Goal Weight: 130 lbs/ 59 kgs, or a US Size 9, whatever weight that is for me now.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Changing my relationship to food.
Following any specific plan: 1200-1300 calories a day, with lots of fitness related goals.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm being painfully honest with calorie counting, and paying attention to macro nutrients. I've stopped making excuses and saying "I can't". I've made fitness a priority. I took a 6 month nutrition course. I'm ready to be the woman I know I am, rather than just dream about being her. I practice positive thinking.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad to be here.
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Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: food obsession, depression
Following any specific plan: trying to eat all natural vegan
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
Maybe nothing but I hope that this time I can stay focused long enough to see real progress. I was an athlete until I had severe health issues in my early 30s. I hope to get below 200 so I can get back into sports.
Anything else you would like to share with us: My weight issues are tied to hating my body after infertility issues. Logically, I know this but it still drags me down.
Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse and Full time student
Pets: cat
Hobbies/Interests: crafts, decorating, sewing
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/30/2012
Starting Weight: 304
Present Weight: 291
Goal Weight: 199 ( for right now)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying motivated
Following any specific plan: I use weight watchers points plus as a guideline.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I mean it! For the first time in my life I am fearful of what I have done to myself. I am tired of just being.. I want to live!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: EXERCISE!
Following any specific plan: Just trying to eat better overall and get myself to the gym.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want to lose weight for me this time, so that I can feel better about MYSELF!
Hobbies/Interests: Fashion, reading, writing, music
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I am starting off fresh today
Starting Weight: 265
Present Weight: 265
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Being Motivated to exercise and watching what I eat consistently.
Following any specific plan: Well I am counting my calories on the Lose it app on my ipod. I am also going gluten free starting in April. I am
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determine to finally lose the weight for me and not for everyone else.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Before I start a family with my husband I want to be healthier and happier me. I am starting to practice yoga.
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Pets: Cutie, 9 year old Latin American Street Dog (not a real breed)
Hobbies/Interests: TV, knitting
Height:5' 6"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel, brown curly
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: nowish
Starting Weight: 270?
Present Weight:270?
Goal Weight: I would be okay with 170, but in high school I fluctuated between 140 and 180, and I would like to get to the lower end of that range.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: developing strategies. I used to stay at a healthy weight by necessity, because I didn't really have an opportunity to buy crap food and walking home through the country was something I actually enjoyed. Now I live in the city, and I hate walking around because it is all gray. I also live within a block of 3 convenience stores.
Following any specific plan: trying to follow a weekly meal plan & calorie count
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel responsible for my little sister, who is 18 and 360 lbs. I love her and want to set a good example so she doesn't develop serious health issues in her 20's.
I am looking for success stories and a supporting community!
Hobbies/Interests: Homeschooling, Books, Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing, and Camping
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time, 8/21/13
Starting Weight: 276, but my highest ever known was 284.6 in Sept of 2013
Present Weight: 270
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating all the munchies that the rest of the family is eating. I'm trying to move them into eating better... the little kids are pretty good at choosing veggies and fruit over candy and sweets, but oldest and hubby, not so much.
Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
Anything else you would like to share with us: If I vanish from the boards, please someone come find me and get me back here!!! I need this place and all of you!!!
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Pets: 2 Rats (Kupo, Pringle) One Roborovski Hamster (Snufkin)
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Tv shows, Movies, Textiles, Art, Boyfriend, Harry potter!
Height: 5ft 5''
Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes! And... soon to be my old natural light brown (but currently black)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/03/2012
Starting Weight: 220 Pounds
Present Weight: 213 Pounds
Goal Weight: 150 Pounds
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Probably patience... I'm not very patient, I'll probably be weighing myself every day thinking 'Why am I not thin yet?!'
Following any specific plan: Yup! It's kind of my own one, I think. I have banana milk smoothie in the morning for my breakfast which keeps me full till lunch. Then for lunch I have my fruits, and then finally for dinner I have my vegetables and meat (Chicken or Fish).
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well the other diet I did was reeeally bad, I would only eat like 400 calories a day... and then the next day I felt I needed to go lower.. then the next day I'd try and get lower than that. Basically after a week I got really bad side effects, the 10 pound week loss really wasn't worth it. So I'm just going to try my hardest to do this the long but more healthy way.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Uhm, to help me keep on track I've promised myself I can buy one expensive item of clothing when I reach my target weight, which is Hermione's Yule Ball dress from Harry Potter that I know would be wasted in my current size! I think it would help a lot for others too if they have trouble keeping on track like me!
Pets
I have an imaginary white ferret called Drako.
Hobbies/Interests
Reading, watching films and telly, spending too much time on tumblr and twitter, procrastinating.
Height
5 foot 4
Eye/Hair Color
Dark brown eyes and I've dyed my hair too much so I don't know what colour it is anymore, omg.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey
Early 2012.
Starting Weight
273 lbs.
Present Weight
269 lbs.
Goal Weight
126 - 140 lbs.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss
Crisps, I need to stop eating crisps instead of everything else, omg.
Following any specific plan
Not really, just eating less and exercising more, I suppose.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past
I think I'm more determined this time. And I'm fed up of being too fat to wear decent clothes.
Anything else you would like to share with us
I'm pretty mental. Good mental though.
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Hobbies/Interests: My family, being outdoors, gardening, philosophy
Height: 4'11''
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Light Brown-Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: everyday since i was 12, but seriously TODAY 3/30/12
Starting Weight: ugh 217
Present Weight: 217
Goal Weight:117
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: having a case of the "**** its" like every other day. being my own worst enemy. self sabotage....
Following any specific plan: Atkins!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's weird being in a healthy constructive relationship with a man who loves all of me not just the "pretty" parts. I'm going all in with my husband who also has some weight to shed but not as much as me. However, it is still cray cray that I told a boy how much I weigh!!!
Anything else you would like to share with us: "I'm not Josie Grossie anymore!"-Never Been Kissed
Hobbies/Interests: TV, walking the dog, spending time at the beach
Height: 6'
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel, brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 1st, 2012
Starting Weight: 292
Present Weight:259
Goal Weight: 180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Beer & pizza
Following any specific plan: Went vegetarian and trying to each as plant-based as possible.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Honestly, going vegetarian has really changed the way I approach weight loss. I try my best to eat as plant-based and wholesome as possible but you know what sometimes I eat french fries and I don't think "oh well, I already cheated...I guess I'll just really go for it." I feel in control and strong. I don't feel like I'm about to fall off the wagon at any moment...this is the new way that I live my life.
Marital Status: Five years married-- and happily so.
Children/Ages: My husband and I are child free and intend to stay that way. Forever.
Occupation: Funemployed until September when I go back to school.
Furkids: A five year old Golden Retriever boy, a two year old Westie/Bichon boy, and a year old American Bulldog girl.
Hobbies/Interests: Knitting, reading, bible studies, church, training my dogs.
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 04/01/2012
Starting Weight: 255
Present Weight: 255
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Fast Food, Pepsi and inactivity.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, drinking more water, getting active.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm sick of being fat. And my husband is gone away for four months so I really have no excuses. Oh, and I am going to get a breast reduction next month. ^_^
Anything else you would like to share with us: I gained 100lbs since being married to my husband. I used to go to the gym twice a day, I used to be able to run a kilometre in 4 1/2 minutes. Now I get winded going for a walk around the block. That sht is not acceptable.
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