Occupation: Aflac (and currently looking for a new job)
Pets: Dog - Gwen
Hobbies/Interests: internet, computer, entering sweepstakes, reality shows, nephews and niece, family
Height: 5 feet 3.5 inches
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well I have been trying to lose weight for a while now, but I would count my official start date as 6/18/07! I am going to do it for sure this time!!
Starting Weight: My highest weight was almost 200lbs, I don't remember how long ago, but I remember stepping on the scale at my dr.'s office and seeing almost 200, so I have lost some since then. But I was not trying really hard.
Present Weight: 167.8
Goal Weight: 115-120 - I want to fit into a size 4!!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Being aware of what I am eating, I bought a notebook and I am writing down everything I am eating and drinking and the exercise I am doing. I really think this will help!
Following any specific plan: I am not following any specific plan, a little low carb - I am not being too restrictive because I have done low carb in the past and lost a lot of weight but I gained it back too quickly and more than I had lost. So pretty much just eating sensible, a lot more veggies, I try to eat a salad a day. I am also eating a lot of vegeterian meals, like veggie burgers, veggie chicken, etc.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am now single and I only have to worry about me and not if my partner is going to eat what I am cooking or not. I found it very hard to stay healthy when your partner won't eat what you are cooking and would rather eat unhealthy food.
Anything else you would like to share with us: hhmmm, I don't know - ask if there is anything else you want to know!
Marital Status: Engaged to be married June 21, 2008 on Clearwater Beach in Florida.
Children/Ages: 5 cats (Twyla, Gracie, London, Brooklyn, Gizmo) and 1 chihuahua jack russell puppy (Oscar).
Occupation: Customer Service Rep in a call center.
Pets: Hehe, see children!
Hobbies/Interests: Planning my wedding, fixing up and organizing my old house, shopping at flea markets/thrift stores/yard sales for vintage things, arts and crafts (I <3 craftster!), baking, watching the Girls Next Door and Bridezilla, etc.
Height: 5'0
Eye/Hair Color: brown/red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Like, September? Starting in December though I fell off the wagon big time. I got engaged, changed jobs unexpectedly (laid off), bought newer cars, bought a house and during all this I ate worse and worse. I started drinking soda again! Soda! Ugh. Then yesterday I noticed the my engagement ring was tight and really looked at my hands. My fingers have gained weight-they're puffy! Somehow that was more of a wakeup call than my clothing getting tight.
Starting Weight: It was 133 or so.
Present Weight: Now I don't know. I don't want to know honestly... At least 133 still...
Goal Weight: I hope to get back to 120 or so.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food and I eat when stressed. I've been stressed a lot so I eat. And then I feel guilty for making bad food choices and eat because I'm depressed over it and life in general.
Following any specific plan: No. I just need to quit the junk food and start exercising. Even walking would be better than what I'm doing now (lying on the couch every night and watching TV or reading).
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm engaged. I want to be a healthy bride for my fiance and myself.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've filled this out before but I hadn't been on the boards since December (before my engagement and everything else that has happened) so I wanted to update.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation. Now that I live alone, I don't have as much of a problem eating low fat, my main problem is getting motivated to exercise. Since I'm a server, I'm on my feet most of the day so when I get home I just want to relax.
Following any specific plan: Not really, just eating less. I'm not weighing myself unless I go back to Alabama. It's the only scale I will use, so I may actually weigh less than 220. I plan on going home at the end of July, so we'll see then!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I do not have as many temptations around me all the time. I've slowed down on my drinking and my eating as well. I used to be a partier, but I'm trying to cut WAY back on the alcohol.
Marital Status: Long Term Relationship, 2 years in september!!
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Manager of a doggy daycare
Pets: Jebus the pug and Max Power the cat.
Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Reading, my dog and trying to make working out one!
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 5th, 2007 (got super serious about it June 10th)
Starting Weight: 176
Present Weight: 150
Goal Weight: 128-132
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Drinking! All my friends are partiers. Not to mention musicians, so they're always playing gigs at the bars. Not drinking beer. Also my fear of jogging in public.
Following any specific plan: Not particularly, just low calorie (1200-1400) plus making sure I get a minimum of 30 mins cardio 6 days a week and 45 mins strength training 3 times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've always done fad diets, or put in so much effort that i've lost weight quickly in an unrealistic way so taht i've managed to put most of it back on.
Hobbies/Interests: Special Olympics, tattoos, butterflies, tigers, fairies, and sweet rides
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Light brown/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Been a constant struggle since my pre-teen years but really started this summer
Starting Weight: 220
Present Weight: 220
Goal Weight: 150 *fingers crossed*
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I LOVE food...especially sweets! Hard for me to pass up something chocolate. I've always been told you don't have to give up things you love but just work them into a healthy lifestyle.
Following any specific plan: Walking and eating healthier..drink lots of water!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time is for sure...no more excuses!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not off the top of my head
Geographical location: Fond du Lac, WI/Valparaiso, IN
Age: 19
Marital Status: Long term relationship (3 years, 9 months on July 8)
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Student at Valparaiso University, work at the library during the school year and at Taco Bell for summer/breaks
Pets: Horses-Shiloh and Gus, Dog-TJ, Cat-Little
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, computer gaming, spending time with my boyfriend
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Eyes are usually blue, sometimes grey or green, hair is blondish brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 23, 2007
Starting Weight: 140
Present Weight: 137
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not gaining it all back when I go to school in the fall and don't have my mom to cook healthy food for me (she does Weight Watchers).
Following any specific plan: Not really, just trying to drink more water, eat more fruits and veggies, take my vitamin every day, and limiting myself to 1 non-diet soda per day (I'm a Mountain Dew addict).
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I haven't really actively tried to lose weight before. I gained weight my freshman year of high school, but lost it my sophomore year when I started doing weight training in gym class. Now I want to get back to the weight I was then by the time I go back to school in the fall!
Occupation: This is my last week as a daycare provider... I'm currently taking an online real estate course and have a job waiting for me... future broker
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Off and on since high school, but I think it is finally clicking and this has to be it, for me, my husband and my kids... we need to be healthier people... our kids are young and we need to be good teachers
Starting Weight: today 195.3
Present Weight: 195.3
Goal Weight: short term 170, long term around 135 130-140 is good
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I am an emotional eater... and a late night snacker... I eat alot more when I am alone... and it shows!
Following any specific plan: calorie cutting, low fat, intentional exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am sincerely afraid for my health right now. I come from a family of eaters who all have serious health conditions and I do not want that and I do not want my children scared for my life like I am for my mothers.
Anything else you would like to share with us: That I intentional went on a search for a support forum today and I hope that I can get a lot of support and guidance here!
Geographical location: Atlanta, but hopefully I will follow my boyfriend to DC in the fall
Age: 22
Marital Status: Long term relationship (since high school-- he followed me to college, so it is my turn to follow him to DC)
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Recent graduate applying for jobs and trying to figure out how to be an adult! Working at a women's shelter for the summer.
Pets: nope
Hobbies/Interests:Reading, language, libraries, bookstores and coffeeshops, art, fun
Height: 5'4", but just barely
Eye/Hair Color: gray/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Wellll.... I went on my first diet in 5th grade
Starting Weight: 150... highest weight ever
Present Weight: 147
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not overeating with friends/family. I am super-healthy on my own, but I have a tendency to drink waaaaay too much beer and other alcoholic drinks, bar food, party food etc. And when you are going out 3-4 times a week, it adds up fast!
Following any specific plan: Cutting calories and more exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past, by the time I've gotten under 130, I've tricked myelf into thinking that I am just naturally slender or something completely untrue, so I start eating really unhealthily and gain it back and then some really quickly. Also, I think my metabolism is completely shot from so much yo-yo dieting. As my friend Jerry says, "I gain weight from standing still for a few minutes."
Pets: I have a dog, a Maltese, named Sassy. I also have two cats, Maddie and Sadie.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, TV, Walking, Learning to Cook, Hanging out with my friends and family
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Late June 2007
Starting Weight: 245
Present Weight: 240
Goal Weight: Around 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Ice Cream, I love the stuff! Also, just staying motivated. I think this board will help me with that!
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers and exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never really tried too hard to lose weight. I've gone on a diet here or there, maybe 2 or 3 times, but I was never really serious about it. This time is soooo much different for me. I feel so strongly about finally getting healthy!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not that I can think of right now.
I am in desperate need of a weightloss support group...
I am a boring married 20 something that doesnt do much but work and remodel and old house we bought..
I would love to meet some new people going through the same weightloss issues as me...
Nice to meet you all
First name (if you want to tell): Amanda
Geographical location: Kansas
Age: 26
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: No children---2 furbabies
Occupation: Accounting
Pets: I have a Jack Russel Terrier names Angel and a mean old cat named Felix
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, TV, Walking, Learning to Cook, Hanging out with my friends and family
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Ever Since I can remember
Starting Weight: 321
Present Weight: 321
Goal Weight: Around 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating like my husband.. He loves me just how I am, and he brings me the same meals he gets for himself.
Following any specific plan: Willpower
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Ive lost around 60 pounds before, but of course I gained it all back plus some after I got married.
I know this is a little old... but thought I'd reply anyway
First name (if you want to tell): Becca
Geographical location: New York (WAY upstate)
Age: 27
Marital Status: Married for 7.5 years!
Children/Ages: Levi is 6, James is 5, Beth is 3.5 and Samuel just turned 1!
Occupation: SAHM and CTMH consultant
Pets: 1 mutt named Shelby and 2 fish not named
Hobbies/Interests: scrapbooking, stamping, quilting, sewing, cooking... and the list goes on.
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: green/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: hmm.. ever since I started having kids... so March of 01
Starting Weight: 190
Present Weight: 178.5
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Just having self discipline. I know all the right things to do, but I let my emotional eating side take over too often.
Following any specific plan: nope. Just eating healthy, exercising,no food 2-3 hrs before bedtime.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm more determined. I'm not breastfeeding much anymore, so that'll help! I'm not going to get pregnant again! LOL! That'll help big time!
Anything else you would like to share with us: nothin' I can think of
I am doing. I really think this will help! 
Hi everyone
