MARITAL STATUS: Married 5 1/2 yrs, together 10 yrs
SPOUSE’S NAME: Doug
CHILDREN/AGES: Cameron 5 1/2, Carter 3 in Dec and Emily 19 months
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, swimming, sleeping
PETS: none
TOP WEIGHT: top non-preggo weight was 261 (June '05)
CURRENT WEIGHT: 240
GOAL WEIGHT: 180
HEIGHT: 5ft 7in
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: membership services at a gym/pool
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ontario
How long have you been in TOPS: 4 yrs
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? no - no time
What has TOPS done for you? Met a great group of friends (my group is like half older ladies and half girls my age - it's great). Also, I like being held accountable for my weight each week
What has this board done for you. Motivated to keep my weight tracker moving Also ideas on what to eat, how much to exercise etc.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? my goals, seeing the scales go down is very motivating, my hubby's face when I tell him I lost
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Carbs - eating them when I am bored or stressed out with the kids
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: close friends and family are being very encouraging
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? no, not really I guess.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: graphics, weight loss, watching movies, internet
PETS: none at home
TOP WEIGHT: 265
CURRENT WEIGHT: 258
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5ft 4in
EYE COLOR: bluishgreenishhazel
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: customer service
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: South Carolina
How long have you been in TOPS: None yet, starting my own chapter soon
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? No, but I will hopefully be chapter leader when we get started
What has TOPS done for you? Encouraged me to start a chapter
What has this board done for you. Taught me why TOPS will be a good investment of my time
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? friendly competition
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: emotional eating and having PCOS
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I lost my baby due to miscarriage and I'm afraid my weight may have contributed
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am looking forward to starting this TOPS chapter in my area and meeting lots of wonderful women!
USERNAME/REAL NAME: ~Shawna~ & Real name is Shawna
AGE: 29 (Turning 30 soon!!!)
BIRTHDAY: February 10, 1976
MARITAL STATUS: unhappily married
SPOUSE’S NAME: Can't put that here lolol, ok, it's Chris
CHILDREN/AGES: 2 girls, 7 and 4
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scrapbooking, crosstitching, reading, listening to country music
PETS: One kitty..Lucky, he's 8
TOP WEIGHT: 247.5
CURRENT WEIGHT: 211
GOAL WEIGHT: 170
HEIGHT: 5'9"
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brown, unless I color it
OCCUPATION: SAHM during the day, working part time in the evenings at McDonald's
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
How long have you been in TOPS 2 years as of September 24, 2005
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I was leader one year
What has TOPS done for you? It gives me the support I need. I know that the people I see on a weekly basis have gone through the same struggles that I have
What has this board done for you. I have only been on it a few times but so far, I love coming here posting my successes each week
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I just think about a dress that I want to fit in. In the summer, it was a matron-of-honor dress, this month it was a Christmas party dress.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: my husband
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I DON'T know that I'll be successful, but I know that each and every day will bring a new challenge and I will get through that challenge just knowing that I've come so far
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm pretty basic, a boring person.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: TV! MOVIES! PAINTING,GARDENING,HIKING (LOW IMPACT) EBAY,CHURCH...NOT IN THAT ORDER!
PETS: JENNY THE BOXER MIX
TOP WEIGHT: 277
CURRENT WEIGHT: 270
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5'5" (IF I WAS 7 FOOT I WOULD BE SVELT!LOL)
EYE COLOR: BLUE
HAIR COLOR: BLONE
OCCUPATION: CLERK IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NORTHERN CALIF.
How long have you been in TOPS: JUST STARTING ON JAN 3 2005
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS?NO
What has TOPS done for you?
What has this board done for you.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated?
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: FOLLOW THROUGH,I GIVE UP TO EASILY
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I AM NOT GOING EXTREME. JUST EATING BALANCED AND EXCERSISING. ALSO I AM AFRAID FOR MY FUTURE HEALTH AND MY PRESENT COMFORT AND AGILITY
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I AM STARTING NUTRI SYSTEM ON DEC 28.HOPEFULLY IT WILL HELP ME GAIIN CONTROL OVER MY PORTIONS.
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HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading (mainly science fiction, fantasy and some mysteries), Computers, bike riding
PETS: 2 Dogs (Catahoula Leopard named Zedd and a black German Shepherd named Zena) and two cats
TOP WEIGHT: 268
CURRENT WEIGHT: 185.75
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5’6”
EYE COLOR: Blue green
HAIR COLOR: Brunette with gray showing
OCCUPATION: Criminalist in a Crime Lab
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southern California
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN TOPS: 1 year, dropped out, then returned after being out 2 years of so. I've been back in TOPS since March (I think) of this year.
DO YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER HELD A POSITION IN TOPS? No
WHAT HAS TOPS DONE FOR YOU? I rejoined TOPS after losing 20 pounds on my own, but under a weight loss seminar at my doctor’s office. I knew TOPS would give the accountability by having to weigh in each week. Also it has given me great support.
WHAT HAS THIS BOARD DONE FOR YOU. Just found it
WHAT DO YOU DO TO KEEP YOURSELF MOTIVATED? I want to be able to do more physical activities and to stay active as I grow older. My health is very important to me and I want to stay well and healthy.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying on track
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I’ve lost quite a bit in the past year, lost focus in November and December, but have regained my focus to keep going. I look at the past two months as a rest. Now I can take off and go.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, crocheting, computer games
PETS: None
TOP WEIGHT: 325
CURRENT WEIGHT: 305 at last weigh-in
GOAL WEIGHT: 175
HEIGHT: 5' 8"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: L'Oreal #8BB (blonde)
OCCUPATION: Administrative Assisstant at a child care center
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Gahanna, Ohio
How long have you been in TOPS: since April, 2000
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? Leader 2 years, Secretary 3 years
What has TOPS done for you? I've gained some life long friends who are in the same boat as I am.
What has this board done for you? I've just joined but I can see that there are a lot of those who are struggling just as I am. Since I'm online a great deal of the time, I know there's somewhere to come for commraderie.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? Right now I'm not motivated. That's why I'm getting involved on this board.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Chocolate
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I spent the holidays being miserable; shopping was agony because my back and knees were killing me from dragging around my weight plus the weight of the merchandise. It's time to get serious and get this weight off.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm very shy; it's difficult for me to meet people. Once I do though, I'm a very loyal friend and a good listener.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading (true crime and forensics), Hockey, crochet, PSP addict
PETS: 2 beagles
TOP WEIGHT: 272
CURRENT WEIGHT: 224
GOAL WEIGHT: 180
HEIGHT: 5' 9"
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: dk blonde
OCCUPATION: housewife
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: S. Calif.
How long have you been in TOPS: 2 years
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I am current co-leader
What has TOPS done for you? keeps me accountable
What has this board done for you? I've just joined
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? TOPS scale and friends' encouragement
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: breads and DONUTS! I like volume, no matter the food.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have many other health problems that will get better with weightloss.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am truly struggling with these last 40 lbs. I can be too serious, so I like to read fun, motivating posts.
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HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Crafting, coming up with contests and programs for my chapter
PETS: Taffy our tabby cat (well still a kitten)
TOP WEIGHT: 293 Pounds
CURRENT WEIGHT: 240.5 Pounds
GOAL WEIGHT: The doctor said 198-208, so weight recorder said 205, and when I get close I can get final slip from doctore.
HEIGHT: 5'10''
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Auburn
OCCUPATION: College student and I work part time at Wal-Mart
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: East Kootenay, B.C, Canada
How long have you been in TOPS: 1 year
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I am contest & program co-ordinator, not official positions but our group needed them.
What has TOPS done for you? Helped me lose 56 pounds, given me a place to share my creativety.
What has this board done for you: Just started posting, but already seeing others inspiring stories has helped me stay on track.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I give my self "I-Me-Mine' gifts around the holidays, and set a goal to reach that is attainable.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not sticking to a plan for more than a few weeks (ussually the crampy time of the month throws me off track), but I've been on the same plan for 12 months now and it's been great.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a whole support group and don't live in a candy store.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Quilitng, beading, cross stitching, etc.
PETS: 3 chickens, frog, 2 fish and a cat....so far.
TOP WEIGHT: 270+ UGH!
CURRENT WEIGHT: 247
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'4 3/4"
EYE COLOR: BRN
HAIR COLOR: Auburn according to the box
OCCUPATION: stay at home, homeschooling mom
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southern Calif
How long have you been in TOPS? Seriously for 1 and 1/2 yrs
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? Yes/co-leader
What has TOPS done for you? Accountability to myself and others
What has this board done for you? Well just go here so I really can't say anything
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I put little "The Choice is Mine" logos everywhere in my house.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: FOOD!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I found out that my thyroid is caput. Before, I was gaining weight and yet ate little and excersized. It was so discouraging. I even hired a personal trainer and she would work me to the bone and I GAINED!!! I finally went to the doctor. Now it's coming off slowly but surely.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I collect flamingoes!!!!!
CHILDREN/AGES: Max ~ 23, Lindsay ~ 20, Katie ~ 17, Rylee ~ 8 I also have 3 bonus kids, Andrew ~ 14, Cody ~ 12, Victoria ~ 10
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, knitting, crocheting, gardening, vegging on the couch
PETS: 1 Dog ~ Pal, 3 Cats ~ Chelsea, Big Head and Kee Kee, 2 Goldfish ~ Bandit and Bubbles
TOP WEIGHT: 274
CURRENT WEIGHT: 242
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: mousey brown
OCCUPATION: domestic management
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada
How long have you been in TOPS 1 year
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? nope
What has TOPS done for you?
It has given me people to be accountable to. It gets me out of the house at least once a week and gives me support and people to celebrate with, who know how I feel.
What has this board done for you.
I'm hoping it will enhance my TOPS experience
What do you do to keep yourself motivated?
My family and my desire to have fun with them
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Chocolate and most other sweets are my weakness
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I want to be in shape while I am young enough to enjoy it. I want to be able to interact with my youngest child the same way I did with the older children. She deserves that.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU
I have some visual limitations that prevent me from doing some things but I try to let it interfere with my everyday life, too much, except when it comes to housework!
CHILDREN/AGES: Stepkids: Kaitlyn 10 /Levi and Justin 8
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Listening to music, reading, bowling, walking/hiking, movies, spending time with family and friends, working out, playing games with my stepkids and husband, attending sporting events
PETS: None,unless my husband and stepkids count when they tear up the house LOL
TOP WEIGHT: 261
CURRENT WEIGHT: 211.25
GOAL WEIGHT: I would like to be about 125, but my doctor says between 140-145
HEIGHT: 5'4'
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: Special Education Teacher
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Midwest
How long have you been in TOPS 3 years
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I am the co-leader of my TOPS for about a year and a half now.
What has TOPS done for you?It has given me a whole new world of friends who are struggling with the same daily struggles with food that I do. They have been a great support system and hold me accountable for my actions.
What has this board done for you. Just started on this board.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? To win an award from TOPS for my weight loss accomplishments. Plus hearing the positive comments from my family and friends.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Knowing when to stop eating when I am full. Plus staying away from my bad foods (chips, candy, pop, sweets, ice cream, pizza etc.)
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am ready to become more fit and healthier. I would like to be around a long time for my stepkids.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Since starting to lose weight I have found a flirtous and wild side to me.
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CHILDREN/AGES: 2 boys, 34 and 35 (both married to wonderful women who have given me 3.5 grandchildren so far)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I have my grandkids over every Friday night for an over night, I love to garden and play bridge and create stained glass windows.
PETS: WE have two oloveable mutts, named Sally and Holly.
TOP WEIGHT: 269 pounds (current weight as of TOPS weigh in last Thursday)
CURRENT WEIGHT: 269 pounds
GOAL WEIGHT: 160
HEIGHT: 5'7"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: brindle
OCCUPATION: maintenance mechanic at a nuclear plant
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: about 100 miles east of Toronto
How long have you been in TOPS - this time since 2004, just a couple of months at my new chapter in Cobourg
Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I'll be installed as the treasurer for my group in April.
What has TOPS done for you? Motivation, fellowship and information.
What has this board done for you. Not a lot but that's my fault. I haven't been using it to connect with anyone in a very long time. I'm hoping to change that.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I just try to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have a very negative opinion of myself as far as weight loss goes. I don't have any credibility with myself so it's a day by day challenge for me.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I honestly don't know. All I do know for sure is that I'm sick and tired of beating myself up about this.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I can be a real idiot sometimes. I'll aplogize in advance. I'm sorry. bwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also ideas on what to eat, how much to exercise etc.
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