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First name: Megan
Geographical location: Maryland Age: 27 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Teacher Pets: Cat Hobbies/Interests: writing, TV, movies, theatre, getting in shape Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7-14-09 Starting Weight: 220 Present Weight: 137 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Portion control and mindless eating. Following any specific plan: Medifast What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just want the weight off. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Kourteney
Geographical location: Southwest PA (Pittsburgh) Age: 26 Marital Status: Happily unmarried and co-habitating Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student (more or less) Pets: 1 awesome dog who keeps me active, and a kitty who sleeps on the bed at night. Hobbies/Interests: Expanding my cultural horizons, vegetarian cooking, microbrews, trashy television shows, contemporary art, and meeting new people! Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: brown & hazel Starting Date of (most recent) Weightloss Journey: 12 April 2010 Starting Weight: 185 Present Weight: 185 (I think) Goal Weight: 120-125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Compulsive overeating. Following any specific plan?: Just counting calories and trying to be more active! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My mother was diagnosed with diabetes when she was my age, and her mother passed away because of complications with diabetes. I owe it to myself to become more health-conscious. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm actually beginning to crave healthy food; I want to learn Spanish; and GO METS! (I'm a New York girl at heart.) |
First name: Kelli
Geographical location: Walpole, NH Age: 28 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: 1 daughter/age 6 Occupation: Stay At Home Mom, formerly Early Childhood teacher Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, music, art, anything right-brained. Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/21/2010 Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 187 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love sweets! I will eat great all day, and then eat a giant piece of chocolate. So frustrating! Following any specific plan: Using FitDay to count calories, and trying to exercise every day (walking at a moderate pace 1-2 miles). What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have more incentive. I am getting married in September, and have put on 30 pounds since my fiance and I got together in 2006. I just want to look and feel my best on my wedding day (and remind him why he fell for me in the first place!). Anything else you would like to share with us: I lost 90 pounds 5 years ago (I went from 245 pounds to 155 pounds). I do not EVER want to get up to that weight again, so I am REALLY motivated to nip this in the bud. I had a friend who I walked with every night back then, and I really miss having that support. I am hoping that this online forum will help me to stay accountable. |
First name: Alexandra
Geographical location: Los Angeles; London in September Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Occupation: Student, creative writing Pets: One dog, terrier mix Hobbies/Interests: writing, singing, reading, drawing Height: 5'10 Eye/Hair Color: Green, brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: on/off from 2007; one big push 2009; today, 4/21/2010, for good this time. Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 205 Goal Weight: 150ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: overeater, emotional eater, picky eater Following any specific plan: counting calories; eat less and move more What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have surgery coming up and graduate school coming up in London, and I don't want to go to London and look for an internship the way I look now. |
First name: Sarah
Geographical location: Arizona Age: 28 Marital Status: Seperated Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Retail/ Pbx operator Pets: 0 Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Exercising, Dancing, Music Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 02/1/2010 Starting Weight: 293 Present Weight: 258 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not getting discouraged. I have now 100lbs to lose and sometimes it seems like its gonna take forever and I will never get to my goal. But I have to not think like that. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of being fat and I have a few medical problems that arised when I started gaining all of this weight. My husband and I have recently seperated and I want to feel confident and love myself again. Anything else you would like to share with us: I want to ride a rollercoaster again. lol. And dance all night long without feeling winded. |
First name: Leona
Geographical location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 27 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: NONE Occupation: Account Manager and a Children's Pastor Pets: I have a Yorkie named Sophia Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September of 2009, however due to a car accident had to stop until February of 2010 when the doctor released me to work out again Starting Weight: 300 Present Weight: 289 Goal Weight: 200 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Going out to eat because it is easier Following any specific plan: I am doing WW and I work out with a personal trainer 3x a week What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I am doing it for me, and not because I feel pressure from others around me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I an outgoing person who loves life. |
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Geographical location: Timisoara, Romania-> Europe Age: 26 Marital Status: living together for the last 5 years, but he moved to Canada in July 2009, I'll get there too by the end of the year, so it's long distance for the moment... Children/Ages: NONE Occupation: Customer Care Representative, but exactly today I picked up my IT engineer diploma, from the university, so that will change soon ;) Pets: None, but I foster the pets of my friends when they are out of town, these days I have a cat named Otto and it's a sweetie. Hobbies/Interests: crocheting, philosophy Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Green Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: long time ago... since I was 14 y/o I've been on and off... Starting Weight: 244... the highest in march 2008 Present Weight: 224 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Cooking, staying active, watching portion sizes... Following any specific plan: Counting calories and I will begin swimming and jogging What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've learned from the past mistakes, now I know that the key is not giving up... Anything else you would like to share with us: I wanna live life to the fullest. |
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Detroit, MI Age: 22 Marital Status: living with boyfriend Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: A desk job in the logistics field Pets: 1 cat, Miss Kitka Hobbies/Interests: I belly dance, paint, love reading and movies. Height: 5 ft 6 inches Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today 4/26/2010 Starting Weight: 220 Present Weight: 220 Goal Weight: To begin 150, then 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My boyfriend's constant need to bake cupcakes Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I will be dieting while maintaining a completely different lifestyle than my past weightloss journeys, and it will be much tougher. Anything else you would like to share with us: :hug: |
First name:Brittany
Geographical location: North New Jersey Age: 21 (22 on May 4th) Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: State worker Pets: 2 lap dogs Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Writing, Sports, Photography, Traveling, Movies, Meeting New People and Exercising. Height: 5'3 Eye/Hair Color: Blonde Hair, Hazel Eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It's been years, but started seriously- 4/25/10 Starting Weight: 185 Present Weight: 182 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not emotionally/mindlessly eating and portion control. Following any specific plan: Exercise and Smaller Portions. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My career is pending on it! I am tired of trying half-heartedly and being afraid to fail! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm in need of a support group, a group of people that will give me the honest reality checks I need. |
First name: Dana
Geographical location: Phoenix Age: 20 Marital Status: Single. Children/Ages: none Occupation: Cosmetology Student. Pets: One English Bulldog. Hobbies/Interests: makeup, going to the gym, boating Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: blue/black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2009 Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 204.5 Goal Weight: 140-150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The weekends. Following any specific plan: low fat low calorie low carb diet, under 500-1000 calories per day, and regular exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually stuck with it Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm currently smaller than I was when I graduated high school! |
First name: Erica
Geographical location: Ohio Age: 24 Marital Status: Single. Children/Ages: none Occupation: Teacher Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: movies, music, reading, traveling, friends Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2010 Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 244 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Just moved to a new city for a job alone, hate cooking for one and stressed with work 6 out of 7 days of the week so I have turned into a fast food junkie (which is easily avail on my drive home :() Following any specific plan: portion control, cutting out fast food and c25k What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I justed turned 24 and realized where I've gotten myself... I don't want to be 25 in a year and still weigh 250 pounds. Time to do this for me! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited to get back on track:carrot: |
First name: Prefer not to mention
Geographical location: Chicago, IL Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Occupation: PhD student Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: reading, music, writing, films, traveling Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: Brown, black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January, 2010 Starting Weight: 148 Present Weight: 126 Goal Weight: 120 (or maybe a bit lower) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional or boredom-related overeating, trying to fit exercise into my day Following any specific plan: counting calories and keeping track of fitness on SparkPeople What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the first time I've made a concerted and systematic effort to lose weight, where I'm tracking calories and weighing myself regularly. I've always left it up to my intuition, but this time, I got scientific and disciplined about it. I'm tired of my body not being what I want, and have finally got it through my noggin that I can control that! |
First name: RuthAnn
Geographical location: SC Age:26 Marital Status: married (10/06) Children/Ages: none yet Occupation: x-ray tech Pets:3 year old shih tzu, 8 month old boston terrier Hobbies/Interests: i watch way too much tv, i used to be very active, danced thru middle and highschool... i loved that Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this last one was when i signed up here, april 2010. i've been "fed up" many MANY times ... but i am NOT falling back this time Starting Weight: highest weight 213 Present Weight: 210 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my confidence... it was so far down, but my husband keeps supporting me. also, we were eating out A LOT...and that has to stop. Following any specific plan: portion control, watch the sugar, move, move, MOVE What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i am determined to be happy with myself again Anything else you would like to share with us: so new to this site... help! |
First name: April
Geographical location: Southampton, NY Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Dog Daycare manager Pets: Tula- collie mix Spanky - dachshund Dill - poodle mix Gizmo- cat Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: reddish/brown hair brown eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/2010 Starting Weight: 230 Present Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: pushing myself far enough when i excersize What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: focusing on being healthy instead of skinny |
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: San Diego, CA USA Age: 25 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: Kaylee/4 Occupation: Medical Biller/CSR/Accounts Receivable Pets: 2 dogs, buster and bunny Hobbies/Interests: I like to collect pez.. kinda nerdy, but its ok. it suits me well Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: hazel/dirty blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/13/2010 Starting Weight: 178lb Present Weight: 174lb Goal Weight: 130lb Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stress!.. and correctly calculating how many calories I consume vs. spend daily Following any specific plan: just trying to move more and eat less What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My mind set. I'm 100% ready. Anything else you would like to share with us: not really. :D But I sure am glad to be here! |
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