First name: Yvie
Geographical location: Canada Age: 49 Marital Status: married Occupation: writer/editor Hobbies/Interests: books, films, music, art Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 7, 2011 Starting Weight: 168 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying focused; resisting spur-of-the-moment temptations to go off the rails "just for now" in hopes that I can compensate for it afterwards Following any specific plan: not really; I'm trying for a balanced 1200 calories per day, and a serious workout four to five times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've come here looking to share the experience with others in hopes it'll help keep me focused on the task at hand! |
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First name: Omai
Geographical location: Texas Age: 45 Marital Status: Married (but separated) Children/Ages: 4 (2 boys, 2 girls): b25, g22, b19, g7 Occupation: County employee Pets: 1 dog, 1 rabbit Hobbies/Interests: Writing, photography Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Hmmmm... I forget Starting Weight: 236 Goal Weight: 200, then 175, then 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Diet Following any specific plan: No What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's just something I really feel I need to do Anything else you would like to share with us: Glad to be here |
First name: Kathy
Geographical location: TN Age:44 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 1 son 23 Occupation: homemaker Pets: Dogs and Parrots Hobbies/Interests: Height: 5' 9" Eye/Hair Color: lgt brown/ dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this time Jan 25th 2011 Starting Weight: Too much :D Goal Weight: Just right :D Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Wanting food I shouldn't eat and exercise Following any specific plan: Nope Just healthier eating and portion control What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My whole family is trying it together this time. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm going to reach my goal! Just watch me! |
First name: Vicki
Geographical location: New Enland (Connecticut) Age: 45 Marital Status: Married for 22 years Children/Ages: 2 Boys, 20 & 16 Occupation: Finance Analyst Pets: 2 Dogs - border collie and shih tzu Hobbies/Interests: my dogs, reading Height: 5' Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes - this month I've chosen "chocolate brown" to cover the grey Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This year I'll be starting today, Feb 13th. (this seems to be an annual event!) Starting Weight: 158 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: mindlessly eating before i even realizing i just ate 1/2 a bag of chips! Following any specific plan: The Ideal Protein Protocol What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My health! It has deterioriated over the last 2 years and spiriling out of control. Anything else you would like to share with us: I was always told that hitting my 40s was going to be great. But for me, it's meant that my weight is spiriling out of control and it's MUCH harder to remove it! any exercise i've done just maintained the fat i had, not removed it. I'm tired of failure and am looking for support here to stick with something! |
First name:Virginia
Geographical location:Nova Scotia Age:44 Marital Status:married Children/Ages:gilr 18, boy 16 Occupation:sorter in bottle recycling plant Pets:3 dogs/3 cats Hobbies/Interests:Zumba,reading,walking,drinking wine with my girls and enjoying life Height:5'4" Eye/Hair Color:blue eyes/med brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:February 1st Starting Weight:263 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying away from sweets Following any specific plan:Currently trying the vegan lifestyle What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:More focused Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Melody
Geographical location: The Midwest Age: 45 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: none Occupation: small business owner Pets: 2 dogs and a cat Hobbies/Interests: sewing, hiking, making things, cooking, fashion, Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: the eighties and February 1, 2011 Starting Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I can be lazy and I can be too afraid of being judged to go to the gym sometimes. I'm a foodie. I have trouble sticking to anything. Following any specific plan: I've been trying to follow the macrobiotic plan which works wonders on my blood sugar. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm being honest with myself and I can pretty much get what I need to do this. I have no credible excuses. Anything else you would like to share with us: I used to be bulimic when I was in my twenties. I've never had a healthy relationship with food or with my body. I am working hard on trying to recognize these issues and respond positively. I want to eat healthy and not like a 13 year old whose parents are on vacation. It's time for me to grow up. |
40 Something Bios
First name: Missi
Geographical location: Central Texas Age:41 Marital Status: Divorced Children/Ages: John-24, Spencer-21 Occupation: Market Manager Pets: Ollie, spoiled rotten puppy dog Hobbies/Interests: Volunteering, reading, weekend road trips, people watching Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, Brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb, 2011 (Second start) Starting Weight: 267 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Giving in to something sweet... Following any specific plan: Atkins What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am finally unhappy enough with my weight that a change is inevitable... Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Cheryl
Geographical location: chicagoland Age: 44 Marital Status: divorced Children/Ages: 1 son 24 Occupation: Department Manager Pets: None currently Hobbies/Interests: fishing, boating, being outdoors Height: 5.7 Eye/Hair Color: brown/dark blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/2/11 Starting Weight: 225 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: potato chips and beer Following any specific plan: Slow Carb with supplements What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I hit rock bottom with my depression and remembering who i used to be. I'm done being fat and unhealthy. My doctor just put me on Cholesterol meds to go with my blood pressure and reflux meds. I want to get off ALL THE MEDS! Anything else you would like to share with us: yes, i've been up down my entire life, this is the first time i have reached out to a group for support. This has to be the time that changes my life. Has to be. |
First name: Jodi
Geographical location: Ohio Age: 43 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 boys...26 & 24 Occupation: Design Consultant Pets: 3 dachshunds...Maggie, Ryder, Riggins Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Gardening Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Grey/Brunette Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/26/10 Starting Weight: 277 Goal Weight: under 200 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Carbs Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers (also watch carbs) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The doctor told me my cholesterol was high, hyperthyroidism, & POCS Anything else you would like to share with us: ((((((hugs)))))) |
First name:Susan
Geographical location:Illinois Age:47 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:Eddie 26, Nick 20, Danny 18 Occupation:Sales Rep Pets:3 Dogs Hobbies/Interests:Birds, and dieting Height:5'4 Eye/Hair Color:Blonde/Blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:3/13/11 Starting Weight:235 Goal Weight:140 or so Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Emotional/Husband Eating Following any specific plan:Low Carb What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I'm motivated to see a new me! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Dawn
Geographical location: Newfoundland, Canada Age: 44 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 25 Occupation: Sales / Customer service rep Pets: 3 Dogs, Izza, Male, Lab/Golden Cross, Peg, female Pure bred Golden, & Cali, Female Pure Bred British Bull Dog Hobbies/Interests: Not sure I have any right now...Just working on me!! Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Green / Dark Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 23, 2011 (On going Always the chubby kid) Starting Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binges Following any specific plan: calorie Log, and Add Excersize What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: 3 FC Support and being kinder to myself. Anything else you would like to share with us: 3 years ago in May I lost my step mom to cancer, I quit smoking cold turkey, and in the process lost a bit of myself. this is not only a journey to a smaller me, it's a quest to find me. |
Being 40-something is spectacular! If you get a chance, introduce yourself to current and new members by filing out the bio below. Copy the below to a new reply and fill in as desired :)
(copied from 100 club, thanks!) First name: Chris Geographical location: Port Charlotte FL Age: 48 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: 1 22 yr old step daughter Occupation: Mental Health Pets: 6 rescue cats Hobbies/Interests: Height: 6' 1" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown of what is left hehe Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/13/11 Starting Weight: 301 Goal Weight: 225 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: fitting in to smaller clothes Following any specific plan: low carb What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: am getting married in november. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Monica
Geographical location: Thailand Age: 40 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: almost 17, 14, 11 Occupation: missionary Pets: 2 dogs - wăan and s'mores Hobbies/Interests: knitting, reading Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: green hazel/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 28 February 2011 Starting Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lack of support from husband. Following any specific plan: crossfit for excercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm focused on not only my goal, but the rest of my life. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Lynn
Geographical location: Naples, Italy Age: 41 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Daughter - 15, Daughter - 13, Son - 9 Occupation: Explorer Pets: German Shepherd Dog, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - Tango, for short Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling Height: 5'5'' Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/25/11 Starting Weight: 199.6 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Giving up wine, cheese, and bread Following any specific plan: No plan, just trying to cut calories and white carbs What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first experience. I don't love it. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Wendy
Geographical location: Madison, WI Age: 41 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 3 children ages 7, 9, and 18 Occupation: IT Project/Portfolio Manager Pets: Dog, Buddy Hobbies/Interests: Photography Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/dark blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 9, 2011 Starting Weight: 212 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: adding exercise!! Following any specific plan: Atkins What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I joined a support group!!! :-) |
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