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First name: Diana
Geographical location:midwest, USA Age:41 Marital Status:ecstatically, happily married since 1994 (yes, to the same man, hehee) Children/Ages: 10,12,18 Occupation: program technician (seasonal from May to Oct) Pets: 2 cats, 1 recently rescued stray dog Hobbies/Interests: photography, dancing, my children and husband Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Dec 3, 2009 Goal Weight: 112 - 118 about a size 5 or so Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: boredom, mindless, and stress eating Following any specific plan: Sonoma What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: health issues, doctor is pressuring me with threats of thyroid meds (ack!) |
First name: Robin
Geographical location: Grayling, Michigan Age: 42 Marital Status: Divorced Children/Ages: 1 son, 17 Occupation: Phlebotomist Pets: 1 Chocolate Lab (my boyfriends) Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Gardening, Reading, anything outside. Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown, Clairol Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/27/2009 Starting Weight: 200.5 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Huge Appetite Following any specific plan: WW What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Trying to get healthy as opposed to fitting into the little black dress (though that would be just fine with me too). Anything else you would like to share with us: Glad to be here with people that are going through the same thing that I am. |
What a fun place...Hi, I'm new
First name: MJ
Geographical location: Oregon Age: 48 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: 21, 28 Occupation: Bookkeeper Pets: 2 mini-doxies, 2 birds Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: blonde/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/5/09 Starting Weight: 177 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: consistent exercise Following any specific plan: work out every day, count calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've done it in the past, can do it again. |
First name: Chartelle Verdugo
Geographical location: Oklahoma Age: 46 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Kyle 22, Lucas 20 and Elias 6 Occupation: Secretary Pets: A turtle Hobbies/Interests: Back in school training for a new career. I love to read and be active. Hard to do when working full time, a family at home and taking classes. Right now I am on break :-) Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 7th, 2009 Starting Weight: 158 Goal Weight: 132 or size 6 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding time to exercise-staying motivated. Following any specific plan: "Crack the Fat Loss Code" What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Following a specific plan instead of just winging it. Anything else you would like to share with us: Being in school it is easy to put on weight. I actually gained 8 pounds in the first semester. This is not acceptable to me. I want to be trim and fit. My husband and I are doing this program together and so far so good. |
Good Luck,
I like your attitude. "Did it before and can do it again". I with you about the exercise. Consistency is my challenge as well. Our family is getting a wii for Christmas and the wii fit plus. I don't want an excuse to not exercise because it is cold out. Are you keeping a food journal? Chartelle |
First name: Marsha
Geographical location: Colorado Age: 47 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: boy - 5 Occupation: legal Pets: none for now Hobbies/Interests: playing with my son, reading, reality TV, walking, online forums, Wii Fit Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: blue/streaked Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/2/09 Starting Weight: 256 Present Weight: 239 Goal Weight: 156 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with it for the long term. Following any specific plan: Using FitDay to track calories and working on increasing my activity level. I initially started in November using Sensa ("the sprinkle diet") and while I stopped bothering to use it after just a week or so, somehow, it managed to jump start me. May try it again down the road, when the (inevitable) stall starts to happen. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Somehow, this time it clicked for me that this is not a "diet" - it's a way of life I will need to maintain forever in order to be as healthy and fit as I can be (and look better too!) Before, I always looked at dieting as temporary, and could stick with it for a while but always drifted off course. This time I am committing to changing my life. Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to sharing support on our journeys! |
First name: Sharon
Geographical location: Ohio Age: 43 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: girls ages 15 and 16. Occupation: Medical transcriptionist Pets: 3 cats (outdoors), 1 dog (outdoors), 1 dwarf Holland Lopp (garage), 6,000 turkeys (raised under contract). Hobbies/Interests: Quilting, reading, travel (although we go no where because of the turkeys). Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Ash brown now. :) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: A lifetime ago. Needing to make a greater effort now at achieving weight loss firstly due to my health and secondly my employer is going to attach the BMI to how much our insurance deductible will be next year. This year they attached BP, cholesterol, FBS, and smoking to the deductible. I achieved all those parameters in the normal range and received a reduction. My BMI goal is going to be tougher to meet. Starting Weight: 211 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom eating. Following any specific plan: Less sugar and flour. Exercise daily, actually work up a sweat, and tracking my food on Fitday. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Financial incentive, it could save me $1,000 in insurance deductible. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
Here I Go!
Hi! Just joined today and 40 something is fantabulous!
First name: Yvonne Geographical location: Utah Age: 43 (almost 44) Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Twin girls/13 Occupation: Treasurer/Court Clerk/Webmaster Pets: None (unless I can count my husband and children, HeHe!) Hobbies/Interests: Internet, Virtual games, Crafting, Drawing, Reading Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 4, 2010 (with hubby) Starting Weight: around 165 (haven't weighed myself for a few weeks) Goal Weight: 130-135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercise! I need more! Following any specific plan: South Beach diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Need to help my husband lose 50 pounds for his health to improve. Anything else you would like to share with us: I've become a "snacker" since I got married and started dealing with the stress of my husband's health issues. |
First name: Marie
Geographical location: Arizona Age: 45 Marital Status: Married 21 yrs Children/Ages: Two boys ages 10 & 14 Occupation: Just went back to work part-time at our local elementary school...in the cafeteria :eek: Pets: Four dogs: one Springer Spaniel and three Pugs! Hobbies/Interests: Crocheting, reading, learning to ride my scooter, Rv'ing Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/30/09 Starting Weight: 173 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living with four males who can and do eat anything!!! Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers Momentum What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I joined a group that has support of other members. Not just myself. Anything else you would like to share with us: Really excited to be doing this. It's been a long time since I did something "just for me". Also been a long time since I had the "gumption" to tell others this is not about them, but about me! |
Determined in 2010!
Hello everyone. Just want to introduce myself.
First name: Jeanette Geographical location: OH Age: 44 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 6 - 3 of my own (7,7,11) and 3 step-children (10,16,19) Occupation: Marketing Manager Pets: 2 Cats, 1 hamster, 1 recently departed and soon to be replaced hamster, 1 gecko Hobbies/Interests: Outdoors (Walking/Hiking), Movies Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/2/2010 Starting Weight: 182 (my biggest non-pregnant weight ever!) Goal Weight: 152 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional/Stress Eating Following any specific plan: Counting calories on Excel spreadsheet - may also try Fitday.com What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I realize that I need to exercise consistently and develop ways for dealing with stress other than eating as my top priorities. I'm 100% Committed to stop the yo-yo weight gain! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Kim
Geographical location: Michigan Age: 45 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 22/20/20/19 Occupation: Special Education Paraprofessional Pets: Two Bichon Frises Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Sewing, Movies Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Blu/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Age 9 Starting Weight: This time 172 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self Defeating Behaviors and Chocololate Following any specific plan: Metobolic Profiling System |
First name: Natalie
Geographical location: Phoenix AZ Age: 42 Marital Status: Married to an awesome guy Children/Ages: 3 year old son, 4.5 year old daughter Occupation: Full-time wife and mom, part-time administrator Pets: 2 dogs, 1 parrot, 1 lovebird, 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: My family, hiking, kayaking, cooking, baking, crafts Height: 5' 2" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: on and off for three years, lost 20 lbs and since gained it back. Recommitted with the New Year, 2010. Starting Weight: 170 lbs Goal Weight: 130 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Skipping meals throughout the day because I am busy and then eating too much or the worst type of food and the dreaded night-time snacking. After the children are in bed, I become a crazy muncher. I think I do it as a "reward" for getting through another day in a crazy house with two lovely children under the age of 5. Following any specific plan: Eating meals at appropriate times throughout the day, no eating after 7pm, working out regularly. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am taking responsibility for my choices, good and bad. I am putting myself back on my priority list so I can be a healthier and better me, mom, wife and friend. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am thankful to find this support forum, I look forward to the journey with everyone. |
First name: Annette
Geographical location: Pittsburgh PA Age: 46 Marital Status: Married (second marriage) Children/Ages: Son 17, Son 15, Daughter 15 Occupation: Office Manager Pets: One crazy 4 year old yellow lab Hobbies/Interests: Kids' sports, cooking, singing, playing guitar, hanging with my hubby. Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: hazel eyes with blonde (highlighted) hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/4/10 Starting Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My husband works until 9:00 pm most nights and my kids are all very thin, with good metabolisms, and can eat anything they want. Also, I can't compare my weight loss to my husband's. Following any specific plan: WW basics What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My husband is joining me this time. He has a completely different strategy and will probably lose faster than I do. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love life! |
Hope everyone's holiday was great.
We just got a wii with wii fit plus. What a great way to exercise in this cold weather. It is easy, replaces your scale if you want to work out with the wii program. I started using it after the new year and am already seeing small results. I am sore for one thing. The best thing about it is my son, 6, and my husband can also use it and we can use it at the same time. We do have an advantage of having a long living room to be able to hold multipal participants. I gained about 3 to 4 pounds over the holiday. Since I wasn't being program oriented I don't feel this is too bad. I am back on my program and am happy to be start again. A two week break was good but I sure can tell a difference since I changed my food again. Whew, happy to be back. Take Care, Chartelle |
First name: Kristin
Geographical location: Madison, WI Age: 41 Marital Status: Married 14yrs Children/Ages: Just the one I married... Occupation: Medical Sales Pets: Maggie, my 10 yr old pit bull, but don't tell her, she doesn't know....that she's old or a pit bull... Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Camping, Gardening, Fishing Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, dk brown hair when I get my hair colored otherwise dk brown and silver (sounds so much better than gray).... Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: First start March, 2008 Second start January 2010 Starting Weight: 209.9....ok, 210 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness, I travel for work and eat out or eat on the road alot and I love Chardonnay more than broccoli..... Following any specific plan: Good old calorie counting and increasing my activity level What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: When I turned 40 I joked that I was forty, fat and fabulous....I'd like to just be in my forties and fabulous....I also am having back pain/hip pain, etc that I never had before and I'd like to return to a more active lifestyle |
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