Age: So I'm not technically a 20-something, but I'm close.... 18
Marital Status: Single.
Children/Ages: None....but I have three nephews (13, 8, and 7 who I love!)
Occupation: Receptionist
Pets: 1 dog, Joe.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, being involved at church, focusing on school, ZUMBA!
Height: 5'6.5"
Eye/Hair Color: blue-gray/ brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've tried for a while, but I've always yo-yoed. I became serious January of 2011.
Starting Weight: 167
Present Weight: 163
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overcoming my sugar cravings!
Following any specific plan: Zumba, Turbo Fire, Turbo Jam, and some INSANITY
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tired of being overweight. I want to be healthier, not only on the outside, but on the inside. I've been depressed by my weight and because I have the ability to change it, I won't let it control how I feel any longer.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm praying for all of you on your weightloss/health journey's and appreciate the encouraging words you all bring to this forums! <3
Hobbies/Interests: Hello Kitty, Cooking, Student Government, Reading, French Language
Height: 5' 3"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, Dark Blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 5th, easing in; January 16th, official start of calorie counting
Starting Weight: 255+ (guesstimate; was 253 in June 2010, probably gained past it though)
Present Weight: 249
Goal Weight: Ultimately, a size 14 which for me would be around 160 - 165 I think
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food, especially fast food, restaurant food, and comfort food (Mac and Cheese is my #1). I hate exercising too.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting (1,800 a day to start, will adjust as I lose)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually counting calories and focusing on staying full as long as possible by drinking tons of water. I was inspired by a friend who recently lost 90+ pounds, too.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm happy to start my journey and already excited to see I've lost some weight! It's been much easier than I thought it would be so far, and I found out that 1,800 calories a day leaves a lot of room for yummy foods. Thanks for reading
Hobbies/Interests: Bellydancing, needlework, reading, DIY and riding my bicycle and travelling.
Height: 5' 5'' (168 cm)
Eye/Hair Color: Grey/Green- Dark Brown.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 3th 2011
Starting Weight: 208.7
Present Weight: 195.3
Goal Weight: 143
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Portion control! Emotional eating.
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I now know how to maintain my weight when I reach goal and also my dad promised me a drivers license when I get there....
Anything else you would like to share with us: My avatar is a picture of me, hugging a bike, not falling a sleep on it and I'm so glad that I found this forum!
Hobbies/Interests: Surfing the internet, listening to music, hanging out with friends, the standard 20-year-old interests...
Height: 5'5
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This one? Or the last 2894893821 journeys? The start date of this one was January 3rd. And hopefully this will be my last "start date".
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Realizing it's not just about how I look but also how I feel.
Following any specific plan: Calorie Count / BodyBugg / Cardio fitness / Jillian Michael's 30-day Shred
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My boyfriend is doing it along with me. Having his support in this has helped me get 100% serious about it. Having a partner to talk about fears surrounding weight and looks really helps. He's a huge help to me.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I never stick with forums very long... HOPEFULLY (I'm not making any promises) I will be able to stick around here.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I guess today.
Starting Weight: 181
Present Weight: 181
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: fried chicken.
Following any specific plan: pay attention!!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm getting older, and I know it's just going to get more difficult if I don't do this now.
Anything else you would like to share with us: not that I can really think of right now. I'm just glad to be here.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: making the time to work out and not listening to my excuses
Following any specific plan: when I first started I was just calorie-counting but for the past month I've been doing the Belly Fat Cure and I really like it!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I found out that I have a very high genetic predisposition for Type II Diabetes - which obviously I have no control over - so I am motivated to work on what I CAN control i.e. my weight and hopefully amount of visceral fat. I super do not want to develop diabetes (or even prediabetes or gestational diabetes).
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for your expertise and support!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: around aug 2010
Starting Weight: 298
Present Weight: 265.2
Goal Weight: 199 this is my first big goal getting under 200
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Actually Sticking to a Diet and Exercising
Following any specific plan: A Low Fat, Low Cal diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am finally ready and finally have the motivation to become healthy im tired of being TIRED!!!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really just that i am happy i found this place and I cant wait to share my weight loss jorney with you all!!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Started January 7th 2011
Starting Weight: 236
Present Weight: 213
Goal Weight: 165
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Seeing my husband eat eveything he wants without gaining an ounce!
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and drinking lots of water!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was so depressed and physically exhausted that I thought something was really wrong. I thought I was severly depressed and would have to back on an anti depressant after working so hard to get off them. After just one week eating healthy I felt sooo much better. No longer exhausted all the time, I had lots of energy and felt like a huge cloud had been lifted off my shoulders! Everytime I think I wants some chips I tell myself that if I eat these chips I will be back on anti depressants. Thats enough motivation for me!!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I also have psoriasis and I think that for a long time I didn't care about losing the weight due to the condition my skin was in. So while I am battling my weigh I am also trying to battle psoriasis!
Hobbies/Interests:reading, hanging with friends, traveling
Height:5'8
Eye/Hair Color: brown/ brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Week of Thanksgiving 2010
Starting Weight: 293
Present Weight: 270
Goal Weight:193
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Learning how to be patient. It's going to take A LOT of work getting this weight off
Following any specific plan: calorie couting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm just more determined. Before I tried to lose weight because things didnt work out with a guy. Now im doing it for ME!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am NOT a patient person, and this journey really is testing my patience! I gotta stay strong and keep my eyes on the prize!
Hobbies/Interests: cooking, video games, art, crafts, anime, crochet
Height: 5 foot 3 inches
Eye/Hair Color: green eyes, light brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 4th, 2011
Starting Weight: 190
Present Weight: 187
Goal Weight: 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: snacking and eating too often. i love food and i think about it to often. i snack everytime i stress or i am bored as well.
Following any specific plan: calorie counting, 1500 a day
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want to lose weight before my wedding, which is in about a year. Keeping a blog to stay on track will help.
Anything else you would like to share with us: this is awesome! Hello everyone!
The start date of this one was January 3rd. And hopefully this will be my last "start date".
