My name is Melanie. I'm a music teacher in Southern California who is now searching for a new job (due to circumstances beyond my control). I'm using this hard time in my life to keep me moving towards health. I started the journey about 3 weeks before finding out I wouldn't have a job next year and almost just quit, but I figure this is something I can control.

This challenge will help push me in the right direction (a little bit more of a push is good) and get me feeling better for the 4th of July!

Hi Im Amber mother of two and after my second I just ignored the weight and kept saying to myself " dont worrie it will fall off" lol not true. This christmas 2011 I decided that I have to do something about it, since then Ive lost 29 lbs.
I started at 183 and Im 5 foot 2. My goal is 125ish. Im 153 right now and looking forward to hopefully being down to my goal byoctober. My 28th b-day.
Life has gotten in my way alot but thats expected. been sick, kids been sick, people dieing and stuff. lol but stayed committed all the way through.

I would love to lose 10 lbs in six weeks and will work my hardest !!!!

Music teacher? That is awesome! I sing

My weight has caused me 0 confidence I don't leave my house hardly. I don't hang out with my friends. None of my clothes fit me. Nor do I want to buy any clothes due to knowing I have to get a bigger size.

But I'm done sitting around doing nothing.
I want to lose 40 lbs in 5-6 months that would be awesome. By my 21st birthday! So i can go out there. And take pride in how I look!

I'm 5'2 at 168lbs started at 173 3 weeks ago!

Name is Serah (obviously) haha
Nice to meet you all

Hi all,

First, I really hope each on of your smacks down your goals!

I'm Jason, a single father of two (have my girls most of the time) and work at home as a graphic design + writer in Vegas, baby, Vegas. Was 310 at my heaviest. Tried losing in the past, but was in a horrible marriage and between that stress and sabotage from ex, it was rough. But hey, brighter days came. Unfortunately, I ate more since I was so freaking happy. But, after realizing why I was eating and what I needed to do, I made a lifestyle change last year. Got to 278 and joined MFP in April.

Today, I'm sitting at about 264 I think (next weigh-in for me is June 1). Would LOVE to drop 10lbs since I'm hitting SF for a week on July 16. Work hard each day as I'm banishing this fat forever.

Currently doing 30 Day Shred with a friend and about halfway done. Love it. Power 90 is next.

Awesome meeting everyone and I look forward to seeing great results from all of you.

I'm Megan, I'm 25 and a mommy to 4 My older boys are 3 and 5 and we have nearly 3 month old twins. Ready to get the rest of my baby weight off and get my body back! Pretty sure we are done having babies.....so excited to focus on ME. I am a stay at home mom and lucky to have an amazingly supportive husband who is helping me find the time to work out and run every day!

Hi everyone! My name is Reed. I'm currently between completing my undergrad while doing an internship over the summer, and heading to get my Masters in the fall. Most of the stuff I would put on here is on my profile so feel free to add me if you want to get to know me more. but i've recently hit a plateau for about the past 6-8 weeks, and am hoping that this will spark me to get back on the right track, and get down to my goal.

good luck to each and every one of you

Hello EVERYONE!!!
My name is Alichia, I'm a married mother and proud grandmother! I am 38 soon to be 39 in August.
I'm in the process of getting the gastric bypass surgery. I live Pittsburgh, Pa. and I'm hoping with Jehovah's strength to lose a good bit of weight beofre my surgery date can be scheduled. If I see I can do it with the help of this website, my family and friends...then ultimately i won't be doing that surgey. I feel I'm a highly motivated person...when I put my mind to something I am very capable of obtaining it!
Best wishes everyone!

Hi - I'm Marcie...currently at 141 down from 170 since January. Still working hard to lose more, so this extra motivation is great. MyFitnessPal has really changed my life. I turned 40 in January and made the decision that I would not go up to the next pant size. I am now down to a size 8 after being a size 14 for many years. I just wasn't motivated to lose that baby fat and work to make myself look better. I'm so glad that I have found the motivation and determination to make a change. I am only 3lbs away from reaching my pre-baby weight...it only took me 13 years!

Anyways, I know we can all do this and am looking forward to being 10 lbs lighter in 6 weeks! Let's do this!!

HI! I am a mother of 4 beautiful children. I have a 16 year old daughter. Twin daughters- 6 years old and a baby boy who is 8 months old. My goal is to weigh 165 and to be able to run a 5k. I am starting my C25k program tomorrow. I am very excited to have all of you wonderful people to help and support me through this tough journey. I have faith that we all can do it together. My downfall is that I am an emotional eater. Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress on Sundays, which will be a huge inspiration.

Hi my name is Ann I'm 21 I've been over weight all my life and ready to commit to a permanent change I started losing weight in July 2011 and managed to lose a total of 55 pounds In 2011 I'm currently at 74 total pounds lost now and have 60 left to go.

Hello, My name is Dexlyn I'm 21 and have twin girls 11 months old! When I joined MFP I was 210, I'm currently 189. My goal weight is 156. My goal in 6 weeks is 179. I would be so happy to reach there.

Hi my name Selena. And I am turning 43 in June. I am a mother of 4 and wife, who works full time in sales. While, I have been working hard over the last year to live a healthier lifestyle ; I have hit a plateau. This challenge will help me stay motivated and hopefully help me move closer to my goal.

Hi I'm Theresa and I am 40 yrs old. I am a Mom and wife to Nick and Kevin. July 8th my son turns 13 and as a gift to myself I would love to lose at least 10 lbs by then. I have always struggled with my weight losing and gaining. I lost 50 lbs 3 yrs ago but had gained 30 back. I started my weight loss journey again in February and have lost 19 so far. I would love to be so much smaller by my 41st birthday at the end of September. Good Luck everyone!

Hi , I'm Linda. I am turning 48 in October and decided it is time to get it right. Figure it's now or never. Juggling the stress of a career and family Caused me to make bad food choice for years. I have been out MFP since Oct 2011 on and off. I have been doing a cardio workout 6 days a week since March. Weight loss has been extremely slow but I am determined to keep it going. Down 3.5 with. 40 plus to go. Could use help with encouragement.

Hi Kids (I call everyone kids)
I'm Drie. I'm 29 and I need a bit of extra motivation lately. From july through January I lost 30 pounds, but I've had some recent setbacks and gained 9 pounds back. I have hypothyroidism that is being monitored and treated, but it zaps me of all energy sometimes.
I am 6'1". I currently am at 299 (scary, I started this at 323 in July) and my ultimate goal weight would be to get down to 180.