Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Emotional eating If I've had a bad day I have a tendency to just throw it all away and give up.
Following any specific plan: Currently I'm mainly eating vegan, no pre packaged food stuffs, no fast food....just trying to be healthy I guess
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I'm trying to do it slow and healthy. I'm not in a rush and am not trying to starve myself. Also I'm not depressed, sure I'm not happy about the size I've become, but before I was so negative and disgusted with myself there was no way I good lose weight in a positive way I have a feeling attitude will really be what makes this time different.
Anything else you would like to share with us:just happy to have found this site. It seems really nice
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not getting enough exercise. I have a very laid back, sedentary lifestyle that I'm trying to change.
Following any specific plan: I'm on the Special K diet (replace 2 meals with cereal), but mostly because it's cheap.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actively trying to get out and get some exercise, as opposed to just eating different. Also, the fact that I've forced myself to care enough to join here, normally I'm completely without accountability and I've found I can rationalize absolutely anything.
Anything else you would like to share with us: My finances are a huge issue with me, which is the reason I'm not a member of a gym, or participating in any 'mail-order' diets (which my mother did and it worked great for her).
Hobbies/Interests: drawing, fashion, costumes, reading, movies
Height: 5'11"
Eye/Hair Color: green/ dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/20/11
Starting Weight: 236
Present Weight: 228
Goal Weight: 185
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My biggest hurdle is believing I will actually achieve my goal. I have always been overweight, not severely so, but I have never been a smaller size so I no way to imagine what I would look like.
Following any specific plan: 6 Week Body Makeover
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have the support from a significant other that I have never had before as well as someone other than myself to be accountable to.
Occupation: Retail at Sears, Need a mattress or vacuum?
Pets: Beta fish, named Mortimer. We always eat breakfast together.
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, working out, Singin in the shower.
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color:Blue, Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 1st 2011. ( I have been off and on with it, but that is when I got serious!)
Starting Weight:181
Present Weight:166!
Goal Weight:145ish
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Junk food, the easy choice.
Following any specific plan: Calorie Counters and Sweating
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I'm sticking with it this time!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love to chat with people. I prefer always posting so I can stay on top of things. Or just having someone to check in with! Weightloss Buddies! Oh, and I'm pretty competitive
Occupation: Electrical and mechanical draftsperson/building designer
Pets: 1 male black labrador named Charlie
Hobbies/Interests:Scuba diving, goign to the beach, 4x4ing, movies, dvds cooking
Height:1.65
Eye/Hair Color: blue and originally blonde but dye it chocolate brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 31 August 2011
Starting Weight: 222
Present Weight:214.5
Goal Weight:143ish will probably go down a bit lower once im there but will see what i feel comfortable with
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Carbs
Following any specific plan: calorie controlled
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: head is in a better place and ive made it more public with friends and family
Hobbies/Interests: reading, playing with Franklin, going out with friends.
Height:5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: green, brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/5/2011
Starting Weight:295
Present Weight:295
Goal Weight:150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting past the "plateau" was my biggest struggle, I'd lose hope and just give up. So that will probably be my biggest hurdle.
Following any specific plan: the 17 day diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it for myself, not to make anyone else happy. I am five pounds away from weighing 300lbs, and I don't want to ever see that number on the scale. I'm more determined than I've ever been.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Not giving up on myself before completing the goal. I have trouble finishing the things I start and weightloss has been the main issue. I also believe I'm battling a food addiction as well so that would definitely count as a serious hurdle that I need to overcome.
Following any specific plan: Weightwatchers, or simple calorie counting.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The fact that I just feel calm, prepared and ready. I'm not frantic or obsessing or worried about dates and goalweights and mini goals and expectations and pressure. I just want to take things at my own pace. I know what to do, I've been dieting for many years. Now it's time to just stick with it and not give up.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is the largest I've ever been in my life, and I've decided that I've come to the point where I need to make a change, once and for all!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating, Not allowing myself to purchase meaningless foods at the store and then eat them all , low will power to change for good.
Following any specific plan:WonderSlim
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Going to the doctor and being told , my kidneys are not working right, and that i may be developing type 2 diabetes. Finally having the support of my family to change my health .
Anything else you would like to share with us: I use to weigh 115 , being at my heaviest now , i dont feel like im myself, its a trapped feeling, and coming from a family of very health and weight conscious people i feel very alone, its nice to find a community with support and information in it.
Hobbies/Interests: Horse riding, painting, reading, music, running, general tomfoolery
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: green/honey brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:10/1/11
Starting Weight: 177
Present Weight: 177
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: portion control and eating out of boredom (and man do I get bored!)
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and staying the heck away from fast food
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It was always about what I looked like but now it's more about my health. That and I wanna look bangin' when I graduate
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've got my fantasy 'skinny wardrobe' all planned out.
Hobbies/Interests: Singing, belly dancing, acting, musical theatre, reading, my doggies
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Dark greenishblue/Dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 8, officially
Starting Weight: 200
Present Weight: 199
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself
Following any specific plan: Lower-carb (but not ketogenic)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I lost sixty pounds severely restricting my eating and exercising obsessively and this has come back to bite me. This time I am eating properly!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nah
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing concentration, falling into ingrained eating habits that suck!
Following any specific plan: Minor southbeach, portion control
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel stuck...just got back from my best friends wedding and can't stand the thought of being "the fat girl" and not ME, a person with interest and love and humor
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this community and even thought I've floundered I love that I can come back to the support and openness here after failing so many times...
If I've had a bad day I have a tendency to just throw it all away and give up. 
round 2!
