Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 1, 2013
Starting Weight: 167
Goal Weight: 128
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: hmmm... maybe I'm a bit too happy with how I am. Not miserable enough. And being fat is my excuse for not dating the right kind of men.
Following any specific plan: Beck Diet Solution
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: like the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy techniques from Beck diet
Anything else you would like to share with us: looking forward to meeting you all.
Children/Ages: 22, 20, 14, 13, and one we lost to cancer
Occupation: homeschooling sahm
Pets: cat
Hobbies/Interests: reading, cooking, keeping up with the news
Height: 5'5ish
Eye/Hair Color: brown/greyish so dyeing it now
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March, 2013
Starting Weight: 246
Goal Weight: 199 in 2013. The rest...we'll see.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am easily distracted and when I start focusing on a different part of my life, I stop focusing on my health and fitness
Following any specific plan: No S Diet (making it low-carb), weights at home and walking lots
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: aiming for more balance in all parts of my life so no one part gets too much attention and derails my efforts in another part
Anything else you would like to share with us: excited to have a forum on which to share!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Puberty (feels like that anyway)
Starting Weight: 223 - this time
Goal Weight: 160 in this lifetime
Biggest hurdles to overcome in weightloss: chronic, life-long depression; takes longer to lose than gain; I love bad carbs; and I sometimes travel a lot for work; and myself.
Following any specific plan: Recumbent bike, walking dog, weights, trying to eat better. I know how to live healthy and lose weight. I just get off track and ....
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Not much, really. Hated the way I looked in my most recent photos. Better depression meds, too.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I was an active member here a few years ago. Glad to be back. I really can't do this by myself.
Geographical location: Near Asheville, North Carolina
Age: 46
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: Boy 14, Boy 13, Girl 12
Occupation: Self-employed (my recliner is my "desk" and my family room is my office)
Pets: 3 cats, fish
Hobbies/Interests: collecting postcards/stamps/coins, reading, learning new things, travel
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown / brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 9, 2013
Starting Weight: 220-something
Goal Weight: 140-something
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: 1) reduce alcohol intake, 2) exercise regularly, 3) fewer "cheat" meals
Following any specific plan: No
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Getting older and more desperate to be healthy; father in 70s diagnosed with heart disease--it runs in the family
Anything else you would like to share with us: Type 2 diabetes (taking pills), looking for one or more buddies to check in with regularly and to give/get support.
Occupation: Newspaper dogsbody (reporter, photographer, researcher, and a sometimes receptionist) at a country newspaper.
Pets: Dog - miniature dachshund named Low Rider...Lowy for short.
Hobbies/Interests: Writing and literature, reading, astronomy, photography, films (I'm a dedicated cinephile), and gardening.
Height: 5' 4"
Eye/Hair Color: anthracite/ dark blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Early April 2013
Starting Weight: 253 pounds
Goal Weight: 135 pounds
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self-esteem. Or lack thereof. When a person has been mired in the quicksand of disesteem it can be paralyzing to the psyche.
Following any specific plan: No. Simply making better choices whether it be food, activity, or stress management.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Mindset. In the past I have voiced my intentions to change my lifestyle...make better choices, and 'played' at changes for a week or two before slipping back into old habits. This time I find myself in the place I need to be to walk along the weight loss footpath long term with each foot placed in front of the other willingly and with conviction.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I *think* journeying along the weight loss road is something you have to be ready for...the right mindset. You need to be in a place where you can push through those moments along the journey when you're faced with trials and tribulations such as giving into temptation too often, losing hope and faith that your hard work will pay off, that the brass ring of goal weight is obtainable...otherwise all too soon failure comes knocking at the door.
Don't diet. Make a change of mindset. A thought process and lifestyle change.
Hi all! Just joined and wanted to introduce myself.
First name: Kelly
Geographical location: NYC
Age: 41
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: n/a
Occupation: Sales support (sitting at a desk all day)
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, crochet, baseball, movies
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 29, 2013
Starting Weight: 274
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My subconscious, I think I always start out well and then lose my motivation.
Following any specific plan: Mostly just counting calories.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing this just for myself and my health.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have young nieces and nephews and I want to have the energy to play with them now and I want to live long enough to watch them grow up.
Pets:2 cats, one dog (proud to say all of them rescued!)
Hobbies/Interests:Music, movies, writing
Height:5'9"
Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today
Starting Weight:280
Goal Weight:180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:EXCUSES! I make way too many. Also, depression I think. I can't seem to make myself move.
Following any specific plan:Eat less, exercise more
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:While I have always been overweight, I have never been THIS overweight. It's starting to affect my skin, my joints, and obviously my self esteem
Anything else you would like to share with us: A great big thank you for this site!
Hobbies/Interests: conservation, cooking, fitness, singing, art
Height: 5' 7.5" (I go 5' 8" when forced to round)
Eye/Hair Color: black/black with a little salt
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2010
Starting Weight: 212
Goal Weight: health BMI, still losing slowly but not below 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Belief in myself
Following any specific plan: Food tracking, DASH diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Tracking has made a huge difference, also fitness, drinking enough water
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have really delved into the research on maintenance. I saw there was a maintenance community here and decided to get on board. I reached my healthy BMI 12/31/12.
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Reason: add goal date
Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, bowling,golfing, and kids
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/ Brownish Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 14th, 2013
Starting Weight:185
Goal Weight:140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness and will power
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein (right now) maybe Weight Watchers later.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I lost over 75 pounds in 2000-2002. I gained the weight after my youngest son was born. I am ready for the extra to come off and stay off. No babies for me!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking for a support group that understands the struggles of weight loss.
Children/Ages: Seven: Son (24), daughter (21), daughter (19), son (17), son (15), daughter (14), and son (12).
Occupation: SAHM
Pets: Dog - Cavalier King Charles spaniel
Hobbies/Interests: The Bible, reading, singing, learning lots of things, friends
Height: 5' 2"
Eye/Hair Color: brown / brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Since my teens, it's been a battle in my head. Tomorrow (8/29/13) is my start date. I need to start!!!
Starting Weight: 270 pounds
Goal Weight: 130 pounds
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making me a priority, saying "no" to those with good intentions, remembering the "why" of my journey in the face of temptation or desperation.
Following any specific plan: No, more of a combination of plans: WW, Food Addiction Diet, Chris Powell's Biggest Loser plan, etc.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My daughter is getting married next year and I don't want to be ashamed being around so many people, friends, family and strangers alike. But also, I need to for many other reasons too. That one just beckons me pretty strongly right now.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I really struggle with believing I can do this. I read the success stories for motivation. I'm glad for them. Just letting my fears stop me before I truly get started. I just want to make it through one day faithful to my plan, the two days, then three. Six years ago, I lost 50 lbs on WW and was down to 202. I was so happy! Then went backwards to gain it all and then some. So ridiculous. Just tired of the battle, yet there is NO magic cure. Truly.
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