300+.....Bios

[November2007]

I am not used to doing these things, I hope i a posting this in the righ place
DATE - 11/29/07

USER NAME -November2007

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Honestly, I am ashamed of my weight, so I wanted something to hide behind and something that may mean something in the future--November2007

REAL NAME -Jessica

AGE -31

BIRTHDATE -10/29/76

WHERE YOU LIVE -Alabama

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -blessed with a super man

ANNIVERSARY -7/18/98

KIDS -1 girl 4 years old

PETS -my husband has a cat

OCCUPATION -bookkeeper

STARTING WEIGHT -330

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - biggest loser type competition through a local radio station and gym. Following higher protien diet with good carbs and a regular excer. program for the first time in my life. Began it in March...down 19lbs as of today 4/10/08

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -right now is the eliptical or walking outside

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -bread, bread, bread

FAV.BOOK(S) -I like to read anything

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Footloose, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, Count of Monte Cristo, any musical

FAV. SONG(S) - Love 70's music, right now listening to Still Has a Hold, Todd Agnew (christian)

FAV. QUOTE -"The past is a promise, He is all that I need"

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -Overall I am a blessed happy person who has a major problem with weight that takes over my life. I need to have control. Very excited to start this journey in a way I never have before.

[texarkgal]

DATE - 11/30/2007

USER NAME - Texarkgal

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I'm a woman living in Texarkana...original huh

REAL NAME - Johnnie

AGE - 57

BIRTHDATE - 8/21/1950

WHERE YOU LIVE - Texarkana, TX

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - no, but have lived with best friend Toni for 10 years now

ANNIVERSARY - none

KIDS - none of my own, but have unofficially adopted Toni's granddaughter as mine also

PETS - Dog - Butch...Terrier Mix Cat - Pepsi ... Black & White

OCCUPATION - none...on disability since 2000

STARTING WEIGHT - 390 on August 24, 2007

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Dr Supervised....1200 calories/day, no potatoes, pasta or rice...limit 2 slices bread/day....at least 5 glasses of water/day.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking when I'm able to do it again.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate, Chocolate & more Chocolate

FAV.BOOK(S) - Mystery....especially anything by Agatha Christie

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Imitation of Life (with Lana Turner) .... Pretty Woman

FAV. SONG(S) - Depends on the day & mood, I like all kinds of music except most opera and rap

FAV. QUOTE - “If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.”

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Starting over to try again to lose weight & see if I can keep it off this time. Three times in my life I have lost over 100 lbs but always gained it all back & more . I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have already had both knees and a hip replaced so I really really need to get this weight off & keep it off. I started this time with the intention of having WLS, but after a lot of reading and research I'm really apprehensive about doing that because of the medications I take for RA, which already put my stomach and liver at risk. The other times I have lost a significant amount of weight have been with drugs or drastic diets like liquid diets. This is the first time I'm really trying with just counting calories, healthy eating and exercise, although I'm not able to exercise, not even walking at the present time, but I am looking forward to starting an exercise program when I am able.

[megawatt823]

DATE -3 December 2007

USER NAME -megawatt823

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Was given that nickname when I first started in Telecom in 1992! It's been with me ever since. I used to have a lot of energy!!

REAL NAME -Meg

AGE -
38
BIRTHDATE -08 23 69

WHERE YOU LIVE -
Denver CO!
SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Tony, the love of my life.

ANNIVERSARY -We were married on 23 August of this year, met 2 July 2005.

KIDS -None

PETS -A Lhasa Apso named Gizmo. We tragically lost our puppy Gadget today to Parvo. I am so heartbroken, all I can do it cry.

OCCUPATION - VoIP technician and Full Time Student

STARTING WEIGHT - 315

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - None yet, just rationing my portions and slowly starting Pilates again.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Pilates, weight training, stationary bike.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Doritos

FAV.BOOK(S) -Too many to mention! I love Philosophy books (my major) and I have a vast library filled with everything from 18th Century English novels to POMO books.

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Wow! I have so many! I love B horror flicks. I love drama and action flicks. Film Noir.

FAV. SONG(S) - As I am a child of the 80's, anything 80's!!!

FAV. QUOTE - OWN IT!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Learning to ride the Harley Sportster my man gave me for our wedding!
I am tired of being overweight and too sedentary. I LOVE myself, but I also need to lose weight to be healthier and not be crippled when I am older. I had back surgery at 25 and have never been the same. I was an athlete all through high school and in my early 20's. The back surgery killed that BUT I know I can do it!! I am really glad I found this site.

[bootyflbuttrfly]

DATE - December 4, 2007

USER NAME -Bootyflbuttrfly

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -I thought it was cool sound because I have a big rear end.

REAL NAME -Dawn

AGE -32

BIRTHDATE -June 21, 1975

WHERE YOU LIVE - Stockton, California

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Husband, Earl

ANNIVERSARY - August 3, 2002

KIDS - Tony(7), Dominick(4), and Aidan(3)

PETS - Two cats, Aj & Charlie Brown

OCCUPATION - Office Supervisor

STARTING WEIGHT - 425

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Cutting calories and fat

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Lumpia or egg rolls

FAV.BOOK(S) - Anything by Janet Evanovich

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Sweet Home Alabama

FAV. SONG(S) - "Stop and Stare" OneRebuplic

FAV. QUOTE -

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - In 1999, I was on the Sally Jesse Raphael show with Richard Simmons and He gave me a free Cruise to Lose and I had a great time!

[judojediworm]

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[rachohio]

DATE - 12.13.07

USER NAME -"rachoio"

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My name is Rachel, and I'm from Ohio.

REAL NAME - Rachel

AGE -24

BIRTHDATE -10.18.1983

WHERE YOU LIVE - Ohio

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - I'm single.

ANNIVERSARY - n/a

KIDS -None!

PETS -2 shelties... Tucker and Madison

OCCUPATION - Student/Secretary

STARTING WEIGHT - 326lbs.

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - I'm watching carbs, but not completely eliminating them. I'm also watching calories and fat.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - I like walking. And swimming.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Soda... chips

FAV.BOOK(S) - Jemima J

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Beaches

FAV. SONG(S) - It changes daily! :-)

FAV. QUOTE - Change can come in either of two important ways: Start behaving positively or stop behaving negatively. - Dr. Phil

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I'm so glad to be here!!!
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[FitGirlForLife]

DATE - December 28, 2007

USER NAME - FitGirlForLife

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - For me being fit is really what it's all about. I get so frustrated that my body really can't do what my mind thinks it can.

REAL NAME - Kimmie

AGE - 39

BIRTHDATE - May 17, 1968

WHERE YOU LIVE - CT

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Wonderful husband for 15+ years

KIDS - 3 girls: 11, 7, 2

PETS - a dog, a cat, a guinea pig, assorted fish, snails, and a frog, and whatever creatures my daughters have found in the yard and temporarily adopted

OCCUPATION - College English Professor

STARTING WEIGHT - 342

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - 1200-1500 calories a day logged in a food/exercise journal, no white food, no eating after dinner, lots of cardio and some strength training

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - dance aerobics

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - chocolate ice cream

FAV.BOOK(S) - Whatever I'm currently reading - right now it's Love in the Time of Cholera

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Love Actually and A&E's Pride and Prejudice

FAV. SONG(S) - "Put Your Records On" Corinne Bailey Ray "You Raise Me Up" Josh Groban, and then almost anything sung by Bruce Springsteen or Barenaked Ladies

FAV. QUOTE - Wherever you go, there you are.

[onmywayhalfofmein08]

DATE - 12/28/07

USER NAME - onmywayhalfofmein08

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I want to be well on my way to losing half of me in 2008. I know it is unrealistic to expect to reach goal this year, but I want to get a good start!

REAL NAME - Tara

AGE - 38

BIRTHDATE - May 1969

WHERE YOU LIVE - Colorado

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Yep! Married 18 years to my high school sweetheart

ANNIVERSARY - Sept. 2, 1989

KIDS - 3 boys; ages 16, 14, & 9 1 girl; age 6

PETS - 1 cat

OCCUPATION - stay @ home homeschooling mom

STARTING WEIGHT - 315

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Weight Watchers Core plan, but also trying to get as many Superfoods in as I can

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - ummm...does $ex count? lol....I am really getting into weight training

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Don't really have a no-no food; trying all things in moderation. But I have to stay away from alcohol, other than the occasional glass of wine. I have a tendency to eat waaaaay too much when I drink!

FAV.BOOK(S) - way to many to list...some fave authors are Judith McNaught, Francine Rivers, Lavyrle Spencer

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Rock Star, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, so many others!

FAV. SONG(S) - Jesus Take the Wheel (Carrie Underwood) but also love 80's hard rock

FAV. QUOTE - If you want a little behind you have to leave a little behind!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I used to decorate wedding cakes from my home, but had to stop that since I can't keep my fingers out of it..I love to cook and get a real kick out of making super good restaurant quality meals that are healthy. I have a tattoo of a lily and a butterfly on my ankle and plan on getting another once I reach goal weight. Can't think of anything else right now!

[NaturalStupidit]

DATE - January 1st, 2008

USER NAME - NaturalStupiditi

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's just something I came up with in high school, kind of as a joke.

REAL NAME - Kathy

AGE - 21

BIRTHDATE - December 19th

WHERE YOU LIVE - Illinois

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - No married, but I do have a wonderful boyfriend of more than 2 years.

ANNIVERSARY - Of our first date - Oct 24th

KIDS - None as of yet.

PETS -1 dog (german shepard/beagle mix)

OCCUPATION - Medical Billing

STARTING WEIGHT - 305

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - I'm not really sticking to a "plan" . . .yet. I wanna kind of get one thing in order before I move on to more (I'm starting with exercising and then trying to incorporate eating healthier and such)

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - I used to like doing the bike. I'm not a huge fan of exercise but I'm hoping that changes as I gain more energy from it.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - I've been on a taco-dip fix lately. Other than that usually ice cream and I do enjoy pop. However, I've don't drink that much pop.

FAV.BOOK(S) - I'm not much of a reader.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - My boyfriend and I just saw "Juno" and have decided, collectively, that that's our favorite movie haha

FAV. SONG(S) -I pretty much listen to whatever is on the radio. I love Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and Foo Fighters (speaking of which, I'm going to see them on February 25th!)


ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I love to cook. I went to culinary school and actually have a degree in baking/pastry. I like trying a lot of new things and I'm open to a lot of new things. This isn't my first time trying to lose weight but hopefully it's my last. I'm young and I don't want to be like this forever. I want to be able to be more confident and healthy! I've heard if you do it while you're younger it's easier. . . let's hope that's the case!!!! hehe

[carvinmom]

DATE -jan 2008

USER NAME - carvinmom

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - woodcarver

REAL NAME -Linda

AGE -62

BIRTHDATE -2/15/45

WHERE YOU LIVE -montana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -chuck

ANNIVERSARY -sept 1965

KIDS - 4

PETS - many

OCCUPATION - farmer

STARTING WEIGHT -359

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - low carb low fat

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - none

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -pizza

FAV.BOOK(S) - native american history

FAV. MOVIE(S) - western

FAV. SONG(S) - god bless america

FAV. QUOTE - dont sweat the small stuff

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -
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[Nicole1979]

DATE - January 3, 2008

USER NAME - Nicole1979

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My name and my birth year!

REAL NAME - Nicole

AGE - 28

BIRTHDATE - February 18

WHERE YOU LIVE - Southeast Michigan

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - My fiance, Chris

ANNIVERSARY - None yet

KIDS - None yet

PETS - My baby boy Chihuahua named Chico

OCCUPATION - Human Resources Administrator

STARTING WEIGHT - 335

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Medical Weight Loss Clinic

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking from the TV to the fridge (LOL)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Italian and Mexican are my downfalls

FAV.BOOK(S) - Anything by authors Dean Koontz, Bentley Little, Jonathan Kellerman, John Saul, Robin Cook, Janet Evanovich, Kathy Reichs

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Way too many

FAV. SONG(S) - Way too many

FAV. QUOTE - Way too many

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Right now I'm working on my Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, getting married in 2009, and have about 150 pounds to lose, so I need some support!

[sodredge]

DATE - 01/06/2008

USER NAME - sodredge

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I created this as an alpha name for my web usage across the net my previous name had been copied by so many people when I went to renew it on yahoo they were up to number 77. There has been no "sodredge" before me and I am already starting to see fakes.

REAL NAME - Xavier

AGE - 31

BIRTHDATE - 02/02/76

WHERE YOU LIVE - Tampa

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Single

ANNIVERSARY -

KIDS - (4) whom I live with ( I am the big uncle )

PETS - (9)cats, (2)dogs & (1) Bull "He has me by 400lbs".

OCCUPATION - Computer Repair Tech / Webmaster / Game Modder

STARTING WEIGHT - 600

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - I am still not sure yet, that is where I need help. For the last few months I have been just trying to learn what I am eating and reading the calorie counters on everything. I am not new to this however I am rather new to taking it seriously. I was thinking perhaps a dual system of straight protein, then low carbs, then back to straight protein, back and forth of course after a good deep cleanse.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - The only one I can still do "walk", if you can think of others I am open to suggestion

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - pizza, fries, bread, egg nog, sweet tea, ice cream

FAV.BOOK(S) - google hacks, nano, vampire chronicles, left behind, potter,
and some faith based self helps

FAV. MOVIE(S) - shawshank, matrix, bad boys (1981), bridge on the river kwi,
transgormers, click, boon dock saints, the usual suspects, & a ton more.

FAV. SONG(S) - I have 14 terabytes of music, though at the moment I am gonna go with "Taylor Swift - Our Song".

FAV. QUOTE - Tomorrow is not promised biatch, live in the NOW

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I am a geek in all the terms. I am a digital packrat, and a sponge once I learn it I can teach it. I am so open right now to any info about what kind of program will work for a Super Obese person. At last check surgery is NOT an option.

I am here for friends too, you wanna talk hit me up, can't find me "GOOGLE ME". I am some where. I love to talk and help and find things and love challenges, you need something on the web and need to find it. (smiles) It's like a hobby.

[BrokenButterfly]

I thought I did this before too..hm..oh well. New Year..new Bio

DATE - 01/06/2008

USER NAME BrokenButterfly

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME I could say its because I feel like I'm a beautiful butterfly but currrently broken because of my weight, ect...but to be perfectly honest I got it from RE 4

REAL NAME - Catherine

AGE - 25

BIRTHDATE - 06/08/1982

WHERE YOU LIVE - Canada

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - I wish!

KIDS -nope

PETS - Right now...3 cats, 1 dog, and 2 turtles

OCCUPATION -student

STARTING WEIGHT - I dont know for sure until I get my scale..but I'll say 440 as an estimate. (first time I ever posted a weight )

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - An awesome new plan called "Catherine's Plan"

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking with my dog. I also love swimming, but havent stepped a foot into a pool in years

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - EVERYTHING! chips, pop, pizza, all kinds of fast food...so..pretty much everything!

FAV.BOOK(S) - Harry Potter, pretty much anything by Anne Rice..I also love the his Dark Materials series..

FAV. MOVIE(S) - oh god..The Crow, LOTR, Trainspotting, The Matrix, Pan's Labrynith..just to name a couple

FAV. QUOTE - I have a new favourite quote from the movie Shoot Em up But I can't post any of it here. Other favourites include "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.." and "Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections"

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I'm currently doing my Masters in Medicine...I'm a geek..I'm somewhat sarcastic. And I LOVE talking to and meeting new people Which is one of the many reasons I am here

[Antares]

DATE - 1/06/2008

USER NAME - Antares

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - First chosen while playing Everquest. I was creating a secondary or tertiary character to run on one of my other computers and I couldn't think of a name. I looked around the room and started focusing on game boxes. There I saw "Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares". I researched it and found it's a bright star in the Scorpius constellation and thought it sounded great. That character became my main character and I kept using the name around the net.

REAL NAME - John

AGE - 33

BIRTHDATE - September 1, 1974

WHERE YOU LIVE - Florence, Kentucky

PETS - I want a German Shepard like I had as a child, but that wouldn't be good right now as I'm single and living in a quiet apartment.

OCCUPATION - SQL Database Administrator

STARTING WEIGHT - 505

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Mostly exercising right now. When I get back into the habit of exercising, I'll most likely go with a Low Carb plan. I really like McDonalds and Wendy's salads with grilled chicken and those fit nicely into Low Carb.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Recumbent bike and Walk Away The Pounds

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Pizza...I am it's beotch.

FAV.BOOK(S) - I love a lot. The most recent I read would be 'Mass Effect: Revelation' so I could prepare for the Mass Effect video game on the Xbox 360.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - I love movies, but I usually only watch them once. I also have a bad memory when it comes to movies and tv shows, and I forget details about them very quickly, but I still only watch a few more than once. So, thinking about which ones I would want to watch right now, I would say The Matrix Trilogies, most movies by Quentin Tarantino, "gangsta" movies like Godfather, Goodfellas, comedies like Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Don't Be A Menace To Society While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood, The Dewey Cox story ("We're smoking reefer, Dewey!") and maybe a few others that I can't think of right now.

FAV. SONG(S) - I listen to a lot of music! I'm always listening to my iPod while at work and when driving. So, I guess my favorite songs would be my top 5 highest play counts in iTunes. Let's see! 1) Ice Cube, It Was A Good Day. 2) Neutral Milk Hotel, Holland, 1945. 3) Marilyn Manson, The Reflecting God. 4) Spineshank, Violent Mood Swings. 5) Tenacious D, Tribute. Wow, I can't believe The Cure "Love Song" is up to #6. I guess I listen to that CD a bit too much

FAV. QUOTE - "He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything."


ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I guess just that I'm here for motivation, inspiration and knowledge. I have a lot of work ahead of me and I'm hoping I'll be here for the long haul.

[helenandaudreysmama]

DATE - 01/13/2008

USER NAME helenandaudreysmama

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME My children are my reason

REAL NAME - Jenn

AGE - 30

BIRTHDATE - 02/01/1977

WHERE YOU LIVE - Pennsylvania

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Loving hubby

KIDS -2 - Helen 2years and Audrey 5 months

PETS - 1 cat

OCCUPATION -Childcare

STARTING WEIGHT - 339

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Watching what I eat

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Turbo Jam

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate, sweets

FAV.BOOK(S) - School books? No time for anything else...

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Care bears?...oh wait that is my kids favorate...

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU
I love my kids and need to do this for them and their future!!!!