Occupation: Little Lexi's Hair Bowtique Owner/Designer & Full-Time College Student
Pets: 2 dogs, 1 cat, 5 kittens and one beta fish
Hobbies/Interests: My kids, shopping, doing crafty things...enjoying life
Height: 5'8''
Eye/Hair Color: Blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Years ago but this go around it was three weeks ago.
Starting Weight: 276lbs
Present Weight: 259lbs
Goal Weight: 150 (right now)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress eating
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers Flex Plan
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determined this time. Now that I am done having children, I can focus on getting healthy. My kids need me and now is the time to do it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not that I can think of!
Marital Status: single, nobody loves me and I won't let anyone love me
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: politics student
Pets: none, but love dogs.
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, going to the gym, movies, music, going out with friends
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: erm...2000? But this particular journey started on the 29th of August
Starting Weight: 220 (15st 10lbs)
Present Weight: 214 (15st 4lbs)
Goal Weight: i'm saying 112 (8st) but we'll see what happens
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I like food. Lots. I don't eat out of a need to fill a hole, I eat because I think 'ooh, chocolate, I love that, I'll have some of that'. I tend to binge, can't just have one thing, but go crazy if I can't have any. That's my main problem. Also drink sometimes, though not as much as I used to. I like cocktails, which are a bad idea. Also, I'm deeply embarrassed about my weight, and so I refuse to let anyone help me by talking about it.
Following any specific plan: I was on WeightWatchers but it was impractical to my life. So atm I'm just exercising lots and lots and trying not to eat so much.
Hi everyone!!! I like doing these on myspace so I loved doing this on the board!
First name (if you want to tell): Tori
Geographical location: Washington (state)
Age: 20
Marital Status: SINGLE AND LOVING IT!!!
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Student and part time retail associate
Pets: one dog....who is EXTREMELY gassy right now.
Hobbies/Interests: going to concerts, going on walks up sixth ave and on the beach, sitting at home watching movies with friends, karaoke till five a.m., bowling, put put golf, painting, dancing, learning guitar.
Height: 5'7-8..I'm not quite sure.
Eye/Hair Color: brown/black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: uhm originally back in like March when I decided to give up meat.
Starting Weight: right now 280
Present Weight: see above.
Goal Weight: eh...180 or around there...I just want to be healthier
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I've realized that I eat when I'm frustrated. And I don't eat as often as I should when I'm under stress. I need to work on balancing them out so that even when I'm stressed I eat normally and when I'm frustrated I can eat normally instead of overeating.
Following any specific plan: regular excercise and better diet. no fried foods, more whole grains and fruits. I eat enough veggies to feed a small country in europe though!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Portions...and not becoming obsessed with every single pound on the scale. I'm now at a point in my life where I just want to feel healthier
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, going to the movies, reading, spoiling my boys, parks, sports
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/8/2008
Starting Weight: 235
Present Weight: 234
Goal Weight: i say 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: with school and kids i tend to pick eat and not sit and eat a heathly meal
Following any specific plan: no... just exercise and try to eat well. i try to focus on whole grains, fruits and veggies and lean meat.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: wanted the quick fix.. now i have to relize i have to learn to eat healthy and to be a better example to the boys
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Jenn
28 years old
Highest weight: 235
3FC start weight: 234
Maintenance weight: 150
Current weight: 234
Goal:look and feel better at 150
LT Goal: Maintain at 150
Alias/Name: CakeBatter
Location: Hampton VA
Hometown: Washington DC
Birthday: 8/31/83
Age (for those of us who don't like doing the math) : 25
Sign (for those of us who bite in astrology) : Virgo
Marital Status: Single
Children: 0
Highest Weight: 218
WW starting weight (if applicable) : 215.8
Goal Weight (or size) : 165
Current Weight: 208.6
Height: 5'2"
Education: Assoc
Employment: Designer
Hobbies: Reading Shopping Hanging out
Favorite type(s) of Exercises: Walking Boxing
Long-term Career goals: CEO of a business for betterment of women
Pets: 0
How long have you been on-line: years
Where do you see yourself in five years: A size 8 married business owner with one child
If you're on WW do you like it?: I Absolutely LOVE IT
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I'm pretty sure no one is reading these introductions anymore... but I thought I'd do it anyway.
First name: Sarah
Geographical location: New Zealand
Age: 21, soon to be 22 (october 2nd)
Marital Status: In a relationship with a lovely boy/man/guy
Occupation: part-time retail assisstant, part-time student (only 8 more weeks) and a full-time artist
Pets: my hugely overweight cat, Monty. Though I never call him Monty - it's always Moo or Moose.
Hobbies/Interests: art, film, music, gaming, reading, spending time with friends and family, obsessing over anything cute
Height: 5' or maybe 5'1" if I'm optimistic
Eye/Hair Color: hazel/green and brown/black(depends)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: The actual date I decided to do it as a life change rather than a fad - July 21 2008 - didn't make any changes until a week later.
Starting Weight: 88kg
Present Weight: 84kg
Goal Weight: 60kg. But I'll be happy if I can get down to 60kg successfully and keep going to around 55kg.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My love of food that is bad for me, such as french fries - however I'm starting to lose my appetite for fast food burgers and such, I feel terrible after eating them, both mentally and physically. The lack of support from my family (providers of meals..can't afford to buy my own stuff). Lack of money to join a gym, buy dvds etc - though this should change when I'm not saving for a big trip as I am currently.
Following any specific plan: Not as such. I'm counting and trying to limit calories, but I'm not going to be religious with it, as I know it's not something I can stick to forever. Basically just trying to eat the right foods and exercise a whole lot more, just want to feel good.
Hobbies/Interests: movies, music (BNL, Guster, Rob Zombie, Breaking Benjamin, and many more...), and all sorts of other non-active things. :-/
Height: 6'
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: yesterday? many failed attempts, but giving it the good ole college try again
Starting Weight: 275
Present Weight: 275. ug.
Goal Weight: 200? my real goal is to be a size 16/18. I am currently a 20/22
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat a lot- when I am bored, anxious, hungry, not hungry. I usually do it without even thinking. And obviously it isn't carrots that I crave...
Following any specific plan: trying to exercise and cut back portions. I tried WW once upon a time, and I didn't like it- too hard to stay motivated and on track, especially with a boyfriend who isn't following the plan.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well, I weight more than I ever have before, which is more of a motivation. I hope!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am really hoping having this support network will help. I love all your posts! What a great group of people!!!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, drawing, singing, horseback riding, soccer, the computer
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, blonde hair.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sometime last October.
Starting Weight: 253
Present Weight: between 217-223
Goal Weight: My first goal is 200, then 180, then 160 if I think I could stand to lose a bit more... I'm muscular and big boned... and I like being curvy.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have no clue what to pack for my lunch to school, I hate sandwiches and the only stuff I don't get tired of is chick-fil-a. Plus I've started eating the extra food other people give me... which is why I came here, I gained back about four lbs of the weight I lost since starting school. I don't feel like I have time or energy anymore with school and work.
Following any specific plan: Trying to make my habits healthier, exercise a bit and eat healthier.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never been motivated 'cause me being fat was shoved down my throat, my family finally gave up.
I also started losing when I was an exercise freak after my boyfriend broke up with me... we got back together, but it was a great motivator as it was the only way to stop thinking of how depressed I was.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Uh... I love the Spice Girls and Disney? And animals.... and uhh... I don't know.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Uhm.. I'll say today.. which is 9/16
Starting Weight: 197 (way too close to the big 200)
Present Weight: 196
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have a chubby mommy, a chubby sister, a chubby brother, chubby best friends, and a chubby boyfriend.. and we can't seem to be around each other without eating
Following any specific plan: I'm on the second day of trying to get back to working out on a daily basis
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Because I've always been around big people, in perspective I've never felt particularly big myself. I'm one of the smallest people both in height and weight than my friends and family.. but I find myself breaching close to the 200 mark.. plus I've been having severe chest pain from holding up by huge boobs. So I really got to get back down.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Everyone do your best!
Pets: My sons cat -Speedy Gizmo ( I know its weird but hey a 5yr old named him)
Hobbies/Interests: Currently its working out Im doing 2 hrs every morning, & a 1 1/2 mile bike ride with my sone every night.
Height: 5'8"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue / Light Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/15/2007
Starting Weight: 315
Present Weight: 250.5
Goal Weight: my final goal is 150, but right now I would love to get under the 200 mark!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I deal with my depression with food! Its so easy to grab something to help sooth my stress..
Following any specific plan: Im doing the Adkins, kind of modified though..
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually have the urge to do it for myself! My ex never wanted me to lose weight, he said he liked me the way I was. I belive it was his own insecurity problems, that made him want me to keep me larger.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I would like to tell everyone of you here that I am proud of you for doing what you do, its not easy to step up and acctually lose the weight.
Hobbies/Interests: Music , Art , Photography , Partying , Old Horror Movies , Adding To My Body Piercing Collection , Beauty , Retro Everything , Live Bands , Skateboarding ( Watching Not Doing ! ) , Animals , Cartoons , Fashion , Chilling With Friends Consuming Alcoholic Beverages .
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown Eyes . Dyed Hair #001 Black ( I Dont Really Know My Natural Colour - Been Colouring It Since I Was 11 - Im Growing It Out At The Moment So Time Will Tell If I Have Light / Medium / Dark Blonde/Brown Hair . lol )
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: On And Off Since I Was In High School . But For This Bout , I'll Say August 27 , 2008 .
Starting Weight: Last Time I Checked ... 231lbs
Present Weight:Um , My Scales Broke - So Im Not Sure - I Will Update When My New Scales Arrive
Goal Weight: 165lbs ( I'd Like To Still Have My Curves - Anything Under 160lbs And I Look Unhealthy )
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Carbs . Effexor Makes Me Crave Them .... I Never In My Life Craved Carbs Till I Was Put On Effexor 3 Years Ago . It Sucks .
Following any specific plan: No , Just Cutting Out Junk .
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm Actually Trying Alot Harder - Saying No To Alot More Things . Thinking Before I Eat / Drink .
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks For Reading
Hobbies/Interests:I love shopping (be even better once i drop this weight lol)
Height: 5'7
Eye/Hair Color: Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today (September 17, 2008)
Starting Weight: 222
Present Weight: 222
Goal Weight: 170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: procrastination
Following any specific plan: exercise alone right now 2-3 x per week and trying to eat right
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to actually go through wih weight loss this time and maintain it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love making friends so feel free to buddy me!
