Helloooo!!!!

Name - Kirsty
Location - Bicester/Oxford, UK
Age - 33
Height - 5ft9

SW - 194lbs (April 2011)
CW - 165lbs
GW - unsure, healthy BMI range starts 164lbs (so close!) but aiming for the middile at probably around 154lbs, and then if I gain weight through muscle after that, no problem

I started mfp at the beginning of April last year at a friend's suggestion. I was in "training" to walk the Inca trail in August 2011 for my honeymoon and was determined to manage it, and enjoy it. In the end the inca trail never happened (we went to Peru but a virus stopped us trekking). I've lots of reasons for losing weight - vanity, health, future family, fitness.

I was always teased at school for lack of fitness (had a bad bout of glandular fever/mono when I was 13 and went from being sporty to being weak and never got back into it again), so it's been a bit of a psychological challenge to see me as an exerciser. I started c25k last year but stopped at week 5 and recently picked it back up again and doing well (deviated from the programme now, but just about managing to jog 5k with a few mins walking in the middle). Signed up for a 5k for April 1st. Also started going to a beginners circuits class and do the occasional 30day shred session, and I love hiking with friends on a sunday when I can, though it's pretty flat round here.

Also trying to improve my cooking abilities!

I also meant to say that I've always been big...16-18 but want to be a healthy 12-14 (like I was at 18!! lol) and to feel good about myself again. I love clothes and want to love shopping for them!! x

Hello all

Name - Sarah
Location - Derbyshire, UK
Age - 33
Height - 5ft 10"

SW - 219.25lbs (Jan11) (size18-20)
CW - 184lbs (size 16 which are too big, but not purchased a size 14 yet!)
GW - 168lbs

Tell us a little about yourself:

I joined MFP in Sept 11 and something just clicked. Its makes it so easy to loose weight. I'm not on a diet and eat what I want when I want, don't get me wrong I mainly eat healthy stuff as I like it but I have discovered portion control which makes all the difference!!

I went away for xmas and NY and have lost the weight I gained, well nearly, 1/4lb left! Just need to get back into exercise which I'm struggling with at the mo, but I have no doubt I'll get there will all your help! And weekends, I don't seem to be doing so well at weekends!

Hi everyone... ok so...

Name.. sarah
Location... Aberdeenshire
Age 27
Height 5"9
Start weight... a shameful 224.2 lbs
Current weight.. 119
Goal weight... around 150lbs

Well my reason for joining MFP was that after a run of bad luck due to a slipped disc, bein diagnosed with arthritis in the spine and then tearing my knee ligament, i was hut with the realisation, over them 2 years i had gained 5 stone!!! for the first time in my life when i looked in the mirror... i didn't like what was staring back at me!!! i dont want to be this person anymore and the excess weight is not helping my condition... so its now or never for me... am ready to change and take back my life and be happy again... Good luck to everyone and feel free to add me for support

Hello Everyone,

I am Laurie from Annapolis, MD. I live close to the Chesapeake Bay which is great. I am 41 yrs old and single.

SW: 200.2 as of this morning
GW: 195 for this challenge
Long term goal weight: 155-160

I started this process a little over a year ago and have lost about 64 pounds, now I am starting year 2 of my journey with a goal to lose the final 45 pounds. Weight has been an issue all my life and when I turned 40 back in 2010 I decided to change my life and lose the weight. I enjoy the exercise and working out.

Looking forward to the next couple of months.