Children/Ages: No children (I just have fur children!)
Occupation: Certified Veterinary Technician
Pets: 11 year old dog Emmie (Bichon), 4 year old dog Selby (Pembroke Welsh Corgi), 2 year old sister kitties Dot and Beacon, 10 month old cat Jim, 1 year old hamsters siblings Elmer and Eleanor
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: giving up the crap food for healthier alternatives
Following any specific plan: calorie counting/walking
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i know i will succeed as i have people around me now who are willing to be supportive
Anything else you would like to share with us: i suffer from endometriosis which makes it difficult to deal with everyday life. i'm also bi-polar
Hobbies/Interests: church, music, playing my guitar/piano/flute, photography, skating, exercising, being outdoors
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: haha, it feels like I am always starting :P but getting back to it, I would say since yesterday Sunday, March 15, 2009
Starting Weight: 290
Present Weight: 287
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My relationship with food is definitely not a healthy one! Exercise I can do, but once I have a craving for something sweet or salty, I tend to give in. Fast food is something that really hurts me as well. Also, I never make time for myself. I am to busy helping others (which there is nothing wrong with that) but I need to focus on my needs such as my weight loss.
Following any specific plan: No specific plan, just trying to exercise and eat better.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time, I have an awesome community I think I NEED someone to hold me accountable because it doesn’t seem like I ever am able to hold myself accountable. Now that I have joined a community, I’m hoping to make some good friends here to help me along with this journey
Anything else you would like to share with us: I’m very excited about starting here
Hobbies/Interests: Backpacking, skiing, gardening, showing dogs, and going wine tasting.
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blond
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/25/2009
Starting Weight: 147.8
Present Weight: 133.6
Goal Weight: 125 (?)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Definitely booze lol, I love wine tasting and going to all the local vinyards, and hubby and I homebrew also...
Following any specific plan: Biggest Loser competition between Hubby and I started this mess lol. Basically, just trying to eat healthily/less calories and get some exercise!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Having some one else to be accountable to, and to go through all this with me.
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: student( but doing nothing in fact)
Pets: white Persian cat,named Rea and white Shar pei,named Wrinkle.. I have some obssession with white animals.. but i couldn't have a white bear..so...
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the lack of support from everyone around me and sweets
Following any specific plan: Not really.. In fact i eat mostly vegetables and poutry,sometimes plain yogurt,tofu and soups. I completely forgot the taste of bread and everything of the kind-no rice,potatoes and pasta... At the moment i am interested in the south beach diet,which is very near to my current plan,and i cut the fruits as well... I think for 2 weeks. I run on the beach 2 times a week and visit the gym when i can.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have results. I am happy because i find my plan is working for me and i don't feel like i'm starving.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really motivated this time to reach my goal
Children/Ages: Mia-3, Donovan-16 mos, Candace-4 mos
Occupation: Student....I'm a weekend warrior in the ANG also.
Pets:None
Hobbies/Interests: Politics. I'm a news junkie!
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, Brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1 December 2008
Starting Weight:208
Present Weight:189
Goal Weight:120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating enough, then binging
Following any specific plan: Slim Fast Optima
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never really tried in the past. I didn't gain weight until I started having babies.
Anything else you would like to share with us: sorry...i'm boring!
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Hobbies/Interests: i have a weakness for movies, hanging out with friends, walking my dogs
Height: 6'2
Eye/Hair Color: blue, dark reddish blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: A long time! taking it seriously March 8, 2009
Starting Weight: 267
Present Weight: 259
Goal Weight: 185
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: learning that it takes time and that i need to stick with it. Even on the days i don't want to
Following any specific plan: just eating right very aware of protion sizes and lots of exercise!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've done it before but newly married and back surgery and the lbs just came creeping back. I'm ready now... i can see where i am and where i am going.
I have support here and at home. My husband is involved and so in my roommate. It keeps me on track.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Just that i can't wait to see what the next 6 months brings for all of us! Good Luck everyone!
Hobbies/Interests: Love to read. HISTORY! Old movies are my passion. Being outside
Height: 5'7
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: IDK somewhere in Feb. I think the 14th
Starting Weight: 206
Present Weight: 203
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with it. even when i don't want to. Eating better
Following any specific plan: Eat right. Work out.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Get a bad gallbladder, and you'll stick to eating better. lmao. Now its about my health, and that my hubby is smaller then me.
Anything else you would like to share with us: everyone in their own special way deserves to get what they want!
Marital Status: I have a b/f may as well be my husband though.
Children/Ages: Nope
Occupation: Work in a small office doing payroll.
Pets: Gees too many to list.
Hobbies/Interests: Music, shows, and for the first time ever eating healthy.
Height: A whopping 5'4".
Eye/Hair Color: Green, at this point and time red.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2009.
Starting Weight: 169
Present Weight: 153
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have a few of those...
1) Salad, water, and running are not going to kill me after all.
2) Just because I mess up one day, all is not lost and ruined forever and ever and quit. (I've gotten better at this, hence the weight loss )
3) This will take time, time and more time. I have zero patience don't know if that will ever change about me though.
Following any specific plan: Low calorie, the 30 day shred, plus more....exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My overall attitude. I KNOW I am going to stick it out this time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I still hate exercise lol.
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Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 1, 2009 [when I started being serious about it]
Starting Weight: 170
Present Weight: 158
Goal Weight: 110-120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: self-confidence
Following any specific plan: none specifically; just trying to exercise regularly and eat nutritiously
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have the mind set that I don't want to struggle any more; it is time for ME
Anything else you would like to share with us: just hope we can all accomplish our goals
Pets:an almost 3 year old bichon frise, and temporarily a little maltese
Hobbies/Interests: yoga, beading, reading, writing, shopping, spending time with my doggie, walking, music, psychology
Height:4ft 9
Eye/Hair Color:eyes are mostly green and my hair is dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:when I was 11?
Starting Weight: Well, this time around I'd say around 110 lbs
Present Weight: not sure
Goal Weight: 90 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: other people getting concerned and interfering
Following any specific plan: no, just walking as much as time allows and eating what I like in smaller portions.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am not rushing the process, and more importantly, not engaging in any unhealthy behaviors to meet my goal. No purging, starving, diet pills, etc.
Anything else you would like to share with us:I have a history of anorexia and bulimia, so that is why I am emphasizing the healthy part. Actually, the balance between healthy and disordered is still a struggle but this site is helping me with that. I am seeing that many people both on here and in real life have trouble with keeping their dieting from becoming excessive whether or not they have had a full blown eating disorder, so I don't feel so alone in this.
Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: March 23, 2009
Starting Weight: 175
Present Weight: 171
Goal Weight: 128
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: motivation to exercise
Following any specific plan: Not really, trying a workout video.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I've never been this heavy...having 3 pregnancies in 3 years will do that to you!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping to get motivated and lose all my weight in the next year!!
Occupation: Graduate Student in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education (my endorsement area is English)
Pets: Two kitties - Spook and Squeak
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, reading, writing, teaching, learning new things, meeting new people, day trips to random places (museums, plays, thrift stores, used bookstores), shopping on etsy, traveling, jogging, random acts of kindness, board games, people watching, and pottery painting
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 23, 2009
Starting Weight: 205.5
Present Weight: 202.5
Goal Weight: 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Taking time from the natural chaos of life to plan adequately for healthy meals/exercise and then reflecting each week on my choices to see where to improve.
Following any specific plan: Metabolic Research Center
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I've often tried to do it on my own, but I finally am realizing that this time, in order to be successful, I need to hold myself accountable for my own lifestyle choices and surround myself with a supportive community.
Anything else you would like to share with us: While I have only been a member of this site for a little over a week, I find everyone here incredibly supportive and I look forwarding to spending time on these forums getting to know different people!
, hiking, knitting, reading
