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Hello!
First name: April
Geographical location: Lexington, KY Age: 26 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: none Occupation: Geotechnical Engineer Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, baking, spending time with family and friends Height: 5' 7" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7/13/11 Starting Weight: 219 Present Weight: 217 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: mindless eating and talking myself out of working out Following any specific plan: counting calories, working out at least 5 days, eating more veggies and fruits What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I am very motivated because my hubby and I want to start a family, and I want to be healthy. |
First name: Kay
Geographical location: Iowa Age: 27 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student / Photographer Pets: Tucker (puppy), Boots (kitty) Hobbies/Interests: Photography, graphic design, video games, literature, music Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Which one? Lol. We'll go with 7/17/11 Starting Weight: 330 Present Weight: 330 (no weigh ins yet!) Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: pushing past the pain, ditching the crappy foods, and drinking more water Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and mixture of Dance Central/Your Shape Fitness (Xbox) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I went in search of accountability this time, and have been keeping myself 100% honest. Anything else you would like to share with us: Not that I can think of... =) |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: New York Age: 18 Marital Status: In a relationship (6 months now!) Children/Ages: None Occupation: Business undergrad student; currently a summer intern Pets: Dog named Dylan Hobbies/Interests: Piano, traveling, reading, skiing...is shopping a hobby :P ? Height: 5'3.5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Been in the works for a few years now, but officially started yesterday, 7/18/11 Starting Weight: 150ish Present Weight: 150ish Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Cravings, binging, and portion control. Following any specific plan: Eating cleaner/healthier foods, calorie counting, and exercise DVDs (currently Brazil Butt Lift). What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've realized that anything too extreme will never work for me. I need to take things gradually and accept that change will be slow, but worth it in the end. |
First name: Courtney
Geographic location: Indiana. In the middle of nowhere. Age: 27 Marital status: happily married to my high school sweetheart! Children/ages: we recently adopted our two former foster children! Nolan, 4 and Bodie, 2. Occupation: therapist Pets: Maggie, shepherd mix. Koda, great dane. Deja, great dane. Phoebe, snobby cat. Hobbies/interest: my muscle car, reading, movies, photography, nerdy therapist stuff! Height: 5'10 Eye/hair color: green eyes. Naturally brown hair but its really dark right now. Starting date of weight loss journey: this time we'll say July 6th. Starting weight: previously 243, this time 230 Present weight: 228 Goal weight: 180 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: medical stuff, horrible work schedule, urges and cravings Following any specific plan: low carb and under 1500 cals per day What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: my medical stuff has gotten worse so I've gotta get this under control! Anything else you'd like to share with us: good luck to everyone and help hold me accountable, please! |
First name: Kimberly
Geographical location: New Zealand Age:21 Marital Status: With the man i will marry <3 Children/Ages:Not for a while! Occupation: Student (read: poor) Pets: Kitten Hobbies/Interests:Shopping, Reading, Sewing, Spending time with family and friends Height:5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2011 but going hard from 15/07/11 Starting Weight:201 Present Weight:173.1 Goal Weight:110ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Setting a healthy eating plan that involves EATING not attempting to not eat. Following any specific plan: Watching calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Absolute Commitment with NO EXCUSES |
Newbie
First name:: Nicole
Geographical location: Time is split between New Jersey and Virginia Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student; cashier at a movie theater Pets: A cat, and a little beta fish Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, walking Height: 5'4'' Eye/Hair Color: Light brown/brown with a red tint from when I dyed it red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Tonight. Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight: 198 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The motivation to eat right, and getting over the temptation to eat all of the garbage out there. Following any specific plan: Trying to follow weight watchers, even though I really don't have the money to necessarily join it. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tired of feeling like the "black sheep" whether I'm with friends or family, and I also just want to be as healthy as I can be for the rest of my life. Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing, really. |
First name: Sterling
Geographical location: Spokane, Washington Age: 22 Marital Status: In a Relationship (Saving Money to Get Engaged and Married!) Children/Ages: None Occupation: Substance Abuse Prevention Professional Pets: 3 Birds & 1 Standard Poodle Hobbies/Interests: Video Games, Body Modification, Stretching My Ears, Knitting, and Road Trips! I'm also really wanting to learn how to longboard! Height: 5' 7'' Eye/Hair Color: Both Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today! Starting Weight: 279 Present Weight: 279 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Procrastination, Binge Eating, and Negative Thinking! Following any specific plan: Watching My Caloric Intake, Lots of Cardio What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I met the love of my life and I want to be healthy so I can enjoy the rest of my life with him! Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been on here for a while, but rarely visited! I decided that there is no time like the present to start my weightloss journey and meet some great internet friends to be in this adventure with! |
First name: Morgan
Geographical location: Maryland Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: 1 little boy, 15 months Occupation: Administrative Assistant Pets: Australian Shepherd, Freckles & a tortoise, Daisy Hobbies/Interests: Being healthy!! And of course sewing, reading, writing Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: Eyes, Hazel, Hair, Light Brown (Blondish) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/17/11 Starting Weight: 148 Present Weight: 142 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating junk and the motivation to exercise 5 to 6 day a week Following any specific plan: I am following the South Beach Diet for my food guidelines. My exercise, I do whatever I can fit in and find time to do. I jog, do Jillian Michael's DVDs, and pilates What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am focused, I am sick of being sick and tired. |
First name: Amanda
Geographical Location: Pennsylvania Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: One 4-year-old son Occupation: Stay-at-Home Mom Pets: 1 ferret, 1 dog, 5 cats (one momma & 4 kittens) Hobbies/Interests: Playing video games (World of Warcraft!), reading, walking, drawing Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, blonde & burgundy hair Starting Date of Weight-loss Journey: For this time around, April 24, 2011 Starting Weight: 151lbs Present Weight: 136lbs Goal Weight: 123lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: Portion control! Following any specific plan: Power 90 & eating 1500-1700 calories/day What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've actually managed to stick to it! |
First name: Habsfan (actual name too unique to post on here)
Geographical Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Singing, cooking, reading, watching hockey Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes with dark brown/black hair Starting Date of Weight-loss Journey: July 18, 2011 Starting Weight: 148 Present Weight: 148 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: Busy schedule Following any specific plan: Eating healthier food with portion control and exercising regularly What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: First attempt, really. |
I'll bite!
I really only have another year of being a 20-something, but I've decided to take this diet thing by the balls since coming back from Korea, and getting serious about getting fit, so hear I go.
First name: Jennifer Geographical Location: Decatur, GA (about 20 min southeast of the big ATL) Age: 29 (turn 30 in January, oy!) Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Working as a support associate at a group home for four ladies with intellectual disabilities currently, and serving at banquets for extra cash. The first job I love, the second, not so much. I'm going to be in grad school for Speech Pathology and Communication Disorders this spring. Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Writing, reading, all crafting, yoga Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, red hair from a bottle. Naturally dark honey blonde Starting Date of Weight-loss Journey: April 16, 2011 Starting Weight: 196 Present Weight: 182 Goal Weight: Shooting for 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: busy schedule, working all the time, chocolate, in that order. LOL. Following any specific plan: I'm following South Beach currently. Lost 8 lbs in two weeks worth of phase 1. Maintaining during phase 2 currently, for four weeks. Maybe time to go back to phase 1 and get some more things straight. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Doing it with the support of this community! |
6 more months till I'll be 20. =[ No place for me here. lol
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First name:Renisha
Geographical location:Louisiana Age:23 Marital Status:Engaged Children/Ages:2 Occupation:Full time student Pets:0 Hobbies/Interests:Shoe shopping, clothing shopping, maybe just shopping:) Height:5'9" Eye/Hair Color:brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:June 19, 2011 Starting Weight:203 Present Weight:194 Goal Weight:160-175 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:finding time to exercise outside because its either raining or too hot!! Following any specific plan:less in, more out What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am focused. I have never been so focused. Anything else you would like to share with us:Its hard because my fiance stills likes to eat unhealthy. He supports me however, he refuses to give up the fried foods and everything else. My journey would be easier if I had a workout buddy. I havent been talking to many ppl because sometimes ppl can be so negative. I think I am so focused because many ppl dont think I can do it. I know Im not fat but Im not healthy. I am ready to start living again instead of hiding!:carrot: |
First name: Danell
Geographical location: Ohio Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Full time student Pets: 3 small dogs Hobbies/Interests: reading, listening to music, shopping Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: July 25 Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 240 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: myself Following any specific plan: no specific plan, just follow basic health formula - regular exercise, healthy food choices, portion control, etc.; I will be calorie counting/measuring until I can trust myself to make the right choices. |
First name: Nicole
Geographical location: New York Age: 23 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: Not Yet! Occupation: Special Education Teacher Pets: Dog Hobbies/Interests: Video Games, Reading, Web Design, Shiny new tech :) Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 2010, restarted May 2011 Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight: 167 Goal Weight: 136 to start, will go from there. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love to eat! Following any specific plan: Nothing really, just trying to eat right and exercise more! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I ate wayyyy too much before. I'm cutting down my portion sizes drastically. |
First name: Emily
Geographical location: Pennsylvania Age:20 Marital Status:In a relationship Children/Ages:None yet, thank goodness. Occupation:Student Pets: Three cats - Charlie, Roma, Ruby Hobbies/Interests:Psychology, writing, reading, video games, traveling, anime, other dorky things Height:5'7" Eye/Hair Color:Blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:On this site, July 24th 2011 Starting Weight:195 Present Weight:195 Goal Weight:155 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Unconscious eating. Following any specific plan:None with a fancy brand name. Gonna do what I did last time. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Past efforts have worked.. just I went on a college diet and gained it all back again. :P Anything else you would like to share with us:I play StarCraftII (badly) so if anyone here plays, I'd love to challenge (be defeated by) you in a match. :D |
First name: STAR
Geographical location: ATL,GA Age:28 Marital Status: SINGLE Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: DISPATCHER Pets:1 PITBULL NAMED SHUGA (THATS MY BABY OF 9 YRS) Hobbies/Interests: TRAVELING AND SINGING USE TO BE SHOPPING WHEN I COULD WEAR ANYTHING IN THE STORE(LOL) IM GETTING BACK THERE THOUGH!!! BELIEVE THAT Height:5'6".5 Eye/Hair Color: BLACK HAIR BROWN EYES Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:7/25/11 Starting Weight:218 Present Weight:218 Goal Weight:165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: EATING BREADS Following any specific plan: JUST COUNTING CALORIES ONLY What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: IM DETERMINED.... Anything else you would like to share with us: MOTIVATION MOATIVATION...... STAY AWAY FROM NEGATIVE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!! __________________ |
First name: Bethany
Geographical location: Ontario, Canada Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student - BA in Communications with a minor in Business Pets: Well, my roommate has an adorable and slightly insane kitty, Bandit... my parents have a cat and dog, Scamp and Friska, who I consider to be mine as well :-) can't wait to have a puppy of my own! Hobbies/Interests: Reading, movies, music, playing piano, I'm interested in learning guitar but haven't taken any steps to make it happen, lol... I will pretty much try anything once, I love doing so many things Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/dirty blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I don't even know, there have been so many "restarts". I think February, 2011 was when I started counting calories, so I'll go with that. Starting Weight: I think I was around 230 in February Present Weight: 221.3 Goal Weight: Shorter term - 170... ultimately 135-145, although I have a difficult time imagining myself being that small Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My tendency to be really self-defeating, I'm my own worst enemy. Also binging, I love food tooo much Following any specific plan: Just counting calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm trying to lose the mindset that I "deserve" treats, and accept that losing weight is going to mean sacrificing things sometimes Anything else you would like to share with us: Nope :-) |
First name: Cheri
Geographical location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Social Worker Pets: two adorable puppies... Molly and Mason. They are ****zu/poodle and ****zu/maltese mixes. They are like my children!!! haha Hobbies/Interests: Reading, movies, music,... since graduate school took up so much of my time, I have to find new interests now Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown (with blonde highlights) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: yesterday 7/25/2011.... but if i was honest, I've always been on a weightloss journey Starting Weight: 168lbs Present Weight: 166.8lbs-- hey! its only one day in!! whoo hoo! Goal Weight: 130... im going to make it this time!!! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself. I wish I had someone everyday to kick me in my butt and make me move! Following any specific plan: South Beach and i'm working out to Jillian's 30-day shred! Grrrr baby! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm fed up. Period. Anything else you would like to share with us: feel free to ask!;) |
First name: Ingrid
Geographical location: Chicago Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Pets: A terrier who thinks she's a cat Hobbies/Interests: Finishing graduate school! Besides that I spend time watching movies, shopping (even though I can't afford to buy anything!), and watching all sorts of TV Height: 5'9 Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes/Brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 04/2010 Starting Weight: 205 lbs Present Weight: 165 lbs Goal Weight: 145 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overeating! Following any specific plan: Nope. Just count calories and try to work out 5 times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I find that I stay motivated when I have very clear goals in mind and clear dates that I hope to accomplish them by. Just generally trying to loss weight never worked for me in the past. I'm also more open with friends and family about my weight loss efforts. The more support the better! Anything else you would like to share with us: I've just joined here because I am dealing with some stress in my family and at work. I'm hoping that keeping in touch here will help me stay focused so that I can reach my ultimate goal by Jan 1, 2012. |
First name: Alex
Geographical location: Europe Age: 21 Marital Status: In a Relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Waitress/Student Pets: 2 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Exercise, Beauty Height: 5'8 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Honey Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3. 1. 2006 Starting Weight: 216 Present Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Well, after I've lost 60 lbs, I've become a bit obsessed with my weight and exercise. I've been exercising 2-3 hours a day, 7 days a week and weighted myself like 3-5 times a day. I became really depressed if i gained as little as 0,1 pound. So after being miserable for quite a while, I've stopped working out and following a diet. What followed was a beautiful year, but it was followed by a terrible year of overeating. Now that I'm more in control of myself, I've decided to achieve my goal weight by weighing myself every one or two weeks and exercising max. 1.5 hour a day. Following any specific plan: I'm trying to do my best to feel good. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I will try my best to focus on feeling good and being healthy. |
First name: Jenny
Geographical location: North Carolina Age: 28 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Waitress Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Jewelry Making Height: 5"9' Eye/Hair Color: Blue/ Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: God it's been going on forever... Starting Weight: 282 Present Weight: 267.4 Goal Weight: 200 (maybe) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My urge to snack/Laziness when it comes to getting up in the morning and exercising Following any specific plan: Combo of Slim-Fast/Atkins and just plain ole calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm serious..I've got mild PCOS and I don't want it to get worse and get diabeties..this terrifies me |
20- Somethings newby
First name: Leslie
Geographical location: Lancaster, California (Southern California) Age: 27 Marital Status: Divorced once, in a commited relationship now. Children/Ages: none Occupation: Banker Pets: 2 dogs- 1 Doberman (Kassy) and 1 Weimaraner (Quinn)...these two are the love of my life. Hobbies/Interests: Phorography, taking my dogs to the park, bike riding Height: 5'6'' Eye/Hair Color: Brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Will begin on 8/1/2011. Starting Weight: 205 lbs. Present Weight: 205 lbs. Goal Weight:140 lbs. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying on track. The major problem I have is that I'll stick to it for about a week, and then I become too tired of dealing with this new lifestyle, or I'll skip working out and then it's back to the old me. I'm hoping to get more support this time. Following any specific plan: Nope. Just eating right and working out. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually excited to do it this time. In the past I felt like I was dragged into it. Anything else you would like to share with us: Any additional tips/comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! |
First name: Withheld
Geographical location: Canada Age: 18 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Unemployed Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Reading, biking Height: 5"9' Eye/Hair Color: Brown, brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: About a year 1/2 ago, on and off since. Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 163 Goal Weight: 140 (possibly 130) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating when I feel anxious. Following any specific plan: Cutting calories and walking when I can. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've got an awesome boyfriend, and I wanna show him results. |
First name: Samantha
Geographical location: Winnipeg, Canada Age: 21 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: None! Occupation: Administrative Assistant (desk job, barely move all day :() Pets: A dog that thinks she's a cat and a cat who thinks he's a toddler. Hobbies/Interests: I don't really have any, as scary as that sounds. I'm either working, spending time with my fiance or relaxing after working out. Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 25, 2011 Starting Weight: 181.5 Present Weight: 177.5 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to it. I've never stuck to a single thing in my entire life. Following any specific plan: Whatever my personal trainer tells me to do! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just got engaged, so now there's a deadline for me to aim for. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am scared out of my mind that I will fail at this! |
First name: Witheld
Geographical location: South Africa Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Teacher/Student Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Internet, graphic design, beauty, fashion, food, travel, poetry, excercising, fitness and health. Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Brown hair, green eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: All my life. Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 171 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating until I'm sick. Following any specific plan: No. Heathy diet, lots of water and excercise 5x a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time it is forever and it's a lifestyle change! :carrot: |
First name: Liz
Geographical location: Washington, DC Age: 23 Marital Status: been w/ my boyfriend for almost 7 months :) Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Fitness Specialist :) If you guys have any questions regarding fitness, please ask! Pets: My dog Duffy, and my turtle June Hobbies/Interests: Running, Dancing, Partying, EATING! Height: 5'4.5 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 25, 2011 Starting Weight: 154.0 Present Weight: 150.0 Goal Weight: 120-125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: NUTRITIONAL HABITS. I've been a member here since 2006, on and off diets (Mostly off!) Usually i'll go for 2-3 weeks of being PERFECT and then I fail. :'( Working out is NEVER a problem for me. I LOVE being active, but I also LOVE eating. Following any specific plan: Eating as many calories as my BMR (about 1,500 calories right now) Just making sure that Calories Out>Calories In What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've ALWAYS wanted to lose weight to "get a boyfriend" Shallow, but true. Well, I met my boyfriend 7 months ago, and he loves me no matter what I look like, so I feel that this time i'm doing it more for me. :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm terrified of failing again :'( I suck at dieting! |
First name: Catherine
Geographical location: Johannesburg, SOuth AFrica Age: 28 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Ben, 3 and Sam, 3 months Occupation: Teacher and Sports Coach Pets: 2 dogs (Harley and Murphy) Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Cooking, Spending time with my family, Gym Height: 1.77 m Eye/Hair Color: Blue and blonde ;-) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Last week Friday Starting Weight:75kg's Present Weight:74.3kg's Goal Weight: 65kg's Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing weight whilst breastfeeding (and going back to work soon!) Following any specific plan: Low GI food (mostly) and gym 6 days a week for the next month. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I didn't have 10kg's of fat on my butt?! Never gained weight with my first son as he was extremely prem. Second time round I've gained a lot! Anything else you would like to share with us: That my MOTHER just offered me a pair of her pants! __________________ |
First name: Jess
Geographical location: North Carolina (Charlotte Area) Age: 28 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Social Worker (For the Elderly/Disabled) Pets: Two dogs that I have part-time & the neighborhood cat who adopted me. Hobbies/Interests: Shopping (which isn't good since I am broke ... see above occupation. lol), Airplanes, Reading, News/Politics, Astronomy, Words with Friends, Football (Steelers!), Hockey, etc. Wide range of interests here. Height: A hair under 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel & Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/9/11 Starting Weight: 292 Present Weight: 275 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Food addiction (Carbs/Sugar!) Following any specific plan: Good old-fashioned calorie counting (using My Fitness Pal) & making an effort to hit the gym at least 4x per week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm just tired of being fat. I'm over it. Tired of receiving "...you have such a pretty face" compliments. :p Seriously, this time I am making it a lifestyle change rather than dieting. I am making changes I can maintain. Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing that I can think of! |
First name: Meredith
Geographical location: NY, NY Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Pets: Nope Hobbies/Interests: Entertainment, Media, anything social. Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes/Blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7/2011 Starting Weight: 165 lbs Present Weight: 157 lbs Goal Weight: 125 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with it after losing the first 10 lbs. Following any specific plan: Counting calories and working out at least 5 times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Don't know yet. Kind of hoping this helps keep me accountable. |
First name: Celesa
Geographical location: Texas Age: 25 Marital Status: married to the best hubby in the world! Children/Ages: Lilly 3 Occupation: Work at home mom, professional photographer and sell thing I sew, crochet on Etsy Pets: Lucy, my 4 year old beagle. Hobbies/Interests: I love photography, sewing, crochet, making tutus and hair bows, and blogging! Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, really a brunette, but hubby likes me blonde :) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2011 can't remember the exact date Starting Weight: 195 Present Weight: 191 Goal Weight: 135-140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: believing I can do it and not expecting myself to fail Following any specific plan: just counting calories. I get about 1500 per day. I am loosely following a diabetes meal plan but just to help with what to eat and when to eat. I had Gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my daughter, so if I'm already doing the diet when I get pregnant with the next one, it will be way easier. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: there's no turning back. I'm blogging and posting progress on Facebook so there's no way I'm going to fail in front of so manympeople. Also my hubby has been uber supportive this go around and has even changed his eating to coincide with mine! |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Wilsonville, OR Age: 23 Marital Status: Married. January 1st, 2011 Children/Ages: No kids Occupation: Marketing Representative Pets: 2 cats (Copper/Heidi), 2 dogs (Jack and Daniel) Hobbies/Interests: video games, bowling, pool, darts, cooking, nutrition Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, dirty blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 1st, 2011 Starting Weight: 164 Present Weight: 156 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation! Following any specific plan: Low carb / fat burn exercises What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never really been over weight until last year. Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a blood clot disorder, meaning if I get a bad enough injury it could potentially cause major problems for me. |
First name: Jamie
Geographical location: Boston Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Occupation: Sing Language Interpretation student Pets: 3 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Sign Language, Writing, Personality psychology research, food politics, classic alternative music Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: bluish-green/always changing currently brunette with red and blonde highlights Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 1st Starting Weight: 145lbs Present Weight: haven't weighed in yet Goal Weight: 120 or less depending on how I feel Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not giving up when I don't see immediate results, peer pressure to eat junk, staying on good sleep schedule Following any specific plan: calorie counting/excerise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am ready. In the past, I was willing to lose weight at any cost. I had a poverty of ambition, and was quick to quit. But this time around, my perspective on why I need to do this is much different. Yes, I want to look good- but I want to FEEL even better. I want to experience everything and know I worked for it. Being healthy is one of the biggest gifts I can give myself and I'm ready to do this. Anything else you would like to share with us: I've only been a member of this site for a short while, but even this SHORT while has outlived my previous attempts at weight loss. I feel this certain fire and this forum has helped keep me tending to it's light. Thank you, I hope one day I can post my Goal pictures! |
Nickname: KayTee
Geographical location: Atlanta, GA Age: 23 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: none Occupation: self-employed Pets: 4 puppies :) Hobbies/Interests: hair, makeup, fashion Height: 6'1 Eye/Hair Color: dk brown/black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 1, 2011 Starting Weight: 196 Present Weight: 174 Goal Weight: 155-160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: motivation Following any specific plan: exercising 5 times a week, eating smaller portions What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually motivated this time! |
First name: Judy
Geographical location: Northern Virginia Age: 25 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Recruiter Pets: n/a Hobbies/Interests: shopping, dancing, reading, cooking...eating :/ Height: 5'8 Eye/Hair Color: dirty blonde / green Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 08/08/11 Starting Weight: 175 lbs Present Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 140-145 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: always hungry... I love food too much... Following any specific plan: weight watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just moved to the USA to be with my husband. New beginnings... all over :) Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Moorestown, NJ, though I'm originally from SW Virginia Age: 20 Marital Status: In a committed relationship (waiting a few years to get married) Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Student Pets: None living with me at the moment, but I have a cat living with my mom named Daisy! I'm a huge animal lover and I've had a variety of pets and animal involvement my whole life... this is my first time living anywhere without pets. Hobbies/Interests: Science (how's that for broad and vague?), arts/crafts, current events, photography and music (cello) Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Gosh, that's a hard question to answer... I guess for my most recent round, around mid-July 2011 Starting Weight: 194 Present Weight: 187 Goal Weight: 140-ish (I'm more concerned with how I feel and look than the actual number) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self-destructive habits and self-sabotage Following any specific plan: Just plain ol' calorie-counting. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Supportive SO, and I'm figuring out ways to work around my bad habits rather than relying on "willpower" to stay on track. I'm trying to build a framework for success. |
First name: Shannon
Geographical location:Terre Haute IN Age:28 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:2 girls ages 10 and 7 Occupation:Stay ay home mom and wife Pets:2 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Makeup artist Height:5'0 Eye/Hair Color:green eyes,brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:08/12/2011 Starting Weight:245 Present Weight:245 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:actually sticking to it and not quiting this time Following any specific plan: weight watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am tried of feeling like I am unhealthy and unable to play with my kids Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so glad there is a site that will motivate me to not give up |
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Georgia Age: 24 Marital Status: So very single :) Children/Ages: None Occupation: full time asst. manager at a convenience store and part time student Pets: My doggy Maybellene! Named after the Chuck Berry song, not the make-up line! Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, making bad decisions ;) Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Eating better now, but starting exercise August 22 (i had a minor wreck and i have to heal up a bit!) Starting Weight: 265 Present Weight: 265 Goal Weight: Between 155 to 165ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not trying to set a deadline on it! i have to remember that it's a total lifestyle change, not a competition! Following any specific plan: acting like i have some sense would be nice! eating better, counting cals, and cutting out sodas is my first challenge... then starting some exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm not setting a deadline on myself. i deal with mini-goals without an issue, but get discouraged with a BIG goal, esp if i start out with a special event as my benchmark date Anything else you would like to share with us: i love this site :) |
First name: Kelly
Geographical location: Paris, France Age: 27 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Music, Graphic Design Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09/2010 Starting Weight: 195 Present Weight: 154 Goal Weight: 135/125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not getting satisfied and quitting! Following any specific plan: Nope What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the second time I've lost the weight and that is annoying enough to keep me from doing it a third time! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Emily
Geographical location: Farmington, Utah Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Central Station Operator... I help catch bad guys. ;) Pets: I have 2 dogs, a 2 year old pomeranian named Otto and a 6 year old Airedale Terrier named Toby Hobbies/Interests: I LOVE playing video games, World of Warcraft mostly. I love going out and hanging out with my friends. Dancing is one of my favorite things to do. I love to read when I can find the time. Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Red hair, blue eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 24th, 2011 Starting Weight: 247 Present Weight: 232 Goal Weight: 160 for now. :) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food is a big thing for me. It's hard to give up the fat greasy stuff for the health stuff, but I've done it before... I can do it again. Following any specific plan: I plan on eating lowfat/lowcarb foods, and no red meat. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I would starve myself and I would manage to lose weight, but it always came back. I'm ready to do it the healthy way this time. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm new to the site and I look forward in sharing my weight loss journey with all of you. |
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