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Name:

General location:

Occupation:

Birthday:

Marital status:

Children/grandchildren:

How long have you been on WW/Flex:

How much weight do you hope to lose:

What do you do for exercise:

What foods help you stay OP:

Why do you think you'll be successful this time:

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success:

How will/did you overcome this obstacle:

What do you like to do for fun:

What type of music do you like best?

If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you?

Other comments:

Name: Jane

General location: Southern Indiana

Occupation: Past Human Resources Director; now a Domestic Diva

Birthday: September 11 (kind of sad)

Marital status: Married to Neal. He's a real sweetheart.

Children/grandchildren: Three grown children and 6 beautiful grands. Five girls, and 1 rowdy boy.

How long have you been on WW/Flex: This time? Since Sept. 17, 2007

How much weight do you hope to lose: Eventually, 100 pounds. One pound at a time.

What do you do for exercise: Does jumping to conclusion count? No? I do a Richard Simmons DVD, and/or walk.

What foods help you stay OP: Green beans, laughing cow cheese on a rib a celery, all fruit no-sugar-added popsicles, hmmm, I know there're are more!

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I'm tired of being so unhealthy, and my mind is made up to do it.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: salty, crunchy bad snacks, and facing foods at social events

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: I keep "bad" snacks out of the house. I'm still working on the other one.

What do you like to do for fun: play with the grandkids; scrapbook; visit with family and friends; garden; read; go to Walt Disney World.

What type of music do you like best? Old classics, like the Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, etc. Also like some country, inspirational, and instrumentals.

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 big fat novel, my iPod, and some matches.

Other comments: I'm glad to be here, and hope to get to know you better.

Name: Keli

General location: Northeast PA

Occupation: Fed. employee

Birthday: Nov. 3, 45 this year

Marital status: Happily married, 5 years

Children/grandchildren:none, late bloomer

How long have you been on WW/Flex:Flex since Feb '07, I started WW 2/1994 made lifetime 12/1994 on the exchange program, off and on with WW since then, joined @Work in Feb. and it stuck again!

How much weight do you hope to lose: this year I'd like to lose about 25 lbs., I lost 25 last year and kept it off.

What do you do for exercise: walk, walk, walk, hike and now, weather permitting, snowshoe!

What foods help you stay OP: chocolate rice cakes with peanut butter and jelly, puffed wheat, dark chocolate (can have small amount and be satisfied, not like milk chocolate)

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Because of the success I had last year and the lifestyle changes I made this year, making exercise a habit.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: probably me! When I lose the weight I feel invincible and go off program.

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: not happening this time, maintainence is at the front of my mind at all times, I'm going to continue going to meetings when I get to goal again.

What do you like to do for fun: anything outdoors and with my DH (well not anything...blush)

What type of music do you like best? classic 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? sunscreen, shampoo and a big book

Other comments: don't quit, if you keep trying eventually it will work, for some sooner for others (like me) later!

Name: Kim

General location: Illinois

Occupation: Hospice and part-time student

Birthday: August 1st

Marital status: Married

Children/grandchildren: Dogs, horses and cats

How long have you been on WW/Flex: Just started on 1/2/08

How much weight do you hope to lose: about 40 lbs

What do you do for exercise: Treadmill program and recumbent bike 4 days per week. Teach line dancing for 3 hours every Thursday night.

What foods help you stay OP: Not quite sure yet.

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I wish I could say that I feel confident, but my thought processes at this point are day-by-day.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: The hand-to-mouth movement of my arm

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Self-talk

What do you like to do for fun: Horseback riding, dancing and scrapbooking

What type of music do you like best? Country and 80's retro

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 horse, Apache, My dogs and my computer.

Other comments I just really hope I can do this and stick to it!

Name: Michelle (Also go by Shelly)

General location: Central Minnesota

Occupation: Public Accountant

Birthday: 8/15/1984

Marital status: Newly married (June, 2007)

Children/grandchildren: 0

How long have you been on WW/Flex: I started this week with the help of a coworker. She belongs to WW online and is helping me along since I cannot afford to join.

How much weight do you hope to lose: About 30 pounds

What do you do for exercise: My exercise level has definitely gone down. I used to run a lot, but now I walk on my treadmill for about 30 minutes if I do anything. Getting back into the swing of things has gotten me down!

What foods help you stay OP: I love yogurt and salads.

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: The points are rightfully named flex points! I eat out a lot since I travel for work, so it is nice to be able to still be on plan while traveling.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Sticking with it! I am the biggest I have ever been, so this time I am dedicated!

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: I haven't yet!

What do you like to do for fun: I love reading and spending time with my husband and friends. Unfortunately, much of our time seems to be spent at the bar. Another obstacle to tackle!

What type of music do you like best? I listen to just about everything. In the mornings my radio in my car is set to a pop station since I love their talk show, and in the evenings it is set to 90's station.

If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? FOOD, reading materials, and a floaty so I can enjoy the water!

Other comments: I'm going to do it right this time!

Name: Kimberly

General location: NW MN

Occupation: Data Specialist - I work from home but drive to the office twice a month (two hour round trip drive)

Birthday: Oct. 1 (Somehow I turned 39 this year!)

Marital status: Married (2-1/2 years)

Children/grandchildren: No, I have an unexplained fertility issue - although it's probably weight related.

How long have you been on WW/Flex: Just rejoined 1/4/08

How much weight do you hope to lose: A LOT -- 175 lbs.

What do you do for exercise: I have a membership to Anytime Fitness and have been walking on the treadmill. I currently have a tendon issue with my knee but if I take it slow, I can still use the treadmill. I'm hoping to incorporate the weight machines soon too.

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Because I HAVE to. My aches and pains are pretty much all weight-related.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: ME. I don't have any excuses. No kids, work at home, belong to a 24 hour fitness place, etc.

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: I just re-joined at a meeting place and signed up for eTools. Since the WW meetings are about 30 miles from me, I will be attending the local TOPS chapter weekly for the official weigh-in and will be visiting various discussion boards (3FC, DWLZ, WW) for support. I also have the hypnosis CDs that Dotti endorses.

What do you like to do for fun: Rubber stamping, the internet, reading, shopping, talking with friends

What type of music do you like best? 70s/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? Water bottle with a filtration device, a tent, a very sharp machete - my fourth item would be the book "How to Survive On a Desert Island for a Month". LOL

I've been hanging around these forums for a couple of days now, time I filled out a bio These are kind of fun....

Name: Jaime

General location: central Virginia (though I foresee a move to NOVA this year)

Occupation: Business Research and Consultancy

Birthday: Aug 30

Marital status: Married going on 7 months

Children/grandchildren: None yet, though the plan is to start next year.

How long have you been on WW/Flex: Since 1/5/08 this time, I did it for a while three years ago and had great success.

How much weight do you hope to lose: 76lbs

What do you do for exercise: I have a WATP 3-mile DVD I love, a TurboJam DVD that kicks my butt every time I do it but it's fun, and a couple of yoga DVDs I alternate between when I'm not feeling up to more aerobic exercise. Then there's walking and DDR. I like to mix it up!

What foods help you stay OP: Almonds... sugar free fudgsicles... 1-point wraps with 8g of fiber ("Flat Out" brand)... fresh, seasonal, beautiful veggies!

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Last time I was going it alone -- I chose not to tell anyone, didn't have a support network, and was doing WW from home. This time I'm doing WW with my sister, going to meetings, and I have all you lovely people for inspiration and motivation! I think having the necessary support network makes a HUGE difference, and the meetings are going to be integral for me.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Myself... self-sabotage. I have a history of binge eating, and I'm both an emotional and a boredom eater. I've been doing much better the past few months and I really feel I'm starting to learn how to deal with the feelings that bring on a binge... which definitely helps my progress.

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Ha, oops, just answered that.

What do you like to do for fun: Watch documentaries... knit... hike... read... play games and put together jigsaw puzzles... I'm pretty low-key for a 20-something.

What type of music do you like best? Little of everything except hip-hop/r&b. I like a bunch of classical music, I like bluegrass and classic country (e.g. townes van zandt), old blues (skip james!) a lot of classic rock, not too much contemporary pop, I tend to love indie rock (but not the emo kind, more like Sufjan Stevens and Iron & Wine). ...a bunch of stuff

If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? The Oxford Complete Shakespeare... a giant box of matches... and a stationery set.

Name: Fressca

General location: Ontario, Canada

Occupation: Copy editor

Birthday: November 22

Marital status: Married

Children/grandchildren: 12-year-old son

How long have you been on WW/Flex: newbie, 3 days

How much weight do you hope to lose: 35lbs

What do you do for exercise: Just joined the gym, have done a few spin classes so far, have a personal training appointment tomorrow.

What foods help you stay OP: Too soon to say... chocolate pudding and celery sticks (no, not together!) helped today.

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. Also, the gym is a new thing for me and I'm optimistic that more exercise will not only improve my attitude but get me away from the fridge (I work at home). 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: Two phrases that help are "Mind over matter", and one I read here, "If hunger isn't the problem, eating isn't the solution."

What do you like to do for fun: Read, ride, cook.

What type of music do you like best? Lots. I listen to a pop/rock or soft rock on the car radio, country music on weekend mornings, disco (yikes!) when working out, also love Motown.

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: Hi I'm new, see you around the boards.

Name: Victoria

General location: Nova Scotia

Occupation: Animator/Graphic Artist

Birthday: 04/27

Marital status: Common Law

Children/grandchildren: Big Fat Zero

How long have you been on WW/Flex: Almost 2 weeks

How much weight do you hope to lose: 90lbs

What do you do for exercise: Yoga, Walking.

What foods help you stay OP: Carrots, Brown Rice and Yogurts!

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Because I'm attempting to finally lose my weight in a healthy way, and it's too important to me not to miss out on great things with my (to be) husband.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Self control/Discipline.

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Letting my man know about my intentions for excersize and healthy eating habits, and in turn he helps me to accomplish them and maybe join in once and a while. Who knew he'd like yogurt and apples?

What do you like to do for fun: Sketching and listening to music.

What type of music do you like best? Acoustic and 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? Sketch book, drawing pencils, a boat.. can I say boat? Probably can't, so... an umbrella.

Other comments: This is me, and I'm going as far as I can push myself.

i just noticed this little thread, though it would be fun.

Name: tarah

General location: seekonk massachusetts.

Occupation: behavioral assistant (home-based treatment service provider for children and their families throughout RI)

Birthday: october 5, 1983

Marital status: not married but have a wonderful bf

Children/grandchildren: nope.

How long have you been on WW/Flex: um i started 2/4 so about a month.

How much weight do you hope to lose: altogether from starting weight 24 pounds.

What do you do for exercise: not enough ! haha i usually do tae bo and biggest loser workout tapes. i used to go to the gym at least twice a week i would love to get back into that routine. (i'm wasting away my membership!)

What foods help you stay OP: whole wheat! yogurt fruittt stir fried veggies fiber one bars BOCA BURGERS fat free hot dogs *AH i know haha* saladdd with this amazing blue cheese dressing that tastes like a restaurant and only 1 pt for 2 tblsp (maries light blue cheese) mmmm and lots of others i barely feel like im sacrificing on food

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: cause i'm pretty much accountable for it all when COUNTING something.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: parties with IN MY FACE yummy food i can't resist. and going out to eat.

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: well the way i see it is that those "parties" happen once in a blue moon. and i can def plan for them. and going out to eat i am def learning to make better choices! and planning for the not able to make such good ones

What do you like to do for fun: cozy up with a good book, hang out with friends, go to movies, go for long drives, concerts, pretty much ANYTHING in the summer i go go go go and can't wait !

What type of music do you like best? i am a music fiend and pretty much love it all.

If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? hmmm, a book, sunscreen, and a computer.

Other comments: i love 3FC haha and good luck to everyone!

Name: Tiff

General location: Southeastern Ohio

Occupation: Stay at home mom

Birthday: May 20

Marital status: Married

Children/grandchildren: 1 daughter

How long have you been on WW/Flex: October 11 2007

How much weight do you hope to lose: around 160 or so

What do you do for exerercise: treadmill, weights, swimming and cleaning my house

What foods help you stay OP: Green beans, water, fiber one bars tomatos tomatos and more tomatos, ham, chicken, black beans homemade veggie soup, saur kraut, ww shakes, pickles .... i never go hungry

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I really enjoy life and if i wanna be around a while i better stick with it.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: one word PIZZA

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: I allow myself to have it once a month in moderation.

What do you like to do for fun: spend time with my daughter, hang out with my friends

What type of music do you like best? Heavy stuff mostly, and some classic rock and 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? ipod, laptop, cellphone so i could call someone to come get me off that BLEEEEEEEP island.

Other comments: Best forum in all of internetland. thanks so much !
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Name: Erin

General location: San Francisco Bay Area, Ca

Occupation: Cafe owner

Birthday: June 15th

Marital status: Married

Children/grandchildren: 1 dd

How long have you been on WW/Flex: Today was my first official meeting

How much weight do you hope to lose: short term, 15lbs by June, altogether, 65lbs

What do you do for exercise: Just started Curves

What foods help you stay OP: 100 Cal packs, Fat Free Jello, Carrots, Just discovered Red. Fat Balsamic Vinageriette, mmmm & Fiber One Bars

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I have to, I'm not quite 30 & I'm pre-diabetic. I have a beautiful dd, a wonderful dh & myself to live the rest of my life for. I need to be healthy

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: I like to snack!

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Working on it

What do you like to do for fun: Shop, internet, read, work on my house

What type of music do you like best? 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? Water, a blanket & a computer with wireless internet

Other comments:

Name: Sarah

General location: Boston

Occupation: Concierge

Birthday: Sept 21

Marital status: single

Children/grandchildren: none

How long have you been on WW/Flex: since March 24, 2008

How much weight do you hope to lose: Eventually, about 140 lbs

What do you do for exercise: ride my exercise bike and walk

What foods help you stay OP: turkey pepperoni, salsa

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I'm doing this to honour my father's memory. I just want to make him proud.

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Fear

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Just take it one day at a time.

What do you like to do for fun: read, play video games, sew, bake

What type of music do you like best? I listen to 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? My iPod, my baby blankie, and my pet rabbit, Warren. (He's been with me for 4.5 years, I'd be lost without him)

Other comments: At this point, I'm willing to do what I have to, so that I can get healthy and fit.

Name: Jenn

General location: Northeastern Pennsylvania

Occupation: Wife to my hubby of 12.5 years (together 15.5), stay-at-home, homeschooling mom to my kiddos.

Birthday: February 4

Marital status: Married to my college sweetheart

Children/grandchildren: 3. Two on earth (DS: 12, DD: 4) and one angel baby, lost to a ruptured ectopic in April 2006

How long have you been on WW/Flex: April 8, 2008

How much weight do you hope to lose: About 75 lbs total

What do you do for exercise: Right now, walk, go around the playground with the kiddos. Will be getting out our exercise bike from storage soon, and really should check out any exercise tapes/DVDs I have.

What foods help you stay OP: Not sure yet! The Fiber One bars are good, and help. Curves bars are decent, too. Have a box of No Pudge brownies to try soon. I do love chocolate, so anything that can help me stay OP while I indulge that craving a little...it'll be a good thing.

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: Because of the flexibility with Flex. Tried South Beach a few times and just couldn't make it through a whole week on Phase 1. I like that I don't have to feel guilty for indulging a craving A LITTLE on WW. And I'm still plugging along after about a month...that's better than anything else has gone for me!!

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: Not planning meals ahead all the time, therefore increasing how often I end up getting pizza or fast food. Sure, I can have them, but do I really want to use up the number of points they take, all the time? No. Also, not getting enough exercise in.

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Will work hard to plan menus, and shop accordingly, so I'm prepared. Will get dinner cooking by a reasonable time. Will make myself start to do even 15 minutes of exercise...even if it's 15 mins of a video.

What do you like to do for fun: Spend time with my family, travel to see our parents and siblings, read, catch up with friends on the phone or in emails.

What type of music do you like best? Alternative/Indie/Modern Rock stuff...Classical...used to be very involved with choral music from grade school through college and beyond.

If you were on a deserted island for a month, by yourself, what 3 (only 3) items (not people) would you want with you? I'll copy... Toothbrush, Laptop with internet access...not sure what else.

Other comments: Just wanted to say "hi!" to everyone. This is a great group . I wanted to comment on a lot of the locations of members here. I was born & raised in MD. Dh was born in PA, but was raised in northern Virginia (from about age 1 on), and I noticed a few NoVA gals. My in-laws are still there .

We met in college in southwestern PA...someone is from Johnstown? Not far from where we were. We got married out there and lived there for another 4 years after we got married. Then we moved to...
central NY. Noticed a few central New Yorkers. Hi! We lived in the southern Finger Lakes region from Oct. '99 - Sept. '05...before we moved here...to about an hour north of Harrisburg.

Small-world stuff in online groups is always fun to me .

Name: Katie

General location: Tennessee

Occupation: Graduate Student/Intern

Birthday: August 10

Marital status: Dating

How long have you been on WW/Flex: 3.5 months

How much weight do you hope to lose: 3 more pounds! (have lost 26)

What do you do for exercise: treadmill, walks, crunches, weights

What foods help you stay OP: GRAPES! lots of veggies, yogurt, smoothies

Why do you think you'll be successful this time: I'm ready to be happy with myself!!

What is the biggest obstacle between you and success: living at home with my parents

How will/did you overcome this obstacle: Be strong-willed!

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 magazine or book, and a lifetime supply of grapes!