Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being consistent with my efforts
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers at work & through eTools
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Loving the new WW Points Plus; after suffering various injuries in the past 12 years, I am able to return to running which I enjoy
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing comes to mind.
Marital Status: Married for the 2nd time & the last
Children/Ages: Boy/25; Boy/23; Girl/21
Occupation: Insurance
Pets: Brussel Griffon - rotten dog but we love her
Hobbies/Interests: Walking (this is new); Reading; Volunteering
Height: 5' 6"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown / Good Question - at the moment blonde/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2nd 2011
Starting Weight: 241.4 lbs
Goal Weight: 135 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out... we do this a lot. Initially it was really hard but it is getting easier.
Following any specific plan: working with Achieve Weight Loss - but mainly just trying to make healthier food choices. Plus I'm actually exercising!! Yea!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My committment and motivation
Anything else you would like to share with us: I did my first 5K 2 weeks ago. Grant you I just walked it but I finished in less than an hour and that was my goal. Pretty proud of myself considering this was my first time to walk that distance.
Occupation: Just graduated nursing school and work as an ER nurse at a level 1 Trauma Center
Pets: 1 dog named Murphy
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Gardening, Reading
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Tomorrow! 05/24/11
Starting Weight: 170
Goal Weight: under 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating! and getting below 160 lbs
Following any specific plan: Just trying to find something that will work. Something that i won't quit after 2 days becuase I want to eat everything in sight!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
just saw myself in pictures from my sons high school graduation and don't want to look like that for my daughter's next year
Hobbies/Interests: biking, power walking, yoga, gardening, hiking
Height: 5'5
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blond
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 31st, 2011
Starting Weight: 180
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and struggling with weight gain. I am an emotional eater that turns to carbs.
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protien Diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Structure
Anything else you would like to share with us: I think that this will be good for have friends that are going through the same struggles that I am.
Occupation: Scentsy wickless candle consultant, Avon Representative, and store clerk
Pets: OMGosh...too many! 2 dogs and 4 cats
Hobbies/Interests: walking, reading, sewing, and online gaming
Height: 5'8
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 6th, 2011 (major restart!!!)
Starting Weight: 247
Goal Weight: 165
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have rhuematoid arthritis and plantar fasciatis (?) and not much of a support team.
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actually getting very worried and scared about my health especially hitting 40!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been a member of 3 fat chicks since 2004 off and on. When I had a good supportive group on here and a plan, I was really successful and actually hit Onederland! We challenged each other and shared tips and tricks and I did great. As you can see though, I desperately need some weight loss companionship and to get back on track IMMEDIATELY!!!
Pets: None living with me (2 dogs living at my mom's house - lab chow mix)
Hobbies/Interests: Animals, TV, reading (before I had kids)
Height: 5' 6"
Eye/Hair Color: Green / Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 4, 2011
Starting Weight: 295
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Changing my lifestyle around those who are not.
Following any specific plan: Sadkhin Complex
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be able to do things with my kids. I have to lose weight so I can be a part of their lives and they have good memories of me.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I swear that I am addicted to fast food. Up until Saturday, I ate it almost every day for a few years. Back in 2003, I followed the Adkin's diet and I lost 90 lbs. Then I got pregnant. I gained it all back and then some over the course of 8 years. I have now just gotten to the point of being uncomfortable with my weight and need to get it off.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: time management when it relates to cooking, exercising, etc.
Following any specific plan: trying WW new points plus.. had success with WW in the past.. seems to be something that works for me
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im not sure yet.. i turned 40 this year and realize that my life is 1/2 over and i dont want to waste any more summers NOT enjoying myself because i dont like the way i look in shorts or a bathing suit..
Anything else you would like to share with us: not yet.. just beginning...
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: More physical ailments. Older! HA!
I feel the same way.. the last time I went down this road and lost weight I was eight years younger and exercise came a little easier.. now that I am 40 my knees hurt, my ankle tends to get weak, etc... hoping to overcome these obstacles soon by slowly adding exercise and getting those knees checked out! LOL.. some motrin may not hurt either
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional Eating
Oh goodness. I am also an emotional eater. Big time. Thankfully, I haven't come up against that in my first 8 days of my diet. I have thought about it though. I have a couple things in my back pocket for me to do when I feel like that. I am glad I have found this site. I feel like I have a lot of support here.
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown (courtesy of my hairdresser!)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 14th June 2011
Starting Weight: 190 lbs
Goal Weight: 147 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self destruct button
Following any specific plan: Dukan
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have gone off carbs for the past few days and I am feeling so much better in myself. I think carbs weigh (pardon the pun) me down and leave me sluggish and unsatisfied. I am eating really well and not hungry and feel that this is definitely something I can maintain.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to being a part of this community
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 12, 2011
Starting Weight: 216
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: PCOS and changing bad eating habits
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm recently divorced, so I have no obstacles or excuses any more. I've also finally accepted that I'm worth fighting for.
Here I go again
