Hi everyone, my name is Steven and I have an 8 month old baby girl I get to take care of full time. I lost 15 lbs using MFP starting January 1st but after getting sick I lost my momentum and gained every bit back. I swore I would never be over 200 lbs again and this morning when I stepped on the scale I was 199. It is time to do something about this so I can be a good example for my little girl, and keep up with my wife who is a group fitness instructor Feel free to add me as I think motivation can help us all!

Hello! My name is Isobel and I live in Kingston, Ontario Canada. I initially started MFP in Jan 2011 and lost 34 lbs, and was really looking forward to continuing my weight loss in 2012. After the holidays I was having a hard time staying motivated, and then my hubby got very sick with bacterial pneumonia and was in hospital for 2 weeks. Running back and forth to the hospital/eating junk food/ no exercise = weight gain. Grr. Then I got hubby home and recovering and I was hit with sciatica for a month. So I realllly got off track, but you know what? That was 3 1/2 months ago! It's time to get off my butt, literally!! and get real! July 8 is a great target date, it is just before my 60th birthday. Sarting weight is 216 lb. I would like to ultimately get to between 150 and 160. I am 5' 5".

Hi. My name is Heidi. I'm at 29 year old married, mother of 2 beautiful kiddos. I started out at 230 and I have lost 42 lbs so far. I would like to be 175 by July 8th. Ttyl

Hey Everyone!

My name is Nikkee, I'm 42 years young :+). I have three children ages, 24, 17 and 9. I love to read, garden and walk. I joined loseit.com back in January of this year and lost 14 lbs thus far. But I was watching Youtube and thought I would check this out and I like the setup better. It reminds me of Facebook, more interaction with members. I currentyl weight 147, I was 160lbs..my goal is to reach 140 pounds, but I will be okay with 145..but I'm going to go for the 140. I fall out the wagon sometime, so I glad their is people here for support and inspiration. I look forward to the challange.. My motto is: ANYTHING I DID ONCE.. I CAN DO AGAIN!!! So...lets get back to our healthy sexy selfs.

Hi I am Bernie, I turned 55 (yes over half a century old) April 9th. I think this is an awesome challenge. I want to get down to 130 pounds the right way. That is 20 more pounds to get to my goal but I think focusing on 10 pounds first will be more reasonable.

Hi, I'm Hazel and I'm in Edinburgh, Scotland.

I have a very, very active job and thought this meant I could eat whatever I wanted, alas not.

I'm 5'5 and 139lbs and really want to lose 10lbs.

Let's get this done!!

H x

Hi, my name is Tammy...I am from Cape Breton, NS, Canada. I am a wife and a mother of 2 and Nana to one beautiful 2 year old baby girl. I have fibromyalgia and depression but I am kicking their butts. I have lost 25 lbs so far and I wanted to join this challenge to keep me motivated to reach my goals. I started slowly walking and now I can actually jog. I am very proud of the changes I have made in my life and looking forward to the future. I am currently working on opening my own business. Good luck to all and feel free to add me as your friend.

Hi i'm Andy... 46 year old male. i'm living in Ireland now for over 10 years but i'm from Yorkshire in the UK.
I'm at 258 now but always have been over weight since i lost a leg in a car accident when i was 18,
MFP has been the best help yet , started at 301lb. and need to be under 200.
I have 2 kids, a boy at 19 and a girl at 16, and i also have a Miniature Schnauzer called Mollie (profile pic)
I think joining this group will give me the extra push i need.
Thanks

Andy

Hi there, 29 year old Mam to four here, struggling to lose the baby weight but giving it a good go :happy:

Looking forward to chatting with you all and getting to know you!

Orla x

Good morning, all! My name is Pat and I'm from Virginia. I love to cook -- soups, pot roast, tomato sauce -- and read while healthy meals are simmering away. Unfortunately, age has crept up on me and I need to be more careful. Did I mention that a great meal always tastes better with a good wine? So here I am, ready to get serious about counting those calories and recalibrating for a healthier life.

Hi looking forward to losing 10Lbs good luck all :-)

Hi Everyone,
My name is Dawn, mom to two tween girls. My weight has always been an issue, but after having the girls (12months apart) My weight just kept going up. My highest was 366 and I joined WW. I lost 50 on program, but my schedule didn't letme keep up with the meetings. Besides I felt likei was doing things alone. I joined MFP a couple of years ago and only allowed my RL friends on here... that didn't work.
I am back with whole new attitude. I am learning to make myself a priority, that I can't dothis for anyone else other than myself. I came back here at 355 and now at 344.
Love the ideaof this challenge, as it will help to keep me focused! Good luck everyone!
Feel free to add me

Hi. I'm Mom to 3, Grandmama to 1.

My goal is to lose 35 lbs for now. I hope to lose 10 lbs by June 21. I know this is a short period of time, but since I'm having surgery on that date I felt I should try to do what I can by then. Recovery will take a few weeks and I'm not sure how much I will get to exercise after the first week to get me back on track. Wish me luck!

Hello everyone my name is LaStar I've actually been trying to loose weight for the past year...its not til recently that I got serious bout it...its like working out & eating healthy are becoming a part of me & I love the energy I feel...10lbs is a goal to achieve...but my ultimate goal is 60lbs...

Hey everyone,

I just joined MFP yesterday actually, so this is a great motivation to jump start my weight loss! A little about me though.. I'm 24. I'm a microbiologist, and I really just want to lose weight. I know that doesn't sound like much but I've tried to lose weight a million times. So I'm here for the 10 lb. challenge and possibly some new friends??