HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Spending time with my husband, family, and friends. I really am not picky. I know, it's horribly boring.
PETS: cats
TOP WEIGHT: 235
CURRENT WEIGHT: 205
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'6"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Behavior Analyst/Researcher
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Orange County, California
BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: N/A
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love eating, whether I am hungry or not. I make excuses about what else is more important than my health. I get complacent once I am slimmer.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to get in shape so that I can get pregnant (don't want to until I'm healthy for our baby)
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I recently finished school and am loving having some free time to focus on me!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Some doubts, not your typical doubts, I am comfortable in my skin now, even weighing what I do so im like what if.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My determination, will power and knowledge.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Nothing as of right now
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating at night, and eating when there's a lot of food around - holidays, occasions, etc. It throws me off track and then I stop working out because I'm out of sorts from the lack of clean eating.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have fluctuated with my weight for approximately 4 years now, and I want to break that cycle. My weight gain is telling me that my eating and exercise habits need improvement. It's time to change - and reverse - this cycle!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I really appreciate the people on this site. You give real feedback and you understand what I'm going through with my weight loss challenges. I just sincerely appreciate the support. Thank you!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, house projects, cooking, going to the beach
PETS: None
TOP WEIGHT: 143
CURRENT WEIGHT: 143
GOAL WEIGHT: 127 (initial goal which is to break into the healthy weight range for my height)
HEIGHT: 5'0"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: SAHM. In my previous life I was an environmental regulator for state government.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA
BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: N/A
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I can't always tell the difference between real hunger and the feeling of just wanting to eat or eating due to boredom/stress. I tend to obsess about food.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My husband is about to deploy again and we will TTC #2 when he returns. I want to start that pregnancy after being in my healthy weight range for awhile and not gain 40lbs the 2nd time around. I let myself eat whatever I wanted last time, and I do not want to go down that path again because it is very hard to come back from. I feel like I have a bigger end goal this time.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not that I can think of right now.
PETS: 2 orange DSH cats, Patrick and Kira, 13 year old Lhasa Apso named Wolfgang, 18 month old GSD mix named Daytona, 1 year old lab/hound mix named Cora, and Zhenya, my sugar glider.
TOP WEIGHT: 253
CURRENT WEIGHT: 244.2
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'6
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: brown with purplish red highlights
OCCUPATION: Health Educator with STD program
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Florida
BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL:
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My own mind. I used my weight as a shield for the longest time. I've recently come to see how counterproductive that is, but still have a lifetime of thinking like that to overcome.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I see that being fat doesn't protect me from being vulnerable, it keeps me vulnerable. It keeps me from being empowered. I didn't realize that before. Realizing that has made a world of difference in how I look at food. It no longer holds the promise of safety. It may still taste delicious, but it no longer means what it used to mean.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I struggle with depression. I'm on medication and in therapy. I may talk a lot about therapy stuff. It may go deeper than some of you care to read.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Hockey. Go Blackhawks!!! Reading, Swimming, my puppies & ferrets, doing things with my boyfriend- musicals, plays, concerts, hockey games, baseball games, and more I'm sure.
PETS: 3 Dogs- Wave (cocker spaniel/chow mix 7 yrs old), Sophie (Rough Coat Collie 4 yrs old), Zoey (border collie/ australian cattle dog mix, 10 mo old) and then Loki and Puck- our crazy ferrets
TOP WEIGHT: 209
CURRENT WEIGHT: 202
GOAL WEIGHT: 130-140
HEIGHT: 5'7
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: blonde
OCCUPATION: secretary
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: illinois
BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL:
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: keeping it off once it comes off.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not going to slack once I get to where I want to be. This time it is for good!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I'm out going and super friendly so don't be afraid to chat with me!
TOP WEIGHT: Last recorded weight was 263, but was a lot heavier at one point.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 179
GOAL WEIGHT: When I weighed in at 263, I set an initial goal of 163.
HEIGHT: 5'6" and a bit.
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: black
OCCUPATION: stay at home mom, studying holistic nutrition.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ontario, Canada.
BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL:
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Previously, struggled with over eating, poor food choices, excessive alcohol consumption, social anxiety, depression, lack of exercise...as in, barely moved.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Doing it for the right reasons (for me), a great support group, changing my life, rather than forcing short term fixes and diets.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am currently participating in a local 'Biggest Loser' type competition..I have osteoarthritis..I recently became a Polar heart rate monitor addict. I love taking pictures of food.
GOAL WEIGHT: 215 (once I reach that, I might set another goal...)
HEIGHT: 5'6"
EYE COLOR: dark blue
HAIR COLOR: auburn
OCCUPATION: customer service and student
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: PNW
BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: n/a
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: being active
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have no choice but to be successful this time.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm sarcastic, friendly and loyal. I love to cook...and eat, obviously. I love watching Doctor Who.
DATE: June 7, 2013 USERNAME/REAL NAME: Rosalitta/Rosa AGE: 32 BIRTHDAY: October 18 MARITAL STATUS: Married CHILDREN/AGES: None HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Baking, Hiking, Camping, Reading PETS: 2 Dogs TOP WEIGHT: 272lbs CURRENT WEIGHT: 272lbs GOAL WEIGHT: 150lbs HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Website Analyst GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: East Coast Canada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking to eating properly and not cheating. Also working out regularly. The main things that are needed to lose weight basically WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm tired of being the size I am and looking in the mirror and not being happy with how I look. Time to change that.
Date: June10, 2013 USERNAME/REAL NAME: KP Lam/Kok Pang AGE: 36 BIRTHDAY: 22 March MARITAL STATUS: Single CHILDREN/AGES: None HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cycling & Reading PETS: None TOP WEIGHT: 235lbs CURRENT WEIGHT: 220bs GOAL WEIGHT: 150lbs HEIGHT: 1.72m or 5'6 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Black
[B]OCCUPATION: Engineer
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION[/B]: Singapore WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Unable to stick to weight loss program and unable to control my eating habits WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i am fat all my life. it is time to look good, feel good and fit into all that nice clothes
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Spending time with my family and friends while usually eating and drinking. Also playing with my 3 boys. (9 and twin 3 yr olds)
PETS: dog
TOP WEIGHT: 208
CURRENT WEIGHT: 207
GOAL WEIGHT: 155
HEIGHT: 5'9"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Blonde
OCCUPATION: Financial Services
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Texas
BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: N/A
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love all food (and wine). I have a hard time sticking to a plan...once I fall off the wagon I stay off for a whie.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I need to get these 50#s off before they turn to 100#. I would like to lose the bulk before my 35th bday. I cannot keep using kids/life/work as an excuse.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?