Hi I'm Leah and 43 yrs old with 3 lovely, lively kids who along with full-time work have managed to leave little time to address the large number on the scales! I have discovered MFP last week and lost a disappointing 2lbs this week but I guess at least it's sliding in the right direction. I think this Group could be just what I need to help with motivation. I've got a Ball to buy a dress for on the 30th June and I refuse to buy it until I've lost some of my weight.

My starting weight was 164 and I'm currently 162 with a goal of 133 so have a long way to go - it's taken 18 months to put the weight on so I know it's not going to be a quick fix and the road will be fraught with highs and lows but this time (and I have tried many many faddy diets) I'm determined not to worry about the bikini this year!

Hi all. I'm Jerry, 48 years old and live in the Toronto area. I started 2 few weeks back at my all time high of 218.2lbs. I am currently at 210 lbs so off ot a good start.

We are doing a cruise mid August so my personal goal is to get to 195lbs by the cruise. Another 10 off plus the 8 I have lost to date would get me close to that goal with some time still to go to lose the last 5 pounds.....good luck to all of you and stay focused!!

Hi
My name is Wanita and I am so happy to be aboard on losing 10lbs (or more in my case). I am a mother and wife of 10 kids (4-stepkids) and I am unemployed at the moment but I am a CNA for the state of Ga. Since having my 5th and 6th kids (which are twins); and having a ceaseran I have put on an amount of weight. Being 5'5 at the age of 38 and moving to Georgia about 7 months ago I have been struggling with my weight. My heaviest was 214 and now I am 200 (according to my scale). It has taken me a while to get to 200. I started seriously dieting in January and fell off track about 2 months ago and weighed 206 due to a lack of motivation or having the spirit to lose weight I put it off until recently. I love a challenge and would love to be involved in getting to a level I can enjoy looking at myself and feeling good. Good luck to everyone and cant wait to read results and see pics of everyone involved.

I am a 39 yr old female. I am ready for the challenge

Hi, my name is Tina and I am really looking for some motivation. I had a stroke a year ago so I do exercise on my own and try to walk 2 miles a day but never loose any weight. Have become very unhappy with my appearance and need some motivational pickups to loose the weight I have put on since quitting smoking. Have put on 123 lbs in 13 months. Now I need to get it off. NEW FRIENDS WELCOME

My name is Theresa Edwards. I am 41 yo. I am starting with a low goal of 10 #. I am taking baby steps to run this mile. Just had a partial knee replacement 12weeks ago and headed for the second one in october. I need to protect the new joints. With the support of my new friends I will be able to do this. I'm hear to support as well. Good luck all.

Hi my fit pals!!
I'm Rebecca from maine. Turning 31 tomorrow I'm not where I want to be in life and I find I push feelings down with food binging. I am very excited to join this group to have, as well as be , a source of support.
Cheers, Lets all get to our goals and live a full, happy, healthier life!

Hey Im Z,

Just want to a healthier, better me and Im excited to share my journey with you! My goal weight is 175. Stay encouraged by every success!!!

Am I too late?
I am Laura and really need to trim up and get fitter, eat healthier, and lose some weight!
My feet hurt, my clothes bulge,my buttons pop and my boobs flop and I H A T E it.

I accept your challenge to lose 10 pounds by July 8th... Gladly and look forward to it!

thanks for putting this out here for us to take part in!

~Laura

Hi.
My name is Marina. I am 40 years old and the mom of 2 boys. I live in Alberta, Canada. I am struggling with those last 10 pounds! Grrrr. I've been successful on MFP and have lost 9 pounds!! Woo Hoo!! I'm hoping to meet some new friends so we can encourage each other.

Hi~ My name is Dina and I am 38 (ALMOST 39) and a mother of 4. Happy in every single area of my life except my body weight. This is just the kick in the bum that I need. I realize that being held accountable and supportive is the only way I can do this. My ultimate goal is 30 lbs... 20 would be OK. so 10 is a start, right?
Let's do this!

Hi, I'm Elisa. I am 29 years old and live in Southern California. I began a new job about 3 years ago which is a high stress environment but also very sedentary which is why the weight began to creep up on me. I gained 30 pounds in a year!! I've been working towards my goal weight for about a year and a half. I started at 174 (I'm 5'8) and have dropped 20 pounds since I began dieting. The hardest thing for me is excercise. I have about 15 pounds to go and have been feeling like I've hit a wall, so the motivation of a group like this is definitely needed!

Hi, I'm Vianeidy. I'm a 23 y/o paralegal, student and mom in Albuquerque, NM. I am really looking to start a healthier lifestyle. After high school I stopped working out and thr weight just went up and since I have gone up 50 lbs. I want to eventually get back to 120 and I know that's going to take discipline and time. Good luck everyone and let's get each other motivated to make these changes in out lives. :-)

Hi All

I am a 47year old mum of 2 and weigh 175lb. I joined this site today and was SHOCKED to realise that the BMI calculator says I am Obese. I knew I was overweight (by a fair bit!) but this has made me realise that I really need to do something. Delighted to find this group - just what I need. Good luck to everyone - we can do it :-)

HIYAAA

Im delonda Would LOVE to lose 10lbs if not more...so I know I need to go HARDCORE for the next 6wks starting today. I am not TOO FAR from my goal maybe about 25 off. but ive been withing this 4lbs range between 148-152 for 2 weeks...soooo hopefully i can get down to 136!