First name: Thomas

Geographical location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Age: 48

Marital Status: Separated

Children/Ages: Daughter 16

Occupation: Retail / Cust Service

Pets: 1 Rabbit

Hobbies/Interests: Sci Fi Sports Nerd

Height: 6'1"

Eye/Hair Color: Balding. blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 11, 2014

Starting Weight: 440

Goal Weight: 200

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping to it

Following any specific plan: none

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Lost more than ever

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am in need of local support and think it would be great to start a group to meet and give advice

First name: Renee

Geographical location: Finland (originally from Missouri)

Age: 41

Marital Status: married 16 years

Children/Ages: 5 year old and an almost 17 month old

Occupation: Stay at home mom

Pets: No

Hobbies/Interests: reading

Height: 5'3.5"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/Black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/1/2015

Starting Weight: 304

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: making myself exercise and sticking to healthy eating

Following any specific plan: not as of yet...still researching

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm 41 and my son told me he didn't want me to die and he was afraid I would because of my size.


Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing that I can think of

Hi there! I used to post on the 100 forum, but I'm finding now that I'm in my "magical" 40s, weight loss isn't as easy and rewarding as it used to be; I need a new group.

Here are my deets:

First name: Christine

Geographical location: Ontario, Canada

Age: 43

Marital Status: Happily married to a very supportive, loving, ACTIVE guy.

Children/Ages: 2 kids. DD is 16, DS turns 14 this weekend

Occupation: Yes

Pets: 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cats, Zumba, going to beachy places for vacation, running a little bit, red wine (too much)

Height: A towering 5'3

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, brown and blonde hair with a soupçon of silver

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2007?

Starting Weight: 236 (first time I was brave enough to weigh myself in '07. I'm certain it was higher)

Goal Weight: 160 would be nice, but I'd be okay with 170 (I'm 170 or more in my profile picture)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself? I don't generally have a Positive Mental Attitude. If the scale doesn't move, I get discouraged.

Following any specific plan: No. Just trying to eat right and stay active. Winter is VERY hard for me.Too cold and snowy to run outside, and it's too cold and snowy for me to want to leave the house. My snowshoes are gathering dust...

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My hormones, I guess. Or lack thereof. Cutting bread way down and staying away from sweets since January 2 has made no difference. I really hold on to weight nowadays.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Okay, I have lost weight successfully in the past, getting down to 161. I pretty much plateaued there and got discouraged. I put 10 lbs on and stayed there for a long time; I was pretty happy there. I was eating well, and exercising a lot and staying relatively toned and cute. Then I went to MX with my mum and she got REALLY sick. Like 3 weeks in Mexican hospital sick. I started stress eating and put on noticeable weight in that time (I stayed in MX while she was in hosp). Long story short, she's fit as a fiddle now, but just as I was sort of getting back into my groove, my BROTHER ended up in intensive care with blood clots in his lungs. More stress. Of course as all this is happening, I'm getting older and my ovaries aren't pulling their weight anymore (sorry, TMI?) I'm at 197 now and pretty desperate to get my weight going down again. The "only" stress I have right now is that my husband may be going on strike and his dad is dying. Other than that, good times. /sarc Srsly though, other than the unknown, life is good. I have a nice little family, a nice little house, and a good job.

So the last entry was in 2010...so four and 1/2 years later, I'm going to post.

First name: Seana

Geographical location: New Mexico

Age: 42

Marital Status: Divorced (very recent)

Children/Ages:none

Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist

Pets:1 dog, 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: I have a billion of them just depending on the mood.

Height:5'2 (and a quarter)

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Who knows. The highest weight I've gotten which was this summer is 250.
Starting Weight: See above

Goal Weight: 150 pounds

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Honestly, my ex husband. We always fought about food. We we split, I suddenly had complete control over what I brought into my house.

Following any specific plan: low carb, calorie restriction. Currently tracking my calories on mynetdiary.com

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: No husband.

Anything else you would like to share with us: It may sound like I'm happy to be divorced. On a logical level I realize I am much better off. On an emotional level I am a complete wreck. I actually have to schedule crying time. But when I am really pissed off I go hit the gym. Definitely making a difference.

First name: Stine

Geographical location: denmark

Age: 42

Marital Status: single

Children: none

Occupation: IT project manager

Pets: dog and chickens

Hobbies/Interests: dog training, photography, painting, gardening, cooking

height: 1.8 m (around 6")

Eye/Hair Color: green-blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: january 2015

Starting Weight: 138.7 kg

Goal Weight: 85 kg

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i have previously had an eating disorder (binge eating) - i hav now overcome this after years of theraphy

Following any specific plan: dukan inspired

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: that i have overcome my eating disorder and no longer identify myself as an overeater

Anything else you would like to share with us: you are welcome to ask me

First name: Amy

Geographical location: Colorado

Age: 41

Marital Status: married 14 years

Children/Ages: 1 daughter, age 12-and one Fur Baby (dog), age 5

Occupation: Government contracting/DoD

Pets: Dog

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, shopping, makeup, blogging, the internet, music, collecting vintage furniture and goodies

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2014

Starting Weight:246

Goal Weight: 185

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Inconsistency in working out; becoming complacent.

Following any specific plan: No. Watching what I eat, portion control, more focus on protein and veggies

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm 40 and tired of being fat.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been a member of this forum since 2001 and I have to say it's so helpful!

First name: Shannon

Geographical location: Las Vegas

Age: 42

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 1 child Age 8

Occupation: Technical Documentalist

Pets: 1 Dog and 4 Cats!

Hobbies/Interests:

Height: 5ft.

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/8/15

Starting Weight: 171lbs

Goal Weight: 125lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sugar

Following any specific plan: DIY medifast

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Tired of being overweight. Tired of clothes looking like crap. Tired of my joints hurting.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I need to be held accountable. If I can find a reason to go off this diet, I will. Some backup will be nice to have and greatly appreciated!

First name: Kris

Geographical location: Georgia

Age: 43

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 boys, 9 and 12

Occupation: Administrative Assistant/Grad school student

Pets: 7 cats

Hobbies/Interests: Love to read but can't always find the time

Height: 5ft 4 in

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/27/15 (this time)

Starting Weight: 293 lbs

Goal Weight: See tracker

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with my diet, planning and prepping meals.

Following any specific plan: Low Carb

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm committed to a slow journey this time. Of course I would love to lose quickly but I would rather lose slowly and steadily than not at all.

Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my first day checking out this particular group. I have a lot to lose so I usually hang around the 100 lb group. Today I also joined a challenge on the challenge board.

First name: Amy

Geographical location: Kansas

Age: 40

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Daughter 9, Son 8, Daughter 3

Occupation: Sit at a computer all day

Pets: 2 dogs and a cat

Hobbies/Interests: Crochet, Netflix, Gym

Height: 5'4

Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Another "this time?" May 20, 2015

Starting Weight: 215.8

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating well.

Following any specific plan: Currently I'm planning my transition out of Weight Watchers. I've been a member for the majority of the past 7 years (I left a couple times). I've been following the Simply Filling Plan, which emphasizes lean proteins, veggies, and fruits.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not sure. I know I'm done having children, so that's something.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I turned 40 in March and I don't know if my metabolism has just dropped that dramatically with age or what. About 2 years ago I had gotten down to the low 190s and thought I would continue on that track, but I just keep going up or maintaining. I go to the gym regularly and sweat a lot! I'm now adding strength training as well. It's really frustrating!

First name:
Sue
Geographical location:
Cumbria
Age:
43
Marital Status:
Maried
Children/Ages:
10 ,4
Occupation:
Beauty therapist
Pets:
Dog , odie
Hobbies/Interests:
Crossfit , shopping and spending time with family / friends
Height:
5 ft 4 3/4
Eye/Hair colour
Blonde blue eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: when I was 13 ��

Starting Weight:

Goal Weight:
Healthy
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss
Not to weigh and stay positive whilst working hard and eating clean

Following any specific plan:
Paleo/ primal / clean eating

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
Not weighing myself and doing Crossfit had changed focus for hopefully a lifelong change

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: SJ

Geographical location: Virginia

Age: 48

Marital Status: Widow

Children/Ages: 19 and 22

Occupation: Manager

Pets: One dog and two kittens

Hobbies/Interests: None right now...

Height: 5'1"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown with grey roots

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/1/2016

Starting Weight: 170

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lack of will power and depression

Following any specific plan: Fat Smash diet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Sense of urgency due to health

Anything else you would like to share with us: Not right now

First name: Julia

Geographical location: Just east of Houston, TX

Age: Ummmm, 48? Can't be right . . .

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Son/11

Occupation: Director of Broadcast Relations

Pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 bearded dragons, 2 fire bellied toads. Think that's all at the moment. Subject to change. (My son is an animal lover!)

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, needlework, computer games

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Red/Hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/13/15 (this time)

Starting Weight: 204

Goal Weight: 136

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Laziness! And I like food, and my husband and son can eat anything and not pay for it.

Following any specific plan: Using a food log and exercise log

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My darling brother told me that the body you have at 50 is the one you will probably die with. That is motivation in a twisted sort of way.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I did this before, I think about 5 years ago. Lost down within 20 pounds of goal, and hit some roadblocks in life. Tracking got to be too much work. I HAVE to track!

First name: Michell

Geographical location:az

Age:40

Marital Status:married

Children/Ages:10yr old boy, 18 yr old boy, 23 yr old step daughter

Occupation: stay at home mom

Pets: see children and marital status

Hobbies/Interests:

Height:5'9"

Eye/Hair Color:

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:

Starting Weight:218 ( this time around)

Goal Weight:170 ( may go lower when i get there)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:

Following any specific plan:

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Have grandchildren now I want to be around for

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Tracey

Geographical location: Ontario

Age:43

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: 20/17

Occupation:admin assistant

Pets: 3 dogs

Hobbies/Interests: baseball(watching my son play)-nothing else no time

Height:5'5

Eye/Hair Color:hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:June 20/15 (second time with IP)

Starting Weight:163.4

Goal Weight:145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I love food. I am a true foodie. I also dislike exercise...I mean i like it, its just hard to get moving, I am tired all of the time. My thyroid messes me right up and after a full tie job in an office then a second job waitressing....all the running around to baseball....I'm just tired.

Following any specific plan:Ideal Protein

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I did it before, but didn't go off program properly. I do exercise even though I dislike it....so after I get down to my goal I am going to push it and do a fitness photo shoot. It has been my dream to look that good again. I am not getting any younger....has to happen now!

Anything else you would like to share with us:

Hi 40 somethings
I could use support.Age 43 next week and really want to drop this 25lbs.
I go good on myfitnesspal for 3-4 days then blow it with 1000 calorie overkill.I love to exercise but the more I do ,the more I overeat