I'm an older mom (almost 38 with a 13 year old an a soon to be ONE year old!!) Trying to lose the last of the baby weight. I've lost about 40lbs so far (counting the baby and all the extra that comes with it LOL) and have about 8 more to go to be at where I THINK I want to be. it's hard to find the time to work out with a little one, but am trying to do some walking on my lunch break at work and then do some kind of video at night if I can.

Hi! My name is Jo and I am a very youthful 40'something, married to the man of my dreams this year, woman. We live in Missouri, I work in the City downtown KC and live out in the country. I have about 20 to 25 lbs to lose.

I too never had to worry about gaining weight as a young girl, couldn't hit 110 no matter how hard I tried, could out eat my brothers which at the time was cool, but not so much now! I have always been very active, was in the Navy and after getting out continued to be involved in a gym, and outdoor activities. When I hit my mid-30's I packed on the weight. It took me many years of doing many different diet plans to lose it. Jay Robb Fat Burning Diet finally worked and I looked and felt great. I met my husband about 2 years ago. Even though we lead a very active lifestyle, it is different than my working out going to the gym lifestyle. Being happy and comfortable, falling into patterns of eating high carb and high fat foods (my husband loves to smoke pork), camping in primitive camping spots (which means that we eat a lot of grilled foods and potoatoes) and drinking more alcohol have taken a toll.

I am back to the gym and taking a personal training class 3 days a week, logging my calories so I can still eat what I want most of the time, just less of it, and changing my drinking patterns (I have cut beer and drink mixed drinks now).

My goal is to lose it slow and by eating better and toning it up. I want to look good and feel comfortable this summer at all of our summer activities, like our canoe trips.

I actually carry this extra weight pretty well, considering I am only 5'2". I gain in my chest and right through the middle. So I can still fit in my 8/10 pants but they are so uncomfortable now.

Here's to giving and getting support from our new found group!

Kit - I think you have to go with what your body is comfortable with. I'm only 5'2 and even though I was only 105 to 110 in highschool, I would look terrible at that weight now. I was down to flexing between 135 and 140 before I put the weight back on and it was perfect for me - I looked toned and very healthy. Don't always go by the text books!

Hi, my name is Kelly, I'm 23 and need to lose about 20lbs and tone up, especially my tummy. I used to be able to eat what I want and not gain weight as I used to do so much exercise in college but then I met my boyfriend 4 years ago and as soon as I moved in with him I started to gain weight. I swapped exercise for nights out and healthy home cooked meals for takeaway pizzas. I really want to get fit again as well as I used to compete in triathlons and now I can't even run a mile!

Hi I'm Anne! 33 yo mom to 3 kids (Jude almost 8; Quinn 5.5; and Lucy 2.5)...I work full time outside of the home (I HATE IT!)....the one nice thing about working though is my company has a full gym with a trainer....for use by me for free....So really the last 10-15 should be easy - right? Yea.....I weigh 140 (and have been stuck "around" here since June??)....I would like to weigh between 125 and 130....I am 5'6"ish...I run and am currently training for a half marathon (in May!). I do change up the running every once in a while with a bike or elliptical. I also WAS doing Core class with the trainer 2x's per week but I stopped that a while back to do a round of insanity. I'm back to running though and just today started "power lifting" which will be done 2x's a week. I am excited! REALISTICALLY, I would be completely fine with not losing one single pound more - if I LOOKED like I had. I need toning big time in the hips, upper thighs and baby pouch areas

That was a little I guess outside of being slightly obsessed with the "real" body I know I have somewhere, I really just like to spend time with my family! Anything with them will do!!

I'm literally down to my last 2 - 7 pounds!
SW: 212
GW: 150 -- maybe 145
CW: 152

I really never had to worry about my weight until after my second child. I was in my late 20's, and then used the depo shot for birth control which made any baby weight almost impossible to lose. Then I seemed to get comfortable with the weight gain. Then last year, I quit smoking. I gained like 25 pounds. When I had to go buy a size 18 in jeans, I told myself that I was going to change. Starting MFP in July, and now 60 pounds lighter. I'm 5'10", went from a size 18 down to a size 8. Down to the last few pounds then need to really start integrating more toning and use of weights. I've been focused on cardio for the last few months....

Hi guys - I'm Angela, I'm 5'6 and 33 years old from New Zealand.

My starting weight is: 68kg (150 pounds)
My current weight is: 66.5kg (147 pounds)
My goal weight is: 60kg (132 pounds)

So I have about 15 pounds to lose!

For most of my adult life I hovered between 60-62kg, but in the last couple of years my weight has slowly gone up. I'm now heavier than I want to be, so I'm looking to go back to my normal weight and start doing some exercise. I've never exercised before, I you don't count shopping which has a lot of walking involved!

I've just started the C25K which I'm really excited about - I'm going to do day 2 today. I just really need the motivation to keep up doing exercise - I really want to get fit for once and lose the flab!

Hello! My name is Erin and I reside in Pittsburgh. I want to lose about 15 pounds. I have my goal weight at 120 but I really want to tone up as well. Currently, I am training for my first 1/2 marathon that is taking place in May! I also have been married for 2 1/2 years and am hoping to have kids one day soon
I've been on this site for awhile and although I managed to lose the first 12 lbs pretty easily, these last ones don't want to come off. I am excited to be apart of this group and go through this journey with everyone. Good luck to us all!

Good Morning. My name is Kerstin and I live in Atlanta. I'm married for 7 years and have a little boy who will be 4 next month.
I have been stuck at my current weight for quite some time now and for some reason I can't get the scale to come down. I go back and force between 141 - 143 and last week I made it to 140.5 but I can't seem to break the 140ies. I really would like to be around 132-134. I'm 5'7" and for now I think that's where I would feel comfortable.
I have recently started running (or maybe I should say jogging). I never was a runner. I love to walk and can walk for miles and miles but never seem to be able run. Last Thanksgiving I just entered a 5k Turkey Trott and I did it. This gave me a boost to really work on my running and I enjoy it. I try to run three times a week. Twice on the treadmill in the gym and one run on the weekends outside. I also try to do some weights.
I try to eat healthy most of the times and keep carbs out as much as I can. I do pretty ok during the week but the weekends are often my downfall. Either my husband cooks which is just too good to not eat or we go out.

I'm excited about this group! Let's do it



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