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COREporate Profiles
Hi and welcome to the WW Core Support Group. If you intend to stay around and become part of this group on a regular basis, please feel free to tell us about yourself.
In the interest of space, this thread will be updated periodically to remove random comments after they are no longer fresh, and to remove the bios of those who no longer (or never did) post on the other threads with us. Please copy the following and share some info about yourself! (Skip any questions you aren’t comfortable answering.) DATE: USERNAME/REAL NAME: AGE: BIRTHDAY: MARITAL STATUS: FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): HOBBIES/INTERESTS: PETS: WW START DATE: WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: TOP WEIGHT: CURRENT WEIGHT: GOAL WEIGHT: HEIGHT: EYE COLOR: HAIR COLOR: OCCUPATION: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: FAVORITE COLOR: PET PEEVE: FAVORITE FOODS: FAVORITE EXERCISE: FAVORITE BOOK(S): FAVORITE MOVIE(S): FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: |
DATE: Feb. 9, 2005
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Kathy AGE: 48 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): No HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Too busy PETS: Yes WW START DATE: Labor Day 2003 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Track record. WW works if you continue to journal and watch the portions. There's no other way. TOP WEIGHT: 177 CURRENT WEIGHT: 148 GOAL WEIGHT: 139 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Dark blonde/light brown OCCUPATION: Courseware developer for B-2 stealth bomber - work on training lessons that student pilot use to learn the aircraft GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas FAVORITE COLOR: Green PET PEEVE: Poor grammar and drama queens FAVORITE FOODS: FAVORITE EXERCISE: FAVORITE BOOK(S): Don't have one FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Um ... don't know FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: I like country music and probably have a favorite, so I'll edit this later when I think of one WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking with it WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: |
My turn!
DATE: February 10, 2005
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Froufie/Janet AGE: 46 (decided to finally turn "40" this year :lol: ) BIRTHDAY: April 7, 1958 MARITAL STATUS: married - 2nd time around. FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 3 kids (2 from previous marriage): Joel, 18, Emily 13 (going on 25!) Sam, 6. Remarried 7 years ago - dh is 5 years younger than me! Joel is currently finishing high school and will hopefully be entering university in the fall (will stay close to home cuz he's a Prince! :D ). Very politically minded so hoping to get into an International Development program - or something like that. Very confident and outgoing and is School President! Emily is entering high school (grade 9) in the fall, is a very creative/eclectic (dramatic?) child and loves to dance (tap, jazz, hip-hop).....and Sam - well he's just the cutest and funniest kid and is spoiled and loved by ALL! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love to read, surf the net, play computer games, play the piano (not often enuf), music and TRAVEL! (especially cruising!). PETS: Okay - I know you're expecting me to have a pet bunny, but alas I am allergic to most animals so no pets for me! WW START DATE: January 8, 2005 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Did low carb before and was quite successful, and I liked the concept of Core and it's focus on eating good carbs! (and limiting sugar and white flour!) TOP WEIGHT: 224 CURRENT WEIGHT: 214 GOAL WEIGHT: ?? 144?? HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Light brown HAIR COLOR: real color?? probaby mostly gray w/dark brown?? :lol: But now it's light brown w/golden blonde highlights OCCUPATION: public servant - federal government GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ottawa, Canada (the capital city!) FAVORITE COLOR: PINK!!! PET PEEVE: People who are rude and/or enjoy humiliating others!!! FAVORITE FOODS: Are you kidding? Pizza, ice cream, ripple potato chips, REAL guacomole (in Mexico!), steak, mashed potatoes, tuna salad (can you tell why I'm here? :lol: ) FAVORITE EXERCISE: anything "dancey"...and walking (preferably outdoors!) FAVORITE BOOK(S):Perfume by Patrick Susskind, Agatha Christie novels, Grisham, Dan Brown, Olivia Goldsmith - well I just LOVE to read! FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Any comedy with Goldie Hawn (e.g. Private Benajmin, Overboard, Protocol), Wizard of Oz, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Heidi (the origial w/Shirley Temple), A Fish Called Wanda (makes me crack up every time!) FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP:Major Elton John fan! ...also like Ace of Base, Genesis, Michael Buble, Neil Sedaka, Selena, Gloria Estefan and Lara Fabian. Also LOVE Broadway Musicals - not too much passes thru here but would love to head to New York and have a blast! WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not being influenced by the scale and staying with it even tho weight loss is sporadic. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I realize I need to do something to avoid future health issues - watched my mom die from heart issues and complications due to diabetes (kidney failure/dialysis) because of obesity - it was not pretty! Also realize it's not a race - slow and steady is okay - and every step gets me closer to my goal. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to joke around and have good time altho some may find me too sarcastic? I have a great smile with a dimple on my right cheek! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Slow and steady wins the race - remember to look at things other than the numbers on the scale...weight loss is not "linear" - you will not lose weight every week but will see other successes along the way! |
About Me
DATE: April 6, 2005
USERNAME/REAL NAME: septembersgoal/Melissa AGE: 25 BIRTHDAY: 9/28 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Right now my family consists of my husband and my dog. We hope to have children sometime soon. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scrapbooking, Youth Ministry PETS: Murphy, our dog WW START DATE: Well, I started on my 25th Birthday, determined to lose weight...but I haven't. I have been terrible with flex and am now trying Core, at home, to see if I can do better with it. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Its longstanding reputation as healthy and helpful. Plus the fact that I could do it at home. TOP WEIGHT: 205 CURRENT WEIGHT: 200 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 HEIGHT: 5' 8" EYE COLOR: greenish blueish brownish :lol: HAIR COLOR: brownish OCCUPATION: Case Manager for Substance Abuse Treatment facility GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Kentucky FAVORITE COLOR: Anything bright PET PEEVE: People who drive without using turning signals :mad: FAVORITE FOODS: Pizza Hut Veggie Lover's and chocolate....MEXICAN FOOD!! FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking I suppose. I really like the Walk Away the Pounds DVDs that I have. FAVORITE BOOK(S): Wow, too many to list. I love Messy Spirituality by Mike Yaconelli. FAVORITE MOVIE(S): America's Sweethearts, You Got Mail, plus many many more. I love movies. FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: I also LOVE music! My favorite musician would have to be my husband, Aaron. ;) He is really great and I anticipate him being signed any time now. I also love David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, U2...just to name a few. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: SNACKING! And also going out to eat. I don't choose terribly most of the time, I just eat too much. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have specific goals in mind and a plan that doesn't involve starving myself. Plus I am trying to find all availble resources (like this one!) to help me along the way. Any advice or encouragement would be welcomed! I just want to take care of my weight problem now, especially before having children. I want to learn how to be healthy now instead of when I am older and have even more things that are vying for my attention. Thanks! |
DATE: may 1, 2005
USERNAME/REAL NAME: notnew2this/sandra AGE: 58 BIRTHDAY: 1/9/47 MARITAL STATUS: married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):this is my 2nd marriage. i have been married now for 6 years. together we have 2 sons and 1 daughter and 7 grandchildren. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: archery and growing roses PETS: none WW START DATE: i am doing core at home as of april 28. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: been there done that before and got to goal once for about 15 minutes. TOP WEIGHT: 228 CURRENT WEIGHT: 200 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'2" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: blonde OCCUPATION: retired teacher GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: montana FAVORITE COLOR: red PET PEEVE: people who lie FAVORITE FOODS: mexican food/sweets FAVORITE EXERCISE: curves FAVORITE BOOK(S): lanny bassham's with winning in mind FAVORITE MOVIE(S): action/adventure FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: brooks & dunn WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: consistency WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i have the tools the knowledge, and the support--and a plan. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? this past year i won a national title in archery competition. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: just ask and i'll tell you anything you want to know about me. i'm anxious to get to know all of you, too. __________________ |
DATE: Aug. 26
USERNAME/REAL NAME: p.a. a.k.a. Patti AGE: 43 BIRTHDAY: May 24 MARITAL STATUS: M FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 2 Dd's , 1 Dh HOBBIES/INTERESTS: ponding, gardening PETS: 1 dog bingo, 1 cat squeekers WW START DATE:last sunday WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW:fed up TOP WEIGHT: 318 CURRENT WEIGHT: 315 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5"5 EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: salt and pepper OCCUPATION: program aid GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: CANADA eh FAVORITE COLOR:purple PET PEEVE: people who chew in my ear!! FAVORITE FOODS: chips, chips and more chips with dip FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking, volleyball FAVORITE BOOK(S): read too many to say FAVORITE MOVIE(S): not sure FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Blue Rodeo WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: keeping it off WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: determination ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I like reality tv shows.... WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: hmm, have to think about that one __________________ |
DATE: August 30, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tejas/Rhonda AGE: 60, very close to 61 BIRTHDAY: September 23, 1945 MARITAL STATUS: To be married on November 25, 2006 I am marrying my first sweetheart whom I met in high school in 1960. We dated for six months then went our separate ways, but never forgot each other. We have each been married before and also had a spouse die from cancer. FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): My fiance has four grown children and one grandchild. I have a godson and grand godson and am very close to a passle of nieces and nephews and their children, and children's children. Obesity in the older years seems to run in the family..my mother, my siblings and some of my nieces struggled and are struggling with it. Like with everyone, it is some combination of genetics and environment. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I like to garden, sew and read...and spend quiet, relaxed time at home or with close friends. I don't travel as much as I would like because of the dogs (below). PETS: Two dogs: Jake, a 7 year old Border Collie-Lab and Anna, an 8 year old Border Collie- Shepard. They are active and mischevious and expensive! WW START DATE: I was introduced to WW by a friend about 6 years ago. I mostly just supported her in her quest to lose 100 pounds. She was successful, but on Atkins, not WW. She is quite an inspiration. I went back to WW in the Winter 2003 and lost from 211 to 170 by the summer. Regrettably, by 2004 I gained 10 pounds back and by the summer of 2005 I was back up to 205 at one point. I went back to WW in March, 2006 at 198 and am now hovering in the low 190's. It has been so slow to lose this time around. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Because it is healthy. TOP WEIGHT: I can't remember exactly but 210-215. CURRENT WEIGHT: 193 GOAL WEIGHT: 135-140 HEIGHT: 5' 4" EYE COLOR: Depends on my mood! Blue to Green HAIR COLOR: Dark brown with lots of grey in the front and on the sides. OCCUPATION: Professor GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Toronto FAVORITE COLOR: Red/orange/pink PET PEEVE: "You know, like.." "And he's like and I'm like..." Grrrrrrrr...oh, and then there's whining...oh, and talking about the weather (great Canadian past-time)...oh, and then there's... FAVORITE FOODS: Anything spicy. FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking, aerobics, Pilates FAVORITE BOOK(S): There are just too many. I read everything from murder mysteries to political tomes. I don't read too many biographies but perhaps I should. FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Again, too many. I've seen Harold and Maude about 8 times and that's probably more than I've watched any other movie. It makes me love life. FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: I like jazz, blues and classical. I don't care for opera or hip-hop or acid rock. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Losing it, then keeping it off. HA! Original, aren't I? I like chocolate too much. I love bread. I love wine. I should be a European, not a Texan. Oh, then there's Bar-b-que. My biggest weight loss problem is FOOD! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I can't stand it that I put the weight back on. That just makes me toooo normal. This time I'm more motivated by health reasons. I have no significant health problems so I want to keep it that way and I won't be able to if I carry around this extra weight. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm very politicized and see the world in political terms a lot. I can't bear the injustice and inequities in modern life. I'm also very interested in environmental issues, from anti-littering and recycling to global warming. Recently my own quest to improve the world is to consciously try to live by the Golden Rule. I've learned that essentially all major religions have some variant of "do unto others" as a part of their creeds. It's too bad that we have such trouble putting that sentiment into action...and I won't list all the ways I've failed at it!! ;_) WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I hated it when I heard that women develop bodies like their mothers. That has been just too true in my case. But, it has been sobering to experience the changes in my own body that she must have experienced in hers. Since she died 11 years ago so I can't discuss this with her. But, one of my nieces has also gained a lot of weight so we do talk about it in relation to family matters. It also helps enormously to discuss these matters with others...more than I ever thought it would. |
DATE: 9/3/6
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Paula AGE: 40 BIRTHDAY: 12/9/65 MARITAL STATUS: Married 10/2/99. FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a wonderful 3 1/2 year old girl - Sarah. She is the greatest belssing in our lives. My dh Jim and I lost our son on 2/26/2 - he was just 4 months old and died waiting for a heart transplant. God blessed us with Sarah who is wonderfully healthy and born 1 year and one day after Ben died. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love to garden, walk, be outside and READ! PETS: 8 year old chocolate lab. WW START DATE: This time.....Sept 2004. Did WW off and on most of the past 20 years. Always was overweight. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Because it is healthy. TOP WEIGHT: Pregnant - 235 YIKES, 218 at one point, 214 when I started WW this time. CURRENT WEIGHT: 180 GOAL WEIGHT: ww goal is 174, I'd love to get to 169.999999 HEIGHT: 5' 10 EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Light brown, blonde highlights OCCUPATION: Director in an investment mgmt company GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: South of Boston, MA FAVORITE COLOR: Blue/green PET PEEVE: indecision, whining.. FAVORITE FOODS: red wine! FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking FAVORITE BOOK(S): Anything from Nora Roberts, now reading alot of Barbara Taylor Bradford. FAVORITE MOVIE(S): ?? Can't think of one. FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Neil Young WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: night time snacking. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I don't want my daughter to grow up with an overweight mother who is always dieting. Now I just eat healthy and exercise. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I've done nothing but core this time and have tons of recipes. Love to cook! |
DATE: 4/5/07
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Techalum/Donna AGE:40 BIRTHDAY: 10/19 MARITAL STATUS: married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): No kids, don't want any :D HOBBIES/INTERESTS: quilting, reading PETS: Rudy (13 yo golden retriever), Figero (10 yo orange tabby cat), Scooter (8 yo black lab mix) WW START DATE: again like many others, which time? This time 7/05 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: it's a plan I can live with TOP WEIGHT: 265 CURRENT WEIGHT: 233 GOAL WEIGHT: I don't know I'll pick when I get below 200. Somewhere between 160 and 170 I think. HEIGHT: 5' 8" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Currently I work as a historical presenter at an outdoor history attraction. But, I have a degree in mechanical engineering, and considering going back to school for a masters in architecture. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Dearborn, MI FAVORITE COLOR: green PET PEEVE: out of control kids (did you see the family part) FAVORITE FOODS: chips FAVORITE EXERCISE: as little as possible???? Seriously, I go to Curves and in the summer I bike ride. FAVORITE BOOK(S): No favorites, I own hundreds and read more, but I can't really pick a favorite. FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Sound of music FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: none, I'll listen to pretty much anything except rap WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: empty calories like chips and wine WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm taking it slow and not worrying about how long it will take. Just one step at a time. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: __________________ |
New To Core and with Questions
DATE: April 26, 2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Joanne AGE:59 BIRTHDAY: October 30, 1947 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 3 Dogs, 3 cats, 1 husband! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, Watching Movies, Animals PETS: 3 dogs 3 cats WW START DATE: April 23, 2007 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: I was on the Points Progrm 2 years ago, lost weight. Then my husband was diagnosed with MS and I ate and drank all my weight back! TOP WEIGHT: 182.5 CURRENT WEIGHT:182 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT:5'3 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown w/grey and blonde OCCUPATION: Animal Dental Hygienest GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oroville, CA FAVORITE COLOR: Red PET PEEVE: People who think their opinion/way is the only one FAVORITE FOODS: Mexican FAVORITE EXERCISE: Waling FAVORITE BOOK(S): There are soooooooo many FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Ditto above FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Again, so many. I love all types of music WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Using food as a comfort. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I really want it ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Being a caregiver for my husband is really difficult (wouldn't do anything different). If you know anyone who is a caregiver, be gentle and supportive with them. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Sooo many - where to start! |
My Intro!
DATE: Thursday October 18th, 2007!
USERNAME/REAL NAME: ToniDMB/Toni AGE:27 BIRTHDAY:July 29th MARITAL STATUS:Soon to be engaged!!! FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):Single mother to a beautiful 10 year old son and I am in a wonderful relationship with a man I've been dating for almost two years and we're about to get engaged! Yay! HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Spending time with friends and family, karaoke, playing guitar, going to the gym, and playing Wii, especially Dance Dance Revolution! PETS: I have a Beagle named Missy, my boyfriend has a fat cat, Kenicki WW START DATE: Officially today is my first day on the Core Plan, but I've been dieting seriously for almost a year, almost down 30 pounds! :) WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: I've done weight watchers many times in the past but never had much success sticking to it. I believe it's because I have no self control when it comes to eating whatever I'm in the mood for, but making sure I measure and calculate points! That is why I'm so excited about the Core plan. All I have to think about is WHAT I eat. I need as much of the guesswork taken out as possible and I have a huge feeling that I will do so well on this plan! TOP WEIGHT:307 CURRENT WEIGHT:278.5 GOAL WEIGHT:175 (but short term goal is 260 by December!) HEIGHT:5' 10" EYE COLOR:blue/green HAIR COLOR:brown with fun colors! :) OCCUPATION: Human Resource Assistant for Public Welfare GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Harrisburg, PA FAVORITE COLOR: pink and black PET PEEVE: Too many to list :) FAVORITE FOODS:Chocolate :( FAVORITE EXERCISE:Elliptical machine, treadmill, jogging, and my very favorite DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION! FUN FUN! FAVORITE BOOK(S):Bible FAVORITE MOVIE(S):Borat, Knocked Up, 40 Year Old Virgin, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Meet Me In St. Louis, It's a Wonderful Life and The Wizard of Oz. FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP:Ween, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and Dave Matthews Band. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: boyfriend tempting me with late night junk food and pizza delivery. We are trying to save money for our wedding so that eliminates spending money on take out, which is going to really help me stick to this plan! :) WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am extremely eager and am committed to planning for my meals ahead of time. I'm forcing myself to open up and try new foods (ff cottage cheese with pineapple-haven't ate any yet, but I brought it to work with me today-wish me luck!) to find new things that I know I will come to love and enjoy. I'm already hooked on exercise, but I know my eating is what needs work. I believe weight watchers core plan will give me the right tools I need to be successful! Nice meeting you all ladies! Looking forward to being an active part in this board and getting to know everyone! :) |
Hi everyone!
DATE: October 28, 2007 USERNAME/REAL NAME: Eggie/Debbie AGE: 31 BIRTHDAY: June 14, 1976 MARITAL STATUS: Engaged :love: FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): No kids, just a husband-to-be HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Eating? ;) Photography, reading, travel PETS: No WW START DATE: October 25, 2007 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: After years of unsuccessful dieting on my own, I decided I needed more support TOP WEIGHT: 163 CURRENT WEIGHT: 163ish GOAL WEIGHT: 125 HEIGHT: 5' 3.5" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Attorney GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Detroit, MI FAVORITE COLOR: hrm...pink or purple PET PEEVE: oh, so many... FAVORITE FOODS: pizza, cookies, blueberry muffins, beer FAVORITE EXERCISE: elliptical FAVORITE BOOK(S): I Know This Much Is True; The Time Travelers Wife FAVORITE MOVIE(S): ...no idea FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Jimmy Buffett WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating out! I LOVE restaurants! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have the support and accountability of WW. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not right now. :) WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Plenty...I'll let you know as appropriate.;) |
DATE: February 21, 2008
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lulie / Kathy AGE: 52 BIRTHDAY: 7/16/55 MARITAL STATUS: Married again FAMILY INFO: I have a son who is 30 yrs old, in the Marines. A daughter who's 25, scientist. A daughter 18, Freshman in college. A daughter 16, who is really anywhere between 4 and 40. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I like hiking and travel. PETS: Jimi the Cat, who I don't like that much. Want to get a doggie. WW START DATE: 2/18/08 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: I had been on it before and it worked. I used too count points but I have no patience for that. Hoping to stick with Core. TOP WEIGHT: 221 CURRENT WEIGHT: 221 - wow! Today is 2/21! Good sign! GOAL WEIGHT: 155 HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Frosted most of the time. OCCUPATION: Insurance Broker GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Long Island, NY FAVORITE COLOR: Blue PET PEEVE: Finding an empty box in the pantry. FAVORITE FOODS: Pie, cheesy stuff, fish. FAVORITE EXERCISE: WALKING FAVORITE BOOKS: The Secret. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Limiting the wine! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE ABOUT SUCCESSFUL: I feel scared when I look toward the future. |
DATE: March 15
USERNAME/REAL NAME: historygeek/Ann AGE: 46 BIRTHDAY: March 16 MARITAL STATUS: single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): no kids, 2 sisters, one brother, mom, and step-dad... spread across the country HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I do volunteer work for Historic Seattle and the Seattle Architecture Foundation... and a little for the National Park Service from time to time. PETS: none, but I want a cat WW START DATE: 1/2/08 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: I wanted a sensible plan that would teach me how to eat properly for the rest of my life. TOP WEIGHT: When I bought my scale last summer I was at 224, but I don't think that was my highest weight CURRENT WEIGHT: 187 GOAL WEIGHT: 132 HEIGHT: 5'1" EYE COLOR: blue/green HAIR COLOR: well, I mix copper chestnut and light copper chestnut together... OCCUPATION: architectural historian - most of my work involves determining whether buildings are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or state or local registers GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Seattle FAVORITE COLOR: reds and pinks PET PEEVE: being underestimated FAVORITE FOODS: chocolate FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking FAVORITE BOOK(S): other than architecture books? anything by Rita Mae Brown or Terry Pratchet FAVORITE MOVIE(S): No one movie comes to mind FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Bonnie Raitt, both as an artist and a person WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: When my blood sugar drops (hypoglycemic) I want to binge WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm out of denial and thinking about my family history of weight related illness - type 2 diabetes and heart disease. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Nothing I can think of WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I've been living with hypoglycemia since my teens. My dad had heart disease and a single bypass in the 80s and my brother was diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease (double bypass) in Feb. 08. There's a lot I don't know, but I'll share what I've got. |
DATE: March 31
USERNAME/REAL NAME: RolyPolyPolly / Sarah AGE: 29 BIRTHDAY: June 14th MARITAL STATUS: single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): no kids, one brother, mom, and dad... All in MA, where I grew up. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sewing / Quilting / Machine Embroidery; Cooking; Growing Things PETS: 2 feline kids WW START DATE: this time around: Nov. 11th?, 07 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Originally, My doctor recommended it when I asked her to recommend a diet for me. TOP WEIGHT: 186 CURRENT WEIGHT: 151 GOAL WEIGHT: 144 (maybe less, we'll see when I get there!) HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: brown/hazel HAIR COLOR: BORING Brown OCCUPATION: Embroidery(company&org. apparel, monogrammed items, etc.) Custom Quilts (mostly baby gifts, but others also) Window Treatments & Home Dec. Sewing GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pittsburgh area, PA FAVORITE COLOR: so many! I guess to pick one shade, it'd have to be green. PET PEEVE: people wasting their lives being mad at the world FAVORITE FOODS: chocolate, red wine, bread... my mouth literally just watered.:( FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walk Away The Pounds! FAVORITE BOOK(S): Hard to say. Maybe Memoire of a Geisha, or the Time Traveler's Wife FAVORITE MOVIE(S): not much of a tv/movie person FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Luciano Pavarotti WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: i get bored. I eat when I'm bored...which is all the time. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: New inspirations and motivations: family history, family futures, self respect... the list goes on! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I NEED BUSINESS! Pass the word on! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: time will tell, I guess. |
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. |
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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. |
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! |
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. |
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 |
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! |
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. __________________ |
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 |
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. |
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 :D 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! __________________ |
New to Core and the Core Board!
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 |
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: __________________ |
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: |
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: |
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! |
DATE: Nov. 10, 2008
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Coreysmom/Betsy AGE: 57 BIRTHDAY: 3-3-51 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have one child - a 20 year old son; and one wonderful husband! :) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: gardening, writing poetry PETS: Golden Retriever named Rusty; also love cats but our most recent cat died a couple of months ago so we're taking a break for awhle... WW START DATE: Have started and stopped a number of times for many years. Plan to start the Core program again on November 17th WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: It's worked for me in the past. TOP WEIGHT: 268 CURRENT WEIGHT: 255 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'8-1/2" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: blonde, with a bit of gray OCCUPATION: self employed typing service GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Illinois, USA FAVORITE COLOR: blue PET PEEVE: that geography doesn't seem to be taught anymore in schools FAVORITE FOODS: potato salad, italian salami, ice cream (all very, very bad!) FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking the dog FAVORITE BOOK(S): Lord of the Rings trilogy, and many others, will fill in later FAVORITE MOVIE(S): have to think about that for a bit - there are many FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: again, many over the years. Have to think. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: cravings, sticking with it WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: not sure ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I lost close to 30 lbs on mostly Core/some Flex about 2 years ago. I have gradually gained back half of that loss since then. I find that Core is very workable and fairly easy to follow. I know it's healthy and probably the best plan for me in the long run. I just have to get back to doing it and stick with it this time to get to goal! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I think the above pretty much covers it |
DATE: 11/24/08
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Joslynn AGE: Over 30 BIRTHDAY: 7/12 MARITAL STATUS: Divorced FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a 12-year-old son and a wonderful male. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Learning Italian, playing bass guitar, recording music (for fun only), singing, anything regarding World War II. PETS: An orange male tabby named Yossarian Eugene. WW START DATE: October I started with FLEX, but moved to Core and am doing much better on that. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Thought I'd take a chance since other diets or ways of living haven't worked for me. TOP WEIGHT: 211.6 CURRENT WEIGHT: 209.6 GOAL WEIGHT: Currently it's 183, but the true goal is 150. HEIGHT: 5'2" EYE COLOR: Dark brown. HAIR COLOR: Dark brown. OCCUPATION: Educational Marketer GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Iowa City, Iowa FAVORITE COLOR: Cobalt PET PEEVE: Liars/lying and hypocrites. FAVORITE FOODS: Italian FAVORITE EXERCISE: Turbo, Cardio, & Ab jam with Chalene Johnson. FAVORITE BOOK(S): The Queen of the Damned - Anne Rice; The Biggest Brother: The Life of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led the Band of Brothers - Larry Alexander; The Battered *******s of Bastogne: The 101st Airborne and the Battle of the Bulge, December 19,1944-January 17,1945 - George Koskimaki. FAVORITE MOVIE(S): A Room With A View; The Wall; Election. FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: I have several, but will only name a few. The Cure, Siouxsie Sioux; The Creatures; Front Line Assembly WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Seeing food as a pleasure instead of a necessity. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I see core as not a diet, but a way of eating and something I am capable of sticking to. The food is good and I am still able to have little treats as well. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm sure I'll think of something once I post this. ;-) WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I have none. |
I joined today as I need a jump start back on my diet. I love WW and my long term goal is to work for them when I retire.
DATE: 11/30/08 USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lucky2 AGE: 53 BIRTHDAY: September 10, 1955 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 1 Daughter, 3 cats HOBBIES/INTERESTS: My daily walk, sewing and attempting to knit PETS: Princess, Joshie and Mariano WW START DATE: 2/5/08 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE WW: Tried it before and it works...this time I'm going all the way to become a life time member. TOP WEIGHT: 185 CURRENT WEIGHT: 157 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 HEIGHT: 5 ft 4 in EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Int'l Trade GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Seattle FAVORITE COLOR: Yellow Purple PET PEEVE: People who interrupt a conversation FAVORITE FOODS: Yams, chicken enchlidas, chicken piccata FAVORITE EXERCISE: Walking FAVORITE BOOK(S): Harpo Speaks by Harpo Marx FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Harvey, Brigadoon FAVORITE MUSICIAN/GROUP: Beatles WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying on the plan WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My will to suceed and I'm too old to try to start this again ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? My heart is open WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Will have to think about it. __________________ |
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