Hey Everyone,

I think this is a great idea.

I am 28 years old and am getting married on March 24. Once I reach my weight loss goal I want to evaluate how I am doing before deciding if I want to lose more weight. To me it is more about being healthy than about being a super skinny girl.

I work as the director of distance education at a small private university. I also have a part time job of teaching online through another university. My job has me sitting most of the time and with wedding planning I don't have much time to get to the gym even though I want to get back there again. I have a gym membership through my job, so it isn't that I don't have access to a gym, I'm just not finding the time right now.

When I am not working or planning my wedding I enjoy spending my time doing something with music (playing, writing, just listening and enjoying), traveling, taking photos, reading a book, or just enjoying nature.

My biggest problem with the motivation to lose weight is I have nobody 'like me'. My girlfriends are all roughly the same height at 5'8", but they all range from 140 to 155. At 215 and a size 14/16, I'm the 'big one'. Anyway, twin...if you're out there....I'm great at motivating others so I'd like to find someone who can do the same for me.

A little about me: I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2006 which led to 2 years of fertility treatment. We were blessed with our first daughter in December of 09....and because we didn't think we could get pregnant on our own, we were blessed with our 2nd daughter 17 months later in June of 2011. My body has, to say the least, taken a toll. I've had so many moments of looking back at pictures thinking "I tought I was fat THEN...if I had only known it'd get worse." I know I have a 7 month old so baby weight lingers....but it NEEDS TO GO! I want to lose 50 lb's...but starting off with half that as my goal....so I'd like to reach 190 for sure...and see where I can go from there. Before babies I was at 204. In 2006 at our wedding I was 186....seems high, but I looked and felt so much better!

Looking forward to my journey...with the help of everyone here.

Hi Everyone! I'm Gail out of Detroit MI. 44 years old. Desk job. 1 daughter. Enjoy bicycling and being outside. Have always worked out and eaten reasonably well. I'm tired of dieting and seeing nothing for my efforts. This is it. Joined a "fat blast" challenge where they are measuring me EVERY week!
and I can use all the accountability I can get to lose these 20 lbs!

Hello, my name is Rachel. I am trying to lose 120 lbs. So far I had lost two pounds. I just started living a healthier lifestyle a little bit before New Years. My current goal is to be around 200lbs by June and from there lose about 50 more lbs. So far, I am doing kettlebells and C25K to help me reach my current goal as well as this site.

Hello everyone. Well here goes I live in Charlotte NC and have a very sedentary job. My goal here is to get rid of 55 pounds by my birthday. I enjoy working out in the gym, walking, zuumba, pilates, and dancing. I am a researcher and pretty much investigate things before doing them. I am so ready to be HEALTHY, SEXY, SLIM I can pretty much taste it. I am an extreme optimist and sees the glass filling up, so be ready for fun and encouragement when we pair up.

Hello All

I'm Christy. I am 31, live in Mississippi and want to be healthy! I have about 75 lbs to loose. I haven't always been overweight but, I have just added a few pounds every year since I had my kids. I work full time, go to school part time, and am involved with the children's ministry at church. I am married and have 2 kids, both school age. It is a struggle for me to be physically active because I work in an office and sit down for most of the day. I am learning that although it is important for me to continue my education and work, I still need to take care of my body first and set a good example for my kids.

I am so glad you started this group! I would love to find some one who has a similar journey ahead!

Seems like there are alot of people that have similar goals!

Hey guys!

Im 18 and live in small town. Im a senior in High School! I am looking to change my life for the long haul.

Im 270 pounds and 5ft 4 in. I am looking to find someone like me to help me in my journey.

Also I am becomming a vegetarian. Meaning right now i do eat meat but only once a week if that. I am slowly working my way to becoming Vegan for a few different reasons.

I com from a family of "larger" wemen so I am hoping to change all of that!

Thanks For Reading
God Bless
Allie Bear

Howdy everyone!!
My name is Scarlett and I am from the incredible state of TEXAS! I grew up in, and call San Antonio home, however I have been going to school in College Station, TX for 3 1/2 years now. I am currently a student studying Environmental Studies and am a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie class of 2012. The plan is to take off a year after I graduate and then try to go to Law School the following year.
Everything is kind of up in the air right now because I got engaged right before Christmas to my boyfriend of 6 1/2 years!!! We met in High School when I was 15 and he was 17 and it has been perfect ever since. He has already graduated and is currently working in San Antonio, so the long distance is not fun at all!! Our wedding is scheduled for the June following my graduation, which is Dec. 2012. I plan on taking that year off of school so we can enjoy being newly weds and save up some money before I go back to school and he is the only one working full time. We have a 4 year old Welsh Corgi named Gilly, who we are absolutely obsessed with and just recently put the deposit down for a new English Setter puppy that will come to be ours forever in late March!
Me and my fiance both have gained together since high school and really want to look amazing for each other on our wedding day. I used to be an avid soccer player, and he used to be a intense baseball player but once we left for college, and werent as active, our weight just got away from us. He has about 40 lbs. to lose while I have about 65 lbs, so I will probably be at it a lot longer than him!
Anyways, I look forward to this journey!
Sorry for the length of this entry, I tend to get overly excited!!

Hello! I am a 35 year old SAHM. I live in Norway with my teenage son and hubby, and our wonderful Norwegian Forest Cat.

I developed anorexia at a very young age and when I became pregnant I gained well over 75 lbs. Because of my many years of disordered eating my weight went up and down for years.

Five years ago I went through a series of traumatic events and shortly thereafter started to experience unexplained pain and fatigue. It grew worse and soon I became bedridden. I saw a number of specialists and took many tests throughout the following year and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) or better known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). After 3 years of working closely with a psychologist, doctor and physical therapist, I experienced a 6 month remission and was overjoyed, only to relapse shortly thereafter. This was two years ago, and I have had some ups and downs but thankfully have not returned to the state I was in the first year of my illness.

I am not able to exercise normally, and if I time it wrong a 10 minute walk can mean spending a week in bed with nausea and aches. I have periods of weakness and periods of being stronger, but it has been a long journey to learn about how to best live my life after becoming sick since nothing is logical anymore! I used to ride my bike an hour a day, loved to dance and worked out a few times a week, it is hard to believe I am not able to walk 10 minutes when I want to!

Currently I attend a water aerobics group that I love once a week, and try to walk when I am able. I am at home and do my best to take care of housework as well.

As Christmas approached last year I noticed that I had been eating badly-not paying any attention to what I was eating and often going into dehydration or triggering weakness because I had not been feeling up to preparing food. I used a lot of time thinking about how I could go about losing weight this time, but knew it would be a waste of time unless I was motivated and ready to commit. My first step was a book by Geneen Roth called "Women Food and God". This book was instrumental in helping me overcome some of the sick thinking that results from eating disorders and learning to love myself. What I learned from this book was that no positive change will come from a place of hate. Wanting to lose weight because I despised myself and my body was the wrong place to start. Instead I have tried to use the wisdom I've learned from the book-no more beating myself up. No more criticizing the body that looks back at me in the mirror.

As I write this I am 2 weeks in. It has not been easy in some regards, but in other ways I feel very strong and determined. I feel almost like someone has opened a door of possibilities. I never thought I could reach a weight that is BMI healthy. Now I know that it is totally possible!

I enjoy going on walks, being with my cat, surfing online and reading blogs, as well as swimming. I also love films and books and travel and am excited for my 5 year anniversary cruise coming up this May.

I would love to find a match here, and am happy to correspond with anyone who is interested in friendship here

My name is Sarah. I'm 5'2 and 227 lbs as of this morning. I am a mom to 4 beautiful children, 2 boys (5.5 and almost 4) and 2 girls (2 and 8 months) I did really well after having my second losing the 70+ lbs I gained while pregnant, but I have yet to get below 190. And since having my girls so close together I hadn't really had time to recuperate, I've finally found my mojo and here I am.

My birthday is Aug. 1. I would like to lose 50lbs by then. My plan is to count my calories, drink my water, and try to exercise 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes/200 cal burned a day.

Today has been my first (of many!) success

Hi, I'm Teresa, 43 years old, live in north Florida, married, but no children. I'm 5'3" and weigh 125-130 (I think, haven't weighed recently). I'm trying to get back into a regular exercise routine after having both my jaw joints replaced last year. I'm thinking of trying Jamie Eason's 12 week plan, but haven't decided for sure yet. My goal is to be in shape to compete in a figure contest by the time I turn 45. I use a fitbit to track my steps, my dh recently bought me a road bike that I'm learning how to ride, and I want to start a C25K program once I get to the point that running doesn't make my jaws hurt too bad. I weighed about 170 in high school, lost 50 pounds, then spent the next 20 years gaining and losing the same 20 pounds or so. I want to get back down to around 110, but won't mind weighing more as long as it is muscle and not fat.

Hi! I'm Kat and I'm from the Los Angeles area.

I'm just starting my weight loss journey for hopefully the time that sticks. I'm 37 years old, 5'3" and currently 210 pounds. My goal is 150lbs. After being way too skinny until I hit my 20's, I want to keep some of my curves!

I'm mom to 2 wonderful boys, ages 8 and 5 who are in kindergarten and 3rd grade. They sure keep me on my toes! I am also a web developer. I work for a company that helps teachers do data analysis on school assessment data.

My husband lost 60 pounds last year using this site and the HCG diet. He's really been helping me by cooking healthy food. I have a serious weakness for sweets and soda though! So I know it's time to focus on cutting that out and benefiting from his cooking.

I am a 57 year old male who retired from corporate America early several years ago. I don't have any real hobbies. I have lost weight; gained weight; lost weight and now gained it back. I weigh 220 lbs and would love to get down to between 170 and 180 lbs. I have dedicated the year of 2012 to me-- I call it the year of Joseph (my real name). I got the idea from a Seinfeld TV episode. I have joined a gym and try to go at least 4 times a week. Right now I am focusing on cardio. I am married (for the 2nd time) and we are "empty nesters". I live in a small town between Houston and Austin Texas. I was a football official for quite a few years but gave it up several years ago. I enjoy watching hockey now. I know my way around gyms pretty good. I have studied anatomy and exercise phsiology so I know what I should do.

Hi All - I'm Ava. 29, 5'4" and living in the Midwest although I'm from the Northeast originally. I teach at a university am unmarried with no kids. Since moving to the Midwest for grad school and now staying for work weight has slowly crept up and I've decided it's time to stop talking about changing my lifestyle and actually do it.

I'm a vegetarian (although I have no problem with anyone who isn't) and have trouble finding time to exercise and not a lot of willpower when it comes to eating well. About five years ago I weighed 120 and felt fantastic while doing yoga and teaching belly dance daily but with grad school came a lack of time to do either one.

I'm working to remove the bad habits that have crept in over the last few years and go from my current weight of 145 and get back down to 120-125 though healthy eating habits, resuming yoga and making time to be physically active instead of using a busy schedule as an excuse.