First name (if you want to tell): You can call me... Zee
Geographical location: Texas
Age: 22 (23 in Dec) =)
Marital Status: single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Out of work due to injury. =/
Pets: My dad has a rat terrier but I want to get a Yorkie.
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Computers, Billards, Graphic Design, Web Design, Shopping, Going out with friends and family, Music(can't live without it), dancing, etc.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Light brown/Redish Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'm starting all over...but as soon as I'm done with Therapy. That is only the exercise part. I will start watching what I consume right away.
Starting Weight: 275
Present Weight: 270
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Resisting food that I know I won't be able to avoid in my household. =/ Also, sweets but mainly chocolate. I also have to resist soda. =/
Following any specific plan: Well I'm going to do what I did before. I would just drink lots of water even when I eat. No soda, no juices. Also minimize my food intake to a reasonable amount. Also, Dance, dance, dance. That's what I did before and it worked pretty good.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know now to be careful in what I eat and drink. I have to make sure to not let food overcome me. =/
Anything else you would like to share with us: Will keep ya'll up to date. =)
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Pets: one pain in the arse small yappy dog, one pain the arse horse of a dog. Love’em really! Oh and the cat with the attitude.
Hobbies/Interests: I don’t really have any, I like to paint now and again, I will to go out to bars and dancing at clubs a lot. Since losing weight I suppose running and biking could be called a hobby.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Around September of October of last year
Starting Weight: 185
Present Weight: 145
Goal Weight: It was previously 135 but as I get closer to that I am moving it to 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating greasy fried food and drinking beer. Where I live every social occasion is centered on alcohol, nearly all food is fried when you eat out.
Following any specific plan: Exercising and smaller food portions, more salads.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the first time that I have put my mind to losing weight. For most of my life I thought it was such a difficult thing to do that I ignored it and assumed I would be big all my life.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not at this time, but I'm sure I'll think of something soon!!
Pets: Three dogs, Hamster, 1 cat and 1 ball python.
Hobbies/Interests: Art (when I'm motivated) traveling, seeing new places and meeting new people.
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: green/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept 07
Starting Weight: 164
Present Weight: 157 (I did reach 147 )
Goal Weight: About 120-130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation to stay on plan and exercise.
Following any specific plan: Counting calories and trying to generally eat lower portions.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the first time I've purposely tried to lose weight but I want to be healthy and happy with my body - til then I refuse to give up.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love 3fc
Hobbies/Interests: traveling, hanging out with friends, recently i've been trying to enjoy more outdoorsy things, like learning how to kayak
Height: 5'6ish"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: very recent, but today is the first day i'm keeping track and trying to get involved/get some support
Starting Weight: 130
Present Weight: 130
Goal Weight: 120 (and toned)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i enjoy trying new foods, eating at new resturants, and cooking new things (I enjoy cooking healthy things too but sometimes I want to try a recipe that isn't so healthy- at least i'm a vegetarian). I have problems with portion control and cravings even when i know i'm not hungry. I live with my boyfriend, and he's a big guy, so I'm tempted to eat what/when he wants to which can cause me to make bad choices. I'm also a college student who went from working out and playing tennis every day to doing nothing for the past year (and going from a vegan diet back to a vegetarian diet) and its caught up to me. haha thats a lot of hurdles.
Following any specific plan: i'm not eating cheese and i'm drinking soy milk instead of regular milk (but still having some non-vegany things.. like eggs occasionally), pushing myself to do some kind of work out every day, and control my portions and snacking
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this is pretty much my first time trying to lose weight..
Geographical location: Michigan (middle of the mitten)
Age: 20
Marital Status: single
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: currently, Wal Mart deli associate, no idea what I want to go to school for yet!
Pets: Sofia the miniature schnauzer
Hobbies/Interests: watching movies, making mixtapes, MUSIC, researching stuff online, hanging out with friends, stand up comedy
Height: 5'11"
Eye/Hair Color: green/brownish red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 10, 2008
Starting Weight: 211
Present Weight: 206
Goal Weight: 170, because I don't remember ever being that small since freshmen year of high school, it might change as I lose though!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not drinking even though my friends all are, sticking on my plan while I am surrounded by unhealthy and unacceptable foods
Following any specific plan: Atkins
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Last time I stuck with the diet about 2 weeks without cheating and then slowly started cheating in week 3 and eventually gave up. I want to be able to write in my blog every day that I haven't cheated and I HAVE exercised. I didn't exercise much last time. Also, my Mom and my friend Brittany are both dieting and their support means the world!
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out, swimming, going to movies or concerts, reading and listen to music.
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ Light Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Umm, I don't know since I was 17ish
Starting Weight: 210
Present Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Changing my mindset. I like to put things off (i.e. exercise) and I love food. Plus I hang out with guys and they really don't care what they eat, etc.
Following any specific plan: Not really just diet and exercise, I would take tips and encouragement if you got it.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: While I have finally accepted who I am as a person and separated that from what I look like, and am happy with who I am, I realize that I need to be healthy and take better care of myself.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I would love a diet buddy! I could use someone to talk to and listen to just to help. Thanks!
Marital Status: single - but in a very happy relationship
Children/Ages: Preston - age 7
Occupation: student
Pets: nope
Hobbies/Interests: friends, family, lake, harvest,
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: my entire life - but hopefully with the help of you guys I can keep it off!! I was at my heaviest a few weeks ago and need to put a stop to it!!
Starting Weight: 248
Present Weight: 241
Goal Weight: 168
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stress eating - and staying consistent and not givig up!
Following any specific plan: weight watchers - i try to stick by it... but i notice i do better when i write down what i eat.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Excited for what the future brings - almost ready to graduate college!woohoot! I have an amazing boyfriend a a great family that supports me
Anything else you would like to share with us: If anyone has been through ups and downs like myself... from weighing 130 lbs now up to 240 --- how do you stay consistent!!! that is what i need to know!!
Hi guys! I'm not in my 20's yet, but I was directed to this group since some of you have advice on how to stay in control during college.
First name (if you want to tell): Kelly
Geographical location: Northern Illinois
Age: 18
Marital Status: Single, but I might as well be married to my boyfriend of 4 years lol
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Student/internet marking intern
Pets: A black female Chowchow named Chewy, and I raise Mini Rex rabbits
Hobbies/Interests: My bunnies, my boyfriend Tim, my family (I LOVE being an aunt), art/graphic design, my Macbook <3, forums
Height: 4'10"
Eye/Hair Color: bluish-green/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'm not sure how to answer that!
Starting Weight: My top weight was 135...I'd say starting (this time) was 113
Present Weight: 110
Goal Weight: 100, possibly 95 if I don't mind losing a cup size
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm a boredom eater. I will eat food because it's in front of me, not because I'm hungry. I also have cravings quite badly
Following any specific plan: Nope. Just improved habits and hopefully more activity.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'll be leaving for college next week.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Since I'm so short, there's nowhere for the weight to go! Every extra pound is obvious.
Well I did one of these 2 years or so ago but i figured id do a new one now that im back!
First name (if you want to tell): Heather
Geographical location: Connecticut
Age: 23
Marital Status: married, Jason :-)
Children/Ages: Jason Jr, 11/2004
Occupation: Customer Service Manager
Pets: A boston Terrier- Jesse James , Guinea Pig (Buddy) Horse - Whippoorwill Aliya (Liya)
Hobbies/Interests: horses, reading, writing, goin for walks, surfin the net etc
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde(dyed brown at the moment)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Lifelong struggle, keep fallin off the wagon, but i swear im back on for good this time!
Starting Weight: 240
Present Weight: 223ish
Goal Weight:My first goal is to be under 200, then 180, then maybe 160 and possibly 140 but i dunno
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I hate counting calories!! lol and i can be lazy. Ive been having a really hard time sticking with something long term, i tend to get off track easy
Following any specific plan: Low Calorie and exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I gained more weight than ever, im at my heaviest (besides pregnant) and cant stand it!
Anything else you would like to share with us: nope!
Pets: Not counting my brother, who is really more of a feral animal, 2 cats. 1 Abbey (Chuck Norris) and his life partner, an American SH (Fats Domino ).
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Various! (Right now the left side is Pink, the right is Black)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/15/08 or so. I just returned from the gulf which is where I packed on the lbs.
Starting Weight: 188
Present Weight: 182
Goal Weight: Ultimately it doesn't matter. I'm going more by measurements, but I was about 120 when I left, and really happy there, so arbitrarily, that's what I'm shooting for.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Liquid calories!! Also, I need to cook more/eat less frozen foods.
Following any specific plan: Low calorie and exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm incorporating actual exercise for the sake of exercise. I don't think I've ever done that. Being the consummate pedestrian I just get accidental exercise mostly.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This post will be inaccurate in exactly seven days. I will have to return and change my age (and hopefully weight!) !!
Pets: Lizz my leopard gecko and Kat, my cat at my mom's house
Hobbies/Interests: baking, watching food network, trying to talk to the few friends I have spread over timezones, visiting family while I'm closer
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Technically January 1st, it's been a rollercoaster with my emotions.
Starting Weight: 201.5
Present Weight: 201.5
Goal Weight: 150-160, depends on how I feel when I get close.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation mostly. It's hard having a fit husband that doesn't have to work as hard at staying fit.
Following any specific plan: Just keeping calories in the best range, trying to stick with an exercise plan and tracking everything I do, eat and drink.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I realized the importance of keeping up with what I'm doing.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I was down to 190 when my Grandmother passed away, and no I don't want sympathy and blah blah blah, no I'm not okay, but I don't want to talk about it. I'm only saying it here because someone might want to ask what caused my emotions to effect my weight gain. I didn't emotionally binge eat, I just barely ate anything, so when I did it all stored and I stopped exercising.
Hobbies/Interests: SPORTS ,cooking ,playing with my baby,writing
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: blue /green with gold flecks /dark brown w/ blonde highlights
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: well I lost 30 pounds then got pregnant lol So starting date is today 9/ 06 /08
Starting Weight: 280.2
Present Weight: omg do I have to say!? 280.2
Goal Weight: 170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation,my husband tells me he loves me the way I am and on days I am lacking motivation that is the only excuse I seem to need to eat.augh
Following any specific plan: Following the sbd starting tnight
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am not sure what is different just yet,I HOPE everything will be different this time.I do have the motivation of being able to play and keep up with my daughter by the time she can walk/run. She is 4 mnths old.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I don't remember the exact date. It was about 8-10 weeks ago.
Starting Weight: 300
Present Weight: 272.7
Goal Weight: 125... although, really, I'm just planning to see once I get there... I may feel I've reached goal before or after that.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I suffer from compulsive overeating disorder. Food is my drug. It's been very difficult to try and hold back my urges to binge.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm incorporating steady exercise in with changing the way I eat. I also just feel "ready" now, more so than I ever have before.
I have no idea what I am doing?!? I am new and I really am ready to lose some weight, I just don't know what to eat really. I bought some meal replacment shakes today. I figured I could have one in the morning and sometimes for dinner. Anybody have an advise? Please!
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I am new and I really am ready to lose some weight, I just don't know what to eat really. I bought some meal replacment shakes today. I figured I could have one in the morning and sometimes for dinner. Anybody have an advise? Please!
