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If you have read about the Jaded Ladies and think you would feel comfortable here, please cut and paste this bio sheet so we can get to know you better.
-->Please note that we will keep only the bios of those who post regularly. Also, all "welcome" posts will be deleted after a reasonable time.
Cut and paste the following form, filling in only the ones you are comfortable sharing:
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ after regaining lots of what I'd lost with WW, I'm just trying to take off 1 pound at at time.
What type program are you following ~ Weight Watchers and the teachings of Dr. Oz.
What's your marital status ~ married to Neal.
Any children and grandchildren ~ 3 grown kids, 5 sweet granddaughters, and one handsome DGS. Don't get me started on my grandkids! I love them so much, and find everything they do fascinating. :yes:
Tell us about your pets ~ Just one dog now - Molly who is a mix from the pound.
What are your hobbies and interests ~ my family, Walt Disney World, having fun with the grandkids, scrapbooking, reading, and coming here.
What are some of your favorite movies ~ Big; Gone with the Wind; Titanic; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; just about all Disney movies.
Favorite music ~ oldies, country, classical, just about anything but rap and jazz.
What made you decide to join the "Jaded Ladies" ~ I am one of the founding members, and had the privilege of coining the name. I stay because the women here have become like sisters to me. When they're happy, I'm happy. When they have problems, I hurt with them.
Other comments ~ I love you guys!
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da fat n da furious
01-04-2006, 02:33 PM
Name ~Angelia
Age ~37
Birthday ~Sept 11
Occupation ~Receptionist
General location ~Canada
Height ~5'6
How much weight are you trying to lose ~baby steps, 34 lbs but the whole picture is 104 lbs
What type program are you following ~Carb watching
What's your marital status ~married
Any children and grandchildren ~2 boys, 18 and 13
Tell us about your pets ~1 small bossy dog
What are your hobbies and interests ~reading, movies and painting
What are some of your favorite movies ~finding nemo, shrek,
Favorite music ~pretty much everything
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~Jane, found me floundering in another site,,,
Other comments ~This is a new beginning,,,
I have spent many years taking care of others, now its me first, next you *is that how it goes Jane?
Marti
01-04-2006, 04:37 PM
Name ~Marti,
Age ~37
Birthday ~January 19th
Occupation ~Reference resulter.
General location ~Oregon
Height ~5'1"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~20-25lbs
What type program are you following ~Counting calories and exercising more. Keeping the portions to where they should be.
What's your marital status ~Happily married to a wonderful man!
Any children and grandchildren ~Beautiful daughter, 14yrs.
Tell us about your pets ~2 Chihuahua's.
What are your hobbies and interests ~Reading and geo-cacheing!
What are some of your favorite movies ~Too many to list anymore!
Favorite music ~Nothing in particular. I love a variety.
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~Wonderful group of ladies. Always there for each other....wanted to be a part of that.
Other comments~So glad to have all your friendships!! You all mean the world to me! You are my family!
Katiecat
01-04-2006, 11:58 PM
Name ~ Mary Katherine (friends usually call me Mary, some of the family calls me Mary Katherine, some call me Mary Kate)
Age ~ 42
Birthday ~ 9/24
Occupation ~ customer service rep, call center (I feel your pain, Angie)
General location ~ Northern CA
Height ~ 5' 10" (although I think I may have shrunk an inch)
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ have lost 25 lbs, want to lose 90 more, then will re-assess
What type program are you following ~ WW, slowly but surely
What's your marital status ~ married, second time around, for almost 6 years
Any children ~ 3 boys -- 22, 19, and 14
Tell us about your pets ~ orange outdoor kitty, Leif; black and white spoiled brat indoor kitty, Chloe
What are your hobbies and interests ~ travel, photography, scrapbooking, cooking -- especially revamping recipes to make them more WW friendly -- reading, and writing
What are some of your favorite movies ~ oh my...don't get me started...Young Frankenstein, Yellowbeard, Princess Bride, the original 3 Star Wars movies (the newer ones are ok), Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Napoleon Dynamite, Pirates of the Carribean, Chocolat, Groundhog Day, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Camelot, Fiddler on the Roof...give me a minute, I'll think of a few others...
Favorite music ~ Classic 60's-70's rock (Beatles, Zeppelin, Kansas, Rush), NIN, Barenaked Ladies, classical (especially Mozart and Bach), Celtic (newer stuff, and more traditional Irish session music), guess it depends on my mood :)
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ was intrigued by the name, and felt like it was where I best fit in. I stayed because I love these gals...we are like family.
Other comments ~ My hero is the tortoise -- slow and steady wins the race. And heaven knows I'm built for comfort, not for speed. :lol:
suetalks
01-17-2006, 01:51 AM
Name ~ Sue
Age ~ 57 (the grandma of all here)
Birthday ~ 10/7
Occupation ~ SAHW of a retiree
General location ~ IN in the summer NV in the winter
Height ~ 5'5"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ 30 would be lovely...I will settle for 15 right now
What type program are you following ~ just trying to get started on anything that works
What's your marital status ~ 29 years married for the second time around.
Any children and grandchildren ~ I have 2 DD's and 1 DS, I stepS, 4 "grands" and 4 step "grands"
Tell us about your pets ~ none
What are your hobbies and interests ~ traveling, reading, some crafts, family time, reading, and more reading
What are some of your favorite movies ~ wow..lots! When Harry Met Sally, The Sting, Footloose (really), You've Got Mail, Beaches, and on and on. Mostly oldie ones...
Favorite music ~ I like oldies here too, and country, and old country. :) Garth Brooks, Faith &Tim, Reba, Johnny Cash, Rod Stewart, Jimmy Buffet, Elton John.......
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ I was just cruising around 3fc and happened in here. Everyone made me feel welcome. Some places (not 3fc) I had posted got pretty crabby if you didn't post every day, can you imagine? Here I feel loved rather I am here daily or weekily...I mean really, sometimes life does get hectic.
Other comments ~ I may not be able to stick with a program, and I may try and fail many times. No one here has ever made me feel like a failure. You are a great group.
Sassy_Chick
06-11-2006, 01:46 AM
Name ~Brat, Sassy, Shel
Age ~33
Birthday ~9/24/1974
Occupation ~Callcenter Agent, nightshift, long hours.......
General location ~South Western, OH
Height ~5'4"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~150 lbs :ebike:
What type program are you following ~Watching what I eat, portion control
What's your marital status ~Happily Married :val2:
Any children and grandchildren ~none as of yet, I have PCOS, but tryin' :bb:
Tell us about your pets ~One very spoiled rotten cat, Baxter and one in Heaven now, my Puddy passed away in March of 07' :cry:
What are your hobbies and interests ~movies, listening to music, writing, reading, shopping, walking outdoors (when I get too), dancing (haven't in a LONG time though), making new friends, chatting online, travelling when I can.
What are some of your favorite movies ~Chocolat', Steel Magnolias, Coyote Ugly, Save the Last Dance, Harry Potter movies, You've Got Mail, Where the Heart is, Mystic Pizza, Horror movies,etc, etc........
Favorite music ~ Hinder, Disturbed, Nickelback, Carrie Underwood, 80's and Big Hair Bands, 90's, & Kenny Chesney :drool:
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~I believe Jane invited me. :)
Other comments ~I love this site and everybody here is wonderful! :D
I've been with the Jaded Ladies a while now and I've got to say they are a Wonderful Bunch of Ladies! I am just updating my bio! :)
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sz2atheart
01-09-2007, 09:01 PM
Name ~ Tammy
Age ~50
Birthday ~December 2
Occupation ~ Pediatric RN
General location ~Central Maryland
Height ~ 5'2"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~20
What type program are you following ~Weight Watchers
What's your marital status ~ Remarried for 9 years
Any children and grandchildren ~ 20 yr daughter in college and 21 yr son in the Coast Guard, 22 yr step-daughter in Grad School
Tell us about your pets ~Bischon-Poo we call Cody and a Yorkie-Schnauzer, Oliver
What are your hobbies and interests ~ Line dancing, music, sewing, reading
What are some of your favorite movies ~ Any romantic comedy. Suspense thrillers. All the "Tug-at-your-heart-real-life-tearjerker" movies. Although I can really act like I enjoy an occasional violent guy flick to support my dh. Then again I love TV's 24 so I guess a little violence is not so bad after all!!
Favorite music ~ Country
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ After reading your post, I really loved the encouragment and support your gave each other. You all genuinely care about each other's interest in every day events including their personal weightloss journey.
Other comments ~ I lost 30 lbs the summer of 2005 and treated myself to a Tummy Tuck. I believe that I got a little too confident (and lazy) and quickly packed on 15 lbs this past summer/fall. The weight was not going to my tummy but porked up my arms, face, neck, upper abs etc. My pants were still fitting!!! I had wonderful support on a tummy tuck forum while I was fresh from sugery and miss those late nights on the message boards. I am so looking forward to meeting you all!!
tommysgirl18
02-21-2007, 01:07 AM
Name ~ Mindee
Age ~ 25
Birthday ~ 8-17
Occupation ~ home maker/stay at home mom
General location ~ MI
Height ~ 5'4"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ the rest of the weight that crept on without me catching it!
What type program are you following ~ none right now, but I will be watching what I eat and exercising regularly.
What's your marital status ~ married, coming up on 6 years!
Any children and grandchildren ~ two sons, Brandon and Logan, who are 18 months apart, and then Marissa, who is 4 days shy of being 18 months apart with Logan but three years and a day apart with Brandon
Tell us about your pets ~ we have a kitty cat named Miss Priss. She is a Hemingway Polydactyl.
What are your hobbies and interests ~ photography, spending time with my family
What are some of your favorite movies ~ grease
Favorite music ~ pretty much anything now
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ I first joined on here after I had my oldest son, and I formed some strong friendships so I keep coming back!
Other comments ~ I come from a HUGE family.....don't believe me....just ask and I will give you the website address!
pattygirl63
10-01-2007, 02:58 PM
Name ~ Trish
Age ~ 64
Birthday ~ 8-22-43
Occupation ~ Housewife/Retired?
General location ~ SC
Height ~ 5'2"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ about 80 - 85 lbs
What type program are you following ~ WW Flex Plan
What's your marital status ~ Married to Tony
Any children and grandchildren ~ 5 children/6 grandchildren/2 great-grandaughters
Tell us about your pets ~ None at this time
What are your hobbies and interests ~
Reading/PC games/Spending time with Tony
What are some of your favorite movies ~
DH is movie buff and we watch ay least one ever night, but It's A Wonderful Life, Sound of Music... love Romance and some Sci-Fi like Star Wars types not scary ones.
Favorite music ~ I love all kinds of music such as Classical, Gospel. Oldies from 50s & 60s, but not heavy medal or rap,
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~
I have struggled with weight since my 20's. I get weary with it and tired of trying some times. I've come close to goal weight many times the last time I lost down to 175 and then gained to within about 40 lbs of my all time high. I've always been basically healthy regardless, but now have some health issues that losing weight would help and/or correct. Nothing serious, but could be and and I don't want it to be. Therefore I think I would fit in here.
Other comments ~
I have known for a long time that I need to lose the weight, however recently I can feel some changes in my body that says it is time to get serious about doing it. I have just started back on WW at Home program and keeping it simple. I don't like going to meetings and they are so expensive. I am committed to making it to goal no matter how long it takes me (always been a "do it fast" kind of person). I realize that is unrealistic. I hope to be able to give and receive support here. Thanks, Trish
upswife
01-11-2008, 01:15 PM
Name ~ Ellen
Age ~ 28**for another two weeks at least
Birthday ~ January 25
Occupation ~ stay at home mom
General location ~ Illinois
Height ~ 5 feet 5 inches
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ short term:10 pounds Long term:80 pounds I will reassess as we go along
What type program are you following ~ I Am currently counting calories and watching portion sizes. I am also going to the gym 3 times a week. I took a bold step and set some time up with a trainer so keep your fingers crossed!
What's your marital status ~ Married to Chris for 6yrs
Any children and grandchildren ~ Benjamin 7yo, Veronica 5yo and Cecilia 4yo
Tell us about your pets ~ None yet, but we have been thinking about getting a dog.
What are your hobbies and interests ~ I love to read! I also knit, play online games and chat with friends.In the summer I play baseball, go swimming and take walks around the neighborhood.
What are some of your favorite movies ~ I like all kinds of music. Some recent ones I have seen: Knocked Up,The Darwin Awards, Ratatouille and of course we have seen the Pirates movies
Favorite music ~ Again I am not very picky, but I don't like rap and the screaming heavy metal
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ My other group went defunct, and the ladies here are very supportive in a loving way
Other comments ~ I have been trying to lose this weight for three years now, some more successful than most. I am hoping that this time with the right tools I will be able to make a dent in all this extra weight
Pandora123a
04-10-2008, 07:17 PM
Name ~ Pandora
Age ~ 55
Birthday ~ July 8
Occupation ~ ED of a child welfare agency
General location ~ Chicago
Height ~ 5'4"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ Taking it one step at a time, for right now 25 lbs
What type program are you following ~ portion control, no specific diet
What's your marital status ~ married
Any children and grandchildren ~ 1 stepson (but he is my kid)
What are your hobbies and interests ~ travel, reading, needlepoint, cooking, games
Favorite music ~ I like oldies and classical, folk
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ I'm looking for a support group in this process
katenicole
04-23-2008, 05:05 AM
Name ~ Kate
Age ~ 22
Birthday ~ August 24
Occupation ~ Stay-at-home mom/student
General location ~ Louisiana
Height ~ 5' 2"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ 10lb.short-term, 30ish long-term
What type program are you following ~ I have no idea! Right now just trying to eat better and exercise.
What's your marital status ~ Married!
Any children and grandchildren ~ I have a 16 month old little boy who runs around and eats everything! He's tiny for his age though.
Tell us about your pets ~ 2 crazy puppies. Zelda (who happens to be a boy haha) who I adopted from the pound and he was abused before so he's a handful. And a new edition, Ava. She's very sweet.
What are your hobbies and interests ~ I love to dance, get online, hang out with the family. I love going out to eat, which doesn't always help the weight loss. I LOVE to cook.
What are some of your favorite movies ~ Hmmm. I like many. From Mean Girls to Runaway Jury.
Favorite music ~ I listen to many things. Rock, pop, classical...
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ This has always seemed like a very welcoming group of ladies.
Other comments ~ Hope to get to know you all! Sometimes I don't post a lot though, I get shy for some odd reason.
short & sassy
04-23-2008, 10:29 PM
Name ~ Ruth
Age ~ 49
Birthday ~9/19/1958
Occupation ~accountant (kinda...I have an accounting degree that I earned in 2005...but due to tons of stress with the death of my father and my husband having a small heart attack six weeks later all within 2 months of my graduation, I turned down a position with a CPA firm and chose a well paying position in the accounting department of an insurance company...I went for less stress)
General location ~Louisiana
Height ~5'1"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ 48 more pounds
What type program are you following ~WW
What's your marital status ~ married 24 years in November
Any children and grandchildren ~ 3 daughters: Chasity, Angela & Misty...9 grandchildren: Nicholas 15, Caylin 9, Aliyah 7, Dylan 6, Brittany 5, Elijah 5, Lindsay 2, Ty 3, Tiffany 7 months.
Tell us about your pets ~ Hank 1 1/2 year old shih tzu, Ms. Kitty (2 year old stray) and Chommy ( 1 1/2 year old male cat)
What are your hobbies and interests ~ genealogy, music, reading
What are some of your favorite movies ~ love romance comedies and drama
Favorite music ~ listen to almost everything...my cd collection ranges from Hank Williams, Bon Jovi, Kid Rock, Blackeyed Peas, Daughtry, even some gospel! So my collection is real diverse.
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ Along with Jane, I am one of the founding members of Jaded Ladies...our thread was originally called Featherweights and I believe we changed it due to lack of participation. Jane has done a great job of keeping it going.
Other comments ~ Here to help motivate and to be inspired to keep going with my weight loss journey.
Jane
04-23-2008, 10:39 PM
YAY, & Wecome Back, Ruth! :cp:
Ruth - We changed the name Featherweights after Chicken Lady left, because people thought we needed to lose only a few pounds with a named like that, remember? Ha! I still need to lose a bunch.
Dixiemae
04-26-2008, 08:26 PM
Name ~ Patricia is my given name-my friends call me Pat. Please call me Pat
Age ~58 years young
Birthday ~1/31 last century:-)
Occupation ~domestic engineer
General location ~Indiana
Height ~5 ft 6 in
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ over 50 pounds. Last time I braved the scale it said 196. I know it is more than that now.
What type program are you following ~ Right now I am making small changes day by day. Cutting sugar, flour, and diet soda are my first moves. Adding more fruits and veggies is my second move. Then twick from there. Could someone guide me to a doable eating plan?
What's your marital status ~ I am in the middle of a divorce after 35 years of marriage court date is in June
Any children and grandchildren ~ I have 3 wonderful grown children-2 girls 1 boy. I have 3 adorable grandkids 2 girls 1 boy. They are the apple of my eyes.
Tell us about your pets ~ I have 4 furballs Rusty is 9, Dixie will be 2 on 7-4, Angel-leah 1 and Noah 4mo. 3 bearded dragons Sahara, Sun Dance, and Desert Rose. One Welsh Corgi Noelle. They are all spoiled rotten and love them to pieces.
What are your hobbies and interests ~ I love football, baseball, basketball. I like to go for long walks with Noelle. I want to learn to make quilts.
What are some of your favorite movies ~Titanic A Night In the Museum and Jackie Chan Movies.
Favorite music ~ I am stuck in the 70s and 80's music. I like upbeat music. not punk, rap or new age.
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ I asked on the introduction page what group would be best for me. Jaded Ladies was recommended. I read about the group. I feel I will fit in well. I am jaded about diets, weight loss, I am cynical. I love to have fun. I love my pets.
Other comments ~
*I am down emotionally over this divorce. I will need lots of support getting through this rough spot in my lifes' journey.
* some one said the nicest thing to me here yesterday "you are not alone" simple words, but they mean a lot to my heart.
*I need help getting started any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you all
tac125
05-07-2008, 02:02 AM
Name ~ Tac
Age ~ 36
Birthday ~ 9/9
Occupation ~ unemployed
General location ~ Illinois
Height ~ 5'4"
How much weight are you trying to lose ~145 pounds
What type program are you following ~ Southbeach, maybe?
What's your marital status ~ Married
Any children and grandchildren ~ Not yet
Tell us about your pets ~ Dog and birds
What are your hobbies and interests ~ Crafts, reading, nature watching
What are some of your favorite movies ~ Can't think of any
Favorite music ~ Any and all, except heavy metal
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ I like what I read in some posts
Other comments ~ Looking forward to meeting everyone!
PleaseLuise
06-10-2008, 10:41 PM
Name ~ Luise
Age ~ 44
Birthday ~ Valentine's Day
Occupation ~ Office Manager
General location ~ East Coast
Height ~ 5 5
How much weight are you trying to lose ~ 100
What type program are you following ~ eat sensibily when I am hungry STOP when I am full. Exercise daily.
What's your marital status ~ Married 20+ yrs
Any children and grandchildren ~ two teens going on toddler!
Tell us about your pets ~ One fuzzy bichon who loves carrots
What are your hobbies and interests ~ Friends, books, learning new things
What are some of your favorite movies ~ too many to name, I love movies
Favorite music ~ dc talk's jesus freak, toby mac's portable sounds (both christian), eagles, greatest hits. I want my music to move me, depending on my mood.
What made you decide to join the Jaded Ladies ~ Jane's signature note. Mine will be, "Feel your feelings, don't eat them" I think its about way more than finding the "right" diet, its about finding the right mental state.