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First name: Linda
Geographical location: Australia Age:45 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages: 2 girls aged 17 an 15, one boy aged 10 Occupation: nothing at the moment:( Pets: one dog, 2 cats and a goat Hobbies/Interests:love lifting weights, cardio, walking,computer,stationary bike, the beach Height: 5"6 (168cm) Eye/Hair Color: blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2010 Starting Weight:152 pounds Goal Weight:132 pounds Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:binge eating Following any specific plan:my own. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am exercising a whole lot more. I am smaller than I have been ever. Anything else you would like to share with us:Would love support to completely and finally stop binge eating. |
First name: Deb
Geographical location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 47 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Son, 20 years old Occupation: Software Engineer (aka computer geek) Pets: 6 cats Hobbies/Interests: reading, running, quilting Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2009 Starting Weight: 188 Goal Weight: 138 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being consistent with my efforts Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers at work & through eTools What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Loving the new WW Points Plus; after suffering various injuries in the past 12 years, I am able to return to running which I enjoy Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing comes to mind. :) |
First name: Connie
Geographical location: Hills of Arkansas Age: 46 Marital Status: Married for the 2nd time & the last Children/Ages: Boy/25; Boy/23; Girl/21 Occupation: Insurance Pets: Brussel Griffon - rotten dog but we love her Hobbies/Interests: Walking (this is new); Reading; Volunteering Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: Brown / Good Question - at the moment blonde/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2nd 2011 Starting Weight: 241.4 lbs Goal Weight: 135 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out... we do this a lot. Initially it was really hard but it is getting easier. Following any specific plan: working with Achieve Weight Loss - but mainly just trying to make healthier food choices. Plus I'm actually exercising!! Yea!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My committment and motivation Anything else you would like to share with us: I did my first 5K 2 weeks ago. Grant you I just walked it but I finished in less than an hour and that was my goal. Pretty proud of myself considering this was my first time to walk that distance. |
First name: Julie
Geographical location: Tennessee Age: 48 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 boys 18 & 7, 1 girl 17 Occupation: Just graduated nursing school and work as an ER nurse at a level 1 Trauma Center Pets: 1 dog named Murphy Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Gardening, Reading Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Tomorrow! 05/24/11 Starting Weight: 170 Goal Weight: under 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating! and getting below 160 lbs Following any specific plan: Just trying to find something that will work. Something that i won't quit after 2 days becuase I want to eat everything in sight! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: just saw myself in pictures from my sons high school graduation and don't want to look like that for my daughter's next year :cheer3::wave: |
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First name: Debbie
Geographical location: Idaho Age: 48 Marital Status: Married 8 years Children/Ages: 3 sons 21/26/27 Occupation: 911 Dispatcher Pets: Bruno- MinPin Hobbies/Interests: Travel, baking/cooking, shopping Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown-green/ Brunette Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 29, 2011 Starting Weight: 213 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting active, cravings for comfort food Following any specific plan: Low fat/ Low calorie What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: More physical ailments. Older! HA!:D |
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First name: Nadine
Geographical location: VA Age: 45 Marital Status: 25 yrs. to the boy next door! Children/Ages: 22 yrs. girl/ 16 yr. boy Occupation: yoga instructor Pets: cat Hobbies/Interests: biking, power walking, yoga, gardening, hiking Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: blue/blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 31st, 2011 Starting Weight: 180 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and struggling with weight gain. I am an emotional eater that turns to carbs. Following any specific plan: Ideal Protien Diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Structure Anything else you would like to share with us: I think that this will be good for have friends that are going through the same struggles that I am. |
First name: Christina
Geographical location: MT Age: 40 (a new frontier for me) Marital Status: married for 12 years Children/Ages:3 daughters: 17, 12 and 8. Occupation: Scentsy wickless candle consultant, Avon Representative, and store clerk Pets: OMGosh...too many! 2 dogs and 4 cats Hobbies/Interests: walking, reading, sewing, and online gaming Height: 5'8 Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 6th, 2011 (major restart!!!) Starting Weight: 247 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have rhuematoid arthritis and plantar fasciatis (?) and not much of a support team. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actually getting very worried and scared about my health especially hitting 40! Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been a member of 3 fat chicks since 2004 off and on. When I had a good supportive group on here and a plan, I was really successful and actually hit Onederland! We challenged each other and shared tips and tricks and I did great. As you can see though, I desperately need some weight loss companionship and to get back on track IMMEDIATELY!!! |
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First name: Jami
Geographical location: Southeast Michigan Age: 40 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Son - 6, Daughter - 3 Occupation: Stay at home mom Pets: None living with me (2 dogs living at my mom's house - lab chow mix) Hobbies/Interests: Animals, TV, reading (before I had kids) Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: Green / Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 4, 2011 Starting Weight: 295 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Changing my lifestyle around those who are not. Following any specific plan: Sadkhin Complex What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be able to do things with my kids. I have to lose weight so I can be a part of their lives and they have good memories of me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I swear that I am addicted to fast food. Up until Saturday, I ate it almost every day for a few years. Back in 2003, I followed the Adkin's diet and I lost 90 lbs. Then I got pregnant. I gained it all back and then some over the course of 8 years. I have now just gotten to the point of being uncomfortable with my weight and need to get it off. |
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First name: Cerese
Geographical location: New Jersey Age:40 Marital Status: Married (happily) Children/Ages: Dylan - 18, Angelique - 17, Logan - 14 Occupation: Research Assistant Pets: cat - "Wiggles" Hobbies/Interests: Cheerleading Height: 5' 0" Eye/Hair Color: Green / Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today Starting Weight: 207.6 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: time management when it relates to cooking, exercising, etc. Following any specific plan: trying WW new points plus.. had success with WW in the past.. seems to be something that works for me What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im not sure yet.. i turned 40 this year and realize that my life is 1/2 over and i dont want to waste any more summers NOT enjoying myself because i dont like the way i look in shorts or a bathing suit.. Anything else you would like to share with us: not yet.. just beginning... |
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First name: Karen
Geographical location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 47 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 1 girl/21 Occupation: Tax Manager Pets: 2 Cats (Tuna babies and Missy Missy Meow Meow) Hobbies/Interests: Looking for new hobby Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Used to be much redder now more like a strawberry blondish kinda color until the dye goes on! Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 318 Starting Weight:05/27/2011 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional Eating Following any specific plan: American Diabetes Association Diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have been diagnosed as a diet-controlled diabetic. Anything else you would like to share with us: Glad to have found a community of like minded individuals. |
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First name: Ali
Geographical location: Ireland Age: 45 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 boys aged 14 and 7 Occupation: Accounts Clerk Pets: Foster dogs for an Autism Charity Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Music, Walking Height: 5ft 2 ins Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown (courtesy of my hairdresser!) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 14th June 2011 Starting Weight: 190 lbs :( Goal Weight: 147 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self destruct button Following any specific plan: Dukan What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have gone off carbs for the past few days and I am feeling so much better in myself. I think carbs weigh (pardon the pun) me down and leave me sluggish and unsatisfied. I am eating really well and not hungry and feel that this is definitely something I can maintain. Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to being a part of this community :) |
First name: Ginger
Geographical location: Round Rock, Texas Age: 43 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Department Manager/Grad Coordinator Pets: 2 cats - Angel & Bagheera Hobbies/Interests: Reading, bicycling, camping, cooking, traveling Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 12, 2011 Starting Weight: 216 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: PCOS and changing bad eating habits Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm recently divorced, so I have no obstacles or excuses any more. I've also finally accepted that I'm worth fighting for. :) |
"I've also finally accepted that I'm worth fighting for"
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