Pets: 8 year old Greyhound, 1 year old Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, 19 year old cat, 9 year old rabbit, and 3 year old fish. I really hope to add another dog to my home soon. I miss having a personal protection dog, so fingers are crossed for a Malinois.
Hobbies/Interests: My life is summed up in one word - dogs. In my free time I train my own dogs in obedience, agility and freestyle, and I also train with a PSA group (bitework) but handle other people's dogs as I don't have a bitework dog of my own anymore
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well it's been on and off since March, but I just got serious on September 27th
Starting Weight: 235
Present Weight: 206
Goal Weight: probably around 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm a horrible cook, I have no time to cook anything, and I have a serious addiction to mac'n'cheese and Taco Bell
Following any specific plan: I did the first 2 weeks of South Beach as a cleansing, but in general I'm just changing my personal eating habits as a whole.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually WANT to do it this time. Each time I have the opportunity to cheat I'm not fighting the "Don't do it, you know you shouldn't" instead I'm fighting the "I know it's a pizza party for my class, but do I HAVE to cheat?"
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm just psyched I found this forum
Pets:I've been pet-sitting my friend's turtle for about a year now...
Hobbies/Interests: dance, color guard/drum corps, reading, driving
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I started losing in aug '05
Starting Weight: 228
Present Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat when I'm bored... and I live alone, so guess how often that is ;-)
Following any specific plan: I'm going back to 'my plan' which worked for me originally... basically, it involves me eating because I'm actually hungry and not otherwise emotional...
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know what it will take to get me to where I want to be... now it's just a matter of jumping back on the wagon and going for it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: keep sharing your success stories!! The more I have to read, the less time I have to think about what's in (or not in...) the cupboard!
Occupation: paperwork jockey, going back to school part-time
Pets: 3 adorable cats
Hobbies/Interests: Well,, there's the problem. They used to be working out, soccer, hiking, photography, snowboarding, etc... now I really only have 2: sitting, and eating.
Height: 5'7.5" (I'm holding onto that 1/2 an inch!)
Eye/Hair Color: green/reddish brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: which one? I probably have 18 different starting dates that have taken place over the past 9 months. But, this time, I mean business
Starting Weight: 195.5
Present Weight: 193
Goal Weight: Not entirely sure, I've been as low as 148 in recent memory and still had a ways to go, so I'm figuring somewhere between 135 and 145 will be good.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself! Dealing with my own issues with food. Getting off my couch. My back.
Following any specific plan: More veggies. Less meat. Watching my calories coming in and waving at them going out.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm getting a support system! I'm not trying to do this alone anymore. And most importantly, I'm less focused on my size as the person I want to be- a snowshoeing, TRT hiking, xcountry skiing, kayaking triathlete goddess.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Just that I think that the dancing carrot is hilariously adorable!
Hobbies/Interests: Love to read and I've just started scrapbooking and love it
Height: 5ft 5 1/2 in
Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown hair, Dark brown eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 12, 2007
Starting Weight: 211
Present Weight: 211
Goal Weight: 145, but Im not gonna beat myself up if I dont make it there, Id be happy with 155....
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Im an emotional eater. And Im always at home with the babies, and food seems to occupy my time
Following any specific plan: Counting my calories, getting rid of all the sugar and excercising daily
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be around for my kids later in life.....Its a struggle to play with them without getting out of breath. I want a new chance to live life, instead of watching it pass me by.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I would love to have a weight loss buddy.........someone with the same stats and issues as me to help keep me on track...I just moved to a new location and know no one here, so I dont really have the support of local friends...
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Reason: grammer issues, lol
Regina, I'm from Arkansas, about 15 to 20 minutes from Sheridan! I'm from White Hall. I just moved to South Carolina, my husband is in the Air Force. I'd love to talk daily about our new lifestyle changes, I need all the accountability I can get!
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, going to the movies, reading, spending time with friends and boyfriend.
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I started technically back in May but then got off track due to death in family.
Starting Weight: 288
Present Weight: 288
Goal Weight: 185 (long term)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finding the time to exercise and not getting bored off of the same foods.
Following any specific plan: no.... just trying to eat healthier, watching my portions, making sure I am eating enough so that I am not hungry later in the day.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know that this needs to be a lifestyle change and not just something to do for "right now"
Anything else you would like to share with us: I will post progress pictures as soon as I can.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TODAY! 12/13/07 The past is in the past!
Starting Weight: 183...I'm going to do an "official" weigh-in tomorrow morning but this is where I was at a week ago and I don't think I've changed since then.
Present Weight: 183
Goal Weight: 140 (I probably will revise this lower once I reach goal...I have never been lower than 158 in my adult life so I am just not sure of what my body will look like in the 130-160 range...it's uncharted territory!)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself! Seriously, my inner demons who tell me I won't ever be able to lose weight and that I will be a fat cow forever. I have to learn how to tell them to shut up!
Following any specific plan: Yes, 1300-1500 calories per day on average...I signed up for a fitday account today and am tracking calories, fats, protein, carbs...starting out exercising 30 min. 6 days/week primarily using the stationary bike and elliptical...will change the exercise up as needed along the way!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am more serious than ever...I've been trying to lose weight for 5 years (obviously I was not too serious!) and I just know I need to do this NOW. I am ready to make the commitment to change myself for the better! There's no reason to hold myself back from success any longer and I won't let myself do that anymore! I want my body to be totally transformed by next summer.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I come on here every day to read the site for support and wl advice and even though I may not post every day I am reading and enjoy learning from everybody: the beginners to the maintainers! As a lot of people who have made goal have said, if they can lose weight, anybody can, including me!
Occupation: SAHM & hairbow maker...massage therapist who hasn't been licensed yet
Pets: nope
Hobbies/Interests: I love the beach, crafts, walking, food, movies
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This diet...sometime in November...seriously dieting and exercising...12/08
Starting Weight: 174
Present Weight: 168
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love really bad food and I hate working out. My goal is to get to the point where I enjoy exercise.
Following any specific plan: basics from "You on a Diet". No white flour and no added sugars. Walk at least 30 minutes every day.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel like I'm getting old and I want to feel beautiful and attractive. I really just want it this time. I'm going to reward myself for each milestone I hit also, which I think will help.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Mindless eating late at night.. I snack on healthy things but too often.. drunk eating is horrible.. portion control is horrible.. haha
Following any specific plan: pretty much all natural low calorie low fat
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: nothing
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: started again tuesday
Starting Weight: 125
Present Weight: 125
Goal Weight: 115...but mostly just fit
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: moderation. either i eat everything or nothing. and i've never stuck to exercise
Following any specific plan: no...i'm just trying to eat a little less and start running on my treadmill almost everyday
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm not sure, but i just seem more determined to succeed. i want to exercise. i want to see results
Anything else you would like to share with us: not off the top of my head
hello! I have never posted before, I just did a search to figure out if Turbo Jam was any good, and I stumbled across this site. I really thought it was awesome, so I registered. I have no idea how to do cool stuff with my profile yet or anything, but I just wanted to say hey, and hopefully I'll figure out how to navigate through this so that I can participate more fully. I gained, like, 25 lbs during grad school... maybe a bit more, even. So I'm pumped now to burn it off! Yay!
Hey Sharron616! I go through White Hall all the time. We actually just moved from that area to Sheridan. We live in the Hardin community for about 3 years.
I tried to send you a pm,but it wouldnt let me because I dont have at least 25 posts yet...
