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DATE: December 21, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Clancy/Karen AGE: 42 BIRTHDAY: 11/16/64 MARITAL STATUS: Happily married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Been married for 18 years and have a 10 year old son. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I've been playing the piano for 4 years! PETS: Great Pyrenees: Beauty, Black Lab: Rascal, Schnoodle: Puddin', 2 cats: Gilligan and Chipper, 12 chickens, 5 goats, too! ATKINS START DATE: Actually Protein Power, started 12/20 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Everything else seems to have stopped working. TOP WEIGHT: 226 CURRENT WEIGHT: 163 via low fat/low calorie (up from 130lbs!) GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: dark blond OCCUPATION: homemaker/homeschooling mom GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southeastern USA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Tempted by sweets WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: don't know ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Can't think of anything WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I lost 96 pounds in 2001-2002. Weighed 130, but have regained 33 pounds in the last year or so. I want to weigh 140. __________________ |
Well since I have just jumped in, I guess I had better introduce myself:D
DATE: 1/6/07 USERNAME/REAL NAME: nonamortica/Nona AGE: 53 BIRTHDAY: May 20th MARITAL STATUS: Widowed FAMILY INFO: Have two grown boys, 26 and 22, who are my pride and joy. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Main one is Middle Eastern Dance, but also enjoy needlework. Have recently attempted to teach myself to speak Cherokee, but it's difficult when you have no one to speak it to.:halffull: I figure it's good exercize for the old brain cells, though. PETS: My cat Pandora aka Pandy Cat aka The Brat ATKINS START DATE: originally Jan of 1996, recently, Jan of this year. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Was hypoglycemic as a child, did not eat bread for two years, so it was kind of second nature in some ways and I knew it worked. TOP WEIGHT: 196 CURRENT WEIGHT: 168 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 (may lower that to 135 if it appears to be appropriate later) HEIGHT: 5'1" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: from the bottle dark red, I am letting it grow out, so it will be dark dark almost black brown and some grey. OCCUPATION: Registered nurse, Life Coach GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Virginia WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: waiting out the plateaus without getting frustrated and just blowing it. Also some chronic health problems that seem to act up. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Hopefully that I am opening up to some support here instead of going it on my own. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I dance with P.U.R.E. DC. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE One's perspective can change everything. Nona |
DATE: 1/11/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: jokemo/Kelly AGE: 24 (but will be 25 on Feb 3rd!) BIRTHDAY: Feb 3rd MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a beautiful 2-yr old daughter whose name is Morganna (Anna for short). My husband is wonderful, even if I think he is a bit ******ed at times. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: MMORPGs, the internet, sleeping (lord knows I don't get enough!), music, and tattoos PETS: 1 cat, Sam ATKINS START DATE: 1/6/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It worked for me before in 2003. I lost 38 pounds, and then I got pregnant. So of course, I gained it all back and then some. I am a carb-addict if there ever was one. This really works for me. TOP WEIGHT: 258 CURRENT WEIGHT: 222 GOAL WEIGHT: 159 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: right now it is auburn, but I'm naturally blonde OCCUPATION: CNA GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: North Carolina WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Cheating on a diet WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am very determined to look good in that dress for my sister's wedding this summer. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: I love medieval stuff...anything about it. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Low-carb works if you stick to it! |
About Me....
Hi Everyone...Here is a little about me! :)
DATE: 02/18/07 USERNAME/REAL NAME: Mocha155/Kimberly AGE: 33 BIRTHDAY: 07/09/1973 MARITAL STATUS: Single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have 3 children and a cat HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I am pretty focused on completing my Master's degree. Other then that I am interested in travel, movies, art, and a bunch of other stuff...always open to new experiences PETS: Already covered...1 cat...but I also work at t shelter and I have puppy love daily ATKINS START DATE: 1st time 1/23/05 This time...2/18/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:I have done it before and lost over 40 pounds... TOP WEIGHT: 240 CURRENT WEIGHT: 222 GOAL WEIGHT: 155...or until I feel healthy HEIGHT: 5'1 EYE COLOR: brown/blue HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Development Director GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ft. Collins, CO WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating reguarly...I often get so caught up in life that I don't eat or just grab something quick. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am doing for me and not to spite someone else. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I believe that laughter cleanses the soul... WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: |
Hi everyone!
Today is my first day posting at 3fatchicks...and it looks like a great place! Here's a little about me! DATE: 03/18/07 USERNAME: Kayakgirlygirl AKA Shelly AGE: 45 BIRTHDAY: 07/31/61 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 2 GREAT teenage kids (boy 19, girl 17 yrs old), a furkid (humm, about 6 yrs old) and my hubby! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I LOVE outdoor activities, my latest fav is kayaking...but I love hiking and traveling! PETS: 1 cat ATKINS START DATE: April 2003 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I love the ability to control my cravings, it's the best! TOP WEIGHT: 275ish...I'm not sure exactly, but I know what I weighed in certain pictures and I have pictures where I'm heavier..make sense? :) CURRENT WEIGHT: 249 GOAL WEIGHT: 165 to 175 HEIGHT: 5'8" EYE COLOR: Bloue HAIR COLOR: Reddish brown with blonde highlights OCCUPATION: Project Manager GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Washington (state) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not paying attention and getting sloppy with my menu and what I "tell" myself I can have. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've learned every time from myself everytime I've fallen/gained/stalled...so I have a lot of experience now :) I guess the difference this time is my attitude and I hope dedication to make this a way of life! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to joke and love to laugh! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I think the biggest thing experience I've had with low carb eating and Atkins would be this: plan your meals, "just one bite" is the kiss of death, be prepared for normal days and have an emergency goodie bag with legal foods! |
DATE: 3/27/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: kalie/Leslie AGE: 25 BIRTHDAY: May 7th MARITAL STATUS: single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Mom, dad, two brothers, and my cat, Bob HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I’m finishing up my masters in English, which means I spend a lot of time reading and writing. PETS: My cat, Bob. (She’s family too!) ATKINS START DATE: March 26th 2007 (The first time was August 2003) WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I chose Atkins the first time on a fluke; I didn’t think it would work. When it did, I was really pleased. I decided to do it again, but this time stick to it. (And not let people’s judgments of me bother me.) TOP WEIGHT: 210 CURRENT WEIGHT: 165 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 HEIGHT: 5’5 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Red OCCUPATION: English teaching assistant GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Missouri WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I eat when I’m bored and I eat until all the food is gone. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I need some control, plus I don’t want to pant every time I walk up a flight of stairs. I want to just feel good again! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Right now I don’t have much of a life. I pretty much just work on school, either my own work or grading my students’ work. I can’t wait until May! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: My first time on Atkins was incredible. I went from 210 to a low of 125. I felt great. I just let other people tell me how I should eat, and then it led into the return of my bad habits (like eating a 20 piece Chicken McNugget meal in one sitting). I also recently tried NutriSystem, but found that I was hungry and was rationing food supplies. |
DATE: March 28, 2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: karrier / Karoline AGE: 47 BIRTHDAY: July 17 MARITAL STATUS: Married 23 yrs (24 in June) FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Ihave a great husband and 3 great kids. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: music Jazz and Sweet Adelines PETS: none ATKINS START DATE: 7 Jan 2007 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Started it many times before but never ready to commit. Now my head is on straight and finding it great. TOP WEIGHT: 275 CURRENT WEIGHT: 243 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5ft 3in EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: Unemployed due to health problems GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Havvelock North New Zealand WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: support WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have my mind made up this time. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to play trombone in a 21 piece big band and direct a Sweet Adelines Chorus here in New Zealand. I was born in Chicago Il and met my husband at college. After we were married we came to live here (he is a New Zealander (kiwi)) WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Plan Plan Plan. If you plan you have better results because you don't have to think too much. The choice is easy. Just stick to your plan. Success is the result of many correct choices. I try to plan out my weeks eating every Sunday and I try to make my weeks worth of revolution rolls and pickles as well. |
DATE: 04/03/2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Rikku/Ramona AGE: 24 BIRTHDAY: July 29th, 1982 MARITAL STATUS: Single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I am the oldest of three and love my whole family to death! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I sing and act as well as attend college full time for Psychology and Theatre PETS: 1 Cocker Spaniel named Lucy ATKINS START DATE: On and off for years, but seriously for about 5 months :) WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I love to eat! I tried more restricting diets and it was very diffucult for me to avoid things like cheese and steak as well. I also love that I can excersice minimally and still see great results. TOP WEIGHT: 212 CURRENT WEIGHT: 171 GOAL WEIGHT: 120 HEIGHT: 5'1 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Black OCCUPATION: Human Resources GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying motivated WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I had an epiphany one day when I saw myself in photos, and boom that was it. I have stayed motivated ever since! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not really, just that I look forward to meeting all of you! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I got to a point where I didnt even want to go out into public. I hated myself, so I hated everyone around me. I grew angry and bitter. I have been so low that I wanted to disappear from the world. But I am living proof that you can pull yourself out of anything and feel good again. : ) |
DATE: 04/05/2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: LadyJulieAnn/Julie AGE: 38 BIRTHDAY: September 26, 1968 MARITAL STATUS: Divorced but now in a long term relationship FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I am from a close, supportive family. I have one brother who is 2 years younger than me. I'm dating a wonderful, loving, and supportive English man (I've always had a thing for English guys :) ) who lives about an hour from me, and we plan to move closer to each other this summer. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Travel, music and seeing live bands, the UK, making beaded jewelry, pottery, walking in scenic areas, exploring my intuitive side PETS: I have a cat named O.C. (for orange cat) ATKINS START DATE: I am restarting Atkins/low carb after dieting on and off over the past 10 years. I have almost completed 2 weeks. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Eating low carb is what works for me. I feel better when I eat this way and I do lose weight. I also gain control over my eating overall as far as sugar intake. TOP WEIGHT: 263 CURRENT WEIGHT: 259 GOAL WEIGHT: My initial goal is to get to 200, but overall would like to get to 150. HEIGHT: 5'1 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Pediatric Physical Therapist GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Williamsburg, VA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I tend to get discouraged at times when results seem slow. It's also difficult when I find myself in social situations that are centered around food and drink that are triggers for me. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: The biggest wake up call for me this time was when I started worrying about gong to amusement parks because I knew I wouldn't fit into the rides. I was starting to have to worry about participating in things I usually would have just done in the past when I weighed less. I want to be able to enjoy things with my boyfriend without being limited. He is wonderfully supportive, and that is really helping me this time around. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Nope- that's about it. :) WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Over my years of dieting I've learned that a plan needs to be livable, and I can't allow myself to get obsessed with every little thing I eat or drink or else I set myself up for failure. I may not always eat exactly on plan, but when I do eat differently, I try to do it in a smarter, lower carb/GI way. I also try to focus on the other benefits that I am experiencing when eating low carb, such as increased energy and less joint pain. |
DATE: 4/15/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: dropzofjupiter29 / Christy AGE: 28 BIRTHDAY: 8/15/78 MARITAL STATUS: In relationship FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a wonderful boyfriend Zach. And 4 kids. Mary 10, Sam 9, Phillip 6, and Punky 4 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Concerts, music, writing, reading, horror movies PETS: Chihuahua mix terrier named Tomo ATKINS START DATE: 4/13/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: because it works well for me TOP WEIGHT: 302 CURRENT WEIGHT: 297 GOAL WEIGHT: 175 HEIGHT: 5 ft 6 EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: central california WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: keeping away from the sweets when i start stalling. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: more determined. And that picture of that skinny chick on my desktop ha ha ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: i lost quite a bit of weight 3 years ago on atkins. I put some of it back on when i started eating too much sweets again. So back at it again. This time i need to take the rest off! |
All about me!
Hello Everyone. I'm new here today. I actually can't believe I am doing this. I have always been so private with my wieght issues. I'm the fat chick always talking about how my weight doesn't bother me, while inside I'm unhappy as all get out.
DATE: 4/17/2007 USERNAME/REAL NAME: hersheyskiss / Karena AGE: 25 BIRTHDAY: 9/7 MARITAL STATUS: Happily married FAMILY INFO: I have a great husband, awesome actually, and four pretty swell kids. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love everything outdoors. I love to read. PETS: two labs, two cats, and a lizzard ATKINS START DATE: 4/16/2007 for the third time WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It is the only thing that has ever worked for me. TOP WEIGHT: 285 Ouch! CURRENT WEIGHT: 275 GOAL WEIGHT: 160 HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: dark brown OCCUPATION: Office Manager / Accounts Receivable GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oregon, USA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: time and energy WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Summer is coming and I cannot even imagine wearing jeans and a t-shirt in public. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: |
DATE: 4/21/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: ThinMeWantsOut / Vee AGE: 39 BIRTHDAY: 3/21 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a wonderful husband Jeff, 2 equally wonderful sons, ages 14 and 10. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sci. Fiction Movies / books, hiking, music, traveling PETS: none ATKINS START DATE: 4/16/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I was on Atkins before and it helped me lost 45 of the 65 pounds that I lost and kept off for 3 years. I loved the "ease" of staying on the program -- especially, when going out to eat ... eating low carb helped me with my sugar binges which had gotten out of hand with my low fat dieting. I just feel BETTER and more energetic when low carbing. TOP WEIGHT: 219.5 (when I first started Atkins in 2002), when I started Atkins this go around I was 207.5 CURRENT WEIGHT: 203 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5 ft 4 EYE COLOR: blue-green HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: Biology Teacher and web designer GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New Orleans area WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Binges on sweets WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: After I got on the scale the other day and saw how close I was to having regained almost all my weight back which would be me BACK at my heaviest of all time ... scared me! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Since I followed Atkins for about a year and a half when I lost on the plan before -- one word of caution to anyone who is following it for the first time is to be careful not to get discouraged when those BIG initial weight losses on the scale stop. After about 3 months of being on Atkins the first time I was lucky to lose .5 to 1 lb per month -- HOWEVER, I kept losing inches and clothes kept getting bigger on me. So, the measuring tape/mirror/fitting of your clothes is by far your best friend -- not the scale. |
Back again!
Hi,everyone!
DATE:5/08/2007 USERNAME/REAL NAME:Lisa/jhiraqua AGE:29 BIRTHDAY:9/14/1977 MARITAL STATUS:engaged FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):I have a 10 year old son going on 35,and I'm engaged to be married to my boyfriend of 3 years(Dawis). HOBBIES/INTERESTS:I love to read and help others. PETS:a chihauhau named Mischief ATKINS START DATE:5/07/2007 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:It's worked for me before and the weight comes off fast and easy. TOP WEIGHT:258 CURRENT WEIGHT:235 GOAL WEIGHT:150 HEIGHT:5'5 EYE COLOR:hazel HAIR COLOR:brownish-black OCCUPATION:stay at home mom taking classes in real estate GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Vernon,Florida WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:Sticking it out and getting bored easily. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:I can't fit any of my clothes and I want to be healthier and more active so that my son will stop calling me boring as well as I want to be able to shop for cute,trendy clothing and actually fit them! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?I'm very determined to do this and would love any help offered! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:I'm tired of bieng looked at as the pretty,thick girl (fat). I want people to see me as beautiful inside and out so I want this really,really badly. I'm sick of the skinny people that I know feeling sorry for me because I'm not bieng complimented on how nice I look and bieng told you have a beautiful face, the rest doesn't matter,which it shouldn't but in all honesty really does. |
DATE: June 14, 2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Laura G / Laura AGE: 30 BIRTHDAY: 22/07 MARITAL STATUS: Happily married FAMILY INFO: HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Swimming, reading, PETS: 1 husband! ATKINS START DATE: 13/06/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I'm not on Atkins per se, but I am trying low carb TOP WEIGHT: 336 CURRENT WEIGHT: 309 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: brownish red OCCUPATION: Dispatcher GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Saskatchewan, Canada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: impatience and temptation WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Hopefully, getting some support ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: |
New to Low Carb but not 3FC
DATE: June 26, 2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Sunchick/LeiAn AGE: 35 BIRTHDAY: July 28 MARITAL STATUS: married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): getting ready to celebrate my 15th wedding anniversary, no children except of the 4-legged variety. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, internet, beading...interested in lots of different things PETS: two kitties...Bear & Pepper ATKINS START DATE: June 22, 2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: well, it seems like I've tried everything else and nothing seemed to work (including prescription diet pills)and after reading up on the low carb lifestyle, I decided that it makes sense and I realized just how many carbs a day I was eating...sometimes it was nothing but carbs!! so I thought I'd give this a try and so far it's working. TOP WEIGHT: 253 CURRENT WEIGHT: 243 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: dark brown OCCUPATION: medical assistant GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Orlando, FL WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm starting to get aches & pains that I know are weight related so I'm determined to get this weight off before I have major health problems. |
DATE: 6/27/2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Diana AGE: 45 BIRTHDAY: 12/30/61 MARITAL STATUS: M FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Husband, no children HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Antiquing, camping, baking, sleeping. PETS: Sammee, my Papillon ATKINS START DATE: End of March 2007 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: My sister asked me if I wanted to do it with her. I know alot of people who have lost weight on it, so I wanted to give it a try. TOP WEIGHT: 243 CURRENT WEIGHT: 216 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5 5 EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: office GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: southwest WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Watching the FoodNetwork and wanting to bake sweets and eat them. I love to eat, especially Mexican food. Ohhhh, my Moms red chile, rice and beans. I love it! I was never full, I thought I has something wrong with me, because all I wanted to do was eat. Well obvioulsy, I had something wrong, it's called addiction! LOL WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not sure what it is this time. Maybe because my sister is on too, now my parents are on Atkins and I can't let them beat me! Haha. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm here to talk, encourage and support anyone who needs it. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I probably have the same experiences as alot of you when it comes to weight loss. But I know we can all do it! |
DATE: 6/28/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: honeybuns100 AGE: 27 BIRTHDAY: January 1980 MARITAL STATUS: married for two years to a Super Guy FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I was overweight when I got married and I have gained fifty pounds since then, mostly all during the few months after I had a miscarriage (at 8weeks) about a year ago. This weight loss for me is a healing process and a recovery of myself as I prepare to get healthy enough to try again for a baby. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: tarot cards, thrift store shopping, art PETS: 2 dogs, 1 cat, lots of fish; chocolate lab--Rigby 8 years old, little mut ---Jack 4 years old, and Siamese cat ----Plumpers 2 years old ATKINS START DATE: I am not choosing Atkins. I am doing the Body Type Diet, but I didn't see a forum for that one. I am starting today, 6/28/07. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: I have tried the body type diet before about four years ago, and I lost 20 pounds easily and kept it off for two years. TOP WEIGHT: Current weight 234 CURRENT WEIGHT: 234 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'2 EYE COLOR: HAIR COLOR: OCCUPATION: med school student and weekend caregiver GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pacific Northwest WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: __________________ Moderator & Fat Chick Posts by members, moderators and admins are not considered medical advice and no guarantee is made against accuracy. Please see your physician before taking advice found on the internet. |
DATE: 7/30/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: chickadee315 AGE: 23 BIRTHDAY: MARITAL STATUS:living in sin FAMILY INFO my sister has always been slim and my parents each lost 20-30 pounds this year on ww which i have tried before but just couldnt be motivated to start it again. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: 2 cats ATKINS START DATE: 7/23/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: i really am sick of counting calories and wanted something with faster results since i need to be in a bikini - hopefully- in 4 months TOP WEIGHT: 199 CURRENT WEIGHT: 192.5 GOAL WEIGHT: 145-155 HEIGHT: 5'5 EYE COLOR: HAIR COLOR: OCCUPATION: what dont i do.... :) GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: motivation and exercising WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i am really sick of looking and feeling this way and comparing myself to others - i want to be even hotter! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: |
Hiya! I'm a newbie so I thought I would use this as a way to introduce myself :dizzy:
DATE: Sept 20/07 USERNAME/REAL NAME: MuffinPop/Sherry AGE: 28 BIRTHDAY: July 16th MARITAL STATUS: Common-Law FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a sweetheart of a boyfriend who is always supportive of everything new that I try. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Making Soap, Reading, Travelling. PETS:I have the cutest dog ever! (I know its debatable but she's perfect to me) ATKINS START DATE: April 2004 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: Desperation, but as it turns out its the only way I can lose and maintain weight loss. TOP WEIGHT: 172lbs CURRENT WEIGHT: 136.2 GOAL WEIGHT: 120 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Hazel-Green HAIR COLOR: Black OCCUPATION: Payroll GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Canada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Getting that last 15lbs off. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: More determination... ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? hmm, not much that I can think of. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Hmm, where would I start :) |
so glad i found this!
DATE: Sept 20/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: krawhitham/Emily AGE: 24 BIRTHDAY: Feb 16th MARITAL STATUS: unmarried FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I live with my bf of 2 years and a couple other people, my family lives 3,000 miles away and I see them about once a year! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading lots, learning different languages, enjoying the weather, bikram yoga PETS:none ATKINS START DATE: September 2007 (two weeks ago) WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: After doing it "my own way" which was counting calories and eating healthy and NOT getting to my goal after 2 years of that AND hearing several of my friends losing 40-70lbs each from doing Atkins...I HAD to try!!! (They are all so skinny now!) And because my body is very sensitive to carbohydrates, so it makes sense for my make-up TOP WEIGHT: 160 CURRENT WEIGHT: 135 GOAL WEIGHT: 117 HEIGHT: 5'3.5" (I am estimating) EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Multimedia Specialist GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NorCal, USA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: the LAST 10 LBS!! Once I get to 127, getting to 117 is like scaling a wall. I am dreading being 127 again because thinking about the plateau i'm going to hit (again) makes me want to cry and throw things. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Good question...I have a new job! I want to fit into my jeans better...and I am enjoying the atkins nutritional approach so far ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I like the idea of a "magic pill" but would NEVER take one! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Don't try to lose weight for an event or another person...take your time, no deadlines, and do it for yourself! |
how are you doing?
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DATE: 10/14/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Salsa Sarah/Sarah AGE: 22 BIRTHDAY: 4/11/85 MARITAL STATUS:in a relationship FAMILY INFO: I have a great family HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Painting and singing PETS: A cat in the house she loves me but I'm alergic to her :( ATKINS START DATE:10/08/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: I Had to try something and the great part was i could eat as much as I want though in the end you end up eating les cuse your not hungry. Its just great !! TOP WEIGHT: 254 CURRENT WEIGHT: 246 GOAL WEIGHT: 170 HEIGHT: 5/6 EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: depends I color my hair but I'm naturaly a dark blond OCCUPATION: Cosmetologist GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: CA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: not letting myself cheet WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This site and knowing that it will help my career ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm a pritty creative person who is very into art. I love being around people and just being ther to help a friend when thier down. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Well about 2 years ago I lost 50lbs on the low carb diet. It felt so good I know Ican do it agin |
DATE: 11/01/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Ravenmist76/Danielle AGE: 31 BIRTHDAY: 7/16/76 MARITAL STATUS:married for 11 years FAMILY INFO: I have 2 sons ages 10 and 6 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: horseback riding/reading/video games with hubby PETS: 1cat,1 dog, 1 horse ATKINS START DATE:10/26/07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: Ihad a great deal of success with it in the past. Unfortunately due to a death in the family I let my depression take hold of me and gained weight back(comfort eating) TOP WEIGHT: 190 CURRENT WEIGHT: 185 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: brunette OCCUPATION: SAHM and childcare provider GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: PA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: motivation to excercise. After taking care of others all day I feel mentally and physically exhausted. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have lived and learned and know that I carry the means within myself to be sucessful ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am the type of person who doesnt usually rely on anyone for anything. It took a lot for me to actually realize that this type of support community would be great for me. It's what I need, especially when my friends are so anti atkins and have the low-carb-is -the-devil- mentality. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: No matter what happens in life, you must remember to take care of yourself, its the most important thing. It was hard for me to overcome my depression and realize that during that time I had lost all of my good habits. Now I can look ahead and start over and take solice in knowing that sooner is better than later. |
DATE: Novemeber 16, 2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: CLCmom/Bonnie AGE: 27 BIRTHDAY: July 11 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a wonderful baby boy Carson- he is 17 months today, I have been officially married for 5months to my husband Carl HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I like crafts - scrapbooking, and I LOVE cooking PETS: None ATKINS START DATE: 2nd time - Nov 15th WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: I did it about four years ago and I did really well on it. I am deffinitly a carb o holic and it worked so great for me then TOP WEIGHT: 253 CURRENT WEIGHT: 250 GOAL WEIGHT: 180 (for now) HEIGHT: 6 foot EYE COLOR: Green/Hazel HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: SAHM - Fulltime mom GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Idaho WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love pasta and cream sauce WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: my motivation for doing it this time is very differant - It is about me ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am also a fulltime student getting my Masters in Adult and Organizational learning |
DATE: December 11, 2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Koren Michelle/Koren Michelle :) AGE: 26 BIRTHDAY: June 17 MARITAL STATUS: LTR FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I'm very close to my family. My parents are divorced, my dad is single and my mom is in a LTR with her girlfriend who I consider my second mom. I have a biological brother and sister and a step brother and sister. I do not have any children yet but I'm in an amazing LTR with the most wonderful man in the world. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I am an avid writer, I love fashion, beauty, gossip, music, etc. :) PETS: A fat sausage of a dog who I adore, Franklyn ATKINS START DATE: I started low carb dieting in 2000 and that is w how I lost almost 200 lbs WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: It was the only diet on which I saw real results. TOP WEIGHT: 293 CURRENT WEIGHT: Usually between 113-120 GOAL WEIGHT: It was 150 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Brown, but I fake green eyes and fabulously! HAIR COLOR: Black OCCUPATION: Full time college student, going on to grad school and part-time employee at a non-profit clinic serving children who do not have medical insurance GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: LA, California WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I'm grew up on an extremely unhealthy Carribean diet, I love fried food and sugar. My weekness is cocktails. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I decided I needed to finally loose weight when driving back to my house from Burger King when a group of boys shouted to me at a stoplight that they hoped my car had good shocks >=( ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I would love to offer advice/support to anyone going through the process of losing weight! |
Hey everyone...
DATE: 12/17/2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Brit AGE: 37 BIRTHDAY: 07/10/1970 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Anything outdoors (of course that was when i was thin not HUge like now.) PETS: 2 of the best Kitties in the world ATKINS START DATE: 12/17/2007 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: I was on atkins in 03 and loved it...just fell off the wagon for a bit TOP WEIGHT: 230 CURRENT WEIGHT: 225 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'8 EYE COLOR: Hazel HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: AZ WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: motivation and sticking to it WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I can't stand looking at myself ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am here and can't wait to get to know everyone :cool::carrot: |
DATE: 12/20/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: bluex AGE: 36 BIRTHDAY: December FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I live on opposite coasts from my entire family. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: computers, internet, languages, dieting, low carb, auto racing PETS: none ATKINS START DATE: 3/2006 I don't do atkins, I do my own brand of low carb as first suggested by Kaiser. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: Low Carb was chosen for me by Kaiser when I was diagnosed with Diabetes. Kaiser's nutrition classes recommended a low carb approach. I followed Jennifer's advice on the internet. Basically, I didn't eat anything that raised my blood sugar above 140 at 1 hour after eating. TOP WEIGHT: At least 256. I am not sure cause I didn't weigh myself for a long time. I know at one point I was heavier cause I lost a little weight the summer of 2005 by walking a lot. CURRENT WEIGHT: 161 GOAL WEIGHT: 154 HEIGHT: 5'6 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Dark brown with lots of highlights. OCCUPATION: Elementary School Teacher. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Los Angeles, California WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Well my whole life it was overeating and gorging on carbs. I now fight portion size in the allowed foods. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I haven't been unsuccessful with low carb at all. I am joining this forum now to fight a stall again. I find it really hard when I hit a stall and I am trying to find ways of becoming unstuck. Or maybe I have reached my goal weight and I just don't know it. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: You can lose weight, you just have to stick to a plan for a while... and think of it as a lifestyle change. You can never go back to the way you ate. I never thought I would but I found the side effects of diabetes (blindness, organ failure, amputation) to be really motivating. I remind myself of those things whenever I want just one chip. |
TODAY'S DATE: January 3, 2008
USERNAME/REAL NAME: JerseyGirl1969 AGE: 38 BIRTHDAY: August 27 MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE AND LOOKING FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I'm very close to my mom, my dad passed away when I was 22, my brother and I get along adequately ; / HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I am a professional writer, marketing executive, former college professor, closet singer, and now am thinking of studying personal training (with no intent to use it but for myself) PETS: A pudgy pug, Mickey LOW CARB START DATE: I've low carbed off and on since the mid 90s and am now accepting that it's what works for me and learning why. I don't do Atkins, I just don't eat any breads/rice/potatoes/pastas, etc...except on special occasions. As much as I know their are good choices in those starches, they don't work for me. I've done diets and counted calories and still couldn't lose weight. I've even fasted and not lost weight! I've learned that with low carb, I don't even have to count calories (though I do watch my intake) or really monitor my foods closely. By knowing it's all about protein, fats, fruits, and veggies, I know what I have to do and can be "liberal" with it. I've been training for 6 months and we've played with my intake a lot and I now can see--low carb does it for me. Period. End of sentence. So for 2008 I have committed to it without exception. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: It is the only way I lose weight. When I started at the gym at 320, eating 1000 calories I learned how to repair my metabolism with food. We've played with my intake and even 1500 calories of healthy options didn't do it, but 1700-2300 of low carb does.... TOP WEIGHT: 335 (2001?)...got to 269, but gained back to 320...which is when I started training (7/17/07) CURRENT WEIGHT: 292 and losing GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: My best feature--green HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: marketing consultant GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NJ WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love food that tastes good (sweet, chewy, etc.), so I can really over do carbs. But going low carb has nixed my sweet tooth and desire for starchy foods. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I feel I have no choice. I want health, marriage, and kids...and am running out of time. I want to up my odds, if I can. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am one determined woman! |
DATE: January 5, 2008
USERNAME: Sylvia78 AGE: 41 BIRTHDAY: July 4th MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO: 1 wonderful-supportive husband; 2 great kids HOBBIES/INTERESTS: knitting & reading PETS: None at the moment ATKINS START DATE: 1st time April 15, 2004 / several restarts after that / most recent = May 16, 2007 / I'm restaring today = January 5, 2008 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: I did research on the theory behind Atkins. I read everything that I could for a month before starting the program. I realized early on that, since my pregnancies, I have a serious problem controling my bread portions. TOP WEIGHT: 195 CURRENT WEIGHT: 172 GOAL WEIGHT: 125 HEIGHT: 5'4" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: Executive Assistant GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Los Angeles (Hollywood, baby!) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: The feeling of deprevation and being an emotional eater is not helping. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I don't really know. I am starting again and I hope to do better. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have never lost weight by working out. What and how much I eat has always had more affect and effect on my weight. I am looking for a support system that will understand that I am a person and sometimes I make the wrong choice but everyday is a new day and I can make a better choice today. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: The first time I did Atkins I was strict about it but I found myself always wanting bread. Anytime I was hungry I ate meat but that was not satisfying. After restarting about five times within one year, I just stopped all together. I gained everything back. Last year I found some information that really helped me understand what problem I was having strictly following Atkins. I started low-carb again but a very modified Atkins. This time I focused on getting 35 grams of carbs, not counting fiber, a day, and limiting my meats and low-carb diet products. This allowed for a lot more vegetables than Atkins allows for during Induction [2 cups of salad & 1 cup of other veggies] and lost 40 pounds within 4 months. I never even wanted bread. I had a setback in October and am just now recovering. |
Koren-
You are a great inspiration! If only those boys could see you now!! |
DATE: 10/15/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Marie/Marie AGE: 47 BIRTHDAY: 1/24 MARITAL STATUS:Married to a country boy. FAMILY INFO: I have a great family HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I collect Victorian mourning items and polychrome teal delft. PETS: 3 smelly cats ATKINS START DATE:currently Jan 14 2008 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS:I've done them all and each one had something that made me stop or fall off the wagon. Of all the plans I've looked at, this one seems to have the most positive qualities TOP WEIGHT: 212 CURRENT WEIGHT: Im not weighing but I'm going with about 205 GOAL WEIGHT: around 160 HEIGHT: 5/9 EYE COLOR:Brown HAIR COLOR: Blonde/dark brown OCCUPATION: Teacher GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: CA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not staying foused and thinking that when I lose weight Im a "skinny person" which causes me to backslide WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: The fact that I have to avert my eyes from mirrors these days ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? My house is haunted (lol-its true!) WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I never had trouble losing weight if I wanted until the dreaded 40's hit me...lose it while its easy girls! __________________ Skinny by summer!!! |
DATE: 01/16/2008
USERNAME/REAL NAME: jlkeahi/rosie AGE: 20 BIRTHDAY: 07/29/1987 MARITAL STATUS: single FAMILY INFO: No bf/hubby, no kids. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: playing video games/watching "reality" tv PETS: 3 kitties ATKINS START DATE: lol. i havent started yet, but plan to on 01/21/2008 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: i had the book, read it, and it appealed to me TOP WEIGHT: 300 CURRENT WEIGHT: havent weighed myself since i saw the 300 on the scale. GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'5 EYE COLOR: drk. brown HAIR COLOR: drk. brown OCCUPATION: being me :) GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: nevada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: motivation and sticking to it WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i think about my future, and i want to actually be there to live it ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? im crazy silly! i love to joke around....alot! |
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Broadabroad/Fay
AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: August 20th 1973 MARITAL STATUS: Single like a single thing from the planet of the single people. And, since I'm a fat white chick in Bangkok, that's not likely to be changing any time soon. (In Bangkok, size 12 is fat. Oh, joy.) FAMILY INFO:....er, no kids. That's what you mean, right? HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, writing, acting, singing, drawing, painting, travelling... PETS: The Cat Daniel, who I picked up in a moment of idiotic weakness out of the gutter in an oasis in the Sahara (no, really) when he was a filthy and truly pitiful little scrap of kittenhood. Now he's 4 1/2 years old, and he's moved to Bangkok with me. ATKINS START DATE:14th January 2008 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: Read Gary Taubes' fascinating book 'Good Calories, Bad Calories', which was recommended to me by a friend. It was an eye-opener. As to why I'm wanting to lose weight - well, obviously there's the unhappiness with my appearance and the physical discomfort and all that, but recent catalysts include seeing an actress being interviewed on telly when I was home in the UK over the Christmas holidays), who had lost 12 stone (168lb) over 2 years. And then there was the sheer loveliness of finding that I couldn't fasten my seatbelt on the flight back to Bangkok this time. Nice. I have had enough of this crap. Time to do something about it. TOP WEIGHT: 240lb? Not entirely sure, actually. Around that, anyway - I don't think I'm QUITE at my all-time fattest, but not far off. CURRENT WEIGHT: 236lb GOAL WEIGHT: 140lb. (I mean, sure, yes, less would be lovely - but if I can scrape into the healthy BMI range, that would be fanbloodytastic.) HEIGHT: 5/3 EYE COLOR: blue. Although subject to change without notice, thanks to my various coloured contact lenses. (I think I like purple best, although honey is pretty fabulous too. I really want turquoise.) HAIR COLOR: blonde. OCCUPATION: Primary teacher in a British-curriculum school in Bangkok. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Thailand. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: not getting disheartened. Staying motivated. Keeping that self-belief going. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a better plan, I think. Plus, there's a gym in my building, and a pool, for Pete's sakes - I have NO EXCUSE for not exercising. None. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Um. I'm a big sci-fi geek? And I'm bisexual? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: In the light of my previous answer I'm tempted to say something like 'cunnilingus while dressed as Captain Kirk', but since you don't know me from Adam you might take it serioiusly. And of course I might offend someone. Um. So - well, I successfully lost a couple of stones (30lb or so) a few years ago, when I was following the WeightWatchers plan and exercising regularly. So I know that I CAN do it. I just need to have a plan, stick to it and not let my routines get screwed up. |
"WHILE dressed as Captain Kirk??????" We simply Cannot ABIDE this behavior Fay!
- - - Everyone knows 7 of 9 is WAY sexier ;););) |
Marie, you are absolutely right!
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DATE:1*20*08
USERNAME/REAL NAME:Amy On a Mission 76/ Amy AGE:31 BIRTHDAY:12*22 MARITAL STATUS:Married (12 years next month) FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have the most wonderful husband and 3 amazing kids HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, playing backgammon and hearts online (LOL), being with the family and my pals PETS:a lovable ole' black lab named Sadie ATKINS START DATE:1*1*08 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS:I have tried SO many things, even become a consultant for Herbalife last year to get the discount. But I never stuck to anything. And Atkins has been the most successful for me. I made a pact with my husband, who is on it also, that this was our year, no more sabatoging ourselves, we are getting healthy together. TOP WEIGHT:250 CURRENT WEIGHT:231 GOAL WEIGHT:180ish HEIGHT:5'4 EYE COLOR:brown HAIR COLOR:right now??!! brown with some red and blonde OCCUPATION:Romance Enhancement Consultant for Tasteful Treasures GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Mechanicsville, VA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:emotional eating, but I have also started therapy to help with that and some other issues WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I know I can do it, not just think, "Well maybe..." ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am looking forward to finding friends and support here. |
I love Fay. She cracks me up. Eff those Asian Twiggys. I would kill to be a size 12. By the way, I'm not being racist. If you were in Angola I would call them Angolian Twiggys. Come to think of it...eff those Californian Twiggys. Until I'm one of them that is.
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DATE: 1/20/08
USERNAME/REAL NAME: claudiac1983 / Claudia Yvete AGE: 24 BIRTHDAY: April 17, 1983 * ARIES!! * MARITAL STATUS: Living with boyfriend since 6/2/03 FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a wonderful boyfriend Leo, we are trying to get pregnant with our 1st, but have some problems due to my PCOS (and overweight Im sure) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I really dont have time for hobbies.. unless it involves chocolate or ice cream.. PETS: None. .our Betta Fish named "Fishy" past away after 2 years with us.. ATKINS START DATE: 1/14/2008 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: Iv tried other approaches, but none work. Iv done atkins before and it did miracles.. so here I am again. TOP WEIGHT: 269 CURRENT WEIGHT: 259 GOAL WEIGHT: 165 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: Black HAIR COLOR: Today? Black OCCUPATION: Account Executive for The Los Angeles Times GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: West Hollywood, CA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not being able to eat junk food. During the day Im fine on my diets.. its at night when I unwind to watch my "novelas" that a mean sweet tooth kicks my butt! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Im not expecting miracles.. and also after over 2 years of trying to get pregnant with all sorts of meds, I think this will help with that ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not really... WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I did atkins about 8 years ago.. went from a size 16 to a size 8 in 3 months.. hope to do at least half of that this time.. |
SORRY FOLKS...JUST A FEW CORRECTIONS IN MY BIO...i THINK I COPIED IN HASTE!!!
DATE: 01/22/2008 USERNAME/REAL NAME: bambifox/joyce AGE: 40 BIRTHDAY: 04/29/1967 MARITAL STATUS: single-divorced FAMILY INFO: 2 kids 8 & 21; 2 grandkids, 3 & 2; divorced, 2 yr relationship with Boyfriend - not sure were this is going though, especially after 2 divorces. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: gardening/crotcheting/watching "reality" tv...I LOVE NY PETS: none ATKINS START DATE: 01/05/2008 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: I've done the Atkins diet 10 yrs ago, and found that as a carnivore, this diet works best for me (no calorie counting, measuring, etc.); after watching my then neighbors who weighed in excess of 250 lbs lose weight frying bacon and eggs, hamburgers, sausages, cheese, cream sauces loose over 100 lbs each, I was sold! TOP WEIGHT: 185 CURRENT WEIGHT: 177 as of last saturday GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'9 EYE COLOR: drk. brown HAIR COLOR: drk. brown OCCUPATION: Mortgage Broker/Real Estate Investor GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northern Virginia WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I think a combination of not having energy to stick with it and my hectic work/child schedule. I'm always doing things for everyone else but me! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: this is it guys....I'm forty and approaching 41 in a few months! I don't feel I have many chances more to really have my mind and body connect...I've gotta go for it! Beyonce...look out! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not really...just that I've always been one to help others and I really appreciate the chance to also get some help from all of you. Let's stay motivated and keep pulling each other up! |
DATE: 1/28/08
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Sheebes00 / Shannon AGE: 26 BIRTHDAY: 1/12/82 MARITAL STATUS: happily married :hug: FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I'm married to a wonderful man named Andy. We have a son named Andrew who was born 7/1/04. :D HOBBIES/INTERESTS: LOTS of things! Reading, riding my motorcycle, hanging out with friends, quiet times at home, yoga, the list goes on and on. PETS: 2 dogs - a 13 month old rottweiler named Thor and a 6 year old boxer/pitbull mix named Chaos, 1 rat named Templeton, and 1 snake name Slinky ATKINS START DATE: well, my restart date is today, 1/28/08 :^: WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS: It's worked for me in the past. TOP WEIGHT: 208 :( CURRENT WEIGHT: 189 :( GOAL WEIGHT: 130 (my weight before having my son) :carrot: HEIGHT: 5' 6" EYE COLOR: hazel (they change) HAIR COLOR: auburn (I naturally have brown hair with blonde and auburn highlights) OCCUPATION: Mommy & wife GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Berks County, PA, USA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating junk, cravings, and emotional eating (that's every emotion!! bored, happy, sad, mad, etc.) :nono: WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a buddy :kickbutt: ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not that I can think of, if you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me! :) WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Hmmm, I'm not sure.... |
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