Hobbies/Interests: singing, playing guitar, shopping, going out with friends, reading, nail art
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown eyes, brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: lost about 50 pounds back in 2012 and kept it off. Starting again this month to lose another 40 lbs
Starting Weight: 209
Present Weight: 163
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking to the diet!
Following any specific plan: low-carb, eating as much vegetables as I can and drinking lots of water and green tea!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm more motivated than ever to lose the weight. I'm very happy about most things in my life, except for my weight.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have felt like my last weight loss journey was a path that I chose to walk alone, but I am hoping to find some support on this forum so that we can all keep each other motivated!
Occupation:full-time freelance designer and artist
Pets:6 shi tzus and 1 mini pincher
Hobbies/Interests:LOTR,skyrim, fantasy and motivational books, all games and fantasy movies
Height: 5 ft
Eye/Hair Color: brown and long black hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 2013
Starting Weight: 140
Present Weight:134
Goal Weight:120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying on my daily exercise routine
Following any specific plan: Doing meditation and ashtanga yoga
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm eating slower and listening to my body more. I intuitively eat and don't diet. I love sweating in yoga it feels good afterwards.
Anything else you would like to share with us:I hope we can become friends and share stories.
Children/Ages: No kids, and I don't plan on changing that at any point in my life.
Occupation: Model. Pin-up is my specialty, but I do all kinds.
Pets: Battlecat, a massive 30-lb, 7y.o. orange tabby. He's a complete mama's boy. Gus, a 3y.o. pitbull/great dane mix who is absolutely convinced that he's a lapdog, despite being nearly 100lbs. Gatsby, a 1y.o. purebred Treeing Walker Coonhound whose main interests are bellyrubs, frolicking, and getting into the garbage. Last, but certainly not least, Salem, a 1y.o. solid black cat who is a bit skittish around strangers, but the sweetest cat you've ever met once she gets to know you. They're all rescues, some from abusive homes, and they are all my babies. They completely own my heart.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my animals, creative pursuits, hiking, kayaking, running, blogging, cooking, etc.
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color:Coppery-red hair, green eyes.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time around, 2-22-14.
Starting Weight: 161.4lbs
Present Weight: 155.8lbs
Goal Weight: 120lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of willpower, still being in recovery from years of eating disorders (recovery never truly ends, as I'm sure some of you know).
Following any specific plan: As of right now, I'm recovering from a back injury, so nothing. But usualy, running 2x a week, eating as well as possible, and making healthier choices in everyday life. Soon, my main partner (I have several, I'm polyamorous, and happy to answer any questions about this) and I will be starting Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred and following a meal plan to go with that.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My career is on the line this time. It's already suffered because I live somewhere that doesn't have a very high demand for models. That being the case, it's absolutely imperative that I find an agency as soon as I can. No agency will take me in my present shape, so I have to change.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I absolutely need to make friends for support and accountability (plus making friends is just fun), so if you want to chat, PLEASE message me! I don't really have many friends, despite being an extrovert, because the people in my town are just soul-crushingly dull. So let's be friends!
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Hobbies/Interests: Music, Volleyball, Family and friends.
Height: 5'10
Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown :-)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It started over two years ago and has been on and off. (Restarting today 2/25/14)
Starting Weight: 232.2lbs
Present Weight: 189.2lbs
Goal Weight: 139
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overeating and tracking
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well, I'm single now (which makes a big difference) and just am sick of how I feel. I have had lots of health issues and know its time to get on track.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm very open and honest and love chatting! Any new friends would be warmly welcomed! :-)
First name: Cassidy
Geographical location: Texas
Age: 25
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Pets: 3 dogs
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, baking, bowling, biking, running (trying to make it one!)
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2009
Starting Weight: 210
Present Weight: 215-218
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating chocolate..... sticking through plateaus.
Following any specific plan: Not sure yet.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I will win.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Lets keep each other on track.
First name: Olivia
Geographical location: Kentucky, US
Age: 25
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: N/A
Occupation: Lab tech. Water analysis, to be more specific.
Pets: No pets.
Hobbies/Interests: reading and writing, video games, drawing, and sewing
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: For this time around, February 10, 2014.
Starting Weight: 299lbs
Present Weight: 291lbs (since my weigh-in last Monday)
Goal Weight: Ultimately 160. We'll see as I approach that goal.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation and a bad knee from a previous injury.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and cardio/weight training three to five times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have friends to do it with this time around. I think that will definitely help keep me motivated. I also feel as if, for one time in my life, I'm doing this for me.
Anything else you would like to share with us: One goal of mine is to lose a couple of dress sizes by the time June rolls around so that I can fit into some new garb for the Renaissance Faire I attend every summer! I would also like to be able to ride all the rollercoasters I want sometime within the next year or so.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Will power
Following any specific plan: 4-5 meals a day. water every day no excuses. meal prep when necessary
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:My mind is a lot more focused and motivated, Not half assing and then falling off, im all in now.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Portion Control
Following any specific plan: Eating a balanced meal, starting to track calories and weigh food, working out with a trainer twice a month but going to the gym 4-5 times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually keeping myself accountable. This the first time I've weighed THIS much and it's scary and i don't want health problems and I don't want to die young. I want to be health, and to fit into beautiful clothes and to play soccer again.
First name: Lauren
Geographical location: Delaware
Age: 27
Marital Status: Not married, living with partner
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Fundraising
Pets: 2 cats!
Hobbies/Interests: Anything outdoors - especially hiking and canoeing
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown and brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb. 2013
Starting Weight: 232
Present Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 160 (Aiming for 180 by the end of 2014, I like smaller goals but I *think* my end goal is 160...)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Realizing that it TAKES TIME!
Following any specific plan: I started following the 5:2 "diet" (I call it a way of life!) in August 2013
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the first time I've ever done any sort of "diet" plan. And I am incredibly motivated by wanting to get fit for hiking in the Rockies this summer, after a miserable experience during a hike to summit a mountain in the Adirondacks last year. That was when I realized THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE. If I can't do what I love without feeling like I'm going to die, then what's the point?
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my first post and I am looking forward to having a community to share with.
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Eye/Hair Color: Blue/ Pink (naturally strawberry blonde, although I haven't seen it in years)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/2013
Starting Weight: 258
Present Weight: 224
Goal Weight: mini goal is out of the 200's by July 4th. I think I'll be satisfied somewhere between 150-175.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Love of sweets, and a hubby who loves to eat anything & everything!
Following any specific plan: Just TDEE with certain amounts of protein/ carbs per day (roughly 130 g max per day of each)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not trying to take the easy route- I have previously used supplements, crash diets, etc- this time I'm okay with the amount of time it's taken (most days) and I'm trying to love myself more at every stage
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm wearing skinny jeans today. In the same size I was before I got pregnant. (!!!!) Also, I have Ulcerative Colitis, Hydradenitis Suppuritiva (inflammatory skin condition), and have struggled with mental health disorders. I am currently aiming to lose weight and be healthier so I can have a healthy pregnancy when my H & I try for a second.
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