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08-22-2011, 09:43 PM
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#211
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 175
S/C/G: 256/ticker/140
Height: 5'6"
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First name: Elizabeth
Geographical location: Florida
Age: 28
Marital Status: Divorced
Children/Ages: Yes- 9, 6, and 5
Occupation: Nursing Student
Pets: a cat and guinea pigs ^_^
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Theme Parks, and family
Height: 5'6
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes and Red hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today
Starting Weight: 250
Present Weight: 250
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Giving up soda, and sticking to a plan
Following any specific plan: Looking for guidance in the best route to go for weight loss
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determined now, and want to feel better about myself
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08-25-2011, 02:48 PM
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#212
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 1
S/C/G: 240/180/150
Height: 5'10
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Hello Everyone!
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Toronto, Ontario
Age: 25 (next week!)
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: n/a
Occupation: Admin Assistant
Pets: Toki, Dacshund/Min Pin mix - 5 Months
Hobbies/Interests: Walking my puppy, concerts, music, movies
Height: 5'10
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 2009
Starting Weight: 240
Present Weight: 180
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: After the plateau!
Following any specific plan: Low cal/cardio
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm taking my health seriously, I had no concept of calories and weight gain, I'm educated and ready for the last 30!
Anything else you would like to share with us:
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08-25-2011, 03:44 PM
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#213
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 52
S/C/G: 157/154/140
Height: 5'7"
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First name: Mindy
Geographical location: Washington state
Age: 26
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: n/a
Occupation: Nursing student
Pets: Rearden - Golden Retriever, 1 year
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, being outdoors, volleyball
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue, brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2011
Starting Weight: 157
Present Weight: 154
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: Consistency once school starts
Following any specific plan: Low carb, primal-ish
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I gained 30 pounds and lost it about 5 years ago just by watching what I ate and exercising a few times a week. Now, I have a lot less to lose but more frustration instead.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my last year of school (finally!) and I want to go out stronger than I started.
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08-26-2011, 06:27 PM
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#214
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: California
Posts: 3
S/C/G: 250/250/160
Height: 5'2"
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First name: Alex
Geographical location: California
Age: 25
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: legal/ but unemployed right now
Pets: Yufi - Cat age 6, Fred - goldfish age 1sh
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, playing video games (nothing else really just finished up at a pretty demanding school and didn't have time for anything, lol)
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today
Starting Weight: 250
Present Weight: 250
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I was raised in a meat and potato household, and am moving back home, so I would have to say having the courage to not fall back into bad habits (for the record my mom is about the same size as me).
Following any specific plan: Not so far looking for guidance
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time its for me, not because someone told me I should do it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a bit self conscious about joining, but am excited when I see everyone's tickers.
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08-28-2011, 12:32 AM
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#215
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2
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First name: Mary Elizabeth
Geographical location: Chicago
Age: 22
Marital Status:no way
Children/Ages:definitely no way
Occupation:student
Pets:none
Hobbies/Interests: dancing, reading, exercising, music, movies
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown hair, brownish-green eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 14
Starting Weight: 160
Present Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i love salty snacks way too much and being a recent college kid i sometimes like alcohol a little too much (and the resulting drunk food)
Following any specific plan: south beach phase 1 for the past two weeks
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: first time I've really been serious about losing weight
Anything else you would like to share with us: nope 
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09-01-2011, 04:30 AM
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#216
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MA
Posts: 25
S/C/G: 159/140/130
Height: 5'6.5
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First name: Jen
Geographical location: Boston
Age: 26
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: RN
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing
Height: 5'6
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Mid-August
Starting Weight: 159
Present Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Recent back surgery (cause of weight gain)
Following any specific plan: Back into my regular exercise routine I had pre-surgery, and trying a high protein diet and low carbs (not Atkins-low, but lowish )
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I had a taste of being thin for the first time this past year and a half before my surgery happened and I gained some back. After looking great and the attention I got for it, I crave it more than the food
Anything else you would like to share with us: Also trying to lose for a wedding I have in a couple weeks, mini goal for that is 147
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09-01-2011, 05:32 AM
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#217
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 64
S/C/G: 156/ticker/110
Height: 5'5"
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First name: Oxia
Geographical location: Zurich, Switzerland (anyone else live here?)
Hello! Here are my details:
Age:24
Marital Status:married for a bit over 1 year
Children/Ages: 1 daughter, who is 16 months old
Occupation: I've studied music, want to be a college prof, but am currently a full time mother.
Pets: none currently-- I love cats, and once my daughter is less high maintenance, I'll probably get one again.
Hobbies/Interests: playing sax, piano, and recorder. decorating, sewing, writing.
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: I have green eyes and dark blond hair.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: a couple days ago-- August 28, 2011
Starting Weight:156lb
Present Weight:156lb
Goal Weight:110lb
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating when I'm stressed, sad, or bored
Following any specific plan: no, but I need to find one!!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not sure, but I'm trying to get more support instead of doing it alone.
Anything else you would like to share with us: In my family I've always been the "chubby" one or according to great grandmother "pleasantly plump." I want to change that and be more active, thin, and healthy.
Last edited by Oxia; 09-01-2011 at 05:33 AM.
Reason: I forgot some stuff!
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09-01-2011, 01:35 PM
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#218
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2
S/C/G: 258/207/145
Height: 5'4"
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First name: Thrive for 145! (I like that better)
Geographical location: MD- DC Metro area
Age: 29
Marital Status: Married 9 years
Children/Ages: 6 year old wonderful little boy
Occupation: Air Traffic Control
Pets: Norman (turtle)
Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Singing, Dancing, Enjoying Life!
Height:
5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/ Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/18/11
Starting Weight: 255
Present Weight: 248
Goal Weight: 145 (my pre-pregnancy weight)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying consistent i.e., exercising daily, eating regularly (on average I would eat once maybe twice a day which I know is terrible for my metabolism) Not eating out often
Following any specific plan: Just doing what my personal trainer tells me to do i.e. cutting back on my carbs, doing alot of cardio and weight lifting, eating 5-6 times a day, eating lots of veggies and protein.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am almost 30 (YIKES!) and I know I need to make a change now before this weight is with me for the rest of my life!
Would really LOOOOVE to have all the support I can get! Need to stay motivated!
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09-05-2011, 12:49 PM
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#219
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repeat offender
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 395
S/C/G: 178/167/105
Height: 5' 3"
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First name: Jialin
Geographical location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Age: 29 (so I just make it to this forum)
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages:
Occupation: Financial Anlayst
Pets: Layla (cat)
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, swimming, travel, anime
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Aug-29-2011
Starting Weight: 168
Present Weight: 161
Goal Weight: 105
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: cravings and not give up
Following any specific plan: C25K and calorie counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The difference this time is that I am not viewing this as a diet, but a lifestyle change. 6 years ago I lost over 40lb with the help of this forum, but stopped "dieting" after I achieved the goal. Now I am back and more overweight than before.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
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09-06-2011, 12:00 AM
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#220
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 5
S/C/G: 180/173/125
Height: 5'4"
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First name  ana
Geographical location: Pennsylvania
Age:25
Marital Status: single
Children/Ages:none
Occupation: student/waitress
Pets:none
Hobbies/Interests: sports, going out, blackjack, travel
Height:5'4
Eye/Hair Color:blue/blond
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sept 5th 2011
Starting Weight:185
Present Weight:185
Goal Weight:125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:sticking to a healthy diet, stop drinking and eating out
Following any specific plan: low fat, work out 4-5 times a week
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:i am not doing it by myself, i am being open with my friends and looking for support
Anything else you would like to share with us:
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09-06-2011, 09:25 PM
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#221
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 125
S/C/G: 215/141.4/140
Height: 5'7"
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First name: Rebecca
Geographical location: Texas
Age: 23
Marital Status: In a relationship
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Recent Graduate/Unemployed with an engineering degree
Pets: 2 cats and a dwarf hamster
Hobbies/Interests: I'm still trying to come up with an answer for that after all these years
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/either light brown or blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 14 2011
Starting Weight: 215
Present Weight: 191.6
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Moving back home after graduating from college and getting used to a huge change in my life
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers Online
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first time trying to lose weight. I got to a point where I didn't even want to go anywhere because I didn't want anyone to judge me by my weight.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my first time posting! I come on here every once in a while and look at progress photos for inspiration but I thought that I might want to start trying to take advantage of the support of the community!
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09-08-2011, 01:18 AM
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#222
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: United States
Posts: 7
S/C/G: 195/195/135
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First name: Aoidela (Adel for short if it's easier ^^)
Geographical location: Florida
Age: 26
Marital Status: In a relationship
Pets: A cat who thinks she's a walrus, and another cat who is a cross between a cat-cow-panda-puppy. She hasn't decided what she wants to be when she grows up.
Hobbies/Interests: I'm a proud female gamer who is also a vegetarian and loves to cook and clean. I make my counterpart proud 
Height: 5'6"
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept 11, 2011
Starting Weight: 195
Present Weight: 195
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Keeping myself motivated and not giving in to my temptations. Emotional and/or boredom eating are also both issues.
Following any specific plan: Combination of calorie counting, fewer carbs/sugars. I'm a new vegetarian.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's extremely important to my health and I want to get this under control while my body is still young enough to react. I'm also at a major crossroads in my life and figure that I either need to go big (goal wise!) or go home. So I'm choosing GO BIG!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I come from a background of having EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) and also have PCOS. I'm very determined to get my health back on track and to do so in a healthy manner.
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09-08-2011, 02:21 PM
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#223
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To the Future
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Seattle, Washington
Posts: 906
S/C/G: 230/ticker/145
Height: 5'7
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First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Texas...
Age: 21
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: n/a
Occupation: Student/Weekend Receptionist/Crisis Counselor
Pets: Tuxedo cat, and a mini schnauzer
Hobbies/Interests: Politics, music, sex, psychology, food, all that is good and interesting
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown, Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2011
Starting Weight: 230
Present Weight: 208
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: To continue, and see it through to my goal
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Focus.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I want to graduate at a Normal BMI.
Last edited by aka8941; 10-12-2011 at 08:09 PM.
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09-08-2011, 03:03 PM
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#224
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Started IP 8.02.11
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Bonney Lake, Wa
Posts: 864
S/C/G: 317/TICKER/160
Height: 5' 3
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First name: Jessica
Geographical location:Bonney Lake, WA
Age: 24
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Patient Service Rep - Urgent Care
Pets: 2 Yorkies.. Turbo and Zoey
Hobbies/Interests: Cake Decorationg, Theme Parks, and family
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown w/ highlights
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2nd, 2011
Starting Weight: 317
Present Weight: 272
Goal Weight: 180 or lower
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Giving up soda, and sticking to a plan
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past  etermination.. Personal Goals
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09-08-2011, 03:20 PM
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#225
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Jackson, MI
Posts: 3
S/C/G: 185/185/150
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First name: Katie
Geographical location: Michigan
Age: 24
Marital Status: dating, in a serious relationship
Children/Ages: 0
Occupation: Credit Analyst
Pets: 2 dogs - Fiso and Harley
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, walking the pups, volleyball
Height: 5' 8"
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/ brownish
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/8/11
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love cake!
Following any specific plan: WW
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Doctor said I had high cholesterol and made me wake up a bit!
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