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First name: Anna
Geographical location: Boston Area Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None yet. Occupation: College Student Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: gardening, history, (also, I really want to learn how to fly a sport aircraft!) Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: My freshman year I cut way back on food (very unhealthy dieting, lots of dizzy spells and blackening vision), and got down to the mid 150's, but over summer and sophomore year gained a lot back. These last few years, I've gained it all back, so essentially I'm starting over. Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight: 200 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My family loves to eat, also I tend to eat when I'm upset/depressed (which is often because of my body image issues and anxiety issues (argh, financial crisis, you are so not helping here)). Also, I'm really bad at sticking to exercise plans--seriously, I get embarrassed about being out walking/jogging around the streets with all the slender people. Following any specific plan: Will be calorie counting and exercising 6 times a week. Cutting out coffee (yay decaf taster's choice! and most dairy and alcohol as well as gluten. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually going to work on exercising so that I get healthy instead of just starving the weight off (which wreaks havoc on my studies anyways). Dedication! Anything else you would like to share with us: Perhaps this is tmi, but I'm trying to get rid of stretch marks on my poochy stomach (need toning!) and hips from the weight gain of the last few years. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. |
First name: angie
Geographical location: arkansas Age: 25 Children/Ages: someday Occupation: writer Pets: Isabella (Izzy) - my little Shih Tzu, and Simon and Alvin - my two gray rescued kitties Hobbies/Interests: writing, reading (currently reading the sookie stackhouse series), tennis, and actin' a fool with my girlfriends Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: blue/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4 months ago (June 2009) Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 215 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm a stress eater, and every time things get hard to handle, it's very threatening for me. All I really want to do is sit in the corner and eat 3 bowls of reece's peanut butter puffs cereal. So I have to figure out how to be stressed without eating my way out of it. Following any specific plan: I count calories, eat lots of fresh veggies and fruits, take a spinning class twice a week, tennis twice a week, and meet with a personal trainer every Saturday. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've gotten further this time than I have in years and years, and though I'm not sure what clicked this time, I just feel more motivated than ever before. Going back to my old habits doesn't even feel like an option now. Anything else you would like to share with us: If every Taco Bell in the world went out of business, that would be GREAT for me. ;D |
First name: DC
Geographical location: USA Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Custodian Pets: 0 Hobbies/Interests: Reading Height: 5'11 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Started In July...unsure of the date since it was sporadic. Starting Weight: 327 Present Weight:298 Goal Weight: I don't have a specific number exactly so I'll say when I'm 100% happy with how things are is my 'goal' and I'm not close to that so... Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom/Depression which leads to eating since its the 'comfort' zone for me. Following any specific plan: Not really, I've tried so many things over the years and haven't found one thing that really works. I will say though that I will be doing more exercise this time around. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: To be honest, I'm not sure I just think that I am officially fed-up with it all. Anything else you would like to share with us: Well I am glad that I found this site and have decided to finally post on this message-board. This may very well help to save me from myself. |
First name: Mandy
Geographical location: The Village, OK Age: 24 Marital Status: In a Relatinship Children/Ages: Occupation: Boring day job / I make cute stuff Pets: 1 adorable Pomeranian, Paris Chanel Hobbies/Interests: Creating, fashion, design, shopping, & now - getting healthy! Height: 5'4'' ish Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/05/2009 Starting Weight: 142 (highest weight to date!) Present Weight: 142 Goal Weight: 115-120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My own bad habits and laziness! Following any specific plan: Replacing diet pop with teas and water, no fried / fatty foods, 30 mins exercise min., smaller portions and healthy snacks. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've FINALLY gotten to the point that I WANT to change and know I have to..I can't keep being uphappy with my body! I'm only 24..these should be my hot years..bikinis should be my friend, not the enemy! I should be proud of my body and be able to wear the cute clothes without feeling like a scary blob... Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad I found this site and I hope to be supported & to be able to give support to anyone who needs it..we're all here for the same reason..to take our lives back and live our dreams..we'll make it happen! |
First name: Stephanie
Geographical location: Burnaby, British Columbia Age: 22 Marital Status: Living with my chocolate loving boyfriend Children/Ages: None at the moment, he has a 5 year old daughter Occupation: Customer Relations rep for a telecommunications company Pets: 1 black fluffy maine coon named Sgt. Pepper Hobbies/Interests: Almost any kind of craft, hanging out on yahoo answers, play some online games as well. Height: 5"4 (I didn't think I would keep growing after highschool, but I have been) Eye/Hair Color: Brown and reddish brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'm going to say today after the horrible niacin incident of yesterday. Starting Weight: 190 ish Present Weight: Need to buy a scale to track this Goal Weight: 160 is a good start but ultimately I'd like to be between 150-130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking too it, I've lost weight during my longest running time with one of these, which is 3 weeks, and I lost a lot with a little hard work. If only I could get back up there and keep to it. Following any specific plan: Watching what I eat, not making chocolate and snacks part of a weekly routine, working out at least 3 times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm hoping you guys can keep me motivated and on track! I've been told by my doctor to lose weight, my boyfriend the chubby chaser even mentioned it, and then I saw a psychic who said it, so here I am. Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope you guys can help me out, from searching around, I can see your all really great to each other, it's nice to have a specific age group as well who knows what I'm going through. |
First name: Kelly
Geographical location: Springfield, Illinois Age: 27 Marital Status: engaged... wedding July 2010 Children/Ages: none yet Occupation: Technical Analyst/ PACS administrator Pets: Diesel and Daphne (twin minpins) Hobbies/Interests: scuba diving, hangin with friends Height:5' 7" Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TODAY!!! OCTOBER 6th 2009 Starting Weight:238 Present Weight:238 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with it when I fall off the wagon also just getting into the GYM! Following any specific plan: Eating smarther and EXERCISE!!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am getting married in July and this is the biggest I have ever been :mad: sooooo it is time that I kick myself in the *** and get to going...:D Anything else you would like to share with us: ???????????? |
First name:Courtney
Geographical location: Texas, but currently living in OK to get my degree. Age: 24 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: not yet Occupation: student Pets: 1 pup Hobbies/Interests: Big Harry Potter/Twinerd --I help plan HP symposiums, and love every minute. Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Aug 16, 2009 Starting Weight: 228 Present Weight: 215 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living with roommates who constantly make great smelling food and invite me to eat out at the most unhealthy restaurants. Following any specific plan: Not yet, I'm doing pretty well by just eating less and exercising more. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had a health scare (that was all in the mind) and it put things in perspective for me. My life is more important than food. Anything else you would like to share with us: Just that I'm glad to be here, knowing that everyone here is on the same track that I am! |
First name: Beatrice
Geographical location: Denver Age: 22 Occupation: Science! Pets: Sokka, rescued terrier mix Hobbies/Interests: reading, watching movies, blogging, taking walks, shopping at Target and Staples, organizing things, Doctor Who Height: 5 foot 6.5 inches Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: official start, October 7, 2009 Starting Weight: 202.2 Present Weight: 202.2 Goal Weight: 152 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my all or nothing mentality Following any specific plan: calorie counting. I want this to be sustainable, so I'm not going to deprive myself. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finally feel in control of myself and my life. Anything else you would like to share with us: This seems like a great community. I'm glad to be here! |
First name: Sylvia
Geographical location: Sacramento, Ca Age:21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: College student Pets: 3 chihuahuas Hobbies/Interests: Cooking/ Spending time with family/Pets Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Starting Weight: 219 Present Weight: 208 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food! Following any specific plan: Nope What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have this site to turn too and oh geez thise site has helped me made it for a month now! Anything else you would like to share with us: I love food! |
First name: Nicolle
Geographical location: BC, Canada Age: 22 Marital Status: Engaged Occupation: Data management Pets: 1 dog, belle and 1 cat, jager Hobbies/Interests: reading, shopping, sketching Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: brown/black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept 14, 2009 Starting Weight: 273.5 (the .5 is s important huh? lol) Present Weight: 264.5 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying on track and not making excuses why its "okay" to have something unhealthy because i've worked so hard/going to workout hard. Following any specific plan: counting calories and exercising What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually focused and seeing some results for the first time which is motivating me |
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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