Depression Forum Bio's

[Mimasaka]

DATE: 11/9/12

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Mimasaka/Sarah

AGE: Almost 31

BIRTHDAY: 11/20/81

MARITAL STATUS: It's complicated!

SPOUSE’S NAME: N/A

CHILDREN/AGES: N/A

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Movies, movies, movies... but also reading, writing, being with loved ones, walking, etc.

PETS: I adore animals but I don't have any of my own

TOP WEIGHT: Almost 280...? I was so ashamed of myself I don't even know the exact number

CURRENT WEIGHT: I haven't checked lately but it's 230-something

GOAL WEIGHT: I'd be really happy to get back down to at least 180. I was doing GREAT a couple of years ago but have been through a rough patch and gained weight again

HEIGHT: 5'2"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: "Brownish-blondish"

OCCUPATION: Nothing "objectionable" (haha) but I don't talk about it online

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Walpole, MA... USA!

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I'll be eating healthy and exercising for a few weeks at a time... then sometimes spiral downward if I'm feeling particularly bad about myself/am stressed out

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've really come to recognize when I'm feeling vulnerable. Instead of feeding my bad feelings with food I've learned to do other things such as take a nice bath, walk, play with animals, talk to someone I love, etc. I also know that I don't have to COMPLETELY deprive myself of "treats." Everything in moderation

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: I strive to be nice to others. I'm hard on my own self at times but I just want other people struggling with their issues to know that they are only human. We all make mistakes and that you should forgive yourself (and others) and be KIND to yourself! You are you regardless of how much you weigh

[RavenWolf]

DATE: 29 November 2012

USERNAME/REAL NAME: RavenWolf aka Monique

AGE: 35

BIRTHDAY: 28 April 1077

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Jose

CHILDREN/AGES: Grayson 10 and Evelyn 8

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Photography, reading, soap making

PETS: Liberty (pit bull), Lucy (pit/lab), Papi (chihuahua), Scooter (yorkie), Delgado (sun conure), Pipsqueak (blue pacific parrotlet) and Clara, Reilly, Ardennes and KeKo (sugar gliders)

TOP WEIGHT: 252 pounds

CURRENT WEIGHT: 230 pounds

GOAL WEIGHT: 130 pounds

HEIGHT: 5 foot 2

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: Homeschool Mom

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: GA

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Can't Lose Weight

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

[Tillie]

DATE: 12/31/2012

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tillie / Hannah

AGE: 19

BIRTHDAY: July 14th

MARITAL STATUS: N/A

SPOUSE’S NAME: N/A

CHILDREN/AGES: Do cats count? Sylvester, age 5.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Nothing, really. I'm in the process of trying to find a good project that I am passoniate about... maybe I wll learn how to play guitar or something.

PETS: Sylvester, cat.

TOP WEIGHT: 185 lbs

CURRENT WEIGHT: ~165 lbs

GOAL WEIGHT: ~120 lbs

HEIGHT: 5'2"

EYE COLOR: blue

HAIR COLOR: dark blonde

OCCUPATION: Full time student / part time pharmacy technician

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Washington, DC (home) / Western MA (school)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Giving up and binge eating. And dealing with triggers such as lonliness and social stressors.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have you guys

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm really not that interesting lol.

[Battle born]

DATE: 3 January 2013

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Battleborn/Sherry but my friends call me EVLRDHD

AGE: 56. I dont mind telling everyone my age. I earned it.

BIRTHDAY: Oct 28

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Depends on my mood - he has many

CHILDREN/AGES: kt 8 going on 18

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Geneology, Find-a-grave, horses

PETS: 3 Golden Retrievers

TOP WEIGHT: 206

CURRENT WEIGHT: 195

GOAL WEIGHT: 145

HEIGHT: 5'3"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Red with a lot of gray now

OCCUPATION: I work for the Army

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: VA

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Inconsiderate people, you know the ones who realize you are on a diet, trying to get healthy and they insist on eating a 5 guys hamburger in front of you.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have 20 good people at work who are looking out for me, helping me make my goals.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am not afraid to discuss my bi-polar and depression. I believe the more we who have it speak about it only helps the world understand we are not bad people. In fact, sometimes we see things more clearly than "normal" people.

[kareng54]

DATE: 1/6/13

USERNAME/REAL NAME: kareng54

AGE: 58

BIRTHDAY: 5/15

MARITAL STATUS: widow

SPOUSE’S NAME: It was Mark

CHILDREN/AGES: Kenneth 41, Melissa died at the age of 32 7/24/10

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: cross stitch, computer,reading

PETS: none

TOP WEIGHT: not sure

CURRENT WEIGHT: 207

GOAL WEIGHT: would love to loose 50lbs

HEIGHT:5'4''

EYE COLOR: blue

HAIR COLOR: grey

OCCUPATION: dissabled, did work in school

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: central Kansas

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:not being able to excercise

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I need to loose because I have MD

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have lost my husband and my daughter in 2 years.

[grapey]

DATE: January 13, 2013

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Grapey

AGE: 41

MARITAL STATUS: Divorcing

CHILDREN/AGES: None

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Horseback riding, horses in general

PETS: 2 horses and a cat

TOP WEIGHT: 190

CURRENT WEIGHT: 150

GOAL WEIGHT: 138

HEIGHT: 5'8.5

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Blonde-ish

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: San Francisco Bay Area

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Overeating/binge eating

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm putting myself first for the first time in my life

[the shiv]

DATE: 1st Feb 2013

USERNAME/REAL NAME: the shiv / Siobhan

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: 21st May

MARITAL STATUS: In love with a wonderful man

SPOUSE’S NAME: No spouse yet

CHILDREN/AGES: No Thankyou

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Gaming, hair colouring, beauty, photography, music, graphic design, CGI, computers (going to the open uni to study programming this October!), Japanese culture

PETS: None yet!

TOP WEIGHT: 212

CURRENT WEIGHT: 201

GOAL WEIGHT: 112

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Brown (it's supposed to be blonde but I'm growing it so laying off the dye for now!)

OCCUPATION: Occasional bartender and future student.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Self-sabotage & emotional eating risk when a depressive episode combines with stressful circumstances.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not dieting. I refuse to berate myself with guilt trips for the occasional binge. I went for counselling to solve other problems in my life, and new self-respect grew from that, which makes me want to treat myself well. I've been doing Intuitive Eating, gentle exercise, and little lifestyle changes (officially) since 10 Dec 2012, and have lost 11lbs. I'm on here because of a 3-donut, 2-mars bar binge that I had last night. I'm under a lot of stress just now which I can usually handle, but when this combines with a brain-storm of suicidal proportions, I need some help. For once I'm willing to be kind enough to myself to talk to others who understand, and let that support help me through the hard times, back to where I want to be. Plus, I know myself much better these days, and while I technically have no willpower, I have a lot more perseverance which will help me get back up when I get knocked down

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not yet

[Ash22]

DATE: FEB 4 2013

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Ash

AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: Aug 3 1990
MARITAL STATUS: Dating
CHILDREN/AGES: Son 3yrs old
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Playing Wii, reading, music, movies, family


TOP WEIGHT: 194 lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 194 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 145 lbs

HEIGHT: 5ft 6 in
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown

OCCUPATION: Stay At Home Mom

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Toronto, On

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Medical Issues & Time Management

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Not sure yet

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I have a son who is recently diagnosed with special needs. I stay home and care for him full time. I am on the back burner. I Have scoliosis, chondromalasia patella, fibromyalgia, rheumatism, anxiety and depression. I am so stressed my weight has rocketed. I am not on any meds atm....

[susanjean]

I would like to join the depression forum,but guess I'm not computer savvy and would like to send my info,but don't know how to copy and paste. Also,how do you put the weight loss charts under your name?

[marcwell]

Depressions has been a big problem for me. Each time I become immobilized by depression, I am unable to focus on my professional career, and I over-eat. I can't seem to get this cycle under control.

[bubblybarrister]

DATE: 2/17/13

USERNAME/REAL NAME: bubblybarrister - Jen

AGE: 27

BIRTHDAY: 12/01

MARITAL STATUS: engaged

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: archaeology (went on digs in undergrad, LOVED it), reading, wrongful conviction work, history

PETS: a puppy, Charlie, who lives with my parents

TOP WEIGHT: 154

CURRENT WEIGHT: 141.5

GOAL WEIGHT: 135ish/healthy/toned

HEIGHT: 5'7''

EYE COLOR: blue

HAIR COLOR: blonde

OCCUPATION: lawyer

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: the south!

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: food allergies, desire to eat extremely bad/fatty foods instead of healthy ones, not always being able to work out because I work 12 hour days and often commute to a job in another city (2 hours each way!)

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm using MFP and I feel good about sticking to it!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm working hard to overcome depression/a history of eating problems with mainly emotional causes. Also, I may be a lawyer but I'm not sleazy! I love the work I do, although I hardly make any money.

[mrsj2013]

DATE: Feb.19.2013

USERNAME/REAL NAME: mrsj2013/Heather

AGE: 45

BIRTHDAY: Feb.13.1968

MARITAL STATUS: married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Murray

CHILDREN/AGES: none, I have my preschool children

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: recycle crafts, thrift store shopping

PETS: my pet dog Jessie (pug/shih tzu cross)

TOP WEIGHT: 248.75

CURRENT WEIGHT: 197.5

GOAL WEIGHT: 175

HEIGHT: 5'5

EYE COLOR: blue

HAIR COLOR: was brown/ brown and grey/ dyed cherry chocolate brown

OCCUPATION: preschool teacher

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Manitoba, Canada

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: staying motivated

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have decided to make a commitment to my health. It is hard to maintain the same motivation and energy it takes to lose weight, but I will stay focused on the overall outcome, not the little mistakes I make along the way. I will remind myself to "not sweat the small stuff".

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?I joined 3fc looking for support from people going through the same struggle to lose weight. I hope to gain confidence and courage along the way.

[Ford910]

DATE: 3/13/10

USERNAME/REAL NAME: joe

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: 01/23

MARITAL STATUS: single

SPOUSE’S NAME:

CHILDREN/AGES: no kids

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: racking cars

PETS:

TOP WEIGHT: 260

CURRENT WEIGHT: 255

GOAL WEIGHT: 230

HEIGHT: 6"2

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: black

OCCUPATION: lawyer

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: eating

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: working out

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

[KawaiiCandie]

DATE: 4/6/2013

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Kawaii_Candie / Vanessa

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: August 22nd

MARITAL STATUS: not married, but got a bf of 1 1/2 year

SPOUSE’S NAME: Kazuki

CHILDREN/AGES: None yet!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I like reading Fantasy books and watching tv shows like Glee, ANTM, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones... i also love shopping and makeup.

PETS: no pets

TOP WEIGHT: this time 191lbs, highest ever 230lbs

CURRENT WEIGHT: ~168 lbs

GOAL WEIGHT: ~130 lbs

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: blue

HAIR COLOR: dark blonde

OCCUPATION: English teacher (ESL, not English lit!)

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan! but I'm originally from Montreal, Canada.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I eat when I'm bored. and i'm very OFTEN bored. also i love food too much.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:I've been eating clean and really changed a lot of my habits. also i'm working out everyday, whereas i never did before.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm 31 but i look and act like i'm 25. i may have a slight peter pan complex since i refuse to grow up!!

[MistressMikuru]

DATE: April 7. 2013

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Sydney

AGE: 18

BIRTHDAY: March 4th

MARITAL STATUS: Not married

SPOUSE’S NAME: N.A

CHILDREN/AGES: 11 month identical twins

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, Psychology, Cosmology

PETS: None! I'd like quite a few though :3

TOP WEIGHT: 182

CURRENT WEIGHT: 175

GOAL WEIGHT: 125

HEIGHT: 5'7"

EYE COLOR: Green/blue with gold flecks

HAIR COLOR: Blonde

OCCUPATION: College student

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oklahoma, United States

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Stress Eating

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Moving to a place that is way less stressful.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Even if I would stay this size forever, I'm grateful for my two healthy boys, Thadius and Seth.