SUGAR BUSTERS BIO BOARD (updated 1/1/01)

[Debelli]

This is the latest SUGAR BUSTERS BIO BOARD where you can learn a little bit more about each of the members on the board. The guideline below is just that, a guideline, if there is any question you don't care to answer, please feel free to delete it. If there is anything you'd like to add, again, feel free to do so.

You can easily CUT, COPY AND PASTE the questionaire, then fill it. To do this you highlight the area you want to copy, right mouse click & hit COPY. Then click on the REPLY BUTTON and you are going to PASTE the questionaire into the reply area by right mouse clicking and hitting PASTE - that should put the questionare into the area, then just fill in the lines and hit SUBMIT REPLY! That's it!!

If you'd like to add a picture into your BIO and are not sure how to do it, you can e-mail me your picture and I'll be more than happy to get loaded onto a site for you :)

Need to edit or delete something from your BIO, just go to your bio and click on the PEN & PAPER ICON at the top, this will take you to the text of your bio, just change whatever needs to be changed and then hit SUBMIT NOW.

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USER NAME -

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -

REAL NAME -

E-MAIL ADDRESS -

AGE -

BIRTHDATE -

WHERE YOU LIVE -

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -

KIDS -

PETS -

OCCUPATION -

DATE YOU STARTED SB -

STARTING WEIGHT -

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -

GOAL WEIGHT -

HEIGHT -

FAV. EXERCISE -

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS -

[Debelli]

USER NAME - Debelli

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's a combination of DEBBIE & ELI, DEB - ELI with an extra L put in to make it sound more Italian. It was our corporate name when we owned our pizzeria :D

REAL NAME - Debbie

E-MAIL ADDRESS - Debelli@AOL.COM

AGE - 39 and holding on for dear life!

BIRTHDATE - Oct. 4th, 1961

WHERE YOU LIVE - Miami, Florida

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Eli - a really great guy!

KIDS - Michael 14 1/2 & Lauren 13

PETS - none, my kids are enough :eek:

OCCUPATION - trying to get back into selling on Ebay, otherwise, stay at home mom - internet explorer http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif

DATE YOU STARTED SB - March 22, 2000

STARTING WEIGHT - 194

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 186

GOAL WEIGHT - 129

HEIGHT - 5' 1 1/2"

FAV. EXERCISE - walking with my Powerbelt :)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - chocolate (esp. good white chocolate) and ice cream

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - It just made so much sense to me, sounded healthy and it was something I hadn't already tried. Boy, did I finally do something right!

ANYTHING ELSE? - I use to be an emotional eater, since starting SB, eating emotionally hasn't happened once. I love this WOE and believe it's the best thing for me. I plan on this being a life change, not something I will stop doing after I reach goal. I thank my lucky stars to have all of you for your friendship and support! :D

PICTURE LINKS - PICTURE OF WHAT I HOPE TO LOOK LIKE AGAIN REALLY SOON! This picture was taken in Janaury, 1996, at Glamour Shots (please know, they do put A LOT of make-up on you!). I weigh 137lbs in this picture. My goal weight is 8lb less than this picture:
http://members.aol.com/eldemila/Debbie2.jpg

This picture was taken in mid-July:
http://members.aol.com/debelli/me.jpg

[gloryb]

USER NAME -Gloryb

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Short for Gloria and the b was a given from my aunt

REAL NAME -Gloria

E-MAIL ADDRESS -Wooldri2001@aol.com

AGE -51

BIRTHDATE -4\11\49

WHERE YOU LIVE -Ridgefield, Washington thats close to Vancouver, and Portland Ore.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Hubby,Kyle

KIDS - 4\grown with kids of there own 1 15yr. at home (Dayna) she's our joy.

PETS -1 pouchie named snugglebug.(shes spoiled) 3 cats Scott, Snoops, and Angel(shes spoiled too.)

OCCUPATION -Domestic Goddess, on disability

DATE YOU STARTED SB -Oct 2000

STARTING WEIGHT -not telling yet

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -not telling at this time

GOAL WEIGHT -150 Have a long way to go

HEIGHT -5'5 1\2"

FAV. EXERCISE -moving

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -ice cream and pizza

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -My daughter has diabetes and we have been doing everything to help her and support her and we feel that this woe is the answer.

ANYTHING ELSE? -I really love the support that I get from all of you on the board and I feel you are my life line. thank you :rolleyes:

PICTURE LINKS - http://members.aol.com/eldemila/glory1.jpg

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[beachfan37]

USER NAME - Beachfan37

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I LOVE the BEACH and everything about it. My house is decorated in beach decor and my family and I try to go for at least a week 2-3 times a year. Our favorite beach is Clearwater and the Tampa area. I am just a Floridian at heart stuck in the middle of Alabama (where I grew up...moved away from to Houston and came back to because of family issues.)

REAL NAME - Anna

E-MAIL ADDRESS - beachfan37@aol.com

AGE - 39

BIRTHDATE - 12/4/61

WHERE YOU LIVE - Birmingham Alabama (Vestavia)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Tim

KIDS - Caroline 13 and Van 12

PETS - Bingo my much loved dog who is 16 years old, 3 gerbils and assorted cats that have adopted us.

OCCUPATION - Manager for a Non Profit

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1/1/2000

STARTING WEIGHT - 222

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 178

GOAL WEIGHT - 140

HEIGHT - 5'5"

FAV. EXERCISE - WALKING...do aerobics when it is cold out

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Bread and creamy foods
Although on SB I have found I can have these...such as whole wheat bread and rolls and frozen sugar free yogurt and sugar free ice cream

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - My doctor recommended it because I was having high blood sugar and I have blood sugar swings.

ANYTHING ELSE? - This board has kept me very motivated and has helped me stay on track.

PICTURE LINKS - This is my picture at the end of July. I was about 25 pounds heavier than now. http://members.aol.com/beachfan37/beach3.jpg

I will put one up another picture when I hit goal weight.




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[Melf]

USER NAME -Melf

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -My initials

REAL NAME -Mary

E-MAIL ADDRESS -Melbf90@Hotmail.com

AGE -52

BIRTHDATE -09/08/1948

WHERE YOU LIVE -Southwest Louisiana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -hubby of 10 years, Thurman

KIDS -3 daughters, grown & gone...4 grandsons

PETS -hubby's Sheltie

OCCUPATION -nurse...LPN

DATE YOU STARTED SB -Aug.1998

STARTING WEIGHT -193

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -174

GOAL WEIGHT -150

HEIGHT -5'4"

FAV. EXERCISE -none, but I walk my legs off at work.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Chinese, Pizza, you name it...I like it

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -Needed to loose & had heard about SB from a friend. Had battle with blood clots in both legs, high cholesterol & triglycerides. Decided to try SB & even though my cholesterol is still high, barely within the upper limits of normal, my triglycerides came down from over 400 down to 75.

ANYTHING ELSE? -have gained back 15 of my 38lbs I had lost & need some help & support to get back on it.

PICTURE LINKS - http://www.ememories.com/pf/default.asp/PF=96999B82AAC5A493

HOME PAGE- http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/4509/index.html




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[Bunny Lover]

USER NAME - Bunny Lover

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Our family raises and shows Holland Lops & French Lops, as a hobby.

REAL NAME - Barb

E-MAIL ADDRESS - LopsidedBunnies@aol.com

AGE - 48

BIRTHDATE - June 11, 1952

WHERE YOU LIVE - Sunnyvale, CA (40 miles south of San Francisco, in the "heart of Silicon Valley")

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Dennis, my dear husband of 26 years.

KIDS - One terrific son, Jordan, age 15 1/2 (don't forget the 1/2!!)

PETS - Guess! ...and Kiwi, our senior citizen cat

OCCUPATION - Homeschooling mom/homemaker

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 9/5/00

STARTING WEIGHT - My secret ;-) - but I have over 100# to lose.

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - see above

GOAL WEIGHT - 135

HEIGHT - 5'4"

FAV. EXERCISE - I don't have a favorite. I hate exercise because it hurts my back pain -even walking.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Cookies, cakes & other refined sweets.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - It sounded reasonable & healthy, and I've found it the easiest for me to live with for life. It's certainly not the fastest losing "diet" I've ever been on, but I can see it lasting.

ANYTHING ELSE? - Lost 25# so far.

PICTURE LINKS -



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"Success is a journey- not a destination!!"

[Grannygail]

USER NAME - GrannyGail

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME: Becoming a granny 4 yrs ago- changed my life.

REAL NAME - Gail

E-MAIL ADDRESS: grannygail@aol.com

AGE- 53

BIRTHDATE- April 8, 1947

WHERE YOU LIVE- Jonesboro,GA (15 miles S of Atlanta)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Dennis, husband for 12 yummy years.

KIDS - 32 yr son is where I got the 4 yr old grandson and BABY GIRL expected on Feb. 14th

OCCUPATION - Realtor

DATE STARTED SB - TODAY - January 2, 2001

STARTING WEIGHT - 228.5 LBS

GOAL WEIGHT - 150 LBS

HEIGHT - 5FT 7 IN.

FAVORITE EXERCISE - Watching TV? I'll have to get back to this question later.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE S/B? Had gall bladder surgery 2 months ago- Surgeon saw Cirrhosis of Liver which has been caused by Diabetes and Overweight.(Only 8% of diabetics get this - lucky me) Diabetic & Liver Dr both suggested S/B. If I don't lose the weight - I will be facing a liver transplant in 5 yrs.

ANYTHING ELSE- I've been reading S/B for several weeks- and still have lots of questions --I don't have a handle on this "GI" - you will be hearing from me!!!

[Sasahm]

USER NAME -Sasahm

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -My grandmother always called me Sas (there actually should be another "s" in there, but apparently it forms an objectionable word for a donkey, so to register, I had to delete it.) http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//umm.gif AND I am a Stay At Home Mom.

REAL NAME - Sara

E-MAIL ADDRESS -
SASSAHM@Hearts4Him.com
AGE - 36

BIRTHDATE -7/23/64

WHERE YOU LIVE - Edgewood, New Mexico

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - My extrememly wonderful husband, Lorenzo, who is doing SB with me.

KIDS - between the 2 of us, we have FIVE. His 3, my 1 and our 1. http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//insane.gif

PETS - 1, Gypsy, our Shih-Tzu/Yorkie mix.

OCCUPATION - Homeschooling mom.

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1/02/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 233.5

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - same as above. I did good to put it in print once, can't bring myself to do it again, LOL!

GOAL WEIGHT - 160

HEIGHT - 5'6"

FAV. EXERCISE - walking, Tae-Bo (Haven't exercised in TOO many months...)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - ANYthing sweet. Unfortunately, I'm not choosey.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - My grandmother brought SB to my attention a little over a year ago, but at the time, I was still nursing my daughter, so I didn't pick up on it at the time, but knew that it made alot of sense. I was surfing about a week ago, and found this board, and well, the lightbulb went on.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I"ve never messed with the smilies too much before, so I hope I did them right. If not, hopefully someone will give me a quick lesson.

PICTURE LINKS -
No scanner, so I'll have to hold off on this one. Hopefully in the future.

[Rhroo]

USER NAME Rhroo
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -My frist name Rhonda (Rh) my friend in college called me roo so i put Rhroo!

REAL NAME -
Rhonda
E-MAIL ADDRESS -cupidsredheart@hotmail.com

AGE -36

BIRTHDATE -10/3/64


WHERE YOU LIVE -Mass

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -John -16 yrs

KIDS - 3-Nick, Jarrod, Brianna

PETS -yucky cats

OCCUPATION -data transcriber (never know it huh?!)

DATE YOU STARTED SB -got my SB book Sept 24th started next day!

STARTING WEIGHT -7/99 started WW 201.1 Sept SB 163.2

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -i forget!(151 last weigh in!)

GOAL WEIGHT -135

HEIGHT -5'3
FAV. EXERCISE -Walking is my fav. Now doing step aerobic's at home 5-6x a week

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -SUGAR-CANDY-SWEETS

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -I was a carbo. addict, and wanted to see if this would control my cravings and it does! (if i am working it!)

ANYTHING ELSE? -My New Years goal is to be at 135 on March 24th!!! (just so i have witnesses!)

PICTURE LINKS - http://www.geocities.com/rhroo_99/My_journey.html

[cplante]

USER NAME-cplante

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME-I was experiencing a lack of creativity when I registered!

REAL NAME-Cindy

EMAIL ADDRESS-cindyplante@aol.com

AGE-28

BIRTHDATE-September 24, 1972

WHERE YOU LIVE-Yuma, AZ. We're in the South-West corner of the state. About 20 minutes from either California or Mexico. It's fun for shopping!

SIGNIFICANT OTHER-Mark, hubby as of Sept. 30, 2000. My soul mate!

KIDS-Not yet--planning for the next year or so.

PETS-2 adorable chihuahuas (Hercules and Phoebe) and 2 cats (Smokey and Allie)

OCCUPATION-Interpreter for Deaf children

DATE YOU STARTED SB-Jan. 2, 2001!

STARTING WEIGHT-156

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD-see above

GOAL WEIGHT-130

HEIGHT-5'6

FAVORITE EXERCISE-cardio interval aerobics classes/walking

FAVORITE NO-NO FOOD-candy, cookies, bread, etc.

WHY YOU CHOSE SUGAR BUSTERS-I've heard it will end cravings, and that is my main goal.

ANYTHING ELSE? I'm insulin depdendent diabetic (since 1992) and now use a pump. I need to get my body in shape first for me, and then to have a baby! I don't want to lose my eyes or kidneys because of my food binges!

PICTURE LINKS-N/A

[AngelaLynn]

USER NAME -
AngelaLynn

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -
It's just my first and middle name

REAL NAME -
Angela :)

E-MAIL ADDRESS -
AngelaLynnMc@aol.com

AGE -
20

BIRTHDATE -
9/28/80

WHERE YOU LIVE -
North Louisiana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -
don't have one

PETS -I just got a fish...it doesn't have a name because I can't think of one...e-mail me with your ideas (it's a boy)
I'm currently hunting the perfect puppy to love.

OCCUPATION -
college student

DATE YOU STARTED SB -
January 2, 2001

STARTING WEIGHT -
247

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -
247 http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//crying.gif http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//crying.gif http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//crying.gif

GOAL WEIGHT -
I'm not quiet sure yet, I just know below 290
The charts say I should be about 240, but my first goal is to get to the 200 mark.

HEIGHT -
about 5'8

FAV. EXERCISE -
walking.....I'm attempting to do tae-bo

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -cheese cake :eek:

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -I have an aunt who lost a lot of weight on this diet. When looking at this "diet" it appeared to be something I could LIVE with, not just lose the weight and gain it all back (which I've done many, many, many times.

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[fruitloupe]

USER NAME - fruitloupe

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My last name is Loupe - and I like fruitloop cereal (which I can't have anymore!). So, that's why I chose that name.

REAL NAME - Missy

E-MAIL ADDRESS - missy@cajunnet.com

AGE - 30

BIRTHDATE - 9/4/70

WHERE YOU LIVE - South Louisiana - about an hour southwest of New Orleans

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Terry - my wonderful husband of 7.5 years.

KIDS - none yet - but trying really hard!

PETS - would love one but Terry says the best animal is a dead animal. I guess that's why he hunts.

OCCUPATION - Teacher - 1st grade

DATE YOU STARTED SB - March 2000

STARTING WEIGHT - 284

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - don't remember but I think around 260's or so.

GOAL WEIGHT - Initially 170 - now going for the gusto - 150

HEIGHT - 5' 9.5"

FAV. EXERCISE - EATING - no really - walking for now. Plan to expand that as I lose.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - carbs (all the bad kind) and alcohol - I am from Southern Louisiana.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - My cousin lost tons of weight on it so I decided to give it a try.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I have loved being a part of this board. Everyone is so nice and supportive. Not only are they supportive with the diet but with your personal problems too. I just had my 5th miscarriage and these ladies have helped me tremendously!! I love you girls! Thanks for everything!

PICTURE LINKS - I'll give this a try - I hope it works. http://members.aol.com/debelli/missy4.jpg

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[Frog Lover]

USER NAME - Frog Lover

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Have been collecting frogs since I was a child, expecially love Kermit the Frog.

REAL NAME - Renee

E-MAIL ADDRESS - renee_palmer@hotmail.com

AGE - 34, but feel like 24! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//smoking.gif

BIRTHDATE - 06/12/66

WHERE YOU LIVE - Beautiful North Carolina

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Bill, my husband of 8 years

PETS - Dixie, my Chocolate Lab, she is also known as my fur child or my brown child :D

OCCUPATION - Speech-language pathologist (work with children under 5 years old) http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//spinning.gif

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 10/30/00

STARTING WEIGHT - 190 (the most ever :eek: )

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 190

GOAL WEIGHT - 130

HEIGHT - 5'6"

FAV. EXERCISE - running, step aerobics

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - pizza, chocolate ice cream, pasta, sweets in general

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - my doctor (Internal Medicine doc) suggested it to assist with high cholesterol and gastric reflux problems.

ANYTHING ELSE? I trained for and ran a marathon in January 2000 without really losing weight, probably no more than 10 pounds. My diet consisted of high GI carbs, as I thought I needed them, but not running enough to offset my diet. I didn't run or exercise much after the marathon and continued with poor eating habits, so I gained quite a bit of weight. :rolleyes:

This site is an ENORMOUS amount of support for me. My husband even comments that I am in a better mood when I have visited here. He is right. It is good to know that others understand what I am experiencing and the support they can offer is very, very valuable.



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[missgrace]

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USER NAME -missgrace

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -great song w/ my name in it!

REAL NAME - ...grace

E-MAIL ADDRESS -graceoriley@yahoo.com

AGE -32

BIRTHDATE -3-13

WHERE YOU LIVE -south carolina

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -...he hasn't found me yet

KIDS -um..no

PETS -choc. lab puppy--Tucker, and 2 really bad cats

OCCUPATION -kindergarten teacher

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 01-01-01...that was fun to write!

STARTING WEIGHT -218

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -218

GOAL WEIGHT -150...too ambitious?...is that even spelled right?

HEIGHT -5'11"

FAV. EXERCISE -walking Tucker

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -bread, sweets...this is gonna be difficult!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - i know it works...saw the results on a friend at school and the doc recommended it...my cholesterol is high...gross!

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS -
your kidding...maybe next year!

[lamap]

USER NAME -lamap

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -first initial of my first and middle and my son' first and middle and our last name.

REAL NAME -Laurie

E-MAIL ADDRESS -lamap@earthlink.net

AGE -43

BIRTHDATE -02/21/1957

WHERE YOU LIVE -Port Charlotte, FLorida (100 miles south of Tampa

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -none

KIDS -one son 20 years old

PETS -nickie- 11 year old poodle

OCCUPATION -Endoscopy nurse, Operating Room Scheduling System Coordinator

DATE YOU STARTED SB -10/27/2000

STARTING WEIGHT -350

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -340?????

GOAL WEIGHT -175

HEIGHT -5'8"

FAV. EXERCISE -none!! but i do walk and float in the pool

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -chips, bread

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -My boss's husband was doing it, read the book and made so much sense to me.

ANYTHING ELSE? -I am do glad for the support I have already found here.

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[Its me- Christian]

User Name- Its me- Christian

Significance of User name- My name means Christian, My dad always prayed that I would serve the Lord so he named me Christie and made sure I knew what it meant :)

Real Name- Christie

E-Mail Address- Christie014@webtv.net

Age- 26

Birthdate- 12/27/74

Where you live- Missouri

Significant other- Jason (Happily Married 6 years)

Kids- Megan (4) and Marissa (7)

Pets- None

Occupation- Cashier at a Dollar Mart one or two days a week only (except holidays)

Date I Started SB- May 1999

Starting Weight- 184 (size 18-20)

Weight when joined the board- 145

Goal weight- 135 (changed it)

Height- 5'4

Favorite exercise- walking and anything exercising the abs lol

Fav no- no foods- french fries, and cakes, oh and lets not forget dressing .... lol

Why did you choose SB?- I prayed about finding a diet I could go on and lose weight the right way and after lots of studying this one seems to work saftely and its very effective- Plus it sure has worked for me :) :)

Anything else- I love the people and support from this board, I just know I will hit goal with all you wonderful Ladies rooting for me.. Thanks Guys :)




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Hugs and prayers Christie 184/143/135

[cynsea]

USER NAME -Cynsea

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME-First and last name together

REAL NAME -Cynde

E-MAIL ADDRESS -cynde70@excite.com

AGE -30

BIRTHDATE -02/12/70

WHERE YOU LIVE -Stockbridge,Ga

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Danny

KIDS -1 son, Branndon...he is 7 1/2

PETS -2 cats...Shirley Jean, and Skank

OCCUPATION -Mammographer

DATE YOU STARTED SB -Nov. 4, 2000

STARTING WEIGHT - :rolleyes: 334

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -334

GOAL WEIGHT -220

HEIGHT -5'6

FAV. EXERCISE -ummmmmmm........does talking alot count?( Taebo)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -anything and everything Illegal

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -Alot of my patients have been on SB and look great, I figured, if they can I can, plus, we want to have children, and I can't get preg at this weight

ANYTHING ELSE? -I am looking forward to a great SB year, and either getting to goal, or getting real close to it in 2001

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[THE BIG ORANGE BABE]

USER NAME: THE BIG ORANGE BABE

SIGNIFICANCE: I'M AN EXTREME TENNESSEE FOOTBALL FAN. I LOVE SEC FOOTBALL AND SUPPORT MY TEAM EVERY WAY I CAN!!

REAL NAME: NARDA

EMAIL: gobigorangepage@earthlink.net

AGE: 48

BIRTHDATE: APRIL 20

WHERE I LIVE: SARASOTA,FLA

SIG OTHER: HAPPILY SINGLE

KIDS: NONE

PETS: SKEETER, MY 12 YR OLD WEINER DOG

OCCUPATION: INSURANCE COORDINATOR (hospital)

DATE STARTED SB: OCT 2000 (i think) BUT I'M STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN JANUARY 2001

STARING WEIGHT: NOT READY TO SAY IT OUT LOUD

WGT WHEN JOINING BOARD: STILL NOT READY

GOAL WEIGHT: 165 (i have 100 lbs to loose so you can do the math for the above two questions)

HEIGHT: 5-8 1/2

FAV EXERCISE: TREADMILL

FAV NO NO FOODS: ANYTHING STARCHY

WHY SB: I have tried every diet and gimmick known to man. I've even had my stomach stapled! I'm an emotional eater, and reach for food to overcome what ever is bothering me. This method of eating is wonderful and the support that everyone gives on this board is beyond words. The knowledge that is combined here is text book!

ANYTHING ELSE: I SEE A LOT OF SOUTHERN GALS HERE....IF YOU'RE A SEC SUPPORTER, SHOUT IT OUT.....(we support other conferences too)
"I'M A TENNESSEE FAN AND **** PROUD TO BE ONE!" GO BIG ORANGE!!!!!



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[cmd4joy]

USER NAME: cmd4joy
REAL NAME: Connie

E-MAIL ADDRESS: davis4@psln.com

AGE: 47

BIRTHDATE: September 24th

WHERE YOU LIVE: Janesville CA

MARITAL STATUS: Married to Rick

KIDS: Megan 22 (with my first grandchild in her tummy) and Richard 18

OCCUPATION: Secretary in maximum security prison.

DATE YOU STARTED SB: January 2, 2001 (cheated the first two days finishing up the pecan tassies I JUST HAD TO MAKE)

STARTING WEIGHT: 250.5

GOAL WEIGHT: 150

HEIGHT: 5' 3 1/2"

FAV.NO-NO FOOD: Potatoes, Bread, Cookies

ANYTHING ELSE?: I look forward to meeting all of you, and LEARNING!!! www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/5293 (http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/5293) (my web site)

[thinagin]

USER NAME - THINGAGIN

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - That's what I'm gonna be!

REAL NAME - Susy

E-MAIL ADDRESS - jsjgoins@gte.net

AGE - 39

BIRTHDATE - 4/11

WHERE YOU LIVE - Everett, WA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Fabulous husband of soon to be 14 years, Joe

KIDS - Joey (going on 5), Christopher (10 months)

PETS - Dakota the Doberman, Bugsy and Elizabeth the cats

OCCUPATION - Stay-At-Home Mom and aspiring writer (I have resolved to start submitting stuff for publication - I'll keep ya'll posted)

DATE YOU STARTED SB - half-hearted (actually about two feet lower) in June, 2000. Full bore August, 2000

STARTING WEIGHT - 231

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 231

GOAL WEIGHT - 140 - 150

HEIGHT - 5'6-3/4"

FAV. EXERCISE - Jazzercise and chasing the kids around

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Gee, Since I started SB, I don't crave the junk all that much any more. So, I guess, Annie's Mac'n'cheese in excess would be a fav no-no. And the Valrhona chocolate in excess.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - Doc recommended it because I had elevated blood sugar. It's so much easier than I thought it would be. At first when we saw what we would have to give up, I thought, No way. But now it's the only way.

ANYTHING ELSE? - Joe started SB with me and the creep has lost 35 pounds to my 16. I know, I know, read the chapter about why women have a harder time than men losing weight, but still….

PICTURE LINKS - I'll have to get with Deb about this.

[Carol101]

USER NAME - Carol101

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - as in a new me. Starting from scratch

REAL NAME - Carol

E-MAIL ADDRESS - cowpoke@bright.net

AGE - 50 as of the 16th!!!

BIRTHDATE - 12-16-51

WHERE YOU LIVE - Ohio

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Kevin; 19 years

KIDS - 2 boys, 1 girl; all grown with families, 10 grandchildren

PETS - cats & dogs

OCCUPATION - legal secretary and dairy farm wife

DATE YOU STARTED SB - Starting over as of 1-1-02 New Year, New Me.

STARTING WEIGHT - 194

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 194

GOAL WEIGHT - 130

HEIGHT - 5'3 1/2"

FAV. EXERCISE - walking; particularly on a treadmill in winter months.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - chocolate & ice cream or anything that is sugar & fat!!! :rolleyes:

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I briefly (way too briefly) got off sugars and high carbs and felt so much better and lost weight. This appears to be a healthy plan. Just bought all the books to read up and be ready to start on 1-1.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I know this will work for me, I just need lots of support to keep me on track. help me, please.

My dad has diabetes, high blood pressure & heart problems. I don't want to be in the same boat in 10 years.. :D


PICTURE LINKS -

As a recently turned into a 50 year old woman, I have done a lot of reflecting on what I want to be doing in the next 50 years. I want to be happy, fit and healthy so I can keep up with my grandkids and to be around to see them grown up.



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[Catsrule]

USER NAME - CatsRule

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I have 9 cats and I love them (obviously)

REAL NAME - Christin

E-MAIL ADDRESS - catsrule1@earthlink.net

AGE - 30

BIRTHDATE - 7/20/70

WHERE YOU LIVE - Colorado Springs, CO

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Husband Richard

KIDS - none yet

PETS - 9 cats, 3 dogs and 1 husband

OCCUPATION - Administrative

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1/5/2001

STARTING WEIGHT - 307

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 306

GOAL WEIGHT - 200

HEIGHT - 5'7

FAV. EXERCISE - cruches and walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I tried Atkins and nearly lost my kidneys, can't stick with anything that is too limiting

ANYTHING ELSE? - I hope to find support that I need to stick to this WOE for a long time to come. I hope this board is it!

PICTURE LINKS - none yet

[overcome]

USER NAME - Overcome

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - From one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite groups (+LIVE+)

REAL NAME - Ashley

E-MAIL ADDRESS -msrossbec@yahoo.com

AGE -30

BIRTHDATE - 10/16/70

WHERE YOU LIVE -Poconos PA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -husband of 5 1/2 years, Pete

KIDS -none

PETS -none

OCCUPATION - first grade teacher

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1-6-01

STARTING WEIGHT - 133

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 133

GOAL WEIGHT -115

HEIGHT - 5' 1"

FAV. EXERCISE - walking (esp. with a friend!)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - mashed potatoes, any carbs really

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I wanted to get sugar out of my life to see if it affects my attitude and emotional well being. Also, since I got married I gained 15 -20 lbs and I'd like to get back to my old weight. I don't feel comfortable in a bathing suit.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I know there are plenty of ppl wish they could weigh 133, but for me, it is too much. My pictures I have posted may not show it, but if I put a picture of myself in a bathing suit up here...you'd see what I mean!! :) I'm looking forward to trying this WOE. I'm nervous and scared but I am also at the right place and ready to try it.

PICTURE LINKS -
Wedding Day: http://peteandashley.homestead.com/files/pandawed.jpg

Two and 1/2 years ago: http://msross.homestead.com/files/msrossOP.jpg



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[beerlady]

USER NAME -Beerlady

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -I work at a retail beer store

REAL NAME -Eleanor

E-MAIL ADDRESS -Bob&elpluta@tricountyi.net

AGE -51

BIRTHDATE -10/20/49

WHERE YOU LIVE -central pennsylvania

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -bob (29 years)

KIDS -none - just me & my hubby

PETS -none, but if we could agree on a breed we would have one (hubby wants a hunting dog - I want a cute little thing)

OCCUPATION -retail sales

DATE YOU STARTED SB -mid October 2000

STARTING WEIGHT -182

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - ?


GOAL WEIGHT - 150

HEIGHT -5' 1/2" (and shrinking- yuck!)

FAV. EXERCISE - aerobics class 3 x's a week

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -everything - anything

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -It seemed to me that it made perfect sense and didn't have a lot of silly rules to follow

ANYTHING ELSE? - Love the board - it makes it so much easier to say on track- like having a lot of friends helping along the way

PICTURE LINKS - still not that computer savy!

[ChelleB]

USER NAME - ChelleB

REAL NAME -Michelle

EMAIL ADDRESS -missybowen@hotmail.com

AGE -33

BIRTHDATE -01/26/67

WHERE YOU LIVE -Roanoke, TX

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Dan

KIDS -1 daughter - Shaleigh (10) and 1 stepson - Drew (12)

PETS -4 horses, 2 dogs and 1 bird - I love all of my animals

OCCUPATION - Systems Engineer

DATE YOU STARTED SB - January 4th

STARTING WEIGHT -218

GOAL WEIGHT -150 (not sure???)

HEIGHT -5'8"

FAV. EXERCISE -water aerobics and horseback riding

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -sweets, sweets and more sweets!!!!! Also breads!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -able to eat some carbs. I needed something I can stay with for the rest of my life and enjoy it.

ANYTHING ELSE? -Started Atkins on Oct 16, 2000 but could not stay on it. I lost 13
pounds on it but got tired of meat and more meat. I needed bread and cereal.



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[ErinK]

USER NAME - ErinK

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - First name and middle initial

REAL NAME - Erin

E-MAIL ADDRESS - erinkay13@hotmail.com

AGE - 33

BIRTHDATE - 11/01/67

WHERE YOU LIVE - Colorado

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Geoff, boyfriend of a little over a year

KIDS - none

PETS - My 70-pound humane society husky/shephard/boxer/???? mix. 3.5 years old

OCCUPATION - Career counselor

DATE YOU STARTED SB - Feb. 1999

STARTING WEIGHT - 245

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 163 or so?

GOAL WEIGHT - 130-140? I actually just want to be comfortably in a size 8-10. I'm not sure what weight my body will be at that point.

HEIGHT - 5'6"

FAV. EXERCISE - elliptical trainer, body trek, and weight lifting at the gym. I LOVE hiking in the mountains with my dog on the weekends. It's great mental health time as well as very physical.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - potato anything. Baked potatoes, fried potatoes, mashed potatoes, garlic potatoes, baby red potatoes, hash browns, potato chips. But my biggest weakness of all is a good microbrewed beer ~ preferably a stout or a porter. With some potato chips. http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in Feb. 99. High insulin levels in the body cause ovarian cysts to form, which are very painful when they rupture. My ob/gyn recommended Sugarbusters as a way to keep my insulin levels down and prevent diabetes, which is a 40% possibility with PCOS.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I made down to 146 in December of 1999 and maintained for 4 months. Then, high GI foods crept back into my diet. Then I started exercising less frequently. Then sugar crept back into my diet. Then, winter came and my pants didn't fit me anymore! After a summer of wearing comfortable sundresses, I couldn't hide it any longer. I recommitted to this way of life in January and am back to being an exercise addict!


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[TARUS]

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USER NAME - TARUS

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - NONE

REAL NAME - SHIELA

E-MAIL ADDRESS -schevy1_ca@yahoo.com

AGE - 48

BIRTHDATE - May 4, 1952

WHERE YOU LIVE - Edmonton, Alberta

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Husband

KIDS - 2 girls 26 & 20

PETS - None

OCCUPATION - Bookkeeper

DATE YOU STARTED SB - January 10,2001

STARTING WEIGHT - 202

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 202

GOAL WEIGHT - 145

HEIGHT - 5'4 1/2"

FAV. EXERCISE - NONE

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Hot Wings, French Fries

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -
People sound really nice.
ANYTHING ELSE? - I have lost 30 pounds over the past 2 years but have now gained 11 back. Got tired of going to WW classes to gain weight. Want to try on my own with your support.

PICTURE LINKS

[MelG]

USER NAME -MelG

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Beginning of name and middle initial

REAL NAME - Melissa

E-MAIL ADDRESS -

AGE -33

BIRTHDATE - 5/24/67

WHERE YOU LIVE - Chicago

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -

KIDS -

PETS -

OCCUPATION - Buyer

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 4/17/00

STARTING WEIGHT - 178.5

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -165

GOAL WEIGHT -130

HEIGHT -5'7"

FAV. EXERCISE - Walking, rollerblading

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - french fries and "adult beverages"

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - A friend recommended it. After reading the book, it made sense and seemed so healthy

ANYTHING ELSE? - I work for a company that has a lot of social events. Way too many opportunities to have more than the 2 glasses of red wine allowed. I need someone to come and lock me in my apartment!!!!

PICTURE LINKS -

[RRTT]

USER NAME -RRTT

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Stands for Really Ready This Time

REAL NAME -Sharon

E-MAIL ADDRESS -justwe3@fayetteville.net

AGE -35

BIRTHDATE -7/15/65

WHERE YOU LIVE -Fayetteville, NC

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Aaron, married for 16 years

KIDS -1, Justin 12

PETS -No

OCCUPATION -Air Traffic Controller

DATE YOU STARTED SB -1/15/01

STARTING WEIGHT -184

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -184

GOAL WEIGHT -somewhere between 130 and 140

HEIGHT -
5' 2"
FAV. EXERCISE -walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Chocolate and pretty much anything sweet

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - It sounds sensible, and I think it can done long term

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS - Not at this time

[The Quilter]

USER NAME - The Quilter

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - That's my favorite craft/arts hobby.

REAL NAME - Kim

E-MAIL ADDRESS - kimjgalati@cinci.rr.com

AGE - 43

BIRTHDATE - November 20, 1957

WHERE YOU LIVE - Cincinnati, OH

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Husband, Paul, who is also doing SB with me.

KIDS - Nope

PETS - One. Our beautiful but timid German Shepherd, Maddie who we adopted 6 1/2 years ago from the SPCA. She's our 4-legged child.

OCCUPATION - Work as a teacher and trainer for non-profit literacy agency.

DATE YOU STARTED SB - Jan. 2, 2001

STARTING WEIGHT - 185

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 182

GOAL WEIGHT - 139

HEIGHT - 5' 6"

FAV. EXERCISE - Walking, trying to play tennis (not very good)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Ice cream, cakes & cookies, chocolate in general

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - A friend/co-worker has lost and kept her excess off for over a year now. Seeing her stay thin while I was putting lost weight back on made me realize SB was the way to go.

ANYTHING ELSE? - When I started Weight Watchers two years ago this coming May, I weighed in at 203.6 pounds. I had lost 34 pounds, but hit a major wall and couldn't get back on track with that program. As I resumed my old way of eating and the pounds started coming back, I was frantic--not wanting to hit that 200 mark again. Thank God for Sugar Busters and you all.

PICTURE LINKS -

[Rosalie]

USER NAME – Rosalie

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME – None

REAL NAME – Marie

E-MAIL ADDRESS – rosiebur@ivillage.com

AGE – 60

BIRTHDATE – 14/7

WHERE YOU LIVE – Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER – DH of 34 years

KIDS – 3 – 2 boys 1 girl and 6 grandkids

PETS – none

OCCUPATION – Nurse – R.N. Work part-time in long term care.

DATE YOU STARTED SB – July, 2000

STARTING WEIGHT – 235 (Nov/99 – see below)

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD – 215

GOAL WEIGHT – 190

HEIGHT – 5’7 ½”

FAV. EXERCISE – Swimming, Tai Chi

FAV. NO-NO FOODS – French Fries

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? – I started low glycemic eating in November, 1999 with Montignac’s “Eat Yourself Slim” and lost 10 lbs in about 5 weeks. I remained at same weight for about seven months by continuing with this woe before I started to lose again. I’ve since lost another 19 lbs. When I discovered the SB support board – Sweetalk – I decided I should read the Sugar Busters book so I could participate on the board. Then I discovered 3FC.

ANYTHING ELSE? – I like the support everyone gives on this board. I consider Sugar Busters and Montignac’s to be the same WOE so have given my original starting weight as the starting weight for SB.


PICTURE LINKS -

[amseraphim]

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USER NAME -AMSeraphim

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - AM are my initials. Seraphim is a heavenly being whose purpose is to praise the Lord continuously....

REAL NAME - Ann

E-MAIL ADDRESS - amseraphim@yahoo.com

AGE - 38

BIRTHDATE - 1/6/63

WHERE YOU LIVE - In a house http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif Savannah, GA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Thought I was significant one http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//umm.gif - I have a wonderful husband

KIDS - Three 4-legged kids/ 1 dog (pack leader) 2 cats (brothers)

PETS - Refer to statement above!! :D

OCCUPATION - Domestice Engineer

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1/2/2001

STARTING WEIGHT -140

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 133 3/4

GOAL WEIGHT - 115

HEIGHT - Too short to weight this!!! 5'

FAV. EXERCISE - Word favorite does not go together with exercise!!!!

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - What's NOT?????

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - Sister has been convincing me for months.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I would just like this wish all of you success on what you are trying to attain for you.

PICTURE LINKS -



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[Songbird28]

Been a while.... Here is my new Bio:

USER NAME - Songbird28@aol.com

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I am a singer - music and vocalization are trues loves of mine

REAL NAME -

E-MAIL ADDRESS - Songbird28@aol.com (easy to remember huh? - lol)

AGE - 26

BIRTHDATE - 12/27/74

WHERE YOU LIVE - Well, it would seem like an easy question, I live in Pennsylvania right now. I own a Theatre school for children here. However I am a singer and an actress and I am trying to move BACK to New York City (where I lived and went to school) to begin to audition again. I am planning to move back this spring. However I will still have the school in PA. See, I told you it was complicated.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - boyfriend of 1 + years. He is great. :D


KIDS - none (except for the 50 kids I teach at my school)

PETS - 2 cats - Loopy and Paisley

OCCUPATION - I own All About Theatre Performing Arts School for Children and Young Adults. I am a singer, and an actress. I am also doing some work with my brother with his charity to support breast cancer research and support groups. In addition I manage 2 women’s only fitness centers.

DATE YOU STARTED SB - Gees, I barely remember – April of 2000? I think….

STARTING WEIGHT - 162

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - well I have been on and off this board for a while but right now I am btw 150 and 144 – depending on which scale

GOAL WEIGHT – btw 125 - 130

HEIGHT – 5’5”

FAV. EXERCISE - All sorts – dance, weights, ROLLERBLADING (especially in the summer so I get a tan!) aerobic….I really like exercise.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - ICE CREAM, PIZZA – NO will power when it comes to these

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? – Because I ma hypoglycemic and because I is NOT a low fat diet – which I believe to be VERY dangerous. And it promotes whole foods. I feel in general it is very healthy, it makes me feel better, it works, and it is easy to stick to. (most of the time ;))

ANYTHING ELSE? - Don’t be surprised if I am absent for periods – I have been having major computer problems.

PICTURE LINKS – here you go: (I am the on in the middlhttp://members.aol.com/eldemila/songbird28.jpg

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[ebabe1955]

USER NAME - ebabe1955

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I love to browse and bid on ebay.com. When I first got started on ebay, I was on there 24/7. One night my DH said ya know, your just an ebabe, always on ebay. The 1955 is my birth year. I recently got a NM license plate with EBABE, so now it's official! lol

REAL NAME - Debi

E-MAIL ADDRESS - ebabe1955@juno.com

AGE - 45

BIRTHDATE - November 21

WHERE YOU LIVE - Albuquerque, New Mexico

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - my great husband Shawn of six years

KIDS - Jason 19 - Anna Marie 18

PETS - Shy-Ann - white toy poodle.

OCCUPATION - Medical Transcriptionist. Work from my home as a contractor for a local hospital here in NM.

DATE YOU STARTED SB - Long story short, was doing Schwarzbien Principal for a week and stumbled upon Sugar Busters. It makes a lot of sense to me. I am going to buy the book soon.

GOAL WEIGHT - 135 to 150 (Weighed 135 in my 20's, but would settle for 150)

HEIGHT - 5'8"

FAV. EXERCISE - Swimming and walking. Right now since it is so cold, I have been doing Richard Simmons Blast Off tape. It is a 20 minute tape and I try to do it twice a day.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - I love chips and salsa!!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I came across a web site about it and it makes sense to me. I feel I can make this a way of eating for life, not just another diet.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I was posting at LowCarb, but have decided to join over here since I am wanting to learn more about Sugar Busters.

[belinda]

USER NAME - belinda
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - favorite character in children's book when I was little
REAL NAME - Lindsay

E-MAIL ADDRESS - don't like to give it out!!! Sorry, I've had problems in the past

AGE - 25

BIRTHDATE - April 21

WHERE YOU LIVE - Dallas TX

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - DH of three years

KIDS - Thank heaven, no

PETS - Bear the Giant Schnauzer.

OCCUPATION - 3rd year law student

DATE YOU STARTED SB - First time? Oct. 1999 after Atkins induction worked but because of colon cancer history in the family, dr. suggested more fiber. I did it for about 3 months, my clothes got really loose (didn't have a scale then) but then Christmas made me get off the wagon and I've only been back on sporadicaly.

GOAL WEIGHT - 140-150

HEIGHT - 5'6"

FAV. EXERCISE - Tae Bo, yoga

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - chips and salsa, cookies, cake, ice cream, french fries (I can stay away from all potatoes except...crispy hot salty frenchfries, esp. when there's a little skin left on.... :) )

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - See above. More fiber, less sugar. Hypoglycemia runs in my family and I was starting to get them, along with migraines which go away for me (largely) while I am on this woe.

ANYTHING ELSE? -
No. :)

[viv]

USER NAME - Viv

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Quicker to type than Vivian!

REAL NAME - Vivian

E-MAIL ADDRESS - velba@mobileis.com

AGE - 41

BIRTHDATE - 5-5

WHERE YOU LIVE -
Northern Connecticut, suburb of Hartford - great school system and very New Englandy

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - DH or !@#$%$!!!!

KIDS - 2 DS - 10 and almost 7

PETS - 2 gorgeous cats, Saki and Gemma. Needed some more girls in the house, so got girl cats. They are truly great de-stressers!

OCCUPATION - Mommy and part-time marketing director for computer company - flexible hours

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1/29/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 146 :mad:

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 146

GOAL WEIGHT - 128 - short term 135

HEIGHT - 5'5"

FAV. EXERCISE - Walking outside; swimming

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - chocolate, pizza, pretzels

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - WW is just not working anymore. I've read the SB book and the Suzanne Somers book and the principals are appealing to me. Also, the involvement and success stories on this board are extremely compelling!! Good for all you guys!

ANYTHING ELSE? - This has just got to be the answer for me. What makes me a bit nervous was that I was never an abuser of the "illegal" foods - so I hope this change is enough to make a difference. My biggest challenge is managing this diet while cooking for my family - sometimes I wind up making 4 different meals, even though I incorporate bits and pieces of each into the others. After 6 hours at work, or 6 hours dragging the kids to hockey practice, sometimes it's just easier to order pizza.

PICTURE LINKS - Someday!

[country]

USER NAME - Country

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - love the country

REAL NAME - Lana

E-MAIL ADDRESS - jimfrick@winco.net

AGE - 47

BIRTHDATE - 7/13

WHERE YOU LIVE - west central Illinois

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - husband of 28 yrs. Jim

KIDS - 3 boys 20, 22, 23

PETS - 2 dogs Tad (Take Along Dog) maltese mix and Annie, brittany mix, 2 cats Chester and Holly, 1 ferrett (our son's actually), 5 cockatiels and 1 fish

OCCUPATION - automotive components factory

DATE YOU STARTED SB - will start "officially" on Feb 5

STARTING WEIGHT - 220

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 220

GOAL WEIGHT - 150

HEIGHT - 5'5"

FAV. EXERCISE - took a water aerobics class and LOVED it but doesn't fit in my work schedule now. Am going to try to get back into circuit training at Curves

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Coke addict!! potatoes of any shape and choc. cake

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I have been reading about the various "diets" and this one seemed to make sense to me. There is a strong history of age onset diabetes in my family so I want to try to head that off. I also am on meds for BP, cholesterol, asthma and unknown allergies. I recently started having severe allergic reactions - Dr. thinks is may be my BP medicine, so I feel that I need to get my weight down so hopefully I can get off some of this medication.

ANYTHING ELSE? - This isn't going to be easy for me. When I decided that I was going to do this and went shopping for the book, I actually started feeling panicky knowing that I would have to give up Coke (can't stand the diet). Now, that's bad! Don't know if it is the sugar or caffeine, but either way, that much addiction is not good.

PICTURE LINKS - none

[Cathy H]

USER NAME -Cathy H

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -None really
REAL NAME -Cathy
E-MAIL ADDRESS -hodge@powersupply.net

AGE -41

BIRTHDATE -10/13

WHERE YOU LIVE -Ohio
SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Jerry

KIDS -2 boys (18 & 27)

PETS -Cashew, Snickers, Scat & Sox
OCCUPATION -Paraprofessional

DATE YOU STARTED SB -1/27/01

STARTING WEIGHT -178.5
WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -same

GOAL WEIGHT -140-150

HEIGHT -5'5"

FAV. EXERCISE -walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Chocolate

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -was told it was easy

ANYTHING ELSE? -no

PICTURE LINKS - no

[finallylosin]

USER NAME - finallylosin

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -hopefully I will be FINALLYLOSIN. I've chosen this above all diets because it appears to be a great lifestyle change I can live with after I lose 70-80 lbs.

REAL NAME - Rosanne

E-MAIL ADDRESS - finallylosin@aol.com

AGE - 55

BIRTHDATE - 10/21/45

WHERE YOU LIVE - PA

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 2/1/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 200

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 200

GOAL WEIGHT - 125

HEIGHT - 5 feet unless I shrink as I get older

FAV. EXERCISE - HA! treadmill, lite aerobics, and pilates

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - pizza, Hagan Das ice cream, french bread, etc. etc. etc.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - It is by far the most sensible healthy diet around and I can lose weight! And this is a great support board and network.

[cheriann45]

USER NAME - cheriann45

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My name is Sherry and I'm 45. (The difference in spelling is just that Sherry is common and I was unable to use it).

REAL NAME - Sherry

E-MAIL ADDRESS - cheriann@kiva.net

AGE - 46 BIRTHDATE - 06/12/54

WHERE YOU LIVE - Indianapolis

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 2/5/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 287

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 274.5

GOAL WEIGHT - 145

HEIGHT - 5'6"

FAV. EXERCISE - Swimming

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - pizza, Cheeseburgers, pop and chips.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I started reading everyones posts here at the Suger Busters Board, bought the book to read and thought it sounded really like a balanced way of eating.

[MsLiz1956]

USER NAME - MsLiz1956

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Name & year of birth (okay, so I'm not an original thinker! But I gotta have something I can remember! :rolleyes: )

REAL NAME - Liz

E-MAIL ADDRESS - Lshella@hotmail.com

AGE - 44

BIRTHDATE - 4/25/56

WHERE YOU LIVE - A few miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio. My office looks out over Lake Erie & the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! How cool is that?!

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Hubby Joe, whom I'm totally gaga over even after 9 years

KIDS - Phil, Angela and Bethany; Stepdaughter Shayne, Stepson Scott; grandbabies Leah, Sarah and Allen http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif

PETS - none, thank God! We sent them all with the kids as they moved out...

OCCUPATION - rehabilitation counselor and consultant, mostly working with disabled veterans

DATE YOU STARTED SB - February 2001

STARTING WEIGHT - 123

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 123

GOAL WEIGHT - 105

HEIGHT - 5'1"

FAV. EXERCISE - weight lifting, if you can imagine that :D

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - anything, and I mean ANYTHING made with potatoes...Merlot wine...chocolate (have they made that a food group yet?)...

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I have hypothyroidism & this is the most highly recommended diet. Plus, it just makes sense.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I've been following the "Body for Life" program since August 2000. Love the workout part of it, but haven't had much luck with the nutritional aspect of it.

PICTURE LINKS - you can find my BFL "before & after" pix at my website (if I still have the nerve to keep them posted). http://pages.ivillage.com/msliz1956/mslizhomepage

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[karen3000]

USER NAME - karen3000

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Not really, just usually a lot of Karens

REAL NAME - guess? Karen

E-MAIL ADDRESS - verhagen@chorus.net

AGE -

BIRTHDATE - 4/56

WHERE YOU LIVE - Madison, Wisconsin

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Dick

KIDS - Michael

PETS - a Bichon Frise named Fluffy - still a pup

OCCUPATION - Legal Assistant for the State

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1/22/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 207

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 201

GOAL WEIGHT - 150 or less

HEIGHT - 5'4-1/2"

FAV. EXERCISE - walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - ice cream, chocolate, homemade rich desserts

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - told a long time ago that I probably have PCOS so there are insulin problems relating to that. I also know I eat way too much sugar.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I've been lurking for a long time before I took the plunge. Everyone sounds so nice (unlike many other discussion groups). I may not post much, but I will always be reading!

PICTURE LINKS - if I ever find time to figure out my scanner - maybe

[Annette2]

USER NAME -Annette2

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Ok, so I used my real name

REAL NAME -Annette

E-MAIL ADDRESS -ASENGEL1@aol.com

AGE -37

BIRTHDATE -12/13/63

WHERE YOU LIVE -Ormond Beach, FL, just north of Daytona

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Brian

KIDS -Stepdaughter- Jennifer 8 years-old (going on 19)

PETS - one kitty cat - Harley - my other child!

OCCUPATION -Psychotherapist or should I say Psycho! therapist. LOL

DATE YOU STARTED SB -2/15/01

STARTING WEIGHT -200

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -199

GOAL WEIGHT -140

HEIGHT -5'6''
FAV. EXERCISE -scuba diving, but I usually use my recumbant bike

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -French Rolls!! Pizza!!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -did Atkins, too hard, did Somersizing, too boring

ANYTHING ELSE? -This is great so far. I am having some problems figuring labels out, but getting better

PICTURE LINKS - no way!

[help_me23]

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USER NAME -help_me23

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -need help losing weight - 23 years old

REAL NAME -Zerlina

E-MAIL ADDRESS -zer22lina@yahoo.com

AGE -23

BIRTHDATE -November 27, 1977

WHERE YOU LIVE -Atlanta

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Boyfriend for 5 months

KIDS -none

PETS -two cats

OCCUPATION -Office Manager

DATE YOU STARTED SB -2-12-01

STARTING WEIGHT -153

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -150

GOAL WEIGHT -130

HEIGHT -5'5

FAV. EXERCISE -Treadmill

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Mashed Potatoes, Biscuits

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -Sister told me about her weight loss from being on it.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I love the diet...just need some support.

PICTURE LINKS - None.

[didjaever]

USER NAME - didjaever

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I had a hard time picking a username a few years ago and my mom suggested that I pick up her Elvis A-Z book. I did this and opened the page and put my finger on DIDJAEVER. This was a song Elvis sang in one of his movies GI BLUES.

REAL NAME - Kim

E-MAIL ADDRESS - kimcancrochet@aol.com

AGE - 27

BIRTHDATE - 08/30/73

WHERE YOU LIVE - Philadelphia

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 02/27/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 180

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 180

GOAL WEIGHT - 150

HEIGHT - 5'7"

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - It seems like a reasonable diet and I tried it a year ago and lost 4 pounds in the first week. However, I am pickey eater....

[HarleyLady]

USER NAME - HarleyLady

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I love riding...got my first Harley last summer!! The only problem is...now I have to "Look Good" riding it!
REAL NAME - Karen

E-MAIL ADDRESS - MeHrlyRdrs@aol.com

AGE - 38 and holding!

BIRTHDATE - 05/05/62

WHERE YOU LIVE - Ellsworth, Maine

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Rich...great guy!

KIDS - 15 year old daughter Kristy

PETS - 2 dogs...Nikki and Hooch, two birds, and a salt water fish tank

OCCUPATION - Candle Business Owner/Student

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 03/02/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 179

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 179

GOAL WEIGHT - 140

HEIGHT - 5'4"

FAV. EXERCISE - Tread mill

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Pasta

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I think it's more healthy than the Atkins diet I was doing

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS -

[Fillise]

USER NAME - fillise

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It is the user ID on for my email addresses at work and home.

REAL NAME -Susan

E-MAIL ADDRESS -
fillise@earthlink.net
AGE -42

BIRTHDATE -09-03-58

WHERE YOU LIVE -Auburn, AL

OCCUPATION - College Professor

DATE YOU STARTED SB - July 10, 2000

STARTING WEIGHT - 300 lbs

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 260

GOAL WEIGHT -150

HEIGHT -5'5"

FAV. EXERCISE -Treadmill at the Gym

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Too many to choose!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I had given up on diets. This is more a way of life. At first I focused on all the things I couldn't eat--sugar? flour? potatoes? corn? pasta (Geez, I'm of Italian descent for heaven's sake)? Then I focused on what I could eat and it seemed doable. That I changed my nutritional habits at this stage of the game suprised no one more than it did me!

ANYTHING ELSE? - For those that are new to this way of eathing (WOE), it really is a lifestyle change. It was hard for me at first because my body wanted it's sugar fix--but once I got the sugar and other starches out of my system, I found that this WOE became very natural. I've had my ups and downs (actually very few ups--I might stall for a while, but the scale hasn't really gone back up since July!) I have more energy, no heartburn, and I love that I am buying clothers THREE SIZES SMALLER than I was wearing in July!

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[SusanF]

USER NAME - SusanF

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My first name and the first letter of my last name

REAL NAME - Susan

E-MAIL ADDRESS - sfox@hom.net

AGE - 34

BIRTHDATE - 1 May 66

WHERE YOU LIVE - Warner Robins GA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Nope, haven't found him yet

KIDS - No

PETS - No

OCCUPATION - Budget technician at an Air Force Base

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 1 Jan 01

STARTING WEIGHT - 334

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -
318
GOAL WEIGHT - 140

HEIGHT - 5' 5 1/2"

FAV. EXERCISE - Is there such a thing? I really dislike exercise but I try to to low-imact aerobics

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Pizza, chocolate

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - My Doctor recommended it. I have type 2 diabetes and he believes this way of eating is the best for me.

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS - nope

Susan

[StarChaser]

USER NAME - StarChaser

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Member of Order of Eastern Star

REAL NAME - Gayle

E-MAIL ADDRESS -OESstarchaser@cs.com

AGE -43

BIRTHDATE -12-06-57

WHERE YOU LIVE -Southeast Louisiana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Single

KIDS -None

PETS - Basset named Bogie

OCCUPATION -Ministry Assistant

DATE YOU STARTED SB -March 1, 2001

STARTING WEIGHT -325

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -325

GOAL WEIGHT -1st goal: 225 Final goal:150

HEIGHT -5'3"

FAV. EXERCISE -Walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Anything chocalate

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -Friends have suceeded with Sugarbusters

ANYTHING ELSE? -Big time LSU Football Fan. Bleed purple and gold

PICTURE LINKS -

[JanCan]

USER NAME - JanCan

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - First name-Jan and I'm from Canada and I "can" loss weight!

REAL NAME - Jan

E-MAIL ADDRESS -atkinson@portal.ca

AGE -39

BIRTHDATE -June 28th

WHERE YOU LIVE -Vancouver ,Canada

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - My Scottish husband George

KIDS -My precious 8 year old son

PETS - "Puss-puss" the cat

OCCUPATION -Playground Supervisor

DATE YOU STARTED SB -Feb 1, 2001

STARTING WEIGHT -180

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -169

GOAL WEIGHT -1st goal: 158 Final goal:148

HEIGHT -5'6"

FAV. EXERCISE -Jogging & Tai Chi

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Pasta

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -Looking for a way to reduce the mindless snacking and it did!

ANYTHING ELSE? -Love learning, discovering, dancing, gardening & hanging out with good friends.

Cheers...

[GatorGal]

USER NAME - GatorGal

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My husband and I are graduates of the University of Florida, mascot: Gators. We are BIG fans and go to lots of the games--even the out of town ones. So it seemed like a natural user name.

REAL NAME - Gail

E-MAIL ADDRESS - macgator@gdi.net

AGE - 58

BIRTHDATE - Feb. 15

WHERE YOU LIVE - Maitland, FL. a suburb north of Orlando

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - my husband of 38 years

KIDS - a son, 30 and a daughter, 28

PETS - 2 cats, Precious and Fester, who is a pitiful baby and loves attention!

OCCUPATION - homemaker. I also teach at least one class a week (for free) on how to study the Bible confidently for yourself. I volunteer as a counselor at a crisis pregnancy center in Orlando.

DATE YOU STARTED SB - I think in August 2000 but it could be Aprul 2000. I've been so busy that all the days are starting to run together.

STARTING WEIGHT - 175

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 175

GOAL WEIGHT - 120

HEIGHT - 5' 3"

FAV. EXERCISE - You've gotta be kidding about exercise! But--I do LOVE to play tennis. But that's not exercise. I do walking and lifting weights.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Desserts, fried chicken

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - Made sense.

[rapture]

USER NAME - rapture

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -
none...just been using it for years...

REAL NAME - tene

E-MAIL ADDRESS - rapture341@hotmail.com

AGE -25

BIRTHDATE -11/25

WHERE YOU LIVE -ohio

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - none...but open to any suggestions!!

KIDS -none

PETS - nope

OCCUPATION - strategic information analyst

DATE YOU STARTED SB - Feb 28,2001

STARTING WEIGHT -181

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -176

GOAL WEIGHT - 145-150

HEIGHT -5ft 5in

FAV. EXERCISE - step aerobics

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - biscuts, cafe mocha, chai tea

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - I tried Atkins and lost 12 pounds, but plateaued for about a month. I just feel like SB's is a more reasonable and sensible way to lose weight and keep it off. At least that's my hope!

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS -

[txpurbred]

guess I haven't learned how to do this correctly - lol. I am trying to write a Bio for everyone, but can't seem to make the buttons work.

I will just tell you all something about me, K? My name is Txpurbred because I was born in Texas and my parents and grandparents were born in Texas also, therefore I am a "Pure breed" (Kinda corny, but fun)

I have chosen Sugarbusters because I believe it can work for me. I have been on low to no fat diets and did really well (lost 150 lbs in three years) but find that after two years of abstaining from dieting I have gained about 50 pounds back. I am determined, but fat free doesn't seem to be doing anything for me and I decided to try this, on advice from a friend who is doing quiet well on it.

I have four children, all grown and gone, two married, two single. My oldest is a girl with five children (that's right! Five!!!!!!) then two sons, one divorced and one an old bachelor (hehehe) The divorced one has three children. My youngest is married and he and his wife are expecting just any minute now.

My daughter lives in Germany, will be home in two years. Bachelor son in Denver, divorced son is a truck driver who "visits" us once a month and the youngest lives at Ft. Meade, Md.

My hobbies are quilting, needlework and cooking! ALWAYS searching for new recipes!!!!!!!! Love reading some of yours and hope to contribute soon.

I work as a cashier at a local service station, have been there for six months. Did not work for ten years before I took the job and think I must have been temporarily insane to have even THOUGHT of working again, but all in all I am having a ball! (smile)

That's enough for now I suppose. Sure bet you all wished I could have gotten that questionaire to work!!!!!!! LOL

Lynn

[debstahl]

USER NAME: debstahl

SIGNIFICANCE OF USER NAME: None, really, just my first and last names combined!

REAL NAME: Debbie (Lots of us on this board! :cool: )

E-MAIL: stahl@bsc.net

AGE: 32

BIRTHDATE: 1 Feb 69

WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Crestview, FL (little town about 1 hr. east of Pensacola...right around Destin). We're a Navy family, so we're getting ready to pack up and move in about 3 months...we're headed to Guam!

SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Husband Vic of almost 7 years

KIDS: Jacob (3 1/2), Samuel (16 months)

PETS: Dog -- Bomber, almost 7 years; Cat -- Abby, 4 months

OCCUPATION: Right now a SAHM, but will be returning to my actual career of teaching in the fall after being on "hiatus" for 4 years for my kids.

DATE STARTED SB: 12 March 2001 -- tried it last summer, but gave up too quickly. Now I'm back!!

STARTING WEIGHT: 168 lbs.

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD: 168 lbs.

GOAL WEIGHT: <130 lbs.

HEIGHT: 5' 4"

FAV. EXERCISE: power walking, bike riding, step aerobics -- I actually like a lot of them, it's just talking myself into actually DOING them!!

FAV. NO-NO FOODS: Sweets (chocolate, ice cream, etc.), breads, etc.

WHY SB? Like I mentioned above, I tried SB a while ago. For whatever reason, I gave up on it and have tried LOTS of other "diets". They just didn't work (quick fixes), and I've finally realized that SB is the most sensible and healthy plan around!!

ANYTHING ELSE: I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all...and am looking forward to giving and receiving a lot of support and encouragement!!

PICTURE LINKS: Not right now...

:wave:

[BeccaBoots]

USER NAME -BeccaBoots
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Becca is my " alterego" Becca just sounds young and hip so I liked it. and boots are for nancy siantra's these boots are made for walking song. that is my get up and get attitude theme song.
REAL NAME -Michelle

E-MAIL ADDRESS -myeyring@yahoo.com

AGE -
32
BIRTHDATE -9/3/68

WHERE YOU LIVE -Mesa Az

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Hank

KIDS -Emily-9 1/2, Jessica-8, Lindsay 4 1/2 and Luke- 2 1/2

PETS -One dog Bo

OCCUPATION -Wife, mother and homeschool teacher. Oh and I do alittle daycare

DATE YOU STARTED SB - March 19 2001( hey I gotta go buy food )
STARTING WEIGHT -
210
WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -210

GOAL WEIGHT -
140
HEIGHT -5'4"

FAV. EXERCISE -walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -candy, doughnuts anything cakey and sweet

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -Hoping to get pregnant soon and wanted a healthy weight to loose in the meantime and maintain some control during.

ANYTHING ELSE? -nope

PICTURE LINKS -

[ldblond]

USER NAME - ldblond

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - initials and I'm a blond

REAL NAME - Lara

E-MAIL ADDRESS - ldblond@hotmail.com

AGE - 30

BIRTHDATE - 11/14

WHERE YOU LIVE - California

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Husband, Juan

KIDS - 3 children, 7 and 4 1/2 year old daughters and 2 year old son

PETS - None

OCCUPATION - School District Accounting Specialist

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 2/4/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 178

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 165

GOAL WEIGHT - 150

HEIGHT - 5'10"

FAV. EXERCISE - Martial Arts

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Ice Cream

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - The doctors chose it for me. For about 5 or 6 years, through the baby years, I have had 3 doctors suggesting I get my weight to 150. In the beginning it was to give my knees a break, as I have had arthritis since I was a kid. As of late it is to improve my overall health. For about a year I've had stomach problems which initially may have begun as ulcers, but now diagnosed as gastritis. Also, some scares as my 30th birthday rounded the corner and I had a benign (no cancer) tumor removed from my mouth. Although considered small by the doctors it was a big deal to me and now I face 3 more surgeries for reconstruction of the area, starting next month. After my gastritis diagnosis I was placed on some strict diet changes: no coffee, tea, chocolate, or pepper. Also, Dr. suggested to read the theroy behind SB, I really have taken to this lifetime committment of eating low glycemically, it's easy, it makes sense, and I feel great.

ANYTHING ELSE? -
I'm really looking forward to being part of group that talks more frequently. Thanks Debelli for telling me about your recipes, I wouldn't have started browsing here.

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[Hope2001]

USER NAME -Hope2001

E-MAIL ADDRESS -

AGE -41

BIRTHDATE -August 6

WHERE YOU LIVE - Louisiana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - a husband (16 years)

KIDS - 3 children (10 year old twins & an 8 year old )

PETS - a pomeranian

OCCUPATION - teacher

DATE YOU STARTED SB - March 13, 2001

STARTING WEIGHT -

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -

GOAL WEIGHT - 130

HEIGHT - 5' 3 1/2"

FAV. EXERCISE - I like jazzercise but haven't been motivated to do it in a while.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - chocolate

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - It seemed healthy

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS - I'll send one later.

[MargaretA]

USER NAME -MargaretA

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -I can remember it!

REAL NAME -Margaret Alexander

E-MAIL ADDRESS -margaretalexander@hotmail.com

AGE -47

BIRTHDATE -June 5, 1953

WHERE YOU LIVE -Minden, Louisiana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Steve, at the moment!

KIDS -Tom, 27, in New Orleans Colby, 23, in Denver

PETS -No

OCCUPATION -Second grade teacher

DATE YOU STARTED SB -October, 2000

STARTING WEIGHT -162

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -147

GOAL WEIGHT -145

HEIGHT -5'5"

FAV. EXERCISE -Walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Dairy Queen Blizzards, other ice cream things.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -I like to eat, and you can eat like a normal person with SB.

ANYTHING ELSE? -

PICTURE LINKS -

[Mary T8M]

USER NAME -Mary T8M

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -My first and last names

REAL NAME -Mary Tatem (T8M)

E-MAIL ADDRESS -t8mfam@aol.com

AGE -49

BIRTHDATE -7-15-51

WHERE YOU LIVE -Longmont, Colorado In the country, northwest of Boulder

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Husband of 30 years....Bill
He's the main reason we're doing SB

KIDS -Zach 23...Abby 20 Both attend the U of Nebr, at Kearney

PETS -2 German Shorthair Pointers, Belle, and Winnie
and Mia the cat (the first cat I've ever had)

OCCUPATION -RN in the recovery room

DATE YOU STARTED SB -I don't quite remember, maybe as far back as Aug of 99......SB has come, and gone from our lives several times! Most recently we started Jan 2001

STARTING WEIGHT -THIS time 185 ........still 9 lbs less than last year

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD -175 (march 2001) it's really SLOW going for me

GOAL WEIGHT -135

HEIGHT -5'3"

FAV. EXERCISE -walking, I guess.......I pretty much HATE exercise

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -BREADS...sweet things like cinnamon rolls, danish, donuts

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? -We have an aquaintence (sp) in La who lost a ton of weight, so we got the book, and it made total sense....My Husband runs a Cardiac Cath Lab, and several of the cardiologists looked at this WOE and all agreed it's the way to go

ANYTHING ELSE? -My husband fits the profile ....High BP, cardiac problems, borderline diabetic......we're doing this to save his life.......MY fat is only ugly, HIS is killing him!


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[Pat F.]

USER NAME - Pat F.

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Short for Patricia and first letter of last name.

REAL NAME - Patricia Ann

E-MAIL ADDRESS - wahanna@clearsource.net

AGE - 57

BIRTHDATE - 8/22/43

WHERE YOU LIVE - Waco, Texas

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - My dear hubby Bill of almost 31 yrs passed away in late November, 2000.

KIDS - 1 daughter who lives with me, 3 sons, 3 grandsons and 3 granddaughters of which 1 lives here with her mother and me.

PETS - None

OCCUPATION - Babysit in my home and homeschool my granddaughter. I do all the
running my late hubby used to do...we kept that man busy. In the process of seeking
a new career.


DATE YOU STARTED SB - 3/23/01

STARTING WEIGHT - 228 lbs.

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 224 lbs.

GOAL WEIGHT - 115 - 120 lbs

HEIGHT - 5' 2 3/4"

FAV. EXERCISE - Richard Simmons "Sweatin to the Oldies", walking I plan to try Tae-bo.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Fried chicken and cheesecake

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - A friend loaned me the book. I was doing Atkin's, but felt I needed more carbs. I feel there are great benefits from eating fruit, grains and drinking skim milk especially at my age and I can have both on SB. SB is just more balanced.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I look forward to learning more about SB from all of you and I really look forward to getting to know you. I think the support is a key factor to success.

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[GuessWho?]

USER NAME - GuessWho?

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -
The name I usually use is taken Noturningback. I think it is taken by me actually..from awhile back!

REAL NAME - Danielle

E-MAIL ADDRESS - DMorlund@aol.com

AGE - 27

BIRTHDATE - 06/07/73

WHERE YOU LIVE - Westchester County, New York..Moving to Stockholm, Sweden June 2001.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - My fiance Micke.

KIDS - 30 Students in the South Bronx.

PETS - Sammy my Canary..he just passed away. I named him Samuel because it means "God Heard"..and I hope God's is listening to his beautiful singing now ;)

OCCUPATION - Teacher...which is aka ...counselor, nurse and sometimes a substitute mommy.

DATE YOU STARTED SB - April 2001

STARTING WEIGHT - 240lbs

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 190lbs

GOAL WEIGHT - 135lbs

HEIGHT - 5'3"

FAV. EXERCISE - Treadmill/Walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - ahhh...hmmmmm..chocolate food of the gods.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - Simply makes sense!

ANYTHING ELSE? - If I become Miss USA I will work toward world peace..ok sorry for goofing around you see I have a wacky sense of humor. I haven't yet begun SB as of this posting..but I see that this forum is very supportive and this lifestyle makes sense. I LOVE SUGAR..but I know it is not good for me. What lead me to finding more info on SB was a radio program on christian talk radio in NY. One of the facts they gave were that we eat 150lbs of sugar a year. I am sure I beat that statistic..so I need to change that. I lost 50lbs and have hit a standstill I refuse to allow food to rule me..especiall sugar. Hence Noturningback!

PICTURE LINKS - Sorry no picture links to share :(

[SparkleScamp]

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Well, it's just divinely inspired don't you think?

REAL NAME - Christina Monique

E-MAIL ADDRESS - chris@shapeshakers.com. I have plans to start a website...I'll let you know when it finally gets off the ground!

AGE - 27

BIRTHDATE - 06/25

WHERE YOU LIVE - Paradise! Downtown Honolulu

OCCUPATION - Client services, up-and-coming financial advisor

DATE YOU STARTED SB - Hmm about two weeks ago. Lemme look....my first post was on 3/14/2001 but I have poked my head in here over a year ago.

STARTING WEIGHT - I have been over 215 lbs at one point

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 164

GOAL WEIGHT - 130

HEIGHT - 5'5"

FAV. EXERCISE - Wow! I enjoy running, walking, the stairmaster, stationary bike, real bike, rollerblading, hiking, the crosstrainer, freestyle dancing and weight lifting. I would say the one I spend the most time doing is running. The most enjoyable is rollerblading 'cause I rarely have time to do it.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Let's not even go there!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - For most of my life I would ALWAYS either starve or eat until I was in pain. I started my recovery in 1997 with a book called "Thin Within," by Judy Warhol (spelling?). I quickly dropped 30 pounds by following the principles of eating whatever I wanted until I was comfortably full. I joined the gym, doing mostly weights and little cardio. I started to go out and have a more active life. But I couldn't seem to get my food "clean" and had many other problems. In Jan 2000 after almost FIVE YEARS of stalling I joined Overeaters Anonymous and have participated actively, including leading a group, since then. I rejoined the gym and started doing lots of cardio. Once again I quickly dropped 40 pounds, this time reaching 154 pounds. Once again I stalled! After doing a lot of work on my emotional recovery with OA, I'm ready to move on to a different level. Sugarbusters is basically the same principles as OA--no sugar, no white flour, set number of meals a day. OA used to be pretty strict about that way of eating until they got "kinder and gentler." (Rolls eyes). I think that letting go of refined carbs is the breakthrough that I need!

As for joining this group in particular, well I must say at the risk of brownnosing ;) that it was because of Debelli. I remembered her inspirational and energetic posts from when I used to post here in Overeaters Anonymous way back. Everybody else is so friendly and positive too! When I felt ready to move on, this was just a natural place to come for support.

Here is a picture of me in Feb 1997 before I lost the original 30 pounds and was my fattest ever:

http://www2.hawaii.edu/~ccotten/oddsy15.jpg

Here is my favorite picture of myself, from last June:

http://www.shapeshakers.com/600_2.jpg

This is a collection of pictures documenting my entire journey, but I haven't had a chance to update it. I'll do that this weekend. Check back!

Christina's Photo Oddessy (http://www2.hawaii.edu/~ccotten/Oddessy.html)