Screen Name: guatoncita (a spanish word for chubby, been called it since I was little. I hate it, haha.)
Age/Age Range:19 Family Life: I'm single and living with my parents but that might change soon. Occupation: I just finished high school a month ago. I'm currently taking a year off to work and save up money for college. Hobbies and Interests: family, friends, music, animals, fast rides. Favorite Music: sufjan stevens Favorite Color(s): green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: belly dancing What are your fitness/health goals? I want to reach 130(or less) by the summer. I want to finally be able to wear a small bathing suit without a big saggy t-shirt on top. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? When I reached my highest weight I decided I had to make a change. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I struggle with my self image so I get depressed and eat as a distraction. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. eat in smaller portions 2. end the midnight snacking 3. set excersize goals because currently they are non-existent (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : scarlett johansson. hah! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? All of my sister's clothes :devil: (she's a model so I have a long way to go) |
Screen Name: Serena A
Age/Age Range: 32 Family Life: Married Occupation: Office worker Favorite Music: Pet Shop Boys Favorite Color(s): Blue What are your fitness/health goals? Lose weight in order to help lower my blood pressure. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Seeing a photo that was taken at work and thinking it was a picture of one of the really "big" girls in the office before I realised it was me... What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Keeping it up! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Getting rid of that niggly feeling of wanting to eat even when I'm not hungry, sticking with my exercise routine when I've had a bad day, making healthier choices. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My work colleague who started Weightwatchers 4 months ago and has lost 24 lbs and gets load of compliments! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A decent outfit for girly nights out. |
Screen Name: Sakuya3834
Age/Age Range: 19 Family Life: Married Occupation: Cashier/student Favorite Music: Modern rock, top 40 Favorite Color(s): Pink, purple What are your fitness/health goals? To have a body fat of 18% What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I had high blood pressure and a resting heart rate of 121 when I was only 17 years old. When I got married I was at an all time high of 195 lbs and looked and felt awful. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Not binging What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Not exercising, eating when bored, eating enough calories without binging (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? All the girls I went to school with who called me fat. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A bikini, miniskirts, shorts, cute shirts that show off some belly |
Screen Name:Fl-Mom-of-2 (Stephanie)
Age/Age Range:35 Family Life:Married 2 children 8 & 4 Occupation: Staffing Hobbies and Interests: stuff my kids are into - gymnastics & baseball!! I love to read and watch Food Network!! Favorite Music: Country and Top 40 Favorite Color(s): Green, purple, teal Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Turbo Jam and WATP walk/jog What are your fitness/health goals? To loose the weight (AGAIN) but to keep it off!! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? When I got on the scale after Christmas and realized how much I had gained the past 6 months! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Junk food and social drinking What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Snacks More exercise Less going out to eat (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Myself right now!! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Bikinis and size 4 again!!!! __________________ |
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Screen Name: killmissamerica0 Age/Age Range: 18 Family Life: parents and sister at home, currently living at university Occupation: student/ student tutor to 15year olds Hobbies and Interests: films, books, music, etc Favorite Music: dance Favorite Color(s): pink! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: swimming/running What are your fitness/health goals? to be able to run without getting out of breath! also to not be in the overweight range anymore. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? realising that i was approaching 200 pounds, as well as a few new friends from uni commenting on old pictures of me, the first thing they all said was i looked skinner What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? not giving up if i make a mistake, not having faith in myself, eating when bored! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? eating less stuff like cheese and pasta, actually exercising more! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my sister or my ex best friend who called me fat! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? a short skirt and a tight top and look GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! |
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Screen Name: MattChanged (because I'm changing, lol) Age/Age Range: close to 40 Family Life: very happily married, 3 kids (1 out of the house) Occupation: self-employed Hobbies and Interests: reading (thriller, crimes, horror a la King, some reference books), movies (collect 'm), making web sites Favorite Music: Prince, Pink Floyd, Celine Dion sometimes, Charles Anzavour, Steve Miller Band ... symphonic rock, house, pop. Favorite Color(s): blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: walking! What are your fitness/health goals? Lose weight, stay under ceiling weight, feel good, feel fit, feel strong, feel energetic What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Quit smoking. Wife went on a diet and I didn't want to binge out in front of her so I changed my eating style as well. That got me going and now I love to eat good & right. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Food while I'm reading :) What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Walk more 2. Walk farther 3. Less sugar (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? n/a. |
Screen Name: ReneeM
Age/Age Range:28....till Feb 27 Family Life:Happily Married since 11-7-98. We have 2 kids. Brenden is 6 and Claire is 2. Occupation: Stay at home mom. Hobbies and Interests:Shopping, movies, music, spending time with family Favorite Music:Most anything but really love 80's!:-) Favorite Color(s): Red for now! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Exercise bike What are your fitness/health goals? To have more energy and to eat better. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Just looking in the mirror! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Snacking and keeping my thyroid in check What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Not sure yet, just started dieting (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : NOt sure really!lol What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A belt with tucked in shirt!! |
Screen Name: Chubby Chicken
Age/Age Range: Young Adult Family Life: Occupation: Going to school or Applied Business Technology Hobbies and Interests: Riding my horse, 4x4ing etch Favorite Music: Country Favorite Color(s):Blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: competitive sports (unless it hurts my knee) What are your fitness/health goals? To eat smaller portions and not many processed foods What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Stepping on the scale for the first time in seven years :o What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Not using food as a comfort What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? eating smaller portions, excersing more intensly, saying no when people offer me food (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? A few people. Muwhahaha. My boyfriends brother's girlfriend. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? To feel comfortable in a bathing suit __________________ |
Screen Name: Newenglandsue
Age/Age Range: 34 Family Life: Married w/ 3 kids. Ages: 15, 4 & 2 Occupation: SAHM Hobbies and Interests: home improvement, quilting, reading, history Favorite Music: bagpipes, country, rock Favorite Color(s): I pretty much like them all Favorite Exercise/Workouts: dancing with the two little ones What are your fitness/health goals? Have more energy What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I checked my blood sugar :( What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Stopping at one bite What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. less junk 2. more exercise 3. more balanced meals (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Better than I did 2 babies ago What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? jeans with a belt |
Screen Name: beckyh
Age/Age Range: 30 Family Life: Married for 8 years and a 4 year old son Occupation: Credit and Collections rep Hobbies and Interests: I really enjoy spending time with my family. I used to love running, but haven't been able to since I hurt my back (I have 3 bulging disks) I go back to the doctor on March 1. I am hoping he will release me to run again! Favorite Music: I like dance music, anything you can move to really Favorite Color(s): Orange Favorite Exercise/Workouts: jogging What are your fitness/health goals? I want to lose around 30 more lbs What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I quit smoking on January 2nd and new that if I didn't diet at the same time I ould gain even more weight. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I really haven't struggled too much. I eat basically what I want. This time hasn't been too hard. I have had a few days where I have eaten poorly, but I have been able to pick myself up and start over every time. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to exercise more, hopefully my doctor will release me soon. I need to do some weight training and not just cardio to build up lean muscle. I need to get more veggies and fruit into my diet (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than?: I just want to be back to the size I was before I had my son. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I really want to be able to wear a bathing suit without being too embarrased. |
Screen Name:cablgurl
Age/Age Range:31 Family Life: been :devil: living in sin:devil: for 10 years, 2 kids 7 and 5 years old Occupation: retention and sale specialist Hobbies and Interests: addicted to reality tv Favorite Exercise/Workouts: walking What are your fitness/health goals? hope to get the pre-children abs back What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? When i nolonger was able to fit into the clothes sold in my fave stores What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? chocolate!!!!!! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my sister What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? a wedding gown! |
Screen Name: njm1317
Age/Age Range: 42 Family Life: Married Occupation: Secretary Favorite Music: Everything except rap. Favorite Color(s): Red, White, Black What are your fitness/health goals? To live a healthy lifestyle and watch my kids grow up. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I quit smoking two years ago and that seemed easier than losing weight...I've finally gotten angry with myself and said "enough is enough"! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Sweets What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Emotional eating, scheduling time to exercise and stop making excuses - become accountable. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? No one in particular - I want to do this for myself. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A swimsuit. |
Screen Name: jamsk8r
Age/Age Range: 37 Family Life: mom to ds 10 Occupation: dog boarding Hobbies and Interests: skating, dog scootering, dog weight pulling, making halloween props Favorite Music: anything I can danceskate to, rock, and just about anything with good instrumentals and/or vocals Favorite Color(s): depends what it's for Favorite Exercise/Workouts: dance/jam skating, running the dogs on the scooter (though I've got to work on the running part for myself...the hills are killing me!) What are your fitness/health goals? be a normal/fit weight for my height, be able to run up hills with the dog team without being totally out of breath at the top (or halfway to the top and having to walk), having more energy to play with my son and do things with him, and just not feeling fat and old looking (ever notice how much younger people look when they lose the weight?) What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Getting on the scale at my sister's house last week and seeing it read 229, my highest weight ever! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I haven't been struggling at all, that's the problem. I'm not inactive, but I haven't watched what I've been eating and I haven't done anything "more" in the exercise department to try and lose the weight. I just don't want to keep going on and doing nothing about it, getting 10 lbs bigger every year. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I usually don't eat until I've been up about 7 hours, then I throw something in (whatever is quick), then don't eat again till dinner, then probably eat enough for 3 people, then I stay up late and usually get hungry right before bed, and have a snack that would be a normal meal for a healthy person. I think, if I eat normal portions, eat often enough not to be "starving" when I do eat, and then do more exercise than I'm already doing, then I can lose the weight. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Just clothes that fit, maybe a belt and a tucked in shirt, without the belly bulge, and a t-shirt for skating, because right now I wear a long sleeved shirt over, and it's way too frigging hot when we're all dancing. |
Screen Name: Hillarie
Age/Age Range: 29 Family Life: mom to Aaron 3 and Madison 7 weeks Occupation: fulltime retail all the time mom & wife Hobbies and Interests: Scrapbooking, word search puzzles, reading Favorite Music: almost anything love the 80's, classic hard rock, and most country yeah I know what a collection Favorite Color(s): Dk. Purple or Black Favorite Exercise/Workouts: weight lifting in general, anything fun that will keep my interest What are your fitness/health goals? to be healthy in general What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Once again trying to lose baby weight. I had finally gotten into 1 pair of size 4 for the first time in my ENTIRE life about a month before I found out I was expecting again. They haunt me from the closet now. I was basically on bedrest with both pregnancies so yeah a ton of weight gain. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Binge eating! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? No more binge eating! Exercise or lack there of! and regaining control of calories and portion size (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My sisters What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size?My size 4 khaki's (I'll get you my pretty!) Eventually, right now I'm settling for anything in my closet! oh yeah and I have a red strappy prom dress from let's see 12 years ago that I will fit back into if it kills me just so that I can say I got back into it. but it's not even that small just a goal. I can't get rid of anything that makes me feel that sexy. |
Screen Name:sharonrr
Age/Age Range:46 Family Life:married 20 years, DD 4/y DS 19 y/o Occupation:self-employed we own 2 campgrounds Hobbies and Interests:new found hobbies, exercise and nutrition Favorite Music:oldies Favorite Color(s):purple and blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts:elliptical and weights What are your fitness/health goals? eat healthy everday, no sugar, healthy fats, build muscle, have a healthy fat % What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? It was a combination of things, having a son who is very physically active, he is a black belt in Tae Kwon do and lifts weights, also a daughter who wants to be in Karate, Swimming, gymnastics, I need to keep up and be there for both of them. But in particular I think it was reading YOU on a diet by Oz and Roizen and having alot of those moments of saying "that is why I'm still fat and have not kept the weight off". What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? It was exercise at first and now I love it. It was staying away from sugar and now that is no problem. I weigh myself too often and get disgusted when the scale doesn't move. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Water consumption, stop weighing myself daily, change up my exercise routine, I do the same thing most days (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My skinny sister. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Sexy anything __________________ |
Screen Name:Zenor77
Age/Age Range:Almost 30 Family Life: Married Occupation: I'm a production assistant at a winery (central Calif.) This make the calorie counting a little difficult seeing as sometimes wine tasting is part of the job. Thankfully alcohol laws being what they are, I have to "spit" at work. Gross I know, but it's better than getting drunk on the job. Hobbies and Interests: I love to crochet, cook, garden, and I'm an avid reader. Favorite Music: I like most types of music, but usually my husband and I listen to Jazz and old folk music (I was raised on the Weavers.) Favorite Color(s): Red and black Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I love to walk (especially with our 6 month old puppy.) :D What are your fitness/health goals? I would like to get down to a healthy BMI and change my eating habits so that I don't have the health problems my parents did. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? This is kind of funny. I decided it was time because EVERYONE is pregnant right now (well, a lot of people at least.) We want to start a family in a year or two (start trying that is) and I want to be a healthy weight so I have a better chance at a healthy pregnancy. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Getting in enough exercise, definately. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. More exercise 2. More exercise 3. Portion control (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My current self I guess. For me appearance is secondary to wanting to get healthy and staying that way. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I can't wait to be able to shop at Victoria's Secret again. I still don't understand why they stop at 38 D. Why would you exclude a large percentage of the population????:?: |
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Screen Name: mjchik0906
Age/Age Range: 26 Family Life: married hoping for kids Occupation: HR Asst Hobbies and Interests: play piano, reading, music, outdoors Favorite Music: no favorite...i love almost everything Favorite Color(s): yellow Favorite Exercise/Workouts: favorite? that's funny...i started doing pilates...some walking What are your fitness/health goals? to do some kind of exercise every other day if not more What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? oh there's so many and it's gone back and forth for so long but just recently I read about this website in the O magazine and decided to join and it all triggered motivation to push forward What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? trying not to eat emotionally and exercising What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? smaller portion sizes, more activity, less fast food (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : doesn't everyone want to look better than their girl friends ;) What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? my favorite low rise boot cut jeans :carrot: |
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Screen name: teresah24
Age: 35 (36 in about a month) Family life: married for almost 18 years. two kids, Nicole 17 and Ben 15. Occupation: Office Manager for a home health agency Hobbies and Interests: watching my son play baseball (he is an awesome centerfielder) for his high school team, and right now getting my daughter ready to graduate in May and get ready for PROM! Favorite Music: 80's rock (Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Foreigner, ACDC, etc...). My MP3 is all "classic rock" , except I like Daughtry and Hinder. :cool: Favorite Color: candy apple red Favorite Excersice/Workout: Walking when I am able to health-wise. Would like to do free weights and wish I could do sit ups to get rid of the belly bulge! Fitness/Health goals: To get my psoriatic arthritis under control so I can work out like I need to. Also, it has been since before birth of my oldest since I could tuck my shirt in or buy off the rack. Weighed 110# when I married in 1989:hug: , and then gained 80# when preg with my oldest. :o Lost 50# and then gained 20# withn second child. Then up to the 170's-180's for most of the next 5-7 years until I was diagnosed with my auto-immune disease. Started prednisone :devil: and a bunch of other meds over the years, and now I look like the Goodyear Blimp! :mad: Have not been able to get/stay under 200# for 5 years now or work out effectively. Just walking a mile a day make my legs bruise in clusters around the knees. :( But I have found lots of encouragement in this place, and I WILL succeed in getting to my goal of 150#, then I will tweak weight down, hopefully to 125#. Looking forward to buying of the rack,and NO MORE STRETCH PANTS!!!!:smug: Peace and love, Teresa |
Screen Name:LookingForHope
Age/Age Range:soon to be 50 Family Life:married with one almost grown son and three dogs Occupation:teacher/librarian Hobbies and Interests:movies, reading, home improvement, travel Favorite Music:stuck in the 70s with the Temptations, ChiLites and Beatles Favorite Color(s):lavendar Favorite Exercise/Workouts:dancing What are your fitness/health goals? to be healthier, to be freer What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? when my doctor looked me in the eye and said I would have a heart attack if I didn't change my life. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I love to eat. It's fun! What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to begin exercising, I need to learn to lower my carb intake and I need to stop going through the MickeyD drive through! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : me What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? shorts :dancer: |
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Screen Name: coinlee (my childhood nickname)
Age/Age Range: 34 Family Life: married, with children (2); live far away from my mother/father/brother/sister and miss them everyday Occupation: information services Hobbies and Interests: cooking, writing, coffee, computers, finding ZEN Favorite Music: dance, country, rock, you name it...I'm not into jazz, though Favorite Color(s): purple, midnight blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts: walking, stretching What are your fitness/health goals? I need to drop 50lbs by the end of this year What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I bought the audiobook "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. It is extremely motivational and teaches you to take control of your life. I HIGHLY recommend it :) What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? exercising, activity, stress (I work, am a mother, and am a senior in college) What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? getting up earlier, eating smaller amounts -- slower, and validating myself (self-confidence) (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 have a brand new sparkly skirt and jeans that I've never worn and are a size 10 -- just waiting with the tags on for me to slip into them. Count me in!!! Can't wait to get to know all of you!! |
Screen Name:noranoranora
Age/Age Range:52 Family Life:married, 2 adult children, 3.5 grandchildren Occupation:tradesperson at a nuclear plant Hobbies and Interests:gardening, stained glass, bridge Favorite Music:it's all my favourite Favorite Color(s):love 'em all Favorite Exercise/Workouts:swimming, walks What are your fitness/health goals? I'd like to fit comfortable in an airplane seat and ride the roller coasters again. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I've never been so depressed and disappointed with myself in my whole life. I'm so GD tired of being fat. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health?Keeping the creaky old arthritic knees moving... What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to be more diligent with tracking, not so easy to give in to temptation and I really need to walk more. I alos need more discipline so I can plan my diet out better. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Me. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A nice pair of jeans and a t-shirt. __________________ |
Screen Name: BlackCherry
Age/Age Range: 20 Family Life: In a relationship (4 years) with my bf, living with him at my parents house, with my sister and her bf (full house lol) Occupation: Sales associate technically, but I have a desk job now with the same company, they just neglect to change titles officially lol Hobbies and Interests: I don't honestly know what hobbies I have lol. I like watching movies and reading and all that fun stuff, but I don't think I have a real hobby. I should get one. Favorite Music: I like most anything but country or rap...though there is the odd song in both those categories that I don't mind. I'm not really picky. Favorite Color(s): Pink and black Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking/running on the treadmill, lifting weights (not free weights though), kickboxing (though I haven't done it in ages) What are your fitness/health goals? Lose weight, get fit, and be comfortable in my body. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I had lost weight before and was trying to ignore the fact that I was gaining it back, and finally I looked in the mirror and saw what I really looked like now and I'm completely unhappy with myself. I'm not sure why I let myself go back but I'm not impressed. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I'm an emotional eater and a very emotional person, so I need to learn to find a different way to deal with my emotions. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need more motivation to actually get out and move my butt, I'm a bit lazy. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : everyone! lol. I know realistically I'm not going to be the most attractive person everywhere I go, but I want to be comfortable enough with body that I feel like it. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Dresses. I'm not really a girly person, I live in jeans and hoodies, but the only reason I'm not girly is because I feel too fat to wear anything else. There are dresses and skirts out there that I'd love to wear, and I want to be able to do it and feel good in it. Right now I'm looking forward to having my black strapless dress fit again. |
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Screen Name: Runundefined
Age/Age Range: 43 Family Life: Wife, married 9 years- very happily ;) Occupation: Jewelry Designer Hobbies and Interests: Beadwork, Wirework, Fashion (love glossy magazines), Reading (currently everything I can get my hands on about French Culture) Favorite Music: I love all music.. depending on my mood.. currently listening to old school Madonna -High energy dance (just finished my workout) :carrot: Favorite Color(s): I LOVE color! Everything bright.. fav. are yellow, green, red and purple.. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: my main exercise right now is walking and listening to books on tape.. additionally I do 1-2 varied workouts on DVD a week.. I like it all and get bored easily... What are your fitness/health goals? Right now I want to have much more energy.. some day I would like to run 3 miles easily.. right now I can only run 2 blocks! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I really just want to age gracefully! I want to look less "matronly".. truly it's more about my health now.. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I LOVE to cook.. I am also very much a foodie.. I love fine food and wine. I wanted to be a pastry chef (famous for my cakes and decorated cookies).. I am such an all or nothing person.. I have pretty much had to take my focus off of food.. and learn to eat to live.. not live to eat.. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Each day is an improvement for me.. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Myself at 25! (134 pounds) - perfect body then.. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I don't really have a goal size.. just a vision of me at my goal.. I use this vision allot.. I live in Orlando and am surrounded by beautiful women- in great shap.. to me.. it is actually motivational.. you would think it would be depressing.. but it's not.. it keeps me on the road to where I want to be.. |
Screen Name: jokemo
Age/Age Range: 25 Family Life: Married since 2001, one daughter (age 2) Occupation: CNA at the moment Hobbies and Interests: Internet, sleep, music, and tattoos Favorite Music: Hard rock, 80's and 90's alternative, some metal Favorite Color(s): Red, pink, chocolate brown Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Right now, it's walking What are your fitness/health goals?: I want to be thin and in shape. Also, I have PCOS, so hopefully losing weight will make all of my symptoms disappear What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit?: I just got sick of looking at myself every day, and always wearing the same 3 outfits every week because nothing else fits. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health?: Portion control. I have always loved food. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve?: More cardio time, more veggies, and more protein (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My sister! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size?: A halter dress |
Screen Name: jayjay55
Age/Age Range: 51 Family Life: living in sin with my second and hopefully last great love. One 26 year old son not at home. Occupation: buyer for post secondary school Hobbies and Interests: online message boards, crocheting, believe it or not working out (that would NOT have been an answer last year), hanging out with my sweetie Favorite Music: U2 is the best -- love much of the rest - cept rap and country Favorite Color(s): blues Favorite Exercise/Workouts: strength classes, yogalaties and walking What are your fitness/health goals? I would give anything to actually Try a Tri (beginners Triathlon) What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I have gained and lost close to 200 pounds since I had my baby (26 years ago). In 2004 I lost 40 pounds - gained 30 back in 2005 and finally lost 35 in 2006 I am DETERMINED to keep losing an NOT REGAIN -- enough is enough!!! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? The desire to dive right into a gallon bucket of high quality chocolate ice cream -- I LOVE FOOD and crave sweet and salty and everything in between. I live with a man that only eats to live and has no desire to indulge I only wish I could be like him -- sighs What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Lowering my calorie intake -- I hover about 2000 a day - would prefer to see it around 1600. Less sugar in my diet. Exercise is definitely 3 times a week I would rather see it minimum 5 days. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : LOL me now What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Tops tucked in my jeans - shorter skirts (NOT above the knee) |
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Screen Name:Miette
Age/Age Range:35 Family Life:Happily Married, 4 kiddliwinks Occupation:SAHM Hobbies and Interests:attachment parenting, writing, reading Favorite Music:Dave Matthews, XTC, REM, U2, Zero 7... etc... on and on Favorite Color(s):Black (for clothing), white for just about everything else Favorite Exercise/Workouts:I like pilates and yoga...I have a love/hate thing with my eliptical. grr. What are your fitness/health goals?To be in control of my body. To have a healthy relationship with food and fitness. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I was diagnosed with Diabetes and had to have a hysterectomy due to menorrhagia. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? shame and guilt What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? I need to 1) move more 2) avoid bad carbs 3) not hate myself when I screw up (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my mother What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A spaghetti strap dress. :cloud9: |
Screen Name: cjc92802 - Carrie!
Age/Age Range: 28 Family Life: married to Mike for 4 1/2 years, 3 kids - 2 year old Lela, and 4 month old twins, Laurel and Olivia Occupation: SAHM, breastfeeding and keeping the peace Hobbies and Interests: hiking, camping, flyfishing, babywearing, homebirth Favorite Music: bluegrass for listening, but poppy bubble gum music for working out! Favorite Color(s): green, teal/blue for clothing, but because of a weird skin pH thing, I "bleach" blue natural fiber clothing, I think my skin much change the dye - I'm human litmus paper Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Curves, just started a couple weeks ago, gets me a good, well rounded, low impact workout in a short amount of time What are your fitness/health goals? 140lbs is on my ticker, but mainly I want to be healthy for my 3 beautiful girls and be a role model so they won't ever have to yo-yo, starve and have low self-esteem like I did/do. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? After the twins were born, I discovered I had no clothes. I was/am still wearing maternity clothes. I broke down crying to my husband (who is thin and cute) and he encouraged me to join a gym, because I couldn't do it on my own. He is so awesome. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Sugar addiction. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. drink enough water 2. stop the sugar/carb cravings 3. loving myself and taking control of my life (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my sister! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? all the out of style clothes that are too small that I've been holding onto. I can't wait to fit back into them, and then donate them to GoodWill. |
Screen Name: sockmonkey70
Age/Age Range: 21 Family Life: I have a fiancee and two dachshunds. The best family ever! Occupation: Full time student, double major in Graphic Design and Nursing Hobbies and Interests: Music, Art, Animals, Movies, Dancing, Reading, Traveling.. Favorite Music: Hard Rock, Alternative, Industrial Favorite Color(s): Sky Blue, Purple, Black Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Elliptical! What are your fitness/health goals? To get toned, and lose about 65 lbs. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Going up to a size 20 in pants What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I love food What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Less fat, no fried foods, excercise 5-6 days instead of 4/ week (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : This girl in all my classes who every guy drools over and falls in love with only to be crushed (and she isn't even that pretty). ARRRGHHH. What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? swim suit!! I miss swimming. |
Screen Name: ulapie
Age/Age Range: 27 Family Life: single and mother of one sweet cat Occupation: office manager / bookkeeper Hobbies and Interests: traveling in Latin America, going dancing with girlfriends, eating all kinds of unusual foods, reading, hanging out with the family Favorite Music: Reggae and hip hop Favorite Color(s): Green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: I love to jog but injured my leg, so I'm stuck walking. I LOVE lifting weights! It's so cool how fast you can see results from strength training. :) What are your fitness/health goals? I don't want to be thin; thick and curvy yet healthy is the goal. ;) I want to get to a healthy weight and maintain it. Emphasis on the maintaining since I've yo-yo'ed in the past. I'd also love to run some races... 5k's and maybe a marathon someday. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? Ok, really shallow, but I think being heavy was keeping me from meeting men and getting dates. That is shallow! Actually, it hasn't gotten any easier now that I'm smaller, but that was the initial idea. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I don't like drinking water, hate eating fruit and although I like veggies, I don't eat enough. The big struggle right now is dealing with a leg injury which is keeping me from the exercise that I'm totally addicted to now. :( What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Drinking water, eating fruits and veggies. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than?: I don't have anyone I want to look better than. I'm sure I have other evil motivation if I really think about it though. :devil: What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A bikini! I wore one for the first time last month and I want another one and I want to look cuter in it. Also, I'm wearing jeans in a snug size 12 and I'd like to be more comfy or even a size 10. |
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Screen Name: gotworktodo
Age/Age Range: 21 Family Life: College student, lives with 4 girls who are like my sisters Occupation: looking for a student job with the American Cancer society Hobbies and Interests: I love playing sports, I'm pretty athletic and you can put me up against any guy or girl and I will work my butt off Favorite Music: Christian hip hop, country, Christian alternative, anything that resonates the love of Christ and makes my ears and heart sing :) Favorite Color(s): hues of purple, blue and green Favorite Exercise/Workouts: depends on how I feel but I have done and enjoyed TurboJam, running, stairmaster, yoga What are your fitness/health goals? To slim down and lose weight for life What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I have wanted to for so long but then I get complacent and then busy with school that I don't have time to do anything. The weight clings to me and I am tired of not being fit. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? My eating and letting it ruin my motivation. But I know that I rule my hunger, it is ot going to rule over me. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Journaling what I eat each day. Exercising each day. Eating meals and not snacking during the day or while I make my meals. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Noone What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? I can't wait to wear anything and everything and feel great in it. |
Screen Name: See left<<
Age/Age Range: 18 Family Life: University Student, Live with two other girls in an apartment, awesome! Occupation: Part Time Drama Tutor for 7-12 year olds! Hobbies and Interests: Drama, Reading, Music, Dancing, Havng fun! Favorite Music: Everything from Johnny Cash, to System of a Down, to Christina Aguilera, to...Kings of Leon! Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Walking to Uni, Gym occasionally, plan to start running. What are your fitness/health goals? Same as above, To slim down and lose weight for life What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I hate being fat and unfit, I hate not looking perfect in clothes other girls do. My trigger was probably visinting home and realising I had gained 2kg in 6 weeks. I'm naturally so tiny, and it just makes me sick to think how much fat could be covering a fabulous body! Also the moment I became ashamed of letting my lovely boy see my body...I decided i had to change. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Peer Pressure. Giving in to temptation and binging,letting my past unhealthy weightloss habits get to me. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? Not Binging, Exercising more for toning, Not Giving up after 2 weeks! Who do you want to look better than? : Christina Aguilera ;) Nah...just equal to her body! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? A Bikini at the beach! |
Screen Name: Luc's Mom
Age/Age Range:35 Family Life: married 17 yrs, dd 15, ds 12, ds 9 Occupation: caregiver & small business owner Hobbies and Interests: crafts & reading Favorite Exercise/Workouts: eliptical machine & swimming What are your fitness/health goals? workout 30 minutes a day 4 days a week & get my energy back & loose the achy body! What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? 1)When my 'fat' clothes no longer fit me, 2)when I saw myself in a bathing suit, 3)when I realized I was almost twice as big as my husband! And finally, I realized my weight is making me unhappy & unmotivated to live life to its' fullest! What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? exercise & binging! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : myself 5 years ago! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? All of my skinny clothes hanging in closet & a Bikini again!!!!!!! |
Screen Name: Wayless09
Age/Age Range:29 Family Life:single/ no kids Occupation:LPN Hobbies and Interests: computers, reading Favorite Music:R&b soul/ soft rock Favorite Color(s):purple Favorite Exercise/Workouts: WATP What are your fitness/health goals? Move freely What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? got tired of the "stares" What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? CARBS What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? not sure (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? my sister What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size?aapple bottoms! |
Screen Name:mascara
Age/Age Range:teens Family Life:live at home with dad mum and brother Occupation:none im still at school (i know you have the right to be jealous) Hobbies and Interests:i love love love art and music or music in art or arty music anything especially writing music and designing clothes Favorite Music:rock, heavy metal, "emo" Favorite Color(s):green pink and silver Favorite Exercise/Workouts:walking and strength What are your fitness/health goals?: to be able to share clothes with my friends What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit?: starting secondary school (hah its been almost 3 years already and i STILL haven't done it!) What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health?: not comfort eating What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve?: less junk food, walk more, running (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : my friend libby but not in a vindictive way i'd love to look the same as her actually What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? SKINNY JEANS!!!!!! |
Screen Name: mamatosydnicjayce
Age/Age Range: 35 Family Life: Wife to Russell (12 years) and mom to Sydney (9), Nicholas (6)and Jayce (2) Occupation: wife, mother, homeschool teacher :dizzy: Hobbies and Interests: sewing and homeschoolin' Favorite Music: I can't pick just one! Favorite Color(s): Pink Favorite Exercise/Workouts: long walks with my German Shepherd pup, Duke What are your fitness/health goals? walk 5 times weekly and lose 31 pounds What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? not being able to fit into my size 12 pants comfortably (AGAIN :devil: ) What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Cravings for sweets What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My best friend What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? jeans and a snug fitting shirt |
Screen Name: silver plum
Age/Age Range: 25 Family Life: Single (live with roommate and dog :) ) Occupation: Grad student/Librarian Hobbies and Interests: music, reading, museums, camping, beach, traveling Favorite Music: punk Favorite Color(s): black & white Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Running/jogging What are your fitness/health goals? Lose my belly, tone my arms, and be able to run 6 miles What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? This attempt - getting back pictures from a wedding I was in :( What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Mindless eating What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Push myself when working out - I tend to get into routines 2. Track everything that goes in my mouth 3. Stretch more! (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Hmmm... What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Just be more comfortable in jeans and a tank top |
Screen Name:50lbs2 go
Age/Age Range:29 Family Life:married with 2 boys ages 4 and 1 Occupation:homemaker Hobbies and Interests:walking playing with the kids, cooking Favorite Music:anything but rap Favorite Color(s):red Favorite Exercise/Workouts:walking What are your fitness/health goals?to be 50 lbs lighter, i want to be a skinny mom What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? the scale. and eating 2 see's choc. rabbits for easter What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? i miss chocolate What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? portion control and more exercise (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : anything is better than this What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? shorts __________________ |
Screen Name: amberj002
Age/Age Range:32 Family Life:married with 1 greyhound Occupation: Outreach Specialist Hobbies and Interests:playing with our dog, golf, walking Favorite Music:I like anything...love Dave Matthews Favorite Color(s): blue Favorite Exercise/Workouts:walking What are your fitness/health goals? to eat better...more whole foods, less processed and sugary foods. Improve overall fitness level. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? seeing the scale go up 18 pounds since our wedding 2.5 years ago...size 12 jeans feeling tight. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? Probably chocolate and eating out less What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? eating fewer processed foods, portion control, more exercise (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : Hmmm, just better than I do now! What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? cute slim fitting jeans! |
Screen Name: Baffled111
Age/Age Range: 31 Family Life: Live with partner of 7 years Occupation: I am finishing my PhD and working part-time as a waitress. I will begin life as a professor in the Fall. Hobbies and Interests: Hanging out with friends, reading, crossword and sudoku puzzles, cooking, drinking and eating. Favorite Music: Classical while I'm working, bad contemporary pop at the gym. Favorite Color(s): Green, purple, black. Favorite Exercise/Workouts: Elliptical runner. What are your fitness/health goals? To be fit, healthy and strong. What was the "trigger" or incident that made you decide it was time to lose weight and become more fit? I lost about 40 pounds 2 years ago, and had begun to regain some of that weight. When I hit 155, I decided it was time to stop talking about joining a gym and to actually do it. What do you struggle with the most on this journey to health? I really like to eat and to eat well. I'm torn between wanting to be slim and attractive, and between thinking that life really isn't worth living without good cheese and chocolate. What are three things in the area of diet/exercise you need to improve? 1. Learn, finally, to eat only when hungry and stop when full; 2. limit my treats more rigorously; 3. I want to learn to really love exercise. (Evil motivation ) Who do you want to look better than? : My old self :) What can you not wait to wear when you are at goal weight or size? Shirts with buttons down the front. |
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