First name: Stephanie (call me Steph please, lol)
Geographical location: fort hood, tx Age:25 Marital Status: married (almost 5 years) Children/Ages: CHarlie, 3.8 yrs old-- Cassie, 16 months (both c-sections) Occupation: Sahm currently Pets: 1 cat, caramel. Shes a rescue. Hobbies/Interests:i draw, paint, sing, dance, sew, knit, crochet, lol, when i get bored i teach myself something new. Height:5'3 Eye/Hair Color: my eyes change colors, my hair is naturally so black its purple when the light hits it Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: well this new journey is starting today! march 7, 2010 Starting Weight:170 Present Weight:170 Goal Weight:115 - 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i reached my goal weight a couple months back and then for no reason i put on 27 lbs in 3 days and the following week i put on 13 more, i have plateaued. . .. i think aside from that my second biggest hurdle is i have pretty much lost faith in myself and have no support. Following any specific plan: i eat healthy, i exercise multiple times a day, and im pretty active. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im failing, im really not sure, i guess because my health is questionable at the moment its putting strain on my weight. however soon we will know if its cancer or not and then go from there. Anything else you would like to share with us: im goofy, lol?? |
First name: Ashley :)
Geographical location: Colorado Age:23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None... I can barely take care of myself! Occupation: Grad student, nanny, athletic advisor Pets: Do roommates count? Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, painting, baking, coffee, discussion! :) Height:5'6 Eye/Hair Color: My eyes are green and my hair is auburn Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April of 2009, lost 35 lbs. took a few months off. Tried starting again 2 weeks ago, got the flu, twice. But i'm not discourged! I start again TODAY! Starting Weight:165.5 Present Weight:165.5 Goal Weight:115 - 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love to bake! And even more so I love to eat what I bake! And my mouth loves carbs, even though my body (and my weight loss goals) does not. Following any specific plan: Since carbs are the enemy to my body i'm trying to follow atkins! It seems to fit my lifestyle and my weight loss goals the best! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know what works for my body and what doesn't. I understand how foods work (and don't work) with my body. I know what I crave and I need to get rid of those cravings and fuel my body with the things that it can use for good! Anything else you would like to share with us: I need encouragement! My mom (and my support group haha!) just moved to texas and my dad doesn't really understand my struggle with my weight. So I turn to you all! |
First name: Susan
Geographical location: Eastern Washington State Age: 23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation:between job and graduate school Pets: two Westies, Heather and Rowena, one fish, Herman Hobbies/Interests: Reading, crafts, movies Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ Grey Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Off and on, currently 3/8/10 Starting Weight:260 Present Weight:260 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Following any specific plan: No, working on more vegetables and little to no processed foods/grains What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not doing it for anyone but myself, and it isn't to look good, it is to be healthy Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm not very outgoing, I'm more of a listen and watch type. I'm hoping to try and overcome this and meet some new people who are trying to improve themselves as well! |
Danielle
First name: Danielle
Geographical location: Virginia Age: 21, on the verge of 22. Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None. I may just be a doting aunt forever. Occupation: College student, receptionist. Pets: Two darling cats – Minna and Maggie. (I like alliteration.) Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, theatre, being a movie fanatic and a science groupie. Height:5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Green/Dark brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time around? Lol. March 1, 2010. Starting Weight: 232 Present Weight:229 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Definitely staying focused. Following any specific plan: No, not really. Keeping a food log and trying to do at least some exercise every day. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I’ve become sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’m able to look objectively at how my weight has negatively affected my life, and I’m ready to fix that. Also, a work-out buddy. Anything else you would like to share with us: I’m a pretty big nerd? (Pardon the pun.) |
First name: Allison
Geographical location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 24 Marital Status: Livin' with my wonderful boyfriend! Children/Ages: no kiddos yet Occupation: music teacher and working on a counseling psychology degree Pets: We're searching for a dog....whom we plan to name Merlin. :) Hobbies/Interests: singing, song-writing, scoping out local music, watching a lot of home design shows and dreaming about things I could (but won't) do to my house, biking, museums, getting lost and finding cool things in the process... Height: 5' nothin'. :) Eye/Hair Color: blue-grey / it varies, currently dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2005 is when I started, been up and down, back and forth since then. Starting Weight: 250lbs was my heaviest Present Weight: ~160lbs Goal Weight: Not sure, but I'm aiming for 120 then I'll see how I feel from there. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: binge-eating, night-eating, boredom-eating (the big three) Following any specific plan: No, just my own brand of crazy. (I was doing LA weightloss in the past, it helped me lose the first 60lbs or so) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Nothing different, just some re-motivation! Anything else you would like to share with us: Love this forum, full of wonderful, happy, supportive people! |
Thought I would introduce myself other than just in my general post "Coming Out...and Scales"
First name: Maja Geographical location: Chicago, IL Age: 28 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None yet, love my sister's kiddos though and want my own one day Occupation: Attorney Pets: None yet...hope to have my puppy in September if the breeder I'm working with manages to have one of her dogs take in the next month or so. Hobbies/Interests: movies, singing, music, walking, cooking and generally hanging out with friends and family Height: 5' 4" Eye/Hair Color: blue/blond (though naturally my hair is auburn) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2000 but have been all around since then Starting Weight: Not sure...see my previous post Present Weight: Again, not sure Goal Weight: Hate to sound repetitive but not sure, I think a size 6 or 8 would be nice Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finding the time to work out is my number one issue but snacking late at night is an issue as well Following any specific plan: No, just trying to eat right and work out What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I broke up with a long-term boyfriend when I realized how much I let myself go (not just physically but mentally and emotionally...always put his "needs" and even "wants" before mine...he didn't want to change so the rest is history). Instead, my emotional growth and weight-loss this time around will be about me, not a boy or lack thereof Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to getting to know all of you better! |
Hello!
First name: Falon
Geographical location: Los Angeles Age: 26 Marital Status: in a relationship, live with bf Children/Ages: none Occupation: high school English teacher Pets: min pin/chihuahua named Winston Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, dancing, theater, shopping Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: around the beginning of Jan. Starting Weight: 170 Present Weight: 157.6 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat when I am bored and tend to get really frustrated when I plateau, usually that's when I give up Following any specific plan: watching calories and attempting to work out 4-5 days a week What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm sick of feeling tired, unattractive, out of shape and yucky. I want to be able to fully enjoy life! |
Newbie!
Hi everyone! I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all!
First name: Lauren Geographical location: Virginia Age: 24 Marital Status: Married (going on 3 years) Children/Ages: None yet, plenty of furbabies Occupation: Project Manager/Estimator for Historic Restoration Firm Pets: Two pups and two ponies: Tilly (Praline Shepherd...we made it up), Bugsy (Jack Russell Terrier), Toy (aka Misplaced My Hailo, Trakehner horse), and Trouble (Miniature horse) Hobbies/Interests: I am all about my furbabies and spending time with the family and friends. I also volunteer as a historic interpretor...Colonial history is my thing. Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Strawberry Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:01.01.10...this time anyway Starting Weight: 185 *gulp* Present Weight: 171 Goal Weight:135-140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding time in a packed life for exercise Following any specific plan:Trying to stay between 1200 and 1600 calories (on the low end most days), with more exercise, and strictly packing lunches for work days. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The photo that changed everything was at Christmas, when I discovered that I was developing a second chin...not cool. Anything else you would like to share with us: I would love to chat with anyone, so feel free! |
First name: Kelly
Geographical location: South Jersey Age: 24 almost 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Administrative Assistant Pets: I coexist with 5 mini poodles - Not mine but I live with them. Hobbies/Interests: WoW, Video Games, Reading, Internet Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Light Blue/Gray - Med. Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Forever, but seriously so today. Starting Weight: 280 (4 months ago) Heighest Weight Present Weight: 250ish Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation and Fast Food Following any specific plan: Ordered Nutrisystem Diabetic What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not sure. I hope something. Anything else you would like to share with us: Not at the moment. ^_^; |
First name: Kaitlin
Geographical location: Chicago, Illinois Age: 20 Marital Status: Single! Children/Ages: None, maybe never. I haven’t decided. Occupation: Full time Undergrad, part time “nanny”, part time bagger Pets: 1 cat, Elvis. 1 mouse, Arbol. Soon to be parakeet. Hobbies/Interests: Writing, drawing/painting, reading, animals, anatomy, nature, music, spontaneous action Height: 5' 6’ and a quarter. Eye/Hair Color: Hazel that varies from more green/brown/blue depending on the day. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Late ‘09 was when I started investing real interest in getting myself in shape. Starting Weight: 235. Present Weight: 238. Goal Weight: 140, more or less depending on how it presents itself. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Night grazing and boredom eating. Following any specific plan: Trying to work out at least five days a week, an hour some days a half hour others. Watching what I’m eating and cutting the portions. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel very motivated this time. Something has “clicked“, where it hasn’t in the past. Anything else you would like to share with us: Love. I'm always up for talking here. |
First name: Nandi
Geographical location: United kingdom Age: 23 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Student Pets: I live with 4guys Hobbies/Interests: cheerleading, swimming Height: 5'3 Eye/Hair Color: varies Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4th March Starting Weight: 154 Present Weight: Weigh in is Monday Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Im a student so self control is essential to resisting beer pong and late night mcdonalds runs! Following any specific plan: weight watchers. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im putting in the effort, ive set realistic goals and im going about it the right way and for the right reasons. Im taking it one day at a time. Anything else you would like to share with us: weight watchers ready meals are my best friend. They hav saved my diet after a long day when i wouldnt have had the energy to cook something healthy lol |
First name: Beth
Geographical location: VA Age: 24 Marital Status: single Occupation: IT Support Hobbies/Interests: cooking, gaming Height: 4'11" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Nov 2009 Starting Weight: 140 Present Weight: 131 Goal Weight: 110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finding motivation Following any specific plan: Just trying to eat healthy and exercise when I can without burning out. My weight is coming off very slowly, but surely. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I love getting salad for lunch at work, and the gym is free, so I have no excuse to not eat healthy and exercise! I really want to be in shape by my 25th birthday and for the rest of my life. I asked myself, "when am I going to start living my life and having confidence?" Also, my boss is really hot...so that also helps with the motivation on a daily basis :P Anything else you would like to share with us: Reading the forums here is not only really helpful, but a lot of fun, too. I think I've tried joining a weight loss community in the past and it wasn't very entertaining. |
First name: Natasha
Geographical location: South-East Age: 21 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 girls - aged 2, 3 months and 3 months (twins) Occupation: mother, carer, home maker and midwifery student. Pets: Richard the hamster Hobbies/Interests: My children, reading, singing, babywearing, Height: 5ft 6 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/03/10 Starting Weight: 210lbs after having the twins, 185lbs on first day of diet Goal Weight: 133lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Grazing, boredom snacking - eating out of habbit (I do it before I realise I have done it! My solution has been not to buy anything unhealthy I could snack on!) Following any specific plan: Nope. Just trying to control myself and not eat 24/7!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have realised I don't want to look like this. I want to be healthy and slim MORE than I want to eat! I have realised the answer to my weight loss is simple - Just say NO! Anything else you would like to share with us: I was obese in high school from the ages of 14 to 16 and a half... At 16 I decided enough was enough and took to running, cycling and walking alternately doing one of these every day. I swapped unhealthy snacks for healthier alternatives and over the course of a year I came down from a 15 stone size 18-20 to a 9stone 7lbs size 10! I did it then and I can do it again... Only trouble is with 3 babies to look after I don't really have the time to go out running and cycling every day. I'm looking in to getting a wii fit. Does anyone know if these are any good? I thought about getting a treadmill but they take up so much space! |
First name: Jamie
geographical location: Saskatoon,sk age: 23 going on 24 this year marital status: mid as well be been together going on 6 years, Jared children: none yet, we want to have kids in about 3 years occupation: it support pets: dog- Loki he's an Akita hobbies/interests: photography, crochet, quilting, comedians, animals. height: 5'6 eye/hair color: blue/green and dark brown starting weight loss journey: last year I made a feeble attempt, but this year I've been more focused starting weight loss:225 (last nov 09) current weight:212 goal weight: 135-140 biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: consistency, working out, meal planning, not eating out as much er finding something healthy on the menu. Also getting support, my dh does support me but sometimes i need a bit more. I need to talk about it alot, sometimes i just need someone to do it with me. Following any specific plan?: trying to follow LA weight loss, working harder at that...Cutting out sugars besides Fruits and what not, no junk food. Just trying to avoid bad food in general. Working out more trying 3-4 times a week on my elliptical and trying to walk the dog more. what makes this time different than your weight loss efforts in the past?: I never really tried before.. This time im actually trying, trying to set real goals.. also wanting to be at my goal weight by next Jan/Feb. anything else you would like to share?: Carrot for every 10 pounds lost~~~ :carrot: |
First name: Laura
Geographical location: London, England Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: 3 cats Hobbies/Interests: cinema, walking, pub. Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/ Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Started July 1st, 2009 Starting Weight: 220 Present Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Trying to exercise at uni (college) around the work. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, and as much exercise as possible. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im more serious about it, i never thought i had an issue with my weight but the smaller i get i find i still dont like how i look, so i cant imagine going back to how i was before. Am currently on day ten of the thirty day shred, and although i dont have any scales at uni ive lost 4 inches already :) |
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