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! |
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