User Name: crayphish

How did you choose your User Name?: I was living in Alabama and wanted a name that would let people know I was not from Alabama, LOL.

Real Name: Kelly

Where do you live?: Slidell, LA

Significant other?: Jim

Kids?: 1, Jenna, 23

Pets?: one cat, Nimitz, a Katrina cat. We have a love hate relationship.

Work?: Notary, mainly real estate

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: It worked before and for some reason I thought I would get on Atkins but it just ain't the same!

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 143/137/118

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: homemade cool brew coffee with lots of milk; anything on french bread; steak and mashed sweet potatoes

Favorite book: Wicked, by Gregory Maguire

Favorite Movie: Tombstone

Favorite song: Singing in the rain

Last book you read: America Alone

What is your biggest pet peeve?: people not taking responsibility for their own actions.

What motivated you to lose weight?: Very few of my clothes fit, which is an undeniable fact of weight gain.

Something you like about yourself: I am very direct and up front.

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Ah, my delivery can tend to be a bit tactless

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Only one!? It would be Steve Martin because I think he is a brilliant guy.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Spain

Your dream job: Managing 35 properties that I would own, with NO MORTGAGES!!!

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Hmmm, just being able to fit into my suits that I wore when I was at goal last time would be like having a new wardrobe!!

Anything else?: I do not like formal exercise at all. I'd rather dig up a tree or help someone move furniture!

User Name: Momoftwinboys

How did you choose your User Name?: I have twins who just turned 5!!

Real Name: Kate

Where do you live?: Stratham New Hampshire

Significant other?: Husband Ben

Kids?: Ben and Bryan

Pets?: Goldfish "Goldie"

Work?: Special Education Consultant

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: It's a plan that works for me...I did this in 2001 and loved it.

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 280/280/130

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Sugar...I'm an addict

Favorite book: Anthing by James Patterson

Favorite Movie: I don't have one

Favorite song: Too many to choose...

Last book you read: Double Cross by James Patterson

What is your biggest pet peeve?: People with no common sense

What motivated you to lose weight?: My children and I am simply not healthy.

Something you like about yourself: I'm a wonderful mom

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : My self esteem

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: great question....I will have to think more about this one.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: The Islands-anywhere in the carribean

Your dream job: Being a nurse....maybe someday

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? A ring!

Anything else?: I am looking forward to starting this new way of eating!!

User Name: iHsabHg

How did you choose your User Name?: In HIS service & by HIS grace ...

Real Name: Marie but my friends call me Mattie

Where do you live?:NJ -(not as bad as you are led to believe in movies =])

Significant other?: Husband Lawrence - 6 yrs married

Kids?: 2 lovely step children that we have full custody of, girls 17 1/2 & 19

Pets?: 2 dogs ... 4 cats.... 4 zillion indoor fish and a pond of goldfish if the great blue heron leaves us any

Work?:Every Day ... 2 jobs... husband in last 6 months of school

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Dr suggested it, easy to do...

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: S/C/G: 225/219/165-ish

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Legal; CHEESE! Illegal; HOT FUDGE SUNDAE !

Favorite book: BIBLE

Favorite Movie: Princess Bride =]

Favorite song: DAY BY DAY

Last book you read: THE SHACK

What is your biggest pet peeve?:Mean people

What motivated you to lose weight?:My health

Something you like about yourself: I am GENEROUS

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) BEING ABLE TO SIT AND actually RELAX....maybe next year =]

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: hmmmmmmmmmmm

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: don't care as long as it has a hammock and a beach

Your dream job:my current one with a nicer boss !

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? wear a tank top in public without being self conscious

Anything else?: new to this... although i joined 3fc years ago i have never really participated.... and... computer only available weekdays.... please do not be offended if i don't respond on a Saturday or Sunday =]

User Name: candoit61

How did you choose your User Name?:Well , I can do it am I am 61, well at leat until April, so I need to get moving...

Real Name: Sue

Where do you live?: Montoursville, PA = northcentral PA

Significant other?: David, married 41 years, 42 on my birthday in April.

Kids?: 1 daughter and 1 son. 2 daughters and 1 grandson.

Pets?: Rescued greyhounds Abby & Happy Singing, takling cockateil - Pete

Work?: Full time customer service rep

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I know sugar is my trigger food, and my level was getting too close to diabetic. I am using Rick Gallop GI index 13 week program to get going. You don't count calories or points or carbs,which I am tired of. You eat low gi foods which are green, medium gi foods which are yellow and high gi foods which are red. You want to eat green with some yellow.

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 215/211/170

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Chocolate, peanut brittle type candy bar, junk food, yogurt, Greek salad, chicken and steak.

Favorite book: Bible (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) Guideposts

Favorite Movie: Green Fried Tomatoes, any Julia Robert movie, except the Texan.

Favorite song: I Can Only Imagine MercyMe

Last book you read: Joyce Meyers, Eat & Stay Think

What is your biggest pet peeve?: crooked pictures

What motivated you to lose weight?: My health, bad back and don't want to go on insulin.

Something you like about yourself: Am easy going and friendly.

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Be more confident in myself and not want to withdraw from life and just hide under the covers.

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Joyce Meyer, she is such a real, honest person and has overcome many life struggles and has so much insight into being a confident, steadfast Christian.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Alaska

Your dream job: Being able to retire and have time for family, friends and strangers. Do volunteer work in nursing homes.

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Keep the weight of and be active.

Anything else?: Be supportive and become a strong member of 3FC. Feeling at home.

User Name: changingmylife

How did you choose your User Name?:I made the decision that I need to change things for the good, because I can't depend on anyone else to do it for me.

Real Name:Sonja

Where do you live?:Tennessee

Significant other?:Husband of 8 years

Kids?:[I][COLOR="Blue"]4[I][COLOR="Blue"]

Pets?:6 cats- 3 in 3 out

Work?:stay at home mom

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:My Sister recommended it. She did it years ago. We're both doing it now.

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:207/205/135

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:Lasagna, Pizza, Chicken, Ummm Zaxby's Grilled Chicken Salad, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, etc. you know the places you really can't eat anymore. I was also addicted to Mickey D's Sweet Tea. Haven't had one in a week. I was drinking 2-3 a day.

Favorite book:Bible-Brings me insight, courage, comfort, hope, etc.

Favorite Movie:Anything Romance rated PG-13 and lower.

Favorite song:Away(To Worship You I Live) by Israel Houghton. I sob tremendously when I hear that song. The presence of God feels like it surrounds me so strong.

Last book you read:God's Power to Change Your Life by Rick Warren. Very good.

What is your biggest pet peeve?:Oh Gosh. I have several. But one big one- My husbands snoring. I cannot sleep while someone is snoring.

What motivated you to lose weight?:I'm tired of getting bigger and bigger and trying on clothes in stores looking in that huge mirror and crying. I was always small until I had my second child.

Something you like about yourself:I like to get stuff for people that make them happy.

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) :My meanness I've picked up over the years. I used to smile alot, but since becoming huge, I don't smile much anymore.

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ but I would like to see Him in person so I could ask Him alot of questions about my life. Just to lay everything in His arms and have Him hug me and tell me it's alright.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Israel, Paris, London, California, Caribbean, just travel.

Your dream job:Being a Big Giver. Finding a need and filling it. Surprising people with paying their bills, buying them a car or house, clothes, groceries, etc. I enjoy stuff like that.

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?Strutting my stuff. lol Cracker Barrell's Apple Cobbler and Ice Cream for my Bday.

Anything else?:Oh Lord you took up my case and redeemed my life. Lamentations 3:58

User Name: wendyland

How did you choose your User Name?: childhood nickname

Real Name: wendy (not too hard to figure out)

Where do you live?: St. Louis

Significant other?: Michael

Kids?: 3 girls, (9, 5, and 18 mos)

Pets?: 1 cat

Work?: Computer programmer

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I feel out of control when it comes to sugar. I have brain fog, candida, and carry a lot of extra weight.

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 232/232/160

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Reeses and strawberries

Favorite book: I can't pick a favorite. I read a lot about positive energy, nutrition, parenting, and some fiction

Favorite Movie: Goonies

Favorite song: I like a lot of classic rock.

Last book you read: The cure by timothy brantley

What is your biggest pet peeve?: people that don't support my food choices. We don't eat preservatives or dyes. Try to eat as much organic as we can. Some family members or coworkers think it's weird and too limiting for our children.

What motivated you to lose weight?: Feeling rundown, not having the energy to take my kids to the park. Worrying about not fitting my butt in normal sized seats. Worried that my health will decline.

Something you like about yourself: My eyes, my sense of humor

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : my mood. I'm way to crabby.

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Ester Hicks. I really enjoy her books.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Hawaii

Your dream job: Not having a job is my dream job. Maybe turn my hobbies into a job. I like to craft. I wouldn't mind having a hut on a beach and selling my wares.

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? I'd love to have a breast reduction/lift. I've always been big, even when I was thinner. And after 3 kids, they need it. I'm not as concerned about the looks as the comfort level.

Anything else?:

hello Im new here. My name is lexa and Im on sugar busters. (again) I weigh 316 lbs. I dont know how to follow a thread or check replies but I geuss I will figure it out. I am glad to be here. I am married and have 2 kids. My husband is also overweight but doing good on weight watchers. I cant seem to stay on weight watchers. I geuss its all the counting I dont know.

question, can you have an occasional atkins bar ao the sugar busters?

User Name: DeterminedLisa

How did you choose your User Name?: I was feeling very determined.

Real Name: Lisa

Where do you live?: Southeast Asia

Significant other?: married to Greg

Kids?: two girls, 5 and 3.

Pets?: -

Work?: scientist at a university

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Sugar cravings are my problem

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 168/168/144

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal:
legal: fruit
illegal: white chocolate, marzipan

Favorite book: not sure but the harry potter books were good

Favorite Movie: I forget them all but I'm pretty sure I enjoyed
the Thomas Crowne Affair.

Favorite song: Raffi's Baby Beluga

Last book you read: The princess with the longest hair (aloud to my kids)

What is your biggest pet peeve?: Ingratitude really bugs me

What motivated you to lose weight?: Gaining too much weight, minor health problems

Something you like about yourself: I'm good at my job and I'm a good mom.

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I don't listen well enough to my loved ones.

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: A cancer researcher named Judah Folkman

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: to bed

Your dream job: If my current job had shorter hours, it would be my dream job.

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?
No. Success is its own reward.
Actually, I'm still trying to wean myself from using food/sugar as reward

Anything else?:

User Name: Precious485

How did you choose your User Name?: It's my cat's name.

Real Name: Chrissy

Where do you live?: California

Significant other?: Yes

Kids?: None

Pets?: One cat

Work?: Middle school teacher

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Anytime I binge, it almost always involves eating some form of sugar first. Although I don't want to cut out sugar forever, I know that I need to cut it out until moderation is possible.

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 167/140/120

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Chocolate of any kind and gummy life savers are my non-legal foods. Legal foods are apples, melons, grapes, all berries, non-fat yogurt, oatmeal, string cheese...

Favorite book: I have many, but Sugar Blues was my most recent favorite.

Favorite Movie: I have way too many, but Moonstruck is amazing.

Favorite song: This is my world...not sure of the artist.

Last book you read: Currently reading Sugar Shock. I'm really trying to get on the whole sugar kick thing.

What is your biggest pet peeve?: Rude or inconsiderate people

What motivated you to lose weight?: I gained a ton of weight due to an ulcer and lost it through WW. Now I notice myself slowly gaining some back. I want to get back to my goal weight and stay there.

Something you like about yourself: I am considerate of others and try to be positive and helpful.

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I would like to be more patient, have less mood swings throughout the day, and overall, be more stable as a person.

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I would love to meet Julia Roberts. She has been my favorite actress since I was a kid.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: I would love to go to Australia.

Your dream job: Teaching kids who really care about getting an education.

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? My reward other than feeling so much better each day will be to be happy with myself and my appearance. Hopefully once I reach my goal, I will have a much healthier relationship with food. Once I reach my goal, I will give myself a spa day.

Anything else?: Thank you to all of you providing your advice on this site. It really is so extremely helpful to hear from others with similar issues.

User Name: Nan2two

How did you choose your User Name?: I'm a nana to two.

Real Name: Darlene

Where do you live?: Central FL

Significant other?: Ray,married 35 yrs.

Kids?: 3 boys

Pets?: 1 German Shorthaired Pointer

Work?: Office Specialist at local high school

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: type 2 diabetes

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 218/218/135

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Mostly everything

Favorite book: anything by Janet Evanovich

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Favorite song: Love music don't really have a favorite

Last book you read: The Grand Finale by Janet Evanovich

What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who lie and take advantage of you.

What motivated you to lose weight?: My health

Something you like about yourself: I'm honest and a true friend

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : My health

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: ?

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Hawaii

Your dream job: To travel and get paid

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Live Longer!!!

Anything else?: To grow old with my grandchilden.

User Name:ChestersMama

How did you choose your User Name?: My dog's name is Chester

Real Name:Sharon

Where do you live?:Charleston, WV

Significant other?: Yes, my husband and best friend, Tim

Kids?:No

Pets?og Chester, Cat Daisy

Work?: Not right now

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:Atkins was not working for me to loose weight

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 295/290/180

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Avocado

Favorite book: A Vision of Light

Favorite Movie:

Favorite song: My Girl

Last book you read: Sugar Busters

What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who try to force their way of doing things on others.

What motivated you to lose weight?: I'm a diabetic so loosing the weight would help me to be healthier

Something you like about yourself: My honesty

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Self confidence

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:I'd love to meet Jesus. I'd like to hear what he had to say from his mouth.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Ireland

Your dream job:Artist

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? I think being below 200 lbs will be reward enough.

Anything else?:

User Name: Nicole K

How did you choose your User Name?: It's my name : )

Real Name: Nicole

Where do you live?: North Carolina

Significant other?: Happily Married

Kids?: 4 boys

Pets?: no

Work?: yes

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Seemed like it would fit my lifestyle

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 246/235/160

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Thanks my problem I LOVE them all

Favorite book: I like romance novels, but right know it would be Sugar Busters

Favorite Movie: Urban Cowboy

Favorite song: I can love you like that

Last book you read: ?

What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who tell me I cant do something

What motivated you to lose weight?: I want to be healthy for myself and my family

Something you like about yourself: my laugh

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I have Multiple Sclerosis, would love to get rid of it

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: uummm still thinking

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Vegas

Your dream job: stay at home mommy

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? buying some new cloths without having to go to the plus size store

Anything else?:I have been doing Sugar Busters for 1 month and also going to the gym 3-4 times a week and so far I feel great...I think I hit my first plateu so that has me a little down. I have been at 235 for about 2 weeks, but Im not giving up Im in it for the long run with this

User Name: swtgila

How did you choose your User Name?: It is associated with my email address and stands for "Sweet girl in lower Alabama"; sweet girl part from a Fleetwood Mac song.

Real Name: Debbie Lake (soon to be Debbie Bradley )

Where do you live?: Mobile, AL

Significant other?: Engaged to Jimmy Bradley (wedding date Feb. 13, 2010)

Kids?: nope

Pets?: yup! 1 dog, 3 cats (all rescues)

Work?: sometimes...(teacher)

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: it worked years ago for me and made me feel so good

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: start weight since sugar busters is 205/202/160. Weighed in this am after week 1 of plan and down 3lbs (202)

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: legal: cheese, meats, yogurt; illegal: almond joy, chips and salsa, movie theater popcorn

Favorite book: Islands by Anne Rivers Siddons

Favorite Movie: Nights in Rodanthye

Favorite song: Tin Cup Chalise (Jimmy Buffet)

Last book you read: working on the Sookie Stackhouse novels (True Blood series is based on). I think first book is "Dead Before Dawn"

What is your biggest pet peeve?: irresponsible pet owners

What motivated you to lose weight?: honestly, this time to just feel better (in the past it was always to look better)

Something you like about yourself: my hair

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : my lack of organization, which really falls to my laziness

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: C.S. Lewis; love his books

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Greece

Your dream job: beach bum

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? no, not really...may have to think of one tho..that'd be cool

Anything else?: I had lapband surgery in April 2008. It wasn't as successful for me as I would have liked for various reasons. I now know that I still have to exercise portion control (having a pouch doesn't seem to matter) and I have to diet and be constantly aware of what goes in my mouth. It wasn't a quick fix at all. I can't seem to stay with plans where you have to calorie count or fat count or count anything. Too regimented. Yes, removing whole food groups does seem to help quite a bit. (like sugar and white stuff). Why I do not know but so far it is working better than the other plans I have tried (even since having WLS).

User Name:happynow

How did you choose your User Name: being happy is a good thing, i need a daily confirmation of this sometimes

Name:christy

Where do you live?:harrison, oh

Significant other?:divorced, ex passed away 1 year after, i am a true single mom...

Kids?:2, a 17 year old daughter and a 26 year old son

Pets?:not now

Work?:semi-retired r.n.

Why did you chose Sugarbusters?:it worked for me in 2003, lost 40 lbs and got my diabetes and cholesterol numbers back to normal, i gained back the weight and my health is taking the hit

Start weight/Present weight/goal weight:225 (was up to 265 last summer, have been losing but need the 3FC support)

Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: most of the "p " foods, pizza, popcorn, pasta, potatoes, pie (esp. key lime and pumpkin) love seafood and salads

Favorite book:nicholas sparks novels, the bible, mitch albom novels

Favorite Movie:dirty dancing, momma mia ( love the musicals )

Favorite song:anything by beatles, josh groban

Last book you read: janet evanovich, #15 of the series

What is your biggest pet peeve?: rude people, bad and dangerous drivers

What motivated you to lose weight?:health issues, i want to feel better

Something you like about yourself: i am a survivor...

Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : become more patient, more self control in all aspects of my life

If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:hmmmmm......

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: italy

Your dream job: volunteering and not worrying about money

Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? i will have to think about that one...

Anything else?:
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