SparkPeople 20 Somethings with 50-99 Pounds to Lose Team Messageboard

Feeling encouraged

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:33:32 EST

Hi everybody! I'm Aimee and I am almost 24, a nanny, early childhood director and a student. Last time I checked I was 270lbs. I want to live a healthier lifestyle in order to keep up with all the kids that I take care of and to enjoy new things. I like being outdoors but get winded really quickly. I like playing sports but sometimes its hard for me to keep up. I also want to feel more comfortable in airplanes, for the person next to me at church not to feel crowded and for all the kids I wat...

1 pound at a time ..

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:40:30 EST

Hello All- My name is Andi, 24 and overweight. like most, i struggled all my life with weight. 89 days ago I said " try 90 days of a better life style, if it works cool. If not you just sit in your size 26 jeans, you suck and quit" Simple.I wouldn't
Post on any message bored for the fact that failure was an option. But,
As day 90 gets here, I am 40lbs lighter and feel absolutely fabulous. Failure is no longer an option and I'm looking forward to seeing the changes in myself in th...

Hallo world :D

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:15:49 EST

Hello :3 I'm new to SP.

I'd love a partner to work with :D

I'm Kota, and i'm a bit of a lazy gamer. i came here because i need to get on the right foot somewhere to bettering my health and well yea i kinda wanna lose some weight too :D

I feel i kinda need a turn in the right direction sometimes. My weight is kinda stubborn or maybe i'm going about it all wrong. But i'd like some help with losing it. And i look forward to staying apart of the community :3

I'm in!

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:12:46 EST

Hello I am new to the site and would like to join this challenge.

Today I will......

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:38:41 EST

What is your goal today?

Count me in please!

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 EST

This will be perfect for me!

weightloss partner

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:16:36 EST

I am just starting my journey and I'm the kinda person who needs someone to hold me accountable. I'm wondering if there are any other people like this on here. Like a weekly weigh in and review of our goals. Let me know if you are interested or have any ideas. Thanks

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Thu, 23 May 2013 16:46:13 EST

I'm in.

Ready for a change and willing to accept help

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:04:29 EST

I am a 28 y/o single mother who is tired of being overweight and unhealthy. I have always been on the plus size, but when I saw that my daughter was starting to take the same path that I went down, I definitely knew it was time for a very important change. I have already began going to the doctor regularly to check on my vitals and blood work every month and have lost 26 pounds since March, but don't feel like I'm touching on everything possible to help me towards a healthier lifestyle for ...

Airplane Seats

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:24:22 EST

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right area or not, so sorry if it's not where it should be...

I'm going to Vegas in about 2 weeks, about a 2 hour flight from where I live, and I should totally be excited because I've never been, but I'm terrified I'm not going to fit into the airplane seat... I'm 5'10 and 300lbs at the moment (20/22), and most of my weight is in my tummy & thigh area. We're flying Allegiant, which I've never flown before, so I'm not sure how it's going to go. I...

Hi there

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:11:44 EST

Hey, I'm Dani, I'm 24 years old. I joined this site in hopes to find encouragement and to stop feeling like I am alone in trying to lose the weight. I'm currently 182 lbs, and my goal weight as of right now is 120. I have a part time job and I go to school full time. I currently work in the backroom, and I'm hoping that because I will be more active at work, it will help the weight come off. I've spent my whole life struggling with my weight. I was teased for a very long time, and even now...

Accountability buddies

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:37:25 EST

I'm 22, and looking to lose about 50lbs.
I've been struggling with my weight since high school. I'm looking to get back on track and feeling my best.
I'm looking for an accountability buddy so we both can keep track of our progress together.

Hey People

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:23:57 EST

I'm Val, not new to spark people as i have used it in the past. That being said i wasn't totally disciplined in using the program then, But I'm ready for some changes in my life. I've been a bigger girl all my life, before i had my daughter i was still in 200s. There's a history of diabetes on both sides of my family which is a reminder to take care of myself, i just need the focus and the motivation to keep going every day.

Late Night Eating

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:50:46 EST

Okay so I just got home from college a couple days ago and am trying to get myself back on track with my health since I completely let it go last semester. A huge habit I had was eating late at night. I know that's a huge no-no, but it turns out that's just the time my body gets hungry. If I eat at 5pm, I'm going to get hungry again around 10 (unless it was a hugeee meal, which sometimes happens). Since I made this account yesterday, today I've really been trying to focus and do good, which m...

The new me.

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:13:09 EST

I weighed about 110 in high school, and in the 5 years since I've been out I've hit 180. I'm on 5 foot tall, and I'm freaked. I'm getting married in less than 2 months, and I know I'm not going to lose the whole 50 pounds. I'm looking to lose about 10 by my wedding date.
I'm hoping to lose weight and keep up a good health record, in preparation for a child.
Sadly, all I have is myself doing this. It was much easier to stay down in school, because I had a ton of people working out w...

new and needing a little weight loss help

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:45:25 EST

I am new to this site, I have tried it before in the past but I ended up not sticking with the program due to lazyness. But I am back now and I have a kiddo and need to lose some weight so that i can continue to keep up with her. So I have my fb that i use and will keep this on my fb so it will remind me to use this site and track track track. Maybe i will look better soon.

Looking for a accountability buddy!

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:42 EST

I'm 28, 1 kid (5) and 2 dogs. My husband lives abroad at the moment.
I have 88lbs to loose (lost 19 already) and I am doing zumba for ps3, swimming and gym. I'm tired a lot of the time but generally feeling better than I was. Pre life style change. I'm even learning new recipes which are healthier and how to make healthier snacks!
I've been changing my life since march this year, I decided enough is enough and I need to pull it together. I'm looking for friends to share ups and down...

Hello everybody! I'm newish

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:39:31 EST

Hi everyone. My name is Abby, I'm 29 and I'm here to dun dun dun lose weight and look for some weight loss buddies along the way. I've used this site before to great success. I have 65 daunting pounds to lose but I know I can do it,I've done it before.It is a little harder this time because I have two little ones demanding every bit of my attention lol. Plus, I have a boyfriend who is not on board the whole health train so he makes it harder as well,keeping the fridge well stocked with sodas ...

Summer Challenge

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:16:04 EST

Does anyone know if the 20-Somethings will be having another challenge this Summer?

Thanks!

Brittney

New here and could use a buddy

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:14:59 EST

Hi everyone,
My name is Lisa, I'm a 27 year old student, mother, wife, and writer. At age 17 I lost my mother to a brain aneurysm and I've steadily gone from 160lbs to 240lbs. In the last ten years I have gotten married, had two children, and put on 80+ lbs. I always wanted to be active, I always had these strange dreams about running on a cool and misty morning and the only sound I could hear was the slapping of my shoes on the pavement. But- I was never strong enough. Even when I was ...

Hello :)

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:55:20 EST

Hi, I have been on here a number of time during some hard times in my life, I am finally coming out of it and I have lost 2 stone. I started my exercise and healthy habits back up because i out on 5 pounds, doesnt sound a lot but it got me thinking of carrying on jogging.
I do find it hard to say no to things which is annoying because I love to randomly binge its like a craving and espeically on takeaways meaning it not only ruins my weight but my money too...( i am a student).
I j...

Introducing ME

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:33:03 EST

Hi Everyone,

I just joined sparkpeople yesterday. So far so good I guess. I'm excited to see what the site has to offer. I've been pretty impressed thus far.

im new to this

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:10:19 EST

hey my name is alex im from florida new to the site but im trying to go from 250 to 180 its not easy i tell you but hope fully i will get there one day just started working out again since ive gained all this extra weight so to all lets get it tem fitness here i come

I'm back!!

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:10:55 EST

YAY! I am finally back to being me! I started really trying to buckle down on my weight when I tipped the scales at 220 (eek!) I took some time for myself to try and establish why it is so important. I am down to 206 and I feel awesome! I am ready to jump back on the boards, make some weight loss buddies and finally conquer this!

I've changed everything but I'm plateaued?

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:48:18 EST

So I decided on a huge life style change. I only eat healthy, I do have the very small occational naughty thing, but I always keep in my calories. I've started excersising 3 times a week. At first I lost 7lbs but now I put back on 2 and it seems to be going nowhere.. This is since the end of march when I started. I am just not sure what I'm doing wrong?

Thought I'd mention I'm now 240 and I'm eating 1900 cals a day (I was told not to go lower until I lost) I'm starting to think I s...

Newbie in need of a plan I can stick to!

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:42:12 EST

My name is Jeannette and I feel like I have been on the losing side of the. Weight loss battle since I. was 10. I have two children and my husband and I would like to have more but I need to get my health in order first. My boys would love for their mommy to be able to run after them and not. Be out of breath in my first 30 seconds.

My fitness pal (app for smart phones)

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:18:26 EST

If anyone has one add me! Shawnaallen2012 is my name. i need more friends on there, im on there more just because easier access. So add me if youd like!

Really Trying this time!!

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:54 EST

Hello! I'm Kristina, about to be 28 yrs old. My husband is military so we move around a lot and I never really make any friends. I've been really watching what I eat and exercising for a week now, and I'm down 3lbs!! Still a long way to go though. I really committed to this when I read something about my cholesterol meds increasing the chance of women getting type 2 diabetes, especially if you're over weight and it runs in your family. So, I quit taking it for now and I'm trying to do all th...

Hello.

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:45:59 EST

How is everyone doing? My name is Beatriz and I am 26 years old and yes i want to lose more then 50 lbs if possible.. I lack motivation really to reach my goal I did however lose about 8 lbs which I felt good and proud that I did. But i want to lose more and right now I feel like I am at the halt. I joined the group awhile back but I didn't introduce myself or have made any postings yet. I do want to come each day and check out Sparkpeople, and groups and so forth. I hope everyone has a grea...

Hi !

Mon, 6 May 2013 13:25:57 EST

Hi, everyone! I am new at this. Well somewhat. I got started on Sparkpeople about a week and a half ago.. I had a really rough week and it slipped my mind. But, I am back at it. I absolutely love this site. I am hoping to lose some weight. I don't want to lose too much, though. Just 30-40 more pounds. But I would like to exercise more and tone my body. I'm looking to make some friends on here. To have someone to talk to about ups and downs on this challenging journey, would make things a litt...

Could really use a buddy!

Mon, 6 May 2013 07:37:30 EST

I'm struggling! I started out really good and strong and did very well but I have been over my calories 6 days in a row now! :( I need some good motivation, more accountability, and a good kick in the butt to get back on track! I would love to have a buddy to have to report to daily about my calories eaten, exercise accomplished, and water drank. Someone that will motivate and push me positively.

hi im new to spark people

Mon, 6 May 2013 00:24:14 EST

Hi my name is Rell, I'm 28 years old, over 200lbs, I decided to join spark people because my daughter is now 13months old so I can't use the excuse "I just had a baby" anymore, time to make a change and get my confidence, energy, and health back. I look forward to chatting with you all.

Hi I'm Marlena:)

Sun, 5 May 2013 16:40:02 EST

Hey y'all,
So this is my third time doing spark people.:( So embarrassed lol. I love this site and love how it is truly free free free. I'm Marlena I'm a mommy of two beautiful girls Haley 2, and step daughter Hannah 4 I'm engaged to there dad,and I'm in college full time for social work. I have struggled with my weight since I was a little girl. About age 11 I belive.And being short (five two) does NOT help. I yoyod for several years with my weight. Would loose it all then gain it a...

Chia seeds

Sun, 5 May 2013 15:04:49 EST

Anyone implementing Chia into your diet? How is it going for you? Do you think it is beneficial? How do you use them?

Finals Snacks

Sun, 5 May 2013 01:31:02 EST

Hi. I am working on my masters and I just finished my finals on Thursday. Now that I have actually slept some, I am thinking about my eating over that time. Through a combination of stress eating and convenience eating ( fast food because cooking would take time) my eating habits were horrible and I wasn't exercising like I usually do because I didn't have much extra time. With next semester in mind, what snacks/ meals do you like to prepare and eat for finals.

Hi There!

Sat, 4 May 2013 21:28:59 EST

Hello there! my name is Angie and i found this website (on accident) and once i explored a little i am so excited about my start on it. I am trying to revamp my health and fitness and have already started but i think (and really hope) that this will help me get it going another notch! i have seen a few people and so far everyone is so inspiring and motivated and hopefully i can help and vise versa. I hope to stay motivated and supported through my journey of a healthier life!

hello everyone!

Fri, 3 May 2013 11:13:19 EST

My name is Rosalee, I'm 21 years old and I have a 10 month old son. Back in high school I yoyo'd alot between 125-130 lbs. Back then I thought I was huge! Now I feel bad that I allowed myself to get to 180! I got on the depo shot when I was 16 and it was okay at first. I still worked out 5 days out of the week 2 hours a day. But about 6 months after being on it, I noticed I was starting to gain weight, which was okay with me if I gained 5 pounds..only problem was it wouldn't stop. I started w...

Really need a buddy

Thu, 2 May 2013 19:16:35 EST

My name is Bekah and im 26 when i started i weigh in at 234 well so far in just a few months of being spotty about watching what I ate and a little exercise here and there i have started to lose weight as of this week i weigh in at 223 which has encouraged me to keep trying and go futher down and be more healthy. I dont have a phone right now but can get online on sp or face book and check in and hopefully get a phone soon to text and check in i live on the east coast and work 2pm- 10pm shif...

beginner!

Thu, 2 May 2013 17:34:21 EST

Hey, the names porsha and im looking for an accountability buddy. Im 23 with two boys, 2 yrs old and 4 months old. Im currently 220lbs and im looking to lose a lot of weight the right way this time. Im ready for a change i just need someone with similar goals to help keep me on track and i can do the same for them. Im very flexible and excited to get started! :)

Hello

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:13:48 EST

Hello. I am 27 (will be 28 in August). I am a mother to 3 children and a wife. I am a full time Hairstylist. I currently weigh 324 lbs and and setting my first goal to reach 250. I think I am on the right track. i am following a SlimFast-like plan due to my schedule being so full all the time. I look forward to making some new friends here. Thanks to everyone who is uber supportive!

Hey there

Thu, 2 May 2013 08:43:04 EST

Hello, I'm Aroura , I'm a full time mom to 2 wonderful kids they are 3 and 1, I am going to be starting school for my RN here in about 4 weeks super excited, I have always struggled with my weight and topped the scales at well over 306 when i had my children, since getting pregnant and having my son I am now down to 261 my ultimate goal is 140 but i set a slightly smaller goal on here of 180 my very first goal is to get to wonderland into the 100's i cant tell you the last time i weighed unde...

1st Hello!

Wed, 1 May 2013 22:46:41 EST

I accidentally added a new topic when trying to introduce myself and can't figure out how to delete it!

So hi! And sorry for having a random topic page! :)

I wish you the best success! ~Andi

Hi I'm Amy! :)

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:06:58 EST

Hi! I'm Amy! 22 years old from Virginia.
I'm not really good at introducing myself.. haha. I'm a professional photographer and I adore music. I've struggled with my weight my entire life and I just feel like it's time to make a change and be happy :). I'd love to find someone to kind of.. be my fitness buddy. It's always easier with a pal because you can keep in check and you have someone to talk to about it :). Ummm I don't really know what else to say other than don't be afraid to say...

Hello!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:17:37 EST

My name is Amanda. I am 25, married, and live in Colorado. I met my husband three years ago and weighed about 150 pounds. Now I weigh almost 200. I have lost most of my confidence, not to mention the ability to keep up with my husband in physical activities like I used to. I quit smoking 6 months ago after 10 years of smoking, but am still feeling it by how fast I get out of breath. Most of the time I don't even feel like I quit. I would really like to lose the weight I have gained and to be ...

hello...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:57:52 EST

My name is Cheralie and I'm 21 and in desperate need of motivation...i need help....I'll return the favor!!

Hello!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:49:21 EST

*Oop, I just realized this got posted in the wrong place! I thought I was posting in Intros! Sorry! Reposted over there, but I don't know how to delete this one!* My name is Amanda. I am 25, married, and live in Colorado. I met my husband three years ago and weighed about 150 pounds. Now I weigh almost 200. I have lost most of my confidence, not to mention the ability to keep up with my husband in physical activities like I used to. I quit smoking 6 months ago after 10 years of smoking, but a...

Hi :)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:03:29 EST

hey my names ashley :) im 20 years old and live in clio michigan. i am a cosmetologist at he jc penny salon and plan on going back to school for busniess managment and photography. i have been strugeling with my weight since i can remeber and it is time for a change. i have never really been a happy person, i may show it on the outside and smile and laugh all the time but on the inside i am truely depressed. i belive loseing this weight will be a complete life changer for me. im curently 3...

Hello :)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:34:38 EST

Hi everyone. My name is Amy and I'm 21 years old and decided that right now is time to change my life!

I actually just stumbled upon this site via google when I was looking for nutrition and fitness information. Wasn't looking to sign up to anything but looking through this site I thought it'd be a good way to get support from people going through the same as me, without paying and going to weekly classes. I think I'll definitely need the support for the first few weeks/months.

hello everyone..im brittany

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:30:55 EST

my name is brittany. i am 27 yrs old and i am from georgia. i have been overweight my entire life. just have always ate the wrong types of foods and hated to exercise and this is the result of that: i am 27 yrs old and weigh 275. i have back pain several times a month. in the last few months i have started having extreme pain in my left ankle sometimes to the point where it is difficult to walk. usually have little to no energy. and of course there are the stares and whispers and comments whe...

follow me ??

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:08:42 EST

I am just your everyday gal who works 8-5 and has every excuse as to why I can't lose the weight...I hope to be different this time. I hope with spark I can stay on track, get motivated, and be held accountable by others...I need spark friends so please add me, I hope to blog my journey along the way too.. wish me luck!!!!

Hello! Newbie needing friends :)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:44:59 EST

Hey there,
Name is Shawna. I just turned 24 in march. I need and want to lose about 80 pounds. So im here for some friends, and some encouragement. I offer my friendship and encouragement back! Feel free to add me as a friend! I'll add back :)

Motherof2

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:10:26 EST

I am a 27 year old female. I am a mother of two beautiful girls and wife. I am currently a student, and I am trying to lose weight so I can be healthier for my family as well as for myself.

Hello!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:28:54 EST

Hello all! My name is Maureen. I'm 27 years old and just joined SparkPeople today. I'm very excited to get started and get support for this next chapter of my life. I've always been an overweight person but am currently at my heaviest and that's just not okay. I refuse to buy the next size up! I'm ready to lose this weight, look great and feel even better on the inside and out.

Hello

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:38:16 EST

I've tried many diets and exercise programs before...and have always failed. I love food. And it's not the salads, fruits, and veggie kind of food either. Oh no! It's the fried chicken and homemade macaroni & cheese or a deep dish pasta dish with at least 2 slices of cheesy garlic bread. Yup. Everytime I start to diet and exercise, my love of food tends to wrap itself around my legs and trip me up every single time. But now, I HAVE to do something about it. I'm right now currently weighing in...

Menu planning /cooking help needed!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:13:45 EST

My name is Meggie and I grew up eating out a lot with my parents. With them both working full time we didn't eat at home too much so I never really learned how to cook. I've been slowly learning but it's been really hard and I am so overwhelmed trying to plan ahead and have on hand what I need to cook. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey:)

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:40:42 EST

I am a recent college grad in Maine, and I am ready to live the life i imagined. I see now that eating doesn't help my emotional state. I am ready to take control of my health!
I hope to get by know you guys better soon :)

30 Day Green Smoothie Challenge

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:12:35 EST

So i have came across a 30 day green smoothie challenge last week and i have just started it. I wanted to know if anybody has done this challenge. Your suppose to supplement one green smoothie for a meal a day. The website is Simplygreensmoothies.com

In need of a weight loss buddy!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:04:08 EST

Hey I'm 21 years old and I weigh 225 lbs. I've tried so many ways to lose weight but I always end up giving up, so I thought a weight loss buddy my age would help. Going to college full time along with work and church makes me a busy girl. Anyone out there looking for a weight loss buddy who would like to be my buddy?

Desperate for Change!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:54:49 EST

Hello!

I am a mid twenties northern Wisconsinite desperate for a change. I have struggled with my weight my whole life but have hit a new top weight recently. I have tried lots of things and have had little to no success and I'm hoping this will help! :)

Hello! :)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:00:28 EST

Hey everyone-
My name is Melissa and I decided to make today the day that I turn myself around and face my weight issues head on. I'm a 22 year old waitress (23 in June) and I recently got engaged. I was at my heaviest at the beginning of 2010(250lbs) and my lightest on my 21st birthday (150lbs). I have slowly been gaining ever since and when the scale said 215 the other day I wanted to throw up. When I got under 200 the first time I promised I would never go back, yet here I am. I hate ...

New and needing motivation

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:25:23 EST

Hi everyone! I am new here to SparkPeople and I am hoping this will be a good place to connect with others who are struggling with the same issues that I am. I struggled with weight my whole life, but have recently gained about 30 pounds due to stress, a demanding schedule and lack of motivation. I am hoping to change this, but need some support. I have a wonderful husband who loves me unconditionally, but I want to change me for me. Looking forward to connecting with some awesome people...

new here

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:49:46 EST

Hello my name is crystal i am a 25 year old female.i am 5'0" and weigh 175.3.i have 2 boys ages are 4 and 2.i am here to lose weight and change my life style.my goal weight is to be around 115 to 120.i started working out and eating healthier on feb 12 of 2013.my highest weight was 193.then once i realized it was time to change my weight was 188 on feb 12th.i try to work out every day and how long it varies.since its getting hotter in Glendale Arizona i cab do my walking much cause my kids a...

Ab Challenge for May!!!!

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:57:22 EST

Would ANYONE like to join me in doing an ab challenge for May?? Let me know and Ill send you the schedule and add you to the FB page!

Started it off right!

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:58:44 EST

I just turned 27 yesterday and wanted to start it off right. I am in the process of quiting smoking and I started my p90x program. I feel great! I went thru my 20's being unhealthy and overweight and don't want to end my 20's the same way. I want to be healthy and happy for my 3 boys and I want them to be healthy and happy. I can't do that without doing it myself. So here I go kicking of my 27th year of life with a bang!!!

NO MOTIVATION!!!

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:17:32 EST

Hello all,
I'm having such a hard time being motivated! I'm not sure what to do. I think to myself all day "I'm going to work out after work, I'm going to at least stretch, I'm going to do a work-out video or go for a walk". But then, I get home and I just sit down or lay down and watch a movie. I need help...

Hey

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:00:17 EST

I'm not one for long introductions, but my name is Rad, and I currently weigh about 205lbs. The only time I've ever lost weight was when I worked on a horse farm, cleaning horse stalls, doing some heavy manual labor. I was about 160 at the time. Now I work on a computer all day, and I gained a whole bunch of weight back. I can't go back to working on a farm, but hopefully I can learn how to lose weight a different way. Thanks

Looking for a partner in crime to beat my nemesis

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:54:49 EST

Hey all!!
New to SP and looking for someone to join me on my journey.
I am starting at 264 pounds and my goal is 170.
I am 27 and married to an awesome guy.
I am crazy fun, adicted to my iphone, and have an eliptical.
We live in the city of Fairfax VA so if you are near by we can even be rl workout buddies..I am totally cool with texting and chatting for motivation.
I want to be healthy and I want to be support while getting support.
TOGETHER WE CAN BEAT ...

Accountability Buddy!

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 18:04:20 EST

I could DEFINATELY use a motivated accountability buddy! I'm very prone to giving up but I really need to lose AT LEAST 50lbs but I should really lose 70!

Hello!

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:26:32 EST

Hi I'm Stephanie (22) with a 10 month old son! I have 70 lbs to lose! I hope that this website can help!

I need help, push me please.

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 22:39:38 EST

Hey, my names Yvette, I just turned 25. I am5'11 and weigh 278 pounds. I joined this site because of all the great resources. I like structure. =D I'd love stern encouragement, push me like Jillian Michaels. I hope I can meet people who can relate.

Go from half way to fully committed?

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:56:07 EST

Today is 202 of my daily walking challenge - meaning I've walked a mile every day for 202 days straight. It's a commitment I make everyday to myself and now I am down 17 pounds. Even though I think of this as an accomplishment, I can't help but kick myself for not doing more. I eat horribly. I have not made working out a real priority. I just walk. I really am at a loss for why I don't commit to more challenging goals. Right now I could really use some advice about how to motivate one's self ...

Hey

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:56:22 EST

Hey everyone I am Debbie. I'm 26 from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I have a 4 year old and 7 month old girl. I am weigh more than I ever have and I'm ready to get back to my weight before my first daughter was born! I have a good bit of weight to lose to get to the point but I'm hoping this site will help me out and keep me motivated to do it! I love meeting new people so if you want message me! We can work through this together to reach our goal! I am a stay at home mom and love doing crafts!

Hello

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:07:29 EST

Good afternoon. I am new to this site and I am hoping to reach my goal weight. I am a mother of 3 wonderful children, newly engaged and pursuing a Master degree in Psychology. I am hoping to regain my pre pregnancy weight in a healthy way so that I can be healthy and fit in to a spectacular wedding dress.

I welcome your encouragement and support and I look forward to working with you all.

Thank you.

Losing some weight--

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:37:28 EST

Hey my name is Nicole im 22 years old and trying to lose 60 pounds, this says i can do it my november what do you think/.

A long long time ago...

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:05:49 EST

Hi there!

I used to be a member of this team, a couple years ago, but completely fell off track. Anyway, I'm trying to immerse myself back into sparking and I am hoping making some new friends amongst the teams I used to be a part of will help me keep going.

Wishing you all great successes with your health endeavors :)

Hello :)

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 13:52:44 EST

Hi everyone! My name is Jatana. I am 22 years old. I am currently at about 240 pounds. My family has constantly reminded me of my weight since I was about 12 years old. I have been on off of this site because I stopped believing in myself. I thought it was pointless if I couldn't reach my daily goals every single day. I am back because I am finally ready to be held accountable for my actions. My friends are worried about my health and want me to work harder. So, I am here for them.

HELP! motivation lacking... :(

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:38:16 EST

I don't know about some of you, but I've got that terrible thing where I go to bed and I'm like "tomorrow I'm going to get up early, do some warm up excersizes, work out, have a healthy breakfast and get ready for work!" Then I wake up in the morning and i'm like "uuuuuhhhgggg.... no way" :(
Any ideas on how to get myself to stay motivated? I have fibromyalgia (a chronic pain condition) and arthritis in my knees and hands so that doesn't help matters either. Any ideas would be amazing!...

motivation and energy

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:02:19 EST

I hate being OBESE... I hate that word, yet I seem to be stuck. Any motivation I have seems to keep me going at least temporarily. And then I'm back at hating myself. One of my biggest issues is my energy. I seem to be so very tired and drained and I don't know why. I need to lose at least 70 pounds... If you could suggest or offer advice I would appreciate it. Please and thank you.

Tomorrow Is a New Day!!

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:26:19 EST

So... has anybody been here?
I totally "fell off the bandwagon" the past 3 days!! The main problem, I think, was that we live with my in-laws (my husband just got a job 3 days ago, after being out of work 7 months following back surgery.) They are wonderful, amazing people but they are not health conscious in the least! We usually buy our groceries separately from them, because what they mainly keep in the house is things like cereal, candy, snack cakes, ramen noodles, lunch meats, etc....

couch to 5k

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:23:45 EST

I was wondering where I could find information about Couch to 5K. I would like to try it.

Newbie Intro

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:16:01 EST

Hi everyone! This has been a crazy year for me, so far. My boyfriend of almost 8 years left me, I switched jobs, and moved to another state. To help me with my "restart" of life, I've come to the realization that if I truly want to find my Mr. Right, I need to start feeling better about myself. So... here I am. If I want to feel better, I need to get my health back on track. With my new job, I work nights... something that's completely new to me. I'm still adjusting to life here (mentally an...

Ready to lose the weight

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:41:37 EST

Hi my name is Ashley and I am a stay at home mom of 2 daughters, who are 2 and 4. I am also currently doing online classes for school. I am 24 years old and weighed only 115lbs until I got pregnant with my first daughter and now am 211. I have just let the weight add up and add up and I am sick of it! I just need a little help staying motivated.

Speed Dating

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:44:27 EST

On Tuesday night I went to a Speed Dating event for the first time. There were 10 men and 10 women. I liked 3 of the guys. The day after the event, the host of the event sends an e-mail out with the name and e-mail address of everyone who was interested in you, even if you were not interested in them. They highlight the names which represent mutual matches. Yesterday, I received and e-mail stating that I did not have any matches from the previous night. Not one guy out of 10 was interes...

:) Hi everybody

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:20:02 EST

Hi my name is Marianna. I'm 22 years old and 252 pounds at the moment. All my life I've been bigger (and no one will let me forget it) and I want to change so that I can be ALOT healthier and so I can be comfortable with who I am.
I've been on here before but basically quit because I didn't have much support. I would love to have a sparkbuddy so we can inspire each other and check on each other's progress.
Some of my interests are fashion,(hence why i want to lose weight) love the ...

Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:35:53 EST

Did level one for the firs time today and now I feel great!
At first I thought OH MY GOD THIS IS TOO HARD I'M GOING TO DIE. Then changed my mind set and actually enjoyed the hell out of it.

Has anyone else done the full thing? How has it worked for you?

Hey SP Peeps

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:00:48 EST

I'm here to lose weight, get healthy, and fit into a two piece bikini. I'm not into miracle pills injnownimhabe to work hard and create a lifestyle to accomplish my goal. I'm 28 years old from NYC and loving my life but noticed I can't fit into my clothes. Anyways I'm here to listen, talk and as a support to others. Ttyl :)

Can someone answer my question? :)

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:19:45 EST

OK so I'm going to sound like an idiot here...this is such a silly question but I am wondering how to get one of those things everyone has on the bottom of their posts. The little bar that shows starting weight, current and goal weight and has the little icon at where you are on the bar..... I would really like one but can't figure out where to get it?! lol thanks :)

Hello

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:41:09 EST

Hello my name is DeAnna Smith I am 28 years old.I have a 7 year old daughter and ive been married for 7 years as well.I have an above knee amputation is really hard to lose weight and exercise when you are in a wheel chair.I try to wear my prostetic every day but its so heavy and its so scarey. I feel like im going to fall when i wear it so my goal is to start wearing it every day.I eventually want to lose 100 lbs

i want to join!

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:02:11 EST

weight challenge!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:32:15 EST

Hello my name is Stephanie and i am from indianapolis.... i started out in february at 278.4 lbs and now i'm down to 266... My goal is to get to 170lbs by next year... i know it's doable in the name of Jesus, but i'll need all the support that i can get...i exercise 5 days a week, my biggest challenge is the way i eat... i can't wait to continue my journey with you guys!

looking for buddy/coach

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:35:05 EST

hi there im 25 female from the uk and new to spark peopleand finding this website a bit hard to use im looking for a buddy who can coach me via text or instant messaging etc im finiding it hard to lose weight and have 91lbs to lose i also suffer with depression due to unemployment and my weight i really need someone who can help me make plan guides etc and be there for me to talk please i dont know what else to do my weight has started to effect my health too now please help me

looking for accountability partner

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:22:41 EST

I am looking for an accountability buddy for me to get healthier and have more confidence and self-esteem going. I am 26, 5'6, and 230, single and have never been married, no kids either, just a crazy cat. I mainly want to lose weight to be healthier and feel more comfortable with me. Sure it might help with dating or could be a goal for my 10 year class reunion, its not what I want to lose the weight for. I can do some healthy eating well though with trying new foods or recipes, it can be an...

just starting

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:29:22 EST

Hi, I'm just starting my diet/lifestyle plan.I started by going to the diet doctor and doing zumba.I started on march 2 and have only lost 5 pounds.Trying not to get down.I thought i would have lost more weight by now the meds make me not want to eat.So I'm thinking i just need to eat a little more throughout the day.Is that i or am i just geting off to a slow start?

Hello, my name is...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:07:01 EST

Hello! My name is Tara. I'm 22 years old and a teacher in northwest Montana. I just recently graduated college and am all about living a healthier lifestyle! I don't have many friends my age where I'm living now, so support is always helpful and appreciated :)

Meal plans for way to busy.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:15:39 EST

Is there anywhere online that you can customize a diet plan that will allow you to have like a menu. Its just so hard eating the same things everyday and then some of the suggestions I don't like. So it would be for the month and would be like the everyday diet plan. I just wanna cut major calories and I know I can eat healthy but I have kids to feed so I have to be economical I cant buy ten different types of fish.

2013 Accountability Buddies Unite!!!

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:30:35 EST

I thought for all of us who have recent been saying we are looking for an "accountability buddy" needed a New check-in area and can use this area to decide how we are going to hold one anoth accountable and use this page to make it happen instead of asking over and over again for one we will be united and somehow use this topic page to make it a reality!

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Hiiiiii

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:42:05 EST

Helloooooooooo all.......My name is Milly, Im 29 years old. I have 2 wonderful children ages 8 and 4....Im a full-time mommy and work full-time out of the house.....I Love love loveeeeeee Make Up and everything BEAUTY!!! I gained quite a bit of weight after the birth of my 1st child and never really lost it before my 2nd pregnancy therefore I had DOUBLE the weight post baby #2....I am FINALLY determined to lose a big chunk of it before my 30th birthday as that would the GREATEST GIFT of all.....

New Person!

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:07:07 EST

Hi everyone,
My name is Heather and I'm currently on the right track I hope to loosing weight. I have a goal of getting to 150 so I can be in the normal range for my BMI and hope this website will help me achieve that goal :)
Wish me luck!

Hi im sarah

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:52:37 EST

I joined this site to get myself back on track and hopefully over time lose all the weight i plan to lose. I have a huge goal, but im going to take my time to reach it. I plan on losing at least 100 lbs. I want to feel better about myself, and feel healthier. Im tired of feeling fat. I want to be comfortable in my own skin. So here i go. =]

Hallo!

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:14:40 EST

My name is Desiree. Er...I just turned 20 this month and I weight 290-ish pounds (it fluctuates between 291 and 289 daily).

I'm a lazy vegetarian, meaning, I'm a vegetarian because I'm too lazy to cook meat and I prefer to not eat deli meats if I don't have to, just a preference.

I don't want to lose that much weight, really. I just want to be go down to somewhere between 190 and 200.

Anyway...yeah. I'm bad with words, forgive me. lol

Gaining Instead of losing w/sparkspeople meal plan

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:38:08 EST

I weighed myself last saturdays and I was weighing 2 pounds less than today. I'm getting discouraged of the tracker and I've been following the meal plan and tracking everyday. Does anybody have any suggestions of what i might be doing wrong or what I might need to work on?

I'm ready to shed this fat and start a new life!

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:58:35 EST

Hi! My name is Beth and i'm extremely excited about taking control of my life and my weight. I have never been at a healthy weight and i don't know what it's like to be in shape, but i can't wait to find out!

I found out recently that because of my weight, i'm beginning to have some serious health issues. I'm at high risk for diabetes and heart disease. I am also starting to have consistent high blood pressure.

I am so tired of carrying around 100 pounds of extra weigh...

weigh in

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:00:37 EST

Starting weight 230, 3/13 227, only 3 lbs.... jeez? I'v been working out for almost 2 hours a day!

Food confusion (help please) and Whats new to you?

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:27:38 EST

Hey all,

Ive been away a minute, not by choice. I haven't been able to track my food (no internet) but I was able to "gesstimate" enough to at least not loose the progress I had made, though I have only lost an additional 0.5lb. But now that I'm back I realize that I'm bit bored with the things that I have been eating. While I didn't have access to the tracker I was trying to stick with the same food I had been eating in the month before because I know it is "safe", but there are ...

here to get help with weight loss

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:58:59 EST

I am 26 and need to loose some weight if anybody would like to help please let me know. All the help i can get is appreciated

here to get help with weight loss

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:58:50 EST

I am 26 and need to loose some weight if anybody would like to help please let me know. All the help i can get is appreciated

here to get help with weight loss

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:58:42 EST

I am 26 and need to loose some weight if anybody would like to help please let me know. All the help i can get is appreciated

Hell's Kitchen

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:45:42 EST

So the premier of Hell's Kitchen is on tonight. I'll be honest and say I've never seen an episode before in my life, but well, heh, my cousin is a contestant this season. So, even though I really shouldn't be asking this because you're better off going to the gym for the 2 hours (2 hours, wow! Think of all the commercial break squats you could do!?), could everyone please watch and root for Chef Mike Langdon? I'd appreciate it! Also, you can find him on twitter @ChefMikeLangdon ... Ya know, i...

Hi

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:05:25 EST

Hi everyone my name is Brittany and I will be turning 27 at the end of this month. I am joining this in hopes of getting my weight under control and living a healthier lifestyle for myself and my beautiful one year old son. I have about 64lbs to lose to be where I would like to be and know it is going to be a long road ahead. Looking forward to having the support of other twenty somethings struggling with this as well.

First time on Spark People.

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:14:57 EST

Lets preface this first post with a little information about myself.

I'm a 24 year old, 6'3", male living in the beautiful city of San Diego, CA.

Weight management has always been an issue since I was a child. Food has always been comfort. It's supposed to feel good and make you feel even better. It's pleasure you could control.

In high school I was ridiculed for my size. At the time I was 5'4 and 185lbs, and sprung up between Junior and Senior year to 6'1"...

Lost 30 so far and looking to lose another 70-80!

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:22:42 EST

So I'm new to spark people and I'm hoping the community and features on this site will help motivate me to go further. My name is Mary and I'm 20, I've always been overweight since I can remember. On my 20th birthday I said enough is enough and started a regime.
Looking forward to losing weight with you all!

Excited!

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 15:47:47 EST

Hello, my name is Sandra. I'm 23, I am a single mother of two young children, and I've been very overweight most of my life. I'm excited to be on here, doing this. Really doing it. I'm not looking for overnight results, but it really is encouraging to see good results in just a few days. I know it won't be like that the whole way through. I have lost 6 lbs already and I'm looking forward to reporting that I've lost more! I have quite a bit of weight to lose, but for now my goal is to lose 56 ...

Just getting started

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 10:46:33 EST

I am 26 years old and I am just starting this program in hopes that I will finally find the support system that I need to achieve my goal weight. I have a five year old son with my husband whom I've been married to for just two years but have been dating for eleven years. (Since my freshman year in high school) If anyone has any helpful hints or methods that have worked really good for you, I'd be EXTREMELY greatful for your advice...thanks!

Sign me up!

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:38:14 EST

I would love to be a part of this if there is still room! :)

Newbie!

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:23:10 EST

Hello Everyone!!!!!!!!!!! Im new on here ! 26 yr old trying to shed off this post pregnancy weight and get back Fine lol !!!!!

Motivation Secret

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 17:19:37 EST

So, I have found that I am usually more motivated in the morning and as the day goes on, I am less motivated to go to the gym and to eat healthy. I am just wondering what everyone else's motivation kick is? How do you stay motivated throughout the whole day?

Let's Do It!

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:47:13 EST

I am in! Excited for the motivation!

I'm in

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:28:01 EST

I need all the extra motivation I can get

Advice: Couch to 5k?

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 00:06:21 EST

I was thinking about starting the couch to 5k program. Has anyone done this that can let me know if it was good? Please know that I am a TERRIBLE runner at the moment. Just wanted some advice :)

scale going up?!

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 22:47:30 EST

I have been trying to loose weight and recently started working out everyday. I am now on day 9 of my exercise streak.

I thought that I wasn't loosing maybe because I am eating too few calories, I am currently nursing so I should be eating 400 more a day than pre-pregnancy, according to BabyFit. So I adjusted my calories and have been eating more to make sure I hit the base number but stay in my range, (1800-2200).

The issue is the scale is now consistently 3-5 pounds w...

hi all

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:41:55 EST

Hi my name is Ali i am 25 and have 65 pounds to lose i just had a baby i have always been overweight my pregnancy was hard threw up all the time actually lost weight during it but i gained it back after i want to get healthy for my daughter to set a good example so she wont be teased in school like i was and so i can be happy i hope everyone else meets their goals to

how will we know what team? and where do we weigh

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:58:42 EST

How will we know what team we are on and where do we weigh in at?

How/Where: Weight Ticker

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:49:40 EST

Good Morning All.

I absolutely love your weight tickers, how do I get one, AND add it to my signature?

-B

New Here!

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 23:36:03 EST

Hi, My names Melissa, new to SparkPeople. I have lost 19lbs so far, looking to lose anywhere from 30-50 more! I would like a friend to chat with daily about all things and keep me motivated and on track :) I would do the same of course!

Hello

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:37:33 EST

Hi my name is Christina and I live in Phenix city Al. I'm 25 and looking to lose 85 pounds. I just joined sparkpeople almost a week ago and I love it. I'm really needing something that ill keep with to help me lose weight. I have an AWFUL mommy apron that I have just got to lose! I'm excited to be able to fit in my skinny jeans again!

Count me in!

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:18:34 EST

I need all the motivation I can get!

Hello

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:33:28 EST

Hi my name Christina and I live in Phenix city Al. I'm new to sparkpeople and I'm loving it! I am looking to lose 85 pounds. Before my wonderful daughter I could lose weight pretty quickly but now it's so hard. I have that AWFUL mommy apron that I can't wait to lose and just to have more energy to keep up with my toddler.

Anyone need another teammate??

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:10:26 EST

I am currently looking for a team to join for the weightloss event! Please let me know if I can join your team! Current weight is 197.

I would like to join

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:27:27 EST

Ive just started my weightloss goal and Im hoping that this will help motivate me and get me in touch with people who will support me and i can support back :)

Let me introduce myself.

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 13:56:42 EST

Well, i am a father of two children (5 and 1 1/2 years old), so just by that im always busy. i knew it was time to get healthy when i was chasing my kids around and just couldnt keep up. i ran out of breath and kept having to call a timeout or end a game early with them. i can do that anymore. MY children deserve to have their father play with them without all the wheezing. so far i have lost 35 pounds and have not smoked in 2 months. my kids are my motivation, but i could use an extra push h...

elexis

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 13:53:26 EST

I'm here to lose some weight

Stepping on the scale....

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 13:08:12 EST

Hi everyone... so I am having a terrible time trying to convince myself to step on the scale and take measurements.... I know it will be BAD numbers. I just started the Jillian Michael's Body Rev. program on top of going to bootcamp 5 days a week. Bootcamp alone is not helping me lose one pound and I have been doing it for a year now! Not one pound off of me from it. I know I am not eating enough calories per day (800). I am not following Jillian's meal plan to the T but close. I am over 200....

My goal is to lose 90 pounds!

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:49:29 EST

I am 20 years old and obese. I let my self go, I have never been this big. I try to ignore it, but I am tired, depressed, and I hate my body. I constantly make excuses for why now isn't the best time to make a change. I am through with all of that, I am ready to make a healthy change in my life. I want to be in shape and have a healthy mind set. I am hoping to find someone to push me, an accountablity parnter. I hope this is the right place for me. :)

Hi.

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 10:03:41 EST

Hello.
My name is Tarella but i usually go by Ella. I just started getting into shape 3 weeks ago. I was 185lbs with is a all time high for me. I am currently 179lbs but my goal in 119lbs. I try to go to the gym everyday but have trouble with it be cause i don't want to go alone. I am trying to find a workout partner or at least find some one that will hold me accountable for going. I want to get down to my goal weight by the end of the summer.

Intro

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 00:57:28 EST

Hello, I'm Johnney. I'm 20 years old. I'm looking to lose around 70 pounds. I'm aiming to be close to my goal by January. I have PCOS, it makes losing weight a battle. I'm excited to "meet" more of you and help motivate and get motivation.

2013 Challenge

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 12:16:01 EST

Please count me in! 30

challenge :)

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:13:39 EST

Count me in 30

Challenge

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 18:39:06 EST

I except the challenge!

have not been logging or even paying attention

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:13:08 EST

I havent been logging or paying attention to what i have been eating. It has been 3 weeks since my last coke or sweet tea. And despite not logging my husband and i can both notice a change in the sense my clothes fit looser. I have been kind of paying attention to portion size because i am cooking less thus eating less. :) grocery shopping this weekend and stocking up on healthier meals. Husband is tired of box dinners so i will be cooking from scratch and subbing healthier ingredients.

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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:21:37 EST

IM IN!!!!!

*!!! MARCH INTO SPRING CHALLENGE SIGN UPS !!!

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:48:52 EST

230 Weight loss journey is a go! Are you ready for the March Into Spring Challenge! This is an 8 week challenge...get signed up by replying to this message! Sign ups close March 8th!!!!

Finally Removing My Rose Tinted Glasses.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:59:38 EST

Hello my name is Sarah I am 27 years old and according to all the medical books I am grossly obese. Great way for them to put hum, I mean have you ever looked up the word grossly and read the definitions and synonyms that describe the word. I will give an example of a few of them they include “extreme”, “indecent”, “obscene”, and my favorite “lacking refinement”. Well if the term doesn’t destroy what little self esteem I had the definitions sure as hell do.
Any way enough of that I sup...

Hello

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:13:22 EST

My name is Tina and I am 29 years old. I will be 30 next year and would like to slim down. My weight has been up and down o\/er the years. My hea\/iest was after my 3 year old son: 235 and right now I weigh 204. I just started being serious about weight loss again this week. I ha\/e worked out twice and am trying to eat right. I am going to the beach in June for \/acation and would like to not die of embarrassment in a bathing suit 24
This is a pretty neat site and in my pri...

Newbie!!!

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:56:50 EST

Hi there. My name is Carlos and i've been overweight most of my life. I spent a long hard year dropping 60 lbs and fell back into bad habits to put all the weight back on. Possibly one of my biggest regrets to date. I am working to get back on track and pass my 60 lbs to lose a total of 80 lbs. I am happy to join the forum and share tips and stories with folks going through the same issue!

hello everyone

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:54:52 EST

Hello my name is Latoya and I joined SP today. I need to learn how to eat healthy and stick to it. I want to live a healthy lifestyle for my children so i can be a role model to them. I need to lose at least 60lbs but I'm pushing for 80lbs. Its hard when you don't have any support or role models. But I made up my mind that I am going to do this and I am going to win. My children are my movitation and i am my determination. I will and shall overcome and I will lose weight eat healthy and exerc...

hello everyone

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:54:52 EST

New

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:08:51 EST

Hello, my best friend told me about this site and I'm hoping to begin a healthy eating lifestyle. Seeing all the food i am allowed to intake is scary. I have struggled over half my life battling a mixture of eating issues and I'm trying to be healthy and lose weight. I hope this will help . I'm 26 and my name is Tiffany. Will try to get pics up soon.

Hello!

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:47:22 EST

Hi. My name is Laura. I am 23 years old, and am really wanting to kick about 50-60 pounds while my husband is deployed. I want to look my best for his return, and want to surprise him. I am from NC on the coast and am doing a paramedic program, but taking a little time off to take care of some things. I have no kids yet, and also want to lose weight to get healthy enough to have a baby in the future. Hopefully I can stay motivated and succeed in this program because I want this more than anyt...

Not Losing Anything

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:17:53 EST

Three weeks ago I started going back to the gym and watching what I eat but I have not lost any weight. The first week I lost 2 pounds but the next week I was 207 now I'm stuck right back at 205. I'm doing cardio and lifting weights I go to the gym 3 days a week for at least an hour and burn about 250-300+ calories, I'm watching what I eat and getting better about limiting junk food but it isn't working. Last year when I did the same things I lost about 12 pounds. Should I give it more time? ...

Intro

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:57:14 EST

Hi all! My name is Becky and I'm 28 years old, happily married, and livin' life!
I've been trying to shed pounds and reach a healthy weight for several years, I've tried different diets and such but I loose motivation too easily.
Recently my husband and I have been discussing having kids and that has been the kick in the head that is pushing me to complete my weight lose goal.
Here's to hoping that through the use of Spark and the changing of my lifestyle that I can comple...

omg

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:03:47 EST

went to the doctor today and i weighed in at 420 lbs and I'm 27 holy crap my wife is freaking out

MARCH INTO SPRING CAPTAIN SIGN-UPS!!!

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:03:32 EST

If you would like to be a captain or co-captain for our next challenge, please reply captain to this message. I am trying to create 10 teams so I am going to need at least 20 captains for the spring challenge which will start in March.

22 and FAT

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:34:30 EST

So Thanksgiving 2011 My fiance and I moved to Georgia to be closer to her family in all fairness we lived with her mother. But that move helped me jump start a healthier life eating better and less in small meals throughout the day walking between a mile to two miles 3 to 4 times a week the weight seemed to melt off. I mean I went from 500 +/- I wasnt sure because no scale around would weigh me to 446 from the scale at the corner drug store in just a few months hen i was at 430 425 419 414. ...

cravings :(

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:54:12 EST

Tonight i suddenly got a HUGE craving for pasta! I want a big plate of spaghetti with marinara, fresh breadsticks, and a salad with spinach tomato cucumber banana peppers olives mushrooms and fat free italian dressing. Oh my goodness my mouth is watering! :(

I am stronger than my craving. I am stronger than my craving. I am stronger than my craving!

how often do you use the scale? take measurements?

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:09:26 EST

How often do you weigh? If you dont use the scale how often do you take measurements? Or if you do both?

Hey :)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:20:38 EST

Hey everyone :) my name is Lilly I'm 20 and married and I am still pretty new here. I love that there are groups that share similar goals and age groups! I am starting to make small changes and slowly cutting down calories and adding in exercise, already lost 2 pounds woo hoo lol. Not very significant but its a start :)

tricked the hubby! and i think my scale is off?!

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:12:11 EST

At Aldi i bought turkey kielbasa AND smoked beef sausage. Last night i fixed the turkey and he had no idea! He even ate 2 bowls!! :)

Hello healthier FAMILY meals! Even if i have to trick them! (I didnt lie...he never asked what it was..i told him we were having kielbasa..just not that it was turkey kielbasa.)

Introducing myself

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:04:16 EST

My name is Daryl, and I'm a 25 year old St. Lucian. I work with the Ministry of Commerce in Saint Lucia, and I spend most of my time reading briefs, writing poetry or papers. I am an academic by nature...I just ran through a Bachelors' and Masters' degree in 4 years. The former in Political Science and Psychology and the latter in International Trade. However the age where academics were the overweight chaps in linen afro-print shirts (in the Caribbean) or in tweed jackets and tortoiseshell s...

No Gym Today

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:16:52 EST

Today (2/22/2013) I missed the gym because a friend was having problems and wanted me to hang out with her. So I said I would skip the gym and go out with her but it's almost midnight and we aren't going out. I feel so bad but I'll make it up tomorrow.

Apart of me wants to quit and just say forget it but I know I have too much to lose so I will keep my word and go tomorrow. I'm just feeling bad about skipping the gym today.

very hopeful

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:22:17 EST

Been doing this for about. 3 weeks lost 8 lbs and hopefully more come my next weight check Sunday. I just want to be comfy in my own body

Sabotage

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:38:01 EST

I have never had a healthy relationship with food. About seven years ago, I saw it as the enemy, and at 5'7" and 115 pounds, I did not look healthy. A few years passed and my view of food changed from it being my enemy to it being my only friend (silly, right?) and reached my largest weight of 210 pounds. I decided that I needed to find some kind of middle ground and recommitted to SparkPeople's plan to help fix my view of food from comfort to fuel.
The problem I have been facing lately ...

Skin Stretchiness

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:05:53 EST

Hey guys! I realized recently that a lot of people have "flabby" skin after they lose weight, and I was wondering what your experience has been with it. Most of the people I know in that situation are in their 40's - 50's, so I wasn't sure if it was just an age thing or guaranteed to happen to everyone. Here is my situation: I'm 22, I was 230 at my highest weight in July 2011, I'm currently at 201 (have been around 205 for a year or so), and my goal weight is 145. Thanks!

hello

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:40:05 EST

Hello everyone! I am a 23 year old, back in school for my second bachelor's degree. I am pursuing a nursing degree and want to become healthy so I can be a role modle for my future patients. My brother is getting married in September and I would love to lose 50 pounds by then!

New Here

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:25:20 EST

Hey there, name is Autumn, I'm 21 years old and have a goal of losing 80lbs. I've tried using this site before but never really committed enough to look around and see what its all about. I'm hoping to find support and advice and results and to give those in return :)

Hi

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:54:17 EST

I'm Jen. I'm 27 yrs old and I weight in currently at 210 lbs. I'm ready to lose the weight my goal is to be back at 130 again. 80lbs is a big goal but I'm hoping to make it there. I'm looking forward to working with people on here to help me stay motivated I'm so tired of being discouraged when I look in the mirror.

I need serious help!

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:53:39 EST

Last week was bad for me, really bad. Because, of a packed schedule and exhaustion I didn't work out at all last week and my eating habits were only so-so.
But, that is not the big problem. I want to quit. I want to curl up with ice cream and my tears and never leave the couch. I have this desire to self-sabotage in any way possible. Stuff myself with food or eat sweets or find excuses to not work out. And, I don't know how to get past it. How do you keep going when there is a loud voice...

Hello

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:24:55 EST

Ok I don't know if I'm doing this right. Here it goes. HI my name is Teilea. I am 28. I've been battling my weight all my life. Its been at its highest the last few years after having my twin boys. I've done Lapban and seen a nutritionist regularly. In the beginning I lost 60 pounds. After the first year I started having issues with the band and had to have most of the fluid let out. Now I have to rely on pure willpower and self discipline. I've had many week moments. I'm limited to how physi...

Newbie!

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:05:35 EST

Hi everyone :) I am new to spark people and really nervous about this. It is hard for me to talk about my weight but I do know I need the support to be able to do this. I am engaged to be married september 28th 2013 and really need to lose as much weight as possible before then...eeek....Hopefully I can do this and get as much support as possible!

Thanks in advance!

Just me!

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:27:18 EST

Hi All,

My name is Amy. I am 26 soon to be 27 and on my way to hopefully becoming a runner! I am a teacher and live in NJ! So excited to meet some new people!! I am still learning how tose this spark thing so hopefully I master it pretty quickly. I am excited to try something new and see if it works!

whoot! i did it!!

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:55:04 EST

First morning of cardio 45 minutes i have 4.5 mins remaining! Legs are feeling like jello but i did it! :D

Aurora

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:36:37 EST

Hi Everyone. My name is Aurora Garcia . hope to lost weight. Thanks you for showing me a new way.

off track for 2 days. :(

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:30:11 EST

Been putting wayyy too much food on my plate and eating just because its there. For 2 days. :( had 2 donuts for breakfast when i shouldn't have had the extra calories and i am paying for it. I feel sick to my stomach and unwell in general.

But on a plus- i am beginning week 2 of no sweet tea and soda and tonight i indulged in some tea sweetened with splenda and no sugar added frozen peaches. I got my peach tea fix WITHOUT the 1600 calories in the sonic sweet peach teas! :) a...

Hi

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:52:42 EST

Hi, I'm Karen. I am 25 years old and am trying to lose weight. By myself I have lost 23 pounds, but I haven't been able to lose any more weight since September. I am going to see if this works, and so far it has. I have been learning a lot so far for my first day.

I'm Back

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:35:07 EST

Here I am....this is my 3rd time back again. I am definitely doing the yo-yo diet thing, and I can't stand myself for it. I know what I want for myself, and that is to be healthy and happy and feel good about my body. I know that this isn't an easy task, and that I have been weak to give up in the past....but I am determined to make sure I stay on top of this this time. I am 29 years old and it is waaaaay past time to get myself together. This time I have my boyfriend on board also and we joi...

losing too fast?!?!

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:06:42 EST

Last saturday i was at 283. Today i am at 276. My BMI is in a lower category than it has been in at least 2 years.

I have cut out fried foods since tuesday, gave up sweet tea and soda switched to honey and splenda instead of sugar eat more fruits and veggies and drink more water. Consume above my "limit" of calories. Isnt it bad to be losing so fast??

Hello!

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:52:26 EST

My name is Samantha and today is the first day of changing my life for the better. I have about 60 pounds to lose and have tried before with no success. I realized I never truly put 100% into trying and then had two children (now 2 and 7 months), which made it even harder to get healthy. I had two complicated pregnancies and depression after both. I looked into weight loss surgery and scared myself and realized if I can loos the weight in the six months before you could have surgery then w...

i was trying to take my journey one step at a time

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:55:36 EST

I was trying to take my journey one step at a time. This week was no soda and no tea. With portion control or my normal diet. Next week was supposed to be no fried foods. However, as of yesterday i can no longer stomach fried foods, fatty foods, or foodswith a ton of sugar.so i now must cut these from my diet unless i want to feel terrible all the time. Normally when i go in all or nothing i give up. Im afraid that now that i have to give everything up i am setting myself up to fail.

Hello!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:57:30 EST

Hi everybody! I'm new to SparkPeople, although I've been on my diet for about 5 weeks now. I joined because I've heard its a wonderful page to get support, recipes, and tracking what I'm eating and my fitness.

I'm looking to lose about 50 pounds. It seems like a big number!

I look forward to chatting with you all :)

How much should you eat when you're sick?

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:58:12 EST

Hey all,

I've been sick for 2 days now, and yesterday I only ate around 1100 calories, and that was pretty hard to get up to. Today so far about 800 calories. My range is supposed to be around 1340-1690 a day.

So it seems I'm under-eating, and I don't really want to hurt my metabolism, but I'm also sleeping more and not as active as I would be if I were healthy. So shouldn't I eat under my normal range because of that?

Does anyone else eat under their limit w...

Hello!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:11:57 EST

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda. I am 24, a wife and mother to a wonderful little boy. I had my son in February of 2011 and I gained about twenty pounds which I am struggling to lose. I want to lose the twenty pounds and an extra thirty for a total of fifty pounds. I am looking for a great support system.

Here We Go

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:37:54 EST

So obviously I'm new here. I'm 22 years old and I want to go from 175 pounds to 125 pounds. I have tried before but my biggest problem is that I don't have anyone to keep me in check. I'm really bad at forgetting and getting off track and just giving up. So I hope SparkPeople will help me keep on a steady plan. :)

Dinner Diet Bomb.

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:23:23 EST

I have a daily allowance of 1200-1550 calories per day, which I stay within. I do about an hour of cardio and strength training 4-5 times a week. I eat my 7 fruits and veggie servings pretty much every day and I drink eight glasses of water. I eat small meals throughout the day, but for some reason when it is dinner time, I just can't stop! I feel like I ruin an entire day of healthy choices at dinner time. I have tried eating a salad before dinner and that doesn't even seem to help. Does any...

Hello

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:51:33 EST

Hi Everyone!
I'm Elizabeth. I just started this almost 2 weeks ago, but am trying to get a little more of a support system going so I figured this would be a good way to start.
I will start by saying that my weight has always been a struggle, but it has gotten pretty bad recently. I went to college and put on some weight then lost 30 pounds on another program. Then I moved back home, started grad school full-time and have put on 70 pounds in about 2 years. I am not happy about it. I...

Hi

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:42:54 EST

Hi
My name is Anum. I am 24 and exactly 50 pounds overweight. I have been fighting this weight problem for the past three years and lose barely any pounds before gaining them back. I gained this weight due to late hours studying in uni although I wasn't very smart even before I started uni. But during three years out of the four in uni I gained almost 30 pounds. I hated eating salads and such which led to bad habits. Now i am kind of desperate to lose weight. And very determined.

Stuck - Need Help

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:04:11 EST

I keep saying that I am going to go to the gym and I'm going to do this and that, but I don't do it. I'm not even making excuses anymore, I know I need to do something to lose some weight at this point 6 pounds would be great because then I would be under 200 pounds. Any advice? I don't want to be this big anymore but I know I am not doing what I should do to fix it.

Heart Rate Monitor?

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:04:12 EST

Does anyone have recommendations for a HRM?

Weekly weigh in.

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 10:20:24 EST

Starting Weight: 248
Last weigh in : 225
Today: 218

Hello!

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:45:50 EST

Hello All! My name is Teresa and I am just starting Spark People for motivation and support.I need to lose 57lbs to be at the very top of my ideal weight. I have always been heavier but decently proportioned. I am looking to transform my body; lose weight but gain muscle mass also. My husband and I have been married for over 2-1/2 years and I have been diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), which I have had since puberty but medication masked the symptoms until I stopped taking them...

California Dreamin :)

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:41:10 EST

Hello!

I am not a stranger to SparkPeople however I have not been a part of the community for a few years. I used this site 6 years ago while I was living in California and within a year I was the smallest, healthiest, and most fit I had ever been! I loved my energy, my glow, and especially my beach body!! However 5 years and 2 kids later, and living back in my home state of WI, I am now the heaviest I have ever been. My husband and I were just married July 2012 and we are taking ...

It is my birthday!!!

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:47:24 EST

Happy birthday to me!!!

Greetings

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:44:20 EST

Hi everyone! My name is Carissa. I'm used Sparkpeople in the past and has some luck with it but never stuck to it. This time is going to be different. I am looking for an accountability partner. Is there anyone willing to help??

new

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:27:04 EST

Hey everyone, I'm new here! I'm trying to lose 60 pounds by July 31, and then more after that. I've been struggling with weight pretty much my whole life, and I'm hoping to change my habits and set a better example for my 2 year old daughter.

New again

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 10:01:47 EST

I used to be a part of this group two years ago but moved to a different group once the weight came off. Well I'm back again! Sad fact of life. I've lost 14lbs so far and I'll be back in the game in no time. :)

Is this normal for some people?

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 01:21:04 EST

Hi all, I will start by saying that when i was 18 (im 26 now) i had lost 90lbs in a lil over 3 months, Now that it took 8 years to come back, i am having the same thing happen now that i have started to workout again.. I literally lose about a pound a day! i do 60-90 mins of cardio Man-Areobics, and some strength training every day, I like to work out like this 5 days a week. I started out at 292 in november,(im 5'11) and its the beginning of february, and today i weigh 262. 30 pounds i...

Hey guys!

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:46:05 EST

Hey guys! I'm Rae. Here to lose 80 pounds and tone and get some energy and confidence.

Jumping into weight loss

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:12:45 EST

Hello everyone! I am 24, I have lost 10 pounds so far (from 206-196) and my goal is 139. I am so excited to make great life changes at what I feel is a young age! 206 is the most I have ever weighed and have never lost weight before. I can't believe I have lost 10 pounds so soon, it shows that I really wasn't taking care of myself before. I would love to give support, get support and talk to some other women in the same situation as me!

Strenght trainning = weight gain?

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:17:21 EST

Hello everyone,

I've beeb on sp for a year now and I've done pretty well so far! Last fall I hit a plateau and it's been lasting for weeks! After the holidays I decided to change things up to bust through this plateau!!!

One of these changes was to hit the gym harder! I was doing 2 h of zumba a week plus some free weight lifting here and there but I guess it wasn't enough anymore so now here's my trainning plan:

Day 1 - 1 hour of cardio x strenght trainning

Hey you guys

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:12:30 EST

Hi you guys, Im camil im 22 i currently weigh 337 and i really wanna slim it up a lot!

li am tall 6'1 which makes me sorta HWP but i still have too much fat lol I am determined to tone it up and hope that the support of some of you guys, as well as my bestfriend will keep me motivated and on track!

So proud of myself!

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 15:46:54 EST

As a couple of you know, I no longer own a scale. I was becoming a slave to it and the obsession with the numbers from day to day were not only driving me nuts, but also sabotaging me. I would see that no matter how hard I worked yesterday, I was a pound heavier today, despite the logical part of my brain screaming about water weight and normal fluctuation.

Anyway, I tossed the scale and now only weigh myself at my doctors office. I am seeing a therapist to help with depression an...

Young mom of three needs to lose 60lb!

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:50:32 EST

My name is Chelsea. I am 22 years old with 3 children ages 3,2,and2months. I have always struggled with my weight and finally got to where I was confortable and then found out I was pregnant. Being married for 4 years and having three children has made me lose control of my appearance and weight is one of the biggest issues for me. I got to the point where I just didnt care but have finally got the courage to do something about it. I want to be healthy and able to chase my kids around and to ...

DietBet-Too Sexy For This Fat

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:06:58 EST

Hey everyone! Is money a motivator for you to lose weight? It definitely is for me.

I just wanted to invite you all to join me in a challenge on DietBet. I'm not sure if everyone has heard of the website, it's pretty new to me. It's a fun way to compete by losing weight to win some money! The one I've posted is $10 to get in on the fun, and doesn't start until March 2 (we want as much time to get the pot a big as possible!).

How does it work? It's pretty simple...

Needing Supporting Friends

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 01:48:51 EST

Hello Fellow Sparky's,

My name is Shawna and I a Canadian who currently lives in Calgary. I have a ton of weight to lose but I am ready for the challenge. I am here seeking support and well if you can laugh at life and be a little crazy I may be the weight loss buddy for you. I am a mother, a soon to wife, a zombie fanatic and over all Halloween spooky lover.

I am not here to bore you with my life story of why I am FAT but it all stems from being an emotional eater. I ...

Accountability Buddy

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 01:31:24 EST

Looking for an accountability buddy! I'm in my last semester of college and life is pretty hectic so eating on the go is a lot easier. I need someone to help keep me in check and get my butt to the gym! I'm 21, senior in college living in GA, currently 230 and graduation is only 3 months away and I'd like to be under 200. Email me if interested in helping me so I can help you too! :)

Introduction

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:13:13 EST

I had a c section on March 6th 2012 and during the course of my pregnancy I gained 45 pounds along with the 60 I've gained in the last 4 years. I'm ready for a change! Ready to be healthy!!

High-Protein Snacks

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 15:51:17 EST

Hey everyone,
I've been noticing on my Nutrition Tracker that I'm not getting enough protein in throughout my day, so I'm trying to implement some healthy snacks that contain protein to give me a boost. My favorite so far is edamame. Do you have any high-protein snacks that you love?
I'd love to get some tips on new things to try from my fellow SP users!

Hello Everyone!

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:40:06 EST

My name is Kim. I'm from Northern Indiana. I am happily married and a stay at home mother to my 2 daughters ages 2 and 9 months. I have struggled with weight loss my whole life. Everyone in my family is obese or overweight and I'm just determined to not let that happen to me. It's time for a change and I'm finally ready. I look forward to meeting and making new friends to help motivate me. I am in love with Beach Body workouts and am currently doing Turbo Fire. Good luck everyone and God Bles...

Accountability Buddy!

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 05:53:37 EST

Hi everyone,

I'd really, really love an accountability buddy as I am finding it very difficult to stay determined and motivated. I'm a 21 year old final year undergrad student in Hong Kong. I've just recently reset my entire Spark goals because I felt like I needed a fresh start. About 3 years ago I started really being active and eating healthy, and I was SO far along on my weight loss, but then I got into college and everything went downhill! I've tried so many times to pick it ...

weight for this week

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 02:58:42 EST

Ok so I weight myself today after a week at the gym and I was happy to find out the I went from 326 to 322 so thats there is a great achivement to me :)

Jewels-Mommy of three!

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 21:25:48 EST

Hi! Reading some of these Spark success stories is really lighting this fire! Looking foward to the day I can finally post mine.

Hey :)

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:44:40 EST

Hi! I'm Hannah, I'm trying to start fresh. I just started college for pre-law, and joined a gym. I decided that since I was going to a gym, this would be a good way to keep myself motivated. I'm a total nerd that loves Star Trek, Fringe, and most recently, Supernatural. Great to meet ya!

FIRST POST...EVER

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:47:16 EST

So this is the first time i have actually started being active on this page, even though i joined sparkpeople a long time ago so here it goes:
- after the 2012 holidays reality hit once again, none of my jeans fit, my shirts and coats were too small, and i was feeling worse about myself by the day, but i made a promise to myself that this would finally be the year that i would reach my old weight, 130lbs, weighing myself Jan. 1st, i was in shock, the scale read 210lbs :( the heaviest i h...

How i lost 25 lbs so far. what works for me!

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:42:36 EST

Hi all my name is John. I'm 26 years old. This is the second time i am losing 90+ lbs.The first time i was 18 and full of fire, and managed to lose 90 lbs in about 4 months. I looked and felt great. This time it has been 8 years, and once again i have had enough of what i was seeing in the mirror. My starting weight in october was 292lbs. I am 5'11 so you get the image lol, today is Feb 2nd, and i have weighed in at 267.2 lbs. In my experience, the absolute hardest part of weight loss i...

Hi everyone!

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 05:12:33 EST

Hi there :)

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Anna, I'm 28 years old and I live in England.

I joined here almost 2 weeks ago and already am seeing results - if the scales are right I've lost about 4lbs since I started! Will re-check on Monday - that's my officially weigh in day.

I'm not following any diet plan like weight watchers or slimming world, but track every little thing I eat and drink on here, and try to stay in my calorie, carb and fat range. I s...

buddy

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:20:35 EST

Hello my name is Alacia or Lacey and i would really enjoy a buddy to keep me motivated and accountable. i am 20 in weigh 362 yes i am really over weight and just haven't found anything that will really help me so hope this site will

stairs vs. stair step machine?

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:13:13 EST

So my favorite form of cardio is running (jogging) stairs, but I use actual steps/bleachers. There isn't an option in the exercise tracker for stairs except the machine, so my question is can I track it with the stair stepper or will the calories be totally off? If its off, how should I track it?

Running Shoes

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:54:54 EST

Hey all!

I've started using the Zombies, Run! app (which is a load of fun), and it's made me realize how crappy my old shoes are! If anyone has some advice about what kind of running shoes they like (or which brands to stay away from), I'd love to hear it. I'm leaning more towards light-weight/minimalist (but not "barefoot shoes").

With my current shoes, I get cramps in the bottom of my feet. Does this mean that I need more arch support? Or just that I am running wrong...

Hi! :)

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:14:13 EST

My name is Jenny and I am about to turn 30 the end of June. I've had a weight problem all my life. Growing up, my mom always cooked the most delicious meals... the ones that are drenched in butter and fat. She always pushed the desserts and the sodas and so I grew up with unhealthy portions and snacking. But at some point... you have to stop blaming others and start taking the responsibility upon yourself. That's what I am trying to do. As of now, I have been soda free for almost a month. I w...

Has anyone tried the "It works wraps"?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:53:50 EST

My cousin started selling these "It Works Wraps" . Has anyone tried them before? It's supose to sucks the fat cells out of the area you wrap. $25 dollars for each wrap and I want to know if it's worth it??? and it healthy???

Sleep habits and food?

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:48:34 EST

So, I have a really hard time sleeping. I don't want to get into details, but I get flashback nightmares multiple nights a week. Ive been in therapy for years and have tried pretty much any/every medication on the market. Anyway, that's a little off point. A "good" nights sleep is about 3 hours uninterrupted, with MAYBE 5 total throughout the night.

Every few weeks one of two things happens: A) I can't take it anymore and I take one of me sleeping pills that keep the nightmares aw...

The Before-Dur ring-After Journal

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:35:17 EST

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motiva
tion_articles.asp?id=657

Sorry this weeks article is a little late I had some family issues to deal with. But I do find it very hard to stay on track with diet and eating right so I am looking for different ideas to make these things habits. What do you guys think about this?

I hate exercise! =(

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:10:01 EST

I know it's good for you and will help with the weight loss, but I hate it anyway. I have been with Sparkspeople for about two weeks now(?) and I have worked out almost every day. And yet, I am already hitting a wall. My mother is trying to help me but today it's just aggravating. How do I get my lazy butt up and exercise when I don't want to? Should I put pasta on a string in front of me and run to try to catch it? Lol.

Help! Trying this new start in life

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:22:44 EST

Hi everyone! My name is Fallon an I'm 26 yrs old. I've been on this site before but never used it. Now I'm a single mother and I have to lose some weight. I'm looking for some ideas on where to start

hello

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:28:25 EST

my name is Meghan I'll be 24 in March. I have two little girls, 3 1/2 and a 13 month old. Ever since having my first I have had a hard time losing the weight. I am now about 40 pounds heavier then I was before kids. Hopefully I can start losing and keep off the weight. hoping this website will help keep my motivated.

New

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:00:43 EST

Hello. My name is Amanda I am 24. I just recently got married and would like to feel good about myself for my honeymoon in Costa Rica this summer. I gained about 60lbs in the last 4 years and would really like to make this a lifestyle change, so I can not only feel better about myself but be a lot healthier in general. I am determined to look and feel even better than I did before I put on all that weight. Please feel free to message me or friend me. It would be really nice to find a friend t...

Hi :)

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:33:04 EST

Hi my name is Alisha I am 27 and am 75lbs over weight and am looking for a change i Started gaining my weight when I was 21 and gained it all when I had my first child. I was doing good at first losing but became pregnant a second time and after i had my second son I was at 216 and had given up. I have struggled through the years to lose this weight with many diets and none have worked. This is my year and i will shed it forever :)

Buddy?

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:16:22 EST

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a buddy to push me and keep me on track with my weight loss goals. I tried sparkpeople about a year ago, but I was not able to stick with it. I am not the most organized person, although that is my new year's resolution, and I need someone to check in with me and make sure I stay on track and not only do my logs but to stay away from my bad eating habits. I currently work out 5 days a week, however, my problem lies with my eating habits. With my wo...

Still Hungry!

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:33:05 EST

I was wondering about this. I have been staying in my recommended caloric intake but I am always still hungry. Does this have to do with me working out? Should I eat more on the days that I work out and less on the days that I don't? I guess I'm just completely lost when it comes to the numbers and such.

They recommend that I eat 1250 to 1600 a day. Should I go over on the days I workout because I usually stop at 1500 or a little under that.

Snacking at Home

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:00:32 EST

I just recently became a stay at home mom and cannot seem to control my snacking. Any suggestions for staying away from snacks?

my daily goals achived

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:45:29 EST

Cardio: treadmill / 2.7 speed with random incline active

MINUTES: 55

CALORIES BURNED: 498

Lindseys New Start

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:28:26 EST

Hello :)

My name is Lindsey, I am a 25 year old girl who has gained alot of weight since high school and for some reason hasnt been able to get it off !! This year is my year 2013 im ready for you. My goal is to someday be back down to 140 pounds. I am currently 209, I know this is a huge goal but im taking it a pound at a time!! If any of you have any ideas or suggestions you would like to pass along please e-mail me~ I just started on sparkpeople.com and I LOVE IT!!!

Hi everyone!

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:22:19 EST

I am a stay at home mom of two boys and have decided to make 2013 the year that I get fit. I am excited, and a little apprehensive, but im confident that I will get there. Good luck and best wishes to each of you:)

Other Goals~

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:04:24 EST

I'm trying to think of some other good nutrition or motivational goals to help me lose the weight I want. I'm just wondering what everyone else's are, maybe I can get some great ideas!

Hello :)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:36:17 EST

Hello :) This is my fist time on here so I figured I would introduce myself. I am 27, (will be 28 on February 20th), I live in Ohio and am engaged to a wonderful guy. We finally (after over 4 years of being engaged) have set a date for the wedding. May 10th!
I am a type 2 diabetic that has struggled with my weight my whole life, and I realize now that I need to make a change to better myself, not only for my health~mostly because of my health~ but also because I mean come on who doesn't...

I'm a Newbie!

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:19:34 EST

Hello Everyone!

I received a message that I should have a look at this forum, so I figured I would introduce myself. My name is Tina and I'm 22 years old. I am a full-time leasing agent for a realty company and a part-time performer. I suffer from PCOS and, after hearing that my kidneys are not doing well, my doctor has instructed me to lose weight.

If you read my page, you will see that my goal is to lose about 100 pounds. I started a program about 3 weeks ago, so I'm...

Soda Cravings

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:46:35 EST

Today I'm having a bad problem wanting to drink some Dr. Pepper. I've been 9 days without soda, and, it's really pushing on me. Today hasn't been a good day with classes (I'm in college) and I could just really use the pick me up and great taste of it... So hard!!

Music!

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:18:30 EST

So I am looking for new tunes to listen to while running/walking. Any ideas? I've noticed the upbeat songs make it much easier to keep running. I love all kinds of music so just throw songs at me!! New or old.

I looked at SparkPeoples songs of 2012 and not all of them were fun to run to haha.

Slow but Steady!

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:54:51 EST

I am really excited because when I weighed myself today I lost 3.3 pounds! Although it's not a ton, it is a step in the right direction! This week I have been going to the gym everyday to do at least an hour of cardio and I even hit the weight room last night. I have also focused on changing my eating habits and to stay focused on my goals. I hope everyone is having a great week!

Needa motivational buddy!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:56:24 EST

Hello all,
I am looking for someone mainly for encouragement to keep me on track. I am a 24 year old mother of two, ages 1 1/2 years, and 2 /12 yrs. I am on a strict budget and cannot afford a gym membership. I have tried plans before and I always lose focus, or make an excuse one day and then it just snowballs from there. I can be a great supporter as well. Mainly looking for someone to text or e-mail on a daily basis. I have a goal of 60 pounds. Hoping there will be agood fit ...

Hello from Idaho!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:04:25 EST

Hello everyone! I just joined two days ago and am excited for this journey! I've steadily gained weight since college, but this year I'm going to reverse that! I've dieted off and on throughout the years with no real results because of my lack of committment. But I'm just sick and tired of being unhealthy and overweight. SP seems like a great way to give and get encouragement!

Am I The Only One This Happens To?

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:43:25 EST

Does anyone else have this problem? If I exercise even a little (and even when I exercise til my muscles ache!), I have trouble sleeping that night. I have too much energy! Am I the odd one out here?

Winter sucks... Cold sucks worst

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:39:25 EST

Today exercise is canceld due to the cold. Can't go to the gym cause of the -30 out with the wind chill. To much with the sweating and stuff. Would risk to much of a chance of getting sick even 5mins outside. So this really sucks. and tomorrow supposed to be -50 range. Think it has to be unfair that you can't even get to the gym without risking getting deathly sick or leaving afterwards. Well I just have to make up for it Wednesday if possiable.

New to SPark People

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:42:39 EST

Hi Everyone,

I just joined today. I am pretty excited ")

Ideas for working out in dorm room?

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:27:24 EST

Hi guys, I have limited space in my dorm room, and not quite comfortable with going to the college's gym, since it's mostly sports people filling it up. I was looking for some high impact exercising that can be done in a limited space. I've been able to do some mountain climbers, crunches, jumping jacks, and high knees. Any others you can think of?

Hi

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:36:32 EST

My name is LeAnna. I am just trying 50 to 60 lbs because I have low self esteem. I want to feel confident and not be worried at how fat I am.. I am going to be doing everything possible for me to lose weight this year without any hesitation. Nothing can stand in my way... My motto is " Train Insane or Remain the Same!"

Hello

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:27:12 EST

Hi my name is Audra, I'm 28 years old and a senior in college about to graduate in May. I've gained weight before, lost 30 lbs, then gained it all back and way more to hit my highest weight ever in my life at 202. I've never been so depressed about my body, and it's majorly affected everything from energy to sex drive. I hate being one of very few old and chubby girls on campus. Working out at the college gym is the worst because I'm surrounded by athletic Barbie dolls. But I have to go...I s...

IUD and weight loss

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:10:49 EST

About 5 months ago I had the Mirena IUD inserted, and since then it seems like my weight has ballooned. I know I have been eating more, so I can't place all the blame for the weight gain on the Mirena, but I was wanting others' opinions on this topic. Have any other women had a weight gain problem with the Mirena? Is it possible to lose weight at a normal rate with this darn thing in? I'm a little frustrated, since it cost sooo much to be inserted, but I don't want to keep it if it is going t...

Measure Progress Without the Scale

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:15:16 EST

So, with losing weight I know a lot of us have become obsessed with the scale. That evil little demon hiding in our bathroom that can either make or break our day. But our weight can fluctuate throughout the day, even more so with women. So, is there a better way to measure our success? YUP! and that is the topic of this weeks article. Tell me what you think. and as always if there is a topic you would like to see discussed let me know!

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resour...

Hello

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:32:28 EST

Hey everyone,
I am trying to lose weight for the 5th time in a year. I am almost 25, I have two kids, and I am a full-time student. My lowest weight was 137 in high school, and right now I am 232! After my first child I got back down to 153 and fit into my high school jeans again, so that is my goal weight. I can't fit into any of my clothes, and I can feel the wear on my knees. I am trying to remember how happy I felt when I put on my old jeans again after a long battle with my weight, ...

hypothyroid?

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:28:12 EST

Is anyone else here hypo?

I've done way better than I expected these first two weeks losing a little over 4lbs, but I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. I've been told its going to be so much harder to lose weight with an under active thyroid, especially since I'm still working to get my levotyroxine at the right dose.

I lost the 4 lbs without really exercising even..just changing my diet. I really don't want to let myself get all excited/pumped up and expecting 1+l...

Introducing Myself

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 11:12:30 EST

Hey all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Brittany. I am about to graduate from college with a Bachelors in Social Work. I wanted to make a change in my health this year since I know so many other changes are coming up as well. My goal is to try and get healthy enough so I can feel better about myself (as I am sure everyone can relate). I also want to get into a routine so this is actually a lifestyle change rather than just something I am doing for a while. I plan to write my pr...

renewable me

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:58:27 EST

hello everyone my name is lehia. I am 29 married but no kiddos. I am rejoining spark people to get back on track. I thought I could leave and do this on my own, but I missed my friends and spark family. I could use some people to hold me accountable with weekly check ins. anyone game? 334

first week at the gym

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:28:26 EST

So this morning marks my first whole week from starting my membership at the gym and I manage to burn a total of 2991 calories and did 13 miles for the first week. Today I weighed myself and I was be disappointed with the results after all the hard work I did. I only lost 2 pounds. So I have a question for everyone. Would it be ok to go 2x a day for 30 to 40 mins at a time.. like every 12hrs and burn say maybe 350 to 400 calories every 12hrs.. would that actually work out or would that hurt m...

Frustrated!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:03:36 EST

Maybe its me but i dont get my lack of loss. I eat the reccomended calories and workout. I actually did some checking and most websites say i need like 400 more calories a day.... any one else have this issue?

Gave up and starting back up

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:28:15 EST

Last year I had made a goal and maybe stuck with it for two days. The rest of the year I just complained and did absolutely nothing to change myself and was complacent being obese and depressed. Now my attitude has changed, I WANT to change my life. I WANT to be happy for the first time in my life. Im sick and tired of being miserable. So the last two weeks I have been tracking what I eating and sticking to under a certain amount of calories. Maybe not the healthiest of foods, but Im taking...

Looking for accountability buddy!

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:15:49 EST

Hi Everyone! I'm looking for an accountability buddy, or buddies!! I would like to have someone help me along this weightloss journey and have the opportunity to help someone also. I am 28 years old and live in Washington State with my husband and my daughter (6 years old). I have been cooking at least 4 times per week at home with healthy recipes and making sure I don't overeat at dinner. There have been some setbacks of course, since my husband isn't on the "eating healthy" bandwagon. So fa...

Finally ready

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:25:10 EST

I am 28 years old and have always been overweight. I am at a top weight of almost 280 lbs. I joined Sparkpeople in 2011 but have never really participated to the fullest. I've decided that this time I am going to do it. I'm making small changes and sticking to them and I'm doing short exercises every day instead of trying for an hour three times a week. Now is the perfect time for me to get healthy. I have a ten year reunion this summer, a friends wedding next May and an eight year old brothe...

Weight

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:08:11 EST

I am wanting to lose many lbs, as many of us on here are. I am currently 209, and the goal it came up with for me was 159. I actually want to lose more, but I'm willing to take that one at first.

Me

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:05:07 EST

Hi, my name is Liesa Smith. I am 29 years old, and it's about time to get my health on track. I know my hubby worries about my weight, but he doesn't make me feel bad about my weight either. He supports me no matter what I look like or how much I weight, which is great because I don't feel judged. 30 I also am going to school, but I'm having to take a circular route, but I'm going to get there. I want to become an anthropologist, but I have to get my associates first and transfer...

Feeling Full

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:13:16 EST

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has some tips on how to feel full. I work in a call center graveyard where we are allowed to snack. Tonight I have brought celery, peanut butter carrots to snack on and milk and cereal and an apple for dinner. I'm just not feeling full. I've been drinking water with Crystal Light energy in Strawberry (My Crack) and I'm still feeling hungry. HELP!!!

Graveyard shift

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:27:31 EST

Hello :D I work graveyard shift and I was just wondering if there was anyone on here that works that nights as well that would be up for maybe emailing and being accountability buddies. I am not just looking for ppl to help motivate but also people that I could become friends that can talk to as well. :D

How do you deal w weekends/wed dings/social events

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:18:42 EST

Hi everyone, I started sparkpeople just before the new year and have felt pretty successful so far. However, this past week I attended a wedding, a work holiday party for my bf, and a family party. It was really difficult to stay anywhere near the nutrition goals I have been following and I was beyond "unmotivated" to workout in the aftermath of these events. I made some smarter decisions than I would have in the past, but I was wondering what people who have really made this a lifestyle do t...

really needing a spark buddy :-)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:22:24 EST

Hi everyone! My story is very rocky. I was under 120 pounds all through high school and the first year of community college. Then at 25 years of age I developed a digestive disease better known as Ulcerative colitis, and was on meds with weight gain as a side effect for something like two and half years for flares. Now I'm off of them, and my spirits have been high, but I've yo- yoed a lot. I just feel I was trying to loose too much , and too fast. This site really helped readjust me. I now w...

Wii Fit

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:10:55 EST

Hello all,

Im new to this site (kind of, was on a long time ago)

Im wondering if anyone else uses wii fit to weigh in and workout? Do you find it accurate?

My motivation is weighing every morning (not recommended i know) and then i exercise while my daughter eats breakfest and then she comes and gives me a high 5. its kind of cute.

Thanks,

Happy to be here hope it works out this time lol

Hello

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:52:19 EST

Hi everyone. I am nailah. A 27 year old female who has been struggling to lose weight. This year I have decided that I am going to start making changes by first starting to exercise and second by changing my diet. I have been exercising for about a week now and I am incorporating herbal life into my diet plan. I now weigh 264 lbs(my heaviest) and I am determined to lose 64 lbs by the end of the year. I am looking for friends/motivators so that we can help each other along this difficult but p...

Running Partner Needed

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:42:04 EST

Hi Everyone,

I am ready to kick off the year and start on my goals to get fit and healthy. I am taking on running as my form of exercise and i would really love to have a partner to run with, if possible. I live in Oakley, CA, if anyone out there hears me please respond! Thanks :)

hi everyone

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:54:17 EST

hi everyone, my name is toya, and this year i want to focus on losing weight, toning up and becoming healthier all around. this is my year because i plan to do it. i know with the help of my spark family i will be able to do so. hope everyone has a great day

Accountability buddy!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:31:32 EST

Hey y'all! My name is Rebecca. I'm 23, and I graduate in May with my Associate degree in Medical Assisting. I live here in Asheville, NC and I've been working with a personal trainer for a while, and I had to take a break in January due to financial reasons but I'm starting back with him in February! I have a gym membership, and right now I'm looking for an accountability partner in addition to that! I'm 5'7 and right now I weigh 258. I'm a great accountability partner too! I can motivate and...

Greetings and Introductions

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:25:43 EST

Hi, I'm Cean. I'm in my mid-twenties and am working on motivating myself to get into better shape. I've struggled with motivation for a while now, and I'm hoping that by trying out this website, I'll find the support and information I need to get and stay motivated.

Intro

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:09:09 EST

Hey, I'm Lea. I'm 20 years old and currently going to school and working. Ever since middle school I have always had a problem with my weight. I can stick to a program for about a week but then something happens and I stop. It also doesn't help I work at a restaurant. Hopefully joining this website and having people with similar stories will help keep me motivated.

Any tips to help me stay motivated would be amazing and any to try to fit into my busy schedule

Need some help...

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:40:53 EST

I would like to know how some of you curb those late night cravings, I had a good dinner but not I feel as if i havent eaten all day and I want JUNK! Its like my body is craving it any tips would be great right about now. Thanks in advanced

introduction

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:54:48 EST

Hi. My name is Bridgett and I am 23 years old. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 4 1/2 years. I was never overweight through my teenage years or high school but after we got married, I gained A LOT of weight. I guess it doesn't help that I am an assistant store manager at a Sonic (fast food) and have worked there since high school. I work around 45 hours a week and am a full time college student. I don't have much time to cook a healthy dinner between work, classes, and studying...

New Mamma trying to get fit

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:38:46 EST

Hello! I'm Amanda, I'm 24 years old and have a 4 month old son. I wasn't fit when I got pregnant and am now looking to lose weight so I can be active and play with my son as he gets older. Looking for people in a similar situation, or even just trying to lose the baby weight! Even if you're just trying to lose weight I would love someone to talk to.

how do u get the ticker

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:38:43 EST

Hi can anyone help me? i have looked every where and can't find the weight. ticker...would love someones help please. :-) thanks

New me New year

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:53:03 EST

Hey guys I have looked over this site for a while and never had the motivation to try ! With help of my better half and my mom I have decided Im to young to feel so lousy and with that Im on my journey to a better me I know now that everything doesnt happen over night and I have to have patience with myself when it comes to improving health I am hoping most of all that my anxiety , panic , weight and depression are gone by this same time next year! good luck to everyone else also !

Hello all!!

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:25:50 EST

First and foremost, my name is Krystal and I am 25 years old. I am starting this journey tipping the scales ove 200 lbs. I can remember a time when I never had to worry about what I ate, but that seems like forever ago. My "normal" weight used to be 150 lbs, standing at 5'5. However, after 3 kids, college, work, a fiance, and a home to take care of; I stopped worrying about me. I have tried to lose weight over and over again, and it works (as long as I am commited), but I can't stay commited ...

Are Your Fitness Goals Realistic???

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:33:04 EST

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitnes
s_articles.asp?id=1595

Hey guys! Time for this weeks article (I think I am going to try and post them Monday morning or Sunday night)
How many times have we all set out to lose weight and get healthy only to fail miserably? If you are like me, the answer is somewhere between infinity and beyond lol. So how do we stay motivated.... how about making goals that are realistic, and easily track-able... Read the article and ...

Extra weight/skin limiting exercise

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:39:45 EST

Hi everyone! I'll use this post as my intro also..I'm Megan, 27; I'm 5'0", 208 lbs, and I've been overweight/obese for a little over 10 years. :( I've spent years yo-yo dieting, but never, ever committed to exercise. I've decided to take a different approach, and have begun exercising and making it my #1 priority each day, and have also been making the switch to a whole food/clean lifestyle since last summer. Food is falling into place naturally, though I do still have setbacks. The exe...

In dire need of an accountability buddy

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:35:24 EST

Hi everyone, my name is Dani. I was a dancer in my younger years so I ate whatever I wanted since I burned half of it anyway. In high school I used to be at 150-160 lbs and at 5'4" that wasn't horrible. I was active in high school (I was in show-choir, played on the tennis team, biked/hiked and always doing physical things with my friends) but after college, it kind of just went all to hell. All you can eat buffets are evil.

I did Zumba last year and lost about 5 lbs but I got bo...

Making a Habit......28 days

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:03:10 EST

Hi everyone, Like millions of people all over the world, I have made losing weight my new years resolution......AGAIN......

My name is La Shana. I am 27 years old. I weigh 252lbs at 5'7. I am at the heaviest I have ever been and this is unacceptable to me. I am looking for someone to push me as hard as I will do the same for them. I am a planner. I am looking for someone who will keep me on track with my exercise and healthy eating plans.

I want to look healthy. I want ...

Needing to be held accountable!

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:28:42 EST

I thought that I might introduce myself to the team. My name is Danielle, I am sparking out of Northern California. I am a full time mom to two wonderful kids. My son is age 3 and my daughter is 3 months. I have 55+ lbs to lose. I am good at sticking with something for 2 weeks and then I quit. I need friends and accountability partners to help keep me going. I will do the same in return. I am open to communicate using sparkmail, email, or sending texts.

I plan to do Zumba for my ca...

New

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:46:41 EST

hey everyone. i am new to all of this. I am wanted to lose alot of weight. I have five kids and had depression ever since 2003. I been trying to lose weight but not yet lost want i been wanting to lose. I am hoping this site will help me

weight

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:02:41 EST

Starting Weight: 274.8 10/2012
Current Weight: 258.4 01/2013

Hello!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:58:04 EST

My name is Heather and I'm glad to be here. I'm 23 years old and want to lose my 270 pound self and gain a healthier, happier and much lighter self. I've always done this by myself when I have tried in the past and it never works out because I end up fizzling out without motivation and proper tools.

Hello All

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:48:08 EST

Hello, My name is Danielle, I am a 27 year old stay at home mother to two wonderful children. I have a son who is 3 and my daughter who is 3 months old. I am here because I have trouble staying motivated and I am wanting to be apart of a community or team that helps to motivate each other, so that this time will be successful.

7 Things that Separate Weight-Loss Winners & Loser

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:47:15 EST

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motiva
tion_articles.asp?id=1732

So I cam across this article and I want to know what everyone thinks about this. Which on of these 7 is your favorite? Which is your least favorite? Are there other things that should be on this list?? I will be trying to post one article like this a week for everyone to read and talk about... Some will be about developing habits, motivation, different exercise programs maybe even differe...

accountability buddy?

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:51:58 EST

Hey! I was looking for an accountability buddy/buddies. Throughout my life, my weight has gone up and has gone down. However, in the past two years it has skyrocketed in such a short amount of time to an unbelievable 218 pounds. I'm 21 years old, 5'1, and want to be back at 130 pounds; hopefully by November 2013. That gives me 11 months. Possible? I think so. Most of my friends and family aren't into weight loss at the moment, so I want to surround myself with people who I can be accountable ...

accountability buddy?

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:51:10 EST

Hello!

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 22:30:00 EST

Hi Everyone! My name is Jess and I'm 25 years old. I'm excited to be here and ready to start my journey towards a healthier, lighter self. My goal is to loose 70 pounds total. I welcome your support as I work towards this goal!

weight

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:34:41 EST

Starting weight today: 176

Looking for an accounability buddy!!

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:09:14 EST

Hi my name is Brittany. I am 20 years old and have a six month old son. I have never been happy with my weight, especially now after having my son. I want to lose 51 pounds and would love someone to keep me motivated and vis versa!!

hey

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:55:48 EST

Hello Im DarNisha and im 25, I have 3 kids and have gaine a total of 110 lbs, my goal is to lose at least 95lbs by December, my weakness is sweets and Pepsi :( Im going to need a lot of support so here I am and Im ready!

finally going to do it !!

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:19:01 EST

well im 23 yrs old and have struggled with my weight sense i was about 15 i have been on the yo yo dieting plenty of times u know the whole deal , diet pills quick fixes and working out but nothing seemed to ever stick . i have a family that isnt very supportive and are the type that always makes comments on my weight especially my father , which has been the hardest for me to get over . i am finally going to stop procrastinating and going to do this for my self and the rest of my life .

Hi! I'm Megan; getting healthy in 2013!

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 08:57:19 EST

Hi all! My dr recommended that I check this site out for motivation and support. I've been obese since around age 16 (I'm 27 now). I've tried diet...after diet... I've been on a life changing journey since this past summer, and am trying to get more support and motivation! I've begun eating more whole foods, avoiding processed food, cut out sugar (I have a yeast overgrowth), and am still trying to fully cut out dairy. I'm also dong P90X2. It's quite above my skill set and fitness level...

hello

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 01:54:25 EST

hi my name is Mindy i signed up a while ago but now im ready to do it. im 22yrs old and in college. i don't have a support system at home all my friends are skinny and have no time for my weight loss in fact they like to invite me places to eat where all the food is fatty. I also never have money so it feels like i don't have the tools to lose weight hopefully here i can find people to talk to and be motivated by.

Hey Hey!!!

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 21:53:12 EST

Hey you guys!

I'm Krystina :)

This isn't my first attempt on spark, but I plan on making it my last. Time to stop making excuses!!!

I'm super excited to be here! I'm looking for some friends are just as motivated as me!!!

30

New to SP! So excited :)

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 18:23:53 EST

I am brand new to this program and so far I have spent a few days looking around and it seems like SUCH a great program and idea. Love this! Anyway, I am a 21 year old from South Caroline who is going to school for marketing. I have been struggling with my weight all my life and I am now working on approaching it with a new attitude and perspective! Would love to get to know people!