First name: Kori
Geographical location: Georgia Age: 22 Marital Status: Married, happily Children/Ages: None Occupation: Unemployed, Culinary Arts Student Pets: Spitz/Colie mix named Roxxanne Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, reading, video games, walking, dancing, singing Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, and currently dark brown hair (it changes alot Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2012 (though a long paused because of health issues.) Starting Weight: 280+ Present Weight: 262 at last weigh Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Better eating, less boredom eating, and cutting out soda Following any specific plan: Eating less, eating less junk, with a mix of walking, Insanity, and Just Dance/DDR What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not giving up because I deserve it for myself and and for health! Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a disorder called psuedotumor cerebri which cause debilitating headaches and migraine-like symptoms that cause me to be on bedrest for periods of time, which can be a hindrance to my health and weight loss goals. :( |
First name: Kelly
Geographical location: Smyrna, TN (just outside of Nashville) Age: 27 Marital Status: Single, very single Children/Ages: nope Occupation: Collision Center Estimator Pets: A 5 month old pit lab named Granger Hobbies/Interests: I love watching sports, in particular, hockey. I also love to read and am in love with the world of Harry Potter. Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes/ Dirty blonde long curly hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9-10-12 Starting Weight: 228 Present Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 160, at the moment Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: portion control. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's on me and no one else. I've got the tools to succeed. No excuses, no giving up, just do it. Anything else you would like to share with us: my bribe to myself to hit onderland is a tattoo. |
First name: Rebecca
Geographical location: WI Age: 22 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: Colton, 3 months Occupation: college student Pets: 1 cat, Wonder Hobbies/Interests: my son, musical theater, music in general Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: green/blue, hair color is a weird mix of blond, brown and red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It's been a long time Starting Weight: 220 (highest weight of pregnancy) Present Weight: 193 ish Goal Weight: 150 - but have no idea of what is a healthy weight for me so we shall see Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sweets and overeating Following any specific plan: more protein, less carbs and sugar What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it for Colton, too - I'm breastfeeding Anything else you would like to share with us: I can say I am over my eating disorder, now it's time to eat healthy |
First name: Amber
Geographical location:Tennessee Age: 23 Marital Status: frustrated lol Children/Ages: son age 1 Occupation: stay at home mom Pets: none:-( Hobbies/Interests: art, reading, singing, learning new things Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: blue and blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September Starting Weight: technically 286 Present Weight: 274 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating Following any specific plan: paul mckenna What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had a baby so my body responds differently Anything else you would like to share with us: I lost 65 pounds before pregnancy and gained it all back during pregnancy and after, when I had surgery. It was a rough few months after baby was born |
First name: Phaedra
Geographical location: London, UK (but I hail from Ontario, Canada) Age: 27 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Supply teacher (primary school) Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Popular culture, television shows, reading, Facebook, owls, Hello Kitty Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Brown / Dyed Red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 4th, 2012 (this time around!) Starting Weight: 275lbs. Present Weight: 275lbs. Goal Weight: 175lbs. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My distaste for exercise. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more committed because I'm worried about my health deteriorating if I don't change my lifestyle. Anything else you would like to share with us: :carrot: |
First name: Nina
Geographical location: Toronto, On Age: 26 Marital Status: Living common law Children/Ages: girl is 6, boy is 3 Occupation: Stay at home mom Pets: a gecko Hobbies/Interests: movies, dancing, shopping, restaurants, bars, hanging out with family and friends, makeup Height:5'6 Eye/Hair Color: light brown, blonde streaked hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: my whole life but march 2012 for real Starting Weight: 255 Present Weight: 245 Goal Weight: 160-170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i like food too much and hate the tingle i get in my legs when i work out Following any specific plan: not eating too much junk, trying to calorie count, trying to get my butt off the couch What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im starting to get older and realize now is the time to enjoy my youth, my body Anything else you would like to share with us: need friends with the same goals. |
First name: Mia
Geographical location: Northern Europe Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: none Occupation: none at the moment Pets: A really cute girl cat Hobbies/Interests: I love to travel and go to metal concerts Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Grey-ish blue/ fake black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: september 10th this time... Starting Weight: 255.9 lbs Present Weight: 243.3 lbs Goal Weight: 140-ish lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lack of discipline and will power Following any specific plan: calorie counting and trying to be physically active What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing this for me, and only me, instead of doing it to please other people and trying to fit in.. |
First name: Jenna
Geographical location: Iowa Age: 18 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Student, lab tech Pets: I wish!!! Hobbies/Interests: I'm sort of the stereotypical nerd (comics, tabletop rpgs, the works) which is why I don't want to LOOK like one! Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Grey-ish blue, light brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2012 Starting Weight: 193 Present Weight: 168 Goal Weight: 150 for now Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Impulse snacking/"cheat days", especially when my non-dieting friends are indulging Following any specific plan: calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm cooking for/feeding myself now. It was more difficult to diet when I was living at home since my siblings are very picky, my father is very southern (and fries everything! frustrating!) so I couldn't always eat as well as I liked. I've also seen a lot of success (for the first time ever) so I'm determined to go all the way! |
First name: Tam
Geographical location: VA Age: 27 Marital status: Living with le boyfriend Children/ages: Nope Occupation: HR Pets: My five-year-old puppy. :) Hobbies/interests: Reading Height: 5'6" Eye/hair color: Blue/brown Starting date of weight loss journey: November 1, 2012 Starting weight: 227.4 (all-time high was 238) Present weight: Won't find out until tomorrow morning! Goal weight: 185.4 (overweight BMI) for now. I'll have to reassess when I get there. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss? I work long hours and don't have a lot of time for much else at present. Following any specific plan? I followed Weight Watchers before and will probably do so again once I make exercise a solid habit. One thing at a time. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past? For right now, I am focused on trying to improve my overall fitness while making more conservative eating choices, but not tracking calories or points yet. In the past, I would try to do too many new things at once, get frustrated and give up. I hope I have learned from that. :D |
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First name: Hannah Geographical location: Chicago, IL Age: 21 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: College student Pets: A dog and a hamster Hobbies/Interests: Music, video games, reading, singing. Height: 5'10" Eye/Hair Color: Green/ Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TODAY :D Starting Weight: 317.4 Present Weight: 317.4 Goal Weight: 180 ultimately but 220 by Junish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Consistency. Following any specific plan: Old fashioned eat less and move more. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Again, consistency. Anything else you would like to share with us: Nope : ) |
First name: Daisy
Geographical location: Wales, UK Age: 21 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Gold Consultant Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Crosswords, cooking, spenting time with the special people in my life. Height: about 5 foot 5 Eye/Hair Color: Greeny grey eyes / Brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 21/11/2012 Starting Weight: 238lbs Present Weight: 238lbs Goal Weight: 156lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Bingeing when I'm miserable Following any specific plan: Not at the moment What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a wonderful supportive partner :D |
First name: Krystine
Geographical location: VA (just outside DC) Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Independent JuJu Belle Consultant Pets: 3 cats. Edward (7), Meme (7), and Kira (3) Hobbies/Interests: Baking, reading, animals, long conversations with good friends, learning new things when I can and a whole mess of other things. Height: 5'3 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Dark Brown Starting Date of weight loss journey: November 12, 2012 Starting Weight: 213 Present Weight: 207 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Honestly, I think I am my biggest hurdle. I have low self-esteem so I tend to give up on myself easily. Following any specific plan: Nope What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My knees hurt now for one. I weigh more than my husband and I don't fit in the clothes I love. I'm tired of being unhappy, tired of not being able to climb flights of stairs or do any kind of real activity with my husband. I want to like what I see in the mirror, and give my husband back the woman he married. Anything else you would like to share with us: Not that I can think of right now, but I'm sure it'll eventually come out ;) |
First name: Kelly
Geographical location:charleston, sc Age: 25 Marital Status: married since 08 Children/Ages: no children Occupation: nanny Pets: 1 green cheek conure and 1 parakeet Hobbies/Interests: baking and reading Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/27/2012 Starting Weight: 260 ish Present Weight: 260 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: good, easy food :) Following any specific plan: eating wholesome, slowly upping exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: going it slow as to not burn out Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Lucy
Geographical location: London, England Age: 25 Marital Status: Single (LTR) Children/Ages: None Occupation: New job soon Pets: Not anymore. Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, aerobic exercise, sightseeing and games. Height: 5'6.5 Eye/Hair Color: green/dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 13th September 2012 Starting Weight: 174 Present Weight: 162 Goal Weight:133 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: At the moment I am between jobs but once I start my new job and move out I will have to be responsible for my own diet. I don't know how that will work out! Following any specific plan: I want to eat 1500 calories every day for the rest of my life. And when your amount is restricted like that you HAVE to make healthy sustaining choices or you will feel like you're going to die! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am a lot more educated about which foods are sustaining and I appreciate that weight loss is about more than calorie counting, it is about nutrition and exercise. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am starting a new job next month and I am scared! |
First name: Kat
Geographical location: Bay Area California Age: 28 Marital Status: Divorced Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Pets: No Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, Cooking, Travel, Dance, K-Pop Height: 5'2.5" That Half inch makes a difference Eye/Hair Color: Hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 2012 Starting Weight: 277 Present Weight: 231.9 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Busy Life, Love of Fattening Food and SUPER skinny friends who can eat ANYTHING Following any specific plan: I'm giving Belly Fat Cure a Try for 30 days and I do a 7-10 day Juice Fast/Cleanse every 2-3 months. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm not doing it because I want to be skinny for guys, friends or events. I'm not even set on skinny. I want to be healthy. I'm getting closer and closer to those tricky years. 94% of the time the living, body habits and shape a woman has between 28-32 is the type of she will normally carry with her the rest of her life. Not to say you can't change it but a woman's body fully set's into maturity during these years. Also, I know I want kids someday and I want to be able to run and play with them. I don't want to be a statistic setting my future kids up for eating disorders and obesity. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
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