WW Clubs and Groups - 20-30 Something Bios

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Hey Y'all

We had one of these going a few years ago (wow I've been posting here regularly for 2 years), so I figured we should start another one..... Copy and paste this. We welcome anyone regardless if they're on WW. We're one of the most dynamic threads on this site and welcome any newcomers:)

Alias/Name:
Location:
Hometown:
Birthday:
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math;)) :
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :
Marital Status:
Children:
Highest Weight:
WW starting weight (if applicable) :
Goal Weight (or size) :
Current Weight:
Height:
Education:
Employment:
Hobbies:
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:
Long-term Career goals:
Pets:
How long have you been on-line:
Where do you see yourself in five years:
If you're on WW do you like it?:

Alias/Name:Sweater Girl/Ali (short for Alison)
Location:Ottawa Ontario, Canada
Hometown:Montreal Quebec, Canada
Birthday: October 2nd, 1977
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25 (dang it now I have to say I am in my mid 20s)
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra
Marital Status:Single but in a relationship
Children:none but want some one day
Highest Weight:256
WW starting weight (if applicable) :243
Goal Weight (or size) : 155/8
Current Weight:high 160s (ouch)
Height: 5"6"
Education: BA in History from Bishop's University; Law Clerk Diploma from Algonquin College
Employment: HR assistant
Hobbies: movies, exercise, shopping, reading
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Weight training, running, the elliptical
Long-term Career goals: I want to be a lawyer
Pets: none at my place.. at parents' place 2 dogs and a cat
How long have you been on-line: Since 1992 believe it or not!!
Where do you see yourself in five years: Don't know, I'll try and strive for the best for myself
If you're on WW do you like it?: Mostly, a little low on calories, but it did help me finally lose all my weigh

Alias/Name: The Little D/ Debbie
Location: New York, Long Island
Hometown: Brentwood
Birthday: 2/16/76
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius
Marital Status: Single
Children: 1 - boy (Jeremy) 5 years old
Highest Weight: 272 (the day I got weighed in the hospital to have Jeremy)
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 232
Goal Weight (or size) : 165
Current Weight: 194.8
Height: 5' 7.5"
Education: B.P.S Hospitality Management - Now going for my Masters to become a R.D.
Employment: NYIT deSeversky Center - Admin Asst./Sales
Hobbies: I don't think I have a hobby
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking/running/weight training
Long-term Career goals: to become an R.D. and counsel in preventive nutrition.
Pets: 1 cat
How long have you been on-line: 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: at goal weight, living in a small house w/ my son, completed my Masters
If you're on WW do you like it?: yes

Alias/Name:KO/Kierie
Location:Jersey! of the New Variety
Hometown:Summit
Birthday:6/9/76
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Gemini (insert smarmy twins comment here)
Marital Status:Single with confusing bf
Children:Just my dogs
Highest Weight:225
WW starting weight (if applicable) :
Goal Weight (or size) :I'm thinking 120
Current Weight:217
Height:5'3
Education:Senior in Journalism and Media Studies
Employment: book catalogger, intern for a tv show
Hobbies:TIme for hobbies hmmm whats that when i get a spare minute I like to read pop on here go out
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: i usually do the treadmill but I like recumbent bike, Nustep (a seated stepper)
Long-term Career goals:hmm PR television or radio or maybe write my own book ;)
Pets:2 Dogs who are insane
How long have you been on-line: hmmm wow 7 years on and off
Where do you see yourself in five years: either in NY or dublin perhaps, at goal :D and basically Kicking some arse
If you're on WW do you like it?: I'm doing WW at home and I'm recommitting ask me in a week or 2 if i'm feeling empowered
:D
welcome new peeeeeps! WE CAN DO THIS :strong:

Alias/Name: Belle (nicname) Paula-Jean (given name)

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Hometown: Oakville, Ontario

Birthday: Feb 22 1976

Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26

Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Pisces!!

Marital Status: Shackin' Up!

Children: Two special neices - Julianna and Carmen

Highest Weight: 253

WW starting weight (if applicable) : 243

Goal Weight (or size) : 165 (first, then I'll see if Iwant to go lower - this is the goal given to my by my doctor) size 10/12 would be great and maintainable I think.

Current Weight: 208

Height: 5'6" and 1/2 (just shrunk 1/4 inch with my compression fractures!)

Education: University undergraduate degree in communications studies (BA Coms)

Employment: Communications in oil and gas industry

Hobbies: bellydancing, watercolour painting, singing (I have my Grade 8 Royal Conservatory) and playing with my nieces.

Favorite type(s) of Exercises: bellydancing, running, sex (does that count?)

Long-term Career goals: Good question...I'll get back to you.

Pets: Barney (dog) Belle (dog) Cartwright (hamster) Do boyfriends count?

How long have you been on-line: Today- all morning, in total, 4 years, on this website - 2 years

Where do you see yourself in five years: I hope to be married (but we'll see about that), paid off my loans, travelling the world in my vacation time and very very happy.

If you're on WW do you like it?: YES! I love that it makes me accountable and it definatley works. But I want to learn to focus more on my health and overall fitness rather than just what points I eat and what the scale says. I think I'll try doing my measurements once/month to see if that is more motivating!

Alias/Name: modkittn/Lori

Location: RI

Hometown: Methuen, MA (1/2 hour north of Boston)

Birthday: July 11, 1980

Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 22

Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Cancer

Marital Status: Wedding is set for Oct. 11, 2003

Children: Not yet. But I do want at least 1. Ask me in 6 years ;)

Highest Weight: ?? above 220

WW starting weight (if applicable) : 221.2

Goal Weight (or size) : WW goal - 151. Personal goal - 140

Current Weight: 154.8

Height: 5'8"

Education:
Univeristy of Massachusetts Lowell: BS in Computer Science acquired in June 2002
Berlee College of Music: didn't graduate. Attended from Jan. 1998 - May 1999 (3 semesters)

Employment: Computer Scientist - working for the Navy

Hobbies: Hockey (watching and playing), WW chat groups, playing music (flute, tin whistle), exercising

Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Hockey, treadmill, weights, martial arts

Long-term Career goals: I want to be a project manager where I work and hopefully get to do more hands-on work with the UUVs (Unmanned Undersea Vehicles) here where I work

Pets: 2 Cats
Jinx - 2 year old female
Bailey - 5 month old female

How long have you been on-line: Here, 1 week. Altogether - since 1994

Where do you see yourself in five years: Owning a house, getting ready to have a kid, hopefully having my Masters degree

If you're on WW do you like it?: Yeah, its the only thing that worked and its so easy!

Alias/Name: momof2girls/ Angie
Location: Ontario, Canada
Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Birthday: November 26, 1976
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :
Marital Status:Married
Children:2 girls age 8, 2
Highest Weight:208
WW starting weight (if applicable) :200
Goal Weight (or size) :12 (150'ish)
Current Weight: 185.8
Height:5'5
Education:Collage
Employment:Librarian (partime) SAHM
Hobbies:Scrapbooking, reading, TV, Computer
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:Swimming
Long-term Career goals:To be a great mom and wife
Pets:1 dog Sammy
How long have you been on-line:1997
Where do you see yourself in five years:right here
If you're on WW do you like it?:LOVE IT!

Alias/Name:Donna
Location:Indiana
Hometown:Grandview, Indiana
Birthday:3-5-1979
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :pisces
Marital Status:married
Children:not yet
Highest Weight:275
WW starting weight (if applicable) :275
Goal Weight (or size) :165
Current Weight:259
Height:5 foot 2
Education:high school diploma
Employment:used to be certified nursing assistant on alzheimers unit, now homemaker
Hobbies:scrapbooking, spending time with family and my wonderful golden retriever
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:water aerobics
Long-term Career goals:like staying home
Pets:Cinnamon, Golden Retriever 5 next month, Slinky, dashchund, five in Nov., Peanut, evil kitty, 5 1/2
How long have you been on-line:forever
Where do you see yourself in five years:hopefully, with a baby, and much thinner
If you're on WW do you like it?:yes
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Alias/Name: Angela095
Location: Buffalo, NY
Hometown: Niagara Falls, NY
Birthday: February 10, 1976
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 29
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius
Marital Status: Single
Children: none
Highest Weight: 151
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 149
Goal Weight (or size) : 95-100
Current Weight: 142.5
Height: 4'11
Education: BA in psychology '98
Employment: Department store manager
Hobbies: eating (duh!), reading, walking, hanging out with friends, etc
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking, pilates, kickboxing
Long-term Career goals: not sure on this one!
Pets: none :(
How long have you been on-line: online in general? 7 years
Where do you see yourself in five years: hopefully married, either with dogs or kids, at my goal weight--looking hot!!
If you're on WW do you like it?:I like the concept, i just hope it works for me!

Alias/Name:Flower aka Audri
Location:burbs of Reno NV
Hometown:LV,NV
Birthday:3-22
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :36
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Aires
Marital Status:M
Children:3 sons, 15, 11, 5
Highest Weight:220
WW starting weight (if applicable) :210.8
Goal Weight (or size) :149 minimum, would like to be 135 though
Current Weight:210.8 (started this 6 days ago)
Height:5'4.5"
Education:college graduate
Employment:sahm, florist by trade
Hobbies:beading, wood working, crafting, sewing, cross stitch, wreath making
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:walking, aqua classes
Long-term Career goals:own a craft shop
Pets:2 cockateils, few fish
How long have you been on-line:1999
Where do you see yourself in five years:another child, but fit!
If you're on WW do you like it?:So far I love it!
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Alias/Name:Heidi
Location:Western MA
Hometown:same
Birthday:January 23,1980
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Aquarius
Marital Status:engaged
Children:none of our own,fiancee has a 3 y.o son
Highest Weight:235
WW starting weight (if applicable) :199
Goal Weight (or size) :130
Current Weight:187
Height:5'4
Education:Online Professional Secretary Course
Employment:Assitant Manager at a pet store
Hobbies:reading and the internet
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:treadmill
Long-term Career goals:n/a
Pets:2 kittens,a guinea pig,ravvit and betta fish..lol
How long have you been on-line:7+ years
Where do you see yourself in five years:married with 2 children and thin..
If you're on WW do you like it?:Yes.I lost 90 pounds in 2000 using the plan

Hello All, Newbie here :)

Alias/Name:JigglyBits / emma
Location: Dubai, UAE
Birthday:Sept., 19,1981
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 24
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : virgo
Marital Status: Single
Children: None
Highest Weight: 256
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 216.5
Goal Weight (or size) : 143
Current Weight:215
Height:5'6"
Education: B.S in Information System, MCDST, A+
Employment: Between Jobs
Hobbies: Photography, Graphic Design, Reading, Shopping!
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Aerobics, Treadmill, Swimming.
Long-term Career goals: Become a System Admin
Pets: None
How long have you been on-line: Since 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: 70 pounds lighter!!
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yep, Easiest diet I've been on!

Alias/Name: ckthegreat / Christy
Location:Odessa, TX
Hometown:Andrews, TX
Birthday:12-28-80
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :capricorn
Marital Status: single
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 353
WW starting weight (if applicable) :353
Goal Weight (or size) :180 or a little smaller lol
Current Weight:350
Height:5'6
Education: I went to beauty school and became a Manicurist
Employment: I'm a secretary now lol
Hobbies:bunco, arts and craftsy type stuff,
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: I enjoy playing tennis, pilates, walking
Long-term Career goals: I hope to get back to working in a salon and building my business
Pets: no pets
How long have you been on-line: today or since the first time i logged on? lmao......i've been online since 99
Where do you see yourself in five years: smaller and hopefully have met someone and about to get married
If you're on WW do you like it?:yes i do! I did it once before and it worked. I just wasn't in the mind set to make it a lifestyle. I was just pretty much doing it and not making the changes mentally lol.

Alias/Name: sarahrah/Sarah (I'm so original!)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hometown: Toronto
Birthday: October 5th
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 21
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra!
Marital Status: very single
Children: no
Highest Weight: 291 lbs.
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 284 lbs.
Goal Weight (or size) : 150
Current Weight: 275 lbs.
Height: 5'7"
Education: currently a university student, studying english
Employment: random part time jobs
Hobbies: knitting! **** crafting in general... I'm a crafting fiend.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: biking, swimming, goofing around w/ friends (can take quite a lot of energy! heh)
Long-term Career goals: to achieve a masters and then PhD in English, and teach gender-oriented literature courses in university or college.
Pets: none here, but family pets include 2 pugs and 2 cats.
How long have you been on-line: forever
Where do you see yourself in five years: happy and HEALTHY.
If you're on WW do you like it?: I love it. I was doing core for a few weeks, but summer is coming up and I'm a lot less controlled, so I'm switching back to flex.

Alias/Name: Becca
Location: Bucks County, PA
Hometown: My dad was in the Army, so I don't really have a "hometown."
Birthday: August 17
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Leo
Marital Status: Married for almost five years
Children: Three!
Highest Weight: 205
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 205
Goal Weight (or size) : 150 first, but ideally 125/135
Current Weight: 197
Height: 5'4"
Education: I'm in college full-time for both Social Services and Women's Studies
Employment: Not employeed right now, but I need to find something soon!
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, photography, web design, and shopping! :)
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: I don't like exercise! But I did like the eliptical when I used to go to the gym.
Long-term Career goals: Obtain my MSW
Pets: Two cats, two turtles, one taurantula, and some saltwater fish
How long have you been on-line: I've been using the internet since 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: Hopefully a LOT thinner and employeed in the social service field!
If you're on WW do you like it?: Love it!

Alias/Name:mommyof1/mary
Location:texas
Hometown:houston
Birthday:6-28-82
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :cancer
Marital Status:married
Children:1
Highest Weight:265
WW starting weight (if applicable) :237
Goal Weight (or size) :165 or 12
Current Weight:212
Height:5''7
Education:some collegeEmployment:stay at home mom
Hobbies:travel, working out
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: tread mill jogging, and anything that makes me sweat real good
Long-term Career goals:to be successful at everything I doPets: fish
How long have you been on-line: two years
Where do you see yourself in five years: thin!!! and maybe one more kiddoIf you're on WW do you like it?:yes I love the flexibility
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Pregnant/ EDD: July 2, 2006 no not pregnant

Alias/Name: jusj5571/Jana
Location: East Texas
Hometown: Longview
Birthday: Sept. 7, 1984
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 21
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Virgo
Marital Status: Single
Children: ZERO!!!
Highest Weight: 220
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 220
Goal Weight (or size) : 165 to enlist in USAF but a lifetime goal of 145
Current Weight: 220
Height: 5"7'
Education: In college
Employment: School Secretary
Hobbies: going to the movies
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking on treadmill
Long-term Career goals: whateva happens in the USAF
Pets: none
How long have you been on-line: been browsing this site since 2005
Where do you see yourself in five years: in the USAF
If you're on WW do you like it?: I just started WW three days ago and usually I can never stick with a diet more than a day and a half but WW is great and this time I've lasted double time!!!

Alias/Name: Chantal

Location: Ontario, Canada

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Birthday: 01/14/1983

Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :23

Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Capricorn

Marital Status: newlywed

Children: none

Highest Weight: 237

WW starting weight (if applicable) :237

Goal Weight (or size) : 150/size 10

Current Weight: 223

Height: 5'8"

Employment: Customer Service Representative

Hobbies: reading, antiques, friends

Favorite type(s) of Exercises: swimming

Long-term Career goals: Just to be happy

Pets: a Boston Terrier named Cleo

How long have you been on-line: years

Where do you see yourself in five years: healthy, happy, and starting a family

If you're on WW do you like it?: Love it!!

Ok, no one has posted in a while, but I just started this 3FC this week, and I really love it! I've been on WW for about 13 wks and don't want to quit this time around. Here is my bio...


Alias/Name: Shelliebellie

Location: Anaheim, CA

Hometown: Fullerton, CA

Birthday: 10/25/1981

Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :25

Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Scorpio

Marital Status: married 3yrs.

Children: none

Highest Weight: 229

WW starting weight (if applicable) :this time around? 203

Goal Weight (or size) : 145 maybe

Current Weight: 188

Height: 5'8"

Employment: Accounts Payable w/ Construction Co.

Hobbies: concerts, reading, hangin' with hubby and fam.

Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking, weights, workout videos

Long-term Career goals: World-renowned Image Consultant

Pets: 2 cats: Smokey and (the) Bandit

How long have you been on-line: eternity

Where do you see yourself in five years: skinny,skinny,skinny!!!

If you're on WW do you like it?: It's great, but I'm mopey because I hit a plateau :(

Alias/Name: Deb

Location: Long Island, NY

Hometown: Long Island, NY

Birthday: 02/16/1976

Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 30

Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius

Marital Status: Single

Children: 1, Jeremy - 9 yrs old

Highest Weight: 232

WW starting weight (if applicable) :this time around ... 226

Goal Weight (or size) : 165-ish

Current Weight: 223

Height: 5'8"

Education: BPS - Hospitality Management (2000); MS - Clinical Nutrition (2007)

Employment: Catering Sales Director

Hobbies: Walking, running, reading, movies, enjoying the beach, sun & fun

Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking, running

Long-term Career goals: Registered Dietician

Pets: the ladybugs that live in my house :)

How long have you been on-line: 4-eva

Where do you see yourself in five years: a practicing RD, w. a house, maybe married

If you're on WW do you like it?: Yes, it is re-teaching me that there is room for every food in our lives; Moderation and accountability are key.

Alias/Name: Tanya
Location:Boston
Hometown:Boston
Birthday:01/22/1979
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :27 for another few days
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Aquarius
Marital Status:married
Children:1 boy, 16 months
Highest Weight: 200.6 not pregnant, 232 pregnant
WW starting weight (if applicable) :200.6
Goal Weight (or size) :145
Current Weight:168
Height:5'6
Education: Medical Assistant, full time student
Employment: at-home mom
Hobbies: scrap booking, shopping, kickboxing, cooking and baking.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: kickboxing, swimming
Long-term Career goals: I'd like to become and RN after I finish medical assisting and make some money.
Pets: none
How long have you been on-line: this site - first time
Where do you see yourself in five years: hopefully another baby, working and mainaining my goal weight.
If you're on WW do you like it?: yes
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To get to my pre-pregnancy weight- I already passed it.

Alias/Name: Irene
Location:Hayward, California ( Bay Area)
Hometown:Hayward
Birthday:9/6/79
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 27
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Virgo
Marital Status:Widow
Children:2
Highest Weight:285
WW starting weight (if applicable) :285
Goal Weight (or size) :170
Current Weight:285
Height:5 7"
Education:some college
Employment:full time office slave
Hobbies:playing with the kiddies
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:WHAT!!!!!! um.........anything sitting down
Long-term Career goals:CPA
Pets:Fish
How long have you been on-line:4 days
Where do you see yourself in five years:hopefully graduated from colledge
If you're on WW do you like it?:yeah.......when I stay on it!

Thanks this is a good idea ! Helps with meeting people!

Have a great weekend

Alias: Mama_Angel_2006
Name: Summer
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Hometown: Savannah, Georgia
Birthday: 10/04/1983
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra
Marital Status: Engaged
Children: 1-Daughter 1 year old
Highest Weight: 256.6
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 256.6
Goal Weight (or size) : 175 (10% Goal: 225)
Current Weight: 256.6
Height: 5'5
Education: Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing; working on an Associate's in Medical Office Management
Employment: N/A
Hobbies: Reading, Chatting, TV, Genealogy research
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: None
Long-term Career goals: Eventually get a job working as a Medical Office Manager
Pets: None
How long have you been on-line: Since 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: SKINNY
If you're on WW do you like it?: It's ok...I'm still learning how to use it

Alias/Name: MommaHoney/Chandis
Location:Kansas
Hometown:Pratt
Birthday:March 30, 1978
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aries
Marital Status: Married
Children: 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son
Highest Weight: 180
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 177
Goal Weight (or size) :130
Current Weight: 170
Height: 5' 5.5"
Education: Associate Degree
Employment: Stay-at-home mom
Hobbies: scrapbooking
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: turbojam
Long-term Career goals: Would someday like to be a cosmotologist.
Pets: 2 german shepherds and a cat
How long have you been on-line: been using the internet a long time but this is my first forum so only a week or two.
Where do you see yourself in five years: catching up on my scrapbooks
If you're on WW do you like it?: Love WW

Alias/Name:10 Months to Mrs/Jenni
Location: Iowa
Hometown: Greeley
Birthday: 9/27/1985
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 21
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : ??
Marital Status: engaged
Children: unborn as of yet :)
Highest Weight: 155
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 148
Goal Weight (or size) : 127
Current Weight: 148
Height: 5'7"
Education: thisclose to BS
Employment: MLT at small hospital
Hobbies:gardening, cooking, surfing the internet, hanging with my fiance
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: elliptical!!! anything with an exercise ball
Long-term Career goals: Mother to many? :) Lab Manager position maybe...
Pets: sore subject :) mother to many runaway beagles.
How long have you been on-line: foooooooorever
Where do you see yourself in five years: 127 pounds!!
If you're on WW do you like it?: I do.

Alias/Name: Emma_GabysMum/Emma
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Hometown: Christchurch
Birthday: 22 September 1983
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Virgo
Marital Status: single
Children: 1 daughter - Gabrielle
Highest Weight: 108.6kg
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 107.6kg
Goal Weight (or size) : 58kg
Current Weight: 104.2kg
Height: 5'0
Education: Umm couple of years college
Employment: SAHM!
Hobbies: ugh i can never think of hobbies!
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: so far exercycling.. and walking
Long-term Career goals: i'd like to be a counsellor
Pets: Cat - Baldrick, Rabbit - Slim
How long have you been on-line: hehehe years
Where do you see yourself in five years: hopefully with another bub.. no more than 58kg... and hopefully working on my career
If you're on WW do you like it?: love it

Howdy all!

Alias/Name: Celticcowgrl/Azzy
Location: NC
Hometown: High Point
Birthday: 9/13
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 30
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Virgo
Marital Status: engaged
Children: none yet
Highest Weight: 205
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 205
Goal Weight (or size) : 148 (size ten)
Current Weight: 201
Height: 5'4"
Education: Masters in Library & Information Studies
Employment: Librarian
Hobbies: writing, reading, playing World of Warcraft, Scrapbooking
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Yoga, Bellydancing, and I just discovered the Elyptical machine! :)
Long-term Career goals: full-time Librarian, department head I think
Pets: 1 dog, Spirit
How long have you been on-line: um...since '94, started on forums around '97
Where do you see yourself in five years: getting out of debt, hopefully pregnant or already a mother
If you're on WW do you like it?: I love the flexibility in the program!

Alias/Name: PoohBearGS/Mary
Location: Poconos, PA
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Birthday: 4/29/76
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : The big 3-0
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Taurus
Marital Status: Married since 10/21/06
Children: 2 stepsons, ages 13 and 14
Highest Weight: 262
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 262
Goal Weight (or size) : First goal - 200 lbs.
Current Weight: 259ish (I weigh in Monday)
Height: 5'8"
Education: BS in Biology, BS in Nursing
Employment: NICU Nurse
Hobbies: Knitting, blogging, reading, Sudoku
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Treadmill, bike, elliptical
Long-term Career goals: Happy where I am for now...
Pets: 8 1/2 month old black Lab mix, Otto Graham
How long have you been on-line: Many years...
Where do you see yourself in five years: Hopefully a mother of two...
If you're on WW do you like it?: I do like it. I would prefer not having to diet at all, but WW works for me!

Alias/Name: FifisMama02/Shelly
Location: Indiana
Hometown: MKE.
Birthday:Nov 30
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :33.
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Sag.
Marital Status: Not.
Children: Little Princess.
Highest Weight: Now. 221. :(
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 221.
Goal Weight (or size) : 150.
Current Weight: 221.
Height: 5'4-5"
Education: B.S. and a B.A.
Employment: Account Manager.
Hobbies: Cooking, reading, spending time with those I love, music, etc.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: I'll let you know when I start.
Long-term Career goals: Get back to do something I enjoy.
Pets: My man.
How long have you been on-line:13 years. Here 1 day.
Where do you see yourself in five years: Great question.
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yes, I do. It's the most realistic for me. I tried LAWL and feel that they just conned me out of my money and there was too much food I missed.

Alias/Name: uf gator girl/ lindsey
Location: florida
Hometown: gainesville, florida
Birthday: july 23
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 22
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : leo
Marital Status: single
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 136
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 136
Goal Weight (or size) : 120
Current Weight: 136
Height: 5'0
Education: BS in health sci from univ of fla, working toward getting into phd programs in clinical health psychology
Employment: research assistant
Hobbies: running/half-marathons, reading, writing, photography
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: running, kickboxing, weights/circuit training
Long-term Career goals: help people achieve optimal health, work with adolescent girls in self-esteem, eating disorders, etc.
Pets: dog
How long have you been on-line: years, just joined this site though
Where do you see yourself in five years: in a PhD program (and hopefully finishing it up!!)
If you're on WW do you like it?: i think it makes the most sense, nothing is limited per se, you just need to exercise control....sometimes its a little low in calories for my activity level though

Alias/Name: Becky
Location: Midwest
Hometown: Middle of Nowhere
Birthday: 2/8/81
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 step-kids, 2 of my own (4 mos and 22 mos)
Highest Weight: while pregnant 280, not pg 246.5
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 242
Goal Weight (or size) : 140/8ish
Current Weight: 229
Height: 5'5
Education: some college
Employment: stay at home mom
Hobbies: reading, camping, hiking, canoeing, writing, organizing
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: elliptical, swimming, hiking
Long-term Career goals: Teaching elementary school
Pets: none
How long have you been on-line:
Where do you see yourself in five years: Getting ready to go back into the workforce (after raising my 2 sweet babies to school age)
If you're on WW do you like it?: Love it!! I feel like I'm eating ALL the time!!

Alias/Name: Heather
Location: Eccles, Salford, England
Hometown: Salford
Birthday: 4/22/1981
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aries/Taurus
Marital Status: Living with my bf
Children: None...3 nephews, 4 nieces and a former (almost!) step son though.
Highest Weight: About 266
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 260.5lbs (18st 8.5)
Goal Weight (or size) : 135lbs/Size US 2/4 (UK 6/8)
Current Weight: 260.5lbs
Height: 5'6
Education: At College at the moment studying for a bachelor of arts in Media and Culture.
Employment: Student
Hobbies: Reading, watching films, watching sport, fundraising, volunteer work.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Swimming, dancing
Long-term Career goals: I would love to work in PR or be a vet.
Pets: Many many....
How long have you been on-line: Since 1997...wow 10 years!
Where do you see yourself in five years: Married, working.
If you're on WW do you like it?: I like making myself accountable to someone else.

Alias/Name: lafayette/janet
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Hometown: Oshkosh, WI
Birthday: June 12
Age: 31
Sign: Gemini
Marital Status: Engaged
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 172
WW starting weight (if applicable):172
Goal Weight (or size): 135 (size 6 for me)
Current Weight: 167
Height: 5'5"
Education: Bachelors Degree
Employment: grant writer
Hobbies: reading, planning a wedding
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking, weight training, exercise bike
Long-term Career goals: I want to teach the world to read and write
Pets: fiance (close enough!)
How long have you been on-line: Since I thought 153 lbs was the highest number I would ever see on a scale!
Where do you see yourself in five years: happily married
If you're on WW do you like it?: I struggle but know it needs to be done!

Alias/Name: Jacki
Location: Southern Ohio
Hometown: Columbus
Birthday: Jan 28, 1980
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 27
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius
Marital Status: Married to my high school sweetie
Children:5 (3 Boys 2 Girls.... ages 8,6,4,2 and 5 Months)
Highest Weight: Right after last baby was born 280
WW starting weight (if applicable) :n/a but thinking of starting WW
Goal Weight (or size) :145lbs
Current Weight:230lbs
Height:5'6"
Education:Some College
Employment: Stay at home mom
Hobbies: Primitive Crafts, Cooking, ATV riding.... Anything out doors
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Walking
Long-term Career goals: My husband and I would like to start a family run plumbing company together~ I would also like to run a small web store on my own.
Pets:2 outside dogs 1 kitten
How long have you been on-line:Not sure but feels like forever...atleast 8+years
Where do you see yourself in five years:Slimmer and working toward other personal goals
If you're on WW do you like it?: n/a

Alias/Name: Mz Kitty/Tammy
Location: Austin, TX
Hometown: Midlothian, TX
Birthday: Dec 19, 1978
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Sag
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2
Highest Weight: 235 (9 months preggo)
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 211
Goal Weight (or size) :140
Current Weight:211
Height: 5-5
Education: Some college
Employment: marketing coord.
Hobbies: Reading, knitting, shopping
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: stair master (feel the burn), YBB, pilates
Long-term Career goals: Goddess
Pets: Does DH count?
How long have you been on-line: Here (3 weeks)
Where do you see yourself in five years: About 75 lbs lighter, no kids in diapers, and back in college.
If you're on WW do you like it?: Just started this week and LOVE it!


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Alias/Name: Weeblesmama/ Caroline
Location: Eugene, OR
Hometown: Hillsboro, OR
Birthday: Dec 29, 19834
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :22
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Capricorn
Marital Status: Living in sin :)
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 200
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 168/ size 10 [super-snug 8]
Goal Weight (or size) :135/ size 4-6
Current Weight: around 168
Height: 5'5"
Education: Senior @ University of Oregon
Employment: tech. help @ university computer center
Hobbies: shopping, running, cooking, hanging out with my hunk, friends
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Running, YBB, lifting weights, elipticals
Long-term Career goals: Something fun that pays well and keeps my interest
Pets: 1 kitty - Weebles :)
How long have you been on-line: @ 3FC? a little over a month?
Where do you see yourself in five years: with atleast an MA, married, living in a cute house, thin and stylish :)
If you're on WW do you like it?: LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

Alias/Name: Tracy
Location: MN
Hometown:Minot, ND
Birthday:7/28/72
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :34
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :LEO
Marital Status:M
Children:3; 11, 8, 1
Highest Weight:215
WW starting weight (if applicable) :208
Goal Weight (or size) :140
Current Weight:190
Height:5'3"
Education:HS
Employment:Daycare Provider
Hobbies:quilting, sports, computer, scrapbooking
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:walking
Long-term Career goals:NURSE OR TEACHER
Pets:2 cat and dog
How long have you been on-line:here, 2 weeks
Where do you see yourself in five years:healthy
If you're on WW do you like it?:Depends on the day!!! Seriously I do love it!

Alias/Name: LawSchoolMom/ Rachel
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Birthday: 10-9-83
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra
Marital Status: Married 4 years
Children: One daughter, Samantha, 3 years old
Highest Weight: 275
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 246
Goal Weight (or size) : 200
Current Weight: 242ish
Height: 5'10.5
Education: BA magna History U of Montevallo
Employment: Administrative Assistant at my law school
Hobbies: food :); reading, music, etc
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: the couch kind
Long-term Career goals: Criminal Defense Lawyer
Pets: one cat, two dogs
How long have you been on-line: Well, I've been at work since 830.
Where do you see yourself in five years: Practicing law and defending criminals.
If you're on WW do you like it?: Well, with my schedule, WW is so doable. I work in a building with a pita restaurant that makes the best chicken fingers and french fries ever. So, being able to visit the downstairs every now and again with flex points is keeping me on the right track.

Alias/Name: Alesha/Alesha (how original of me!)
Location: Maryland
Hometown: North East
Birthday: Feb. 10
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Aquarius
Marital Status: Single
Children: none
Highest Weight: around 250 I think
WW starting weight (if applicable) :224.8
Goal Weight (or size) : WW goal is 141. My personal goal is 151
Current Weight: 220.4
Height:5'3
Education: College Graduate - some law school
Employment: Corporate Paralegal
Hobbies: Charity work, music, concerts, reading, pets
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: CURVES - loving it so far
Long-term Career goals: Not sure - pretty comfortable where I am so far.
Pets: Taffy - spoiled rotten 2 yr. old cocker spaniel
How long have you been on-line: first day here - been online for years
Where do you see yourself in five years: hopefully married with kids
If you're on WW do you like it?: I love it - I eat better than I ever have

Yay this is my first post...

Alias/Name: LCJ/Laura
Location:England
Hometown:er, lets just say the county, Cornwall.
Birthday: June 17th 1983
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Gemini
Marital Status: Been with partner 7 years, technically but not officially engaged!
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 158
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 146
Goal Weight (or size) : 120
Current Weight: 146
Height: 5'2
Education: Just about to graduate from university, wooo! (BSc animal science)
Employment: Part time waitress at the moment
Hobbies:horseriding, surfing, snowboarding when I can
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: horseriding
Long-term Career goals: I plan to become a primary school teacher, gonna work as a teacher's assistant for a year and hopefully get onto a training course for next september.
Pets: 5 ponies, 2 dogs, 5 cats, loads of chickens and ducks! (still live at home)
How long have you been on-line: This site, just today!
Where do you see yourself in five years: Working in a school, loving my job, living with and married to my partner, possibly with a child (woah thats scary). Oh yes and slim and sexy!
If you're on WW do you like it?: I have done it a while ago but started again 2 days ago, on the points system, and I love it, so easy and healthy!

Alias/Name: Missy
Location: Virginia at the moment
Hometown:Kansas City
Birthday: Oct 7th
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 24
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra
Marital Status: Happily married for 3 years and counting
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 201
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 201
Goal Weight (or size) : 166
Current Weight: 177
Height: 5'8
Education: B.A. in Communications from Univ. of Colorado
Employment: Housing
Hobbies: photography, being at the beach
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: kick-boxing (the real thing) flag football
Long-term Career goals: I wish I could be an event coordinator/promotions/marketing...anything really
Pets: 1 puppy, Haley, she's my child!
How long have you been on-line: This site...since last december but I have been MIA for 5 months
Where do you see yourself in five years: Probably somewhere overseas
If you're on WW do you like it?: I absolutely love it! It's the best lifestyle change I've ever made and have been so successful on it, hubby is joining too!

Alias/Name: EmmaGabysMum/Emma
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand
Birthday: 22 September 1983
Age: 23
Sign: Virgo
Marital Status: DP - Stu
Children: 1 daughter - Gabrielle Jayda-Lee, born 26 Oct 06
Highest Weight: 108.6kg
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 107.6kg
Goal Weight (or size) : 58kg (or maybe less)
Current Weight: 94.6kg
Height: 5'0
Education: doing BA
Employment: I'm a stay at home Mum
Hobbies: knitting (hehe geek!), reading, cooking, walking, swimming
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking, swimming
Long-term Career goals: ...... ummm have a career? lol
Pets: 1 cat - Baldrick
How long have you been on-line: this site - umm since early this year?
Where do you see yourself in five years: My goal weight, with another bub & one on the way.... completed my BA
If you're on WW do you like it?: yes i do!

Alias/Name:kimaw1313/Kim
Location:Austin, Tx
Hometown:Odessa, Tx
Birthday:5/2/79
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Taurus
Marital Status: Married
Children:2-Gwen(5) and Tori(3)
Highest Weight:300+
WW starting weight (if applicable) :272
Goal Weight (or size) :150
Current Weight:272
Height:5'8"
Education:currently working on RN
Employment:Clerk at State Hospital
Hobbies:reading, playing video games
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:walking
Long-term Career goals: RN in OB/GYN office
Pets:2 dogs, 3 cats, 4 frogs, and 2 gerbils
How long have you been on-line: 6 yrs
Where do you see yourself in five years: healthy and happy
If you're on WW do you like it?:I do...:cb:

Alias/Name: Chopper5
Location: TX
Birthday: Jan 18 1980
Age: 27
Sign: Capricorn
Marital Status: Single
Children: 3 dogs
Highest Weight: 246
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 246
Goal Weight (or size) : 145
Current Weight: 239
Height: 5'7"
Education: 2 yr degree in Office Administration
Employment: Procurement Administrative Assistant for Engineering Firm
Hobbies: hanging out with family, friends, boyfriend ... being outside, riding Harley on a pretty day
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: swimming, walking, just got an elliptical
Pets: 3 dogs
How long have you been on-line: this site - 3 weeks
Where do you see yourself in five years: (Hopefully - goal weight, married, and at least 1 kiddo)
If you're on WW do you like it?: yes i do!

I've got to do it this time. I have to quit thinking of it as a "diet" and realize that it is a new way of life. I can and will do it!!

Alias/Name: Kristen
Location: Massachusetts
Birthday: September 23
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 38
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra.... ha...ha.. the "scales" sign... no wonder I am on it all the time!!
Marital Status: Married
Children: Does my husband count??
Highest Weight: 185
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 183.5
Goal Weight (or size) : 140
Current Weight: 164
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Education: BS degree
Employment: Accounting
Hobbies: crafts, trying geneology
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: None?? Kidding.. walking, swimming
Long-term Career goals: I am happy where I am, with what I am doing
Pets: Border Collie, 2 cats
How long have you been on-line: years..... was on 3FC last year
Where do you see yourself in five years: about 20 lbs lighter
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yes

Alias/Name: Michelle
Location: Florida
Hometown: Bronx NY
Birthday: Nov 15
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 27
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Scorpio
Marital Status: Married 8 years
Children: girl age 5, boy age 2 and boy - my angel in heaven.
Highest Weight: 200
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 185
Goal Weight (or size) : 125
Current Weight: 166
Height: 5ft
Education: Graduate from US Event Guide with a certification
in wedding planning
Employment: Owner of Spotlight Occasions/ wedding Coordinater
Hobbies: Dancng
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: None but if i have to pic a fav i do tae bo
Long-term Career goals: To run a successful business
Pets: 2 labs, 1 cat and a bearded dragon
How long have you been on-line: 5 or 6 years
Where do you see yourself in five years: Fit and confident
If you're on WW do you like it?: I like weight watchers

Alias/Name: IrishRover/ Jane
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Hometown: Dublin, ireland
Birthday: 6-28-87
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 20
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Cancer
Marital Status: Very long term relationship!
Children: None
Highest Weight: 168
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 168
Goal Weight (or size) : 140/Size 10 (thats the European size, I think it's a 6 in America)
Current Weight: 168
Height: 5'10
Education: Studying for BA in French, Ancient History and Archaeology
Employment: Part time private tutor, otherwise unemployed!
Hobbies: food ; reading, watching Disney films, drinking tea, just relaxing!
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking outside in nice weather
Long-term Career goals: Professor of Linguistics
Pets: one cat
How long have you been on-line: On this site since sometime last week
Where do you see yourself in five years: In the middle of my PHD studies
If you're on WW do you like it?: I like points because it means I'm not deprived of anything, because once I know I can't have something I have unbearable cravings to which I usually give in! So being able to prioritise my points, drink sugary tea, eat biscuits (cookies) and still lose weight is brilliant! :cheer2:

Alias/Name: HazeyMae/Haley
Location: Nebraska
Hometown: You've never heard of it anyway.
Birthday: 08/15/1984
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Leo
Marital Status: Married (June 3, 2006)
Children: None
Highest Weight: 200
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 199
Goal Weight (or size) : 130/Whatever size that puts me at.
Current Weight: 196
Height: 5'4"
Education: Bachelors - Youth Ministry; Assoc. - Christian Education and Biblical Studies
Employment: Children's Ministry Intern and a Pampered Chef Consultant
Hobbies: Reading, writing, singing, laughing, camping, hanging out, scrapbooking, "quilting", etc.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: I love the Curves workout and I love organized sports.
Long-term Career goals: Make Area Director (not too hard)
Pets: None
How long have you been on-line: Ummm...awhile.
Where do you see yourself in five years: Living in Illinois, my husband going to getting ready to graduate with his masters and preparing for him to join the army as a chaplain, still selling Pampered Chef and volunteering in a church/para-church organization.
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yes. I love the ability to choose what foods I eat (which is also my demise; I'd rather eat one piece of pizza which is hardly filling than a Smart Ones meal AND desert).

Alias/Name:Lisa
Location:North East of England
Hometown:South Shields
Birthday:26th January
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :27
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarious
Marital Status:Married
Children:0
Highest Weight:16stones and 4 lb
WW starting weight (if applicable) :16stones and 4 lb
Goal Weight (or size) : 160lb
Current Weight:15stones and 13.5lb
Height:5' 7"
Education:at uni
Employment:student
Hobbies:tending to my allotment, reading, anything arts and crafty
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:Boo Hiss
Long-term Career goals:to become a media designer
Pets:3 cats, 1 dog, 1 gold fish and a husband
Where do you see yourself in five years:On a beach in the sunshine (well we all can hope)
If you're on WW do you like it?:Just started but yes! ;)

Alias/Name: H179/Heather
Location: Virginia
Birthday: Oct. 20 1975
Age: 31
Sign: Libra
Marital Status: Very married:hug:
Children: 4
Highest Weight: 218
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 179
Goal Weight (or size) : 132
Current Weight:157
Height: 5'4"
Education: Some College, Graduate with PhD in school of Hard Knocks:cool:
Employment: Stay at Home Mom who Homeschools the kids
Hobbies: Who has time? (Sewing and reading)
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: swimming, walking, free wieghts, JAZZERCISE
Pets: 1 Quaker Parrot, 1 Cat, 3 Zebu Bulls, 1 Pregnant Zebu Cow
How long have you been on-line: this site - 2 weeks, today- 20min
Where do you see yourself in five years: Still at goal, which I will make in 2007. Living with my family here in VA (because I refuse to let the military transfer us again! (9 moves in 11 years). And being in a place where shopping for swimming suits is actually something I look forward to.;)
If you're on WW do you like it?: What's not to like?!

Alias/Name mrsn0521/Christine
Location: Madison WI
Hometown: I was born in WI but grew up in TN right outside of Nashville, came back to WI when I was 17.
Birthday: 6/21/81
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Gemini (even though some things say Cancer)
Marital Status: married
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 215 (just after Christmas 06)
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 211.2
Goal Weight (or size) : 150lbs
Current Weight: 196.8
Height: 5'7"
Education: College Degree
Employment: in house claims adjuster
Hobbies: reading, music, knitting (learning this month!), photography
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: running on the treadmill, weight/resistance class
Long-term Career goals: moving up the ladder at work, claims adjuster trainee right now
Pets: 2 cats, Bijou & Lacuna
How long have you been on-line: just joined 3fc, online gosh since I was 14
Where do you see yourself in five years: out of debt, hopefully with a house and at least one baby
If you're on WW do you like it?: It's the easiest program I've found, now if only I would just stick to it because I know it works!

My first week I lost 2.2 and it wasn't even a full week! I have a great feeling about WW!

Alias/Name: Amanda
Location: Canada
Hometown:..
Birthday:January
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 20
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : aquarius
Marital Status: boyfriend (1 year)
Children: none
Highest Weight: approx 165
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 148.2
Goal Weight (or size) : 115 lbs
Current Weight: 146
Height:5.2
Education:currently in school for hairstyling!
Employment: receptionist
Hobbies: doing make up, crafts, cooking
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: dancing
Long-term Career goals: unknown
Pets: 2 cats are around here somewhere but I don't claim them to be mine lol
How long have you been on-line: a year?
Where do you see yourself in five years: settled with a good start toward the future
If you're on WW do you like it?: YES!

Alias/Name: Ava
Location: CA
Hometown: Hometown is where you are raised, so I don't have one...I was raised all over the west coast.
Birthday: Nov. 7th
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Scorpio
Marital Status: Married :) Happily
Children: 3 + 2step
Highest Weight: 250
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 178
Goal Weight (or size) : 130ish...
Current Weight: 173
Height: 5'3"
Education: Had some, it sucked
Employment: Self Employed
Hobbies: Photography (not really a hobby once you go pro, but I still shoot for fun, so it's still a hobby)
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Aerobics! Totally my favorite. I love to jump rope and do the hula hoop and I have started doing belly dance, I kinda suck, but I'm trying.
Long-term Career goals: My business slowed last year and hasn't fully recovered, so my goal is to get it back to where it was.
Pets: 1 dog, Marco, he's 9months old and a pain in my butt! Chews everything!
How long have you been on-line: Oh wow, I have been on-line for 12 years now! I was 16 when I got my first computer with internet!
Where do you see yourself in five years: In a bikini ;)
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yes, I have only been doing WW for a week, but so far this is the best. I am able to eat things I wasn't able to eat on any other diet, it's great! I have lost 5lbs since I started!

Alias/Name: JerseyMadchen/ Amy
Location: Jersey
Birthday: May 13, 1983
Age: 24
Sign: Taurus
Marital Status: Single
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 218
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 218
Goal Weight (or size) : 175
Current Weight:218
Height: 5'6"
Education: In College!!!
Employment: Recently unemployed, seeking part time job.
Hobbies: Selling on eBay.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking, running
Pets: None.
How long have you been on-line: Just switched from LAWL to this site!
Where do you see yourself in five years: Married, with my bachelor's finally and living in VA.
If you're on WW do you like it?: So far so good!

Alias/Name: ThundaDiva / Yvette
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Hometown:Same
Birthday:03/15/1972
Age: 35
Sign: Pisces
Marital Status: Single and LOVIN' it!
Children: None..Yet
Highest Weight:386
WW starting weight: 378.6
Goal Weight (or size): 250
Current Weight: 374.6
Height: 5'6"
Education: Constantly learning through LIVING
Employment: AT&T
Hobbies: Reading, writing, jewelry making......
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Curves and Walking
Long-term Career goals: Business Owner
Pets: None
How long have you been on-line: This site...? Today is the first day.
Where do you see yourself in five years: Slim, Trim, Married and Enthused about life!
If you're on WW do you like it?: LOVE it. Lost 4 lbs my first month!:carrot:

Alias/Name:Katy
Location: Ireland, so pretty, yet soo wet
Hometown:
Birthday: 31st of October
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : lol 23 (soon to be 24)
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Scorpio
Marital Status: single
Children: no
Highest Weight: 234 (ek!)
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 219
Goal Weight (or size) : 155
Current Weight: 210( only 65 pounds to go)
Height: 5ft 6
Education: High School
Employment: Software Engineer...no degree and i still managed it, i must have some determination
Hobbies: walking
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Walking love it
Long-term Career goals: Security Anaylist
Pets: None
How long have you been on-line: id say oooooo 3 minutes
Where do you see yourself in five years: Size 12 lol
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yeah but my class leader is scarey as ****

Alias/Name:i'm going by Lola today:)
Location:Ohio
Hometown:don't blink, you might miss it
Birthday:May
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology): Taurus
Marital Status:divorced, in a serious relationship
Children:1
Highest Weight:190-something
WW starting weight (if applicable) :184.5
Goal Weight (or size) :140
Current Weight:176
Height:5'5"
Education:associates
Employment:fulltime
Hobbies:digital photography
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:yoga, walking
Long-term Career goals:might go back to school one of these days
Pets:multiple
How long have you been on-line:forever
Where do you see yourself in five years:thinner, married, more content
If you're on WW do you like it?:way easier than counting calories

Alias/Name: Sweet Tea/Sara
Location: Savannah, GA
Birthday: April 8, 1975
Age: 32
Sign: Aries
Marital Status: married
Children: 3
Highest Weight: 227
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 192
Goal Weight (or size) : 123
Current Weight: 192
Height: 5'0"
Education: 5 yrs college, returning to school in Jan 2008
Employment: SAHM, candlemaker, soon to be student
Hobbies: reading, listening to music
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: elliptical, weights, walking Pets: 2 kitties and one fish
How long have you been on-line: Was here a year and a half ago and then left but I rejoined over the Oct. 27th weekend. I lurked a lot while I was gone though.
Where do you see yourself in five years: hopefully working as a nurse and a whole lot healthier!
If you're on WW do you like it?: So far so good!

Alias/Name: Likenoother/Shay
Location: Virginia
Hometown: Born in Florida
Birthday: July
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 35
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Leo
Marital Status: Single but in a committed relationship
Children: none
Highest Weight: 278
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 240
Goal Weight (or size) : 120
Current Weight: 221
Height: 4'11"
Education: Bachelor's, Taking first class for Master's
Employment: Govt Employee
Hobbies: scrapbooking, reading, listening to music
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Walking, Kickboxing, Weights
Long-term Career goals: Teach, Research
Pets: None
How long have you been on-line: Forever
Where do you see yourself in five years: Married
If you're on WW do you like it?: Love it!

Alias/Name: Sharron
Location: Charleston AFB, SC
Hometown: White Hall, AR
Birthday: 07/09/1986
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math;)) : 21
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Cancer
Marital Status: Married for almost 6 months
Children: None, unless you count my American Bulldog, Gauge
Highest Weight: 163
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 155ish
Goal Weight (or size) : 130
Current Weight: 152
Height: 5'2"
Education: Currently enrolled for community college in January
Employment: Bank Teller
Hobbies: scrapbooking, shopping, riding Harley with hubby
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walk/jog/run and free weights
Long-term Career goals: accountant/exercise physiologist
Pets: My American Bulldog, Gauge, he's 10 months old
How long have you been on-line: about 3 months
Where do you see yourself in five years: having a baby
If you're on WW do you like it?: Love it!:smug:

Alias/Name:tanner'smom/ Jasmine
Location:Colorado
Hometown:don't have one
Birthday:May 23
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :29
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Tarus/Gemini, I am on the cusp and generally fall more towards Tarus
Marital Status: Married
Children: one DS-3 years old
Highest Weight:200
WW starting weight (if applicable) :200
Goal Weight (or size) :140
Current Weight:200
Height:5' 5"
Education:My Bachelor's is in Music Education and My Master's is in Special Education
Employment:Teach kids who are emtionally disturbed
Hobbies:playing with DS, shopping, scrapbooking and reading
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:elliptical machines and weights
Long-term Career goals:Still up in the air, I am probably going to head back and get my adminstrator's credential.
Pets:cat and guniea pig. We just inheritated a fish tank so give us a month and we will probably have fish.
How long have you been on-line:I have been on and off for a while
Where do you see yourself in five years:healthy
If you're on WW do you like it?:I have had success in the past, it works.

Alias/Name:Julie
Location:Rhode Island
Hometown:rhode Island
Birthday:Nov 23
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Sagitarrius
Marital Status: Married
Children: 1 yr old boy
Highest Weight:240
WW starting weight (if applicable) :208
Goal Weight (or size) :165
Current Weight:208
Height:5' 9"
Education:A.S in Respiratory Therapy
Employment: Respiratory Therapist
Hobbies: Spending time with family,Shopping, Walking
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:Aerobics, Walking
Long-term Career goals:Going for my Bachelors Degree
Pets: Two dogs, Max and Scruffy
How long have you been on-line:many years
Where do you see yourself in five years:healthy
If you're on WW do you like it?:Stil trying to figure that out..lol
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Alias/NameKelly
Location:Las Vegas
Hometown:Belton, TX
Birthday:12/18/1976
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :31
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Sag
Marital Status:Married
Children:1-8 year old daughter
Highest Weight:160
WW starting weight (if applicable) :160
Goal Weight (or size) :125
Current Weight:160
Height:5'4"
Education:Some College - currently working on AS in IT
Employment:Web Design
Hobbies:MMORPG, Reading
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:Ugh, I haven't found one i really like yet - karate with my daughter if I could afford it.
Long-term Career goals:Sr. Web Designer or Programmer
Pets:1 year old male 3lb Chihuahua-Yoshi
How long have you been on-line:ever? since the internet was public :)
Where do you see yourself in five years:not much different - thin, fit and hopefully I will have visited England
If you're on WW do you like it?:Third time on WW....can't seem to stick with it after I've lost my weight. I know it works!

Alias/Name Tanya
Location: Near Boston Ma
Hometown: Newton Ma
Birthday:01/22/1979
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Aquarius
Marital Status:Married
Children: Jackson 2 yrs old
Highest Weight:200.6
WW starting weight (if applicable) :200.6 (back on ww after losing and gaining 37lbs:?:
Goal Weight (or size) :150
Current Weight:199
Height:5'6
Education:Some College - currently a nursing student
Employment: part time medial assistant, stay at-home mom
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, kick boxing, baking, home decorating, family
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: kick boxing, swimming, walking
Long-term Career goals: RN
Pets: none
How long have you been on-line: today? about 10 minutes
Where do you see yourself in five years: thinner, more kids, working as an RN
If you're on WW do you like it? Yes I love it, but I need to stick with it this time.
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Tanya

Alias/Name: THE Heather aka Heather
Location: Arlington, Texas
Hometown: Fox, Oklahoma
Birthday: 08/25
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 20
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Virgo
Marital Status: VERY Single
Children: Nope
Highest Weight: 348
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 348 (it's a shame)
Goal Weight (or size) : Somewhere around 175-180
Current Weight: 348 (I just started last week)
Height: 5' 10"
Education: Graduated high school....in college working towards a degree in Clinical Psychology
Employment: Dispatcher
Hobbies: Musicmusicmusic, reading, movies, and oddly enough...crocheting
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Dance. I love to dance.
Long-term Career goals: This may seem absurb, but discovering something in the human brain that we've never known. But realistically....to become a successful clincal psychologist.
Pets: None unfortunately.
How long have you been on-line: Total?? About 7 years
Where do you see yourself in five years: Still in school more than likely...
If you're on WW do you like it?: I absolutely love it. I was on it when I was younger and it worked for me...(long story as to why I went off and started feeding my face again)...I'm definately looking forward to this time around

Alias/Name: Liligurl/Monique
Location: Massachusetts
Hometown: Leominster
Birthday: 6/25/74
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 33
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Cancer
Marital Status: Proud wife of Brian
Children: In the process of Adopting a 9 yr old boy
Highest Weight: 185
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 185
Goal Weight (or size) : 125
Current Weight: 162
Height: 5'4"
Education: PSU
Employment: Law enforcement
Hobbies: Running and spending time with hubby and dogs
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Running & weight training
Long-term Career goals: Own and operate a dog kennel
Pets: 2 dogs Riley(Boxer) and Annabell (Shepard/Beagle mix)
How long have you been on-line: 2 yrs
Where do you see yourself in five years: Running the Boston Marathon for the 4th time!!!! (No, I'm not joking!!)
If you're on WW do you like it?: Love it!

Alias/Name: wannabethin4ever/Niki
Location: North Carolina
Hometown:Fayetteville, NC
Birthday: 9/23/79
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : libra or virgo depending on the source
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2 boys
Highest Weight: 217 after giving birth the 2nd time
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 200
Goal Weight (or size) : 125-130
Current Weight: 198
Height: 5'0"
Education: AAS in Paralegal Studies
Employment: Unemployed right now
Hobbies: reading, playing online, walking spending time with my family
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking and dancing
Long-term Career goals: to just be working
Pets: 1 dog a chow-rott mix
How long have you been on-line: 10 yrs
Where do you see yourself in five years: Maintaining my weightloss and looking fabulous!
If you're on WW do you like it?: It's great!

Alias/Name: 8mickey2/Jacq
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Hometown: Smalltown, OH
Birthday: May
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Gemini
Marital Status: BF of 1 1/2 years
Children: ZEE-row
Highest Weight: 275
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 254.6
Goal Weight (or size) : 140
Current Weight: 244.8
Height: 5'9"
Education: JD
Employment: Uncle Sam
Hobbies: Partyin' with friends, shopping, pets, guitar
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Dancing and Elliptical machine
Long-term Career goals: To one day have my own law practice OR be a judge
Pets: 2 persian kitties
How long have you been on-line: since the beginning, baby!
Where do you see yourself in five years: 30, hopefully married, hopefully with an awesome J-O-B
If you're on WW do you like it?: It's working where self-motivation couldn't. I've lost weight before on my own, but that was at a different time in my life. Now I'm established and pretty comfortable and it's kinda easy to let the weight slide... so i needed something extra to kick me into gear! :carrot:

Alias/Name: dali78/Niki
Location:Lexington, KY
Hometown:Lexington, KY
Birthday:11/29/78
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :29
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Sagittarius
Marital Status:single as they come
Children:none, want some though
Highest Weight:260
WW starting weight (if applicable) :257
Goal Weight (or size) :160
Current Weight:248
Height:5'3"
Education:BA in Psychology
Employment:same job doing video editing for over 10 years. That BA really paid off haha.
Hobbies:traveling, photography, concerts, comedy shows, anything really.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:I wouldn't say favorite, but I will do the treadmill and elliptical and I sort of like work out videos.
Long-term Career goals:I would LOVE to be a wedding photographer
Pets:a silky terrier names honey
How long have you been on-line:back in high school, 1996 I think, so a long time.
Where do you see yourself in five years:I would love to be married and maybe a kid on the way, but no luck so far. Not even close.
If you're on WW do you like it?:yes, when I follow the plan it works.

Alias/Name:JennyC/Jenny
Location:New Brunswick, Canada
Hometown:Prince Edward Island, Canada
Birthday:May 15, 1980
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :27
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Taurus, the stubborn bull who loves to eat!
Marital Status:Dating, without commitment. My issue, not his.
Children:None of my own. 4 month old nephew, and niece due in May!
Highest Weight:169
WW starting weight (if applicable) :164.5
Goal Weight (or size) :125
Current Weight:163, as of last week.
Height:almost 5'4"
Education:Post Secondary. Human Services Counselor degree
Employment:Job Developer
Hobbies:Reading, eating, walking, talking, you name it, I'll try it.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:Yoga, walking, resistance bands, dance
Long-term Career goals:Keep moving up the ladder at work; keep helping clients reach independence!
Pets:Family dog on the Island - Hooch, a chocolate lab.
How long have you been on-line:Week 2
Where do you see yourself in five years:Anywhere and everywhere. Hopefully over my fear of commitment, hopefully I will have travelled more.
If you're on WW do you like it?:Love it! It doesn't restrict you, and helps you really consider what you are eating!
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Alias/Name: Meredith
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Birthday: April 10, 1984
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aires
Marital Status: Single
Children: N/A
Highest Weight: 260
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 257.4
Goal Weight (or size) : 155
Current Weight: 239.2
Height: 5'7"
Education: Bachelors of Interior Architecture from Lawrence Technological University
Employment: Shift Supervisor @ Starbucks
Hobbies: Slinging Coffee to the masses, listening to great Detroit Rock!
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Hiking
Long-term Career goals: not sure yet
Pets: N/A
How long have you been on-line: Today's the first day here
Where do you see yourself in five years: Hopefully not at Starbucks - maybe going to school for a graduate degree
If you're on WW do you like it?: I really like the program

Alias/Name: titangrrl05 / Tammy
Location: the OC
Hometown: the OC
Birthday: 4/4/1980
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 27
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aries
Marital Status: with DBF since 12/2004
Children: no thank you ;)
Highest Weight: 182
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 182
Goal Weight (or size) : 4
Current Weight: 167
Height: 5'6.5"
Education: Bachelors of Business Administration
Employment: Corporate Accountant
Hobbies: reading, relaxing, shoes, skin care
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: running, yoga
Long-term Career goals: PhD, teaching
Pets: chubby Chihuahua named Mickey
How long have you been on-line: 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: at goal :)
If you're on WW do you like it?: I like it...it makes sense.

Alias/Name: Kelly
Location: Mesa, AZ
Hometown: Huntington, IN
Birthday: 02/21/80
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 28
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Pisces
Marital Status: Married
Children: Childfree by personal choice
Highest Weight: 193
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 192.8
Goal Weight (or size) : 145 (size 8)
Current Weight: 166.8
Height: 5'1.5"
Education: MS in Biology from OSU
Employment: Lab Tech
Hobbies: Cross stitch, jewelry making, hiking, wall-climbing, biking, volunteering
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: hiking, wall-climbing and biking
Long-term Career goals: obtain my MT degree
Pets: 2 Australian Cattle Dogs, 3 DSH cats
How long have you been on-line: since 1998 in general (and for about 2 weeks here)
Where do you see yourself in five years: hopefully with an MT degree working in a lab closer to home
If you're on WW do you like it?: yup - I really am motivated by my leader especially!

Alias/Name: Knitta/Kara
Location: Chicago
Hometown: North Dakota
Birthday: February 1
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 32
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius
Marital Status: shacked up
Children: nope
Highest Weight: 201
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 201
Goal Weight (or size) : 170
Current Weight: 201 - just started this week!
Height: 5'7"
Education: BA in English
Employment: Editor
Hobbies: knitting, stained glass, roller derby, dancing, learning the cello, writing, reading
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: dancing, roller skating
Long-term Career goals: children's book editor
Pets: a little green parrot
Where do you see yourself in five years: in Chicago, happy and with a dog!
If you're on WW do you like it?: i haven't tried any other method before, so sure!

Alias/Name: Jenosaurus / Jen
Location:Louth, Rep Of Ireland
Hometown: Drogheda, Louth
Birthday: 27 July 1986
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :22
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Leo
Marital Status: Single. Well, it's complicated
Children: Nada
Highest Weight:224
WW starting weight (if applicable) :224 Jus started this week
Goal Weight (or size) : 120
Current Weight:224 again jus started
Height: 5"4 ish
Education: Degree in Business Management
Employment:In a cinema (just at the minute)
Hobbies:Reading, Drawing
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Dancing
Long-term Career goals: Up in the air at the minute
Pets: A pom called jake hes about 9 now
How long have you been on-line: About 6 years give or take
Where do you see yourself in five years: No idea. Thinner hopefully
If you're on WW do you like it?: Sometimes lol When the scales go down yeah lol

Alias/Name:Baby Beluga
Location: Seattle WA
Hometown: Seattle WA
Birthday: 4/25/85
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 23
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Taurus
Marital Status: Engaged
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 210
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 200
Goal Weight (or size) : 150
Current Weight: 200
Height: 5'7
Education: BFA in Graphic Design (in 3 weeks!)
Employment: Hopefully soon!
Hobbies: Volleyball, crafts, traveling, wedding planning:dizzy:
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: elliptical
Long-term Career goals: Own my own company.
Pets: 1 cat (Duke)
How long have you been on-line: since friday i think
Where do you see yourself in five years: popping out baby number 1
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yes it is easy to follow and easier to maintain than other diets like jenny craig, or isogenix because we are eating real world food, not some chalk tablet for breakfast.

Alias/Name: CakeBatter
Location: Hampton VA
Hometown: Washington DC
Birthday: 8/31/83
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Virgo
Marital Status: Single
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 218
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 215.8
Goal Weight (or size) : 165
Current Weight: 208.6
Height: 5'2"
Education: Assoc
Employment: Designer
Hobbies: Reading Shopping Hanging out
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Walking Boxing
Long-term Career goals: CEO of a business for betterment of women
Pets: 0
How long have you been on-line: years
Where do you see yourself in five years: A size 8 married business owner with one child
If you're on WW do you like it?: I Absolutely LOVE IT
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Alias/Name: Aino
Location: The Bay area, California
Hometown:Toronto, Canada!
Birthday: April 11
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 29
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aries
Marital Status: Single
Children: none
Highest Weight: 145
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 138.6
Goal Weight (or size) : 120
Current Weight:137.4
Height: 5'0"
Education: I got a master's degree in Econ in 2006
Employment: as an analyst
Hobbies:reading, traveling, TV, hiking, blogging/writing
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:Kickboxing, hiking
Long-term Career goals: Reach director level by the time I'm 34, and hopefully have enough money saved by then to start my own business
Pets:None, but my roommate has a Golden whom I love - she's 5 and adorable!
How long have you been on-line:10+ years
Where do you see yourself in five years:I'm hoping still here in California (unless I'm in Spain), married with at least one kid, and getting ready to start my own business :)
If you're on WW do you like it?:This is my second week on WW - I'm still feeling my way around it, but yes so far, so good!