100 lb Club Bios

[BlueEyes83]

First name:Regina (I like to be called Gina)

Geographical location: Quincy, MA

Age:27

Marital Status:Single (have been for a very long time )

Children/Ages:0

Occupation:Supervisor for a printing/mail room/ fulfillment company.

Pets:1 Cat names Tessie and a Hamster named Pepper

Hobbies/Interests:I love photography, art and animals. I also like cooking and roller-coasters!

Height:5'7"

Eye/Hair Color:blue eyes/ dirty blond hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:9/15/10 (I had lost almost 50lbs in 2008 but gained some back, I feel I need to start fresh so my start date is today)

Starting Weight:304

Present Weight:264.8

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:My binge eating at night and exercise.

Following any specific plan:Calorie Counting (1200-1300 a day)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:My knees are getting worse and my health could be better, I just know this weight is not healthy for me.

Anything else you would like to share with us:I'm thankful I found this forum, I really need some help to keep me on track.

[xty]

First name: Christy

Geographical location: San Francisco

Age: 32

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: n/a

Occupation: tech

Pets: n/a

Hobbies/Interests: too many to list! art, technology, science, nature, music, etc etc etc

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: green/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1999

Starting Weight: 240

Present Weight: 138

Goal Weight: 118 (not so sure really, Im the lowest Ive ever been!)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: chronic pain

Following any specific plan: yes

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: realization that it will never end, every day duty for my life…to live my life in a way that makes my body/mind/spirit aligned!

Anything else you would like to share with us: would love some new friends with similar struggles

[stacygee]

First name: Stacy

Geographical location: Texas

Age: 37

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: 2 girls, 6 and 3

Occupation: SAHM

Pets: 1 mama ca and 2 kittens

Hobbies/Interests: scrapbooking, bowling, taking care of my home

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 22, 2010

Starting Weight: 264

Present Weight: 235

Goal Weight: 132

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sweet tooth, willpower, tendancy to quit working out.

Following any specific plan: My doctor has me on a plan. I am supposed to cut out pasta, rice, bread, sugar and potatoes. I am supposed to exercise 1 hour each day and burn at least 500 calories. I am drinking a drink he sold me called Slim.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had a health scare and was listed with an aerobic impairment from a stress test. My dr. said I have to lose the weight. Another thing that is different is my schedule has slowed down a bit and I can devote more time to planning proper meals and exercising.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a stay at home mom and like to be an active member on-line.

[RhondaLynn]

First name: Rhonda

Geographical location: Near Houston Texas

Age: 47

Marital Status: happily

Children/Ages: son 26, daughter 17, son 5

Occupation: Legal Secretary

Pets: the overweight kitty in my avatar, "Stella" + 4 more cats! CatLOVER here

Hobbies/Interests: reading, playing bunco, socializing, internet games, tv shows

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color:blue-ish/ blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9-13-2010

Starting Weight:276.8

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not CHEATING on my plan!

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Trying to catch up to my husband who has lost 60 lbs this year.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking for a weight loss buddy that we can send text msgs and phone each other for support. Send me a PM if you're interested!

[Charms]

First name: Nancy

Geographical location: Chicagoland

Age: 50

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Three sons (27 - Will, 25 - Tom and 19 - Jim) Two granddaughters (1 - Vivienne Paige and 4 mos - Erin Elizabeth)

Occupation: Girl Geek

Pets: Three spaniels (2 springer spaniels Duke and Lola, 1 brittany spaniel Grace)

Hobbies/Interests: Most things computer related and reading. I'm a Kindle junkie!

Height: 5'3

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time, 11/9/10

Starting Weight: 250

Present Weight: 246

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not letting health issues get the best of me.

Following any specific plan: Nutrionist's plan

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm more motivated. I have grandchildren I want to chase around

[TooManyDimples]

First name: Kimberly

Geographical location: Frederick, Maryland

Age: 27

Marital Status: To Curtis

Children/Ages: Gwendolyn Ann is 4

Occupation: Stay at home mom

Pets: Gracie the dog, Binx the cat, and Rory the puppy

Hobbies/Interests: Reading. Being creative/decorating. Poker. Pool.

Height: 5'4

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Since highest weight ~ Jan 07

Starting Weight: 275

Present Weight: 253.8

Goal Weight: 150 (I think)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Cravings and emotional eating.

Following any specific plan: My husband and I are really going to start working on a lifestyle change.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not dieting, I'm changing the way I think about food and what I allow into my body on a regular basis.

[thaisccs]

First name: Thais

Geographical location: Brazil

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Civil Engineer

Pets: No

Hobbies/Interests: Music, movies, books, any exercise involving a swimming pool

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 2009 (sort of)

Starting Weight: 236 lb (107 kg)

Present Weight: 201 lb (91,5 kg)

Goal Weight: 125 lb (57 kg)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: So many. Lack of confidence and faith in myself, losing weight slowly (way to slow for my taste), lack of motivation at times, not knowing a lot of people in the same situation as me (until I found this forum!)

Following any specific plan: Just eating smaller portions and exercising regularly (but not as much as I want to or as much as I could)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I mean it. I need this phisically and mentally. I need to know that I can change.

[EvilGidget]

First name: Stephanie

Geographical location: North Carolina

Age: 35

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: Daugher 13

Occupation: Property Manager

Pets: 2 dogs

Hobbies/Interests: Watching TV, Internet, Movies, spending time with family

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown Eyes/Black/Brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 101910 this time

Starting Weight: 296

Present Weight: 288

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binging, boredom, hunger, laziness

Following any specific plan: Decrease calories, increase water and exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Tired of the bad self image I have, tired of feeling bad physically, tired of being tired all the time, want to be able to do all the things normal people do.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

[Nola Celeste]

First name: Celeste

Geographical location: Just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA born, though!)

Age: 41

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: No kiddies, just kitties

Occupation: Freelance writer

Pets: Three cats

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, online games, walking

Height: 5'2" and a little. On a good day. In the morning. If I stretch.

Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, usually red hair unless I get crazy bored.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/19/10

Starting Weight: 232

Present Weight: 227

Goal Weight: 150ish. I may go lower, but won't know until I get there.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living in New Orleans and being surrounded with some of the best food in the world, having sedentary hobbies.

Following any specific plan: I'm calorie counting and making sure that all my calories count--no empty calories, lots of emphasis on "eating in color." I'm keeping track of every morsel I eat and every sip I drink.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time, I'm focusing less on what I want to run from and more on where I'm headed; instead of fleeing fat and any associated shame or guilt, I want to move toward a healthier body, more energy, greater endurance, and a fuller life.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I used to wear a size 6 dress back in my days as a retail drone. Working my first desk job put sixty pounds on me in less than a year; each year thereafter just packed on more weight. I also quit a three-pack-a-day smoking habit in July, so I figure if I can do that, I can manage to put down the beignets and pick up my walking shoes.

[goal4agirl]

First name: Denise

Geographical location: Alabama

Age: 49

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Son 25

Occupation: Homemaker

Pets: 1 cat Bamm Bamm, 1 duck Mickey

Hobbies/Interests: Homemaking, sewing, reading, watching movies, cooking for my family

Height: 5' 4"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel, Dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2010

Starting Weight: 255

Present Weight: 200

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying on course, pushing onward, hanging in there and not giving up!

Following any specific plan: calorie counting/ calorie cycling

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I realize this is something I will have to work at the rest of my life. If I want to live and live healthy this has to become a way of life for me. I want this so bad...I want to be there for my family. I want to have lots of fun with my grandchildren.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Thank you all for the encouragement and wonderful motivation!!
Yay University of Alabama! Roll Tide!!!!

[SheriWantsToRun]

First name: Sheri

Geographical location: Maine

Age: 35

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: 3 sons ages 16/15/13

Occupation: I recently took a LOA of my job supporting persons with mental illness/intellectual disabilities to have some pretty spry elderly ladies move into my home for some 24/7 care

Pets: Dave and Gracie: Two of the best cats EVER

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, bubble baths and (hopefully soon) exercising

Height: 5'2''

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/26/2010

Starting Weight: 277

Present Weight:277 (Hey i just started today!)

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercising. I absolutely hate it. I also have fibromyalgia and syringomyelia that make things a bit difficult as well. Oh.. and maybe a slight addiction to cheese.

Following any specific plan: Not really.. portion size, calorie counts, and cutting out refined sugar/flour and red meat is the overall plan

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I genuinely want to change. I am tired of hiding behind this physical being that doesn't at all feel like me on the inside..if that makes sense.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am scared right out of my britches...

[graycyn]

First name: Cynthia

Geographical location: NE Oregon

Age: 53

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: none

Pets: 3 well-loved cats.

Hobbies/Interests: reading, vegetable gardening

Height: 5'7"

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Various. Current restart on September 13, 2010.

Starting Weight: 243.8 on 9/13/2010. High weight of 262 in October 2006.

Present Weight: 230.6

Goal Weight: 150 or really, anything under 160.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: overeating

Following any specific plan: my own

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've decided on a rewards approach based on moderate eating and exercise. I'm rewarding myself with ebooks for my Nook e-reader.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been consistent for 11 weeks so far. Consistency has been the great difficulty for me. So this is a huge victory, and I want to keep it up! I am now wearing a Gowear FIT and hope it helps on my journey.

[Lizz]

First name: Lizz

Geographical location: Europe

Age: 27

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: N/A

Occupation: project manager

Pets: N/A

Hobbies/Interests: reading, music, discussions, swimming, movies, family time

Height: 5' 7''

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5 Dec 2010

Starting Weight: 260 lbs

Present Weight: 247 lbs

Goal Weight: 159 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying motivated and being consequent.

Following any specific plan: counting calories and trying to get in some light exercise regularly and gradually starting with weight training.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have made a commitment this time.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I think these boards are great and I am excited about getting to know the wonderful people who support and motivate each other on here.

[kaebaka]

First name: Sarah

Geographical location: Midwest

Age: 26

Marital Status: single...

Children/Ages: phobic

Occupation: science graduate student, research assistant

Pets: I adore cats, but live without one at the moment. I adopt my friend's very fluffy tail-less cat to supplement my kitty-deprivation.

Hobbies/Interests: science, science fiction, reading, video games, traveling, wandering about in nature

Height: 5' 4.75" ... undecided about whether I should round this up to 5' 5"

Eye/Hair Color: Bluish-Greenish-Grayish and Hair-Colored (brownish) respectively

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Forever... but this time, October 4, 2010

Starting Weight: 236

Present Weight: 213

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have hereditary stupid joints that coupled with being overweight since I was 8 led to developing foot and knee arthritis by the time I was about 19, coupled with 6 years with chronic knee instability due to a torn ACL that refuses to fix properly after surgery. Finding exercises that I can do that don't put strain on my knees and are still fun is probably my biggest challenge. And the fact that I love food which is tasty.

Following any specific plan: Nope... Watching calories, attempting more activity.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm back down to the lowest weight I've ever reached from attempting to lose weight (staying in the 210 - 235 range for about the last 5 years). I'm joining the forum to try to keep motivated about slow and steady progress towards meeting my goal, and have other people to help keep me on track.

Anything else you would like to share with us: In addition / in place of my wishful poundage goal, I would really like to shoot for being fit and energetic enough to be able to do more hiking and camping. I especially like the desert.

[Toonses]

First name: Sherrill

Geographical location: Northern California

Age: 53

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 daughters 31 (grandson 3 years old) and 29 (granddaughter 18 months) 2 stepsons, 29 (granddaughters 5 years and 10 months) and 25

Occupation: California state employee, Specialist II

Pets: 1 black cat Lucky (on life number 7) and husband's retired guide dog Nieman

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, organic gardening, beading, cycling, crocheting

Height: 5' 7"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue, Strawberry blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2010

Starting Weight: 253

Present Weight: 200

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Healty eating (eating in moderation), working out, being consistent, sticking to the plan

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and working out every single day

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have four active sweet grandchildren and I need to be there for them. It is kind of hard going on rides with them, when you can't fit in them.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Love this website. Reading your threads are encouraging and I know I am not the only one going through this. Go San Francisco Giants!!!