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07-30-2010, 10:53 AM
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#271
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MOTHEROFCEL
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CINCINNATI OH
Posts: 3
S/C/G: 235/235/140
Height: 5 FT 3 INCH
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First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Cincinnati, Oh
Age: 26
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: Daughter 8, Son 4 and baby girl 4 months
Occupation: nursing student, stay at home mom, part time bartender
Pets: my daughter has turtles
Hobbies/Interests: spending time with my family!
Height: 5’3
Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, brown hair with blond highlights
Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: July 30th, 2010, but really my whole life
Starting Weight: 235
Present Weight: 235
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: forgive myself if I fall short, and not throw the towel in and "start over" again.
Following any specific plan: Eating less and more nutritious, and exercising at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just had my third child and had diabetes during pregnancy. I want to be around to enjoy my children. I don’t want my weight loss to be a deterrent between my best life and my children’s best life anymore!!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am looking for a workout buddy locally, anyone in the Springfield Township area in Cincinnati Ohio?
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07-30-2010, 04:50 PM
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#272
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2
S/C/G: 160/160/120
Height: 5'4"
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First name: Sierra
Geographical location: Virginia
Age: 20
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Student
Pets: 3 dogs: Sushi, Yoshi & Milla. 1 parrot: Binky
Hobbies/Interests: An assortment of HBO and Showtime programs, reading, cleaning, cooking, and working on my marksmanship.
Height: 5'4" but much more technically 5'3.75" Whatevers.
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Dark blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/1/2010
Starting Weight: 160
Present Weight: 160
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat for no good reason in addition to already eating for my health! & I have a hard time saying no...If junk food is in the house, if someone offers certain foods to me, etc. & Just occasionally not caring and giving up on eating mindfully due to stress.
Following any specific plan: Working on mindful eating for now, when i wean off the epic bingeing diet I plan to eat between 1200 and 1500 calories...
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've really done the whole yo yo thing for the past few years...I'm getting tired of goin up and down...Would really like to maintain a consistent weight!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Just left my home in Hawaii of 9 years to move to Virginia a few months back and its a place I've never been to before. Shortly after arriving here, my parents are getting divorced and I won't see my mother again for prolly a few years. The added stress of this and the new responsibilities I have make staying motivated on a healthy eating plan much more difficult than I anticipated.
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07-30-2010, 05:54 PM
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#273
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 158
S/C/G: 195/*ticker*/123
Height: 5'2"
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First name: Hi! I'm Ashleigh
Geographical location: Portland OR
Age: 23
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: None, but wanted very much in a few years!
Occupation: Student and Preschool Teacher Aid
Pets: 2 amazingly adorable dogs. Trixie- doxie/min-pin mix and Sampson- Maltese/yorkie mix
Hobbies/Interests: I spend lots of time with my family, walking the dogs, reading and watching movies and I love to bake.
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Off and on starting Fall of 2006, but restarted as a lifestyle change (not just a diet) as of July 2010.
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 181 *sigh*
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, I'm terrible at controlling myself when emotions are flowing.
Following any specific plan: No, interested in WW but unable to afford anything at the moment
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Before I was solely concerned with my looks, this time my main concern is my health, the health of my husband (who is working on a lifestyle change with me) and the health of our future children. I am also hoping that some of the emotional stressors that set me off track before won't be applicable this time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am very grateful for any support- this is a challenge for me as I have never had a healthy lifestyle.
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07-30-2010, 09:21 PM
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#274
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 114
S/C/G: 188/ticker/135
Height: 5'3"
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First name: Tiffany
Geographical location: Pennsylvania
Age: 27
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: Mackenzie - 3 in August!
Occupation: Stay-at-home-mom (right now...thank you, economy)
Pets: Golden Retriever/Chow Mix - Toby
Hobbies/Interests: Reading (currently on the 4th Sookie Stackhouse novel), and now, Zumba.
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown for both
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/28/10
Starting Weight: 180
Present Weight: 171.6
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation and staying away from the carbs!
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: On 6/27/10, a good friend of our family passed away suddenly at the age of 43. He had a 6 year old daughter. He had warning signs that he ignored. It was my necessary wake up call to get healthy for myself and my family.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I SO want to succeed this time!
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07-30-2010, 11:21 PM
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#275
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 19
S/C/G: 200/200/130
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First name: Caroline
Geographical location: Sweet Home Alabama
Age: 21
Marital Status: Engaged
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Student/Teacher
Pets: One dog, a golden retriever named Bacardi
Hobbies/Interests: Life! and Losing weight!
Height: Just above 5 feet
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Since I was born? I'm officially starting on 1 August 2010
Starting Weight: 200 pounds
Present Weight: 200 pounds
Goal Weight: 130 pounds
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting past the plateaus
Following any specific plan: Not yet..I NEED SOME IDEAS!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: MY WEDDING IS APPROACHING in 9 months! I have to lose weight and start a lifestyle change!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Help me out/motivate me/give me ideas and I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU IN RETURN!
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07-31-2010, 01:50 AM
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#276
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 82
S/C/G: 276 / 259 / 150
Height: 5' 6"
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First name: Dana
Geographical location: OR
Age: 26
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Student
Pets: Rabbit
Hobbies/Interests: graphic/web design, german, traveling
Height: 5' 5"
Eye/Hair Color: green / light brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: My whole life? haha. I guess 7/28/10
Starting Weight: 260 lbs
Present Weight: 245 lbs
Goal Weight: 125 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: self-discipline, emotional eating
Following any specific plan: WeightWatchers, gym
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: A knee injury that is only getting worse from the weight, and I'm not getting any younger!
Last edited by ChubbyBun; 12-30-2010 at 08:52 PM.
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08-01-2010, 08:07 AM
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#277
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Failure is NOT an Option
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York City
Posts: 29
S/C/G: 266.1/Ticker/190
Height: 5'9
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First name: Kina
Geographical location: New York City
Age: 28
Marital Status: engaged
Children/Ages: 2 ages 9 and 8 months
Occupation: O.R. Scheduler
Pets: I was going to say none but I keep forgetting about the d*mn turtles...lol
Height: 5'9
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 08/01/10
Starting Weight: 271.4
Present Weight: see above
Goal Weight: 190
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The motivation having a full time job and being a full time mom really blocks you from concentrating on your goal.
Following any specific plan: Doing it my way! By couting calories and controlling my portions.
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08-01-2010, 04:51 PM
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#278
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 39
S/C/G: 178/170/140
Height: 5'3
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First name: Vanessa
Geographical location: South Carolina
Age: 24
Marital Status: Engaged
Children/Ages: Makenzie 3 yrs, Brandon Jr 1 yr
Occupation: Stay at home mom
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: Art: painting, drawing, pastels
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: Brown for both
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2010
Starting Weight: 178
Present Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not being able to go to gym when the kids are sick and trying to get motivated to work out at home. Also, eating healthier.
Following any specific plan: No, just going to the gym and watching what I eat
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I joined a gym and joined this website to find others for support and to see I'm not alone at this!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited to be on this website and to be connecting with everyone!
Last edited by Nessa411; 08-01-2010 at 04:54 PM.
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08-01-2010, 05:43 PM
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#279
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 10
S/C/G: 203/200/140
Height: 5'0"
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First name: Jess
Geographical location: England
Age: 20
Marital Status: In a relationship
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: student
Pets: none that live with me
Hobbies/Interests: music, the computer, sitting around eating fast food :P not a good hobby!
Height: 5'0"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/green eyes & brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01/08/2010
Starting Weight: 203lbs
Present Weight: 203lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs for now
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Liking the taste of unhealthy food too much and pure laziness!
Following any specific plan: just calorie counting and exercise - gonna start off with 30 day shred, see how that goes
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to lose this excess weight before i'm 21 which gives me nearly a year! I also have never been this big and I notice it so much this time - my knees are giving out, breathing's hard etc etc
Anything else you would like to share with us:
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08-02-2010, 01:25 PM
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#280
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 34
S/C/G: 184/ticker/134
Height: 5'7"
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First name: Sandi
Geographical location: Louisiana
Age: 26
Marital Status: Newlywed
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Title Analyst
Pets: 2 dogs - Boxers
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family (2-legged and 4-legged variety), anything outdoors, watching movies, traveling
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown for both
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Since Age 12, joined here 08/02/2010
Starting Weight: 182.6
Present Weight: 182.6
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Changing my eating habits. Being from the south, I was brought up on unhealthy foods and unfortunately, I'm pretty much in love with anything fried.
Following any specific plan: P90X for workouts, I'm lost on nutrition
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Something's gotta give. I'm the biggest I've ever been and I'm tired of struggling with my weight, constantly feeling disgusted at myself, not wanting to go out with friends b/c I feel huge. Something's gotta give.
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08-02-2010, 05:09 PM
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#281
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Livermore, CA
Posts: 26
S/C/G: 243.2/241/160
Height: 5'7"
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First name: Shannon
Geographical location: Bay Area, California
Age: 26
Marital Status: Engaged, getting married 9/18/10
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: HR Coordinator
Pets: Cali, 1 year old German Shepherd
Hobbies/Interests: hanging out with fiance, hockey, watching tv, reading
Height: 5' 7"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/ dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Been on a perpetual diet since I was 10, but starting again 7/25/10
Starting Weight: 250 lbs
Present Weight: 243 lbs
Goal Weight: 160-170 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I feel like even when I look at food I gain weight. Exercising- I hate sweating lol
Following any specific plan: South Beach and then will go to weight watchers again later. Trying to workout every morning.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had lost 20lbs in Jan of this year, tried on my wedding dress 7mnths later and it was too tight. I had gained 20lbs in 7 months!!! NOT HEALTHY. That and we want to have kids shortly and I dont want to be out of breath playing with my kids
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08-03-2010, 03:46 PM
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#282
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Bowie, MD
Posts: 1,782
S/C/G: 330/315/154
Height: 5'6
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First name: Okiemute
Geographical location: Bowie, MD
Age: 27
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: 0
Occupation: Soon to be student
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: walking, reading, and dancing
Height: 66 inches (5'6)
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 12, 2010
Starting Weight: 330
Present Weight: 323.8
Goal Weight: 154
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself
Following any specific plan: South Beach Diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My health is being called into question!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I share the same b-day as O.J Simpson and Courtney Love (7/9)
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08-03-2010, 11:11 PM
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#283
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: chicago
Posts: 77
S/C/G: 212.2/ticker/135
Height: 5'3"
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First name: Cassandra
Geographical location: Chicago
Age: 23
Marital Status: single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: barista/student (studying chemical dependency counseling)
Pets: 1 gold cockerspaniel named Benny
Hobbies/Interests: psychology, psycho-pharmacology, reading, writing
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7/31/10
Starting Weight: 212
Present Weight: 206
Goal Weight: 160 for now, but 120 eventually
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: comfort eating
Following any specific plan: Belly Fat Cure
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never really tried much in the past...
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08-05-2010, 12:27 PM
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#284
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 181
S/C/G: 258/229.2/160
Height: 5'6"
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I've managed to find time to post but haven't done of these yet.. here you go!
First name:Amanda, Manda
Geographical location: Daytona, FL
Age: 26
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: Just the 4 legged variety for now.
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Pets: Gizmo, 7 year old Schnauzer; Sara, 3 year old Doberman; B and SCSI approximately 9 year old felines.
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, going to the beach/springs/pool, hiking with friends and the dogs (when not in danger of heat stroke), SHOPPING, shopping more, traveling, especially on cruises, camp fires
Height:5'6"
Eye/Hair Color:Brown eyed girl, with ever changing hair.. usually some variation of brown or auburn with blond highlights.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: A looong time.. but to simplify, from my highest, October 2009.
Starting Weight: 258
Present Weight: 230-ish.. fluctuates, but not sticking below 230 just yet.
Goal Weight: 150-ish. I'm more focused on how I look and feel, than the number on the scale.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Consistency! I can kick some serious booty, but I can get derailed so easily.
Following any specific plan: Nothing specific, but trying to minimize animal protein and maximize fresh fruits and vegetables.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was severely traumatized by turning 25, and refuse to be gross when I should still be young and cute. I also finished a super strict diet cycle to kick start my loss and figure if I can be that strict for 30+ days, I can do anything reasonable for extended periods.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope I can offer as much support as I've been given so far.
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08-06-2010, 06:46 AM
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#285
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nightcrawler
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 41
S/C/G: 227/214/140
Height: 5'5"
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First name: Frances
Geographical location: west texas
Age: 23
Marital Status: married
Children/Ages: see pets below
Occupation: housewife
Pets: 5 cats (bb 3 yrs, merlin 2 yrs, orion 2 yrs, zeus 1 yr, 10 months and helia 3 months), one dog (kronos 1 yr 10 months)
Hobbies/Interests: banned books, cooking, baking, history, tv (limited to history, discovery, animal planet and nat geo, house and ncis nowadays..i no longer watch food network, makes me hungry), camping, swimming, board games, trivia, crafts
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: not sure for 3fc, but officially it was april 1, 2010
Starting Weight: 240 lbs
Present Weight: 218 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sleeping at the same time my husband sleeps so we both can work out at the same time..i like company, especially if it's with my best friend i am not a fan of daylight, but he works 8-5 monday thru friday and i know i can't sleep all day..
Following any specific plan: not eating meat, consuming more plant proteins, daily multivitamin and supplements for my vitiligo, will start insanity 60 day workout on monday, aug 9 2010
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i went cold turkey from eating meat to not eating meat (if the euphemism fits..hah!), fresher juice, produce and more grains and fiber, very minimal consumption of processed foods or animal products..i try to make a lot of things from scratch (breads, desserts and sweets included) and i make sure that none of what i make contains any trace of animal by product
Anything else you would like to share with us: i am feeding my husband what i eat, and he loves it! i cannot give up regular beer..i am not an alcoholic..can't stand light beer..just doesn't taste the same..i can live without the mixed drinks and liquor (not really a big fan of either), but not beer..
Last edited by wikidsnyper; 08-06-2010 at 06:49 AM.
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