Geographical location: New Hampshire (land of ice and snow!)
Age: 26
Marital Status: Living together
Children/Ages: none
Pets: None...unfortunatly!
Hobbies/Interests: knitting, reading, World of Warcraft (ok..that's an addiction) and studying the middle ages
Height: 5'5'
Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes, brown hair with purple streaks
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: About 2 years ago with this one
Starting Weight: 175
Present Weight: 154
Goal Weight: 120-125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Comfort/boredom eating.
Following any specific plan: None at the moment, just better eating habbits,
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Now I need to lose some for medical reasons. I need to take weight/stress off on my knee joints so I can avoid replacing them in the near future.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I can not spell. Please do not take it personally!
Occupation: Purchasing for a awards/ad spec company
Pets: 1 fish...his name is really long so will go with China. That's his first name I think.
Hobbies/Interests: I love to read. I like to knit, crochet, and cross stitch. I also like to work out while pretending to be a much better athlete than I really am.
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Last March
Starting Weight: 220
Present Weight: 200
Goal Weight: 165...but really I would be happy with 175 if I knew that my health was the best that it could be
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am a text book stress eater. It's a battle I am always fighting. When my stress level rises, I cannot reach for the Ruffles fast enough!!!
Following any specific plan: No. I am checking out several of the plans on the forums. This place is so informative!! Other than that I just try to eat the best that I can and exercise regularly. The exercise thing is very easy for me because I like it. My trouble spot is again..stress eating and portion control.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Anymore it's not so much about being thin. Yes that's a plus...but I want to be healthy. I know that if I can change my habits and improve my health now, I will have a much easier time down the road.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really excited to meet all of you. I'm sure that I will need some cheering on, and I hope I can do the same for you!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: i'd say since the birth of my first child, but i didn't really get into it, and reeeeeally want to do it until recently. and i used the start of the year as the perfect opportunity to start.
Starting Weight: 210
Present Weight: 204
Goal Weight: 140... just 5 pounds more than my pre-pregnancy weight. yeah, i could live with that.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: let's see here...taco bell, pizza, chocolate, wendy's... well, i'm sure you get the idea hehe.
Following any specific plan: exercise and good eating habits. just the basics
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i really want to do this for myself this time. i don't care what others think about me. and a big part of me realizing that was my husband still thinks i'm attractive and tells me he loves me just the way i am.
Pets: one beautiful seal point siamese mix cat (female)
Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, camping & swimming (summertime), reading (but I never have the time), traveling, (I hate to say it but it's true) - cleaning, going to the gym (especially classes)
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/light blond
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 3rd, 2006
Starting Weight: 191
Present Weight: 181
Goal Weight: 140 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have been very thin my whole life, could eat whatever & whenever I wanted & actually tried to gain weight. Once I hit 18 I gained about 40 lbs in a matter of months & I've been slowly adding to the fat each year since then. I'm still having trouble with the realization that I can't eat whatever I want anymore & I'm still not used to this new "fatsuit" I'm wearing. My biggest hurdle used to be that I smoked but I've just recently quit on Nov 1st so now nothing's holding me back baby!
Following any specific plan: South Beach Diet & Exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am so sick of having an old lady body when I'm only 23 years old and I am finally going to enjoy my age & the body I can have. I've been in denial for a long time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad you're all here & I look forward to sharing support with you all!!!
Marital Status: apt with a roomate...moving in w/ my bf in may
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: nursing assistant, nursing student
Pets: getting 2 cats in MAY
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, shopping, dancing, going out, watching csi, greys anatomy, working out, going on walks, going to movies, reading
Height: 5'4.5"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time (2nd time) November 2005?
Starting Weight: 172
Present Weight: 168
Goal Weight: 125-130 lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating fatty foods, sweets, and drinking pop...I stopped drinking regular pop, and even caffeine- most of the time...I have mostly cut out the fast food. I also have to stay CONSISTANT with exercise. I love it and so does my body, but for some reason I quit doing it for stretches at a time...I need to make it a lifetime thing
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, eating healthy, cardio and weight training...yoga and pilates
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I lost weight and was down to 152 for a long time, and my bad eating caught up with me again, and I told myself I never wanted to see 160 ever again...and I broke that promise...I want to go past 152 and tell myself I'll never see 140 ever again (unless pregnant or something)
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so glad I found this site! It's hard living with an anorexic who doesn't accept help anymore...so it's nice to go somewhere and talk about weight loss and not feel uncomfortable talking about low cals and exercise...thank you everyone!
Pets: 1 pug, 1 pekingneses, 1 rottweiler, and some fish
Hobbies/Interests: reading, horseback riding, working out, cooking, watching tv
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 1st...it's a new year baby!
Starting Weight: 289
Present Weight: 285.5
Goal Weight: 140 (for the time being)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Eating when I'm bored, resisting junk in general, portion control.
Following any specific plan: Counting calories and working out like a fiend.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm doing it for myself and not for anyone else! I'm doing it to be a healthier, happier mother to my five-year-old.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been thin--in my teen years--and I miss the active, fun-loving me!
Occupation: SAHM, used to be an Executive Assistant
Pets: 2 cats, Percy & Oreo
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, reading, working out, playing with my son, message boards
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2, 2006
Starting Weight: 208
Present Weight: 206
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I like food a lot, especially in social situations (like to go out to dinner, etc). I put the blame mostly on my husband who is also a food lover, he introduced me to it. I never used to be like this, but NO EXCUSES now. I have gotten past that hurdle. Now it is just trying to say no to the cravings.
Following any specific plan: I'm following the Weight Watchers diet and I just joined a gym this past week. I've gone 3 times this week and I plan to go at least 3-5 times per week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I realized that life is too short to spend it unhappy. I also realized that I need to set a good example for my son. I need to be healthy for myself too. I am 23 years old and it isn't going to get any easier to lose weight as I get older, so now is a better time than ever.
Hobbies/Interests: reading, working out, watching tv/sports/movies, message boards
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: (This time?) January 8,2006
Starting Weight: 143.5
Present Weight: 143.5
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out with my coworkers, candy dish at work, tv watching munchies
Following any specific plan: No I've tried WW and SBD. Both worked when I followed them, but I'm just watching calories right now.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Just going to take it one day at a time. This time I have the workout thing down. I've been in the gym 3-6 times a week consistently for the past 6 months and unfortunately I've gained 3.5 pounds.
Occupation: Videographer/Editor/self employed/freelancer/fulltime student/full time mom/ chief cook and bottle washer lol
Pets: Do my kids and husband count??
Hobbies/Interests: movies at home, playing with my kids, going to the gym (yes I actually like to go, can you believe it?)
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown (dyed)/dark brown (notdyed lol)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 15th is the start date...this time around
Starting Weight: 177
Present Weight: 177
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Welll number one is, unlike smokers who don't need cigarettes to live, I need food. I love food. All types of food. The hardest question for me to answer is, "what is your favorite food?" my answer to that is "I have to choose just one?" Having kids makes it tough because less healthy convenience foods are always easiest. And I am always super busy and rushing around so I really have to plan out my day ahead of time to make sure I have the opportunity to eat healthy.
Following any specific plan: Staying away from empty calories and carbs. Trying to stick with whole grains, fruits and veggies and lean meats. Cycling calorie counts to prevent plateau
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am the heaviest my husband has ever seen me...I'd love to look like we did when we met
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm gonna need all the support I can get
Jen
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Geographical location: Southern Ontario at present... four more months till I'm in Washington DC again!
Age: 22
Marital Status: Spoken for (living with fiance)
Children/Ages: 0
Occupation: perpetual student
Pets: none as of yet... may get a cat next year
Hobbies/Interests: the standard stuff: reading, watching movies, listening to music.... plus photography, knitting, and walking
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/dark blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this time? (ha!) January 9th.
Starting Weight: 204
Present Weight: 201.5
Goal Weight:155
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sugar cravings... serious sugar cravings
Following any specific plan: Kind of WW. Kind of Low GI. I'm on a diabetic diet for hypoglycemia, keeping WW principles in mind.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I now have confirmed health complications to help in the mental butt-kicking. Before it was pretty much only aesthetic. Now it's serious.
Anything else you would like to share with us: not really... I think that was all for now!
Marital Status: Married for a year to a wonderful husband
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Health Insurance Claims Adjuster
Pets: 2 precious kitty cats (lemur and monkey)
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, internet, hanging out with friends, bowling, church, playing with my cats...and spending time with my husband
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 1, 2006
Starting Weight: 175
Present Weight: 169
Goal Weight: 130-135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My husbands family is lebanese and they always cook a lot of food and good food....
Following any specific plan: I am exercising every day for about and hour to an hour and a half...I am also using fitday and having no more than 1500 calories a day and drinking tons of water
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am exercising more than i did before....
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope that I can reach my goal with the support of everyone on this board!
Occupation: English teacher (bet that was hard to guess!)
Pets: 1 Cat
Hobbies/Interests: theater, music, reading, surfing the web, walking and snowshoeing, hanging out with friends, swimming, working with teens and young adults, camping, roller skating
Height: 5'4" when I'm standing really tall
Eye/Hair Color: blue/green/gray eyes-depends on my mood or outfit, naturally blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Began my change in lifestyle Jan. 1, 2005, fell off the wagon for a bit but jumped back on in July 2005
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 167
Goal Weight: I'd love to get down to 140 lbs.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Hating to cook and a loving husband who loves to take me out to eat.
Following any specific plan: Walking for 30 minutes most days of the week (or doing 30+ minutes of other exercise such as Tae Bo) and thinking before I eat!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel better when I'm not lugging around so much extra weight and I feel better when I exercise regularly.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Chocolate is not the enemy.
Marital Status: Married to College Sweetie since April, dating 5
Children/Ages: Love them! As long as they belong to someone else!
Occupation: Photojournalista
Pets: I am a yuppy my cocker spaniel Chipper is like my kid
Hobbies/Interests: music, movies, working out, and ofcourse photography is my life!
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: green/brown/hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well I guess today
Starting Weight: 133
Present Weight: 133
Goal Weight: I am 1/4 japanese and on a very very small frame, 105 was the best I ever looked/felt so that ism my goal.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I always joke that I am on the 'fatkins' diet - all carbs all the time, my weakness is pasta and bread.
Following any specific plan: South Beach Diet... I also have a gym membership that I am trying to substantiate
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just found out my DH may have diabetes. He need to work on his eating habits and just his health in general. I am hoping to lead by example and be his 'rock'.
Occupation I'm a full time student, studying towards a BA in Gender Studies, and I work part time for a company called Ticketek, which is a ticketing agency - we sell for musicals, sports, concerts, seminars etc
Pets A Golden Labrador - Dusty, a mangy grey & white moggie cat - Baldrick, a grey bunny - Slim, but they are all at my parents house
Hobbies/Interests the internet, swimming, cross stitch, reading, the occasional night out on the town...
Height 5'0 foot
Eye/Hair Color Blue/Naturally blonde, but brunette now
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey 17 January
Starting Weight 105kg
Present Weight 105kg
Goal Weight 70kg
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss Having PCOS, making it harder to lose weight - and easier to gain weight! And keeping up the motivation to do this
Following any specific plan Not really a plan, just eating more wisely & exercising regularly
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past I am at a dangerous weight now - I could be at serious risk of a heart attack etc, and i'm TTC - and being overweight can make it harder to conceive... and i'm just sick of feeling so unhealthy, and looking disgusting. I've also told my parents & partner this time though, and they are being really supportive of me
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 30, 2005
Starting Weight:310
Present Weight: 308Lost 2 whole pounds!!
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting into the habit of excercising and no regular sodas!!!
Following any specific plan: Not really. Doing the lower carb thing.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am motivated and determined this time around. I want to FEEL better about me , not just look better.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am presently very unhappily single but I refuse to let that keep me from my goal.
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Jen
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