Hey everyone, I'm Caroline, I live in the UK. I'm 25 and a trainee teacher so life is pretty busy but I'm trying to find what time I can to do as much as I can, it makes a huge difference! I'm calorie counting, I let myself have about 1680 a day as that's my goal BMR and thought I'd give sticking to that a go. I'm nowhere near bikini ready but thought the challenges might still be good anyway!

Hi, Im Natalie, im 28 from the UK.
im currently a full time student at college studying on an access to higher education course which involves Biology, Maths and Sociology.
But im not continuing with higher ed after wards and cause of a change of plans as of September i will be doin an exercise and fitness course at college to become a gym instructor and god knows from there onwards.

When not at college im a mum of 2, my daughter aged 7 and my son is 2 so dont get loads of time for me, just a couple of hrs in the evening to try get things done. I walk to and from college / school everyday so do over an hrs walkin and in half term i love going to the gym. Need to get more used to working out at home as tho as i find it a struggle as get easily distracted from it to do other things but need to kick that habbit and hopefully this may help me. I am cal counting and have been for a little hilwe, have lost 36ish lbs so far and am roughly 12lbs from goal but i really need to focus on toning up now as where iv lost the fat my skin is looking a little ( ok a lot) flabby and need to do more about it now.

Anyway good luck all. xx

Hi everyone

I'm Gina, from Chicago, USA, so for me I'm taking this challenge to actually get bikini ready since summer is coming up soon! And I am absolutely 100% determined to finally fit in a bikini this summer (it would be the first time ever). Funny how Alex mentioned that she currently wasn't tracking her calories, because I stopped tracking them too. I was literally becoming obsessed with the numbers and it was starting to mess with me mentally. Yes, I'm still aware of how many calories and macro intakes I have in one day, but I really don't have the mental capability to track them down because like I said, it messed with my mind too much. So I'm just using MFP for support and to keep track of my exercise.

I hope everyone gets the results they want from this challenge, I know I sure do hahah. Feel free to friend me or message me for any support or advice

Hi i am Faith. I am from Indiana in the US. love a challenge and i definately want to look like those chicks!

Whoops didn't mean to just quote and post haha. I meant to say "Hi Caroline, nice to meet you!" haha.
Wow a teacher! That would be fun - what age kids are you aiming for? My boyfriend is a builder but he says one day he'd like to become a teacher (so that building doesn't ruin his body forever haha).

I've trained to teach primary, so 5 to 11 year olds. I'm currently teaching Year 2, which is 6-7 year olds so hard work but lots of fun! I finish in a few months so now hunting for a job to start in September!

Hi Everyone!!

My name is Alleyna and I'm 22.

I just saw this and feel kinda nervous but excited! (more nervous) You guys all seem very sweet and friendly. I'm sure we can do this!

I guess I'm the only Canadian here so far ha ha, I'm from Toronto, Ontario.
I started seriously losing weight last April, so from my HW-170 I am roughly a 144 now. I just finished my undergrad and a dispute program, looking for a job (which is becoming so stressful and we all know what stress does)

So I really hope this works out, I wish you all the best and please add me if you'd like!!!

I'm Susan and I live in Portland, OR, USA. Thanks for making this group. I do community health research. I started MFP because I wanted to eat healthier, but I go off and on with logging my food. I hope we can all support each other as we get fitter. Feel free to friend me. Looking forward to the next eight weeks (and beyond)!

Hi. My name is Andrea from new jersey. I'm heading back to mexico for my anniversary and I need to lose the weight I worked so hard to lose last year. Unfortunately I have 15+ pounds to lose before May 4th. I know that's pretty unrealistic. So I'm shooting for the official summer as my goal date. Wish me luck!

Hey girls, my name is Danielle, I am 27 yrs old. I am currently working as a dental assitant and go to school at night for esthetics (skincare). I am currently over weight, and need to get healthy. I not only have a bad family history of health problems, but I just had my gallbladder removed. I am so inspired by everyone on this team.