Marital Status: Five years strong (but not married yet)
Children/Ages: None.
Occupation: Grad student
Pets: Two very mischievous cats
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, video games, watching movies. Other geeky-related things.
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Confused shade of blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Let's go with today 11/8/10 as I'm restarting everything.
Starting Weight: 236 pounds.
Present Weight: 236 pounds.
Goal Weight: 150 pounds.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My attitude.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and Biggest Loser DVDs until I can afford a gym.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm done feeling sorry/bad about myself. I'm better than this and it's about time I prove it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not at this point in time.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: following the plan to a t (so eating all the required 4 cups of veggies)
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past, well this time im actually following a plan and being watched whereas the other times i was just like 'hey im going to try and eat healthy' but that would only last a few days and then i would cheat or just give up because i have seen any results.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2010 (this time around)
Starting Weight: 140
Present Weight: 132
Goal Weight: 105
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Trying not to beat myself up if I don't follow my plan perfectly all the time.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and trying new workouts to keep it interesting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Not being so obsessed with my diet. Trying to remember there is more to life.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/01/2010
Starting Weight: 202
Present Weight: 188
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking to working out
Following any specific plan: kinda going with the flow
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a little one that depends on me for physical activity and if I am always too tired to play then what will I be teaching her?
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a hard time following diets. No one else will follow one with me so temptation is constantly there and I must admit I am weak.
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Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: No motivation until now, and I'm quite lazy.
Following any specific plan: Just trying to count calories and exercise more.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more motivated. It is encouraging to see this question, bc it lets me know that I'm not the only one who has failed before.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love/need encouragement. I want to feel great about myself and become a more confidant woman!
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Hobbies/Interests: Drawing and designing, reading, and 3 fat chicks
Height: 5'6" ish maybe 5'7" (should get my true height)
Eye/Hair Color: brown and brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 15th 2010
Starting Weight:207
Present Weight:204
Goal Weight:135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:changing my eating habits
Following any specific plan: Jackie Warner's "This Is Why You Are Fat"
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to make the change. I want to be healthy again. Also being able to fit into some jeans and not leggings would be great too!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am ready to make this change and work hard to make my goals!
Geographical location: Currently in Happy Valley, PA; Born and raised in Southwest Oklahoma.
Age: 25
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: None yet!
Occupation: Housewifey
Pets: Hollowpoint (15 year old Pit Bull), Bradford (2 year old Yorkie/Shih Tzu Mix), Tequila (6 month old Hellraising Chihuahua).
Hobbies/Interests: Internet, Shopping, Videogames, Television, Reading, Playing dress up... lol
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2010
Starting Weight: 224
Present Weight:180
Goal Weight: 145?
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am sooo lazy. Also, I tend to eat a LOT more when my husband is home...
Following any specific plan: Counting calories
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've actually made progress this time. I can't remember the last time I saw the scale say 180.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am going to Jamaica Summer 2010, and would LOVE to look/feel good in a bikini! Recently had Breast Augmentation, and loving my new tatas!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: made my decision today, not idea what I'm going to do yet so, so no date yet
Starting Weight: 128.7
Present Weight: 128.7
Goal Weight: 115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: depression - no motivation to work out
Following any specific plan: I'm looking for help on that one!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have gained 8 lbs in the last year, and I am stuck and my clothe don't fit. It basically began with being unemployed for such a long time (going on 2 years in January). I'm studying for the Florida BAR now and decided to stop my job search and concentrate on studying, and take care of myself.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I know great people are met in forums, and I would like some advice on how to go about losing weight. The different programs/diets, etc.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Fishing, Playing Cards
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 19 October 2010
Starting Weight: 374
Present Weight: 363
Goal Weight: 163
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Alcohol and I have to learn to be my best friend rather than my worst enemy.
Following any specific plan: Counting calories, cardio and weights
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Doing it in a healthy this time, not too restrictive, not living on chemicals, putting my health first.
Pets: 2 dogs (1 male boxer, 8 years old, named Jack, 1 female boxer/border collie mix, 9 month old, named Bella), also 2 cats (1 male tiger mix named Hagrid aka big man, 1 female tiger mix named Momo aka mama)
Hobbies/Interests: READING (love any bookstore), watching a good movie (to many favorites to count), shopping, spending time with my family
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: blue (eyes), brown (hair)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 30, 2010
Starting Weight: 180
Present Weight: 164
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: love of chocolate
Following any specific plan: vegetarian diet with exercise 1-2 times a day 4 days a week for 30-45 minutes each time (45 mins if i only work out once, or 30 mins and then 45 mins if i work out twice)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I have stuck with my vegetarian diet for 6 months and with my exercise plan for almost 5 months. I want to make a change in my life and the only way to do that is to find things i enjoy and i enjoy being a vegetarian and i enjoy workout out at my college gym (it's huge!!! and there's lots to do!!)
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I love this website and i love that everyone seems to be like a family here. it's very inspiring to me and i can't wait to make great friends here.
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Marital Status: newly single and lovin it! Its time to focus on myself!
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Office Administrator
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: Singing, shopping, camping, the beach, hiking, relaxing, making jewelry, exploring new places, collecting antiques, etc!
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes , brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 21st, 2010
Starting Weight: 175
Present Weight: 175
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: love of chocolate and Bagels w/ cream cheese!!!
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein. Vegetarian
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am finally excepting openly that I CAN do this and that I CAN be in control of what I eat and I CAN feel and look how I want to!
I am just sooo ready to start over and live life to the fullest and take care of ME! This journey is all about me and getting healthy and bettering myself!!!
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I am also so happy to have found this site. If i have a bad day everyones stories are so motivating and give me the extra boost to be strong and avoid temptations!!!!! Much thanks to everyone!
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