Marital Status: In a Relationship
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Paralegal
Pets: Two pups!
Hobbies/Interests: I used to be an avid intramural sports player in college, but since I've graduated I really don't do anything besides work and take the puppies to the park.
Height: 5'5
Eye/Hair Color: Blonde hair/green eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I technically started in January 2013. I would say November 2013 is when I got my first body assessment and wake up call.
Starting Weight: 130 pounds, 33% body fat.
Present Weight: 130 pounts, maybe a little less body fat.
Goal Weight: 20-23% body fat (I am not focused on pounds)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not becoming impatient.
Following any specific plan: Eating as clean as possible, less cardio, more weights
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The assessment really put my weight-to-fat ratio into perspective. It also made me think hard about my perceived health.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've discovered that doing this alone is not easy. My boyfriend does not go to the gym and believes that just running will do the trick. I need a group of people to help keep me motivated and to share my progress, or lack thereof, with.
Hobbies/Interests: I love reading! I also like to go bike riding =)
Height: 5'6
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I started in January 2012.
Starting Weight: 165 pounds
Present Weight: 160 pounts, maybe a little less body fat.
Goal Weight: 135 pounds or when I can fit into some of my favorite pairs of pants that I can't fit into now
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Controlling my emotional eating and my bad habits.
Following any specific plan: Eating smaller meals, working out at least 4x a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am sick of not being able to fit into my pants/being embarrassed to wear form fitting clothing. I quit my evening job which only gave me 1 hr in between my first and second job. I also reinstated my 24 fitness gym membership and picked a gym where I can NOW take classes each day after work =)
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've discovered that I am an emotional eater (when I feel upset or sad). I've been working on controlling it!
First name: Luz
Geographical location: Texas
Age: 28
Marital Status: Happily married to my sweetheart of 11 years. Children/Ages: None. Unsure if I want any. Occupation: Middle School Teacher Pets: 2 Cats (recently adopted December 2013) Hobbies/Interests: Painting while watching tv, chatting with friends, taking pictures… Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/1/2014 Starting Weight: 200
Present Weight: 197
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress eating. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to lose weight to become healthy and be ready for the possibility of children. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm an open book.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I haven't really needed to lose weight until recently..so now I guess? haha!
Starting Weight: 170
Present Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 135, maybe less if I feel like I need it?
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I get bored with things really easily so I think that if I want to keep losing weight I need to switch up my exercise plans and food choices pretty regularly. I also hate counting calories, I feel like it takes too much time so that may be a problem lol.
Following any specific plan: I've never really tried to lose weight before so I'm kind of lost on where to begin...I am going to try to start forcing myself to exercise more, count calories again, and buy more fruits and veggies instead of breads and meat. Oh and MORE WATER!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never felt this way before and I realized I had problems when all I could think about was how ugly and fat I was in the mirror...the nagging is always there in the back of my mind when I wear anything and when I had to go up to a size 14 I was so ashamed of myself. It's especially bad now and it seems like being fat is all I can talk/think about so I decided that it's a new year and I want to feel and look my best when I graduate.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've read a few posts in this community before and I joined My Fitness Pal but I didn't really feel comfortable there so I'm hoping that this is the one for me If you have any tips for newbies please PM me since I do feel a little lost and ashamed.
First name:
-Julie
Geographical location:
- Minnesota, USA
Age:
- 25
Marital Status:
- In a relationship
Children/Ages:
- none
Occupation:
- Office Assistant at a Liquor Store
Pets:
- None that are not at my family's house!
Hobbies/Interests:
- Movies, Cooking, traditional and digital art, Video Games
Height:
- 5'1'' (155cm)
Eye/Hair Color:
- Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
- 140 lbs
Present Weight:
- 140 lbs
Goal Weight:
- 120 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
- Staying consistent with eating well and EXERCISE
Following any specific plan:
- None at the moment
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
- Working 9-5, five days a week and smoking
Anything else you would like to share with us:
- Living with loving boyfriend of 2 1/2 years but he eats like a freshman in college! (frozen pizzas, corndogs, etc.) and now so do I!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 6, 2014
Starting Weight: 148
Present Weight: 148
Goal Weight: 136
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I don't like going to the gym and I don't have much space at home. Plus, I don't have a lot of money for all the healthy food I'd like to eat because I don't live alone and we're on a tight budget.
Following any specific plan: I'm following my own workout and diet plan from several years ago which worked like a charm. Working out three times a week (and gradually increasing that to 4 and five times a week) plus calories counting (1300 calories a day).
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First name:Matraca (like mah-tray-sa)
Geographical location:Western PA
Age:22
Marital Status:newly and happily hitched
Children/Ages:Rocky the geriatric Airedale, Rivyr the caffeinated herding mutt
Occupation:housewife
Pets:the children above and 12 goldfish (they all have names hehe) and five hermies!
Hobbies/Interests:my Goldfish, volunteering in conservation, crochet, reading, learning, and my dog makes me run. ;P
Height:5'8"
Eye/Hair Color:dark brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:umpteen times, but this one, 1/1/14!
Starting Weight:240ish
Present Weight:hopefully less than 240! (We don't have a scale just yet, oops!)
Goal Weight:175 or less!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: seeing physical change on a big ol' frame! That's the motivation I need. :/
Following any specific plan: vegetarian diet (as raw as possible, low/no processed carbs, and occasional Lacto/ovo/fish for amino acids and protein and whatnot.)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I FEEL more motivated, and I'm learning where to get the right support and motivation to GET there. That, and my will power is surprising my thus far!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm happy to be here. Happy to make new friends to take this journey with, and I'll be even happier to post some bangin' after photos with you lovelies' incredible support!
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Geographical location:
Ohio
Age:
24
Marital Status:
Taken
Children/Ages:
none
Occupation:
Gamestop employee
Pets:
2 cats names Ezio and Regulos
Hobbies/Interests:
Videogames, writing, anime, spending time with boyfriend, cosplaying, using a sewing machine
Height:
5 exactly
Eye/Hair Color:
brown and dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
1/1/2014
Starting Weight:
175
Present Weight:
175
Goal Weight:
125-130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Patience. If I don't see results I normally stop, thinking its useless.
Following any specific plan:
Not really. Just no sugar, pop , carbs, work out on a certain plan and eat right.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I thought I weighed less than I did . I weighted 20 pounds more. It made me cry. Also, I want to cosplay like I use to.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Any tips or support is more than welcome.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: snacking and exercise motivation
Following any specific plan: no, general healthy eating and lifetime changes
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
im creeping up on 30 and im doing whatever it takes to put my life in a happy place before that happens. im losing this weight and im finishing school, im getting on my feet and im going to stand tall at my 30th birthday!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: For this goal Jan 1st 2014
Starting Weight: 64kgs
Present Weight: 59.8kgs
Goal Weight: 55kgs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom eating, and my family 'love' with food.
Following any specific plan: Portion control, cutting out the baddies, exercising and detoxing
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: After gaining 10kgs (22 lbs) so easily, I understand how weight can creep up on you over the year. I am unhappy NOW, so acting NOW, not in 5 years!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Stay tuned!
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First name: Clarissa
Geographical location: Ohio
Age: 24
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: son, 10 months
Occupation: Massage Therapist, Business owner, Marketing Manager
Pets: German Shepherd and orange Ragdoll
Hobbies/Interests: music, dance, spending time with family
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown eyes, hair color changes every few months
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/16/14
Starting Weight: 282
Present Weight: 280
Goal Weight: 175
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping motivated and overcoming depression.
Following any specific plan: Thin & Healthy
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a son I want to keep up with and I'm tired of how I look.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Easily upset. I have a very hard time staying motivated. Unsupportive husband and family.
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Pets: 2 dogs, 4 cats, 2 horses, 1 mule
Hobbies/Interests: Voice acting and writing are my biggest ones.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/green eyes. Natural hair is strawberry blonde, but I like to color it often.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/17/14
Starting Weight: 164.5
Present Weight: 164.5
Goal Weight: 130ish
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making enough time for exercise and giving up some of my favorite foods.
Following any specific plan: Not exactly.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm writing a lot more things down and taking pictures to show progress. Oh, and joining this forum for support!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Watching movies while running on elliptical can keep me going for hours. =D I just get lost in the alternate world.
New here, needing tons of motivation
