Hello out there all you Tops Pals!! :) Just thought we needed to start a new bio-section to see who all is here.... So here goes...

User name- Christian

Real name- Christie

Location- Missouri

Occupation- cashier at a Dollar Mart

Kids- 2 girls, Megan 4 and Marissa age 7

Married- 6 years to a wonderful guy (Jason)

When I started Tops- May of 2000

Weight when started- 155

weight now- 142

Goal weight- 135

Anything else- I started dieting in May of 1999 at 184 pounds and a size 18-20, I found out about Tops and knew it would help me to stay on track , I used the sugar busters program and prayer to get where I am today and the companionship of all my wonderful Tops Pals has kept me motivated to reach the goal I have set :)

Hugs and Prayers, Christie
184/142/135

User name- Dimples

Real name- Marie

Location- Alberta, Canada

Occupation- Customer Service Rep

Kids- 20 year old stepdaughter, 2 dogs and 2 cats

Married- 16 years to Kevin

When I started Tops- November of 2000

Weight when started- 288 (highest) 265.5 when started TOPS

weight now- 240

Goal weight- 165

Anything else- I have always struggled with my weight but have done a lot better since joining TOPS.





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288/240/165

User Name - lady06498

Real Name - Sherri

Location - NY

Occupation - I clean houses for people on my own. I have a total of 6 houses that I clean.

Kids - 1 daughter megan 2 1/2 years old

Married - I was married July 2000 to a wonderful man (John). We had been together 12 years before we were married.

When I started TOPS - November 16, 2000

Weight When Started - 168 1/4 lbs.

Weight Now - 163 3/4 lbs.

Goal Weight - 140

Anything Else - When I started to do different diets to lose weight I was at my highest weight ever. I was 193lbs. after having my daughter and stayed there or about 3 lbs lighter for the next 1 1/2 years. I got serious last jan. and started the ww123 plan at home on my own. With the help of the internet and the boards. I was in a size 18 1 year ago and now I am in a size 14. So I have dropped 2 sizes in one year. I joined tops because I wanted the weekly weigh ins and I felt that if I reported to a bunch of people every week that it would help me stay on track better, and it has. Tops was what I needed to stay motivated. I get the most support here though to be honest with you. Thank you all for that.

Sherri

User name: Mompen

Real Name: Penny

Location: Louisiana

Occupation: You name it, (we own a business, so inventory, sales, bookkeeping, etc.)

Kids: 2 boys, Hunter,15 mo. and Nicholas,3 mo.

Married: 1 1/2 years to Brad

When I started Tops: August 1998

Weight when starting: 174

Weight now: 187

Goal weight: 140

Anything else: Since I have had my two kids, I have put on weight. I have 13 pounds to go before I get to where I was before I had kids, and then another 34 pounds!
I love this place!
Penny

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You are not only lying to others, but also to yourselve!

User name:dharma

Real Name:Julia

Location:Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Occupation: admin assistant

Kids: none, I'm allergic

Married: 6 months (lived together for 15)

When I started Tops: Fall 2000

Weight now: 211

Goal weight: 140

user name: topsgirl
real name: kathy
location: corning, ny
occupation: deburr technician (fancy name for a laborer, lol)
kids: my dog molly, 6yrs old
marital status: single
tops starting date: 2-26-96
starting weight: 242.5
present: 215
goal: 160 (for now)
anything else: i would like to say that 5 years in tops is a long time to only lose 27 lbs, BUT if it weren't for my tops pals at my meeting and on this board i would have been gaining all this time. thanks for being there!!! :)

kathy

User Name: Hockeychic

Real Name: Kim

Location: Ontario, Canada

Occupation: Insurance Broker

Kids: Son 11 and Daughter 8

Married: Since 1987 dated 6 years before that.

When I started Tops: Jan 2001

Starting Weight: 177

Current Weight: 177

Goal Weight 135

Anything else: I am famous for starting a diet every Monday and by Monday afternoon stopping at McD's. This time I am going to do it. Not for my hubby or my kids but for me. I want to look and feel good for me. With all your support I will get there.

User name: Equinet

Real Name: Alannah

Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Occupation: sessional teaching at a university

Kids: 0 (not having any either)

Married: not yet - but with same person for 11.5 years now

When I started Tops: March 2000

Weight when starting: 231

Weight now: 222 (was 219 but gained over xmas)

Goal weight: doctor set 160 for now but will change to 140 when I get close

Anything else: since I don't have any children of the human persuasion - I have 2 dogs and a horse instead (2 girls and a boy). They are my children. The two dogs are 11.5 years and 8 months and the horse is 19.

Alannah

Real name:Eleni*Mom*Grandma
I live in Tarpon Springs Fl.In fact I was born here and am among the few native Floridian's.
Age:54 Will be 55 on March 08,2001
Marital Status:Married for 2nd time.But I got it right this time.I have a wonderful husband who is always supportive of me in whatever I do.He has been such a good father to my children that they always tell people he is their Dad.Never step-Dad.
Children/Ages:Together we have 8 children from 27 years old to 37 years old.3 boys and 5 girls.We also have 9 grandchildren
{ 1 yr olds to 12 years old} 4 boys and 5 girls.Holidays are very noisy
Occupation:I did work in a power plant and I made electricity.I retired early on Feb 2001.But will have to get another job as retirement isn't enough to pay the bills.But will be able to be home everynight ,weekends and holidays.Something I haven't done in over 20 years
Pets:A very spoiled cat named Simon
Hobbies/Interests:I enjoy the computer and wish I knew more.Someday I want to make a web site.I also like reading,movies,watching TV. I am easily amused.
I joined TOPS in January of 1998.I starting gaining weight in 1990.Up until then I had always been thin.TOPS has helped more than anything.I have held several positions in TOPS.Secretary to Leader and am now the Co-leader.I really enjoy being Co-Leader.I fill in where needed and am sort of a jack of all trades.
Starting Weight:315 + Present Weight:285 (I have regained 20# since October}
Goal Weight:150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Staying focused.Portion control and keeping exercising going.Same hurdles as everyone else. Do have some health problems with heart which are posing quite a hurdle.
My main plan is to eat healthy and work on portion control and exercising.
TOPS has been a great support for me and this site has also been a great help.
Feel free to e-mail me anytime. [email protected]
I really enjoy getting e-mail from other TOPS telling how they are doing.
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[This message has been edited by Eleni (edited 02-23-2001).]

Real Name = Sara
Hometown = Mesa, AZ
Single (never married)
Children = 0 of my own do childcare on weekends
Hobbies = Cross Stitching, Surfing the WEB, TOPS
Like to ride stationary bike for main form of exercise
Joined TOPS June 22, 2000
336.75/315.75/200
Weight Recorder for Chapter

Looking forward to meeting others here.

Good luck to everyone on the weight loss journey.

Sara

User Name-hinchley
Real Name-Lori
Location-Janesville Wisconsin
Kids-Haley 12,Seth 7
Divorced
When I Started-275
Weight Now-246
Goal Weight-175
Anything Else-Have found I have gained alot of encouragement from going to my Tops meetings every week to weigh in and many new friends as well.

Just bringing this up so new people can add their bio's.It is nice to know a little about each other.One interesting thing I did notice is I think I am only one to put my age
I sorta am guessing how old everyone is.I am old enough to be mother to most of you.But isn't it nice that age diferences don't matter

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It does not matter how slow you go,as long as you do not stop.
Eleni
315/285/140

Just trying to bring this to top

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It does not matter how slow you go,as long as you do not stop.
Eleni
315/285/140

okay I just printed my bio on the other bio thread so you have to look there too...d

real name-suzie

Birthdate-3-7-55

Married to Stevie for 25 years-my best friend, now and forever!

4 daughters, 19, 15, 12, 9

I am a Mom, but returned to college after being home 18 years-so also a student-history major.

I live in Southern Calif.

I just went to my first TOPS meeting last night-so they didn't really weigh me yet, that will come next week-but i think about 215 lbs

goal is 150

I lost almost 100 lbs on my own, but when i began to regain (only 20lbs) i decided i needed some more support-so i joined TOPS

Pets-is there room for all of this?-lets see-2 crazy cats, 1 big shaggy dog, a bird, a bunny, a pet rat, some goldfish, and an aquarium full of tropical fish