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Hey Y'all

We had one of these going a few years ago (wow I've been posting here regularly for 2 years), so I figured we should start another one..... Copy and paste this. We welcome anyone regardless if they're on WW. We're one of the most dynamic threads on this site and welcome any newcomers

Alias/Name:
Location:
Hometown:
Birthday:
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :
Marital Status:
Children:
Highest Weight:
WW starting weight (if applicable) :
Goal Weight (or size) :
Current Weight:
Height:
Education:
Employment:
Hobbies:
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:
Long-term Career goals:
Pets:
How long have you been on-line:
Where do you see yourself in five years:
If you're on WW do you like it?:

Alias/Name:Sweater Girl/Ali (short for Alison)
Location:Ottawa Ontario, Canada
Hometown:Montreal Quebec, Canada
Birthday: October 2nd, 1977
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25 (dang it now I have to say I am in my mid 20s)
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra
Marital Status:Single but in a relationship
Children:none but want some one day
Highest Weight:256
WW starting weight (if applicable) :243
Goal Weight (or size) : 155/8
Current Weight:high 160s (ouch)
Height: 5"6"
Education: BA in History from Bishop's University; Law Clerk Diploma from Algonquin College
Employment: HR assistant
Hobbies: movies, exercise, shopping, reading
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Weight training, running, the elliptical
Long-term Career goals: I want to be a lawyer
Pets: none at my place.. at parents' place 2 dogs and a cat
How long have you been on-line: Since 1992 believe it or not!!
Where do you see yourself in five years: Don't know, I'll try and strive for the best for myself
If you're on WW do you like it?: Mostly, a little low on calories, but it did help me finally lose all my weigh

Alias/Name: The Little D/ Debbie
Location: New York, Long Island
Hometown: Brentwood
Birthday: 2/16/76
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius
Marital Status: Single
Children: 1 - boy (Jeremy) 5 years old
Highest Weight: 272 (the day I got weighed in the hospital to have Jeremy)
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 232
Goal Weight (or size) : 165
Current Weight: 194.8
Height: 5' 7.5"
Education: B.P.S Hospitality Management - Now going for my Masters to become a R.D.
Employment: NYIT deSeversky Center - Admin Asst./Sales
Hobbies: I don't think I have a hobby
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking/running/weight training
Long-term Career goals: to become an R.D. and counsel in preventive nutrition.
Pets: 1 cat
How long have you been on-line: 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: at goal weight, living in a small house w/ my son, completed my Masters
If you're on WW do you like it?: yes

Alias/Name:KO/Kierie
Location:Jersey! of the New Variety
Hometown:Summit
Birthday:6/9/76
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Gemini (insert smarmy twins comment here)
Marital Status:Single with confusing bf
Children:Just my dogs
Highest Weight:225
WW starting weight (if applicable) :
Goal Weight (or size) :I'm thinking 120
Current Weight:217
Height:5'3
Education:Senior in Journalism and Media Studies
Employment: book catalogger, intern for a tv show
HobbiesIme for hobbies hmmm whats that when i get a spare minute I like to read pop on here go out
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: i usually do the treadmill but I like recumbent bike, Nustep (a seated stepper)
Long-term Career goals:hmm PR television or radio or maybe write my own book
Pets:2 Dogs who are insane
How long have you been on-line: hmmm wow 7 years on and off
Where do you see yourself in five years: either in NY or dublin perhaps, at goal and basically Kicking some arse
If you're on WW do you like it?: I'm doing WW at home and I'm recommitting ask me in a week or 2 if i'm feeling empowered

welcome new peeeeeps! WE CAN DO THIS

Alias/Name: Belle (nicname) Paula-Jean (given name)

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Hometown: Oakville, Ontario

Birthday: Feb 22 1976

Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26

Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Pisces!!

Marital Status: Shackin' Up!

Children: Two special neices - Julianna and Carmen

Highest Weight: 253

WW starting weight (if applicable) : 243

Goal Weight (or size) : 165 (first, then I'll see if Iwant to go lower - this is the goal given to my by my doctor) size 10/12 would be great and maintainable I think.

Current Weight: 208

Height: 5'6" and 1/2 (just shrunk 1/4 inch with my compression fractures!)

Education: University undergraduate degree in communications studies (BA Coms)

Employment: Communications in oil and gas industry

Hobbies: bellydancing, watercolour painting, singing (I have my Grade 8 Royal Conservatory) and playing with my nieces.

Favorite type(s) of Exercises: bellydancing, running, sex (does that count?)

Long-term Career goals: Good question...I'll get back to you.

Pets: Barney (dog) Belle (dog) Cartwright (hamster) Do boyfriends count?

How long have you been on-line: Today- all morning, in total, 4 years, on this website - 2 years

Where do you see yourself in five years: I hope to be married (but we'll see about that), paid off my loans, travelling the world in my vacation time and very very happy.

If you're on WW do you like it?: YES! I love that it makes me accountable and it definatley works. But I want to learn to focus more on my health and overall fitness rather than just what points I eat and what the scale says. I think I'll try doing my measurements once/month to see if that is more motivating!

Alias/Name: modkittn/Lori

Location: RI

Hometown: Methuen, MA (1/2 hour north of Boston)

Birthday: July 11, 1980

Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 22

Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Cancer

Marital Status: Wedding is set for Oct. 11, 2003

Children: Not yet. But I do want at least 1. Ask me in 6 years

Highest Weight: ?? above 220

WW starting weight (if applicable) : 221.2

Goal Weight (or size) : WW goal - 151. Personal goal - 140

Current Weight: 154.8

Height: 5'8"

Education:
Univeristy of Massachusetts Lowell: BS in Computer Science acquired in June 2002
Berlee College of Music: didn't graduate. Attended from Jan. 1998 - May 1999 (3 semesters)

Employment: Computer Scientist - working for the Navy

Hobbies: Hockey (watching and playing), WW chat groups, playing music (flute, tin whistle), exercising

Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Hockey, treadmill, weights, martial arts

Long-term Career goals: I want to be a project manager where I work and hopefully get to do more hands-on work with the UUVs (Unmanned Undersea Vehicles) here where I work

Pets: 2 Cats
Jinx - 2 year old female
Bailey - 5 month old female

How long have you been on-line: Here, 1 week. Altogether - since 1994

Where do you see yourself in five years: Owning a house, getting ready to have a kid, hopefully having my Masters degree

If you're on WW do you like it?: Yeah, its the only thing that worked and its so easy!

Alias/Name: momof2girls/ Angie
Location: Ontario, Canada
Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Birthday: November 26, 1976
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :
Marital Status:Married
Children:2 girls age 8, 2
Highest Weight:208
WW starting weight (if applicable) :200
Goal Weight (or size) :12 (150'ish)
Current Weight: 185.8
Height:5'5
Education:Collage
Employment:Librarian (partime) SAHM
Hobbies:Scrapbooking, reading, TV, Computer
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:Swimming
Long-term Career goalso be a great mom and wife
Pets:1 dog Sammy
How long have you been on-line:1997
Where do you see yourself in five years:right here
If you're on WW do you like it?:LOVE IT!

Alias/Nameonna
Location:Indiana
Hometown:Grandview, Indiana
Birthday:3-5-1979
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :26
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) isces
Marital Status:married
Children:not yet
Highest Weight:275
WW starting weight (if applicable) :275
Goal Weight (or size) :165
Current Weight:259
Height:5 foot 2
Education:high school diploma
Employment:used to be certified nursing assistant on alzheimers unit, now homemaker
Hobbies:scrapbooking, spending time with family and my wonderful golden retriever
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:water aerobics
Long-term Career goals:like staying home
Pets:Cinnamon, Golden Retriever 5 next month, Slinky, dashchund, five in Nov., Peanut, evil kitty, 5 1/2
How long have you been on-line:forever
Where do you see yourself in five years:hopefully, with a baby, and much thinner
If you're on WW do you like it?:yes
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Alias/Name: Angela095
Location: Buffalo, NY
Hometown: Niagara Falls, NY
Birthday: February 10, 1976
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 29
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Aquarius
Marital Status: Single
Children: none
Highest Weight: 151
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 149
Goal Weight (or size) : 95-100
Current Weight: 142.5
Height: 4'11
Education: BA in psychology '98
Employment: Department store manager
Hobbies: eating (duh!), reading, walking, hanging out with friends, etc
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: walking, pilates, kickboxing
Long-term Career goals: not sure on this one!
Pets: none
How long have you been on-line: online in general? 7 years
Where do you see yourself in five years: hopefully married, either with dogs or kids, at my goal weight--looking hot!!
If you're on WW do you like it?:I like the concept, i just hope it works for me!

Alias/Name:Flower aka Audri
Location:burbs of Reno NV
Hometown:LV,NV
Birthday:3-22
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :36
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Aires
Marital Status:M
Children:3 sons, 15, 11, 5
Highest Weight:220
WW starting weight (if applicable) :210.8
Goal Weight (or size) :149 minimum, would like to be 135 though
Current Weight:210.8 (started this 6 days ago)
Height:5'4.5"
Education:college graduate
Employment:sahm, florist by trade
Hobbies:beading, wood working, crafting, sewing, cross stitch, wreath making
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:walking, aqua classes
Long-term Career goalswn a craft shop
Pets:2 cockateils, few fish
How long have you been on-line:1999
Where do you see yourself in five years:another child, but fit!
If you're on WW do you like it?:So far I love it!
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Alias/Name:Heidi
Location:Western MA
Hometown:same
Birthday:January 23,1980
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :Aquarius
Marital Status:engaged
Children:none of our own,fiancee has a 3 y.o son
Highest Weight:235
WW starting weight (if applicable) :199
Goal Weight (or size) :130
Current Weight:187
Height:5'4
Education:Online Professional Secretary Course
Employment:Assitant Manager at a pet store
Hobbies:reading and the internet
Favorite type(s) of Exercises:treadmill
Long-term Career goals:n/a
Pets:2 kittens,a guinea pig,ravvit and betta fish..lol
How long have you been on-line:7+ years
Where do you see yourself in five years:married with 2 children and thin..
If you're on WW do you like it?:Yes.I lost 90 pounds in 2000 using the plan

Hello All, Newbie here

Alias/Name:JigglyBits / emma
Location: Dubai, UAE
Birthday:Sept., 19,1981
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 24
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : virgo
Marital Status: Single
Children: None
Highest Weight: 256
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 216.5
Goal Weight (or size) : 143
Current Weight:215
Height:5'6"
Education: B.S in Information System, MCDST, A+
Employment: Between Jobs
Hobbies: Photography, Graphic Design, Reading, Shopping!
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Aerobics, Treadmill, Swimming.
Long-term Career goals: Become a System Admin
Pets: None
How long have you been on-line: Since 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: 70 pounds lighter!!
If you're on WW do you like it?: Yep, Easiest diet I've been on!

Alias/Name: ckthegreat / Christy
Location:Odessa, TX
Hometown:Andrews, TX
Birthday:12-28-80
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) :25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) :capricorn
Marital Status: single
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 353
WW starting weight (if applicable) :353
Goal Weight (or size) :180 or a little smaller lol
Current Weight:350
Height:5'6
Education: I went to beauty school and became a Manicurist
Employment: I'm a secretary now lol
Hobbies:bunco, arts and craftsy type stuff,
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: I enjoy playing tennis, pilates, walking
Long-term Career goals: I hope to get back to working in a salon and building my business
Pets: no pets
How long have you been on-line: today or since the first time i logged on? lmao......i've been online since 99
Where do you see yourself in five years: smaller and hopefully have met someone and about to get married
If you're on WW do you like it?:yes i do! I did it once before and it worked. I just wasn't in the mind set to make it a lifestyle. I was just pretty much doing it and not making the changes mentally lol.

Alias/Name: sarahrah/Sarah (I'm so original!)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hometown: Toronto
Birthday: October 5th
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 21
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Libra!
Marital Status: very single
Children: no
Highest Weight: 291 lbs.
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 284 lbs.
Goal Weight (or size) : 150
Current Weight: 275 lbs.
Height: 5'7"
Education: currently a university student, studying english
Employment: random part time jobs
Hobbies: knitting! **** crafting in general... I'm a crafting fiend.
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: biking, swimming, goofing around w/ friends (can take quite a lot of energy! heh)
Long-term Career goals: to achieve a masters and then PhD in English, and teach gender-oriented literature courses in university or college.
Pets: none here, but family pets include 2 pugs and 2 cats.
How long have you been on-line: forever
Where do you see yourself in five years: happy and HEALTHY.
If you're on WW do you like it?: I love it. I was doing core for a few weeks, but summer is coming up and I'm a lot less controlled, so I'm switching back to flex.

Alias/Name: Becca
Location: Bucks County, PA
Hometown: My dad was in the Army, so I don't really have a "hometown."
Birthday: August 17
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Leo
Marital Status: Married for almost five years
Children: Three!
Highest Weight: 205
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 205
Goal Weight (or size) : 150 first, but ideally 125/135
Current Weight: 197
Height: 5'4"
Education: I'm in college full-time for both Social Services and Women's Studies
Employment: Not employeed right now, but I need to find something soon!
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, photography, web design, and shopping!
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: I don't like exercise! But I did like the eliptical when I used to go to the gym.
Long-term Career goals: Obtain my MSW
Pets: Two cats, two turtles, one taurantula, and some saltwater fish
How long have you been on-line: I've been using the internet since 1997
Where do you see yourself in five years: Hopefully a LOT thinner and employeed in the social service field!
If you're on WW do you like it?: Love it!