Hi Brandi, welcome! I am also new to MFP and looking forward to sharing and gaining information. I will send you a friend request

Hi ladies,

I'm Shelly and I'm new to the group and the MFP website. I am in the end of my 30s and want (really badly) to step into my 40s with a lighter & healthier body, mind & spirit! The 30s was very stressful with many life changes and moves....I'd very much like to step into 40 with a relaxed brain, a healthier & prettier body and a level of comfort in my skin that I haven't had since my late 20s.

I am the biggest I've ever been and I hate it (approaching 200lbs). I want very much to lose about 20-25lbs (being realistic in my own brain), although 30-35lbs would be so much better! Been battling some gastro & allergy/sinus issues for the past few years along with having another child in 2010 (you can go ahead and call me crazy) - which is why I believe I haven't been able to focus on me long enough to get this weight off.

Now, I'm here and I want this weight OFF and I'm determined to make it happen this time! Bringing in the BIG 4-0 in August, and I want to rock a bikini (something I haven't done since my late 20s)! And trying not to punk out and get liposuction (yes, I have been considering it)!

FIT & FABULOUS IS MY GOAL!!!

Hi. I'm Viva. I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. My weight has gone up and down so many times that I don't care to count them. Now, I'm truly committed to being a healthier me for my family. I started MFP in January, and I have faithfully logged my meals and exercises. I have lost 6 pounds so far with about 14 more to go. I am willing to be supportive and motivating to anyone who needs my words of encouragement, and I could use some motivation and encouragement as well. I think this group is just what I need to stay focused and on track! Feel free to add me to your friends' list.

Hey ladies!! Welcome...and feel free to add me.

I'm new and just trying to find my way around. I really need some support so I'm gonna try and make friends with consistent like minded people.

Let's support each other...feel free to add me !!

Hi ladies my name is Tonika..I've been a member of MFP for awhile but havent given it my full 100% in the past and a month ago I came back and more dedicated than ever..please add me, I would love to have more motivating and encouraging friends, especially when I'm having my sweet craving which is my weakness

Hey Everyone! I just joined MFP a few days ago, and I LOVE IT! I do need motivation and friends to keep me going. I will be turning 30 in the fall, and I REFUSE hit this milestone unfit and unfabulous! I am a great motivator, but I can't seem to motivate myself, so add me, and we can motivate one another!

Hi LADIES!!

What a beautiful group of women! I'm so tickled to see soo many women of color in here making strides to a better health. I struggle with my black girlfriends and their health. Very few work out and they say I motivate them but they aren't motivating themselves enough. So happy to see everyone here on a journey.

I just realized I never introduced myself. I'm Lee short for Malicia. I am trying to tackle my last 25lbs of 100 that I gained since somewhere around 2003ish. I'll be 34 in a few weeks. No children and a boyfriend. I run races every now and then. I used to be a cardio queen but now I focus more on strength training and yoga. Efventually, I would love to teach spinning.

And currently I'm the smallest I have been since the mid 90s lol.

I will make it a point to come here more often!

:)lee