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Since I am new here I thought I would introduce myself here. First name: Jackie Geographical location: Japan Age: 47 Marital Status:married, hubby is Japanese that is why I'm here Children/Ages: 4, 3 boys 18, 15 and 12, one girl 7 Occupation: ESL teacher, I run my own little school Pets: 2 dogs, beagle mix and a rather strange lab, if you've seen the movie "Marley and Me" our dog is rather like Marley. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, I'm learning to sew and knit. Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: brown (when I get it colored) / hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 4th 2010 Starting Weight: 100kg (about 220lbs) Goal Weight: 60kg (about 130lbs) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stress eating, eating at night with my skinny son Following any specific plan: No, going for a life change as my whole family needs to eat healthier. Husband has health problems, high blood pressure, heart problems and kidney failure meds help but diet is important. Also besides my oldest son who needs to put weight on my other kids seem to be following me and gaining weight, so this year more healthy meals and snacks and a lot more exercise. Even the dogs have become fat, definatley time to change something!!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am doing this for myself not to please anybody else, plus I want my family to be healthy so we are in this together!! |
First name: Leanne
Geographical location: Oklahoma Age: 47 Marital Status: Divorced/currently in relationship. Children/Ages: Two sons, ages 17 and 13. Occupation: CT scan tech. Pets: Mini-dachshund, Tootsie, age 11. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, crosswords, camping, travel, gardening, embroidery. Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Light brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/11/2010 Starting Weight: 191 pounds Goal Weight: 140 pounds Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Learning to eat things that I love in healthy amounts. Balance. Following any specific plan: No. My plan is to increase exercise and decrease calories and increase water. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am determined to spend my remaining years on earth in a healthy manner. I realize if I don't get this done, my health will suffer. Anything else you would like to share with us: I feel like if I can follow my plan long enough, this will become a habit and won't be so difficult. |
One Day At A Time
First name: Donna O.
Geographical location: Worcester, MA Age:47 Marital Status: happily married Children/Ages: 21, 19, 15 Occupation: Law Firm Client Manager Pets: 2 German Shepherds Hobbies/Interests: watching sons play baseball, shopping with Mom & daughter, spending time with my hunnie Height:5.6 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1-5-10 Starting Weight:231.8 Goal Weight:160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Learning to eat healthy, curbing the cravings for sweets, choosing to exercise 6 days per week Following any specific plan: 400 calories meals 3X per day for now What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not looking for the big goals yet, just working on 10 pounds this next few weeks, from there another 10 pounds until I'm down to my goal. Anything else you would like to share with us: I've never done anything so difficult than this in trying to keep my willpower high and not give in to my temptations. This is my year...no more New Year's Resolutions. For the past 21 years every year, I've watched the new year come and no weight loss. THIS IS MY YEAR...YAHOO!!!:):^::carrot: |
First name: Tonya
Geographical location: Midwest Age: 41 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Joshua 12 & Megan 10 Occupation: Administrative Assistant Pets: Cat - Oliver "The SUPER hunter" Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Photography, Travel, Cooking, Hanging out with family and friends. Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/11/10 Starting Weight:172 Goal Weight:135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Feeding my family while sticking to my diet. Following any specific plan: Atkins What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of dieting and only making it partially through. I want to be healthy and look good while in my 40's not be the chubby mom and friend. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am in the beginning steps of having a hysterectomy due to not being able to maintain a healthy hemoglobin (iron) level. I am really hoping that this will help me with my weight loss goals as my low iron makes my energy level really low as soon I don't watch what I eat my weight comes right back even with very moderate increases in calorie intake. |
New chick on the block.
First name: Colleen
Geographical location: Southwest WI Age: 44 Marital Status: Married to Tim Children/Ages: 2, Ericka-23 and Ryan-20 Occupation: Insurance Pets: Lost my 4 year old Saint Bernard--Still miss her a lot! Hobbies/Interests: Camping, motorcycle riding, animals, computer stuff Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01/11/10 Starting Weight: 298 Present Weight: 293 Goal Weight: 149--the normal half of me...not the fat half! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Binge eating, eating when bored Following any specific plan: Eggs for breakfast, Lean Cuisine at lunch, soup for supper. Fruit in between. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have you all to help me stay motivated. Like this morning when I got on the scale to see it was up from yesterday. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love feedback! Give me all your ideas and suggestions please! |
First name: Vicki
Geographical location: Near Atlanta, Georgia Age: 45 Marital Status: Married (25 years this year!) Children/Ages: 2 boys (18 & 16) Occupation: Data Analyst Pets: 1 goofy yellow lab Hobbies/Interests: reading; tennis; hunting; bowling Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/14/2010 Starting Weight: 195 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Time to exercise Following any specific plan: eat healthy; smaller portions; exercise regularly What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a Wii Fit Plus & I LOVE it! I know I'll be able to stick to this exercise b/c it is so much fun!!:D Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Leigh Ann
Geographical location: Apopka, FL - NW of Orlando Age: 40 until Jan. 29! Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 5 boys (19, 16, 13, 12 & 10) Occupation: Stay at home mom with 2 very flexible part time jobs Pets: Schnoodle (half Schnauzer/half Poodle) - Jake Hobbies/Interests: reading, watching my boys play sports Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Green/ Strawberry Blonde to cover the gray! Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/10/2010 Starting Weight: 160 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Can I only choose one? Learning to cook healthy for myself and my skinny family. Making time to exercise. Following any specific plan: meeting with a nutritionist and group from church to encourage me and teach me to eat and cook healthy foods, eat smaller portions, and to exercise regularly What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My husband and I are going to work out together. I am also prepared to stick with this sensible eating plan because I am sick of not being able to wear the clothes I already have that I still like! I also want to help my children develop healthy eating habits. Anything else you would like to share with us: I bought a thumb ring that says "Anything is possible when you have faith." I wear it on my right thumb all the time. Every time I reach for food, I remember my commitment to God, my family and myself to be healthy. |
First name: HOPEFUL2010
Geographical location: Hawaii Age: just turned 40! Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 beautiful children Occupation: Education Pets: horse, bunny, dog Hobbies/Interests: The ocean, hiking, playing with my children, baking, hula, paddling Height:5'8 Eye/Hair Color:brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/19/10 Starting Weight: 198 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Horomonal rollercoaster, the love of food! Following any specific plan: 5-6 portioned complex carbs / protein meals a day, water... What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My body is different, I'm older and losing weight has been a challenge, but putting it on has been a breeze! lol... Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm just HOPEFUL and DETERMINED to get healthy. :) |
First name: Marci
Geographical location: England Age: 40 Marital Status: happily married Children/Ages: 2 girls (4 1/2 yrs and 10 1/2 months) Occupation: sahm Pets: 3 cats Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, travelling, spending time with my family. Height: 5'5 1/2" Eye/Hair Color: green/blue (depending upon my mood)/brunette, but color it red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 18th 2010 Starting Weight: 211.6lbs Goal Weight: between 125-130lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating all my children's leftover food, and eating when I am bored! Following any specific plan: Going to try and return to eating the way I learned when I went to Slimming World What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just feel much more determined and motivated to get healthy, more so than I have in the past! |
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Utah Age: almost 44 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: daughter/10 Occupation:Lab Tech Pets: Dog-Koda Hobbies/Interests: Knitting, reading, skiing, chickens Height: 5 foot 6.5 inches Eye/Hair Color:Hazel/brown-greying Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:April 2008 Starting Weight:254 Goal Weight:160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:keeping at it Following any specific plan:weight watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:this site Anything else you would like to share with us: help |
First name: Susie
Geographical location: Texas Age: 42 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: girl age 9; boy age 1 Occupation: SAHM Pets: One outside dog named Sundae Hobbies/Interests: Right now just keeping up with a one year old encompasses my whole day! Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown Eyes and Blonde (for now) hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/4/10 Starting Weight:234 Goal Weight:174 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Following through to the end. I've lost the same 20 pounds over and over only to get complacent and quit. Following any specific plan: Doing my own thing, more Calorie Conscious than Calorie Counting. I know exercise is key for me and being consistant with that has GOT to become a lifelong goal. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Knowing how I've done in the past and improving on what did not work while continuing with what DID work. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
Geographical location: Canada
Age: 43 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: One 11yrs old daughter Pets: 2 dogs Height: 5'8" Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: No time like the present 30Jan10 Starting Weight: 227.5 Goal Weight: 150lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating and taking care of everyone else but me Following any specific plan: still trying to figure that out What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'll have 3fc to lean on this time :) Anything else you would like to share with us: Gosh, I can't believe I'm over 200lbs, let alone 227lbs. I used to be self-conscious of my "chicken legs" ... Now what I wouldn't do for a skinny thigh !! I discovered emotional eating in my 20's and have been struggling with my weight on and off since then. The past 5 yrs have been the worst. I have been avoiding getting on the scale, because I knew by the feel of my clothes that I had gained more weight. I'm tired of feeling uncomfortable in my own skin and watching life pass me by. I promised myself that 2010 was going to be a year where I made some progress ... I've lost a month, but I don't want to lose a minute more. Thanks for listening |
First name: Kristi
Geographical location: Texas Age: 42 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 daughters - 14 & 18 Occupation: Web Team Support Specialist Pets: 2 dogs & a cat Hobbies/Interests: Frugal living, sweepstaking & getting healthy Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Dark Blonde thanks to Chemo:dizzy: Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2008 originally but fell off the WL Train due to Cancer diagnosis in Nov 2008. Back on as of Jan 28, 2010 Starting Weight: This time around - 197 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food and have a problem letting it control me. Oh, and did I mention I hate exercise? Following any specific plan: WW Core mixed with the efforts of the Calorie King program. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I am not attending meetings due to financial issues (hubby lost his job in August) and I have some battles with medication weight gain. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am happy to be here and am thankful for the support!:hug: |
First name: Chrissie
Geographical location: South Central Indiana Age: 48 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: Tina-26, Vanessa-21, Kelsey-17 & Jessica-16 Occupation: Retail Pets: One dog-Tito (my baby) and two cats Miss Kitty and her son Tyger! :) Hobbies/Interests: computer, word games, creating sig tags, reading, brain games. Height: 5' 8" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: ?? Starting Weight: 205 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: not knowing where to begin Following any specific plan: not really What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The last time I didn't want if for the same reasons I do now. Anything else you would like to share with us: I suffer from psoriatic arthritis, severe psoriasis and epilepsy, I dunno if these would be factors to take into account. |
First name: Lisa
Geographical location: Savannah, GA Age: 47 in August Marital Status: married Children/Ages: none Occupation: oceanography assistant Pets: 2 dogs/2 cats (boy & girl of each) Hobbies/Interests: reading, swimming, playing with my pets Height: 5'3" (and a half!!!!) Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes... hair color changes with the seasons :D Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sadly, I've been battling my weight all my life Starting Weight: right now I'm 174 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: maintenance Following any specific plan: calorie counting/portion sizes and exercising What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm older... going thru "the pause"... it is harder this go-round |
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