Hobbies/Interests:Reading, Harry Potter, Watching TV, Movies, friends, cooking, baking, research, history, etc.
Height:5'9 3/4
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 8, 2009
Starting Weight: 209
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight:145 (more or less)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I get REALLY busy and I forget to eat right. I also have a tendency to emotionally over-eat, it is a trait that runs in my family. Getting help for the emotional eating and I have done really good about it. I also forget to write things down and plan accordingly.
Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting and intense workouts
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In June 2009, I was scared when I saw that I had hit 209. Never had any real health related issues related to my health but i knew that if I continued I would be a lot like my father. So one day, I just decided and I haven't looked back. It has been a very gradual and slow process but I have made healthy changes that have assisted me in maintaining my loss.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am six pounds away from hitting my college weight. That is my mini goal for right now.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: There's been 3! LOL, September 10th, 2011
Starting Weight: 296.7 Lbs
Present Weight: 293
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My excuses for exercise and my struggle with quitting smoking
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and regular exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I lost 40lbs in the past, and thought it was now part of my regular routine, 9 months later, the weight is completely back. This time I won't let up, I've realized this will be a life-time of watching and caring.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm getting married in August of 2012, and I don't necessarily need to be at my goal weight, but I sure would love to be able to enjoy the day without being out of breath, looking and feeling uncomfortable, and not feeling like people are staring at me for all the wrong reasons. My soon-to-be wife deserves this as much as I do.
Children/Ages: Avery who is 2 and the coolest kid ever
Occupation: Secretary/RN student. Will have my RN in May!!
Pets: Baxter and Mac, ornery boston terriers
Hobbies/Interests: I love crafting and I really want to learn to sew but right now I don't have time for any of that
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 24 2011
Starting Weight:186.6
Present Weight:178
Goal Weight:140-145 I think it's normal to bounce around between a few pounds, especially around that time of the month
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Portion control and just overall over eating. I eat when I'm happy/sad/depressed/stressed and I am trying to stop that.
Following any specific plan: I started with Ideal Protein but due to the lack of knowledge of my coach and cost I just ordered from New Lifestyle
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
This is truly my first big weight loss attempt. I feel like I'm at a good point in my life. I went through an ugly divorce, followed by an emotionally abusive relationship, followed by being a poor single mom. Now I'm in a good relationship with a man I hope to marry and I want to walk across the stage at my RN pinning ceremony skinny!
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I came to this support group from the Ideal Protein forum hoping to find young women I can identify more with.
Hobbies/Interests: cooking, running (I did my first 5k three weeks ago!), travel
Height: 5' 3.5"
Eye/Hair Color: brown / brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/1/2011
Starting Weight: 197
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my own fear of success
Following any specific plan: calorie counting at 1200 / 1400 (trading off every two weeks) and working out for an hour 5x week
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I can say that I hit an emotional rock bottom that really kicked me into gear. I do not love food as much as I love myself. That's what I tell myself. I have accepted my addiction to food and I am working with it this time, instead of against it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I like many people have yo-yo-ed a lot in my life and I just want to do this and keep it off for good this time. I accept that making these life changes will have to be a forever thing.
Marital Status: Not married, but in a great long term relationship!
Children/Ages: none!
Occupation: Undergrad Student
Pets: I wish! I totes love dogs
Hobbies/Interests: Knitting, kids, video games, magazines, and some good celebrity gossip!
Height: 5 foot 8
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel eyes, Dirty Blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This Monday! The 12th
Starting Weight: 190
Present Weight: 190
Goal Weight:150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: yo-yo dieting. Weight loss apathy.
Following any specific plan: 1200 calories a day and 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: A big goal, to look and feel my best for studying abroad in Florence!
Anything else you would like to share with us: This has to be the millionth time I've gained weight, just to lose it again. Losing 40 pounds in 4 months in going to be tough, but I know the real hardest part for me will be keeping it off.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Falling off plan
Following any specific plan: C25K, general nutrition and better choices.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Instead of getting disappointed and quitting I've stuck through some failures. Usually when I hit 230 or the 220s I feel like I've done a good job and lose my focus. This time I'm determined to hit Onderland and beyond.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading (Cosmopolitan and Pop Mechanics), hanging out with the boyfriend, studying/planning/thinking (about how to use my engineering degree to not do engineering),
Height:5' 8.5
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2010
Starting Weight: 187
Present Weight: 155
Goal Weight:130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: studying makes me hungry. and I love pastries/cakes (weird, right??)
Following any specific plan: I'm vegetarian, which was when my accidental weight loss journey commenced. Mostly watching portion-size, eating only when hungry, eating good/raw foods when possible, trying to cut sweets, trying to fit into small jeans, etc. Used to do South Beach - I implement low-carb, low-GI concepts/foods into my diet when I can
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not going to be young forever!! I just turned 20, and I'm not overweight, but I still get called "fatty" - what the fudge?
Anything else you would like to share with us: My boyfriend says I'm beautiful, BUT I know he likes skinny girls. UH OH. Anything for him though =)
Children/Ages: Not until I'm in my late twenties/early thirties and married!
Occupation: Cold Stone manager/hostess at a restaurant/part-time LegalShielf rep
Pets: None that I personally care for
Hobbies/Interests: SINGING, music, adventure time, genuine and kind people, laughing, learning guitar, learning how to manage my life most efficiently (laugh), hiking, camping, leisure rides, traveling, musicals, theatrical productions, rom-coms, chick flicks, ... this list can go on and on.
Height: 5 feet and 3.75 inches
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2011
Starting Weight: 171 lbs
Present Weight: 165.2 lbs
Goal Weight: 130 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Choosing more nutritious and better foods over the super junky - damn my sweet-and-junky tooth. And lack of willpower ^^.
Following any specific plan: I picked up a book at a local library called FMS (Fitness Made Simple) and have been following it as best I can for the past 5 weeks. For my efforts, I've lost nearly 6 lbs .
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually following a plan. It's simple enough that I don't get bored or disheartened.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I want to be able to run in the 2012 Antarctica Marathon with my aunt. Once I get into the 150's, I'll get more serious about running. Also, with my recent weight loss results, I'm feeling pretty damn sexy and am far more appreciative of my body than I was six weeks prior. I'm enjoying every moment.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Figuring out a way of eating that works and can be maintained for life.
Following any specific plan: Dirty Carnivore
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Determination, believing that it is possible, and not being hungry all the time
Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to meeting you all!
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Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Hoping NOW 9/20/2011
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not having enough time to exercise.
Following any specific plan: Consuming no more than 1400 cal/day
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My drive!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I really want to loose this weight, being a newly wed and all I know that I will soon have to start planning a family of my own. I do not want to get pregnant and have all this unhealthy weight on me. I want to live a long healthy life for my family.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being lazy and not liking exercise, loving Pasta/Bread, eating dinner late, cookies or chocolate as mid afternoon snacks. Damn, that's a lot of hurdles.
Following any specific plan: I've got the P90X which I intend to follow (EDIT: The P90X is too difficult for me, I've switched to 30 Day Shred), I also hope to join the gym in a couple of weeks and take up swimming/cardio/weight training
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I've come to the conclusion that it is the only thing I've never been able to achieve, it's time to win this.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'll need your help
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Hobbies/Interests: Sewing, going to see my friends bands, getting tattoos, seeing movies, making music in a band my fiance and I are starting, cut and paste art, band promotion, writing, playing with my cats
Height: 5'5" on a good day
Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes/ Black hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept. 17, 2011
Starting Weight:238
Present Weight: 235
Goal Weight: 160-150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress eating
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually believe I can do it this time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really excited to finally take charge of my life!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/27/11, officially
Starting Weight: 149
Highest Weight: 177
Present Weight: 149
Goal Weight: 128
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness re: exercise
Following any specific plan: Couch to 5k
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Now that I'm in the 140s, getting to my goal with exercise actually seems attainable!
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