Geographical location: Oregon, but soon moving to Boston
Age: 29
Marital Status: Married, ceremony on July 23rd.
Children/Ages: 0
Occupation: Ph.D. Student (almost done!!)
Pets: 0
Hobbies/Interests: History, Gaming, Reading.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Dark Brown (but I just got some red highlights)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/1/11
Starting Weight: 200
Present Weight: 187
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Adherence to the diet and exercise program.
Following any specific plan: South Beach
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Following South Beach with my husband. Before I'd just tried counting calories. I'm also trying to work out every day.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Happy to have found a supportive community. Oh, and I'm extremely political, which can lead me to have a drink, which makes me more likely to binge eat.
Pets: 2 dogs and 3 chickens (not really mine, that's Mum's little project!)
Hobbies/Interests: Filmmaking, Film in general, Music, Gaming Piano, Reading, Writing
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It's been so on and off for years! But I'll say today - so 29th April 2011
Starting Weight: 186 pounds
Present Weight: 186 pounds
Goal Weight: 130 pounds
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Consistency with exercise - no free passes if I have a good week!
Following any specific plan: Strict exercise plan: 3x Cardio 3x Strength/Core/Ab work out a week.
Cardio includes: 2x Distance Run and 1x Speed run substituted occasionally for Thai Boxing, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (when weather is bad!)
Strength/Core/Ab includes: Jillian Michaels "Making the Cut" (Loosely) for specific exercises, Pilates, general knowledge of Ab work outs!
Present Weight: ?? 1 week in people, I'm trying to be good and weigh once a week
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Depression, All or Nothing Approach, Obsessiveness
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, Ocassional meal replacement shakes, lots of exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Its going to work Also first time I'm counting calories, plus more exercise options- bike outside, wii games, dvds, I have everything I need, I just need to use it!
Anything else you would like to share with us:
Would like a buddy!!
Marital Status: Not married, but an awesome boyfriend 1,000 miles away =/
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: I work in political media
Pets: I have joint custody of the boyfriend's golden retriever
Hobbies/Interests: Watching way too much Army Wives, reading, live music
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2011
Starting Weight: 200
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Time! I work 12+ hours each day without more than a 20-25 hour break and commute an hour to work. So by the time I'm done, I rarely have the energy to do anything more than crash. I'd love tips from anyone who has ideas for carving out
Following any specific plan: I've been doing 30 Day Shred on and off, combined with a lower-calorie diet. My goal is to eat about 1200 per day with a good balanced mix of healthier foods. Due to a lot of work-related travel in the last few weeks, I've realistically taken in about 1500 a day. I'm also running my first 5K (!!!) Race for the Cure in June, so having something to train and prepare for is exciting.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm looking for a community. I've struggled with my weight in the past but it got way out of control (I gained 40 lbs) after I graduated college, accepted my first job and then lost said job all in a matter of six months. Since I'm living in a city where I don't know anyone, I hope to meet some cool people online who will back up my goal to get back to a healthier, happy weight.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not cheating on my diet
Following any specific plan: medifast for the first month and then low carb
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually weighed my self in at the beginning so I can track my progress better and have better accountability.
Hobbies/Interests: Art, outdoors, film, reading, fashion, music, adult beverage, my pet, etc.
Height: 5'7
Eye/Hair Color: brown/green eyes, black hair.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time, Feb 2011.
Starting Weight: 149
Present Weight: 142
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Depression, making consistently good choices, getting more fruit & veg.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, but may try Eat to Live.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I did it successfully once, but illness made me gain it back. I've regained that initial sense of determination and I'll do it again.
Anything else you would like to share with us: hm, not a whole lot.
First name: Amber
Geographical location: Upstate NY
Age: 26
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: Adam 2 yrs, Phoebe almost 3 weeks
Occupation: Stay at home mom, church pianist, Pampered Chef consultant
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: [COLOR="purple"]Spending time with my family and friends, going shopping, vacationing, reading, playing piano COLOR]
Height:5'8
Eye/Hair Color: blue-green/dark blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2011 (this time)
Starting Weight: 229 (at very end of pregnancy)Present Weight: 207
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self control
Following any specific plan: nothing really right now - I'm strictly breastfeeding, so I try and eat healthy and exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: After having lost over 40lbs before having my daughter, I know that I am capable of doing it
Anything else you would like to share with us: I like to be challenged and I like being able to talk with people in situations similar to me... Look forward to getting to know most of you!
Children/Ages:Beau a 1.5 yr old pit bull and Bandit aka Bubba a 3 yr old cockerspaniel =}
Occupation: photo technician
Pets: see children** plus a cat named Gibbs that belongs to a brother in law
Hobbies/Interests: softball, swimming, camping and dancing
Height:5'4
Eye/Hair Color: light brown/blackish brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 2008
Starting Weight:340lbs
Present Weight:314lbs
Goal Weight:150ish?
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: working out regularly and eating regularly, instead of once a day
Following any specific plan: switching things like turkey/beef, water/soda, fruit/chips and walking up the stairs in my house as much as possible lol
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've discovered last month I have a thyroid issue and a fatty liver caused by weight. I do not have diabetes but it is VERY strong in my family.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation when the results are very slow to see
Following any specific plan: cardio, muscle strength, food monitoring
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually am hitting the gym, and making the lifestyle change, not just the quick diet that I do not follow through with.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I did do HCG, and started at like 192, got to 174, and then got back up to the 180s. This was last June, so I am not using this as my heaviest weight, since I did not do it right.
Hobbies/Interests: Walking, watching movies, swimming (love it!!), reading, I like amusement parks though I do not get to go too often, cuddling up with a hot cup of tea and a book in the winter, watching very superficial tv shows with my friends
Height: 5'9
Eye/Hair Color: both brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well, I have been dieting since the 10th grade however, I hit my highest in April 2011 and launched a diet program on May 1st.
Starting Weight: 220
Present Weight: 216
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Sticking to the food plan!
Following any specific plan: Exercise and staying under 2000 calories
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am going to the gym more. I also have a more stable life as I am no longer a student.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am quite friendly and my friends say I am bubbly. I am also looking forward to feeling good about myself and dating!
First name:
Sarah
Geographical location:
Hamburg, Germany but im from Brisbane, Australia
Age:
23
Marital Status:
in a relationship
Children/Ages:
none
Occupation:
nanny/ preschool teacher
Pets:
none
Hobbies/Interests:
tv/movies, travel, swimming, crafts, cooking,
Height:
167cm 5ft6
Eye/Hair Color:
Green, Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
Today....although its not the first time iv been on a "diet"
Starting Weight:
87kg
Present Weight:
lowest weight...75kg
Goal Weight:
not really sure, for me this is more about becoming fit and healthy then being a certain size...however 65kg would be nice =)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
I am a live in nanny, so i eat with the family in the evening..mostly its healthy.
The other thing would be not binging...actually exercising..
Following any specific plan:
low carb/low cal, exercise 5-6 times each week
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
this time its not about losing weight fast or looking skinny, its about being healthy, plus im using the forum for support =)
Anything else you would like to share with us:
id love some friends to chat too..if you would like to add me on facebook
it's facebook.com/sarahemilywieland.
as long as you dont comment on my wall about anything weight loss related, i'd like to keep it to myself for now =)
The main reason im doing this is because i want to join the Australian Navy when i go home
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/7/11 off & on
Starting Weight: 211
Present Weight: 206.4
Goal Weight: 140-150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding the motivation to stick with the diet & exercise, i'll have a bad day then just decide the whole diets been ruined & quit
Following any specific plan: Counting calories (starting at 2000 a day & working my way down to 12-1300 & Billy Blanks Tae bo! Also walking daily & upping my water intake
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My daughter is now 4 months old & i'm ready to get back into shape I gained alot of weight when I became pregnant & now my self confidence is shot, I want to be healthy & happy because my little girl deserves a mother who's going to be the best she can be!!
Also first time I'm counting calories, plus more exercise options- bike outside, wii games, dvds, I have everything I need, I just need to use it!
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