Beacher BIOS - 2011

[sarahsk]

User name/name: Sarahsk--real name Sarah, as if you didn't already figure this out

Age: 31

Birthday: November 23, born on Thanksgiving day

Marital Status: Currently living with my wonderful boyfriend

Children/ages: Not yet, but I am a teacher so I like to say I have 72 crazy kiddos...

Top Weight: 195

Current Weight: 188 at last weigh in

Goal Weight: Around 150-140 pounds...we will see...

Height: about 5 foot 7 inches

Eye Color: brown

Hair Color:brown

Hobbies/Interests: reading, watching HGTV and dreaming of my future house, hanging out with my family and wonderful man, playing with my furry children, watching sports of all kinds, but my favorite is college football, hiking, camping, being on the water like the lake, river, ocean, or even pool, going to see/hear live music, gardening, the list goes on and on.....

Pets: My wonderful old dog, Siddalee who turns 11 next month, and our pesky rescue dog Riley who likes to wake me up early during my summer off!

Occupation: 5th and 6th grade history and geography teacher at a private school for gifted and accelerated children

Favorite Color: Green...and blue, and red, and yellow, and orange...I love colors.....
Favorite Foods: Wow...this is my problem....bread. I <3 bread. Well truthfully, I love food. Food is good.

Favorite Exercise: Swimming, taking classes like kickboxing, my Wii Fit, hiking, and taking long walks.

Favorite Book(s): This might take a while.....so how about favorite authors instead? JK Rowling, Kristen Hannah, Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, Jody Picolt, Jane Green (been on a big Jane Green kick lately)...also books like Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Other Boleyn Girl, Marley and Me...Wow, I keep going but I will stop.

Favorite Movie(s): I am more of a tv girl, so my favorite tv shows are/were: LOST, Bones, Top Chef, the Office, shows on HGTV and True Blood. As far as movies go I like funny movies, romantic comedies, and hate anything violent or gory.

Favorite Music: Very eclectic music taste, anything from country to Coldplay...I love classical music, texas country....anything that catches my attention or makes me want to sing along.

Problem in Weight Loss: I feel like I have always struggled with my weight--but have come to realize I will never be that skinny girl. Now I want to be healthy and comfortable in my body--and hopefully look hot at my yet to be determined wedding!

What is Different This Time That Will Make You Successful: I had a bit of waking up call at the doctor about my health. I have always been the overweight but still healthy girl. Now the last of my excuses is gone. My doctor recommended SBD and if I can survive phase one, I think this a diet plan/lifestyle I can live with!

[weezle]

User name/name: weezle / Lisa

Age: 30

Birthday: May 15

MARITAL STATUS: Engaged to Christopher

Children/ages: Christopher's daughter, Anna, 12

TOP WEIGHT: 160

CURRENT WEIGHT: 133

GOAL WEIGHT: 115

HEIGHT: 5'3"

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Red

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Volleyball, reading, cooking, singing, writing

PETS: Siberian Husky - Voodoo, Fat Cat - Bella

OCCUPATION: Workflow Coordinator II

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Springfield, IL

FAVORITE COLOR: Purple

FAVORITE FOODS: Macaroni and Cheese, anything Italian!

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Volleyball

FAVORITE BOOK(S): A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): WAY too many to mention! I enjoy sci fi, comedies, and suspense/thrillers mostly. OH! And MST3K!!!

FAVORITE MUSIC: Joe Satriani, Dream Theater, KT Tunstall, Chickenfoot, Journey, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Nicole Nordeman, Fergie, Colbie Caillat, Pat Benetar, Ray LaMontagne, Heart, Jimmy Buffett, oh my the list could go on forever!

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional eater, and have an Italian boyfriend with the metabolism of a 4 year old boy on crack, that loves to cook.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am determined to fit back into my own jeans, and I refuse to buy a bigger size!!!

[Bellissa]

User name/name: Bellissa Real name: Jennie


Age: 21

Birthday: December 11

MARITAL STATUS: In a committed relationship

Children/ages: None, but lots of nieces and nephews!

TOP WEIGHT: 205.0

CURRENT WEIGHT: 193.3

GOAL WEIGHT: 125

HEIGHT: 5' 4"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown but dyed red, the subtle red that was already in my hair.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: College, baking, reading, writing, scrap-booking. Interests: Health, helping, nursing, nutrition.

PETS: My 5 month old (as if today) all black kitten Espresso! <3 She's my world!

OCCUPATION: Full-time student looking for a part-time job

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: O-H-I-O! (Go bucks!)

FAVORITE COLOR: Red! Also Black, but that's not really a color I suppose.

FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, salad, buffalo chicken dip, dark chocolate, pizza, Subway!

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Elliptical, Racquetball, Biking, Walking, Volleyball.

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Most recent: Look Better Naked, Age Erasers, Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma and Cosmopolitanism Magazine.

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): The Labyrinth, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Wicker Park, Titanic, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Harry Potter Movies... so on.

FAVORITE MUSIC: Every type. It's the lyrics that matter Country and Indie/Alternative (Death Cab for Cutie, etc) I love older music like Perry Como.

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional eating, being bored or just not caring.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I love the SBD and it's very easy to follow. Not a diet, more of a lifestyle. I have a wonderful support system on here and from my peers. I've also set realistic goals and have a plan for rewards to keep me working toward these goals.


Nice to meet you

[BelovedK]

User name/name: BelovedK

Age: 44

Birthday: September 11th

MARITAL STATUS: Married one year (married in 2009)

Children/ages: Boy:15 Girl:10

TOP WEIGHT: 165

CURRENT WEIGHT: 158.8

GOAL WEIGHT: 132-5

HEIGHT: 5' 6.5"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Deep red/brown

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Belly dancing, Tarot, mothering my children, photography.

PETS: one calm and sweet kitty, one wild cat, and one passive pit bull.

OCCUPATION: Hair stylist, Tarot card reader/teacher

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Virginia, USA

FAVORITE COLOR: I wear a whole lotta black, but love peacock greens and blues.

FAVORITE FOODS: Indian, Mexican, Thai.

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Belly dancing and yoga (but I do a whole lot of interval training at home with DVDs)

FAVORITE BOOK(S): 'The Mists of Avalon' has always been my favorite book, but I haven't read it in a while. I read a lot of books on the Tarot, and diet/nutrition books, and I read Young Adult novels (because I am writing one)

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Hrm, I love Tim Burton films, and French films. I also love a good scary movie.

FAVORITE MUSIC: World Music/Middle Eastern music to belly dance to, Gothic/Industrial, Not sure of the genre, but I love artists like Tori Amos, and Fiona Apple... Punk, spooky/ambient music like Dark Sanctuary.

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Using food as a self med when I am feeling unpleasant emotions (like boredom, or anger)

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am getting in touch with the root cause of the weight problem, I also reached a point where I was so miserable I couldn't live with myself.

[jandaman]

User name/name: jandaman/janet

Age:37

Birthday: Mar 11

MARITAL STATUS: taken! 9 years of unmarried bliss with akeem da dream =)

Children/ages: furbaby boo tazer, turns 3 this halloween

TOP WEIGHT: 96 kilos/211 lbs

CURRENT WEIGHT: 96 kilos!

GOAL WEIGHT: 68 kilos/150 lbs

HEIGHT: 171 cm/ 5' 7"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: bettie page black

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: travelling, concerts, reading, crafting&baking, tarot....

OCCUPATION: english teacher, translator

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Mainz, Germany

FAVORITE COLOR: fuchsia

FAVORITE FOODS: Mexican, Thai, Lebanese&Moroccan, fusion

FAVORITE EXERCISE: lifting weights at the gym, 30 day shred (cuz i love it when jillian kicks my tuckus) and yoga

FAVORITE BOOK(S): very eclectic: from neil gaiman's sandman over haruki murakami to david sedaris etc. etc.

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): love me some horror/splatter e.g. sean of the dead-hilarious!!! also love tim burton

FAVORITE MUSIC: again with the eclectism...alterna/punk/country/emo/electro/hardcore/bluegrass/hiphop....

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: using food to alleviate any and all negative emotions...especially anxiety

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i WILL learn to love myself. am currently in therapy and doing everything i can to achieve my goals

[GiggleGoddess]

Hi!!!

I just found this website from my search for Dr. Oz's smoothie recipe. I love that man, lol! I think this forum is a great site and I just may stick around.


First name: Jessyka

Geographical location: Idaho

Age: 22

Marital Status: Living w/ boyfriend ("unofficial" fiancée *he hasn't proposed yet but we know we are going to get married someday)

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Student (studying to become a pharmacy tech)

Pets: 1 Female Beta - Phoebe

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, listening to music, playing games, computers

Height: 5'3"

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I haven't started anything yet...I like the South Beach Diet plan but I don't know how to fully incorporate it since I still live at home w/ my folks and my parents insist getting all the bad stuff and the stuff I would need/want is a little more spendy and uneconomical to have separate stuff. If anyone has any ideas for this kind of situation I would love to hear them! I was in the WDW college program last year and before I left for Florida I weighed about 195/8 and when I came back home I was down to 172 (my boyfriend was amazed)...sadly I couldn't maintain that once I lived w/ my folks again (and I don't have a job now - being a costuming hostess is an extremely physical job and there was TONS of walking all day -especially using the tunnels getting from the back of the park to the front, lol) and so I'm back up to 185 and it sadly depresses me. I bought the Tony Little Gazelle earlier this year and haven't used it as much as I should have. I really don't want to gain anymore weight while I'm at my folk's so I'm going to do my best not to inch further up. I've tried eating recipes from the South Beach Diet (mostly just breakfasts and desert) and did that for a couple weeks before I got burnt out on the same things day in and day out. The SBD just makes plain sense to me, I just gotta figure out how to make it work for my situation and I gotta quit making excuses.

Starting Weight: Spring 2009: 195/8 :: Winter 2009,10 : 173 :: Spring/Summer 2010 : 175-180

Present Weight: 185

Goal Weight:My ultimate dream weight would be 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living at my folk's place, not knowing how to incorporate a "diet" into my lifestyle, not making time to use my Gazelle Freestyle (aka exercise)

Following any specific plan: I would like to follow the SBD...it just makes plain sense to me! It should be called common sense, lol!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I have a forum board to go to for support, and use as a resource

Anything else you would like to share with us:I have been diagnosed (by symptoms) w/ PCOS when I was in high school but I don't believe that since my doctor didn't do any kind of testing to PROVE that I had it...I like anything natural or homeopathic and take a MultiVitamin, Omega 3, Cinammon, and immune booster daily. I've also used My Fitness Pal in the past but I got tired of having to count my calories all the time...it got tiresome and was not something I could continue...I prefer being able to choose better foods instead of counting every little thing...it provides better flexibility and won't drive me crazy, lol

[tanner'smom]

User name/name: tanner'smom/Jasmine

Age: 32

Birthday: May 23rd

MARITAL STATUS: Married

Children/ages: boy-6

TOP WEIGHT: 237

CURRENT WEIGHT: 232

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5' 5"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Dirty Blonde

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, hanging out with family and friends, watching cheesy movies

PETS: 2 crazy cats

OCCUPATION: Special Education Teacher, 2nd and 3rd grade

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Colorado

FAVORITE COLOR: Purple

FAVORITE FOODS: tortialla chips, cheese, baked goods

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking

FAVORITE BOOK(S): I read a lot and have lots of favorites, right now I would have to say I am in love with my Nook, because it lets me read so much

FAVORITE MUSIC: I love music! Right now I am listening to a lot of Broadway show music, thanks to my son's love of it.

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Falling off the wagon

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: It is under Dr.'s orders which is a scary thing
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[wantabetterme]

User name/name: Wantabetterme

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: Jan 18

MARITAL STATUS: Married 2 1/2 years

Children/ages: None

TOP WEIGHT: 261

CURRENT WEIGHT: 240

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5'7"

EYE COLOR: green

HAIR COLOR: little bit of everything

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: dogs, camping, spending time with family, dominoes, fishing, hunting

PETS: 3 dogs (1 inside/2 outside) and 2 wild cottontail rabbits that have decided to live in my yard.

OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistant

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: South Texas

FAVORITE COLOR: steel blue

FAVORITE FOODS: chinese, mexican, cajun (really picky - NOT- can't you tell)

FAVORITE EXERCISE: elliptical and recumbent bike

FAVORITE BOOK(S): don't really take as much time to read as I should/been sticking to magazines lately

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): such a wide array --- favorites include Open Range, Wild Hogs, and Gran Torino

FAVORITE MUSIC: I listen to everything except rap/classical --- like oldies, 70's rock, classic country, some current country, some jazz

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: They've always been DIETS not life changes

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: There is nothing that I want more than to be a mom. I have been ready for children for a long time and feel that weight is one of the biggest things I have against me.

[AmyKitKat]

User name/name: AmyKitKat/Amy

AGE: 35

BIRTHDAY: Dec 11

MARITAL STATUS: Married 12.5 years

Children/ages: DD/4, DS/7

TOP WEIGHT: 170

CURRENT WEIGHT: 166

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: gray

HAIR COLOR: light brown

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: baking, LOTRO (not as much as I used to), being a mom (essential hobby??)

PETS: 1 cat, our dog of 12 years just died

OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistant/"Financial Specialist"

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI

FAVORITE COLOR: dark gray

FAVORITE FOODS: Polish/Hungarian

FAVORITE EXERCISE: running (more of a jog pace)

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Anything by Anne Rice (Terrible given that I've finished my coursework for a Masters in Literature)

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Sin City

FAVORITE MUSIC: Enya, Beatles, Green Day - wide range

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Figuring out how to have fun on the weekends without beer/wine and sweets; figuring out how to navigate social events while eating the way I know I should

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Realizing what my weight loss issue is and using this site to hold myself accountable rather than just relying on will power

[myyear]

User name: Myyear

AGE: 57

BIRTHDAY: September 22

MARITAL STATUS: married

Children: Chiweenie dog

TOP WEIGHT: 207

CURRENT WEIGHT: 190ish

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Silver

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Bible study, gardening, cooking, reading, old movies

PETS: 1 dog

OCCUPATION: Retired!

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: California

FAVORITE COLOR: Red

FAVORITE FOODS: Steak

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking

FAVORITE BOOK(S): The Bible

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Fireproof; The Ghost and Mrs. Muir; Lars and the Real Girl

FAVORITE MUSIC: Christian music; oldies

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Turning a diet into a lifestyle

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Making South Beach a way of life and not just another diet to go on/off.

[beckyh]

Basic facts
Name (real first name if you feel comforable):Becky

Gender: Female

Age (or general age group): 34

Where you live: Huntsville, AL

Where you grew up: My dad was military, but we moved here when I was 9, so Huntsville is really the only place I can say I grew up.

Other places you’ve lived: Germany, Texas

Do you have kids? How old? Yes, 1 boy that is 8 years old

Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? I am the youngest of 3 girls

Languages, beside English, you speak: French, my mom is French and my sister's and I were raised bilingual

Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? My husband and kiddo

Current job or field of work / studies: I work in credit and collections for a poultry distributor.

Why did you choose South Beach? Because it just makes sense to eat this way.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? Short term? Long term I want to get me and my family eating healthier and at healthy weights. My son is considered obese (he has now lost 9 lbs since we started SB) and I want him to teach him how to make good choices.Short term: I want to get down within a healthy weight range. I am the best girl in my friend Chad's wedding and I want to look pretty in my dress.

Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)?My husband eats what I eat, but he still loves his Cokes. He is trying the Coke Zero so he can at least not drink his calories. My son is on plan with me too.

Beyond the facts

Favorite books: Harry Potter Series, Twilight Series and the Marked Series. I also like True Crime and Thrillers.

Favorite kinds of music / bands:I like all sorts of music. Everything from Hip Hop to Opera, but my favorite is anything I can move to. I love to dance!

Favorite movies: The 5th Element

Favorite saying / quote: I don't really have one.

Favorite holiday: CHRISTMAS!!!

Hobbies:I love to read and have re-taken up cross stitching. My best friend and I choreograph dances for weddings.

Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Rural

The place you’d most like to visit: I would like to visit France to see some of my family there. I haven't been since I was 13 years old, so the only ones I have seen have been the ones that I have come here.

Best thing that ever happened to you: Meeting my husband and the birth of my son.

Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I have a dual citizenship with France and the USA.

And now questions unanswered above from the original questionnaire:

BIRTHDAY: May 20th

MARITAL STATUS: Married

TOP WEIGHT:178

SB STARTING WEIGHT: 178

GOAL WEIGHT: 145

HEIGHT: 5'6

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Dark, dark brown

FAVORITE COLOR: Orange

FAVORITE FOODS: Mexican Food!

FAVORITE EXERCISE:Jogging and dancing

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portion Control

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am looking out for more than just me. I am doing this with and for my whole family. I don't want my son growing up being teased because of his weight. I want him to make good food choices as an adult. I am hoping what I am teaching him now will stick with him forever.

[BellaLucia]

Basic facts:
Name (real first name if you feel comfortable): Okiemute
Gender: Female
Age (or general age group): 27
Where you live: Bowie, MD
Where you grew up: Lagos, Nigeria and Riverdale, MD
Other places you’ve lived: San Diego, CA and Tampa, Florida.
Do you have kids? How old? I'm without kids.
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? Oldest of three.
Languages, beside English, you speak: Spanish, Urhobo, Yoruba.
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? I live with my parents.
Current job or field of work / studies: I'm in school for child care.
Why did you choose South Beach? A friend told me about it.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? To lose weight and be healthy.
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)? I have support online.
BIRTHDAY: May 20th

MARITAL STATUS: Married

TOP WEIGHT:330

SB STARTING WEIGHT: 330

GOAL WEIGHT: 154

HEIGHT: 5'6

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Black

FAVORITE COLOR: Blue

FAVORITE FOODS: Rice, fried plantains and chicken.

FAVORITE EXERCISE: N/A

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Wanting to eat junk foods!

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My health is being compromised, I'm prediabetic and have HBP!


Beyond the facts
Favorite books: Romance novels.
Favorite kinds of music / bands: I like music of the 60s& 70s
Favorite movies: Harry Potter movies, Closer and the Godfather Trilogies
Favorite saying / quote: I came, I saw, I conquered.
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Hobbies: Internet (obviously), Reading and Journaling
Passions / obsessions: Family and Friends and being a good Christian.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? Definitely not a camping or hiking person.
Got pets? What kind? (feel free to add some adorable photos) No pets
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburban
The place you’d most like to visit: London
Best thing that ever happened to you: Being born
Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I am still a virgin and plan to remain that way till marriage.

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[geekmomba]

Basic facts:
Name (real first name if you feel comfortable): geekmomba / Christy
Gender: Female
Age (or general age group): 56
Where you live: Lynnwood, WA
Where you grew up: Seattle, WA
Other places you’ve lived: Fall City, WA; Sedona, AZ; Henderson, NV
Do you have kids? How old? Kids are grown and married.
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? Oldest with one brother, two years younger
Languages, beside English, you speak: I wish.
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? Currently living with a roommate and her dog, Cadence.
Current job or field of work / studies: Unemployed, looking for an IT project manager position
Why did you choose South Beach? I have hyper-insulinism, and this works well with that problem.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? To lose weight and be healthy.
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)? My daughter and roommate are currently South Beaching as well
BIRTHDAY: March 29

MARITAL STATUS: Widowed <sigh> in July of 2009...lost the love of my life to cancer.

TOP WEIGHT:278

SB STARTING WEIGHT: 275.2

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5'3

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Medium Ash Brown (from a bottle...no gray for me )

FAVORITE COLOR: Purple

FAVORITE FOODS: Chocolate, Earl Gray Tea, Brown Rice

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Water Aerobics

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Being a social eater; loving desserts.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This is not a DIET it is a LIFESTYLE...I am not looking for a quick fix.

Beyond the facts
Favorite books: Too many to mention...even too many genres.
Favorite kinds of music / bands: Everything except RAP
Favorite movies: The Shooter, The Blind Side, Star Trek
Favorite saying / quote: Christy's Rule of 85: When I'm 85, is this something I'm going to care about?
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Hobbies: All things geek; crafts, reading, playing piano.
Passions / obsessions: Grandkids and being a good Christian.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? Like it all.
Got pets? What kind? (feel free to add some adorable photos) Had a cat, but roommate is allergic.
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburban
The place you’d most like to visit: Tuscany, Italy; Australia
Best thing that ever happened to you: Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ
Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I was molested as an 8 year old, and to this day I wonder if this had something to do with my weight gain.
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Starting weight: 275.2 pounds
Current weight: 269.9 pounds

Doing a 40 day challenge...go sista, go!

[Mabenda0]

Basic facts

Name (real first name if you feel comforable):Madeleine, or Maddie
Gender: Female
Age (or general age group): 23
Where you live: Maryland
Where you grew up: Maryland
Other places you’ve lived: Virginia
Do you have kids? How old? Don't see them in my future. But I like other people's kids because you can give them back!
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? I am the oldest. I have a younger brother and sister.
Languages, beside English, you speak: none
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? I live with a roomate and my bf basically lives with me :-)
Current job or field of work / studies:I am a receptionist and a part time student.
Why did you choose South Beach?It worked for my momma, who is also a member of 3fc, and because I was so dependent on sugar and carbs. I wanted to see if I could wean myself off of them. In the meantime I found my love of vegetables!!!
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? Short term? Long term,I want to stick to my goal weight and not give up!
Short term; I'd just like to make it through these two weeks of phase one again and actually see a large change on the scale :-)
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)?My mom is been on plan for years now, she is my biggest support in this diet bc she is so suprised at how much I have changed my eating habits in the last 7 months.

Beyond the facts
Favorite books: VOGUE and Shape Magazine. The only books I read are my school textbooks :-(
Favorite kinds of music / bands:So many; Missy Higgins, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and anything else you can dance to!
Favorite movies: Marie Antoinette
Favorite saying / quote: Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!
Favorite holiday: Valentines Day
Hobbiesance, working out, cooking.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? I hate outdoor activities. I am too high maintenance.
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? urban
The place you’d most like to visit: Nepal, Italy, Greece, and France.
Best thing that ever happened to you: Finding my bf.
Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I secretly am addicted to working out.
And now questions unanswered above from the original questionnaire:

BIRTHDAY: March 31

MARITAL STATUS: In a relationship

TOP WEIGHT:175

SB STARTING WEIGHT: 155

GOAL WEIGHT: 129

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Blonde

FAVORITE COLOR: Pink and Black

FAVORITE FOODS: Love anything spicy!!! I love sushi!

FAVORITE EXERCISEance class, Crossfit. Yoga, Boxing.

PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I always want to drink on the weekend and it interferes with my weight loss.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am so close to my goal weight, and I want it so badly.

[Cheelay]

Basic facts:
Name (real first name if you feel comforable):Chris/Cheelay
Gender:f
Age (or general age group):34
BIRTHDAY: April 2
MARITAL STATUS: 15 yrs married
TOP WEIGHT:330 good heavens
SBD STARTING WEIGHT:330
GOAL WEIGHT: 160 lbs
HEIGHT: 5'6
EYE COLOR:Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Blond/brown

Where you live:Quebec
Where you grew up:Ontario
Other places you’ve lived:Mexico
Do you have kids? Nope
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings?Only child
Languages, beside English, you speak:French, Spanish
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)?My husband Paul
Current job or field of work / studies:Accountant
Why did you choose South Beach? Love it and it works fast.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? I want to live instead of existing to live for food.
Short term? Be able to be more active.
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)? My husband is super supportive, and so are my co-workers, amongst you guys...

Beyond the facts
Favorite books:Healing, Reiki, and Spiritual/Crossing Over
Favorite kinds of music / bands: I love the old 80's music.
Favorite movies:PS I love you.
Favorite saying / quote: Well ain't that the cat's ***.
Favorite holiday:Christmas
Hobbies: Cooking, travelling, nature and pets.
Passions / obsessions:Cooking and travel, obsessed with Chinese food.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? I love roughing it as much as I love the spa for a day...
Got pets? I have Cheelay who is blind in one eye chinchilla whom I rescued, he's my baby and has been with me for 3 years. I also have Ruby, she is a gerbil, crazy and very active...
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? I live in the city, beside the mountains. Country like setting.
The place you’d most like to visit: Machu Pichu - I want to climb to the top and feel the vibe.
Best thing that ever happened to you: My husband Paul, he is my lover, my best friend, my soul mate.

FORMER OCCUPATION: Accountant again...
FAVORITE COLOR: Green
FAVORITE FOODS: Authentic chinese food, greek food, lebanese food and giant rib steaks hot off the BBQ with yummy baked potato and ceasar salad...
FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking and yoga when I'm thin enough to bend over. lol
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I LOVE FOOD!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have to live, I want to be with my husband forever.