Hobbies/Interests: Reading, camping, traveling, spending time with my friends
Height: 5'2
Eye/Hair Color: Brownish
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time? As soon as my Medifast food is delivered, 4/15-4/17
Starting Weight: 175-180 depending on the day/time
Present Weight: 175-180 depending on day/time
Goal Weight: 125, for now
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating when I'm not hungry, food choices, portion control, sticking with it.
Following any specific plan: Medifast
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Determination. I'm at an all time high, and I feel really low about myself. Also I'm trying to get more support this time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: So far this seems like a great place to come for support, I hope I make it this time!
Occupation: Phlebotomist (Yes, I draw people's blood.)
Pets: Doggie
Hobbies/Interests: Singing, Reading, Hanging out with friends
Height: 5' 5"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue(green), Brownish Red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4.11.12
Starting Weight: 251.8
Present Weight: 248.3
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation
Following any specific plan: Exercise&Diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have no choice but to lose the weight.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Any tips would be amazing! I am also a fantastic listener, so if you ever need to talk, PM me
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Pets: 2 dogs! Remi, my absolute lovie buggie pit bull mix rescue. She's about 1.5 years old. And Cuda, our big loveable dopey Rhodesian Ridgeback, is 3.
Hobbies/Interests: I love being outdoors. Hiking, boating, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, jogging, and sports. I don't do all these things a lot, mind you, but I love them when I can do them! I also enjoy reading, turning old T shirts into 80's looking workout shirts. I love taking my dogs out and about, enjoying a drink every now and then, and chatting with my girl friends.
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown eyes, naturally dark blond hair but I like to dye it dark brown.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2008.
Starting Weight: 200 lbs
Present Weight: 164 (a few have crept back on!).
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating, definitely. I had a TERRIBLE relationship with food. I have overcome a lot in my snacking, portion control, and nutrition habits. I still struggle with occasional snacking problems and chocolate cravings. I just love to eat!
Following any specific plan: Nothing specific, but I am focusing on veggies, certain fruits (mostly berries, 1 banana & 1 apple a day), and lean protein. I have carbs in the form of breads, etc, as little as possible while still ensuring I get a few a day. Workouts are 4-5 times a week. I alternate weeks between strength training and cardio. I don't do cardio every day due to getting slight shin splints, hurt knees, etc, when I do a lot of it. I don't strength train every week because I am STARVING when I strength train, and I have a hard time not eating everything in sight just because I am so hungry!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have less to go, so I am having a really hard time pushing myself to the point where I need to be to get results. In the past, giving up alcohol, most snacking, and bad foods was enough. Now, I have to let myself be a little hungry, absolutely no extra snacking, and the heat makes margaritas sound SO tempting! I have NO leeway if I want to get down another 10-15 lbs, and that is super hard.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm just happy to have people to vent to who GET IT!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: dont want to become so obsessive, want to do this in a more healthy way
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I lost 100 pounds a few years ago with the help of this site. My weight started to creep up when I was in a relationship. I just had a baby 7 weeks ago and also just broke up with my fiance. Seemed like a good time to start new
Hobbies/Interests: Music Dancing and Gaming... Reading
Height:5'8
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 04/16/2013
Starting Weight:175
Present Weight:175
Goal Weight:130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Bad foods and I am a bit of a wino
Following any specific plan: eat clean and drink plenty of water... maybe have a cheat meal on the weekdays.. if I do the cheat meal on the weekend I stray for the rest of the weekend
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: A reason and desire to put my best me forward and career choice includes being a top notch chick
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a big gamer I have an xbox i play computer games too ;-0
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Technically April 2011 but let myself go (went from 160 lbs to 126 lbs then back up to 150 lbs). New start on January 15th, 2013.
Starting Weight: 150.4 lbs
Present Weight: 139.8 lbs
Goal Weight: 120 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: PMDD food cravings, bingeing and emotional eating. I can eat TONS of junk food when I PMS and I mean - I can eat so much you wouldn't believe it. Place a whole cake, chocolate, donuts, ice cream and pudding in front of me and I'll eat it all. When I'm upset, I tend to wanna eat junk. When I'm super happy, I tend to wanna eat junk. It's horrible! Once I start I can't stop and the word "moderation" doesn't mean anything to me.
Following any specific plan: Just trying to be overall healthy which also means that I have sweets every once in a while. I eat a lot of veggies, fruits and whole-grains. I've been going vegetarian for about 3 months now and I'm really enjoying it. Also, I've never been a fan of sodas or processed foods, I have never smoked and I don't drink. Oh, and - I don't eat any carbs for dinner. As far as exercising goes, I go to the gym whenever my body and mind feels like it which is usually about 4 times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Trying not to limit myself. It's all about moderation!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Summer will be here soon girls, we can do this!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Watching tv, Movies, music
Height:5'1
Eye/Hair Color: Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/1/2013
Starting Weight: 147
Present Weight: 144
Goal Weight: 115-120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation, boredom/emotional eating
Following any specific plan:
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Previously lost weight for special occasions or for summer only but tired of up and down weight and not feeling in control of weight/motivated. This time I want to focus on being healthy and fit year round and make it a lasting habit.
Anything else you would like to share with us:First post and excited to have some unbiased support from other women
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Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking/baking, crochet, and Scrabble
Height:5'6
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, red hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:4/28/13
Starting Weight:240lb
Present Weight:240lb
Goal Weight:180lb
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have an enormous sweet tooth, and am not very good at following through with projects.
Following any specific plan: Right now I'm just working on cutting out gross processed foods
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am finally in a situation where I have complete control over the groceries I buy, the meals I cook, and the food I eat. I am going to take full advantage of this and instead of looking at my goal as another project I'm going to think of it as a life overhaul where I'm going to start Living and Experiencing.
Anything else you would like to share with us: My weight and eating habits have messed up my insulin. I have some kind of low-blood sugar thing that now makes me even hungrier all day and night long, and if I eat the wrong combination/amount of high-sugar foods I crash and faint ...*yay*....
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: ugh, my whole life? I'm a yoyo dieter.
Starting Weight: 145
Present Weight: 145
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have a sweet tooth, I love carbs and I don't really like exercising just to exercise.
Following any specific plan: Trying to get back into running. I used to be addicted so I know it'll come back...right?! Try to go for a walk everyday with my husband... Also eat better, and have a green smoothie every day. Cut back on junk.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Mm, I have lots of extra time at the moment!
Anything else you would like to share with us: My bmi is 28.6, i'm an apple shape, and I'm super short so I carry my weight pretty badly. I really would like a more athletic look and I'd like to not have a gut!
Geographical location: Newfoundland, but Memphis bound in 3+ months for school
Age: Just turned 22 on April 27th
Marital Status: engaged
Children/Ages: nope!
Occupation:Art student, going to get my beauty license in august!
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: I'm an amateur illustrator with big dreams to become an animator, I love to cook thai food and indian food, I am really into fashion blogging, I love gaming, and basically an all-around nerd!
Height: pretty sure I'm 5'7, but I could be 5'8
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown eyes, I was a platinum blonde with verrry long roots showing about a week ago, then I dyed it to the ends the closest I could get to my natural hair color. I am a medium brunette.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 25th 2013
Starting Weight: 260 lbs
Present Weight: 260 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Nothing big yet, but I will get there! A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Following any specific plan: I downloaded LoseIt! (a basic calorie counter, very similar to My Fitness Pal) and I will be doing a low-fat non-processed food diet, within my calorie budget. I will be hitting the gym for 30 min cardio and light weight training within my abilities, 5 days a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have decided to go through therapy and I am going to track my progress daily. I have lots of support, this time around I think I can make it. OA is very powerful for me and I believe I can make it with proper support and a good plan. So far, so good. I am drinking water with lemon and orange slices instead of sodas and processed juices.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Something I'd like to share about what I've come to understand (even though I haven't lost any major weight yet, and I've just started!) is that admitting you are unhealthy can be VERY difficult. But once you get to that realization (it took me 2 years to figure out that I had a problem with my relationship with food) don't freak out and don't think all hope is lost. You are now empowered to make changes in your life because you truly want to; not because other people force it upon you. No doctor or boyfriend/girlfriend or family member or close friend can make you lose weight/ see your problem. YOU are the only person that can make the change for yourself. But do look for support along the journey!! I'm glad to be apart of this community.
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Hobbies/Interests: I love singing, dancing, cooking, the outdoors, bbq's
Height: 5'7
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/6/13
Starting Weight: 250
Present Weight: 248
Goal Weight: 165
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Portion 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 am excited and dedicated...I am still young I need to be healthy for my family
Anything else you would like to share with us: I really need motivation and I feel like a need a partner all the time so I think this site will be good for me, my boyfriend is a darn twig to I feel alone sometimes even though he is very supportive
Hobbies/Interests: I mean I love to read. HARRY POTTER<3. I love traveling, doing new things, going on adventures, and really just having fun.
Height: 5'7
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today. 5/12/2013
Starting Weight: 258
Present Weight: 258
Goal Weight: For now 180.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding support and staying motivated
Following any specific plan: I just plan on dieting and exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is honestly the lowest I've felt in a long time. I'm tired of this and I'm ready to change.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I would really love to find one specific person close to my stats to talk to regularly. If you want to be my weight loss buddy send me a message! We can get each through this together!
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