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Bio
Unfortunately, I could not paste the questions onto this message. I want to tell you that I am 65 years old and I am ashamed that I am still struggling to lose weight. I am thinking of returning to WW but I am ashamed to go there where other people know me, and also where I probably will have a hard time loosing. And yet I know that I should lose weight. I am about 75 lbs over my goal weight. I know that as I continue to age (hopefully) it is better to be thin. I am pretty healthy now, except for the depression, but I feel really hopeless about loosing weight. Does anyone elase have this problem? I have tried it so many times -- and then if I loose I always gain it back.
jane123 |
Jane.....I have your problem.....I am 60 years old now......have been trying to lose weight for over 40 years. I probably have as much weight to lose as you do.
There are times that I feel like giving up in this struggle.....but I seem to pick myself up & start over again....so hang in there.....I think there are lots like us.....who have struggled for decades at this. April |
Newbie here...
Date: 9/15/03
Name: Homebound/Joanne Age: 53 (ouch!) B-day: April 15 (tax day!) Marital Status: Married 27 years to one man Spouse's Name: Steven Children: 1 Son, Matt, 17 Hobbies: Reading, cooking, surfing the net. Pets: 1 screwy mutt, Winnie (6) Top Weight: 316 Current Weight: 308 Goal: One hundred something Height: 5' 6 1/2" Eyes: Blue Hair: Dark brown w/just a little grey (thanks Dad!) Occupation: Just (?) a housewife Location: SE Georgia (not too far from Jax, FL) Problem with weight loss: Emotional eating, portion control, binging on fats and carbs. What's different this time: I suffered a major disc rupture in my lumbar spine 2 years ago which left me partially paralyzed. I wear a brace on my right leg and walk with a crutch. I NEED to lose weight so I won't lose what mobility I have. Anything Else?: I've been struggling w/depression since I was a pre-teen, and I've been to counselors and on meds for a time. I thank JESUS that he saved me and made me a child of the KING. His unconditional love has made a difference in my life! |
HIya joanne and welcome.... :)
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I am new too
DATE: 9/20/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Irishcoda/Cassie AGE: 48 BIRTHDAY: 12/19/54 MARITAL STATUS: M SPOUSE’S NAME: Ted m. 6/1/02; Rich died 5/23/01 CHILDREN/AGES: Billy, 16, Heidi, 15, Kristin, 11 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, writing stories, journaling, music (listening) PETS: Mouse, cat, Amber, cat, Buddy, Lab puppy TOP WEIGHT: 286 CURRENT WEIGHT: 267 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT: 5’5” EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: dark brown OCCUPATION: disabled interpreter for the deaf (not working) GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Mid-Atlantic WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: keeping weight off! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: if I don’t lose weight, I’ll probably die prematurely ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have gained and lost a lot of weight over the years, tend to be a stress-eater, I love to write but I am too scattered and need to focus; love Survivor; favorite author Diana Gabaldon |
Welcome Cassie
I read the 5 Diana Gabaldon books last winter.....I really liked them.....am keeping them....maybe I might read them again one day. April |
Come to the daily's everyone....would love to hear from everyone! We have such a huge bio section but we never get a chance to get to know you....come post on the daily threads!
Eliz |
Hello All! I am a newbie.
DATE: Monday Sept 29, 2003 USERNAME/REAL NAME: volley11 / Steff AGE: 25 BIRTHDAY: Dec 19th MARITAL STATUS: Married (6 years) SPOUSE’S NAME: Jeff CHILDREN/AGES: None (Can't have) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: volleyball, tennis, watching hockey (GO DEVILS), knitting, singing, whatever I can fit in outside of school and work PETS: 1 large cat (Milo) and 1 large dog (Buckley) TOP WEIGHT: 162 CURRENT WEIGHT: 158 GOAL WEIGHT: 148 HEIGHT: 5'8 and 1/2" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Blonde OCCUPATION: Medical Receptionist GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Idaho WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Husband stocks cupboards with junk food / stressed / not enough time to exercise. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Friends with good advice and a motivation to feel good about myself. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? My husband and I are both huge ER and Friends fans! |
DATE: October 2, 2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Jaden Ballard AGE: 28 BIRTHDAY: 12/25/74 MARITAL STATUS: married SPOUSE’S NAME: Greg CHILDREN/AGES: my son is 7 and my daughter is 6 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: ceramics, cross stitching, reading, writing poetry PETS: 3 Bearded Dragon lizards and 4 rats TOP WEIGHT: 160 lbs CURRENT WEIGHT: 153 lbs GOAL WEIGHT: 130 bls HEIGHT: Five foot two inches EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: homemaker GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I had a weight gain from taking Lithium...this is a recent gain...never been heavy before. I don't seem to have the motivation to excercise. I no longer take Lithium. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am not sure. I think I am more patient with myself than ever before. This might prove helpful in achieving this goal...as I know weight loss dosen't happen overnight. I wish it did!!! It sure seems to come ON overnight!! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Sure....I am really looking for weight loss support. I am not extremley overweight and my health is not at risk, but I feel badly about myself and really need some encouragement. And maybe just a hug. Maybe someone out there to tell me I CAN do it. My life has been very difficult the last couple of years and I want to come out of this the winner. I need help!!! __________________ |
DATE: 10/14/2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: AnotherJen / Jen AGE: 22 BIRTHDAY: 4/12 MARITAL STATUS: Married SPOUSE’S NAME: Dh CHILDREN/AGES: None HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Comedy clubs, movie, The Lifetime Channel PETS: 2 guinea pigs TOP WEIGHT: 179 CURRENT WEIGHT: unsure (160ish. I do not own a scale) GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'4 EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: red OCCUPATION: none at this time GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: WA state WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: staying away from sugary foods, staying with whatever diet, number on the scale WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: the help of sugar free subs, and keeping my eye on the goal __________________ :^: |
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DATE: 10/15/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: lcastle/Lynette AGE: 33 BIRTHDAY: 8/16 MARITAL STATUS: Married SPOUSE’S NAME: Donald CHILDREN/AGES: Justin/10 Neal/9 Amber/stillborn/would be 12 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading , cross stitch, singing, collecting angels PETS: 3 dogs (Sadie-my baby; Tigger, and Sandwich-hubbie's babies) TOP WEIGHT: 196 CURRENT WEIGHT: 185 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: Customer Service Rep GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: being able to cook for family who do not have weight problems at all, and will power to stick to program even when I am depressed, bored, etc. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am trying to find as much support as possible ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? :angel: |
DATE: 10/18/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Judy AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: 04/04 MARITAL STATUS: M SPOUSE’S NAME: Randy CHILDREN/AGES: Stepsons 23 & 22(my husband started early) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: snowmobiling, hiking (when I'm in shape it's fun), design/decorating PETS: 13 yo dog Sky aka tubby TOP WEIGHT: 250 CURRENT WEIGHT: 247 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'8" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: brown w/ a few grays OCCUPATION: survey/CAD tech GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Big Sky country - Montana WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: portion size; emotional eating; grazing if I've had a drink WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Knowing that I graze if I have a drink; knowing I feek better when I exercise; knowing if I don't get the weight off I am going to have some major health problems down the line ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I need all the support and encouragement I can get |
DATE: 11/16/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: angelheadedhipster/Malory AGE: 18 BIRTHDAY: Aug 17 MARITAL STATUS: single SPOUSE’S NAME: none CHILDREN/AGES: none HOBBIES/INTERESTS: writing, reading, internet surfing, art PETS: black cat named Ebony TOP WEIGHT: 190 CURRENT WEIGHT: 174 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'2" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: student GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NY WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have SAD which is a form of depression and I sometimes binge on sweet foods. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm doing one day at a time and won't starve myself from the foods I love. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Nope. |
DATE:19/01/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Raina AGE: 20 BIRTHDAY: May 25 MARITAL STATUS: Single SPOUSE’S NAME: N/A CHILDREN/AGES: N/A HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading,Computers,Writing,Watching Hockey<--typical Canadian, I know. PETS: 2 Dogs 2 Cats Sparky,Sheena,Sadie&Sativa TOP WEIGHT: 200 CURRENT WEIGHT:200 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5"3 EYE COLOR: Green HAIR COLOR: Naturally Brown, Dyed Red OCCUPATION: Student GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Atlantic Canada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:Cheese is the devil!!! lol WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am Damned Determined ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?I'm very good at finding excuses not to exercise. |
Can I join?
DATE: January 24
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Davoswoman/Candy AGE: 34 almost the dreaded 35!!!!!! BIRTHDAY: March 16 MARITAL STATUS: Married 9 mos. SPOUSE’S NAME: Hmmmm, David maybe :) CHILDREN/AGES: NONE :( HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, sewing, crocheting, computers PETS: four adorable cats- Melvin-12yrs, Maggie 2yrs, Groucho- 1yr and Missy-9mos TOP WEIGHT: ~400 CURRENT WEIGHT: 225 GOAL WEIGHT: 170 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: Avon rep and housewife GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Missouri WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I had a gastric bypass in Jan '01 lost 70 pounds and then my first husband died of a heart attack. I began drinking alot and stopped losing weight. I got myself together after a few months and have now lost almost 200 pounds. I began to gain back some the past few months after quiting work and staying home. Too much munching time on my hands. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am joining WW to get some structure and accountability back. I spend too much time at home alone and need to meet with people who are struggling too. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Think I said about all there is to say :dizzy: |
Bio for Skjolden
DATE: 2/11/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Susie AGE: 47 BIRTHDAY: October MARITAL STATUS: M SPOUSE’S NAME: Jack - my high school sweetheart (28 years) CHILDREN/AGES: Jordan is 25, married, and in graduate school; Taffy is 22, still in college; Bryan is 19 and in the army; Lindsay is 16 and a junior; Charlie is 15, a freshman, and has pretty serious learning disabilities; Ben is 10, 5th grade, and also has a depression problem. Together they are the most fun you can imagine - what a lively crowd. :D HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Quilting, reading. Homeschooled for 16 years (older kids went straight to college from homeschool), took three years off but we're homeschooling again because the move in November didn't go smoothly for our two youngest kids. Lindsay goes to high school. PETS: Maisie, Mistral, and Joey - cats with attitude TOP WEIGHT: 240 CURRENT WEIGHT: 228 GOAL WEIGHT: 172 ? HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: blue/grey HAIR COLOR: light brown with highlights. Got my first grey hair at 47 and immediately covered it up :D OCCUPATION: health unit coordinator but currently looking for part time employment after relocating with husband's job. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pacific Northwest - north of Seattle, blessedly close to salt water and mountains. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying on the diet, exercising when I'd rather read a book, whenever I get below 200 I start eating compulsively so I'm thinking maybe I'm afraid (?) to be below 200 WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I don't think anything is different. I know all of the games I play with myself to sabotage my diet and I let it happen because I'd RATHER eat potato chips than salad. But if I'm always planning to go on a diet or failing at one, at least I feel like I'm trying. I just read this and realized that I'm giving up. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Hmmm. I love the Lord - very imperfectly, I'm afraid. I got my first speeding ticket last weekend. My husband is a park ranger so we always live in very beautiful places, but we've never bought a house. I tend to spend compulsively when I diet or when I'm depressed. My best friend is moving across the country and that makes me sad. |
DATE: Wednesday, March 03, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Flower / Julia AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: 06/09/1969 MARITAL STATUS: Married 17 years SPOUSE’S NAME: Edward CHILDREN/AGES: 15 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: swimming , walking, computer PETS: 5 cats TOP WEIGHT: 404 CURRENT WEIGHT: 365 GOAL WEIGHT: anything under 300 lbs HEIGHT: 5’4” EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Sitting GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ohio WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Bingeing has been by far the hardest thing from me to over come. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Have been working up to being able to do this. Slowly getting control. Learning how to deal with what going on in my life has help me so much. I am in the place in my head to try again and I know this time will be different I can feel it. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? My diagnoses are Dissociative Identity Disorder and ptsd. I am a self-harmer and Compulsive Overeating. But in 7 mouths I have only hurt myself twice. Have been learning for over a year now to deal and handle them. Everyday is better. |
DATE: Thursday March 4 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Mom23/Susan AGE: 40 (yes, reality has set in BIRTHDAY: 12/15/63 MARITAL STATUS: Married SPOUSE’S NAME: Joe CHILDREN/AGES: DD16 (just got her "adult" license yesterday), DD 6yrs and DS 2 later this month HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, cooking, and saving money PETS: 2 large dogs TOP WEIGHT: 287 CURRENT WEIGHT: 185 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 or less (been there about 10 yrs ago) HEIGHT: 5’7” EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: Natural-ugly brown with lots of grey/ Now- reddish brown but needs to be taken care of OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistant for our public library GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: North Central Florida WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Snacking at work, chips, bread, pasta, etc. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Knowing that I'm not getting any younger, health problems, self esteem. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Husband is diabetic, but is in denial. He refuses to get with the program, although he is not over weight, does not eat healthy even though I'm trying to get him to understand. I also go through periods of depression (like now) when I'm stressed. Thankfully, my children do not have a weight problem and have no problem eating "the good things." I lost 10lbs in Feb. with diet (sort of Dr. Phil's program) and exercising. I'm doing the "Leslie Sandsome's Walk away the pounds" and up to the two mile walk 5 days a week. So far so good. Just need some extra support every now and then. Susan |
DATE: 3-14-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Aquareggie AGE: 26 BIRTHDAY: :) MARITAL STATUS: M SPOUSE’S NAME: Husband, Sweetie CHILDREN/AGES: n/a HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, internet, easy computer games, movies PETS: See avatar. TOP WEIGHT: 180 CURRENT WEIGHT: ~173.5 GOAL WEIGHT: We'll see. HEIGHT: :) EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: blonde OCCUPATION: student GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: midwest WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Keeping it off. Sweets. Emotional eating. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have been losing sloooooooowly. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Bipolar I |
DATE: 3/29/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Selena but everyone calls me Sen AGE: 26 BIRTHDAY: 2/18 MARITAL STATUS: married for just over 2 yrs to my best friend of *counting on fingers* 12 years SPOUSE’S NAME: Kirk CHILDREN/AGES: See pets! They're my furry children! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Harry Potter! Cooking, hunting, playing board games & video games with DH, and just hanging out in general. PETS: Lobo-12 yrs old-Golden Retriever, Gracie-2 yrs old-Beagle/Basset, Indiana-2 yrs this summer-Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Samantha-8 yrs old-big black kitty, Diesel-2 yrs old- big ginger kitty, Ginger-6 months- fluffball kitty, Buckbeak-about a year old-Cockatiel TOP WEIGHT: right now... 290 :cry: CURRENT WEIGHT: see TW GOAL WEIGHT: between 150-180.. not picky! HEIGHT: 5 ft 8 w/ a large build EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: calico OCCUPATION: SAHW GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: TEXAS WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: It all happened over night it seemed like. Literally, one morning I finally noticed how heavy I had gotten and it's gone downhill from there. I became very depressed after TTC with no luck (it's going to be 3 years this November and still no luck) and that didn't help anything at all. Made things worse. I crawled into a shell and just didn't want to deal with much. The lack of activity was what did it I think. Now, I'm still in my hole because I don't want to be seen. When I graduated high school back in 96 I was @ 170-180 and looked pretty darn good. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I really don't know. I haven't started anything yet. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm new. This is my first post. Sen :balloons: |
bio, I'm NEW to this forum!
DATE: 4/16/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: derrydaughter Linda Heminway (maiden name Derry) AGE: 49 BIRTHDAY: 02-18-55 MARITAL STATUS: married 20 years on June 23rd! SPOUSE’S NAME: Mark CHILDREN/AGES: 13,16 Jamie and Jeff HOBBIES/INTERESTS: quilting, cooking, NOT gardening - but have to PETS: 2 cats, Grover and Salem, brother and sister TOP WEIGHT: 161 CURRENT WEIGHT: 159 GOAL WEIGHT: 136 HEIGHT: EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: dirty blond OCCUPATION: homemaker GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southern NH WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: lack of committment, staying power. Also depression and comfort food syndrome. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm getting older and the pounds, at monopause with HRT, are suddenly not coming off easier. I've had some health scares lately and I need to do this is I want to be around to see grandchildren and enjoy life! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm very chatty and "needy" to have people support me, hope not to be a pest here DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US ON THE DAILY THREAD AFTER POSTING YOUR BIO... THANK YOU !! |
DATE: May 14, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Becky9168 - I think you can figure out my real name ;) AGE: 18 for a few more days BIRTHDAY: May 20, 1985 MARITAL STATUS: Not married but in long term relationship (almost 5 years!!! :) ) SPOUSE’S NAME: Boyfriend's name - Kevin CHILDREN/AGES: n/a HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Poetry, music, concerts, reading, astronomy PETS: 1 Hamster - Mrs. Waddlesworth, 2 Cats - Ethyl & Bobby, 1 German Shepard - Kelly TOP WEIGHT: 235 CURRENT WEIGHT: 225 GOAL WEIGHT: 170 HEIGHT: 5' 5" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Student & also student work study (STAR - Student Telecounseling Admissions Rep) GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New York, USA WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: my inability to choose a plan of action and stick with it WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: a supportive network of friends and family (i hope) ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm really shy and am just trying to figure out who I really am and get my life on track. |
Stephanie's Bio
DATE: May 17, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: stepbrown/Stephanie AGE: 50 BIRTHDAY: 1/12/54 MARITAL STATUS: Long-term relationship SPOUSE’S NAME: Gary CHILDREN/AGES: One 16 year old boy HOBBIES/INTERESTS: sewing, quilting PETS: I wish I could have a dog :( TOP WEIGHT: 300 CURRENT WEIGHT: 300 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5' 6" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: secretary in a large healthcare org GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northern California, near San Francisco WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: thinking that am too old to lose weight WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to look sexy. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to be silly. |
DATE: May 20, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: BA99TJ/ Beth Anne AGE: 26 (almost 27!) BIRTHDAY: June 29, 1977 MARITAL STATUS: Married to Greg SPOUSE’S NAME: Greg :) CHILDREN/AGES: step daughter Jocelyn who is 10 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: cross stitch, stamping, writing, singing PETS: dog Coda, fish TOP WEIGHT: 297 CURRENT WEIGHT: 273 GOAL WEIGHT: 173 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: blue/green HAIR COLOR: naturally dishpan brown/blonde but I haven't seen that in years! OCCUPATION: phone rep for mutual fund transfer agency GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Massachusetts WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: binge/emotional eating WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am determined to make my life different, I feel like the click has finally CLICKED. :) ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am a fun loving person who suffers with depression/anxiety issues. |
new to this site
DATE: 5/20/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Renee AGE: 39 ohhh so close to 40 BIRTHDAY: Jan 1965 MARITAL STATUS: Married for 6 years SPOUSE’S NAME: Mark CHILDREN/AGES: 2 stepsons--Eugene 13, Joel 11. Steven 11 months HOBBIES/INTERESTS: GArdening, crafts, scrapbooking and Garage sales PETS: Snowie TOP WEIGHT: What I am now. I am afraid to step on the scales to find out CURRENT WEIGHT: see above GOAL WEIGHT: Shor term to lose 20 lbs HEIGHT: 5 feet EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: nurse but now I am a stay at home mom GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southwest WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: the fact that I have gained so much. And getting past the 3 to 5pm need to put food in my mouth WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I know that being at this weight is unhealthy and I want to be around for my son ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU I am usually a upbeat person but the last 11 months have really knocked me down. This is my knot at the end of the rope. I am holding on :halffull: |
DATE:05/24/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME:Angela AGE:24 BIRTHDAY:07/29/1979 MARITAL STATUS:single SPOUSE’S NAME:none CHILDREN/AGES: Cj Boy 6---Timothy boy 5--Samantha 20 months HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading PETS: none TOP WEIGHT:300 CURRENT WEIGHT:295 GOAL WEIGHT:150 HEIGHT:5-09 EYE COLOR:blue HAIR COLOR: dark brown with lots of gray OCCUPATION:cashier GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: united states Ny WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I overeat and I love pasta, bread I am depressed and its hard to have will power WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i am sick and tired of looking the way I do ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
hi there, i'm brand new here! what a great site!! :D
DATE: 6/1/2004 USERNAME/REAL NAME: carrie bear / carrie AGE: 25 BIRTHDAY: 12/21 MARITAL STATUS: not married, boyfriend SPOUSE’S NAME: boyfriend is chris :) CHILDREN/AGES: none! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: love to exercise, read, cook, horseback riding, hanging out w/ friends, shopping! PETS: yellow lab puppy (lucy) TOP WEIGHT: 160? CURRENT WEIGHT: 145 GOAL WEIGHT: 130/135 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: blonde OCCUPATION: bank fraud investigator GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: chicago WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: still young, like to go out for cocktails and bar food ... ugggh! the empty calories add up quickly! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: dedication to working out and a true understanding of MODERATION! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? tried atkins for 5 months .... lost about 10 lbs, but just didn't feel right about it. was never truly happy w/ that way of eating. i prefer to exercise religiously, watch what i eat, and handle everything in moderation. i hope to transition to a "carb aware," lower fat diet. |
Hi everyone! I've been a member of the forums for a few days now, and I thought I'd pop my head in and say "HI". I will be posting occasionally in this forum and I look forward to getting to know you all. :D
DATE: June 8, 2004 12:10am USERNAME/REAL NAME: trooworld/Chris AGE: 35.75 BIRTHDAY: 9/26/68 MARITAL STATUS: as of 2 weeks ago, engaged (previous status was divorced) SPOUSE’S NAME: Reggie CHILDREN/AGES: No kids HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Camping, exploring, movies, music, jewelry making, the arts (creating and watching), writing (essays, short stories, poetry), reading (fiction, non-fiction, comic books and graphic novels). I also have a penchant for trying to do everything myself and researching things to death! :dizzy: PETS: I have 2 dogs (a pug named Bubba, who is my avatar…as well as a Pekinese named Gizmo who is old, grumpy and despises our cat), a cat (a very elegant yet not prissy tuxedo cat named Mr. Hyde) and an Oranda Goldfish (the ones that look like their brain is on the outside of their head) named Bowser (in tribute to a childhood friend’s favorite show, Sha-Na-Na). TOP WEIGHT: 232 lbs. :( CURRENT WEIGHT: 194 lbs. :bravo: GOAL WEIGHT: 140 lbs. HEIGHT: 5’6” EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: dark brown OCCUPATION: Well, I’ve been many things but here is what I consider myself to be: an artist, photographer, writer and student (working on an Associates in English and a Bachelors of Science- microbiology). I really want to write novels and paint, but microbiology will pay the bills. Oh, I am also a volunteer literacy tutor. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: lovely and body-conscious San Diego, CA :( WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Controlling what I eat (have HUGE pasta and pizza problem), having energy to cook (depression is a big factor in my weight), also the fact that I HATE to exercise. :mad: Also, I broke a bone in my hand a few weeks ago, so I can't lift weights with my upper body for a few more weeks. That is just prolonging the procrastination! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I learned how to eat healthy, I am involving my friends in exercise (social walks), and I’ve had the blessing of losing some weight since beginning my “program”…it has made a world of difference in how I feel (physically and emotionally). When I eat healthy, I have a lot more energy, need less sleep, can function better and feel better about myself. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Hmmm…I have major depressive disorder, anxiety and PTSD. So, maybe there are some of you that will be able to relate to my connection between these illnesses and how they have played a role in my physical health. Oh, and thanks for listening! :doh: |
DATE: June 8, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: callmecalmly/Chantal AGE: 19 BIRTHDAY: December 17, 1984 MARITAL STATUS: engaged SPOUSE’S NAME: Ryan CHILDREN/AGES: none HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, writing, video games, music, computers, animals, learning PETS: a momma dog, Mechee, 2 cats, Fred and Momma, 3 birds, Prince Mickey and Mallory, and finally 2 rats Janie and Mary. TOP WEIGHT: 510 CURRENT WEIGHT: 498 GOAL WEIGHT: 300, still a high number, but i figure it is a good start for now HEIGHT: 5'8 or 5'9 i can't remember :shrugs: EYE COLOR: uhh... hazel HAIR COLOR: red OCCUPATION: student, going to school to be a vet tech GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Flint, Michigan WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I would say my biggest problem with weight loss is first motivation, i get discouraged and quit too soon. Another big problem is I live with my grandma and living with her is really hard. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am realizing that it is very very important that i lose weight. I am starting to run into a lot of health problems now that i am getting older and i really need to start resolviong the problem to get better. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? nothing that i can think of right off hand |
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DATE: June 16, 2004 USERNAME/REAL NAME: Bonnie AGE: 53 BIRTHDAY: Jan 26 MARITAL STATUS: Married-- 29 years on Monday SPOUSE’S NAME: Lee CHILDREN/AGES: Jason-27 Anne 26 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, gardening, kayaking, sitting in the backyard watching birds. Oh-- I love babysitting little ones--cuddles. PETS: Maggie-- a sweet loving Westhighland terrier TOP WEIGHT: 207 CURRENT WEIGHT: 204 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 HEIGHT: 5'4" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown with silver highlights OCCUPATION: Teacher-- community college GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Coastal Virginia WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Can't seem to stick with it. I get discouraged too easily. My depression/anxiety seem to send me back to comfort foods. There is a slogan that says: If you always get what you always got, why do you do what you always did? Why do I? WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: It has to work-- I don't know if I can keep trying. I need to move on. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I want to be better. |
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DATE: June 23, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: BuffaloDream aka: Buffy!!! AGE: 40 BIRTHDAY: April 26 MARITAL STATUS: Married-- 5 years on June 10th SPOUSE’S NAME: Ed CHILDREN/AGES: Angela-21 Kristy-19 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Gardening, Fishing, My Pets, this dang computer been online since 1989! PETS: Buddy beagle/sheltie mix 11, Jazzy tabby 3, Hydey calico 3 TOP WEIGHT: 293 CURRENT WEIGHT: 293 GOAL WEIGHT: 190 HEIGHT: 5'4 1/2" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: dark brown with blonde highlights OCCUPATION: Revenue Auditor for UPS GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Upper Peninsula of Michigan...eh! WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My biggest problem is sweets. :nono: I have started a daily log of what I eat to keep track of calories fat and sugar intake. The cravings are bad but I am sure they will pass as time goes on. Healthy eating is the key! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Actually this is the first time I have dieted in my life. I have always been overweight, large frame and had excepted it as a part of my life. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I want to lose weight. I want to be more active. I want ot change my eating habits. I am a fun loving 40 year old female, love to smile :D! Keeps me looking young! Drink that water!!! :wave: Buffy!!! |
DATE: 06/23/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Garbanzo Bean/Lisa AGE: 37 BIRTHDAY: Once I hit 35 I didn't have any more birthdays MARITAL STATUS: Very happily married SPOUSE’S NAME: Begins with a P and has 7 letters in his name CHILDREN/AGES: No human children--just 2 furry felines--revealing their names would give me away HOBBIES/INTERESTS: travelling, reading, cooking, travelling, reading, travelling some more PETS: see above--2 furry felines TOP WEIGHT: 177 CURRENT WEIGHT: 136 GOAL WEIGHT: Was 150 (lifetime reached October 1998), but since I'm below goal, I'm very happy! HEIGHT: 5'4 EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: right now, brown, my real colour is probably brown with a whole lotta grey OCCUPATION: Administrative GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Somewhere in British Columbia WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking to exercise WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not depriving myself with the eating plan of WW--everything is allowed and I allow myself EVERYTHING! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Did I mention that I enjoy travelling? |
Lisa.....Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am from British Columbia also....what part are you from? Bobbie |
Hi Bobbie-----
I live in beautiful Victoria! How 'bout you? I notice that your location says 'Northern BC' I love it up North! I haven't been up there since I was a teen, though so it there have probably been many, many changes. |
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DATE: 6/28/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: KelBelle/Kelin AGE: 21 (for a little bit longer) BIRTHDAY: 7/9/82 MARITAL STATUS: Single, never married SPOUSE’S NAME: n/a CHILDREN/AGES: Children? Ack! I'm not ready for those! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Musical theatre (watching, not performing), reading. PETS: Katie, an eight year old chocolate lab & Trixie, a five year old Jack Russell Terrier. TOP WEIGHT: 195, rather than the "Freshman Fifteen," I gained the Freshman Forty-Five. CURRENT WEIGHT: 141.5 GOAL WEIGHT: A year ago, it was 150 because that was the least I had ever weighed without doing anything crazy. But now I'm thinking 130 sounds good. HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: bluish-green, and they change sometimes. HAIR COLOR: Dark brown OCCUPATION: College student, and part-time bookkeeper GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: South Carolina WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My weight has always been an issue. As soon as I start to gain weight, I feel like there's no point in trying to stop it. I go crazy and start eating everything in sight because I feel like it doesn't matter anymore. For as long as I can remember, the way I think about myself has been based on my weight. I've always been painfully shy, and I continue to feel like other people don't want to talk to me because of my weight. I've always avoided leaving my house because of my weight. It's easier just to stay at home than to deal with the rejection from other people. Throughout most of high school I was bulimic, and I still suffer from a distorted body image. I'm assuming my body image is distorted anyway, because people keep telling me how thin I've gotten and I still feel like I look the same as I did fifty pounds ago. I mean, my sister weighs 27 pounds more than me and looks better than I do... In addition to the bulimia, in high school I started seeing a therapist for depression. I've taken both prozac and wellbutrin for it in the past, but I no longer take either. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not sure if I will be successful this time. I've lost 30 pounds in the past year and haven't gained back any of it yet, which is really good for me. I've never continuously lost weight for an entire year before. Generally, I'll lose for a couple months then gain for a while. I've never maintained any weight loss for more than a few months before, so I'm thinking that this is a good sign. Also, I've focused less on food and more on exercise. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I just don't want to obsess over my weight for the rest of my life. I would like to be happy with my body for once, and stay that way. |
DATE: July 3 - 04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: macdeez ~ Melissa AGE: 25 (for a few more months, anyway) BIRTHDAY: Sept 4th MARITAL STATUS: Newlywed! :) SPOUSE’S NAME: Tavis CHILDREN/AGES: one child ~ age 2 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, writing, cooking, spending time with family PETS: my husband! ;) TOP WEIGHT: 160 CURRENT WEIGHT: 160 GOAL WEIGHT: 120 HEIGHT: 5'4 EYE COLOR: Green HAIR COLOR: always changing....! OCCUPATION: Stay-At-Home-Mom GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: British Columbia, Canada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Food! I'm such an emotional eater... ugh! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I found this website... and hopefully the support I need to get/keep going! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? More than anything, I just want to be happy with myself. :) ~mel |
DATE: 7/4/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: MyFriendED/Deb AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: 11/24 MARITAL STATUS: divorced SPOUSE’S NAME: n/a CHILDREN/AGES: none HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, cooking, exercising, movies PETS: a little black mutt dog and a tortoiseshell kitty cat TOP WEIGHT: not sure....probably 280ish in high school CURRENT WEIGHT: 204 GOAL WEIGHT: 160 HEIGHT: 5'11" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: blonde OCCUPATION: accountant GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: TX WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: binge eating, emotional eating, depression, poor body image WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: not sure...finally am seeking therapy and looking into maybe starting meds for depression ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
DATE: July 13-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: natalie AGE: 21 BIRTHDAY: feb 2 MARITAL STATUS: single-- boyfriend in the army SPOUSE’S NAME: matt if he becomes a spouse =) CHILDREN/AGES: none HOBBIES/INTERESTS: music PETS: none TOP WEIGHT: don't want to know... fitting into size 18 CURRENT WEIGHT: see above =) GOAL WEIGHT: 160 HEIGHT: 5'7.5 (gotta add that 1/2 inch man!) EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: brownish auburn OCCUPATION: full time college student & working GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: college station, texas WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: i'm an emotional eater, bored eater, and i won't get off my butt to exercise, always making excuses WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: hopefully the support--- my boyfriend who's in the greatest shape ever (since he's in the army), i feel like i owe it to myself and it would be a good gift to him for him to come home and see me looking better... and plus i'm studying abroad in the fall-- so i'll be doing more walking around than i normally do. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? i just want to be happy for once in my own skin. i have a pretty face they say--- i want a body to match. |
DATE: 07-27-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: squeak717/Michele AGE: 30 BIRTHDAY: July 17th MARITAL STATUS: single SPOUSE’S NAME: none CHILDREN/AGES: none HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Motorcycling, camping, movies, friends PETS: none TOP WEIGHT: 230 CURRENT WEIGHT: 230 GOAL WEIGHT: 155 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: natural - brown, right now dark reddish OCCUPATION: Communications Operator GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: WI WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Lossing weight, portion control, eating all the time for the heck of it. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm very uncomfortable and I've just had it. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
DATE: 07-29-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: lyndie5/Linda AGE: 27 BIRTHDAY: May 12th MARITAL STATUS: married SPOUSE’S NAME: Michael CHILDREN/AGES: none HOBBIES/INTERESTS: movies, family, ebay ;) PETS: 2 labs, zoe and petey TOP WEIGHT: 200 CURRENT WEIGHT: 200 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'1" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: blond OCCUPATION: Office Administrator GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: OK WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: portion control, eating all the time WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm very uncomfortable and I've just had it(I stole this form Michelle but it's the same for me!! Also I am going to do weight watchers again. It was the most successful for me, and I have a partner, my sis-in-law. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
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