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New here - not sure how many calories a day to start out with...
Screen name: Jasmine721
Age/Age Range:55 Family Life:married 16 years (this time around) Occupation: supervisor Hobbies and Interests: quilting, crocheting, cross stitch, needle punch, reading Favorite Music: light rock Favorite Color(s): pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: walking/toning What are your fitness/health goals? decrease pain on joints, lower BP What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? trying to find clothes that fit and looked good What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? to not stress eat What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to be more consistent, push myself a little more. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? no one What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? clothes that I don't have to hem because I didn't have to buy such a larger size! |
Screen Name: slowmo runner (though you can call me slowmo or SR for short)
Age/Age Range: 35 Family Life: I have lived with my boyfriend for the past 12 years. We have three cats. Two sisters who live in the same city, amazing parents who live four hour drive away. Two cute nieces and one brand new nephew. Occupation: Community organizer. Hobbies and Interests: Playing the banjo, running, traveling, goiing to plays, reading, going to concerts Favorite Music: folk, but I listen to all kinds of music Favorite Color(s): green and brown Favorite Exercise/Workouts: running What are your fitness/health goals? lose weight and fun faster What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Just slowly getting heavier over the years, but the trigger was the realization that I will only become a faster runner if I can take off some of this weight. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I am great at the exercise part and not at all great at the food part. That is why I am going to start counting calories. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1) get on a more consistent schedule for eating despite my crazy work 2) push myself harder with the running...it is too easy for me to coast for miles slowly and I need to learn to leave everything that I have behind on the course instead of reserving my energy 3) cut the fried and the sweet stuff down to a reasonable level (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Every stick figure person who ever passed me in a race. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? regular running type shorts (I cannot wear them now or my thighs rub something fierce, so I wear longer compression type things which are a: fugly and b: almost never have pockets) |
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Rain Dancer. Age/Age Range: 43. Family Life: Married 19 years. One son, 19. :hug: Occupation: Mad housewife. :D Hobbies and Interests: Reading, knitting, crocheting, decorating, playing on my 'puter. :comp: Favorite Music: Rock, some pop, 80's, ABBA, classical. Favorite Color(s): Blue, red, pink. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking. In home walking. What are your fitness/health goals? To reach a healthy normal weight for my height, build and lifestyle. I don't need to be a size 2. But an 8 might be nice... :carrot: What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Lots of things. Bursting out of a size 5X... Not being able to get out of the car without help, being too fatigued to even take care of my home and family, the knowledge that I was killing myself. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? The urge to binge. I am an emotional eater and have used food as a drug and anesthesia for decades. It is a real biotch getting my mindset to change. My inner dialog is horrid. I am terrible to myself. And it causes me pain and makes me want to binge and numb out and make it stop. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? ***snort*** What don't I need to improve? :lol: I am beginning to get a handle on things. But I have a lot of work to do. I did just get through a major holiday and stayed on track. A huge accomplishment, for me. (Evil motivation :devil: ) Who do you want to look better than? ;) : Every little chippy who ever looked at me in the supermarket, ran into another isle and burst into hysterical laughter. :club: Hey, :censored:, I'm fat... Not unable to hear. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A great pair of jeans, a silk cami and high, high heels. :angel: |
Hello everyone. Glad to be part of this forum
Screen Name: MalibuBeachBound
Age/Age Range: 28 Family Life: Married - June 4, 2005 to my wonderful husband Occupation: Dental student - Graduating in 2011 (Future Dentist) Hobbies and Interests: Running, rollerblading, tennis, painting, guitar, keyboard, relic hunting Favorite Music: Country, pop/rock Favorite Color(s): Lime green and pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: RUNNING!!! 3-4 miles What are your fitness/health goals? Reduce thigh size, lose 30 lbs. I'm fairly content with everything above my hips and below mid thigh. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I have always wanted this. Struggle since I was 12 What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I gain much easier than I lose What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Portion control, cut down on wine (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? As good as Jennifer Aniston... I think she has the PERFECT build What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Size 6 bikini (currently size 10 tankini with shorts :p ) |
Screen Name: sm177
Age/Age Range: 20 Family Life: Single, live with my dad Occupation: University student/part time cashier Hobbies and Interests: science, tv, movies, running, biking Favorite Music: metal, indie, pop, Favorite Color(s): grey, brown Favorite Exercise/Workouts: running or biking What are your fitness/health goals? Lose 10-15 pounds, lose my belly fat. Run a half marathon What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I had a bad break which caused me to lose weight and loved the way I looked, after gaining it back I decided I wanted to be smaller again. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I deprive myself then binge, I have no self control. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Portion control (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? Scarlett Johansson What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? size 4 mini skirt without my gut hanging over |
Screen Name: ashley916
Age/Age Range: 18 Family Life: single, live with my dad and his girlfriend on school breaks, otherwise live in dorm at college Occupation: student/cashier in a liquor store Hobbies and Interests: concerts Favorite Music: All Time Low Favorite Color(s): blue & green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: turbo jam What are your fitness/health goals? get back to my pre-college weight and lose these love handles What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? going to the doctor and realizing just how much i had gained What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? eating healthily since i don't really like a lot of fruits or vegetables What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? eating better, becoming more coordinated with the moves, not binging (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : haha i dont even know... What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? my old jeans! i will have so many more items of clothing to wear! |
Screen Name:JodyJane
Age/Age Range:42 Family Life:married with 2 DSs Occupation:Candy shop owner Hobbies and Interests:Scrapbooking, reading Dean Koontz & Janet Evanovich, anything crafty Favorite Music:COUNTRY all the way Favorite Color(s):Blue & Green Favorite Exercise/Workouts:Walking, swimming, using my Glider What are your fitness/health goals?Get off meds for Diabetes What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Being told I need to go on Insulin What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Life in general and stress What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? eating, exercising & taking time for myself to plan (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My niece! LOL What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size?anything in a size 12 |
Screen Name: MarleysMama
Age/Age Range:22 Family Life:Married and have two beautiful children Occupation: Stay at home Mom Hobbies and Interests: Playing with my children, swimming, training my dog, scrapbooking, etc Favorite Music: top 40, and classic rock Favorite Color(s): definately a 3 way tie between orange, yellow and green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I love swimming and my elliptical, and Slim in 6, although it is rough. lol What are your fitness/health goals? I just want to be within a healthy BMI, know how to eat correctly, so that my children never struggle with thier weight like I have...and stay this way for the rest of my life What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I've been trying for a long time and I want to try the old fashioned way since every other way doesnt seem to be perminent What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? just not finding a plan that I can realistically stick to What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. I need ot get my behind moving again 2. I need to learn portion control 3. I need to stop eating when I'm bored (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : LOL!!! I really dont have anyone...I just want to look great for me and my hubby :) What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? a bikini! (typical answer but SO true!) I am so excited to have joined this board and I cannot wait to jump in a make a lifestyle change, learn new info, and make some great friends along the way :) |
Screen Name: Zima
Age/Age Range: 28 Family Life: I live with my husband and our kitty cat! Occupation: Substitute Teacher/professional lazy arse. Hobbies and Interests: I'm obsessed with losing weight and getting fit, so that's my main interest at the moment. That includes keeping my calorie-counting and exercise journal up to date every time I do anything, going to the gym every day, going bike riding, walking, rollerblading, dancing. I love hanging out with my husband, who is my best friend, and with other friends. I love being online; especially on myspace and on AIM. I love goth clothing and makeup and goth/rock clubs. Favorite Music: Rock bands with chick singers. Eyes Set To Kill, In This Moment, Evanescence, Lacuna Coil, Avril Lavigne, Leaves' Eyes, Stolen Babies...and on and on. Favorite Color(s): Orange, Black, Red. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I love workout classes! They are my number 1 motivator, and I am so glad that my gym has plenty of them every day! What are your fitness/health goals? I want to be 115 lbs with no flab anywhere! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? My clothes no longer fitting and looking fat in everything I tried on. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Family gatherings with lots of yummy food that I have to avoid! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I actually think I am doing an amazing job so far. I am eating right, exercising every day, keeping a journal, coming to this site and others... if I fall off the wagon, I'll let you all know hehe. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Everyone! I don't know, I think that skinny chicks are so cute and pretty. I want to be cute and pretty :( What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I can't wait till I can wear thigh-high fishnets properly without worrying about my legs looking like fat sausages. |
Screen Name: WantsSkinnyJeansBack
Age/Age Range: 32 ! Family Life: I live with my boyfriend Brian, my two girlfriends and my dog Buster and two cats Lily and Iris! Busy house! Occupation: I am a freelance photographer and a server at a restaurant Hobbies and Interests: photography, gardening, shopping, reading, writing, socializing Favorite Music: Oh, I love it all! Favorite Color(s): Blue and Green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I like the elliptical machine and lower body exercises. What are your fitness/health goals? I want a strong heart and body. A flat belly is the ultimate goal. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Being self conscious. Its affecting my confidence seeking new jobs. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? The scale! Drinking beer is a downfall of mine, too. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Late night snacking, carb intake and making it to the gym everyday (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My roommate, Lauren! Gosh that's awful! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Skinny Jeans and form fitting top __________________ |
You Go, Holly!
I love your spirit and drive! Tracie |
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Any tips? Looks like we've got about the same amount of weight to lose now! Tracie :) |
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I love Ani, too. To the point where I wrote paper about her lyrics in a psych class in class. She's wonderful. I have a problem with the occasional binge eating as well.... tough stuff!! Do you have any suggestions? Congratulations on your weight loss!! Very impressive! Tracie |
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(psych class in COLLEGE) |
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Your spirit is contagious! Congrats on your weight loss. I hope your having a blast with the new bod! Tracie |
Screen Name: dont have one, myspace.com/hernameistasha
Age/Age Range: 20 Family Life: Boyfriend, Chihuahua, the craziest cat you'll ever meet. Occupation: Hostess for now, Nutritionist so soon Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, baking, nutrition. Favorite Music: The Beatles Favorite Color(s): yellow! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: jogging, running What are your fitness/health goals? Have excellent endurance and just being healthy What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Looking at myself in a 3 way mirror after gaining weight while living in Europe for 3 months. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Previously, staying motivated. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve?1.Find new fun/fresh foods to include in my meals. 2. Run farther 3. Think of something other than my diet! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Myself a year ago. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Nothing!:o |
Hello!
Screen Name: Timeforme
Age/Age Range:Late 30s Family Life:Married 16 years with a 6 and 7 year old. Occupation:SAHM Hobbies and Interests:PTA, planning family activities....guess I need to focus a little more on me again now that my kids will both be in school all day....hmmm, maybe a part-time time job? Favorite Music:Nora Jones Favorite Color(s):Earth tones...green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Tae-bo, walking, hiking What are your fitness/health goals? Eat better and lose a lot of weight! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Not being able to recognize myself in the mirror and the look of shock on people's faces who had not seen me since I gained so much weight. Also, planning a trip to Disney and the fear of not being able to go on rides because of my weight! Managed to lose 52 pounds before the trip, so now I need to find other motivators! I started to gain back weight as soon as the trip was over. Trying to stop myself before I gain it all back. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Emotional eating. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Stop emotional eating. Eat more veggies! Get more exercise! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Oh, so many to choose from, but I guess I would pick the moms who snub me at my kids school because I don't fit their mold! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Everything! I can't wait to shop for clothes that actually look good and don't just "fit"! I am especially looking forward to being able to go to the pool with my kids in a swimsuit and not be embarrassed. |
this is me...
Screen Name: AnaisK
Age/Age Range: 40 Family Life: married 4 years...no children Occupation: flight attendant Hobbies and Interests: yoga, nutrition, reading, movies, fashion, decorating, hanging out at the beach, writing Favorite Music: changes all the time...right now I'm listening to a lot of female artists...Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, Aimee Mann... Favorite Color(s):aqua and all blues... Favorite Exercise/Workouts:yoga What are your fitness/health goals? to become fit, flexible, and firm! Start weight training! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? seeing pictures of myself...and going from a size 2 to a size 10! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? my job. The constantly changing time zones, jet lag, having to eat out frequently... I'm often too tired to work out, plus food comforts me when i'm tired. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? workout consistency, water consistency, eating regular meals...while i'm sitting down!! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? honestly...there isn't anyone that comes to mind. But I want to look AS GOOD AS...Reghan, Molly, and Julie. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? a bikini __________________ . |
Screen Name:Birl
Age/Age Range: 42 Family Life: married 2 grown sons Occupation: Hobbies and Interests: travel, shopping, fashion Favorite Music: a little of everything Favorite Color(s): green Favorite Exercise/Workouts:walking What are your fitness/health goals? to have a 32 inch waist What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? saw a picture of me What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? sweets, carbs What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? cut sweets and breads incorporate strengh training (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : the younger girls What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? halter dress __________________ |
New "chick"
Hi there - I'm new and in desperate need of a support group! In the interest of time I didn't complete the entire questionnaire. I am excited to get to know all of you!
Screen Name: ShrinkingShrink Age/Age Range: 31 Family Life: Married, no kids (trying) Occupation: therapist/counselor Hobbies and Interests: hmmm. maybe if i had more of these I'd be eating less :) Favorite Music: 80s alternative Favorite Color(s): purple, pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: step, dancing What are your fitness/health goals? 1) to lose 25 lbs & fit into size 8 clothes, and 2) to complete a 5k What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? It's a decision I've made MANY times. This time, it's that my clothes don't fit. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Social times - eating and drinking with friends often leads to eating and drinking too much! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I can't wait to feel good in a two-piece swimsuit again. I'd love to feel comfortable at the gym in a bra-top! |
Screen Name: Sprklemajik
Age/Age Range: 24 Family Life: married 1 year/no children Occupation: civil engineer Hobbies and Interests: gardening, reading, riding on motorcycle (husband drives/I want to learn) Favorite Music: rock Favorite Color(s):green Favorite Exercise/Workouts:stationary bike, jogging, yoga What are your fitness/health goals? to come into a healthy weight/size What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? clothes not fitting and being sick of being a plus size, not being able to find clothes at "regular" stores What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? changing a lifelong habit, have been overweight whole life What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? being consistent and staying on plan, staying away from overindulgent sweets, learning correct portions (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? dunno, What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? shorts (and feel comfortable in them) |
Hi!
Hi everyone, I thought I would go ahead and introduce myself. I don't officially start counting calories until tomorrow (last day of freedom!) but here goes:
Screen Name: ReadytoRun Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: Single Occupation: Student Favorite Color(s): Orange Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Elliptical, weight training, and running What are your fitness/health goals? To drop 45 pounds! And finally be able to run far again! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I saw some recent photographs of myself and was appalled. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Saying no to food and portion control What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Portion control, mindful eating, and drinking water (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than?: My ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Cute tops for going out and a bikini again! __________________ |
Screen Name: I'm Kelsey :)
Age/Age Range: Just turned 24 this month Family Life: I'm single and living with friends Occupation: A student, but only for a few more months, then it's on to the "Real" world!! Yikes! I'd like to be healthy for that! Hobbies and Interests: I'm a huge book nerd, love movies, anything outside, swimming, camping, golfing, reading a book outside is always the best Favorite Music:Anything country, but i'm getting into artists like Damian Rice, Iron & Wine, Joshua Randin Favorite Color(s):Red Favorite Exercise/Workouts:Swimming What are your fitness/health goals? To be able to run and play sports with my friends, i seem to be the only out of shape one so i'm always holding cell phones and sunglasses, I want to be the one playing! Also I'd like to start eating healthy, cut out most of the processed food in my diet. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Gosh darn pictures, I used to think I looked good in pictures and was ok with my weight but anymore I can't take one with out the double chin and the giant arms and big gut, I am not a happy camper. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Moving! getting up and doing something, If i have free time I like to catch up on my reading, nap, i'm not an active person and I think that makes a huge difference. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Actually exercising, not eating out so much, and trying to eat healthier. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? haha as long as I am no longer the fat friend, I'll be happy...but there is this girl that weighs just slightly less than I do that I would like to look better then, she's got the confidence that I crave and I think with a little work I can have it because I will look hotter :devil: What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Heels!! I think a huge part of me not being able to wear them is that I'm so clumsy at this weight and my legs are weak and my feet are too swollen half the time. |
Screen Name: stacysreadytolose
Age/Age Range: almost 27 - 3 weeks Family Life: Single mom of 3 year old girl Occupation: full time student, full time mom Hobbies and Interests: reading, music, getting into yoga Favorite Music: classic rock but I like everything Favorite Color(s): blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: yoga, getting ready to start Turbo Jam What are your fitness/health goals? I want to get healthy, I want to lose 150 lbs. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I don't feel comfortable in my clothes, I am embarrassed all the time of what/who I am, and I can't play with my daughter without getting winded. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Staying motivated. I have a weakness with soda, and portion control. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? portion control, motivation, and just about everything Who do you want to look better than? : A girl I knew from high school. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? nothing but a smile. lol |
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Redheaded I am Age/Age Range: 39 Family Life: Divorced, a 10-year-old son, and engaged to an Army man Occupation: Adult Education within the Criminal Justice System Hobbies and Interests: Hanging out with my son, reading, nature, arts & crafts, quiet time with myself. Oh, and I'm a Harry Potter maniac and a Star Trek: Next Generation nut. Favorite Music: I will forever be a child of the 80's!!! Add to that Carlos Nakai, Will Clipman, the Killdares, and some 70's music (Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Stevie Nicks, etc.) Also some of what falls under the heading "Adult Contemporary". Favorite Color(s): Fuschia and bright blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking in nature. Everything else is a chore...for right now. What are your fitness/health goals? I want to be able to climb/hike to Airport Mesa in Sedona without any help, and without having a heart attack. Once I'm there I'll watch the sun set. In general, I want to be able to freely hike in nature. Also, I want my feet to stop hurting. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I actually lost 94 pounds on Atkins a few years ago. It would take too long to talk about why they went back on. I've been moving this direction for a while (gave up soda...been eating whole foods for a lot of my food). Now I've decided to go all the way and lose the weight for once and for all. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Eating too much. I'm an emotional eater, but beyond that I'm a budding foodie who genuinely likes to eat and experience food. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1) I feel hunger a lot. I want to eat a lot. 2) I need to exercise more. A lot more. It's really hot and sticky right now, so that's my dumb excuse. 3) Did I mention I feel hungry? (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Honestly, my worst battles are with myself. I want to look better than I do right now. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I want to easily find cute capris with all the pockets, tabs, etc. I also want to be able to shoe shop based on what I like, not based on what will fit my chunky foot. |
Hey New here
Screen Name: Kayhm0711
Age/Age Range: 20 Family Life: Engaged but not getting married for awhile I am in school at this time. I also have a 1 year old daughter her name is Emma. Occupation: Bill Collector at this time. Going to school to be a Elementary School Teacher. Hobbies and Interests: Volleyball, Softball, Working Out, Scrap Booking, Taking pictures. Favorite Music: Anything I listen to all types Favorite Color(s):Pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Pilates What are your fitness/health goals? To lose atleast 100lbs or more and maintain that weight once I get there. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? When I didn't feel comfortable in my clothes and when I went to an amusement park and fell like I could barely fit on a rollercoaster. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Staying away from Pizza, and sometimes binging. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Staying more commited to exercise and staying away from junk foods. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My sister in law because she thinks she is the hottest thing out there lol. Makes me sick! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? __________________ Everything all clothing. I would still never wear a bikini because I had a 9 lb 11 oz baby and my belly is never going to be the same without surgery. :carrot: |
Screen Name: Melly30
Age/Age Range: almost 31 on the 19th of August Family Life: Married with kids! lol Married 14 1/2 yrs. 2 kids ages 13 & 8. Occupation: Massage Therapist & Dog Walker. Hobbies and Interests: Reading, crocheting, yoga, visiting plantations . I love history! Favorite Music: Love all kinds of music but nothing involving teen pop. Favorite Color(s): pink , black, orange, and browns of any shade. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Right now I just walk in the afternoon and just started yoga on Mondays. What are your fitness/health goals? Eat better, live better, exercise more. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? When I quit smoking at the end of June this summer, and started putting on more weight. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Overeating when I feel a ciggarette craving or just when I'm bored. Nite time over eating is the worst for me. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? stop eating empty calories, eat the right foods, stop over eating the wrong foods (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? :Kayla. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? fitted shirts and skinny jeans and corsets! |
Screen Name: Sarkeo
Age/Age Range: 25 Family Life: Single and looking. Occupation: Student Hobbies and Interests: Too many to mention. Favorite Music: Pop music, classic rock, classical Favorite Color(s): Blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: walking What are your fitness/health goals? Toned and fit What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I got up and said that I am tired of being fat. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Exercising and eating right on the weekends. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Eating more fruits and vegetables, exercising and... (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? skinnier jeans, shorts and swimming suit |
Screen Name: egypt girl
Age/Age Range: 32 Family Life: Married, 5 kids Hobbies and Interests: reeding Favorite Music: non Favorite Color(s): green Favorite Exercise/Workouts turbo jam |
Screen Name: OSU2k1
Age:30 Family Life:Hubby (30), Chandler (3) & new baby Lincoln (6 wks) Occupation:WAHM- I work for my mom's company, in the Nautral Food Industry. Hobbies and Interests: Knitting, Crochet, Singing, Movies, TV, playing with the bambinos, surfing the net. Favorite Music: Aerosmith, U2, Barenaked Ladies, Kutless, Casting Crowns Favorite Color(s): Blue & Orange Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking and lifting right now. What are your fitness/health goals? My ultimate goal is to be at the high end of the "healthy" body fat % range. But 150 is a nice number for me, over 1/2 my weight would be gone! But short term, 250. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I had baby #2, and we are done. Plus my dad, who was my best friend, dropped dead of an apparent heart attack at 58 (2 yrs ago). He was a 6x, had high BP, and was very sedentary. So I don't want to be like him in that way, other ways, not a problem. He was awesome. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Weight is huge for me. I have accepted it a while ago that I was "meant" to be fat. But now I know I don't have to be!! I can change it. It will be tough as **** but it's worth seeing my future great grand babies! ;) What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Watching portions, getting/staying motivated, late night snacking! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : All my friends! ;) I want to be the hottie that DH deserves to be married to! He loves me no matter what, and I am already smaller than when we began dating, but I want to be a MILF!! :D What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A single digit size! I would love a bikini, but I am afraid I won't have the guts! I would love to shop anywhere, so that's a huge thing! |
Screen Name: CaffeineIV
Age/Age Range: 30's but only admit to 28 :) Family Life: Married 11 years now, 2 boys 7 and 4.5 years old Occupation: Photographer Hobbies and Interests: Photography, horseback riding, art, and because I have boys...trains are forced upon me. Favorite Music: I have a wide variety of favourites. Love classical as I did ballet for 10.5 years, love some of the 80's music, oh all sorts of things. Favorite Color(s): depends on what we are talking about. Favourite colour in shirts, paint, or what...don't really have one specific favourite. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: none right now, can't really exercise as the pool at the Y is closed and I can't get a membership till Sept (10th anniversary so they should have sales galore). I can't walk or do much else because of a car crash a year ago and back pain still. What are your fitness/health goals? Well, I'd like to be able to keep up with the boys no matter what they are doing. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I didn't really have one. I decided to go on a diet with my best friend who is morbidly obese and though I'm considered obese...I don't look it with clothes on. :) I want to lose some weight though, I'm going to England for 10 days to meet a bunch of people I only know online. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Chocolate, it knows my name and it has a very loud demanding voice. Oh, that and the inability to exercise. I love to exercise, I really do...I used to run 5 miles a day years ago but then I developed epilepsy, had 2 kids, got rear-ended by a guy speeding and not looking where he was going. You know how it goes. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Umm...I need to continue to diet, I need to start to exercise, and I need to keep exercising. How's that. :D (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : I'd like to be able to stand next to my sister and not feel like I might be nearing 2 of her. She is the sort who came over to my house when I was 7 months pregnant with hypertension (swelling so bad that you could poke me and there would be a dent for hours) and for some reason felt she had to bring clothes to try on AT MY HOUSE. Then, she came out and complained that a size 4 seemed a bit big. Ugh. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I'd like to wear a skirt that isn't down to my feet...or anything that shows my knees. Really, I'd mostly just like to be able to go into a store, see something I think is cute and have a chance of actually being able to wear it without getting depressed with how horrible I look. |
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Screen Name: Shawski
Age/Age Range: 25 Family Life: Married, no kids Occupation: Banker, Bookseller Hobbies and Interests: Art, reading, Football, Swimming, LAX Favorite Music: Little bit of everything Favorite Color(s): Blue, Red, Black Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking/ Swimming What are your fitness/health goals? To loose 55lbs and KEEP it off. Also - to get my metabolism moving. I went on diet pills pretty hard in college, and my metabolism ceased to do a whole lot after that. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I need to wear a wetsuit in Florida in January to go swimming with the dolphins on my belated Honeymoon. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? People at work eating like poop and dragging me down with them! Also stress - stress makes me munch a lot - and I'm working 2 jobs and starting my second Masters in a few weeks so... stress is my friend. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Stop munching, get up in the morning earlier to exercise before work, stop letting my husband talk me into "going off" the diet for a day or two - which always turns into like a week. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My high school self What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? The plethora of short plaid skirts I love and adore from high school/ college. |
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Screen Name: mrs dorson
Age/Age Range: 46 Family Life: married, no kids, DH incarcerated Occupation: customer service Hobbies and Interests: reading, movies, crafts, shopping, learning Favorite Music: any and all Favorite Color(s): PINK! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: elliptical and stepper, balance ball What are your fitness/health goals? to be at a healthy weight/lower blood pressure What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? my DH asked why i didnt dress "nicer" and i said the first thing that came to mind....cause i am fat and nothing looks good anyway. needless to say i was shocked that i was so honest and my DH was speechless. he is NEVER at a loss for words. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? patience and perservance What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? water intake portion distortion boring recipes (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : me at any adult weight What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? levis sleeveless tops heels (my feet/ankles swell badly now from sitting at work all day) fitted sundress snug sweater (with no pooch hanging out below the boobs) nothing with a X in the size |
Screen Name: CreatingANewMe
Age/Age Range:45 Family Life:Married, 3 Kids Occupation:SAHM Hobbies and Interests:PSPing, Internet, Reading, GH, Games Favorite Music:All Types Favorite Color(s):Burgandy, Black, Favorite Exercise/Workouts:Curves, Wii Fit, Leslie Sansone What are your fitness/health goals? Lose weight What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Can't stand looking at myself What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Emotional Eating What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Learn to say No 2.Don't buy it or make it if it causes me to over eat 3.Stick to a plan (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My ex's wife What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? My bathing suit |
Just saying hi. Actually I want to see if I did the profile correct and what my posts look like. I'm not very computer savy! Here for support for wt loss. I've ALWAYS struggled with my weight. Right before I got pregnant I was on ANOTHER diet and then I ended up gaining like 60 lbs with this pregnancy!! I'm down to were I was before I got preggers (took a year) but now I need to loose that same weight that's been hanging in there for my whole life.
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Screen Name:ChristinaGetsFit
Age/Age Range:37 Family Life:Single Mom Occupation:Self-employed web graphics design Hobbies and Interests:Reading, Music, Movies, Too much TV,Video games and anything computer related Favorite Music:So many different types that I love, I don't do much bluegrass though. Favorite Color(s):Purple, Pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts:Swimming What are your fitness/health goals? I really want to be healthy and strong. I hate feeling weak and helpless. I want to be able to run again. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I have known I needed to do this, but this past summer I really let myself go and almost hot the 400lbs mark. I was physically exhausted from doing the daily activities and I couldn't go on like that. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Believing in myself that I am worth the time and effort it takes to make a difference in mine and my son's life. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Drink more water, move more, stop eating so late at night. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? Hmmm, my mom. I have actually surpassed her now in the weight area. It's very sad, but that will change. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Any type of dress that's cute and form fitting. Also, maybe some sleeveless shirts if I can get my arms too look good. __________________ |
Screen Name:jyvonne27
Age/Age Range:23 Family Life:single Occupation:analyst Hobbies and Interests:reading, music, kids Favorite Music:r&b Favorite Color(s):pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts:pilates What are your fitness/health goals?lose about 70 lbs, tone and be a runner What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? starting over after a divorce What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? finding the right amount of calories for me What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? eating more protein, regular exercise and getting veggies in each day (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? a bikini __________________ |
Screen Name: canadianwoman
Age/Age Range: 46 Family Life: single, mom of 2 adult sons and grandmother to an 18 month old grandson Occupation: SAHM and hoping to go to college this fall. I want to get my highschool diploma and then go into a Pharmacy Technician course. Hobbies and Interests: reading, swimming, birdwatching, music, cooking Favorite Music: Anything except country, rap and hip hop. Favorite Color(s): red Favorite Exercise/Workouts: swimming and my Richard Simmons dvd What are your fitness/health goals? to lose weight What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? my health is suffering due to my weight What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? trying not to overeat What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? drinking more water, exercising daily and making sure I have the proper foods in the house (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : myself when I was 19 What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? cute little exercise outfits __________________ |
Screen Name: Chele615
Age/Age Range: 29 Family Life: Single, still live at home with my parents. Sometimes I feel like I should be out on my own, but it's a big house, my parents have a better social life than I do (so it's sometimes like I have the house to myself), and I live 1/2 a mile away from work...so the commute is awesome! haha I have an older brother and younger sister and two nieces and a nephew who I love to spoil!! My nieces are 3.5 and 1 and my nephew is 17 days old!! Occupation: High school special education teacher Hobbies and Interests: Watching figure skating, traveling, reading, shopping, working with kids, anything Canada related, movies, music Favorite Music: Rascal Flatts, New Kids on the Block, Blue Rodeo, Barenaked Ladies, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Jo Dee Messina, Fergie, Anna Nalick, Maroon 5, Clay Aiken, Billy Joel, Beatles....anything really! Favorite Color(s): Purple and red Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking, exercise bike, Sweating to the Oldies dvd's What are your fitness/health goals? To make it out of the 200 weight range, to lower my chances of developing diabetes since it runs in my family What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? The school where I work had a Biggest Loser challenge this past spring and I joined mainly because one of the teachers I work closely with was the one in charge. It really got me motivated through the weeks though once I started seeing a difference and could buy shirts in a smaller size. Now, I want to be able to be fully happy with myself and hopefully build up some self-confidence. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Staying on task and not letting myself get disappointed with progress or lack thereof. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? More cardio, focus on healthy snacks, eating out (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? LOL....a friend of mine who is also going through her own weight-loss journey. Is that bad? LOL What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Cute sleeveless dresses, and a lululemon hooded sweatshirt....that is my goal prize! haha They only go up to a size 12 (that runs small), and I have always wanted one, but obviously can't fit into it yet! haha |
Screen Name: LakeEffectKid (Hi, I'm Amber)
Age/Age Range: 21 Family Life: Living like a mooch with my dad. Occupation: Mooch status. Unemployed but actively searching. Hobbies and Interests: Music! reading, writing, Photoshop, dancing, painting, sculpting, and coffee. Coffee is a hobby. Favorite Music: Almost anything except any country recorded after the 60's. Most synthetic pop is pretty irritating too. I'm a big punk, pogo, prog, industrial, and folk fan. Favorite Color(s): Purples, blues, rich mahoganies, anything decadent. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Dancing. Oh yea. What are your fitness/health goals? I don't want to feel like I am 40 (an unfit 40!) while I'm in my early twenties. That has got to stop. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I wouldn't say it was a specific epiphany, but I came home to California from Louisiana and I realized that my friends weren't familiar with me being 'that sweet, chubby girl who does the paperwork'. I don't want them to get familiar with me like this. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Snacking and I have trouble accepting that liquid calories are still calories. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to be more mindful of what I drink. I need to remember that sore muscles are not a punishment, but a reward. I need to stop eating in front of the television! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Evilly? A certain hussie that enjoys distracting the boy toy. Not Evilly? Scarlett Johansen. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Any of the 2 dozen pairs of jeans I came home to (which promptly looked at me is disbelief and said, 'Nuh-uh'). |
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