Goal Weight: ? -want to build muscle and lose fat so wherever that lands me I'm fine as long as I look good-
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Disordered eating and binges
Following any specific plan: TRYING to keep it under 1600 calories a day but if I can't then I won't fight it. Just trying extremely hard not to binge at this point.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually going to the gym and doing weight training. I'm eating a lot cleaner
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10 years ago but for efficiency's sake let's say June 1, 2013
Starting Weight: 165
Present Weight: 165
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating right, always feel like I need to overdo exercise to get any weight off.
Following any specific plan: Just counting calories
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't want to be fat anymore. I'm sick of it and need to lose it for good.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I figure skate, and I want to wear a dress and FEEL thin and LOOK thin. I'm sick of looking like a fat skater.
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Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, giving up easily and 'punishing' myself by forcing myself to eat...hmm... not good.. And also before I was able to run and went down to 132.. I've since developed a foot problem cuz of flat feet/bunions and am not allowed to do any strenuous activity on my feet so... finding an activity that helps me lose weight and doesn't put stress on my feet is perhaps the biggest hurdle. Yes, I know there's swimming but in a month I'll be moving to India and I'm not keen on going to any public pools there :-/
Following any specific plan: Trying out the intermittent fasting thing... some days I'm good, some days I'm bad.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I REALLY REALLY want to be healthy and change my attitude towards food as a crutch.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Tomorrow I throw out everything bad and really try! So, July 1
Starting Weight:222
Present Weight:222
Goal Weight:150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Addiction to junk food and soda
Following any specific plan: Nope
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My last year of college is going to start soon and I want it to be the best year yet!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking for any buddies to trade support with!
Hobbies/Interests: I used to have hobbies, prior to my studies, but they are now but a faded memory! I used to sing, and I used to read for pleasure *sigh*
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: Blue and Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oooo way back.
Starting Weight: 176
Present Weight: 141
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self sabotage. I'm a perfectionist and thus a fear of failure prevents me from trying altogether. Ironic, ah?
Following any specific plan: Nope. Calorie counting has helped for the last 35 lbs, and I hope it will carry me through the final 16.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I wax and wane week by week, day by day, but I have the ability to commit myself absolutely. I just have to find the zone!
Anything else you would like to share with us: If I can loose the weight I have, anyone can. I am not an athletic person!
Marital Status: In a relationship (my supportive boyfriend actually brought me to this site )
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Signing Coordinator
Pets: One dog, a pit bull/coon hound mix
Hobbies/Interests: Need some new ones... Internet, dogs, swimming
Height: 5 ft 4
Eye/Hair Color: green eyes, light brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2010
Starting Weight: 347
Present Weight: 275ish?
Goal Weight: 180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Obsessive eating is definitely my hardest thing to overcome. I can eat well for a while, then when I slip, I go down hard. It is so hard for me to realize that one little slip up won't hurt me.
Following any specific plan: Good ole' diet and exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am seeking support from where ever I can get it. My family does not quite understand my struggles. They don't encourage my unhealthy habits, but they don't quite support the healthiest of lifestyles at the same time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Feel free to contact me, I am great at giving support. I appreciate any back
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food - I have no problem with exercise but I cant control what goes in my mouth
Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Probably nothing
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a perpetual dieter, I think I will always be on a diet. I wish I had a healthy relationship with food
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching movies, general net addict, computer games
Height: 5'1"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown (both)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12 July 2013
Starting Weight: 207 lbs
Present Weight: 207 lbs
Goal Weight: 120 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of self control and laziness. I can't seem to stop myself from eating like a pig.
Following any specific plan: Not yet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have more external pressure
Anything else you would like to share with us: I started posting on this site just over a year ago and then just kind of lost motivation in a week or so and stopped. I get demotivated really easily, and right now I'm between jobs so I don't know where I'll be in 3 months, so it's difficult to plan something long term, and I'm worried that will affect my drive. What I really need is a weight loss buddy, I think.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying consistent with working out!! And overeating/eating when I am not even hungry. A few years ago I had developed disordered eating habits (binging/purging), but have overcome that for the most part. But sometimes I eat when I don't have to, out of boredom or cravings.
Following any specific plan: Nope, just trying to eat better overall and exercise. Making a lifestyle change.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm working hard to remain disciplined and focused. I'd lose discipline in the past too quickly. But if you want to reach your weight loss goals, you MUST remain consistent with your workouts and dieting no matter what, even if you get discouraged. Keep going no matter what.
Anything else you would like to share with us: By January 1, 2014, I hope I've reached my goal!! But even if I don't exactly reach it and end up only a couple pounds away, I'll still be happy!
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Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 20th, 2013
Starting Weight: 349 lbs
Present Weight: 310.2 lbs
Goal Weight: 149 lbs with a 200 lbs checkpoint
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating all of my meals and having to avoid fruit
Following any specific plan: IP
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I need it for my job field
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have always had a problem not eating when i should and I also have to deal with being around foods that I cannot eat because I work with kids and my parents are not on a restricted diet.
Overly over weight, but determined!
