Children/Ages: 2 sons in 30's; twin daughters 27, 4GK: Alex 6, Gwyn4, Kier 16mo, Micheal 4 mo.
Occupation:Retired
Pets: Einstien 11 mixed, Penny 6 mini dachsund
Hobbies/Interests:Gardening, Reading, Feng Shui, Spiritual, Alternative health, Reiki
Height: 5'1
Eye/Hair Color: blue, brown turned grey
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Summer Soltice june 21'12
Starting Weight:279
Present Weight:270.6
Goal Weight:140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:: Not being able to walk, have access to swimming or Gym, do cycling motion with knees. Knee, hip, and often overall joint problems. Getting under 200,
Following any specific plan:A personalized plan constantly tweaked as I learn more, Bottom line cut calories, move more.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:: This is the 1st time I had grandkids as motive, 1st time pain as a motive, 1st time being over 60,1st time I'm trying a healthy approach.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I had a major medical set back 3 yrs ago that resulted in being bedbound over a year ;wheel chair-walker now and regaining 72 pds +adding 7I’d just lost a year before.
Hobbies/Interests: vegan living, health food, reading, cooking
Height: 5'6''
Eye/Hair Color: Brown, Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/20/2011
Starting Weight: 300
Present Weight: 292
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my tendency to overeat and binge
Following any specific plan: low calorie, whole foods,
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am trying to focus on whole vegan foods that I like instead of eating foods recommened by others. I really like avoding dairy and meat and making my own food from scratch
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing really, I hope to meet my goal in 2-3 years, I am eating 1800 to 1600 calories a day,
Married to an amazing and supportive man, Jesse, who I have been with for nine years.
Children/Ages: Noah (2 years) and Liam (just over 2 months)
Occupation: Stay At Home Mom
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests:
I love thinking up new ways to redecorate and renovate my house, I am a self taught cake decorator, and spending time with my family.
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: Brunette with Brown Eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: restart April 29, 2012
Starting Weight: 266
Present Weight: 246
Goal Weight: 170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Being a stay at home mom and finding time to focus on myself and still take care of two small children.
Following any specific plan:
I am following the South Beach Diet guidelines and keeping track of my food/calories using Sparkpeople
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
My husband and I both are eating the same foods. Part of the reason why I chose SB. Also, I changed up my medications so that they will help me also with weight loss. I also have PCOS, and I am currently working with my doctor to try and make sure that my body is working the way it needs to so that I can succeed. I have felt the "I am sick of myself and my body" for a very long time. I guess this time I am just over it all. Something just clicked in my head one day, and it has just been easy this time. There was a day I was eating with my cousins (who are also obese), and one of them told me "You can't completely restrict yourself. You have to indulge occasionally." I really thought about that, and realized it was that frame of mind that had always kept me from losing weight. I would let myself indulge every once in a while, and then it would become more and more often.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
So far I have lost 20 lbs and am 7 lbs away from hitting my first mini-goal. I am so excited about that! I also made myself a sticker chart to hang on the fridge to keep a visual of what I have accomplished so far. I am happy and feel good for the first time in a very long time. I am staying focused and using some of these quotes to keep my head in check-
"Exercise to be fit, not "skinny," eat to nourish your body, and always ignore the haters, doubters, & unhealthy examples that were once feeding you. You are worth more than you realize."
"I never regret what I DIDN'T eat"
"Do not reward yourself with food, you're not a dog"
Location: Boulder, CO- but moving back to NJ in less than one week!
Posts: 90
S/C/G: 252/185/135
Height: 5'4"
First name: Sue
Geographical location: Longmont, CO (moving back to NJ in October, can't wait!)
Age:44
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Registered Nurse, Author, Artist
Pets: Black cat Mischief (who really works at living up to her name!), Dilute tortie cat Max
Hobbies/Interests: Writing- has become more than a hobby, first novel to be published this year
Height:5'4
Eye/Hair Color: grey/red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Got serious about it 2/25/12
Starting Weight: 252 on 2/25/12
Present Weight: 210.3
Goal Weight:135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the smell of my neighbors' barbecue
Following any specific plan: Medifast
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had a scare with my blood pressure in December that put the fear of mortality into me. My mom's had heart attacks and TIA's and I did not want to repeat that.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've made some huge changes in my life starting last fall. I ended a 12 yr long codependent, unhealthy relationship, got serious about getting my body back where I wanted it, decided to move back to where my family and friends are, started writing again (and finished a novel, in what has turned into a series), and have had three pieces of my art used as book covers! It has been a whirlwind ride and I am having the time of my life. After a lifetime of taking care of other people and their problems, I am finally taking care of ME!
Pets: none (had the most beautiful, loyal, best friend of a dog for 15 years)
Hobbies/Interests: Writing, reading, swimming, dancing, being with my friends, traveling, getting pampered, shopping
Height:5'5
Eye/Hair Color: Strawberry blonde with blue eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: been battling with my weight for years, taking it seriously again since June 2012
Starting Weight: 284 (6/7/12)
Present Weight: 268
Goal Weight:150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking to the plan, watching everyone enjoy all the yummy things I used to, and seeing all the beach bods during summer season lol
Following any specific plan: Portion control, sticking to more of a vegetarian diet and watching my calorie intake
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had successfully lost weight a few years ago and reached a goal weight and then certain situations in my life lead me to give up on myself and gain double what I had lost. I have been miserable since. I am tired of hating myself, not being comfortable in my own skin, and being lonely. I have finally gotten on track and stayed on track longer than a week in the past 3 years. I am suprised of myself even. I seem to be more focused and actually determined and see my success in front of me.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've made some horrible mistakes when it comes to weightloss. I got emotionally hurt and that played an unfortuante role in my weight. Instead of moving on positively, I moved on by eating and using that as therapy as opposed to owning up to my real problem. I have been unhappy for a long time, trying to cover that up by always going out and trying to forget about my lonliness and sadness. Now, I am taking responsibility for what I have gotten myself to and will succeed in getting my 'groove' back!
Pets:Many Horses mines named Clever, 2 dogs Dawg and Thumbalina
Hobbies/Interests:Art and Law Enforcement
Height:5'6
Eye/Hair Color:bro/bro
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:2008 after I had my 2nd child
Starting Weight:289ish
Present Weight:280
Goal Weight:180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Not being motivated enough. Being a dispatcher we sit for hours not being able to move and snack all night so that didnt help either.
Following any specific plan:Will be trying lipozene, also trying my own diet of using one cup. Lost 2 pounds using only that. So its working for now.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I want to be able to chase my daughters, they love to run and I cant keep up. I also want to become a deputy, cant try that if I'm over weight.
Helloo i'm newbie here..
i read the forums and find out ppl in here is very supportive. loosing weight is a war for me and i'm glad i found this site. hopefully i can inspire you like you guys did. here are some information about me.
First name: Niyen Lie
Geographical location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Age: 26
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: nope
Occupation: PA-Staff
Pets: nope
Hobbies/Interests: listening to music, reading and watching movie
Height:5.5ft
Eye/Hair Color: black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1 July 2012
Starting Weight: 212
Present Weight: 202.6
Goal Weight: 127
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i'm emotional dan binge eating. Love junk food soo much
Following any specific plan:
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm fed up being unhealthy and ugly! well, i consult to nutritionist and have support group, suppose that will help.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Getting bored/tired of all the work involved in preparing food; feeling deprived
Following any specific plan: Eating more nutritional food and (much) less of it.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Same old, same old. I get disgusted with my appearance...
Anything else you would like to share with us: I really don't want to loose quite 100 lbs, although if I were to get to my lowest adult weight, I would need to loose 100. It just seems to me that I fit better here because I am a regainer - over and over.
Geographical location: Arlington, VA (Washington, DC area)
Age:38
Marital Status: In a Relationship
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: IT Manager
Pets: Pandora, a Great Dane with a heart of gold, and Keva, a tortie kitty that channels both good and evil at will.
Hobbies/Interests: I like road biking but I'm not doing it enough, and I love to read and play video games.
Height:5"6'
Eye/Hair Color: blue/auburn (or whatever color I feel like at the time)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Started making changes June 6th
Starting Weight: 269 on6/6/2012
Present Weight: 253
Goal Weight:165
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: portion sizes and keeping my resolve when my fiance is done losing his weight and not actively trying to lose anymore.
Following any specific plan: no
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tired of looking in the mirror and seeing someone I don't recognize looking back. I don't feel as big as I look when I see myself.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love to bake and cook and I'm learning to give away more than I keep
Children/Ages: 2 girls 8 and 5 and one boy in heaven who would be 10 this year.
Occupation: Full time stay mom and part time ICU nurse
Pets: Daisy dog and 2 Torties Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Hobbies/Interests: Sewing, Reading and craft (I love Pintrest)
Height: 5'8
Eye/Hair Color: Grey blue eyes and dark auburn hair.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 27th 2012
Starting Weight: 265
Present Weight: 265
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: exercise. I am so out of shape excerise is very very hard. I am going to try walking to start.
Following any specific plan: To limit my calories to less than 1500/day. Increase my exercise levels to burn more calories and hopefully improve my weight loss. We are planning a trip in April and I want to be in shape for that.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am sick of looking fat. I am sick of getting winded easily.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is the heaviest I have ever been. I need to do something and stay on track.
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