User name/name: Sarahsk--real name Sarah, as if you didn't already figure this out
Age: 31
Birthday: November 23, born on Thanksgiving day
Marital Status: Currently living with my wonderful boyfriend
Children/ages: Not yet, but I am a teacher so I like to say I have 72 crazy kiddos...
Top Weight: 195
Current Weight: 188 at last weigh in
Goal Weight: Around 150-140 pounds...we will see...
Height: about 5 foot 7 inches
Eye Color: brown
Hair Color:brown
Hobbies/Interests: reading, watching HGTV and dreaming of my future house, hanging out with my family and wonderful man, playing with my furry children, watching sports of all kinds, but my favorite is college football, hiking, camping, being on the water like the lake, river, ocean, or even pool, going to see/hear live music, gardening, the list goes on and on.....
Pets: My wonderful old dog, Siddalee who turns 11 next month, and our pesky rescue dog Riley who likes to wake me up early during my summer off!
Occupation: 5th and 6th grade history and geography teacher at a private school for gifted and accelerated children
Favorite Color: Green...and blue, and red, and yellow, and orange...I love colors.....
Favorite Foods: Wow...this is my problem....bread. I <3 bread. Well truthfully, I love food. Food is good.
Favorite Exercise: Swimming, taking classes like kickboxing, my Wii Fit, hiking, and taking long walks.
Favorite Book(s): This might take a while.....so how about favorite authors instead? JK Rowling, Kristen Hannah, Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, Jody Picolt, Jane Green (been on a big Jane Green kick lately)...also books like Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Other Boleyn Girl, Marley and Me...Wow, I keep going but I will stop.
Favorite Movie(s): I am more of a tv girl, so my favorite tv shows are/were: LOST, Bones, Top Chef, the Office, shows on HGTV and True Blood. As far as movies go I like funny movies, romantic comedies, and hate anything violent or gory.
Favorite Music: Very eclectic music taste, anything from country to Coldplay...I love classical music, texas country....anything that catches my attention or makes me want to sing along.
Problem in Weight Loss: I feel like I have always struggled with my weight--but have come to realize I will never be that skinny girl. Now I want to be healthy and comfortable in my body--and hopefully look hot at my yet to be determined wedding!
What is Different This Time That Will Make You Successful: I had a bit of waking up call at the doctor about my health. I have always been the overweight but still healthy girl. Now the last of my excuses is gone. My doctor recommended SBD and if I can survive phase one, I think this a diet plan/lifestyle I can live with!
FAVORITE FOODS: Macaroni and Cheese, anything Italian!
FAVORITE EXERCISE: Volleyball
FAVORITE BOOK(S): A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): WAY too many to mention! I enjoy sci fi, comedies, and suspense/thrillers mostly. OH! And MST3K!!!
FAVORITE MUSIC: Joe Satriani, Dream Theater, KT Tunstall, Chickenfoot, Journey, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Nicole Nordeman, Fergie, Colbie Caillat, Pat Benetar, Ray LaMontagne, Heart, Jimmy Buffett, oh my the list could go on forever!
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional eater, and have an Italian boyfriend with the metabolism of a 4 year old boy on crack, that loves to cook.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am determined to fit back into my own jeans, and I refuse to buy a bigger size!!!
PETS: My 5 month old (as if today) all black kitten Espresso! <3 She's my world!
OCCUPATION:Full-time student looking for a part-time job
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:O-H-I-O! (Go bucks!)
FAVORITE COLOR:Red!Also Black, but that's not really a color I suppose.
FAVORITE FOODS:Pasta, salad, buffalo chicken dip, dark chocolate, pizza, Subway!
FAVORITE EXERCISE:Elliptical, Racquetball, Biking, Walking, Volleyball.
FAVORITE BOOK(S):Most recent: Look Better Naked, Age Erasers, Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma and Cosmopolitanism Magazine.
FAVORITE MOVIE(S):The Labyrinth, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Wicker Park, Titanic, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Harry Potter Movies... so on.
FAVORITE MUSIC:Every type. It's the lyrics that matter Country and Indie/Alternative (Death Cab for Cutie, etc) I love older music like Perry Como.
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:Emotional eating, being bored or just not caring.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I love the SBD and it's very easy to follow. Not a diet, more of a lifestyle. I have a wonderful support system on here and from my peers. I've also set realistic goals and have a plan for rewards to keep me working toward these goals.
Nice to meet you
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Reason: New Year!
FAVORITE COLOR: I wear a whole lotta black, but love peacock greens and blues.
FAVORITE FOODS: Indian, Mexican, Thai.
FAVORITE EXERCISE: Belly dancing and yoga (but I do a whole lot of interval training at home with DVDs)
FAVORITE BOOK(S): 'The Mists of Avalon' has always been my favorite book, but I haven't read it in a while. I read a lot of books on the Tarot, and diet/nutrition books, and I read Young Adult novels (because I am writing one)
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Hrm, I love Tim Burton films, and French films. I also love a good scary movie.
FAVORITE MUSIC: World Music/Middle Eastern music to belly dance to, Gothic/Industrial, Not sure of the genre, but I love artists like Tori Amos, and Fiona Apple... Punk, spooky/ambient music like Dark Sanctuary.
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Using food as a self med when I am feeling unpleasant emotions (like boredom, or anger)
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am getting in touch with the root cause of the weight problem, I also reached a point where I was so miserable I couldn't live with myself.
FAVORITE EXERCISE: lifting weights at the gym, 30 day shred (cuz i love it when jillian kicks my tuckus) and yoga
FAVORITE BOOK(S): very eclectic: from neil gaiman's sandman over haruki murakami to david sedaris etc. etc.
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): love me some horror/splatter e.g. sean of the dead-hilarious!!! also love tim burton
FAVORITE MUSIC: again with the eclectism...alterna/punk/country/emo/electro/hardcore/bluegrass/hiphop....
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: using food to alleviate any and all negative emotions...especially anxiety
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i WILL learn to love myself. am currently in therapy and doing everything i can to achieve my goals
I just found this website from my search for Dr. Oz's smoothie recipe. I love that man, lol! I think this forum is a great site and I just may stick around.
First name: Jessyka
Geographical location: Idaho
Age: 22
Marital Status: Living w/ boyfriend ("unofficial" fiancée *he hasn't proposed yet but we know we are going to get married someday)
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Student (studying to become a pharmacy tech)
Pets: 1 Female Beta - Phoebe
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, listening to music, playing games, computers
Height: 5'3"
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I haven't started anything yet...I like the South Beach Diet plan but I don't know how to fully incorporate it since I still live at home w/ my folks and my parents insist getting all the bad stuff and the stuff I would need/want is a little more spendy and uneconomical to have separate stuff. If anyone has any ideas for this kind of situation I would love to hear them! I was in the WDW college program last year and before I left for Florida I weighed about 195/8 and when I came back home I was down to 172 (my boyfriend was amazed)...sadly I couldn't maintain that once I lived w/ my folks again (and I don't have a job now - being a costuming hostess is an extremely physical job and there was TONS of walking all day -especially using the tunnels getting from the back of the park to the front, lol) and so I'm back up to 185 and it sadly depresses me. I bought the Tony Little Gazelle earlier this year and haven't used it as much as I should have. I really don't want to gain anymore weight while I'm at my folk's so I'm going to do my best not to inch further up. I've tried eating recipes from the South Beach Diet (mostly just breakfasts and desert) and did that for a couple weeks before I got burnt out on the same things day in and day out. The SBD just makes plain sense to me, I just gotta figure out how to make it work for my situation and I gotta quit making excuses.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living at my folk's place, not knowing how to incorporate a "diet" into my lifestyle, not making time to use my Gazelle Freestyle (aka exercise)
Following any specific plan: I would like to follow the SBD...it just makes plain sense to me! It should be called common sense, lol!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I have a forum board to go to for support, and use as a resource
Anything else you would like to share with us:I have been diagnosed (by symptoms) w/ PCOS when I was in high school but I don't believe that since my doctor didn't do any kind of testing to PROVE that I had it...I like anything natural or homeopathic and take a MultiVitamin, Omega 3, Cinammon, and immune booster daily. I've also used My Fitness Pal in the past but I got tired of having to count my calories all the time...it got tiresome and was not something I could continue...I prefer being able to choose better foods instead of counting every little thing...it provides better flexibility and won't drive me crazy, lol
FAVORITE BOOK(S): don't really take as much time to read as I should/been sticking to magazines lately
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): such a wide array --- favorites include Open Range, Wild Hogs, and Gran Torino
FAVORITE MUSIC: I listen to everything except rap/classical --- like oldies, 70's rock, classic country, some current country, some jazz
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: They've always been DIETS not life changes
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: There is nothing that I want more than to be a mom. I have been ready for children for a long time and feel that weight is one of the biggest things I have against me.
FAVORITE BOOK(S): Anything by Anne Rice (Terrible given that I've finished my coursework for a Masters in Literature)
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Sin City
FAVORITE MUSIC: Enya, Beatles, Green Day - wide range
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Figuring out how to have fun on the weekends without beer/wine and sweets; figuring out how to navigate social events while eating the way I know I should
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Realizing what my weight loss issue is and using this site to hold myself accountable rather than just relying on will power
Basic facts
Name (real first name if you feel comforable):Becky
Gender: Female
Age (or general age group): 34
Where you live: Huntsville, AL
Where you grew up: My dad was military, but we moved here when I was 9, so Huntsville is really the only place I can say I grew up.
Other places you’ve lived: Germany, Texas
Do you have kids? How old? Yes, 1 boy that is 8 years old
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? I am the youngest of 3 girls
Languages, beside English, you speak: French, my mom is French and my sister's and I were raised bilingual
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? My husband and kiddo
Current job or field of work / studies: I work in credit and collections for a poultry distributor.
Why did you choose South Beach? Because it just makes sense to eat this way.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? Short term? Long term I want to get me and my family eating healthier and at healthy weights. My son is considered obese (he has now lost 9 lbs since we started SB) and I want him to teach him how to make good choices.Short term: I want to get down within a healthy weight range. I am the best girl in my friend Chad's wedding and I want to look pretty in my dress.
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)?My husband eats what I eat, but he still loves his Cokes. He is trying the Coke Zero so he can at least not drink his calories. My son is on plan with me too.
Beyond the facts
Favorite books: Harry Potter Series, Twilight Series and the Marked Series. I also like True Crime and Thrillers.
Favorite kinds of music / bands:I like all sorts of music. Everything from Hip Hop to Opera, but my favorite is anything I can move to. I love to dance!
Favorite movies: The 5th Element
Favorite saying / quote: I don't really have one.
Favorite holiday: CHRISTMAS!!!
Hobbies:I love to read and have re-taken up cross stitching. My best friend and I choreograph dances for weddings.
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Rural
The place you’d most like to visit: I would like to visit France to see some of my family there. I haven't been since I was 13 years old, so the only ones I have seen have been the ones that I have come here.
Best thing that ever happened to you: Meeting my husband and the birth of my son.
Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I have a dual citizenship with France and the USA.
And now questions unanswered above from the original questionnaire:
BIRTHDAY: May 20th
MARITAL STATUS: Married
TOP WEIGHT:178
SB STARTING WEIGHT: 178
GOAL WEIGHT: 145
HEIGHT: 5'6
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Dark, dark brown
FAVORITE COLOR: Orange
FAVORITE FOODS: Mexican Food!
FAVORITE EXERCISE:Jogging and dancing
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portion Control
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am looking out for more than just me. I am doing this with and for my whole family. I don't want my son growing up being teased because of his weight. I want him to make good food choices as an adult. I am hoping what I am teaching him now will stick with him forever.
Basic facts:
Name (real first name if you feel comfortable): Okiemute
Gender: Female
Age (or general age group): 27
Where you live: Bowie, MD
Where you grew up: Lagos, Nigeria and Riverdale, MD
Other places you’ve lived: San Diego, CA and Tampa, Florida.
Do you have kids? How old? I'm without kids.
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? Oldest of three.
Languages, beside English, you speak: Spanish, Urhobo, Yoruba.
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? I live with my parents.
Current job or field of work / studies: I'm in school for child care.
Why did you choose South Beach? A friend told me about it.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? To lose weight and be healthy.
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)? I have support online.
BIRTHDAY: May 20th
MARITAL STATUS: Married
TOP WEIGHT:330
SB STARTING WEIGHT: 330
GOAL WEIGHT: 154
HEIGHT: 5'6
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Black
FAVORITE COLOR: Blue
FAVORITE FOODS: Rice, fried plantains and chicken.
FAVORITE EXERCISE: N/A
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Wanting to eat junk foods!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My health is being compromised, I'm prediabetic and have HBP!
Beyond the facts
Favorite books: Romance novels.
Favorite kinds of music / bands: I like music of the 60s& 70s
Favorite movies: Harry Potter movies, Closer and the Godfather Trilogies
Favorite saying / quote: I came, I saw, I conquered.
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Hobbies: Internet (obviously), Reading and Journaling
Passions / obsessions: Family and Friends and being a good Christian.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? Definitely not a camping or hiking person.
Got pets? What kind? (feel free to add some adorable photos) No pets
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburban
The place you’d most like to visit: London
Best thing that ever happened to you: Being born
Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I am still a virgin and plan to remain that way till marriage.
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Basic facts:
Name (real first name if you feel comfortable): geekmomba / Christy
Gender: Female
Age (or general age group): 56
Where you live: Lynnwood, WA
Where you grew up: Seattle, WA
Other places you’ve lived: Fall City, WA; Sedona, AZ; Henderson, NV
Do you have kids? How old? Kids are grown and married.
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? Oldest with one brother, two years younger
Languages, beside English, you speak: I wish.
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? Currently living with a roommate and her dog, Cadence.
Current job or field of work / studies: Unemployed, looking for an IT project manager position
Why did you choose South Beach? I have hyper-insulinism, and this works well with that problem.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? To lose weight and be healthy.
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)? My daughter and roommate are currently South Beaching as well
BIRTHDAY: March 29
MARITAL STATUS: Widowed <sigh> in July of 2009...lost the love of my life to cancer.
TOP WEIGHT:278
SB STARTING WEIGHT: 275.2
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'3
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Medium Ash Brown (from a bottle...no gray for me )
FAVORITE COLOR: Purple
FAVORITE FOODS: Chocolate, Earl Gray Tea, Brown Rice
FAVORITE EXERCISE: Water Aerobics
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Being a social eater; loving desserts.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This is not a DIET it is a LIFESTYLE...I am not looking for a quick fix.
Beyond the facts
Favorite books: Too many to mention...even too many genres.
Favorite kinds of music / bands: Everything except RAP
Favorite movies: The Shooter, The Blind Side, Star Trek
Favorite saying / quote: Christy's Rule of 85: When I'm 85, is this something I'm going to care about?
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Hobbies: All things geek; crafts, reading, playing piano.
Passions / obsessions: Grandkids and being a good Christian.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? Like it all.
Got pets? What kind? (feel free to add some adorable photos) Had a cat, but roommate is allergic.
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? Suburban
The place you’d most like to visit: Tuscany, Italy; Australia
Best thing that ever happened to you: Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ
Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I was molested as an 8 year old, and to this day I wonder if this had something to do with my weight gain.
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Starting weight: 275.2 pounds
Current weight: 269.9 pounds
Doing a 40 day challenge...go sista, go!
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Name (real first name if you feel comforable):Madeleine, or Maddie
Gender: Female
Age (or general age group): 23
Where you live: Maryland
Where you grew up: Maryland
Other places you’ve lived: Virginia
Do you have kids? How old? Don't see them in my future. But I like other people's kids because you can give them back!
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings? I am the oldest. I have a younger brother and sister.
Languages, beside English, you speak: none
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)? I live with a roomate and my bf basically lives with me :-)
Current job or field of work / studies:I am a receptionist and a part time student.
Why did you choose South Beach?It worked for my momma, who is also a member of 3fc, and because I was so dependent on sugar and carbs. I wanted to see if I could wean myself off of them. In the meantime I found my love of vegetables!!!
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? Short term? Long term,I want to stick to my goal weight and not give up!
Short term; I'd just like to make it through these two weeks of phase one again and actually see a large change on the scale :-)
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)?My mom is been on plan for years now, she is my biggest support in this diet bc she is so suprised at how much I have changed my eating habits in the last 7 months.
Beyond the facts
Favorite books: VOGUE and Shape Magazine. The only books I read are my school textbooks :-(
Favorite kinds of music / bands:So many; Missy Higgins, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and anything else you can dance to!
Favorite movies: Marie Antoinette
Favorite saying / quote: Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!
Favorite holiday: Valentines Day
Hobbiesance, working out, cooking.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? I hate outdoor activities. I am too high maintenance.
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? urban
The place you’d most like to visit: Nepal, Italy, Greece, and France.
Best thing that ever happened to you: Finding my bf.
Tell us something else about yourself that you want to share that not too many people know: I secretly am addicted to working out.
And now questions unanswered above from the original questionnaire:
BIRTHDAY: March 31
MARITAL STATUS: In a relationship
TOP WEIGHT:175
SB STARTING WEIGHT: 155
GOAL WEIGHT: 129
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Blonde
FAVORITE COLOR: Pink and Black
FAVORITE FOODS: Love anything spicy!!! I love sushi!
Basic facts:
Name (real first name if you feel comforable):Chris/Cheelay
Gender:f
Age (or general age group):34
BIRTHDAY: April 2
MARITAL STATUS: 15 yrs married
TOP WEIGHT:330 good heavens
SBD STARTING WEIGHT:330
GOAL WEIGHT: 160 lbs
HEIGHT: 5'6
EYE COLOR:Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Blond/brown
Where you live:Quebec
Where you grew up:Ontario
Other places you’ve lived:Mexico
Do you have kids? Nope
Are you an oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How many siblings?Only child
Languages, beside English, you speak:French, Spanish
Who do you live with (spouse, kids, parents, grandparents, roommate, pets, alone, etc)?My husband Paul
Current job or field of work / studies:Accountant
Why did you choose South Beach? Love it and it works fast.
What are your ultimate lifestyle change goals? I want to live instead of existing to live for food.
Short term? Be able to be more active.
Are you going at this plan by yourself or do you have support (other than us of course)? My husband is super supportive, and so are my co-workers, amongst you guys...
Beyond the facts
Favorite books:Healing, Reiki, and Spiritual/Crossing Over
Favorite kinds of music / bands: I love the old 80's music.
Favorite movies:PS I love you.
Favorite saying / quote: Well ain't that the cat's ***.
Favorite holiday:Christmas
Hobbies: Cooking, travelling, nature and pets.
Passions / obsessions:Cooking and travel, obsessed with Chinese food.
Are you a camping and hiking kind of person or do you prefer less sweaty and “roughing it” kinds of activities? I love roughing it as much as I love the spa for a day...
Got pets? I have Cheelay who is blind in one eye chinchilla whom I rescued, he's my baby and has been with me for 3 years. I also have Ruby, she is a gerbil, crazy and very active...
Do you live somewhere urban, rural, or suburban? I live in the city, beside the mountains. Country like setting.
The place you’d most like to visit: Machu Pichu - I want to climb to the top and feel the vibe.
Best thing that ever happened to you: My husband Paul, he is my lover, my best friend, my soul mate.
FORMER OCCUPATION: Accountant again...
FAVORITE COLOR: Green
FAVORITE FOODS: Authentic chinese food, greek food, lebanese food and giant rib steaks hot off the BBQ with yummy baked potato and ceasar salad...
FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking and yoga when I'm thin enough to bend over. lol
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I LOVE FOOD!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have to live, I want to be with my husband forever.
(Terrible given that I've finished my coursework for a Masters in Literature)
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