Hi everyone,
Since we've had so many great additions to our lifetimers section...way to go new Lifers!....I wanted to pull up the Lifetimers Bios thread and maybe start a new one since that one was getting pretty long. So, here is a blank form for you to copy and paste into your message so that you can tell us about yourselves and your weight loss/maintenance journey! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/smile.gif Elizabeth USERNAME/REAL NAME: AGE: BIRTHDAY: MARITAL STATUS: SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: CHILDREN/AGES: PETS: FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: FAVORITE COLOR: FAVORITE FOODS: FAVORITE MUSIC: HOBBIES/INTERESTS: FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: STARTING WEIGHT: PRESENT WEIGHT: GOAL WEIGHT: LIFETIME SINCE: HEIGHT: EYE COLOR: HAIR COLOR: WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: OCCUPATION: GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: ICQ/AOL #: HOMEPAGE: |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: princesstamee/ Tamee
AGE: 23 BIRTHDAY: 11/17 MARITAL STATUS: Engaged SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: David, but I call him Bah (long story!) CHILDREN/AGES: not yet! PETS: Unfortunately none FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Internet (sigh!),plays, ice skating, hockey, anything with dolphins..... FAVORITE COLOR: Any shade of Purple!!!! FAVORITE FOODS: Ice Cream, Mashed Potatoes, Mexican, Italian, Asian, pizza.... FAVORITE MUSIC: Pretty much anything! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Fitness, nutrition, art, computers FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Running, aerobics, eliptical machine, rollerblading STARTING WEIGHT:160 PRESENT WEIGHT: 138 GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 142 Personal: 128 LIFETIME SINCE: January 2000 HEIGHT: 5'7 EYE COLOR: Hazel HAIR COLOR: Brown with blonde highlights WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I have done this in healthy way! I don't deprive myself of anything, if I want it I have it - in moderation. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Night time munchies! Social Eating. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Buy clothes!!! (I am a shopaholic!) OCCUPATION: Currently jobless http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/frown.gif However, when I am employed I am usually in Sales of some type. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Southern California ICQ/AOL #: AOL: tameejs HOMEPAGE: |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Ziner/Dina
AGE: 31 BIRTHDAY: 1/6/69 MARITAL STATUS: Married SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Honey, Sweetie, etc. If I use his real name, he knows he's in trouble! CHILDREN/AGES: None, yet http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/wink.gif PETS: 2 cats - Sasha & Dusty FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Movies, Broadway shows FAVORITE COLOR: Hunter green and Purple (not together!) FAVORITE FOODS: Anything Chocolate, Pasta FAVORITE MUSIC: 80's dance music, classic rock HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Yoga, Cooking, Spending time with the sweetie FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Stationary bike, treadmill, weight training, yoga STARTING WEIGHT: 140 PRESENT WEIGHT: 130 GOAL WEIGHT: 128 (used to be 123 - would like to be there, but it was difficult to maintain http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/frown.gif) LIFETIME SINCE: Spring '98 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Sort of varied at the moment (I got these awful highlights http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/redface.gif), but medium brown overall WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I won't stop going to the meetings after I make lifetime. If I'm over goal, I'll make myself go and face the music! WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portion control. When I'm not counting points I generally eat good things - just too much of them. Other problem is hubby's influence. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop for clothes in small sizes that actually fit! OCCUPATION: Consultant GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: NY, NY |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tracy
AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: 06/13 MARITAL STATUS: Married SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Dave CHILDREN/AGES: Jonah, 6 PETS: Cat (Lucy), Dog (Misty) FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Country music, reading FAVORITE COLOR: Pink FAVORITE FOODS: Pizza FAVORITE MUSIC: Country HOBBIES/INTERESTS: See above FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, when I must STARTING WEIGHT: 139.5 PRESENT WEIGHT: 117 GOAL WEIGHT: 120 LIFETIME SINCE: March 9, 2000 HEIGHT: 5' 3" EYE COLOR: Hazel HAIR COLOR: Brown WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Commitment, and Weight Watchers. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional Eating and Weekends WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop for smaller clothes. OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistant GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Midwest (Iowa) ICQ/AOL #: None HOMEPAGE: None |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Bumby
AGE: about to turn 38 BIRTHDAY: April 6 MARITAL STATUS: married SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: I call him LX—it’s a long story. Former math teacher, now part-time math tutor and coiner of the term “stay-in-minivan-parent” to describe himself (he’s never at home). CHILDREN/AGES: Daughters born 8/93 and 3/96 (6.5 and 4 at the moment) PETS: none FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Before we had kids, I loved to sit around with friends and talk or play board games. Now, I’d say sleep. FAVORITE COLOR: Purple. Also dark green, but as someone else said, not together. FAVORITE FOODS: Most of them. Sushi, ice cream, and baked treats like cookies and brownies are particular faves. FAVORITE MUSIC: Folk, Broadway, light rock—anything I can sing along with. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Singing, mystery books, being a Mommy. FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Hate ‘em all. Most tolerated form: running on my treadmill in front of the Today Show. I also lift weights at a gym. STARTING WEIGHT: 217.5 PRESENT WEIGHT: 136.2 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 LIFETIME SINCE: Today!!! 3/20/00 HEIGHT: 5’3” EYE COLOR: blue/green/gray (depends on what I wear—driver’s license says blue). HAIR COLOR: Brown WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: In the past, I’ve lost weight by ridiculous methods (drank nothing but tomato juice for a month or so in high school, e.g.), or for particular occasions (my wedding), or was interrupted on the way down by a major change in lifestyle (starting medical internship). This time, I did it in a way I can keep doing, and unless, heaven forbid, something horrible happens in my life to turn it upside down, I don’t see why I would stop. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Mindless eating until it’s gone (whatever it is). WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Buy smaller clothes. OCCUPATION: Psychiatrist (non-practicing). I review new drugs at FDA. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: DC Suburbs (Maryland) ICQ/AOL #: HOMEPAGE: |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: JanCan/Jan
AGE: 38 BIRTHDAY: June MARITAL STATUS: Yes ! SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: George CHILDREN/AGES: boy/ 7 PETS: cat FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: chatting with friends & watching movies FAVORITE COLOR: rainbow FAVORITE FOODS: pasta & chocolate FAVORITE MUSIC: trance, house, 80's HOBBIES/INTERESTS: learning about anything oh ,and gardening & playing FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: walking & jogging STARTING WEIGHT: 180 PRESENT WEIGHT: 151 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 LIFETIME SINCE: April, 1999 HEIGHT: 5' 6" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Purple (sometimes blue or red) WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Easy does it & one day at a time. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: All or nothing attitude & mindless snacking. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: buy a book, bird feeder, clothes OCCUPATION: Supervison Aide at Elementary School GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Vancouver, B.C. Canada ICQ/AOL #: 9786901 HOMEPAGE: |
Hi everyone!
With all this talk about the similar bios of Dina and Bumby, I thought I'd pull this thread up. Unfortunately, our original one with the bios of Lori, Susan, Karen, myself, and others is lost to the move to the new server. :( Hope this inspires our new Thin4Lifers to post their bio too! Elizabeth |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Jezebel/Ginny AGE: 50 BIRTHDAY: 11/9 MARITAL STATUS: Married 19 years! SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Roy CHILDREN/AGES: N/A (though I am a grandmother!) PETS: one-year-old calico named Cassie. We've had her for about 3 months - after we lost Jezebel after 17-1/2 years. FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Watching old movies FAVORITE COLOR: Earth tones FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, chicken FAVORITE MUSIC: Country HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, needlework, beading FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, weights STARTING WEIGHT: 233 PRESENT WEIGHT: 159 GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 164 (though I would like to lose another 5-8 lbs!) LIFETIME SINCE: January 2000 HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I did healthy - no gimmicks! WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Nighttime munchies! WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Pedicure and/or facials (I go every other week for a manicure just for me!) OCCUPATION: Legal Secretary GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Western suburb of Chicago ICQ/AOL #: HOMEPAGE: N/A |
Figured I'd join this one, since our first one is now lost in cyber-space.
NAME: Susan AGE: 44 BIRTHDAY: July MARITAL STATUS: married, 20 years in November SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DH (the "D" takes on different meanings...) CHILDREN/AGES: Son, 14 for another 3 weeks PETS: 2 cats, 1 dog FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: reading, movies FAVORITE COLOR: blue, blue & for a change, blue FAVORITE FOODS: Sweets! FAVORITE MUSIC: College rock, Leonard Cohen, Peter Himmelman, Kate Bush type stuff HOBBIES/INTERESTS: fitness, cooking, dog training, antiquing FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: weight lifting STARTING WEIGHT: 150 PRESENT WEIGHT: this a.m.? 122 GOAL WEIGHT: 139WW, 120-125 personal LIFETIME SINCE: April, 1989 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: lt. brown, blonde frosting WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Did it the right way. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: controling the cookie monster, the cake monster, the pie monster, the chocolate ANYTHING monster WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: buy clothes OCCUPATION: Domestic Engineer, aka House Goddess GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Pennsylvania SEE MY BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS: www.picturetrail.com member name:SusanSil [This message has been edited by SusanSil (edited 05-18-2000).] |
Guess I'll repost mine as well, since the original is lost in cyber-space. USERNAME/REAL NAME: brigette
AGE: 33 BIRTHDAY: 12/12 MARITAL STATUS: Getting married in September SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Ron CHILDREN/AGES: Just the fur children PETS: 2 kitties, one B&W (Kinsey) and one B (Spenser) FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Reading FAVORITE COLOR: Green FAVORITE FOODS: CHOCOLATE FAVORITE MUSIC: Punk, alternative HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, volunteering FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Deep water aerobics STARTING WEIGHT: 187 PRESENT WEIGHT: 142 GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 145 (personal 135) LIFETIME SINCE: November 1988 HEIGHT: 5'6.5" EYE COLOR: Green HAIR COLOR: Brown w/gold highlights WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I realize this is a lifetime commitment, and I have the tools to succeed. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating when I'm bored WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shopping OCCUPATION: Bank Examiner GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Big D (little a-l-l-a-s) |
I'll jump in here too ...
USERNAME/REAL NAME: OhioMom/Julie AGE: 42 BIRTHDAY: July MARITAL STATUS: Married SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DH (and, like Susan, the "D" can mean different things) CHILDREN/AGES: 2 boys, 9 and 6 PETS: 1 dog, 1 parrot, 3 cockatiels, many dustbunnies FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: T.V. mostly, but I'd rather read. Couldn't tell you the last time I had the opportunity to just sit and read anything other than a newspaper or one of my kids' school papers. FAVORITE COLOR: Blue, sage green (this color has become a staple in my wardrobe, it seems) FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, Chocolate, Cheesecake and since being on WW, Veggie Burgers FAVORITE MUSIC: Varied... I like Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Enya (don't laugh!) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Collecting dryer lint ... rubber stamping (make my own greeting cards), scrapbooking FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, weights (using Firm tapes) STARTING WEIGHT: 183 PRESENT WEIGHT: 136 today; I'm generally between 134-139 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 LIFETIME SINCE: 1/6/2000 HEIGHT: Almost 5'8" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Reddish-light brown; it was much more red when I was younger, but it has faded with age, oh, and I have it highlighted, so it's more reddish blond now. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I learned from my past mistakes. It is extremely easy to fall back on old (bad) habits. The fact that I've become more dedicated to eating healthfully ;) is a huge plus. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not having the same "resolve" in maintaining as I did when I was losing. The weight came off fairly easily, but it's a constant battle to remain at this weight. I know that my weight will be a lifetime issue for me. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop! OCCUPATION: IS/Help Desk at a lawfirm GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: NE Ohio |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Hoosier92/Sallie
AGE: 29 BIRTHDAY: 12/5/70 MARITAL STATUS: Married for 7 years (OMG!) SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Mark (aka idiot) CHILDREN/AGES: none yet, hubby's not "ready" PETS: 2 cats, Cricket and Mocha FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: 3FC, movies, stupid TV, people watching, reading FAVORITE COLOR: Red! FAVORITE FOODS: Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, mom's deviled eggs, pizza, ice cream FAVORITE MUSIC: Classic Rock HOBBIES/INTERESTS: antiquing, shopping FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: walking, running, aerobics STARTING WEIGHT: 170 (joined WW at 166.5) PRESENT WEIGHT: 150? (but not for long!) GOAL WEIGHT: 147 (personal goal 140 LIFETIME SINCE: Jan 2000 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: blue-gray HAIR COLOR: dark blond (with a little red) WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Lifestyle change. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portions and boredom eating. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: shop! OCCUPATION: Recruiting Specialist GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Northern VA (DC Metro Area) HOMEPAGE: http://www.picturetrail.com (my album is under "2johnsons") |
Aw, heck, I'll join the bandwagon
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Michèle and Michèle AGE: 29 BIRTHDAY: May MARITAL STATUS: Engaged, wedding in December SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DF CHILDREN/AGES: Nope PETS: Nope FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Movies, Soccer, Reading FAVORITE COLOR: Blue and Black FAVORITE FOODS: Sushi FAVORITE MUSIC: Alternative, 80's pop HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Crocheting, Piano, Reading, Gardening (as of last week!) FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Soccer, running STARTING WEIGHT: 200 PRESENT WEIGHT: 148 GOAL WEIGHT: 145-150 LIFETIME SINCE: Um... around Christmas some time HEIGHT: 5'8" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Light brown WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Balance, a commitment to exercise, and the support from this board! WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Boredom eating WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Go out for dinner ( :rolleyes: ) OCCUPATION: Policy analyst GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada HOMEPAGE: I have some photos at http://www.picturetrail.com/ -- the album is called "micheled999" |
Okay, here is my bio:
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Toto AGE: 24 MARITAL STATUS: Married SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Edward CHILDREN/AGES: None PETS: None (unless you include DH) FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Reading and puzzles FAVORITE COLOR: Green FAVORITE FOODS: Cookies FAVORITE MUSIC: Like everything HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cooking, computers, reading, solving puzzles, painting, movies FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Running STARTING WEIGHT: 145 PRESENT WEIGHT: 120 GOAL WEIGHT: 120 LIFETIME SINCE: March 2000 HEIGHT: 5'7 EYE COLOR: Brown-ish HAIR COLOR: Black-ish WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: First time losing weight, and I think reading these posts for inspiration and motivation will keep me successful. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:I love to eat, and I love to eat big portions. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Go to stores and try on expensive clothes. OCCUPATION: Computer Programmer GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:California |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lenore/Lenore
AGE: 41 BIRTHDAY: March 16 MARITAL STATUS: Single SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Jeff CHILDREN/AGES: Huh? PETS: Two feisty, long-legged, smart and sweet short-haired ex-stray cats, Rocky and Misha FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Eating out, yard sales, listening to music, cooking for friends FAVORITE COLOR: Fuschia FAVORITE FOODS: Good crusty bread or focaccia, any good simple Italian sauce, roasted chicken, Aussie red wines FAVORITE MUSIC: Modern pop HOBBIES/INTERESTS: creative writing, botany, hiking & backpacking, cloud-watching FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Tennis, hiking STARTING WEIGHT: 160 PRESENT WEIGHT:134 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 LIFETIME SINCE: June 1999 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Blue/green HAIR COLOR: Just plain brown WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT MADE ME SUCCESSFUL: Determination and realizing that I couldn't wait until retirement to start taking care of myself WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Complacency WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Enjoy that grocery clerks flirt with me OCCUPATION: Lawyer GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Salt Lake City |
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