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Screen Name:samantha0992
Age/Age Range:18 Family Life:live at home with mom/dad sister/brother/nephew, have boyfriend no kids Occupation:cashier Hobbies and Interests:I love shopping, traveling, and researching Favorite Music:dont have favorite i love all genres Favorite Color(s):purple<3 Favorite Exercise/Workouts: jullian michaels 30 day shred What are your fitness/health goals?i would like to lose 60 lbs What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? about two years ago i had went from 200 lbs to 170 and was comfotable with my weight but now i have gained back all the weight i lost and am now at 205 lbs being heavier then before. i was triggered to lose weight again when i noticed i was not excited for a shopping spree or waking up to dress up cute anymore which for me was a serious wake up call that i was not happy or comfortable with my weight gain...because getting dress was the best part of my day for me b4 and most importantly i can actually feel a change in my health and that sicks What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? eating less and staying away from the junk i was raised around it and its hard for me to stay away uggh pathetic. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? cut calories down, excersise more, stay motivated (Evil motivatition)- boyfriend's ex girlfriend ;) What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? sexy designer bikini :D |
Screen Name: lostangel05
Age/Age Range: 24 Family Life: single mother of 2 young boys Occupation: none Hobbies and Interests: music, movies Favorite Music:a variety Favorite Color(s):the colors of the ocean...blues and greens Favorite Exercise/Workouts: dance What are your fitness/health goals? Return to 135 pounds and have a healthy bmi What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? New years...just didn't want to waste another year What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? laziness What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? better selection of healthy foods, less processed foods, longer workouts (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : ex's gf What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? shorts...skirts...swimsuit!! |
Screen Name: SweetSheila
Age/Age Range: 28 Family Life: Married with four kiddos, ages 11, 8, 6, 4 Occupation: homemaker Hobbies and Interests: Books, History, Worldview, games, singing, dancing Favorite Music: Christian Favorite Color(s):green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I just started Jillian's 30 day shred. Going to work up to P90X. What are your fitness/health goals? I would like to get to 130, 135 What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I am tired of being lazy, tired of having mood swings from the food I was eating. I lost 50 lbs on Ideal Protein and gained 30 back. I want to be in shape and be able to play with my kids. Just basically sick and tired of being sick and tired :) What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? laziness, sweets What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Watching what I eat, getting exercise in, and drinking lots of water (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : LOL....I really have nobody I want to look better than. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I can't wait to try on a pair of lucky jeans. |
There is this moderator here who is harping on me to post (LOL Love you! :hug:) so I figured this was the best way to start out with something other than gathering advice.
Screen Name: manders01 Age/Age Range: 32 Family Life: Single as they come....errrrrr :D Occupation: Small business owner of a light lunch catering business and an interior design firm Hobbies and Interests: Watching football and baseball, crocheting, cooking, cards and games, camping Favorite Music: Classic rock Favorite Color(s): Pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Long walks around City Park lake What are your fitness/health goals? I've already lost 105 pounds, looking to lose about 15 more. Maybe. Very happy with how my body is looking now so don't know if I'll keep going. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Realizing that I loved a guy and wanting to make myself better for him. So the dorkiest reason. :o It's for me now. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Not inhaling everything I see. :D What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? An ability to go to a party / holiday dinner and not eat everything in sight, an ability not to go on a huge guilt trip when I don't have a perfect day and to be motivated to start lifting weights. (Evil motivation :devil: ) Who do you want to look better than? ;) : Hmmm, honestly never thought about it. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I'd love to get into a bikini someday! :D |
Screen Name: Sanya 77
Age/Age Range: 33 Family Life: married Occupation: housewife and full time student Hobbies and Interests: spirituality discussions ,meditation Favorite Music: shabads and bhajans(Indian religious songs/prayers) Favorite Color(s): blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: yoga What are your fitness/health goals? drop 30 lbs What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? My sister-in-law taunted in front of everyone I have big belly.:mad: What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? portion control, calcium and protein intake (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my same sister-in law:devil: What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Dress I had kep hoping someday I'll fit in it. __________________ |
Screen Name: Lantana
Age/Age Range: 59 Family Life: Divorced, live alone. One adult daughter in a state far away from here Occupation: Librarian in a public library. I love my job! Hobbies and Interests: Sewing and crafty things, reading and books, surfing the Internet and occasionally adding to its content (my little blog and a couple of forums I hang out in). Favorite Music: I adore most kinds of music, rock, pop, tejano, jazz, Latina, polka, most “world” music. Truth is, almost anything with accordions in it. Favorite Color(s): greens, browns, oranges Favorite Exercise/Workouts: None. No favorite, I don’t care for any of them. But I can make myself walk sometimes. What are your fitness/health goals? It’s really not good for my heart, feet or knees to carry around this bag of fighting shoats that is my butt/gut. My goal is to have a balanced body, not one that is proportionately bottom heavy. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I saw myself sitting in a folding chair from behind. Ugh BEHIND being the scary part. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Laziness. I like veggies but I don’t want to prepare them. I like the idea of walking, but sitting down in front of the computer or TV or with a book is so much easier. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to eat way more veggies, cut out the evil “whites” (white flour, sugar). Get at least the minimum amount of exercise to keep my bones and joints working well together. (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than?: Anyone else my age. Tall order, I know. (Now if you had asked me 6 years ago it would have been my husband's mistress. Did I mention I'm divorced?) What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Pants that fit rather than pants that fit *around* me when I’m sitting. Oh, and sundresses. |
Screen Name: spunkystar01
Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: Getting married in April! :) Occupation: Admin Assistant Hobbies and Interests: Reading, movies, hikes Favorite Music: Trance, Electronic, lady gaga, britney spears :o Favorite Color(s): Purples and pinks Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Treadmill and yoga What are your fitness/health goals? I would like to be able to Run 5km What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I saw a picture of me, and I was completely shocked at how big I had let myself become. No more pictures looking like that! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I struggle to curb my cravings for just one "little" snack..bc it never stays a little snack! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Right now everything is going smoothly (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : I just want to look good in summer dresses and not be worried about covering up all the time. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Shorter skirts, and sundresses and a bathing suit!:smug: |
Screen Name: AllyG47
Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: A brother & SIL who live in the next town over. I'm living with my parents until I can get my business up and running. Occupation: Freelance Writer/Internet Marketer Hobbies and Interests: camping, music festivals (Bonnaroo!), concerts (huge Bob Dylan fan), NASCAR (Jeff Gordon fan), football (Go Vikes!) Favorite Music: I like just about any kind of music. My favorite band in the past year has been The Avett Brothers. Bob Dylan is my hero and I have seen him in concert 6 times in the last 4 years. The only music I don't like is rap, electronic and country but I even like some bands of those generes. In rap, I like Eminem and Jay-Z (saw him in concert last year - amazing!). Can't think of any electronic music bands I like. In country, I like Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristopherson, Merle Haggard, Oak Ridge Boys, Garth Brooks, Diamond Rio and a few others. It's mostly new county that I don't like. I also don't really like pop music - can't stand Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and that annoying little boy that everyone talks about. I attend the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival every year where I get to see hundreds of bands in a few days. It's like being in heaven. Favorite Color(s): Blue, Purple Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Jillian's 30 Day Shred, treadmill - I want to buy an elliptical but I don't know where I would put it. What are your fitness/health goals? I want to be able to run a marathon. I'm thinking of signing up for a 10K next October. That would give me 8 months to train for it. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I booked a cruise for next November. It goes to Grand Cayman, Cozmel, Belize and Isla Roatan. My dream has been to try scuba diving. I would love to do it on this cruise but I don't know if I'll be in good enough shape. I would also be embarrassed to be in a swimsuit. I'm hoping to lose 40-50 lbs before the cruise. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I always lose motivation when I eat healthy and workout yet the scale doesn't move. I get into the "why bother" mindset and end up falling off the wagon. I started this journey on January 15. Last week, I didn't lose any weight and this weekend, pigged out because I was so frustrated. I'm back on track now and have to remember that just because the scale doesn't move doesn't mean I'm not losing weight. Scales have been known to lie. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. I mean to exercise every day but I don't. I need to work on a morning routine that includes exercise. This would help make exercise a habit. 2. I can't figure out how many calories I need each day. I did 1200 calories/day the first two weeks and lost 10 lbs. The third week, I also ate 1200 calories/day and I gained weight (and it's not TOM). I don't know why I gained because I didn't eat anything salty before I weighed in. I feel like I'm eating too much food on 1200 calories and I struggle to get above 1,000 calories. I'm worried about eating more calories - if I'm struggling to eat 1,200 calories how am I going to get to 1,400. 3. I sit on my butt all day in a comfy recliner while I work on the laptop. I need to get up and walk around every hour. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? I want to join a dating site and I want to look better than all the women on the site so I could get some dates. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A cute sundress. I found the perfect dress a few years ago at Kohl's. It was a black and white polka dot dress that went just below the knees and it had a halter top. I don't think Kohl's sells it anymore but I would love to be able to wear a dress like that. |
Screen Name: 4castles
Age/Age Range: 43 Family Life: Wife to high school sweetheart for 23 years, have 14 year old daughter & 3 year old son and sweet Shih Tzu puppy named Zoey Occupation: Stay at home mom, homemaker & homeschool teacher Hobbies and Interests: Reading, crafts of all kinds, remaking junk into something wonderful, shopping at thrift stores & dumpster diving, anything using power tools, cookings, sewing, camping and spending time with my family Favorite Music: Disco and any music from the 70's and 80's, classic rock, country, and Southern Gospel music (my husband sings in a gospel quartet) Favorite Color(s): Red Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Hmmm, Eating? Is that exercise??? LOL I guess I'd have to say walking (when I actually did it) and I do love to dance although I don't do it much. What are your fitness/health goals? walking without being out of breath, just being healthier and in better shape What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Saw a picture of myself and was apalled at my double chin. I've been unhappy about my weight for a while, but I'm sick of never having energy and never looking good in my clothes. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Having energy to exercise and wanting to eat all the time. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Stop eating junk 2. Reduce portion sizes 3. Making time to exercise even if it's only walking. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Me, like I am right now. I want my sexy back! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A bathing suit that doesn't make look like a beached whale! Sexy lingerie and something sleeveless and have toned arms. |
Screen Name: kleemandy
Age/Age Range: 33 34 next month:( Family Life: almost 2 year old boy and a husband who works his tail off for us Occupation: SAHM Hobbies and Interests: I love scrapbooking and anything that has to do with the outdoors Favorite Music: most music, favorite is country Favorite Color(s): Blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: walking, jogging, swimming and riding bikes What are your fitness/health goals? losing 50lbs, not being out of breath walking up a set of stairs, eating healthy so my family will also What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? never looked at my self naked in a full lenght mirror and what a shocker, knees started to hurt and we want one more child and I didn't take the weight off from the last one. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? how easy it was putting it on and how hard it is to get it off What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? not eating carbs as much, need more vegetables (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : I don't want to look better than someone else, I just want to look better than I do now What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I am not sure but I asked my husband if I could have $1000.00 just to go crazy on some new clothes. I love my husband! |
Screen Name: JessLess
Age/Age Range: 40 Family Life: Married, two dogs Occupation: I work on the business side of an international science magazine Hobbies and Interests: social justice, dogs, traveling, reading, seeing live music, lush Favorite Music: I like funk, punk, rap, rock, alt. rock, alt. country, progressive rock, indie rock pretty much everything. I especially like: Iggy Pop And The Stooges, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Patty Smith, R.E.M., Kermit Ruffins, The White Stripes, Liz Phair, Davis Rogan, Metal Flake Mother, Stella Lively & Southern Culture on the Skids Favorite Color(s): Blue, Purple Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I like the 60 minute weight-training/cardio interval workout that I do at my gym and I am trying to work on running. What are your fitness/health goals? I want to lose 60 lbs. and/or be a size 12/14. I want to be healthy and be able to keep up with my friends when we are walking or running around. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I saw a picture of myself in my college alumni magazine that was not flattering, my size 24s were getting too tight and I could not keep up with people walking down the sidewalk. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I'm lazy so exercise is always a struggle even though I like it. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Drink more water. Exercise 6 days a week. Learn how to track calories and stay at the recommended levels for optimum weight loss and energy (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? I want to look the same as my BFF. She has had a major weight loss and looks terrific and I want to look like her. Alternatively, I want to look like the former thin me when I played rugby in college. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Halters! Sleeves will be a thing of the past. |
Screen Name: MissSMcC
Age/Age Range: 25 Family Life: Single, one daughter Occupation: Looking for work in care sector Hobbies and Interests: Reading, cooking, movies, music Favorite Music: Anything well written and well sung Favorite Color(s): Red and green (like a xmas elf!) Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking, exercise videos What are your fitness/health goals? To be able to walk without getting out of breath and needing a lie down afterwards! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Realising i was the heaviest i've ever been / horrible holiday pics. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Confidence in my abilities to change my habits and body. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Snacking on fatty foods, being lazy, making excuses. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Myself when i was 22 and weighed around 170! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Shorts in the summer and brighter colours instead of the usual black. |
Screen Name: kplus80 (= Katie)
Age/Age Range: 26 Family Life: Married Occupation: HR Hobbies and Interests: Traveling, TV, Shopping, Dogs (but I don't have one yet) Favorite Music: Top 40 Favorite Color(s): Green & Pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Jazzercise (seriously! :D :exercise: ). It's the only thing I've ever stuck with, however there are currently no classes in my area. What are your fitness/health goals? I want to wear a size 6, but I would also be ok with an 8. My super secret size goal that I don't think I can attain due to the size of my hips is a 4. I also want to run a marathon even though I hate to run. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? My size 14s were getting tight and I didn't want to go up another size. And I was really unhappy with how I had "let myself go" after getting married. I started Ideal Protein at 190 pounds at the end of June 2010 and met my goal of 150 and phased off in early September. I wanted to get to 145 or 140, but at that time I was sooo tired of eating such a restricted diet that I settled for 150/size 8-10. I must have missed carbs more than I thought because I went carb crazy and gained back 10 pounds since then. :fr: I have been re-triggered now by the fact that my new wardrobe is getting tight and I already got rid of all my bigger clothes. Plus, this time I want to get on a plan for exercise and eating that I can stick with the rest of my life. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Motivation! :kickbutt: What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Motivation! And overeating and eating when I'm not hungry (boredom, stress, etc.). :cbg: (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? My husband's ex-girlfriend (shouldn't be hard.. :devil:) and Carrie Underwood. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A bikini! I have never felt comfortable enough to wear one, but have always wanted to. And jeggings before they go out of style (or am I already too late? :D) |
Hi my name is Elena, I'm 37 y.o.
I am the classic yo-yo dieter and have tried numerous diets in the past including WW a hand full of times, Nutrisystem, Atkins, South Beach, and my own version of a heathly diet and exercise. I was at goal weight, under 130 lbs. for 2 years when I reduced a simplified carbs and only a 2-3 servings of complex carbs/day and I was biking 20-30 miles on the weekends and working out to Tae Bo and step aerobics. After a change in jobs, stress, and a lack of willingness to exercise, incorporated with wanting to eat a lot without exercise, I quickly gained my weight back, and some! Over the course of the last year, I have increased my exercise, still not making all the right food choices and recently injured myself working out to P90X 2 wks. ago, and I'm currently out of commission to work out since wearing a boot for another 2 wks for a torn CFL @ my ankle. This injury of mine was a wake up call. I realized that my excess weight of 50lbs.+ must have played a factor in my injury. I'm fortunate enough to have not broken any bones and do not require surgery. All I can think is "my poor body having lug around this much weight is so unhealthy." I have had enough of being fat and obese. I truely want to make this committment to myself, so that I can live longer and be healthier and stronger. I will need your IP expertise, experience, and support. Thanks for listening. GoChica (Elena) |
Hi, hope I'm doing this post correctly! :)
Screen Name: scout83 Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: Single, live with two roommates. Live near and am close to my family, though. Occupation: In flux. Making the transition from early childhood educator to policy research. Hobbies and Interests: Reading, volunteering, learning new things, craft beer (calorie heavy!), art in its many forms. Favorite Music: Classical and jazz. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Long walks. Like, miles and miles. What are your fitness/health goals? Not live in fear of obesity-related health problems. Get myself in gear, drop these pounds, and keep them off. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Travelling to Europe and observing the difference in lifestyle and food habits. My eating habits are (were) out of control. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Emotional eating. I often use food as a way to reward myself for a job well done or to comfort myself when things do not go as I'd planned. I need to get out of that loop. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Making good choices when I'm dining out, cutting back the empty calories of craft beer (I feel confident this is where I've gained a lot of weight in the last year or two), and finding some sort of exercise I enjoy (I love walking, but I'd like to look into yoga or pilates). (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than?: This is tough!...No one, really? Just better than my current self, I guess. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Where do I start!? New, well-fitting jeans-- I feel like I've been stuck with some bogus jean choices at this size. Also, I'd like to go back to snug t-shirts (not happening now.) Also, pretty dresses that show off my waist. |
Screen Name: gardennut
Age/Age Range: 37 Family Life: Married to my sweetheart of 12 years - he has a wonderful daughter who is 21 and off at college, and we have 2 teenagers at home - my son is (17) and my daughter (16). Occupation: Office Manager Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, Landscaping, Flowers, Card Making, Camping. Favorite Music: Depends on my mood - Hard Rock, Hair Metal, 80's, Classic Rock, Easy Listening, and Alternative are my favorites. The only things I don't usually listen to are Country and Rap Favorite Color(s): Again, depends on my mood - I really don't have a favorite. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Gardening/Landscaping is my favorite exercise. I really don't like working out at all. I started an exercise routine this winter because I knew that a majority of my weight issue stemmed from being so sedentary during the snowy months. I have been using Jillian Michael's "30 Day Shred" and "Yoga Meltdown" and they serve the purpose of burning calories and getting me ready for gardening season. As soon as Spring gets here though, I will be working out by working outside. What are your fitness/health goals? One of my goals is to be able to put a full day's work in out in my gardens and actually be able to move the next day. Another is to be able to go up a flight of stairs at a decent pace and not be winded by the time I reach the top. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Realizing that my son is graduating from high school this June and I didn't want to have to look back at all the pictures and think - "God I looked terrible". What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I have a hard time staying away from sweets. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. I need to work on getting "in shape" via more cardio-intense workouts (I am hoping to start riding my bike again - if the snow ever goes away!!) 2. I need to keep working on cooking healthier meals for myself and my family 3. I need to be more careful of what I eat on the weekends (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? My boss What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Pretty summer dresses - I want to be able to wear a nice dress to my son's graduation and feel good in it!! |
Screen Name: Wnt2bthnr
Age/Age Range: 31 Family Life: Married for 13 years and have 2 sweet girls ages 6 & 9 Occupation: Stay at home mom Hobbies and Interests: My animals - we have miniature horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, & ducks and then your standard cat and 2 dogs. Also love to garden, can, do crafts, and cook Favorite Music: Country mostly Favorite Color(s): Pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking outside What are your fitness/health goals? To finally lose the weight What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Both of my kids are in school and I am realizing I have not excuses anymore why I don't get myself together with all my free time I have now What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Having an all or nothing attitude. One mess up for me = failure in my mind so I just give up. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Making time for exercise. 2. Portion control. 3. Learning if I mess up to get right back up and no give up! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My old self, even when I was at my thinnest. I know even at that weight I will look better because on the inside I am a better person...I just need the outside to match! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Cute jeans and a t-shirt that does not have to cover my butt! |
Screen Name: Niclyn
Age/Age Range: 30 Family Life: Married for 5 years with one 10 month old little girl Occupation: Medical Assistant Hobbies and Interests: Reading, cooking, photography and art. Favorite Music: Anything but country Favorite Color(s): Pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: ZUMBA!!! Running, walking and yoga. What are your fitness/health goals? Get rid of this baby weight and run more. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? We went to Jamaica with my best friend and her boyfriend. I had to buy my first one piece because I was too embarassed to wear a bikini....and to top it all off she looked so good. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I'm really lazy and can talk myself out of doing anything. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Making myself go exercise. 2. Less drinking. 3. Being more realistic with my goals. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My sisters ;P What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I want to wear a bikini agian!! |
Screen Name: prepping
Age/Age Range: 28 Family Life: Married for 2 years. No kids yet, but <3 our 2 boxers (7 yrs, and 4 month old) and bratty birman cat Occupation: office Hobbies and Interests: new found interest in calorie counting and strength training! reading, games, gardening, and learning new hobbies (sewing, crochet, etc) Favorite Music: Anything with a good beat. Favorite Color(s): Purple Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Strength Training! What are your fitness/health goals? a strong lean body. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I've always been after the goal of being strong and lean. It's just that I now have a better idea of how to do it! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Social life. Boozing and late night munchies. Need I say more? What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Moderation, consistent exercise, and moderation (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? LoL Everyone. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I already wear skirts and bikinis but I want to look smokin in them and not worry about chub days (or weeks or months). And I want to wear shorts comfortably! (haven't had shorts for 13+ years) |
Screen Name: imlosingit4me
Age/Age Range: 43 Family Life: Hubby, 5 kids, all grown Occupation: Design Consultant Hobbies and Interests: Healthy Living, Traveling, Gardening Favorite Music: 80's..New Country...New Age Favorite Color(s): Black, Aqua Favorite Exercise/Workouts: zumba, walking, aquarobics What are your fitness/health goals? under 200 What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? knee pain, high cholesterol What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? patience What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? drinking more water, giving up more carbs, better choices during travel (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my husband What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I want to shop in the Misses department __________________ |
Screen Name: RedheadChick
Age/Age Range:33 Family Life: Married with 3 kids Occupation: AR billing specialist Hobbies and Interests: Reading, gardening Favorite Music:anything but rap and jazz Favorite Color(s):Red Favorite Exercise/Workouts:into jogging right now What are your fitness/health goals?be healthy and feel great What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Ok, don't laugh. It as an oatmeal commercial, and the stupid catch line was "It's never too late" (I am sure you have seen this) and the kicker is...I HATE oatmeal. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Chocolate. *sigh* What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Will power, Will power, Will power (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Me at 23 What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A trench style dress....or something strapless. __________________ |
Screen Name: squeeker
Age/Age Range: 39 Family Life: Divorced and dating....no kids, have a 5 year old Jack Russell Terrier that keeps me on my toes! Occupation: Security Director Hobbies and Interests: Bowling, golf, fishing, travel Favorite Music: Blues, and 80's heavy metal! :) Favorite Color(s): Red Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Elliptical and Treadmill....interested in trying Zumba. What are your fitness/health goals? Be at my healthy weight, BMI, and lower my blood pressure! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? High blood pressure, and a desire to be able to start my 40's fit and sassy! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? "convenience eating", and portion control What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Moderation, Sticking to exercise, and drinking MUCH more water. (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? My other single friends. ;-) What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? my little black skirt that I've held onto for 15 years. :) |
Screen Name: MissLoud
Age/Age Range: 32 Family Life: I've been married 2 years in August and we have a 5 month old wee boy. Occupation: Stay at home mum - previously Graphic designer Hobbies and Interests: Eating! oh oh thats changing, I love to paint, knit, read anything craft related really Favorite Music: Anything really - though do have a soft spot for something depressing like Radiohead Favorite Color(s): who knows! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I don't think I would be this big if I liked excercise - but walking and Xbox kinect is what I do when I have a chance What are your fitness/health goals? weight goal is to be 75kg - curvy but not jiggly What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I'm a shocking Yoyo dieter but with a baby I can't justify him having a fat mum. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? The sometimes bordom of motherhood and a husban who loves me just the way I am. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Consistancy, perserverance, making time to exercise (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? My sister-inlaw lost 25kg and although I want to feel happy for her I also want to look better than her. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Jeans - its been 10 years! also have a gorg wrap dress that I bought hoping to fit in to - oh and long boots with out the muffintop legs |
Screen Name: dbh
Age/Age Range: 51 and getting better Family Life: Married and happy Occupation: Hobbies and Interests: Painting, Soap & Lotion Making, Reading Favorite Music: most types except Rap Favorite Color(s): Most colors Favorite Exercise/Workouts: hate to exercise; guess it'd be walking What are your fitness/health goals? more walking; maybe need to invest in treadmill because of hot weather in Georgia. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Trigger has been for awhile; Paxil made me gain over 50 pounds in 2 years, but doctor didn't know until over 50#!! So, with 20# due to quitting smoking plus the 50+# Paxil, I need to lose about 50-55# now. Slowly, I'm losing. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Crunchy/salty snacks is my downfall. I really don't eat alot of food/day. I don't eat alot of sugar/bread. It's the potato chips/doritos/cheetos that get me every time. Need to find better snacks. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Need to exercise more, better snack choices, get up same time on weekends. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : In all honestly, it has nothing to do with looking better than anyone else. I want to lose for health reasons, plus I want to find the keys to a small waist size. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I want to wear skirts/dresses! When I was a size 12, I thought I was too large to wear skirts; I was such a ditz! |
Screen Name: SweetPeach3388 (Real Name: Stephanie)
Age/Age Range: 23 Family Life: Engaged to my high school sweetheart <3 Occupation: Law Student Hobbies and Interests: I don't have much time for hobbies due to school, but I love spending time with friends, reading for pleasure when I get the chance, and spending time in the outdoors. Favorite Music: Mostly Alternative, but my interests are widespread. Favorite Color(s): It was always black, because it's slimming! But I do really love aqua. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Eh, exercise. It's one of those things I don't mind doing once I start, but it's getting motivated and actually doing it. Right now I do mostly EA Active for Wii, because I can't afford the gym. What are your fitness/health goals? I've set a goal at 140, but I haven't been that small since I was maybe 12. So, all that matters to me is that I feel comfortable in my own skin. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I decided to hop on the Wii fit in January and realized I had almost reached 200 pounds. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? My fiance has a horrible diet. He eats like a child. He eats no meat or veggies and virtually no fruit. His main food group is grilled cheese. And amazingly he really isn't overweight. So, I struggle with trying to keep motivated and eat what I know is good for me, even though it would be easier to eat just like him. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Being consistent, eliminate my light binging, and motivation to exercise. (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? There is no particular person, but I just want to feel like I fit in with most of my friends. I want to be able to borrow clothes and such things. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Skinny jeans with boots and not feel like a bowling ball balanced on toothpicks (lol). |
Screen Name: ParkTrot
Age/Age Range: 18 Family Life: I've been with the same (wonderful) guy for over a year and a half now. Other than him, I have a 9 yearold Arabian gelding named Legs, and my Grandmother who I am currently residing with. Occupation: College Student Hobbies and Interests: I've been competing in equestrian competitions for over 10 years now, and I am currently showing my Arabian on the National/International level. Other than that, friends and college. Favorite Music: Anything that seems like it could fit in at a raging dance party. Favorite Color(s): Pink, and teal. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I LOVE "running" on at the gym on the Precor AMT - that thing is awesome. Also going hiking, cycling, and riding my horse. What are your fitness/health goals? To get this flippin weight off once and for all. I've lost it before, gained it back, and this time I am losing it a sticking to it. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? When I started realizing my weight made it so I was no longer comfortable in certain social situations, and when I noticed how easily winded I was just going up some stairs. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Oh gosh...just not believing it can happen I suppose. Even though I've already done this before, I still can't imagine my body being thin...it seems impossible. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to start being better about my food log, and I need to actually stick to my diet as a fulltime thing, and not take "days off". (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? : Everyone :devil: . No not really, I just want to look darn good next to my friends. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Sexy Halloween costume. I have no idea why it's that thing specifically, just is. |
Screen Name: ashleynm87
Age/Age Range: 24 Family Life: Happily married for almost 8 years to my HS sweetheart/soldier! 2 kiddos ages 7 & 3 Occupation: sahm/ domestic engineer Hobbies and Interests: being with my fam bam! Favorite Music: country! (I'm a red neck! lol) & rock Favorite Color(s): pink, red, green, blue, yellow...all! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: anything that I'm in the mood for! Currently doing The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout on the xbox kinect What are your fitness/health goals? I just want to be healthy again! My weight has gotten out of control and it stops NOW!:carrot: What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? When I realized that my BMI was at 42. I knew that I had to lose the weight sooner or later and if I didn't start now, it would be even harder later. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? not going into the kitchen and eating everything in sight. food is comfort to me. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? working harder when it comes to working out. sticking to my diet & keeping my calorie count journal thingie (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : hmmm i guess my in-laws. all of them. lol What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? omg anything!!! as long as it is NOT a size 20! |
Screen Name: nessalyn
Age/Age Range: 21 Family Life: Single, but I'm super close to my family Occupation: Student/Bridal Consultant Hobbies and Interests: Reading, Writing, Roadtripping, Singing, Music Favorite Music: country Favorite Color(s): teal, brown and pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Eliptical What are your fitness/health goals? I want to be able to feel comfortable running by the river, and be able to run for long periods of time! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I'm 21 years old, and I want to be "comfortable" when our group goes out to bars etc. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Not having the support of my friends, who are all stick thin it seems like What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Forcing myself to workout 3-4x a week, Stop making excuses (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Not necessarily better than anyone, but I want to look good for my class reunion this summer. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Cute jeans...that I can go in and buy anywhere in the mall! And the cute little burnout tees without having to worry about bumps and lumps! |
Screen Name: maykatcooper
Age/Age Range: 59 (as of Dec 21 2010) Family Life: My husband of 39 years (Aug 19) and 4 grown kids with fams of their own... and Peekaboo our rescue kitty. Smile. Occupation: Homemaker/Artist-Oil Painter Hobbies and Interests: Reading, Cooking, Photography, Quilting, Knitting, Golf Favorite Music: Christian and Easy Rock Favorite Color(s): Blue/ anything that comes out of an oil paint tube Favorite Exercise/Workouts: My Eliptical, Wii, Yoga and hugely modified P90X What are your fitness/health goals? To be able to walk for exercise without having to follow up with 5 mos of Physical Therapy. Sigh. Aftermath of Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? My husband decided for the first time ever to go on a diet to lose weight. Working with a partner has been amazingly fun and so much easier than fighting the PACK (husband and 4 kids + all their friends) What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Desire for full abandon with pizza What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Attitude: Focus on what is OK versus what is not OK. Exercise: Consistency. Eating: Discipline in making GREAT choices. (Evil motivation :devil: ) Who do you want to look better than? ;) : Myself 20 years ago! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Anything that looks really hot/chic/correct/trendy/classic while fitting perfectly! ...not just "good" for a fat girl! |
Screen Name: sweetiieheart :)
Age/Age Range: 23 Family Life: Living with fiance and his parents/brothers Occupation: disabled Hobbies and Interests: computer, walking, painting, shopping Favorite Music: Lady Gaga, rofl, it's my sad addiction Favorite Color(s): PINK! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Biking and weight lifting What are your fitness/health goals? Be able to lift 50 lbs with my arms, lol! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Getting up to a size 12 when I was a size 0 What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Seeing myself in the mirror What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? push myself instead of giving up, not drink soda, drink more water! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My cousins :( What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? TWO PIECE BIKINI AGAIN!!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: |
Screen Name: P H A T
Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: brothers, sisters, mother, father, aunts, uncles, a plethora of cousins, grands, & in betweens Occupation: ugh.. Hobbies and Interests: music, piano, writing, reading, cartoons, I also Love to cook! Favorite Music: I love everything from HipHop to opera, country, Death metal & everything in between Favorite Color(s): green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: cardio, power walking! What are your fitness/health goals? I just wanna lose 100 lbs to start .. I have a lot of weight to lose.. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? im gonna be a first time auntie.. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? discipline with eating right! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? sugar, overeating & planning (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my whole family.. LOL What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I wanna wear a halter dress, or a nice maxi dress without feeling too jiggly, lol |
Screen Name: Ritchey
Age/Age Range: Mid 30s Family Life: married woman, mother of two teenage stepchildren and one 6 year old girl Occupation: Clerical administer Hobbies and Interests: Computers, reading, exercising Favorite Music: Black eyed peas and pretty much everything Favorite Color(s): Greens and pinks Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I used part of my tax return for a bike and I love it. Weightlifting, walking. What are your fitness/health goals? One day I want to be able to run again and rollerblade again. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Feeling out of breathe all the time. Seeing my daughter eating too much candy. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Staying on track and motivated. I always give up and then I will gain even more weight. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Drinking water( I have been addicted to soda to much) 2. Eating small reasonable portions. 3. Don’t give up on exercise. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : I guess better than myself right now and definatly better than any possible future fatter version of myself. The weight gaining has to stop right now! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Anythingwhere I don’t feel like I need to cover up my belly so much. |
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Screen Name: TowTruckWife
Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: Wonderful husband and our "child", Auto Occupation: Formerly a phlebotomist, returned to college in Jan. for accounting Hobbies and Interests: Fourwheeling, walking, baking, watching movies Favorite Music: Country Favorite Color(s): Blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking with Auto What are your fitness/health goals? First and foremost, I just want to get healthy. I do want to lose 100lbs. I was always the overweight girl- I want to be the healthy and fit girl. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit?: I realized that I had gained back the 40lbs I had lost in 2009. I also can't control that I had lost my job and the repercussions from that. But I can control what I eat and how much I exercise. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health?: Slipping up and then not getting right back on track. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve?: Keeping up with calorie counting, stick to my exercise program, learn some new menus so I don't get bored. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My cousin who once was bigger like me, but is still smaller when 7 months pregnant! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? : Swimsuit without being ashamed |
Screen Name:lynn89
Age/Age Range:21 Family Life: Married, no children. Mom and dad seperated, 2 brothers, middle child. Occupation: Government collections/customer service Hobbies and Interests: Music. I sing, play guitar, piano, drums, bass, etc and write all my music. Haven't had much time in a while though. Favorite Music: Everything. I like opera and soul music but I like a bit of everything. Favorite Color(s): Green. Also really like blue and black (yes, I know it's not technically a color.) Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Biking. What are your fitness/health goals? I just wanted a flat stomach. Didn't happen though yet (not even close) even though my BMI is now 23.7... so going to try strength training now.. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I got married and saw my wedding video. :( I stood on the scales at 285 just after my honeymoon on Thanksgiving with my mom and I just started crying. I had reached the same BMI as my mom and I was only 19. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Eating enough calories and drinking enough water. I am currently trying to forget about the number and work on making sure I am healthy and not hurting myself any more as I have been for the last several months. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Drink enough water. Eat enough food. Add more strength training. (Get a trainer?) (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Everyone. >:) Really, I already beat most of the people who were on my original list. Honestly now, all I want is to be thin like my husband or at least maybe weigh the same. (he's 6'0.5 and 137... >:( Really sucked being mroe than twice his weight..) What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I want to wear a swimsuit...wondering if that will happen because of my height... and my stomach sucks so two-pieces are out.... |
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Screen Name: Funchickypoo
Age/Age Range: 42 Family Life: Single mom 2 kids (DD15/DS12) Occupation: Admin Asst until laid off in Sept. Full time student now Hobbies and Interests: Used to love karate (competed with my kids for 3 yrs) now I have 3 bulging discs and SI joint disfunction. Can bearly walk or put weight on hips (sitting)... Favorite Music: Classic Rock Favorite Color(s): Yellow Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I can't do anything right now! :tantrum: What are your fitness/health goals? get below 180 for now, breathe better, What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I have been in pain a long time and I need to stop the cycle. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Physical limitations (asthma, back and hip problems):?: What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? lung capacity (asthma), back/hip problems and eating better (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : MYSELF! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? sun dress without it looking like a moomoo |
Screen Name: PacSunMama
Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: 4th anniversary coming up, a 2.5 year old boy and a baby girl due in 2 weeks! Occupation:Executive mommy! (stay at home mom) Hobbies and Interests:Photography, reading, crafting and baking! Favorite Music:Country or anything "clean" with a good beat Favorite Color(s): aquamarine Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Not sure yet... just re-starting. I hate running but LOVED how good I felt afterward, so maybe that! What are your fitness/health goals?: Too many to list right here, but I'd like to run another half marathon, except do it in 3 hours or under this time. I will have about 85-95 pounds to lose after the little miss arrives. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit?: It's more of an underlying need to change my health and fitness, and improve my life. It's this growing need to DO something about it. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health?: Sticking to working hard and continuing forward! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve?: I can't say all of it? Lol... because pretty much, all of it! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My younger sister... can I say that on here? ha! She's very athletic and physically fit and I'd love not to be embarrassed to take a picture with her! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A gorgeous ball gown at the Army ball. And shorts. I never wear shorts, haven't in a long time except when I was living in the desert and very pregnant with my son... and feeling desperate! |
Screen Name: Dester
Age/Age Range: 24 Family Life: Living with parents, have a long distance wonderful boyfriend. Occupation: Masters student in counseling. Hobbies and Interests: Sports, makeup, fashion, philosophy, dogs, music, movies, visiting my boyfriend. Favorite Music: Alternative, Indie, Metal Favorite Color(s): Pink, black, baby blue, oh I love color :P Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Weights, yoga, ballet, booty dancing, trying to run but failing after 10 minutes. What are your fitness/health goals? To be slim, unsure of the weight that would be, but I want firm arms and few bulges. Maybe 150? What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Nearly reaching 300lbs and possibly losing a chance at a great relationship because of my weight. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Exercise, portion control, actually feeling like I've lost 80lbs...I feel as fat as I ever have. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Working out every day, portion control, pushing myself in exercise. (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? Hm...not many people lol! Everyone in my office is on a diet or getting WLS, so...I look like them. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? SHORT SLEEVES! I haven't worn them since I was 14. Don't even get me started about bathing suits :\ |
Screen Name: Pochamma10
Age/Age Range: Early 30s Family Life: Married Occupation: International Development Hobbies and Interests: Traveling, cooking, writing poetry, reading, hiking, too many to list! Favorite Music: I love a wide range of stuff - especially anything with a danceable beat be it country or disco or rap! Favorite Color(s): Black (Ok, so it's the absence of color!) Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Hiking in the woods, weight machines at the gym, elliptical, and dance workouts What are your fitness/health goals? I want to be healthier! Run for 1 mile straight and go up my five flights of stairs without getting out of breath and panting like a dog! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? My good friend from childhood, who was always obese, passed away the other week. It made me realize that I needed to get off my duff, quit making excuses, and get RID of this weight once and for all! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Feeling that the journey to my goal weight will take forever and I might as well just give up now. That and my LOVE of fooooood! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Stop making excuses and just exercise, stop binge eating, and don't get complacent when I see a small loss! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : I just want to look the best I can look. I'm not competing with anyone but myself! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Anything that is not a size 20! Below a size 14 would be a dream! |
Screen Name: melissakd
Age/Age Range: 39 Family Life: live with fiance of two years and our 2 dogs. very close to siblings, parents, nieces, nephews, etc. Occupation: Sales Manager Hobbies and Interests: reading, cooking Favorite Music: just about all of it. Favorite Color(s): black Favorite Exercise/Workouts: walking on the treadmill now. Don't mind exercise just can't seem to get motivated. What are your fitness/health goals? Get my blood pressure under control naturally and get off these pills! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Hospital stay due to outrageous blood pressure. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? not smoking in place of eating What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? exercise more, don't skip meals because I'm bored with choices and really get that this is a lifestyle change. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : me, now What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? sexy teddy :) |
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Screen Name: Phoenix32203
Age: 41 Family Life: Divorced, Living with my 15 year-old daughter Occupation: Teacher Hobbies and Interests: movies, bike riding, bird watching, colored pencil art, reading, music Favorite Music: My interests are all over the place--I love alternative, classic rock, some country, big band, and even some of that easy listening 70's stuff. Favorite Color(s): I can't decide--I love 'em all! I'm a rainbow gal. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking and dvd workouts at home What are your fitness/health goals? I am aiming for 130, but am going to see what feels/looks best as I go. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I just got back from Florida and I felt like a bloated, capri-not-shorts-wearin' beached whale the whole time. It wasn't pretty. At all. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Planning. I know what to do and how to do it, but if I don't plan ahead, I won't do it. I have to plan my menu, shop, and prep my meals on Sunday or I'm messed up all week. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Sticking with it and making time for myself to do what's good for me. (Evil motivation) Who do you want to look better than? Nobody really, I am just looking forward to unleashing a shock and awe campaigne upon those at work and on the public at large.... What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Whatever I want! Teeny-tiny treasures from any store I happen upon. |
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