Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying focused; resisting spur-of-the-moment temptations to go off the rails "just for now" in hopes that I can compensate for it afterwards
Following any specific plan: not really; I'm trying for a balanced 1200 calories per day, and a serious workout four to five times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've come here looking to share the experience with others in hopes it'll help keep me focused on the task at hand!
Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes - this month I've chosen "chocolate brown" to cover the grey
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This year I'll be starting today, Feb 13th. (this seems to be an annual event!)
Starting Weight: 158
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: mindlessly eating before i even realizing i just ate 1/2 a bag of chips!
Following any specific plan: The Ideal Protein Protocol
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My health! It has deterioriated over the last 2 years and spiriling out of control.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I was always told that hitting my 40s was going to be great. But for me, it's meant that my weight is spiriling out of control and it's MUCH harder to remove it! any exercise i've done just maintained the fat i had, not removed it. I'm tired of failure and am looking for support here to stick with something!
Hobbies/Interests: sewing, hiking, making things, cooking, fashion,
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: the eighties and February 1, 2011
Starting Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I can be lazy and I can be too afraid of being judged to go to the gym sometimes. I'm a foodie. I have trouble sticking to anything.
Following any specific plan: I've been trying to follow the macrobiotic plan which works wonders on my blood sugar.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm being honest with myself and I can pretty much get what I need to do this. I have no credible excuses.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I used to be bulimic when I was in my twenties. I've never had a healthy relationship with food or with my body. I am working hard on trying to recognize these issues and respond positively. I want to eat healthy and not like a 13 year old whose parents are on vacation. It's time for me to grow up.
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Hobbies/Interests: fishing, boating, being outdoors
Height: 5.7
Eye/Hair Color: brown/dark blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/2/11
Starting Weight: 225
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: potato chips and beer
Following any specific plan: Slow Carb with supplements
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I hit rock bottom with my depression and remembering who i used to be. I'm done being fat and unhealthy. My doctor just put me on Cholesterol meds to go with my blood pressure and reflux meds. I want to get off ALL THE MEDS!
Anything else you would like to share with us: yes, i've been up down my entire life, this is the first time i have reached out to a group for support. This has to be the time that changes my life. Has to be.
Pets: 3 Dogs, Izza, Male, Lab/Golden Cross, Peg, female Pure bred Golden, & Cali, Female Pure Bred British Bull Dog
Hobbies/Interests: Not sure I have any right now...Just working on me!!
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Green / Dark Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 23, 2011 (On going Always the chubby kid)
Starting Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binges
Following any specific plan: calorie Log, and Add Excersize
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: 3 FC Support and being kinder to myself.
Anything else you would like to share with us: 3 years ago in May I lost my step mom to cancer, I quit smoking cold turkey, and in the process lost a bit of myself. this is not only a journey to a smaller me, it's a quest to find me.
Being 40-something is spectacular! If you get a chance, introduce yourself to current and new members by filing out the bio below. Copy the below to a new reply and fill in as desired
(copied from 100 club, thanks!)
First name: Chris
Geographical location: Port Charlotte FL
Age: 48
Marital Status: Engaged
Children/Ages: 1 22 yr old step daughter
Occupation: Mental Health
Pets: 6 rescue cats
Hobbies/Interests:
Height: 6' 1"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown of what is left hehe
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/13/11
Starting Weight: 301
Goal Weight: 225
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: fitting in to smaller clothes
Following any specific plan: low carb
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: am getting married in november.
Hello :)
