First Name: Amanda

Geographical location:Pa

Age:30

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages:2 girls and a boy/11/9/6

Occupation:mom and wife

Pets:2 cats Cleo and Mia

Hobbies/Interests: movies,swimming,shooting pool

Height:5'5

Eye/Hair Color:brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:

Starting Weight:225

Present Weight:225

Goal Weight:145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:getting motivated

Following any specific plan:not really

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:tired of being ashamed of looking in the mirror and not having energy to do stuff with my kids

Anything else you would like to share with us:I'm really looking forward to meeting you all and I'm really excited about finally losing this weight!

First name: Missy

Geographical location: Southern California

Age: 32

Marital Status: On marriage number 2

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Accountant

Pets: Bulldog named Maggie and a cat named Fluf

Hobbies/Interests: Sewing, making beer, making sausage, vintage sewing patterns, music

Height: 5'3

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Natural Brown currently magma red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/27/2010

Starting Weight: 190

Present Weight: 176

Goal Weight: 130ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: motivation

Following any specific plan: P90x

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actually working out instead of just eating better.

First Name: Cynthia

Geographical location:TX

Age:38

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages:1 boy (14 years) 2 girls (aged 9 and 7)

Occupation: Real Estate Marketing

Pets:1 Cat, Annie - 2 Dogs, Maxwell Smart & Buddy Holly

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Reading, Shopping for Shoes

Height:5'2

Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Blue (Hair extenstions cause my hair is yucky)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 10, 2011

Starting Weight:150 lbs

Present Weight:150 lbs

Goal Weight:120 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:getting motivated and boredom

Following any specific plan:Just trying to eat healthier & exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Not happy with the way I look.

Anything else you would like to share with us:I'm really looking forward to meeting you all and I'm really excited about finally losing this weight!

First name: Jess

Geographical location: Good 'ol Western Mass

Age: 24

Marital Status: Not married...but hopefully engaged soon :love: (weve been together for three years)

Children/Ages: Just my 1 y/0 miniature dachshund Moose, hes def. my baby

Occupation: Assistant Manager

Pets: Mr.Moose :)

Hobbies/Interests: I love painting, playing volleyball, swimming, laying in the sun, laughing, SHOPPING---> Ive noticed that my addiction to food is in hiding and has become over taken by an addiction to shopping. I guess its better for my health- right?

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: green eyes and dark brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Which one? haha... My newest and last start was January 1st 2011

Starting Weight: at my highest I was 330....but that was 4 years ago. Now Im starting all over again at 290.

Present Weight: 270

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Doing it alll over again. Four(ish) years ago I had gone from 330 all the way to 210. Im so mad at myself for getting back to 290. But Im putting it in the past and doing it again...and actually hitting my goal. Im determined this time!!

Following any specific plan: calorie counting and working out.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I want to look amazing for my wedding someday and I want to turn heads for my class reunion in 2014.

Anything else you would like to share with us: In about 6 months I would looove to share my progress pics :cb:

i'm so glad i found this site!

First name: shani

Geographical location: brooklyn, NY

Age: 20

Marital Status: madly in love with the boyfriend <3

Children/Ages: none..yet :P

Occupation: direct service provider. Basically i take care of mentally challenged teenage girls.

Pets: turtle, bearded dragon, some fishies. i would have a dog or a cat but my mom is super allergic :(

Hobbies/Interests: i have many interests but not many hobbies. i do like to craft, though. mostly cross-stitch. i used to make jewelry too. i love psychology, the brain in general, dreams, music, shopping!

Height: 4'11

Eye/Hair Color: eyes are really dark brown, and my hair is lightish brown with some blond streaks from when i bleached it and then dyed it blue, but my job won't let me have blue hair so i had to remove it :P

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/12/2011

Starting Weight: 209 :(

Present Weight: 200

Goal Weight: 110

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness! i am sooo freaking lazy.

Following any specific plan: buttloads of exersize and veggies, basically.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time i am very motivated. plus i bought a treadmill.

Anything else you would like to share with us: good luck to you all!

First name: Casey

Geographical location: Florida

Age: 20

Marital Status: Involved :)

Children/Ages: None yet!

Occupation: Student

Pets: Four kitties

Hobbies/Interests: Gaming, movies, reading, walking, languages, costuming, and more walking!

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 2009

Starting Weight: 162.5

Present Weight: 155

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Discipline (or a lack thereof)! Sticking with a regimen is more than just a notion, and I STILL haven't mastered it.

Following any specific plan: Not presently - I slacked off A LOT in the last six months. I really want to find something new to help rev up my motivation.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it for myself and myself only. In the past, it's been for the praise of people who considered me to be unsightly. This time around, the only opinion that matters about my body is my own.

Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my first time jumping into a community of this sort, but I'm really excited to give it a try!

First name: Nancy

Geographical location: WI

Age: 42

Marital Status: yes

Children/Ages: 19 son 15 daughter and 9 daughter

Occupation: Was a nurse now a child care provider

Pets: several

Hobbies/Interests: Kids, Gardening ,Quilting

Height: 5' 4

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 9 2011

Starting Weight:183

Present Weight:183

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stop eating mindlessly

Following any specific plan: counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm sick of being tired and sore all the time

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name:Jennifer

Geographical location:Central-Northern California

Age:26

Marital Status: Married 3 years in February!

Children/Ages:My Pets

Occupation:Cosmetologist/English Student

Pets: Chico: Chihuahua, 6 years old. Javier: ChihuahuaX, 3 years old. Kitty: Orange Long Haired Tabby, 2 years old.

Hobbies/Interests:Reading, Playing with my animals, Some video games, Tv, Hanging out with family, School

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color:Grey-Blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:This time- Today, I have been struggling for almost 3 years now.

Starting Weight:151

Present Weight:151

Goal Weight:115

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Figuring out a plan that works for my body.

Following any specific plan: Weight watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I was in cosmetology school the last time I tried weight watchers and it was hard to stick to for me.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
About 4 years ago I got the depo shot and within six months I went from weighing 116 to 155 and have been struggling ever since to get it off. I have tried many diets and the first one to even budge my weight was Weight Watchers so I will try it again!

First name: Courtney

Geographical location: Las Vegas, NV

Age: 24

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: 2 dogs they're both 3. :)

Occupation: Wedding Photographer

Pets: see children

Hobbies/Interests: Photography is mostly my life these days.

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color: brown x2

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/10/11

Starting Weight: 258

Present Weight: 257

Goal Weight: 140...i think. i would love to be lower...but i honestly cannot remember ever being 140lbs.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: quick fix dinners, i.e. fast food, chinese food, pizza. my husband works late, so we eat late and i'm always the first one ordering some food.

Following any specific plan: calorie counting and using my wii fit!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: every time i start a new lifestyle change, not a diet, i say, this is it, i feel it. well, this time for some reason i really do. i'm a photog and yet, i can't and won't take a picture of myself these days. it's hard on my feet at a full day wedding and i always feel self-conscious and in the way. it is just time.

Anything else you would like to share with us: i'm friendly and fun and a self proclaimed comedian. [[ha]] also, i'm always ready to lend a helping hand, so let's get on with the motivation!

First name: Cherie

Geographical location: Washington

Age: 24... will be 25 in a few YIKES!

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: none yet. but we definitely want!

Occupation: stay at home wife

Pets: 2 puppies! We have a 6 year old Pomeranian, Porkchop. and a not quite 1 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Twinkie (can u tell we're fat kids? haha!)

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my neices and my husband. Playing with my puppies! Photography!

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes and red hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: too long... but this new part of my life? 1/1/11

Starting Weight:296

Present Weight: 291

Goal Weight:140-160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: junk food! sweets!

Following any specific plan: no not really... I'm really thinking about doing slim fast... I think I need more structure. But we are working out and eating way less of everything!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: We want to start a family! And I really don't want to be a fat parent. I want to be able to run and play with my kids and enjoy every minute of it... Not my 2 year old ahead of me and me panting a mile behind... I want to have good eating and exercising habits BEFORE I get pregnant so I can have a healthy pregnancy as well!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I need the support, and I am more than willing to help support/motivate others as well! :)

First name: Ally

Geographical location: Northern New Jersey

Age: 37

Marital Status: BF of 2 1/2 yrs....marriage....someday

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Office Manager

Pets: Big Black Persian Cat named Nikko

Hobbies/Interests: Wineries, Going to Opera's, Love to cook, reading, going to shows in NYC, queen of soaking up the sun

Height: 5' 2"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/3/2011

Starting Weight: 276

Present Weight: 264

Goal Weight: 1st goal is 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: temptation

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more focused. This program seems like a no brainer and so many people with weightloss

First name: Jemima

Geographical location: Carribeans (the only one in the forum i guess ^^)

Age:20

Marital Status:engaged

Children/Ages: a 26yrs old fiancé??:D

Occupation: BA Eng student

Pets: a nearly 1 yr old kitty..named mioumiou!

Hobbies/Interests: music, books, painting, martial arts

Height:1m54cm

Eye/Hair Color:black n black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 17 jan 2011

Starting Weight:145 pounds

Present Weight:145 pounds

Goal Weight:115-120 pounds

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: unhealthy snacking!

Following any specific plan: the fat loss 4 idiots plan

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: decided to lose the weight no matter what and not fall behind to feel sorry n bad about having strayed from the diet..

Anything else you would like to share with us: best of luck to everyone undergoin the not so easy process of sheddin those pounds!

First name:Denise

Geographical location:Wyoming

Age:47

Marital Status:married

Children/Ages:Sons 23-19-16

Occupation:Bookkeeper

Pets:2 dogs

Hobbies/Interests:Gardening, reading, remodeling our 1916 craftsman bungalow

Height:5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Blonde/blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 18,2010

Starting Weight:210

Present Weight:170

Goal Weight:135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional/boredom eating

Following any specific plan:Ideal protein

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Determined that this is the last "diet" I will have to do. this time it becomes a life choice.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Terra

Geographical location: Kansas

Age: 28

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Babysitter

Pets: Long Haired Chihuahua

Hobbies/Interests: Emailing,Chatting Online, Watching t.v/movies,Listening to music,Hanging out with my best friend when she comes to town, Spending time with my fiance, Dog and my family.

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color: Both Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May of 2013

Starting Weight: 294

Present Weight: 291

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Learning to eat smaller amounts

Following any specific plan: Nope

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im seeing results now, Before I never was on a diet and work out kick long enough to see any results

Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing I can think of right now

Hey everyone!!!
 

Hey! Great to read all your facts and compare them to myself, very interesting and inspiring!!

First name: Jenny

Geographical location: Texas

Age: 42

Marital Status: Married to Mitch for 10 years

Children/Ages: 3 - Max (7) Tyler (5) and Brianna (3)

Occupation: Full-time mom

Pets: 0

Hobbies/Interests: My family, cooking

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, blondish hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time, July 1st 2013

Starting Weight: 263

Present Weight: 252

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not being tempted by the food I have in the house for my husband and kids

Following any specific plan: Phentermine, phen caps weight loss supplements, controlling calories (around 1400 per day) and exercising 3 or 4 times per week - 1-1.5 hours of running/walking, pilates and weights

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm working out and the supplements help me to have more energy so I feel more motivated and positive