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First name: Amy
Geographical location: Canada (Toronto) Age: 42 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 13 & 9 Occupation: Sales Analyst Pets: Dog Hobbies/Interests: Reading & children... life!! Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Brown & Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 9th Starting Weight:232 Goal Weight:180 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Old habits & depression Following any specific plan: Low Carb & walking / fitness What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Determination & use of support & my fitbit! (accountability) Anything else you would like to share with us: |
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:Davisa Geographical location: Colorado Age:42 Marital Status:married Children/Ages:none Occupation: call representative Pets: 1 Chihuahua and 1 calico Hobbies/Interests: Letterboxing TV crafting Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color:blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:7/6/2016 Starting Weight:235 Goal Weight:145 (90 pounds) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercising Following any specific plan: just trying to eat less calories less carbs and do more exercise. I want to get up an do my Xbox360- Kinect games burn some calories and tone. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of being Tired Anything else you would like to share with us: Just looking for other who would like to share our journey. |
Hi all,
Glad to have found this great support community. Here's my info... First name: robbie Geographical location: maryland Age: 47 Marital Status: divorced Children/Ages: none - n/a Occupation: technology consultant Pets: 1 cat, Betty Draper Hobbies/Interests: jewelry design, food, cooking, reading, writing, knitting, DIY, Netflix, travel Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: dk. blonde/blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 07.27.2016 Starting Weight: 272 Goal Weight: 150-170 (I'm sure this will become more specific as it gets closer, and thereby less abstract) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: depression/anxiety which makes me give up on lots of things when I feel frustrated Following any specific plan: no, simply doing low carb/high protein and calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: last chance to salvage my health before I develop full-blown heart disease, etc... :( Anything else you would like to share with us: hope to meet some fellow 40-somethings as being an "older" (weight)loser has its challenges! |
First name: Kathi
Geographical location: Houston, TX Age: 46 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: boy/15, girl/14 Occupation: Socal Services Pets: 12 year old cat=Chole Hobbies/Interests: HigherEd, family, music and laughing Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: For over two years my health/weight has been at the top of my things I am doing list. I have made my weight loss a controlled obsession. It is that important. Starting Weight: 197 Goal Weight: 147 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying on track each day Following any specific plan: eating, weight training and getting to my weight loss goal What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am moving forward Anything else you would like to post: I will reach my 12/31/2016 this is the time to put my health first. |
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Geographical location: Central Alberta, Canada Age: 40 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 furry ones Occupation: Not one I like Pets: see children Hobbies/Interests: dog agility, hockey (I am Canadian) Height: 5' 5" Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time you mean? Starting Weight: 180 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: depression, emotional eating, my back and my health Following any specific plan: eating better and would love to get back into running What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im 40 now with more health challenges. Anything else you would like to post: turned 40 in June. I previously made it to 140 but couldn't maintain. I now have a collapsed disc in my back and degenerative disc disease. Have also found out I have fibroids and will be having my uterus removed. Really looking forward to that. Not sure how I'm going to manage this. No one actually reads these. |
First name: Jade
Geographical location: Georgia Age: 44 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: No kids. Occupation: Disabled Pets: Six pets ... Hobbies/Interests: Walking, hiking, sometimes biking, photography, making odd things now and then like walking sticks. Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Red/hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Um, which time? This time? Starting Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 150 or less Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating disorder, social anxiety. Following any specific plan: Not at the moment. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Nothing is really different - still the same, just trying to stay focused somehow. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really shy and not good with words sometimes. |
First name :Mysti
Geographical location: Louisiana Age: 40 Marital Status:married Children/Ages: two sons 12 and 13 Occupation: retail/optrician Pets: 1 chin pin and one demon kitty Hobbies/Interests: reading writing crocheting D&D painting Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: purple/hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I guess tonight Starting Weight: I have no idea...but my big pants are tight now...could be the tacos I just got done scarfing but I would guess some where over 250 Goal Weight: I would love to be a size 14/16 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: modivation Following any specific plan: Not yet. I am reading the boards and hoping for some tips. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't want to eat this much any time...I am tired of noticing that yes I ate those tacos and yes I really did eat that entire pizza. I dn't want to do that anymore. Anything else you would like to share with us: I live in a small town and pretty much j ust work and go home..I would ike a support group..just someone. LOL |
Hello,
First name:Bernadette
Geographical location: Cape Town, South Africa Age:42 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:20 & 22 Occupation:HR Administrator Pets: 2 dogs - Fluffy & Snuggles Hobbies/Interests:Reading, Cooking, Baking, Scrapbooking & Sewing Height: Eye/Hair Color:grey green eyes, blonde/brown hairStarting Date of Weightloss Journey:20 September 2016 Starting Weight:104.50kg Goal Weight:80 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Energy levels dropping, eating enough Following any specific plan:No What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to do it as a lifestyle change and not see it as a diet. Anything else you would like to share with us:I am my worst enemy, always hard to say no too myself. When I start losing weight I start to cheat here and there. When the weight comes back on I feel defeated and leave everything. My motto and mantra in my head is ''Better choices". I am sure with just cutting out certain things from my diet I can reach success. Sugar is one of the first things, which I thought would be very hard. This is now my third week and it is really not bad. I find that I do not have insane hunger pangs when my blood sugar drops. So this means that I am not binging when I come from work. There has been a few times I was very hungry, but then I try to make better choices! |
First name:Little Cat
Geographical location:Scandinavia Age:44 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:4 children ages: 24, 21, 17 and 15 Occupation:Certified Doula and SaHM Pets:a cat Hobbies/Interests:Childbirth support and education, music, reading, photography Height:5' 2"/ 157 kg Eye/Hair Color:Brown hair, Hazel eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Monday 26th September, 2016 Starting Weight:106 kg/ 234 lbs Present Weight: 106 kg/234 lbs Goal Weight: 60 kg/130 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sugar cravings, inactivity, hunger Following any specific plan: Counting calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's not so much vanity anymore...I'm worried for my health Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm in my early fourties and married with 4 children. I'm a certified doula and a SaHM. I gained most of my 100+ pounds in the past ten years after I was put on some medication. I can't quit taking the meds but I'm hoping that I can jump-start my metabolism again with good nutritrion and some exercise or activity. Hoping I can make some friends here and encourage others as well as being encouraged. I look forward to meeting all of you! |
First name: Simone
Geographical location: US Age: 42 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 14, 12, 4 Occupation: Software Engineer Pets: No Hobbies/Interests: Parenting, tennis, weight lifting, running, programming Height: 5'4 1/2 Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/28/2016 Starting Weight: 137.8 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sweets and snacks Following any specific plan: 6 small meals a day, mostly protein, carbs from fruits and veggies What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: will pay more attention to maintenance part after weight loss. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am looking to meet some people to share daily frustrations or achievements with. |
First name: Kathy
Geographical location: Laramie, WY Age: 42 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: 23, 13, 8 Occupation: Realtor Pets: Dog Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, marketing, real esyate, yoga, physical fitness, wellness, meditation, cooking Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Grn/blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: years ago??? Lol Starting Weight: 164 Goal Weight: 138 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: overeating/binging Following any specific plan: I just need to not binge/overeat. I'm Vegan. Also getting off of Celexa hoping that will help. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm Vega and getting off of Celexa due to frustration that nothing seemed to be working. |
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First name: Patty Geographical location: US Age: 46 Marital Status: Happily married Children/Ages: 1/16 Occupation: Wife/Mom/Writer/Homeschool Teacher Pets:2 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Not sure I have any hobbies Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel Blue/Dyed Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 1, 2016 Starting Weight: 225 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Laziness Following any specific plan:Currently in Atkins Induction What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Just ready...want to be more active Anything else you would like to share with us: |
Time to move myself into the 40-something forum!!
First name: Martina Geographical location: North Carolina, USA Age: 40-- turning 40 on January 29th Marital Status: single Children/Ages: child free by choice Occupation: burlesque performer, producer, and model Pets: one cat names Shiro Hobbies/Interests: reading, coloring, crafting, knitting, burlesque, daggers, Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: gray eyes... hair is colored red but is actually gray underneath Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January Starting Weight:220 or a little less Goal Weight:no less than 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: daily pain, nerve pain, disability Following any specific plan: flexitarianism What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: my focus is different-- focusing on health rather than weight loss Anything else you would like to share with us:HI!!! |
First name: Michelle
Geographical location: Florida Age: 45 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: son 18, daughter 13 Occupation: Medical Billing Pets: 1 dog, 1 cat, 1 snake Hobbies/Interests: crafts, walking, zumba Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/01/16 Starting Weight: 190 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not eating when I am bored Following any specific plan: low carb What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: actually saw results quick which helps keep the motivation there Anything else you would like to share with us: |
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Geographical location: DOWN SOUTH Age: 40 Marital Status: MARRIED Children/Ages: TODDLER Occupation: ACCOUNTING Pets: Hobbies/Interests: Height: 5'8 Eye/Hair Color: BLUE/ DARK BROWN Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:1-14-17 Starting Weight: 230 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: GETTING UP AT 3AM TO EXERCISE DURING THE WEEK Following any specific plan: JUST MAKING BETTER CHOICES AND MAKING EXERCISE A PRIORITY What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I HAVE A BABY AND I WANT TO BE A HEALTHY AND ENERGETIC MAMA Anything else you would like to share with us: MY CURRENT WEIGHT IS NOW 225 AS I LOST 5LBS IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS! =) |
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