Hi everyone ! I'm a newbie as of yesterdayand ive already posted an introduction ...I came across some other threads that had profiles so we can get to know each other...I thought that was a pretty good idea! thought there may be lots of people joining what with it being a new year and a new start!

Please add your profile, so we can get to know you better. Simply copy the text below and paste it into a reply and add your information


First name:

Geographical location:

Age:

Marital Status:

Children/Ages:

Occupation:

Pets:

Hobbies/Interests:

Height:

Eye/Hair Color:

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:

Starting Weight:

Present Weight:

Goal Weight:

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:

Following any specific plan:

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:

Anything else you would like to share with us:


i will start with mine!

irst name: ni

Geographical location: yorkshire in the UK

Age: 23

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none!

Occupation: student

Pets: 1 dog and one hamster - but at parents home!

Hobbies/Interests: reading - my degree, chatting with friends and going outa lot, shopping!!! , badminton - also used to be really into going to the gym.

Height: 168 cm

Eye/Hair Color: black / dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8th of january

Starting Weight: 126.4

Present Weight:123.4

Goal Weight: 80

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: feel so heavy at the moment- very self conscious - s even tho i would love to go swimming or to hte gym - just feel im too fat and unsightly

Following any specific plan: no- just planning on a healthy diet and lots of exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i am determined to not look back

Anything else you would like to share with us: yea - i lost 4 1/2 stones aged 18. now am 23 - and bad habbits crept in over the past year - and ive put on the four stones that i lost plus more! so i need to kick start my weight loss now before it starts affecting my life even more!

HI Ladies this is a very good Idea

First name: Marie

Geographical location: Surrey

Age: 29

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 girls age 7 and 10

Occupation: Design Information Co-ordinator (Construction Management paper pusher)

Pets: gold fish

Hobbies/Interests:

Height: 5 3

Eye/Hair Color: blue / blond

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1st Dec 2010 (not quite a newbie but stepping it up as of 1st Jan 2011)

Starting Weight:202lb 14 Stone 2 (ish)

Present Weight:188lb 13 stone 4

Goal Weight:135lb 9 stone 7

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lack of time to exercises

Following any specific plan: not really just low fat

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I dont want to hit 30 over weight

Anything else you would like to share with us: back in 2004 I lost 3 stone for my dads wedding with in 6 months I had gained it all back and another stone
I am doing this for my health so hopefully will be a lifestyle change not just another failed diet

Good luck eveyone

xxxx

Occupation: Nursing Assistant

Pets: Kitty our cat

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, walking, socialising

Height: Five feet tall

Eye/Hair Color: Greenish

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4th January 2011

Starting Weight: Not sure havent got on scales yet 12 stone ish

Present Weight:

Goal Weight: nine stone

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: comfort eating

Following any specific plan: healthy eating and exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: no difference really, last time I lost over five stone, have gained back about two
I am a terrible comfort eater, have eaten my way back to this weight since I lost my father

Anything else you would like to share with us: think I have this all the wrong way round, but I am 46 married with two sons, one aged 19 and at uni, another son of 17 who is studying for his A levels.

oh and I have blonde hair and I am itching to have those fake eyelashes but professionally done, not so long look like one of those dolls'

I know I am stupid not getting on the scales but I promise I shall do it very soon.

First name: Cat

Geographical location: Bonny (but freezing!) Scotland

Age: 24

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: freelance musician

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: playing violin, running, gigging

Height: 5ft 1

Eye/Hair Color: blue/dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'll say December 1st, but cant remember exactly!

Starting Weight: 145lbs (10stone 5lbs)

Present Weight: 139lbs

Goal Weight: 120lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have an "all or nothing" attitude! I need to realise that this is going to take time to do it properly.

Following any specific plan: calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm taking things slowly, aiming for 2lbs a week rather than as much as possible!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been a fat chick member in the past and it was the best help for losing weight! I lost 15lbs then and cant wait to do it again, and this time keep it off

Good luck to everyone and I cant wait to make some new friends

First name: Suzie

Geographical location: Manchester

Age: 28

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: None at moment

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, tutoring/teaching, board games, music.

Height: 5ft 4 ish

Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes, brown hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Say today, have started before but really need to get my act together.

Starting Weight: Oh god, 16 and a half stone.

Present Weight: See above!

Goal Weight: 10 stone

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Chronic laziness and utter conviction that will fail.

Following any specific plan: Getting my *** to the local weightwatchers on Saturday as I know I can't do this on my own.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Few things. One is that I'm getting married in 8 months and I can't handle the thought of crying when I see my wedding pictures cos I look so awful in them. Another is that I've started having really bad heartburn and it's only since I've gained weight. Third is that I want to start a family after I get married and I know how hard it will be at this weight. So, many reasons, have to get started now.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Please wish me luck that I do it this time!!

Hi everyone

First name: Tamara

Geographical location:North Lincolnshire

Age:38

Marital Status:married

Children/Ages:2 boys 16yrs & 13yrs

Occupation:support worker

Pets:weimaraner and 5 rats

Hobbies/Interests:walking, reading, socialising, shopping

Height:5ft 7

Eye/Hair Color:brown eyes, hair colour constantly changing with mood. Currently cherry colour

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:15-01-11

Starting Weight:216

Present Weight:216

Goal Weight:140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: binge eating when stressed, tired, unhappy or on a diet

Following any specific plan: trying to eat sensibly and exercise more often

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: hopefully the support and advice that i will receive from everyone on this site.

Anything else you would like to share with us: just good luck to all and cant wait to see the pounds coming off

Hi Everyone

First name: Maggie

Geographical location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Age: 37

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Marketing & Retail Manager (really just doing a little of bit of everything)

Pets: Sophie, our cat

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, drawing, cinema, having fun with friends, walking (when I'm not being lazy!)

Height: 5' 8"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown Hair, greenish eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today! 24 January 2011

Starting Weight: 16 stone 1 lb

Present Weight: 16 stone 1 lb

Goal Weight: 12 stone

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I've tried so many times before and I've always put it back on again so I'm lacking motivation and I'm an emotional eater so whenever I'm stressed, tired or unhappy I eat.

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting while followig the Beck Diet 6 week plan. I'm hoping this will help me reprogram some of my unhealthy eating habits.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is a hard question! I'm at a heavier start weight that I've ever been before so that is different, I'm also older and so more conscious of the health implications of carrying all this weight and I'm not enjoying eating any more. It's become a stressful activity, despite the fact that I do it all the time! This time is for keeps, I'm fed up hating my body and want to be more at ease with myself and have more confidence.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Think I've said it all above One last thing is that I'm not aiming to be 'thin'. I'm 5' 8" and so I'll be happy to get down to 12 stone, where I'll be a size 16. I've never been thinner than that weight and I know that I feel slim, healthy and fit at it.

xxx

First name: Hannah

Geographical location: Germany/UK

Age: 26

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: none, yet

Occupation: Customer Account Rep.

Pets: currently none

Hobbies/Interests: reading, running, tv, photography, travelling (especially in Africa)

Height: 5'7'' (169/170 cm)

Eye/Hair Color: green/blond

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 1st, 2010

Starting Weight: 246 lbs

Present Weight: 161.7 lbs

Goal Weight: 145 lbs (or around that)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: family and friends and their influence, binge eating, emotional overeating

Following any specific plan: low carb/low GI, a mix between the two really

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
When I was 14 I weighed an unhealthy 209 lbs and lost about 66 lbs over the course of one summer, I gained it back in the 12 years to come though, bringing me to my starting weight this time around.

Anything else you would like to share with us:
I have PCOS, which didn't exactly make it easier, but I've done well so far and I'm proud of myself. I knew that once I'd start I wouldn't quit because if there's one thing I was always proud of concerning myself, then it's that I'm not a quitter.

First name: Talisha

Geographical location: currently Guildford

Age: 21

Marital Status: Boyfriend? haha

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Student/Musician/Part-time Sales Assistant

Pets: I live with the cutest dog, but he's not mine

Hobbies/Interests: I love to sing, socialise, watch crappy tv, writing songs, shopping (too much!)

Height: 5'5''

Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes and reddish/brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2009

Starting Weight: 186

Present Weight: 176

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the scale does not determine your worth and being healthy is more important than being slim!

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting at the moment!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: More experience now, in terms of what food to buy etc.

Anything else you would like to share with us: GOOD LUCK everyone

Hi all, I'm new here, and about to move back to the UK, so would love to become an active member of this forum as I get fit, healthy and I hope, skinny! Nice to meet you all!

First name: Kate

Geographical location: right now Thailand, from April, Yorkshire

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Teacher

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Food (not good!), reading, swimming, travelling

Height: 5'7

Eye/Hair Color: green/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3rd Jan 2011

Starting Weight: 211lb

Present Weight: 197lb

Goal Weight: 154 lb (to start with!)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: motivation, snacking/binging

Following any specific plan: low fat diet, exercise at least four times a week

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I want it, and believe it's gonna happen.

Anything else you would like to share with us: If I can, you all can, I promise!

First name: Tracy

Geographical location: Cardiff

Age: 29

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 boys 5 and 3

Occupation: Stay at home mum, but I do Blog to keep my mind going

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Not much really, Gadgets, TV, Computer games, Toys

Height: 5ft 8"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09 Jan (Well the latest attempt anyway)

Starting Weight: 267

Present Weight: 253

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Husband who dosn't really care what weight I am, so I sometimes think I don't need to bother

Following any specific plan: Plain old calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: not following any fad diet, or starving myself and somehow it seems to be kinda working.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I think I have tonsillitis today ):

First name: Bridget

Geographical location: Stirling, Scotland (but from Orlando, Florida)

Age: 23

Marital Status: Single (blah!)

Children/Ages: None.

Occupation: Master's student/looking for part-time right now.

Pets: None.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Writing, Listening to music, Traveling, New Cultures, Tea, Friends, Family, Photography, Exercising (believe it or not, I like doing that!), Chocolate (but this counteracts it!), and so many more.

Height: 5'8

Eye/Hair Color: Grey/Dark auburn

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 1st 2011

Starting Weight: 290

Present Weight: 287

Goal Weight: 140-160 (eventually 135)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom eating and my love of sweets.

Following any specific plan: Small proportions and low sugar. Starting the gym again next week; will try to go 3-5 times a week.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really have made up my mind, I am in a different country away from all the fatty American foods and on my own so I can make my own healthy choices.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Being new, it'd be nice to make some friends from here. =)

First name: Mary

Geographical location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Age: 51

Marital Status: sep

Children/Ages: 3 - all up - youngest 21

Occupation: stuedent - must have been mad

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: none

Height: 5 2

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12th February 2011

Starting Weight: 13 10

Present Weight: 13 10

Goal Weight: 10 10

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: myself -a daily urge to eat high sugar - cup cakes seem to be the draw at the mment yet they always disappoint when gone - chocolate and chilli nuts a bit of an issue too!

Following any specific plan: w8

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i am joining this and making myself accoutable - also felt so sick after excesses last night am really mad with myself - when does it end - it ends when i stop sabotaging myself - no-one force feeds me!

Anything else you would like to share with us:
hoping this will help me remain focussed - is good to read about other peoples journey - i need consistency ad moderation but befoe i can get that i'd like the scales under the 13 mark - that is my first goal - hence will do meal replacement until that happens and then review

nice to meet you all