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Mel 01/15/12
I'm also new to this site, I'm a 34 year old female from Wales in the United Kingdom. I'm married and have a 14 year old Autistic son. I think I've spent most of my life looking after others, now it's time for me. Started Jan 1st @ 295lb and currently weigh 289lb. Long way to go but at least my journey has begun. :)

Claudia 01/15/12
Congrats on loosing 6lbs!!! I started on the 27th right after christmas and am down 6 as well yeah! I am trying to get in shape for a few bike rides. I have two in mind: the NYC five boro (40 miles) and the ride for autism in NJ. The latter has courses from 10 to 100 miles and I'd like to try the century ride! We can do this!!!

80tohealthy 01/16/12
hi all. i am a 37 year old mom of 4. i have a law degree but decided to stay home with the kids until they are a little older (now are 9, 8, 6 and 2). i am looking to lose about 80 pounds and really need someone to stay on my butt about it, someone to be accountable to. looking forward to trying mynetdiary!

Warrioraccountant 01/16/12
@ Mel ... Your stats sound very similar to mine: 35 yo; started at 288 and am now at 283. Long way to go, but happy to be doing something. @ 80 to healthy; totally understand needing support, hope we will all find it here!

Afinebalance 01/16/12
Hello Everyone, congratulations on your success and commitment!. I've finally made to decision to stop being an ostrich about my health. I'm 36 and I weigh 260 lbs. I've been overweight for the past 15 years and my knees tell me everyday! My "big" goal is get to healthy body fat% (24%) approximately 120lbs. That number seems overwhelming to me so I thought I tackle this in 3 phases of 40 lbs. So for 2012, my goal is 1)Practice healthy habits and 2) Lose 40 lbs.

Good luck to us all!

Chobie 01/16/12 replied to Afinebalance
Welcome Mel! I'm 33 and at 264. But I started at 287. Losing the weight isn't nearly as easy to take off as it was to put on, but I sure feel a lot better losing than I did gaining! Good luck to you. :-)

Mike1234 01/18/12
Early in 1999 I was mad keen on Bodybiulding, whilst visiting parents in Cumbria, UK. I was involved in a head on collision, I broke 27 bones, spent 7 days in intensive care numerous operations, had to learn to walk again, and spent close to 4 mths in hospital, returning to work in a wheel chair. I left hospital weight 12st 2lb within a year I was 19st 12lb My recovery was hampered by infections, more operations and also my own motivation to be "well" again. To this day I still have metal rods in my legs and plates in a variety of places.
My Goal back in 1999 was to compete in a Bodybiulding competion, it still is! Today i weigh 256.6lbs im 39 on valentines day!!! This is my year I'm setting my sights and taking aim on the UKBFF Bedford show in June 2012. I started my pre contest diet on 8th jan 2012, I'm anticipating losing around 30 lbs, I'll be tracking my food and thoughts & fears on here, this is my first ever blog so not really sure what to expect........... Please feel free to comment both positive and negative, thanks for taking the time to read my 1st blog, happy days Mike

U2883055 01/25/12
Go Mike!

JG2012 02/28/12 replied to Mike1234
Mike, i see you are doing well. congratulations. Happy birthday for valentines day, my son also has his birthday then. Hope this site helps you lose the weight to do well in June. I a am new to this site to and found your 1st blog inspiring. thanks for sharing :)

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