Starting Weight: 330? Just discovered my old scale is broken.
Present Weight: 330?
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting enough exercise to keep the weight off.
Following any specific plan: Trying to eat whole foods and lean meats.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel like I have gained knowledge over the past year on what will work for me to gradually lose weight and keep it off. I just need to keep the will power and have the support to do it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking for friends who can be there for me when the goin gets tough!!
Children/Ages: 11 kids Nine boys and 2 girls ages 34- 13
Occupation: mom
Pets: 2 Rusty a terrier mix age 13 and Frank a black lab age 10
Hobbies/Interests: crafts, music
Height:5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: depends on the box and green eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: my whole life but this time June 2013
Starting Weight:272
Present Weight: 199
Goal Weight: 140 ish
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: me- I have always been overweight and wrapping my mind around actually doing this... well its been interesting
Following any specific plan:low carb - dabbling in Thin Healthy Mama right now.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In June I was dx'd with diabetes. I decided it was time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a Christian and I enjoy all kinds of music. My daughters sing together and I am their "momager" they sing locally at churches and other places.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Splurging!
Following any specific plan: No wheat, white flour, or sugar
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am getting older and it is more difficult to lose weight. I do not want to be obese all of my life. It is time to do it!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope that I will be an attribute to this group and also hope I can find inspiration, tough love and friendship with fellow members who are on the same path I am traveling~
Children/Ages: 4 fabulous children ages 42, 40, 37, 31
Occupation: retired university professor
Pets: 2 dogs: Murphy, active yellow lab and Mitzy, a very un-active Golden Retriever.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling, swimming, getting together with friends and family, writing
Height:5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes… originally blond hair (still blond…but, out of a bottle!)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Which time? :-) This time Jan 6, 2014
Starting Weight:240
Present Weight:236
Goal Weight:130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My aversion to exercise. It's a huge challenge to make myself exercise daily. I am the prototype for a couch potato. This time around my rule is: 30 minutes of exercise (currently walking on a treadmill) daily. No excuses.
Following any specific plan: Cut down or cut out "whites": sugar, white bread, white rice. Stick with 1200 calories per day. Exercise 30 minutes without fail.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Three close friends died recently. I've turned 65 and realize that I need to make a lifestyle change and not go for my usual "quick fix." I've lost the same 50+ pounds zillions of times. This time around…I want it to be lasting. I want to live healthily with lots of energy. No more fad diets. No more excuses. Baby steps all the way to a 100 pound weight loss.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Just to say that I am staggered by the determination and success of many of you who have written in here. The weight losses that I've read about are fabulous! Congratulations and best wishes for continued success to all!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 23rd, 2014
Starting Weight: 256lbs
Present Weight: 256lbs (This is day one)
Goal Weight: 125lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Taming cravings and not caving to temptation all the time...
Following any specific plan:
Using various exercise videos & using my fitness pal
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am trying to take it one step at a time instead of focusing on the end goal. I need to remind myself that i didnt put the weight on overnight and it wont come off overnight either
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I am also a newlywed and a 1st year nursing student, both of which have caused me to make excuses for not taking my health seriously. No more excuses!
Occupation: Home Health Aid, currently in nursing school
Pets: Cat named Gunner
Hobbies/Interests: Singing, Selling on eBay, Videogames, Reading
Height: 5'4''
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes and brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/1/14
Starting Weight: 296
Present Weight: 273
Goal Weight: 178
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Reminding myself that its a long journey, we are the generation of instant gratification and I always quit after 20-25 pounds. I have to keep a positive mindset.
Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Usually I start a diet because a family member suggests it, or a friend wants a weightloss partner and hey! I'm the fat girl so let's ask her to be my diet buddy! This time I have chosen it, for myself and by myself.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This forum has genuinely helped me stay focused day to day. I also have signed up for a 5k that happens to take place on my birthday weekend (April 13 is my birthday and April 12 is the 5k)
Occupation: College student/Resident Advisor/Office Assistant
Pets: None at school, but back home three cats and two dogs.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing (though probably not well, watching too many TV shows, dancing and singing, makeup tutorials (i have a problem), knitting
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown hair with blue and purple tips, blue eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/27/14
Starting Weight: 250
Present Weight: 250
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding time (and energy) to exercise, and not eating junk food. Also PCOS symptoms, like depression and anxiety, contribute.
Following any specific plan: Nope! Just a general "shape up that lifestyle" plan that involved eating healthier food and being more active.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This site and support, a better understanding of myself
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm just really excited that this forum exists. I'm probably over-posting in the last day or two, but it's really hard to share my difficulties, goals and hopes with people who I don't think will understand, and who I'm afraid will judge me. This community seems different.
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First name: Catherine
Geographical location: Michigan
Age: 39
Marital Status: 20 year committed relationship
Children/Ages: 1/11 yo daughter
Occupation: Property Manger
Pets: Black Lab
Hobbies/Interests: photography and writing
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Lifelong, but most recently Jan 6th
Starting Weight: about 320 - haven't been on a scale in a very long time. Personal goal is to find a scale to weigh myself on by next week so that I know exactly where I am.
Present Weight: About 320, I would guess
Goal Weight: I have a few goals, First: 250 (where I was before my recent weight gain) 200 (where I want to be in order to do accomplish various athletic goals I have) and my ultimate goal is 150.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food addition, carb free, family responsibilities.
Following any specific plan: Whole30
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My mental focus. I realize that I am addicted to food, triggered by carbs, and that in order to succeed at this for a lifetime, there are things I may never eat again. That makes me scared and sad. I haven't quite processed the game plan on making this happen, I just know that is going to be the key to my success. That is what brought me to this forum, I don't think I can be successful without some support. Right now my support system is very limited....like zero.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really looking forward to meeting some great people who are also on this journey and to find inspiration from those who have found their way.
Children/Ages: None but hope to start trying later this year.
Occupation: University Administrator
Pets: None as live in an apartment
Hobbies/Interests: Cosmetics, skincare, movies and very nice restaurants.
Height: 5ft 4in
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Starting again now
Starting Weight: 259
Present Weight: 254.5
Goal Weight: 174
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Letting other peoples eating habits influencing mine and keeping going despite down days.
Following any specific plan: 1,540 cals and as much exercise as possible.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Weighing food, eating differently to family and friends, exercising regularly, now have specific goals and really hoping I don't give up
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have PCOS and hoping my symptoms improve as I lose weight!
Children/Ages:2 daughters ages 32 and 23 and a boy age 30 and 2 beautiful granddaughters ages 7 and 6
Occupation: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pets:2 rescued dogs. Buddy age 16 and Sasha age 9
Hobbies/Interests:Reading, crochet, tatting.
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brunette
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Original Sept 2011 Restart January 2014
Starting Weight: 294
Present Weight:244
Goal Weight:160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress and boredom eating.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and food pyramid
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have been having issues with my knees and back due to the weight. It's time to get this off for good.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.
I AM SO HAPPY TO BE BACK IN THE 100S!!! Sure, I didn't have much to lose till I was back to the 100s, but it is something, and I feel so excited about this weight loss, and being in the 190s now. SO SO, SOOOOO EXCITED!
First name: Paula
Geographical location: Texas
Age:32
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: 2 daughters ages 7 and 19 months and hoping to have another on the way soon. Time will tell.
Occupation: Online college instructor, PhD candidate.
Pets: 2 dogs, siblings, we got from a friend's neighbor. And a cute orange tabby. (I'm a cat lady).
Hobbies/Interests: Crafts, watercolors, languages, teaching, watching TV (I am the very epitome of couch potato, yeah).
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: brown (like a dark caramel brown, some people have said they're almost reddish, which is creepy). Red (and I love it!)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 20th, 2014
Starting Weight: 209
Present Weight:196.2 WO HOOOOOOO!!!
Goal Weight:132 (although I have a few mini goals in between; the first one was being out of the 200s, the second is 187, third is 176, fourth is 165, fifth is 154, sixth is 143, and the ultimate is 132. They look odd because in my mind I still think in kilos and these weights go every 5 kilos... I know I should stick with pounds but I can't help myself, haha!)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom and impatience. Working hard on the impatience because I get so anxious thinking about the ultimate goal, and how long it's going to take, and how much work it will take... That's why I have SO many mini goals.
Following any specific plan: IP (after doing much online research, and with your guys' help, I am doing it on my own, no doctors, no IP products; I just can't afford them).
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am committed to my diet as a lifestyle, not as a "I will make it to my goal and give up." I am working on making this a long term commitment also so I don't feel impatient because impatience has been my downfall two weeks into every diet in the past.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am just so excited about seeing the changes, and noticing my clothes fit a little bit looser, and being able to have you guys to share all these changes with. It is a very exciting journey! This is an awesome support group and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better.
Hobbies/Interests: Love to read, Watch sports, Make Crafts, Go shopping
Height: 5'6"
Eye/ Hair Color: Hazel/dirty Blonde
Starting Date: 2/10/14
Starting weight: 296
Present weight: 296
Goal: 160
Biggest Hurdles to overcome in weight loss journey: To know that this is for the rest of my life. NO going on and off it.
Following Specific Plan: WW, Portion Control
What is the difference this time in your weight loss efforts than before: I am not making any excuses. This is hard. I have to dedicate this to myself.
This time it is for the rest of my life. No more yoyo dieting.
Anything else: I am looking forward to making new friends in the same situation as me that I can feel comfortable talking to.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today (again!)
Starting Weight: 244
Present Weight: 244
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: General fear and anxiety over weight loss (was on a weird diet years ago, lost 50 lbs and part of my sanity for a time!). Laziness and lack of resolution.
Following any specific plan: More fruit, veg and protein. No refined sugars, grains, and restrictions on fats. Restricted to unrefined sugars, grains. Less cheese Moderate exercise to start, until my knees are better able to handle exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: want to talk about it more. Want to plan ahead more. I am a snacker and want to plan meals ahead of time as much as possible.
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I AM SO HAPPY TO BE BACK IN THE 100S!!! 
