Hobbies/Interests: Computer games, reading, writing stories, my family
Height: 5-7
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes and red hair (I wish naturally)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 25th
Starting Weight: 226
Present Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 155
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to my goals when tempted
Following any specific plan: Not really
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My mom is overweight and diabetic. She within the last month had a toe removed because of the diabetes and was in danger of losing her leg. I am more determined to lose weight now so I never have to go through anything that she has.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I need a lot of help. I have always been "the fat girl" and I am tired of it. I just really need someone to chat with that is going through similar things.
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Hobbies/Interests: Learning about different cultures, Alternative Music, Psychology
Height: 5'1 (or maybe just 5 foot, I'm a shortie )
Eye/Hair Color: BROWN/RED-Burgundy Shade
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 1st
Starting Weight: 135
Present Weight: 135
Goal Weight: 115 hopefully by June-July
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Graving foods that are bad; eating sweets, not being able to say "no" when my husband offers me something to it.
Following any specific plan: No, but I am trying to not eat bread and sweets amd junk food-thus pretty much made me gain weight.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't feel okay with the way I look, it does not flatter me. I look .etter smaller/
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking forward to reach my goal and let everyone know about it
Hobbies/Interests: travelling, photography, football, writing, web design
Height: 174cm, 5'9"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Started 3 years ago, lost 30kgs/66lbs in the first year then slowly put on 10kgs/22lbs over the next 2 years, so am back to trying to lose it again. So long story short, 1st Jan 2009
Starting Weight: 130kgs/286lbs in 2005. New starting weight as of 2009 is 115kgs/253lbs
Present Weight: just started
Goal Weight: 75kgs/165lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: changing my mindset and getting motivation to do exercise.
Following any specific plan: Low carbs, healthy eating, exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: When I last tried 2 years ago, I did pretty well for a bit, so hope to get back into that mindset, that's what is preventing me from succeeding atm.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I thought I'd join this forum as it would be good to go through this with some support instead of feeling like I'm whinging to my friends about it hahaha.
Eye/Hair Color: Greenish Hazel/Growing out Dyed Black hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TBD
Starting Weight: 225 lbs
Goal Weight: 160-140 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Reprogram myself to listen to my body and stop when i'm full...chuck the old "clean your plate and have seconds" mentality i grew up on.
Following any specific plan: Exercise every day for at least 30 mins, drink 20 oz of water every 2-3 hours, pay attention to every bite and stop when i have that satisfied feeling, eat mostly raw and lightly cooked foods.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finally realized(thank Mitch!) that I own my self and now all I have to do is hone it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: WAR APPLES
Occupation: Home Health Aide / MSU student (taking the spring semester off)
Pets: A 3 yo pitbull named Caesar
Hobbies/Interests: Genealogy, fishing, camping, hitting the town with friends, billards, and traveling out of Michigan.
Height: 5' 6"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown w/ blonde streaks
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today Jan. 5, 2009
Starting Weight: 226.5 lbs
Goal Weight: 145 lbs right now
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Fountain pop & Coffee (I like a little coffee w/ my cream & sugar).
Following any specific plan: Go to the gym, dust off the workout dvds, use to program “fitday”, create a health meal plan, drink tons of water.
Flat out.. I hate water. Always have. Growing up, our tap water was horrible (and sometimes crunchy). When you filled a glass, it literally took a minute for it to become clear. I usually drank pop. Tons of pop. Recently, I tried Dasani (a coca-cola product w/ minerals) & loved it. So, tomorrow I'm picking up a case and we'll see what happens.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have nothing else to do so I can dedicate the time and attention.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I plan on taking before pics but won’t show them until I hit my goal.
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Pets: 2 pom dogs, Male "kitty"4 years old female "bibi" 9 month puppy
Hobbies/Interests: Bowling, reading, dancing, spending time with family and friends
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown with highlights
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01-05-09
Starting Weight: 280
Present Weight: 280
Goal Weight: 180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: learning how to eat right
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, curves, and alli
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: never tried before this will be my first time
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've always been happy with myself I just want to make sure that by the time I hit 30 I'm still healthy. If I don't caree of myself now, when will I start??
Thank you all because I know that this forum has given me the strenght to start this.
Hobbies/Interests: Gym, reading, cooking, and cosmetics
Height: 5'6
Eye/Hair Color: Grey&hazel/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 4th (new try)
Starting Weight: 167
Present Weight: 167
Goal Weight: about 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating the same foods in the same quantities as my cheese and lasagna loving partner.
Following any specific plan: Not decided yet, I've tried caloriecounting before combined with Eat to Live and working out and got to my goal weight last autumn. I think I'll do the same again now, but try not to be too strict on myself so I won't regain the lost weight.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've grown up and realised I'm only going to get depressed if I strive for absolute perfection, but when I look at photos from last year I see how good I looked when I was slim and much healthier too.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so glad this forum exists, everyone seems lovely and you learn so much and I think it's fantastic for motivation.
Pets: Sophie (Siberian Husky), Bacchus and Apollo (fluffy grey kitties)
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, going to the movies, reading, eating out, horseback riding
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde (although I'm currently a brunette due to an ill-advised dye job)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 1, 2009 (I've had some major weight lost before, but was happy with my size until a couple of months ago..so this is a new one!)
Starting Weight: 130
Present Weight: 130
Goal Weight: 115 (or when my jeans fit like they're supposed to!)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My boyfriend and I LOVE to eat out and have gotten into the habit of going out a couple of times a week. In the current economic situation, it's better for my waistline AND my wallet to cook at home! Also, I'm not a big fan of going to the gym so forcing myself to work out has always been a stuggle.
Following any specific plan: no... just exercise and try to eat well. I like to cook, so I'm challenging myself to come up with low-cal, healthy recipes at home.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Hmm...as of right now, nothing really. If I can stick to working out (trying an at-home plan of videos combined with walking the dog twice a day) for over 2 weeks, it will be different! That's why I'm here!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing right now!
Hobbies/Interests: reading, classic rock music, spending time with friends, watching tv shows on DVD
Height: between 5'9'' and 5'10''
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 1, 2008
Starting Weight: 171
Present Weight: 162
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I'm doing it for myself instead of to make someone else happy
Anything else you would like to share with us: Ive found that one of the best ways to tone my entire body is pole dancing. I took a class with my girlfriends just for the **** of it, and now I go every week. It is so fun to fool around on the pole with your friends not to mention it really increases your strength and flexibility.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 5, 2009
Starting Weight: 285
Present Weight: 285
Goal Weight: 199
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Having to do it by myself.
Following any specific plan: Weight watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing this for my and no one else. My wedding is coming up in May and I don't was people snickering at me during my wedding. I always wanted to be a size 14/16 for my wedding. I would be happy with that.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
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