hey, im joy, and have been uncomfortable with my weight for years. I've tried MFP earlier, but could never really stick with it, the longest was a little over a month and a half. I think joining a group might give me that extra little push I need, and being forced to weigh in should be helpful . I'm 5'2.5 and 142 pounds.

Hello! I just joined MFP two days ago and I love it! I hope I keep up this excitement to continue. I joined this group because I really want to lose 25 pounds to be at my goal weight. I am so excited to start this next week. I am currently working out four times a week, but I know I can do five. This will be so great that we will be cheering each other on. I am so excited!

Hi, My name is Amanda aka FarleysGirl. I'm 23 and from the MinneSNOWta (however, not much snow this year). I just joined this website yesterday! I am fully motivated to feel better about myself. I joined weightwatchers 2 years ago and lost 40 lbs in college. I quit when I went back home, entered my last year of college and had "no time" so I gained it all back plus some. I graduated last year with my teaching degree- this year I have been subbing and long term subbing and I'm hoping to break into a full time teaching job next year.

I joined the Y March 1st and have been trying to go daily. I like the kickboxing classes, step classes, and body sculpt classes. I have also started to run. I haven't ran for YEARS, but this September my friend and I want to do the Warrior Dash 3 mile run. Sl that is my motivation.

I'm 23 and live with my boyfriend. My other motivation is hopefully there will be wedding bells next year, and I want to LIKE the way I look on that day! So I better start getting started!

Hi, I'm Kata. I'm 42 and live in Wallingford, VT. I've been on MFP for a few months and before that in some counseling to get a batter relationship with food. I've watched my mother and sister yo yo for years so I haven't really done anyting with my weight in a while. I've lost over 50 pounds so far (16 with mfp) and I'm trying to make this my forever solution, meaning I don't want to yo yo up and down any more. My goal is to lose 38 pounds (and be under 200) by my birthday on August 24. This seems like a good way to start. I do a lot of yoga and go walking when I can. I'm a school and town librarian so I'm on my feet a lot. I'm hoping to give and get a lot of support on this.

What an interesting and exciting group! I'm looking forward to working with you all, and getting to know you better! I will be in the Challengers group, which is a bit scary because I have not been burning anywhere near 500 cals a day!!! But, I'm not going to do it any younger! :laugh: It's time!

Thank you, Teresa, for all the work you have done already!

My name is Tiffany...
Raised as an Army brat. Currently live in Leesville, La. Have a wonderful husband and four kids. I work crazy hours and sometimes it feels like I have no time for myself. Started here a year ago... Had lost 34lbs between end of March and end of Dec. Then started gaining 7 of those pounds back. Had alot of stuff going on and just wasn't able to find time for myself. Even though I still have a bunch of stuff happening with kids I am bound and determined to change this around and start loosing again to get this weight off and keep it off. Any and all help will be apreciated.

Hello everyone! My name is Dorie and I am excited about the challenge. I have lost a total of 48 pounds on my weight loss journey so far. I have been maintaining my 38 pound weight loss since 2007 give or take a few pounds. I joined a biggest loser challenge and it gave me the motivation to lose 10 more pounds since beginning of February. I want to lose at least 10 more to hit my final goal. I am still participating in the biggest loser challenge until May so I am hoping this challenge will help me get the rest off. I look forward to getting to know you all better in the upcoming weeks!

Hi! I'm Jennie or HardyGirl4Ever. I joined MFP in January and I love it! So many great people, I feel like the community will help me with my weight loss goals, both reaching them, and staying at them.

I've been dieting on and off since I was 10 years old. Many different diets. I love food (especially food that's bad for me) so I find it really hard, but I'm trying. Last year I went on Jenny Craig and lost 17 pounds and got to a semi comfortable place. Then I quit due to being unemployed (since it's expensive) and started dieting on my own. Then Christmas hit, and I let people talk me into believing that it's normal to eat treats and eat poorly around the holidays. I started over in January, but things kept happening one after the other that prevented me from staying on track. Now I'm back on track and determined to stay there, even though it's hard for me since I'm just getting used to cooking. But I have the three Rocco DiSpirito Now Eat This! books, and I LOVE his recipes so that should help. If I love the food, I'm more likely to stick with it.

I joined this challenge because I discovered I do best when someone gives me a challenge and I have to report back to people. I need all the extra pushes, and all the support I can get!! Anyone feel free to add me!!

My name is Bethany. I am 28 years old and still tired of being overweight. I have been working on losing weight since June 2011. i am currently at 29lbs down. I was at 35lbs down but have been off track for the last couple months. My family and I are going on a little vacation to St. Louis at Memorial Day and I would really like to drop a few pounds before then.

I love being a part of challenges. They really help keep me motivated and this one seems SUPER well organized. Looking forward to working with all you guys to help us all achieve our goals