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First name: Martha
Geographical location: New Orleans :) Age: 24 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None.. yet :P Occupation: Student/ Sign Language Interpreter Pets: none :( Hobbies/Interests: Writing, drawing, reading, family/friend time :) Height: 5'4'' Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Recent one -- December 15th Starting Weight: 208 Present Weight: 202 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Having the ability to not "miss" my old eating habits. Food has always been a big part of my life. Where I am from, FOOD is LIFE. So it's really hard to tweak out the way I eat. Following any specific plan: Low Carb. Did Weight Watchers and lost 35 pounds, but I don't have time anymore to micromanage my diet. So I switched over to LC. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I always have a specific "goal" whether it be my wedding or for a cruise. But this time it's to bring a new life into this world. And I want to make sure that I am healthy before our pregnancy for health risks that can occur due to my weight -- especially because diabetes runs in my family. My mother developed diabetes when she was pregnant with me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love to meet knew people. One's motivation is my own and vice a versa. I am here to help as well as to be helped. :smug: |
This is me :)
First name: Michela Geographical location: Italy - Rome Age: 32 Marital Status: living with boyfriend Children/Ages: none Occupation: web writer Pets: 4 cats Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, the Internet, cooking, interior design Height: 184 cm/6'0 Eye/Hair Color: dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 27.12.2010 Starting Weight: 72 kilos/159 pounds Present Weight: 72 kilos/159 pounds Goal Weight: 66 kilos/146 pounds Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: binge eating Following any specific plan: none but I'm following a Mediterranean diet (lots of water, veggies, fruit, pasta) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more motivated now. Christmas is over and I can eat more properly. I hope I get the support of new friends here. Anything else you would like to share with us: not yet :) |
Hi I'm new as well!
OK I stole this list from others to efficiently summarize myself
First name: Julia Geographical location: Southern California Age: 53 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: daughter - 16 yrs old and son - 28 years old Occupation: insurance claims- construction defect litigation specialty Pets: 2 dogs Hobbies/Interests: reading, film, spin class, gym working out, music, art museums, history, Height: 5'0" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: Dec 27th 2010 Starting Weight: not sure, scared to get on the scale, guessing its about 115 -120 lbs Present Weight: see above Goal Weight: 105 pounds Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: some light binge-ish eating, being stupid middle aged and quitting smoking has destroyed my ability to control my weight Following any specific plan: no I am a vegetarian, eat lots of tofu and salad but carbs are my downfall I think What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: shopping for clothes, my self image is destroyed Anything else you would like to share with us: fighting depression I guess isn't helping. I HATE sounding so oh woe is me, but I have been on the verge of self loathing tears for weeks now.....I guess I do need a shrink, another thing on my " to do" list. Also I guess I should mention that I almost died from anorexia in the 70's when I was in my teens, I guess that will give further perspective on who I am..usually I am actually pretty fun and funny...I want to get out of this slump :( |
Hi<3
First name: Trisha
Geographical location:So Cal Age:20 Marital Status: Living with a boyfriend who'll probably never marry me lol Children/Ages:None Occupation:Student Pets:A cat that lives with my grandparents since I can't keep him in my apartment. Hobbies/Interests: Books, and the reason for the necessity of this site, FOOD Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color:Brown, Greenish/hazel Starting Weight:190 Present Weight:187 Goal Weight:125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Love of junk food and reliance on cheap unhealthy fattening foods Following any specific plan: Calorie counting mostly What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time is really a struggle because I was practically anorexic in the past and i've become hypoglycemic. Also, theres a lot of things I can't do because I slipped a disc in my back and it makes exercise rather hard. |
First name: Tiffany
Geographical location: Boston, MA Age: 28 Marital Status: Divorced / Now in a 7 yr relationship Children/Ages: 1 Wonderful 8 year old son Occupation: Real Estate Paralegal Pets: A Beagle; Boomer. He's the cutest little pain in the *** :) Hobbies/Interests: My Internet addiction & Law & Order SVU LOL Height: 5'2 1/2 ;) Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes - Blonde Hair Starting Weight: 182.2 Present Weight: 182 (Hey, I just started yesterday :P ) Goal Weight: 115 (It varies) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: "Love of junk food and reliance on cheap unhealthy fattening foods" --- Stolen directly from Trisha!!! Oh, and I'm lazy although I do "like" exercising... I just lack the motivation to GO exercise. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting & Hitting the gym |
First name: Sonya
Geographical location: Georgia Age: 38 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: twin boys 15, daughter 14 Occupation: Traning Manager Pets: Cats - Boo and Charlie, Dog - Baby Girl (13 years old) all rescued. Hobbies/Interests: I love to read, crochet, play tourist to rediscover places I live(d), history, music, Height: 5-8 Eye/Hair Color: brown and brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: let's say day 1 - I'm on the upside of a lifelong yo-yo Starting Weight: 340 Present Weight: 340 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying motivated and not taking unhealthry shortcuts. I get busy, and then grab something at the drive through on the way home or to the next rehersal, practice, etc because I failed to plan. Following any specific plan: Foods the whole family will eat in reasonable portions and use the new food pyramid and volumetrics. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tired of being tired; I'm tired of my back, knees, and ankles hurting; I'm tired of being "so pretty if only"; and I realized I'm teaching my kids the same bad habits - not just diet and exercise, but about committment and working toward a goal. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm interested in any advice, family friendly recipes, and exercise tips for this yo-yo mamma to make this time be the last time I re-start my weight loss journey. If anyone is interested in a buddy I could really use one. Thanks! |
First name: Breanne
Geographical location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 30 (in 2 months) Marital Status: Not married, but in a relationship Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Director of Sales and Marketing Pets: 2 Parakeets, Daisy and Buttercup Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Watching films, Reading, Playing Soccer, Going to theater shows, museums, concerts Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 3rd 2011 Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight: 200 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i can never seem to get into a habit of exercise, i always find an excuse to cheat on my diet and eventually tumble into a downward spiral until i am back at the weight i started at or even a few pounds heaver...i suppose i just need the willpower and staying power. Following any specific plan: WW and trying to work out 3x per week What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i think because i'm about to turn 30, my mental state of, oh well, i'm young, it's fine, i can change these behaviors when i'm older, is DEFINITELY wearing off. |
I've been here a week, do I still class as new? :D
First name: Fallon
Geographical location: Chester, England Age: 25 Marital Status: single (as usual :P) Children/Ages: none, nless you count my baby cat <3 Occupation: retail Pets: Pumpkin, a little black cat with the wobbles Hobbies/Interests: art and design, period fashions and styles, writing, make-up artistry, German language Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: Hair blonde, eyes pale green Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Last week of December 2010 Starting Weight: 196 Present Weight: Probably still 196, I don't weigh in a lot Goal Weight: 120! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: depression medication and possible underactive thyroid, lack of motivation! Following any specific plan: been put on a healthy lifestyle/weight loss program by my doctor, so we'll see! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: At the heaviest I've ever been, and this time I'm really serious. I'm on medcation, have roped my doctor into it, seeing a therapist... 2011 is the year it's going to happen! Anything else you would like to share with us: I love food. *********, this is hard! |
First name: Ann
Geographical location: South Age: 35 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: none Occupation: Accounting Pets: Dogs Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, Cooking Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Green Eyes/Brown Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today Starting Weight: 280 Present Weight: 280 Goal Weight: 150! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My love for cooking. I love to cook and come up with new recipes... I mean I am a true southern girl raised on homemade biscuits with gravy. Probably a lot of the reason I am now seeking inspiration and help from perfect strangers. LOL Following any specific plan: I am starting with the Weight Watchers program. I have heard great reviews and experiences that mirror my own situation. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am totally dedicated on my own and not being pressured into it by anyone around me. My husband is a wonderful inspiration to me. We love the outdoors and hiking happens to be our favorite activity and he is always so patient and waiting on me and just once I would like for us to have to slow down or wait because he is tired and not because he has slowed up waiting on me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love food! My favorite television personality is Paula Deen the butter queen! I love to host dinner parties and have bar-b-ques at our home, so everyone will be really surprised! I am going to have to become really creative in my methods of cooking!! |
On a mission :)
First name: Beth
Geographical location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 28 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None... Occupation: Retail Manager Pets: My puppy, Jack :) Hobbies/Interests: I LOVE sports... Height: 5'10" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today, 1/5/10 Starting Weight: 220... boooo Present Weight: same. Goal Weight: 180. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Being too busy, and grabbing anything I have time to eat. Following any specific plan: Not really... What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I really want to make a change. I finally graduate from my undergrad (Sports Administration) in June and I want my efforts to be reflected in those pictures. I also believe it will make me more confident when trying to find a job in the Sports Industry. Anything else you would like to share with us: I may also be trying to lose weight because I told my bf I want my graduation present to be a cruise ;) |
First name: Marie
Geographical location: California Age: 26 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 1 Son Almost 4 months Occupation: Currently a SAHM Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Playing with my son, Spending time with my husband. Height: 5'8 Eye/Hair Color: Brown / Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Since my Junior year of High School my weight has gone up and up and I've pretty much been a yoyo-er since but now am serious about making it a lifestyle change. Starting Weight: 211. The heaviest I have ever been however was 243 right before I had my son. Present Weight: 209 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I shattered my ankle 11/1/10. Still haven't been the go ahead to walk on it:( Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting and upper body work. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Since the birth of my son I realize I don't want to be one of those moms at the park who are to heavy to chase their child around and get winded just from the walk crom the ca to the park. I don't want to continue with an unhealthy lifestyle just for him to become another obese child in America. Also I would like to join the Military. Which is another reason I need to get in shape. Anything else you would like to share with us: I would like to hear any tips anyone has who has had a shattered ankle on what I can do to help with the healing/workout process. I would also like some company to share with on the weight loss I think it would be easier with a buddy to talk to. However since I am new I have to wait the 20 days to PM anyone:^: Thanks For Reading |
First name: Shana
Geographical location: DC area Age: almost 30 Marital Status: Married! In August! Children/Ages: none yet Occupation: Writer Pets: 2 orange tabby brother cats Hobbies/Interests: Writing, watching TV, football! shopping, makeup, cooking, Pilates Height: 5'5 (almost, lol) Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Ha, which one? Starting Weight: 175 Present Weight: 175 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lethargy and binge eating Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to get pregnant sooner rather than later and won't do it without a normal BMI. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am losing my job at the end of the month (office is moving 3000 miles away). Hey MorphingMama, I did a swan dive down the stairs in my apt building on 11/10/09 (just my luck to have that date!) -- nothing broken, but awful, terrible, multiple sprains. It sucks and I hope you feel better. The good was that it *did* heal most of the way -- I wore heels (kitten heels, but heels) to my August wedding. Are you broken or sprained? |
Great thread idea!
First name: Kimberly Geographical location: New Hampshire Age: 45 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: Son/18, Daughter/13, Son/10 Occupation: Legal Assistant Pets: 4 dogs and 4 cats!!! Hobbies/Interests: Horseback riding/showing, cooking, reading FOOTBALL Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/3/2011 Starting Weight: 163 lbs. Present Weight: (haven't weighed yet!) Goal Weight: 125-130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercise. Other than riding horses, I have never really exercised. I joined a gym yesterday, and this weekend will be starting the Couch to 5k plan. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting right now. Will be joining Weight Watchers. Also interesed in Eating Clean diet. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Definitely my motivation and commitment level. I am the heaviest today then I have ever been - even 9 months pregnant - and I don't like it at all! Anything else you would like to share with us: Just want to say I so appreciate everyone sharing their own stories of their journies - they are very motivating! |
I agree with Kimberly. Great idea to do this!!!!
First name: Kim Geographical location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 34 (for a few more weeks) Marital Status: married 10 years Children/Ages: 2 girls and a boy/ 6, 4, and 2 Occupation: Training/OD/HR professional Pets: an 8 yr old beagle Hobbies/Interests: Theater (acting and attending), music (concerts), teaching, and of course anything my kids are into. We are a very "artsy" family. I also have made a hobby of decorating cakes (fairly elaborate cakes using fondant, icing, and other edible decor). Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: grey/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: restarted after each kid, but most recently January 4, 2011 Starting Weight: 178 Present Weight: 175 Goal Weight: 138 (really anything under 140 is fine by me!) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: very busy, not a good planner, suffer from anxiety Following any specific plan: Must be on a low-salt diet due to some kidney issues and regularly recurring kidney stones (way too many for someone my age). Have done SBD before with success but feel like I want to find my own way this time. I would like to basically keeping my calories and sodium intake low. I am using SBD recipes, WW recipes, and Hungry Girl recipes (though I have to adapt many of these for lower sodium). I started a spreadsheet to track my food and liquid intake each day, at least until I get myself into a good routine and see progress. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was actually very successful after the birth of my second child, but then went and got pregnant again. So I think that what is different now is that I do not plan/expect to get pregnant again and I have dr's orders to get healthy. Anything else you would like to share with us: I grew an affinity for running after the birth of my second child (even ran a 10 k in under 1 hour) but stopped entirely after my third child. I have been amazed at how easy it has been to get back into it (muscle memory is amazing!!), so I signed up to run a half-marathon in May of THIS YEAR!!! (PS - I almost always push myself too hard....). Last year I said that I was going to do it and I never signed up and didn't do it. This year, I am registered and paid. It is a done deal and I will need encouragement to keep up my training!! |
First name: Amy
Geographical location: Woodstock, IL Age:28 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages:one child, 8 months Occupation:data entry/customer service Pets:1 dog Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, still getting use to the idea that i am someones mommy, LOL. I enjoy listening to music watching movies, reading when i have a chance. Height: 5'3 Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Well i started a while back but had an interuption of hurting my ankle, so i am going to put my recent start 1/3 Starting Weight: 245 Present Weight:233 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sad to say I had gastric bypass but with my pregnancy and life i gained weight back. Not as much as i orginally was, but its pretty depressing when i have two pairs of jeans that fit. I have to say my biggest hurdle is the motivation to work out. Following any specific plan:I am trying the fat loss for idiots diet. It was cheaper than weight watchers. So far im doing pretty good. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Like i stated i had gastic bypass in 2004 and i have gained some weight back, prior to that i tried weight watchers and doing it on my own Anything else you would like to share with us: |
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