Depression Forum Bio's

[TinaG]

Everyone just copy and paste the following into a reply:

DATE: 7/8/2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: TinaG/ Tina

AGE: 34

BIRTHDAY: 9/9

MARITAL STATUS: married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Chris

CHILDREN/AGES: AJ (12), Kyle (5), Tyler (forever an angel)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: my kids, my business, singing

PETS: 2 dogs (koko & Frisky)

TOP WEIGHT: 344

CURRENT WEIGHT: 321

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5'3"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: independent beauty consultant, volunteer

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NY

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: letting the fear stop me from sticking with it

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: failure is not an option

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I don't think so, if you want to know anything else just ask! )

[leighannester]

DATE: July 9, 2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Leigh Anne

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: September 19

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Jonathan

CHILDREN/AGES: Savannah/almost 5

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, music, cross stitch, crochet, sewing, tv

PETS: 1 cat (dolly sue)

TOP WEIGHT: 225

CURRENT WEIGHT: 195

GOAL WEIGHT: 150

HEIGHT: 5'6

EYE COLOR: Hazel

HAIR COLOR: Brown

OCCUPATION: Paralegal

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: South Point, Ohio

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: depression/frustration/overeating

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I feel it in my heart this time (if that makes any sense). For the first time I KNOW I can do it.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

[jsully75]

DATE: 07/12/07

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Sarah

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: 11/18/1975

MARITAL STATUS: married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Earl

CHILDREN/AGES: 0

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: music, Nascar, writting, reading, shopping, etc

PETS: 3 cats

TOP WEIGHT: 287

CURRENT WEIGHT: 240.8

GOAL WEIGHT: 150

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: blonde

OCCUPATION: Customer Service

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Connecticut

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Depression/slow weight loss/eating too much

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: LAWL

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? ???

[Leenie4]

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DATE: 7/28/2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Leenie4/ Kathleen

AGE: 35

BIRTHDAY: 1/16

MARITAL STATUS: married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Stacy

CHILDREN/AGES: 2 step- Bryan 15, Patrick (18) and my furball, Maggie (@11)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: swimming, garneding, walking/ running, traveling

PETS: agagin my furry daughter, Maggie

TOP WEIGHT: 245

CURRENT WEIGHT: 229

GOAL WEIGHT: 170

HEIGHT: 5'10"

EYE COLOR: blue/ green

HAIR COLOR: red, yes its natural

OCCUPATION: child therapist

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: CA

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: depressiona nd anger and health problems out of my control.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Finally on the road to recovery, hopefully just had last surgery!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I don't think so, if you want to know anything else just ask! )

[QueenieMK]

DATE: 8/2/07

USERNAME/REAL NAME: QueenieMK / MaryEllen

AGE: 25

BIRTHDAY: 5/23

MARITAL STATUS: In a relationship.

SPOUSE’S NAME: (No spouse.)

CHILDREN/AGES: None

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Bowling, music, pogo.com, myspace

PETS: 4 cats, BC, China, Daisy, Phoebe, and a crawfish...Zoidberg. (Don't ask.)

TOP WEIGHT: 190s.

CURRENT WEIGHT: 175

GOAL WEIGHT: 130

HEIGHT: 5' 4

EYE COLOR: Green

HAIR COLOR: Blonde/Red/Brown ish. It's a combo of all, depending on light.

OCCUPATION: Tech Support / Customer Service

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northern NJ

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying motivated without letting other issues get in the way.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not gonna let anything stop me.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Feel free to ask, or see my introduction thread to see more about me.

[kare bear]

Introduction:

DATE: August 11, 2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Kare Bear (Karen)

AGE: 45

BIRTHDAY: December

MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married

SPOUSE’S NAME: B Squared (little joke)

CHILDREN/AGES: Two StepSons (16 and 14)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Movies, River Sports, Singing, Road Trips, Writing, Photography, Music (Piano, Guitar)

PETS: 1 Pooch, 2 Puddies

TOP WEIGHT: Yeek - I don't know

CURRENT WEIGHT: 255

GOAL WEIGHT: 180

HEIGHT: Five Twelve and a half

EYE COLOR: Dark Brown

HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown

OCCUPATION: Computer Geek

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Idaho

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I start strong and then just lose steam and use food for a drug.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I'm going to exercise.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I've battled with depression and anxiety for most of my life. I know exercise will change my body and my mind but when I'm in a depressed state it is SO HARD to get out. I feel like I'm covered in tar. Depression is so hard to deal with and it makes getting fit and healthy even harder. But, what's the other option? Stay in bed all day and get sick and fatter and end up on one of those Discovery channel shows about the super obese? (I swear I have nightmares about that!)

I'm in it for the long haul. Hope to get to know some of you as we climb this mountain!

[curseofcurves]

DATE: Sept. 7th, 2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Nikki

AGE: 21

BIRTHDAY: July 20th

MARITAL STATUS: Single

SPOUSE’S NAME: n/a

CHILDREN/AGES: n/a

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Guitar, writing, psychology, biology, computer, shopping.

PETS: A black lab/border collie mix dog, and a black, gray and white tabby cat.

TOP WEIGHT: My highest weight was in the 160s, possibly even closer to 170. I can't remember the exact number, as it was quite a long time ago and I couldn't really weigh myself regularly due to our lack of a scale at the time. My SW for my current diet was 158lbs.

CURRENT WEIGHT: 141lbs

GOAL WEIGHT: Between 110 and 120 (I have a small frame, smaller than average bones, and I'm pretty compact, so I'm shooting for the lower end of the healthy BMI spectrum), though I'll settle for a higher weight if I find that I'm happy with it.

HEIGHT: 5'2".

EYE COLOR: Brown.

HAIR COLOR: Naturally it's an ugly mouse brown, currently dyed purple-black.

OCCUPATION: Taking time off work right now to sort out some personal issues.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Canada.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not being motivated to exercise, giving in to carb cravings and not getting enough calcium.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: The difference is that I'm focusing on only losing five pounds at a time. Setting short-term goals keeps me from becoming overwhelmed. I'm also finding that I actually enjoy eating healthier and getting more exercise -- it doesn't feel like work like it always did in the past. I'm way more motivated now. Oh, and I actually own my own scale now, which is definitely a bonus. Trying to lose weight when you don't own a scale is next to impossible.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: I've struggled with depression for over 11 years. As well, I've been diagnosed with a personality disorder -- Borderline -- social anxiety and PTSD, which all contribute to my depression. Although this sometimes leads to emotional eating and lack of motivation to work out, I'm currently in therapy & working very hard to overcome this obstacle. It's a struggle, but I'm making progress.

[brandnewme]

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DATE: 9/8/2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Brandnewme/Becca

AGE: 25

BIRTHDAY: 5/9

MARITAL STATUS: married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Chris

CHILDREN/AGES: N/A

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, writing, photography, working with kids

PETS: 4 cats (Lucky (11); Tucker (3); Mia (1); Missy (16 wks)

TOP WEIGHT: 400

CURRENT WEIGHT: ??

GOAL WEIGHT: Short-term - 300, Midterm - 225, Longterm -150

HEIGHT: 5'0"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: Student, day care provider

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: WY

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Making excuses and just not sticking to it, which is compacted by my health issues

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: If I don't do something, I will likely die very very young.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I've tried getting approved for lapband, but lost my insurance in July so that is out for now. I have thyroid issues, I'm insulin resistant/have PCOS, and have recently been diagnosed with CHF. I am also newly diagnosed with depressive disorder, but have known I'm depressed for a long time. Lots obstacles that make this challenging, but I have to believe that it's not impossible.

[iulidavid]

DATE: Sept 20, 2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Iuliana

AGE:25

BIRTHDAY:Jan 28

MARITAL STATUS:married

SPOUSE’S NAME:muti

CHILDREN/AGES:no

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:read and hike

PETS:2 kitties and 1 doggy

TOP WEIGHT:for this period in my life 147

CURRENT WEIGHT:147

GOAL WEIGHT:132

HEIGHT:5'4

EYE COLOR:green

HAIR COLOR:blond

OCCUPATION:master student

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:right now Sweden, soon to go to Munich to write my thesis, then moving home to Canada

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:Obsessing: the more I think about it, the harder it gets to eat less

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:less eating out, cooking for the fun of it and only healthy food in the house

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?I also suffer from depression and bipolar disorder

[MorningJoy]

DATE: 10/9/2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: MorningJoy/Lauryn

AGE: 19 (Almost!)

BIRTHDAY: 10/16

MARITAL STATUS: Single

SPOUSE’S NAME: N/A

CHILDREN/AGES: N/A

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, writing, working with kids

PETS: 1 dog, Lucy Belle

TOP WEIGHT: 182

CURRENT WEIGHT: 182?

GOAL WEIGHT: Short-term - 162, Midterm -150 , Longterm -128

HEIGHT: 5'2"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: Student/Student Aide

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: MD

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional eating due to stress and anxiety, as well as my various health problems.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm hoping that the support and accountability offered by this website and forum will give me the encouargement I need to face this journey

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I suffer from chronic pain and fibromyalgia as a result of a spinal fusion. I have PCOS, borderline thyroid issues, and I've been diagnosed with Major Depressive Episode Reoccuring w/Anxiety. I have suffered from depression for most of my life, but things are especially heavy and desperate right now. I am very glad that I found this forum!
~Lauryn

[Drea78]

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DATE: 11/25/07

USERNAME/REAL NAME: drea78/Drea

AGE: 29

BIRTHDAY: 8/23/78

MARITAL STATUS: boyfriend'ed up.

SPOUSE’S NAME: Boyfriend

CHILDREN/AGES: No kids, only cats.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: school, bettering myself

PETS: 3 cats, Zoe, Phoebe, and chandler

TOP WEIGHT: 220

CURRENT WEIGHT: 180

GOAL WEIGHT: 130

HEIGHT: 5'9"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: HR Assistant

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NY

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I'm lazy, and it's hard to get to the gym sometimes-I'm so tired.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm tired of being the big girl in the room.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Bipolar-and annoyed about it, lol! I hope this doesn't impede my weight loss.

[Karenj]

DATE: December 9, 2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Karenj / Karen

AGE: 30

BIRTHDAY: July 28

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Joey

CHILDREN/AGES: Todd 11, Matt 10, Kristen 8

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, wiriting, walking

PETS: Scruffy, a scruffy looking little mixed dog who is a major baby

TOP WEIGHT: 298

CURRENT WEIGHT: 282

GOAL WEIGHT: 180

HEIGHT: 5'4

EYE COLOR: green

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: stay home mom

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southern Kentucky

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Constant mood changes from the bipolar

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to feel better about myself, more able to do things easily and I have a little better control over the bipolar.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

[RedGlitter]

DATE: Dec. 20, 2007

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Red

AGE: 41

BIRTHDAY: 4-7-66

MARITAL STATUS: single

SPOUSE’S NAME:

CHILDREN/AGES: none

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: crafts, puzzles, shopping, animals, collecting vintage jewelry, reading, anything Tuscan, hanging out with friends, music, tons of things

PETS: six dogs, three cats

TOP WEIGHT: 234 pounds

CURRENT WEIGHT: 230 pounds

GOAL WEIGHT: 130-150 pounds

HEIGHT: 5'1"

EYE COLOR: green-gray

HAIR COLOR: golden coppery brown

OCCUPATION: ex-hairdresser/animal rescue worker

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: the Arizona desert

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: ambition

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My good friend Lisa and the awesome support of 3FC!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I can be really opinionated but I'm a good, kind person. Please take time to get to know me!

[dancingirl81]

DATE: 12/22/07

USERNAME/REAL NAME: dancingirl81

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: 05/30/1981

MARITAL STATUS: single

SPOUSE’S NAME: n/a

CHILDREN/AGES: n/a

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: dance, color guard, music...etc

PETS: turtle

TOP WEIGHT: 228

CURRENT WEIGHT: 166

GOAL WEIGHT: 134

HEIGHT: 5'6"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: dark brown

OCCUPATION: dance teacher

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Maryland, US

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: i like food! also, I'm an emotional eater... will eat because I'm happy, sad, bored, sleepy, etc...

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've learned to eat when I'm hungry. It was a revelation of sorts.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I was diagnosed with clinical depression about 4.5 years ago... currently doing so-so, not medicated.

[TaterbugTwins]

DATE: 1/1/08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: TaterbugTwins/ Tanya

AGE: 27

BIRTHDAY: 8/21/1980

MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married, most of the time. LOL

SPOUSE’S NAME: Chad

CHILDREN/AGES: Taylor Nichole 6, Gavin and Garrett 2 year old twins

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scrapbooking, reading

PETS: Lab- Emma, 3 Kitties, 1 fish tank, 1 hampster that will not die.

TOP WEIGHT: 241

CURRENT WEIGHT: 241

GOAL WEIGHT: 145

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Strawberry blond naturally, lt. brown right now.

OCCUPATION: SAHM to my awesome kids

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ohio

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking to it.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am now considered morbidly obese, and that scares the crud out of me.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have a son with Autism, and one with oppositional defiant disorder. I have a very busy household. I also have bipolar.