First name: Novus (3FC nickname)

Geographical location: Ohio

Age: 42 (43 in March)

Marital Status: in a relationship

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: data entry for a book distributor

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, knitting, pottery, photography, cooking, fashion, music, movies/theater, running

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel; strawberry blonde (though it's begun to turn dishwater blonde/grey )

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 1

Starting Weight: 225

Goal Weight: 175 (and then I'll reassess & decide if I want to go lower)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Patience!

Following any specific plan: Low carb

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've always hit a plateau in the 190s and give up. I'm mentally prepared for that to happen again and fight it instead of giving up.

First name: Joy

Geographical location: Atlanta

Age: 41

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: To Be Determined

Pets: Dog - Tramp

Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Reading, Walking, Swimming,Music (especially live), Cooking

Height: 5'9

Eye/Hair Color: hazel; Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 3rd 2012

Starting Weight: 291

Goal Weight: 172

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: That voice in my head that wants to stop by the candy jars

Following any specific plan: Medifast

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I started in 2012. I lost 31 lbs in 4 months and then got deathly ill. It took me 5 months to get back here but somehow I feel the same determination and motivation that I did in July. Its time to get the rest off.

First name: Katerina

Geographical location: mountains of new mexico

Age: 43

Marital Status: Married almost 11 years.

Children/Ages: Boy1 - age 9, boy2 - age 20 months

Occupation: SAHM, I was an ICU nurse in a former life. Hope to go back to nursing when the youngest is in school.

Pets: kitteh cat

Hobbies/Interests: weightlifting. i used to knit, but don't have time for it right now.

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel - blue-green

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2010

Starting Weight: 298

Goal Weight: 181. Maybe 165. I want to see how it all turns out. I have no real desire to be thin; I just want to compete in a weight class where I can place nationally.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: SUGAR AND FLOUR

Following any specific plan: calorie/macro counting. exercise.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I started out after the baby focusing on just getting an exercise routine in that would be sustainable long term back in April 2012. It is pretty firmly established and I look forward to going after bigger numbers. Now that I have that in place, I want to shed some pounds. I have lost a couple sizes this past year, but have not lost *any* weight. It's time.

Hello fellow 40 somethings!!!


First name: Jessica

Geographical location: Maryland

Age: 44 1/2!!

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: One Son, 8

Occupation: SAHM

Pets: One dog, Shih Tzu

Hobbies/Interests: Shopping!!

Height: 5 7.5"

Eye/Hair Color: Carmelish brown, with low lights and gray!

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2013

Starting Weight: 152

Goal Weight: 135 but I'd like 130!

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to it!

Following any specific plan: Signed up for WW but am only loosely following it.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm heavier and older!

Anything else you would like to share with us:

Started back to they gym last month. Have been doing spinning classes 2-3 x a week, mostly 2. Have also been strength training all the general areas of the body (legs, arms, chest etc.) Have walked some, but it's so cold out, I've only done that a few times. Haven't lost anything in the last 4 weeks, infact have gained some back but I'm thinking it's muscle from lifting??? 3 weeks ago my scale said 144. Today it said 147. I figure I've got to have gained some muscle from spinning and lifting. Things are sure looking better, but I wish my scale # were going down.

## This suxs!!

Hi, folks! I'm stepping outside my comfort zone big time here ...

First name: Hari.

Geographical location: South Eastern PA.

Age: 48 (I just had a birthday about a week ago).

Marital Status: Very happily married 12+ years.

Children/Ages: Bio-son (28)/stepdaughter (24)/stepson (22)

Occupation: Good question ... had to stop working due to health problems, now that those problems are healing and I'll be starting PT I have to come up with something new, currently unemployed with no ideas or prospects.

Pets: Six cats, all female.

Hobbies/Interests: Camping, reading, nature, natural health, animals, alternative spirituality.

Height: 5'9".

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: The CURRENT one? Feb. 17, 2013 but being honest, I've been on a diet or obsessing over what/how much I'm eating since I was about 13. Three and a half decades of diets, that's just sad.

Starting Weight: I'm calling it 224.

Goal Weight: I've put down 185, but honestly, anything under 200 would be awesome and under 190 is almost unimaginable.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The metabolism of a 48 year old woman, pain from joint problems (injuries and degenerative), dietary problems ... a weakness for vodka.

Following any specific plan: Counting calories, watching percentages of fat/protein/carbs, forcing myself to get a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio at least five times a week -- hey, some days I get over an hour a day, and hope to do twice that in time!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm reaching out for support and telling other people what I weigh and will try to discuss my eating/exercise habits. Having had eating disorders in my youth there's a real part of me that wants to keep dieting of any sort a secret (yeah, I know it's weird).

My progress is SOOOOOOO slow I'm getting so frustrated and I'm realizing that one of my big mistakes over the past nearly 20 years is that I stick it out for two weeks to a month, my progress is slow and I give up. In the past I get disgusted and fall back to old habits. I'm not a sweets person, I'm not a carbs person, I'm not a junk food person or a soda person, my downfall is alcohol, I have a drink or two in the afternoon or evening and it totally destroys anything good I've done during the day. I'm not a stress eater, I'm a stress drinker!!! So keeping alcohol out of the house is one thing I need to do. I am ashamed to admit that vodka is my Doritos or chocolate chip cookie dough ...

First Name: Aimee

Geographical location: PA

Age: 41

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 girls, ages 6 and 7

Occupation: teacher

Pets: 1 cat

Hobbies/Interests: reading, volunteering, family

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today. March 10, 2013

Starting Weight: 205

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself. I let stress get the best of me.

Following any specific plan: I have tried plans...I think this time I just want to eat sensibly.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a specific goal now. I am taking my family to Disney in the fall. I dread the pictures that will be taken.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking for others who are walking the same path...trying to lose in the 40s is super challenging. So if I can find a shoulder to cry on, someone to "LOL" with, someone to give me advice....I think maybe this time it'll work!

First name: Kristy

Geographical location: California

Age: 46

Marital Status: Divorced

Children/Ages: boy/11; girl/23;boy/24;girl/27

Occupation: heavy equipment service mechanic

Pets: one fish named Samurai; two cats named Suzie and Chaser

Hobbies/Interests: knitting, computer games, researching online, hanging out with friends.

Height: 5' 4"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 10, 2013

Starting Weight: 210 lbs.

Goal Weight: 140 lbs.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: giving up the sugar

Following any specific plan: Mostly cutting out sweets.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have an incentive of better heart health.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have cardiomyopathy, which greatly affects my ability to lose weight.

First name: Theresa

Geographical location: Illinois

Age:46

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: Daughter 26, and Son 25

Occupation: LPN

Pets: Dog name Sammy

Hobbies/Interests: Walking, gardening, family

Height:5'4"

Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Light Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:3/11/13

Starting Weight:245

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My love of food

Following any specific plan: Weight Watcher

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Never had support group that I can really talk to.

First name:Karen

Geographical location:SouthWest

Age:44

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: 15,13,6,4

Occupation:Housewife

Pets:no

Hobbies/Interests:dancing,swimming, hiking

Height:5'6''

Eye/Hair Color:Hazel/White

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:3/13/2013

Starting Weight:292

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking to it!

Following any specific plan:Yes

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:looking for support of other

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Dea

Geographical location: Connecticut

Age:42

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: 14 (G), 7 (B) 7& 6 (G)

Occupation: SAHM

Pets: Two Chihuahuas, 1 long hair, 1 short hair

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, movies, cooking, baking, decorating and renovating.

Height: 5'4

Eye/Hair Color:Brown/ Red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/18/2013

Starting Weight:197.6

Goal Weight:140 (size 4 )

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Letting go of past failures and all baggage. I need to stick with it. I get very close to my goals and then quit- very good at self-sabotaging. I need to put myself first and commit to a better life style.

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein but with alternatives. I did IP in 2011 and got within 20 lbs of my goal weight and QUIT. I tried off and on but FAILED.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I started IP in conjunction with Great Lent. I am determined to spiritually let go of the things that I use to self- sabotage. I feel empowered more than ever because I am starting to see that anything is possible. I want to see this through.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I can use all the encouragement I can get. I am great at motivating everyone but myself.

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am getting back on the weight loss wagon. I am hoping the best for all of us in this journey!!!


Dea

First name: La Vonda

Geographical location: El Mirage, Arizona

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: School District Accounts Payable

Pets: 2 cats and 1 parakeet

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, writing, antiquing, painting

Height:5 ft. 7 in.

Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, reddish brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Which time?

Starting Weight: 240

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Pre-menopause!

Following any specific plan: No

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Pre-menopause

Anything else you would like to share with us: My frustration level is very high because I cannot seem to lose a pound. I eat right and I joined a gym, but nothing seems to be working anymore. I am almost ready to give up and just let the chips fall where they may.

First name: Ruth

Geographical location: UK

Age: 39 (40 in 5 weeks!)

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Son age 8

Occupation: Chemistry Teacher

Pets: 2 Dogs

Hobbies/Interests: Need to find some! It used to be hillwalking/kayaking/skiing but I haven't done much of that in a decade now!

Height: 5'5.75''

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel eyes, dark brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 21 Feb 2010 - heaviest ever (23 Feb 2013 - this campaign)

Starting Weight: 210 lbs - heaviest ever (187 lbs - this campaign)

Goal Weight: 149 lbs for now (hoping for 130-135 but I realise I need to be able to maintain it!)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Maintaining - my history is that if I'm not losing I am gaining. Motivation after about 10 weeks on a diet.

(I will illustrate this when I have more than 25 posts!)

Following any specific plan: At the moment I am doing a VLCD (UK based one called Slim and save) but I plan to swap after 8 weeks (I have already completed 5 of those) to a LCD (probably a UK based on called slimming world at least initally)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am planning and focusing more on maintanence in addition to be open to accepting a higher goal weight. Splitting weight loss into phases that last no longer than 8 weeks. Focusing more on mini goals.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am really looking forward to my forties!

First name: Lanna

Geographical location: The South

Age: 41

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: Daughters 7 & 10, Son 16

Occupation: RN

Pets: dog, 2 cats, 2 goldfish

Hobbies/Interests: music, reading, writing, movies.

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: been yo-yo'ing most of my adult life...my newest attempt: 2-6-13 after about 2 or 3 years of no dietary restrictions at all...not good.

Starting Weight: 321

Goal Weight: 170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: occasional depression, busy schedule so I HAVE to plan ahead for meals or it tends to ALL fall apart.

Following any specific plan: Trying to go portion control and low carb...avoiding all sweets, breads, pasta, rice...not on a particular "plan" right now nut trying to get it together.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: "Feeling" the weight more and more as I get older...tired of having little to no energy to do things with my kids. Sick of feeling uncomfortable/ self conscious in my own skin.

Anything else you would like to share with us: very open to advice...glad to have found this forum.




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First name: Jesse

Geographical location: New Jersey

Age: 49 (for the last 2 years)

Marital Status: gay divorcee/living with a couple now and HAPPY

Children/Ages: daughter 16 from previous marriage, my heart

Occupation: special ed teacher

Pets: Boston Terriers (adorable and inseparable)

Hobbies/Interests: music, comedy, beach, writing, changing the world

Height: 5'7

Eye/Hair Color: dark

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2013

Starting Weight:222

Goal Weight:160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: starving myself and being miserable, never felt like I did this before but notice it now that I'm paying attention

Following any specific plan:weight watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: never actually did pay attention before, just talked and *****ed alot

Anything else you would like to share with us:
I think this is a cool site and would love to meet others on the journey
I am also "clean and sober" and this seems like the last frontier of mountains to climb...another thing to "give up" eating mindlessly and getting unhappy with myself, in a way, another addiction