Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: bingeing and learning so say no when food is near, and knowing to stop when full
Following any specific plan: atkins 20-25, gym 3x a week, weights 3x a week
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really badly want to feel comfy at uni and feel good. Being so tall I'm a naturally 'big' person and I stood out at school bc of this, so uni will be different and I'll enjoy myself
Anything else you would like to share with us: Results day is 17th August so I'll know if I've got into uni then. This plan gives me something other than waiting for results to focus on!! My overall goal is around 70-75kg, but patience will see
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I've been big my entire life, so it's definitely getting over that mentality. Not self-defeating myself.
Following any specific plan: Working with a nutritionalist
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am determined. I am making life changing decisions and I'm never looking back. Enough is enough.
Eye/Hair Color: Blonde Hair (currently), Blue Eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: About a year and a half ago.
Starting Weight: 210
Present Weight: 205
Goal Weight: 150-145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making healthy choices, and exercising.
Following any specific plan: Trying to make healthier choices and exercise more lol
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well this time around I haven't been successful in losing weight (I had lost quite a bit, and then got pregnant and gained a bunch with my second baby). But I think that's because I don't have anyone constantly cheering me on and pushing me to succeed.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited to be here, and I am ready to get this weight off of me.
Hobbies/Interests:music, ellen and the tonight show with jimmy fallon, baking, reading
Height:5'4
Eye/Hair Color:dark brown, black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:august 2016
Starting Weight: 242
Present Weight:187
Goal Weight:130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: overeating main course meals , fitting in a steady workout with my schedule
Following any specific plan: 1200kcal a day + morning brisk walks for 45mins
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: fixed a time for my workout which should work and boost my day (fingers crossed)
Anything else you would like to share with us: Well, my parents have always been and continue to be feeders, i have always been overweight since my childhood and it wasnt an issue till i had gone to college, where i realised a lot of the "facts" said at home weren't true and i started noticing my eating patterns and my energy levels, even so with the amount of pressure from my med school routine i had never really taken a hard effort about my weight, when i was in my last 2 years of college i started getting conscious (late realization but better late than never i guess) and had started strenuous efforts since last year started eating healthy,tried to workout out when i could, i have lost 50 pounds but my weight loss has been stagnant since April this year, i have stuck to a healthy home cooked foods but not the quantity of it and the workout bit hasn't really been worked out on, i have already dug 8ft deep and wanna achieve the last 2ft. Was so ecstatic when i found this site. :-):-) Hope to be a healthier me by the end of this year, never to late to start right
ALL THE VERY BEST EVERYONE!!!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating
Following any specific plan: not presently, but plan on giving keto a try
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have free gym access, a treadmill & weights at home and I'm in a good beachbody accountability group
Anything else you would like to share with us: My biggest issue is just sticing with working out and with not getting food on the go.
Occupation: Student/Intern in Public Relations NFP
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Journaling and cooking
Height:5' 4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct '17
Starting Weight: 193
Present Weight: 191
Goal Weight: 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Foods in the house and Overeating/Binge eating.
Following any specific plan: Vegan lifestyle and exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My vegan journey.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I decided to go vegan because of the purposeful mystification from food corporations and the treatment of animals, but I hope the healthy benefits are helpful in this attempt to reach my goal weight.
Children/Ages: None, but an 18 year old brother that's also like a son
Occupation: Aerospace Engineer, maintenance support and fleet projects for an airline
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling, flying (private pilot), quilling and painting, playing music.
Height: 5' 7"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 27-FEB-2018 (if we don't count the obsessive yet failed attempts for the last 12 years, let's just forget all that)
Starting Weight: 278 lbs
Present Weight: 265 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with eating well. I always feel hungry and get cravings.
Following any specific plan: paleo/keto.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've made a breakthrough on depression and self esteem issues that I've always used to excuse myself from making any effort, and still occasionally feel that I'm not worth the trouble. Haven't really had a break since constant schoolwork and then 3 years of rotating shiftwork that has left me permanently exhausted, but I'm starting a new job in a couple weeks that will be normal hours and I hope that all my efforts will translate into success once I get into a routine.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I don't have any friends I talk to really, other than coworkers and my youngest brother (aforementioned 18 year old), but would love someone to be an accountability buddy with that likes a lot of contact, virtually or in person.
Hobbies/Interests: Love to read fiction, lifelong learner, hanging out wtih mu husband and friends
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, strawberry blond hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/5/18
Starting Weight: 270
Present Weight:270
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I struggle with anxiety and depression and I also binge eat because of it of it. I also have a busy life with a crazy work and school schedule, since I am in college to complete my BSN now.
Following any specific plan: No specific plan right now. I am trying to eat fewer carbs and track everything on myfitnesspal.
Hobbies/Interests: hiking, rock climbing, camping, fishing, cooking, baking, sports, concerts
Height: 5'10
Eye/Hair Color: brown/blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 25th
Starting Weight: 205 :/
Present Weight: first weigh in tomorrow!
Goal Weight: 165
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Focusing too much on how fast (or slow) I progress through this. This is a process that doesn't just happen overnight!
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past, I was very focused on quick fixes and feeling better about how I looked. While I do still want to feel more comfortable in my own skin, I really want to do this to create better eating habits for my future and get overall healthier.
Anything else you would like to share with us: About 3 months ago, I started getting in to working out and focusing on my nutrition which was needed because I have gained weight over the last few years. About a month into that, I ended up breaking my ankle/leg and have been very inactive and discouraged since then. I decided to start IP to help me continue that weight loss journey and to make sure I don't lose anymore muscle mass than I already have.
Hobbies/Interests: I love history, especially medieval history, old movies, cooking, murder mysteries like Poirot
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brunette (Going a bit grey on top though)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2018
Starting Weight: 182lbs
Present Weight: 182lbs
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: relationship with food and doing the right thing health wise. I could eat carbs, fat and sugar all day and every day. Staying motivated with both diet and exercise.
Following any specific plan: I think I have to still work this out. What things I need to straight out avoid and what things I need to add in to my diet.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Couple of things, I am aware of the fact that as I get older my metabolism slows right down and I do not want to be in a place where it is impossible to lose the weight because of that. Also on a more mundane note, I have too many clothes that I cannot fit into which I refuse to throw away because I have spent too much on them.
Anything else you would like to share: I am really socially anxious person and I really help this journey with all you lovely people will make me happier and more confident as a human bean :-D !
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sometime in 2017
Starting Weight: 280
Present Weight: 220
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: Have you guys tried this thing called cheese? I love going out to eat with friends, the social aspect of eating always gets me.
Following any specific plan: Trying to go to the gym 4 times a week and stay under 1400 calories a day
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i’m actually trying. I always said I would do it but with no action. Up until a few months ago I had a personal trainer. I recently bought a house and switched jobs so in the craziness of that I had to let that go. Now I’m trying to get back in my routine myself.
Occupation: Marketing Director at an entertainment company
Pets: a sweet little dog name Baby Girl, a dachshund and min pinscher mix
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, kayaking. Anything new and adventurous in my life.
Height:5'09
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Most of my life? lol but most recently March of 2018
Starting Weight: 310
Present Weight: 285
Goal Weight: 235(short term goal) 175(long term goal)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Dealing with diabetes and PCOS.
Following any specific plan: Not specifically. Trying to find low carb options.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Being diagnosed with diabetes has changed my "why" so to speak. I feel more motivated to change that diagnosis.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so glad to be back after all the time away!
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