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First name: Jess
Geographical location: Charlottesville, VA Age: 21 Marital Status: very single Children/Ages: none Occupation: architecture student/graphic design intern Hobbies/Interests: reading, watching tv, arts & crafts & design, movies Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: green/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Last summer...but my re-start date is July sometime. Starting Weight: 210 Present Weight: 206 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Staying on track, and not slipping back into unhealthy habits. Following any specific plan: More exercise, limiting calorie intake. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I managed to do it last year even when my life was all over the place, and now I'm off college dining hall food so I'm more in control. I'm more determined to do it now because I know I CAN do it...I just need to keep it up and not lose hope when I plateau. |
First name: Novis (pronounced Nah-vis)
Geographical location: Arizona Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: One day Occupation: Sales and Event Coordinator Pets: a cute ****shu mix named Reeses Hobbies/Interests: Family/friends, dancing, trying new things/places/foods, traveling Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, hair is black (for now. usually changes quarterly) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Lol, start date??? Since I was teenager. But when did I truly truly commit? August 1, 2009 Starting Weight: my highest weight was around 230/235. I started this journey at 224 Present Weight: 112 Goal Weight: 155ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: ME!!! Self confidence, will, discipline, determination, persistance, dedication...I could give you a list. But ultimately it comes down to me and making the decision to better my life! Following any specific plan: Low calorie diet including fruits, veggies, lean meats...no starches, sugars, dairy. At first it was hard but its not that bad now. Plus I run at least 30 minutes on the eliptical 3-4 times a week and I dance 2 times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: my attitude, most definately Anything else you would like to share with us: Im excited! |
First name:Jessica
Geographical location: Peoria Area Illinois Age:24 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:None Occupation:Engineer Pets:None Hobbies/Interests:Cooking, Baking, reading, going for walks, going out with friends. Height:5'8" Eye/Hair Color:Blue/ Light Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:June 30, 2009 Starting Weight:255 Present Weight:248 Goal Weight:175 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I Love Food too much Following any specific plan:Not really, Mainly watching food intake and trying to work out more often. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I lost about 60 lbs about 5 years ago in college and due to a change in lifestyle I gained most of it back. I am going to hawaii in 4 months and figure that gives me the boost i need to get back on track. |
First name: Mirasha
Geographical location: Canada Age: 26, I think. Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Home Keeper, Writer, Procrastinator, Amateur cook Pets: Three Kitties Hobbies/Interests: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Cooking Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown or Blond or somewhere in between Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sometime in 2002 Starting Weight: 170ish Present Weight: 150(ish) Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat like a horse thanks to hypermetabolism as a youth. Following any specific plan: Eat well and get off of lazy butt every now and then. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm trying to get involved in communities and improve my willpower, and following all of the success stories so I have much better motivation. Anything else you would like to share with us: I use a lot of weight loss motivational stories and quotes to uplift me and keep me going. Some of my favorite sites inclue howtheylostweight.com, weight-loss-story.blogspot.com, inspirational-quotes.info I really hope to get back to a healthy weight for my size!! |
Hi everyone! I just joined yesterday :P
First name: Kim Geographical location: Canada Age: 23 Marital Status: I have a boyfriend Children/Ages: None that I know of :P Occupation: I got laid off recently :( but I'm going back to school in September for Anthropology. Pets: 3 goldfish. Their name's are: Fish, Fish, and Fish. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, jogging, kayaking, board games, singing. Height: 5'8" and one forth an inch if I wanna be a brat :P Eye/Hair Color: Blue - or greenishy greyishy blue. Depends who you ask really. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 11th, 2009 Starting Weight: 228 Present Weight: 225 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Just having the motivation and not being a lazy arse! Following any specific plan: Not being lazy. That's basically it. I'm not eating junk, jogging every day. Not anything special but the tried and true way of eating healthy and working out. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I never actually tried for myself. I wanted to get skinny for other people and I never loved myself enough before to do it for myself. Now I do love myself. :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I don't want to be skinny, I want to be healthy. I want to feel as strong on the outside as I do on the inside. |
First name: D
Geographical location: Somewhere in Colorado Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Grad Student Pets: 2 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, playing with our dogs, reading, learning various crafts that I never complete, and working on our new house Height: 5' 7" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Off and on since June 2009 Starting Weight: 180 Present Weight: 180 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My husband's cravings for eating out and fast food (including late night DQ runs!)...but he's not around for the next 2 months so I've stocked the house with healthy food and am ready to get down to business! Following any specific plan: Ordering Turbo Jam and taking my dogs for daily walks What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: We have bought a house, I'm getting ready to start graduate school, and want to look great in a business casual wardrobe - I am more motivated now that the "real world" is finally the light at the end of the tunnel. Also, my husband is not around to distract me! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Gilroy, CA Age: 26 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Dispatcher Pets: Sprocket (dog) Hobbies/Interests: Movies, shopping, wine tasting Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Gray/Blue Eyes/ Brown Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Offically 8/27/2009 Starting Weight: 237lbs Present Weight: 237lbs Goal Weight: 180ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Cooking healthy Following any specific plan: WW What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Need to do it for my health Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to my journey! |
First name: Lola
Geographical location: New York City Age: 19 (20 in October, so I'll qualify as a "20-something" soon enough ;) ) Marital Status: so single it's not even funny Children/Ages: Occupation: student Pets: 1, dog (Brandon) Hobbies/Interests: cataloging my vast music collection, wandering through book stores, watching way too many Premier League games and Rock documentaries, going to concerts, reading everything I can get my hands on. Height: 5' 8" Eye/Hair Color: green/ red (though I'm not a natural ginger) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/20/2009 Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 187 Goal Weight: 119 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, "sleepwalk"/night eating. Following any specific plan: calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have the support of this forum, and the motivation of losing 20 pounds by my friend's wedding in early November. Anything else you would like to share with us: Great forum, great people...can't wait to help support all of you gorgeous gals on your journeys =). |
First name: Karla
Geographical location: Portland, Oregon Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: DD (11 Months) Occupation: Admin Assistant Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, Garage Sale-ing, Karaoke Height: 5 Feet 0 Inches Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 08/24/2009 Starting Weight: 203 Present Weight: 203 Goal Weight: 175 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Control my eating. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting |
First name: Kate
Geographical location: Providence, RI Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Occupation: Student Pets: At home, I have a greyhound mix named Sadie. I'd like to get a dog soon, but it wouldn't be fair to do that until I'm settled. Hobbies/Interests: art, family/friends, books, pre-80s music, movies Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Probably this summer, though I have struggled with my weight since puberty. Starting Weight: My highest weight was 193, in 8th grade. That was miserable. Recent highest weight- 167 Present Weight: 151 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of time- I go back to school in 2 weeks, and I'm worried that I won't be able to fit exercise and healthy cooking into my busy schedule. Also, drinking is a pretty big part of my social scene, and I'm worried that that will derail everything. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting, 45 min run every other day, yoga tapes What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've finally realized that I can do it. That my weight is completely under my control. Also, this summer I have been trying to get healthy in every way possible- I quit smoking (and still lost weight!), stopped using caffeine and alcohol, started exercising, and have been trying to iron out the body-image issues I've had forever. Anything else you would like to share with us: I think I'm finally ready. |
First name: Kasey
Geographical location: Biloxi, Ms Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: N/A.. Unless my best friends kids count. I see them as much as she does and she calls me their second mommy. Ha! Elisha- 2 1/2 and Elissa 1 1/2 Occupation: Student Pets: One very, very spoiled Malti-Poo named Khloe Hobbies/Interests: Photography, scrapbooking, card making, reading, and Little League Baseball! Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Red Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: August 17, 2009 Starting Weight: 188.6 Present Weight: 187.4 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I like to eat. I am a bored eater. I don't have a job so I have WAY too much time on my hands. I like the feeling of exercising and sweating, but seriously lack the motivation to get me from sitting to dressed and actually working out. I want to be able to run like a marathoner.. I love running even though it's hard and I can't breath and it hurts. It makes me feel free. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I plan to stick with this.. regardless of how hard it is or how much I feel I am not making much of a difference. I am not a patient person and I want results fast. I've learned slow and steady is what will keep the weight off. I hope so anyway. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really ready and going to do this. I want to be healthy and fit into my clothes. I am committing myself to weight watchers until the end of the year. If I don't see the results I am looking for I will reevaluate and try something else! |
First name: Lekshmi
Geographical location: Germany Age: 27 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: No Occupation: Student Pets: No Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Browsing, watching movies Height: 156cm Eye/Hair Color: Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 27-08-2009 Starting Weight: 159lbs Present Weight: 159lbs Goal Weight: 132lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I tend to eat all the time when I am not doing anything else. I am so lazy to do exercises. I like the idea of walking for an hour, but mostly don't get motivated enough. And I love chocolates. Following any specific plan: No, just calorie count What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want to make it this time, since I have been diagnosed with a cyst in my ovary. :( Anything else you would like to share with us: As an Indian, I used to have rice for all three meals. I don't know how to change my diet from this to a healthy one. |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: lancaster pa Age:20 Marital Status:in a relationship Children/Ages:none Occupation: independant consul;tant Pets:no Hobbies/Interests:reading ,going to the park ,fishing Height:5 ft 7 inches Eye/Hair Color:brunette hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: august 5,2009 Starting Weight:240 Present Weight:240 Goal Weight:160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: diets Following any specific plan: turbo jam What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i relize i need to lose weight to live healthy. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Meg
Geographical location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 25 Marital Status: Living with my boyfriend :love: Children/Ages: None Occupation: I have a full-time job, and am also a part-time student (nursing) Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: shopping, fashion, reading, Pittsburgh sports, going out with friends, medicine/nursing, movies, exercise, yoga Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: green/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/27/09 Starting Weight: 160 lbs. Present Weight: 160 lbs. Goal Weight: 135 lbs. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: late night eating after I get home from class, hypothyroidism Following any specific plan: Not really. I am eating 1,500 calories per day. Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays I go to the gym right after work for at least an hour and then walk 2 miles home. Sundays are for yoga - I go to a studio rather than trying to do it at home - it makes a huge difference, I love it! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm adjusting to living with my boyfriend and not being in complete control of what goes into the fridge. He's also trying to lose weight though, so I think it will be a big help to have someone there who is dealing with the same issues. I'm also trying to set smaller goals for myself. I always say I want to lose x amount of pounds, and it's some huge number that seems completely daunting. Just trying to take baby steps, stay positive and make a lifestyle change rather than become obsessed with the numer on the scale. :D Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Mary
Geographical location: (Southern) New Jersey Age: 20 Marital Status: Dating my wonderful boyfriend, John :) Children/Ages: - Occupation: Student; Nanny, Animal Rescue Pets: 2 rabbits, 2 cats, 2 dogs, fish Hobbies/Interests: knitting, spinning (yarn), drawing, web & graphic design, photography, dancing, swimming, walking, hiking, skiing Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Red (naturally, of course) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 19, 2009 Starting Weight: 222lb Present Weight: 205lb Goal Weight: 135lb Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food. I'm Irish and Italian. We like to eat. Lots. Following any specific plan: Exercise, portion control, and making healthier eating choices What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: That it's actually working for once. Anything else you would like to share with us: So happy to have found this site!!! |
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