[krissyy]

First name: Krissy

Geographical location: Florida, USA

Age: 23

Marital Status: In a Relationship

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Paralegal

Pets: Two pups!

Hobbies/Interests: I used to be an avid intramural sports player in college, but since I've graduated I really don't do anything besides work and take the puppies to the park.

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Blonde hair/green eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I technically started in January 2013. I would say November 2013 is when I got my first body assessment and wake up call.

Starting Weight: 130 pounds, 33% body fat.

Present Weight: 130 pounts, maybe a little less body fat.

Goal Weight: 20-23% body fat (I am not focused on pounds)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not becoming impatient.

Following any specific plan: Eating as clean as possible, less cardio, more weights

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The assessment really put my weight-to-fat ratio into perspective. It also made me think hard about my perceived health.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've discovered that doing this alone is not easy. My boyfriend does not go to the gym and believes that just running will do the trick. I need a group of people to help keep me motivated and to share my progress, or lack thereof, with.

[AndBree88]

First name: Brianna

Geographical location: California, USA

Age: 25

Marital Status: In a Relationship

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Private Caregiver

Pets: None yet!

Hobbies/Interests: I love reading! I also like to go bike riding =)

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I started in January 2012.

Starting Weight: 165 pounds

Present Weight: 160 pounts, maybe a little less body fat.

Goal Weight: 135 pounds or when I can fit into some of my favorite pairs of pants that I can't fit into now

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Controlling my emotional eating and my bad habits.

Following any specific plan: Eating smaller meals, working out at least 4x a week.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am sick of not being able to fit into my pants/being embarrassed to wear form fitting clothing. I quit my evening job which only gave me 1 hr in between my first and second job. I also reinstated my 24 fitness gym membership and picked a gym where I can NOW take classes each day after work =)

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've discovered that I am an emotional eater (when I feel upset or sad). I've been working on controlling it!

[3LMCM]

First name:
Luz
Geographical location:
Texas
Age:
28
Marital Status:
Happily married to my sweetheart of 11 years.
Children/Ages:
None. Unsure if I want any.
Occupation:
Middle School Teacher
Pets:
2 Cats (recently adopted December 2013)
Hobbies/Interests:
Painting while watching tv, chatting with friends, taking pictures…
Height:
5'4
Eye/Hair Color:
Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
1/1/2014
Starting Weight:
200
Present Weight:
197
Goal Weight:
150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Stress eating.
Following any specific plan:
Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I want to lose weight to become healthy and be ready for the possibility of children.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I'm an open book.

[Munty]

First name: Kate

Geographical location: Arizona

Age: 23

Marital Status: In a Relationship (5 years!)

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Student

Pets: One hamster named Taffy

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, doodling, painting, reading

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, light brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I haven't really needed to lose weight until recently..so now I guess? haha!

Starting Weight: 170

Present Weight: 170

Goal Weight: 135, maybe less if I feel like I need it?

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I get bored with things really easily so I think that if I want to keep losing weight I need to switch up my exercise plans and food choices pretty regularly. I also hate counting calories, I feel like it takes too much time so that may be a problem lol.

Following any specific plan: I've never really tried to lose weight before so I'm kind of lost on where to begin...I am going to try to start forcing myself to exercise more, count calories again, and buy more fruits and veggies instead of breads and meat. Oh and MORE WATER!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never felt this way before and I realized I had problems when all I could think about was how ugly and fat I was in the mirror...the nagging is always there in the back of my mind when I wear anything and when I had to go up to a size 14 I was so ashamed of myself. It's especially bad now and it seems like being fat is all I can talk/think about so I decided that it's a new year and I want to feel and look my best when I graduate.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've read a few posts in this community before and I joined My Fitness Pal but I didn't really feel comfortable there so I'm hoping that this is the one for me If you have any tips for newbies please PM me since I do feel a little lost and ashamed.

[ajlee33]

First name:
amy

Geographical location:
alabama

Age:
23

Marital Status:
single

Children/Ages:
1 boy. 2 years old

Occupation:
middle school math teacher

Pets:
my dog lives with my parents

Hobbies/Interests:
walking. Shopping. Eating. Playing with my son

Height:
5'10

Eye/Hair Color:
hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
dec 28, 2013

Starting Weight:
228
Present Weight:
226

Goal Weight:
160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Time and energy

Following any specific plan:
Eating healthy and working out

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
My mom and I have a challenge with each other

[Auspiciousmind]

First name: Robyn

Geographical location: Cornwall, UK!

Age: 24

Marital Status: Recently engaged!

Children/Ages: No children

Occupation: Student

Pets: 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: Graphic Design, Reading, Technology Geek

Height: 5ft5

Eye/Hair Color: (Currently) Bleach blonde.. but it changes frequently!

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 06/01/13

Starting Weight: 18.2st (254.8lbs)

Present Weight: 18.2st (254.8lbs)

Goal Weight: 140lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My partner is a takeaway junkie!

Following any specific plan: No specific plan but a mixture of lowering carbs and calorie counting.. along with some exercise!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm engaged and I'm fed up!

Anything else you would like to share with us:
I suffer with anxiety and depression, I can be very dry and sarcastic

[kimchi]

First name:
-Julie
Geographical location:
- Minnesota, USA
Age:
- 25
Marital Status:
- In a relationship
Children/Ages:
- none
Occupation:
- Office Assistant at a Liquor Store
Pets:
- None that are not at my family's house!
Hobbies/Interests:
- Movies, Cooking, traditional and digital art, Video Games
Height:
- 5'1'' (155cm)
Eye/Hair Color:
- Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
- 140 lbs
Present Weight:
- 140 lbs
Goal Weight:
- 120 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
- Staying consistent with eating well and EXERCISE
Following any specific plan:
- None at the moment
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
- Working 9-5, five days a week and smoking
Anything else you would like to share with us:
- Living with loving boyfriend of 2 1/2 years but he eats like a freshman in college! (frozen pizzas, corndogs, etc.) and now so do I!

[Selina]

First name: Katarina

Geographical location: Europe

Age: 24

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: English teacher

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: creative writing

Height: 5'3''

Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 6, 2014

Starting Weight: 148

Present Weight: 148

Goal Weight: 136

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I don't like going to the gym and I don't have much space at home. Plus, I don't have a lot of money for all the healthy food I'd like to eat because I don't live alone and we're on a tight budget.

Following any specific plan: I'm following my own workout and diet plan from several years ago which worked like a charm. Working out three times a week (and gradually increasing that to 4 and five times a week) plus calories counting (1300 calories a day).

[whollyhick]

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First name:Matraca (like mah-tray-sa)

Geographical location:Western PA

Age:22

Marital Status:newly and happily hitched

Children/Ages:Rocky the geriatric Airedale, Rivyr the caffeinated herding mutt

Occupation:housewife

Pets:the children above and 12 goldfish (they all have names hehe) and five hermies!

Hobbies/Interests:my Goldfish, volunteering in conservation, crochet, reading, learning, and my dog makes me run. ;P

Height:5'8"

Eye/Hair Color:dark brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:umpteen times, but this one, 1/1/14!

Starting Weight:240ish

Present Weight:hopefully less than 240! (We don't have a scale just yet, oops!)

Goal Weight:175 or less!

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: seeing physical change on a big ol' frame! That's the motivation I need. :/

Following any specific plan: vegetarian diet (as raw as possible, low/no processed carbs, and occasional Lacto/ovo/fish for amino acids and protein and whatnot.)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I FEEL more motivated, and I'm learning where to get the right support and motivation to GET there. That, and my will power is surprising my thus far!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm happy to be here. Happy to make new friends to take this journey with, and I'll be even happier to post some bangin' after photos with you lovelies' incredible support!
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[Irysbleu]

First name:
Deeja

Geographical location:
Ohio
Age:
24
Marital Status:
Taken
Children/Ages:
none
Occupation:
Gamestop employee
Pets:
2 cats names Ezio and Regulos
Hobbies/Interests:
Videogames, writing, anime, spending time with boyfriend, cosplaying, using a sewing machine
Height:
5 exactly
Eye/Hair Color:
brown and dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
1/1/2014
Starting Weight:
175
Present Weight:
175
Goal Weight:
125-130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Patience. If I don't see results I normally stop, thinking its useless.
Following any specific plan:
Not really. Just no sugar, pop , carbs, work out on a certain plan and eat right.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I thought I weighed less than I did . I weighted 20 pounds more. It made me cry. Also, I want to cosplay like I use to.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Any tips or support is more than welcome.

[ambermartin05]

First name: Amber

Geographical location: Las Vegas, NV

Age: 27

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: bailey/7 Camdyn/4

Occupation: stay at home mom

Pets: Rottie named Bonnie

Hobbies/Interests: photography, makeup, cooking

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes /brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/13/14

Starting Weight: 240

Present Weight: 240

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: snacking and exercise motivation

Following any specific plan: no, general healthy eating and lifetime changes

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:

im creeping up on 30 and im doing whatever it takes to put my life in a happy place before that happens. im losing this weight and im finishing school, im getting on my feet and im going to stand tall at my 30th birthday!

[shaping nz]

First name: Leah

Geographical location: Beautiful New Zealand

Age: 26

Marital Status: De Facto

Children/Ages: No

Occupation: Art Gallery Director

Pets: Dog - Wolf

Hobbies/Interests: Art, Photography, Gardening, Vegetarian Food, Travel

Height: 166cm

Eye/Hair Color: Grey / Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: For this goal Jan 1st 2014

Starting Weight: 64kgs

Present Weight: 59.8kgs

Goal Weight: 55kgs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom eating, and my family 'love' with food.

Following any specific plan: Portion control, cutting out the baddies, exercising and detoxing

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: After gaining 10kgs (22 lbs) so easily, I understand how weight can creep up on you over the year. I am unhappy NOW, so acting NOW, not in 5 years!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Stay tuned!

[missholls910]

First name: Holly

Geographical location: Tampa, FL

Age: 27

Marital Status: divorced

Children/Ages: Trevor age 4

Occupation: investment counselor

Pets:Callie my yellow lab

Hobbies/Interests: reading, movies, travel, concerts, any new adventures!

Height:5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: green/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Every other day!

Starting Weight:183

Present Weight:183

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finding time and staying motivated

Following any specific plan:special K challenge

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: trying a new plan!

Anything else you would like to share with us:
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[CaseClar]

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First name: Clarissa

Geographical location: Ohio

Age: 24

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: son, 10 months

Occupation: Massage Therapist, Business owner, Marketing Manager

Pets: German Shepherd and orange Ragdoll

Hobbies/Interests: music, dance, spending time with family

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown eyes, hair color changes every few months

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/16/14

Starting Weight: 282

Present Weight: 280

Goal Weight: 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping motivated and overcoming depression.

Following any specific plan: Thin & Healthy

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a son I want to keep up with and I'm tired of how I look.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Easily upset. I have a very hard time staying motivated. Unsupportive husband and family.
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[LilDazed]

First name: Lindsey

Geographical location: Virginia, USA

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: Don't have any kids. Still undecided on if I'm going to have any.

Occupation: Administrative Assistant. Yeah, office job.

Pets: 2 dogs, 4 cats, 2 horses, 1 mule

Hobbies/Interests: Voice acting and writing are my biggest ones.

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/green eyes. Natural hair is strawberry blonde, but I like to color it often.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/17/14

Starting Weight: 164.5

Present Weight: 164.5

Goal Weight: 130ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making enough time for exercise and giving up some of my favorite foods.

Following any specific plan: Not exactly.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm writing a lot more things down and taking pictures to show progress. Oh, and joining this forum for support!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Watching movies while running on elliptical can keep me going for hours. =D I just get lost in the alternate world.