100 lb Club Bios

[Vladadog]

First name: jan

Geographical location:Vermont

Age: 52

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: social work

Pets: 2 cats: Scipio and Nellie Bly plus 9 dogs: Qiunn, Toasty, Cally, Bonnie, Cadillac, Annie, Marty, Tristan, and Keeper

Hobbies/Interests: knitting and dog rescue (hence the 9 dogs...)

Height: 5' 6"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/green (depends on what I'm wearing) and my hair was dark brown but it now pretty much salt and pepper.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/17/2010

Starting Weight: 270

Present Weight: 239

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the easiness of mindless eating plus the hardness of routine exercise

Following any specific plan: calorie counting and recording every meal every day.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: commitment to recording my food every day so I have to be mindful about what I'm eating

Anything else you would like to share with us: if i can do this anyone can!

[kallismom]

First name: Angela

Geographical location:NC

Age:33

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: (2) 7 and 14

Occupation:Homemaker

Pets: 3 dogs

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my family, Cooking and Baking, Cake Decorating, Reading, Crafts

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Off and On for the past 10 years (at least)

Starting Weight: 258 (this time) Highest was 305 almost 8 yrs ago

Present Weight:258

Goal Weight: 160-145 or when I feel "I'm there"

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Consistancy

Following any specific plan: No

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am reaching out for support and encouragement, which I've never done before.

[kylonaa]

First name: Barbara

Geographical location: Near Seattle WA

Age:25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Speech Therapist

Pets: Would have cats if my roomies weren't so allergic...

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Random Crafts, Hanging out with friends, learning new things, volunteering

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2010

Starting Weight: 278

Present Weight: 262

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping up my enthusiams and willpower after the first few weeks pass

Following any specific plan: HMR meal replacements and shakes plus general healthy eating habits like eating fruits and veggies. Exercise at least 4 times a week.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel like I'm finally in a good place and ready to do this seriously. I'm using meal repalcements which I never though I would but I need to feel some success and learn the right habits before I can go back to doing it on my own.

[MellyWag]

First name: Melanie

Geographical location:Ontario, Canada

Age:22

Marital Status: Living with BF

Children/Ages: Serenity, age 16 months

Occupation: Home Daycare Owner

Pets: None at the moment, I really want a turtle tho

Hobbies/Interests: Sketching, painting, writing, poetry, Reading, hiking, swimming

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel eyes, Brown Hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 21st, 2010

Starting Weight: 244.8lbs

Present Weight: 235.4lbs (July 27th)

Goal Weight: 135lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation! I have no family here, and all of the friends i have are TINY, they are supportive, but can never truly understand what it's like to try and lose weight

Following any specific plan: Curves for exercising, and just plain old healthy eating and portion control, altho i try to wat oatmeal for breakfast everyday!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I am determind to get healthy, if not just for myself, but for my daughter, she deserves a mother who is a good role model, and is happy and healthy

Anything else you would like to share with us: Good Luck!

[TXMary2]

I just realized I have never done one of these. Fun!

First name: Mary

Geographical location: Central Texas

Age: 38

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 19, 14, 6

Occupation: Sales - WAHM and homeschooling mom (FT job!)

Pets: 2 dogs and 1 cat

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, education, home decor

Height: 5'5 1/4"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 21, 2010

Starting Weight: 258

Present Weight: 225

Goal Weight: 140-150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My mind

Following any specific plan: Counting calories and exercising

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My mind is right, I snapped and was really ready to do something instead of just talking about it all the time.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this place and can't imagine my weight loss journey without it.

[plumeria]

First name: Danielle

Geographical location: VA

Age: 30

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: two girls, one 7 years old and one 8 months old

Occupation: SAHM

Pets: hamster and 3 goldfish

Hobbies/Interests: Movies, reality tv, sewing, knitting, reading

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: green/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7/30/10

Starting Weight: 246

Present Weight: 242

Goal Weight: 146

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness, fast food addiction, making time for myself to work out

Following any specific plan: no fast food, c25k

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finallly get that I can't just 'diet' and make better choices at the restaurants and fast food places, I need to cut them out completely and be in charge of what I eat by cooking at home and using fresh, whole foods

Anything else you would like to share with us: This is a total life changing point for me. Period. I will not go back to the frame of mind that got me to 246 pounds. To quote Shania Twain, "up, up, up, can only go up from here."

[Angie]

DATE: August 16, 2010

REAL NAME: Angie

AGE: 39

BIRTHDAY: October 8, 1970

MARITAL STATUS: Separated

FAMILY INFO: It's me and my 5 year old son, and my mother who moved in with us 2 yrs ago.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love cooking (go figure!), outdoor stuff like camping, hiking, swimming, canoeing (riding more than paddling )

PETS: We have a dog, a cat, a bird and a fish


TOP WEIGHT: 271

CURRENT WEIGHT: 252

GOAL WEIGHT: 160

HEIGHT: 5'6"

EYE COLOR: Green

HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown

OCCUPATION: Manager

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southern Ontario (Toronto area)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Will power and determination, I'm too easy on myself.

FOLLOWING ANY SPECIFIC PLAN: Dr. Poon's Metabolic Diet

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've just made a major life change and feel motivated to make more big changes in my life; I'm recently separated, now I want to be fit and healthy and change my life even further. I'm turning 40 this October and hope to be a lot healthier by then. In December we are going to Disney and I want to make sure I can fit on the rides!!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm fairly liberal and have lots of enthusiasm - it can be a bit much actually; be sure to let me know when it hits the annoying point

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I do best when I lose a good deal of weight quickly in the beginning; that seems to get me in the right frame of mind to commit to a food plan and exercise.

[Bunti]

First name: Bunti

Geographical location: SE Alaska

Age: 56

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: 4 sons (his and mine) 27,28 (adult disabled living at home) mine and 41,44 his, Wonderful grand kids: (5) Our special little “Ellie” who lives near us. And 4 more far away.....

Occupation: Program manager non-profit, family and children's services

Pets: 140 Pound Malamute, Tuxedo cat named Zack

Hobbies/Interests: reading, travel, drawing, music, anything on a boat, cooking, writing

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/just went from blonde to brown, we'll see for how long

Starting Date of Weight-loss Journey: This time: 4/15/10

Starting Weight:273

Present Weight:253

Goal Weight: 145 (with mini goals in between)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: IR, late night eating and getting in the exercise

Following any specific plan: Low Carb, mostly clean, tracking food and exercise. (combo of Paleo, Stella size, and my hero Atkins.)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: There are several things. I am logging, and checking in here, to keep me honest. I actually log twice, on Spark-people, then post here on the “7 day” tracking board. Also, this time I have gotten back on plan IMMEDIATELY after a lapse. Before I would just figure I'd blown it. I attribute this to this site

Anything else you would like to share with us: I live a stressful life- primary support of disabled adult son and health challenged son, stressful job, and am finding that this board is incredible support to me in doing the things for myself that are good for us all. I am a very positive, (thank the Lord) person, but with the recent health challenges,(my breast cancer, venous insufficiency, etc I finally decided to seek support for me.) My family is grateful I found this board and am sticking to the changes.(if Mamma ain't happy ain't Nobody happy,lol!)

[CoCoMonkey]

First name: Kelly

Geographical location: Southern California

Age: 41

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 1 son; 14 years

Occupation: Legal Secretary

Pets: 2 Carolina Dogs, Bonkers & Bumpers

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Movies, Biking, Swimming, Hiking, Camping

Height: 5' 3"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: September 1, 2010

Starting Weight: 236

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Allowing myself to put ME first, understanding that I am worth the effort.

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting & Exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am a people pleaser and an emotional eater. I have done allot of emotional house cleaning and I am ready to be done hiding ME.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a 80 mile RT commute daily, up at 4 a.m. and home around 6 p.m., and it really eats into the exercise time, I have to remember to make the time.

[fitkristi]

First name: Kristi

Geographical location: Indiana

Age: 32

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Maggie (5yo) Josie (1yo)

Occupation: professional photographer. I've put my business on indefinite hold while I get my life back in order

Pets: 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: reality TV, photography, shopping

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: May 8, 2010 (this time)

Starting Weight: 302

Present Weight: 258

Goal Weight: 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Not making excuses

Following any specific plan: Linking carbs/protein; tracking daily calories; exercising 4-6 times a week, both cardio & weight training

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was always overweight, from puberty. All through middle school & high school, and beyond. About 9 years ago, I went on a weight loss journey and lost 110lbs in a year. I was thrilled! I even maintained my weight loss for 3 years. I then met my husband, got married, built a new house, and got pregnant, all within 18 months. I gained almost everything back with my pregnancy, and then never lost it. I knew I should lose the weight, but the fear of succeeding and then 'ruining' my body with another pregnancy kept me from getting serious. Now my 2nd (and last!) baby is a year old, and I'm DONE being fat. I want to be healthy again - it felt SO good. I got serious at the beginning of May, and I'm almost at my first 50lbs lost (just 6 more to go!)

Anything else you would like to share with us: I tell myself that I want to run a 5K, but I really don't necessarily enjoy the outdoors (I blame allergies!), and I especially am not fond of exercising outdoors. So why I've made that my goal, I'll never know!

[shellsbrood]

First name: Shellie

Geographical location: NH

Age: 33

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Girl (8), Boy (6), Girl (4), Boy (2)

Occupation: SAHM

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Reading, Having fun with friends, shopping

Height: 5'9

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Aug 21, 2010

Starting Weight: 260

Present Weight: 260

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: discouragement

Following any specific plan: just exercising and eating healthier

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I want to, instead of I should

Anything else you would like to share with us: Even without the weightloss, I'm amazed at how exercising positively affects my mental state and mood. It's a great feeling!

[julz05]

First name: Julianne

Geographical location: California

Age: 26

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: I love to experiment with cooking and baking.

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, Black hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2010

Starting Weight: 245

Present Weight: 229

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I find it more fun to go out with friends than to exercise by myself. So my biggest hurdle will be setting time aside for exercising.

Following any specific plan: Counting calorie and working out (Curves and cardio)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tired of being unhealthy and overweight. I want to lead a more active life and also be able to shop at non-plus sized stores.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking forward to meeting new people on 3FC.

[tsuninight]

First name: Adrienne

Geographical location: Omaha, NE

Age: 32

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Analyst

Pets: 2 greyhounds and 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: gaming (WOW/MMOs), the gym (newer), picking on my fiancé (it’s good for him!), reading, watching movies, going to the dog park, eating out

Height: 5’7

Eye/Hair Color: brown/hazel

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: 2/1/2010 (this time)

Starting Weight: 310

Present Weight: 269

Goal Weight: 155 (or tbd as my Dr thinks I should aim more for 130-140)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: eating out, bored eating, snacking, portion control, will power, my lazy.

Following any specific plan: Sparkpeople.com (tracking calories and exercise), blog like a mad person on LiveJournal (username: Tsuni_Night), maintain an active support/motivation system such as 3FC, 100pounds2lose (LJ), friends, family, etcetera.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
Working on my attitude! Remind myself of my goals. Remind myself that every single small victory is a victory, and it will help me get to my final goal. Positivity, Positivity, Positivity! I tend to be a negative person. In the past I always said I HATED working out. But why is that? It gives me so many benefits. I feel better, sleep better, can do more, etcetera. So I needed to stop trying to self sabotage myself by staying untrue things such as I hate exercise. The reality is I like the benefits from working out, and there are a lot of them. I am lazy, and I don’t like sweating are super pitiful excuses for not doing it.

I am also not dieting this time around I am changing my lifestyle. I mean yeah I am eating enough fewer calories that I’m losing weight, but I’m doing so in a way that will allow me to maintain this for the rest of my life. Nothing is banned, I have 1 cheat day a week so that I can still have Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Cheese dip, Cake, whatever. Screwups are temporary setbacks or mistakes, not the end of the process. Life happens, mistakes happen, it will probably not be my last mistake, and that’s okay. I just need to keep going, and keep reminding myself why I’m doing this, and why I will succeed. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, as long as I keep moving toward the goal regardless of speed.

Anything else you would like to share with us:
When I started the following internal conversation was something I had on a daily basis. I still struggle with my The Lazy, but the more I stick to it the easier everything gets. I have a heckova long way to go, but I will get there, in time.

I have conversations with the part of myself that doesn't have any motivation or desire to change for the better. I like to call it The Lazy.
They go something like this:
Start exercise:
The Lazy: Wait… what are you doing!? Why are you doing this?!
Brain: I need too. It’s good for me
The Lazy: The {bleep} you say! This hurts, stop this at once you dumb cow, are you trying to kill yourself?!
Brain: Yeah, see I aiming to remove the cow portion of this statement
The Lazy: WTFBBQ FINE, I’M PROTESTING. It hurts.. see!!!! [start the leg/arm muscles burning]. You need to stop this at once! I’m tired and want to rest. I don’t like sweating. Doesn’t that couch look nice? Why don’t you just take the day off and come back tomorrow? How about just doing 5 minutes instead of 30-50? 30 sucks & 50 is WAY too much. I know, how about a nice soothing video game? Really, I mean it STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPP!
Brain: I need to keep going. I can work through this… that couch does look comfy… OOOH I just need 10 more points in crafting to...NO! I will do this. I need to.
The Lazy: This isn’t fair! I don’t wanna…. You’re ignoring me… fine, fine… This is the worst plan ever, but I give up, you’re intent on torturing yourself so be it. I’ll tell you I told you so later!
Brain: Pedal.. keep moving… only [x] minutes left to go. Keep your speed at 16 mph. You can do it.

One of my favorite quotes is from Alice in Alice in Wonderland:
“Good advice. If I listened earlier, I wouldn't be here. But that's just the trouble with me. I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.”

The entire quote completely applies to me. I’m trying to cure the very seldom follow it part.


I’m a work in progress. I will always be a work in progress. I’m okay with that.

[Jojo381972]

First name: Jody

Geographical location: Ontario, Canada

Age: 38

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: No children

Occupation: Elementary Teacher

Pets: 0

Hobbies/Interests: Teaching abroad, Working out, Playing guitar, Chatting, Dining out, Hiking, Walking.

Height: 5'4 1/2

Eye/Hair Color: Blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 30, 2010

Starting Weight: 237.9

Present Weight: 233

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
I've lived in many different countries, which has made for a very hectic lifestyle. I have been dining out, and splurging instead of planning, and eating when I should be. Hurdles include meal preparation and organization, junk food obsession, skipping meals, and exercise motivation. Portion control, and emotional overeating are also hurdles to overcome.
Following any specific plan: I just started on weight watchers point system. Learning new recipes and counting calories/points to meet my goals.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Determined to lose weight for my health. Want to continue travelling, and living life to the full as I have been, just as a smaller, and healthier person.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Glad to be here. The support is key I believe!

[myfishpajamas]

First name: Meaghan

Geographical location: Raleigh, NC

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single; been in a monogamous relationship for 11 months

Children/Ages: None and don't plan to have any

Occupation: Student/part-time at Office Depot; graduating in December and looking for full-time positions in publishing/writing

Pets: All of my pets live with my parents. My mom has two dogs and a cat and my dad has one dog. One of the dogs who lives with my mom is actually mine, and he is in my profile pic. His name is Jasper. I hope when I graduate in December and move to a new place that I will be able to have him with me.

Hobbies/Interests: Writing, reading, watching movies, listening to music, watching TV, hanging out with my boyfriend and friends, NCSU football and basketball, crocheting, etc.

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Technically, August 16, 2010. But I promptly fell off the wagon. I started back today, September 13, 2010, and did okay. I'm one of those who starts and stops a lot, but I hope to permanently start this time.

Starting Weight: 252.2lbs

Present Weight: same

Goal Weight: 150lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: (1) I am ridiculously busy right now and that makes it easier to make excuses to eat crap and not go to the gym
(2) I am a really picky eater and have a major sweet tooth. I am always craving desserts, and I don't enjoy eating any veggies at all.

Following any specific plan: Just my own. I've been on and off this train for like 10 years now, so I feel like I know everything there is to know about dieting and exercising. Now if I could only follow it...

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't know. I guess that's the problem. I've never joined any kind of support group/system before in the past, for one thing. Going to this forum somehow makes me more committed. Also, I really love my boyfriend and want to look the best I can for him and for myself. And I'm going out into the "real world" in three months, so I would like to get this started now, so I can just keep it going when that time comes.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been over at the 20-somethings group, and I will probably still go back and forth between that one and this one, but I just didn't feel like there were enough people my size over there. A lot of the topics are more relative to my age bracket but there are people who already weigh what I want to eventually weigh and still trying to lose, and that just gets annoying sometimes. I want to see about people who are more in the same boat as me, weight-wise.