Hobbies/Interests: The Office (US), and I'm interested in making exercise a hobby
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown and dirt brown (you can guess which is which)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I got serious about it October 1, 07 - I'm quite new!
Starting Weight: the highest I ever was is 241 the day my youngest son was born
Present Weight: 208
Goal Weight: normal BMI and happiness... I don't really know what a number correlates to my body after babies, around 140 I guess
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love sugar and I'm a secret snacker. I can do ok when someone's watching me but as soon as they turn around it's like a vacumm sucks up all the candy..
Following any specific plan: no, not yet. i'm trying podfitness, just started tonight.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is forever - it has to be
Anything else you would like to share with us: not actually
Occupation: project specialist for research grant office
Pets: one tall cat
Hobbies/Interests: reading, music, gaming, sculptures, jujitsu, swimming, boogie boarding, writing, traveling, and pretty much anything that sounds fun I'll try at least once
Height: 5'1"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've needed to lose weight since I was very young, so I've always vacillated between struggling with my weight and feeling hopeless about it. In college I got it under control for a while, but then got too busy to follow through. My recent start just happened this September.
Starting Weight: 213
Present Weight: 203
Goal Weight: I'm thinking 130 because I plan on building muscle as I lose weight. Once I get to 130 I'll see how I feel about it.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I get impatient for change and when I hit plateaus I find myself losing motivation to continue. When I lost a large amount of weight before, I didn't really struggle until then.
Following any specific plan: Not really. I'm walking a lot more places, I'm exercising 30 minutes a day 6 days a week, and I'm watching my calories and eating a lot more fruits and vegetables and drinking more water. That's about it.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I think before I let other things distract me from it. Now I am making my health a priority until I am out of the danger zone. My overindulgences in the past have always been because of convenience and just not paying attention to my portion sizes. Now that I am paying attention and making it a point to have healthy stuff in the house so it's just as convenient I'm really not having any issues. I haven't run into any hardcore cravings yet for which I'm grateful.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking forward to getting to know you gals.
Children/Ages: Twins Johnathon & Kaylene who are almost 5 and Ashlyn who is 7 months
Occupation: Home support worker
Pets: Basset hound named Norman
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, scrapbooking, playing with my kids, healthcare, walking.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Orgional date is May 1st 2006 but I found out I was pregnant July 10th 2006. Restarted May 1st 2007
Starting Weight: 330
Present Weight: 223
Goal Weight: 145-150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I would have to say temptation. I live with my parents and they don't eat so healthy! But, I can do it!
Following any specific plan: Herbal Magic
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: To me Herbal Magic doesn't seem like a diet, but a lifestyle change. I can still eat the same things as everyone else I just need to watch portion sizes.
Pets: Two beautiful boys, my 2 year old buddy, a german shepard/chow mix, and the newest edition Winston a 8 month old yellow lab/golden retreiver mix.
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, going to the movies, reading (find it keeps me out of the fridge), working out, some t.v., hanging out with friends, and hockey games.
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Struggling since November '06
Starting Weight: 230
Present Weight: 184!
Goal Weight: right now 175, but my long term is 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Junk Food! I think eating was a hobby of mine, and sometimes when im bored I want to head for the fridge.
Following any specific plan: no... just exercise and try to eat well. .
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am really determined this time. I have finally come to realize that u cant change something a week or a month, u have to make serious life changes.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Just that i would like to get a chance to converse with as many of you as possible.
My name is Victoria and I am here to lose the last of my pregnancy weight! I am not new to the game of weight loss about 9 years ago I lost 60 pounds going from a size 18 to a size 4, and now after two kids I find it a little harder to drop the last ugly pounds.
I am here for support while I practice the Making the Cut program by Jillian Michaels. Today is day 1.
Hobbies/Interests: finding free time to spend with a hubby is always a plus! I like to shop, read, watch movies, and recently I have reacquainted myself with jigsaw puzzles (yes, I did ask my husband when we joined the 'boring marrieds club' )
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Let's just say today. I have too many starting days to count
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 135 (or a size 8)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i like to eat, and i don't like to exercise.
Following any specific plan: name a plan, and i've either tried it, or thought about trying it. i usually go with the Southbeach Diet though because I like the recipes. this time my husband is leading the charge with concepts he learned from Nutrisystem (which are very close the SBD).
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i have the support of a husband!
Anything else you would like to share with us: i tend to give up quickly. this time i want it to be different!
Hobbies/Interests: way too much TV, reading, natural living/cloth diapers, child/baby stuff, and finding fun activities for my little guy
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/light brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well, I guess I'll start in a couple of days...10-15-07
Starting Weight: 175-ish
Present Weight: same
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Love food/hate exercise
Following any specific plan: I've done South Beach but am having trouble getting back into it so I'll be opting for something similar but with whole grains...more like Phase 2 than phase 1
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm trying to lose weight so I will be healthy enough to get pregnant again. I'm doing it for the health of not only myself but my child!
Hello, I'm new here and not so sure as to what I need to do. I'm excited there is a place like this on the web. It might just be the encouragement and motivation that I need to get my butt moving and working out and working toward a healthy weight.
Hi, I'm new as well! I've been lurking around the forums for a few weeks and finally decided to join. I'll fill out the survey...it seems to cover all the basics!
First name (if you want to tell): You can call me Lola, or Lo...nickname from my friends
Geographical location: Alabama...but born and raised in Georgia
Age: 23
Marital Status: Recently single...two weeks ago, I broke up with my bf of 15 months. Still not sure it was the right thing to do.
Children/Ages: 0....I can barely take care of myself, let alone a small human.
Occupation: Intern Goddess...I graduated from UGA in May. I'm in the advertising/pr field.
Pets: Well, here I don't have any(they don't pay me enough to cover a pet fee!)...back home with my parents: 3 cats, Tigger, Socks, and Jinkers and 1 dog, a Yellow Lab with 3 and 3/4 of a leg named Nipper. I want to get a black lab so I can name him Cash
Hobbies/Interests: music, live music, dancing, playing the piano, reading, shopping, movies, learning, wine, my friends, my family, and growing up.
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/ weird mix of blond and brown...
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I was overweight my whole life and dieted periodically through it. However, this last one has stuck. I started in Jan. 2005 making small changes such as walking more and cutting back on eating out.
Starting Weight: To be honest, I don't know. I remember going to the Doctor in March 2005(Spring break) and I was at 158. I'm 99% I went above that due to my terrible eating habits. I'm going to say 165.
Present Weight: 115
Goal Weight:110... although I'm not complaining about where I am. I've hovered here for about a year now. My lowest was 107, which was probably too low. I like to keep it between 110-115, preferably on the 110 end. when I get to 115, i know its time to buckle down.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I've noticed lately I snack alot right when I get home from work while I'm cooking dinner. Gotta cut back on that. I also love wine, chocolate and QUESO DIP(heaven.) and the occasional slice of Domino's Pepperoni Pizza with extra sauce
Following any specific plan: No, I just watch what I eat and work out. I've cut way back on eating out and I'm enjoying learning to cook. I use recipes from Cooking Light a lot. Cooking is hard though, since I cook for 1 person only! I recently signed up for FitDay so I'm going to try tracking my calories. We'll see how long that lasts!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Its lasted! I think it is because I don't deprive myself. I go out with friends, I eat queso dip...just not 2-3 times a week. More like 2-3 times a month. I've made a lifestyle change and I just feel so much better!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't wait to get to know you all! I'll post some progress pics soon...I suppose I need a 3FC blog to do so?
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, walking, being in nature, making collages, fasting, reading, going to the gym, playing with my cat, hanging out at tim hortons with friends, church, watching tv, etc
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/dark red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2 years ago
Starting Weight: 149
Present Weight: 97.4
Goal Weight: 88
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: what others think
Following any specific plan: exercise, calorie restriction, and fasting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im not binging.
Anything else you would like to share with us: not really
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Hobbies/Interests: SHOPPING! Spending time with my family and friends.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journeyhis Journey started the day my son was born~
Starting Weight: 242(Right before I gave birth) Two-Three weeks after I was 220.
Present Weight: 187
Goal Weight: MY ULTIMATE GOAL would be 135, But my main focus is getting to 160 before I have another child.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food is one of the main things that brings me pure joy!! And when I get stressed or upset I turn to it. They make so many things that look SO good, that I get it. My problem is mainly the sweets, and the urge to have something salty after my sweets, and then something sweet after my salty--it's a never ending chain.
Following any specific plan: My version of a low carb. I quit soda, diet and regular, and artificially sweetened (or reg sweetened) beverages. I DO NOT eat after 5pm.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was at my heaviest weight. My husband and I met, I got pregnant 5 months later.. So he really only got 5 months of the 'better' me. I want him to want me again(not that he doesnt now, but I don't feel like he should)
Anything else you would like to share with us:My mom is also dieting with me, and I hope I can get her to join the community!
Occupation: actress (with many survival jobs on the side )
Pets: a dog and a cat
Hobbies/Interests: theatre, shopping, spending time with my friends and getting loopy, going out
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: forever ago? this specific one began sometime in March
Starting Weight: 165.6
Present Weight: 157.4
Goal Weight: 115, but really anywhere in the 120s would be great, too
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i eat when i'm bored, and i love love love to be social, which seems to always involve food and alcohol
Following any specific plan: as of right now, i'm counting calories and working out 5-7 days/week.... i'm just kinda doing what seems to be working for me.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i haven't given up yet
Anything else you would like to share with us: i like chocolate. that is all.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: oh brother, how about 3 years ago!!!!
Starting Weight: Since I have banned myself from scales, I'm going to say 150 pounds
Present Weight: 137
Goal Weight: 115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: To get my eating under control. I am a total emotional eater. It began 6 years ago when I was diagnosed with Anorexia. This turned into bulemia which has now become binge eating. Oh, yes....so fun! Also, when I am on summer vacation I always lose weight and look great come September. Then school starts and it all goes downhill with the stress level increase.
Following any specific plan: Not really. Just try to get daily exercise and eat healthy.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I betcha I've tried every little 'plan' out there. However, I can't say I've ever 'blogged' my weightloss. I read about this website in The Oprah Magazine, so I'm hoping the support of you guys will help.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really, but hope to find some accountability partners close to home!
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his Journey started the day my son was born~
