Children/Ages: none yet, that's what all this weight loss is for. So one of us can gain some of it back with a baby.
Occupation: Catalog production artist
Pets: 4 cats ( I know it's soooo stereotypical :P) Ghost, Goblin, Sophie and our newest addition, Mia.
Hobbies/Interests: going to the movies, reading, watching tv, hanging out with my friends
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time around, which will be the LAST time was yesterday July 24.
Starting Weight: 230
Present Weight: 230
Goal Weight: 180 is the weight I'm aiming for. If I lose any under that I'll be happy.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying focused and realizing that I don't need food to be happy. In that I mean no more celebrating with food. When I go out with friends I'll have just as much fun eating a healthy meal and hanging out as I do when I eat the lardy gooey, fatty food, because the main thing should be who I'm hanging out with not what I'm stuffing in my mouth.
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: Last time when I lost the 90 lbs. I gained 40 back because I didn't adjust my plan to my life. Last time losing weight was pretty much all I had. Now my life is full and I need to move everything over so I can fit in exercising and eating correctly, because I want those Lucky jeans dammit!
Eye/Hair Color: Mixed, predominantly green? They are interesting
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 24th July 2008
Starting Weight: 144
Present Weight: 144
Goal Weight: 120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Previous years of eating disordered rubbish-ness (AN, ED-NOS, Binge eating)
Following any specific plan: 1,500 calories a day, trying to eat most of that as healthy food, minimum 30 minutes exercise that makes me sweat each day. I can happily do more exercise, but I'm keeping that ace up my sleeve for when it inevitably gets harder to lose!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Because I have kicked binge eating disorder. I'm clear about my motives (shallow, meh) and I have a concrete plan and a FOOD DIARY.
I posted this with my old username, but I think I should repost.
First name (if you want to tell): Kayla
Geographical location: Ohio
Age: 21
Marital Status: Single, live alone
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Student, part-time at a retail clothing store
Pets: I have a dog at my parent's house, but no pets live with me.
Hobbies/Interests: Right now, I'm SO pumped about losing weight! I just hope this momentum lasts. I also like being with my friends and family, watching Big Brother and Friends reruns, I actually like cleaning, and love decorating, 3FC
Height: 5'2''
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I started in July 2007, stopped for TOO LONG, and started again July 14, 2008
Starting Weight: 214 last year
Present Weight: 193
Goal Weight: Ultimate goal is 130, focusing on 155 for now
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: FOOD! I overeat, eat just because it's there and I'm bored... unhealthy choices. Also, staying motivated is a tough one; I'm always really excited in the beginning and then lose my stride.
Following any specific plan: I just started C25K, and will begin some strength training soon. I'm also going to try counting calories again, which is what I did last time I lost weight.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm giving myself small mini rewards. I will get my hair done at 185 lbs, and will buy a new dress for my cousin's wedding in October if I can no longer fit into the dress I recently wore for a wedding. And I'm SO READY!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I guess I should post a before picture, shouldn't I?
Geographical location: Santa Rosa, CA (home) and Ithaca, NY (school)
Age: 20
Marital Status: Boyfriend
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Full-time undergrad, Cornell University
Pets: A sweet old cat at home.
Hobbies/Interests: Music, reading, living, loving
Height: 5' 6"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 15, 2008 - the day I flew home from NY at the end of spring semester, determined to make a change.
Starting Weight: 168
Present Weight: 149
Goal Weight: 145 (or 130? haven't decided yet.)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Trying to ignore the cravings, and being able to turn down food.
Following any specific plan: Not really - just keeping an eye on calories, trying to eat natural and unprocessed food, and trying to get some exercise in at least 4 days a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time it's a lifestyle change - no more ups and downs!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks to everyone for being so supportive and welcoming! I feel happy to be here!
i am new to this board, i first posted in the insulin resistance group but got no reply so i will try posting here
First name (if you want to tell): Haley
Geographical location: California
Age: 24
Marital Status: boyfriend
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: unemployed, just graduated graduate school and looking for a job but it is difficult, but looking for planning and landscape architecture jobs
Pets: sam, my 17 year old dog
Hobbies/Interests: arts, crafts, making things, reading, movies, alternative rock music, collecting
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: green/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: i started losing weight about 7 and a half years agos, for about 2 and a half years, then over the last 5 years gained it all back so here i am starting again now
Starting Weight: 188
Present Weight: 188
Goal Weight: 125-130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: like many i like a lot of food that is not good for me, also its hard to get movtivated to exercise, i'll do it for a few weeks and then stop
Following any specific plan: not right now...i may go see a nutritionist, i just hate trying to follow a specific plan, i think thats the quickest way for me to stop being good, so maybe i just need some general guidelines from a nutritionist
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
well i am going to start another drug for insulin resistance which is actually a diabetes drug and needs to be injected, i am so scared of needles so hopefully getting off this drug will be good motivation
also i am no longer in school so hopefully will be less stressed out and have more time to exercise
Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, shopping, cleaning, watching all the cute things my baby does
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Ongoing since this January but officially started trying 3 weeks ago lol.
Starting Weight: 264
Present Weight: 208
Goal Weight: 150...pre-baby weight
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Hmmm nothing really I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant so that made me gain like 90 lbs alone during pregnancy...I've never had weight issues before I got pregnant...used to be in the Army weighing in at 130...so this is kinda new for me.
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: lol this is the first time I ever tried losing weight I guess
Anything else you would like to share with us: Nope thats about it thankx
Hobbies/Interests: alcohol, reading, writting, football
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 08/03/08
Starting Weight: 186
Present Weight: 186
Goal Weight: i say 157
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: food is yummy, i like pasta, cheese, anything salty, chips...i like chips a lot. ALCOHOL....and associated snacking
Following any specific plan: Dr. Ian's fat Smash
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Megan is going to do this with me. I've seen Alison's success. I am too young to fight my weight, I have the rest of my life.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I used to be hott ***....i still am
Geographical location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Age: 20
Marital Status: Have boyfriend of 3 years
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Uni Student, work part-time in a wine shop
Pets: at home in NZ, two cats, Nancy and Jimmy
Hobbies/Interests: Salsa dancing, yoga/pilates (new hobbies!), writing, music
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: green/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: kind of ongoing, but this time, seriously, on Tuesday (four days ago)
Starting Weight: 126. Highest ever: around 135 a year ago.
Present Weight: 125
Goal Weight: 110
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Fitting in exercise around work and uni, sticking with the plan long enough to see results.
Following any specific plan: 1200 cals a day + one hour exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Doing it the healthy way, no starving, no weighing myself a million times a day. Accepting that healthy eating is for life.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am feeling super motivated right now! Thanks everyone here!
Pets: I have the sweetest Greyhound/Australian shepherd mix. Her name is Rookie but we just call her Rook.
Hobbies/Interests: going out for drinks with friends, roadtrips, cooking, riding horse
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 10thish...
Starting Weight: 166
Present Weight: 150
Goal Weight: i say 132
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I always skip breakfast and eat really late at night -snacking during a movie, drunk munchies, boredom, etc.
Following any specific plan: No. I started eating tons of fruits and vegetables and cut way back on the greasy stuff.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I never made honest attempt before.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a newbie here, I imagine we all are, but I'm looking for a buddy or two. If anyone is interested PM me!
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Occupation: Assisted Living Administrator ( I take care of old people)
Pets: I don't have any but boyfriends parents have two German Shepherds that I claim.
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, movies, reading, going out with friends
Height: 5'6
Eye/Hair Color: blue-green/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 14th
Starting Weight: 171
Present Weight: 166.5
Goal Weight: I have a first goal weight of 145... when I get there I'll reevaluate and see if I need to lose more.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sweets - I love sweets. I love cookies, and ice cream, and cake, and such forth. Really - I just love food, all of it. I will eat most anything. So limiting portions and trying to eat healthier foods.
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers. I need to have the guidance and a plan to follow. Otherwise I one bite myself to death.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am not happy with the way I look. I lost weight and have put it back on... this time I want to lose it, and learn how to maintain that weightloss.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I would really like a buddy - someone to hold me accountable besides my boyfriend. As much as I love him and as much as he's trying to be helpful it sometimes feels critical coming from him - I would love some support on those days where I want to give up.
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Reason: didn't deleted previous persons first two answers!
Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes dark brown
hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This current journey?? this summer
Starting Weight: 280
Present Weight: 265
Goal Weight: workin on 180 for now
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying motivated
Following any specific plan: making healthier decisions and exercise!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: ive onle been overweight for about two years now so this is actually the first time ive had to or tried to lose weight
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not at this time, but I'm sure I'll think of something soon!!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: it feels like everyday is a new day to try and get back on track.
Starting Weight: 255
Present Weight: 251
Goal Weight: my first mini-goal is to lose 50 pounds by xmas. next mini-goal is to get down to 175 - i'll revamp the plan when i get there...
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not getting discouraged and sticking with an exercise routine.
Following any specific plan: no, but concentrating on portion control and better choices - it's been a month since i've been to mcdonalds...yay!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I can feel my double chin constantly and i HATE it - it must go! this is what pushed me over the edge to begin to take my weight and health seriously.
Anything else you would like to share with us: i'm struggling with two major "personal" projects. weight loss is one and financial freedom is the other...i have a loooong road ahead of me!
So one of us can gain some of it back with a baby. 
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