How did you choose your User Name?: My husband is a one-hour photo lab field service technician...tech for short...and I'm his wife!
Real Name: Kris
Where do you live?: Northern New York...near Canada, not Yonkers
Significant other?: My husband, Derek
Kids?: Shelley (11), Kyle (4)
Pets?: Cat named 'Kitty' and an Old English Sheepdog named 'Junior'
Work?: Former hairdresser, secretary and computer helpdesk coordinator and future substitute teacher...right now I'm a stay-at-home mom
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Because my dad (and ALL of his siblings) are diabetic and I tend to favor my dad's side of the family...thought I might start controlling insulin now while I'm still relatively young...
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 180/157/130 or Size 18/12/6
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Pizza/wings/pie/cake/twinkies/cookies and all meat except liver and un-natural things like 'tripe'...people must have been really hard-up to try that for the first time!!
Favorite book: All Harry Potter books or anything by Clive Cussler
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter movies or anything with Matthew McConaughey
Favorite song: Anything by Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, James Taylor, Elton John, etc...
Last book you read: Half Blood Prince
What is your biggest pet peeve?: 'Rubber necker' traffic jams. The ones where traffic ties up with one hour delays because people are looking over the median at an accident that has nothing to do with my side of the road!!
What motivated you to lose weight?: My crying jag in Old Navy as I was growing out of a size 16
Something you like about yourself: I tend to try empathize with people instead of judging them
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I would like to be more organized, be less of a procrastinator and have less clutter in my house
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: My mother-in-law. I've always wanted a mother-in-law and when I finally got one, she died of cancer and I never even got to meet her. She lived in California...not exactly an afternoon drive...
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Any place in Europe...but mostly Great Britain.
Your dream job: I really like being a mom...but if I had to pick a career, I'd like to be a meteorologist. Not on TV, but like a hurricane hunter or some other behind-the-scenes job
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Well, unrealistically, I might have to have a boob job to bring them back from the southern hemisphere and back up north where they belong...but I doubt I'd have the nerve. Other than that, I'm going to buy a really great wardrobe...in a size 6...but I may settle for an 8.
Anything else?: Losing weight has been a bit of a challenge for me until I started Sugar Busters. Until the late 90's, I was always a size 6 and never really thought much about maintaining or anything. I think my 50lb weight gain was stress related and no matter how much salad I ate and how much exercise I did, I could not lose a pound and they just kept multiplying on me like...like...I don't know what!! Now that life is sweet, I am looking forward to feeling like my old self again. I flat-out refused to go to my 20 year class reunion a couple summers ago because I didn't want people saying "Jeez...did you see how fat Kris got?" Maybe we'll have a 25 reunion and if I'm looking like myself, I'll go then.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: I love most foods. That is part of my problem. Favorite...hmmm Fried Green Tomato or a tomato and onion sandwish on WHITE bread.
Favorite book: I love to read but I don't think any one book stands out as my favorite.
Favorite Movie:
Favorite song:
Last book you read:
What is your biggest pet peeve?: When people throw dirty clothes right in front of the hamper.
What motivated you to lose weight?: I couldn't breath very well to tie my shoes...and fear of diabetes
Something you like about yourself: My honesty and integrity
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Being a people pleaser
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?:
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Maine when the leaves are turning
Your dream job: graphic artist/ photographer I have a passion for taking nature shots. I probably have over 100 shots of our sunsets.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? A new pair of cowboy boots and a pair of Western Jeans
Anything else?: This board is a super place for support. I lost my initial weight on my own before I knew it existed. Over the years the support here has helped me maintain most of my loss.
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How did you choose your User Name?:I am the Mom to a 5 year old boy who was born with a congenital heart defect
Real Name: Laurie
Where do you live?: Meridian, MS
Significant other?: Robby, age 28(yea, I'm 6 months older!)
Kids?: Ashley, 9 and Joseph, 5
Pets?: chihuahuas, Spunky Brewster and Samson
Work?: SAHM
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Mom told me about it, I read the book and said "hey, that makes perfect sense!"
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: 278/170 ish?/143 or 140
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Homemade mac n' cheese, lasagna, cakes, cookies, peanut M&M's...that's for starters.
Favorite book: Love Stephen King novels
Favorite Movie: I used to LOVE Beaches, now I don't really have a fave cause I watch too many and it changes too often
Favorite song: George Strait's Goodbye
Last book you read: Do magazines count? I think it was one of Oprah's book of the month things, can't remember the name but thought it sucked.
What is your biggest pet peeve?:I can't stand MOOCHERS!
What motivated you to lose weight?: I was fat...seriously, I saw a pic and didn't recognize myself anymore. Talk about a moment of truth.
Something you like about yourself: I'm cute. Just kidding. Well, not really...I'm very honest, loyal, level-headed, practical.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I would like to be more of a people-person, not as shy
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Jesus,of course! He is the greatest man to ever walk the Earth.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?:Australia
Your dream job: I would make bookoos of money for doing nothing
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Perhaps a new wardrobe
How did you choose your User Name?:Unfortunately I do feel like I'm thinner than what I really am. I really don't pay attention to what's in the mirror. Sad, huh!?
Real Name:Sandra
Where do you live?: Ball Ground, Ga North of Atlanta
Significant other?: married to Craig for 17 years
Kids?: Sean 13 and Rachel 11
Pets?: Dog- Buddy, Cats-Sunny, Star and new furbabbies Blair and Salem, 2 hamsters.
Work?:Elementary school nurse
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: Recommended by my kids endocrinologist. We combine it with lowfat diet recommended by kids cardiologist. Both kids have metabolic syndrome.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Lasagne and mexican
Favorite book:
Favorite Movie: Star wars movies and Lord of the Rings
Favorite song:
Last book you read: Syndrome X
What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who don't use their blinkers!
What motivated you to lose weight?: My health
Something you like about yourself: I am fairly crafty and a good cook!
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I wish I were just a little taller than 5 ft!
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: My great great aunt who immigrated here from Sweden and homesteaded by herself to pay to bring over the rest of the family when she was only 15!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: I would visit Sweden again.
Your dream job: To get paid for being a Mom!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? New clothes. I would need them!
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: EVERYTHING! Mostly Chinese, BREAD, Potatoes, BREAD, any fruit, did I mention BREAD?
Favorite book: Too many to list! Anything by James Patterson, J.D.Robb(Nora Roberts), Stephen King, Janet Evanovich...
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite song: Because You Love Me
Last book you read: Curves Member Guide..LOL
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Not being listened to!
What motivated you to lose weight?: Shortness of Breath when walking from the parking garage to work! All my clothes are tooooo tight! And I want to look better!!!
Something you like about yourself: My brain My naturally curly hair (and that took a long time to learn to love!!)
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I'm a SLOB! I wish I could be more organized! Also I wish I could get a budget and stick with it!
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I don't really know...
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Ireland
Your dream job:Something where I got Gobs of money for doing nothing.. LOL
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Some new clothes, and a new haircut! And a romantic getaway for a weekend in some sexy new stuff
Anything else?:Thanks to everyone here who helps keep me on track! I'm so thankful for the unconditional love and support!
How did you choose your User Name?: My three initials
Real Name: Shirley
Where do you live?: Slidell, LA
Significant other?: Deceased
Been widowed since 1990
Kids?: 1 son 46, 1 daughter 44
Pets?: You bet! My adorable, irritating, lovable Pomeranian, Bitsy.
Work?: Retired Recreation Therapist and Director of Recreation Therapy Dept. and SPEC Dept.
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]My doctor recommended it. Lost 70# about four years ago. I evacuated for Ivan and fell the wagon. Need to get my act together./COLOR]
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: PA Dutch Pot Pie. Liver & Onions, Pizza, Chinese, Roast Pork, Steak. Ice cream. 100 Proof Southern Comfort
Favorite book: Little Women, Harry Potter series
Favorite Movie: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Favorite song: On Eagles Wings, All In The April Evening
Last book you read: Janet Evanovich - "Hot Six"
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Dirty dishes left on countertop or in sink. The dishwasher is right there for Pete's sake. Racial slurs.
What motivated you to lose weight?: I was SOB, looked like h--l and felt like it too. Since I regained 30+ I have been diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes.
Something you like about yourself: I have patience. I volunteer at local nursing home 2 mornings a week and entertain at 5. I am expert cross stitcher and crocheter. I also clean
up nice.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Would do more for me. Not always be a people pleaser.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Harry S. Truman, I like and use his two famous lines...."If you can't stand the heat, stay the **** out of the kitchen." and "The buck stops here." If you can't handle something, step back and let
someone who can do it, you only get in the way. Take responsibility for yourself and actions.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Back to Australia & Hawaii. Would like to visit the British Isles.
Your dream job: I had it. Ten years with geris & ten with head injury. I loved my job, staff & patients.
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? If I ould afford it, Disney land, never been there.
Have to settle for new clothes.
Anything else?: You're never too old to learn and I have learned so much from the people here.
How did you choose your User Name?: WHEN I FIRST JOINED THE WWW 9 YEARS AGO I WAS STILL PRETTY HIGH ON MYSELF AND IT WAS THE ID I COME UP WITH FOR AOL AND USE IT FOR ALMOST EVERYTHING NOW LOL
Real Name:VANESSA
Where do you live?: SOUTH TEXAS
Significant other?: MY HONEY BUNNY ROBERT, MARRIED 11 YEARS NOW
Kids?: MY 9 YEAR OLD SON R.J. & MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CLARISSA
Pets?: ONE POORLY TRAINED PUG LOL
Work?: STAY AT HOME MOM BUT I JUST TURNED IN MY APPLICATION FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I'VE TRIED AND FAILED ATKINS BECAUSE IT RESTRICTED TO MUCH AND I LOVE FRUIT TO MUCH TO GIVE IT UP
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: SUSHI, FRIED CHICKEN, FRIED FISH, BROCOLLI AND CHEESE, ICE CREAM, POPCORN, BURGERS HORRIBLE I KNOW
Favorite book: HEAVEN BY V.C. ANDREWS
Favorite Movie: BETTER OFF DEAD, GOONIES, COMING TO AMERICA, DUMB AND DUMBER
Favorite song: THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AND I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU BY BON JOVI
Last book you read: DONT EAT THIS BOOK FROM THE GUY THAT DID SUPERSIZE ME
What is your biggest pet peeve?: PERFECTLY HEALTHY PEOPLE THAT LIVE OFF THE GOVERNMENT RATHER THAN GET A JOB
What motivated you to lose weight?: I REALLY WANT TO BE HEALTHY
Something you like about yourself: I HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR (ALWAYS THE FUNNY FAT FRIEND)
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I WISH I WAS AT LEAST 2 INCHES TALLER
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: MARILYN MONROE, I THINK SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS AND I WISH I COULD HAVE HELPED HER SEE IT SHE MIGHT STILL BE AROUND TODAY
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: THAILAND, SPAIN, ITALY AND ROME
Your dream job: INTERIOR DESIGNER
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it?: HAVE PROFESSIONAL PICTURES TAKEN OF MYSELF, TREAT MYSELF TO A FULL DAY AT A SPA, AND HUGE SHOPPING SPREE!!
Anything else?: TOMORROW WILL BE MY FIRST DAY EVER TRYING SB
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How did you choose your User Name?: I have 4 year old twin boys.
Real Name: Kate
Where do you live?: Stratham New Hampshire
Significant other?: My husband Ben
Kids?: Benjamin and Bryan
Pets?: Black Lab- Wilson
Work?: Special Education Teacher
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I did Sugar Busters in 2001. I had heard about this WOE when I was researching PCOS. In 2001 it was the first time I was EVER successful w/ losing weight. I went off this WOE after having children in 2003 and it has taken me all of this time to get back on program. I now have diabetes and my numbers are out of control, I need to get healthy again!!!
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: Anything w/ Sugar....that will soon change.
Favorite book: Anything by James Patterson
Favorite Movie: Beaches
Favorite song: I love all music....everything from Country to Raggae
Last book you read: "Quickie"- James Patterson
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Shallow People
What motivated you to lose weight?: My children
Something you like about yourself: My kind spirit
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : My inability to stick with something....WOE, exercise program, etc.
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I really don't know
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Tropical Islands
Your dream job: I am doing it!!!! I love teaching!!!!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Diamond band
How did you choose your User Name?: Hmm well I am usually Rabmonk006 but I wanted something new
Real Name: Jennie
Where do you live?: Maine
Significant other?: I live with my boyfriend of 6 years, I have no interest in marriage or children at least not for 5-8 more years! lol
Kids?: see above
Pets?: no we had to give up my dog last year because she had too many health issues.. I had her for 11 years
Work?: I worked at kohls for 2 and a half years up until the end of October 07.. right now I am unemployed but a full time college student
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: 18 cavities.... and weight loss.. two birds with one stone?
Start weight/Present weight/goal weight: Right now I am starting AGAIN.. seems like all I am ever doing is STARTING a diet and never just following one. The past year I have been starting at 200, then I will lose about 15 pounds and get to 185 (I got to 179 once) and then I will fall off the wagon and end up back to 200. I probably did this about 6 times this year
So here I am again... 195. My ultimate goal is 135 .. my high school weight heheh.. But I REALLY want to develop STRONG exercise habits. I remember being 135 and having a really flabby stomach - no muscles at all! Now I just have a bigger flabby stomach
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: illegal foods? hehe.. well I love lobster and seafood.. I have an intense sweet tooth and I guess you could say I have a sour tooth?? lol.. I love all those weird candies that are pumped with about 5 diff types of acid.. citric acid etc. like warheads... I also love potatoes and pasta. Yep... gotta stop all that.
Favorite book: I dont read books outside from school.. why read books when you can play video games?
Favorite Movie: I have a bunch. The Heroic Trio, Monty Python and the Holy Grain, Pan's Labyrinth, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Dead Alive (Brain Dead), Army of Darkness, The Goonies, The Princess Bride, Jason and the Argonauts, Lord of the Rings, and a bunch more.
Favorite song: It changes monthly.. I would say this months is She Wants Revenge - True Romance
Last book you read:
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Bad spelling and grammar
What motivated you to lose weight?: I have been motivated and then unmotivated off and on again for the past 4 years.. I dont know what triggers it
Something you like about yourself: My uniqueness
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : I wish I had great skin? lol.. or is this something realistic.. if so um.. I would like to be less lazy less forgetful, and maybe a little more brave
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: I dont really have any interest in famous people... hmm.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Paris
Your dream job: Playing video games and getting paid for it (not gonna happen lol)
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? Id like to take a trip or a cruise
How did you choose your User Name?: it was my nickname in highschool
Real Name:Jacqueline
Where do you live?:Oklahoma
Significant other?: yes
Kids?: 2 sons ages 36 and 32 and one daughter age 16
Pets?: one Boston Terrier, Jobe, one Rat Terrier, Bonnie and one tuxedo cat, Bella
Work?: full time materials coordinator for a hospital
Why did you chose Sugarbusters?: I am Type 2 diabetic and need to loose 75 more pounds. My just counting carbs was not working anymore and Sugar Busters sounds like the plan to get the weight and glucose numbers moving again in the right direction.
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: doughnuts, Mexican, beef roast
Favorite book: don't really have a favorite - I love a really good mystery
Favorite Movie: "Beetlejuice"
Favorite song: anything by the Eagles
Last book you read: "Sugarbusters" for a review of the plan
What is your biggest pet peeve?: people looking for a handout when they could do for themselves
What motivated you to lose weight?: the diabetes diagnosis of too high glucose readings and I really want the weight off too
Something you like about yourself: I am a true and loyal friend
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : take care of me more, I take care of everyone else and there is hardly ever time for me
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Keith Urban - I love his music and he is so nice to look at! I have seen him in person 3 times but a personal chat would be a dream come true!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Alaska cruise
Your dream job: psycologist
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? to be able to get off the meds and buy all new clothes!
Anything else?: Support boards for Sugar Busters are hard to some by - I am so happy there is one here!
Favorite foods- Legal and not legal: FOOD - no, seriously, being a New Orleans native, I love fried seafood, beans, and just about anything with rice. (sigh - have to switch to brown rice which I KNOW I'll grow to like, but right now, find it hard to swallow!)
Favorite book: anything light (have to read way to much "heavy" stuff at work)
Favorite Movie: Again - light, funny, and/or romantic
Favorite song: Cast Your Fate To The Winds
Last book you read: The Story of Philosophy
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Students who want an "A" but don't want to read or study.
What motivated you to lose weight?: the mirror
Something you like about yourself: I consider myself to be a kind, compassionate person.
Something you would like to change about yourself (and you can't say your weight on this one!) : Would love to be a better housekeeper
If you could meet one famous person, past or present, who would it be, and why?: Martha Rogers - a great lady who developed a nursing theory that I consider "awsome"
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Australia
Your dream job: Actually, I have it!
Do you have a reward in mind for when you reach your goal? What is it? A slim fitting top, to go with a pair of tight jeans and high heel boots.
Anything else?: Looking forward to my "journey" of losing weight - and to the support from this group.
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I stay at home with the children. 
less forgetful, and maybe a little more brave
