Hobbies/Interests: Read, Exercise, Travel, Play the violin.
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: BIRTH
Starting Weight: 232
Present Weight: 189
Goal Weight: 150 for now~!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I really enjoy food and it is conected to all events good and bad for me emotionally. I am very busy with a full time job and grad school, so I have to make exercise a habit. Plus, I live in Italy, the birthplace of the most fantastic cuisine in the world.
Following any specific plan: Exercise and make healthy choices in my food.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am doing it for me, because i want to be happy, and to be more confident in myself.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I have type 2 diabetes and am 26 years old. This scares me. I am losing weight because of this.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: early June, 2007
Starting Weight: 200
Present Weight: 165
Goal Weight: Between 135-140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I end up eating from boredom or even loneliness, I will not get enough calories and it will slow my metabolism, and my Mother is very unsupportive of my efforts.
Following any specific plan: Not really, I try to eat all the fresh veggies I can, I only eat lean proteins and whole-grains, and I am starting to exercise more regularly.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had never lost a pound in my life before this weight loss journey!
Hobbies/Interests: cooking, shopping, talking, music, movies, working out, spending time with friends
Height: 5'7”
Eye/Hair Color: brown/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 12, 2008… the most recent, anyways
Starting Weight: 252 (the most I’ve ever weighed!)
Present Weight: Unknown
Goal Weight: Right now I’m shooting for 180 because of my height, the fact that I’m pretty broad naturally, and I was pretty muscular before I packed on the pounds… mostly trying to lose weight for health reasons
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love cooking food and seeing other people eat. I’m from the deep fried south, and everything we cook or eat is usually unhealthy. I also am an emotional eater (a habit that needs breaking!) and I have many things to overcome in my mental mindset due to a previous relationship. I also have a habit of trying to “clean my plate” because my mother stressed it so much when I was a child. I still feel as if my plate has food on it, I’m not done! I’ve been doing better with that lately.
Following any specific plan: Not really. Trying to eat well and exercise. Cutting out soft drinks totally and sticking to water only!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I’ve had a recent health scare, and my parents are both diabetics with heart disease. My sister who is 33 is going through some health problems now, so I want to try to head off some of those potential problems while I’m still young. I also was reminded recently of how I looked just 5 years ago, and I was pretty much floored by how much I’ve gained.
Anything else you would like to share with us: The “previous relationship” that I’ve mentioned is a big part of why I’m here struggling today. Before I was in it, I was pretty happy and fairly fit. I had shed a great deal of weight from middle school for high school and the prom, and I was confident and content. Not exactly where I should be weight wise by the book, but my health was perfect. I was a little thick (and flat! God, how I hate myself then now!) and I started dating a guy who was perfect at first… then he started stressing weight loss. He would do it in a way that I can’t even explain now, sort of backhanded compliment/insults, and they wouldn’t seem bad at the time, but after a while it started really taking its toll on me. Towards the end, he became blatantly cruel with insults, and I found myself returning them, pointing out his flaws, even though that’s not me at all. So, after 3 years of “him”, one of the years being hateful and judgmental, I cut it off and gained a load. I’m still trying to separate what I think of myself from what he thought, and it’s tough. I know this fantastic website is supposed to be just for weight loss, but I’m positive I’m not the only person who has these thoughts and was in type of situation. I know I can’t blame it on another, it was me after all who gained the weight, and I fully accept the responsibility and am finally ready to do something about it. I’m just hoping that maybe someone who can relate will read this.
Pets: One sweet little mutt named Mazie. She is a pretty high-energy Border Collie X, she is almost 2 and she is the love of my life (well, besides the BF, of course!!)
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, reading, movies, anything that involves getting outdoors, and, mostly, spending time with friends/family
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Well, I have always been consumed with details of weight/calories/etc but I am starting my real/forever/rest-of-my-life journey as of today
Starting Weight: 163
Present Weight: 163
Goal Weight: 140 - this is just a number, going to depend more on how I feel when I get there...
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Health issues (ibs, hyporthyroidism, low iron, low B12) which make me tired all of the time. Also just the fact that I really love food, my friends and family eat a lot socially.
Following any specific plan: No specific plan, just getting my body moving on a daily basis and eating healthily - focusing on natural, organic, good-for-me foods!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I plan on getting married next year and having kids soon after that. I really need to take this time to focus on me, on being happy and healthy or I am worried that it will never happen. I am finally in a place in my life where I am fulfilled in a lot of other areas in my life (finally finished graduate school, got a job that I LOVE, with the man of my dreams, bought our beautiful house...) this is the next step in ensuring that I am around to enjoy all those wonderful things for a very long time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I look forward to connecting with you all and sharing our stories of progression!!!
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Marital Status: living in sin with a wonderful man
Children/Ages: not yet
Occupation: University Instructor and Perpetual Student
Pets: I can't wait until I can have one!!!
Hobbies/Interests: Movies, reading, cooking, hiking, camping, etc.
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'm not exactly sure how to pinpoint this, as I've been losing and gaining the same 15 lbs. for the last three years. Let's just say the journey begins today!
Starting Weight: 172
Present Weight: 172
Goal Weight: 140-145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Most of my social life revolves around food and drink, and it's really difficult for me to order salad when everyone else is having something delicious. And I have a very insistent sweet tooth.
Following any specific plan: My best friend and I have set up a support system. We're reporting to one another on a daily basis. I really hope this will help me stay on track. It's easier when I have to be accountable to someone other than myself!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel like I've reached a level of self-acceptance that will allow me to lose the weight. When I've dieted in the past, I was motivated primarily by internalized beauty norms - y'know, the notion that overweight women are unattractive, unworthy of love, etc. Now, I really don't care that much what other people think (a function of getting older, perhaps?). This time, it's about living a long, healthy life.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I look forward to getting to know all of you and wish you all success in your journeys!
Pets: 4 dogs currently... 2 cats and 3 dogs at my moms.
Hobbies/Interests: internet is a huge one. going out with friends, hanging with my BF, walking the dogs, writing, reading, music.
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: green/blondish brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: we will just say today and start off new! so june 18th 2008
Starting Weight: 240
Present Weight: 240
Goal Weight: between 160-130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: healthier food is expensive, lol. and i am always losing the motivation to exercise.
Following any specific plan: not yet, we will see.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i have taken notice of my significant weight gain, and so have others, I want to be pretty again, lol.
Anything else you would like to share with us: i am fun and will talk with anyone so get to know me!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have some fatty liver issues, depression and stress, just got diagnosed with Type 2 on Friday
Following any specific plan: GI Plan probably (unless the dietician on the 7th tells me otherwise), more activity, monitoring ect.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past- Too many ups and downs, never took the time to really invest in myself, motivation ect.
Anything else you would like to share with us: ummm, I'm a native of Portugal and love to cook.
Occupation: work at a chicken fingers place and a horse farm
Pets: 1 bearded dragon (Henry), 3 snakes
Hobbies/Interests: hiking in the woods, scuba diving, horseback riding, riding my scooter, thinking about the future
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3 days ago
Starting Weight: 180
Present Weight: 177
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i LOVE food. (as i'm sure everyone here does). i plan on working out a lot, but the food thing will be hardest to overcome...as well as keeping motivation even when my body hurts and i'm tired (i can be quite lazy)
Following any specific plan: Exercise!! and hopefully making better food choices
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'im going to be working out A LOT.
Anything else you would like to share with us: i hope this works!
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Hobbies/Interests: Video games, cooking, reading, Jesus
Height: 5'9"
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: When haven't I been trying to lose weight? I am always trying...
Starting Weight: From 150 to 200lbs (my highest weight EVER)
Present Weight: 200
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating because I'm bored, ordering pizza with the husband, lack of motivation to exercise. I used to run several miles several times a week...those were the good days.
Following any specific plan: I am taking a little from everything. Just started Turbo Jam (which is AWESOME), and am trying to limit carb intake at NIGHT only. And the whole, only eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full thing.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Today, a woman at my work asked me if I was pregnant. I can't even tell you how humiliating that was for me. In the past 2 years I have gained about 50 pounds (from being married?!). My wedding ring is on the verge of not fitting. I'm not sure how I got to this point, but it is high-time I fix it!!!
Marital Status: single, but in a long-term relationship
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: full time student, part time translator
Pets: used to own 2 dogs, 3 cats, but they all died. So i decided to not own any pets.
Hobbies/Interests: shopping (love of my life), listening to music, reading books, watching anime and shows, working out, and food !!!
Height: 5'7" (i'm not sure about foot and inches because they are so vary each time i search so i'll say it in cm - 171 cm)
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: almost 4 weeks ago. So let's say, May 20th 2008.
Starting Weight: 127.8 lbs (58 kg)
Present Weight: 125.6 lbs (57 kg)
Goal Weight: i'll say 114 pounds (52 kg)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have eating disorder - afraid to eat and will get fat. But i'm learning that i need to support my metabolism for it to eat healthy and work properly in order to lose weight permanent. So yah. I still have hard time trying to eat properly because of "forget to eat", but i'm getting better.
Following any specific plan: No. I just watch what i eat, and exercise more.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: eat! I actually have to eat in order to lose weight, not just starve myself. And move my butt to work out >.<"
Anything else you would like to share with us: hm, until then =^^=
Marital Status: Married (to a wonderful man), also long term dating a wonderful woman
Children/Ages: 3, ages 17, 15 & 14
Occupation: kept woman! general office dogsbody for my husband's business, recent visual arts student, beginning practising artist (printmaking & sculpture)
Eye/Hair Color: grey/just stopped dyeing it so greyish- it may return to purple shortly!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Around February 2008
Starting Weight: 213 lbs (97 kg)
Present Weight: 196 lbs (89 kg)
Goal Weight: 143 pounds (65 kg) I used to be 121lbs (55kgs) but I think that'd be too skinny now.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I LOVE all the different flavours & colours & textures in food & my husband & I (& all three of our kids) are really good, fun cooks so restraint is difficult.
Following any specific plan: Eat better, exercise regularly
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm inching up on 40, which is when my father had his first heart attack, also I no longer feel sexy- this is devastating for me & a real incentive to do something NOW!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I think I may have shared rather too much already
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Occupation: stay at home mom and random other stuff! lol
Pets: 5 fish , 10 baby chickens and sometimes the neighbors dog !
Hobbies/Interests: oil Painting, sketching ,pottery, candles, writing, reading, history, culture , the beach, there is a TON more ...
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: green/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 15th? cant remember lol
Starting Weight: 150
Present Weight: 143
Goal Weight: long term goal is 100 current goal is 127
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food , I love taste , I like going out to eat and not cooking , I love bbqs and get togethers ( I'm a social eater) ... I don't get alot of chance to exercise ontop of not being all that motivated and really havent found any workout I can really get into other than walking .... I hope to eventually find something though and change that!
Following any specific plan: a ton of them .. but I'm not very good at "following" them persay I try to just steer in their direction
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I never dieted it just came off I miss those days!
Anything else you would like to share with us: hrmm nope not really ... I look forward to making friends and sharing support !
Marital Status: Have a Boyfriend, but I don't live with him.
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Investment Operations Associate
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Listening to my iPOD, singing, going to the movies, hanging out with the bf, reading, going to a bar where either I can chill and chat, or drink and dance (yes occasionally I do dance)
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Dark Brown with Caramel Streaks
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Probably some time in high school was the first time. But the most current start date is June 12, 2008.
Starting Weight: 225
Present Weight: 220
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overeating and Lack of Exercise. I think that sums it up.
Following any specific plan: Not really. I'm just trying to walk at least three miles every weekday. Eat healthier and throw in weight training in about a month. (I'm not ready for that quite yet.) I have a gym membership, but I haven't gone in quite some time. *Sigh
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Something just clicked. For the longest time, I believed those diet pill commercials. The ones that said that "you can lose weight while eating all the foods you love!" I simply figured that I was cursed with a strange body that for some reason gained weight after eating fried foods and philly cheese steaks and ice cream. I thought, that's what all the skinny people are eating, right? So, why am I fat? But I just realized that I can't eat like that and not exercise and expect to be at a healthy weight. So I'm ready to make that change finally. Finally!
Occupation: Assistant Manager of a Local Subway Restaurant.
Pets: None, but I wuv kitties!
Hobbies/Interests: Used to like clothes shopping until I started hating the way I looked, drawing, reading, writing, video games, hanging with friends...(if I had any)
Height: 5'4''
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss journey: Dunno yet...I keep stalling
Starting Weight: 235
Present Weight: 235
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Avoid being home by myself, this leads to mindless eating and bingeing
Following any specific plan: I want to follow Jillian Michaels' "winning by losing" plan, but i'm very confused about it right now....x.x
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know I need to do it now or it'll never happen and I'll keep getting bigger.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I want to find an IRL (in real life) weight loss buddy. Anyone in Mountain Home?
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I miss those days! 
