First name: Peggy

Geographical location: South

Age: 44

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages:0

Occupation: RN Case Manager - Work from home and attend MD appointments with clients. Very sedentary work.

Pets: 1 cat and 1 dog

Hobbies/Interests: Golf- but not very often or very good at it

Height: 5' 3"

Eye/Hair Color: eyes - brown hair - brown and caramel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/27/10

Starting Weight: 175

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sedentary lifestyle and fast food

Following any specific plan: a little of weight watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: it's more difficult this time because I'm older

Anything else you would like to share with us: That's about it.

First name: Lisa

Geographical location: Triad, NC

Age: 42

Marital Status: Divorced

Children/Ages: 7 yr old ds and 9 yr old dd

Occupation: Software sales

Pets: 1 persian cat

Hobbies/Interests: I love to read (just finished the Sookie Stackhouse series) and listen to music, go to concerts.

Height: 5' 3"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown (sounds boring doesn't it?)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 2010

Starting Weight: 150

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The tendency to snack on junk when I'm nervous

Following any specific plan: Just joined Sparkpeople and am tracking my calories. Doing Chalean extreme and TurboJam for exercise.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determined to do this the healthy way and make exercise and eating healthy a way of life, not just a diet.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am an outgoing people person. I struggle with anxiety at times, but exercise DOES help.

First name: Caroline

Geographical location: Philadelphia

Age: 40

Marital Status: Single and loving it.

Children/Ages: No children

Occupation: Fundraiser

Pets: None (Don't I sound lonely )

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, exploring new places

Height: 5' 5"

Eye/Hair Color: eyes - green hair - brown w/ a lot of grey coming in

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/2008

Starting Weight: 173

Goal Weight: 130 (actually 125)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating disorder

Following any specific plan: hybrid of calorie counting/intuitive eating

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I want it so much more. Also, I am not using food for pleasure anymore.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been trying to lose weight for 20 years. I have been around the block and then some. I think I'm wiser now. (Well, I hope so )

First name: Angie

Geographical location: Sydney Australia

Age: 42

Marital Status: Husband

Children/Ages: No children

Occupation: Mining chemicals applications

Pets: Dog (staffie cross)

Hobbies/Interests: Running, Gym classes, Travelling, Reading

Height: 5' 3"

Eye/Hair Color: green eyes, blonde hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Current campaign from 10th April

Starting Weight: 132

Goal Weight: 119

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Weekend weakness!

Following any specific plan: reduce portion size and eat healthily

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Currently the difference is that now i can't exercise as i normally do because i broke my foot so i need to be extra good on the food

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a bit of a long term yo-yoer i.e. historically about 3 years from peak to trough and i've done that a number of times. My highest weight has been about 144lb but not been there for about 4 years now, so mindful it's kind-of due! Lowest ever was 114 about 3 years ago and i've gradually been increasing since then so it's time to address it again. I've never followed official diets, but just been of the 'sensible eating and plenty of exercise' brigade. Also if i can turn it into a competition with a friend or two then that's where i really see results!!! So hopefully this forum will keep me focused and motivated at least until i can exercise again (sob of self pity)

First name:Carolyn

Geographical location:Florida

Age:47

Marital Status:married

Children/Ages:Amber---would of been 25 passed away @20. Adrienne 24

Occupation:waitress

Pets:Ella the cat

Hobbies/Interests:Flower gardening

Height:5'6

Eye/Hair Color:Hazel/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Feb 8 2010

Starting Weight:210

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:dealing with getting over eating for comfort

Following any specific plan: eating more protein watching cals

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I want to do it for myself

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name:Gladys

Geographical location:Albany NY

Age:49 in 2 weeks

Marital Status:life sentence with out parole.. so far 20 years

Children/Ages:son 31,2 daughters 30 and 28.. 9 grands woohoo

Occupation :hmm I was self employed as a salon owner till my heart attacks. now I do nothing but watch my grands

Pets:1 pit boxer 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests:Photography,computer designer,Photoshop

Height:I was 5'7 im now %'6

Eye/Hair Color:Blue eyes.. and i cheat I color cuz im grey lol

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:05-05-10

Starting Weight:239

Goal Weight:145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:breaking habits

Following any specific planoor mans medifast right now

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:no diet pills?

Anything else you would like to share with us:Im so happy to be here.. Its a journey and ty for tagging along with me

First name: Kris

Geographical location: Pennsylvania

Age: 42

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 22 20 14

Occupation: Web Designer

Pets: 3 cats

Hobbies/Interests: I am huge into reading, and I love to cook. Have spent a lot of time recently trying to develop some good low cal recipes that taste great!

Height: 4'10"

Eye/Hair Color: Red hair and green eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 21, 2010

Starting Weight: 197

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:As a cook, I feel like I need to put gloves on when I am making stuff..so hard not to nibble as I create. I love food..I just need to learn to love it in moderation.

Following any specific plan: Eat less, exercise more. It seems to work the best.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finally got my mind in the right place. Instead of trying to lose weight to look better, or to be sexier for my husband..I am losing weight, because I simply did not feel healthy at my highest weight, and realised that I was to an age where all this extra weight was seriously threatening my life.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Laura

Geographical location: Los Angeles area

Age: 48

Marital Status:married for 22 years

Children/Ages: 1 girl, age 18, one biy, age 14

Occupation:Librarian

Pets: 1 dog, a English toy spaniel

Hobbies/Interests:reading, knitting

Height:5'6"

Eye/Hair Color:brown(greying) hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/3/10

Starting Weight:233

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: probably 2 - I am a stress eater and I also love food at any time

Following any specific plan: counting calories and making good choices

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: my husband is also working hard on weight loss, I think this will help both of us

Anything else you would like to share with us: This is a great forum and I have felt inspired and comforted as I read people's posts

First name: Dale

Geographical location: Ohio

Age: 40

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Newspaper reporter (and full time college student)

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: My hobbies include writing, reading, ministry, watching movies, going to the theater, and cooking. I’m fascinated by all things art (museums, art shows, creating art, photography, interior design, architecture) and I love to shop, especially at thrift stores, garage sales, and antique shops.

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Reddish blond/blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2010

Starting Weight: 240

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Patience! The hardest thing for me is that I can't be skinny RIGHT NOW.

Following any specific plan: Low carb (loosely based on the principles of the IR Diet)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm looking for support rather than trying to do it on my own. (That's why I'm here! )

Anything else you would like to share with us: I chose the screen name Rochester because I adore Jane Eyre.

Ok, so here's my bio:


First name: Iris

Geographical location: Florida, USA

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married (celebrating our 20th anniversary this year!!!)

Children/Ages: 14 & 6

Occupation: Stay at home

Pets: One Cat (Baby)

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Guitar, Movies

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09/15/09

Starting Weight: 155lbs

Goal Weight: 115lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of Motivation/Self-esteem issues

Following any specific plan: No, I designed my own by picking from many plans and listening to people's experience and finally what has/hasn't worked for me in the past

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
As a more mature person, I am aware that quality of life is more important to me than how I look on the outside. This has made me realize that a diet was not the way to go this time. I have changed my entire outlook on food, exercise and life in general...

Anything else you would like to share with us:
Life in wonderful, let's enjoy every moment of it!!!!

First name:Jamie

Geographical location:Omaha, NE

Age:47

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages:James-29, Jenny-27, Julie-25

Occupationeacher

Pets:4 Australian Shepherds - Dude, Doobie, Dingo, & Diggy

Hobbies/Interests:Reading, Computers, Photography, Travel

Height:5'7"

Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:April 7

Starting Weight:223

Goal Weight:140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Social eating/wanting to go out

Following any specific plan:Metabolic Research Center

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I don't want to ever have to do this over again - I'm very determined

Anything else you would like to share with us:I'd like to make some online friends that I can get/give support throughout our journey

First name: Tracey

Geographical location: North Central Illinois

Age: 40

Marital Status: Married (for 18 years!)

Children/Ages: DD16, DD13, DD6

Occupation: Midwife

Pets: Golden Retriever; Buddy

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, visiting the beach (any beach!), shopping.

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 21, 2010

Starting Weight: 159/ Current 142

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein (and LOVING it!)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determined to make this my absolute LAST diet. I want to weigh 125#'s because that's what I weighed after the birth of my first 2 children. I didn't get fat until after I turned 30, and now I want my body back. I'm tired of looking like my M-I-l on the beach!

Anything else you would like to share with us: We can ALL do this, we just have to decide it's time.
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First name: Tammy

Geographical location: Ohio

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married (2nd time around)

Children/Ages: Son-23 this month, Daughter-21 next month

Occupation: High School Teacher

Pets: Morkie named Linus

Hobbies/Interests: Camping, reading, walking, biking

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Green / Light brown-blonde (from a bottle)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/07/10

Starting Weight: 176

Goal Weight: 150 (1st goal)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Cooking tasty meals to satisfy husband not trying to lose weight, sticking with exercise plan

Following any specific plan: Daily walking / biking on local bike trail

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm happy now.

I lost 25 lbs 4 years ago by walking/biking/eating better, but since remarrying it has slowly crept back. I almost completely stopped exercising routinely....just hit or miss, and of course I started cooking more for the hubs.

First name: Gina

Geographical location: Austin

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Boy, age 19, girl age 15, girl age 12, girl age 11

Occupation: Business Analyst

Pets: two dogs

Hobbies/Interests: surviving, dreaming, need more

Height: 5’7”

Eye/Hair Color: brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today

Starting Weight: 165

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: starting, sticking to it – EXERCISE

Following any specific plan: not yet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never really watched my weight, my main issue is exercise, I don’t. However, all areas in my life could/should be improved upon.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have never been on a Forum or a chatting web site. I’m not so sure I will know what to do.

Thanks for the chance.