Geographical location: currently south, but going back north in 1.25 years!
Age: 28
Marital Status: single, long-distance bf of 3.5 years
Children/Ages: someday, but not yet
Occupation: a small part of a large medical center
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: writing, reading, cooking
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black with increasing strands of white
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2, 2008
Starting Weight: 155
Present Weight: 147
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have lots. I live far away from everyone I know, so when I feel lonely I'm tempted to get takeout. When I do see my boyfriend, he loves taking me to fancy restaurants and insists on ordering appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine and then going out for cocktails afterwards - those are never low calorie weekends! I am in a department where we often have big luncheons. I get bored with excercise. I have issues with portion control. My friends always want to socialize at restaurants.
Following any specific plan: eating food I make at home 95% of the time, cutting back on calories, being stricter about portion control, actually going to the gym and upping the cardio while there
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I bought a pedometer to keep me engaged in constantly tracking and increasing the number on it. I live in a walkable community, I've began to take full advantage of it such as by walking to the supermarket and carrying my groceries home. I am learning to cook my favorite restaurant foods at home. If I am really craving something bad to eat, I have to walk myself to the restaurant to buy it - no driving! I've also began engaging myself in the gym and reading more and this has helped decrease the lonely feelings. I've starting running a tiny bit, never done that before.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hate that our society is so unhealthy - building communities without sidewalks, being forced to drive everywhere, out of control portions at restaurants, constant advertising of unhealthy foods and glamourizing unrealistic celebrity diet behaviors.
Hi Orthovia,
I know how it feels to be away from everyone you know. My family is all the way back in Korea..and my friends are back in Korea and all over the states. I also tend to get bored easy. My portion control used to be issue until I watched Paul Mckenna's show on TLC...In 2 wks, I'm eating less than half of what I used to eat, which is suprising!
Well, congrats for the weight you lost so far and good luck with this journey!
Occupation: I sell great candles lol...and i'm a mommy and army wife
Pets: purebred yellow lab puppy, named Diego (he's 7 months old and 70 lbs)
Hobbies/Interests: internet junkie lol, spending time with family and friends, keeping in touch with friends back in GA, enjoying army life when they dont have hubby deployed
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes, blonde/brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today lol 3/19/08
Starting Weight: 143
Present Weight: 143
Goal Weight: 128
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I don't like most healthy foods/veggies.
Following any specific plan: learn to watch portions, and exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am done having kids so I know this will be a long term lose...not just a few years. lol
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad I found somewhere to get support to help keep me motivated.
Goal Weight: As of right now, maybe about ten pounds less in two months. Overall goal, 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Honestly, my love of sweets! I gave up soda a lot easier than I thought, maybe a can a month, but cookies, those sugary little devil treat!
Following any specific plan: Not yet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had severe acid reflux over the summer and asthma-like breathing problems. I feel like my health will worsen if I don't take control.
Anything else you would like to share with us: My own non-medical reason is shallow, but I want to be able to wear a real bikini, not tankini, for the first time and feel good about myself.
Hobbies/Interests: I live for theater (no acting for me) but I also enjoy swimming, reading, designing/ sewing clothes, fashion, music, pub quiz, knitting, reading/ writing fan fiction
Height: 6'0"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ right now brown & blue (has been every other shade in the rainbow)
Starting Date of Weight-loss Journey: Well, really since high school , but most recently March 24, 2008
Starting Weight: Heaviest 296 lb., 1st meeting 285.1. At lest I never broke 300
Present Weight: 283 lb.
Goal Weight: 160-155 ish
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: emotional eating, and forgetting to eat then binge eating.
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers, I'm thinking of incorporating those Alli pills
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm doing a semester abroad in London, Fall '08 so I want to lose as much as I can by the time I leave. I'm hoping for 50 lb. but that's probably pushing it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not at the moment.
Marital Status: living in sin with my BF (seems to be a popular choice)
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Excutive Officer
Pets: 3 cats, 4 birds, 1 frog, lots of fish
Hobbies/Interests: cooking (food in general) wine, animals, dance, exercise (learning to love it), family & friends
Height: 4'11"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: bout 2 1/2 years ago (on and off)
Starting Weight: 125 ish
Present Weight: 116
Goal Weight: 103 (around about - thats where i was a few years ago when i was last 100% happy with my body)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation. i dont want to be skinny in 6 months, i want to be skinny NOW!!! and also i love food!! i need to learn how to eat healthy!
Following any specific plan: not really. Jusst trying to change bad habbits!! eat healthy and exercise - no excuses or slacking
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time its not about being fat or skinny its about living a healthy life and being happy with myself. i put down my goal weight above but its not really to important, i just want to get to a point where i am happy with my body and where i can maintain it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: please dont let me slack - dont accept any of my excuses!! tell me to get on with it and stop being lazy!!
First name: Brie
Geographical location: Saint Louis
Age: 24
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Financial Director
Pets: 1 dog Yorkie named Scoupe
Hobbies/Interests: Music, Reading, Spending time with ppl I love
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: about 4 years more off than on
Starting Weight: 210
Present Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Patience. I want to be at goal NOW! and i know thats not going to happen healthfully
Following any specific plan: taking principles from Extreme Fat Smash, Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I realize that I am going to be 25 in a few days and I need to make sure I am healthy and fit so I will be around to see my nieces grow up and maybe have some kids one day
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am committed and believe motivation helps a lot. I am willing to motivate whoever needs it because I understand the weight struggle and what it can do to you.
Children/Ages: perhaps in the future. far in the future.
Occupation: student
Pets: back at home I have 2 doggies and a cat...and a 15 year old sister
Hobbies/Interests: spanish, history, traveling, hiking, drawing, music
Height: 5'5''
Eye/Hair Color: brown and brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: oh man, i'm not really sure I could even put a date on it. hmm, I guess I first really started losing weight 3 years ago now, but for the last year and a half i've been maintaining.
Starting Weight: 232
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: FINDING PACIENCE! I'm one of those people who wants instant results. Logically I know it takes time for change, but sometimes it is hard to remember that!
Following any specific plan: nothing fancy, just counting calories and exercising. I wear a pedometer every day and also have recently started reading some of Paul McKenna's stuff...
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm going to focus more on developing a healthy and permanent lifestyle than on a "diet" kind of thing.
Anything else you would like to share with us: hmm. I think green is the best color.
Hobbies/Interests: reading, surfing the interweb, relaxing
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this go 'round: 2/2006
Starting Weight: 182
Present Weight: 167
Goal Weight: I'll know when I get there...
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: portion control
Following any specific plan: weight watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've kept at it...even when stagnant
Anything else you would like to share with us: the WW boards are SO clique-y...I'm looking for support and not judgement..I KNOW that if I follow program it works...but sometimes life gets in the way of it! Hoping to find something different here
Occupation: Web Engineer (fancy way of saying I program web sites)
Pets: Two cats, Storm and Bubba
Hobbies/Interests: reading, crocheting, unwillingly remodeling my house...
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 7, 2008
Starting Weight: 165.5 lbs.
Present Weight: 162.5 lbs. (unofficial...weigh in is on Friday...)
Goal Weight: 120-125 or where ever I end up being happy with
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Brownies, Cake, Cookies, Ice Cream...sum it up to a sweet tooth
Following any specific plan: Medifast
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am following a program. I don't do well making my own choices, so I'm learning to make better choices.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Uh...hmmmmmmmm...I guess not!
Eye/Hair Color: Gray-green or ice blue..they change. And I'm a natural blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It was by accident last October...I got really sick and couldn't eat solid foods for over a month. When I started losing weight, (and getting better from my illness!) I realized how much more energetic I felt. But I've gained a little weight back and am ready to get rid of it...this time healthily!
Starting Weight: 162
Present Weight: 135
Goal Weight: 120 would be great!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have my grandmother's and my dad's super hard-core sweet tooth!! I'm an ice cream ADDICT!!!
Following any specific plan: I'm going to try EFS!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a beach wedding to look good for in a year!! My mind is totally into it now, and I want to prove to myself that I do have it in me to do this!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I tend to get off track easily... Someone should whip me into shape!!!
Pets: 4 year old Beagle/Rottweiler Mix named Nestle.
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Reading, Working Out, Hanging out with friends & family & dog, watching TV/Movies, listening to music
Height: 5' 6"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes, Natural blonde hair that I've recently added some reddish/copper highlights to.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 2006 I finally decided I had to make a change, so in January 2007 I joined a gym & hired a fitness coach.
Starting Weight: 217
Present Weight: 167
Goal Weight: 150's I guess - I just want to be comfortable in my clothes with nothing hanging out or jiggling.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am a southern girl who loves to eat. I also have a non-stop sweet tooth with a love for anything chocolate & peanut butter.
Following any specific plan: Balanced diet with calorie/fat/protein/carb goals as set by my coach.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was finally ready to make a real change in my habits & had the additional support of my coach to keep me motivated.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm currently off track and found this site so I'm hoping the motivation & support will help get me going in the right direction again.
Marital Status: live with parents (no, I'm not a bum, they don't want me to leave)
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Accountant
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: Real estate, crochet, movies, reading, hanging out with my family
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2007
Starting Weight: 220
Present Weight: 195
Goal Weight: 145 (for now, once I get there, who knows?)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I don't like food, I LOVE it! Food has always been a huge part of my life. My Dad is Italian so we eat lots of pasta, bread, cheese, etc, and we're not active at all. Plus we eat when we're happy, sad, bored, excited, hot, cold......the first thing anyone does when they walk in the door is open the refrigerator. :blushes:
Following any specific plan: Yes, but I made it myself. I'm doing low-carb, plus walking around 6mi a day. I was doing Denise Austen's fat zone exercises for a while, but I've sort of let that go, and I need to get back into it.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Previous times I wasn't doing it for me. My parents would bug me about my weight, and to appease them I'd half-heartedly diet for a couple of weeks, but I would always go back to my normal ways. This time, I'm losing weight for me. I feel healthier, have more energy, and I've had to buy all new clothes twice! It has been great.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've just found this site, but already I feel quite at home. I'm going to jump right in and do the biggest loser challenge. Keep your fingers crossed!
Pets: 4 dogs, 1 cat, 1 bunny, 1 turtle and a bearded dragon
Hobbies/Interests: music, reading, scrapbooking
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: green / blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 10, 2008
Starting Weight: 193
Present Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stop snacking!
Following any specific plan: weight watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have pre-diabetes and high cholesterol... and I am tired of being 'pleasantly plump'!
Hobbies/Interests: Fellowship with other Christians, Reading, Vintage fashion
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 1 , 2008
Starting Weight: 180
Present Weight: 175
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I LOVE food. It is my friend and makes me happy. I like to cook, I love the way food tastes.
Another hurdle is I don't have a lot of time for exercising. And when I do exercise, it makes me hungry.
Following any specific plan: not exactly. I'm just trying to eat less and step up my activity level. But I'm determined launch a major campaign against my weight starting NOW!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Actually this method is the only way I have ever been able to lose weight. The problem is that I usually don't stick with it and/or do it wholeheartedly.
Occupation: Student until I graduate in May...then IT Consultant
Pets: No pets
Hobbies/Interests: Listening to music, reading, reality TV, hanging out with friends and family
Height: 5'8
Eye/Hair Color: Both are dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Hmmm...let's say, Monday April 21st
Starting Weight: Around 270
Present Weight: Around 270
Goal Weight: For now, 200
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to exercising every day and staying away from all the bad food that they have in college.
Following any specific plan: No specific plan. I just want to try to exercise at least 6 days a week and improve my eating habits. I will be doing Walk Away the Pounds DVDs though.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I think I'm finally ready to make the commitment to losing weight. I was all talk in the past. I wasn't ready to do anything. Now, I am.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope to meet some new people here and gain support, as well as supporting others.
lol...and i'm a mommy and army wife 
Hi I'm Elsbeth aka LittleBigGirl
Someone should whip me into shape!!!
Ready!
