I've copied Elizabeth's thread opening over here since we just hit page 2:
Hi everyone,
Since we've had so many great additions to our lifetimers section...way to go new Lifers!....I wanted to pull up the Lifetimers Bios thread and maybe start a new one since that one was getting pretty long.
So, here is a blank form for you to copy and paste into your message so that you can tell us about yourselves and your weight loss/maintenance journey!
Elizabeth
USERNAME/REAL NAME:
AGE:
BIRTHDAY:
MARITAL STATUS:
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME:
CHILDREN/AGES:
PETS:
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT:
FAVORITE COLOR:
FAVORITE FOODS:
FAVORITE MUSIC:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE:
STARTING WEIGHT:
PRESENT WEIGHT:
GOAL WEIGHT:
LIFETIME SINCE:
HEIGHT:
EYE COLOR:
HAIR COLOR:
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL:
Hi! I'm a new member, also a lifer. I haven't done much reading on the Board yet, so I guess I'll start by posting the bio. I hope I do this right:
USERNAME/REAL NAME: jeangg
AGE: 49
BIRTHDAY: 12/27
MARITAL STATUS: Single
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME:
CHILDREN/AGES: Daughter, 21
PETS: Friskita, my cat!
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Reading, Internet
FAVORITE COLOR:
FAVORITE FOODS:
FAVORITE MUSIC:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking
STARTING WEIGHT: 214
PRESENT WEIGHT: 170
WW GOAL WEIGHT: 169
PERSONAL GOAL WEIGHT: 155
LIFETIME SINCE: Jan. 1998
HEIGHT:5 Ft 8-1/2 inches
EYE COLOR:
HAIR COLOR:
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I have continued to journal and still go to weekly meetings. It keeps me on my toes.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSShyroid problem, Digestive problems (diverticulosis)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: One day a week I have really good chocolate!
OCCUPATION:
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:Western US
ICQ/AOL #:
HOMEPAGE:
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LIFETIME SINCE: 1988(the first time I lost 30 pounds but have been up & down since then-mostly up)
HEIGHT: 5'7"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Medium brown (no gray yet!)
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: This time I will continue to attend meetings & weigh in regularly. The first time I lost the weight I weighed in one month after going thru maintenance & was within 2 pounds & never went back. I figured "I lost the weight, now I can go back to eating like before." Since then, I have lost & gained part of that original 30 pounds for various events (like being in a friend's wedding & my own wedding) but never kept it off. Then I changed jobs about a year ago & was bored to tears & gained about 15-20 extra pounds in the last year. I stepped on the scales in late 1999 & was aghast at the number staring at me. I decided to get rid of this weight again for good. I rejoined at the end of January 2000 and got to within 2 pounds of my original goal weight in 24 weeks.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: The realization that I must change my eating & exercise habits for good. Doing WW & getting in shape is not a short-term fix- it is a lifestyle change. That has been hard for me to accept in the past and I am sure I will struggle with it now & in the future.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Go shopping for clothes, treat myself to indulgences I normally wouldn't do (like getting a facial or buy a new lipstick). I try to stay away for food-related rewards & think "outside the food arena" for little pats on the back for myself.
OCCUPATION: Enrollment Counselor at a University
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Southern Wisconsin, near Madison.
ICQ/AOL #:
HOMEPAGE:
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SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: depends whether he's on my good side or not!
CHILDREN/AGES: DD, age 2, DS, age 1
PETS: would LOVE to own a Rhodesian Ridgeback one day.
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: a night out with the girls! Of course, a night out with my hubby isn't too bad either!
FAVORITE COLOR: currently, yellow
FAVORITE FOODS: unfortunately, CHOCOLATE. cheese is my other downfall. On the healthy side, I adore fruit.
FAVORITE MUSIC: I pretty much like it all. I mostly listen to kid's songs during all their waking hours!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: running, reading non-fiction. One of these days, I am going to learn to sew. I even have a brand new sewing machine (which has never been out of the box). One of these days . . .
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: RUNNING! I am an addict
STARTING WEIGHT: 196
PRESENT WEIGHT: 153.5 and stuck
GOAL WEIGHT: 155WW/ 145 personal
LIFETIME SINCE: May 2000
HEIGHT: 5'7"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: mousy brown til I get my highlights next month. It's a belated goal weight reward! Woo-hoo!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Initially, I wanted to be a role model for my daughter. I wanted her to grow up in a house where fitness was fun and just second nature. As I got into running more and more, I realized that it really was a gift to myself. I hadn't been taking any time for myself - I was too busy taking care of the kids, the hubby, the house, going to school, etc. Now, every day I run is like a renewal inside and out. I find myself craving it. And for the first time in my life, I feel confident and in control. I am accomplishing things I never thought possible and I think the pride I feel and the positive example I am setting will help me perpetuate my success.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Stress eating. Sometimes after a long day with the kids, I want to unwind with a nice, huge treat. I am overcoming this (slowly, to be sure) by exercising instead. But I'll admit, it's a constant struggle. That and being a stay at home mom. I am in and out of the kitchen a zillion times a day and I have to be really mindful of those nasty little BLTs.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: I try to celebrate every workout as a success so I give myself stickers. It's goofy but it motivates me. I also have celebrated by buying new clothes. For the first time, I have really enjoyed clothes shopping and wear a size I haven't worn since middle school!
OCCUPATION: grad student (for one more year then I'm home free!) and mom of two kids
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Northern Virginia
ICQ/AOL #:
HOMEPAGE:
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Guess I can do this now...didn't really want to until I was an "official" lifer.
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Legal Eagle/Susan
AGE: 31
BIRTHDAY: October 6, 1968
MARITAL STATUS: Married - newlywed!
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Rob
CHILDREN/AGES: Carey-12y/o; Logan-8y/o
PETS: Suki (cat)
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: reading
FAVORITE COLOR: blue
FAVORITE FOODS: Steak; anything Italian
FAVORITE MUSIC: anything but rap or heavy metal
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading; waterskiing; starting to get into mountain biking
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: walking
STARTING WEIGHT: 199.4 (when I joined WW, but doctor's scale said 206 about a month before that)
PRESENT WEIGHT: 124.2 (last official WW weigh-in)
GOAL WEIGHT: 127WW (122 personal)
LIFETIME SINCE: July 25, 2000
HEIGHT: 5' 3/4"
EYE COLOR: Gray
HAIR COLOR: Brown
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I was finally ready to do something about my weight. Once I decide to do something I usually do it 100%, and I just finally reached the point I was ready.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sweets & staying in an exercise routine.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Buying new clothes
OCCUPATION: Attorney
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: North Carolina
ICQ/AOL #: I have both, but only on my home computer which I don't use much, don't remember the #s
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT:watching my kids play sports (football, baseball, softball, cheer), reading, music, TV
FAVORITE COLOR: green and purple
FAVORITE FOODS: Mexican, Chinese, anything with cheese--now you know why I needed WW
FAVORITE MUSIC: contemporary, country, anything but gangsta rap and opera
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, running, crossword puzzles, scrapbooking, gardening (veges and flowers)
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: running
STARTING WEIGHT: 199.6
PRESENT WEIGHT:158
GOAL WEIGHT: not sure - 140-145? I was 135 at my buffest, but I refuse to struggle too much at maintenance (I worked out A LOT then!)
LIFETIME SINCE: August 9, 2000
HEIGHT:5'7"
EYE COLOR: one greyish, one greenish
HAIR COLOR: brunette with blond highlights (paid for, of course )
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I decided that I would do it; made it a priority. It is the most important thing I can do for myself on a daily basis.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:lack of planning/time: self-sabotage
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: buy new clothes
OCCUPATION: veterinarian (relief--I work for others when they need a break etc.. Gives me a lot of freedom of choice and financial independence).
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:southern California
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WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: This time I've followed through and continued with good eating habits. Previously once I lost the weight I basically went back to my "old ways" and I continue to attend weekly meetings.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Night time munchies, watching portions
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: shop buy a book, I use stickers on my journals
Hello everyone
I just found this site today and would like to join you all. Here is my bio:
USERNAME/REAL NAME: roughyed / jean
AGE: 47
BIRTHDAY: 23 November
MARITAL STATUS: married
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Martin
CHILDREN/AGES: Stuart - 21 years
PETS: Just Martin and Stuart!
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Rugby League and going to the cinema
FAVORITE COLOR: blue
FAVORITE FOODS: Chinese, Italian - anything really except beetroot
FAVORITE MUSIC: Phil Collins, soul, musicals,
rock
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, the internet, following Oldham Rugby League
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: treadmill
STARTING WEIGHT: 148 lbs
PRESENT WEIGHT: 116 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 122 lbs
LIFETIME SINCE: 7 October 1998
HEIGHT: 5ft. 1 inch
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Matural mousey. At the moment with blonde highlight (to cover a bit of grey) but that may change on Friday!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: My attitude and the support of web sites such as this.
Previously I've turned to food when facing a
crisis etc. but have now come to realise that the same problems are still going to exist whether I eat or not. Knowing others go through the same feelings helps enormously
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
My husband and son own a cake shop and frequently bring home goodies for themselves. My main problem is stopping at one small cake as a treat when there is a box of 8 or so begging me to eat them!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Treat myself to either new clothes or cosmetics
FAVORITE FOODS: Absolutely everything in the world, especially spicy ethnic food, except guacamole
FAVORITE MUSIC: 80's rock, pop, jazz, classical - don't quite get the techno or grunge stuff
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: kids, mostly; nutrition; used to have time for crafts like crochet and cross-stitch; love logic puzzles; hope to participate in a triathlon some day
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE:
aerobics, swimming, jogging (kinda)
STARTING WEIGHT: 145
PRESENT WEIGHT: 138-ish
GOAL WEIGHT:
123
LIFETIME SINCE:1991
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: hazel
HAIR COLOR: brown w/ a little gray (yech!)
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Looking at weight loss as an entire lifestyle choice that is ongoing. It's not just about looks anymore - I'm old enough now so that it's about health, too. And, no matter what I do today, when I wake up tomorrow I will still have to deal with making healthy choices. My biggest problem in the past was just avoiding/being in denial about the weight issue.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: see above
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: pedicures, buying new clothes
OCCUPATION: patent attorney
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Austin, Texas
ICQ/AOL #: huh?
HOMEPAGE: n/a
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AGE: 41 but I tell my kids I'm 29 and that's how I look
BIRTHDAY: May 5
MARITAL STATUS: Married for looks, not money
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DH which I love because it's so versatile!!!!
CHILDREN/AGES: 2 boys, 6 and 10
PETS: 2 gorgeous cats, Saki and Gemma. Living valium - nothing like a good purr to chill you out!
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Hmmmm...organizing my house, decorating, chatting with girlfriends, "Survivor" (I was hooked), gardening, hiking...
FAVORITE COLOR: Green
FAVORITE FOODS: Sushi!
FAVORITE MUSIC: I guess right now it';s what my kids like. The 6 year old likes NSync (gosh, have ya seen them dance???) and the 10 year old likes Matchbox 20, stuff like that. He's very much into music. I have no time for leisure listening, if I did it would be the old stuff, like Stevie Nicks, the Police, Peter Gabriel, Carol King... gosh, I am so old....
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: organizing and decorating, cooking, gardening, gossiping , traveling, getting outdoors with the kids, selling stuff on Ebay
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: walking. I love it, wish I could do it more, treadmill's broken!
STARTING WEIGHT: 150 last summer, lost 12 on a custom program
PRESENT WEIGHT: according to WW scale, 145
GOAL WEIGHT: ww goal 140 so my meetings are free, personal goal, 125 so my size 8 jeans fit better
LIFETIME SINCE: 1993
HEIGHT:5'5"
EYE COLOR: hazel
HAIR COLOR: light golden brown (that';s what it says on the box!)
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I will have to continue with WW meetings and staying OP once I have reached goal. It's not that hard, what's hard is making the commitment to do it. AS the kids get older I am finding it a little easier to do, altho when there is a lot of after school activity, esp. hockey, I get so exhausted it's hard. I relaize, tho, that I hate the way I look now and I feel great when I am at goal.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Not planning meals effectively and having no will power when confronted with favorite foods, like oreos or guacamole...
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: buy clothes and enjoy the way they feel on me.
OCCUPATION: Part time Marketing Director/Computer industry
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Northern Connecticut (it's beautiful!) originally from NYC
ICQ/AOL #: is this instant message stuff? Then if so, it's Vivinct
Happy weekend,
hyroid problem, Digestive problems (diverticulosis)
