First name: Melissa

Geographical location: Minnesota

Age: 24

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: None/student

Pets: Grey kitty

Hobbies/Interests: Nature, art, fashion, perfume, drawing, veg*nism, etc...

Height: 5'8

Eye/Hair Color: Green & brown eyes; brown-black hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2013

Starting Weight: 158

Present Weight: 153

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Depression

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: None

Anything else you would like to share with us: not right now.

First name: Ixi

Geographical location: USA- Washington (not d.c)

Age: 21

Marital Status: In a relationship (1.5 years

Occupation: CNA -Nurses assistant-

Pets: 30 tarantulas

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 27

Starting Weight: 150.2

Present Weight: 135-140

Goal Weight: ? -want to build muscle and lose fat so wherever that lands me I'm fine as long as I look good-

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Disordered eating and binges

Following any specific plan: TRYING to keep it under 1600 calories a day but if I can't then I won't fight it. Just trying extremely hard not to binge at this point.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually going to the gym and doing weight training. I'm eating a lot cleaner

First name: Shauna

Geographical location: Florida

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: n/a

Occupation: Illustrator

Pets: Dog

Hobbies/Interests: Figure skating

Height: 5'0"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, dark brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10 years ago but for efficiency's sake let's say June 1, 2013

Starting Weight: 165

Present Weight: 165

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating right, always feel like I need to overdo exercise to get any weight off.

Following any specific plan: Just counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't want to be fat anymore. I'm sick of it and need to lose it for good.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I figure skate, and I want to wear a dress and FEEL thin and LOOK thin. I'm sick of looking like a fat skater.
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First name:Brittney

Geographical location:San Francisco, California

Age:29

Marital Status:Single

Children/Ages:None

Occupation:Artist and Personal Trainer...I like to dabble.

Pets:I have a kitty.

Hobbies/Interests:Art, wine, food, skiing, kayaking, climbing, camping, music.

Height:5'5"

Eye/Hair Color:Hazel, red right now but naturally blonde.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Crap! It's been a long, on again off again journey.

Starting Weight:160

Present Weight:145

Goal Weight:115-120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Actually making a lifestyle change over doing short strict diets.

Following any specific plan:My main goal right now is to not overeat. If I am not going to overeat, I need to steer clear of foods that aren't whole.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:My focus is more on health and well-being rather than what I look like.


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First name:Kairyudo

Geographical location:Japan

Age:28

Marital Status: Relationship (2 yrs)

Children/Ages:None

Occupation:English Teacher

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: music, books, Kdramas, dancing

Height:5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10th June

Starting Weight:152

Present Weight:152

Goal Weight:130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, giving up easily and 'punishing' myself by forcing myself to eat...hmm... not good.. And also before I was able to run and went down to 132.. I've since developed a foot problem cuz of flat feet/bunions and am not allowed to do any strenuous activity on my feet so... finding an activity that helps me lose weight and doesn't put stress on my feet is perhaps the biggest hurdle. Yes, I know there's swimming but in a month I'll be moving to India and I'm not keen on going to any public pools there :-/

Following any specific plan: Trying out the intermittent fasting thing... some days I'm good, some days I'm bad.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I REALLY REALLY want to be healthy and change my attitude towards food as a crutch.

First name: Katie

Geographical location: California

Age: 22

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: No

Occupation: Student/ Retail Associate

Pets: Dog

Hobbies/Interests: Netflix

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Light brown eyes/ Dark brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Tomorrow I throw out everything bad and really try! So, July 1

Starting Weight:222

Present Weight:222

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Addiction to junk food and soda

Following any specific plan: Nope

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My last year of college is going to start soon and I want it to be the best year yet!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking for any buddies to trade support with!

First name: Gav

Geographical location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Age: 25

Marital Status: Aha...dating I guess...?

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Barista & Student

Pets: None ):

Hobbies/Interests: Loads lol

Height: 5'11"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, Blonde/Light Brown hair depends really

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/7/2013

Starting Weight: 20 stone/280 lbs

Present Weight: 20 stone/ 280 lbs

Goal Weight: 13 stone/ 180 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my own gluttony and self doubt

Following any specific plan: nope

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I need to do this. I actually hate what looks back at me in the mirror

Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope we can all help each other and succeed I really do

First name: Becky

Geographical location: UK

Age: 27

Marital Status: Remarkably single!

Children/Ages: None (one day!)

Occupation: Ph.D Student

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: I used to have hobbies, prior to my studies, but they are now but a faded memory! I used to sing, and I used to read for pleasure *sigh*

Height: 5'4

Eye/Hair Color: Blue and Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oooo way back.

Starting Weight: 176

Present Weight: 141

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self sabotage. I'm a perfectionist and thus a fear of failure prevents me from trying altogether. Ironic, ah?

Following any specific plan: Nope. Calorie counting has helped for the last 35 lbs, and I hope it will carry me through the final 16.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I wax and wane week by week, day by day, but I have the ability to commit myself absolutely. I just have to find the zone!

Anything else you would like to share with us: If I can loose the weight I have, anyone can. I am not an athletic person!

First name: Amber

Geographical location: Central NY

Age: 21

Marital Status: In a relationship (my supportive boyfriend actually brought me to this site )

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Signing Coordinator

Pets: One dog, a pit bull/coon hound mix

Hobbies/Interests: Need some new ones... Internet, dogs, swimming

Height: 5 ft 4

Eye/Hair Color: green eyes, light brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2010

Starting Weight: 347

Present Weight: 275ish?

Goal Weight: 180

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Obsessive eating is definitely my hardest thing to overcome. I can eat well for a while, then when I slip, I go down hard. It is so hard for me to realize that one little slip up won't hurt me.

Following any specific plan: Good ole' diet and exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am seeking support from where ever I can get it. My family does not quite understand my struggles. They don't encourage my unhealthy habits, but they don't quite support the healthiest of lifestyles at the same time.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Feel free to contact me, I am great at giving support. I appreciate any back

First name:Chantel

Geographical location:East

Age:26

Marital Status:engaged

Children/Ages:

Occupation:Auditor

Pets:1 German Shepard "Rex"

Hobbies/Interests:Walking, reading, drawing, cooking,

Height:5 feet 5 inches

Eye/Hair Color:dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:07/01/13

Starting Weight:208

Present Weight:208

Goal Weight:125-130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Laziness, fatigue, and smoker.

Following any specific plan: Tried them all, now just eating right and exercise. The old fashioned way.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to feel good and look good.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Kayleigh

Geographical location: UK

Age:22

Marital Status: Dating but not seriously

Children/Ages: N/A

Occupation: Tac Consultant

Pets: Nope

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Blogging, Socialising

Height:5 feet 2 inches

Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes and Brown Hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:07/01/13

Starting Weight: 191

Present Weight: 191

Goal Weight:125-130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food - I have no problem with exercise but I cant control what goes in my mouth

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Probably nothing

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a perpetual dieter, I think I will always be on a diet. I wish I had a healthy relationship with food

First name: Nat

Geographical location: India

Age: 23

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Between jobs

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching movies, general net addict, computer games

Height: 5'1"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown (both)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12 July 2013

Starting Weight: 207 lbs

Present Weight: 207 lbs

Goal Weight: 120 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of self control and laziness. I can't seem to stop myself from eating like a pig.

Following any specific plan: Not yet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have more external pressure

Anything else you would like to share with us: I started posting on this site just over a year ago and then just kind of lost motivation in a week or so and stopped. I get demotivated really easily, and right now I'm between jobs so I don't know where I'll be in 3 months, so it's difficult to plan something long term, and I'm worried that will affect my drive. What I really need is a weight loss buddy, I think.

First name: Rebecca

Geographical location: New York

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Student

Pets: Used to have a rabbit

Hobbies/Interests: Fashion, Internet, Fitness, Anime

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Both are very dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 30, 2013

Starting Weight: 145.8

Present Weight: 143.3

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying consistent with working out!! And overeating/eating when I am not even hungry. A few years ago I had developed disordered eating habits (binging/purging), but have overcome that for the most part. But sometimes I eat when I don't have to, out of boredom or cravings.

Following any specific plan: Nope, just trying to eat better overall and exercise. Making a lifestyle change.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm working hard to remain disciplined and focused. I'd lose discipline in the past too quickly. But if you want to reach your weight loss goals, you MUST remain consistent with your workouts and dieting no matter what, even if you get discouraged. Keep going no matter what.

Anything else you would like to share with us: By January 1, 2014, I hope I've reached my goal!! But even if I don't exactly reach it and end up only a couple pounds away, I'll still be happy!

First name: Jordan

Geographical location: Central Texas

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: n/a

Occupation: Music Major

Pets: 1 GSD named Alfie

Hobbies/Interests: Music, Reading, writing, knitting, swimming, biking

Height: 5'9"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/ blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 20th, 2013

Starting Weight: 349 lbs

Present Weight: 310.2 lbs

Goal Weight: 149 lbs with a 200 lbs checkpoint

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating all of my meals and having to avoid fruit

Following any specific plan: IP

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I need it for my job field

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have always had a problem not eating when i should and I also have to deal with being around foods that I cannot eat because I work with kids and my parents are not on a restricted diet.

First name: Felicia

Geographical location: New Mexico

Age: 22

Marital Status: Dating

Children/Ages: NONE

Occupation: Clerk

Pets: 4 Dogs and 1 Horse

Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, Listening to music, Cooking, Soon to be fighting fires

Height: 5 foot short

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:7-17-13

Starting Weight:209.4

Present Weight: haven't checked yet

Goal Weight: 140 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stop eating cookies and exercising

Following any specific plan: Just trying to cut down on food, no sodas at all.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I wanna do it for me and not for my ex to love me

Anything else you would like to share with us: