Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Well, after I've lost 60 lbs, I've become a bit obsessed with my weight and exercise. I've been exercising 2-3 hours a day, 7 days a week and weighted myself like 3-5 times a day. I became really depressed if i gained as little as 0,1 pound. So after being miserable for quite a while, I've stopped working out and following a diet. What followed was a beautiful year, but it was followed by a terrible year of overeating. Now that I'm more in control of myself, I've decided to achieve my goal weight by weighing myself every one or two weeks and exercising max. 1.5 hour a day.
Following any specific plan: I'm trying to do my best to feel good.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I will try my best to focus on feeling good and being healthy.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: God it's been going on forever...
Starting Weight: 282
Present Weight: 267.4
Goal Weight: 200 (maybe)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My urge to snack/Laziness when it comes to getting up in the morning and exercising
Following any specific plan: Combo of Slim-Fast/Atkins and just plain ole calorie counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm serious..I've got mild PCOS and I don't want it to get worse and get diabeties..this terrifies me
Geographical location: Lancaster, California (Southern California)
Age: 27
Marital Status: Divorced once, in a commited relationship now.
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Banker
Pets: 2 dogs- 1 Doberman (Kassy) and 1 Weimaraner (Quinn)...these two are the love of my life.
Hobbies/Interests: Phorography, taking my dogs to the park, bike riding
Height: 5'6''
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Will begin on 8/1/2011.
Starting Weight: 205 lbs.
Present Weight: 205 lbs.
Goal Weight:140 lbs.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying on track. The major problem I have is that I'll stick to it for about a week, and then I become too tired of dealing with this new lifestyle, or I'll skip working out and then it's back to the old me. I'm hoping to get more support this time.
Following any specific plan: Nope. Just eating right and working out.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually excited to do it this time. In the past I felt like I was dragged into it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Any additional tips/comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 25, 2011
Starting Weight: 154.0
Present Weight: 150.0
Goal Weight: 120-125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: NUTRITIONAL HABITS. I've been a member here since 2006, on and off diets (Mostly off!) Usually i'll go for 2-3 weeks of being PERFECT and then I fail. :'( Working out is NEVER a problem for me. I LOVE being active, but I also LOVE eating.
Following any specific plan: Eating as many calories as my BMR (about 1,500 calories right now) Just making sure that Calories Out>Calories In
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've ALWAYS wanted to lose weight to "get a boyfriend" Shallow, but true. Well, I met my boyfriend 7 months ago, and he loves me no matter what I look like, so I feel that this time i'm doing it more for me.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm terrified of failing again :'( I suck at dieting!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Cooking, Spending time with my family, Gym
Height: 1.77 m
Eye/Hair Color: Blue and blonde ;-)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Last week Friday
Starting Weight:75kg's
Present Weight:74.3kg's
Goal Weight: 65kg's
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing weight whilst breastfeeding (and going back to work soon!)
Following any specific plan: Low GI food (mostly) and gym 6 days a week for the next month.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I didn't have 10kg's of fat on my butt?! Never gained weight with my first son as he was extremely prem. Second time round I've gained a lot!
Anything else you would like to share with us: That my MOTHER just offered me a pair of her pants!
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Geographical location: North Carolina (Charlotte Area)
Age: 28
Marital Status: In a relationship
Children/Ages: N/A
Occupation: Social Worker (For the Elderly/Disabled)
Pets: Two dogs that I have part-time & the neighborhood cat who adopted me.
Hobbies/Interests: Shopping (which isn't good since I am broke ... see above occupation. lol), Airplanes, Reading, News/Politics, Astronomy, Words with Friends, Football (Steelers!), Hockey, etc. Wide range of interests here.
Height: A hair under 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel & Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/9/11
Starting Weight: 292
Present Weight: 275
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Food addiction (Carbs/Sugar!)
Following any specific plan: Good old-fashioned calorie counting (using My Fitness Pal) & making an effort to hit the gym at least 4x per week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm just tired of being fat. I'm over it. Tired of receiving "...you have such a pretty face" compliments. Seriously, this time I am making it a lifestyle change rather than dieting. I am making changes I can maintain.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing that I can think of!
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Reason: Forgot a question :P
Marital Status: married to the best hubby in the world!
Children/Ages: Lilly 3
Occupation: Work at home mom, professional photographer and sell thing I sew, crochet on Etsy
Pets: Lucy, my 4 year old beagle.
Hobbies/Interests: I love photography, sewing, crochet, making tutus and hair bows, and blogging!
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, really a brunette, but hubby likes me blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2011 can't remember the exact date
Starting Weight: 195
Present Weight: 191
Goal Weight: 135-140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: believing I can do it and not expecting myself to fail
Following any specific plan: just counting calories. I get about 1500 per day. I am loosely following a diabetes meal plan but just to help with what to eat and when to eat. I had Gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my daughter, so if I'm already doing the diet when I get pregnant with the next one, it will be way easier.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: there's no turning back. I'm blogging and posting progress on Facebook so there's no way I'm going to fail in front of so manympeople. Also my hubby has been uber supportive this go around and has even changed his eating to coincide with mine!
Pets: 2 cats (Copper/Heidi), 2 dogs (Jack and Daniel)
Hobbies/Interests: video games, bowling, pool, darts, cooking, nutrition
Height: 5'2
Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, dirty blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 1st, 2011
Starting Weight: 164
Present Weight: 156
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation!
Following any specific plan: Low carb / fat burn exercises
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never really been over weight until last year.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a blood clot disorder, meaning if I get a bad enough injury it could potentially cause major problems for me.
Hobbies/Interests: Sign Language, Writing, Personality psychology research, food politics, classic alternative music
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: bluish-green/always changing currently brunette with red and blonde highlights
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 1st
Starting Weight: 145lbs
Present Weight: haven't weighed in yet
Goal Weight: 120 or less depending on how I feel
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not giving up when I don't see immediate results, peer pressure to eat junk, staying on good sleep schedule
Following any specific plan: calorie counting/excerise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am ready. In the past, I was willing to lose weight at any cost. I had a poverty of ambition, and was quick to quit. But this time around, my perspective on why I need to do this is much different. Yes, I want to look good- but I want to FEEL even better. I want to experience everything and know I worked for it. Being healthy is one of the biggest gifts I can give myself and I'm ready to do this.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've only been a member of this site for a short while, but even this SHORT while has outlived my previous attempts at weight loss. I feel this certain fire and this forum has helped keep me tending to it's light. Thank you, I hope one day I can post my Goal pictures!
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Seriously, this time I am making it a lifestyle change rather than dieting. I am making changes I can maintain.
