SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -I've got a love of vw beetles-My Dad's been gone for a while now, but he drove one for years and years
REAL NAME -Dean
AGE -40s
BIRTHDATE -
WHERE YOU LIVE -
SIGNIFICANT OTHER -happily married 20+ years
ANNIVERSARY -
KIDS -nope
PETS -2 rescue pups, Cuda & Kitten
OCCUPATION -
STARTING WEIGHT -304
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - calorie counting
FAV. EXERCISE(S) - anything that doesn't feel like "exercise"
FAV. NO-NO FOODS - sucker for old fashioned cake donuts
FAV.BOOK(S) - Mysteries... Any type, but love agatha christie and lillian jackson braun
FAV. MOVIE(S) - groundhog day and the original odd couple with walter matthau and jack lemmon
FAV. SONG(S) - Sucker for diana krall, michael buble, standards...
FAV. QUOTE - A Dog is the only thing that loves you more than he loves himself
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I've been working with a small dog rescue group for several years-there is very little that is more rewarding than seeing the progress neglected/abused dogs make day to day and seeing them finally warm, healthy, and happy.
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - my first name & the state where I reside
REAL NAME - Stephanie
AGE - 31
BIRTHDATE - December 17
WHERE YOU LIVE - Tucson, AZ
SIGNIFICANT OTHER - James
ANNIVERSARY - 12/13/13
KIDS - Not yet
PETS - A cat named Asha
OCCUPATION - N/A
STARTING WEIGHT - 356
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Weight Watchers Points Plus
FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Shopping! Err... I really like the Walk Away the Pounds videos
FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Don't really have any no-no foods, all in moderation
FAV.BOOK(S) - I LOVE to read, so too many to list! Currently re-reading the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell.
FAV. MOVIE(S) - Hmm... I like horror/thriller movies the most.
FAV. SONG(S) - My favs right now are Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, Sail by AWOLNATION and Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
FAV. QUOTE - It will all be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - My husband is a kiwi (from New Zealand) and I just returned from spending a year in NZ, which was awesome! I've struggled with weight issues for pretty much my whole life. I am tired of feeling so out-of-control.
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - after 20 years apart, back with my soul mate, and as he says, I am his baby
REAL NAME - Heather
AGE - 38
BIRTHDATE - Aug 10
WHERE YOU LIVE - Twin Cities, MN
SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Mikie
ANNIVERSARY - engaged
KIDS - 4 daughters and 2 granddaughters
PETS - 1 cat, 1 snake, 3 to 5 mice depending on feeding day LOL
OCCUPATION - ROI Customer Service Rep in the PHI field
STARTING WEIGHT - 431
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - nothing, just starting, haven't figured it out yet
FAV. EXERCISE(S) - walking
FAV. NO-NO FOODS - little debbies and chocolate malts
FAV.BOOK(S) - The Witching Hour, Lasher, Taltos by Anne Rice
FAV. MOVIE(S) - lately its been romantic comedy
FAV. SONG(S) - oh, so many of so many different genres, hard to pick one!
FAV. QUOTE - Ummm, Yup.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - While the scale and my knees and pants size say I am over 400 pounds, I don't FEEL like I weight that much, so its hard to me to realize just how big I actually am...hoping to figure this all out, sooner rather than later!
I am starting a healthy lifestyle again...hopefully this will be the last "first week" for me.
DATE - March 26, 2014
USER NAME - Arubalover14
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - My username reflects two of my main goals. We love Aruba and have visited 3 times. When we go back in November, I want to sit in that airplane seat without the humiliation of needing a seat belt extender. the number 14 was my softball number growing up. I want to get back out there on the field again this fall with less joint and back pain and being able to run the bases.
REAL NAME - Tracey
AGE - 36
BIRTHDATE -Nov 8
WHERE YOU LIVE - Northern Virginia
SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Married for 3 years to a supportive loving man named Jon
ANNIVERSARY - Dec 4
KIDS - not yet, may not ever, but if it happens it happens
PETS - not an animal lover, primarily due to allergies
OCCUPATION - GIS at a county utility
STARTING WEIGHT - 313
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - My fitness pal, less calories in than out
FAV. EXERCISE(S) - NONE! But I'm doing the elliptical mainly
FAV.BOOK(S) - not a big reader, but I like James Patterson. Chelsea Handler's books are pretty entertaining too
FAV. MOVIE(S) - Goodfellas
FAV. SONG(S) - too many to choose from, but my favorite types are 90's hip hop and country...pretty big range there.
FAV. QUOTE - The first one that comes to mind today is "I can do all things through Christ you strengthens me"
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU - I have been trying to start a healthy lifestyle for years over and over and most of the time it only lasts a few weeks. I make a ton of excuses of why I'm too busy, or don't care about my weight, or why its not a big deal. And little by little over the last 10 years I have gained more and more every year. But a few weeks ago my first nephew was born and it dawned on me that I don't want him to be embarrassed of his fat aunt. I want to be out there playing tee ball with him. I want to take him to amusement parks when he is older. Until recently I never felt held back by my weight but now I am finding that it is affecting my life more and more. I want to play softball but I can't run anymore. My knees and back hurt so bad after a few minutes of exercise. I want to book airline seats without fear of choosing an airline like southwest that will make me buy 2 seats. I want to travel without smushing my husband in the seat next to me. I want to climb up the ladder on our boat with out looking like a whale flopping up on the beach. I want to have energy. This week feels different, it's like a light bulb finally has gone off. I need some accountability and support so that's why I'm here.
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - 92 is my year of birth and Athena was the name I planned to changed my name to.
REAL NAME - Danielle/Dany
AGE - 22
BIRTHDATE - February 9th
WHERE YOU LIVE - New York!
SIGNIFICANT OTHER - None
KIDS - None yet, but I do want children.
PETS - I have a bird. I just recently put my 15 year old cat to sleep. It's weird not to say that I have a cat.
OCCUPATION - Currently unemployed, but looking for a babysitting/nanny job.
STARTING WEIGHT - I haven't weighed myself in a little while, but last I checked I was 319.
FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Bike riding and squats. Killer on my knees, but only ones I can handle at the moment
FAV. NO-NO FOODS - It's not a food, but Pepsi. It's my addiction and I'm weaning myself off of it.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -
I have psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and social anxiety which causes me to be pretty closed off. I don't have real life friends unless you count my sister because I don't go out, but I really want to change that. Hopefully college will help me break though my social anxiety. I have a great interest in names. I'm what people will call a name nerd. I enjoy learning about the etymology and history of names. It's probably one of my biggest passions. Runner ups would be reading, music and cooking. Well, that's about it. I'm open to answering any questions!
Oh, I forgot to say that I'm a huge Supernatural fan. Partly due to Jensen Ackles.
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME -was told I run like one many years ago.
REAL NAME -Lisa
AGE -37
WHERE YOU LIVE -the South
SIGNIFICANT OTHER -mad scientist
ANNIVERSARY -
KIDS -2
PETS -1 Kitty
OCCUPATION -romance writer, online writing tutor
STARTING WEIGHT -304 after my 2nd child last summer; back on track and doing calorie counting in a way that finally works for me. I'm at 298.8 lbs now.
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Calorie Counting and The Diet Fix (great book that helped me look at all of this in a new way!)
FAV. EXERCISE(S) -walking, dancing
FAV. NO-NO FOODS -cheesecake and chocolate, fried fish
FAV.BOOK(S) -too many! Wuthering Heights
FAV. MOVIE(S) -The English Patient, Troubled Waters
FAV. SONG(S) -anything by The Smiths
FAV. QUOTE -lately: If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU -
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SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - It's my nick name... which was shortened from "The Fawker"...
AGE - 29
BIRTHDATE - Oct 10th
SIGNIFICANT OTHER - The Man
ANNIVERSARY - February 2nd 2008
PETS - Leopard gecko named Gertrude
OCCUPATION - Compensation adviser
STARTING WEIGHT - 355 lbs
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Optifast shake diet
FAV. EXERCISE(S) - swimming and roller skating
FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Nachos, and pizza
RANDOM NOTE: I am an avid blogger, and once I'm able to I will post the link to my personal blog, and I'm hoping this will lead to a new wonderful network of supportive people. I'm recovering from Binge Eating disorder, severe social anxiety, and depression.... BUT with that said, people usually find me to be the most optimistic person they know. I'm determined to lose the weight I put on (I used to be 165 *tears* )... at least lose most of it, and get back to a happier healthier ME
I have been gone since August of 2013 so I thought I would introduce myself all over. I have lost, gained and lost again and keep asking myself how could you let yourself get so out of shape.
DATE - 5/31/14
USER NAME -mwes
SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - variation of name
REAL NAME -Mary
AGE -54
BIRTHDATE -Germany
WHERE YOU LIVE -Alabama
SIGNIFICANT OTHER -
ANNIVERSARY -
KIDS -one daughter
PETS -cat and rabbit (its a long story)
OCCUPATION -associate trainer/cashier
STARTING WEIGHT -327.00
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - 2000 calorie supposed to be actually its usually under at 1500
OCCUPATION - Federal employee. Nothing special, low level.
STARTING WEIGHT - 328
WHAT PLAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING - Medifast
FAV. EXERCISE(S) - Sedentary job and lifestyle. I am hoping to LEARN to like exercise!!!
FAV. NO-NO FOODS - BarleyCorn's "Doc Style" Chicken Wings!!! With Chunky Bleu Cheese!! Sure wish I could have rattled off a favorite exercise like I did favorite food! LOL!
FAV.BOOK(S) - "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."
FAV. MOVIE(S) - Ordinary People, Gladiator, Kill Bill(s), the list could go on and on...
FAV. SONG(S) - Too hard!! How about favorite artists? Foo Fighters!! Cat Stevens, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, etc.....
FAV. QUOTE - “I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.”
― Lewis Carrol, Alice In Wonderland
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Dean in Knox, TN
Err... I really like the Walk Away the Pounds videos
It's weird not to say that I have a cat.
Hello!
Sure wish I could have rattled off a favorite exercise like I did favorite food! LOL!
