Since we've had so many great additions to our lifetimers section...way to go new Lifers!....I wanted to pull up the Lifetimers Bios thread and maybe start a new one since that one was getting pretty long.
So, here is a blank form for you to copy and paste into your message so that you can tell us about yourselves and your weight loss/maintenance journey!
Elizabeth
USERNAME/REAL NAME:
AGE:
BIRTHDAY:
MARITAL STATUS:
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME:
CHILDREN/AGES:
PETS:
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT:
FAVORITE COLOR:
FAVORITE FOODS:
FAVORITE MUSIC:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE:
STARTING WEIGHT:
PRESENT WEIGHT:
GOAL WEIGHT:
LIFETIME SINCE:
HEIGHT:
EYE COLOR:
HAIR COLOR:
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL:
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Running, aerobics, eliptical machine, rollerblading
STARTING WEIGHT:160
PRESENT WEIGHT: 138
GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 142 Personal: 128
LIFETIME SINCE: January 2000
HEIGHT: 5'7
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Brown with blonde highlights
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I have done this in healthy way! I don't deprive myself of anything, if I want it I have it - in moderation.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Night time munchies! Social Eating.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Buy clothes!!! (I am a shopaholic!)
OCCUPATION: Currently jobless However, when I am employed I am usually in Sales of some type.
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Honey, Sweetie, etc. If I use his real name, he knows he's in trouble!
CHILDREN/AGES: None, yet
PETS: 2 cats - Sasha & Dusty
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Movies, Broadway shows
FAVORITE COLOR: Hunter green and Purple (not together!)
FAVORITE FOODS: Anything Chocolate, Pasta
FAVORITE MUSIC: 80's dance music, classic rock
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Yoga, Cooking, Spending time with the sweetie
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Stationary bike, treadmill, weight training, yoga
STARTING WEIGHT: 140
PRESENT WEIGHT: 130
GOAL WEIGHT: 128 (used to be 123 - would like to be there, but it was difficult to maintain )
LIFETIME SINCE: Spring '98
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Sort of varied at the moment (I got these awful highlights ), but medium brown overall
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I won't stop going to the meetings after I make lifetime. If I'm over goal, I'll make myself go and face the music!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portion control. When I'm not counting points I generally eat good things - just too much of them. Other problem is hubby's influence.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop for clothes in small sizes that actually fit!
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Bumby
AGE: about to turn 38
BIRTHDAY: April 6
MARITAL STATUS: married
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: I call him LX—it’s a long story. Former math teacher, now part-time math tutor and coiner of the term “stay-in-minivan-parent” to describe himself (he’s never at home).
CHILDREN/AGES: Daughters born 8/93 and 3/96 (6.5 and 4 at the moment)
PETS: none
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Before we had kids, I loved to sit around with friends and talk or play board games. Now, I’d say sleep.
FAVORITE COLOR: Purple. Also dark green, but as someone else said, not together.
FAVORITE FOODS: Most of them. Sushi, ice cream, and baked treats like cookies and brownies are particular faves.
FAVORITE MUSIC: Folk, Broadway, light rock—anything I can sing along with.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Singing, mystery books, being a Mommy.
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Hate ‘em all. Most tolerated form: running on my treadmill in front of the Today Show. I also lift weights at a gym.
STARTING WEIGHT: 217.5
PRESENT WEIGHT: 136.2
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
LIFETIME SINCE: Today!!! 3/20/00
HEIGHT: 5’3”
EYE COLOR: blue/green/gray (depends on what I wear—driver’s license says blue).
HAIR COLOR: Brown
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: In the past, I’ve lost weight by ridiculous methods (drank nothing but tomato juice for a month or so in high school, e.g.), or for particular occasions (my wedding), or was interrupted on the way down by a major change in lifestyle (starting medical internship). This time, I did it in a way I can keep doing, and unless, heaven forbid, something horrible happens in my life to turn it upside down, I don’t see why I would stop.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Mindless eating until it’s gone (whatever it is).
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Buy smaller clothes.
OCCUPATION: Psychiatrist (non-practicing). I review new drugs at FDA.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: DC Suburbs (Maryland)
ICQ/AOL #:
HOMEPAGE:
With all this talk about the similar bios of Dina and Bumby, I thought I'd pull this thread up. Unfortunately, our original one with the bios of Lori, Susan, Karen, myself, and others is lost to the move to the new server.
Hope this inspires our new Thin4Lifers to post their bio too!
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Jezebel/Ginny
AGE: 50
BIRTHDAY: 11/9
MARITAL STATUS: Married 19 years!
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Roy
CHILDREN/AGES: N/A (though I am a grandmother!)
PETS: one-year-old calico named Cassie. We've had her for about 3 months - after we lost Jezebel after 17-1/2 years.
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Watching old movies
FAVORITE COLOR: Earth tones
FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, chicken
FAVORITE MUSIC: Country
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, needlework, beading
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, weights
STARTING WEIGHT: 233
PRESENT WEIGHT: 159
GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 164 (though I would like to lose another 5-8 lbs!)
LIFETIME SINCE: January 2000
HEIGHT: 5'5"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I did healthy - no gimmicks!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Nighttime munchies!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Pedicure and/or facials (I go every other week for a manicure just for me!)
OCCUPATION: Legal Secretary
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Western suburb of Chicago
ICQ/AOL #:
HOMEPAGE: N/A
Guess I'll repost mine as well, since the original is lost in cyber-space. USERNAME/REAL NAME: brigette
AGE: 33
BIRTHDAY: 12/12
MARITAL STATUS: Getting married in September
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Ron
CHILDREN/AGES: Just the fur children
PETS: 2 kitties, one B&W (Kinsey) and one B (Spenser)
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Reading
FAVORITE COLOR: Green
FAVORITE FOODS: CHOCOLATE
FAVORITE MUSIC: Punk, alternative
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, volunteering
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Deep water aerobics
STARTING WEIGHT: 187
PRESENT WEIGHT: 142
GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 145 (personal 135)
LIFETIME SINCE: November 1988
HEIGHT: 5'6.5"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Brown w/gold highlights
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I realize this is a lifetime commitment, and I have the tools to succeed.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating when I'm bored
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shopping
OCCUPATION: Bank Examiner
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Big D (little a-l-l-a-s)
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DH (and, like Susan, the "D" can mean different things)
CHILDREN/AGES: 2 boys, 9 and 6
PETS: 1 dog, 1 parrot, 3 cockatiels, many dustbunnies
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: T.V. mostly, but I'd rather read. Couldn't tell you the last time I had the opportunity to just sit and read anything other than a newspaper or one of my kids' school papers.
FAVORITE COLOR: Blue, sage green (this color has become a staple in my wardrobe, it seems)
FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, Chocolate, Cheesecake and since being on WW, Veggie Burgers
FAVORITE MUSIC: Varied... I like Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Enya (don't laugh!)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Collecting dryer lint ... rubber stamping (make my own greeting cards), scrapbooking
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, weights (using Firm tapes)
STARTING WEIGHT: 183
PRESENT WEIGHT: 136 today; I'm generally between 134-139
GOAL WEIGHT: 145
LIFETIME SINCE: 1/6/2000
HEIGHT: Almost 5'8"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Reddish-light brown; it was much more red when I was younger, but it has faded with age, oh, and I have it highlighted, so it's more reddish blond now.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I learned from my past mistakes. It is extremely easy to fall back on old (bad) habits. The fact that I've become more dedicated to eating healthfully is a huge plus.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Not having the same "resolve" in maintaining as I did when I was losing. The weight came off fairly easily, but it's a constant battle to remain at this weight. I know that my weight will be a lifetime issue for me.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cooking, computers, reading, solving puzzles, painting, movies
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Running
STARTING WEIGHT: 145
PRESENT WEIGHT: 120
GOAL WEIGHT: 120
LIFETIME SINCE: March 2000
HEIGHT: 5'7
EYE COLOR: Brown-ish
HAIR COLOR: Black-ish
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: First time losing weight, and I think reading these posts for inspiration and motivation will keep me successful.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:I love to eat, and I love to eat big portions.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Go to stores and try on expensive clothes.
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lenore/Lenore
AGE: 41
BIRTHDAY: March 16
MARITAL STATUS: Single
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Jeff
CHILDREN/AGES: Huh?
PETS: Two feisty, long-legged, smart and sweet short-haired ex-stray cats, Rocky and Misha
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Eating out, yard sales, listening to music, cooking for friends
FAVORITE COLOR: Fuschia
FAVORITE FOODS: Good crusty bread or focaccia, any good simple Italian sauce, roasted chicken, Aussie red wines
FAVORITE MUSIC: Modern pop
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: creative writing, botany, hiking & backpacking, cloud-watching
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Tennis, hiking
STARTING WEIGHT: 160
PRESENT WEIGHT:134
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
LIFETIME SINCE: June 1999
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: Blue/green
HAIR COLOR: Just plain brown
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT MADE ME SUCCESSFUL: Determination and realizing that I couldn't wait until retirement to start taking care of myself
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Complacency
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Enjoy that grocery clerks flirt with me
OCCUPATION: Lawyer
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Salt Lake City