Hobbies/Interests: Walking my puppy, concerts, music, movies
Height: 5'10
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Hazel
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 2009
Starting Weight: 240
Present Weight: 180
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: After the plateau!
Following any specific plan: Low cal/cardio
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm taking my health seriously, I had no concept of calories and weight gain, I'm educated and ready for the last 30!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, being outdoors, volleyball
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue, brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2011
Starting Weight: 157
Present Weight: 154
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight-loss: Consistency once school starts
Following any specific plan: Low carb, primal-ish
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I gained 30 pounds and lost it about 5 years ago just by watching what I ate and exercising a few times a week. Now, I have a lot less to lose but more frustration instead.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my last year of school (finally!) and I want to go out stronger than I started.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, playing video games (nothing else really just finished up at a pretty demanding school and didn't have time for anything, lol)
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today
Starting Weight: 250
Present Weight: 250
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I was raised in a meat and potato household, and am moving back home, so I would have to say having the courage to not fall back into bad habits (for the record my mom is about the same size as me).
Following any specific plan: Not so far looking for guidance
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time its for me, not because someone told me I should do it.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a bit self conscious about joining, but am excited when I see everyone's tickers.
Hobbies/Interests: dancing, reading, exercising, music, movies
Height: 5'3
Eye/Hair Color: dark brown hair, brownish-green eyes
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 14
Starting Weight: 160
Present Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i love salty snacks way too much and being a recent college kid i sometimes like alcohol a little too much (and the resulting drunk food)
Following any specific plan: south beach phase 1 for the past two weeks
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: first time I've really been serious about losing weight
Anything else you would like to share with us: nope
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Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Recent back surgery (cause of weight gain)
Following any specific plan: Back into my regular exercise routine I had pre-surgery, and trying a high protein diet and low carbs (not Atkins-low, but lowish )
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had a taste of being thin for the first time this past year and a half before my surgery happened and I gained some back. After looking great and the attention I got for it, I crave it more than the food
Anything else you would like to share with us: Also trying to lose for a wedding I have in a couple weeks, mini goal for that is 147
Geographical location: Zurich, Switzerland (anyone else live here?)
Hello! Here are my details:
Age:24
Marital Status:married for a bit over 1 year
Children/Ages: 1 daughter, who is 16 months old
Occupation: I've studied music, want to be a college prof, but am currently a full time mother.
Pets: none currently-- I love cats, and once my daughter is less high maintenance, I'll probably get one again.
Hobbies/Interests: playing sax, piano, and recorder. decorating, sewing, writing.
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: I have green eyes and dark blond hair.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: a couple days ago-- August 28, 2011
Starting Weight:156lb
Present Weight:156lb
Goal Weight:110lb
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating when I'm stressed, sad, or bored
Following any specific plan: no, but I need to find one!!!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not sure, but I'm trying to get more support instead of doing it alone.
Anything else you would like to share with us: In my family I've always been the "chubby" one or according to great grandmother "pleasantly plump." I want to change that and be more active, thin, and healthy.
Last edited by Oxia; 09-01-2011 at 05:33 AM.
Reason: I forgot some stuff!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying consistent i.e., exercising daily, eating regularly (on average I would eat once maybe twice a day which I know is terrible for my metabolism) Not eating out often
Following any specific plan: Just doing what my personal trainer tells me to do i.e. cutting back on my carbs, doing alot of cardio and weight lifting, eating 5-6 times a day, eating lots of veggies and protein.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am almost 30 (YIKES!) and I know I need to make a change now before this weight is with me for the rest of my life!
Would really LOOOOVE to have all the support I can get! Need to stay motivated!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: cravings and not give up
Following any specific plan: C25K and calorie counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The difference this time is that I am not viewing this as a diet, but a lifestyle change. 6 years ago I lost over 40lb with the help of this forum, but stopped "dieting" after I achieved the goal. Now I am back and more overweight than before.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sept 5th 2011
Starting Weight:185
Present Weight:185
Goal Weight:125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:sticking to a healthy diet, stop drinking and eating out
Following any specific plan: low fat, work out 4-5 times a week
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:i am not doing it by myself, i am being open with my friends and looking for support
Occupation: Recent Graduate/Unemployed with an engineering degree
Pets: 2 cats and a dwarf hamster
Hobbies/Interests: I'm still trying to come up with an answer for that after all these years
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/either light brown or blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 14 2011
Starting Weight: 215
Present Weight: 191.6
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Moving back home after graduating from college and getting used to a huge change in my life
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers Online
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first time trying to lose weight. I got to a point where I didn't even want to go anywhere because I didn't want anyone to judge me by my weight.
Anything else you would like to share with us: This is my first time posting! I come on here every once in a while and look at progress photos for inspiration but I thought that I might want to start trying to take advantage of the support of the community!
First name: Aoidela (Adel for short if it's easier ^^)
Geographical location: Florida
Age: 26
Marital Status: In a relationship
Pets: A cat who thinks she's a walrus, and another cat who is a cross between a cat-cow-panda-puppy. She hasn't decided what she wants to be when she grows up.
Hobbies/Interests: I'm a proud female gamer who is also a vegetarian and loves to cook and clean. I make my counterpart proud
Height: 5'6"
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept 11, 2011
Starting Weight: 195
Present Weight: 195
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Keeping myself motivated and not giving in to my temptations. Emotional and/or boredom eating are also both issues.
Following any specific plan: Combination of calorie counting, fewer carbs/sugars. I'm a new vegetarian.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's extremely important to my health and I want to get this under control while my body is still young enough to react. I'm also at a major crossroads in my life and figure that I either need to go big (goal wise!) or go home. So I'm choosing GO BIG!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I come from a background of having EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) and also have PCOS. I'm very determined to get my health back on track and to do so in a healthy manner.
Hello Everyone!
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ana
