First name: Vanessa
Geographical location: Southwest Age: 27 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: an 8 month old Yorkie named Gidget. Occupation: Inventory Control Pets: Gidget. Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, reading, reality TV, driving range, hanging out with friends. Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Both are brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 20th Starting Weight: 194 Present Weight: 186 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Snacking. I love snacking and candy. Following any specific plan: My friend is with Beach Body and he wrote me up a meal plan, but I was successful on LAWL and am going to start following that more now that I''m motivated and have already started the process. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a better attitude towards it and I have incentives lined up (boyfriend is taking me to Hawaii when I feel ready to wear a swimsuit). Anything else you would like to share with us: It definitely helps to have someone who loves you and supports you no matter what you choose, but wants you to be happy and always encourages you without putting you down. I have a great support group who don't get mad when I slip, but encourage me when I feel like I'm wasting my time. |
First name: Sara
Geographical location: Minnesota Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: .Net (Web) Developer Pets: Only 1 dog (Dexter) he's a husky/lab/cocker mix, and a cat (Lurch). Hobbies/Interests: Height: 5 feet 8 inches Eye/Hair Color: both are brown, but I like to dye my hair and right now it's a redish brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'm not sure what the start date would be since I've been trying for a couple years. Actually over a year ago I lost about 30 pounds, but I gained that all back :( I'd say that I'm really ready to start now, so April 2011 Starting Weight: 294 Present Weight: 286 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I think it might be my will power. Sometimes it seems like I don't have any, but I need to take it one step at a time. Following any specific plan: I'm going to eat low-carb, and exercise a couple of times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm going into this with more knowledge than before, and try to make the best choices everytime. Anything else you would like to share with us: Probably my favorite quote from any movie is 'Well, nobody's perfect' from Some Like it Hot. I want this as a tattoo to remind me everyday that I'm not perfect, but somebody will love me. |
First name: Deanna
Geographical location: New Mexico Age: 27 Marital Status: In a Relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Pharmacy Technician / Student Pets: 1 Dog, 1 Cat, 3 Horses Hobbies/Interests: Horse back riding, swimming, hiking, reading, writing, art Height: 5' 3" Eye/Hair Color: Brown / Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 1, 2011 Starting Weight: 275 Present Weight: 272 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Chocolate, I'm a huge chocolate fanatic and it's very easy for me to forget about my diet when I have a chocolate craving. I need my fix.....lol Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers points plus What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My weight is to the point where it's effecting my health and its forced me to really open my eyes and wake up. I'm already having issues with HBP and joint problems its only going to get worse if I don't make a radical change. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Tori
Geographical location: North Carolina Age:24 Marital Status:Happily Married Children/Ages:None yet Occupation Teacher Pets: 2 wonderful doggies Hobbies/Interests: traveling and learning Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Blonde highlights Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 4th, 2011 Starting Weight: 238.8 Present Weight: 213.6 Goal Weight: Lifetime weight: 163 Final goal: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Just buckling down and doing it. Following any specific plan: WW Points Plus What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I believe that this WW plan is more sustainable and have found success. Anything else you would like to share with us: You can do anything you put your mind to. :carrot: |
Here's mine! :)
First name: Cara
Geographical location: Montreal, Canada Age: 24 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: none Occupation: legal secretary Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: shopping & hockey Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: brown & brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 03/20/2011 Starting Weight: 214.8 Present Weight: 204.6 Goal Weight: 136 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness, food loving fiancee...:( Following any specific plan: calorie counting & exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of being "the fat friend". And want to enjoy my youth and not look back and think I could've been healthy... Anything else you would like to share with us: I love everyone's positive attitude in here. It's the reason I got going! |
First name: Victoria
Geographical location: the hot Arizona Age: 19 (20 in July!) Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: border patrol (just admin) Pets: 2 dogs (madison & buster), 1 cat (baby), 1 little sister (lol jk, but i do have a little sister) :D Hobbies/Interests: working, playing with kids, swimming, lurking internet sites, reading, listening to music Height: like 5'6'' ish Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown (my hair changes quite often, lol) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: february 1st Starting Weight: 149 Present Weight: 130.4 as of this morning Goal Weight: 115 (ugw, 110) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating everything in site, eating when im bored, not having control, eating taco bell at least twice a week Following any specific plan: nutrisystem What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im actually following my plan Anything else you would like to share with us: since im just about halfway through im buying my new swimsuit (a new 2 piece!) :broc: |
First name: Sarah
Geographical location: Northeastern, PA Age:23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Secretary Pets: NA Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Music, Bowling, WoW, Being Silly Height: 5’7 Eye/Hair Color: Blue and Dirty Blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 1, 2011 (Yea, April Fool’s Day on Me.) Starting Weight: 275 Present Weight: 266 Goal Weight: 150-170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: There are defiantly several I need to face and over come. The biggest of which is fear of failure. The second is emotional eating. The third is just sticking with it for long enough to make it to my target. I need to learn portion control, like WOAH. Following any specific plan: Nope. Just being active and eating healthy. Maybe I should follow a plan but I don’t really have the money or time to join WW or any of the others. A lot of others require cooking, which I am never home to do. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don’t just want to lose weight, I want to create a new life for myself. One in which I am comfortable in my own skin and not ashamed of being overweight. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am not sure how to motivate myself. Currently, trying to lose weight doesn’t feel real to me. I am exercising and watching what I eat but…it’s still new. I think once I hit 250, I will start to believe it is happening. |
First name: Brittanie
Geographical location: Montgomery, TX (a.k.a. Country!) Age: 25 Marital Status: Happily Married :) Children/Ages: 3 Girls (1 1/2, 5 1/2, Step daughter=12) Occupation: Unemployed :( Pets: Dog=Casey, Fish=Torro, Hampster=PinkyPie Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Cooking, Reading Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Blonde hair with roots ;-) Blue eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Pretty much my entire adult life Starting Weight: Highest weight=220 Present Weight: 206.8 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting through the cravings Following any specific plan: Low-Carb What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've made it past the 2 week mark and have lost enough to know that this low-carb thing may really be the perfect lifestyle for me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I really want to know what "DH" stands for... can anyone help me out? I know it is talking about husbands... but the D? |
First name: Jennifer
Geographical location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 25 Marital Status: Separated but living together Children/Ages: 3 kids, boy (6), girl (4) and girl (3) Occupation: SAHM/ChaCha.com Pets: 4 dogs and 2 cats Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, scrapbooking, reading Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/14 Starting Weight: 160 Present Weight: 160 Goal Weight: 130 or size 9/10 pants Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: exercise! Following any specific plan: Fullbar What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I NEED to do this! It could mean finally getting pregnant Anything else you would like to share with us: Im new to all of this!! |
Hey today is my first day and I am really hoping to get some weight loss advice and motivation! :)
First name:Shona Geographical location:Ireland Age:20 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:None Occupation:College Student Pets:One dog - Molly Hobbies/Interests:Going to the gym, socialising, reading Height:5ft 4" Eye/Hair Color:Blonde hair blue eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:14/04/2011 Starting Weight:128 Present Weight:127 Goal Weight:120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Eating unhealthy when in the evenings and especially with my boyfriend! Chocolate is my downfall! Following any specific plan:No What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am completely fed up talking about weight loss, I just want to get it done! :carrot: __________________ |
I posted to the 100+ Club, but since I'm in my 20s, I figured I'll post here too. I hope that's allowed. :)
First name: Laura Geographical location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None. Occupation: Medical transcriptionist. Pets: 1 Labrador retriever (chocolate) named "Nilla." Hobbies/Interests: Photography, video games, camping, baking, cooking, crafting. Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, brown hair. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Starting Weight: 255 Present Weight: 255 Goal Weight: Lifetime Goal weight: 150, Short Term Goal weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Motivation and energy! Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I can't think that anything's really different other than I realize I'm getting older and it's not going to get any easier. I've gained 100 pounds in 10 years, if I keep that rate up, I'll probably die very young and I'm terrified of death sooo.. yea. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm kind of shy, but once I open up I'm outgoing. I can talk a lot too - and I get excited easily. I'm friendly and I'm totally looking forward to supporting others here:carrot: |
First name: Felicia
Geographical location: New Mexico Age: 20 Marital Status: in 3 1/2 yr relationship Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: school Pets: dog-naughty 6 months old girl, cat-mischief-3 yrs old boy, snake-flame 2 yrs old, fish-fighy-? boy Hobbies/Interests: music, animals, rodeos, everything :) Height:5 Eye/Hair Color: hazel eyes, dark brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/20/11 Starting Weight: 173 lbs Present Weight: 173 lbs Goal Weight: 125 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating while bored :| Following any specific plan: going to try to loose 2 lb a week What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im unhappy with myself and before i wasnt.. Anything else you would like to share with us....alot of things |
First name: Nickail
Geographical location: Texas Age: 18 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: babysitter Pets: 7 month old yorkie named Giselle Hobbies/Interests: Dancing,singing,reading,writing. Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: brown/dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: first start date was 11/20 re-start date is 4/18 Starting Weight: 1st was 295. 2nd is 275 Present Weight: 275 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying on plan Following any specific plan: 2000 cals, workout 2 hours a day. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually gave myself a deadline and Im making it a challenge. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Connecticut Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Human Resources Pets: I can't even keep a goldfish alive, lol Hobbies/Interests: piano, tennis, reading Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/13/2011 Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 242 Goal Weight: 165 is my ultimate goal weight, but have some current mini-goals too! 229 will be the lowest weight I've seen in a good three years, and of course entering One-derland is a big goal! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not falling off the wagon completely...I tend to just binge eat the moment I make a mistake, rather than accepting that I made a mistake and moving forward with being healthy Following any specific plan: I'm doing some weird cross between South Beach and Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am focusing on small goals rather than the end-state, because that usually just overwhelms and scares me! And usually I hide that I'm dieting like it's an embarrassing secret, whereas this time I'm obviously seeking the help of this group, and also have a good friend who is willing to pick up a healthier lifestyle so we can keep each other motivated! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm headed back to school for my Master's degree in the fall, and really want to be as confident as possible by that time! Looking forward to speaking with many of you! |
First name: Wendee
Geographical location: Boise, Idaho Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages:Max-4 Occupation:St Luke's Hospice Pets: Bella-Cocker Spaniel Hobbies/Interests: Singing, scrapbooking, working out, cooking. Height:5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Blonde (currently:D) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Januaryish 2011 Starting Weight: 186 Present Weight: 168.2 Goal Weight:155 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing the last 13ish pounds. It is really a STRUGGLE. Following any specific plan: my own.. 1400ish cals a day, low carb (under 100g) No diet coke (5 days clean!..of the diet coke...) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am serious! Anything else you would like to share with us: Happy to share my journey with you all! <3 |
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