300+.....Bios

[thinthinker]

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KIDS -

PETS -

OCCUPATION -

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WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING -

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -

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FAV. QUOTE -

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -

[thinthinker]

DATE - January 8, 2004

USER NAME - ThinThinker

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - "skinny *****" was taken??? I don't know. :lol: Who's asking these questions anyway? I probably chose it because about all I can do is Think Thin. :eek:

AGE - 50 on Monday

BIRTHDATE - January 12th

WHERE YOU LIVE - Michigan

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - "honey"

ANNIVERSARY - June 26, 1976 Yes, it was a long time ago.

KIDS - 2 sons; 24 and 22. Otherwise known as: #1 Son and "the baby"

PETS - 1 cat: Max; otherwise known as Maximillion, Maxi-Moose (because he weighs 17 pounds), or Mad Max (because he's a goofy kitty)

OCCUPATION - for money: Public Relations and Customer Service Consultant, for fun: Moderator for this great group of ladies

STARTING WEIGHT - More than I want to admit.

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Weight Watchers, when I follow one. Planning to do better this year.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Favorite??? You must be kidding. I did join Curves last year and liked it when I went. I hope to do that better this year too.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - With WW I've learned that nothing is a "no-no" food, but one that really triggers me to eat more and more of it is CHOCOLATE. :T

FAV.BOOK(S) - anything Janet Evanovich. I really like the Sarah Stromeyer Bubbles series of mysteries.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - anything with Patrick Swayze. The Goodbye Girl with Marsha Mason and Richard Dreyfus, American President with Michael Douglas

FAV. SONG(S) - The River by Garth Brooks

FAV. QUOTE - there are so many, but one of them would be: "If you do the things you've always done, you'll get what you've always got."

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Those who know me will say that I am very opinionated. Even if you don't know me well, you will figure that one out pretty quick. :p If you don't want the answer to a question, don't ask me it because I will tell you. ;) I am also very emotional. I am a fierce advocate for children, not just my own. I have been accused of being too "logical". I have been an elected official (school board/4 year term). I have owned my own business since 1980. When I love, I love with all my heart. I don't think I have it in me to hate. What you see is what you get. If you like me, fine. If you don't, you don't. I'm not into trying to impress people.

[Terri in MO]

DATE - October 15, 2004 (Okay, I'm a little slow.)

USER NAME - Determined to Succeed

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Because I am determined to get to be physically fit even if it :censored: kills me.

REAL NAME - Teresa, Terri, Terri Ann, T, T-bong,

AGE - 44

BIRTHDATE - July 2, 1960

WHERE YOU LIVE - Missouri

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Ronnie, Ronald when I'm angry

ANNIVERSARY - October 17, 1998

KIDS - DH has two grown son's

PETS - Bear doggie, one spoiled rotten rottie; Ginger and Tanyah - my "girls" aka horses

OCCUPATION - direct report of a major :censored: CFO at an insurance company. Somewhere along my life I decided it would be a really good idea to study to earn an MBA, work hard to get promoted and "succeed" and now I'm a Director of Finance. What the crap was I thinking? Cleaning horse stalls would be more fun.

STARTING WEIGHT - 280 sometime after being married

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - South Beach/Weight Watchers

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Pilates but that's not a fat burner. Step aerobics, bicycling, spinning, Tae Bo, the Firm. Gee, if I like them why don't I do them more?

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Ice cream, comfort foods

FAV.BOOK(S) - I love Anna Karenina. The Bible. Books off the Oprah Book club list. Janet Evanovich. Too many to remember.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - The Big Chill. Now my minds gone blank and can't think of any. :lol:

FAV. SONG(S) - Imagine by Mercy Me. Aerosmith. John Mellankamp. Garth Brooks. George Straight. .

FAV. QUOTE - The basic belief that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. No matter how much we think we can't bear it; we can and it will make us stronger.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Hmm, you probably know more than you want to know already.

[Iwillbe]

DATE -Feb. 07, 2005

USER NAME -Iwillbe

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -none. I couldn't use any others I tried :lol:

REAL NAME -Ruth

AGE -Old enough to know better. :)

BIRTHDATE -Nov. 26

WHERE YOU LIVE -Georgia

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Carl

ANNIVERSARY -6/5

KIDS -3

PETS -none

OCCUPATION -retired

STARTING WEIGHT -317

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - counting calories

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - :rofl:

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -breads

FAV.BOOK(S) -Nora Roberts
FAV. MOVIE(S) -

FAV. SONG(S) - oldies but goodies

FAV. QUOTE -

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have a wicked sense of humor. I love to laugh and make others laugh. :joker: My humor sometimes gets me into trouble. Not everyone appreciates it. :lol: Iwillbe
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[Lilion]

Hello, Being brand new here I thought I'd fill this in for a little background and introduction. I expect I'll do more lurking than actual posting, but you never can tell about me. I pop up when least expected.

DATE - 2/22/05

USER NAME - Lilion

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - it is my name in the Society for Creative Anachronism.

REAL NAME - Alice

AGE - 41

BIRTHDATE - 9/6/63

WHERE YOU LIVE - Missouri

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - My Dear Husband James

ANNIVERSARY - 4/8

KIDS - One, Dustin, my wonderful skinny 9 yr-old little boy! I hope he takes after his biological father in this ONE respect.

PETS - A very fat Cocker Spaniel and a unusually loving cat

STARTING WEIGHT - 2/17/05 - 328 astonishing pounds

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - 8 year old Weight Watcher points system...without going to meetings, but with my DH, thank God!

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Absolultly NONE of them. I HATE sweating!

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate Ice Cream - especially something with candy mixed in...how bad is that! And Alfredo Sauce...the real thing made with just butter and cream and cheese.

FAV.BOOK(S) - Harry Potter series and pretty much anything SCi-Fi or Steven King

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Hard to say - I like so many! I'm a major Sci-Fi and Fantasy fan - yes, I am a nerd! What a fool I am...Monty Python and the Holy Grail! Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time!

FAV. SONG(S) - My taste in music is very eclectic. But anything by Jimmy Buffet makes me happy. I'm also a big fan of Cold Play. I love "Don't Fear the Reaper" by BOC and "Kryptonite" by Three Doors Down and "Amazed by You" by Lone Star and "My Immortal" by Evenessance. See - eclectic.

FAV. QUOTE - "Two roads diverged in a wood and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." Robert Frost

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have always been fat. The Intro to the 3fatchicks site really hit home. I also grew up on a southern diet of biscuts, gravy, fried chicken and pies. My Mother was a wonderful cook, and it showed in her family....including her, who I lost to a heart attack at age 60, when I was only 22. You'd think that would have been a wake-up call, but no...

Having lost weight multiple times, only to gain and gain some more, the "300+ and ready to try again" really describes me. The fact is, I don't FEEL fat, I suppose I have really good, if somewhat warped, self-image. But I know how much I need to lose weight and my health will thank me for it, not to mention I think it will improve certain other aspects of my life that I won't mention on a G-rated site! :o LOL!

I have a wonderful husband of 5 years, who loves me just the way I am and is going to lose weight with me...If only he didn't need to stop before me! I can blame all my problems on him if I want...I've gained 100 lbs since I met him. You just can't eat like a 285 lb man and not weigh as much as a 285 lb man...apparently I ate MORE! All in all, I'm ready to get back down to a reasonable weight, which in the short term will be anything without a "3" in it. And maybe 1/2 way thru they'll discover that magic pill. Yeah-right.

[brandnewme]

DATE - 3/22/05

USER NAME - brandnewme

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I'd like to think there's another me somewhere in here..

REAL NAME - Becca

AGE - 23

BIRTHDATE - 5/9/82

WHERE YOU LIVE - Wyoming, USA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Chris

ANNIVERSARY - Dating: 4/18/05, Married: 11/1/05

KIDS - 1 step-son, Jesse (10)

PETS - 2 cats, 9 yo grey tabby, Lucky, 1 yo yellow tabby, Tucker

OCCUPATION - Unit Secretary - Pediatrics

STARTING WEIGHT - 356

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Smaller portions, calorie watching (not counting!), more water, less sweets.. and exercise

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Swimming, walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Lots of high-carb foods, sweets

FAV.BOOK(S) - I Know This Much Is True, Wally Lamb

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Shawshank Redemption, Slingblade, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

FAV. SONG(S) - Too many to count

FAV. QUOTE - "You better get busy livin', or get busy dyin'"

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I was in a car accident July '04. Before that, I wanted to lose weight, but I really didn't see what the big deal was. Having to have extra help to move you, having doctors tell you that you're lazy and won't be able to walk again any time soon, and just the overall feeling of discomfort, shame, and unhealthiness that goes along with all the above really made up my mind this time. I didn't recover nearly as quickly as I could have because my weight made it almost impossible to get up and around. When my doctor said I wouldn't be able to, it irked me enough that I was bound and determined to get up off my butt and do something about it. Two weeks later, I was walking with minimal help. Four weeks later, I was taking my boot off and walking on my own. Now, my main motivation is that I want to have children someday, but not in this condition. Motivation isn't a problem - sticking to it is.

[futurediva]

DATE -04/18/05

USER NAME -futurediva

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -i will be a diva in the future:)

REAL NAME -kymberly

AGE -38

BIRTHDATE -09/12/66

WHERE YOU LIVE -south carolina

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -none

ANNIVERSARY -n/a

KIDS - 2boys, one girl

PETS -dog, max

OCCUPATION -nurse/surgical tech

STARTING WEIGHT -216, ( highest wt ever was 314 several years ago)

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - watching fat, calories and sugar

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -treadmill, walking, tae bo, sweatin to the oldies

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -anything chocolate

FAV.BOOK(S) -"Life of Pi"

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Fried Green Tomatoees"

FAV. SONG(S) - "cool Change", anything by sublime, i like all kinds of music

FAV. QUOTE -" A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step"

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -i am really dedicated to changing my life and health this year. i want to feel good about myself, and have more self esteem in the process.Talking with people in the same situation makes it much easier:)

[dogpal]

DATE - April 30, 2005

USER NAME - Dogpal

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I love dogs ;)

REAL NAME - Andrea or Annie

AGE - Will be 40 in 2006

BIRTHDATE - June 17th

WHERE YOU LIVE - Northern Idaho

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Wonderful hubby of almost 20 years

ANNIVERSARY - September 1st

KIDS - None

PETS - A black lab/ Golden Ret. femal named Pepper and a Yellow Lab/ Golden Retriever male named Bear

OCCUPATION - Unemployed Administrative Assistant

STARTING WEIGHT - 505

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Curves Diet and Exercise Program as of April 2006

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Swimming, Curves, Eliptical

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - I'm staying away from cake

FAV.BOOK(S) - Christian Fiction, Anything by Francine Rivers, C.S. Lewis, The Bible, Mary Higgins Clark

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Almost Heros, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, most all musicals.

FAV. SONG(S) - I'd Have to Be Crazy, by Willie Nelson

FAV. QUOTE - If God is for us, who can be against us!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I love being here at 3fc and have made some lifelong friends in the one year that I've been a member. I greatly appreciate all of the encouragement. I know that this is the time I will loose this weight and get healthy. :)


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[dolfingirl2000]

DATE -Saturday, May 28, 2005

USER NAME -dolfingirl2000

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -I love dolphin's and I opened my first e-mail account in the year 2000. The spelling for dolphingirl with a "ph" was already taken so I had to spell it dolfingirl with an "f". :) It's kind of funny because now I automatically try to spell dolphin with an "f" instead of the "ph" and I usually have to go back to fix it.

REAL NAME - Vicki

AGE -36

BIRTHDATE -July 31, 1968

WHERE YOU LIVE - Fall River, MA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - boyfriend Paul. We've been together for 13 years.

ANNIVERSARY -none

KIDS -none

PETS -3 spoiled dachshunds. Maxwell, 5 (short haired black and tan)--Simone, 9 (short haired black and tan)--Bandit, 4 (short haired chocolate). Maxwell came to us through my brother who had to move and couldn't find a place they could afford that would let them have a dog, and Simone and Bandit were both adopted through www.AlmostHomeDachshundRescue.com . I firmly believe in rescue organizations and I always tell as many people as possible about Almost Home. I never regret adopting my babies from them. :)

OCCUPATION -cook, homemaker

STARTING WEIGHT -354.4

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Just eating less and making healthier choices. More fruits and vegetables, less carbs.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -When I DO exercise, my favorites are Tae Bo and I love working out on the nautelus equipment.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Coca~Cola is the nectar of the Gods. I love that stuff. And I try not to buy any kind of potato chips because I'm a chip fiend.

FAV.BOOK(S) - All of the books by Sherrilyn Kenyon--she is a FABULOUS author. She writes Dark Hunter books, which are like vampire stories and she also writes historical romances as Kinley MacGregor. She's awesome. I also like Mercedes Lackey, Christine Feehan, Maggie Shayne---the list goes on. I mostly like to read romances and science fiction/fantasy stories. I also enjoy Dean Koontz and James Patterson. I'm going to stop now. ;)

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Titanic--I just saw National Treasure and it was awesome--The Lord of the Rings trilogy

FAV. SONG(S) - I like country, classic rock,

FAV. QUOTE -I'll have to come back with one. :)

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -Not that I can think of.
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[NoLifeWithoutHorses]

DATE - June 3rd, 2005

USER NAME - No Life Without Horses

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - OK, I should have included dogs in there, too - I love to train, ride, coach riding, drive carraiges, clean stalls, comb manes - if there's horse dust, I'm happy.

REAL NAME - Valerie

AGE - 45

BIRTHDATE - May 16

WHERE YOU LIVE - Akron, Ohio, US of A

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Bill, hub of 6 years... ohmygosh-next week (I wonder if HE's noticed?)

ANNIVERSARY - June 12

KIDS - NOPE... I don't have to count an mean-spirited step-daughter, do I?

PETS -YES! Collie-mix rescue, Max, and 3 horses, Steega (AQHA), Cody (Morab) and Gabriel (Friesian... and my dream come finally true)

OCCUPATION - Still a truck driver, until the end of the year, then back to college and an office job.

STARTING WEIGHT - 330's or so

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - South Beach & low-carb

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Anything at the barn & walking / treadmill

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate, anything with white flour in it, I used to live for bread - Anyone ever been to Lambert's Cafe? Home of throwed rolls?? Heaven.

FAV.BOOK(S) - Right now, The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan; Watership Down; The Last Battle by CS Lewis

FAV. MOVIE(S) - White Nights, or anything with Bill Pullman in it... or sean connery or stephen segal or ... Lord of the Rings....

FAV. SONG(S) - Live Like You Were Dyin', I like artists like Paul Winter and David Arkenstone, too.

FAV. QUOTE - Whether you think you can or think you can't... you're right.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I love travel, and trucking has let me see wonderful places and meet wonderful people, but since I've been driving team with my husband it's just packed the tonage on. I'm looking forward to being off the truck next year, being home with family & friends, and of course, my horses.

I've waited YEARS to own a friesian horse, and I've recently purchased a 3 yo gelding who is awesome. The thought that someone else would ride him INSTEAD of me because of this weight is just horrifying! He'll be a wonderful driving horse, but I want to wander through the woods again, and maybe even pop over a few fallen logs. I have to get this weight off to live the life I want to - to coach riding again and get any respect.

I've got the first few pounds off, in spite of the truck. I'm glad for the friendship of people I've met on-line, facing challanges like I face, and helping me work towards the greatest goal of my life. Health. I don't want to die young. I don't want to live slow. I am strong enough to do this, and I am smart enough to do this, and I tell myself that out loud everyday. (Otherwise I might forget and succumb to the call of the cinnamon fried cake.)

Any more horse lovers out there????


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[Xena2005]

DATE - 07-08-05

USER NAME - Xena2005

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I am tall (5'11") and Xena is a nickname a friend gave me.

REAL NAME - Deb

AGE - 35

BIRTHDATE - Nov. 24

WHERE YOU LIVE - TX

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - no. Hopefully someday though.

ANNIVERSARY -

KIDS - none

PETS - Buster (dog) and Abby (cat)

OCCUPATION - accountant

STARTING WEIGHT - 295

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Weight Watchers at home.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Curves, walking, weights, Walk Away the Pounds. Used to love the elliptical trainer, but at this weight I can't do it. Will be glad to get back to where I can.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Sweets are my biggest downfall, primarily ice cream. It is the ultimate comfort food and treat for me. Ben and Jerry's is my favorite....Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chubby Hubby, New York Super Fudge Chunk. YUM!

FAV.BOOK(S) - Pride and Prejudice, She's Come Undone, too many to mention.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Bridget Jones, Saving Private Ryan

FAV. SONG(S) - don't really have one.

FAV. QUOTE - "It's alot easier to ***** and moan about your problems than it is to jack it up a notch and do something about them." -Dr. Phil

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -

Trying to work my way to the body that fits the life I dream to have. I want to be active. I want to go do it all and try it all and not be held back by my physical size or the limitations I put on myself in my mind because of my size. More superficially, I want to be a knockout, dammit! I want to be able to shop for and wear whatever the heck I want and look damn going doing it! ;)

[AmmiUK]

Hello All,

It's so great to find a whole section here for people who weigh 300+. I know it's difficult for anybody to lose weight, but when you have as much to lose as we do, well it's nice to have people in the same boat. Anyway, here's my bio info:

DATE - 24 August 2005

USER NAME - AmmiUK

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I live in the UK and my nickname is Ammi. A lot of people are just too lazy to use my full name, so Ammi it is.

REAL NAME - Ann-marie

AGE - 37

BIRTHDATE - 22 July 1968

WHERE YOU LIVE - Swansea, South Wales, UK.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - my soul mate and husband, Daren

ANNIVERSARY - 23 November

KIDS - one daughter, Beth, one step daughter Caleigh.

PETS - None

OCCUPATION - Stay at home mum

STARTING WEIGHT - 329

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - WW points plan

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - NONE, but I will walk when I am up to it.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Cheese Pizza, burgers and chips, kebabs, CHOCOLATE!

FAV.BOOK(S) - Jemima by Jane Green

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Sound Of Music, then Dirty Dancing.

FAV. SONG(S) - Love is in the Air.

FAV. QUOTE - I like the serenity prayer.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have had some health problems in the last three years, and am recovering from surgery so exercising is pretty much a no no. I walk when I can, but hope that when I am finally healed I can take up swimming. Yep, I will be brave enough to be seen in a swimming costume, I think lol.

I look forward to coming here often to both give and hopefully receive support in our long but not impossible journeys to goal weight.

Hugs,

Ammi

[princesspuffypants]

DATE - 9/16

USER NAME - PrincessPuffyPants

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - i thought it was funny

REAL NAME - Luan

AGE - 28

BIRTHDATE - 9/4/1979

WHERE YOU LIVE - Lakewood, CA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - nope

ANNIVERSARY -

KIDS - no

PETS - bunnies Bono and Edge (im a U2 fan, what?)

OCCUPATION - Wardrobe Department Coordinator, Personal Assistant, Audience Seating Coordinator on sit-coms, and co-producer - i do a lot

STARTING WEIGHT - 301

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - WW points

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - treadmill and im learning to love the elliptical

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - nothing is a no no in moderation

FAV.BOOK(S) - Jennifer Weiner books. she writes about the hardships of being a modern big girl

FAV. MOVIE(S) - i love all movies. its my business.

FAV. SONG(S) - Dave Matthews Band - #41, anything by Ryan Adams and Counting Crows

FAV. QUOTE - f*ck it dude, lets go bowling - the big lebowski

[kaplods]

DATE -
11/08/05

USER NAME -
** kaplods **

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -

It was one of my father's nickname for me as a child. He is a bit of a nickname addict (not just for people, like water is "ausie juice"). My "main" nicknames were jammer juicekins, jammers, fat jammers, kaplods, and fat kaplods. It sounds horrible that he so often used "fat" in the nickname, and even when I "hated" it, it was in that "Oh, Dad! not the baby nickname," not because he used the word "fat." I think his use of the word "fat" in such a loving, nonchalant, nonjudgemental way, is why my self-esteem was not shattered by childhood obesity.


REAL NAME -
Colleen

AGE -
39

BIRTHDATE -
03/20/66

WHERE YOU LIVE -
Wisconsin

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -

David, my husband of three years, and my best friend, and soul mate. He is 6'4", with graying long red-auburn hair, and a mustache and goatee. He looks sort of like a big viking biker.

ANNIVERSARY -

11/02/02. I met him 10/15/01, and it was a whirlwind romance. At 35, I was starting to think crazy cat lady was in my future, and had come to grips with that. Some friends thought I was "too picky," but I never felt I needed a boyfriend badly enough to accept mistreatment.

KIDS -

No, we joke (we kind of have a sick sense of humor sometimes) that with all the meds we both are on, that if my birth control ever failed, we'd have a mutant "squidchild," and would have to buy an aquarium instead of a bassinet.

When we first married, we thought we might adopt if we got our health issues under control, but there's no indication that that will happen any time soon.

PETS -

Not right now, but we are hoping to be able to buy a house in the next few years so we can have pets again (my husband wants a herd of miniature dachshunds and a few fainting goats. I would like to have a cat and a couple of long-haired fancy rats).

OCCUPATION -

It's been a year since I've been able to work. I have a master's degree in psychology, but my last job (since 1999) was a computer programmer.
I've had to apply for SSDI, due to fibromyalgia, arthritis, high blood pressure, chronic sinus, allergy, and respiratory problems, as well as sleep apnea, and a possible autoimmune disorder (symptoms, but no definitive diagnosis).

STARTING WEIGHT -

394

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING -

Keeping a food and health journal, Counting WW points (but not necessarily following the program too closely otherwise), making more healthy food choices (eating more WW Core foods, less junk food) Drinking LOTS of Water & trying to exercise more

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -

Water exercise and swimming. We have a health care center that has
a warm water arthritis/therapy pool, that anyone can use with a doctor's referral. It only costs $2.00 each session (or $3.50 when my husband and I go together). I love it so much, that I wish I were on the busroute (I don't drive any more) so I could go more often (my husband works nights, and while he will take me in the mornings for open swim, even if he doesn't want to go, I can't go to any of the afternoon classes)


FAV. NO-NO FOODS -

I haven't banned anything from my diet, but I try to limit foods with high binge potential (especially carb, fat, salt combos like chips and other snack foods). My favorite high calorie food has to be barbecued pork ribs, mmmmmm. Barbecued boneless chicken thighs keep me from missing ribs too much.

FAV.BOOK(S) -

Can't pick one, I'm addicted to books. I collect cookbooks, books on writing, and crafts.

FAV. MOVIE(S) -

Shrek and Shrek 2. When my husband and I married, we actually were looking for Shrek and Fiona figures to put on our wedding cake. We didn't find them (at least not Fiona in her chubby ogre form, only skinny princess).

FAV. SONG(S) -
'Witch of the Westmorelandsr' an irish folksong. I love and collect Irish/Scottish music (mostly folk, especially drinking songs, but also rock bands like U2 and Black 47)

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -

Except for my first four years, and about a year in highschool, I have been morbidly obese all of my life.


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[Vilandra485]

DATE - November 23rd 2008

USER NAME - Vilandra485

REAL NAME - Melissa

BIRTHDATE - April 24th

WHERE YOU LIVE - BC, Canada

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - John, we're Commonlaw. Been together for over 4.5 years now.

KIDS - None

PETS - Cat, 13, Munchkin. Chihuahua, 2, Jasmine.

STARTING WEIGHT - 383

GOAL WEIGHT - 250, realistically. (My dream goal is 183.)

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Counting calories.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Swimming.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Fast Food.

FAV.BOOK(S) - 'Tale Of The Body Thief' - Ann Rice

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Depends on my mood. Comedy, Romantic Comedy, and Thrillers are my favorites.

FAV. SONG(S) - It changes often. But I like Metallica, AC/DC, Britney, and soothing classical.

FAV. QUOTE - "I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."

[NotTheCheat]

DATE – January 8, 2006

USER NAME - NotTheCheat

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME – The Cheat is a character from a series of online cartoons called Homestar Runner. He is my personal avatar for my weight loss journey and since I am looking at this as a lifestyle rather than a diet, I can’t cheat.

REAL NAME - Nancy

AGE - 32

BIRTHDATE – July 15

WHERE YOU LIVE – Greenwich, CT

SIGNIFICANT OTHER – Single again!

ANNIVERSARY – None

KIDS - None

PETS - None

OCCUPATION - Accountant

STARTING WEIGHT - 353

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING – Counting calories and exercise

FAV. EXERCISE(S) – Dancing, walking and swimming and I would like to try martial arts and fencing when I am more fit.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS – Well nothing is officially no-no (I can’t cheat! I just have to account for it) but my emotional trigger foods are mostly ice cream and rich desserts, especially chocolate.

FAV.BOOK(S) – Almost anything Sci-Fi fantasy – Robin Hobb, Anne Bishop, Orson Scott Card, etc. I also love Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series (Master and Commander) and Elizabeth Peters’ Amelia Peabody mysteries.

FAV. MOVIE(S) – Lawrence of Arabia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Antonia’s Line, and Amelie. I also love Stargate (both SG-1 and Atlantis) and Battlestar Gallactica (the new one).

FAV. SONG(S) – I like pretty much anything. Part of me is stuck in the 80’s – I love the Smiths, the Cure, Depeche Mode, etc. The last few albums I bought were from Lauryen Hill, Bonnie Raitt, Green Day and Evanescence if that tells you anything.

FAV. QUOTE – “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.” — Marianne Williamson

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have been dieting since I was a little girl. Exercise was always about ways to lose weight and meals growing up were battles for control over what I ate. I even went to Weight Watchers camp for two years around the age of 12/13. Recently something in my head clicked and somehow I am finally able to divorce eating from so many negative emotions that I have harbored over the years. I am able to do this, not to fix myself because there is something wrong with me, but to get myself healthy so that I can live as full a life as possible.

[ZedAus]

DATE - January 11th, 2006

USER NAME - zedaus

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Over here we call "Z" zed, not zee, so 'zed' for Zelma and 'aus' because aussie was already taken

REAL NAME - Zelma

AGE - 43

BIRTHDATE - April 5th, 1962

WHERE YOU LIVE - Western Australia

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - husband Neil

ANNIVERSARY - June 17th, 2000

KIDS - none

PETS - none, had pets growing up, but became allergic in early 20s

OCCUPATION - elementary teacher

STARTING WEIGHT - 350

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - basically own healthy eating and exercise. LOTS of fruit and veg and as little processed food as possible. Kinda looking at Low GI, but not actually using that eating regime.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - treadmill, exercise bike and long walks with hubby

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Well, my dietician friend says there are no 'bad' foods, but she hasn't told my body that. My bladder does NOT like caffeine, so I had to give up my iced coffees and CHOCOLATE! That did make it much easier to lose weight though, so I suppose that is a bright side to it all.

FAV.BOOK(S) - I used to only read SciFi/Fantasy, but now have very eclectic tastes. I suppose a couple that stick in my head are Poisonwood Bible and The Secret Life of Bees.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Comedies and Disney films

FAV. SONG(S) - None in particular, but mostly from the 60s and 70s

FAV. QUOTE - "Growing old is compulsory. Growing up is optional" (author unknown - at least to me. Working around kids all the time, it is almost impossible to grow up, and I love that. I am now at a better weight to be a kid with them.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have no idea what suddenly put the idea into my head that I had to make this change in my lifestyle, but I am SO glad that it happened. It has saved my life! I had been lucky enough to not have any medical problems due to my weight, but I'm sure I was a time bomb waiting to go off.
I can't believe how wonderful it feels to finally be able to go into 'normal' clothes shops and find things that fit. I also love that I can go shopping and not have people staring and snickering at me, or making rude comments. That took a long time to get used to. I was still looking for those rude people for a while, even when I was almost a 'normal' size.
I hope I can motivate and help people on here as I know that you will support me as I move closer to target and have to maintain that weight.

[azcyn]

DATE -03/24/06

USER NAME -azcyn

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -I live in arizona, and my name is cyn

REAL NAME -cynthia but i like cyn its shorter lol

AGE -33

BIRTHDATE -December 13th

WHERE YOU LIVE -arizona..born and raised arizonan

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -John..met him when i was 16..he is my everything

ANNIVERSARY -married april 9th..we are commin up on 13 years
KIDS -yes 2 boys..Damian is 15 and Justin is 11

PETS -1 dog Molly,2 cats Zoe and Cloe,3 turtles,2 rats,1bird,1 frog

OCCUPATION -CSR

STARTING WEIGHT -350

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - none ..lol sad I know

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -swimming!!

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -anything pasta..and mexican food

FAV.BOOK(S) -anything that has to do with near death experriences..they are neat to read..kinda scarey too lol

FAV. MOVIE(S) -16 candles..any 80's movie. Molly Ringwald is fav actress..thats why I named my puppy Molly

FAV. SONG(S) - again anything from the 80's

FAV. QUOTE -umm dont have one

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - well lets see, I love to sew and crochet. I am thinking about starting a scrapbook. I live for my hubby, my kids, and myself!

[toofatforu]

DATE -march 24

USER NAME -toofatforu

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -how i feel about myself

REAL NAME -patti

AGE -44

BIRTHDATE -august 15

WHERE YOU LIVE -mississippi

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -jim

ANNIVERSARY -may 17

KIDS -
nope
PETS -one cat.. very spoiled!

OCCUPATION -homemaker

STARTING WEIGHT -36

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - optimal meal replacement shakes

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -treadmill

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -cheeseburgers

FAV.BOOK(S) -any romance books

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Gone with the wind

FAV. SONG(S) - amarillo by morning

FAV. QUOTE -not any

[Jniniffer]

Date - May 21st 06

User Name - Jniniffer

Significance Of Your User Name -Its a nick name a co worker started calling me and has stuck!

Real Name - Jennifer

Age - 23

Birthdate - October 29th

Where You Live - Dawson Creek BC Canada

Significant Other - Ed

Anniversary - July 2

Kids - Johnathon and Kaylene - 3.5 years old

Pets - Coal.. he's a hamster ;)

Occupation - 2nd Assistant manager for McDonalds

Starting Weight - 330lbs

What Plan Are You Following - Herbal Magic

Fav. Exercise(s) - Waterfit

Fav. No-no Foods - bacon, sausage--cheese burgers.. yumm...

Fav.book(s) - I really like the Harry potter books.. LOL:D

Fav. Movie(s) - humm....The Notebook

Fav. Song(s) - I'll be by Edwin McCain

Fav. Quote - don't really have one.. :?:

Anything Else You Would Like People To Know About You - I'm in for the long haul!! lol

[Vortex_VVV]

DATE - 6/12/07

USER NAME - Vortex_VVV

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Vortex was a nickname a good friend gave me. V is the initial of my last name.

REAL NAME - Angela

AGE - 40

BIRTHDATE - 2/19

WHERE YOU LIVE - Charleston, IL (east-central Illinois, bout half-way between St. Louis and Indianapolis)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - it's complicated, lol.

OCCUPATION - English professor.

STARTING WEIGHT - 330. Again.

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - 2000 calories/day. Some exercise every day. I want to work up my exercise considerably, and lower the calories gradually.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking, biking, swimming--except I haven't been in a pool in ages due to self-consciousness.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate. Pasta with butter and cheese.

FAV.BOOK(S) - Wuthering Heights. Return of the Native. Crime and Punishment. All of Proust.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Hmmm, also hard. I love the Marx Brothers.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I'm a workaholic and love my job. I teach, and I'm also an academic adviser for 150 English majors. And I LOVE doing research and writing about it. I'm as lucky as I can be in terms of career.

[Nightkatt]

DATE - 24 July 2006

USER NAME - Nightkatt

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Im a real night owl so took the night for my name ... and my nickname (stage name) is Katt, it suits me more than my real name so I prefer it ... so put together for NightKatt :)

REAL NAME - Sarah Jane

AGE - 34

BIRTHDATE - 25 April 1972

WHERE YOU LIVE - Wairarapa, New Zealand

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Scoot (Richard) been together 4 years

ANNIVERSARY - 21 December 2001

KIDS - 1 - Daughter Ashleigh (15 on Aug 3)

PETS - 4: 3 Dogs - Jedi (4 years, long haired daschund/Chihuahua cross), Gizmo (4 years, long haired Chihuahua) & Baer (pronounced Bear) (3 years and the daughter of Gizzie and Jed). 1 Cat - Mayday (a ginger persian cat with 6 toes on each paw - he is 5 and he thinks he is a dog!!).

OCCUPATION - Student, part time retailer and mom! (We just sold our shop in June still have our online one tho .. but now I have the time to focus on me instead of 30 other things lol).

STARTING WEIGHT - 323pds (146.5kg)

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Jenny Craig. Started Sat 22nd July.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - I HATE exercising lol .. but I have a Fitness Flyer which I am attempting to come to grips with, other than that I love swimming, but too self conscious to go to the pool, so looking forward to being able to do that in the next year :) I also used to dance in my teen years lol .. so wouldnt mind getting back to that :)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - OMG .. Im a CHOCOHOLIC!! Just the smell of it and I want to eat it lol ... soooo .. Im keeping out of temptations way for the next month if I can .. cripes I hope I can

FAV.BOOK(S) - Love crime books, true crime too .. but my secret enjoyment are those soppy romances rofl .. my new hidden pleasure now I have to stop the chocolate lol..

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Musicals, Comedies ... love to laugh and sing :)

FAV. SONG(S) - Tooooo many to name, depends on my mood which ones I will line up to listen to ... must say tho .. Dixie Chicks Goodbye Earl is always a player rofl .. love country, easy listening, 80s, 60s, and even a little of the 90s and new millennium lol.

FAV. QUOTE - My ultimate fave is "May the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows" .. but I do like the "Smile it makes people wonder what you have been up to" & "Life is not a dress rehearsal so the show must go on!"

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I used to be a singer in a band, loved it .. but as my weight went up I got less and less confidence to perform in front of people, so will be hoping to get back into music when I get down to a more confident state :) I also song write so that keeps me involved in my love of music :) My hunny and I met on the internet, a dating site my mum badgered me to join after 2 cancelled engagements .. wasnt looking for anyone, but I found my hunny :) I also gave up smoking the date of our first date which I regard as our anniversary, so its been 4.5 years and unfortunately all the weight I had managed to get off has made an appearance and bought along a few dozen pounds of friends lol ..

[going to lose 200]

DATE -Friday August 25, 2006

USER NAME -Going to lose 200

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - guess :)

REAL NAME -Brenda

AGE - 31

BIRTHDATE - July 22

WHERE YOU LIVE -Prince Edward Island, Canada

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Steven, my soulmate

ANNIVERSARY - Sept 8, 2001

KIDS - not likely

PETS -Beagle named Bailey, two cats named Butterscotch and Ripple (Yes, I have a problem *L*)

OCCUPATION - Tax reviewer (federal Gov't) and retail sales

STARTING WEIGHT - highest was 417

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - tried a few since I started last summer, lower carbs, upping water and eating healthy

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -walking, swimming and anything else

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -butter tarts, pecan pie and anything ooey and chocolate... potato chips too! <sigh>

FAV.BOOK(S) - the Hobbit

FAV. MOVIE(S) - any chick flick

FAV. SONG(S) -I like everything from old honky tonkin' country to Metallica

FAV. QUOTE - Pull up your big girl panties and deal with it!!!!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Been meaning to do this for almost a year now, guess it was time.

[sandybar]

DATE -9/18/06

USER NAME - sandybar

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My dad's nickname for me since I was a little girl.

REAL NAME - Sandy

AGE - 46 almost 47

BIRTHDATE - 9/23/59

WHERE YOU LIVE - Lafayette, In

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - My sweetie, Andy

ANNIVERSARY - 5/16/1993

KIDS - I have 4, Ben age 29, Bill age 28, Wayna age 25, Naomi age 23
Andy has 3, Emily age 27, Rachel age 20, Chantal age 15
We have one together, Abby age 8 1/2
We only have Abby and Chantal at home right now. The most we ever had at home at one time was 6 out of 8.

PETS - Tia, a Beagle/Jack Russel terrier mix

OCCUPATION - Customer service for a window treatment fabricator

STARTING WEIGHT - 340

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Well, I want to sort of count calories, stay away from "bad" carbs.


FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Are you serious? favorite exercise? :rolleyes:
No, really, swimming & water aroebics, but I don't have access to a pool.
So, I'll have to say walking and free weights.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - cake!

FAV.BOOK(S) - Anne of Green Gables, Chronicles of Narnia, Little Women Series

FAV. MOVIE(S) - An American President, Bruce Willis movies

FAV. SONG(S) - In This Life by Colin Raye

FAV. QUOTE - My current favorite quote is, "It is what it is."

[Idealmuse]

Hi everyone!


DATE - 9/21/06

USER NAME - Idealmuse

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Muse is part of my online journaling name and I created a second journal for health/weightloss to find my "Ideal" me! sooo.... Idealmuse!

REAL NAME - Debb

AGE - 32

BIRTHDATE - 12/23

WHERE YOU LIVE - Chicago

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Yes!

ANNIVERSARY - of what? Married? 9/27 Weightloss start? 6/4/06

KIDS - Nope

PETS - Cats Moon (12.5) Tekka (3) Zim (2)

OCCUPATION - Artist

STARTING WEIGHT - 301

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Recording my food at MFD (myfooddiary) and following plan to lose 2lbs per week eatting healthy and exercising 6 days a week alternating cardio and weights

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Turbo Jam DVDs, Jari Love DVDs, Biking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Anything sweet and carby

FAV.BOOK(S) - Craft Instruction Books (I'm an artist)

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Nightmare Before Christmas

FAV. SONG(S) - Many

FAV. QUOTE - Hm can't think of one?

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Just this is the time I do this for good! it's only a matter of time now! :)

[sandybar]

DATE -10/01/06

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -nickname my dad gave me

REAL NAME - Sandy
AGE -47

BIRTHDATE -09/23/59
WHERE YOU LIVE -Lafayettem IN
SIGNIFICANT OTHER -DH Andy -Love of my Life
ANNIVERSARY - 05/16/93

KIDS -8 total. Mine: Ben 29*Bill 27*Wayna-25*Naomi aka Nomer 23,
Step Children Emily 28, Rachel 20, Chantal 15
Ours Abby 8
PET Dog- Tia

OCCUPATION - Customer Service
STARTING WEIGHT -341

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Calorie Counting & trying to use "good carbs"

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -water aerobics, but I don't have a gym membership.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -ALL foods, chocolate. ice cream, CAKE, CAKE, did I say cake??
FAV.BOOK(S) -John Grisham

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Lord of the Rings, An American President
FAV. SONG(S) - anything from the 70's*Andy's & my song, "In this Life" by Colin Raye

FAV. QUOTE -

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - we'll see

[mechell81]

DATE -10/17/2006

USER NAME -Mechell81

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -michelle 81( year I was born)

REAL NAME -Michelle

AGE -25

BIRTHDATE -August 26,1981

WHERE YOU LIVE -Grew up in Louisiana. Almost a year ago moved to Barrow,Alaska for husbands job.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Royce

ANNIVERSARY -7/24/2004- Married over 2 years. Been together almost 6 years.

KIDS -Not yet. Would love some later on.

PETS -Two furbabies(cats) Allie and Alex. Alex is my avatar.

OCCUPATION -since we moved not many jobs up here.So at this time none. Going back to school soon!

STARTING WEIGHT -340

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Taking small steps. Cut out soda/junk. Lowering calories to 2000 a day.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -I really like to swim. But not able to do that where I live.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Chips and popcorn. I love salty foods!

FAV.BOOK(S) -I like all sorts of books. I actually right now am trying to read the whole bible. Taking me forever though!

FAV. MOVIE(S) -The one that comes to mind is Pride and Prejudice. I love those movies that the BBC remakes.

FAV. SONG(S) - I do not have a favorite! I like most music!

FAV. QUOTE -I love quotes...just don't have one right now.

[colneen]

Date:11/10/06
user name: colneen
name significance: My brothers and sisters all call me 'neen' it's a family nickname, that's where I got the idea for my 3FC name- colneen.
real name: Colleen
age: 42
birthdate: October 7th
where I live: West Michigan
pets: Brutus the cat,'booboo'
Occupation: press oporator
starting weight:390lbs.
weight loss plan: weight watchers on my own (not a member)
favorite book: Painting Fresh Florals In Watercolor by Arleta Pech
hobbies: I like to paint and draw, also have a small collection of antique dolls.
favorite quote: don't have one.
significant other: none, and I have no children

[CatherineM]

STARTING DATE - February-2005

USER NAME - Hippievanlady

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Used to own an old VW camper van, and that's what the kids at little league called me.

REAL NAME - Catherine

AGE - 44

BIRTHDATE - 24-March-1962

WHERE YOU LIVE - Edmonton, Alberta

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Husband of about a year

ANNIVERSARY - 16-January-2006

KIDS - two grown foster sons

PETS - Does my husband count?

OCCUPATION - Retired attorney

STARTING WEIGHT - 592 lbs

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Calorie counting, and food journal

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Water aerobics

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Ice Cream, Fries

FAV.BOOK(S) - Harry Potter

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Ditto, but I also have a weird thing about disaster movies.

FAV. SONG(S) - Contemporary Christian

FAV. QUOTE - "If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy,..."

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I was in a wheelchair for 8 years, and have only been walking since November of 2004. I was raised in the South, but married a Canadian, and now live in the farthest North large city in the world.

[LindseyLouWho]

DATE - 1/28/07

USER NAME - LindseyLouWho

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's a name my mother used to call me frequently when I was younger, along with many others along the same lines.

REAL NAME - Lindsey

AGE - 18

BIRTHDATE - 2/27/88

WHERE YOU LIVE - Pearland, TX

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Mr. Rob. We've been dating for nearly a year and three months now.

ANNIVERSARY - November 13th, 2005

KIDS - Love kids, don't want any for a while though.

PETS - 3 kitties. There's Muffin, our 6 year old puffball who lives up to her name (and she's got a LOT of attitude). She's black and white and was malnourished when we found her, although that's not a problem anymore (to say the least). We got Hardy at the same time as Muffin. He's 1 1/2, all black, and gets into everything! Then we have our newest addition, Gus, who we found outside as a tiny kitten trying to brave a storm. He's about 5 months old, also completely black.

OCCUPATION - College student

STARTING WEIGHT - 381.4

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - My own plan... I'm basically picking and choosing what I like from different diets I hear about. I'm trying to keep things as balanced as possible, and attempting to keep my caloric intake between 1200 and 1600 calories a day.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking for now. Most of those machines at the gym are kind of uncomfortable for me to be on at this weight.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Pasta. And not just one serving, either. I would eat it in huge bowl fulls like you get at Olive Garden. Other than that, I like rich rich desserts, like cheesecake and tiramisu. Oh, and let's not forget cheese. Although cheese isn't technically a no-no food, it is in the amounts I used to eat.

FAV. BOOK(S) - It's been a while since I've read a book that wasn't required for a class or something, although those are usually pretty good. Bread and Roses was the most recent one. It comes highly recommended if you're into labor union strikes of the early 20th century :-P.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - I have a ton. The Princess Bride, 13 Going On 30, Little Miss Sunshine, A Clockwork Orange, etc.

FAV. SONG(S) - Oh man, I'm not even going to go there. Too many to count.

FAV. QUOTE - Again, too many to count. I'll get back to you on that one.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I've been very overweight for most of my life, for various reasons, and I'm really hoping that I can succeed in losing most of my excess weight this time around.

[Justwant2Bhealthy]

STARTING DATE - January 2007

USER NAME - Rosebud

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - from a movie; love roses

REAL NAME - Dee

AGE - 48

BIRTHDATE - October 14

WHERE YOU LIVE - Ontario, Canada

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Married to Dear Hubby for almost 18 years

ANNIVERSARY - June 14

KIDS - none

PETS - 2 furry babies

OCCUPATION - Community Support Worker

STARTING WEIGHT - 373 CURRENT - 307

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - portion/cals; three balanced meals per day + two healthy snacks

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - isn't that an oxy-moron? walking, dancing, swimming, water aquatics (movement under water), chair aerobics, hand weights

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - pizza, cheese or pepper nachos

FAV. BOOKS - The Bible, Love is Now by Peter E. Gillquist, Daily Splashes of Joy or anything by Barbara Johnson (funny lady)

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Inn of the Sixth Happiness, Jesus of Nazareth, plus almost any old classics, esp comedies

FAV. SONG(S) - Hope You Dance by Lee-Ann Womac; You are Loved by Josh Groban; The Prayer by Celin Dion and Andrea Bucelli; The Rose by Bette Midler

Fav. QUOTE(S) - Serenity Prayer "God grant me the Serenity ..." St. Francis
"In between goals is a thing called Life ... enjoy it" Caesar Romero
"I saw an Angel in the marble and chiseled until I set it free" Michelangelo

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I am an upbeat, positive person; friendly and caring; with a good sense of humor. I finally realized that I'd better take care of my health for my sake cuz I plan to be here for a long time. I am learning to love myself more, and how to enjoy and appreciate every minute of every day. I love to write poems and songs for a hobby and sing. Isn't Life Wonderful???

[MamaBplus3]

DATE -3/9/07

USER NAME -drbplus3

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -my name plus my 3 kids

REAL NAME -Donna

AGE -About to turn 46(YIKES!)

BIRTHDATE -3/2/62

WHERE YOU LIVE -Hicksville (STOP LAUGHING!)~Long Island, NY

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Doug~married 21 years this summer

ANNIVERSARY -8/15/87

KIDS -The 3 greatest things I have ever done in my life~Scott is 17 1/2(gulp),Andrew is 16, and my baby girl Samantha Rose is 12

PETS -3 kitties~Kristi,Sandy(Fat Cat),and Oreo(Baby cat or Monkey cat~depends how much trouble she is getting into!) And our newest baby(9/5/07) Jack. We also have a Pitbull/Lab mix(Pitadore?)~Brittney

OCCUPATION Greeter at our Middle School

STARTING WEIGHT -380.6

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - WW at work

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -Can there honestly be a favorite???

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Pizzaand Cheesecake

FAV.BOOK(S) -Harry Potter,Janet Evonovich, Nora Roberts

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Anything that makes me laugh

FAV. SONG(S) - Always by Atlantic Starr~our wedding song, and anything that can make me dance

FAV. QUOTE - "If you always do what you did, you always get what you got"~unknown, "You can be as happy as you make up your mind to be"~Abraham Lincoln, "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission"~Eleanor Roosevelt

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -

[LitChick]

DATE - 3/22/07

USER NAME - LitChick

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I'm a compulsive reader.

REAL NAME - Lesley

AGE - 33

BIRTHDATE - I'm a Sagittarius

WHERE YOU LIVE - south of Atlanta, GA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - yup :)

KIDS - none so far

PETS - two cats: Mina and Mojo

OCCUPATION - none right now

STARTING WEIGHT - 331

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - South Beach, on recommendation from my doctor

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Right now, walking - I'd love to get to the point where I could run

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - chocolate, especially cake

FAV.BOOK(S) - ooh, that's a toughie, I'd have to say Jane Eyre but I've got a bunch more

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Muriel's Wedding

FAV. SONG(S) - Into the Mystic by Van Morrison

FAV. QUOTE - Well-behaved women rarely make history. ~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I'm an expat Canadian who married a good ol' Southern boy. I still say my outs and abouts with an accent but I also say y'all now, too. :p

I have a book blog where I keep track of what I've been reading and other book-related musings called A Life in Books. Not sure if I should post the link but if you google that title mine should be the first site to come up. :book2:

[luja]

DATE - 4/16/07

USER NAME - Luja

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's a Finnish word that means steadfast, resolute, steady. I like the way it sounds (lou - ya) and I am hoping that saying it all the time will make me steadfast towards this whole weight loss thing

REAL NAME - Lynda

AGE - 43

BIRTHDATE - Feb

WHERE YOU LIVE - MInnesota

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - yes - one wonderful husband

ANNIVERSARY - April - it's been 21 years

KIDS - 3 - 20, 18 and 14

PETS - an evil cat, a samoyed and a golden lab (a former service dog who was fired for being really bad at her job!)

OCCUPATION - service coordinator for people with disabilities

STARTING WEIGHT - 280/265 when I started here

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - South Beach

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - I am currently loving Yoga Booty Ballet. I also enjoy tae bo and regularly walk on the treadmill which I don't love

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate, pizza, chocolate, really good bread with great cheese, chocolate, cheesecake and oh chocolate

FAV.BOOK(S) - I can't pick just one. I read everything - even backs of shampoo bottles if I can't find anything else. I am currently reading Isabelle Allende's Stories of Eva Luna. She's a wonderful writer.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Sense and Sensibility, Babe, The Notebook (I love movies that make me cry)

FAV. SONG(S) - I don't really have one. I like most kinds of music, and love listening to my son play Mozart on the piano.

FAV. QUOTE - Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - My goal is to run the 2008 Helsinki Marathon and to be fit and healthy by my 45th birthday. I used to run - was even track in HS. I don't ever tell anybody that who has only known me fat, because they get that LOOK on their face. The thing I am MOST looking forward to being thin is not getting that LOOK people give.
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[kayleystar]

DATE - 4/25/2007

USER NAME - kayleystar

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's my first and middle name...pretty simple! ;)

REAL NAME - Kayley!

AGE - 20 (21 in about a month!)

BIRTHDATE - 6/2/1986

WHERE YOU LIVE - Southwestern Michigan

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Andrew!

ANNIVERSARY - December 24th...we got together 12/24/2004! :D

KIDS - We aren't having any. Matter of fact, Andrew got a vasectomy in July 2006.

PETS - None. My two kitties live at my Mom's house.

OCCUPATION - College Student! Just quit my job.

STARTING WEIGHT - 350

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Right now, calorie counting. I did South Beach before, and may do it again. I'm also researching the Volumetrics plan! We shall see.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - The elliptical, cardio dance, treadmil, and weight training!

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Donuts & Little Debbies...eeeeeeps.

FAV.BOOK(S) - I read all the time. Right now, I'm reading "Memoirs of a Geisha", and "Love Stories of World War II". Both excellent.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Many many. Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Notebook, etc.

FAV. SONG(S) - Anything INDUSTRIAL!!!! I also love metal & hard rock.

FAV. QUOTE - No clue!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I'm engaged to the love of my life, and can't wait to marry him! Waiting until I'm more comfortable with myself for my sake! I LOVE going to concerts...try and keep me away! ;)

[TheStorySoFar]

DATE - 5-14-07

USER NAME - TheStorySoFar

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - One of my fave songs as well as the way that I have started looking at my life.

REAL NAME - Kimberly

AGE - 31

BIRTHDATE - 8-15

WHERE YOU LIVE - Southern California

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - I'll just call him my Honey :D

ANNIVERSARY - 8-13 (We got together on a Friday the 13th)

KIDS - one son: 9

PETS - cat - Titan, four fish: Duckie, Squidward, Stop & Akira

OCCUPATION - Stay@Home Mommy

STARTING WEIGHT - 424 when I met with my bariatric surgeon last year, 394 at date of surgery (surgery was a last resort after many, many years of trying and failing to lose weight)

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Gastric Banding/Low Carb-High Protein

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Cake Batter ice cream from Coldstone Creamery

FAV.BOOK(S) - The Godfather & anything by Sherrilyn Kenyon

FAV. MOVIE(S) - The Boondock Saints

FAV. SONG(S) - The Story So Far by New Found Glory & Coming Home by New Found Glory, Big Girls Don't Cry by Fergie, Time Of Your Life by Green Day

FAV. QUOTE - It's not what people call you, it's what you answer to. ~Madea (Madea's Family Reunion)

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Weight loss has been something that I have been doing since I was a kid. It wasn't until I was 20, 12 years ago, that I found out that my thyroid was not working like it should. Meds helped, but since 5-2006 they haven't worked like they should. My meds have been changed every 6 weeks for the last year and it has made losing weight a struggle and a half. After years of research and thought, I decided that if I wanted to make it to the age of 40 and beyond, I was going to have surgery. Sorry that I made this so long. :D

[MarinePrincess]

DATE - June 7, 2007

USER NAME - MarinePrincess

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My husband (the marine) calls me Princess

REAL NAME -Amber

AGE -23

BIRTHDATE -Jan 3

WHERE YOU LIVE -Okinawa, Japan

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Louis

ANNIVERSARY -Dec. 16

KIDS -N/A

PETS -2 Kitties and 1 puppy

OCCUPATION -UMUC Asia Computer Lab Staff

STARTING WEIGHT -318

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Looking into Weight Watchers...haven't decided for sure yet

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Crunches and stair climber

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Soda, Fritos

FAV.BOOK(S) -I'm an English major...this is a toughie! Authors...Judith McNaught, Stephen King, Kurt Vonnegut, and more

FAV. MOVIE(S) -How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, LoTR, Star Wars

FAV. TV SHOW(S) - Friends, La Femme Nikita, King of Queens

FAV. SONG(S) - Anything by Shakira and BSB

FAV. QUOTE -It's in my signature!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -I'm a very outgoing person when I can hide behind a keyboard. In person...not so much; I'm very shy.

[bodyTOObootylicious]

I don't know if anyone will actually be interested in reading this, but here goes:


DATE - July 12, 2007

USER NAME - bodyTOObootylicious

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Haha well I think this one is pretty self explanatory... my badonkadonk is a little out of control, even Beyonce would probably say its time for Jenny Craig

REAL NAME - Sarah Jane (SJ)

AGE - 19

BIRTHDATE - October 19

WHERE YOU LIVE - USA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Not married, but in a relationship. And he likes my booty.

ANNIVERSARY - n/a

KIDS - lol I think I would have to grow up first.

PETS - Two monstrous dogs, a chocolate lab and a REALLY FAT Siberian husky

OCCUPATION - Full time college student and part-time retail sales

STARTING WEIGHT - Prefer not to answer (yet)

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Weight Watchers... I've tried 'em all, and this is the eating plan that really works for me.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - I like running in the park, it relaxes me.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Oh my, well this list could be long. But let's see... all time favorites? My ultimate weakness is Zebra Cakes... you know, those toxic little chemical cakes that come 12 to a box (and I eat in one sitting). I also LOVE sushi, but when I'm being bad it's shrimp tempura all the way, which is *not* healthy.

FAV.BOOK(S) - Also could be long. I am a writer (I write fiction), so I tear through books off the fiction bestseller rack as fast as I can. As for a number one favorite... too hard to choose.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Gone With The Wind, The Green Mile

FAV. SONG(S) - The Circle Game by Joni Mitchell, and everything Beatles

FAV. QUOTE - "The seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake." -Sebastian the crab

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I am fabulous :)

[BattleAx]

DATE -July 16, 2007

USER NAME -BattleAx

REAL NAME - Sandra

AGE - 46

WHERE YOU LIVE - CA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - None. Divorced, no kids

PETS - None, but love animals

OCCUPATION - Financial services and business planning company owner; filmmaker

STARTING WEIGHT - about 335; tight size 26

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Combination of calorie counting and intuitive eating--set general calorie range and eat what I want when hungry, but steer toward the healthy alternatives

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - fetuccine alfredo, pizza. I'm very well acquainted with butter, cheese, and sugar

FAV.BOOK(S) - I have a very hard time with most Fav. questions. Too many to mention

FAV. MOVIE(S) - See above

FAV. SONG(S) - see above

FAV. QUOTE - none, but the favorite for this week is "Progress, not perfection."

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have had great success in changing other areas of my life with the help of online support groups. I have been looking for one for weight removal, and this looks like my new home! I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone and making great progress.

[Outland]

DATE -7/17

USER NAME -Outland

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Its my fav comic book. A bunch of misfits that are friends dealing with issues and commenting on world at that time. Also its how I feel at time.

REAL NAME - John

AGE - 29

BIRTHDATE - Nov

WHERE YOU LIVE - Maryland

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - not at the moment

KIDS - none

PETS - none

OCCUPATION - Crew cheif/ tech II aka Jack of all trades. I work on access and revenue control systems and I also fix what ever they tell me too.

STARTING WEIGHT - 355

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Doc's

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - 3 muskteer's bar

FAV.BOOK(S) - Sci-fi / fanasty

FAV. MOVIE(S) - ID4 and transformers

FAV. SONG(S) - Simple man

FAV. QUOTE -

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -

[Liliann]

DATE - July 18, 2007

USER NAME - Liliann

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Just my name.

REAL NAME - Liliann

AGE - 40

BIRTHDATE - January 12

WHERE YOU LIVE - New Jersey

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -

ANNIVERSARY -

KIDS -

PETS -

OCCUPATION - Stay at home caregiver to a older disabled family member.

STARTING WEIGHT - 408

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Richard Simmons FoodMover- Calorie counting easier to track with.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Using my pedometer of walking, alittle dancing, low impact videos of Richard Simmons and Leslie Sansone.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Oh God, anything Chocolate..Sweets addict!

FAV.BOOK(S) -

FAV. MOVIE(S) -

FAV. SONG(S) - I will Survive by Gloria Gaynor,

FAV. QUOTE -

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have always been heavy and struggling since I was a teen. Had lost weight twice back in the 80's and the weight creeps on me. I want to change my appearance to have more energy on helping myself and family more better. I am single, but do have a special male friend that I met online, have no kids. I love this site on seeing such wonderful people transformed so lovely. I will and hopefully can share my transformation along with 3FC cyber angels! My personal goal am seeking, 140-150....Good luck to all!

[balloonlady]

DATE - August 3

USER NAME - BalloonLady

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I am a professional balloon artist.

REAL NAME - Stacey

AGE - 40

BIRTHDATE - December 21, 1966

WHERE YOU LIVE - near Kansas City, Missouri

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Daniel

ANNIVERSARY - April 3, 1987

KIDS - Susi (18), Teddy (16), Tommy (14), Bessie (8)

PETS - Great Dane named Zelda, Pom named Stinky, Cats - Zcat, Panda and Teddycat

OCCUPATION - Professional balloon artist

STARTING WEIGHT - 310

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - counting calories & more exercise. I started with alli, but I don't find myself needing it anymore.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - belly dancing

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Cheese

FAV.BOOK(S) - I read nearly anything so it's kind of hard to choose, however anything by Patrick McManus cracks me up no matter how many times I've read it.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Blues Brothers, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Aunte Mame

FAV. SONG(S) - The Night I painted the sky - Jimmy Buffett, Ghost of Stephen Foster - Squirrel Nut Zippers

FAV. QUOTE - Life is a great big coloring book and it's ok to go outside of the lines.

[valpal23]

DATE -August 11

USER NAME -valpal23 :P
REAL NAME -Valdine

AGE -23

BIRTHDATE -June 25

WHERE YOU LIVE -Northern Manitoba - Canada

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - nope

PETS -1 cat

OCCUPATION -tourism coordinator

STARTING WEIGHT -325


FAV. NO-NO FOODS -chocolate!

FAV.BOOK(S) - how about author? I like thomas king right now

FAV. MOVIE(S) - I can't answer this. I'll watch almost anything... former film student

FAV. QUOTE - Doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results is the definition of insanity.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -
I gained weight since I was diagnosed with MS a couple years ago... and I blame the disease process/medication but i've always been overweight. i'm healthy enough to exercise now... so carpe diem!

[designerella]

Hi Everyone!! I thought I'd post my bio since I'm a 300+ girl!! I've never cared about the number- just my level of activity- which stays pretty high, and then my father became a diabetic and I stepped onto a scale- OUCH :)

USER NAME -Designerella

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My sis died of lukemia when I was 12, so I became a support pole for my family- cooking, cleaning, laundry and what not. I moved out and moved into an apartment with a group of art students- me being the only design student- the rest being male culinary students LOL They cooked, but we were all afraid to eat LOL I just have always been the mother hen, sometimes so much that I forget myself. So when it came down to having something I could relate to both my love of design and a reminder not to let anyone treat me as a cinderella I combined the two- for the username on my forums but it is occasionally used as my design tag. :)

REAL NAME -Rachel

AGE - 27

BIRTHDATE - march 10, 1980

WHERE YOU LIVE - Houston, TX

KIDS - Joey, 4yrs

PETS - Jack, Jack Russell Terrier

OCCUPATION - Graphic Designer and Photographer

STARTING WEIGHT - 320

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Any? I am just changing to a diabetic diet mostly

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - any weight training and inclines :D Cardio is a bummer LOL

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Potatoes... baked, stuffed, twice baked... sigh LOL

FAV.BOOK(S) - Pride and Prejudice, and Ariel Gore's The Mother Trip

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Basic and Last Holiday

FAV. SONG(S) - Apologize from One Republic, Love music of all kinds however from Imogen Heap to Aerosmith and Fergie :)

FAV. QUOTE -
"Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing."
Albert Einstein

and...

"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
John Stuart Mill

My friend Zach died in Afghanistan in early August and he lived by this quote, it isn't just about war- it can be applied in many instances of ones life. He was a nanny before joining the service, and always said there are worse things than death. He believed in helping those who could not help themselves and was a better man for doing so, giving yourself a purpose helps inspire change :)

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -
I'm just starting my own design firm, constant change and tons of learning involved. My son is from a rape, to say it didn't affect me is a lie- but my son was a blessing :) Needless to say, I've gained a lot of weight from that. He is everything both good and challenging in the world LOL Oh, I blab all the time and am constantly on the phone or around the computer because my work doesn't seem to have a time clock- which must change! Any tips on how to force that, would be fabu. I'm an 80's child, and I'm incredibly easy to get along with :)
Thanks for checking out my bio!! :) Getting forward to knowing as many of you as poss :) :soap:

[Mediumgirl]

DATE - 9/02/07

USER NAME - Mediumgirl

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Aiming for a healthy weight

REAL NAME -Melanie

AGE -32

BIRTHDATE -12/02/74

WHERE YOU LIVE -TX

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Kris

ANNIVERSARY - Jan 29

KIDS - one perfect five year old son

PETS -none

OCCUPATION -stay @ home mom

STARTING WEIGHT -

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - (Gained 15lbs)

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -In process...(I have to get motivated to start again, I have a stair stepper and prefer to walk in the park when I do exercise)

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Supreme Pizza with extra cheese and nacho supreme and for dessert: cookies and cream with extra oreo cookies or chocolate chip cookies and four ounces of milk

FAV.BOOK(S) - I read an amazing book years ago, "Thin for Life" and was motivated to maintain a more ideal weight. Now, I'm at an all time high.

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Dangerous Beauty and the Skeleton Key

FAV. SONG(S) - "You're Beautiful" & "The One" & "Glamorous Life"

FAV. QUOTE -The Sky is the Limit (the stars are waiting)

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I just don't want to get any bigger. I also want to be healthy.

[mizm]

DATE - 9/06/07

USER NAME - mizm

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME – My boss calls me Miss Marilyn so mizm is a version of Miss M.

REAL NAME -Marilyn

AGE - 43

BIRTHDATE – 5/1/64

WHERE YOU LIVE – Midwest

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Nope

KIDS - Nada

PETS – A lovely Chow/Australian Shepard named Heidi. (See my signature for her picture. I think she’s cuter than me.) J

OCCUPATION – Library Technical Services Supervisor/Technology Supervisor, Volunteer Coordinator.

STARTING WEIGHT – 400+ My scale just said Errr. I stayed away from the scale for about 4 1/2 weeks and then it was 389.

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING – Calorie counting, trying to limit fat and add fiber.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) – Not much yet. I’m trying to walk, but I’m on my feet a lot at work and my feet and knees hurt. It’s getting better and I hope after I lose a bit more weight, I’ll be able to walk comfortably. (I’ve already lined up a lunchtime walking partner). My employer offers free access to a local gym, so I’m looking forward to getting back to using the rowing machine and weight equipment.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS – Too much. Carbs like potatoes, bread, pasta, and pizza.

FAV.BOOK(S) – “Body Clutter: Love Your Body, Love Yourself” by Marla Cilley and Leanne Ely. This is a great book that helps people who want to lose weight learn that it starts with loving yourself. Most nights I read, meditate and journal as part of my bedtime routine. By using this book, I was able to find the motivation to start this journey.

FAV. MOVIE(S) – I love movies from the 1940’s and 1950’s. “Jane Eyre” and “Rebecca” (any version) are two of my favorites. I enjoy a good romance, musicals, comedies and thrillers.

FAV. SONG(S) – I love most music although I’m not fond of opera. Lately I’ve been listening to the Barenaked Ladies, Guster and my new fav is Louis Armstrong.

FAV. QUOTE – What I don’t changed today, will be the same tomorrow.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I'm a perfectionist and it 's not a good thing. I've recently learned that because I expect to be perfect, I don't even attempt to do things that I think I can't complete to a level of perfection (like lose weight). It sounds crazy, but it's true.

[Lost_here84]

I could have sworn I already did this, but looked all over and couldn't find my post..so here goes again....

DATE - 09-06-07

USER NAME - lost_here84

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - All through my weight lose journey I seem to get lost...and the year i was born

REAL NAME - Christina

AGE - Duece, Duece baby lol 22

BIRTHDATE - 11-09-1984 ~ Scorpio girl

WHERE YOU LIVE - Ohio

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - my *Wonderful* BF Jeremy

ANNIVERSARY - We Met in June

KIDS - None yet

PETS - We would love a dog but neither of us are home enough right now to care for one.

OCCUPATION - Medical Receptionist

STARTING WEIGHT - 330ish

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Calorie Counter

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Going to the gym... I love the Treadmill

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Bread, Pizza and Pasta and Beer which isn't really a food but still a no-no

FAV.BOOK(S) - Hmmm...Sadly I loved the sisterhood of the traveling pants series lol. and opheila speaks

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Anything Horror, Action and comedy

FAV. SONG(S) - Music wise I like, Rap, Hip-hop, Rock, Older rock, Country, R&B, ICP, Twiztid, Techno ....u get the idea

FAV. QUOTE - Life is not measured in the number of breaths we takes but the number of times that take our breath away

"when you come to the end of all the light you know, and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is kowning that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on or you wull be taught to fly"-Edward Teller

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I am an extremely emotional person, but pretty laid back for the most part. I am loyal friend and a good listener. I am a bit goofy and love to laugh and have a good time.
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[astryd]

DATE - 10/1/2007

USER NAME - astryd

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - Just an name I picked up for online stuff a couple of years ago. It means "divine strength" and I could really use some!

REAL NAME - Nicole

AGE - 21

BIRTHDATE - 12/11/1985

WHERE YOU LIVE - California

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - None.

ANNIVERSARY - None.

KIDS - Not mine, but sometimes it seems like it... 3 younger brothers, 20/17/11

PETS - 1 family cat, Nacho aka "Not cho' (yo) Cat!"

OCCUPATION - Retail.

STARTING WEIGHT - 397 lbs

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Whatever works! Seems like I've tried it all... Just making small lifestyle changes to start.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Is "none" an option? Walking outside. I get bored easily.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Bread, bread and more bread.

FAV.BOOK(S) - Anything!

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Comedy, Action, Horror, Romance.

FAV. SONG(S) - Any song from Bad Religion

FAV. QUOTE - No favorite...

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -

It feels like I've been doing this forever! Overweight for 14+ years. I have tried everything it seems - WW, various fad diets and just basic eating healthy/exercise. 3 years ago, I lost 70 lbs in 4 months or so. This was on a "fat free diet" and trying to walk 3000 steps a day. Lived on sugar-free Jello and Diet Pepsi. It worked, but not long term. Gained it all back and then some.

Just wanting to get down to a healthier, more manageable weight - before developing things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. I have always considered weight loss surgery to be the very last option. However, approaching 400 lbs, I am looking into my options.

I can't wait to be able to ride on a roller coaster again.

[ulovlee]

DATE - October 2, 2007

USER NAME - ULOVLEE

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - every body loves me...Lee

REAL NAME - Lee Fields

AGE - 33

BIRTHDATE - July 5, 1974

WHERE YOU LIVE - Dearborn, MI

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Yes

ANNIVERSARY - ????

KIDS - 1 boy(12), 2 girls (11,2)

PETS - No

OCCUPATION - Secretary

STARTING WEIGHT - 304.9

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Weight Watchers

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - :?:

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Cashews and Doritos

FAV.BOOK(S) - Their Eyes Were Watching God

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Harlem Nights, The Color Purple, Memoirs of a Giesha

FAV. SONG(S) - depends on my mood

FAV. QUOTE - "What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?"

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I'm divorced working full time, attending college part time and sick and tired of being sick and tired. Other than that I'm friendly and supportive.
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[Tonyams]

DATE -October 4, 2007

USER NAME -Tonyams

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -my name...

REAL NAME -Tonya

AGE -24

BIRTHDATE -07/15/1983

WHERE YOU LIVE -Storm Lake, IA

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Danny, my husband!

ANNIVERSARY -May 13

KIDS -Logan(6) Sofia(2) David(9mo)

PETS -none

OCCUPATION -Mental Health Tech.

STARTING WEIGHT -307

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - just eating healthy, smaller portions, and exercising regularely...don't know what the technical name for my plan is, but it seems to be working! Before I joined here I lost 6 pounds.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -walking

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -strawberries...well...the cream chease sauce I use with them! OOps!

FAV.BOOK(S) -anything mystery, lots of suspense!

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Because I Said So

FAV. SONG(S) - right now, Nickelback (Rock Star)...don't ask me why!

FAV. QUOTE -As we try to teach our children about the game of life, its our childen who teach us what life is all about!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -I have been overweight most of my life, but never to this extreme! IT SUCKS! I am uncomforetable in my own body- totally not a normal feeling. I have such a bad body image of myself I feel like I am in someone elses body! I get so overwhelmed by everything, and it just keeps spiraling and spiraling...When I was much smaller than I am now I just thought...ah, I'm so heavy already that if I eat one more bite, it won't make a difference. How could I get any bigger? Well, quite a few of those "one more bites" and here I am, much larger than I could ever imagine. I mean, to hear someone say that you are morbidly obese, come on...that just plain sucks! All I can think of is DEATH! But I am changing things and thinking about LIFE...with my children...my husband...my family. Why did I do this to myself? Its time to change! For good!!! I am so shy that I don't really talk to my family or friends(who are not at all overweight) about losing weight. I just think I need a little support in my journey, so I definately WELCOME anything and everything everyone has to say!!!

Oh, I found out that I have to have my gall bladder out. THAT SUCKS!!! If laproscopic doesn't word...major surgery...AHHHHH! I have had c-sections with all 3 children, but there were babies at the end of the rainbow. Not just stupid gall stones(seven to be exact)! Anyways, I just had to vent on my gall bladder!

[suerte]

DATE - October 8

USER NAME - Suerte

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's Spanish for lucky and I'm equally as lucky as I am unlucky, lol

REAL NAME - I'll tell ya in private

AGE - Mid-Late 20's

BIRTHDATE - I'm a Leo

WHERE YOU LIVE - Mid Michigan

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - David

ANNIVERSARY - Late August 2004

KIDS - Not married/no kids

PETS - None at the moment, as I am in school

OCCUPATION - Student

STARTING WEIGHT - Not truly sure because I refuse to get on the scale, but most people say I look like I weigh about 275-300lbs.

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - None at the moment

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Treadmill/Elliptical

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Fast Food hamburgers

FAV.BOOK(S) - Not really sure. Random true crime novels.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Rocky Horror, Devils Advocate, Descent, Interview with the Vampire

FAV. SONG(S) - Malibu/Hole, Make it Last Forever/Keith Sweat, All Mariah Carey and Madonna songs

FAV. QUOTE - People judge you by your actions, not by your intentions.

[FutureLegend]

Hi folks! I'm very new here. I just joined today. I had to tear myself away from it to do my exercise!! I look forward to getting to know you.

DATE - 10/09/07

USER NAME - FutureLegend

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - David Bowie preface to Diamond Dogs

REAL NAME - Lori

AGE - gonna be 45 in a couple of weeks

BIRTHDATE - 10/29/62

WHERE YOU LIVE - SC by way of FL and before that NJ.. so instead of a snowbird.. I'm a "halfback"

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Well.. hmm.. I'm divorced, but we live together.. platonically.. lol

ANNIVERSARY - I could never remember that.. hmm... November 12 or 13th

KIDS - One daughter.. she's 21

PETS - ooh.. 2 cats and one rat.. and one cat on the way.

OCCUPATION - um... lots of skills, but closed my business about a year ago to try and get healthy. So.. Chief cook and bottle washer

STARTING WEIGHT - 310

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Today is my first day of Atkins induction. Before that I was just doing 500 - 700 cal a day until weight loss stalled.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - All I do is lifecycle and some resistence right now. My favorite is weight lifting

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Veal parm! Tira Misu and BIG TIME COKE!

FAV.BOOK(S) - Holy Bible NIV

FAV. MOVIE(S) - The Shawshenk Redemption, The Stand, Out of Africa oh.. all of them.

FAV. SONG(S) - Another tough one.. Letter to Hermione, Cygnet Committee.. well.. anything by Bowie. Oh.. I like most music so this is really tough.

FAV. QUOTE - "The definition of insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over again expecting a different result". <-- don't remember where I heard it

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -
Well, I don't know. I generally believe in the basic goodness of people!

(I feel kinda weird)... I wouldn't want to tell people about myself and frighten them! LOL

Thanks for reading!
Be Blessed!!

[Heather Blue Eyes]

DATE - 10/11/07

USER NAME - Heather Blue Eyes

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's obvious, I'd assume... ;)

REAL NAME - Heather

AGE - 26

BIRTHDATE - 12/14/80

WHERE YOU LIVE - Atlanta, but orginally Indiana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Loving, supportive hubby

ANNIVERSARY - April 22

KIDS - None yet (PCOS is slowing that down... which is why I'm back!)

PETS - 2 cats

OCCUPATION - Insurance Account Manager

STARTING WEIGHT - 315

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - I've done SBD, WW, and just trying really hard... I'm going to try to follow a 1500-1700 calorie diet with 3xs / week excercise and nothing white!

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Loved a hip-hop dance class I took, but they stopped it...

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - coca cola classic, mexican food (my hubby's from Mexico City)....RICE

FAV.BOOK(S) - Harry Potter Series

FAV. MOVIE(S) - 50 First Dates, When Harry Met Sally, Mary Poppins

FAV. SONG(S) - Anything by Bob Marley... makes me instantly chill out!

FAV. QUOTE - "Love is everything it's cracked up to be…It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for." - Erica Jong

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Well, in general, I want to be a more positive person, but I realize it's hard to be nice to others when you're not nice to yourself. So, I'm trying to learn how to love who I am, but also not allowing that to me slack off!

Thanks for your support! I hope we all get there soon!

[FrogPrincess6]

DATE - October 11, 2007

USER NAME - FrogPrincess6

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I feel like an ugly frog, but I could be a princess inside when all this blubber is gone, the 6 is for my 6 kids.

REAL NAME -

AGE -32

BIRTHDATE -June 1, 1975

WHERE YOU LIVE -California

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Husband

ANNIVERSARY -April 15th

KIDS -3 boys and 3 girls

PETS -8 cats

OCCUPATION -Home-Maker

STARTING WEIGHT -345

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - None yet

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking I guess

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Pizza, soda

FAV.BOOK(S) -I don't like to read

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Princess Bride, Castaway, Mr. Mom, Steel Magnolias

FAV. SONG(S) - It's My Life by Billy Joel, Hey Leonardo by Blessed Union of Souls

FAV. QUOTE - "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter don't mind...And those that mind don't matter." "

[midnight92887]

DATE -October 12, 2007

USER NAME - midnight92887

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - it is the name of one of my dogs that has departed recently

REAL NAME -carrie
AGE -20

BIRTHDATE -9/28/87

WHERE YOU LIVE -new jersey

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -none

ANNIVERSARY -none

KIDS -none

PETS -none

OCCUPATION -student

STARTING WEIGHT -318.5

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - weightwatchers

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - i don't know really

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - candy and comfort foods

FAV.BOOK(S) -too many to tell

FAV. MOVIE(S) -too many to tell

FAV. SONG(S) - don't have one at the moment

FAV. QUOTE -i'll have to get back to you

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU i have been heavy my entire life. I want to be thin and i am motivated but have trouble sticking to it. I have trouble saying no to food and knowing when to stop. I am kind and funny and try to listen and be helpful all i can.

[rileydog14]

DATE - October 27, 2007

USER NAME - rileydog14

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - years ago I had a very special sheltie named Riley, and his name became our family username when we started using the internet. Riley was 14 when we started using his name, and he passed when he was 16, and we've just kept using the name.

REAL NAME - Patti

AGE - 46

BIRTHDATE - February 7th

WHERE YOU LIVE - Michigan

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Bob - I am very blessed to have known him since we were in high school together

ANNIVERSARY - October 18th

KIDS - 1 son and daughter in law

PETS - Buddy - papillon - my walking friend and completely spoiled baby who is convinced that squirrels were placed on the earth to play with him, if he could only catch one. He practically climbs trees to catch them, so funny!

OCCUPATION - HR clerical for major retailer

STARTING WEIGHT -342

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - low fat, low calorie,

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -walking, swimming

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - I can over eat anything

FAV.BOOK(S) - Left Behind series, my bible, travel books

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Gone with the Wind

FAV. QUOTE - carpe diem -- seize the day!!!!

[flabtofab]

DATE -Oct 28, 2007

USER NAME -flabtofab

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -hopefully will be encouraging lol

REAL NAME -Jima(pronounced Jim like the boys name with an a at the end.

AGE -43

BIRTHDATE -sept 8, 1964

WHERE YOU LIVE -england. I'm american but hubby is english

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -husband -Ian

ANNIVERSARY -Sept 19

KIDS -boy 23yrs, girl 21 years in oregon

PETS -dog-dinky

OCCUPATION -housewife atm.. just got visa and looking for work

STARTING WEIGHT -301

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - cutting cals and getting off my rear

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -walking.. i take the dog and he makes me almost run lol

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -cheesecake

FAV.BOOK(S) -the stand.. stephen king

FAV. MOVIE(S) -an affair to remember- cary grant and deborah kerr

FAV. SONG(S) - anything by reba

FAV. QUOTE -that which does not kill you makes you stronger

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -have been wanting to lose weight for years but never got around to it.. now within the last 6 mo, my baby sis ( 39) has been given 3 years to live due to COPD, my mom has breast cancer and is having a mastectomy on the 2nd of nov.. i think it finally hit me that im 43, morbidly obese, and signing my own death warrent if i dont do something NOW

[geekgirl127]

Date - Nov. 2nd

USER NAME - Geekgirl127

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My friends from school always called me Geekgirl, which I pretty much am.

REAL NAME - Lil

AGE -31

BIRTHDATE - Dec. 7th, 1975

WHERE YOU LIVE - Indiana

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Husband

ANNIVERSARY - Sept 2nd

KIDS - 2 boys

PETS - 3 cats

OCCUPATION - Software quality Analyst

STARTING WEIGHT -340 (this is a guess, my scale doesn't go above 335 but it took me about 3 days to geet to 340)

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Either SOuthBeach or Medifast.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Water Aerobics

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Anything italian

FAV.BOOK(S) - Piers Anthony on a Pale Horse

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Seremotu

FAV. SONG(S) - Without you by Motley Crew

FAV. QUOTE - "No idea

[RedHeadLongLegs]

DATE - Nov 18, 2007

USER NAME - RedHeadLongLegs

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I have red hair and I am tall. My sister says "how many lies in one name?" It makes me laugh but I never said those were chubby long legs.

REAL NAME - Bev

AGE - 52

BIRTHDATE - April 26

WHERE YOU LIVE - Toledo, Ohio

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Dean, my second husband and the love of my life. I found him at the time in my life that I was secure in the fact that I might always be alone and I was ok with that.

ANNIVERSARY - I have several... 2/10/01 FIrst time we met. 2/14/01 First time he sent me roses. Our Wedding anniversary 4/20/04.

KIDS - One son, Bill, 25 years old, born on Christmas eve. Best present ever!

PETS - 2 Yorkie dogs, one 14 y/o and one 2 y/o.

OCCUPATION - Accountant. Just got a new job and I start 11/26

STARTING WEIGHT - 325 was my heaviest. I got back on track at 321.

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Low Carb, modified to include fruits.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - We just got an elliptical machine and I love it! I am excercising 6 days a week for 30 minutes.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - French Fries-gave them up for my New Years Resolution in 2004. Also bread, any bread. I could eat a loaf!

FAV.BOOK(S) - Right now Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss Solution

FAV. MOVIE(S) - Dr. Zhivago

FAV. SONG(S) - Any country song.

FAV. QUOTE - One step at a time.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I haven't always been overweight. I would lose weight and then gain it back and then some. My "and then some" got me back up to 325 pounds. At that point I was depressed that I was so heavy. The first time I actually got depressed. Even though I had always been up and down, I was never unhappy. Even through a divorce, went to college for eight years and never dated, then 4 years of dating several guys, I was still happy. I am so greatful that this time I have had enough and am back on the right track with eating healthier and excercising!
I also can't wait to play with my grandkids, my son isn't even married yet! But that is my ultimate goal... to be thin enough to play with my grandchildren!

[kyfriedchick1]

DATE - 11/23/07

USER NAME - kyfriedchick1

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's my Yahoo messenger name. I thought it was cute six or seven years ago when I chose it and now I use it for everything... it makes all my logins easier to remember.

REAL NAME - Stephanie

AGE - 34

BIRTHDATE - 7/26/73

WHERE YOU LIVE - London, Kentucky

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - my husband Charlie... though his significance has been coming into question lately... LOL

ANNIVERSARY - 6/13/96

KIDS - 2 -- bbg (beautiful baby girl) is 9 and bbb (beautiful baby boy) is 10

PETS - 2 cats... DJ and Kaycie

OCCUPATION - full time student majoring in middle school math and english and part time legal assistant

STARTING WEIGHT - 335

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - My own.. I'm cutting back on normal foods that I eat and adding in more veggies

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - none! LOL I do like my Pilates and am getting ready to add in the Biggest Loser Workout to see if I like it. After the first of the year, I plan to buy an exercise bike.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - I absolutely cannot eat donuts... they are like an addiction. I take one bite and I eat a whole dozen. So they are definitely one food I MUST stay away from.

FAV.BOOK(S) - I don't have a lot of time for reading anything other than school related books right now. But when I do read, I love John Grisham and James Patterson.

FAV. MOVIE(S) - I have way too many favorites to list. I'm loving Transformers right now; What Dreams May Come; Phantom of the Opera; The Notebook; City of Angels; Troy; 300; A Knight's Tale; all of the Pirates movies; Blow; Chocolat;... :devil: anything with Johnny Depp, pretty much. ;)

FAV. SONG(S) - anything by Maroon 5; Paralyzer by Finger Eleven; the new Kelly Clarkson CD is pretty much a favorite; Daughtry... :devil: LOVE HIM.. he's too pretty... LOL

FAV. QUOTE - "Sometimes when you lose, you win."

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Nothing really... I have a weight loss blog at buddyslim.com... I am addicted to that place & have pretty much given up on myspace.

[Tania119]

DATE - 11/26/07

USER NAME -Tania119

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My name and birthday

REAL NAME -Tania

AGE -23

BIRTHDATE -1/19

WHERE YOU LIVE -NY

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - my husband Juan

ANNIVERSARY -11/21

KIDS -1 son, 20 months old, Jayden Alekzander

PETS -none atm

OCCUPATION -WAHM, Public Relations

STARTING WEIGHT -308

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - eating healthier, cooking more, exercising

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -nooooooone

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -none

FAV.BOOK(S) -all Harry Potter books

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Titanic, Harry Potter

FAV. SONG(S) - None

FAV. QUOTE -None

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I just started my life change today for the millionth and hopefully LAST time.

[November2007]

I am not used to doing these things, I hope i a posting this in the righ place:o
DATE - 11/29/07

USER NAME -November2007

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Honestly, I am ashamed of my weight, so I wanted something to hide behind and something that may mean something in the future--November2007

REAL NAME -Jessica

AGE -31

BIRTHDATE -10/29/76

WHERE YOU LIVE -Alabama

SIGNIFICANT OTHER -blessed with a super man

ANNIVERSARY -7/18/98

KIDS -1 girl 4 years old

PETS -my husband has a cat

OCCUPATION -bookkeeper

STARTING WEIGHT -330

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - biggest loser type competition through a local radio station and gym. Following higher protien diet with good carbs and a regular excer. program for the first time in my life. Began it in March...down 19lbs as of today 4/10/08

FAV. EXERCISE(S) -right now is the eliptical or walking outside

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -bread, bread, bread

FAV.BOOK(S) -I like to read anything

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Footloose, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, Count of Monte Cristo, any musical

FAV. SONG(S) - Love 70's music, right now listening to Still Has a Hold, Todd Agnew (christian)

FAV. QUOTE -"The past is a promise, He is all that I need"

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -Overall I am a blessed happy person who has a major problem with weight that takes over my life. I need to have control. Very excited to start this journey in a way I never have before.

[texarkgal]

DATE - 11/30/2007

USER NAME - Texarkgal

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I'm a woman living in Texarkana...original huh ;)

REAL NAME - Johnnie

AGE - 57

BIRTHDATE - 8/21/1950

WHERE YOU LIVE - Texarkana, TX

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - no, but have lived with best friend Toni for 10 years now

ANNIVERSARY - none

KIDS - none of my own, but have unofficially adopted Toni's granddaughter as mine also

PETS - Dog - Butch...Terrier Mix Cat - Pepsi ... Black & White

OCCUPATION - none...on disability since 2000

STARTING WEIGHT - 390 on August 24, 2007

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Dr Supervised....1200 calories/day, no potatoes, pasta or rice...limit 2 slices bread/day....at least 5 glasses of water/day.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Walking when I'm able to do it again.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate, Chocolate & more Chocolate

FAV.BOOK(S) - Mystery....especially anything by Agatha Christie

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Imitation of Life (with Lana Turner) .... Pretty Woman

FAV. SONG(S) - Depends on the day & mood, I like all kinds of music except most opera and rap

FAV. QUOTE - “If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.”

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Starting over to try again to lose weight & see if I can keep it off this time. Three times in my life I have lost over 100 lbs but always gained it all back & more :(. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have already had both knees and a hip replaced so I really really need to get this weight off & keep it off. I started this time with the intention of having WLS, but after a lot of reading and research I'm really apprehensive about doing that because of the medications I take for RA, which already put my stomach and liver at risk. The other times I have lost a significant amount of weight have been with drugs or drastic diets like liquid diets. This is the first time I'm really trying with just counting calories, healthy eating and exercise, although I'm not able to exercise, not even walking at the present time, but I am looking forward to starting an exercise program when I am able.

[megawatt823]

DATE -3 December 2007

USER NAME -megawatt823

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -Was given that nickname when I first started in Telecom in 1992! It's been with me ever since. I used to have a lot of energy!!

REAL NAME -Meg

AGE -
38
BIRTHDATE -08 23 69

WHERE YOU LIVE -
Denver CO!
SIGNIFICANT OTHER -Tony, the love of my life.

ANNIVERSARY -We were married on 23 August of this year, met 2 July 2005.

KIDS -None

PETS -A Lhasa Apso named Gizmo. We tragically lost our puppy Gadget today to Parvo. I am so heartbroken, all I can do it cry.

OCCUPATION - VoIP technician and Full Time Student

STARTING WEIGHT - 315

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - None yet, just rationing my portions and slowly starting Pilates again.

FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Pilates, weight training, stationary bike.

FAV. NO-NO FOODS -Doritos

FAV.BOOK(S) -Too many to mention! I love Philosophy books (my major) and I have a vast library filled with everything from 18th Century English novels to POMO books.

FAV. MOVIE(S) -Wow! I have so many! I love B horror flicks. I love drama and action flicks. Film Noir.

FAV. SONG(S) - As I am a child of the 80's, anything 80's!!!

FAV. QUOTE - OWN IT!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - Learning to ride the Harley Sportster my man gave me for our wedding!
I am tired of being overweight and too sedentary. I LOVE myself, but I also need to lose weight to be healthier and not be crippled when I am older. I had back surgery at 25 and have never been the same. I was an athlete all through high school and in my early 20's. The back surgery killed that BUT I know I can do it!! I am really glad I found this site.

[bootyflbuttrfly]

DATE - December 4, 2007

USER NAME -Bootyflbuttrfly

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -I thought it was cool sound because I have a big rear end.

REAL NAME -Dawn

AGE -32

BIRTHDATE -June 21, 1