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User Name:
How did you choose your User Name?:
Real Name:
Where do you live?:
Significant other?:
Kids?:
Pets?:
Work?:
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:
Favorite book:
Favorite Movie:
Favorite song:
Last book you read:
What is your biggest pet peeve?:
What motivated you to lose weight?:
Something you like about yourself:
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) :
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:
Your dream job:
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?
Anything else?:
Ellen
08-01-2005, 12:19 AM
User Name: Ellen
How did you choose your User Name?: My real name.
Real Name: Ellen
Where do you live?: Outside of Atlanta, Georgia
Significant other?: Tom, husband of 33 years
Kids?: One son, two daughters, two sons in law, one grandson, one granddaughter
Pets?: Four cats, six fish
Work?: Developing a pottery studio, and volunteering for myriad jobs at church.
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Doctor recommended it.
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Chinese dim sum, sushi, pizza, cucumbers, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, chocolate
Favorite book: anything by Loretta Chase
Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice by A&E
Favorite song: She's Always A Woman by Billy Joel
Last books you read: Rosedale Diet, Mastering Leptin
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Atrocious spelling errors and poor grammar
What motivated you to lose weight?: Health concerns
Something you like about yourself: I am very creative, and laid back and accepting.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I have a hard time letting go of past hurts.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Mother Teresa...it would be awesome to learn from her.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: All over United Kingdom....London, Wales, Cornwall, Scotland...
Your dream job: Being a successful potter.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? A Solar Tan bathing suit.
Anything else?: This board has been a great support and encouragement to me. Thank you each and every one of you! :grouphug:
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
08-01-2005, 06:23 PM
User Name: THE BIG ORANGE BABE.......BOB for short!!!
How did you choose your User Name?: WELL DUH!!! I'M PROBABLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST (no pun intended) TENNESSEE FOOTBALL FANS YOU'LL MEET!!!! GO VOLS!!!
Real Name: NARDA
Where do you live?: SARASOTA FLORIDA
Significant other?:
Kids?:
Pets?: TIPPY...My Chihuahua
Work?: SARASORA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: IT's probably the healthiest way to eat known to man!
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: ANYTHING SOUTHERN!!!!
Favorite book:
Favorite Movie: THE GODFATHER
Favorite song: ROCKYTOP!!
Last book you read:
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Toilet paper turned the wrong way!
What motivated you to lose weight?: Do or DIE!!!
Something you like about yourself: My ability to meet and talk to people!
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I'm sure the list is too long to put in print!
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: FRANKLIN D ROSEVELT!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & IRELAND
Your dream job:
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?
Anything else?:
BOB
techwife
08-01-2005, 11:40 PM
User Name:techwife
How did you choose your User Name?: My husband is a one-hour photo lab field service technician...tech for short...and I'm his wife! ;)
Real Name: Kris
Where do you live?: Northern New York...near Canada, not Yonkers :lol:
Significant other?: My husband, Derek
Kids?: Shelley (11), Kyle (4)
Pets?: Cat named 'Kitty' and an Old English Sheepdog named 'Junior'
Work?: Former hairdresser, secretary and computer helpdesk coordinator and future substitute teacher...right now I'm a stay-at-home mom :D
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Because my dad (and ALL of his siblings) are diabetic and I tend to favor my dad's side of the family...thought I might start controlling insulin now while I'm still relatively young...
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 180/157/130 or Size 18/12/6
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Pizza/wings/pie/cake/twinkies/cookies and all meat except liver and un-natural things like 'tripe'...people must have been really hard-up to try that for the first time!!
Favorite book: All Harry Potter books or anything by Clive Cussler
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter movies or anything with Matthew McConaughey
Favorite song: Anything by Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, James Taylor, Elton John, etc...
Last book you read: Half Blood Prince
What is your biggest pet peeve?: 'Rubber necker' traffic jams. The ones where traffic ties up with one hour delays because people are looking over the median at an accident that has nothing to do with my side of the road!!
What motivated you to lose weight?: My crying jag in Old Navy as I was growing out of a size 16
Something you like about yourself: I tend to try empathize with people instead of judging them
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I would like to be more organized, be less of a procrastinator and have less clutter in my house
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: My mother-in-law. I've always wanted a mother-in-law and when I finally got one, she died of cancer and I never even got to meet her. She lived in California...not exactly an afternoon drive... :(
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Any place in Europe...but mostly Great Britain.
Your dream job: I really like being a mom...but if I had to pick a career, I'd like to be a meteorologist. Not on TV, but like a hurricane hunter or some other behind-the-scenes job
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Well, unrealistically, I might have to have a boob job to bring them back from the southern hemisphere and back up north where they belong...but I doubt I'd have the nerve. Other than that, I'm going to buy a really great wardrobe...in a size 6...but I may settle for an 8.
Anything else?: Losing weight has been a bit of a challenge for me until I started Sugar Busters. Until the late 90's, I was always a size 6 and never really thought much about maintaining or anything. I think my 50lb weight gain was stress related and no matter how much salad I ate and how much exercise I did, I could not lose a pound and they just kept multiplying on me like...like...I don't know what!! Now that life is sweet, I am looking forward to feeling like my old self again. I flat-out refused to go to my 20 year class reunion a couple summers ago because I didn't want people saying "Jeez...did you see how fat Kris got?" Maybe we'll have a 25 reunion and if I'm looking like myself, I'll go then.
CountryMom4Him
08-02-2005, 04:00 PM
User Name: CountryMom4Him
How did you choose your User Name?: I live in the country and my faith in God keeps me going.
Real Name: Crystle
Where do you live?: Texas
Significant other?: Robert
Kids?: 5--ages 23 to 11
Pets?: Horses, dogs, cats, chickens and goose
Work?: Depends on who you ask... :) I stay at home with the children.
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: My sister was diagnosed as a diabetic and I didn't want to follow in her tracks because of my weight.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: I love most foods. That is part of my problem. Favorite...hmmm Fried Green Tomato or a tomato and onion sandwish on WHITE bread.
Favorite book: I love to read but I don't think any one book stands out as my favorite.
Favorite Movie:
Favorite song:
Last book you read:
What is your biggest pet peeve?: When people throw dirty clothes right in front of the hamper. :)
What motivated you to lose weight?: I couldn't breath very well to tie my shoes...and fear of diabetes
Something you like about yourself: My honesty and integrity
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Being a people pleaser
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Maine when the leaves are turning
Your dream job: graphic artist/ photographer I have a passion for taking nature shots. I probably have over 100 shots of our sunsets.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? A new pair of cowboy boots and a pair of Western Jeans
Anything else?: This board is a super place for support. I lost my initial weight on my own before I knew it existed. Over the years the support here has helped me maintain most of my loss.
heartmom
08-02-2005, 11:20 PM
User Name:heartmom
How did you choose your User Name?:I am the Mom to a 5 year old boy who was born with a congenital heart defect
Real Name: Laurie
Where do you live?: Meridian, MS
Significant other?: Robby, age 28(yea, I'm 6 months older!)
Kids?: Ashley, 9 and Joseph, 5
Pets?: chihuahuas, Spunky Brewster and Samson
Work?: SAHM
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Mom told me about it, I read the book and said "hey, that makes perfect sense!"
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 278/170 ish?/143 or 140
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Homemade mac n' cheese, lasagna, cakes, cookies, peanut M&M's...that's for starters.
Favorite book: Love Stephen King novels
Favorite Movie: I used to LOVE Beaches, now I don't really have a fave cause I watch too many and it changes too often
Favorite song: George Strait's Goodbye
Last book you read: Do magazines count? I think it was one of Oprah's book of the month things, can't remember the name but thought it sucked.
What is your biggest pet peeve?:I can't stand MOOCHERS!
What motivated you to lose weight?: I was fat...seriously, I saw a pic and didn't recognize myself anymore. Talk about a moment of truth.
Something you like about yourself: I'm cute. Just kidding. Well, not really;)...I'm very honest, loyal, level-headed, practical.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I would like to be more of a people-person, not as shy
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Jesus,of course! He is the greatest man to ever walk the Earth.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Australia
Your dream job: I would make bookoos of money for doing nothing
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Perhaps a new wardrobe
Anything else?:Not at the moment!
ThinWithin225
11-02-2005, 11:42 AM
User Name: ThinWithin
How did you choose your User Name?:Unfortunately I do feel like I'm thinner than what I really am. I really don't pay attention to what's in the mirror. Sad, huh!?
Real Name:Sandra
Where do you live?: Ball Ground, Ga North of Atlanta
Significant other?: married to Craig for 17 years
Kids?: Sean 13 and Rachel 11
Pets?: Dog- Buddy, Cats-Sunny, Star and new furbabbies Blair and Salem, 2 hamsters.
Work?:Elementary school nurse
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Recommended by my kids endocrinologist. We combine it with lowfat diet recommended by kids cardiologist. Both kids have metabolic syndrome.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Lasagne and mexican
Favorite book:
Favorite Movie: Star wars movies and Lord of the Rings
Favorite song:
Last book you read: Syndrome X
What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who don't use their blinkers!
What motivated you to lose weight?: My health
Something you like about yourself: I am fairly crafty and a good cook!
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I wish I were just a little taller than 5 ft!
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: My great great aunt who immigrated here from Sweden and homesteaded by herself to pay to bring over the rest of the family when she was only 15!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: I would visit Sweden again.
Your dream job: To get paid for being a Mom!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? New clothes. I would need them!
Anything else?:
Beth2374
07-26-2006, 01:04 PM
User Name: Beth2374
How did you choose your User Name?: My name and my old badge number
Real Name: Beth
Where do you live?: North Alabama
Significant other?: Dave - married 10 years
Kids?: Brandon (14), Andrew (9)
Pets?: 3 Dogs, 1 Hamster
Work?: Clerk for local Sheriff's Department
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: It works! Lost 40 pounds the first time in 2002. Got lazy and gained it all back plus some!
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: EVERYTHING! Mostly Chinese, BREAD, Potatoes, BREAD, any fruit, did I mention BREAD?
Favorite book: Too many to list! Anything by James Patterson, J.D.Robb(Nora Roberts), Stephen King, Janet Evanovich...
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite song: Because You Love Me
Last book you read: Curves Member Guide..LOL
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Not being listened to!
What motivated you to lose weight?: Shortness of Breath when walking from the parking garage to work! All my clothes are tooooo tight! And I want to look better!!!
Something you like about yourself: My brain :) My naturally curly hair (and that took a long time to learn to love!!)
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I'm a SLOB! I wish I could be more organized! Also I wish I could get a budget and stick with it!
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I don't really know...
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Ireland
Your dream job:Something where I got Gobs of money for doing nothing.. LOL
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Some new clothes, and a new haircut! And a romantic getaway for a weekend in some sexy new stuff ;)
Anything else?:Thanks to everyone here who helps keep me on track! I'm so thankful for the unconditional love and support! :grouphug:
sef
03-03-2007, 02:39 PM
User Name: sef
How did you choose your User Name?: My three initials
Real Name: Shirley
Where do you live?: Slidell, LA
Significant other?: Deceased
Been widowed since 1990
Kids?: 1 son 46, 1 daughter 44
Pets?: You bet! My adorable, irritating, lovable Pomeranian, Bitsy.
Work?: Retired Recreation Therapist and Director of Recreation Therapy Dept. and SPEC Dept.
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: My doctor recommended it. Lost 70# about four years ago. I evacuated for Ivan and fell the wagon. Need to get my act together./COLOR]
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: PA Dutch Pot Pie. Liver & Onions, Pizza, Chinese, Roast Pork, Steak. Ice cream. 100 Proof Southern Comfort
Favorite book: Little Women, Harry Potter series
Favorite Movie: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Favorite song: On Eagles Wings, All In The April Evening
Last book you read: Janet Evanovich - "Hot Six"
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Dirty dishes left on countertop or in sink. The dishwasher is right there for Pete's sake. Racial slurs.
What motivated you to lose weight?: I was SOB, looked like h--l and felt like it too. Since I regained 30+ I have been diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes.
Something you like about yourself: I have patience. I volunteer at local nursing home 2 mornings a week and entertain at 5. I am expert cross stitcher and crocheter. I also clean
up nice.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Would do more for me. Not always be a people pleaser.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Harry S. Truman, I like and use his two famous lines...."If you can't stand the heat, stay the **** out of the kitchen." and "The buck stops here." If you can't handle something, step back and let
someone who can do it, you only get in the way. Take responsibility for yourself and actions.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Back to Australia & Hawaii. Would like to visit the British Isles.
Your dream job: I had it. Ten years with geris & ten with head injury. I loved my job, staff & patients.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? If I ould afford it, Disney land, never been there.
Have to settle for new clothes.
Anything else?: You're never too old to learn and I have learned so much from the people here.
some1sospecial
11-30-2007, 12:57 AM
User Name: SOME1SOSPECIAL
How did you choose your User Name?: WHEN I FIRST JOINED THE WWW 9 YEARS AGO I WAS STILL PRETTY HIGH ON MYSELF AND IT WAS THE ID I COME UP WITH FOR AOL AND USE IT FOR ALMOST EVERYTHING NOW LOL
Real Name:VANESSA
Where do you live?: SOUTH TEXAS
Significant other?: MY HONEY BUNNY ROBERT, MARRIED 11 YEARS NOW
Kids?: MY 9 YEAR OLD SON R.J. & MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CLARISSA
Pets?: ONE POORLY TRAINED PUG LOL
Work?: STAY AT HOME MOM BUT I JUST TURNED IN MY APPLICATION FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I'VE TRIED AND FAILED ATKINS BECAUSE IT RESTRICTED TO MUCH AND I LOVE FRUIT TO MUCH TO GIVE IT UP
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: SUSHI, FRIED CHICKEN, FRIED FISH, BROCOLLI AND CHEESE, ICE CREAM, POPCORN, BURGERS HORRIBLE I KNOW
Favorite book: HEAVEN BY V.C. ANDREWS
Favorite Movie: BETTER OFF DEAD, GOONIES, COMING TO AMERICA, DUMB AND DUMBER
Favorite song: THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AND I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU BY BON JOVI
Last book you read: DONT EAT THIS BOOK FROM THE GUY THAT DID SUPERSIZE ME
What is your biggest pet peeve?: PERFECTLY HEALTHY PEOPLE THAT LIVE OFF THE GOVERNMENT RATHER THAN GET A JOB
What motivated you to lose weight?: I REALLY WANT TO BE HEALTHY
Something you like about yourself: I HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR (ALWAYS THE FUNNY FAT FRIEND)
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I WISH I WAS AT LEAST 2 INCHES TALLER
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: MARILYN MONROE, I THINK SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS AND I WISH I COULD HAVE HELPED HER SEE IT SHE MIGHT STILL BE AROUND TODAY
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: THAILAND, SPAIN, ITALY AND ROME
Your dream job: INTERIOR DESIGNER
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?: HAVE PROFESSIONAL PICTURES TAKEN OF MYSELF, TREAT MYSELF TO A FULL DAY AT A SPA, AND HUGE SHOPPING SPREE!!
Anything else?: TOMORROW WILL BE MY FIRST DAY EVER TRYING SB
Momoftwinboys
12-09-2007, 01:43 PM
User Name: Momoftwinboys
How did you choose your User Name?: I have 4 year old twin boys.
Real Name: Kate
Where do you live?: Stratham New Hampshire
Significant other?: My husband Ben
Kids?: Benjamin and Bryan
Pets?: Black Lab- Wilson
Work?: Special Education Teacher
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I did Sugar Busters in 2001. I had heard about this WOE when I was researching PCOS. In 2001 it was the first time I was EVER successful w/ losing weight. I went off this WOE after having children in 2003 and it has taken me all of this time to get back on program. I now have diabetes and my numbers are out of control, I need to get healthy again!!!
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Anything w/ Sugar....that will soon change.
Favorite book: Anything by James Patterson
Favorite Movie: Beaches
Favorite song: I love all music....everything from Country to Raggae
Last book you read: "Quickie"- James Patterson
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Shallow People
What motivated you to lose weight?: My children
Something you like about yourself: My kind spirit
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : My inability to stick with something....WOE, exercise program, etc.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I really don't know
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Tropical Islands
Your dream job: I am doing it!!!! I love teaching!!!!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Diamond band
Anything else?: Stylish new clothes
Pinkadot
12-13-2007, 10:25 AM
User Name: Pinkadot
How did you choose your User Name?: Hmm well I am usually Rabmonk006 but I wanted something new
Real Name: Jennie
Where do you live?: Maine
Significant other?: I live with my boyfriend of 6 years, I have no interest in marriage or children at least not for 5-8 more years! lol
Kids?: see above ;)
Pets?: no :( we had to give up my dog last year because she had too many health issues.. I had her for 11 years
Work?: I worked at kohls for 2 and a half years up until the end of October 07.. right now I am unemployed but a full time college student
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: 18 cavities.... and weight loss.. two birds with one stone? :)
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: Right now I am starting AGAIN.. seems like all I am ever doing is STARTING a diet and never just following one. The past year I have been starting at 200, then I will lose about 15 pounds and get to 185 (I got to 179 once) and then I will fall off the wagon and end up back to 200. I probably did this about 6 times this year :(
So here I am again... 195. My ultimate goal is 135 .. my high school weight heheh.. But I REALLY want to develop STRONG exercise habits. I remember being 135 and having a really flabby stomach - no muscles at all! Now I just have a bigger flabby stomach :(
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: illegal foods? hehe.. well I love lobster and seafood.. I have an intense sweet tooth and I guess you could say I have a sour tooth?? lol.. I love all those weird candies that are pumped with about 5 diff types of acid.. citric acid etc. like warheads... I also love potatoes and pasta. Yep... gotta stop all that.
Favorite book: I dont read books outside from school.. why read books when you can play video games? :)
Favorite Movie: I have a bunch. The Heroic Trio, Monty Python and the Holy Grain, Pan's Labyrinth, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Dead Alive (Brain Dead), Army of Darkness, The Goonies, The Princess Bride, Jason and the Argonauts, Lord of the Rings, and a bunch more.
Favorite song: It changes monthly.. I would say this months is She Wants Revenge - True Romance
Last book you read:
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Bad spelling and grammar
What motivated you to lose weight?: I have been motivated and then unmotivated off and on again for the past 4 years.. I dont know what triggers it
Something you like about yourself: My uniqueness
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I wish I had great skin? lol.. or is this something realistic.. if so um.. I would like to be less lazy :o less forgetful, and maybe a little more brave
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I dont really have any interest in famous people... hmm.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Paris
Your dream job: Playing video games and getting paid for it (not gonna happen lol)
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Id like to take a trip or a cruise :)
jakebabe
12-17-2007, 12:45 PM
User Name: jakebabe
How did you choose your User Name?: it was my nickname in highschool
Real Name:Jacqueline
Where do you live?:Oklahoma
Significant other?: yes
Kids?: 2 sons ages 36 and 32 and one daughter age 16
Pets?: one Boston Terrier, Jobe, one Rat Terrier, Bonnie and one tuxedo cat, Bella
Work?: full time materials coordinator for a hospital
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I am Type 2 diabetic and need to loose 75 more pounds. My just counting carbs was not working anymore and Sugar Busters sounds like the plan to get the weight and glucose numbers moving again in the right direction.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: doughnuts, Mexican, beef roast
Favorite book: don't really have a favorite - I love a really good mystery
Favorite Movie: "Beetlejuice"
Favorite song: anything by the Eagles
Last book you read: "Sugarbusters" for a review of the plan
What is your biggest pet peeve?: people looking for a handout when they could do for themselves
What motivated you to lose weight?: the diabetes diagnosis of too high glucose readings and I really want the weight off too
Something you like about yourself: I am a true and loyal friend
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : take care of me more, I take care of everyone else and there is hardly ever time for me
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Keith Urban - I love his music and he is so nice to look at! I have seen him in person 3 times but a personal chat would be a dream come true!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Alaska cruise
Your dream job: psycologist
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? to be able to get off the meds and buy all new clothes!
Anything else?: Support boards for Sugar Busters are hard to some by - I am so happy there is one here!
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: FOOD - no, seriously, being a New Orleans native, I love fried seafood, beans, and just about anything with rice. (sigh - have to switch to brown rice which I KNOW I'll grow to like, but right now, find it hard to swallow!) :p
Favorite book: anything light (have to read way to much "heavy" stuff at work)
Favorite Movie: Again - light, funny, and/or romantic
Favorite song: Cast Your Fate To The Winds
Last book you read: The Story of Philosophy
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Students who want an "A" but don't want to read or study. :(
What motivated you to lose weight?: the mirror :D
Something you like about yourself: I consider myself to be a kind, compassionate person.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Would love to be a better housekeeper
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Martha Rogers - a great lady who developed a nursing theory that I consider "awsome"
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Australia
Your dream job: Actually, I have it!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? A slim fitting top, to go with a pair of tight jeans and high heel boots.
Anything else?: Looking forward to my "journey" of losing weight - and to the support from this group.
cheesediplover
01-02-2008, 09:30 AM
User Name: cheesediplover
How did you choose your User Name?: by picking my favorite thing to eat
Real Name: Tabitha
Where do you live?: 30 miles east of Atlanta, Ga.
Significant other?: Jon
Kids?: One son, nine years old, named Hunter
Pets?: One miniature Dachsund named Buster Brown, and two solid black
cats.Male is Oliver, female is Ophelia.
Work?: Heavy Equipment Service Technical Specialist
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: referred to me by a dear friend and it looks
like a healthy lifestyle instead of another fad diet.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:Steak, Big Macs, French fries, grapes, strawberries, Coca-cola.....and anything salty!
Favorite book:too many to choose...I read ALL of the time
Favorite Movie: too many to pick one.....I like drama, action, thrillers, romantic movies and basically anything except horror
Favorite song: Too many to choose
Last book you read: Something by Greg Isles
What is your biggest pet peeve?:children running wild in stores :)
What motivated you to lose weight?: afraid I will DIE way before my time. My special needs son needs me alive and healthy!
Something you like about yourself:eyes
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I would like to quit smoking, again
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Ronald Reagan
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Back to Japan
Your dream job:Exactly the job I do now!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Shopping spree for all new clothes!
Anything else?: Looking forward to making some great friends here. Looking forward to encouragement and advice from others!
GymRatandStillFat
01-14-2008, 01:09 PM
User Name: Gymratandstillfat
How did you choose your User Name?: Well I love the gym, and attend often..yet im still fat
Real Name: Michelle (Meesh)
Where do you live?: Mass
Significant other?: Happily Single
Kids?: Not..But my munchkins are the 2 children I have nannies for for the past 7 years D (8 1/2) R (5)
Pets?: 3 Cats
Work?: Nanny, Yankee Candle, Asst Birthday party coach for RSG Fitness
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: A friends of mine lost 105 pounds with no sugar and low GI. Weight watchers stopped working for me so I figured I needed a new start.
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 192/179/140
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: mac and cheese, thai food, chocolate all Illegal..For legal. chicken
Favorite book: Anything by Sandra Brown, Judith mcnaught or Nicholas sparks
Favorite Movie: Miss Congeniality
Favorite song: it always changes
Last book you read: Currently reading Sunny Chandler's Return-Sandra Brown
What is your biggest pet peeve?: gum smacking and tardiness
What motivated you to lose weight?: Well I have been on a up and down weight loss ride for 5 years. This is the longest I have stuck with going to the gym in a row. Aug 07-present so I might as well eat healthy to have the whole package. Plus, lets be serious I have old clothes that used to fit, and I want them to fit again.
Something you like about yourself: I like my smile, and my outlook on life. I am usually very positive
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Stand up for myself a little more.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Judith McNaught-I love her books, and it makes me happier as a person to read her stuff. I'd like to meet the woman behind the words.If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: I want to visit London
Your dream job: Mommy--Im close I am a nanny. One day i'd like to put all my efforts into my own children
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Not really, funny 5 years ago my reward was to own a pair of Adidas track pants. They only come as big as xL and when I was a 22 they were way to small. Not they are baggy and I have 4 different colors of Nike and Adidas size large waiting when I loose about 15 more pounds. I didn't care how much they cost.
Anything else?: No..But in general life im very loud and outgoing..haha i'm going to try to fit in here or at the least barge in..haha
linzy62
03-12-2008, 05:43 AM
User Name:linzy62
How did you choose your User Name?: my name is Lindsey and I am 6'2"
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: when I found out I had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome my doctor told me I needed to cut out my sugar and high-glycemic carbs and suggested it. With PCOS every time I ate something like that my sugar raises normally but my insulin goes through the roof and weight startes to pile on
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: almonds, sweet potato chips, fruits, chocolate but i try not to eat it
Favorite book: Sugar Busters of course
Favorite Movie: The Game Plan
Favorite song: too many
Last book you read: a textbook on the GI system
What is your biggest pet peeve?: lying
What motivated you to lose weight?: i was about to get diabetes and my clothes didn't fit, i was extremely tired, i use to play basketball in high school and now i couldn't cause i was so out of shape, i want a serious relationship
Something you like about yourself: my intellect and drive to become a nurse
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : the stretch marks i got from the quick onset of weight i put on in the last year from having PCOS
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: The Rock cause I'm a huge fan and he has a big heart
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: France
Your dream job: Nurse Practictioner
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? i plan on having a tummy tuck and breast augmentation because my body is already looking saggy from this 45 lb weight lose image 60 lbs
Anything else?: i am really just looking for some advice on what i can eat that aren't so boring to me now. i'm so sick and tired of chicken i could scream
PeggyJ
03-31-2008, 05:17 PM
User Name:PeggyJ
How did you choose your User Name?:Peggy was "taken" so I added first initial of middle name
Real Name: Peggy ...LOL
Where do you live?:Alabama
Significant other?:Husband Kenneth 8 yrs married
Kids?: Me; one grown son, Him; grown daughter and son
Pets?: 3 dogs, Mine....Harley 17 Yrs. old, His...Taffy 14 yrs old...Ours...Little Man 5 yrs old Ours 1 cat Oreo 4 yrs old
Work?:Every Day but now for family!!!!
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Dr suggested it, although I welcome a weight loss I am doing it b/c I am diabetic
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Legal; Spinach! Illegal; Pastas and CORNbread!
Favorite book: Good Earth
Favorite Movie:Miracle on 34th Street
Favorite song: Amazing Grace
Last book you read: SugarBusters Cut Sugar to Trim Fat
What is your biggest pet peeve?:Mean Little people who make sure you know they are MEAN LITTLE people!
What motivated you to lose weight?:My health
Something you like about yourself: I am kind
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) :That I could say no without guilt or the need to explain why I said no
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:Sylvia Browne (LOL) to see if she could tell me who my bio father (is) was
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: A snowy place to spend the winter!
Your dream job:A well paying one with NO stress!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? to lose the need for insulin injections
Anything else?: Nope!
PeggyJ
03-31-2008, 10:03 PM
Lindsey, Hello! My name is Peggy....are you and I the only ones looking into SugarBusters? Your on it already and I am starting tomorrow (I think!!) I came here looking for info and support but I am not even sure this is an active board. I am new to boarding so I may not be doing it correctly. Post and I will post back and maybe we can encourage one another?
155at50
04-01-2008, 10:40 PM
User Name:155at50
How did you choose your User Name?: it's my goal to be 155 when I turn 50
Real Name: Shirley
Where do you live?: Kamloops, BC
Significant other?: still looking
Kids?: nope
Pets?: ChowX - Bear, ChowX - Buddy, Puppy mill rescued Heinz '57 - Harry Ha Ha
Work?: graphic designer
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: was told about it by a friend who said it really works, my grandmother was a diabetic and my doctor told me today she concerned about my blood pressure.
What is your biggest pet peeve?: people being unkind, racism
What motivated you to lose weight?: I was at my doctor's today and she is worried about my high blood pressure, I'm tired alot of the time and I really want to be happy and healthy when my 50th birthday comes around in December.
Something you like about yourself: my ability to make people laugh
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : my bi-polar disorder
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Bill Clinton, I think he's a very intelligent man who's sex drive escapades overshadowed what he did for the US economy
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: England
Your dream job: having enough money to cover my bills and work full time as an animal rescuer
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? I plan to go to Hawaii for my 50th birthday, hoping I'm at or close to my goal then.
Anything else?: I'm really looking for a few new friends who will walk this journey with me, giving and receiving moral support, sharing food ideas and enjoying the road to wellness...;)
PeggyJ
04-02-2008, 11:46 AM
Hello Shirley! I read your bio and I wish you luck on your diet. I am responding to your post so you won't feel so alone on here! I posted a few days ago and I haven't seen a reply, so I wanted to make sure you got one! I am just a few years older than you and my b'day is in Dec as well! Hoping to see another post from you and others soon.~Peggy
GymRatandStillFat
04-02-2008, 01:39 PM
Peggy, Shirley, and Linzy. Welcome. :welcome:This is a very active forum, however we mainly stick to the support threads. The current one can be found here. April... can answer any question you have and the daily chat happens there as well. Hope you can pop on over !!:welcome3::welcome3::welcome3:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138638 (Sorry I can't get the link to work but if you copy and paste it you should be ok.
~Michelle
puppetlady
05-19-2008, 10:59 PM
User Name: Puppetlady
How did you choose your User Name?: I have a puppet ministry in my church
Real Name: dee
Where do you live?: S. Texas
Significant other?: Married
Kids?: 1
Pets?: a gazillion - I'm also the local Crittergirl!
Work?: Yes! I am a Keeper of the Home!
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Last hope
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:
Favorite book:
Favorite Movie:
Favorite song:
Last book you read:
What is your biggest pet peeve?:
What motivated you to lose weight?: I'm getting older and I want to be in better health
Something you like about yourself:
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) :
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:
Your dream job: I have the dream job
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?
Anything else?:
Bibala
07-19-2008, 11:24 AM
User Name:Bibala
How did you choose your User Name?: A friend gave it to me as an endearment
Real Name: Bibi
Where do you live?: WNY
Significant other?: my dog :)
Kids?: 3
Pets?:1
Work?: Retired
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: At my Doctors STRONG recommedation
Hi BIBI . . . :wel3fc: . . . glad to hve you joining us and hope to see you down in our little chat thread on a regular basis now that you've found us . . . :hug:
Bibala
07-19-2008, 01:18 PM
Awww, thanks, Meowee ! So nice of you to welcome me so quickly !!
Am off to do some SGWW shopping :)
Kelly46
09-13-2008, 03:13 PM
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User Name:
Kelly
How did you choose your User Name?:
It's my name.
Real Name:
same as user name, Kelly
Where do you live?:
Michigan
Significant other?:
Kind of.
Kids?:
Two. Ages 27 and 25
Pets?
3 dogs, 3 cats
Work?:
Yes
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:
Because of health reasons.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:
Legal turkey burgers/not legal EVERYTHING but esp javachip icecream from starbucks.
Favorite book:
JFK
Favorite Movie:
I really don't have one
Favorite song:
Anything aerosmith
Last book you read:
School manuals
What is your biggest pet peeve?:
people that chew loudly
What motivated you to lose weight?:
the scale at my doctor's appt and purchasing a pair of jeans.
Something you like about yourself:
I'm kind
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) :
I get aggravated easily.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:
President Washington. I'd like to tell him what a mess his country is in. The unethical behavior of the current leaders.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:
Ireland
Your dream job:
Working with animals
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?
My s/o says he will give me 500 dollars to shop for new clothes.
Anything else?:
I'm doing sugar busters along with cal counting for my diet.
and HI.
crayphish
10-20-2008, 08:28 AM
User Name: crayphish
How did you choose your User Name?: I was living in Alabama and wanted a name that would let people know I was not from Alabama, LOL.
Real Name: Kelly
Where do you live?: Slidell, LA
Significant other?: Jim
Kids?: 1, Jenna, 23
Pets?: one cat, Nimitz, a Katrina cat. We have a love hate relationship.
Work?: Notary, mainly real estate
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: It worked before and for some reason I thought I would get on Atkins but it just ain't the same!
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: homemade cool brew coffee with lots of milk; anything on french bread; steak and mashed sweet potatoes
Favorite book: Wicked, by Gregory Maguire
Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Favorite song: Singing in the rain
Last book you read: America Alone
What is your biggest pet peeve?: people not taking responsibility for their own actions.
What motivated you to lose weight?: Very few of my clothes fit, which is an undeniable fact of weight gain.
Something you like about yourself: I am very direct and up front.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Ah, my delivery can tend to be a bit tactless
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Only one!? It would be Steve Martin because I think he is a brilliant guy.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Spain
Your dream job: Managing 35 properties that I would own, with NO MORTGAGES!!!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Hmmm, just being able to fit into my suits that I wore when I was at goal last time would be like having a new wardrobe!!
Anything else?: I do not like formal exercise at all. I'd rather dig up a tree or help someone move furniture!
:dizzy:
Momoftwinboys
11-15-2008, 08:41 AM
User Name: Momoftwinboys
How did you choose your User Name?: I have twins who just turned 5!!
Real Name: Kate
Where do you live?: Stratham New Hampshire
Significant other?: Husband Ben
Kids?: Ben and Bryan
Pets?: Goldfish "Goldie"
Work?: Special Education Consultant
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: It's a plan that works for me...I did this in 2001 and loved it.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Legal; CHEESE! Illegal; HOT FUDGE SUNDAE !
Favorite book: BIBLE
Favorite Movie: Princess Bride =]
Favorite song: DAY BY DAY
Last book you read: THE SHACK
What is your biggest pet peeve?:Mean people
What motivated you to lose weight?:My health
Something you like about yourself: I am GENEROUS
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) BEING ABLE TO SIT AND actually RELAX....maybe next year =]
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: hmmmmmmmmmmm
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: don't care as long as it has a hammock and a beach
Your dream job:my current one with a nicer boss !
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? wear a tank top in public without being self conscious
Anything else?: new to this... although i joined 3fc years ago i have never really participated.... and... computer only available weekdays.... please do not be offended if i don't respond on a Saturday or Sunday =]
candoit61
01-10-2009, 01:18 PM
User Name: candoit61
How did you choose your User Name?:Well , I can do it am I am 61, well at leat until April, so I need to get moving...
Real Name: Sue
Where do you live?: Montoursville, PA = northcentral PA
Significant other?: David, married 41 years, 42 on my birthday in April.
Kids?: 1 daughter and 1 son. 2 daughters and 1 grandson.
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I know sugar is my trigger food, and my level was getting too close to diabetic. I am using Rick Gallop GI index 13 week program to get going. You don't count calories or points or carbs,which I am tired of. You eat low gi foods which are green, medium gi foods which are yellow and high gi foods which are red. You want to eat green with some yellow.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Chocolate, peanut brittle type candy bar, junk food, yogurt, Greek salad, chicken and steak.
Favorite book: Bible (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) Guideposts
Favorite Movie: Green Fried Tomatoes, any Julia Robert movie, except the Texan.
Favorite song: I Can Only Imagine MercyMe
Last book you read: Joyce Meyers, Eat & Stay Think
What is your biggest pet peeve?: crooked pictures
What motivated you to lose weight?: My health, bad back and don't want to go on insulin.
Something you like about yourself: Am easy going and friendly.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Be more confident in myself and not want to withdraw from life and just hide under the covers.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Joyce Meyer, she is such a real, honest person and has overcome many life struggles and has so much insight into being a confident, steadfast Christian.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Alaska
Your dream job: Being able to retire and have time for family, friends and strangers. Do volunteer work in nursing homes.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Keep the weight of and be active.
Anything else?: Be supportive and become a strong member of 3FC. Feeling at home.
changingmylife
01-12-2009, 04:00 AM
User Name: changingmylife
How did you choose your User Name?:I made the decision that I need to change things for the good, because I can't depend on anyone else to do it for me.
Real Name:Sonja
Where do you live?:Tennessee
Significant other?:Husband of 8 years
Kids?:4[I][COLOR="Blue"]
Pets?:[I][COLOR="Blue"]6 cats- 3 in 3 out
Work?:stay at home mom
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:My Sister recommended it. She did it years ago. We're both doing it now.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:Lasagna, Pizza, Chicken, Ummm Zaxby's Grilled Chicken Salad, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, etc. you know the places you really can't eat anymore. I was also addicted to Mickey D's Sweet Tea. Haven't had one in a week. I was drinking 2-3 a day.
Favorite book:Bible-Brings me insight, courage, comfort, hope, etc.
Favorite Movie:Anything Romance rated PG-13 and lower.
Favorite song:Away(To Worship You I Live) by Israel Houghton. I sob tremendously when I hear that song. The presence of God feels like it surrounds me so strong.
Last book you read:God's Power to Change Your Life by Rick Warren. Very good.
What is your biggest pet peeve?:Oh Gosh. I have several. But one big one- My husbands snoring. I cannot sleep while someone is snoring.
What motivated you to lose weight?:I'm tired of getting bigger and bigger and trying on clothes in stores looking in that huge mirror and crying. I was always small until I had my second child.
Something you like about yourself:I like to get stuff for people that make them happy.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) :My meanness I've picked up over the years. I used to smile alot, but since becoming huge, I don't smile much anymore.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ but I would like to see Him in person so I could ask Him alot of questions about my life. Just to lay everything in His arms and have Him hug me and tell me it's alright.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Israel, Paris, London, California, Caribbean, just travel.
Your dream job:Being a Big Giver. Finding a need and filling it. Surprising people with paying their bills, buying them a car or house, clothes, groceries, etc. I enjoy stuff like that.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?Strutting my stuff. lol Cracker Barrell's Apple Cobbler and Ice Cream for my Bday.
Anything else?:Oh Lord you took up my case and redeemed my life. Lamentations 3:58
wendyland
01-23-2009, 01:47 PM
User Name: wendyland
How did you choose your User Name?: childhood nickname
Real Name: wendy (not too hard to figure out)
Where do you live?: St. Louis
Significant other?: Michael
Kids?: 3 girls, (9, 5, and 18 mos)
Pets?: 1 cat
Work?: Computer programmer
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I feel out of control when it comes to sugar. I have brain fog, candida, and carry a lot of extra weight.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Reeses and strawberries
Favorite book: I can't pick a favorite. I read a lot about positive energy, nutrition, parenting, and some fiction
Favorite Movie: Goonies
Favorite song: I like a lot of classic rock.
Last book you read: The cure by timothy brantley
What is your biggest pet peeve?: people that don't support my food choices. We don't eat preservatives or dyes. Try to eat as much organic as we can. Some family members or coworkers think it's weird and too limiting for our children.
What motivated you to lose weight?: Feeling rundown, not having the energy to take my kids to the park. Worrying about not fitting my butt in normal sized seats. Worried that my health will decline.
Something you like about yourself: My eyes, my sense of humor
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : my mood. I'm way to crabby.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Ester Hicks. I really enjoy her books.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Hawaii
Your dream job: Not having a job is my dream job. Maybe turn my hobbies into a job. I like to craft. I wouldn't mind having a hut on a beach and selling my wares.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? I'd love to have a breast reduction/lift. I've always been big, even when I was thinner. And after 3 kids, they need it. I'm not as concerned about the looks as the comfort level.
Anything else?:
lexadaisy
02-06-2009, 04:28 PM
hello Im new here. My name is lexa and Im on sugar busters. (again) I weigh 316 lbs. I dont know how to follow a thread or check replies but I geuss I will figure it out. I am glad to be here. I am married and have 2 kids. My husband is also overweight but doing good on weight watchers. I cant seem to stay on weight watchers. I geuss its all the counting I dont know.
question, can you have an occasional atkins bar ao the sugar busters?
DeterminedLisa
04-03-2009, 04:57 AM
User Name: DeterminedLisa
How did you choose your User Name?: I was feeling very determined.
Real Name: Lisa
Where do you live?: Southeast Asia
Significant other?: married to Greg
Kids?: two girls, 5 and 3.
Pets?: -
Work?: scientist at a university
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Sugar cravings are my problem
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:
legal: fruit
illegal: white chocolate, marzipan
Favorite book: not sure but the harry potter books were good
Favorite Movie: I forget them all but I'm pretty sure I enjoyed
the Thomas Crowne Affair.
Favorite song: Raffi's Baby Beluga
Last book you read: The princess with the longest hair (aloud to my kids)
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Ingratitude really bugs me
What motivated you to lose weight?: Gaining too much weight, minor health problems
Something you like about yourself: I'm good at my job and I'm a good mom.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I don't listen well enough to my loved ones.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: A cancer researcher named Judah Folkman
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: to bed :)
Your dream job: If my current job had shorter hours, it would be my dream job.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?
No. Success is its own reward.
Actually, I'm still trying to wean myself from using food/sugar as reward
Anything else?:
Precious485
04-03-2009, 07:17 PM
User Name: Precious485
How did you choose your User Name?: It's my cat's name. :)
Real Name: Chrissy
Where do you live?: California
Significant other?: Yes
Kids?: None
Pets?: One cat
Work?: Middle school teacher
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Anytime I binge, it almost always involves eating some form of sugar first. Although I don't want to cut out sugar forever, I know that I need to cut it out until moderation is possible.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Chocolate of any kind and gummy life savers are my non-legal foods. Legal foods are apples, melons, grapes, all berries, non-fat yogurt, oatmeal, string cheese...
Favorite book: I have many, but Sugar Blues was my most recent favorite.
Favorite Movie: I have way too many, but Moonstruck is amazing.
Favorite song: This is my world...not sure of the artist.
Last book you read: Currently reading Sugar Shock. I'm really trying to get on the whole sugar kick thing. :D
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Rude or inconsiderate people
What motivated you to lose weight?: I gained a ton of weight due to an ulcer and lost it through WW. Now I notice myself slowly gaining some back. I want to get back to my goal weight and stay there.
Something you like about yourself: I am considerate of others and try to be positive and helpful.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I would like to be more patient, have less mood swings throughout the day, and overall, be more stable as a person.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I would love to meet Julia Roberts. She has been my favorite actress since I was a kid.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: I would love to go to Australia.
Your dream job: Teaching kids who really care about getting an education.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? My reward other than feeling so much better each day will be to be happy with myself and my appearance. Hopefully once I reach my goal, I will have a much healthier relationship with food. Once I reach my goal, I will give myself a spa day. :)
Anything else?: Thank you to all of you providing your advice on this site. It really is so extremely helpful to hear from others with similar issues.
nan2two
06-28-2009, 04:19 PM
User Name: Nan2two ;)
How did you choose your User Name?: I'm a nana to two. :love:
What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who try to force their way of doing things on others.
What motivated you to lose weight?: I'm a diabetic so loosing the weight would help me to be healthier
Something you like about yourself: My honesty
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Self confidence
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:I'd love to meet Jesus. I'd like to hear what he had to say from his mouth.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Ireland
Your dream job:Artist
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? I think being below 200 lbs will be reward enough.
Anything else?:
Nicole K
07-15-2009, 03:48 PM
User Name: Nicole K
How did you choose your User Name?: It's my name : )
Real Name: Nicole
Where do you live?: North Carolina
Significant other?: Happily Married
Kids?: 4 boys
Pets?: no
Work?: yes
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Seemed like it would fit my lifestyle
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Thanks my problem I LOVE them all
Favorite book: I like romance novels, but right know it would be Sugar Busters
Favorite Movie: Urban Cowboy
Favorite song: I can love you like that
Last book you read: ?
What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who tell me I cant do something
What motivated you to lose weight?: I want to be healthy for myself and my family
Something you like about yourself: my laugh
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I have Multiple Sclerosis, would love to get rid of it
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: uummm still thinking
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Vegas
Your dream job: stay at home mommy
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? buying some new cloths without having to go to the plus size store
Anything else?:I have been doing Sugar Busters for 1 month and also going to the gym 3-4 times a week and so far I feel great...I think I hit my first plateu so that has me a little down. I have been at 235 for about 2 weeks, but Im not giving up Im in it for the long run with this
swtgila
07-20-2009, 12:58 PM
User Name: swtgila
How did you choose your User Name?: It is associated with my email address and stands for "Sweet girl in lower Alabama"; sweet girl part from a Fleetwood Mac song.
Real Name: Debbie Lake (soon to be Debbie Bradley :carrot:)
Where do you live?: Mobile, AL
Significant other?: Engaged to Jimmy Bradley (wedding date Feb. 13, 2010)
Kids?: nope
Pets?: yup! 1 dog, 3 cats (all rescues)
Work?: sometimes...(teacher)
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: it worked years ago for me and made me feel so good
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: start weight since sugar busters is 205/202/160. Weighed in this am after week 1 of plan and down 3lbs (202)
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: legal: cheese, meats, yogurt; illegal: almond joy, chips and salsa, movie theater popcorn
Favorite book: Islands by Anne Rivers Siddons
Favorite Movie: Nights in Rodanthye
Favorite song: Tin Cup Chalise (Jimmy Buffet)
Last book you read: working on the Sookie Stackhouse novels (True Blood series is based on). I think first book is "Dead Before Dawn"
What is your biggest pet peeve?: irresponsible pet owners
What motivated you to lose weight?: honestly, this time to just feel better (in the past it was always to look better)
Something you like about yourself: my hair
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : my lack of organization, which really falls to my laziness
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: C.S. Lewis; love his books
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Greece
Your dream job: beach bum
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? no, not really...may have to think of one tho..that'd be cool
Anything else?: I had lapband surgery in April 2008. It wasn't as successful for me as I would have liked for various reasons. I now know that I still have to exercise portion control (having a pouch doesn't seem to matter) and I have to diet and be constantly aware of what goes in my mouth. It wasn't a quick fix at all. I can't seem to stay with plans where you have to calorie count or fat count or count anything. Too regimented. Yes, removing whole food groups does seem to help quite a bit. (like sugar and white stuff). Why I do not know but so far it is working better than the other plans I have tried (even since having WLS). :D
Juge
08-29-2009, 08:54 PM
User Name: Juge
How did you choose your User Name?: A nickname that family members have called me forever
Real Name: Julie
Where do you live?: Carmel, Indiana
Significant other?: John (age 43)
Kids?: Owen (5 years)
Pets?: 7 year old Golden Retriever name Gus
Work?: Yep. I work for my husband as a receptionist
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Recommended by my doctor
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Pasta, Pizza, Ice Cream, Diet Coke
Favorite book: Blind your Ponies (It is a story based in Montana. I absolutely love it)
Favorite Movie: Dances With Wolves
Favorite song: I don't have a favorite song. But I do mostly like Country music
Last book you read: My Sisters Keeper
What is your biggest pet peeve?: 2 Things. 1 - People that can't walk the extra 20 steps to put their grocery carts away. 2 - people that bring way too much on a plane and try to shove it in the overhead bin. Just check it already.
What motivated you to lose weight?: I am going to be 40 years old soon. And I want to finally start on the right path of being as healthy as I can be. I really don't care what my final weight will be as long as I feel good, eat all of the right things and workout.
Something you like about yourself: I am a kind person that respects other people. And I am pretty easy going.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I wish I wouldn't be so shy sometimes.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I don't need to meet anyone famous, but I wish my son could meet his Grandma (my husbands mom). All she wanted in life was to be a Grandma. She dies 4 years too early from cancer.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Paris
Your dream job: Working with horses and handicapped children
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? A whole closet full of new nice clothes. Not the baggy, nothing of a look, stuff that I wear now.
Anything else?: Not right at the moment
happynow
09-22-2009, 03:39 PM
User Name:happynow
How did you choose your User Name: being happy is a good thing, i need a daily confirmation of this sometimes
Name:christy
Where do you live?:harrison, oh
Significant other?:divorced, ex passed away 1 year after, i am a true single mom...
Kids?:2, a 17 year old daughter and a 26 year old son
Pets?:not now
Work?:semi-retired r.n.
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:it worked for me in 2003, lost 40 lbs and got my diabetes and cholesterol numbers back to normal, i gained back the weight and my health is taking the hit
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:225 (was up to 265 last summer, have been losing but need the 3FC support)
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: most of the "p " foods, pizza, popcorn, pasta, potatoes, pie (esp. key lime and pumpkin) love seafood and salads
Favorite book:nicholas sparks novels, the bible, mitch albom novels
Favorite Movie:dirty dancing, momma mia ( love the musicals )
Favorite song:anything by beatles, josh groban
Last book you read: janet evanovich, #15 of the series
What is your biggest pet peeve?: rude people, bad and dangerous drivers
What motivated you to lose weight?:health issues, i want to feel better
Something you like about yourself: i am a survivor...
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : become more patient, more self control in all aspects of my life
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:hmmmmm......
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: italy
Your dream job: volunteering and not worrying about money
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? i will have to think about that one...
Anything else?:
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DisneyEmily
12-22-2009, 12:36 PM
User Name: DisneyEmily
How did you choose your User Name?: I love love love Disney World - and my name is Emily
Real Name: Emily
Where do you live?: Suburb of Indianapolis, IN (go colts!)
Significant other?: Doug - my wonderful husband
Kids?: not yet - part of my reason for changing
Pets?: Bella - my meagle (beagle/min pin mix)
Work?: Paralegal Team Lead
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Recommended by my doctor (who is a faithful follower)
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: I am italian so pasta dishes are amongst my favorites (now it will be 100% whole wheat!), I also have a love/hate with chocolate cake! But, I also enjoy broccoli of any kind and strawberries in June.
Favorite book: Anything by Nicholas Sparks, I also enjoyed The Other Boleyn Girl
Favorite Movie: Father of the Bride or The Notebook
Favorite song: Anything by DMB (Dave Matthews Band)
Last book you read: The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks - starting on The New Sugarbusters!
What is your biggest pet peeve?: the sound of people clipping their fingernails
What motivated you to lose weight?: My health - I have watched it deteriorate for too long and I am too young to feel so old. Also, my husband and I want to have kids in about 2-3 years and I want to be healthy during my pregnancy and produce babies that are as healthy as possible and not unhealthy due to my selfishness. I want to enjoy a full life - not a half life because I am so overweight.
Something you like about yourself: My loyalty to others - I believe I am loyal to the people in my life, and I want to now be loyal to myself.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : My mental attitude. When it comes to others I am a very positive person, but not with my inner self.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I would love to have met my grandfather, I hear great stories about how jovial and exciting he was, but he died before I was born.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Italy
Your dream job: A stay at home wife/mom
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Yes, once I reach my goal - my husband promised me a trip to anywhere I choose.
Anything else?: I have been putting this off for too long now - and I am glad I have found a community that I can learn from, support, and be motivated and supported from!
TheBluesWife
07-26-2010, 09:57 PM
User Name: TheBluesWife
How did you choose your User Name?:
My husband is a volunteer Umpire.
Real Name:
Debbie
Where do you live?:
Arizona
Significant other?:
Dan, my husband
Kids?:
three stepdaughters
Pets?:
Yes, three dogs and four cats
Work?:
Full time, pet related
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:
I am Diabetic and have a major sugar addiction!
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:
206/206/175
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:
Mexican Food, Bagles, Crackers, Cheese, Cake, Cake and some more cake.
Also, love salad, grilled chicken, deep fried turkey and a good steak!
Favorite book:
The Dexter Series by Jeff Lindsay
Favorite Movie:
The Color Purple
Favorite song:
In My Life by the Beatles
Last book you read:
My Sister's Keeper
What is your biggest pet peeve?:
too many to list
What motivated you to lose weight?:
I've had enough!
Something you like about yourself:
I'm fun.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) :
My inability to "stick" with something to the end!
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:
Alaska
Your dream job:
Trust fund baby.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?
Cake! (jk) New, very expensive jeans.
Anything else?:
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Anything else?:
I'd like my doctor to tell me that my diabetes is gone.
Laneebm
01-06-2011, 08:59 AM
How did you choose your User Name?: User Name: Laneebm
Part of my middle name..
Real Name:Bridget
Where do you live?:South Louisiana
Significant other?:Wayne, married 15 yrs..
Kids?: 1 daughter-Megan, 1stepdaughter-Eric
Pets?:cat/Kitty
Work?:Walmart
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Have tried it once before. It works..