Hobbies: I love to read, workout, hike, swim, movies, love animal rescue, look at houses, cook, listen to music, love antique jewelry, too many more to list!
Height: 5'7
Eyes/Hair: brown, red/brown (& curly)
starting date: September 2005
Weight: 214
Goal Weight: 125-135
Biggest hurdle: Overcoming my bad habits and emotional eating. I have just this week realized I don't even like the crappy food I eat as much as I like healthy food. But I have such a habit of stuffing my emotions and filling in my stress with bad food that I just need to find better coping behaviors.
What's different: One of my biggest things was joining here. I know that was what was missing in my first weight loss journey. This is a perfect way for me to get that support, because I don't feel comfortable talking about my issues face to face, and I like that this board is available 24/7.
Anything else: When I was in good shape I loved to run, so my goal is to run a marathon, with my ultimate goal being to do a triathalon. I'm also trying to learn Spanish and preparing for graduate school. I would someday like to travel with either doctors without borders or cross cultural solutions to underserved nations. I love kids!! If I'm not married in a few years I will begin adoption proceedings to adopt a baby from Guatemala. Look forward to getting to know you girls!!
Hobbies/Interests: music/dancing, reading, shopping, being outdoors, having fun with family or friends - trying new things
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: light brown - I dye it
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2005
Starting Weight: 202
Present Weight: 176
Goal Weight: Going for 140lbs or around there - will see
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Big over eater and I eat way too fast!!
Following any specific plan: eating healthly and a lot of exercise!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Think I am tired of hiding from pictures. Plus husband is 6'8" and 185lb and did not want to weight more than Him!!
Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking for new friends and maybe someone to hang out with from time to time to work out with or just talk.
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Children/Ages: one child: Carson who is turning 1 on November 9th!
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
Pets: a Yorkie:"Martie" a Shih Tzu:"Dory" and a cat:"Chester"
Hobbies/Interests: i'm very arts and crafts-y. crocheting, cross stitching, scrapbooking... etc.
Height: 5' 7''
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel eyes, light brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 1, 2005
Starting Weight: 255
Present Weight: 235
Goal Weight: 160, which is the upper limit of the 'average' BMI for my height. once i get there, i will re-evaluate, probably with medical advice.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food, and I am fighting laziness. both of which arent very helpful for someone losing weight!
Following any specific plan: not as of yet.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am trying to make life-long changes, not just lose weight then return to my normal habits. This time, i am easing myself into a healthier lifestyle. I found that if I jumped in headfirst, it became very overwhelming and I'd quit, and then eat more b/c of feelign guilty.
First name (if you want to tell): Angela Geographical location: Illinois Age: 27 Marital Status: Married - just over a year Children/Ages: 1 - daughter 8 Occupation: homemaker/lunch mom Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: hiking, music, t.v., movies, going out with the girls and relaxing with the hubbie. Height: 5' 3" Eye/Hair Color: brown/blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 2005 Starting Weight: 230 Present Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Consistency. Following any specific plan: No gave up fad diets... I try to walk 2-5 miles/day and eat lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am beyond fed up with the way I feel Anything else you would like to share with us: Not right now
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I never came on here to introduce myself but i've been around here since May 2005. Just wanted to stop by and say hello to you all. Feel free to messege me.
First name: Maja Geographical location: California Age: 21 [22 in October] Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: none Occupation: Digital Graphic Designer Pets: A doggy, my pretty beagle. Hobbies/Interests: Graphic Design, Photography, Motion Design, Fashion, Fine Art. Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: brown | brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: On here? May 2005. Starting Weight: 135 Present Weight: 118 Goal Weight: Around 115 ish but I'm not really looking at numbers anymore, but i would want to lose more FAT off my body and gain muscle tone. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I would love to have nice abs, but my problem is being consistant in my training. I also need to cut out the soda and drink PLENTY of water. My health isn't all that great so sometimes it gets in the way, i want to be healthy again. I need to really get my stanima up because i feel like i'm an 80 year old woman when i run. My endurance has always been really BAD, i want to change that. Following any specific plan:Going to the gym and doing the spooky challange! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i want to be more consistant. Anything else you would like to share with us: Love yourself and be healthy!
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Hobbies/Interests: who has time for hobbies.....between work and school
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/2/05
Starting Weight: 235
Present Weight: 235
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sweets
Following any specific plan: not currently
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i just found out that i have pcos and know that i need to do this to be able to have healthy pregnancies (one day) Plus, I really just want to be healthy
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of energy, depression, and having to live in a house full of junk food.
Following any specific plan: Nope, just eating healthier & exercising
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I tried to lose weight the "stupid" ways (starving myself and not exercising) in the past. This time around I'm not just trying to lose weight, I'm making a lifestyle change. Eating healthily, exercising, etc.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I haven't had a fast food french fry since February!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Occupation: In College, nursing student. Caregiver for the elderly
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Being the best I can be!
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2005
Starting Weight: 183
Present Weight: 160
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out of boredom & not hunger
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually trying to lose it a healthy way. No more eating almost nothing for an entire day. No more exercising without eating right or eating right without exercising. Also, I'm actually leaving behind my feelings of denial that I once had.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Yesterday 10/10/05
Starting Weight: 175
Present Weight: 175
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional and boredom eating.
Following any specific plan: Eating better and exercising more.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I think that I finally understand that I have to do things in moderation...NO FAD DIETS!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I seriously lack motivation when I hit plateaus. I will be needing a kick in the butt.
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Hobbies/Interests: Reading, spending time with family, arts & crafts, writing to my fiancee.
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: HA! Lets say I was about 10 years old!!
Starting Weight: 235
Present Weight: 230
Goal Weight: 180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food, and was raised with food being a great thing to have in abundance, and also suffer from PCOS which makes losing wieght a little harder.
Following any specific plan: Taking my meds and trying (keywordRYING) to excerise!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to have be a mommy and being overwieght its not going to get me anywhere.
Occupation: Desk Jockey, hehe, I am a receptionist.
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: I like to camp, fish, read, I love music and like TV(a little too much). Doing girly stuff with my kids which usually involves mani/pedi nights, chick flicks, sometimes shopping.
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I really started around September 1st, but I just found this site so I think it will get more serious from here on out.
Starting Weight: 164
Present Weight: 164
Goal Weight: I would like to be 125 give or take a couple, but not over 135.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I need to do more excersize, My main thing is just getting more active.
Following any specific plan: MVF. Meat,Veggies and Fruits ONLY!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never really tried dieting in the past, wasn't really that serious. I was 7 months pregnant when my husband and I met and the more kids I had the more post baby weight I gained. I am miserable, no energy, depressed and I have no like for sex anymore and it does weigh on a marriage, my poor husband. I have PTLS, Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome, I really don't know if this has to do with anything, but I have been told it does contribute to weight gain and helps to make you unenergetic. I think it's just something to use as an excuse though. I refuse to use it.
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Children/Ages: Hannah 7 (soon to be 8) Aubrey (soon to be 6) Braden 4
Occupation: Domestic Engineer
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: I like camping, hiking and fishing. I also like throwing darts, playing cards, shooting ball. Reading, music, arts and crafts, painting, sewing and baking/cooking.
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/light brown w/highlights right now
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: The first "start" was about 3 years ago, I was at an all time high of 226 pounds....I got down to 165 but then gained it back. I started again June 2004, lost some then just couldn't keep it off, I wasn't giving it my all. I started trying again but not as much as I could have still and by this June was at about 200 pounds. I fluctuated so much. Today I am more dedicated than ever and will not stop. I refuse to be lazy. I'm currently 1 pound under my lowest weight loss as an adult. . So I'm really excited and can't wait to break through to the 150's...last time I saw those was when I was 17, before I was ever pregnant.
Starting Weight: 226 (my highest weight ever, when I started trying to lose)
Present Weight: 164
Goal Weight: I'm not sure...Right now I have 150 in mind.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Having tempting foods around since I do have 3 kids and they love their snacks! Emotional eating, eating out of plain ole boredom.
Following any specific plan: My "own" diet. Portion control. No fried foods, no fast food, very, very little junk or candy-only as an occasional treat. Just eating healthier foods, lots more fruits and veggies and tons of water. Still can't give up my Mountain Dew--which I know in itself would kick this weightloss up, but I LOVE my DEW.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just basically chewed myself out and said look, you're not lazy. Never have been and you aren't going to be lazy about this. It was just a concious choice to get up off my butt and exercise. I watch Oprah, Dr.Phil...alot of those shows on weight loss added to my "want" to do it more. And I am tired of seeing chicks lookin good walking through the mall and here I am carrying excess weight because of my own actions and inactions.
Feel free to messege me. 
RYING) to excerise!!
