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First name: Jen
Geographical location: Mississippi Age: 25 Marital Status: in a relationship Children/Ages: none Occupation: scientist Pets: 1 dog Pumpkin Hobbies/Interests: Reading, shopping, laughing Height: 4'11 Eye/Hair Color: blonde/blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 1, 2011 Starting Weight: 159 Present Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 120(110) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: proving to myself that I can do this Following any specific plan: nope, just good ol calorie counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I am actually losing and not just making excuses Anything else you would like to share with us: I am really excited for everyone on here, I have been reading for a while but I have never posted! |
First name: Jillian
Geographical location: Upstate New York Age: 22 Marital Status: single (in a relationship) Children/Ages: none Occupation: sales/student Pets: 2 pitbulls (lola and zeus) and a turtle (shelly) Hobbies/Interests: music, art Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: officially starting to keep track monday 4/25/2011 Starting Weight: 215 or so Present Weight: 215 Goal Weight: 125 (not sure what the best weight is for me) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking with it Following any specific plan: Zumba and turbo fire with my sister. training to become a runner with 2 friends of mine. Hopefully a 5k in september and a 10k in march! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was just in a situation where i thought i was pregnant and all i could think about was being scared that if i gained any more weight, i wouldnt know what to do to fix it! I want this for real this time so i can start a family next year and be comfortable with myself when i do. Anything else you would like to share with us: I definatley need help. still in that not sure if i can do it but really want to phase... |
First name: Rikki (Rikkaela is my full name)
Geographical location: Chicago Age: 25 Marital Status: so so single. haha. Children/Ages: nope! Occupation: i'm in field marketing Pets: the most adorable dog named lucky Hobbies/Interests: love love love me some live music. I graduated with a radio major so music is in my blood. Also, my best friends are in a band that just got signed to a major label so doing anything I can to help them out. Height: 5'7-5'8 depending on the day. :) Eye/Hair Color: blonde with blue eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I guess we'll say 4/24 Starting Weight: as of 4/24 215 Present Weight: still at that 215 Goal Weight: I just put 150 out there because even that will be glorious. :) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying on track. sometimes i lose it about two-three weeks in and give up. I guess i just need a better support system. anyone wanna help a sister out? Following any specific plan: i'm going to start counting calories, my job is pretty active so once I get into the routine of counting and keeping track of calories, I will start to add a more routine exercise plan in. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm so so ready this time, and I want to have that good self-esteem i've been missing for awhile. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm ready to do this! |
First name: Mariel
Geographical location: Chicago Age: 25 Marital Status: Terminally single Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Biding my time with a software-consulting gig until my next long-term job begins (end of the year) Pets: 1 cat, 2 chinchillas Hobbies/Interests: Movies (big Martin Scorsese fan), music, travel (especially train travel!), the Pacific Northwest, dreary weather, boating, Louis C.K., good beer, eating! Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Green/red like a Coke can Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 25, 2011 (this time around) Starting Weight: 206 Present Weight: 198 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom and depression, equally Following any specific plan: Just calorie counting and moderate exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Honestly? Probably not much, except that maybe I'm more fed-up now than usual? :dizzy: I can no longer brush it off with "Oh, I'm still a teenager, but soon I'll magically morph into an adult with responsible habits and this will all take care of itself." Anything else you would like to share with us: I've never participated in an online weight-loss forum before, so I'm hoping this might be something of an X-factor for me :D |
Sammie
First name: Sammie
Geographical location: Ontario, Canada Age: 20 Marital Status: In a long-term relationship Children/Ages: 1 Angel Baby:( Occupation: Self-Employed Work-at-home Social Media Manager Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Anything Horses/Horseback Riding, reading, fashion, girly stuff Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, Dark ash/dishwater blonde weird hair lol not really brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It's been on and off since Jan this year, halted due to pregnancy. Starting Weight: 226 Present Weight: 215 Goal Weight: 175 or less, I was 175 throughout 8th grade til I graduated so if I'm capable of being smaller, I'll go for it Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my endurance and physical stamina sucks. so motivation i guess. Following any specific plan: the best one, eat well & exercise regularly! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i woke up with a strong motivation to go running the other day and i'm going to make a habit of doing it every day. Anything else you would like to share with us: for now, no =] |
First name: Nina
Geographical location: Paris, France Age: 24 Marital Status: living with my awesome partner/boyfriend/fellow adventurer Children/Ages: none yet, but hope to have some in about 10 years Occupation: studying French, giving English lessons, nannying Pets: 2 pet rats! Our apartment is too small for a cat or dog. Hobbies/Interests: I love to be creative through painting, drawing, photography, learning new instruments and playing music, reading, learning new languages, being introduced to new cultures.. Height: 5'5'' Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I was heavy as a kid, and have just yoyo-ed up and down my whole life. Starting Weight: I was heaviest at 188 when i was 15, but lost weight in high school. My current "starting weight" is 165, the heaviest I let myself become since then. Present Weight: 147 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Not eating delicious cakes, cheeses, pasta dishes, fresh bread... Paris is full of temptation. Following any specific plan: Eating more FRESH fruits and vegetables (the only meat I eat is fish, sparingly), cooking for myself instead of eating canned soup, portion control, making exercise a daily habit. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've been steadily, although slowly, losing weight since I hit 165 in grad school a year ago. Not having a car and walking/biking everywhere in Paris has been really good for me, and I'm learning how to control my portions. This is not a fad, but lifelong changes that can be lived everyday. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm very excited to join a forum like this, to be accountable and honest, and to help others achieve their goals too! |
First name: Layla
Geographical location: London, England Age: 25 Marital Status: living with my wonderful boy (5 years and counting) Children/Ages: none Occupation: international film distribution Pets: none sadly:( i want a kitty Hobbies/Interests: socialising! I really do love to drink and dance and run around like a fool. Also, walking, reading, movies, eating out. Height: 5' 9" Eye/Hair Color: brown/dark brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:not sure really, mid feb this year i think. Starting Weight: 168 at my heaviest, this time around starting fron 144 Present Weight: 135 Goal Weight: 126 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: socialising. Deinking makes me eat and eat and eat. It's the only time i crave junk food. Following any specific plan: not really, I'm naturally a pretty wholesome eater, I LOVE veggies fruit wholefoods etc. It's what I was raised on so it's my comfort food. I AM giving intermittent fasting a go now though to kick start my efforts, it suits my natural eating pattern and seems to be helping already! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I seem to have beaten my bulimia, and my life is a lot more settled than my student days! |
First name: April
Geographical location: Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Administrator apprentice Pets: 4 cats, 4 hamsters Hobbies/Interests: Eating! Drinking, shopping, cats, socialising etc Height: 5 ft 2 Eye/Hair Color: Blue and blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 8th 2010 Starting Weight: 168 Present Weight: 127 Goal Weight: 110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Greed!! hehe Following any specific plan: Nope, just low calorie and lowish carbs What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Realised its not about starving myself to lose weight quickly but about changing bad habits and losing weight gradually Anything else you would like to share with us: Noopppe :) |
First name: Li
Geographical location: Cleveland, OH Age: 24 Marital Status: In a Relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student, self-proclaimed gamer Pets: 1 Yorkie-Poo named Bailey Hobbies/Interests: Gaming, reading, ZUMBA Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, Black hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 10, 2010 Starting Weight: 266.8 Present Weight: 242.0 Goal Weight: 145.0 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying focused, denying those potato chips, leaving the cookies and brownies alone, staying on track. Following any specific plan: I'm doing Weight Watchers online right now because I can't afford the meeting but have noticed I haven't been doing as well without the support of the meeting. I also have been counting calories. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Calorie counting, actually looking at nutrition labels Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm all about learning, I want all kinds of criticism, I would love advice, I need that support from others who are going through what I am. |
First name: Maggie
Geographical location: DC Age: 21 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Executive Aide and Student Pets: None, sadly :( Hobbies/Interests: Video Games, Chilling with Friends, Listening to Podcasts, Staring at my fat rolls in the mirror Height: 5'3 Eye/Hair Color: Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Officially, today. Starting Weight: 252lbs Present Weight: 248.6lbs Goal Weight: At least 180lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Being able to stay on track and not letting little trips knock me off course. Also, PORTIONS! Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers Online. I did WW 2 years ago by going to meeting and I lost almost 50lbs, but it's been hard staying on the plan on my own without a support system. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Not having the support and having people around me who are on the same road as I am. Anything else you would like to share with us: Just looking to give and get support. Also, some accountability and tough love is also good :-P |
First name: Laura
Geographical location: Phoenix AZ Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Nada Occupation: Nurse Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: I've just recently been able to make time for hobbies (just finished school), so those would include- catching up with family/friends I've had to ignore for the last few years, reading, swimming, walking, laying out, watching the office :) Height: Somewhere between 5'11'' & 6' Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time around, somewhere in September of 2010 Starting Weight: Highest weight: 253, this time around:240 Present Weight: 208 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I loose a couple lbs in the beginning of the month, then when Aunt Flo comes around, I want to eat everything & lots of it- so I stall or gain for a week, and by the end of the month I've only lost a total of 2-3 lbs!! Gotta really find a solution to that one... Following any specific plan: Calorie counting & working on making more time for exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I dont know what clicked, but even when I only loose 2lbs in a month, thats still enough to keep me going- seeing that it is possible to get where I have never been weight wise. Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really :) |
First name: Liz
Geographical location: South of Boston Age: 26 (the big 27 in exactly one month!) Marital Status: singleeeeeeee Children/Ages: none Occupation: auto insurance claims Pets: Gizmo, my 7lb little gremlin. I have no idea what she is. Hobbies/Interests: Baking, Cooking, Animal Activism, Veganism, Blogging, Anything to do with Gizmo, Going to shows/concerts and lots more Height: 5'3 Eye/Hair Color: Hazel Eyes, Hair changes often, usually black or burgundy Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today! 4/28/11 Starting Weight: 165ish(i signed up on a whim and havent been on a scale) Present Weight: same Goal Weight: 125-130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: It will probably be staynig motivated and getting my butt to the gym at least 4x a week Following any specific plan: Nothing specific. I am already vegan and have started(more like attempting) going High Raw for a little while What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am serious about it this time. I am going to be 30 in a few years and I don't want the last years of my 20s to be spent feeling larger than I know I can be. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited to have found an online community to get inspiration and motivation from! |
Maggie, you and I are in the same boat girl. I'm doing WW online and I am having such a hard time without the support I got from the meetings. I never realized just how hard it is going alone until now. We can do this!!!
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First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Ontario Age:24 Marital Status:single Children/Ages:none Occupation:Labourer Pets: Cats, Scrappy and Cal Hobbies/Interests: Walking, reading, writing, hockey, computer games, drinking Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: both brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I started a few years ago Starting Weight: 175 Present Weight: 144 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Chocolate cravings Following any specific plan: Exercise and low calorie diet meals What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Going to the gym more Anything else you would like to share with us: I used to yo-yo diet, but I don;t want to do that anymore. I know it;s bad and those kind of diet plans are starvation ones anyway. |
First name: Trish
Geographical location: Texas Age: Going on 25 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Ethan 2yrs Occupation: Stay at home mom Pets: 2 dogs: Missy & Ranger 2 cats: Crash & Twilight & a whole tank full of fish! Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and friends! Reading, yoga, cycling, shopping, my pets, gardening, movies, traveling. Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Bule/blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 2011 Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 180 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self control Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, low carb/low sugar. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have you guys as a support system (: Anything else you would like to share with us: |
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