Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:getting motivated
Following any specific plan:not really
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:tired of being ashamed of looking in the mirror and not having energy to do stuff with my kids
Anything else you would like to share with us:I'm really looking forward to meeting you all and I'm really excited about finally losing this weight!
Location: i live out in the middle of no where, but I love it :)
Posts: 29
S/C/G: 290/267/150
Height: 5'7"
First name: Jess
Geographical location: Good 'ol Western Mass
Age: 24
Marital Status: Not married...but hopefully engaged soon (weve been together for three years)
Children/Ages: Just my 1 y/0 miniature dachshund Moose, hes def. my baby
Occupation: Assistant Manager
Pets: Mr.Moose
Hobbies/Interests: I love painting, playing volleyball, swimming, laying in the sun, laughing, SHOPPING---> Ive noticed that my addiction to food is in hiding and has become over taken by an addiction to shopping. I guess its better for my health- right?
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: green eyes and dark brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Which one? haha... My newest and last start was January 1st 2011
Starting Weight: at my highest I was 330....but that was 4 years ago. Now Im starting all over again at 290.
Present Weight: 270
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Doing it alll over again. Four(ish) years ago I had gone from 330 all the way to 210. Im so mad at myself for getting back to 290. But Im putting it in the past and doing it again...and actually hitting my goal. Im determined this time!!
Following any specific plan: calorie counting and working out.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I want to look amazing for my wedding someday and I want to turn heads for my class reunion in 2014.
Anything else you would like to share with us: In about 6 months I would looove to share my progress pics
Marital Status: madly in love with the boyfriend <3
Children/Ages: none..yet :P
Occupation: direct service provider. Basically i take care of mentally challenged teenage girls.
Pets: turtle, bearded dragon, some fishies. i would have a dog or a cat but my mom is super allergic
Hobbies/Interests: i have many interests but not many hobbies. i do like to craft, though. mostly cross-stitch. i used to make jewelry too. i love psychology, the brain in general, dreams, music, shopping!
Height: 4'11
Eye/Hair Color: eyes are really dark brown, and my hair is lightish brown with some blond streaks from when i bleached it and then dyed it blue, but my job won't let me have blue hair so i had to remove it :P
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/12/2011
Starting Weight: 209
Present Weight: 200
Goal Weight: 110
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness! i am sooo freaking lazy.
Following any specific plan: buttloads of exersize and veggies, basically.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time i am very motivated. plus i bought a treadmill.
Anything else you would like to share with us: good luck to you all!
Hobbies/Interests: Gaming, movies, reading, walking, languages, costuming, and more walking!
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown and brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 2009
Starting Weight: 162.5
Present Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Discipline (or a lack thereof)! Sticking with a regimen is more than just a notion, and I STILL haven't mastered it.
Following any specific plan: Not presently - I slacked off A LOT in the last six months. I really want to find something new to help rev up my motivation.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it for myself and myself only. In the past, it's been for the praise of people who considered me to be unsightly. This time around, the only opinion that matters about my body is my own.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my first time jumping into a community of this sort, but I'm really excited to give it a try!
Pets: Chico: Chihuahua, 6 years old. Javier: ChihuahuaX, 3 years old. Kitty: Orange Long Haired Tabby, 2 years old.
Hobbies/Interests:Reading, Playing with my animals, Some video games, Tv, Hanging out with family, School
Height: 5'5
Eye/Hair Color:Grey-Blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journeyhis time- Today, I have been struggling for almost 3 years now.
Starting Weight:151
Present Weight:151
Goal Weight:115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Figuring out a plan that works for my body.
Following any specific plan: Weight watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I was in cosmetology school the last time I tried weight watchers and it was hard to stick to for me.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
About 4 years ago I got the depo shot and within six months I went from weighing 116 to 155 and have been struggling ever since to get it off. I have tried many diets and the first one to even budge my weight was Weight Watchers so I will try it again!
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Hobbies/Interests: Photography is mostly my life these days.
Height: 5'2
Eye/Hair Color: brown x2
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/10/11
Starting Weight: 258
Present Weight: 257
Goal Weight: 140...i think. i would love to be lower...but i honestly cannot remember ever being 140lbs.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: quick fix dinners, i.e. fast food, chinese food, pizza. my husband works late, so we eat late and i'm always the first one ordering some food.
Following any specific plan: calorie counting and using my wii fit!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: every time i start a new lifestyle change, not a diet, i say, this is it, i feel it. well, this time for some reason i really do. i'm a photog and yet, i can't and won't take a picture of myself these days. it's hard on my feet at a full day wedding and i always feel self-conscious and in the way. it is just time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: i'm friendly and fun and a self proclaimed comedian. [[ha]] also, i'm always ready to lend a helping hand, so let's get on with the motivation!
Pets: 2 puppies! We have a 6 year old Pomeranian, Porkchop. and a not quite 1 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Twinkie (can u tell we're fat kids? haha!)
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my neices and my husband. Playing with my puppies! Photography!
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes and red hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: too long... but this new part of my life? 1/1/11
Starting Weight:296
Present Weight: 291
Goal Weight:140-160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: junk food! sweets!
Following any specific plan: no not really... I'm really thinking about doing slim fast... I think I need more structure. But we are working out and eating way less of everything!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: We want to start a family! And I really don't want to be a fat parent. I want to be able to run and play with my kids and enjoy every minute of it... Not my 2 year old ahead of me and me panting a mile behind... I want to have good eating and exercising habits BEFORE I get pregnant so I can have a healthy pregnancy as well!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I need the support, and I am more than willing to help support/motivate others as well!
Marital Status: BF of 2 1/2 yrs....marriage....someday
Children/Ages: 0
Occupation: Office Manager
Pets: Big Black Persian Cat named Nikko
Hobbies/Interests: Wineries, Going to Opera's, Love to cook, reading, going to shows in NYC, queen of soaking up the sun
Height: 5' 2"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/3/2011
Starting Weight: 276
Present Weight: 264
Goal Weight: 1st goal is 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: temptation
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more focused. This program seems like a no brainer and so many people with weightloss
Geographical location: Carribeans (the only one in the forum i guess ^^)
Age:20
Marital Status:engaged
Children/Ages: a 26yrs old fiancé??
Occupation: BA Eng student
Pets: a nearly 1 yr old kitty..named mioumiou!
Hobbies/Interests: music, books, painting, martial arts
Height:1m54cm
Eye/Hair Color:black n black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 17 jan 2011
Starting Weight:145 pounds
Present Weight:145 pounds
Goal Weight:115-120 pounds
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: unhealthy snacking!
Following any specific plan: the fat loss 4 idiots plan
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: decided to lose the weight no matter what and not fall behind to feel sorry n bad about having strayed from the diet..
Anything else you would like to share with us: best of luck to everyone undergoin the not so easy process of sheddin those pounds!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional/boredom eating
Following any specific plan:Ideal protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the pastetermined that this is the last "diet" I will have to do. this time it becomes a life choice.
Hobbies/Interests: Emailing,Chatting Online, Watching t.v/movies,Listening to music,Hanging out with my best friend when she comes to town, Spending time with my fiance, Dog and my family.
Height: 5'2
Eye/Hair Color: Both Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May of 2013
Starting Weight: 294
Present Weight: 291
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Learning to eat smaller amounts
Following any specific plan: Nope
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im seeing results now, Before I never was on a diet and work out kick long enough to see any results
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing I can think of right now
Hey! Great to read all your facts and compare them to myself, very interesting and inspiring!!
First name: Jenny
Geographical location: Texas
Age: 42
Marital Status: Married to Mitch for 10 years
Children/Ages: 3 - Max (7) Tyler (5) and Brianna (3)
Occupation: Full-time mom
Pets: 0
Hobbies/Interests: My family, cooking
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, blondish hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time, July 1st 2013
Starting Weight: 263
Present Weight: 252
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not being tempted by the food I have in the house for my husband and kids
Following any specific plan: Phentermine, phen caps weight loss supplements, controlling calories (around 1400 per day) and exercising 3 or 4 times per week - 1-1.5 hours of running/walking, pilates and weights
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm working out and the supplements help me to have more energy so I feel more motivated and positive
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