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First name: Brittni
Geographical location: Going to college in Utah but from Ohio Age: 20 (will be 21 in December) Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 1 daughter who is 8 months old Occupation: Full-time student/research assistant/mommy Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: I like swimming, playing with my daughter, scrapbooking, watching movies Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: hazel (brown on the outside majority green and then blueish gray on the inside) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09/26/09 Starting Weight: 227.5lbs Present Weight: 222.4lbs Goal Weight: 140lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my despise of exercise Following any specific plan: calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I have a goal and a date.. my husband and I want to have another baby in the future (well a lot more babies) and I can't just keep adding on pregnancy weight... so I have to lose my weight before I get pregnant again |
First name: Sarah
Geographical location: Living in Queensland, Australia for Uni, but a Kiwi through and through! Age: 21 ... 22 in two weeks though! Marital Status: BF of 4.5 years Children/Ages: Nada! Occupation:Student/law clerk/sales assistant Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, writing, reading, swimming, baking. Height: 5'3.5 Eye/Hair Color: Green Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6 October 2009 Starting Weight: 135lbs-ish Present Weight: Don't know Goal Weight: 113lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Massive junkfood fan. Following any specific plan: Counting calories (1300 a day) and 30DS. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Have a goal: going overseas for two months in Jan and I want to look good, plus I am moving in next year with my boyfriend and his sister who are super fit health freaks, and being a super fit health freak myself will make me a lot less uncomfortable! |
First name: Lindsay
Geographical location: Maryland Age:21 Marital Status:single Children/Ages:none Occupation:student, math and computer science major Pets:the cutest basset hound puppy, Bruce Hobbies/Interests:going to the beach, ballet, piano Height:5'6" Eye/Hair Color:brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 28,2009 Starting Weight:220 (yikes!) Present Weight:215 Goal Weight:around 130, but really I just want to be able to go to the beach in a bikini and feel good about it!! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I LOVE to eat... and I HATE the gym... haha but I'm already getting over the second Following any specific plan: nothing specific, just counting calories and hitting the elliptical every day for an hour, some yoga, ballet, and strength training too What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I never thought I would reach the 200 mark, and seeing 220 on the scale nearly gave me a heart attack! I have booked a cruise with my boyfriend for this winter, and I want to look good in a bathing suit |
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First name:BRENDA
Geographical location: TEXAS Age:25 Marital Status:MARRIED 6 YEARS Children/Ages:1, 5 THIS CHRISMAS Occupation:HOUSEWIFE Pets:1 DOG Hobbies/Interests:SHOPPING, WATCHING TV, COOKING, DECORATING & PAINTING Height:5'7" Eye/Hair Color:BROWN Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TODAY 10/11/09 Starting Weight:165 Present Weight:165 Goal Weight:135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: TAKING CARE OF MYSELF INSTEAD OF OTHERS FOR A CHANGE Following any specific plan: TRYING TO EAT WHOLE FOODS AND ELIMINATE PROCESSED FOODS What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I WANT TO BE ABLE TO FIND MYSELF AGAIN Anything else you would like to share with us: I WANT TO KNOW HOW DO U STAY MOTIVATED? I CAN'T SEEM TO SEPARATED BEING A WOMAN FROM JUST BEING A WIFE AND MOM... |
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First name: Olivia
Geographical location: Indiana, USA Age: 20 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None yet Occupation: Currently unemployed Pets: Six (yes, you read it right, six) cats and two dogs Hobbies/Interests: Singing, writing/roleplaying, reading...and I know there are other more interesting things but my mind is blanking. :dizzy: Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, reddish brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2008 Starting Weight: 230 Present Weight: 180ish Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to a plan long term/sticking to plan when life gets a little hectic or stressful. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: No matter how many times I mess up I will continue to move forward until I reach my goal. I'm taking it slower and focusing more on fitness and health then just getting smaller. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm pretty shy, but I love making new friends. =) |
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Default 20-Something Profiles Shared by the 100lb Club forum - Please add your profile, so we can get to know you better. Simply copy the text below and paste it into a reply and add your information First name: Airynn Geographical location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 27 Marital Status: Boyfriend lives in Ghana (sometimes wish I was living in sin though) Children/Ages: maybe 2011 Occupation: Teacher Pets: 1 Yorkie named Lesedi (means little light or star) 2yr old spoiled rotten little boy. Hobbies/Interests: photography, hiking, reading, travel, chillin with friends Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color:brown/blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2008 Starting Weight:250.3 Present Weight: 233.4 Goal Weight: 135 (really 130 or 125) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating healthy and exercising 6 days a week and it took me 6 months to lose 15lbs! Having thyroid checked for the second time. Following any specific plan: HCG and exercize. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am healthy according cholestoral/blood pressure, but I want to be healthy for having kids and make it easier to buy clothes. I figure I'll do this now and then I will have my life for the rest of my life. Anything else you would like to share with us: I lived in Africa for 2 years :) (I guess thus the African bf) |
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First name: Dallana
Geographical location: California Age: 27 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Twins 2 Sets girl/girl 8 boy/girl 5 Occupation: PBX Operator (You know the one that announces the codes over the PA system at the hospitals like a code blue cardiac arrest of a Patient) Pets: just a GOLDFISH Hobbies/Interests: Hmmmm...watching my kids at there karate classes and music classes and ballet and soccer and now doing my exercises cause i really am trying to lose weight. Height: 5'1 Eye/Hair Color: eyes are brown hair is light brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 12, 2009 Starting Weight: 233lbs Present Weight: 224 lbs Goal Weight: 140lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my hypothyrodism combine with my lazyness Following any specific plan: exercise and avoiding all red meat and no soda try to eat less and exercise more What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i actually am making an effort Anything else you would like to share with us: yes...i would like to say thank you...because without the support of all of YOU i dontthink i would be able to do this i dont think I would be able to say no to going to mc donald and getting a big mac or those french fries or just passing by the 7 eleven and buying a bag of hot fries and a coke now instead i decide i can put my exercise suit and turn on my ipod an dance around like crazy and just log on and tell all of you of my little crazy day and how much weigt i lost that week and get a congratulation and that will mean alot to me so THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU because that to me will make a big difference once again THANK YOU!!!! |
First name: Veronica
Geographical location: Arlington, TX Age: 23 Marital Status: Living with the boyfriend....where my ring at?!?!?! haha Children/Ages: None Occupation: Nursing Student Pets: A cute pap-pom (we think) named Harrison. Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, movies, traveling, and outdoorsy stuff to name a few. Height: Almost 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: I have dark brown hair and Hazel eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 6th Starting Weight: 277 Present Weight: 269 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I LOVE food! I wish it would just go straight through us! lol Following any specific plan: I am counting calories (staying between 1200 and 1500) and working out! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im absolutely determined to do it. I dont want to fail again! I know that if I quit again Im going to gain the weight I lost back PLUS more and Im going to be that much bigger. Im sick and tired of being fat and depressed because none of my clothes fit! Im doing it this time...one day at a time and there are no excuses! Anything else you would like to share with us: Im so glad I found this site! Its amazing and so motivating. I REALLY want to be someone elses motivation when I get down to goal and am looking forward to helping others out with their goals! =) |
First name (if you want to tell): Amy
Geographical location: Buffalo, NY Age: 25 Marital Status: Long-Distance Boyfriend Children/Ages: None Occupation: School Librarian Pets: 2 cats - Sugar and Sunny Hobbies/Interests: Computer games, crocheting, Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Eye-- green, Hair-- light brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: For years, but I've sucked at it, so lets say October 16th, 2009 Starting Weight: 282 Present Weight: 286 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: To stop eating junk food! And carbs in general. Following any specific plan:Try to stick to Atkins mostly - some (good) carbs here and there are ok, in low portions. Walking 5 days a week, increasing total time by 10% each week. Increasing speed/incline when my body can handle it. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm hoping this time that I can commit to it. I've gotten down a good exercise routine, just need to stick to eating the right things. Also, I'm pretty sure my boyfriend will be proposing this summer! |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Austin ,Texas Age: 25 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None ..yet Occupation: customer care representative Pets: two cats ,scout and sadie Hobbies/Interests: reading anything from comics to books, playing online, TV , music , concerts and of course eating. Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes and brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sept 25th 2009 Starting Weight: 248 Present Weight: 239 Goal Weight: 175 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: french fries Following any specific plan: counting calories and excercise |
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First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 22 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Delacatessian Pets: Hobbies/Interests: Biking, taking pictures, going to the beach Height: 5.2 Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes/ blond hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/18/09 Starting Weight: 205 Present Weight: 205 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: getting below 180 Following any specific plan: Atkins |
First name: April
Geographical location: Madison, WI Age: 28 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Nope Occupation: physician Pets: Bryn, a Boston terrier Hobbies/Interests: interior design, hanging out with my dog and my friends, sports, anything not medicine related cuz that's practically all I do! Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes and light brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: hmmm...probably Spring 2006 initially Starting Weight: 166 Present Weight: 163.5 Goal Weight: 135, but would be happy with <144 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: time, life stress, cheese Following any specific plan: counting calories and excercise |
First name: Tiffany
Geographical location: Brooklyn, NYC Age: 28 (29 very, very soon.) Marital Status: Living with boyfriend of 4+ years Children/Ages: None Occupation: Entertainment Industry Pets: A devilish little punk rock cat named Iggy Hobbies/Interests: Theatre, literature and reading, writing fiction, knitting, cooking, singing and music Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel (changes colors from gray/blue to green to sort of goldish), Dark Brown currently Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: My whole entire life... most recent start would be October 1st of this year Starting Weight: 186.8 Present Weight: 184 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not liking to exercise Following any specific plan: Flat Belly Diet currently, I really like it, and I'm trying to exercise more. I am also incorporating Holistic Nutrition counseling and eating mostly whole foods and home-cooked meals, and organic/local as much as possible. I'm trying to limit alcohol. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I definitely have a goal in mind. I'm focusing a lot on healthy eating and trying to think about being consistant more than seeing results right now. That being said, I need to lose at least 20 pounds before some very important events in January! |
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Alaska. Age: 23 (and 8 months) Marital Status: Married. 1 year, 2 months. (Squeal.) Occupation: Au Pair. Yeah. Basically, I watch a friend's 11 month old. She wanted to go back to work as a Vet Tech and I needed a change from working for Sam's Club. Pets: Two dogs. Seraphim (Sera), a 8 month Labrador x Siberian Husky. (Weighing in at 66 lbs.) And Jedidiah (Jedi), a 7 month German Shepherd x Alaskan Husky. (Weighing in at about 50 lbs. And he's still scrawny.) Hobbies/Interests: Writing. The internet. Blogging. My puppies. Coding. RPing. MUSHing. Scrapbooking. Photography. Adoring my muppies. Facebook. My husband. Writing. National Novel Writing Month is coming up and I attribute it to being partly responsible for this. It's all about committing yourself to writing 1,667 words a day for thirty days. Funny. In order to reach 195 by Valentine's Day. I have to lose an average of 1.667 lbs a week. Tell me that isn't a sign. ^^ Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel, predominately green. Brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 13, 2009 Starting Weight: 230 lbs. Present Weight: Um. 230 lbs. Well, 228.8 lbs. Goal Weight: 135 lbs. Smack dab in the middle of the suggested weight range for my height and age. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Me. Having the discipline to stick with a work out program. Making myself make the time to take care of me. Following any specific plan: Keeping a relative track of caloric intake. At least for the first few months. Primarily so I can get a feel for how many calories I'm actually ingesting with my favorite meals. Working out. A minimum of 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week. Preferably at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Hard to say. One. I'm starting this time as I gear up to go into NanoWrimo, writing 50,000 in 30 days at an average of 1,667 words a day. Nano, itself, requires a certain level of commitment I might not have otherwise. My husband's due home in 4 months and before he left, I promised myself that I'd make a strong effort to lose weight, eat healthier, and get in shape. It's 8 months later and, aside from the eating healthier part, I haven't made that effort. I don't want to keep breaking promises to myself. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love the challenge threads. It makes me commit to something. And coming in every week to update my progress makes me really hold myself accountable. I also love scouring through the pages and pages of success stories and before and after photos. They are beyond inspiring. |
First name: Kasia
Geographical location: Colorado Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Research Assistant Pets: Permanent dog-sitter since I move around too much to have one of my own. Hobbies/Interests: I love all sports and have generally been good at them, so I try to do at least one a season. Mostly, I play rugby (correction, have played, since I'm currently out with an injury) and have now picked up racquetball pretty seriously (since I can't play rugby for the time-being). I also love to sail and SCUBA dive, both of which are kind of hard to do at the foot of the Rockies so I'm working on moving somewhere that makes both of those possible. Other than that, I love to read, be a dork, and, I do admit, I love my television. Height: 5'4.5'' that half inch is important ;) Eye/Hair Color: Greenish-gray eyes (that change color depending on what I'm wearing), light brown hair in the winter, platinum blond in the summer Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today (October 20, 2009) Starting Weight: 218 Present Weight: 218 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out and drinking with friends. The rugby culture really doesn't help with that. So I'm going to have to have more willpower when I go out because I'm not giving the social aspect up at all. Following any specific plan: Counting calories, planning healthy meals, exercising regularly. Nothing specific, but just an all-around life change. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm turning 25 in a few months and I'm having a quarter life crisis. After telling myself for years that I'm going to lose weight and be healthier (and instead packing on even more pounds), I've decided that I can't continue on like this and be happy. So I guess the birthday is the trigger. |
First name: April
Geographical location: Lafayette, Indiana Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: FT Paralegal, Student on sabbatical :) Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: swimming, reading, watching movies, walking, taking pictures, coffeshop concerts Height: 5' 7" Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/Light Brown (currently blond-highlighted) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 14, 2009 Starting Weight: 297.8 Present Weight: 275.8 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Addiction to fast food Following any specific plan: 1200 calorie diet (1500-200 when plateuing) and 30-40 min of exercise 3-5 days a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never attempted weight loss |
First name: Sarah
Geographical location: Malta Age: 28 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Fraud Analyst Pets: 1 dog Hobbies/Interests: Music, Films, Home improvements, hanging out with friends Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Green / Dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 19/10/2009 Starting Weight: 182 Present Weight: 182 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Alcohol Following any specific plan: Mediterranean diet / juicing / pescetarian What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Being less punishing to myself and more realistic Anything else you would like to share with us: Love 3fc! |
First name: Heidi
Geographical location: California Age: 22 Marital Status: In a relationship for 3yrs now Children/Ages: not yet Occupation: medical assistant Pets:none Hobbies/Interests: music, shopping, reading, Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today 10/22/09 Starting Weight: 252 Present Weight:252 Goal Weight: 180 (for now) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: giving up all of my favorite fast food places Following any specific plan: watching what i eat What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i am more committed now that i have gained so much weight Anything else you would like to share with us: it is very hard for me to lose weight i live with my dad so there is only the two of us and sometimes its cheaper to eat out then it is to cook. so not having fast food is going to be a major hurdel |
First name: Rachel
Geographical location: Minnesota Age: 21 Marital Status: In a relationship for a few months :) Children/Ages: none, thank you! Occupation: temp job Pets: Roscoe, black domestic shorthair kitten Hobbies/Interests: learning new things, movies, going out, sleeeeeping Height: 5'1.5'' Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/21/09 Starting Weight: 149 Present Weight: 149 Goal Weight: 109 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting motivated to work out....HATE IT! Following any specific plan: Calorie counting ala Fitday! Love Fitday!!! As for exercise, going to try going to the gym 20 minutes at a time. Have to start out slow otherwise I will quit! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am doing it for ME. I was successful in dropping 80 pounds a few years ago but it slowly crept back on due to loss of good habits. Gotta get back on track! Anything else you would like to share with us: I heart 3FC! This place is AWESOME!!! |
First name: Olivia
Geographical location: North Carolina Age: 18 Marital Status: Not married, but in a committed relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Slaving my life away at college is occupation enough! Pets: Two dogs Hobbies/Interests: Reading, working out, learning about becoming healthy again. Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It's been an ongoing battle for a long time now Starting Weight: 209 Present Weight: 207.5 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Training my tastebuds and figuring out a meal & excerise plan that actually works. Following any specific plan: No What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm mentally prepared and ready to go. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited ;) |
First name: Claire
Geographical location: Illinois Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: none :( Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, traveling, trying to be healthy. Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Lets say I start 'officially' 10/26/2009...but everyday is a new battle. Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 230 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting to the gym, binge eating, being lazy in the kitchen--take out is err was my best friend. Following any specific plan: I'm going to jump start with Dr. Siegals cookie diet--haha for 2 weeks then WW. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm just more determined. I don't want to waste/limit my youth being fat. I want to really live! Anything else you would like to share with us: Just good luck to all :) and can't wait to start! :carrot: |
First name: Claire
Geographical location: Canada Age: 26 Marital Status: In a long-term relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: none...yet! i reeeeally want a bulldog. Hobbies/Interests: reading, crafting, walking, eating Height: 5'1 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: i started this time october 19, 2009...but i've tried a bunch of times this past year... Starting Weight: 127 Present Weight: 127 Goal Weight: 105 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: it takes me about a month of diet and exercise to lose a single pound which can be really disheartening.usually after a month of being really motivated and putting in lots of hard work, i give up. i have problems with overeating/emotional eating. Following any specific plan: i started the fat smash diet on october 19, 2009. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i really really want this. i'm sick of being uncomfortable in my own skin.and i think what's truly different is that i've joined 3fc! i've been on here and posting (mainly in featherweights and fat smash forum) for a couple weeks and it's really helped to keep me on track more than i ever thought it would. Anything else you would like to share with us: i'm really excited to be here and meet you all! |
First name: Sanna
Geographical location: UK Age: 27 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Jobseeker Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, walking. Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Grey/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 26, 2009 Starting Weight: 196 Present Weight: 196 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overcoming reluctance to exercise Following any specific plan: To start with I will walk more and eat more healthily and drink water instead of fruit juice (my vice...). What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'll do it sensibly and make sure I learn to maintain which is the hardest part for me. Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to getting to know you all :) |
First name: Emily
Geographical location: Tennessee Age: 25 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Embroiderer/Graphic Designer Pets: 2 dogs! Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, baking, reading, movies, quilting and anything else crafty, music Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today! Starting Weight: 236 Present Weight: 236 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding the time to workout (and the energy), saying NO to binge eating, finding the money for healthy food, and much needed workout clothes, shoes, etc. Following any specific plan: I'm going to start the Couch to 5 K program, and watch my calorie intake. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't think I've ever formally committed to losing weight. In the past it's just been a general sort of, "I weigh too much, I should eat less and exercise more." It was not nearly as goal oriented. Anything else you would like to share with us: Wish me luck! I'm awfully nervous about this. |
First name: Jess
Geographical location: southern california Age: 22 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: someday Occupation: soon-to-be structural engineer Pets: someday Hobbies/Interests: surfing, swimming, hiking, photography, camping, kayaking, sailing, knitting, building anything Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: bluish/greenish and sandy blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 2009 Starting Weight: 189 Present Weight: 184 Goal Weight: 129 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: chocolate cravings! Following any specific plan: South beach diet - supercharged!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i have more time to be active and i'm more motivated than ever!! Anything else you would like to share with us: i love seeing everone's progress pictures!! It is SO motivating to see a girl who's shaped like me make that transition to a lil' hot bod!!! :D |
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First name: Alexxus
Geographical location: Tampa, FL Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: No not yet Occupation: pre med student Pets: 2 Xavier and Anastasia dogs Hobbies/Interests: Singing SHOPPING being a therapist to all my friends Height: 5 4 3/4 Eye/Hair Color: black/ brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I officially will start Oct 31 Starting Weight: 190 Present Weight: 190 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My broke:cry::cry:n heart Following any specific plan: A mixture of principles from past plans.. 80% Raw and biggest loser workouts lol What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im different... I moved here to go to school and to start my life after serving in the armed forces for so long and not really having a say so in my life...but im glad i went bc uncle sam takes care of me now... Im tired of wishing and hoping to be smaller.... im just going to do it Anything else you would like to share with us: Im finally admitting this to the world... but I do want to get married and have kids.... Ive just always said i didnt want to bc I was so scared it would never happen for me...There... i said it... MED SCHOOL OR BUST |
First name: Emily
Geographical location: Rockford, Il Age: 27 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Max (2 1/2) Occupation: 8th grade Reading Teacher Pets: 1 cat: Gracie Hobbies/Interests: Reading - Movies - Biggest Loser & So you think You can Dance - Gardening Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Eye(Brown) Hair (naturally: brown current: highlighted) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I officially began doing somethign about my weight Aug of 2009 Starting Weight: 202 Present Weight: 193 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making "Me Time" - Pregnancy weight (and hating I let myself fall to this point) - Healing from "tough times" Following any specific plan: I see a "diet doctor". I know people have mixed feelings, but it worked for me before I got pregnant and I was able to maintain after I stopped seeing him. I also do cardio (3 rotations). I am hoping to eventually feel comfortable with weights. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: *I lost 50 pounds and felt and looked great about 3-4 years ago! Then I had my son, and had some difficulties (definately more than one) happen financially, relationships, emotional. I am now in counselign and educating myself on "Being aware of my actions" and then "Finding out why I do what I do" and "then taking ownership and my life back". I am tired of always doing for others, and really I am unhappy and not helping myself. I want my husband to "look at me that way" again and I don't want my son to have a "fat mom". I have always wanted to be thinner and like what I see physically in the mirror, who I want to see. I know this seems "shallow" and that's what I think I have never truly been honest with myself, but excuses and lies get you no where...so here's to honesty and ME! Anything else you would like to share with us: I have always been afraid to admit that I want to look good! and be thin! because I am afriad it won't happen and that would be the biggest disappointment and HURT!!! So now .... today .... I am admitting to others, and embracing the fear (because I'm terrified!!!) ... and I have to do this ... FOR ME!:cheer2::cheer2: |
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Eugene, Oregon (GO DUCKS) Age: 22 Marital Status: Not married, but in a committed relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: College, and I work in a Deli at a grocery store Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: going out to the movies, camping, swimming, rafting Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've been trying to lose weight off and on since I can remember (like 6th grade) but I started Atkins on 10-18-09 Starting Weight: 205 Present Weight: 297 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating enough vegtables and eating at work Following any specific plan: Atkins (low carb) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Over a year ago, I did low cal and exercise. It worked, but I gained it all back once i met my boyfriend. He fed me well when we were dating. Now that we live together we plan to get healthy together. Anything else you would like to share with us: I've never seen the scale below 180! even in jr. high i was about 185.. I really want to get past that point! |
First name: PJ
Geographical location: East Coast USA Age: 23 Marital Status: Single and casually looking LOL Children/Ages: None that I am aware of :) Occupation: Student/Tutor Pets: 2 cats at home with the parents. Hobbies/Interests: Acting, movies, theatre, books, cooking, shopping, makeup, college etc :) Height: 4 11.5' Eye/Hair Color: Green/ natural dirty blond - always changing - going back to medium brown soon for a while. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Um...birth? Sunday the 22nd of this month...though I am a yo-yo girl all the way. Starting Weight: 137 Present Weight: 136 Goal Weight: 120/115 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I REALLY love food and I lack motivation to get off my rump and go to the gym. Following any specific plan: No...well....mildly South Beach but nothing written in stone. Just common sense I guess :):) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to get into the entertainment industry and I KNOW I have to look a certain way to even have a chance. I'll never be skinny - but I don't want to be a leading lady anyway. The best friend are always some of the best characters. ;);) I'm graduating soon so I have a fire under my butt at the moment. Anything else you would like to share with us: Just that I am pleased to meet all of you and look forward to working towards our goals together!!! |
First name: Shanelle
Geographical location: California ! Age: 20....close to 21 (Yay) Marital Status: Single ....I will worry about marriage in 5-6years Children/Ages: NONE! No kiddies for me until my career and life is in line Occupation: Currently a Secretary..blah. but, I am going to be starting the nursing program in Jan...sooo I am a soon to be nurse <3 Pets: Two Dachshunds and an English Bulldog...I know, interesting combo Hobbies/Interests: I love to laugh and be silly, scrapbook, sing, listen to music, learn (loveeee school), watch movies, shop, makeup, being around friends and family, rollercoasters!, anything about the human body interests me...especially the mind, helping others..etc Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: I have blue eyes with red hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well, technically..I cannot say a starting date since I have always been on the heavy side :( and am always working on dropping weight ! Starting Weight: (my least favorite question) 198 :( Present Weight: 198 Goal Weight: Hmm unrealistically 125 but realistically 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: PORTION CONTROL. Ahh I am horrid with my portion sizes. I either eat too much or too little. At least my favorite foods are healthy ones but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing ;) Following any specific plan: I know what my problem is so its about balancing out the portion sizes and eating throughout the day and not all towards the evening. Well that and staying as active as possible. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well this time I am actually seeking out support ..I feel that right there can make quite a difference (= Anything else you would like to share with us: We all need change and growth in our lives...and I know its easy to give up when it comes to losing weight, but time passes regardless of what we do so why not start today and work towards something that will have a glorious outcome. I wish everyone good luck on their journey ! |
First name: Laura
Geographical location: near Houston, TX Age: 24 Marital Status: living with boyfriend of 2 years Children/Ages: none Occupation: delivery driver Pets: Gabby my American Bulldog Hobbies/Interests: eating and drinking! lol I guess I need to get more hobbies. I like to read and I also like to waste time in front of the computer and TV. Both of these lead to me mindlessly nibbling on food. I'm trying to brainwash myself that working out is my favorite thing to do. Height: 5'6" 1/2 Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 3, 2009 Starting Weight: 181 this morning, but I was 183 yesterday morning so it fluctuates you know Present Weight: 181 Goal Weight: my high school weight of 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: mindless eating, boozing Following any specific plan: no just plan on moving more and eating less and making healthier choices What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: hmmm I joined this group? I'm really tired of going on my boyfriend's boat every summer and leaving all my clothes on. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Chris
Geographical location: Michigan Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None! Though I work with so many kids that sometimes I feel like I have at least 20. Occupation: Full time student of biology/pre-occupational therapy, part time therapy provider for developmentally disabled youth, and part time campus cafeteria worker! Pets: Tango (my fishy), and all my little potted plants that attempt to survive the winter in my bedroom. Hobbies/Interests: Playing, Pranking, Belly dancing, Shooting (guns and archery!), Hiking, Guitar, Singing, Writing, Praisin' the Lord! Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2009 Starting Weight: 220 this time (as of August), but 250 as of a couple years ago. Present Weight: 199 Goal Weight: 135 (I probably haven't weighed this much since I was in middle school) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Late nights studying, schedule full of work and school, knee pain. Following any specific plan: I'm trying to exercise at least 30-60 minutes 5x a week, and eat more veggies as opposed to breads and pastas. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well, I never really tried in the past. I got down to this weight before but it was because I was really sick and couldn't eat without puking for about 2 months, so it all came right back when I recovered. I have been steadily losing weight since about the 250lb range when I started college, but it wasn't really a conscious effort... most likely just walking to classes, and being a biology major we have to take a lot of hikes in the woods for lab. Anyway, I want it to come off faster than a few pounds a year this time. I guess I did some research, and joined this forum for some support. Anything else you would like to share with us: We're all in the 20-somethings! We have a lot of life before us and we may as well start now with new healthy lifestyles. I wish I would have known everything I do now when I was even younger. Blessings to everyone! I hope you can all reach your goals! |
First name: Chloe
Geographical location: I hail from Corvallis, OR(no worries Jessica, I am not a Beaver fan!), I go to school in Indiana, and right now I am studying abroad in France. Age: Recently 20! Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none, thank goodness! Occupation: Student Pets: A cat and an adorable fox terrier! Hobbies/Interests: I love to sleep, read, listen to and tell stupid jokes, SLEEP, talk a lot, and play rugby. Oh and SING. Height: Just a little under 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/29/09 Starting Weight: 243 Present Weight: 219 Goal Weight: 160 for now; when I get there I might go down to 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binging! And overcoming self-doubt. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercising; although my lack of steady internet access makes calorie counting difficult What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am so COMMITTED right now. And I have this WONDERFUL website to come to! Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so excited to become a fabulous, fit, healthy person! |
First name: Grace
Geographical location: Florida Age: 23 Marital Status: commited relationship for 3 years now =) Children/Ages: none Occupation: College Graduate presently a live-in gf ~ Pets: I want a dog ;) Hobbies/Interests: Travel, Shopping, Movies, TV, Reading, Cooking Height: 5'1 Eye/Hair Color: Brown Eyes/Black Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/05/2009 when I started my lifestyle change but it's been a life time of yoyo dieting Starting Weight: 191.5 Present Weight: 177 Goal Weight: 135 (eventually 115) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing motivation Following any specific plan: My own plan (exercise daily and recording my calories on a daily basis) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I always had the "I have plenty of time" mentality. Now that I'm in my mid twenties I realize I want to live life to the fullest. I don't wanna wait until I'm a lot older and realize how much time I've wasted sitting on my butt watching life pass me by. Anything else you would like to share with us: Reading and seeing everyone's posts, struggles, problems, successes, joys, transformations is incredibly motivation and inspirational. Whenever I feel down I definitely peruse through the forum and realize I am not alone. :hug: |
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First name:Paige
Geographical location:Midwest Age:23 Marital Status:living with boyfriend Children/Ages:none Occupation:store manager/volleyball coach/volleyball ref Pets:dixie 3 year old catachoula/lab Hobbies/Interests:i love playing volleyball and I coach a traveling team of 18 year olds if I could do it everyday I would Height:5'4 Eye/Hair Color:brown and brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:11/4/09 Starting Weight:198 Present Weight:198 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I love food! I love all of it. Its also hard for me to excercise unless I am playing a sport. Following any specific plan:At the moment I am just trying to get motivated and stay away from all the real junk food What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I have always been happy with the way I look its more about just losing my belly and inner thighs I want to have more energy and relieve the stress on my feet and knees. Anything else you would like to share with us:I have always been kinda big but nothing where anyone has ever said anything and my boyfriend loves me just as I am and usually I crash diet because my ex's have always made me feel bad about it but now this time it really is for me. |
First name: Effie
Geographical location: I'm from New Orleans (go Saints!), but am currently at school in New York state Age: 18 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Full time college student Pets: My beautiful and insane dog, Holly, and our moody and often missing cat, Angus Hobbies/Interests: I love reading books of any kind, going to the movies, baking, museums, the history channel is a personal favorite of mine, just chilling with my friends, French films, traveling is my number one love, though. Height: 5'4, I think Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown for both Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This is kind of difficult to pinpoint, when I left for college I was 196 (that was August 7) and when I next weighed myself (October 15), I was 180. On October 25, I decided that I wanted to do something about my weight, I bought a scale for my dorm room, and began watching what I ate and going to my school's gym. I was 182 then. I guess my starting date would be the 25th, then? Starting Weight: Technically 196, but could also be 182 Present Weight: I am 178 now, I think Goal Weight: 112, it is a bit extreme sounding, but I have really small bones. And my doctor has signed off on this goal. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Going to the gym, and bingeing. Following any specific plan: I just eat healthier and smaller portions, and exercise, exercise, exercise! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've got support (here!), and I'm really invested in making a change in myself Anything else you would like to share with us: Um... I can't think of anything, but if I do, I'll let you know! |
First name: Melissa Van Heck
Geographical location: South Carolina Age: 21 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: NA Occupation: Customer Service Representative Pets: 2 Dogs Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Playing with my dogs, Running Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes/ Brownish Red Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/2008 Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 177 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating sweets Following any specific plan: Low carb diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have more motivation to lose weight because the difference I have seen and I love being able to go in the store and pick up something and try it on and it fits. I use to hate shopping because I hated the way everything looked on me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I just need extra motivation to lose the rest and I recommend watching the biggest loser for motivation because I think it is amazing to see the people on there and the progress they make. |
First name: abbey
Geographical location: georgia Age: 25 Marital Status: in a relationship Children/Ages: none Occupation: customer service Pets: 1 dog - chloe and 1 cat - horatio Hobbies/Interests: shopping :) Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: red hair blue eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/1/09 Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 233 Goal Weight: 160 for now Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: will power Following any specific plan: nope What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i fee more motivated Anything else you would like to share with us: this seems like a lovely place :) |
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