[twestra]

DATE: 4/12/08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tracie

AGE: 46

BIRTHDAY: 1/27/62

MARITAL STATUS: Divorced but have a wonderful boyfriend

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Have three sons, 18, 20 & 22, still living at home.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, computers, going to plays, concerts, etc.


PETS: Cat named Monkey

WW START DATE: 3/17/08

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: I've tried it before and it worked. I just got off track, plus my knee started acting up on me and I quit my walking and just started eating what I wanted to. All my own fault. I still could have eaten better even if I couldn't continue walking.

TOP WEIGHT: 207

CURRENT WEIGHT: 195

GOAL WEIGHT: 135

HEIGHT: 5'0"

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Brown

OCCUPATION: Financial Analyst

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan

FAVORITE COLOR: Blue

PET PEEVE: Mean people

FAVORITE FOODS: I like salty things. Popcorn, chips, and breads are my downfall.

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Just started a water aerobics class and I love it. I used to love walking, but that's out of the question right now.

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Anything by Lisa Scotoline, James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark.

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Pretty Woman, Working Girl

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Aerosmith

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Breads & salty snacks

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a bad knee and I feel if I lose weight, it will help my knee feel better. Besides, I can't stand myself this heavy. I feel like a blimp!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I used to walk every day for at least 1/2 hour a day. Then my knee started really bothering me. I had an MRI and they said I have no more cartlidge in my knee. It's bone on bone. They don't want to do a knee replacement on my because I'm too young so I have to live with it for at least another 5 years. I decided that I needed to lose weight as it wasn't helping my knee. Plus, if I do get a knee replacement I'm sure it will be better for my new knee to weigh less. So here I am.

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I've done ww and tried the flex program. It worked for me, but as stated above I had a few obstacles and didn't stick to the plan. I decided to try the core plan this time and I absolutely love it.

[nancy237]

DATE: 4/23/08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: nancy

AGE: 50

FAMILY INFO married with 4 kids and 1 grandson

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: like animals/nature/reading.

PETS: dog/cat/2 bunnies

WW START DATE: today

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: My husband and I needed something easy to keep up with that we could do together.

TOP WEIGHT: 150

CURRENT WEIGHT: 150

GOAL WEIGHT: 130

HEIGHT: 5'4"

EYE COLOR: Hazel

HAIR COLOR: Blond/brown

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NC

FAVORITE COLOR: Ocean Blue

PET PEEVE: negative people ( not the same as a good vent)

FAVORITE FOODS: strawberries

FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking/biking

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Bible/Black Stallion

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Under The Tuscan Sun

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: James Taylor

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying on track when
whole family is eating the good stuff. Also I can work hard for weeks to lose 2 pounds then gain them back in one day eating one thing I should not
(okay it seems this way)

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
Not sure, to be honest

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
My husband and I are doing this together but he expects me to be his
coach which is a bad set up.

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I lost weight a few years back
on the flex plan but did not keep it off. Protein in the am really helps me.

[pooky1969]

DATE: 4/28/08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: pooky1969/Kristi

AGE: 38

BIRTHDAY: 6/24/69

MARITAL STATUS: Married

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Been married for 15 years (together for 18 years) and we have a daughter 15 years old.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love to cook and try new recipes.


PETS: none yet, hopefully soon!

WW START DATE: First start date 1/2003, second start date 4/2006, haven't offically started again, gonna try on my own.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: It works!

TOP WEIGHT: 173

CURRENT WEIGHT: 169

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5'8"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: light brown w/blonde highlights, needs to be cut too!

OCCUPATION: Walmart - claims manager

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NY

FAVORITE COLOR: Blue

PET PEEVE: liars

FAVORITE FOODS: Italian, chinese, mexican, oh! mac and cheese!!

FAVORITE EXERCISE: don't know, haven't exercised in a LONG time!

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Anything Dean Koontz

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Forrest Gump, Where the Heart is, Beaches, Dances with Wolves, Somewhere in Time.

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Pretty much anyone American Idol

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portions, emotional eating, eating from being bored.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Summers coming!

[breatheincubus7]

DATE: Wednesday, April 30th 2008

USERNAME/REAL NAME: breatheincubus7 / Christine

AGE: 27

BIRTHDAY: Decemer 19, 1980

MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married for nearly 3 years

FAMILY INFO: Married to the love of my life, have a 7 y-o step-daughter, and the most wonderful parents and in-laws ever.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, myspace, internet in general, music

PETS: Two black and tan short hair dachshunds, Twix and Jazzabelle, my babies; and one rottweiler who is the worlds biggest pain in the arse...but cute.

WW START DATE: Monday!

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: My husband and I had started the SBD Ph. 1 and made it a week, and then found out about WWC from a lady who has lost 56 lbs since January. So, we decided to finish out the 2nd week of SBD and then start Core. Three days into it, and things are peachy. Aside from terrible salt and chocolate cravings from that lovely time of the month...what a week to start Core!!

TOP WEIGHT: 155

CURRENT WEIGHT: 143..i actually gained a pound since SBD...

GOAL WEIGHT: 120, but i would be happy with 125

HEIGHT: 5'4ish"

EYE COLOR: blue

HAIR COLOR: brown with some greys popping up randomly...

OCCUPATION: Industrial Engineering Clerk. (I calculate timecards and do payroll in a stinky metalcasting factory)

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Where Iowa, Illinois and Missouri meet, Illinois

FAVORITE COLOR: pink and black

PET PEEVE: dishonesty

FAVORITE FOODS: chocolate!! right now anyway. probably chinese

FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Dean Koontz, Nora Roberts, any trashy romance novels..heeh. but recently have broadened my literature horizons with Me Talk Pretty One Day, A Million Little Pieces, and currently am reading The Tenth Circle, all of these books are fantastic and I highly recommend them.

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Gone With the Wind and Giant. I love many many more movies, too many to name without wasting a few minutes of your time, so I will stop here.

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: I love Red Hot Chili Peppers, Incubus, Green Day, Weezer, Dixie Chicks, and lots of others...No country cept for the chicks though...and not a big fan of rap really..

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: laziness and overindulgence

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My husband and I are determined to do this right this time, and be healthier and happier with ourselves. He is also planning on testing for State Police in about 2 years, or when he finishes his AAS at community college, so he needs to shed his marital bliss pounds and get in shape for testing so he does well. And I have never weighed this much in my life. Mainly in part this is due to carry ins at work, donuts in the morning, ordering out for lunch with the girls, and having a job where i sit on my arse all day and only use my hands to work with.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Nothing outstanding that I can think to mention.

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Haven't had any real dieting experiences personally. This is the true first time I've really made an attempt at being a health-conscious eater. It was always just whatever I wanted, I ate.

[TJFitnessDiva]

DATE: 5/17/08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: RomanceDiva/Tanee

AGE: 29

BIRTHDAY: October 4th

MARITAL STATUS: married

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I am a stay at home mom to 3 children...ages 7, 4, and 22 months I am married to my high school sweetheart...he's my partner in crime!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love wildlife photography, scrapbooking, swimming, exploring the woods with my kids


PETS: A 2 year old boxer, Roxie, a 2 year old chihuahua, Pinky (she's a rescue), 2 cats, & two tanks of fish

WW START DATE: 5/17/08...most recently. I've done WW in the past

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: I love the plans and support!

TOP WEIGHT: 286

CURRENT WEIGHT: 286

GOAL WEIGHT: 150

HEIGHT: 5' 7"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: auburn

OCCUPATION: Own a business (I do "those" parties lol)

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New Orleans, LA

FAVORITE COLOR: red

PET PEEVE: when people leave their blinkers on when they drive

FAVORITE FOODS: all the stuff I can't have now lol

FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking

FAVORITE BOOK(S): romance novels if I get the chance to sit and read

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Comedy and Romance....fav movie is Tombstone though!

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Three Days Grace and Metallica

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: living in Louisiana lol need I say more?

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I actually want to see my old self....the other times I have dieted I didn't really do it for me.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I take things as they come, I believe in karma, and I have a great sense of humor!

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: None right now

[noussa]

DATE: 6/17/08

USERNAME: Noussa

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: January 28

MARITAL STATUS: married 6.5 yrs

FAMILY INFO: Married to a wonderful and supportive man. We share 2 beautiful children... a little girl, almost 2 and a little boy, almost 3
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: photography, jewelry making, spending time with my kids

PETS: Had a white persian cat who was deaf and going blind in one eye and still thought that she was God's gift to the world! Unfortunately, she disappeared the first week we moved to Saudi...it's been about 6 months, not sure we'll ever see her again

WW START DATE: 5/19/08...most recently. I've done WW in the past

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: It seems like the only thing that really works, apart from anything drastic out there.

TOP WEIGHT: 293

CURRENT WEIGHT: 283

GOAL WEIGHT: 180

HEIGHT: 5' 6"

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: full time mom

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

FAVORITE COLOR: blue

PET PEEVE: Don't get annoyed that easily, but I do get annoyed by people who lie and I also can't handle arrogance.

FAVORITE FOODS: Chinese and Sushi! I also like kid foods like nuggets, mac n cheese and peanut butter n jelly!

FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking and swimming

FAVORITE BOOK(S): not a big reader... no time

FAVORITE MOVIE(S):Romantic Comedies and Docu-Dramas. I also appreciate a good Thriller.

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: I love all music

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:Finding the time to plan and then having enough energy to stay focussed on the plan once I have one!

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I realised that I don't have any pictures of me with my kids. My weight has robbed them (and me) of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I was born in Canada to Egyptian Parents. I lived in Toronto my whole life until 06... in 06I moved to Chicago and now I live all the way in Saudi Arabia!

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I just know that fad diets don't work in the long run... I think that WW is the safest (and sanest) method out there!

[sloanie]

DATE: 06/20/2008

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Sloanie/Sloan

AGE: 49

BIRTHDAY: September 25, 1958

MARITAL STATUS: Married to high school sweetheart. DH is Vance

FAMILY INFO: Two children: Kendal age 21 student at East Tennessee State University on Vocal Scholarship (sings opera). She is also a licensed cosmetologist. Eric age 18 student at local community college majoring in graphic design in which he is quite talented.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: knitting socks, reading


PETS: one gigantic, solid black german shepherd named Baron

WW START DATE: not sure, at least 25 years ago. Became a lifetime member.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: good, balanced program

TOP WEIGHT: 160

CURRENT WEIGHT: 140

GOAL WEIGHT: 124

HEIGHT: 5'2"

EYE COLOR: blue/grey

HAIR COLOR: Who knows? Dark blond with some grey. Highlighted thanks to DD who is a licensed cosmetologist

OCCUPATION: RN/high school teacher

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: 20 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee

FAVORITE COLOR: Yellow

PET PEEVE: the mispronunciation of the word Nuclear;ie, the way G. W. Bush pronounces it.

FAVORITE FOODS: Pizza, chocolate, steak

FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking with friends

FAVORITE BOOK(S): no one single fav. Favorite genre is historical fiction.

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): The American President

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: I don't have a fav. Listen mostly to Oldies Rock

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I don't exercise regularly

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Getting support from the chicks on the Core Board

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to laugh. Most people think I am younger than 49. I think it is because I am happy go lucky and really don't act my age. I believe "silly" keeps you young.

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I got to goal using WW. It is a sound program, but if you don't make it a lifestyle, you will probably gain your weight back.
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[beach bum]

DATE:6/20/08

USERNAME :Beach Bum

AGE:67

BIRTHDAY:6/22/40

MARITAL STATUS:Married

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):Have a DS & DD with 4 DGC. DH & I live alone.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Knitting & cooking


PETS:None

WW START DATE:4/17/08

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW:Was a WW member years ago

TOP WEIGHT:172

CURRENT WEIGHT:164

GOAL WEIGHT:140

HEIGHT:5'0"

EYE COLOR:Hazel brown

HAIR COLOR:White

OCCUPATION:retired

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:North east

FAVORITE COLOR:green

PET PEEVE: nasty people

FAVORITE FOODS: pizza & Italian foods

FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking

FAVORITE BOOK(S): thriller,mystery and supernatural

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): old classic like TMC shows

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Classical music

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: portions

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:don't have to weigh & measure on the core.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? No

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: none

[JerseyJanaB82]

DATE: June 26, 2008

USERNAME/REAL NAME: JerseyJanaB82 Jana

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: Feb. 7

MARITAL STATUS: single

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): DBF, Mom, and Dad are all WWers!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Mixed Martial Arts, Travel, Cooking


PETS: none =( I want a Pug real bad...

WW START DATE: January 6, 2007

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Other people's success with the program

TOP WEIGHT: 198

CURRENT WEIGHT: 151

GOAL WEIGHT: 155

HEIGHT: 5'6

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Blonde

OCCUPATION: Event Planner

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northwest New Jersey

FAVORITE COLOR: Tiffany Blue

PET PEEVE: Bad drivers

FAVORITE FOODS: Italian and Mexican

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Mixed Martial Arts

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Confessions of a Shopoholic, Kitchen Confidential

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): The Breakfast Club, Dirty Dancing

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Salty Snacks

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I was in the right state of mind when I started to make it stick.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I hit Lifetime on Memorial Day Weekend 2008 and am working towards becoming a WW leader. (I hit my goal with Flex and I'm really working to teach myself core and finding out I like it a lot!)

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: You have to do this for you. If you work the plan it will work for you. Planning and being organized is the key to doing well with core.

[weeblesmama]

DATE: 7/2/2008

USERNAME/REAL NAME: weeblesmama/ Caroline

AGE: 23

BIRTHDAY: Dec. 29, 1984

MARITAL STATUS: LTR

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I live with my boyfriend of almost 3 years and our two kitties, Weebles and Bella I love them all!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Hiking, backpacking, cooking, yoga, reading, shopping, decorating my house...


PETS: 2 kitties, Weebles and Bella

WW START DATE: 6/19/2008

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: It WORKS! I have done it before and successfully lost weight and I want to use it to get rid of these extra 30 lbs...

TOP WEIGHT: 190 (3 years ago...)

CURRENT WEIGHT: 154

GOAL WEIGHT: 125

HEIGHT: 5'5"

EYE COLOR: hazely

HAIR COLOR: Brunette/Redheadish

OCCUPATION: Student (getting my masters in middle and secondary education)

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Eugene, OR

FAVORITE COLOR: Purple

PET PEEVE: Crumbs on the counter, sugar on the floor, and passive aggressive people

FAVORITE FOODS: Fruit of all kinds, pickles (especially spicy ones), salmon, tuna, carrot cake

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Right now I'm really digging the eliptical trainer but I also do enjoy running on trails and speed walking or swimming... I also practice yoga

FAVORITE BOOK(S): The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Clueless (classic!!!), Gandhi, The Big Lebowski

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Daft Punk, Amy Winehouse, The Grateful Dead, Bob Marley

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I sometimes get a crazy sweet tooth or go on what I call a "fooder"... when I eat ANYTHING that gets in my way!

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I know how to recognize when the "fooder" is coming on and to eat a little healthy snack to avoid it

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm really friendly! PM me if you want someone to chat with about ANYTHING!

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Hmmm... well, as a student-teacher, full time student, tech support worker and domestic equivalent (as well as daughter, friend, etc.) I bring a bunch of different experiences to the table! Also, I'm gluten and wheat intolerant so that is special....I'm happy to be here!
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[amybmid]

Hi everyone! I'm on my second go-round with Weight Watchers. Last time I did flex, but it didn't work out so well, so I'm going with Core. I'm still learning and a bit overwhelmed, but I love this BOARD!

DATE: 7/2/08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: amybmid/Amy

AGE: 26, almost 27

BIRTHDAY: 8/21/1981

MARITAL STATUS: Married (semi-newlywed!)

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Husband, 1 step-daughter, 2 furry children

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: love music, cooking, travel, and sleep (which I don't get enough of)


PETS: 2 - a jack russell named moose, and a beagle-bassett named Molly

WW START DATE: 6/28/08

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: it works if you stick to it. it's easier to make it a lifestyle than any other program

TOP WEIGHT: do i have to post? 394

CURRENT WEIGHT: i don't know, my first results weigh-in is this Saturday

GOAL WEIGHT: 140-150

HEIGHT: 5-5"

EYE COLOR: Hazel

HAIR COLOR: Brownish Blonde

OCCUPATION: Music Licensing and Royalty Administration

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Tennessee

FAVORITE COLOR: Green and Orange

PET PEEVE: people that mix your and you're, and people who drive too slow in the fast lane

FAVORITE FOODS: potatoes, anything asian, Mexican food..

FAVORITE EXERCISE: i really love the elyptical

FAVORITE BOOK(S): She's Come Undone, Bridget Jones

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Notting Hill, Bridget Jones, anything with Simon Pegg

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Counting Crows

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: sticking to it, willpower

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i'm doing it with friends, and i have a bigger goal in mind (being healthy enough to get pregnant)

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? not that I can think of offhand

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: None yet, but I'm excited to start this (long) journey

[Slimmin Patty]

DATE: 8/14/08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Slimmin Patty / Patty

AGE: 49

BIRTHDAY: Feb. 3

MARITAL STATUS: married

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 2 daughters ages 9 & 14, 1 dog, 2 rabbits, 2 guinea pigs (my daughters are in 4-H and show the rabbits & guinea pigs)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: riding ATV, archery, trying to learn how to quilt


PETS: springer spaniel - Taunna, rabbits - Brownie & Cookie, and Guinea pigs - Starica & Oreo

WW START DATE: 8/18/08

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Currently using South Beach and have had very good luck. Work is starting a WW at work so I'm going to sign up. I do want to use Core because it appears to be very similiar to South Beach.

TOP WEIGHT: 208

CURRENT WEIGHT: 197

GOAL WEIGHT: 150

HEIGHT: 5' 5"

EYE COLOR: green

HAIR COLOR: blonde

OCCUPATION: computer specialist

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Shepherd, MT (close to Billings)

FAVORITE COLOR: Purple

PET PEEVE: hyprocrites

FAVORITE FOODS: mexican & chinese

FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking & swimming (don't have much time for swimming)

FAVORITE BOOK(S): haven't read any leasure books - last book I read was South Beach Super Charges (I have no life!!)

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): 2nd Hand Lion

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: don't really have one

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: staying dedicated

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have more information because I have been reading about South Beach and have learned that one of my problems in the past is that I haven't spent enough time learning about foods and habits to lose weight.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I deal with stress by finding something to laugh about.

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
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[sammi861]

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Samantha

AGE: 21

BIRTHDAY: October 15, 1986

MARITAL STATUS: Single

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: working out, watching & playing sports, relaxing, reading, hanging out w/ friends, cooking


PETS: none

WW START DATE: May 9th I think?

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: I gained close to 40 pounds after being put on Prednisone for 6 months and decided I needed to do something. I heard a lot of positive things about ww so I decided to go on it w/ my mom.

TOP WEIGHT: 215

CURRENT WEIGHT: 190

GOAL WEIGHT: 130 would be amazing, but I have a lot of muscle... I wouldn't complain if I got to 150

HEIGHT: 5'6

EYE COLOR: brown

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: student and aspiring clinical exercise physiologist (just got into grad school for next fall! all the more reason to drop this weight

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Illinois/Michigan

FAVORITE COLOR: PINK!

PET PEEVE: Rude and fake people.. just be real!

FAVORITE FOODS: pepperoni pizza (thank goodness for lean cuisine!)

FAVORITE EXERCISE: elliptical and turbo jam

FAVORITE BOOK(S): anything dealing with cardiology and arrhythmias

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): bourne ultimatum, dodgeball, the notebook,

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Daughtry

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: plateaus. I seem to be getting on them more lately

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: The other diets i have tried failed bc they weren't teaching me lifestyle changes or how to be healthy. ww is a lifestyle change.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:

[JustBarbi]

DATE: 9~12`08

USERNAME/REAL NAME: JustBarbi~Barbi
AGE:

BIRTHDAY:11~12~1971

MARITAL STATUS: Married

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Ive been married for 15 years and have 3 daughters ages 13,10 & 3

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: My work in my hobby. Im a nail tech and I enjoy seeing all the new things that are out there.


PETS: 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 bird and 2 gerbils...

WW START DATE: 9~9~08

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Ive seen the resutls on so many others..

TOP WEIGHT: 275

CURRENT WEIGHT: 271

GOAL WEIGHT: 171 right now.

HEIGHT: 5~7

EYE COLOR: blue

HAIR COLOR: on what day? Today it is an auburn red..

OCCUPATION: Nail Tech

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Arizona

FAVORITE COLOR:Ahhh every color is my favorite! Color is incredible!

PET PEEVE:

FAVORITE FOODS: My all time faorite thing to eat is... ok dont gross out... Popcorn popped in oil, with salt and butter, and then put into a bowl of milk! Stange but yummy! Italian is high on the list also.

FAVORITE EXERCISE: i dont know.. its been so long. and i HATE to sweat... help me!!!!!

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Lord of the Rings. Am going to start rereading them again!

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): LOTR, Harry Potter.... the movie list goes on and on but ill stop there.

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Michael John Poirier (christian) Red Hot Chili Pepers I know an odd mix, im a walking contradiction.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Having to feed children and husband and having their snacks in the house...

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I just feel different. im making attempts to reach outside my comfort zone, like joining this board for instance.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? im a bit out there but harmless really!

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:

[DanSinDeva]

Hi! Here is my COREporate profile!

DATE: October 1, 2008

USERNAME/REAL NAME: DanSinDeva/Stephanie

AGE: 29

BIRTHDAY: 08/10/1979

MARITAL STATUS: Going Steady!

FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I'm the middle child of 5. I have a twin brother who is the exact opposite of me. All of us get along great, and usually do everything together.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Dancing(DanSin), Disc Golf, Pool, Darts, Poker, Wii!


PETS: Dublin, he's a mini Dachshund, and he's only 4 months right now!

WW START DATE: My first weigh in was Sept. 19th, I started eating core on Monday, the 15th.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: My boyfriend has been doing it, and has lost 35+lbs since May. I sort of already ate this way anyway, but didn't really watch my carbs, and screwed myself up a lot of times with Beer, and TAKE OUT! Pizza is my fav! lol

TOP WEIGHT: 154.8

CURRENT WEIGHT: 153.2

GOAL WEIGHT: 125, My first goal is 10% body weight by Dec. 19th. That puts me at 139. I'm flying to Denver to see my sister for Christmas. WOOWHO!

HEIGHT: 5'6"-5'7" (i 5, 6 and a half, hahaha)

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Brown

OCCUPATION: Operations Analyst

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Scottsdale, AZ

FAVORITE COLOR: Red

PET PEEVE: Whiners that never do anything to change their situation, but can complain all day.

FAVORITE FOODS: Sushi, Mexican, ShellFish, Salad

FAVORITE EXERCISE: Hmm, toughy! I love dancing and aerobics! FitTv is so inspiring. My Fav. is where the 2 trainers come to your house and turn your home into a gym without using trainging equipment! I find my self grabbing cans and using them for lifting or just keeping my arms extended!

FAVORITE BOOK(S): Wicked (or any by this autor) & A Brave New World

FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Confidence, Fight Club, American Beauty, Momento, Finding Nemo, Layer Cake, Football Factory

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Weezer, The Prodigy, Lisa Lashes, DJ Tiesto, Rise Against, Bad Religion, Social Distortion

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Sticking to my plan. I eat soo good and then destruct once and its all over. Making excuses is probably the downfall! I love this site though, I've been staring at it for the last 2 weeks and have decided to jump in on the boards. It's all very inspiring, and I've been sending this site to everyone!

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
The support from my boyfriend, and the fact that I'm done being over weight, its way to unhealthy and I'm getting older and need to take better care of myself.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Not that I can think of, but if you want to know you can ask, I'm a super friendly cyber friend. haha!

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
I'm not sure, I'm really good at cooking, and mixing things up. I'll be posting a couple of recipes that I made on my own before doing core, just trying to eat healthy, but in actuality, they are core! I was studying to be a nutrionist, and had a dietitian for a teacher. She was awesome, I think I lost like 10 lbs that semester because she had us trying all types of veggies. I know now that I LOVE Spaghetti Squash, and don't ever really have to eat a steak, as Portabello's are just as delish! My boyfriend has me eating Flank steak, and although its a lil tough, its delish.

Anywho, Thanks for reading! Good luck to you all!