Hobbies/Interests: sports, esp spinning, cycling, jogging, and skiing, reading, guiltily watching reality tv, obsessively reading newspapers and political blogs, working on my house
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2007
Starting Weight: 180
Present Weight:160
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Over-eating at meals and snacking in between
Following any specific plan: Nope
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never been as consistent about going to the gym as I have recently...might have something to do with paying for a gym membership.
Anything else you would like to share with us: My weight probably like a lot of people's on here fluctuates a lot...I've been everything from a size 4 to a size 14 and though I've listed July 2007 as the start of my weightloss journey, that's just the time I hit my absolute (to date) max...I got down to 165, then back up to 170, now back down to about 160.
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, pilates, yoga, watching tv/movies, reading fiction, shopping, cooking (love to watch it on tv, sometimes like to try out new recipes myself)
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2009
Starting Weight: 160 lbs.
Present Weight: 150 lbs.
Goal Weight: 120 lbs.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Being consistent with diet and exercise and accepting this as a lifestyle change
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and regular exercise (attempting the C25K program)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The motivation to succeed is stronger this time and I'm willing to accept my food choices as part of a lifestyle change
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really glad this forum is around to hopefully help me be more accountable and challenge me to up my exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time i have no motivation to do it fighting the urge..just trying to start
Anything else you would like to share with us: If you need a shoulder to cry on, a friend to confide in, someone to release steam or need a helping hand: IM or EMAIL I will be there to help.
Occupation: n/a. I'm working, but it's all temporary jobs for now
Pets: none, yet. still live at home and the family hates pets.
Hobbies/Interests: poetry writing, watercolor painting, psychology, linguistics, middle-eastern and southeast asian culture, shopping (haha!)
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: green-ish and dark brown.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: um, may 2009, I guess.
Starting Weight: about 250
Present Weight: 238!
Goal Weight: 125-130ish.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking to an exercise routine.
Following any specific plan: no, not really. taking diet supplements and not officially "dieting", since the term demotivates me.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm no longer at school, and I'm making my own money, so all the stress I used to have is gone, and I have money to buy my own groceries. a big issue with me before was that my family loves junk food so that's all we'd buy... but because I couldn't buy my own groceries, I'd be stuck eating what they bought and it never ended well.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm happy to have found this board; people are genuine and supportive and honest about their journeys through weight loss. it's the kinds of things I had never found before, so this motivates me to start being honest with myself about my weight and my habits.
Children/Ages:
3, Two boys ages 6 and 2 and one girl age four
Occupation:
Stay at home mom
Pets:
a couple cats!
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, writing, chatting with friends, playing with the kidlets. I use to really enjoy bike riding, roller blading and swimming - am hoping to get back into at least the swimming this summer in my search for a healthier me.
Height:
5'4
Eye/Hair Color:
Blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
June 15th 2009
Starting Weight:
205
Present Weight:
/
Goal Weight:
145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Getting started and sticking with it!
Following any specific plan:
Mostly I'm just researching and learning better ways to cook/healthier foods and modifying my portions. I've been changing up the unhealthy things I eat for healthier alternatives, and cut out 99.9% of fast food. I'm watching my calorie intake and using fitday to keep track of myself.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I've never really felt dedicated to wanting to do it, but over the winter months looking at myself I got so disgusted and I just kept saying I'll do it later I'll do it later. Then spring came and I would have a hard time keeping up with my kids without being out of breath, and just felt so.. blah all the time I was getting depressed, so I knew it was time for a change. I've slowly been working up to really dedicating myself to it but now I'm ready to just jump in and get going.
Occupation: lawyer-to-be… studying for the bar exam this summer! eep!
Pets: several awesome cats
Hobbies/Interests: drawing and painting, reading a lot
Height: 5’8”
Eye/Hair Color: brown/blue-green
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It’s been a long process… I’ll say today, since I’m starting a workout plan and beginning to post on the forums.
Starting Weight: 170, but I've been higher before
Present Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 150, or whatever feels right. I don’t want to be skinny, I just want to be toned and be able to wear whatever I want without bulges. I also want to remain the same weight for the rest of my life- my mom had wardrobes in 4 different sizes, and I’m trying to own as little as is feasible, so I do NOT want to do that… I want to get to a happy, reasonable weight and stay there with no more food drama.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love me some carbs. I’m also really lazy about exercise and tend to make a lot of excuses- I need to do it no matter what. The weird thing is that I LIKE doing it- it’s some mental block or self sabotage that prevents me from starting.
Following any specific plan: I made a bracelet that I use to track calories, and an exercise chart (Couch-to-5k, yoga, and some weights/pilates exercises).
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I’m finally out of school, and I don’t want to drag these 20 pounds of baggage into my new life.
Last edited by gottalose20; 06-17-2009 at 02:09 PM.
Occupation: Supervisor for Home Depot Specialty Channels
Pets: No THANK YOU !
Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Reading, & a million other things. LOL.
Height: 5'6
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Reddish Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 26th, 2009
Starting Weight: 273
Present Weight: 260 (YAY ME)
Goal Weight: Eventually I will be back to my H.S. weight - 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I truly need to stay committed to losing the weight and maintaining the lose once I have. And not becoming intimidated by other peoples progress by thinking I'll never have the same results.
Following any specific plan: I'm currently following the Insulin Resistant Diet and work my butt of with Jillian doing the 30 Day Shred.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was smaller throughout my entire life until I became an adult. I sort of became comfortable with being a little heavier until one day I realized OMG - this it not a little heavier this is A LOT! So this is my 1st official try @ make my life healthier and happier.
Anything else you would like to share with us: That I love the atmosphere here. It's all about love and peace. No hatred and I truly appreciate all the support ladies. Thank you.
Eye/Hair Color: Green / Confused color (mix of red and blonde)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Years ago. We'll go with May 2009
Starting Weight: 226
Present Weight: 226
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Mindless snacking especially while studying or cooking
Following any specific plan: Watching what I eat and c25k and 30DS
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I honestly don't know. I'm just so very tired of feeling this way. Seeing pictures of myself at the beach didn't help. I'm using this site more and just feel more motivated.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been around this site for awhile. I've finally gotten enough time and motivation to use it. I'm just trying to figure out how to balance losing weight, school, and work. I want to lose weight before I graduate in May and head off to grad school.
Occupation: Corrections Officer-- out on medical leave for 2 years tho!
Pets: 3 Kittys! Satan, Bubba, and Kitty... One dog: Skylar, Mom's dog: chico and Mom's cat: Elmo
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, hanging out w/my friends, 3FC! lol, oh way too many!
Height: 5' 9"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, Brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: technically April 2008
Starting Weight: highest 240
Present Weight: 214
Goal Weight: 150 or 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: EATING!! and not being able to exercise normally due to a back injury/chronic back pain
Following any specific plan: WW's at home
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm going to stick w/it this time... not going off the diet when i get there!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It has been on and off for a few years.. but officially, May.
Starting Weight: I estimate.. 190's
Present Weight: 179
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping the willpower up and properly transitioning.
Following any specific plan: accu-weight combined with daily exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I don't know, I just have to make sure I follow through with everything.. and this time, I really want to get small in time for my 21st birthday in December.. I'm also enrolling in therapy and practicing meditation at home that will help me overall, including the weight loss.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
This is my second attempt since I was here on the board..
Last year I went down to 144, but I never transitioned and my eating habits became much worse than they had ever been.. a lot of emotional eating, a lot of stress eating. Needless to say, this time I am getting some help to sort out all the stuff that has hindered me.
Marital Status: Married for three years, together seven.
Children/Ages: One baby girl, almost 6 months old.
Occupation: Decorative Artist/Mommy
Pets: Unfortunately, yes. Two dogs, Maggie and Meeko, and a cat named Jubilee. Its too much right now.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, playing with my baby girl, painting, creating and having fun!
Height: 4'11"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 5th, 2009
Starting Weight: 186.4
Present Weight: 175.5
Goal Weight: 115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Knowing that this has to be forever. It is not a diet, it is my life. And knowing that just because I have one bad day it doesn't have to turn into a bad year..or years.
Following any specific plan:
Weight Watchers (love it!)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I feel like something clicked this time and I feel as though I can actually DO THIS. I've come to terms with the fact that some people can eat anything they want...and I am not that person.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I really love this site and I am glad it's here!!
IM or EMAIL I will be there to help.
