Hey all
I am Philippa - from North Shore, Auckland... just joined (well I joined before Xmas, not great timing!) and really this is week one for me... I need to lose 15kgs... have a year to do it (hope to do it sooner!). I have a partner who is really supportive (is bribing me with a trip to France if I can do it!) and 7yo 'child.'.. who has fur and four paws and gets me out of the house walking... so no excuse really!

My goals are 7kg in first 12 weeks, 12kg in 6 months and 15kg in a year.. hopefully I can do it! I have been 'trying' for years but never really found the motivation.. but have a gorgeous new partner and he runs marathons and does Ironman... so that has given me a kick up the butt to get cracking!

Really excited to start this journey... so many inspiratoinal stories on here... wish you all well and feel free to add me as a friend if you want to!

Good luck everyone
Cheers
Philippa

Hey everyone! Just jumping in to say hi and hope everyone is living happy and healthy! My bf introduced me to this site (to make sure I'm eating enough for my gym habit)(snort)(I totally am), I think it's great!

Would love to keep positive this year and help others have a good one too. Joined this with my lovely friend Rhiannon (hi back! *waves spastically*) because, like the website says, it's easier when you're not doing it alone!

Here's to a great future!

Louise xox

Hi, I am Louise - mum to 6 aged 20mths to 12yrs. I have gained about 5kg with each of them and now have 30kg to loose! I have lost 14.2kg of it so far so nearly half way which is a great feeling. I started at 96kg (am 164cm/5'4") my goal is 65kg. I would like to be under 70kg by May 2012 as I am going back the UK, where i am from, for my brothers wedding. Have lived in NZ for 11yrs with my kiwi hubby and children.
I started with womens triathlons and used C25K to get me running and now love it. Mainly I bike and run when I can but if not jumping on the kids tramp or playing on thier wii keeps me moving!
I am loving MFP to keep track and sneak that glass of wine in with a bit of extra exercise!

Hello All
I am Catherine and have been logging in for the last week after a very brief stint before Xmas... And have really found the site fantastic. I am a mum to a 16 and a nearly four year old girls. I am currently studying to become a Clinical Psychologist so spend way to much time sitting and reading and of course the dreaded snacking...... My aim is to lose 10 -15kg over the year... But 10kg by 30th June would be great.... I feel like I have lost the same two kg a million times before so hoping by using this site it changes that oh well start again next week..... So looking forward to getting to know some of you and looking to all the support and motivation we can all offer... And most of all loing forward to getting married next year .... 15 kg lighter than I am now....
Ps what is c25k???
Pss Living here in Palmy and truly hoping someone day is getting sun... In this part of the country.. Summer has yet to arrive with a bang

Hi All,
My names Cindy, I have just joined MFP tonight. I don't really know what else to say... lol
I'm a mum of 2 (7 & 5 yr olds), happily married and of course wanting to lose weight!
I live on the West Coast of the South Island.
Well that's about t for now!

Hi, I'm in Tauranga.
Began using MFP 2 weeks ago today and want to lose at least 20kgs by Christmas (but would be lying if I didn't admit that I'm hoping it comes off a heck of a lot faster than that, lol).
Ideally I need to lose over 30 but would be happy just to get in to the 70's at this stage

Hi
I'm Shisca 163cm tall and have around 20-25kg to lose in total.
Currently in wellington, work full time and live with my bf in a flatting situation which is great except for the meals!

I've been trying different things for a while without much luck so decided that 2012 is the year.
Two goals and focused attention on these planning to have a healthier lifestyle through better eating and regular exercise.
So the goals are:
1. Learn about nutrition.
By better understanding what food does when i get it and what my body needs i'm going to eat better and feel better
So far i've completely stopped drinking fizzy drinks from understanding what happens when i drink my beloved lemonade!

2. 2012 in 2012
The goal is to get moving. 2012km in 2012. Running, walking, cycling, cross trainers, rowing machines - all included.
It averages to 5km a day which seems like a lot but 5km on a bike at the gym is over in 10 minutes so the key for me will be in the consistency rather than having to do a huge workout.

Haven't had much success in logging food here yet becuase i keep forgetting.
2012 is the year for change though so making an extra effort :-)

Hi I'm Becs, 28 years old and live in Masterton. I weighed in at my heaviest 89.5kg two weeks ago and have lost three kilos since. I'm 1.74cm and my goal is to lose 10kg by Easter and then reasess.

I lost 7kg the first half of 2011 only to put it all back on again plus more after I went to the UK for five weeks - broke the routine and good habits! Hopefully with no 5 week holiday this year I can stay on track! I'm also aiming to do a 10km run in March - Round the Vines.

My down falls are portion control and sweet baked things and chocolate! The food diary seems to help to keep me on track though so fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone with their goals!

Hey guys and girls,
I am very happy with what I have achieved in my 25 years - have already ticked off a LOT from my bucket list...there is one thing holding me back from fulfilling other dreams and that is my weight and (un)fitness level.

Please help me and join me on my journey to be even more comfortable in my own skin, become more healthy and live life to the full!

Cool, I just requested to join :-)

Hi all,
Yes good to see a NZ group (I am starting to think in calories (not kj), but oz and lbs get me every time : )
I live in Dunedin with my wife (Jo) and three children. As I get older (I am 43) I realise that I need to actively watch my weight or else it creeps up. I enjoy being active especially a run around the squash court. I am currently overweight (using the BMI) and would like to get into the healthy category.

hi all, i'm rebecca ... came over from EBB i'm currently 79kg, my highest weight has been 95kg, my goal is 75 initially then 70 by the end of the year. feel free to add me as a friend.

Hey everyone, I'm Sarah 33, living in Wellington region, mother of 1 & 3 year old boys. Just started working full time and trying to get life on track, starting with my weight. I'm at my heaviest, carrying around about 40kg excess, not helpful with such a busy life style and bad knees.
I've tried so many diets in the last few years but don't manage to stick to them, I think mostly because I have been doing them alone, my motivation always comes from others.
Been doing this a few days and really motivated to stick with this.
Anyone want to share some support, I'd be happy to give some back.

Hey everyone I'm Janine, currently on leave from work due to having had cancer. I live near christchurch, and am fortunate and lucky enough to have an 18mth old daughter. I've only just started on my weightloss journey....but committed to loosing something, as I also need too before my next big surgery in 6 - 8 weeks time.

When I get the hang of things will update with a photo too

Yay a Kiwi group! Stoked! Hi everyone, Im Jaime, I joined MFP almost 2 weeks ago and Im loving it. Im 31 years old, 170cm tall, a veterinary nurse, married and have one 4yo son. At my worst i weighed 118kg (pregnant), started MFP at 99kg, lost 4kg so far and my goal weight is to be 68kg by christmas!!! Im fairly active, work out most days, ride & compete my horses all the time but my biggest downfall has always been food! MFP has been great for that, im struggling to reach my calories intake now which is awesome! Used to be hungry all the time, loved KFC but now that im eating the right food and watching what I eat I feel fantastic! I live in South Auckland and I love hiking, running, walking, swimming, yoga, anything really so if your a local, look me up would be great to have a workout buddy:)


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