First name: Iris
Geographical location: Madrid, Spain Age: 25 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: PHD student Pets: 0 Hobbies/Interests: reading, Sims 3, cooking, travelling Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 06/01/2010 Starting Weight: 216 Present Weight: 187 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating Following any specific plan: Exercise and diet xD What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The way i feel about losing weight, i have understand that this a plan for all my life, not for look more pretty 3 months and after eat like there´s no tomorrow. Anything else you would like to share with us: I´m glad to be here!!! |
First name: Lindsay
Geographical location: Washington Age: 25 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Pharm Tech Pets: Chiwiener -Jack Hobbies/Interests: Crafting, films, reading, writing Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09/25/2010 Starting Weight:211 Present Weight:211 Goal Weight:130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: commitment Following any specific plan: eat natural, less soda, more exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: not much Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm not really adept at online groups/blogging/etc. |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Dallas, TX Age: 24 Marital Status: Very serious boyfriend of 3+ years Children/Ages: No sirree bob...no thanks! Occupation: Receptionist/Customer Service Rep/Boss babysitter Pets: Murphy - Shih Tzu - 11 years Hobbies/Interests: reading, knitting, crafts, music, watching tv, cooking, shopping, making lists! Height: 5' 7 1/2" (my boyfriend feels that 1/2" is important! haha) Eye/Hair Color: Green / Err...blonde. ;) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 21, 2010 Starting Weight: 285 Present Weight: 266.6 Goal Weight: 145, I think. I'll adjust if need be once I get closer. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Portion control, emotional eating, making poor choices because of time constraints. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't know what caused me to want to start this time or what is making me stick with it, but I know it doesn't seem as difficult as it has in the past. It seems to be coming so much easier. My boyfriend is working out and cutting calories as well. But we still eat out and live our lives normally. It's amazing how easy it really is. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm an open book...but I don't know what else to say! |
First name: Ashleigh
Geographical location: I'm a Vermonta, I do what I want ta! Age: 21 Marital Status: on the prowl. Children/Ages: none, thank goodness. Occupation: Season Pass Sales @ Mount Snow Pets: Cat named Grace and a yellow lab named Lexi Hobbies/Interests: dance.. it's a freakin' passion. Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: blue.. green.. depends on the day. AAND I'm a brunette, for now. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept. 15, 2010 Starting Weight: 253 Present Weight: 251 Goal Weight:135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating habits. Following any specific plan: Exercise lots, eat little. WATERRR. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: determination, mannn. Anything else you would like to share with us: this may or may not have something to do with a guy... and my habits sometimes borderline ED. |
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April Geographical location: Ontario, Canada Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Student Pets: 3 Cats Hobbies/Interests: Exercising, Shopping, Forums etc etc Height: 5ft 9in Eye/Hair Color: Blue/green eyes, Red hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 2010 Starting Weight: 205 Present Weight: 155-160 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge Eating, No Motivation. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting, Exercise plan. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first attempt at weight loss Anything else you would like to share with us: Not right now, but maybe later! |
First name: Lindsey
Geographical location: Clarksville, TN Age: 24 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student/Jewelry Designer Pets: 10 year old rescued Min Pin, Bri Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wonderful hubby! Designing & creating jewelry...decorating...shopping... Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/22/10 Starting Weight: 175 Present Weight: 173 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Trying not to give into the yummy treats my active/fit/thin hubby eats! Following any specific plan: 1200 calories per day. 30 mins of walking or cardio 5 times per week. Pilates 20-30 mins 5 times per week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I think I'm more serious because more is at stake. If I don't do something about this weight now my health can and more than likely will get worse as my risk for heart problems and diabetes increases as time goes on and pounds add up. My husband and I are talking more and more about having children soon and I want to be at a healthy weight when I get pregnant and stay healthy throughout and after my future pregnancy. I'm sick of looking in the mirror hating what I see! Anything else you would like to share with us: Just joined today! :) |
First name: Maria
Geographical location: Thessaloniki, Greece Age: 23 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Student Pets: 2 kitties! Hobbies/Interests: Sims 3, gardening, cooking, House, dancing... Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 04/15/2010 Starting Weight: 253 Present Weight: 215 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eat more fruit/veggies and less junk food. Following any specific plan: I count calories and I exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the first time I decided to lose weight. I was sort of thin up until 5 years ago and only my mom felt that I had to lose weight. This time, it's my decision. Anything else you would like to share with us: When I grow up, I want to be like my younger brother. He eats all the time and -as we just found out- he is almost underweight!:mad::cry: |
First name: Laura
Geographical location: Fukuoka, Japan Age: 23 Marital Status: Seeing someone, just celebrated 4 years! Children/Ages: Nope! Occupation: English teacher Pets: None here. May invest in a cactus or house plant someday. Hobbies/Interests: Music, travel, fashion, hedonism, just living. Height: 5'4/163 cm Eye/Hair Color: I'm Asian - brown and dyed-brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This is my second time around. March something, 2010 - the day after all those BBQs Starting Weight: 154-6ish (70-71 kg) Present Weight: 134 (61 kg) Goal Weight: 120ish (54 kg) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: So far, "those last 10-15 lbs" is proving anything but easy Following any specific plan: My mom drills this one in: "Eat less, move more" What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Much more exercise and vegetables. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm going to Germany for New Year/Silvester with a mostly empty suitcase and I'm looking to fill it with new clothes that fit! |
First name: Janel
Geographical location: GA Age:27 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: student/7th grade science teacher Pets: Hobbies/Interests: shopping....being with hubby Height: 5'8 Eye/Hair Color: Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2 yrs ago..lol seriously 9/30/10 Starting Weight: 165 when i started wanting to losw...now its higher Present Weight: 195 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Hubby's eating habits and his need to cuddle right afterwards Following any specific plan: wii fit progress...no diet plan yet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually did what I said I would Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Maria
Geographical location: Scotland Age: 24 Marital Status: in a relationship Children/Ages: none Occupation: PhD student (gah!) Pets: puppy-dog (a tiny little dog that looks like a puppy even though she's over a year) Hobbies/Interests: spending time with friends, going to the gym, just chilling out and doing brainless things Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 2004 Starting Weight: 140 Present Weight: 112 Goal Weight: 104 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being healthy and obsessing over quantity rather than quantity (ie. counting calories but not caring if they're healthy or not - choosing a chocolate bar over a proper healthy meal) Following any specific plan: trying to cut out simple carbs and avoid pasta/potatoes/bread What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: it's not about the number on the scale, it's about health Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Jess
Geographical location: Northern California Age:21 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:0 Occupation:Legal Clerk/Student Pets:0 (unfortunately) Hobbies/Interests:Going out, shopping, friends, travel Height:5'7" Eye/Hair Color: brown/black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 20, 2010 Starting Weight: 245 Present Weight:239 Goal Weight:140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have no discipline and I can't cook Following any specific plan: Just counting calories and exercising, I want to start running competitvely What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well in the past I would try to jump on fad diets and starvation, this time I just want to eat what I want, but in moderation and start to love fruits and veggies Anything else you would like to share with us: I've always been big and my goal is that when I hit 22 next year, I won't be this size anymore. Ever. |
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First name: Kate
Geographical location:Brooklyn Age:26 Marital Status:Long Term Relationship Children/Ages:None Occupation:Stage Manager Pets:2, 1 Large Cat, 1 small Dog Hobbies/Interests:work work and work. Height:5'4" Eye/Hair Color:Blue /Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June Starting Weight:288 Present Weight:272 Goal Weight:144 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Years of bad habits, and PCOS Following any specific plan: I know what I'm supposed to do, I just need to commit. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never really tried before Anything else you would like to share with us:I'm really excited to be here! |
Doing well so far on south beach
First name: jamie
Geographical location: eastern nc Age: less than 30 lol Marital Status: married Children/Ages: 3 boys ages 8, 7, and 12 wks Occupation: registered nurse Pets: yuck Hobbies/Interests: photopgrahy, traveling Height: 5'1 Eye/Hair Color: blue, brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 16th 2003 after having my second son Starting Weight:283lbs Present Weight:206lbs Goal Weight:145lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking to it Following any specific plan: south beach diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i just had my third son july 12th 2010 and want to get into the size 6 clothing i was able to wear before i was pregnant. Anything else you would like to share with us: i have battled with my weight my entire life. ive done every diet and tried every exercise program. i went from my highest weight of 283lbs to my lowest of 155lbs. i felt very empowered at 155lbs and felt confident and comfortable and proud of myself. i got up to 232 lbs before i had my son. i have been able to get down to 206 lbs with help from south beach. i hope to continue losing. i refuse to waste my money on a wardrobe of plus size clothes. so its my motivation to lose, lose, lose!! :) |
First name: Joy
Geographical location: Kentucky Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 ... A boy - 1 month and a girl - 2 years Occupation: Currently in school Pets: Dashound- Ali Hobbies/Interests: Getting online, Hanging out with friends, Cleaning (which I love) Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09/11/2010 Starting Weight: 215 Present Weight: 187 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating healthy. Following any specific plan: No Pops More Water, Less Sweets, & Exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I always drunk the cokes and never drunk enough water. Anything else you would like to share with us: Naw..I hope this experience is faster than planned LOL. |
First name: Sarah
Geographical location: North Carolina, US Age: 28 Marital Status: Happily married. Children/Ages: 5y/o boy and a 2 1/2 y/o girl. Occupation: Stay at home mama. Pets: 2 large dogs. I have a kitty too, but she escaped a few weeks ago while visiting our inlaws in another state and I have yet to find her. :( Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, singing, cooking, baking, nature walks with the kids, shooting, self-defense. Height: 5'2.5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue-green-gray eyes, dark blonde hair. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: The actual start date was April 2008, but I've stalled quite a few times since then. Starting Weight: 167lbs. Present Weight: 156.6lbs. (gained a pound yesterday. D: ) Goal Weight: 115-120, or wherever I feel comfortable, as long as it's a healthy weight. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Insecurity. I'm insecure with my sexuality and femininity in general. It was different before I had kids, but now I find myself increasingly uncomfortable with my body, even while I'm losing weight. People tell me I have a pretty face, and even that makes me uncomfortable. I hide behind my weight and thick glasses because that's comfortable. Following any specific plan: Avoiding processed food, no binging, no pop, eat veggies/fruit with every meal, avoiding anything with certain food additives (helps with the ADD, I'm told, lol). I still eat cookies occasionally, but I cut all of that out for a long time, so now my body can only process small amounts of sweets or I get sick. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I was REALLY hard on my body. As a kid, teen and young adult I was stuck in binge/purge and starvation diets. I based my need for weight loss on being told I was too curvy. My family was horrible at telling me I had a "ghetto booty" or "apple booty" as young as 12. My heaviest in high school was 120 and I was still picked on for having "cottage cheese" on my thighs. This time it's about what I want for myself, and about giving my body what it deserves instead of punishing it for not looking a certain way. I carried 2 kids with this body! Yea, I have stretch marks and cellulite, but it's still an awesome body! Anything else you would like to share with us: I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 26. It was surreal being diagnosed with something stereotypically found in kids. At first I was a little excited because I heard that the drugs make you lose weight, but they didn't/don't with me unless the dosage is too high. They actually make me tired, but they helped out so much!! |
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