Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The tendency to snack on junk when I'm nervous
Following any specific plan: Just joined Sparkpeople and am tracking my calories. Doing Chalean extreme and TurboJam for exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determined to do this the healthy way and make exercise and eating healthy a way of life, not just a diet.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am an outgoing people person. I struggle with anxiety at times, but exercise DOES help.
Eye/Hair Color: eyes - green hair - brown w/ a lot of grey coming in
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/2008
Starting Weight: 173
Goal Weight: 130 (actually 125)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating disorder
Following any specific plan: hybrid of calorie counting/intuitive eating
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I want it so much more. Also, I am not using food for pleasure anymore.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been trying to lose weight for 20 years. I have been around the block and then some. I think I'm wiser now. (Well, I hope so )
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Current campaign from 10th April
Starting Weight: 132
Goal Weight: 119
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Weekend weakness!
Following any specific plan: reduce portion size and eat healthily
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Currently the difference is that now i can't exercise as i normally do because i broke my foot so i need to be extra good on the food
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a bit of a long term yo-yoer i.e. historically about 3 years from peak to trough and i've done that a number of times. My highest weight has been about 144lb but not been there for about 4 years now, so mindful it's kind-of due! Lowest ever was 114 about 3 years ago and i've gradually been increasing since then so it's time to address it again. I've never followed official diets, but just been of the 'sensible eating and plenty of exercise' brigade. Also if i can turn it into a competition with a friend or two then that's where i really see results!!! So hopefully this forum will keep me focused and motivated at least until i can exercise again (sob of self pity)
Hobbies/Interests: I am huge into reading, and I love to cook. Have spent a lot of time recently trying to develop some good low cal recipes that taste great!
Height: 4'10"
Eye/Hair Color: Red hair and green eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 21, 2010
Starting Weight: 197
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:As a cook, I feel like I need to put gloves on when I am making stuff..so hard not to nibble as I create. I love food..I just need to learn to love it in moderation.
Following any specific plan: Eat less, exercise more. It seems to work the best.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finally got my mind in the right place. Instead of trying to lose weight to look better, or to be sexier for my husband..I am losing weight, because I simply did not feel healthy at my highest weight, and realised that I was to an age where all this extra weight was seriously threatening my life.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
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Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: probably 2 - I am a stress eater and I also love food at any time
Following any specific plan: counting calories and making good choices
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: my husband is also working hard on weight loss, I think this will help both of us
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is a great forum and I have felt inspired and comforted as I read people's posts
Occupation: Newspaper reporter (and full time college student)
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: My hobbies include writing, reading, ministry, watching movies, going to the theater, and cooking. I’m fascinated by all things art (museums, art shows, creating art, photography, interior design, architecture) and I love to shop, especially at thrift stores, garage sales, and antique shops.
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Reddish blond/blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2010
Starting Weight: 240
Goal Weight: 165
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Patience! The hardest thing for me is that I can't be skinny RIGHT NOW.
Following any specific plan: Low carb (loosely based on the principles of the IR Diet)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm looking for support rather than trying to do it on my own. (That's why I'm here! )
Anything else you would like to share with us: I chose the screen name Rochester because I adore Jane Eyre.
Hobbies/Interests: Love to spend time with my family, going to church, shop (window mostly), cook, try new recipes, travel (again someday)
Height: 5 feet and 3/4 so 5"4
Eye/Hair Color: brown/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I can't remember, I've been on a weight loss rollercoaster, start stop
Starting Weight: 195.4
Goal Weight: 150 gonna try for a mini goal of 184 MADE IT new goal 170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have a major snacking issue, if I'm not busy doing something I am looking for something to eat. I love to eat.
Following any specific plan: cut out junk food (only 100 cal snacks) cut out soda, take away the burgers and other fried foods. Eat every 3 hours and try to keep my foods with me so that I don't slip up in the first week It's gonna be hard my husband loves to snack.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Not really sure yet. I am truly tired of looking like I'm about 5-6 months pregnant.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Just thanks 3FC for being here, had I not been looking of the shape up shoes reviews, I would never have found you.
Marital Status: Married (celebrating our 20th anniversary this year!!!)
Children/Ages: 14 & 6
Occupation: Stay at home
Pets: One Cat (Baby)
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Guitar, Movies
Height: 5'2
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09/15/09
Starting Weight: 155lbs
Goal Weight: 115lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of Motivation/Self-esteem issues
Following any specific plan: No, I designed my own by picking from many plans and listening to people's experience and finally what has/hasn't worked for me in the past
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
As a more mature person, I am aware that quality of life is more important to me than how I look on the outside. This has made me realize that a diet was not the way to go this time. I have changed my entire outlook on food, exercise and life in general...
Anything else you would like to share with us:
Life in wonderful, let's enjoy every moment of it!!!!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, visiting the beach (any beach!), shopping.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 21, 2010
Starting Weight: 159/ Current 142
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein (and LOVING it!)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determined to make this my absolute LAST diet. I want to weigh 125#'s because that's what I weighed after the birth of my first 2 children. I didn't get fat until after I turned 30, and now I want my body back. I'm tired of looking like my M-I-l on the beach!
Anything else you would like to share with us: We can ALL do this, we just have to decide it's time.
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Eye/Hair Color: Green / Light brown-blonde (from a bottle)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/07/10
Starting Weight: 176
Goal Weight: 150 (1st goal)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Cooking tasty meals to satisfy husband not trying to lose weight, sticking with exercise plan
Following any specific plan: Daily walking / biking on local bike trail
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm happy now.
I lost 25 lbs 4 years ago by walking/biking/eating better, but since remarrying it has slowly crept back. I almost completely stopped exercising routinely....just hit or miss, and of course I started cooking more for the hubs.
Children/Ages: Boy, age 19, girl age 15, girl age 12, girl age 11
Occupation: Business Analyst
Pets: two dogs
Hobbies/Interests: surviving, dreaming, need more
Height: 5’7”
Eye/Hair Color: brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today
Starting Weight: 165
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: starting, sticking to it – EXERCISE
Following any specific plan: not yet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never really watched my weight, my main issue is exercise, I don’t. However, all areas in my life could/should be improved upon.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have never been on a Forum or a chatting web site. I’m not so sure I will know what to do.
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