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  • cduffrun
    cduffrun Posts: 4 Member
    Hello All! I'm 25, not married, but have been living with my boyfriend for the last 4.5 years. Planning on getting married but we aren't in any hurry (for the most part we already are, just haven't put a ring on it :smile: lol) We have a chocolate Lab, an English Bulldog, and a Himalayan (muh babies!). I would definitely say I'm pretty settled. My boyfriend and I typically hang out with older couples because it's so hard to find couples, or individuals for that matter, our age that appreciate the finer things in life (like the mortgage payment is due in a week, the gas bill was due yesterday, and the dog ate the water bill :wink:). I've enjoyed reading the introductions and it is really nice to see others like us. Please feel free to add me as a friend!
  • riaketty
    riaketty Posts: 17 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm 24 with two kids, 2 and 4. I "settled" at 19 when I married my hubby. I have a house with a lot of land we hope to turn into a farm one day. We have two german shepherd mixes. :D I'm going back to school hopefully this coming semester for biology.

    Sometimes I wonder if I settled too early but then I look around in wonder and realize that, no, I settled at just the right time. :)
  • KimmyEB
    KimmyEB Posts: 1,208 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm 24 with two kids, 2 and 4. I "settled" at 19 when I married my hubby. I have a house with a lot of land we hope to turn into a farm one day. We have two german shepherd mixes. :D I'm going back to school hopefully this coming semester for biology.

    Sometimes I wonder if I settled too early but then I look around in wonder and realize that, no, I settled at just the right time. :)

    Farm?! So jealous!!! But in all seriousness, that is awesome!:smile:
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    I am 23 I've worked a total of 5 jobs on my 5th job soon to go full time. Been livin with my fiance for the last 4 years. No kids live in a small apartment hopin to save up to buy a house. Got bills to pay and a body to mend!
  • Melissa_Suzanne
    Melissa_Suzanne Posts: 75 Member
    Hey my name is Melissa im 23 got married at 19 and had a daughter at 21 :)
  • kjporter83
    kjporter83 Posts: 21 Member
    Hi! I'm Katrina, 28, no kids, just a dog and cat. I got engaged about a year ago to an amazing guy. He's 25 but some days acts more grown up than me lol. I've been married once before, I was 22 when I made that mistake. I own the house we live in but are trying to make it more 'ours' than mine. I lost my in back in August, this has actually turned out to be an ok thing because I a, finally getting the chance to go back to school to get my bachelor's degree for medical imaging technology, and will be an ultrasound/X-ray tech. This has also given me the chance to really get myself back in shape. I gained about 30 lbs throughout a very unhappy marriage, and being miserable at a job I hated! I am really hoping to lose that weight and tone up before we decide to get married, fiancé used to play hockey so he's great to workout with and very supportive!
  • starbucksbuzz
    starbucksbuzz Posts: 466 Member
    Hi, I'm Megan, from Connecticut, I'm 22. Got married in May and have been on my own since I was 20. I work full time, as does my husband. No kids, but we have a ferret. :) We're completely an old couple, we rarely go out and when we do it's just to dinner or to do some shopping. By the time we're done working for the most part all we want to do is have some chill time at home.
  • rainavsfood
    rainavsfood Posts: 79 Member
    Hi :) I'm Raina! I'm married (since 2007) and he is my beeeeeeest friend! We have two beautiful daughters, ages 4 & 5. I'm a stay at home mommy and my oldest is in Kindergarten! I've not always been this happy and I definitely deserve the life I have now! My husband and I have a 'Happy Video posted under my profile! Check it out! Its nice to meet all of you!!
  • hayes1311
    hayes1311 Posts: 159 Member
    Hey all, My name is Charlotte. Im 21 partner is 22 weve been together for 5 years, & currently been trying to have give for 1.5yrs..
  • ummsalih
    ummsalih Posts: 3 Member
    Hey , I am Hadiyyah 22 married at 18 and have a 14 month old son. I am a full time law student almost finished yeah! Not really much of a home maker but trying lol! I gained most of my weight the first year of being married around 30 pounds and never went down before having my son. Hope to lose the weight and get back on track this year.
  • theoddlittleduck
    theoddlittleduck Posts: 37 Member
    Hi,

    I'm Marianne (27), I've been married for 5 years and have 2 daughters who are 17mo and 4. My oldest daughter is in Kindergarden and I work full time. I've had some issues controlling my weight after the birth of my second child and am above my pre-pregnancy weight of 186.5lbs.
  • krista896
    krista896 Posts: 76 Member
    Hi I'm Krista and I just came across this group. I'm 24 and I live with my boyfriend who is 25 in a college town. I am about to graduate with my masters degree in History my boyfriend is finally getting back on track and finishing his undergrad. We don't have any children.

    I'm about to enter the workforce and am trying to get into shape to be more appealing to employers and get healthier before I embark on a new chapter in my life.

    I have a lot of friends who are in their mid to late twenties who still act like they just turned 21 going out to dive bars almost every night and act like complete fools, and I am embarrassed to be around them. Don't get me wrong I do enjoy alcohol, but I feel as if I have outgrown the bar scene. My friends do not seem to understand that going out and drinking at a sleazy bar just for the sake of getting drunk no longer appeals to me.
  • bizchic
    bizchic Posts: 30 Member
    Hey Everyone!

    I am a 22 year old college student and I have not lived with my parents since I was 18. I have lived with my boyfriend for the past 4 years and we have been together for almost six years. We plan on getting married as soon as we both finish school(he is also in school and we are the same age). We have lived with his parents but it is not a free ride and we always aim to contribute.

    We really aren't into the whole partying thing, don't really drink, and never use drugs. We go to school, work, volunteer, and help out around the house. We have our ups and downs but I wouldn't trade it for the world! I can't wait to finish school and possibly start having little ones. Everyone thinks we are crazy but what is REALLY wrong with having someone you love and get along with(like seriously, lol)?

    Check out my page to learn more!
  • Hi everyone! i just found this group today. So I'm Erica and im 26 years old and I have a 5 year old son and I have been married for 5 1/2 years. I currently took the semester off from college but I'm going to go back to school in the spring 2012 semester. My major is in elementary education with a minor in spanish. My goal is to at least finish college before I'm 29.
  • Hello, my name is Kelli. I am 24 years old, I have been married for 4 years. I don't have any kids yet, but I have two cats that I love dearly.

    I graduated from college in May of 2009, I have since worked in the health information management field. We bought our first house last year, and boy was that an adventure!

    When I was a full time student and working about 50 hours per week, things were so fast paced, I didn't have the time to focus on myself. My life is more relaxed now, and it is time to focus on my health.

    I have lost 52 lbs since April and I have about 100 more to lose.

    Feel free to add me as a friend, the more the merrier!!
  • Hi, I'm Jessie, I just got married to my husband 7 months ago (in May). We were both 25, now 26. No kids of our own yet, but I do have a birth daughter who is 5.
    We both are geeks. He is a video game programmer, and I'm currently unemployed.

    We are losing weight/getting in shape together, as we both have gained since we got married! hahahaha
  • Candace here, I'm 24 married for 5 years in January and have a 3 year old daughter! I love my life, even if other people might think it's boring..I don't drink, never have and I don't go out!..I don't have any friends per say, not any that I would trust or confide in.. I for some reason sometimes feel like I'm a burden to them because I am settled and okay with the way things are going...
  • All4my2_325423
    All4my2_325423 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello

    Im 23 year old mommy to 1 (3 year old), I am very much single and live on our own! I also work fulltime and and attend school fulltime! So that leaves very little time for play, which to be honest even if I had all the time in the world I'd probably want to stay hope! But dont get me wrong I'm very social and friendly, I'd just rather not go out and party...I can do that in the comfort of my home for free....lol! So im hoping to find some more motivation to get and stay healthy!
  • mrsthomasstevens
    mrsthomasstevens Posts: 34 Member
    Hi, I'm Bre. I am 23 years old & my 1st wedding anniversary is this month. Me & my husband have been together since we were 16, and we have a 19 month old daughter. I am fortunate to have a few friends who are married or have been in long term relationships &/or have kids, although I don't see them often due to everyone being busy with their families...

    I moved out from my mother's house at age 17, and at 19 me & my husband got our first apartment. Moving out of my mother's house was the beginning of my problem with my weight. Once I became responsible for myself I stopped eating healthy & gained more than the freshman 25lbs. I would say I am very settled down because I live for my family & I enjoy the time I get to spend with them. I have never really liked going to clubs nor have I ever liked the party scene, but I enjoy going out for dinner & drinks with my husband or my friends whenever possible...

    Anyway, I am glad to see that there are other people in the world besides my few friends who have similar lives, and free free to add me :-)
  • mrsthomasstevens
    mrsthomasstevens Posts: 34 Member
    Hi All, My name is Mercedes. I just turned 26. I'm officially in my late twenties. lol. Engaged but we've lived together a few years and bought a house. We have no kids together except a BEAUTIFUL black lab named Skippy. I love Skippy.
    Anyways, our date is 9/8/12 and i have not even started looking for dresses because I hate shopping for clothes because I don't like where i am. I seriously want my 14 year old body back. I guess i would settle for my 17 year old body.

    Anyways, i need the support and looking at doing this the healthiest way possible. :)

    PS. ladies, I need freinds. :D

    It's great that you are becoming healthy now and will enjoy shopping for your dress when that time does come! I unfortunately was very unhappy with my weight at my wedding. But I guess I'm changing things now and that's better than never :)

    I too was unhappy with my weight on my wedding day. In fact, it is the before part of my main pic :-( I weighted my most in that pic even though that was one of the happiest days of my life...
  • Hi there! I'm Heather. I live in Cincinnati. I'm 27 years old, and have been married for 4 years, but have lived with my husband for 7(and we have been together for 10 years! Woo!). I didn't really struggle with my weight until I became an adult. I started gaining a little bit when I was in college. I was a graphic designer for 6 years, so I lived a pretty sedetary life. I was making new friends at work and all they wanted to do was go out to lunch every day. So I went along with it and didn't think of the consequences. It seemed like I woke up one morning and I was fat. Like I exploded overnight. haha. I'm in school now for cosmetology. Although I'm on my feet all day, I'm still not super active. My husband and I don't have any children yet. We have been trying for 3 years now. I have PCOS and have had 2 miscarriages. It's been really hard on me and my body. I had gained 50lbs since high school when I got pregnant the first time(age 24). Then I had a miscarriage and went into a deep depression and gained another 20lbs. That was in 2009. I had another miscarriage in Nov '11 and although I wanted to go into another depression, I didn't. I'm a little better now, but I'm going to stay positive and move on. I'm going to become healthy so that I can have the children that my husband and I are dying to have.

    I sound like such a depressing person right now! haha, I promise that I'm a positive person! It's so nice to meet everyone and I hope we can all keep each other movitated to get us where we are going in life!
  • Hello~

    26 years old, married when i was 23. No kids, but one spoiled rotten pup :) Found out I was gluten intolerant a couple years ago, so I switched to a gluten free diet and went from about 100 lbs (FYI I am only 5 feet!!) to 120 in only a few months. Over the course of a few years I went all the way up to 130ish (yikes!)

    Hubby and I are both getting healthy, and I am working on eating more naturally. Partially because I like the idea of not eating processed stuff, partially because I am lazy and it is easier to grab raw fruits, veggies, and nuts than it is to cook! Also, I grew up with less-than-ideal eating habits taught to me and I want to have much better habits to pass on to our kids when we get around to having them :)

    No house, we are finishing up our theses and currently renting- but we are planning on moving to another state soon so we are uber excited about that.

    Feel free to add me, I love meeting new people :)
    -Christi
  • lorification
    lorification Posts: 29 Member
    Greetings, all! I'm turning 26 later this month. I'm a 3rd year graduate student in a PhD program. I'm getting married May 26, 2012. While slimming down by my wedding day motivation to start losing weight sooner rather than later, it is not my primary motivation, so I'm avoiding anything that is geared toward brides.

    I've been slowly and steadily gaining weight since I turned 21, so I'm about 30-35 pounds heavier than I was 5 years ago. I was already 10-15 pounds overweight then, but I was comfortable with my body. My struggles with weight stem from over-snacking, drinking too often, and telling myself that I deserve that piece of chocolate or beer because I've put in a long day.

    My fiance is super supportive and my roommate is also looking to lose a few pounds, so I should have reasonable support. I just have to stay focused.
  • Hello, My name is Tiana. I'm 24 pushing 25 in a month. I'm not married (Good man hard to come by), have no kids, and yes I live with my parents. I went to Alabama A&M University. Can't wait to go back to school this Aug to finish my degree in Marketing. I've NEVER been in shape and feel why not now.
  • Hi there! I'm Heather. I live in Cincinnati. I'm 27 years old, and have been married for 4 years, but have lived with my husband for 7(and we have been together for 10 years! Woo!). I didn't really struggle with my weight until I became an adult. I started gaining a little bit when I was in college. I was a graphic designer for 6 years, so I lived a pretty sedetary life. I was making new friends at work and all they wanted to do was go out to lunch every day. So I went along with it and didn't think of the consequences. It seemed like I woke up one morning and I was fat. Like I exploded overnight. haha. I'm in school now for cosmetology. Although I'm on my feet all day, I'm still not super active. My husband and I don't have any children yet. We have been trying for 3 years now. I have PCOS and have had 2 miscarriages. It's been really hard on me and my body. I had gained 50lbs since high school when I got pregnant the first time(age 24). Then I had a miscarriage and went into a deep depression and gained another 20lbs. That was in 2009. I had another miscarriage in Nov '11 and although I wanted to go into another depression, I didn't. I'm a little better now, but I'm going to stay positive and move on. I'm going to become healthy so that I can have the children that my husband and I are dying to have.

    I sound like such a depressing person right now! haha, I promise that I'm a positive person! It's so nice to meet everyone and I hope we can all keep each other movitated to get us where we are going in life!

    Sorry to hear about your miscarriages- but I think you do sound positive!! Just because your positive doesn't mean you have to ignore what you have been through :)

    Yeay for motivation!
  • Hey, I am 24 and living with my husband. We have been married for about 6-7 months and living on our own for almost a year. We don't have kids( though everyone is pushing), but we do have two cats who are as troublesome as a teenagers and a toddler. I have my. AS in child development, but I am exploring being an animal assistant at a vet office. Feel free to friend me.
  • Hello everyone! I'm Jessica 23 years old, 2 kids age 4 and age 2 I have been married since 2006 so 5 years. I have a part time job and my kiddos. We go out maybe once a month if we are lucky. I don't really hang out with other couples my age. Most of the girls I called friends are single moms or just single. They think differently about girls night so I just stay away haha. I have been on and off CalorieCount for 6 months *right around the start of the holidays* I'm on a mission to be in a bathing suit this summer. I also just want to get my BMI down from that obese line it's creeping up to.

    Feel free to add me! The more we can help each other the better.
    Oh and I live on the West coast.
  • schliqua
    schliqua Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 24, Master's student, living with my partner of 4.5 years. Many of my friends are still living at home,single, and/or not in school and I find I have a harder time relating to them as time goes on. I used to be very active and then became less active over time. I ultimately want to get healthy and active again so that I can get pregnant in a year or two and have few complications. I'm happy a group like this exists. :-)
  • Hey everyone! I'm 27 getting ready to turn 28 and have been married for almost 4 years.i live in Las Vegas and work full time as a community manager. No kids but I have three dogs, a bird and a turtle. Between work, meetings and home I feel like I don't have a ton of time for myself but really that has just been my excuse to be lazy for the past several years. My sister has been a huge inspiration to me recently and together we are working to get back in shape. I have 190 pounds to go to reach my goal but have already lost 21 pounds and am still going strong.

    To add to my motivation, my sister has offered to pay for a years worth of personal training to help me get my life, health and happiness back and I am jumping in head first. Hope to see you all at the end of this journey and good luck in reaching your goals this year.

    Anyone who wants to add me, please feel free! The more support we can offer each other the better!
  • Hey everyone! Im 23 (24 in april) and I live with my boyfriend of 3 years. We have a house, a dog Enzo, and a cat Lowen. I want to get married so bad and start having babies! haha. I love our lifestyle and proud of what we have so far! I am a hairdresser and bartender(couple nights a week). Bartending at Olive Garden is not like a "real" bar though and between our work schedules, we rarely go out. I am seeing a nutritionist right now to help me get on track and get healthy. I want to do this before we decide to get married and have kids of our own. He loves me no matter what, so I am doing this for myself! :)

    Please feel free to add me, more friends the better support! :)