I joined because I think it will be another great motivator - I'm aiming to lose around 100 lbs - If I have some people keeping me accountable for exercise etc., then more likely I'll stay motivated - even when the scale is lying it's springs off - people to bolster me and remind me that the measurements and the quality food and how I feel physically is what REALLY counts :flowerforyou:

awesome reasons! Well I am doing this challenge...and started the group because my friend and I kind of had a set back. We both have a ways to go and I thought this would be a GREAT way to encourage each other but also others who sometimes just need a little motivation. I am also going on a mission trip to Cambodia in October and it is a HOT place! The last time I was there I wasn't in the best physical condition and this time around, I don't want anything to keep me from being able to give my all to ministry.

So glad you all joined!

I joined because I think being in a group with others to be accountable to and getting motivation from may be the key to staying with this. I have tried so many times to get fit only to give up. I need to lose 30-40 pounds and keep them off. I just joined the site today....so I figured this was a good way to challenge myself.

This is a easy answer...going on a cruise October 20th and I want to wear cute and foxy swimwear and attire!:drinker:

I joined because being on maternity leave has left me piling on the pounds. Before my daughter i works 60+ a hours (up until i was 37 weeks i may add!) and then she was born and i did nothing. she was a great baby so just slept and never made me run about losing my hair! but i got bored and day time tv made me sit and munch.

so im 175lbs and want to get to 135 (the heaviest i should be according to BMI), once im there ill assess whether im happy or want to lose more! I have a goal "figure" in my mind, the way i was, rather than a weight!

I know that motivation is a bad thing for me as i have none so by being made accountable it helps. I know i will be sad if someone else loses and i dont so it will motivate me to work harder!

We can do this x

I joined because Christmas prom is in December and I want to lose twenty pounds by then

I installed myfitnesspal a LONG time ago but have been really insconsistent about using it. However, I can only fit into about 20% of my clothes right now and I am just too spendthrift to get a whole new wardrobe!

Using this program is helping me to SEE just how terrible my current eating habits are. I'm hoping that being part of this group will give me the extra accountability to make some real changes.

I've gained 50 pounds over the years. My long-term goal is to lose 40 and then judge whether losing the last 10 seems like a healthy choice.

I joined because Oct 27th is my birthday and was my original goal date for a good amount of weight loss-- not all 60 pounds of it but a good start...

I want to lose 25 lbs. I've only just started participating here and the timing seemed right. I'm hoping that being part of this group will help me to be accountable for my choices and will motivate me to do better and not give up when things get tough.

I joined this challenge because I need an extra push to lose my last 20 pounds. I have not yet joined a group that had a specific goal in mind. With this group, there's a specific goal right in the title. Some of us want to lose more than 20, but 20 is a good start. Right now, I'm at my smallest weight I've been since middle school, and that's not saying a lot. I would like to be 125-130 pounds, which means a 20-25 pound loss would be perfect. I'm ready for this challenge and hope to gain motivation from you all.

And as Tonnina, my anniversary is October 25th as well. It would be awesome to wear a cute, LITTLE anniversary dress.