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First name: Dorothy
Geographical location:Southern CA Age:23 Marital Status:boyfriend of 1 1/2 years Children/Ages:N/A Occupation:Piano Teacher, practicing for auditions Pets:a fuzzy little monster named Molly :) Hobbies/Interests:Music, Piano, Teaching, Reading, Politics, History, Nature, Art, History, Watching Documentaries Height:5'5 Eye/Hair Color:Green Eyes, Blond Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/26/11 Starting Weight:190 Present Weight:190 Goal Weight:110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Emotional eating :( If I've had a bad day I have a tendency to just throw it all away and give up. Following any specific plan: Currently I'm mainly eating vegan, no pre packaged food stuffs, no fast food....just trying to be healthy I guess :) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I'm trying to do it slow and healthy. I'm not in a rush and am not trying to starve myself. Also I'm not depressed, sure I'm not happy about the size I've become, but before I was so negative and disgusted with myself there was no way I good lose weight in a positive way:) I have a feeling attitude will really be what makes this time different. Anything else you would like to share with us:just happy to have found this site. It seems really nice :) |
First name: Megan
Geographical location: Pennsylvania, USA Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Web Designer Pets: None at the moment Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, reading, writing Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9-30-11 Starting Weight: 186.5 Present Weight: 184.9 Goal Weight: 125 by next summer Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not getting enough exercise. I have a very laid back, sedentary lifestyle that I'm trying to change. Following any specific plan: I'm on the Special K diet (replace 2 meals with cereal), but mostly because it's cheap. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actively trying to get out and get some exercise, as opposed to just eating different. Also, the fact that I've forced myself to care enough to join here, normally I'm completely without accountability and I've found I can rationalize absolutely anything. Anything else you would like to share with us: My finances are a huge issue with me, which is the reason I'm not a member of a gym, or participating in any 'mail-order' diets (which my mother did and it worked great for her). |
First name: Jillian
Geographical location: Los Angeles Age: 24 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Designer Pets: n/a Hobbies/Interests: drawing, fashion, costumes, reading, movies Height: 5'11" Eye/Hair Color: green/ dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/20/11 Starting Weight: 236 Present Weight: 228 Goal Weight: 185 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My biggest hurdle is believing I will actually achieve my goal. I have always been overweight, not severely so, but I have never been a smaller size so I no way to imagine what I would look like. Following any specific plan: 6 Week Body Makeover What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have the support from a significant other that I have never had before as well as someone other than myself to be accountable to. |
First name: Lindsy
Geographical location: "33.598777" "-112.040368" (Sorry I'm sassy hahah) Phoenix Arizona Age:20 Marital Status: Singleish Children/Ages: Nada Occupation: Retail at Sears, Need a mattress or vacuum? Pets: Beta fish, named Mortimer. We always eat breakfast together. Hobbies/Interests: Baking, working out, Singin in the shower. Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color:Blue, Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 1st 2011. ( I have been off and on with it, but that is when I got serious!) Starting Weight:181 Present Weight:166! :) Goal Weight:145ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Junk food, the easy choice. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counters and Sweating What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I'm sticking with it this time! Anything else you would like to share with us: I love to chat with people. I prefer always posting so I can stay on top of things. Or just having someone to check in with! Weightloss Buddies! Oh, and I'm pretty competitive :devil: |
First name: Anne
Geographical location: Perth, Australia Age: 25 Marital Status: Boyfriend of 2 yrs Children/Ages: none Occupation: Electrical and mechanical draftsperson/building designer Pets: 1 male black labrador named Charlie Hobbies/Interests:Scuba diving, goign to the beach, 4x4ing, movies, dvds cooking Height:1.65 Eye/Hair Color: blue and originally blonde but dye it chocolate brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 31 August 2011 Starting Weight: 222 Present Weight:214.5 Goal Weight:143ish will probably go down a bit lower once im there but will see what i feel comfortable with Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Carbs Following any specific plan: calorie controlled What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: head is in a better place and ive made it more public with friends and family Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Hillary
Geographical location: NC Age:21 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: NONE Occupation: Student/ CNA Pets: Horse(Ranger) Mini horse (Pearl) Mini mule (Cooper) Cocker spaniel dog (Bela) Hobbies/Interests: horseback riding, reading, walking Bela Height:5'7" Eye/Hair Color: hazel/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/13/2011 Starting Weight:280 Present Weight:272 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: consistency Following any specific plan: calorie counting/ exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a community of support!! In the past I have had no support |
First name: danielle
Geographical location: southern california Age:20 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Student/cashier Pets: a golden retriever named Franklin Hobbies/Interests: reading, playing with Franklin, going out with friends. Height:5'3" Eye/Hair Color: green, brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/5/2011 Starting Weight:295 Present Weight:295 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting past the "plateau" was my biggest struggle, I'd lose hope and just give up. So that will probably be my biggest hurdle. Following any specific plan: the 17 day diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it for myself, not to make anyone else happy. I am five pounds away from weighing 300lbs, and I don't want to ever see that number on the scale. I'm more determined than I've ever been. |
First name: Ali
Geographical location: Missouri Age: 29 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 20 month old daughter Occupation: SAHM Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Camping, being with friends Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: 9/24/11 Starting Weight: 196.5 Present Weight: 189 Goal Weight: 140ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Sweets Following any specific plan: High Protein/Low Carb diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm finally dedicated |
First name: Ree
Geographical location: New Jersey Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Unemployed, but looking! Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, cooking, graphic design. Height: 5'6'' Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 6, 2011 Starting Weight: 329 Present Weight: 329 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Not giving up on myself before completing the goal. I have trouble finishing the things I start and weightloss has been the main issue. I also believe I'm battling a food addiction as well so that would definitely count as a serious hurdle that I need to overcome. Following any specific plan: Weightwatchers, or simple calorie counting. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The fact that I just feel calm, prepared and ready. I'm not frantic or obsessing or worried about dates and goalweights and mini goals and expectations and pressure. I just want to take things at my own pace. I know what to do, I've been dieting for many years. Now it's time to just stick with it and not give up. Anything else you would like to share with us: This is the largest I've ever been in my life, and I've decided that I've come to the point where I need to make a change, once and for all! |
First name: Katy
Geographical location:Los Angeles, CA Age:23 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:none Occupation:Student Pets:none Hobbies/Interests:Photography, Scuba Height:5'2'' Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct/2011 Starting Weight:210 Present Weight:205 Goal Weight:120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating, Not allowing myself to purchase meaningless foods at the store and then eat them all , low will power to change for good. Following any specific plan:WonderSlim What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Going to the doctor and being told , my kidneys are not working right, and that i may be developing type 2 diabetes. Finally having the support of my family to change my health . Anything else you would like to share with us: I use to weigh 115 , being at my heaviest now , i dont feel like im myself, its a trapped feeling, and coming from a family of very health and weight conscious people i feel very alone, its nice to find a community with support and information in it. |
First name: Laine
Geographical location: Texas Age: 21 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: student Pets: 1 dog (Pumpkin) Hobbies/Interests: Horse riding, painting, reading, music, running, general tomfoolery :) Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: green/honey brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:10/1/11 Starting Weight: 177 Present Weight: 177 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: portion control and eating out of boredom (and man do I get bored!) Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and staying the heck away from fast food What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It was always about what I looked like but now it's more about my health. That and I wanna look bangin' when I graduate :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I've got my fantasy 'skinny wardrobe' all planned out. |
First name: Jamie
Geographical location: Pennsylvania Age: 26 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: none (although I want one) Hobbies/Interests: reading, exercising Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Fall 2007 Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight:153 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: School stress Following any specific plan: nope What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The closer you get to your goal, the harder it is to lose the weight. Anything else you would like to share with us: __________________ |
First name: Elizabeth
Geographical location: Canada Age: 24 Marital Status: Legally single, committed in love Children/Ages: None Occupation: Teaching student/Sales Associate Pets: Three beagles! Hobbies/Interests: Singing, belly dancing, acting, musical theatre, reading, my doggies Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Dark greenishblue/Dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 8, officially Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight: 199 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself Following any specific plan: Lower-carb (but not ketogenic) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I lost sixty pounds severely restricting my eating and exercising obsessively and this has come back to bite me. This time I am eating properly! Anything else you would like to share with us: Nah |
round 2!
First name: Paula
Geographical location: Washington D.C. Age: 24 Marital Status: uNmarried Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Bean Counter/ Happy accountant Pets: n/a Hobbies/Interests: softball, nerdy cell phone stuff, bowling, shopping, movies, guitar/violin Height: 5'9'' Eye/Hair Color: BrownBrown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10-12-11 Starting Weight: 270 Present Weight: 270 Goal Weight: 220/170/160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing concentration, falling into ingrained eating habits that suck! Following any specific plan: Minor southbeach, portion control What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel stuck...just got back from my best friends wedding and can't stand the thought of being "the fat girl" and not ME, a person with interest and love and humor Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this community and even thought I've floundered I love that I can come back to the support and openness here after failing so many times... :carrot: |
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First name:Cheri
Geographical location:Missouri Age:26 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:none Occupation:none Pets:dog-takumi, 2 cats-ginger and grant Hobbies/Interests: reading,couponing,shopping,garage saleing Height:5'3 Eye/Hair Color:brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:10-12-11 Starting Weight:205 Present Weight:205 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: depression medicines Following any specific plan: eating less and exercising more What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want it this time Anything else you would like to share with us:I have bipolar disorder and right now pretty feel worthless...i need to do this |
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