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04-08-2009, 04:32 PM
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#136
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: new braunfels tx
Posts: 362
S/C/G: 273/ticker/140
Height: 5'4
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Name: Amber
Age: 22
BIRTHDAY: Nov 15 1986
LOCATION: New braunfels tx (in between austin/san antonio)
MARITAL STATUS: Married for about a yr and 3 months
SPOUSE’S NAME: michael
CHILDREN/AGES: no kids, just my cats mya and 8ball
CURRENT WEIGHT: 254
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'4
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: Sales Support Specialist ((haha, basically an assistant))..i work at the scooter store headquarters.
More about me: swell im new to the forum, i was diagnosed in august of 08-have been on yaz and metformin since then..my dr recently decided to put me on yasmin (upper dose of yaz) but i havent started it yet because my endocrinologist just started me on thyroid meds (synthroid) so i want to talk with my gyno first..other than that i work alot, and then go home and spend time with hubby looking to incorporate working out in there at least mon-friday..as we have a FREE gym here at work..((no excuse for me not to!!))..but thats me
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04-12-2009, 09:46 PM
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#137
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southwestern Connecticut
Posts: 2
S/C/G: 171/171/150
Height: 5'7"
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bio
DATE: March 18
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Desdemona/Rose
AGE: 26
BIRTHDAY: March 28
MARITAL STATUS: Married
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: the dharma, beer, wine, cheese, farmer's markets, cometbus, hiking, cemeteries, meditation, trees, ocean, open spaces, books, film, travel.
PETS: Penny and Pepper (guinea pigs)
TOP WEIGHT: 190
CURRENT WEIGHT: 185
GOAL WEIGHT: 160
HEIGHT: 5'8
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Black
OCCUPATION: Human Resources for a mental health non-profit and full time student.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Sonoma County, CA
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
HOMEPAGE URL:
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Lack of time and being tired all of the time! I work from 7am-5pm, drive to school and am on campus until midnight most days. My weekends are usually spent on campus at the library or getting some quality time with my husband. My schedule leaves little room of cooking, eating healthy, exercising, or sleeping. I usually eat reasonably healthy breakfast and lunches, but my dinners consist of stuff I can get on campus or fast food (which I hate), and I don't usually have time to get to the gym until after 11pm or midnight which makes it very easy to put it off.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I don't know! I have lost weight in the past and hate that I've gained it back! I'm tired all of the time and hate that I consume fast food (which I never used to). I've resolved to change my crappy eating and lack of exercise because I absolutely hate the way I feel about myself since I've gained back the weight.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I can't think of anything, but if you want to know something you can always ask!
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05-06-2009, 03:42 PM
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#138
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2
S/C/G: 204/181/155
Height: 5'10"
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DATE: May 6th 2009
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Jakesmom668/Elyse
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: April 12
MARITAL STATUS: Married
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Family and friends, Camping, Outdoors, Fishing, Reading, Shopping(when I can find the time)
PETS: Trina-cocker spaniel
TOP WEIGHT: 204 (while I was Pragnant)
CURRENT WEIGHT: 181
GOAL WEIGHT: 155
HEIGHT: 5'10
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Stay at home mommy
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: IL
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
HOMEPAGE URL:
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Lack of modivation and time. I am constinly chasing my 1 yr old around which leaves me minimal time to keep up with the house and errands I have to get done let alone sit or think about exersing.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm out of breath from going up and down my stairs which never used to be a problem. I would like to keep up with my son and be healthy and there for him in the future. Also my husband was so kind to mention to me yesterday that I am chubby but in a cute way...whatever that means lol.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I was diagnosed with PCOS 5 years ago and its a big part of my life. I try to inform anyone who doesn't know about it so women can reconize it earlier in their lives.
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05-08-2009, 07:08 AM
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#139
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 15
S/C/G: 189/170/150
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DATE: May 8, 2009
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Peaches / Chris
AGE: 35
BIRTHDAY: February 2nd
MARITAL STATUS: Married 9 Years on Oct. 20th
SPOUSE’S NAME: Dale
CHILDREN/AGES: Stepson, Brandon
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Quilting, reading, travel, history
PETS: Shi Tzu dog, Samuel
TOP WEIGHT: 189
CURRENT WEIGHT: 170
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5'3
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Naturally Curly, Usually Died Reddish Brown
OCCUPATION: Work in medical front office
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
E-MAIL ADDRESS: unavailable
HOMEPAGE URL: none
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Exercising regularly. My cholesterol is bad and I *need* to get my body moving.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I will stick to the exercise because I want to be healthy and don't want to take medication.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2001. I am currently maintaining my glucose levels with diet and minimal exercise. My last reading was in the normal range! Whoo Hooo!!
I am currently struggling with adjusting my way of eating since I recently found out that I have allergies to cows milk, coffee and berries.
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05-09-2009, 03:17 AM
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#140
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One day at a time
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Northen California
Posts: 252
S/C/G: 311/Ticker/175
Height: 5'6''
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Name: Crystal
Age: 24
BIRTHDAY: Oct. 12, 1984
LOCATION: Northern California
MARITAL STATUS: Living with boyfriend
CHILDREN/AGES: Only if you include the spoiled cats which would be 2: 1 yr and 11 weeks
CURRENT WEIGHT: 304
GOAL WEIGHT: 175ish
HEIGHT: 5'6"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Redish brown
OCCUPATION: Student at the moment
I have finally found a competent doctor that knows about PCOS and has put me on Metformin which should be helping along with the diet and exercise. I am also starting to think I may be intolerant to wheat, so I am thinking more and more about trying to go to a low carb diet and stay away. I look forward to getting to know you all!
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05-11-2009, 11:56 PM
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#141
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I'm FOCUSED man!!!
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 75
S/C/G: 273-267-150
Height: 5'6
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My Bio
USERNAME/REAL NAME: D Red757/Andrea
AGE: 26
BIRTHDAY: December 27th
MARITAL STATUS: In A Relationship (Not yet married)
SPOUSE’S NAME: Chris
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Writing & Reading.
TOP WEIGHT: 273
CURRENT WEIGHT: 270
GOAL WEIGHT: Ultimately I'd like to be my H.S. weight of 135, but I will work on slower more reasonable goals to reach the ULTIMATE GOAL!!
HEIGHT: 5'5
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Reddish Brown
OCCUPATION: Supervisor for Home Depot Speciality Channels
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Maryland
HOMEPAGE URL: beautynallure on myspace
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: What started as a healthy food relationship (simply trying new things and never over eating) turned into a overall food addiction.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Since I've packed on these pounds I always said I'd lose them for this reason or that reason. None of the reasons were of a genuine nature to myself. Now that I hear insulin resistance is a part of PCOS - I'm scared to death. I want to reverse my bad habits to prevent ever hearing that I have diabetes.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I truly want and need to lose this weight. Hoepfully everyone will be helpful. Thanks.
Last edited by D Red757; 05-20-2009 at 04:09 AM.
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05-19-2009, 09:35 AM
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#142
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: kansas city
Posts: 16
S/C/G: 230/219.5/160
Height: 5'8"
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USERNAME/REAL NAME: Grae / Rae
AGE: 31
BIRTHDAY: May 27, 1977
MARITAL STATUS: Married 12 1/2 years
SPOUSE’S NAME: Jase
CHILDREN/AGES: Mahogany 13 1/2, Rue 9, Myrhe 19 months
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: jewelry making, pogo, sing snap / karaoke, lots more...
PETS: Cats - Nahnie, Boo, Zen, Spook, Gnomie and Abbey, Parakeet - Dozer, 13 year old bunny - Easter
TOP WEIGHT (ever?): 260
CURRENT WEIGHT: 219.5
GOAL WEIGHT: 160ish
HEIGHT: 5'8
EYE COLOR: light green
HAIR COLOR: super straight dark redish brown
OCCUPATION: freelance artist
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: kansas city
E-MAIL ADDRESS: Ask and I might give it to ya...
HOMEPAGE URL: ...
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: PCOS and APS/Hughes Syndrome. Being surrounded by overweight friends that try to get me to eat bad things "because one bite won't matter".
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My husband is doing it with me.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I hit a huge weight loss stagnant phase back in 1997. I had gained nearly 100 pounds with my first pregnancy due to severe full blown toxemia (started at 160, shot up to 250 by 7 1/2 months pregnant when i had her). I was only 17 and living a rough life on my own at the time so didn't try much to do anything about it. I then got pregnant again, lost 40 lbs or so during my pregnancy.
My son from that pregnancy passed away on June 12, 1997. I didn't care one bit about myself, gained some weight back, went suicidal for a while there and was put on meds. Snapped out of that, but was severely depressed until about a year ago. I am ready now to put the past behind me and take it for what it is and FINALLY work on me again.
I have been blessed with the most wonderful man on the planet, and have been with him since I was 12. This time around, he is doing this with me even though his lucky butt only needs to lose 30 lbs LOL. My depression has subsided significantly without meds and I am beyond grateful for that.
My son would have wanted me to be a healthy happy mama. It is finally time for me to move on.
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06-15-2009, 01:39 AM
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#143
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: GA, USA
Posts: 19
S/C/G: 265/265/190
Height: 5'2andahalf"
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DATE: June 15, 2009
USERNAME/REAL NAME: SarahJD/Sarah
AGE: 25
BIRTHDAY: March 5, 1984
MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married, almost 2 years (second and FINAL marriage)
SPOUSE’S NAME: Scott
CHILDREN/AGES: Aubrianna, 5
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scrapbooking, music, photography
PETS: Kitties are Sandy and Sophie, Fish is Prince Achmed, Dog is Ru, Three unnamed cows.
TOP WEIGHT: 265
CURRENT WEIGHT: 265
GOAL WEIGHT: 190 (for now)
HEIGHT: 5'2andahalf
EYE COLOR: Changes (hazel, then blue-green-gray)
HAIR COLOR: Naturally light brown/dark gold blonde, dyed red (but fading)
OCCUPATION: Homemaker, Volunteer.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Middle Georgia, USA
E-MAIL ADDRESS: Ask and I might give it to ya...
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I crumble to cravings, emotional eat, and I am addicted to food.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to live. I'm getting scared.
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06-15-2009, 01:43 AM
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#144
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~jus' being me~
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 703
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Welcome Sarah!!! *hugs*
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06-27-2009, 06:56 PM
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#145
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 337
S/C/G: 288/seeticker/140
Height: 5'4"
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First name: Tara
Geographical location: West Virginia, US
Age: 26
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: Tristan, boy, 4, Aurora, girl, 16 months
Occupation: housewife
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: History, Video games/computer games, knitting, law, religion, scrapbooking, all sorts of stuff
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 26, 2009
Starting Weight: 280
Present Weight:280
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sabatoge, not only by myself but my husband's enabiling me to induldge in foods I shouldn't be indudging in.
Following any specific plan: no
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am recruiting help and support. I signed up for a program from my husband's work which offers a year long assistant via phone to help you make gradual changes to your life style and I found thissite
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited to be here.
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07-09-2009, 07:42 PM
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#146
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 13
S/C/G: 264/230/150
Height: 5'6
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First name: Rachel
Geographical location: Alabama, US
Age: 27
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Doctoral Student
Pets: Bichon Frise puppy
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching movies, swimming, singing, painting, jewelry making, walking with my dog.
Height: 5'6
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes/Blonde Hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February, 2009
Starting Weight: 264
Present Weight:230
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Emotional Eating, Insulin Resistance, getting over excuses that cause me to not exercise...
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was just diagnosed with PCOS and Insulin Resistance. Therefore, this time I have medication to help balance out the hormonal contributions. I also have cancer and have just been through another scare. All is well, but I am resolved to be healthier. I did not survive cancer to die of heart disease!!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope to find support from others who know the struggle :0)
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07-09-2009, 07:51 PM
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#147
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~jus' being me~
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 703
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Welcome Rachel!!
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07-14-2009, 01:16 AM
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#148
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 133
S/C/G: 160/153/130
Height: 5'4"
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DATE: July 14, 2009
USERNAME/REAL NAME: canadia/Erin
AGE: 25
BIRTHDAY: July 20, 1984
MARITAL STATUS: Single
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, writing, travelling, history, shopping, politics, knitting, cooking
PETS: 1 dog, Hobo
TOP WEIGHT: 170 (2002)
CURRENT WEIGHT: 147
GOAL WEIGHT: Short term, 140; long term, 130
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Light brown/dark blonde and curly
OCCUPATION: Teacher
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Masan, South Korea
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Laziness! Also, I have a lot of food allergies, such as dairy, so I end up eating more carbs than I probably should.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm just sick of being overweight. I'd like to be called "pretty" instead of just "cute" for once! I'd also like to be able to go shopping without feeling bad about myself.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 or 16 years old. I had horrible skin, I'd gained a lot of weight -- I was a very, very skinny kid and pre-teen -- and, worse, my little sister had been having her period for years while I still was not! I was told I had elevated androgens and given BCPs, which I took until I was 18. (Weirdly, I've since become allergic to them.) Going off BCPs actually cleared up a lot of my problems, such as bad skin and excess hair; I even started to have periods on my own. I also (temporarily) lost 10 pounds.
However, I think I told myself that since PCOS was what was making me overweight, I couldn't do anything about it. I also didn't have a very good idea of what healthy eating meant. I had very bad eating habits, such as only eating once a day and spending entirely too much time at the pub.
When I was 22, I found a new doctor who finally told me what PCOS was really all about. We also found out my blood sugar was 3 times the normal amount, and she put me on Metformin. It completely changed my life. I lost 23 pounds, going from 168 to 145, I had energy again, and I put an effort into learning all about nutrition.
Unfortunately, my weight crept back up to 158 while I was writing my thesis this past year. Now I can't have the miracle weight drop that comes with beginning Met, so I've decided to actually make a life style change that involves eating less, eating better, and exercising. I've lost 11 pounds since I graduated in April. I want to eventually get down to 130 -- a weight I have never been in my entire adult life -- and maintain it indefinitely.
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07-15-2009, 09:08 AM
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#149
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To Maintenance-AND BEYOND
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 315
S/C/G: 252/ticker/189
Height: 5'2"
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DATE: July 15, 2009
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Eumie/Kendra
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: January 7, 1977
MARITAL STATUS: Married one month on Monday!
SPOUSE’S NAME: Scott
CHILDREN/AGES: none--yet
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Theater, internet, reading, card and dice games, jewelry making.
PETS: 2 cats, Scout and Calpurnia
TOP WEIGHT: 280
CURRENT WEIGHT: 234
GOAL WEIGHT: 150 (Mini goal of 189)
HEIGHT: 5'3
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR:Brown
OCCUPATION: Former high school theater teacher, currently a receptionist at a school of music.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
E-MAIL ADDRESS: Ask and I might give it to ya...
HOMEPAGE URL: none yet
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying on the wagon through plateaus and holidays. Sticking with exercise.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a great motivator--I want to get pregnant!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I'm always up for new friends and new ideas.
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08-11-2009, 02:31 AM
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#150
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Inspired
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 156
S/C/G: 275 / 208 / 135
Height: 5'5"
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DATE: Aug 10, 2009
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Minya / Andrea
AGE: 26
BIRTHDAY: Aug 18 1983
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SPOUSE’S NAME: Brian
CHILDREN/AGES: none
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: video games, movies, manga, anime, books, drawing, photography, swimming, horseback riding, computers, charcoals, painting, books and reading, science fiction, all music types, theatre, etc
PETS: 2 cats - Sephiroth and **** Pigeon
TOP WEIGHT: 275
CURRENT WEIGHT: 216
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'5
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: dark brunette
OCCUPATION: Gamestop
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona
E-MAIL ADDRESS: private (sorry)
HOMEPAGE URL: yahoo.com i guess
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: emotional eater and it doesn't matter how little i eat, i gain no matter what.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i'm getting pcos treatment and i have begun an exercise routine and eating habits that i've tailored myself, no more fad diets.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm open minded when it comes to most topics, however am terribly shy - perhaps weight loss can change my shyness. I want to be thin for the first time in my life and have it remain throughout so I can be happy. This is my chance to make a difference for myself and I'm ready to do anything to get it.
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