Children/Ages: None yet, but hopefully soon within the next few years
Occupation: Rightnow, I'm a full time student of Graphic Design
Pets:Cats, Aymi and Connie.
Hobbies/Interests: I play alot of Dungeons and Dragons and WoW.
Height: 5' 1
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes and Brown hair.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 1, 2009
Starting Weight: 178
Present Weight: 178
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding time to eat healthy and avoid fast food simply because its convienient.
Following any specific plan: Just trying to eat right and a half hour at PF 3 times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just recently got married and my husband and I are making efforts to become healthier and boost our selfesteem. I think having his support helps alot.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'll let you find out through my posts.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying active once work starts.
Following any specific plan: Right now going on power walks for at least 20 minutes a day and cutting back my calorie intake. Considering trying slimfast again, as I've had success with that in the past.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm trying a lot harder to create a healthy lifestyle from this, not just a temporary diet spree.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this icon. XD
Pets: My two babies, Sol and Luna, two grey munchkin cats
Hobbies/Interests:Dance, Music, learning about other cultures, reading, cars, video games
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Light Brown/Dark Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 1, 2009
Starting Weight: 187.5
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Trying to do this on my own, i dont have much confidence to go and exercise alone in the gym :S
Following any specific plan: Exercise and eating HEALTHY
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I realized I am the one that needs to take the first step to lose weight. Before, i just "assumed" my weight will disappear...lol, now i am DETERMINED to lose my weigth
Anything else you would like to share with us: mmm.....
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching movies, walking, going to the beach...
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: green/dirty blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: dunno, appx the beginning of May?
Starting Weight: 221
Present Weight: 201
Goal Weight: 161
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Don't eat everything that sounds good, stick to healthy foods.
Following any specific plan: nope
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have finally hit that 'aha' moment and realized just how bad I've been treating my body. I've not only let myself be heavy, but I was feeding my body horrible foods and expecting optimum performance. I want to be happy in photos, be able to go to the pool or the beach and not be ashamed, among many other things...
Anything else you would like to share with us: My husband is helping me by giving encouragement and telling me when he sees that I've lost weight. It would be helpful if I could team up with another person or people to share obstacles and get extra help.
Hobbies/Interests: photo editing, reading, and dancing
Height: 5' 4
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 4, 09
Starting Weight: 255
Present Weight: 255
Goal Weight: 170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: exercise! have to do more of it.
Following any specific plan: not really just eating healthier, more meals, smaller portions, lots of greens.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i lost weight last year and gained some back and it just clicked that it can only go downhill from here if i dont lose weight cuz im 24 and i want to live my life, not let it slip away because my weight is holding me back.
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Reason: forgot goal weight :p
Hobbies/Interests: coaching soccer, playing Dance Dance Revolution and Rock Band with my sister, reading, sleeping
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2009
Starting Weight: 251
Present Weight: 234
Goal Weight: 180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: late night eating (when I can't sleep), depression and PCOS
Following any specific plan: Fat Smash Diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My weight has always fluctuated, but a few years ago I was taking medication and hormones that messed with my system. I went from a steady 180 (a little overweight, but generally happy) to 220, and then gained another 30 pounds while in graduate school. Now I'm ready to make the journey back to where I started. I have more time, and I have the support of my family and friends to get there. Oh, and I'm not on the meds anymore.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really enjoying the Fat Smash Diet. Pretty simple, and I feel like I'm always eating!
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Hobbies/Interests: reading, hiking, watching movies, photography, etc.
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Redhead
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: On and off for the past year...but reallly, my whole life.
Starting Weight: 208
Present Weight: S/A (just starting a serious approach to weight loss)
Goal Weight: 130-140; preferably in the 130 range
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: No emotional/impulse eating. Seriously. I'm the worst about it.
Following any specific plan: Becoming a vegetarian! So lots of nuts/fruits/vegetables and my favorite, TOFU.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm going to be graduating from college in May 2010, and I'd love to be healthier and more active.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'd love to give support to anyone who needs it, and congrats to everyone who's made progress so far!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat when I'm bored and at my desk at work.
Following any specific plan: weight watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: hopefully I'll stick it out and keep the weight off
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm just looking for a place to get support and make some friends who are going through the same things I am.
Marital Status: Single but I live with my darling boyfriend
Children/Ages: Not yet!
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Pets: Just one very naughty cat, Butters
Hobbies/Interests: Guitar & singing, making books, bike riding around Boston
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: baby blue/various shades of brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oh lord, September 2007. I've been off the wagon for a lo-o-o-ng time.
Starting Weight: 240, way back in September, I got down to 175, then took a quick ride back up the weight ladder and have hovered around 215 for the last year.
Present Weight: 208
Goal Weight: 160 (it's difficult to imagine that, right now)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Believing in myself, not half-assing everything.
Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting. After two months and losing only 5-7 pounds (keeps jumping back and forth), I realized that if I don't calorie count, this just isn't going to work.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm putting in a lot more effort. Last time I had a drastic lifestyle change, going from completely sedentary, to moving away and getting rid of my car, walking everywhere, becoming vegan and having to buy food on my own! The weight came off by accident. Now, I already have a relatively active lifestyle, and I already eat healthy! Even brown rice can pack on the pounds! I guess vegan cupcakes are just as bad as regular ones.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for reading!
Geographical location: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Age: 26 (27 next month : / )
Marital Status: single
Children/Ages: none yet. Someday, I hope.
Occupation: retail (for now)/student
Pets: 1 cat: “Mary Mack”
Hobbies/Interests: writing, Disney (world, mostly), movies, drawing, belly dance, animals, conservation, purses/bags (especially eco bags . . . I have a collection of about 30!)
Height: 5’4
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/whatever color it’s dyed and/or growing out of, currently growing out of reddish blonde w/ brown roots . . . naturally, light brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: the latest one? May 15th, I believe.
Starting Weight: 218.7
Present Weight: 209.2
Goal Weight: 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: being ready to let go of my protection from the outside world, and fear that no one will notice me even if I’m thin.
Following any specific plan: just my own made up plan which is helping me control portions.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I’m not hungry all the time, and when I am hungry, I eat! I haven’t felt like I’ve been depriving myself at all.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really .
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying on track, getting over the fear of going to the gym alone, not getting discouraged by extremely in shape people.
Following any specific plan: eating healthy, exercise 5 times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i really want to lose this weight for myself this time
Anything else you would like to share with us: i could really use a lot of tips, help, and support
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