Dr Phil's Book Club Introductions

[Angel26519]

Hi Everyone! I thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves to the members of this group.

Name (Nickname):

Age:

M or F:

Weight/ Goal Weight:

Height:

Family:

Personal Info you would like to share:

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....

[Angel26519]

Name (Nickname): Angel/ Ursula

Age: 35

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 205/130

Height: 5'2" (My Goal Height is 5'6" :) )

Family: Newly Married with a son (17) and daughter (15), 2 dogs (2), 1 kitten (too cute for words) and a neighborhood tom cat.

Personal Info you would like to share: Was married in May to a terrific guy that loves me no matter what, have 2 great kids that drive me insane (teenagism is rampant in my house), a job that I am burned out on, starting classes in October to get my real estate license.... I think I am having an early mid life crisis :lol:

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Eating the worng stuff, craving the wrong stuff, very emotional eater, stress eater, no motivation to get moving

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:
to get to the bottom of the emotional issues involved, to gain control of myself and to have no more excuses!!!!

[MrsK]

Name (Nickname): Carole

Age: 34

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 300/175

Height:5'7"

Family: Married for 9 years (in Oct.) to an amazing man who loves me for who I am on the inside not what I look like on the outside. One wonderful 7 year-old daughter. 2 fat cats, 2 crazy bunnies, 1 weird gerbil and 1 adorable Boston Terrier.

Personal Info you would like to share:My ex-husband used to tell me he'd love me more if I were thinner (I weighed at whopping 140 pounds at that time). After 2 years of marriage he convinced me that I was worthless and not loveable.

Now I'm married to the most amazing man who supports me and loves me no matter how much I weight, but wants to help me lose the weight so I can be happier with myself and healthier.

I am a stay-at-home and home schooling mom and I love it.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:Myself. I have met the enemy and she is me. I fear success even more than I fear failure and I am "addicted" to the instant gratification that food gives me.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:The information I need to stop sabotaging myself. I know that I can do this. I know how to lose the weight, but I don't know how to overcome my self-defeating traits. I am hoping that working through Dr. Phil's book will help me learn why I do what I do so that I can change the behaviour, not just for a week or a month by covering it over, but forever by truly changing it.

[JaneMarie]

Name (Nickname): Jane. This is my first post on the 3FC message boards, I hope I do it correctly!!!

Age: 46

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 260,after gaining back 30 of the 60 I lost :(, my goal weight?? I dont even think that far ahead, I take it day by day........

Height: 5'8"

Family: my husband and myself

Personal Info you would like to share: This is a constant battle for me. I lost 60 lbs and kept it off for about 4 years, last summer it slowly crept back on and I want to get it before it gets me, if it already hasn't. I am doing an online journal and getting support here rather than going to meeting. This is how I did it before and am hoping to will work again for me.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: FOOD. I am an emotional eater

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To learn why I love food, more than I love myself.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....I am looking forward to getting to know everyone that is participating in the book review.


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[retirednana]

Name: Jean

Age: 57

F

Weight: 244.3 (on 9/5/2003)/130

Family: Married, 2 adult children, one adorable 8 yrs old GD

Personal Info: Was immobile for years due to back and knee problems. Back surgery helped immensely and I continue to have Supine injections for the arthritic knee. Weight creeped up during these years even though I have always been on the heavy side.

Feeling so much better now. Able to get around and walk with no or little pain.

I watch my GD before and after school and love spending time with her.

Biggest Weekness in WL journey: Portion control, sticking to a plan and exercising

What do you hope to gain from this book: To change my behavior toward food and change my eating habits for good.


I am waiting for the book to come as I just ordered it a few days ago. Am looking forward to this thread and enjoy this site a lot.:bravo:

[SunnyD57]

Name (Nickname): :sunny: "SunnyD"/ Donna

Age: 46 yrs young

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 204 / 150

Height: 5' 6"

Family: Married - 28 yrs to my Joe who has stood by me through... thick- thin - thick and hopefully thin again ;) not only physically, but emotionally! What a guy! We are both sing in a small group at church & do not have children (can't)... a long story :( But went into a Christian ministry that opened many doors to helping youth :) God is so Good!

Personal Info you would like to share: We have three cats that do not know they are cats :sssh: and I love to death (well, of course second to my hubby ;) ) Domino (7 3/4 yrs) & Guido & Zeppe (1 yr 4 mo. old brothers), Oh... and Grant - our Betta Fish. I enjoy making cards & sharing them with friends and family, love this cp (!) and all my forum buddies!! My life has already changed for the better since I have met all of you ;) I love life and love to share it with others!

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: My biggest weakness ~ well, other then I enjoy sweets a bit too much... is Fear! Fear of stepping out and taking the risk of doing anything I think would be fun (I might look stupid) or a step of growth with new endeavors. Maybe it's fear of acceptance & being vulnerable... yes, that's it! It bothers me deeply when I know someone does not like me, but DO KNOW that not everyone will. I just have moments/times where I find it difficult to accept. I openly care so much for people.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: :chin:To one day totally accept "ME" --- the person God has created to be unique, in & of herself, and to understand that to be okay. To be unafraid of stepping out and becoming "whole" - "complete" - "contented" & "confident" instead of pretending to be to get by in life... loving "Me". Whew!

:grouphug:

[Rowan Bailey]

Name (Nickname): Rowan / Dee

Age: 40

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 227 (?)

Height: 5'4

Family: Just me and my dog

Personal Info you would like to share:

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I have fought the realization that when I overeat I think that I am in control, but it has only been when I really began to feel in my body that I am out of control did I realize how much I was punishing myself for things that I had no control over and for things that I did have control over. I will sell out on what is best for me in this area in two seconds.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To unlearn and learn new habits to enjoy the lifelong success of being at an ideal weight. I want to learn how to really put myself first.



Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... It takes a village, and these boards have proven to be a valuable resource.....looking forward to walking through this process with y'all and Dr. PHil.....who I just adore!!!

[gonzostar]

Name (Nickname): holly

Age: 22

M or F: f

Weight/ Goal Weight: 244 - 188 - 159

Height: 5'6"

Family: i live with my boyfriend. we have a cat and a bird.

Personal Info you would like to share: this is my frst real attempt in my life to do something about my weight, i always just kind of ignored it. i'm not doing too bad, either, 56 lbs in a year is semi-slow, but i'm sure those pounds are gone for good!

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: portion control, going back for seconds, and bored mindless eating.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: a little more knowlege of why i do what i do, so that i have the power to stop it. someday when i get to my goal weight, i want to be able to relax and be almost normal, as if i'd been a healthy weight my entrie life. i know i'll ave to stay aware of my body, but i don't want to have to be over obsessive about it.

[Summerlover]

Hello all! I am waiting for the book to arrive from my book of the month club, so I will catch up to all of you as soon as I can.

Name: Summer

Age: 38 (39 on 10/5)

Female

Current weight: 230 Goal weight: 160

Height: 5'8"

Family: I've been married 10 years to a man who would love my body to resemble Pamela Anderson's. I have one 5 year old girl who just started kindergarten. We have a beagle, Duffy.

Personal Info: I am a pre-k teacher for the public school system in an inner city school. I just achieved national accreditation for my program with NAEYC (big deal). I am a member of the school's leadership team. I love summertime. I love the beach. I love to read. I love to be free to do my own thing...hence my love of the summer! I teach Sunday School at my church. I am a PTA member at my daughter's school. I am way toooooooo busy.

Weaknesses: I LOVE FOOD!!!!!!!! I eat emotionally...happy, sad, angry, depressed, you name it! I am a child of an alcoholic, and I believe there is a connection between my addiction to food and that. I am a victim of attempted rape, and have been sexually harrassed to the point of wanting to bury myself in a cocoon. I hate to exercise. I don't trust myself to lose weight.

Hope to gain: A breakthrough which will finally help me to lose weight permanently and live a healthy lifestyle!!!!!!!!!!

Summer :flow2:

[sillymonkey]

Name (Nickname): Rhonda / sillymonkey

Age: 29

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 232/140

Height: 5'3"

Family: Single - live alone

Personal Info you would like to share: I don't think I've EVER been thin. I've tried a few diets, but nothing really whole heartedly because I never felt they were believeable. I'm believing in the WLC.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Emotional eating (boredome especially) and having support. When I lived at home or with roomates, the potential for criticizm about my eating habits kept me responsible. Now that there's no one around to judge or share the leftovers, I've just been gaining and gaining.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I know portions, I know nutirition, I know what to do and it still ain't working. It's gotta be something more than just the food - I want this book to help me tap into that.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....
I just came back from a summer dance camp (yup, 100 lbs overweight and I dance!). I ate like an absolute HORSE...and still lost 5 pounds :smug: Note to self - you have to MOVE more, no matter what. It's office jobs that'll kill ya.

[Zoe]

Hi Everyone! Here is my info and I'm so anxious to get started:

Name (Nickname): Zoe/Patti

Age: 48

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 200/160/150 (start/current/goal)

Height: 5'7"

Family: husband Greg, son Christian (24) and daughter Jenna (28). A yorkie/chihuahua mix named Zoe and a black cat named Hannah (we call her Meow)

Personal Info you would like to share: Follower of Christ

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I love to eat

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: mental awareness of my weight loss issues


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... I just can't wait to get started! :D

Zoe <><
Soaking up the "SON" in Texas

[Joanie]

Dr Phil's Book Club Introductions

Hi Everyone! I thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves to the members of this group.

Name (Nickname):Joanie

Age: 47

M or F:f

Weight/ Goal Weight:239/125

Height:5 foot 2

Family:Husband who has not made love to me in over a year and a half because I am too fat, 3 wonderful children

Personal Info you would like to share:I am really desperate

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:being unable to control my eating

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:success


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....I just hope this turns into one big happy family who is so successful that Dr. Phil will invite us on to his show!

[Irishcoda]

Name (Nickname): Cassie

Age: 48

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 267/140

Height: 5'5"

Family: DH Ted; 1st DH died (Rich), children w/Rich: Billy, Heidi, Kristin ... 3 pets, 2 kitties & 1 doggie

Personal Info you would like to share: I am feeling very discouraged right now :(

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: keeping the weight off!!!!!!!!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: more understanding of myself and what's happening when I try to lose weight

[diphthong]

Name (Nickname): can't say for personal reasons/dip

Age: 51

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: CW-208, Highest 248 (see sig line)

Height: 5"5-1/2"

Family: Married to an extremely intelligent man who does not know how to give a compliment to anybody. He thinks the world of me, is sweet and otherwise easy to get along with, but doesn't take the time from his self-centeredness to notice me. (ouch, but true) 2nd husband, approaching 11 years married, 14 together. 1 Son 28, engaged for 5 years and afraid to make the big step, but so is she. 6 poodles, Sissy, Fox, Dan, Sunny, Pete and DaNiece. 2 Stupid cats I'm ready to give away.

Personal Info you would like to share: I feel great about my age. Hitting 50 was like receiving The Red Badge of Courage. I figure I have a good 20 years of quality life left, so I want to live them healthier than the last 20. I have specific fears of being thin, but will deal with them *when* I get thin.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: carbs, but I have managed them quite well. (bread, cake, cookies, ice cream, pie, donuts, sweet rolls, etc.)

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: More insight to myself and emotional eating, especially when I'm angry (food as a tranquillizer.) I "got it" after reading Dr. Phil's SELF MATTERS and was able to recognize my fears of being thin, started my WL journey March '03 after having surgeries that allowed me no more excuses to skip exercise. I hope to discover avenues to replace negative behaviors with positive behaviors.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... Taking part in the 3FC forums helps keep me accountable to myself. The support here (Hi Cristi!) has been my backbone because I have no one on this side of the monitor who understands what I'm doing or why. If I in turn can help just one other person with this, I will be a happy woman.

[jezzie]

Hi
I'm ~jezzie a 60 yo female who is 5'5".
I'm currently 180 lbs. and goal is 143.
I have four grown children and three little people with fur.

I started Atkins 1/23/03 at 227 lbs and have lost 47 lbs. so far. I'm having no trouble losing or sticking to plan. What I'm hoping for is info to keep me on track AFTER I reach goal.

~jezzie
227/180/143

[kfs151]

Name (Nickname): Kim (kfs151)

Age: 38

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 261/150 (Dr. Phil says 125 :( )

Height: 5' 3"

Family: Married, two kids (DD 10, DS 6)

Personal Info you would like to share: got serious last Sept, started exercising regularly. Did WW in January but wasn't really losing weight although it did get me to look at what I was eating. Started Atkins the end of March and have lost 40 lbs so far. Definitely a WOE I could see doing for the rest of my life.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: falling off the exercise wagon and mindless snacking.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: Pearls of Wisdoms or "Ah-ha" moments to help make permanent changes.

[Lavender Girl]

Name (Nickname): Lav/Lavender

Age: 24

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 174/140

Height: 5'7"

Family: I have been married for a year and a half to my soul mate I love him tons. I have a son who is almost 4 and a step-daughter that is almost 5. I also have two wonderful parents that have supported me and loved me everyday of my life.

Personal Info you would like to share: I have become more interested in what I will get out of the book club and the shareing of our different views and opinions form all of you than the book itself.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I love love love food, I love cooking it and eating and trying new things. I eat when I am happy and when I am sad. Some days are better than others weekends are the hardest for me. My weekdays are well structured and busy.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: A new perspective.

[Musicgal]

I'm reading this book and took the readiness test and for me it's zero hour!

Name/Nickname: Ann/Musicgal

Age: 46 (same as Sunny D!)

Sex: Yes...:o (that's an old joke, sorry) -- female

Weight/Wt. Goal: start 145/ current 135/ goal 120-125

Height: 5 feet 4

Family: My husband and 2 boys, plus 3 reptiles (don't ask!)

Would like to share that although my weight may seem o.k. for my height and age, I wear a size 10/12 and people always think I weigh more than I really do. I think it's because I am small boned and have a lot of fat on me and should weigh less for my frame.

Biggest weakness: In reading this book (only nearly halfway done) I already confirmed that I am an impulse eater and I have to work on this. I also took the quiz on stress and I have a high stress situation right now so I have to work on stress and emotional eating also.

What I want to gain from this book: Learning to finally tackle my weight issue from the inside out rather than just following a diet and having the weight creep back. I have to get these keys and open the doors!

[nikkic]

Name/nickname: Nikki

Age:46

Sex:Female

Weight/Wt. goal:275/222/150

Height:5' 8 1/2"

Family: On my 3rd marriage to a great guy. We've been together for 12 years and married for 5. 2 DD's (25 and 22 years and both on their own, yeah!), 4 cats that we love like our own kids.

Personal info you would like to share: I'm retired on disability after a long struggle with a bone fracture that won't heal. It's suppose to be healed now, but still hurts all the time. I love to garden, cook and look at cookbooks, must be some connection here. I've been on different diet plans since Aug. 2002 and I lost 65 lbs. I started to take an antidepressant -zoloft- to help with my extreme pms problems. Then, I had some kind of weird reaction to it and completely fell off the wagon as far as dieting and exercising goes. Just didn't care anymore about anything, except for sleeping. When I was awake, I was so zombie like, I practically drooled. So, I gained back 30 lbs. Now, I'm off the antidepressants and back eating low carbs and exercising daily. DH says he can deal with my pms, but I don't know if I can, it seems to have gotten worse as I get closer to menopause.

Biggest weakness in weight loss journey:Krispie Kreme doughnuts, I can eat a dozen at one time.

What do you hope to gain from this book: Try to get a handle on why I eat to excess. I have no off switch when I start to eat and can easily eat a whole bag of M&M's and then move on to a big bowl of ice cream. I sometimes eat till I can barely breathe, it's like I can't get filled up.

[Summerlover]

I know exactly what you mean. I can't get filled up either. Summer

[ShihtzuX2]

Name (Nickname): Sami

Age: 40

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 195?? / 160

Height: 5'5"

Family: Husband, several critter-babies

Personal Info you would like to share: I lost 110 pounds and have gained about 30 back. I'm a lifelong dieter and binge eater.

Biggest Weaknesses in the Weight Loss Journey: Sugar addict (self-medicating with carbs). Love to bake/cook. Binge eating away emotions, esp. anxiety, depression.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To learn how to manage anxiety, depression and boredom without food. Even if I don't lose, at least to stop regaining.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... Support and positive vibes that yes, it is possible to recover and LIVE, not just exist to eat.

P.S. I think it's WAY COOL to see posts from so many "chicks" 30+

[FLgal]

Name (Nickname): Nita

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 175/150

Height:5'5"

Family: Husband and 2 married sons, 2 DIL's, 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson. 2 cats.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am a member of TOPS and the leader of my chapter. I weigh 55 lbs. less than I did a few years ago, but it is a constant battle to keep it off. I would have gained it all back if not for the support of my TOPS friends.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Food and not being able to say no to it even when I'm not hungry.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope that I can learn a lot more about why I eat too often and too much.

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....

[Absinthe]

Nickname: Absinthe or just plain Abs

Age: 32

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 210/170

Height: 5'10"

Family: Wonderful hubby, 4 furry kids

Personal Info you would like to share: I've been at goal, studpidly returned to old bad habits and regained a good portion.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I like to eat. ALl the time.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: A change in the mindset behind eating that will outlast my (usually) temporary good eating habits


I am not a big Dr. Phil fan, but reading him is much better than listening to him. Hope I get a lot out of this book.

[LuckyLadyBug]

Name (Nickname): LuckyLadyBug

Age: You had to include this one!!! :lol: 52

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 225 - 130

Height: 5'5"

Family: Me and my cat (for now)

Personal Info you would like to share: I work, live on a farm, and am working on living life instead of watching it pass by.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I hate dieting, it makes me think about food all the time. And, since I gained this weight 10 years ago it has NEVER worked for me. Maybe because I always "suspected" this issue was more about what is in my head than what I put in my mouth.


What do you hope to Gain from this Book:
I think I know many of my issues with losing this weight SO WHY don't I do something about it? WHAT am I missing ????

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....
Help, convince, brow beat, kick me in the a$$ - but get me to exercise. I KNOW I need it but it is the one thing I will "let go". Hmmm after writing that I feel more committed to getting that into my day. See, you are already helping me!!!

[Skinny4baby]

I'M SOOO EXCITED!

Name (Nickname): Kim~~ a.k.a. Skinny4baby

Age:34

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: CW ?? GW 200

Height: 5'9"

Family: Married 14 years to my high school sweetheart..he is a true sweetie...he spoils me rotten! Two Cats~~ Annie and Bea B

Personal Info you would like to share: I am a very SAD person at this time in my life because I am sooo ready to have a baby..I have tried to conceive for 12 months with no luck! (I know I have told this before..I am obsessing)..I dream of having a baby on a daily basis. It is the first and foremost thing on my mind everyday!..right after... that is losing weight , of course!

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Emotional Eating! I have a few "ISSUES" that have happened in my life that I have always had a hard time with...So I have relied on food for to long to ease my pain ..So I am one of the ones who needs to pay REAL close attention to his Emotional Eating KEY...help me Dr. Phil!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: The determination to keep with it!...I know that I have what it takes to do it!..It is just sticking with it that I must do!...For once in my life ...I need to realize that these 7 KEYS are the keys that I must hold on to for my entire life...not just to "lose the weight"...but for forever..So I can not only make my dream of having a baby come true...BUT I want to live long enough to see my child/children grow up!

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....

I feel like I need help/advice about food planning. I "think" I know what healthy eating is...But do I really?...I want to try and focus on learning how to really eat more healthy...FOR A LIFETIME!...and I have learned from past attempts that the more I PLAN my food out...the better I do!...I think I worry to much about what I am going to eat next meal...I worry sooo much about staying of plan. I also have a track record of if I eat one thing that is "BAD"..I have this I blew it mentality...that needs to GO for me to finally WIN and this mind game!!...I hope we all realize that this in a very grand opportunity for us to fianally WIN at the WAR ON FAT!!

[aleka]

Name (Nickname): Ali/Aleka

Age: 55

M or F: Female

Weight/Goal Weight CW 163/GW 130-ish

Height 5'2"

Family: Married 31 yrs., no children. Mother to a 2 (almost 3) yr. old Boston Terrier.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am the typical yo-yo dieter, losing and gaining the same 10-12 lbs. for a number of years. I have been overweight since I can remember. Thankfully my weight has not been an issue with my husband. He likes me the way I am.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I seem to lose motivation a few months into any eating plan I am on and revert back to my old way of eating. I am an emotional eater and eat when I'm bored or depressed.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope to find out why I am unable to stick to a diet plan for very long and learn to manage my emotions so that I don't run to my friends Ben & Jerry.

[Bev]

Name (Nickname): Bev

Age: 36

M or F: f

Weight/ Goal Weight: 178/145-150

Height: 5'4

Family: husband of 14 yrs, daughter 10, son 6, and a very old black lab

Personal Info you would like to share: I gained my weight after the birth of my son and I have not been able to get back to my goal weight since then. I am a big time yo-yo dieter.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: food- I love all type of sweet foods. I also have very little will power. If someone else is eatting it I want it too.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: The power to take back control of my own life. I do believe for some reason I am afraid to lose the weight- I am hoping this book will show me why.

[Lessuvme]

My first post here! I'm really excited about this... :)

Name (Nickname): Deb

Age: 35

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: Start 184/ Current 166/ Goal 135

Height: 5' 7"

Family: 1 DH known for >10 yrs, married 3, 2 very large, very spoiled 7 yo cats Bootsy and Misha (really overgrown kittens) and 1 new 8wk old kitten--Jack (after Samurai Jack).

Personal Info you would like to share: Would really like to lose weight before starting a human family :D. Am really waiting for my husband who is 5 years younger to be ready for kids...figured might as well work on getting healthy while I'm waiting. He actually said the word "baby" last week without flinching.. :lol:

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: STRESS AND SWEETS--in that order! My Grandmother was a really good baker, when I bake I feel like I'm at home--just can't have that much baked goods around cause I'm the only one that eats them. And I feel guilty about giving them away because everyone else is trying to eat healthy too! I miss baking...

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To be able to control my weight without "dieting" and journaling every single thing I eat for the rest of my life!

[Mitchypoo]

Name (Nickname): Michele (mitchypoo or mitch)

Age: 38

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: Oh, this was a hard one, wasn't sure i'd answer it, don't know why but i can't hardly utter the words. But after all of you, why not...... 230/169, OMG it's out there!

Height:5" 9"

Family: I'm divorced w/no children except for Simba my 11 yo Rottweiler/Labrador whom I love more than anything.

Personal Info you would like to share: I'm originally from CA, I've lived in MN for 3 years now. I'm tired of living alone, i want to find that special someone to share my life with. I know he's out there but think my self-worth is getting in the way. I also love the Lord and my faith is important to me.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Carbs! Oh, i hate them. I love them so much I hate them!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope to find out the emotional reasons that I've allowed myself to gain so much weight and I want to lead a happier and healthier life.

[lynn74]

I Am SOOO EXCITED TO HAVE ALL THIS SUPPORT!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA!!!

NAME: NICOLE-Lynn NICKNAME: Lynn74
FEMALE
AGE 29
WEIGHT/ GOAL WEIGHT 280/150
HEIGHT 5'8" 3/4
I HAVE 2 SON'S 9 AND 5. AND BOY OH BOY DO THEY DRIVE ME CRAZY! I HAVE A WONDERFUL FIANCE THAT LOVES ME AND MY CHILDREN LIKE THEY WERE HIS OWN. I HAVE 2 CATS, 2 FISH,
A SNAKE, AND A COCKATIEL WHO CHATTERS ALL DAY:dizzy: ! I LIVE IN SYRACUSE N.Y. AND HATE IT HERE:( I WANT TO MOVE TO THE CITY!!!!
I WOULD LIKE TO GAIN THE SELF RESPECT THAT I SHOULD HAVE FOR MYSELF. I AM A EMOTIONAL EATER, A STRESS EATER, A COMPHORT EATER:( I THINK DR.PHIL HAS ALOT OF SENCE ON SELF HEALING AND I AM EXCITED TO BE READING HIS BOOK! AND THANK YOU ANGEL FOR THE BOOK CLUB.:cool: HOPE TO GET TO KNOW ALL OF U WELL.

[points]

Name (Nickname): Terri

Age:44

M or F:F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 194.6138/135

Height:5'2"

Family:Wonderful husband who has always been a wonderful supporter. 3 wonderful kids (17,12 & 10) and Tanner, our loyal mixed breed.

Personal Info you would like to share: I hit lifetime with WW 18 yrs. ago and have been back 3 times (after every birth) and I want to learn how to keep it off.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:Weekends and carbs. Consistant exercise. I want to do at least 5 /week.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:How to keep this weight off once and for all. See why I do this.

Terri

[Debuska]

Name (Nickname): Deb

Age: 46

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 175 / 145-150

Height: 5'4"

Family: Married 26 years (yeah for us!!!) to a great guy who tries to be sweet but sometimes misses the point. 2 grown sons, 1 married, 1 grandson, 1 granddaughter. 2 dogs - Bailey the laid back Beagle and Milo the psycho Jack Russel Terrier.

Personal Info you would like to share: I'll be playing catch up with the rest of you.... I haven't been able to find the book!!! Otherwise, I'm hoping to find support here.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Consistency and just plain sticking to it. I was on WW for over a year then last spring I caught the "I can do it on my own" bug and naturally, it's creeping back.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: No more "creeping back". I'm hoping to gain an understanding of myself. I'm also hoping that through following the steps I'll not only conquer my weight issues but a couple of other things I'd like to change about myself as well.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... Just knowing that there's support out there makes a big difference and I've found support on the 3FC forums in the past. Here's to us everyone!!;)

[gemini]

Name: Jen

age: 31

M or F: female

weight/goal weight: 135-140lbs

height: 5'4"

family: husband, daughter (8yo), son (6yo), son (2yo), 2 dogs, and 2 cats!

personal info you would like to share: I am a mostly stay-at-home mom, but work part-time nights as a student nurse, and also attend nursing school, going for my RN

biggest weakness in the weight-loss journey: If I had to choose a food, it would be ice cream! But truly, I just need to keep from getting lazy. I can have plenty of excuses (i.e. not enough time), but the truth is, I stop losing weight when I choose not to do the work it takes to keep taking it off.

what do you have to gain from this book?: Insight into a new lifestyle. I don't want this to be a temporary thing. I want to lose the weight and KEEP IT OFF!!!! I also want to be able to set a good example for my kids and teach them healthy eating habits while they are young, so they may never know what it is to battle weight. And, I want to have the energy and stamina to be active the way I love, by being able to keep up with my kids and enjoy activities such as hiking and biking.

please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal: I need help staying "real"...... I do not like to admit when I fail, because I worry how others think about me, and I hate to think someone may judge me, like I've done something "wrong". I know, in my head, that this forum will not be like that. But in my heart, I still feel "oh, I can't report that I lost control and ate a Whopper, large fries and a regular Coke, because they'll all think I'm horrible!!!!" Yes, I have self-esteem issues.

[Jenny523]

Name (Nickname): Jen or Jenny

Age: 50

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 243/150

Height: 5'5"

Family: married to Joe for 32 years :love:, daughter, 29, mother of my grandsons, ages 7 and 3 :love: , son, 24

Personal Info you would like to share: I'm an at-home, semi-retired, looking-for-meaningful-work, civic volunteer, part-time student. Thanks to my dear Joe for his unfailing, nonjudgemental love, and for being my rock.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: My tendency to give up whenever the going gets tough, or if I experience a gain, coupled with my total lack of willpower when it comes to certain (trigger) foods.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: The ability to control my wants and recognize my needs.

[rasta2002]

Name (Nickname): Emily

Age: 24

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: Starting - 210.5/Current - 195/Goal -150

Height: 5'6"

Family: Live with boyfriend outside of DC

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Me. I am a food lover. I am hoping to find out if there is something behind my eating or whether I just love food!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: Peace of mind.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... I am doing Weight Watchers...anyone else???

[Lavender Fields]

Name (Nickname): Tricia

Age: 47

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 172/148

Height: 5'6"

Family: Me and 2 dogs :)

Personal Info you would like to share: .....I'm single, still looking for the right guy. I'm a committed Christian (to use a phrase from the 70's, a "Jesus person"). I've been up and down in weight my whole life, although in high school, the most I weighed was about 125-135. It seems like about every decade I gain about 10 lbs. In January, I told myself, "quit 'trying' to lose weight, really do it!" I went to Weight Watchers, lost about 10 lbs., plateaued both on the scales and with my attitude. So about 6 weeks ago, I started the South Beach Diet (SBD), and I know it's pretty healthy, but sometimes I "cheat." The only problem with SBD is, <whisper> constipation. HELP!

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:I love food, love to eat, love to eat sugar, get a little buzz from eating sugar. I have a few addictive foods like chips and salsa. I can get started on a diet for a few weeks and be really good, and then I start to cheat "just a little" until I've gained back all I've lost. With encouragement from the ladies on the SBD forum, I've started exercising. While I have exercised in the past, it is easy for me to be a couch potato.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:"The Answer" to eating like a thin person.


I get paid this week, so I haven't picked up the book yet, but will this weekend.

[Young Grasshopper]

Name (Nickname): Grasshopper/GH/ Deb

Age: 33

M or F: f

Weight/ Goal Weight: 321/180-160

Height: 6'2

Family: Not much to say here....only fat child of 5.

Personal Info you would like to share: I seriously injured my back 3 years ago and haven't been the same since. Think the lease was up on my body when I hit 30. Since then I've had multiple problems that are related to my weight. I'm scared. Used to be I wanted to lose weight so I would look good...now I want to lose it so I can walk.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Exercise and taking care of myself. Seem to put off taking care of myself...cooking a proper meal, taking the time for breakfast, etc. I hate exercise...especially now but I know that I need to do it.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: It's not so much what I hope to gain but what I hope to lose. What I need to do is gain control and perspective of why I abuse my body the way I do. Instead of thinking about it I need to DO IT. I've spent 25 years thinking about it.

[Happycat]

Hi everyone! Hope all of you are doing great.
NICKNAME: Happycat

AGE: 44 (soon to be) 45

Female

WEIGHT/GOAL: 5'6'' 320 (I lost my first 5 lbs this week) My long term goal is to lose at least 175 lbs which would put me at 150 then I will go from there. I plan on doing small term goals as I go along because it is such an overwhelming amount to look at all at once.
So my first small term goal is: 20 lbs by Nov.1.

FAMILY: My husband and I have been married for 21 years. We were childhood sweethearts. We have 1 beautiful 16 (soon to be) 17 year old daughter. They support my efforts but sometimes go about it the wrong way.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: I am a certified school teacher who also homeschools my daughter. I enjoy reading, crafts, scrapbooking and traveling. I have been struggling with weight issues since the age of 18.

BIGGEST WEAKNESS IN THE WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY: Overeating and impulse eating. I am an emotional eater.

WHAT DO I WISH TO GAIN FROM THIS BOOK: I wish to come to terms with the reasons behind my weight gain and emotional eating. I think the book along with Dr. Phil's show will help me to break through all of the issues concerning my weight and eating. As he said today on his show" There comes a point where you just can't stand it another day. The very thought of being like this one more day sickens you. That's when you know you are ready to take back your life and do this once and for all". I am there, at that point!

[Jo_Pointer]

Name (Nickname): Jo

Age: 36

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 202/135

Height: 5' 5"

Family: Married for 9 1/2 years to my best friend and biggest fan. Am a SAHM to my amazing 2 1/2 year old DS.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am an ACOA and was a "chubby" (God, I hate that word!) kid, but was never obese. I had periods of "chub" in my teens and twenties during stressful or difficult times. When I was happy and things were going well, the weight would melt off. Stress, sadness, loneliness...and up climbed the scale. My DH and I both gained about 10 pounds after we got married, but mine continued to creep up and up as my job turned stressful and my grandmother died. When I became pregnant in 2000 I weighed 165. I joined WW (for the umpteenth time!) after my son was born, and lost 30 pounds on their nursing mom's program. Then we had a horrible and stressful kitchen remodel last summer that I allowed to completely derail all of my efforts. I turned to food and haven't looked back. I gained all of the lost weight back and then some. I've never weighed as much as I do now, and I can't stand myself. I have reached the "Zero Hour" Dr. Phil talks about.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Dealing with my negative emotions (stress, sadness, anger, fear, etc.) instead of medicating them with food.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I need to learn to release the past hurts, stop playing the negative tapes, and deal with why I turn to food when I'm in emotional turmoil.

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... I need and want the support and accountability from other people who are in the same boat as I am! I scored very high on Dr. Phil's Internal WLOC, and there are a couple of things he warns about this type that struck me:

1. "...you might find it difficult to seek counsel from other people or consult external sources of information for help."
2. "You may tend to internalize your failures and dwell on them."

So, I put down the book and came to 3FC! I'm a long-time lurker, but decided tonight to jump in with both feet! Look out below!


I'm excited about the journey we are all taking, and I'm anxious to get to know you all.

Jo :wave:

[nikkic]

Hi and welcome to all the new and newer chicks here. I hope we can all get to know each other too. 3FC's is a very supportive environment. I've met some wonderful people here that have definitely helped me with losing weight, with something you just can't buy, friendship and support. I'm not at goal, still have 50 or 70 lbs to lose, depending on how I look when it's all done.
Great to have you guys here and good for you, for choosing to take back your life, not just riding along passively and seeing where it will take you!

[nanj]

NAME: nanj

AGE: 52

WEIGHT/GOAL WEIGHT: 309LBS. GOAL WEIGHT: I would just like to see 200# again!

HT: 5'9"

Personal Info: Happily married for 34 years, four kids, three dogs, one cat and four grandsons. I have four sisters and two brothers. One sister has had gastric-by-pass surgery, and the rest of us girls and one brother are very obese(including parents). I have may physical problems related to obesity and am sure missing out on life. I personally feel like a trainwreck, because of my weight.

Biggest Weakness in Weight Loss Journal: Feel defeated before I ever get started. Start a new diet every Monday! LOL

What do I hope to gain from this book: A LIFE!!!!!

[eisenj]

Name: Pjmom (Judy)

Age: 46

Male/female: F

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: SW 236 CW 226 Goal 136-140 whatever feels heathy

Family: Married 17 years, Have son (13) daughter (15) One stupid cocker spanial ( baby)

Personal Info: I am tiered of being tiered all the time. Found out I have sleep apnea. I have no energy. Hoping weight loss will solve problem.I want to look and feel GREAT!!!! Take care of what God gave me. With His help I can do this.


Biggest weakness: I am a food addict. I crave carbs and sugar. Once I start eating things with sugar or carbs I can't stop. What I miss the most is the junk food like hoogies,Italian water ice, Cheesesteaks etc. from Phila. I grew up near there and miss my comfort food ( junk food capital of the world )

What do you hope to gain in this book? Tools to curb my addiction. I need to treat the whole body. Physical, emotional, spiritual, mental etc.

I need your support love and prayers to reach my goal

[Mitchypoo]

I think what you hope to gain from this book is great! You said what I wish I knew how!

Originally posted by Jenny523
Name (Nickname): Jen or Jenny


What do you hope to Gain from this Book: The ability to control my wants and recognize my needs.

[hagengirl]

Name (Nickname): hagengirl/Mary

Age: 44

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 251/192/150

Height: 5'2"

Family: I've been married to a great guy for the last 25 years, we have 2 sons, 24 and 10 and 1 daughter, 19. I have 4 grandkids, 2 boys, 9 and 6, and 2 girls, 6 and 10 days. I have two great sisters that share in the weight loss journey. My family is extremely supportive and they love me no matter what!

Personal Info you would like to share: I've struggled with my weight my entire adult life. I love to cook, garden, walk and country music.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I always find excuses not to exercise. When I slip up, I have a hard time getting back on track and tend to make it a "binge" week instead of a "binge" meal.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To help me figure out why I do what I do when it comes to food. I like Dr. Phil's no nonsense attitude and it says it like it is.

[hagengirl]

Name (Nickname): hagengirl/Mary

Age: 44

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 251/192/150

Height: 5'2"

Family: I've been married to a great guy for the last 25 years, we have 2 sons, 24 and 10 and 1 daughter, 19. I have 4 grandkids, 2 boys, 9 and 6, and 2 girls, 6 and 10 days. I have two great sisters that share in the weight loss journey. My family is extremely supportive and they love me no matter what!

Personal Info you would like to share: I've struggled with my weight my entire adult life. I love to cook, garden, walk and country music.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I always find excuses not to exercise. When I slip up, I have a hard time getting back on track and tend to make it a "binge" week instead of a "binge" meal.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To help me figure out why I do what I do when it comes to food. I like Dr. Phil's no nonsense attitude and it says it like it is.


__________________
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

[flower]

Flower-aka audri
Married, 3 sons, ttc a 4th.
age 34 housewife ft, crafter pt
home-fallon NV
weight 214-goal 149!
Lowest since having children 160, highest-right now!
almost 5'5"
want to overcome-emotional eatting and enjoying life again!

[SuperDave]

Name (Nickname): David Wagner (Super Dave)

Age: 64

M or F: Male

Weight/ Goal Weight: 222 goal 190

Height: 5’ 10”

Family: married 45 years 2 children 3 grandchildren

Personal Info you would like to share: Been overweight most my life, been on 20 or more diets, lost 32 pounds on Adkins, trying South Beach Diet, now and read Dr phils book and working on this Merry go around.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Lose the weight and in one year put it back on. I have keep it off for 18 months this time and have been at a stand still of 222 for 3 months. Lose 2 pounds gain 1 back. My biggest weakness is I never made my diet a way of life and need to.

What do you hope to gain from this Book: I have the knowledge of the book, I need to commit to it and clear a few issues, I have and work through it with a group of supporters.

[SunnyD57]

WELCOME DAVE! You are our first guy in the book club, so happy you joined us.

Don't forget to join the chats under the BOOK CLUB : DR PHIL'S RIGHT THINKING. Link below...

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32571

[mommyof5]

I hope it isn't too late to join this thread, and I hope you don't mind if I do. I am starting this journey again.....I now weigh enough for two people and I hate the way I feel and the way I look and I truly need some help or I will never make it. I have tried to do this on my own and get discouraged for lack of results and support. I am hoping that I can find that here.



Name (Nickname): Yvette

Age: 30

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 255/135

Height: 5'2"

Family: I have five children

Personal Info you would like to share: I am having a very difficult time losing weight and staying motivated

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I get stressed/depressed about not keeping on track and eat even more.....

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: A reality check, that it is ok to be me, and like who I am, and that I can't fill all the holes in my heart with food, and that being healthy is the optimal goal not being thin.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....I can't seem to stay motivated and eat a ton of junk food. I need to cook healthier and eat healthier, and I feel self destructive when I eat, because it is all the wrong things.


__________________

:sumo:

[SunnyD57]

:cp: NEVER - EVER - Too late to join in! :wave: WELCOME YVETTE!!

Come on in anytime you are ready!
:sunny:

[Cheryl7777]

Name (Nickname): Cheryl

Age: 52

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 361/160

Height: 5'4"

Family: Single with 2 wonderful daughters aged 32 and 24, and 2 grandsons aged 10 and 7 who call me Fiff and think I'm the smartest person alive, one little dog named Mickey

Personal Info you would like to share: I have worked at the same job for 22 years and gotten older and fatter every year. Now the company I work for is going out of business and I am scared to death no one will hire me at my weight and my age. I have truely hit bottom so I have no where to go but up from here.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: how to pick up the pieces and get started and then keep the motivation

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: an understanding of why I am eating myself to death and hope that it can be changed before it's to late

[Lavender Fields]

Cheryl:

Glad you could join us! The people here are wonderful and supportive. And Dr. Phil's book is great.

Tricia

[FindingMe]

Alright, I am all confused. I looked at one of the other threads and it seemed as though you guys had already achieved your goal weight, so I posted in the General Diet board to get newbies.

I totally want to join. I will need all the support I can get .

I will cut and paste what I put on the thread I started in this board. Again, very confused. I need to catch up on the reading, not too far behind though.

Hi my name is Tara!
I am a 30 year old female.
My current weight is ~250, I need to get a scale, weighed 243 at last dr. visit and know I have gained since. My goal weight would be in the range of 155-171 because I can't figure out if I am medium or small boned.
I am 5'9"

Family: I have been with my husband for a little over 4 years and we celebrated our one year wedding anniversary last month. I have a yellow lab, Chloe, my little pride and joy.

Personal info: I have had my ups and downs with my weight. In high school I weighed 150 and thought I was fat compared to everyone else, what was I thinking. Shortly after graduating, I went up to 205. After college I went down to 145 for about 3 years. Met my husband, by 1999 I was back up to 228. Went down to 195 for my wedding and since then have gone down hill. There is a trend with this, my health is suffering and I feel as though I have hit rock bottom. I am ready to take control over my life.

My biggest weakness: I have a lot of bitterness toward my family and I can't seem to get over the past. Since I have basically taken care of myself since high school, I have noticed that when I am completely alone I am in control of everything, but when I have to manage my time, i.e. with my husband, I lose control. Not sure if that makes sense, but one friend told me once that he thought I was an all or nothing type of person. I either go all out or I don't do anything and that seemed to stick with me.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope to learn how to deal with my emotions, manage my life in a balanced way (not all or nothing), and hold myself accountable for everything that I do to live a healthy happy life.

[diphthong]

Welcome Cheryl and Tara! I got much 'self-help' from Dr. Phil's SELF MATTERS, but learning even more about myself with the Challenge. I hope you will join in the discussions, and as you can see from this thread, you are not alone. I sincerely believe there is help here for all of us.

dip

[Libra925]

Name (Nickname): Marilyn

Age: 55

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 282/150

Height: 5'7"

Family: Divorced since June after 35 years, three grown daughters ages 30, 25, 24, three grandchildren, GS 9yo, GDs 6yo and 4yo

Personal Info you would like to share: It's a new start for me. I weighed 130 when I met my ex and have gained over the years due to stress, anger, boredom, poor self image. I want to find out who this person is that lives inside me and all these protective layers of fat.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Myself. I have to reprogram my mind after all of these years to think and live healthy and that looks like an awesome job in my mind.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: Life, health and the pursuit of happiness!!


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... I haven't been a yoyo dieter in the past. I have a lot of fear of losing weight. I'm afraid of trying and failing. I'm afraid of succeeding and not knowing how to live as a "normal" person.

[Kerrie]

Better late than never? I've been trying to read everything that's been posted . . . I guess it's time to introduce myself and join in!

Name (Nickname): Kerrie

Age: 34

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 219 (this morning!) goal 125 or so

Height: 5’ 2 1/2"

Family: married 13 years to a very supportive man, 1 ds who is 11, then 3 dd's who are 8, 6, and 2

Personal Info you would like to share: I've been battling my weight in increasing measures from high school, when I only thought I was fat, to college, when I actually was maybe 5 lbs. overweight, then seesawing over the years to ever higher highs. I've actually lost 35 lbs. this year, then have regained 15 or so already of those! Got to stop it now!!!

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Like Tara, I tend to be an all-or-nothing person. If I can't do it perfectly, why bother?! I've been working on this issue all year and I think I'm improving, but . . .

What do you hope to gain from this Book: I think that Dr. Phil has a good approach to life--"get real" and all that. I am really hoping to learning how to be self-disciplined and hoping that it will also help me in some other areas of my life besides weight control.

[Aussie Bikini]

Name (Nickname): Michele (AussieBikini)

Age: 28

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 280/135

Height: 5’ 4"

Family: single

Personal Info you would like to share: My weight has gone steadily up since I left high school, went to college, graduated law school and then moved 3000 miles from my family. I've managed to lose a little but I get discouraged because it doesn't come off as quickly as I'd like.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Count me in the "all-or-nothing" group. Everytime I have a little setback, I give up.

What do you hope to gain from this Book: I'm hoping this book will teach me to keep going even when life gets stressful and that I am worthy of being thin and healthy.

[emwalker22]

Name (Nickname): Elizabeth

Age:22

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 198/155

Height:5' 8"

Family: Married for 3 1/2 yrs to man who tells me daily I'm beautiful. Two boys ages 3 and 19 months

Personal Info you would like to share: I went to the gyn for my anual visit and was told that if I gain 2 more lbs My B.C. will be inafective this kicked be into gear.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:When my last son turned 1 I reallized i had not lossed weight since my 6 week check-up I kicked it into high gear. lost 10 lbs then got pregnant and soon after lossed the baby. It has been a downward spirl from there.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: The ability to finaly beat this cycle

[Angel26519]

We Now Have 51 Members !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sflake]

Name (Nickname): sflake

Age: 41

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 225 / 150...started at 245

Height: 5'6"

Family:married 14 years with pets

Personal Info you would like to share:
Never really noticed I was fat until recently. Sure a few pounds here & there but until my Dr. said I was obese.... I was mortified. I tend to look at things not as they really are I guess. I was a skinny kid and in my mid 20's just kept adding a few pounds every year. I'd say I tend to celebrate & love with food. I didn't think I was an emotional eater, guess what...I was dead wrong.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:
Exercise and sticking with it.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:
Self awareness & insight.

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....
Nothing really, it's all up to me, but it is nice knowing we all share the same struggles.

[soiley]

Name (Nickname): Jerie

Age: 57

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 234/150

Height: 5' 3.5"

Family: Single parent of 2 adult sons, 5 granddaughters, care for my chronically ill 83 yr old mother in my home

Personal Info you would like to share: Big Paul McCartney & Beatles fan, love to travel, grow roses

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Emotional eating, low self-esteem. I'm also a diabetic, take over 200 units of insulin a day and that makes it nearly impossible to lose weight very quickly. Also, "exercise" is a dirty word to me.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: Insight into the way I treat myself, especially about food issues


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....
Just knowing I'm not alone out here.

[waterbaby]

Name (Nickname): Claire

Age: 50

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 302/119

Height: 5'5" small bones

Family: DH, 3 kitties

Personal Info you would like to share: Been overweight all my life; ex-husband cheated on me for years because of my size

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: eating when I'm not hungry because I'm afraid there won't be food available when hunger comes; hypoglycemic (oh, fun). I KNOW something is wrong with my thinking, I just can't quite put my finger on it, and it remains a great frustration!!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: Answers, wellness and some serenity.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....I don't want to die from being heavy. This book brought a ray of hope into my life (even though I didn't care for Dr. Phil for a long time) and I'm ready to do what it takes to get through this battle.

[Hey Jude]

Name (Nickname): Jude

Age: 44

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 222/175

Height: 5'10"

Family: DH, 2 Teenage sons, 1 cat

Personal Info you would like to share: I lost 60 pounds (never made goal though) from Sept 2000- 2002. This past year I have gained 25 back. I am scared that I will gain it all back - just like every other time.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Emotional Eating. Period. End of story. If I could solve this one, I know I could manage my weight.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: See above. Seriously, I want to get past the self-sabotage. I want to quit obsessing about my weight.

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal: A kick in the butt when I want to throw in the towel, a pat on the back when I done good, and a hug when I need one.

[mommyof5]

HI Everyone!!

I just wanted to say I am still here....but things have been pretty crazy around here. I have been working really odd hours due to system failures for the past three weeks, trying to keep up with five kids, 3 dogs, my DH, and studying for finals which are coming up in two weeks. I am sorry that I haven't posted more, I will try to be better about that, but I am reading your messages and they are keeping me going right now. I am still trying to get through the book, slowly but surely I am making progress.

Please keep in touch with me....I am having a hard time posting but I love reading your messages, and hearing what everyone has to say.
I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!

yvette;)

[mackie]

Name (Nickname):

Age: 38

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 254/135

Height: 5'4"

Family:
Married with one 16 year old daughter. Have been with DH for 20 years,

Personal Info you would like to share:
Feel like it is impossible to lose this weight. It seems like the greatest struggle. I need to find motivation to do so since my health could be greatly improved.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:
Never sticking to anything for long. Be it exercise or diet. Again, not really believing that I can lose all this weight. I am also an emotional eater. I eat when I am anxious, happy, bored, sad, frustrated, you name it!


What do you hope to Gain from this Book:
I wish to learn to be more patience, and not to be so hard on myself. I hope to exercise some control and restraints.

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal:

Just letting me know that every lbs lost is good, instead of looking at the big picture. Telling yourself that you have lost 10 pounds to lose is much better that "you have 120 more to go."

[Amanda456]

I am sooo happy I found Dr.phil on 3fat chicks :)

heres my info:

Name: Amanda
Age:20
Female
Weight/Goal Weight: 265/160
Height: 5'8
Personal: I got a kidney transplant in June of 1999...
Weakness: nighttime eating can I say more :)

[Pepper Alpine]

Name: Pepper

Age: 45

Weight/Goal: 246/146

I'm an emotional eater. Gotta stop that! :D

[Georgia0124]

Name (Nickname):Brandi from Georgia

Age: 29

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 175/125

Height: 5'2"

Family: 2yr old and 8mo old; married to DH for almost 6 years now.


Personal Info you would like to share:
I am a chronic negative thinker who is trying to break the ugly habit. When Dr. Phil describes how we say negative things to ourself and believe them to be the gospel truth that is me and not just in the area of weight loss but that is my biggest source of disappointment in myself. I've set a lot of goals in my life and have been able to achieve them through hard work and I'd like to be able to add "lost 50 pounds" to the list!

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:
I am the QUEEN of telling myself that "I deserve" a treat-- because I've had a hard day, because I was so good yesterday, because my dh is on my nerves, because I "just" had a baby (8mos ago!), because we're on vacation, because it's the weekend, etc. See what I mean? I have sabotaged EVERY weight lose effort I have had because this requires a different kind of discipline for me. For instance, if you never clean your house except for when company comes your company still will more than likely say wow you keep a very clean house and that's great. However the same is not true for weight lose, 6 days of bad habits cannot be eliminated by one day of fervent goodness-- it requires commitment, consistency, and patience. Acquiring those traits will be a challenge.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:
I hope to gain a treasure trove of coping skills to help me with this journey. I currently have a HUGE amount of motivation and feel like I can make it through the long haul this time. Like I said on another thread-- I have more of a sense of peace going into this effort because I don't feel like I have to lose the weight TOMORROW-- I will follow the program and do as a quote said on Oprah.com: "GET GREAT AT THE WAIT-- PERSEVERANCE SEPARATES THE WINNERS FROM THE WHINERS!!"

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal: Just be patient with me because I like to ramble on and on and on. Thanks, Brandi

[KnCmamma]

Name (Nickname): Jen (KnCmom)

Age: 31

M or F: F
Weight/ Goal Weight: 274/150

Height: 5'4"

Family: Single mom to Katy(7) and Christian(4)

Personal Info you would like to share: I've had a lot of stresses and stuff happen in my life. I was sexually assulted as a child, my parents were alcoholics, I miscarried with my first pregnancy, my second child(which was 3rd pregnancy) has special needs(Down Syndrome, a heart defect, is fed with a feeding tube, etc...), and I've been overweight my whole life, and my husband(ex now) and I separated in March 2004.

About a year ago I went on the Atkins way of eating and I was on it from Feb 10 to July 2003. I had lost about 40lbs and was happy about that, but stupid me, I fell of the wagon and gained about 30lbs of it back. I went back on the Atkins woe January 9, 2005. I decided to change from doing the Atkins way of eating to Dr. Phil's Weight Loss Challenge. I love fruit and veggies and I don't like having to give them up....So I was thinking that doing Dr. Phil's WLC would be ideal and help me to learn to live a better lifestyle(eating and exercising) and hopefully pass that on to my kids too.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Not sticking to plans and not exercising or drinking enough water....which I definitely hope to change

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I haven't read the 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom yet but I plan to. I hope to Gain power over what goes into my mouth and also higher self esteem.

[kantsing75]

[QUOTE=Angel26519]Hi Everyone! I thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves to the members of this group.
(Nickname): KantSing -actualy I can and do - it's just I usually clear a room pretty fast if anyone is around

Age: 47 - and where did they go

M or F: I am WOMAN

Weight/ Goal Weight: SW338/CW322/GW160

Height:5'6'

Family: My daughter is 23, beautiful and incredibly talented. At the moment I have a full household. My niece, her husband and two children live with us. My sister is visiting for 3 weeks. My oldest sister is my best friend along with "Bette" they are my anchor since we lost our mothers last year.

Personal Info you would like to share: I have recently become passionate about politics. I am worried about all my friends and neighbors who don't have decent medical coverage. I am concerned about manufacturing jobs moving overseas. They are the jobs that have supported so many families I care about. I've alwasy voted, but now I am researching issues and candidates. I like to write poetry, sketch, and learn new things. I started back to college two years ago. I am a shop -o - holic. I find adventure in the oddest places.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Emotional eating - and being surrounded by so many people who sabotage me without malice. They bring me surprises - or cook things that are not on my diet and add "just one won't hurt" They are getting better about it as I stick to my guns. It is incredibly hard passing up girl scout cookies

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: An understanding of myself and what my triggers are. To face the truth about who I am and recognize my strengths as well as my weaknesses. Acceptance will be the first step in working on them.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... four weeks ago my friend and lover of 4 years admitted he was "sorta" seeing someone else. Of course that ended our relationship. I am struggling not to hit the fridge to medicate my feelings of betrayel. I am also struggling to keep from thinking there is something seriously wrong and unloveable about me.

[DeenieD]

(Nickname): Deenie
Age: 50
Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: SW175/CW175/GW135 and then see

Height:5'1'

Family:My great dh (Michael) and 5 children - 2 girls 30, 28 and 3 boys 26, 21, 17, and 1 grandson - 2. IN the last 9 months 3 of ours getting married (last of them is Apr 3 - so lots of stress but less and less children around

Personal Info you would like to share: I teach math and so the "logic" of knowing how to loose weight and the reality of not doing it are often at war inside of me - drives me nuts

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Having been on this path too long. Emotional and stress eating.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: An understanding of myself and recognition of what I can do "how I can make positive changes in my life instead of just trying "one more diet. I really dislike myself for being so weak, and yet I still sabatoge myself and want to be able to stop this behavior pattern.

[cher46]

Hi Everyone! I thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves to the members of this group. (hope its okay to join the group at this time!)

Name (Nickname): Cheryl

Age: 45 ... soon to be 46

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 269/150 (145)

Height: 5'7"

Family: i have a wonderful husband who has always loved me thin and thick, two wonderful sons, two fantastic daughters-in-law and a grandchild on the way in April!

Personal Info you would like to share: I have a heart problem, two stents in my heart, thats the main reason Im doing this. I really need the encouragement from other people like myself.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Im convinced I am addicted to food, especially carbs like potato chips, potatoes, bread. Its definitely hard to stay with it. I do good for a month or so, then poof! Im eating like i used to.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I want to replace bad behaviour with good behaviour. I know a lot about what not to eat, just need the discipline to do so, and the knowledge of "why" I eat.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... I just bought the book and can't wait to get started!
__________________
Angel

208/205/130

[Hayne]

Name (Nickname): Hayne

Age:40 (I *hate* saying that)

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 232/150

Height: 5'6

Family: Nuts, all nuts!

Personal Info you would like to share: Oh, I'd better not, not yet anyway... I wouldn't want to be ran off so soon! hahaha SERIOUSLY, my life is in turmoil at the moment (which makes it even harder to lose weight!)

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Being lazy, not exercising, late evening (in front of the TV) eating

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I am using the tapes, I might get the book too, its easier to flip through a book than it is searching through the tapes BUT the tapes are very good to have in the car, etc.. but I think I am missing out not having the book at my finger tips

[barbygirl43]

Name (Nickname): Dawnyal

Age:30

M or F:F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 289.5/under 150 would like to see 135 if I can

Height:5'5.5", big boned

Family:Hubby, Jeff; 9 yo step son, 14 mo. Lilly, 6 week old William

Personal Info you would like to share: I've been overweight my entire life and am willing to admit I'm obese and I need to make changes in order for me to get healthy

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:portion control and not being able to get myself to stop eating when it's a food I really really love

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:a control over my life so my kinds won't have to wait for Mommy to catch up while playing

[SHESuzyQ]

Name (Nickname): Suzy

Age:24

M or F:F

Weight/ Goal Weight:205/150

Height:5'3 (large build though...)

Family: Wonderful loving husband, cannot have children until I lose this weight.. Dr. said i would be putting my baby and myself in danger...

Personal Info you would like to share: Came from an emotionally abusive childhood, trying my hardest to put my life together, the healing feelings chapter was the hardest.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: CHOCOLATE!!! all the way..

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: At least some sense of emotional stability and I hope to LOSE weight!!! haha

I am generally a high spirited person but becuase of my weight I have massive mood swings once a month. So massive that I even have to go to sleep so I dont annoy myself. As funny as that sounds it really isn't.

I think the best support I have had has been from my husband, but sometimes it just is not enough when it comes to weight loss. Am I right? :o :smug: ;) :D :) :coffee: :p :cool: :^: :lol:

[rabgal]

Name (Nickname): rabgal

Age: 34

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 210/145

Height: 5'4"

Family: ..... long story - married and divorced twice :( I have a 10 year old son and a 7 1/2 year old daughter from my first marriage. The three of us currently share our house with a black tabby named Jetta and a Teddy Bear Hammie named Stormy. I have been dating a nice fellow since June 2003.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am so embarrassed at the state my body has become. I have never been over the 200 pound mark except during my pregnancies. I am tired of feeling down about my appearance and feeling guilty about doing nothing about it. I have been a single parent for most of my childrens' lives and it's quite difficult sometimes to balance a full-time job, and two full-tilt ;) kids.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Meal Planning and Excerise.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: "Stick-to-it-ness"

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... I've struggled with my weight since I was 18. I remember feeling fat at 154 pounds and joining WW to get down to 123. Now, I would love to see 154 on that scale ;) I've spent too many years on the diet bandwagon up and down, up and down, up and down. It's time to achieve and maintain a constant. I've tried TOPS after my first pregnancy ... went from the 190s to the 150s; it all came back ... tried Fit for Life; Atkins ... again from the 190s to the 150s. In the past 16 years I've been off and on more diets then I care to admit ... always assuring myself that it will be the last time ...... Why does it always come back or more importantly, why do I let it !!!?

[Bumpkin]

Name: Katey

Age:27

Female

Height 5'5"

Goal: 200/180/160 ( current,1st goal, 2nd goal )

Family: 1 husband, married for 8 years, 2 girls 6 and 8. Oh yea and a kitten named Scotty.

Personal Info: I have always struggeled with weight loss. :dizzy: I know what I need to do but my biggest problem is not snacking. I eat for alot of reasons, bored, stressed, depressed. I had a big move in September and between September and December I had gained 30lbs. Since then I've lost 10lbs but I can see myself slipping back the other way. I've noticed I've been snacking ALOT. I'm thinking its a mental thing and I'm hoping this book can somehow help me to change my way of thinking.

What I want: Not only just to loose the weight, but to keep it off. I want to be healthy.

I hope I did this right, this is the first time I've posted something. :^:

[SEARCHING4ME]

Name I go by Evilyn mostly

Age Gonna be 38 this week.

I am a girl.

Height is about 5'8" / 5'9"

Weight is roughly between 350 and 360
(once the scale goes over 350 it's all a guessing game)

I truely would love to be anywhere between 200 and 240, thats the final goal, the immed. goal is just to be under 300 again. Last summer I had gotten down to about 320ish, needless to say stuff happened and Boom! Right back up to where I started. :cry:

Family Great husband,been together for 12 years this past New Years, been married to him for almost 8 years, he's the second one. First one was an abuser so we got rid of him.

My "Kids" are a lovable, Stupid Dog and three cats, all are rescued and very spoild! or as my mom would say, (no dear, they just smell that way!!) :lol: :lol: :lol:

I also do not have any human children as we had never been completely sure we should, then my weight just got too out of hand for me to even concider it. Although DH has started to change his mind ( more on that another time)

What I'd like to get out of this book? Well in all honesty, I am hoping that I can do like I have heard on his show and read so far in this book.....To become a better ME. I'm not into being tiny and pretty and skinny like that.....I just want to be healthier, like me more, be a better wife, and should Goddess give her blessing, be a mom. Also, on a very sad note, (sorry to bring you down) My dad passed unexpectedly this January......there was so much that he wanted for me.....getting rid of my weight was only one....I used to be interested in my Art, Gardening, just life in general.

I'd love to find out why I gave up on ME. :cool: I was such a cool person years back. I'd like to find her again, she's there somewhere.

My immediate biggest problem is that I am a binge eater....I start and just can't stop. Night is the worst. I am always hungery....Even when I'm not....Ya know?

I always start out ok, then a couple weeks or if I'm lucky a few months down the road, I blow it, then slowly one day becomes two, become a week then a month. Always I'm gonna start right after(something)

Well, looking forward to reading more and talking to you all some more.

[Irish Tart]

Well let me jump in here with both feet, but first let me pull one of them out of my mouth. :D

Name (Nickname) Vi

Age 46

M or F F

highest wt 198 - lost to 175- current weight 183- goal 140/135
( I lost this last year by portion control and walking, then stopped walking and it was weight gain from there.

5'5 (medium build)

Family: Husband (second one..I love him, but this has really been hard trying to get along after being divorced eleven years.) Three step-sons ,two of which live with us and are in college. One cute dog and a whacko cat.

Personal info- I am trying to turn my life into something that I want instead of going along with the difinitions that my husband and family try to assign me! ( Just let me breath the air ,you wild control freaks)

Biggest Weakness: Bread! Give us this day our daily bread and while you are at it make mine a loaf or two, please. I need to learn what a portion is and not to slather it with anything. :p

What do I hope to gain from this book: Clues to what I am thinking that are keeping me stuck in a so-so life. I really can do this I just need to do the things that will move me forward in my life and my weight loss.I just need to do the things that work and leave the past behind.

I look forward to getting real with this group and then getting REAl Happy!!
See you all in the weight loss trenches. I'll be the one with the hard head in the pink hard hat! :D

[emilyatau]

Can I just tell you how inspiring you are! You set up such a good system and you're really sticking to it! Thank you so much for sharing your story b/c it definitely motivates me and shows me that it CAN happen! Its also realistic and shows that you really have to work hard! Way to go!

[emilyatau]

hi there! My name is Emily, too, and I live outside of DC, too! hehehe. Want to be a weight loss buddy?

[Irish Tart]

Hi Emily, I have editted my weight info above, as I started at 198 last year, lost to 175, leveled off ,stopped exercising and have now gained to 183 and am starting from there to get back on track with the walking and portion control again.
Sorry for the confusion on my weight loss, but if I get my butt in gear I will be able to list 140 as my real weight in the near future. You've come to the right place if you are looking for weight loss encouragement. There are lots of good role models here. Jump in here with us, as we do what Dip says and take our weight loss experience, hour my hour and day by day. Post when you can. Irish

[holdan29]

Name (Nickname): Wendi

Age: 33

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 188/150 July 23,2004

Height: 5'3"

Family: Married for 14 years, 3 children ~10, 7, and 3 yrs old

Personal Info you would like to share: SAHM

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Staying Motivated

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: A healthy change of living and eating.

Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... Support, Friendship, and a new way of life to a heathier me ! :smile:

Myself and a friend have started Dr Phil's book , but have been stumped on the "Analyze and Respond to Your Self-Talk" on page 79, did anyone else find this hard to do as well ?

[diphthong]

Hi holdan29!

Since this is the intro thread, I'm taking your question to the appropriate chapter thread-

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35077&page=2

dip

[staegel]

Name (Nickname):

Age:35

M or F:f

Weight/ Goal Weight: 190/140

Height:5'4"

Family:DH, 2 boys 15 & 11. All skinny

Personal Info you would like to share:I come from a family of overweight people. In the genes perhaps. I hate to exercise and diet.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:I hate to exercise and keep the commitment to eat good and exercise. Fear of success, deeply rooted psychological reasons.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I would like some healthy eating ideas and how to get motivated to lose this weight.

[emilyatau]

Argh - was trying to respond to posts from way earlier, and realized they ended up at the "end of the line". Just noticed my goof and kinda feel foolish as you all probably had no clue what on earth I was talking about :) Irish - thank you for the words of encouragment!

[Irish Tart]

Hey Emily, you are among friends here so don't worry about anything! I just wanted to make sure that I didn't misrepresent myself. I'll look for you over at the starting gate..step one and two. This group rocks. :cool: :cool:

[MelodyAM75]

Name (Nickname): Melody :dizzy:

Age: 28

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 246/130-140

Height: 5'1"

Family: Married to Cliff for 3 years (dated for 7), have a 2-year-old son named R.J. and 2 cats

Personal Info you would like to share: Middle School English Teacher, Graduate Student

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: All or nothing attitude - when I mess up, I give up - I'm going to fix that problem now!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To overcome all or nothing attitude and to stop emotional eating. Also, I don't want to diet anymore - I want to change my life instead.

[tcstart]

Name (Nickname): Bonnie-

Age: 54

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 200/140

Height: 5'4"

Family: Married 29 years this June to a great guy who truly loves me in spite of myself. We have 2 children--a son 27 and a daughter 25. Both have married over the last 2 years-- we like their spouse. We have a terrific little Westie named Maggie who keeps us busy-- and she loves to walk.

Personal Info you would like to share: Daughter of an alcoholic-- married the son of one so we are careful drinkers, but not so careful eaters. Sweets not rum? I have some real issues I still need to face. The biggest problem we face as a couple is that he travels a lot--- gone 4 or 5 days a week. He eats on the road and I eat to block the loneliness.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: sweets/ carbs to dull any pain.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: A better understanding. I want to know what I am afraid of if I lost weight.


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal..... I need help to find the way to leave the weight behind-- to make it non-issue.

[barbygirl43]

Name (Nickname): Dawnyal

Age:30

M or F:f

Weight/ Goal Weight: started at 289.5/282/150 or lower

Height: 5'6"

Family: Married to Jeff will be 2 years in June. I have a 9 YO stepson with ADHD. We have a 15 month old daughter, Lilly, and a 2 1/2 month old son, William. Three dogs-Gordy and Princess are chiweenies (half chihuahua half daschund) and a collie mix, Charlie. Two horses Patches and Orphan Annie

Personal Info you would like to share: I live litterally out in the middle of nowhere but it's so peaceful

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: not being able to stop eating when I'm full and portion control

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: A sense of well being and to be able to reasonably and sensably lose my weight and keep it off

[tammy21175]

Name (Nickname): Tammy :dizzy:

Age: 29

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 271/165

Height:5'9"

Family: Single mom of a 7 year old daughter who is Bipolar, and has ADHD

Personal Info you would like to share: I am a secretary in a cancer center

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I get bored of the programs too quickly

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:
That I will gain control over many aspects of my life, not only my obesity

[ladyroses]

Name (Nickname): Ladyroses

Age:64

M or F:Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: CW=219---GW=175

Height:

Family:

Personal Info you would like to share:

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Hitting Prairies (long plateaus)

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:How to make my correct weight be part of my life. :dizzy:

[KrisAtHome]

I've been a lurker too long! I love this site and boy do I need the support. :^:

Name (Nickname): Kristin

Age:39

M or F: Totally Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 295/160

Height:5'5"

Family: Married to my dh for almost 17 years, we have a 15 year old ds, an 11 year old dd, and a 6 year old ds-1 gerbil, 1 black lab, 2 fish and 1 rabbit.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am a sahm and I do part time daycare. I have been overweight all my life, lost it twice and gained it all back plus. I read Dr Phil's book a few months ago but it didn't click with me until I tried this last time to understand why I do what I do. Plus watching Dr. Phil's weight loss shows inspired me to really apply myself.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: snacking when not hungry and I LOVE to cook.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope to find out what makes me tick. Why I think I need to eat to feel better emotionally. How to deal with my life.

[HappyBunny]

Name (Nickname): Lori (HappyBunny)
Age:30
M or F:F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 156/130
Height:5 foot 3 inches
Family:all 1,000 miles away
Personal Info you would like to share: Hi. I'm new to the site and would appreciate any help I can get. I'm currently reading Dr. Phil and working out with the Firm Body Sculpting System 3 days a week. So far, I've lost 1/2 a pound. :(

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I think I eat most when I'm bored or upset. Right now I'm trying to convince myself that working out is fun, and that's almost working.
What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I just want to feel better about myself. Of course, looking good in a 2 piece bikini wouldn't hurt either :devil:

[e.mccoy]

Hi Everyone! I thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves to the members of this group.

Name (Nickname): Miss McCoy

Age:25

M or F:Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 208/140

Height:5'3

Family:Yes, A Daughter that is three

Personal Info you would like to share:Single mom struggling to do a lot of things.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:Not sticking with any program

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:A Solution to this life long battle.


Thanks For having me!


Please add anything else on here that you think would help us help you reach your goal.....

[JENNIFER LYNN]

I would love to join this group. I have Dr Phil's book, and would like to get started with this plan.

Name (Nickname): Jennifer Lynn
Age:25
M or F:Female
Weight/ Goal Weight: 160/140
Height:5'6
Family:My husband, and our 7 month old baby girl
Personal Info you would like to share: hmm, I can't think of anything!
Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I honestly, love food, and am an overeater because of that
What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope to gain more confidence that I can actually do this!

[healthysoon]

Name (Nickname): Terri

Age:37

M or F:F

Weight/ Goal Weight: sw:315/cw:275/gw:165

Height:5'8"

Family:Recently divorced 8-30-04

Personal Info you would like to share: I recently got divorced after 9 yrs of marriage and Im currently living with my mom and my Golden Retriever, Cheyenne and my cat, Tiki

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey:I eat out of habit. Im addicted to carbs and cant seem to stop eating them. I can usually manage to stay on a healthy eating plan around a week then I bomb out.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope to get my life back. Im going through a very stressful time right now with my Mom being sick, newly divorced and wonder what the world has in store for me now. I would like to find Mr right who appreciates what I have to offer so its time to get real!! I havent posted since April of this year so Im looking forward to all the support this and all the other boards have to offer. I have had the Dr. Phil book for sometime now, and just purchased the cookbook and food guide recently. It seems to all make sense to gain control of our emotions and eat to live, not live to eat

[missmom]

Name (Nickname): Laurie

Age: 35

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: Currently 214 - final goal weight 130

Height: 5'3"

Family: I am married to Scott who is also 35. We have a daughter named Alley who is 8 and a son named Matthew who is 6 1/2. We also currently have 2 cats, 2 hamsters, 10 fish and a frog.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am currently a sahm and plan on going back to work outside the home now that both of my kids are in school full days. I cringe at the idea of buying "work clothes" since I cannot shop in any of the stores that I like.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I am lazy. I know that I have to loose weight but will always find an excuse to cheat and eventually stop.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: I hope to get a better mindframe that will allow me to find part of myself again and in doing so, find my motivation.

[happyterror]

Name (Nickname): Happyterror/Terri

Age:26

M or F:F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 233/a lot less

Height: 5'6"

Family: Boyfriend (together 9yrs) and our dog Bob

Personal Info you would like to share: I am a member of a gym and go regularly but dont work hard enough, I have problems sticking at anything and reaching goals. I am gernerally very happy with my life except for weight issue.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: continual willpower and sticking to it

What do you hope to Gain from this Book:I hope to gain knowledge and inspiration from this book and support with community feeling from this board.

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Hi I'm new and would like to join in!

Name/Nickname: Wanda/Scrappinitblue

Age: 26

M or F: Female

Weight/Goal Weight: 205lbs/140lbs

Height: 5' 2"

Family: Fiance, Randy, Cat, Tigger. Mom, 9 sisters and 1 brother plus lots of little ones!

Personal Info you would like to share: I quit smoking and working full time in the last two years and have gained alot of weight. I have trouble keeping motivated and prioritizing my weight loss. I have read Dr Phil's book and follow his eating recommendations almost faithfully. My challenge is that we live on the road, in a travel trailer, and I can't commit to a gym or center to help me lose weight.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I love to cook, and I love to eat what I cook. As well as a lack of sticktoitness!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: A life long change, a commitment to live my life to the best it can be. To have no limitations to what I can do physically. To regain my confidence that being overweight has taken from me. To be able to shop anywhere without having to look for the 'Plus' sign... I could go on and on.

[HunnyBee]

Name (Nickname): HunnyBee

Age: 28

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 170/150

Height: 5'5"

Family: DP, 3 skids and one dd

Personal Info you would like to share: Ifeel it's time for a change

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: sugar and my work

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: the magic solution... :rofl: I hope I find the confidence to follow thru with everything

[Jembers]

Name (Nickname):Jenn

Age: 27

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 220/150

Height:5' 3"

Family: One wonderful husband who does not want me to lose weight, but my heart and doctor say I need to. One handsome six year old boy, Justin. One beautiful three year old girl, Cierra. One adorable Jack Russell puppy named Maggie.

Personal Info you would like to share: My doctor has prescribed me glucophage to get my cholesterol under control. I'm really kind of scared of being pre-diabetic. I've heard it's not a very fun disease to get.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I always sabotage my own efforts because when I see something I want to eat, I eat it and use the reasoning of "you only live once." I just don't think my reality of how long I plan to live has kicked in enough to motivate me.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: From what I've read so far, Dr. Phil's solution is to work on internal problems as well as your appearance and I really like that. I'm really hoping this will pay off for me.

[MistySeptember]

Name (Nickname): Misty

Age: 27

M or F: F

Weight/ Goal Weight: 210/135

Height:5' 3"

Family: I am married to a wonderful man. I have two kids, Audrianna age 18 months and Benjamin age 10 weeks. We have two dogs, two cats and two horses (one appaloosa, one appaloosa-paint mix). We live next to my inlaws dairy barn and across the street from my inlaws.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am a stay at home mom. This has been an adjustment for me, I feel alot of guilt about not working and bringing home an income.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I have an all or nothing attitude. If I eat one small thing taht may not have been a good choice I ditch the whole day and lose control.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: The ability to let go of the hard feelings I have towards my parents an dthe screwy relationship they taught me to have with food. An understanding as to why I overeat now, I know why I started but I just don't understand why I continue.

[Kelly1217]

Name (Nickname): Kelly

Age: Will be 24 in a month

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 218.5/160

Height: 5'5

Family: Married to a wonderful husband for 7 years. He has been my rock and support and I cherish him dearly. Two beautiful children; Kyle (6 years old), Hannah (1 year old). We have 3 dogs; Pug (DJ), Short hair Chihuahua (Ginger), long hair Chihuahua (Bailey) and our African Grey Parrot (Rio).

Personal Info you would like to share: I have been at a unhealthy weight for 7 years and I know it is time for a change and to get real about getting healthy.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I eat when I am stressed, nervous, anxious, bored and tired. My biggest downfall is chocolate. I need to think more positively and do not have that "all or nothing" thinking that has been keeping me back from reaching my goal weight.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: Not just what to eat, but more the emotional and mental side of losing weight. It is common knowledge that you need to eat more healthy foods (fruits and veggies), but my big problem is knowing why I am eating the foods I eat and what is holding me back. I hope to gain the insight of where I am going wrong and what I can change to help me reach my weightloss goals.

Kelly

[Redskirt1]

Hi! My nickname is Tabby, I will be 28 next month.

I currently weigh 270, and my goal weight is 150.

I have had Dr. Phil's 7 Keys book for a year, and haven't really done anything with it. My BIGGEST weakness is exercise. I keep making excuses. I have an orbitrek pro, plenty of videos, and an exercise ball, but I keep making excuses.

My second weakness is food. I have cut back on my portions, but I still have sodas, and end up drinking most of my calories that way. I fear that is one of those things that I am just going to have to give up cold turkey, cause I can't stomach diet sodas. I have the Food Guide, but don't even give it a second look. I am cooking a lot healthier. I have more fresh veggies in my diet than I have ever had before.

I am here to rededicate myself to the weightloss challenge, and need support. I have a four year old daughter, and a two year old son, who I want to teach healthier eating habits than I was when I growing up. My heaviest weight was 280, and my lowest was 125. I would feel comfortable at 150, and have set that as my long term weightloss goal. My short term goal is to get down to 250, and take it 20 pounds at a time. I am just looking for some help working through the keys, and some help and encouragement where my exercise is concerned. :dizzy: Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tabby

[Jacque]

Name (Nickname): Jacque

Age: 21

M or F: Female

Weight/ Goal Weight: 232.5/130

Height: 5'2"

Family: Ryan (DH) Rhiannon (cat) Piper (Dog) Little Man (Cat)

Personal Info you would like to share: All through high school I weighed between 110-120 pounds, and then as soon as I graduated (2001)I gained over 100 pounds in 3 years and have spent a year at about 230, give or take 5 pounds... I've never really gotten more than 2 or 3 days into a program, so I'm hoping this changes! I'm ready to get dedicated!

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: I'm an emotional eater!

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: To make myself a bit stronger, to be able to stop emotional eating and to just feel a bit better about myself!

[lodyangel]

Name (Nickname): Melody

Age: 30

M or F: Female (GIRL POWER!! :strong:

Weight/ Goal Weight: Starting weight: 218 Current:211 Goal: 155

Height:5'9"

Family: I live with my BF Josh, and 3 sons: Christian, Devin, Gavyn...and my Daughter Trinity. My kids are my life.

Personal Info you would like to share: I am a junk food Junkie...I love carbs, especially sweets.

Biggest Weakness in the Weight Loss Journey: Everything listed above.

What do you hope to Gain from this Book: The right way todo this....not a diet....a new lifestyle.

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Name (Nickname): Sherrie

Age: 37

Weight Goal: 130 ish (current 231)

Height: 5'4"

Family: Married with no children -- unless you count the cutest Bichon Frise on the planet (but I might be biased :)

Personal Information you would like to share: It is now or never!

Biggest weakness in weight loss journey: consistency! All or nothing thinking. Eating for reasons other than hunger.

What do you hope to gain from this book: Understanding. I know about food. I know about exercise. I need to get a grip on all the other stuff -- thinking, programming for success, motivation, emotions. I am frustrated that I can get it together in all the other areas of my life but I haven't been able to lose this weight....until now that is :)

I'd love to share support with you.

[walkergirl]

My name is Julie and I am 32 years young and live in
Ontario. I have been married for almost 4 years and
during that time I have gained 30lbs., I used to blame
the bread maker but really it's the choices I have
made. If I think back I have yoyo'd my whole life.
There were times I was so thin that my family was
worried and there have been more times that I haven't
been able to fit into my clothing and I refused to
have my picture taken because I didn't like the way I
looked. I think I have been looking for quick fixes
and not looking at the whole picture. That is why I
wanted to read Dr Phil's book.

I asked for Dr Phil's UWS for Christmas and have
started reading it. A lot of what he says makes sense.
When I watched the new challengers last week one of
the keys struck me as very important. That would be
Key 7 and why I joined your group. I am looking