into all that. I play golf since I was 7 and I've been dancing since I was 3. Both of these sports really help me to get a workout but it's not as much of a workout as I would hope for.

My cw is 136 and my ugw is to be 115 and I'm about 5'4" and I'm 18.

Hey guys,i love the idea of this group
Well i lost almost 30 pounds lat three years and i've almost gained it back thanks to college
Age: 19
Height:5"9"
SW: 191
CW:182
GW:145

Message me if we are a "lovely pair"

Hi!!
My name is Heather I am around 5' 4". I need some
Serious modivation! I am the person that doesnt stick to
anything.but I am trying to make this time different lol
My main thing that I want to do is tone up BIG TIME lol
So thats bout it I think.

Just wanted to say Hi! I read your introduction AND my husband doesn't eat vegetables so for the last 15 years we have ate what he likes and ugh it's so hard are you making seperate meals? I just hate his mother for not feeding him vegetables....but I hate myself for giving them up and eating meat and potatoes like him.... Hope this finds you well!!! Best of luck!