Birthday: January 14 (same as the last person who posted a bio!)
Marital status: married
Children/grandchildren: 2 boys, 8 and 10
How long have you been on WW/Flex: this time, since July 26
How much weight do you hope to lose: 71 lbs.
What do you do for exercise: Zumba and jogging
What foods help you stay OP: veggies, FiberPlus bars, bags of baby carrots, Progresso WW soup, WW frozen meals, FiberOne yogurt, popcorn
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Because I'm really determined to see my body at a normal BMI -- I've never been at a normal BMI my entire adult life, and I'm 38.
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Slow progress
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Keep pushing, keep exercising
What do you like to do for fun: play with kids, read, play on the computer
What type of music do you like best? Everything but country and rap
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? iPod, Kindle, ?
What foods help you stay OP: weight watcher snacks
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: my husband and mother is doing it with me this time
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: my sweet tooth and lack of time
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: weight watcher snacks/ making myself the priority
What do you like to do for fun: read
What type of music do you like best? all types mostly dance music
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? fishing pole, knife, lighter ( I watch a lot of Survivor)
How long have you been on WW/Flex:March 2010 ( my second time i was on it back in 2004, but fell off the wagon)
How much weight do you hope to lose: 40 pounds although i know i need to loose more then that.. i would be happy with 40
What do you do for exercise: i recently broke my ankle ( day after christmas) so my excercise is limited to walking on the tredmill until i get my ankle back to normal
What foods help you stay OP:egg beaters( love breakfast)/veggies/hot tea/sandwich thins
Why do you think you'll be successful this time:because my hubby joined with me, and its a heck of alot easier to stay on plan when both people in the house are eating healthy
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success:boredom and stress eating
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: i try to focus on something else when i want to eat just because and not because i am actually hungry, but it is hard...
What do you like to do for fun: I love to read, and have been part of the avon walk for breast cancer for the past three years, so do alot of fundraising for that
What type of music do you like best? alternative and country
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? my service dog saulter, my laptop, and my digital book player
General location:Kansas and anywhere the Army take us
Occupation: homemaker, army wife, and medical assistant. Lawyer that doesnt practice too
Birthday: October 23 Scorpiooo
Marital status: Married to hottie Mike
Children/grandchildren: Zero, Mike is like my child sometimes.
How long have you been on WW/Flex: one week
How much weight do you hope to lose: 35 pounds, 28 will make me happy too
What do you do for exercise: 45 minutes on elliptical 3 times a week
What foods help you stay OP: diet rite cola, prepackage salad, smart ones
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Because this is my last resource
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: lack of time, lack of money, laziness ...laziness mostly. Mike likes all wrong foods, he is my temptation in every way
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: I told him to quit ordering delivery!!!, no more going to eat all the time, tell him his belly is bigger, cook more, try t motivate to my trip
What do you like to do for fun: Go out at night with my girls, amazing shows clothes and make up, watch movies, be on this website
What type of music do you like best? latin music, top 40, 80s music
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? toothpaste, laptop, tend
How long have you been on WW/Flex: restarting today
How much weight do you hope to lose:30 pounds
What do you do for exercise:water aerobics, weight machines, walking
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success:feeling deprived
What do you like to do for fun:read, internet, tv, write, camp, hike, travel
What type of music do you like best? alternative
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? a loaded kindle, sunscreen, a nice hamock.
How long have you been on WW/Flex: Last week of August 2010
How much weight do you hope to lose: 20 lbs
What do you do for exercise: My husband and I go hiking at least once a week. The hike we usually do is 5 miles.
What foods help you stay OP: Kettle Corn
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Finally got the motivation to do it. I want to have a baby soon, but would like to get my extra weight off first so I don't have to deal with that much more after the baby is born.
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: My husband and I love to find new places to eat. We don't always have a lot of time together so when we do, it's hard not to be able to do that.
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: My husband just started WW this week as well and we have limited ourselves to going out for a "special" dinner once every other week
What do you like to do for fun: Read and spend time with my husband
What type of music do you like best? I'm pretty open to anything
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? laptop, a personal library filled with books, and lots of sunscreen
Children/grandchildren: 3 Awesome Kiddos! Em 11, Evan 7, and Ethan 5.
How long have you been on WW/Flex: 9 Months and 10 Days =D
How much weight do you hope to lose: 117lbs which will put me at my goal of 150lbs.
What do you do for exercise: I fell in LOVE with Zumba which I do 3 days a week. I'm also picking up a 90 minute spin class and like to walk 5 miles 2 to 3 days a week.
What foods help you stay OP: I LOVE veggies, all of them so since they are free it really helps me get through the day. I usually have a huge salad once a day and it keeps me satisfied for quite a while.
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I can actually say I am mentally sound and by that I don't mean NOT CRAZY! lol! I went through so many 'Diets' and truly believe I couldn't change because I wasn't ready to give up my daily binges because food was medication to me. I needed to learn how to deal with my issues in other ways. I really learned how to do that with Weight Watchers and my leader is so awesome, she is my angel =D
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: NOTHING!
How will/did you overcome this obstacle:
What do you like to do for fun: Zumba, read, and spend time with my family =D
What type of music do you like best? I pretty much like a little of everything but if I had to choose a favorite it would be Trance and Techno. Anything that can get me dancing!
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? Yikes! This is a hard one! I would definately want a book, matches, and my laptop.
How long have you been on WW/Flex: returning member; this time, 10 days
How much weight do you hope to lose: 35lbs
What do you do for exercise: Treadmill, elliptical
What foods help you stay OP: 1-point veggie soup; egg whites
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: A different attitude: previously I've always wanted the weight gone asap; this time, I swear I'll be happy if it's just a pound a week. Attending meetings, this site.
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Allowing my emotions to rule my mind.
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Positive self talk.
What do you like to do for fun: Read, cook, travel.
What type of music do you like best? Lots. I listen to pop/rock on the car radio, country music on weekend mornings, disco (yikes!) when working out, Motown and even what my son calls rap "lite"!
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? Good (fat) book, sunscreen, blanket.
Other comments: Hey, chickies, I've been a member of 3FC for ages; I was going to WW when I joined, and I lost down to 159 on that try. But I threw in the towel and hey presto - gained it all back plus four more!
I rejoined 2 weeks ago and this time I'm sticking to it!! No more slacking off My hat is off to all those who can do this without anything to keep them accountable; I seem to need that. Anyway, the first weigh in was good - down 4.8.
By the way... navigating around here is a bit tricky. Will there be a designated forum for PointsPlus?
How long have you been on WW/Flex: Just completed my first day.
How much weight do you hope to lose: at least 80lbs.
What do you do for exercise: Elliptical, Wii Active, resistance bands/dumbbells, and thinking about getting Just Dance or Zumba for Wii.
What foods help you stay OP: so far, veggies and fruits.
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: the flex plan seems much easier than counting calories and there seems to be room for "error." I am also ready to be happy with myself.
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: my motivation and willpower?
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: thinking positively and taking one day at a time.
What do you like to do for fun: bake, crocheting, video games and be with friends.
What type of music do you like best? no preferences since I'm deaf.
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? lifetime supply of hot cheetos (i would fit it in my points, of course), laptop with internet and of course, a toothbrush that comes with toothpaste. (is that 4 things, though? lol)
Other comments: would like to say hello to everyone and wish everyone luck with achieving your goals.
Children/grandchildren: 2 children, 5 grand children, 1 great-grand child
How long have you been on WW/Momentum: February 2010
How much weight do you hope to lose: want to get to 150
What do you do for exercise: I am disabled, with muscular dystrophy. I am working with a physical therapist and am able to use stationary bike, and do some mild exercises at home.
What foods help you stay OP: raw baby carrots, coffee, monster 0, hot lemon water, Lean Cuisine
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: WW structure is easy for me to follow. I love that I can track on my Android phone and no excuse to not track.
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: grazing. I have to make sure I do not eat less than 2-3 hours apart. I also have diabetes and control it through food, which means more meals, but smaller ones.
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: I use my phone and set a timer so I know when to eat.
What do you like to do for fun: attend Renaissance Faires
What type of music do you like best? Classic rock and roll
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? solar panel to fuel laptop and wireless service.
How long have you been on WW/Flex: this time-week 2 at home
How much weight do you hope to lose: 120lbs
What do you do for exercise: just started Wii fit/just dance, walk, tae bo/biggest loser dvds, will be circuit training eventually (need to get some stamina first)
What foods help you stay OP: pickles and fruit (salty vs sweet)
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I finally want it for me
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: my compulsive behavior aka binging
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: one day at a time
What do you like to do for fun: spending time with my lil ones, writing
What type of music do you like best? Rock
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? Deoderant, large bottle of baby wash (use for hair and body), and large knife (how else am I gonna cut things?)
Children/grandchildren: 5 children (his and mine) 3 grandchildren and one on the way
How long have you been on WW/Flex: Restarted 2 weeks ago
How much weight do you hope to lose: 29lbs total
What do you do for exercise: walk, landscape
What foods help you stay OP: laughing cow, wasa crisp and light
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Had lost weight after my first marriage was over, creeping back on and i know how good I felt with it off.
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: eating because I'm bored
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Have low point options in the house and keep myself occupied
What do you like to do for fun: Read, camp, cook
What type of music do you like best? Country and 80's rock
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? MY e-reader, my laptop, and some kind of solar charger
Other comments:
How long have you been on WW/Flex: Since mid June 2011
How much weight do you hope to lose: 85 lbs.
What do you do for exercise: Walking and weights
What foods help you stay OP: baby carrots, popcorn, green tea, nuts
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I am determined to get to my goal weight in a healthy manner this time!
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Frustration with not losing it "fast" enough
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Keep myself motivated regardless of the what the scale reads!!
What do you like to do for fun: Watch movies with the hubby and play with the kids.
What type of music do you like best? A little of everything!
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? Cell phone, iPad, and service to go with it!
How long have you been on WW/Flex: On and off for about 8 years. Lately more off than on.
How much weight do you hope to lose: 100 lbs
What do you do for exercise: Walk the dog, going to start using the wii fit.
What foods help you stay OP: Beans, yogurt and lots of water!
Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Because I know that I'm getting to an age when its going to start to affect my health.
What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Me. I tend to give up after a few months. This time I need to just commit.
How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Using discipline instead of emotion. I can't control how I feel, but I can control what I do.
What do you like to do for fun: Go to the dog park with my puggle, movies, hang out with friends.
What type of music do you like best? Stuff with a decent beat that I can sing to!
If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? Books (I'm calling this one item!), hammock and sunscreen!!!
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My hat is off to all those who can do this without anything to keep them accountable; I seem to need that. Anyway, the first weigh in was good - down 4.8.
