JoMcDonald

Hi, I'm Jo, i have been trying to lose this weight for a very long time now...anyone please feel free to add me! I'd love to start up some great friendships and motivation :)

Hi! I'm 34, 5'8, start weight 207 goal weight 170. I have two 14 year-olds, a wife, and some newfound determination! Think we'd be a good pair? Add me if you'd like and lets help each other. :)

Thanks! And congratulations on the baby! :)

It always breaks my heart to see children acting out the hatred of their parents. When will it stop? And furthermore, how can any good parent be ok with teaching hate? Its something i dont think i will ever understand. However, i must say...good for the girl scouts!! I am so surprised they allowed her to join but this will…

I think thats a great idea! Hope no one minds if i add my two cents from time to time :)

its the judgment and their feeling of righteousness, that they have some sort of duty to "protect" others from what they dont understand. My partner finds it amusing, and I suppose I do too to some extent, but it really annoys me that they butt their noses in where they dont belong - how someone dresses, who they are, how…

I wasnt about to divulge for you, my dear... ;) :x

That is awesome... i love the empowerment... my partner and I have been known to reclaim a few too :)

In school I used to have a friend who would announce that I was gay but didn't know it yet - looking back, I guess she was right, but it really made things awkward, and it makes me pretty angry now, knowing the risk she was putting me under.

lol no thanks... ours are PLENTY enough to handle!

so you understand! 11 isnt the easiest age, either... that was when ours got a little tricky. Now that they are nearing the teen years, forget it. Ugh. Our kids dont have a problem with being in a two mom family, and so far they havent come across a lot of problems in school or anything, but it is really hard to find other…

I agree, I hate that the word 'gay' is being used by kids now as something detrimental. Our kids are almost 13, and they say in their school it is common practice to call something that is 'uncool' or 'sucks' as gay. We have drilled into them not to ever use the term in such a way, especially considering they have two…

Start Weight:231 Current Weight:226 Goal Weight:200 (for now, will probably lower that but right now I am concerned with getting out of the 200's!) Height:5'8 Age:32 Clothes Size:18/20 Favourite Exercise: elliptical and strength training

you definitely gave me my inspiration for the day - what an accomplishment! by the way, I LOVE your tattoos! lol

the important part, the key to it all, is that you're back on the site and starting over. Don't focus on the past, just where you are now and where you're heading. You know you can do it, you did it before - you can do it again :)

Hi! I'm Jo, I'm 32 living in Albany NY. I have two kids, both of whom are 12 1/2 - which makes things very "interesting" at times. My partner and I are thinking of having a fall wedding, so I am boosted even more into getting things straight with this weight-thing! We've been friends for 12 years - got together, and we've…

welcome! I hope I can help you out - sending you an invite :)

very true... if its not there, you cant have it!

lol - yeah, being bored isnt fun... I get it :)

I think now and then is fine - Im worried about restricting myself too much, and stressing out about not eating to the point that i want to give up. There has to be a fair amount of give and take.

We are joining a gym for that exact reason - working out releases all that stress and tends to re-direct your thoughts to get back on track, or so Ive found... I'm really excited to be finally taking that step and joining.

I understand that completely, loving food more than yourself... sounds like you are definitely on the right path, though!

so what has everyone done that helps them, when bored, not to eat when not hungry? I could use some tips :)

I'm not working right now, and my classes dont start until the 17th... so I am home trying not to "fridge-raid"... it's not as easy as it sounds!!

I am the same way, when watching tv or a movie... that is a really hard time for me! Have you found anything that helps?

That's true, I forgot to mention that I am also in school full time, it does make things even harder, doesnt it....

I will gladly join forces with you :) My name is Jo and I'm 32 - I have two 12 year olds, so I understand the craziness that goes with being a mom! Sending you an invite :)

Hope it's ok that I sent a few requests out... feel free to add me, I have the same similarities as most of you when it comes to dropping this weight! Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Hi! I have similar goals as you - I still have a ways to go before I reach my goal weight - maybe we could help each other out. Sending you an invite :)

Let me know if I can help - I really need the motivation as well! I think having a strong support system to keep in check with can make a huge difference... Good luck!