Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Uh, today I guess lol
Starting Weight: 218
Present Weight: 218
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I need to quit smoking because it has been the biggest thing keeping me from exercising
Following any specific plan: Not yet really. Hoping to train to be a runner, after I quit smoking of course.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm the largest I've ever been and sick of feeling like crap about myself and assuming everyone is staring at me. It's begninng to affect my sex life, my social life etc and I'm tired of it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I look forward to meeting everyone
Geographical location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, but currently living in Alberta for the summer.
Age: 21
Marital Status: Single
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Full time student and Full time labourer
Pets: A cat and a beta fish.
Hobbies/Interests: music, video games, working out, travelling, cosmetology, languages (especially French, German, Japanese and Korean)
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: Black/Hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 2007
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 215
Goal Weight: 115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm a very hearty eater. Chocolate and McDonalds are my kryptonite, and it's going to be harder to remove them from my diet than it should be.
I also lack motivation to work out, because I hate exercising alone, and I don't have any friends that are willing to go jogging or walking with me on a regular basis. My mom's friend was at one point stalked when she went on her morning jogs in my neighbourhood, and that now has me paranoid from doing my exercise alone. All of that leads to my couch-potato, or rather computer chair-potato, lifestyle.
Following any specific plan: Gradually cutting back on the fast food and candy, going for a jog/walk as often as I can, and just generally eating healthy.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The gradual cutting out of fast food, and different exercise methods. I can't afford to go to the gym at the moment, so I'm going to try and take advantage of the hilly terrain of my neighbourhood and do my jogging and walking there, that is, if I can find the willpower to do it on a regular basis.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nice meeting you all!
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Pets: Two chocolate labs, Haeleigh & Daphne. Four cats, Sophie, London, Jaxon & Macy.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Music, Movies, Shopping, Rollerblading, Paintball, Pool, Boxing
Height: almost 5'7.
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well, I started the downhill journey in March 2007. Lost about 60lbs. Went off plan into what I'd call maintenance for about 7 months. Didn't gain any weight back! Phew.
Starting Weight: 276
Present Weight: 203
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Using food as a security blanket.
Following any specific plan: Lots of exercise and water drinking. I stick to mostly whole foods, lowish in carbs/fat. So basically, I eat alot of lean meats, veggies and some dairy. I do eat the good carbs like fruit and the vegs.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I restarted April 23rd of this year for good. I want to get the weight off and get cozy in maintenance. I really believe in myself this time around.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Good luck to everyone!
First name (if you want to tell): Christi
Geographical location: Massachusetts till June, but after that home sweet home Panama City Beach, Florida
Age: 23
Marital Status: Married and loving it!
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Travel Nurse
Pets: 2 ,pitt bulls that are home with their daddy jake and champagne
Hobbies/Interests: SHOPPING! Talking online, talking on the phone, working, spending time with my hunny
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: green/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 15th, i believe
Starting Weight:320
Present Weight: 200
Goal Weight: i say 130 but i'm happy where i am... we'll see
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: cutting back on all the sodium and sweets. Inever knew that sodium was that bad, but now i know.
Following any specific plan: Eat around 1200 cals a day and exercise, i walk 8 hours at work so i get good exercise there, and i dance around the house for about 2 hours a day on my day off while cleaning
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this is the first time i have stuck to it more than a week, I love weiging in because i can actually see a difference. I can't weight till i am 199, I think i will be happy.
Anything else you would like to share with us:I hope to get pregnant after losing 100 pounds!
Hobbies/Interests: lovvveeeee shopping, hanging out with friends
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: seems like forever!
Starting Weight: 221
Present Weight: 216
Goal Weight: Working on 180 right now; then 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food is just yummy what can i say lol
Following any specific plan: weightwatchers and exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I hate not being able to just go to a store and get the cute clothes I want plus being overweight as i get older doesnt appeal to me I want to be healthy overall
Children/Ages: Anna, 3 months, and my future stepson Trevor, 2
Occupation: starting school to be a CNA on the 19th
Pets: none of my own..my parents have 2 boston terriers that i miss dearly since moving out...and my cat, Ed, had to go live with my parents after I moved to a "no pets" apartment
Hobbies/Interests: scrapbooking, travel, live music, literature, movies, spending time with my family
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: both brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Been overweight my whole life, but started trying to lose the "post baby weight" in March
Starting Weight: highest ever was 240; i was up to 220 while pregnant
Present Weight: 200-ish. havent done an official weigh-in yet.
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness! i'm awful, i lose motivation and start to eat pizza and fast food and sit on my butt cause it's just easier!
Following any specific plan: not until after my vacation, then i'll start on Fat Smash
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i have a beautiful daughter who deserves a healthy, happy mom
Anything else you would like to share with us: hmmmmmm, nope!
Occupation: Director of Agent Development, Real Estate Company
Pets: Sadie (Husky/Lab), Jake (Beagle), Claire (Pom-Chi) and lots of Saltwater fish!
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, surfing, my dogs, my fish, and my husband lol
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well.. last Thanksgiving was my ultimate high (i think anyways! never used to have a scale!) at 223. I've started the Alli plan tho at 219 on April 27, 2008
Starting Weight: 223
Present Weight: 212
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Working out, and keeping away from things like cake, ice cream, and hot dogs!
Following any specific plan: My Alli
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I"m determined... my husband finally told me that I have got to lose weight, which I've known for a long time.. having him there too keep me accountable helps a lot!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really excited to be here! I just signed up, and I'm hoping to make some new friends that can share ideas and keep me on track!
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, working, being lazy - HA
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Yesterday was the first official date! but I've been trying to drop the weight for two years now
Starting Weight: 148
Present Weight: 148
Goal Weight: I say 120 but I'd be happy with 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm a really big "picker" and my office is terrible, on any given day there's cake in the break room and a candy dish sits within arms reach of my desk
Following any specific plan: BF and I just started South beach, actually his idea but I'm hoping it will work wonders for me
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a partner who's going to hold me accountable
Anything else you would like to share with us: Message boards are new for me, hopefully I'll get some support from this forum!
Following any specific plan: havent found one yet still looking
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My self esteem is down I feel I dont look as good as I used to (or maybe its just cause I got fatter) either way
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not at the present thanks.LOL
Marital Status: Happily living in sin with the boyfriend
Children/Ages: None for us
Occupation: Full-time student
Pets: Nope Dormies!
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, cooking, music, Grey's Anatomy, and studying a TON
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Hazel and Red/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2008!
Starting Weight: 153
Present Weight: 151
Goal Weight: 130 or 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of SUPPORT from family and friends! Doing it all on my own, for myself. But it's hard when they're bringing home Krispy Kreme!
Following any specific plan: Trying south beach, but mostly walking 12,000 steps per day/ swimming for one hour and 30 minute on eliptical - plus lots of praying!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've got a boyfriend to go home to in three months and I REALLY want to surprise him with a newer and improved me!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I REALLY hope this works this time!! Here we go, girls!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Sleeping, and Losing Weight!
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 13, 2008
Starting Weight: 165
Present Weight: 165
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with it.
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers/Walking
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I realize that it really sucks gaining it back and you just have to work twice as hard all over again.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I haven't been on this site since February 2006. I went from 183 to 140, 43 pounds lost!!! However, I gained some back as I went off track. I'm now 165 (gained 15 lbs) and ready to lose that and more! My Last Introduction Here...
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Hobbies/Interests: shopping, going to the movies, reading, watching tv (or more in general... SITTING, lol), laid back social situations (ie a couple of friends at a bar or coffee shop), dancing, occasional drinking, cooking, traveling
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Monday, lol - May 12
Starting Weight: 222
Present Weight: 222
Goal Weight: 175
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I really love food. I love it far too much. I love love love to cook and my bf is pretty good at it as well which is what has led us to this level of chub. Anything that is bad for you if probably my favorite.
Following any specific plan: no... just exercise and try to eat better. i just joined a gym on monday
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm actually putting effort in to it this time. making ALL of the needed changes - food, excercise, and setting goals.
Marital Status: Getting married in October! So, legally single for a few months more
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Elementary Education, special education. I'm currently Substitute Teaching at the moment.
Pets: Two goldfish named Ron and Hermione (Harry the Beta died a few months back lol). And...I MUST NOT forget my cat..Meeko, even though my Fiance' wouldn't mind lol. She is very loveable, but very unique. Pretty obnoxious.
Hobbies/Interests: I love reading (Harry Potter fan, other young adult lit. books, a good romance every now and again, and a great mystery), playing games (card or board), movies, being outside, going to dance clubs every once in awhile, Kareoke, and just having fun.
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 2001, my Junior year of highschool.
Starting Weight: 220lbs
Present Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight: 140lbs...I think. We'll see how I feel when I get there.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress...and just life really got in the way. It actually helped a bit for a few years..but that isn't the healthiest way to do it.
Following any specific plan: I have had GREAT success with slimfast, but a few months back I decided to switch stuff up ... just eatig healthy...sticking to around 1400 calories and working out at least four times a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm getting married in October...and I really hope that the rest of my life I will be in a healthy Onderland shape. I don't want to constantly have to look back at wedding pictures and be reminded.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Did I mention I'm getting married? lol
Ummmm...my Fiance' name is Steve btw. We meet at an all boys party that I crashed with a friend of mine over a year ago. He actually semi-dated my friend for a couple of weeks...they didn't work out, but she knew we would be just perfect together. They set us up. I wasn't for it at first... it just seemed wrong. I am now very greateful! Steve is wonderful!
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