First name: Sarah

Geographical location: I'm in college so I move around the country, but mostly I'm in East Lansing, Michigan

Age: nearly 20 (I turn 20 in a few short weeks)

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None.

Occupation: Student

Pets: My family has 2 pembroke corgis, but I have none of my very own.

Hobbies/Interests: Irish dance, photography, field hockey, drawing, writing

Height: 5' 5.5"

Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1\6\10

Starting Weight: 224

Present Weight: 224

Goal Weight: 155

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Gag reflex on most veggies, especially lettuce! It is sooo embarrassing to try and fail to eat a salad....

Following any specific plan: Probably a very low calorie plan with premade shakes,etc. from my doctor, anything else will be undermined by the choices in the dorm cafeteria.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am prepared to do whatever it takes. I feel a sense of urgency and determination that I've never felt before.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Not that I can think of at the moment

First name:Brittany

Geographical location:USA

Age:21

Marital Status:Married to Brandon since 10/2006

Children/Ages:Phoenix (age 11mths)

Occupation:Preschool Teacher by Day,Nursing Student by Night

Pets:2 Gold Fish

Hobbies/Interests:Anything Crafty

Height:5'4''

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/1/2010

Starting Weight: 242.6

Present Weight: 237.6

Goal Weight: My First Goal is to reach 180 pounds, my Ultimate goal is 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My Boredom Eating, and eating out

Following any specific plan:Weight Watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:My husband is also doing it and i feel ready

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Tami

Geographical location: Seattle, WA

Age: 24

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Property Admin

Pets: 4 year old Pointer mix Lola!

Hobbies/Interests: Outdoors, music, dancing, photography, hiking, swimming, billiards, darts, bowling, driving, shopping, movies, wii lol I could go on for days.

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color:Blue-Green eyes / Naturally Light Brown Dyed Black

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: Officially 12/13/09

Starting Weight: 232 (have been as high as 240's)

Present Weight: 218.4

Goal Weight: 140's

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Portion sizes and actually making myself work out.

Following any specific plan: I'm using Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet as a meal replacement plan.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tired of being the fat girl. I'm the biggest in my family and among my friends. I have never been thin, but have recently been a confident plumper. I'm tired of settling for good enough. I want to be able to turn guys heads in interest, not in disgust. No longer want to be the butt of jokes!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Would love to connect with women close to me as maybe work out buddies. Please contact me if you’re interested! Thanks!

HI EVERYONE! I'm new to the forum, just wanted to check in with the rest of the 20-somethings :)

my info...

First name: Shawna

Geographical location: Austin, Tx

Age: 26

Marital Status: Single, but not for long :)

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Server and Actress

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: I've been acting my whole life, and it's simultaneously the most fun thing ever and my job. I just wish I could get the big roles and make some $$ so I can stop waiting tables. Someday... I also love to scrapbook!

Height:5'6 and 1/4"

Eye/Hair Color: Green/Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well, I officially started exercising and cal counting Nov 16th, but I have been watching my crap intake since August-ish.

Starting Weight: 173 in August

Present Weight: 166

Goal Weight: 130-135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Snacking! I will skip meals all day in order to finish off a bag of salt and vinegar potato chips and 2-3 beers. Ugh

Following any specific plan: I'm counting cals (1200-1500 cals/day) and I am currently eating mostly lean protein and fruits and veggies.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am not sure why, but I have just come to a breaking point. I am fed up with being uncomfortable in my own skin! And, I feel that if I can change this aspect of my life, there isn't anything I can't do, which is motivation in itself.. Plus, I have an online support group!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Drink tea if you're starting to get hungry :)

First name: Allyson

Geographical location: Boston

Age: 20

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: student

Pets: one cat and one dog

Hobbies/Interests: music, writing, reading

Height: 5 feet

Eye/Hair Color: brown and pink hair with blue eyes lol

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: jan 8, 2010

Starting Weight: 198

Present Weight: 198

Goal Weight: 115-120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: motivation to stick with it

Following any specific plan: not at the moment

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im at my highest weight and am starting to finally admit that i need to lose this weight for my health

Anything else you would like to share with us: im kinda shy but really nice and would love to give/recieve help and support

Hi allie!! welcome, welcome!! :) i struggle with motivation sometimes, too. sticking with it is so hard sometimes! but i'm with you, i never want to see my high on the scale again. Ever ever ever! You can do it, a little bit at a time every day :)

ps My best friend lives in Boston! Brrrrr haha

First name: Melanie

Geographical location: texas

Age:26

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: 2year old boy

Occupation:CSR

Pets:none

Hobbies/Interests:reading, shopping, playing with my son.

Height:5'6

Eye/Hair Color:brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Dec 2nd 2009

Starting Weight:315lbs

Present Weight:298lbs

Goal Weight:160lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: excersise

Following any specific plan:no

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: motivation to be a round for my son

Anything else you would like to share with us: started looking at this site today for the first time and i feel so inspired by you all!

So many new faces! Please go to the new 20 Somethings Profiles thread to post a little bit about yourself.