Children/Ages: Mike, 23; Matt, 20 --StepChildren: Sylvia, 28; Brian 28
Occupation: Supervisor of Professional Development for K-12 public school district
Pets: 3 dogs (2 boston terriers & 1 mutt); 1 horse, 10 cats, 1 fish
Hobbies/Interests: Antiques, Camping, Spending Time with family
Height: 5' 6"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: My entire life. This time: 1/10/2011
Starting Weight: 245
Present Weight: 245
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation. I am working a very stressful job that requires that I work 70-80 hours per week plus I am pursuing an online master's degree. I find it very hard to keep motivated when I get stressed out. My biggest weakness is Fountain Pepsi.
Following any specific plan: No. I know that I need to restrict calories and reduce serving size.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of feeling tired all of the time. I know that I am letting myself, my husband, and God down by not getting a handle on this.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I need support in this journey and would love to connect to others struggling with the same journey.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Me! I love food, work shifts and struggle to have enough time to cook well and exercise. I need it to be a priority
Following any specific plan: South Beach Diet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the heaviest I've ever been. I hate how I look and feel and need to change.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I want to see my 40th birthday in being fitter and slimmer than I left my 30th
Hobbies/Interestsrawing, singing, writing, listening to music...
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: Blond fading to dark red, and blue.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Guh my whole life, seriously.
Starting Weight:380
Present Weight: 253
Goal Weight:175
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Emotional eating. Yes I admit it, nothing helps take away the blues like pizza bites or a Hershey bar.
Following any specific plan:thinking about 1500 calories a day and two 30 minute chunks of working out during the day. Need to do more research on it though.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm just sick of being heavy, and I have my whole life. I have a really supportive boyfriend who already helped me lose my last 50 pounds last year so I want to lose fifty again this year.
Anything else you would like to share with us:Love dieting buddies. Just...people who understand what I'm going through.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:01/10/11 this time
Starting Weight: 297
Present Weight: 235.2
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am a binge eater. If I don't stay perfectly on plan then I generally just give up and start eating everything in sight.
Following any specific plan: calorie counting, planning on joining WW this week
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have some major health issues. This year I had a quintuple bypass and am currently insulin-dependent. I am resolved to get this under control finally. I have a lot to live for.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Just that I am scared that I will fail yet again.
Children/Ages: 1 spoiled puppy who acts just like a toddler lol who's name is Pepper.
Occupation: I'm an independent contractor for a local company.
Pets: Pepper & 1 cat named Summer.
Hobbies/Interests: photography, being online, spending time with family & hubby, watching movies, listening to music and playing games.
Height: 5'5".
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown & dark brown.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 1st, 2011.
Starting Weight: 285 lbs.
Present Weight: 274 lbs.
Goal Weight: 130 lbs.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: giving into temptation.
Following any specific plan: weight watchers {mainly} and just doing what works for me personally.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was "motivated" but not motivated ENOUGH. I've lost 50+ lbs and then turned right back around and let myself get out of my groove.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope I can make new friends!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling, Site seeing, Going to the movies,
Height: 5’2
Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/ Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/4/2011
Starting Weight: 279
Present Weight: 271
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Trying to keep my eating in check and avoiding temptation which is very hard since my family cooks the same. Staying away from bad foods and keeping myself motivated.
Following any specific plan: High protein/ fiber plan not really counting calories but having one lean protein and vegetable every meal and healthy snacks in between. Drinking 100oz of water a day, No; fried foods, white sugar.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to start to plan a family and the weight I am at is so unhealthy I don’t know if I will be able to conceive. I will be 35 this year and I would like to begin the process. I also want to look good and feel good about myself and do things I haven’t been able to do for a long time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Encouragement and motivation is welcomed.
Hobbies/Interests:I like to read, crochet, knit, write watch movies.
Height:6'7
Eye/Hair Color:brown, hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:I guess I haven't really started yet. I poked around on line found some reviews of this site and poked around her. So then maybe todays date?
Starting Weight:183
Present Weight:183
Goal Weight:140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I put things off so much. I'll do lit later,. I'll do it in thirty minutes. Not right now.
Following any specific plan:I have been reading about couch to five k. That looks interesting.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I want to make the effort. This time I feel I actually want too, not because I have too.
Anything else you would like to share with us:Thank you for having this forum. I am still poking around and reading but This site is so informative.
Hobbies/Interests: reading, walking, snuggling my husband
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: blue/light brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: jan 11, 2011
Starting Weight:187
Present Weight:187
Goal Weight:125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finish a diet and get to maintenance
Following any specific plan:Ideal Protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: health concerns and 2 visits to the emergency room for chest pain
Anything else you would like to share with us:
I need support so i don't decide to give up....i want to finish this and get to maintenance. Been on so many weight loss plans..want to get one done.
Children/Ages: Beagle/German Shorthair Pointer mix, age 2 (he's my baby)
Occupation: Jeweler
Pets: See children
Hobbies/Interests: reading, baking
Height: 5'3 1/2"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde, going white. So not fair at my age!
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01/10/11
Starting Weight: 202
Present Weight: 202
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: CARBS!!
Following any specific plan: Low GI
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know what I'm up against. PCOS and insulin resistance as difficult to beat when you don't know it's a problem.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really over all this snow.
rawing, singing, writing, listening to music...
