Hi

I am 37 and I used to be my goal weight after being bigger than I am now.. and swore that I would never let that happen again... even when having to go and buy different size clothes it still didnt register how big I was getting.

Well it starts again, been on here before but didnt continue on with it. This time I have stuck with it and the daily cheer support that you get from friends on here is great.

My picture is not recent its a few years old but in the process of putting more up on here that I have had taken.

I havent had time to excercise, I have tried to do both together before and failed so decided will sort the food routine out first then start on the fitness. Gym access is hard as nowhere close to me on the way home from my job. Also I have bad knees so as much as I would love to go running I cant. I love my wii fit and workout dvd's they have worked for me in the past so will just see what happens with them, boredom kicks in easily:-) We have a group holiday coming up in June so that has been a real motivator for myself and friends. Working one week at a time.

I have signed up for the lose 5lbs in February - little goals to work too...

Well thats more than enough about where I am

This is exactly the group I have been looking for!

I am new to MFP and have not yet plucked up enough courage to ask anyone to be my friend. I have recently turned the big 3 0 and quit smoking- yay me.

I am motivated to lose those extra kg's that have taken up residence on my *kitten*/thighs since I have quit the cigs and so far so good!

Thanks for starting this group!

Hello all!:drinker:

I am a 37 year old RN, mother of two (ages 10 and 8). Lost quite a bit of weight about 5 years ago while my husband was deployed (more due to stress than anything) and upon his return have gained it all back plus some. I am looking to get down to close to where I was the healthy way by healthy choices and exercise. I live in beautiful Tucson, Az and the winters here are mild so getting out in the fresh air is easy. Love to hike, have DVDs at home ( I am boycotting the gym currently), and am looking for more support!

Good luck to you all!

Hi all! I'm a 30 year old mother of 3. I have been on MFP for about 2 years, was working towards my weightloss goal after child #2. I was about half way there when "SURPRISE" I found out I was pregnant again.

MFP is great for keeping me accountable, and the people I meet on here and in the groups are great for helping with motivation! Looking forward to shedding the pounds!

I am 32 and so happy to see this positive group!

I am a Union Stage Manager (currently in between show contracts). I am a proud adult who is happy with my life I have chosen to be healthy as a goal instead of being "skinny" :happy: My first step towards healthy was quitting smoking (soooo hard) and it really put weight into an upward spiral. Now that I have not smoked in almost 2 years, I am ready to focus on feeling better and toning up!




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Hello, like most of you I noticed the 30 and said I should join. My pic is about 2 yrs old, but I look the same. I will be 36 in Feb. I never had a hard time turning 30, I think because I have never looked my age. I tell people that I have a 17 yr old daughter and they say "NO WAY"
I have had MFP for a while and have used it off and on. I guess using it before I didn't have the strength or the willingness to keep up with it.
I have been on my diet for just about 3 weeks. Counting calories is not fun. It really was hard at first. I work at a WalMart and with all the food and everyone there loves chocolate.... I have learned to control my hunger for the most part. I have also learned that I don't need to buy a candy bar or eat at the deli. I have learned to minimize my portions eat less and also eat better snacks. At home it is hard because I have a husband and 3 children to feed. I still eat pretty much what they do, I just don't eat as much.
I am a wife (married almost 18yrs/mother/early grandmother (stepdaughter) our kids ages are 12g/15b/17g/25b/29g. Grand kids 7g/3b/1g. I love my family and my life no matter how crazy it has been.
So my goal is to loose my extra weight and get fit. I am looking into getting a treadmill and maybe a home gym so that it will help me on my way. I want to be able to look good in a bathing suit when we go to Aruba for our 20th anniversary! So excited that if I can loose enough weight, we might even go a year early...lol
So, nice to meet all of you I hope I can make some friends on here!


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Hi, Im new to MFP so apologises if I ask anything daft!

Im 34 and am on a mission to loose some weight and most importantly get my fitness levels up and tone up in the process. Ive signed up to do the Christies Manchester to Blackpool 60mile bike ride in July so I have a target in place - I just need to do the work now!

Im looking forward to chatting to new people and hopefully hitting all my targets - my downfalls are my love of all foods and the occassional glass of wine :drinker:

Good luck everyone x

Hi all! 31 mother of two here. A few years ago I lost 20 pounds and have gained 40 back. Yikes. I have been on MFP probly 6 months but only used it since January and it seems to help. Hope to lose and feel good so I can do lots of stuff with the kids this summer!

Hi,

I'm 32 turning 33 in a few weeks. I just finished college. Which has always been my excuse to not staying committed. Life is busy... but it is only as busy as you make it. So 2012 is all about me. Focusing on a healthy diet and excercise. I'm motivated and have armed myself with plenty of research. I'm one of those types that doesn't like to get started on something until I know everything. Well, I'm giving myself permission that it's okay to not know everything... and just to get started. I'm sure the uneasyness of going to the gym will wear off at somepoint. And It is okay to go to the gym not wearing the perfect outfit. Oh the excuses I have made to myself to not work out.

I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you. I always can use help with accountability. I struggle at times of being a hermit. I have been a MFP member for sometime now, but I have never joined a group. I guess I have always felt like I had to do this on my own. It must be a pride thing. Well, that wall is coming down. If there is anyone good at dishing out holding someone accountable...look me up! I'm good at dishing it. But just not to myself.

Good luck with everyone and their goals for 2012

Hi everyone! I am 36. I am struggling with a weight loss plateau of 3 months. I can't get below 151-154 range. Any advice?

Hello Group,
I am 35 and craving something sweet right now so I figure I will write something and take my mind off of it. I was officially grossed out at my own appearance last July, so my boyfriend bought me a gym membership. I know that may seem like a craptastic gift, but I love him for it. I started on the treadmill because the machines, and meatheads on the machines, intimidated me. Of course I could only walk on the treadmill because the slightest jog made me feel like my heart was going to explode or my legs would give out and and I would bullet into the wall behind me. Little did I know.... if you stick with something and give it your all... you can do whatever you set your mind to.

Anywhoo.... I lost 19 pounds last July-October and ran my first 5K..... THEN THE HOLIDAYS HIT... Apparently that meant I had to shove everything I could find into my mouth. I gained 12 pounds in maybe 2 weeks and I quit my running.

So 2012 is here and I am trying to get back on track. I am running on that treadmill again, I have entered a St. Patty's day 5K, and my goal is a half marathon in October. I am struggling with the food and watching what I eat. I need a little motivation now and again. I did it once, I can do it again, but it seems harder this time.

Shannen here. I am 34yrs old. I lost 40lbs over the summer and I felt like wonder woman! THEN.....the holidays came and I gained 20lb. I fell off the bandwagon but ready to do it right again. I have held strong for 2 weeks. As long as I stay away from wine I stay in control.

Where are you all from? I am a Northern NV native, born and raised but just for kicks I moved to PA last year and I am loving it. Currently in the Harrisburg area.

Hello ...my name is Eli..I have been overweight my whole life but i decided to do something about it ..its been a struggle but im trying to change my life style So my goal is to lose 50pds for next year so i can feel better and look better to on my cruise!! So thats what has me motivated!!

Hi!

I am 31, and my profile pic is from this summer with my kids. I am actually now 7 lbs heavier now - I was nursing/pumping full-time for 6 month old twins and i work from home/stay at home with my 2 1/2 year old and 1 year old twins. I am finally having life slow down to start putting in time for myself (weaning the twins) which has caused me to not focus on working out or watching what i eat...it's more pushed me to relax and take my extra time to sit down and rest (like...wow...that was a rough past year). I am working on making my meals more regular and on track (tracking calories and laying off "treats", my kids left over food, extra bites of my kids foods while i feed them, and my wine after kids are in bed). I am also trying to exercise now that i'm not on a strict pumping/nursing schedule. I need to tone up and cut inches on my belly.

It's hard as i've basically been pregnant/nursing for the last 3 years. I was doing p90x up until i found out i was pregnant with the twins and then i cut out all exercise because of morning sickness and high risk pregnancy. I want to look young, fit and refreshed...not tired, unshowered and frumpy:)