 |
|
01-27-2009, 09:54 AM
|
#106
|
BlueFlick
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 33
S/C/G: 257/255.8/150
Height: 5'10"
|
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Age: 23
Marital Status: long-distance relationship
Children/Ages: I consider my two cats my children
Occupation: Paralegal
Pets: 2 cats - Blue who is 1 and Flick who is 1 and 4 months
Hobbies/Interests: Paint Shop, Graphics design etc.
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Green eyes, dark brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 1!
Starting Weight: 220
Present Weight: 220
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercise and like it
Following any specific plan: doin the points thing
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My sister is going to be my gym buddy, and one of my friends is my eat right buddy! I've always tried to do it quietly, so at least I have some people this time. I'm also challenging my mother to see who can lose the most!
|
|
|
01-27-2009, 11:17 AM
|
#107
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1
S/C/G: 161/156.4/125
Height: 5'6"
|
First name: Stephanie
Geographical location: Illinois
Age: 21
Marital Status: boyfriend of 1.5 years
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: full time student--soon to be grad student (mechanical/biomedical engineering!)
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: cooking/baking, my sorority, and i really love to play sports, but school seems to have gotten in the way the past few years
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/20/09
Starting Weight: 161
Present Weight: 156.4
Goal Weight: 130? 125? (although i think 125 might be getting kind of low with my bone structure... we'll see when i get down around there)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being in college! the schedule, the stress, the food, you name it
Following any specific plan: just trying to figure out what works for me now... going to different classes at our rec center and eating right
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: ?
Anything else you would like to share with us:
|
|
|
01-27-2009, 10:57 PM
|
#108
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1
S/C/G: 224.4/219.4/135
Height: 4'11
|
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Dallas, Texas!
Age: 23
Marital Status: VERY Single
Children/Ages: Daughter, Eva- age 2.
Occupation: EX- Accountant current Nursing School Student
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: Live Music!! Dancing, hanging out with my friends, doing "guy stuff" like working on cars or fishing!
Height: 4'11 1/2" When you're this short- that half is a big deal!
Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown- Dark Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1.20.09- Bush left Office- and I decided it was time for me to amke a change too
Starting Weight: Ugh- 224.4!!!!!
Present Weight: 219.4!
Goal Weight: 135... I may be short- but I want my curves!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food. I'm from the south- we eat crap all the time! Every family function involves food- and nothing good either! Chicken Fired Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese!
Following any specific plan: Jenny Craig
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm sick of being this way. My family has horrible health, and I know I'm jsut slowly putting myself in an early grave. And- well- I'm sick of being the short funny fat girl.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I look forward to getting to know you guys!!
|
|
|
01-28-2009, 03:39 AM
|
#109
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,444
S/C/G: 412/TICKER/175
Height: 5'5
|
First name: Kayley
Geographical location: Michigan, US
Age: 22
Marital Status: Boyfriend of 4 years.
Children/Ages: None.
Occupation: Full Time Student
Pets: 2 Cats; Buster & Sassy
Hobbies/Interests: Going to shows (concerts), Travel, Crafty Things.
Height: 5'4-5'5....somewhere around there.
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, strawberry blonde hair.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Back in 2005; Lost, re-gained, and re-started in October of 2008.
Starting Weight: 380. Yikes! 
Present Weight: 356
Goal Weight: 200
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: SNACKING! 
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm following a plan I can actually follow for the rest of my life!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing at the moment.
Last edited by kayleystar; 01-28-2009 at 03:44 AM.
|
|
|
01-28-2009, 02:28 PM
|
#110
|
【☆ Chloe ☆】
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Illinois
Posts: 46
S/C/G: 205.5/179/130
Height: 5'3.5"
|
First name: Chloe
Geographical location: Plainfield, IL
Age: 24
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: nurse's aide/college student
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: Japanese/Korean culture, Jrock, graphic arts, reading books, baking
Height: 5"3.5'
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/2008
Starting Weight: Ugh- 205.5
Present Weight: 183
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My mom's Valenciana T-T they are so good and of course chocolates....when i start eating it, 90% i dont go back to the wagon so i really want to change that
Following any specific plan: none, just making sure my sodium intake is at healthy range
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am more motivated and determined to finally lose weight...not just for the outside....but of course for my gain of confidence and to finally be healthy.
Anything else you would like to share with us: nothing really but i really look forward to becoming friends with everyone ^^
|
|
|
01-28-2009, 11:08 PM
|
#111
|
More Blub to Love
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 11
S/C/G: 162/160/140
|
First name: Kelly
Geographical location: Southern California
Age: 21
Marital Status: Long-Term Relationship
Children/Ages:None
Occupation: Dog Trainer
Pets: 1 Fat Cat, 1 Chihuahua, a Bearded Dragon, and two grumpy snakes
Hobbies/Interests: Music, creative writing, Kung Fu, movies, guitar
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: black hair, normally brown eyes but I wear turquoise contacts
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'll give the date for this one: 1/28/09 But I've been battling my whole life!
Starting Weight: 162
Present Weight: 162
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:belly and butt fat!
Following any specific plan: no idea
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know I can do it
Anything else you would like to share with us: Help! lol
|
|
|
01-30-2009, 03:33 AM
|
#112
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 119
S/C/G: 198/128/124
Height: 5'8"
|
First name: Roya
Geographical location: Colorado
Age: 19...ya, ya i know close enough to 20 though!
Marital Status: in a relationship
Children/Ages: None yet
Occupation: EMT and College student
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: Martial Arts, my job, scrapbooking, spending time with friends and family
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: a while ago
Starting Weight: 198
Present Weight: 161.6
Goal Weight: 135-145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: TIME...lack there of
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers, Power 90, 3FC!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have different motivations...
Anything else you would like to share with us: not at the moment
|
|
|
01-31-2009, 02:53 PM
|
#113
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bloomington IN
Posts: 333
S/C/G: 145/ticker/125
Height: 5' 2"
|
First name: Tamara
Geographical location: Indiana
Age: Soon-to-be-21
Marital Status: Boyfriend of c. 2 years
Occupation: MLS Student (technically finishing up Bio BS now)
Pets: One ultra-hyper kitty
Hobbies/Interests: knitting, hiking, dancing around to europop, playing video games (I don't like the gory stuff, though)
Height: 5' 2"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sometime around 3rd grade....
Starting Weight: 145 (highest in life: 160-something)
Present Weight: 133
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lactose intolerance and a sensitive stomach lining
Following any specific plan: I strictly adhere to the Tamara plan--what my body asks for I give it
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In my teens I went to extremes to keep my weight ridiculously low. Now I'm taking it much easier, focusing on exercise and food choices instead of starving myself.
|
|
|
01-31-2009, 11:18 PM
|
#114
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 6
S/C/G: 315/299/145
Height: 5'5"
|
First name: Dyalma
Geographical location: FL
Age: 22
Marital Status: single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Student
Pets: 1 golden retriever and an orange taby cat
Hobbies/Interests: playing piano, hooping, music, movies, books
Height: 5ft 5 inches
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:01/27/09
Starting Weight:315
Present Weight: 312
Goal Weight:145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying motivated
Following any specific plan: no
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am doing it the right way no more fad diets/starving myself
|
|
|
02-01-2009, 10:42 AM
|
#115
|
goddess of determination!
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ireland.
Posts: 50
S/C/G: 187/183/140
|
First name: Amy.
Geographical location: Ireland.
Age: 21.
Marital Status: In a relationship.
Children/Ages: None.
Occupation: Student.
Pets: A cheeky little West Highland Terrier called Nobi.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, web design, music, movies etc.
Height: 5ft 7inches.
Eye/Hair colour: Blue/Black.
Starting date of weight loss journey: February 1st 2009 (today!)
Starting weight: 180.
Present weight: 180.
Goal weight: 140.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Motivating myself to exercise and shrink those portion sizes!
Following any specific plan: Not at the moment.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want a healthy lifestyle. I want to do this, and maintain it for the rest of my life. I’m doing it for myself, and for all the right reasons, plus I’m incredibly determined  .
|
|
|
02-02-2009, 06:04 PM
|
#116
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Canada!
Posts: 3
Height: 5'6"
|
First name: Lauren
Geographical location: Canada
Age: 19 (close enough to 20!)
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: N/A
Occupation: Student
Pets: Guinea pig
Hobbies/Interests: Internet things such as social news, journalistic things, reading (magazines, novels, non-fiction, anything really)
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/green and brunette
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 26
Starting Weight: 275
Present Weight: 266.2
Goal Weight: 180, but ultimately around 130-140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm used to rewarding myself with treats, I need to find a replacement!
Following any specific plan: Good old calorie counting.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm actively seeking support, such as 3FC! I also bought my own scale with the fancy body fat and BMI readings.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really
|
|
|
02-02-2009, 06:51 PM
|
#117
|
Ms~A~
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Washington State
Posts: 33
S/C/G: 203/203/125
Height: 5 ft 2
|
First name: Alicia
Geographical location: Everett (AKA Ever-rot) Washington State
Age: 27
Marital Status: Cohabitating
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Automotive Field
Pets: Axl the Pup
Hobbies/Interests: Music, Sci-fi, Politics, Hangin with my pup, family, reading. learning to play the guitar, singing, life
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 23rd
Starting Weight: It was 195 last time I weighed myself (a few months ago)
Present Weight: 195ish
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, alcohol binges, making excuses, my tendancy to just give up
Following any specific plan: Not yet, I know what is good and what is bad for the most part.....I'm eating TONS of Veggies & Fruit, using common sense portion control, and staying away from anything overly processed.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am so DONE feeling the way I feel about weight, food, control, and my emotional and physical well-being in general.
Anything else you would like to share with us:  Stay in Control
|
|
|
02-03-2009, 01:51 PM
|
#118
|
focus and keep aiming
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Auburn, CA
Posts: 32
S/C/G: 190/179.6/125
Height: 5'1
|
a nice Kick in the butt is what I am giving myself ! :kickbutt:
First name: Tosha pronounced like (Tasha)

Geographical location: Sacramento, California
Age: 23 but 24 in 2 days!!
Marital Status: In a Lovey Duvey Wuvey Relationship... sick... I know.
Children/Ages: No babies yet
Occupation: Debt Settlement/Negotiations
Pets: Bailey woo! My puppy
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Painting, Drawing, Writing, Blogging, myspace, Snowboarding, working out... sometimes.
Height:5'1 and 1/2... haha... i am going to hold on to that 1/2
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January7th, 2009
Starting Weight:185.1
Present Weight:180.1
Goal Weight:125.00
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: FOOD>>> uh hello!! lol
Following any specific plan: I am doing Weight Watchers, because I can eat whatever I want, it's the portion control thing!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am doing it for me. I am young and I should look and feel HOT!! I have been overweight since grade school, NO MORE EXCUSES!! This doesn't happen overnight and it's not magic. I know this!
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I would love to have everyones support system supplement my own. I would like to get to know people with weight loss goals and I will take all the help I can get, and I will give all that I can give!! 
Nice to meet ya'll!
|
|
|
02-04-2009, 01:03 AM
|
#119
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 16
S/C/G: 205/205/135
Height: 5'6
|
First name: Kayleigh
Geographical location: Florida
Age: 19 (20 very soon)
Marital Status: Engaged
Children/Ages: 0
Occupation: Business Owner
Pets: 2 english bulldogs(Molly & Tebow) 1 lab mix(Lucy) 1 boxer(Claire)
Hobbies/Interests: Racing, My Mazda Rx8, Reading, Web Design, Painting, & Sculpting
Height: 5'7
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2007
Starting Weight: 182
Present Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living with a skinny fiance who can eat anything
Following any specific plan: Alli and watching my calorie intake
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Before I didnt have much to encourage me to lose the weight but now that my best friend and sister have had babies we are all a little chubby and doing it together.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I really enjoy reading this forum and everytime I feel a little discouraged I read the goals forum and it just pushes me through that hurdle.
|
|
|
02-05-2009, 04:35 AM
|
#120
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 7
S/C/G: 185/185/140
Height: 5'4
|
First name: Megan
Geographical location: Oklahoma
Age: 20
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: ZIP
Occupation: Emergency Room Tech
Pets: 2 Dogs golden Retriever and Bull Dog
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer,Reading, Friends, Family. when i get a chance outside of studying for school!
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes and I dye my hair a burgundy color
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 2
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom... and I'm a social eater
Following any specific plan: Not really. Calorie counting and working out
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a support group of friends I talk with
Anything else you would like to share with us: JUST DO IT : Nike
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:07 PM.
|