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DATE: November 12/05
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Mommy'sLosing Cheryl AGE: 31 BIRTHDAY: Feb 9 MARITAL STATUS: Married 5 1/2 yrs, together 10 yrs SPOUSE’S NAME: Doug CHILDREN/AGES: Cameron 5 1/2, Carter 3 in Dec and Emily 19 months HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, swimming, sleeping PETS: none TOP WEIGHT: top non-preggo weight was 261 (June '05) CURRENT WEIGHT: 240 GOAL WEIGHT: 180 HEIGHT: 5ft 7in EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: membership services at a gym/pool GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ontario How long have you been in TOPS: 4 yrs Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? no - no time What has TOPS done for you? Met a great group of friends (my group is like half older ladies and half girls my age - it's great). Also, I like being held accountable for my weight each week What has this board done for you. Motivated to keep my weight tracker moving :) Also ideas on what to eat, how much to exercise etc. What do you do to keep yourself motivated? my goals, seeing the scales go down is very motivating, my hubby's face when I tell him I lost WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Carbs - eating them when I am bored or stressed out with the kids WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: close friends and family are being very encouraging ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? no, not really I guess. |
DATE: 12/8/05
USERNAME/REAL NAME: mandy71480/Mandy AGE: 25 BIRTHDAY: July 14th MARITAL STATUS: Married (Newlywed) SPOUSE’S NAME: Josh CHILDREN/AGES: None yet HOBBIES/INTERESTS: graphics, weight loss, watching movies, internet PETS: none at home TOP WEIGHT: 265 CURRENT WEIGHT: 258 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 HEIGHT: 5ft 4in EYE COLOR: bluishgreenishhazel HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: customer service GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: South Carolina How long have you been in TOPS: None yet, starting my own chapter soon Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? No, but I will hopefully be chapter leader when we get started What has TOPS done for you? Encouraged me to start a chapter What has this board done for you. Taught me why TOPS will be a good investment of my time What do you do to keep yourself motivated? friendly competition WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: emotional eating and having PCOS WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I lost my baby due to miscarriage and I'm afraid my weight may have contributed ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am looking forward to starting this TOPS chapter in my area and meeting lots of wonderful women! |
DATE: December 21, 2005
USERNAME/REAL NAME: ~Shawna~ & Real name is Shawna AGE: 29 (Turning 30 soon!!!) BIRTHDAY: February 10, 1976 MARITAL STATUS: unhappily married SPOUSE’S NAME: Can't put that here lolol, ok, it's Chris CHILDREN/AGES: 2 girls, 7 and 4 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scrapbooking, crosstitching, reading, listening to country music PETS: One kitty..Lucky, he's 8 TOP WEIGHT: 247.5 CURRENT WEIGHT: 211 GOAL WEIGHT: 170 HEIGHT: 5'9" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown, unless I color it OCCUPATION: SAHM during the day, working part time in the evenings at McDonald's GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada How long have you been in TOPS 2 years as of September 24, 2005 Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I was leader one year What has TOPS done for you? It gives me the support I need. I know that the people I see on a weekly basis have gone through the same struggles that I have What has this board done for you. I have only been on it a few times but so far, I love coming here posting my successes each week What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I just think about a dress that I want to fit in. In the summer, it was a matron-of-honor dress, this month it was a Christmas party dress. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: my husband WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I DON'T know that I'll be successful, but I know that each and every day will bring a new challenge and I will get through that challenge just knowing that I've come so far ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm pretty basic, a boring person. |
New Person!! Hello!!!
DATE: 12 25 05 MERRY CHRIST-MAS
USERNAME/REAL NAME: JANA AGE: 37 BIRTHDAY: NOV 5 MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE/WITH BOYFRIEND BOY/MANFRIEND NAME: DAN CHILDREN/AGES: 0 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: TV! MOVIES! PAINTING,GARDENING,HIKING (LOW IMPACT):) EBAY,CHURCH...NOT IN THAT ORDER! PETS: JENNY THE BOXER MIX TOP WEIGHT: 277 CURRENT WEIGHT: 270 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'5" (IF I WAS 7 FOOT I WOULD BE SVELT!LOL):carrot: EYE COLOR: BLUE HAIR COLOR: BLONE OCCUPATION: CLERK IN LAW ENFORCEMENT GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NORTHERN CALIF. How long have you been in TOPS: JUST STARTING ON JAN 3 2005 Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS?NO What has TOPS done for you? What has this board done for you. What do you do to keep yourself motivated? WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: FOLLOW THROUGH,I GIVE UP TO EASILY WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I AM NOT GOING EXTREME. JUST EATING BALANCED AND EXCERSISING. ALSO I AM AFRAID FOR MY FUTURE HEALTH AND MY PRESENT COMFORT AND AGILITY ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I AM STARTING NUTRI SYSTEM ON DEC 28.HOPEFULLY IT WILL HELP ME GAIIN CONTROL OVER MY PORTIONS. __________________ |
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DATE: 12/29/05
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Creaky/Christy K AGE: 44 BIRTHDAY: Sept 24, 1961 MARITAL STATUS: Single SPOUSE’S NAME: CHILDREN/AGES: none HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading (mainly science fiction, fantasy and some mysteries), Computers, bike riding PETS: 2 Dogs (Catahoula Leopard named Zedd and a black German Shepherd named Zena) and two cats TOP WEIGHT: 268 CURRENT WEIGHT: 185.75 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5’6” EYE COLOR: Blue green HAIR COLOR: Brunette with gray showing OCCUPATION: Criminalist in a Crime Lab GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southern California HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN TOPS: 1 year, dropped out, then returned after being out 2 years of so. I've been back in TOPS since March (I think) of this year. DO YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER HELD A POSITION IN TOPS? No WHAT HAS TOPS DONE FOR YOU? I rejoined TOPS after losing 20 pounds on my own, but under a weight loss seminar at my doctor’s office. I knew TOPS would give the accountability by having to weigh in each week. Also it has given me great support. WHAT HAS THIS BOARD DONE FOR YOU. Just found it WHAT DO YOU DO TO KEEP YOURSELF MOTIVATED? I want to be able to do more physical activities and to stay active as I grow older. My health is very important to me and I want to stay well and healthy. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying on track WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I’ve lost quite a bit in the past year, lost focus in November and December, but have regained my focus to keep going. I look at the past two months as a rest. Now I can take off and go. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
DATE: 12/31/05
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Shandygal/Lisa AGE: 47 BIRTHDAY: 2/12/1958 MARITAL STATUS: Have a feller :bubbles: SPOUSE’S NAME: N/A CHILDREN/AGES: N/A HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, crocheting, computer games PETS: None TOP WEIGHT: 325 CURRENT WEIGHT: 305 at last weigh-in GOAL WEIGHT: 175 HEIGHT: 5' 8" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: L'Oreal #8BB (blonde) OCCUPATION: Administrative Assisstant at a child care center GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Gahanna, Ohio How long have you been in TOPS: since April, 2000 Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? Leader 2 years, Secretary 3 years What has TOPS done for you? I've gained some life long friends who are in the same boat as I am. What has this board done for you? I've just joined but I can see that there are a lot of those who are struggling just as I am. Since I'm online a great deal of the time, I know there's somewhere to come for commraderie. What do you do to keep yourself motivated? Right now I'm not motivated. That's why I'm getting involved on this board. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Chocolate WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I spent the holidays being miserable; shopping was agony because my back and knees were killing me from dragging around my weight plus the weight of the merchandise. It's time to get serious and get this weight off. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm very shy; it's difficult for me to meet people. Once I do though, I'm a very loyal friend and a good listener. |
DATE: 01/08/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: deLITEful/Susie AGE: 52 BIRTHDAY: 9/1 MARITAL STATUS: married SPOUSE’S NAME: N/A CHILDREN/AGES: 1/26 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading (true crime and forensics), Hockey, crochet, PSP addict :) PETS: 2 beagles TOP WEIGHT: 272 CURRENT WEIGHT: 224 GOAL WEIGHT: 180 HEIGHT: 5' 9" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: dk blonde OCCUPATION: housewife GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: S. Calif. How long have you been in TOPS: 2 years Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I am current co-leader What has TOPS done for you? keeps me accountable What has this board done for you? I've just joined What do you do to keep yourself motivated? TOPS scale and friends' encouragement WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: breads and DONUTS! I like volume, no matter the food. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have many other health problems that will get better with weightloss. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am truly struggling with these last 40 lbs. I can be too serious, so I like to read fun, motivating posts. __________________ |
DATE: January 10th, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Jenniegirl, Jennifer AGE: 21 BIRTHDAY: October 2nd MARITAL STATUS: Single and looking SPOUSE’S NAME: No spouse CHILDREN/AGES: No children HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Crafting, coming up with contests and programs for my chapter PETS: Taffy our tabby cat (well still a kitten) TOP WEIGHT: 293 Pounds CURRENT WEIGHT: 240.5 Pounds GOAL WEIGHT: The doctor said 198-208, so weight recorder said 205, and when I get close I can get final slip from doctore. HEIGHT: 5'10'' EYE COLOR: Green HAIR COLOR: Auburn OCCUPATION: College student and I work part time at Wal-Mart GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: East Kootenay, B.C, Canada How long have you been in TOPS: 1 year Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I am contest & program co-ordinator, not official positions but our group needed them. What has TOPS done for you? Helped me lose 56 pounds, given me a place to share my creativety. What has this board done for you: Just started posting, but already seeing others inspiring stories has helped me stay on track. What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I give my self "I-Me-Mine' gifts around the holidays, and set a goal to reach that is attainable. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not sticking to a plan for more than a few weeks (ussually the crampy time of the month throws me off track), but I've been on the same plan for 12 months now and it's been great. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a whole support group and don't live in a candy store. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
DATE: 1/13/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lill/Elva, lub, mom, grandma AGE: 45 BIRTHDAY: 9/28/60 MARITAL STATUS: Married :carrot: SPOUSE’S NAME: Rick CHILDREN/AGES: (oh yeah them) b-24, g-23, b-22, b-12, g-11, b-9 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Quilitng, beading, cross stitching, etc. PETS: 3 chickens, frog, 2 fish and a cat....so far. TOP WEIGHT: 270+ UGH! CURRENT WEIGHT: 247 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 HEIGHT: 5'4 3/4" EYE COLOR: BRN HAIR COLOR: Auburn according to the box OCCUPATION: stay at home, homeschooling mom GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Southern Calif How long have you been in TOPS? Seriously for 1 and 1/2 yrs Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? Yes/co-leader What has TOPS done for you? Accountability to myself and others What has this board done for you? Well just go here so I really can't say anything What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I put little "The Choice is Mine" logos everywhere in my house. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: FOOD! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I found out that my thyroid is caput. Before, I was gaining weight and yet ate little and excersized. It was so discouraging. I even hired a personal trainer and she would work me to the bone and I GAINED!!! I finally went to the doctor. Now it's coming off slowly but surely. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I collect flamingoes!!!!!:dizzy: |
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USERNAME/REAL NAME: Homemade/Lynda AGE: 44 BIRTHDAY: March 30/61 MARITAL STATUS: married SPOUSE’S NAME: Rob CHILDREN/AGES: girl, 18 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: painting, crafts PETS: 1 hound dog -- 2 papallions TOP WEIGHT: 201 CURRENT WEIGHT: 194 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT: 5.4 EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: supervisor GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Canada How long have you been in TOPS 6 months Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? no What has TOPS done for you? support What has this board done for you. much more support What do you do to keep yourself motivated? read this forum WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: fried foods WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: my health ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU |
DATE: March 24 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: CeeJay, CJ AGE: 44 BIRTHDAY: March 05 MARITAL STATUS: married 7.5 years SPOUSE’S NAME: Christopher CHILDREN/AGES: Max ~ 23, Lindsay ~ 20, Katie ~ 17, Rylee ~ 8 I also have 3 bonus kids, Andrew ~ 14, Cody ~ 12, Victoria ~ 10 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, knitting, crocheting, gardening, vegging on the couch PETS: 1 Dog ~ Pal, 3 Cats ~ Chelsea, Big Head and Kee Kee, 2 Goldfish ~ Bandit and Bubbles TOP WEIGHT: 274 CURRENT WEIGHT: 242 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: mousey brown OCCUPATION: domestic management GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada How long have you been in TOPS 1 year Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? nope What has TOPS done for you? It has given me people to be accountable to. It gets me out of the house at least once a week and gives me support and people to celebrate with, who know how I feel. What has this board done for you. I'm hoping it will enhance my TOPS experience What do you do to keep yourself motivated? My family and my desire to have fun with them WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Chocolate and most other sweets are my weakness WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to be in shape while I am young enough to enjoy it. I want to be able to interact with my youngest child the same way I did with the older children. She deserves that. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU I have some visual limitations that prevent me from doing some things but I try to let it interfere with my everyday life, too much, except when it comes to housework!:D :D |
DATE: 4-1-06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: gggbdomino/Maureen AGE:34 BIRTHDAY: 9-8-71 MARITAL STATUS: married SPOUSE’S NAME: Ernie CHILDREN/AGES: no children yet HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, crafts, music, movies, cooking PETS: 1 cat reina TOP WEIGHT: 248 CURRENT WEIGHT: 221 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'4 EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: security officer GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: denver Co How long have you been in TOPS 5 mounths Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I was just made co-leader What has TOPS done for you? It has given me a lot of new friends. What has this board done for you. just started What do you do to keep yourself motivated? wanting to be the queen WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: hello my name is MAureen and I'm a sugar addict. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm ready and I want to lose the weight for me. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm a vegitarian. __________________ |
DATE: 5/24/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: KAR73/Kerry AGE: Just turned 33 on 5/15 BIRTHDAY: 5/15/1973 MARITAL STATUS: Married since Dec. 27,2003 SPOUSE’S NAME: John CHILDREN/AGES: Stepkids: Kaitlyn 10 /Levi and Justin 8 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Listening to music, reading, bowling, walking/hiking, movies, spending time with family and friends, working out, playing games with my stepkids and husband, attending sporting events PETS: None,unless my husband and stepkids count when they tear up the house LOL TOP WEIGHT: 261 CURRENT WEIGHT: 211.25 GOAL WEIGHT: I would like to be about 125, but my doctor says between 140-145 HEIGHT: 5'4' EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: Special Education Teacher GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Midwest How long have you been in TOPS 3 years Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I am the co-leader of my TOPS for about a year and a half now. What has TOPS done for you?It has given me a whole new world of friends who are struggling with the same daily struggles with food that I do. They have been a great support system and hold me accountable for my actions. What has this board done for you. Just started on this board. What do you do to keep yourself motivated? To win an award from TOPS for my weight loss accomplishments. Plus hearing the positive comments from my family and friends. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Knowing when to stop eating when I am full. Plus staying away from my bad foods (chips, candy, pop, sweets, ice cream, pizza etc.) WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am ready to become more fit and healthier. I would like to be around a long time for my stepkids. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Since starting to lose weight I have found a flirtous and wild side to me. __________________ [/COLOR] |
DATE: July 11, 06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: snyderbaskets - Mistie AGE: 30 BIRTHDAY: September 27 MARITAL STATUS: Divorced - Getting remarried on December 16 SPOUSE’S NAME: Ex - Thad Husband to Be - Craig CHILDREN/AGES: 1 daughter Macie age 9 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Longaberger baskets, shopping, scrappbooking, bingo, boating, travel PETS: Yellow Lab - Cheyenne, Cat - Sheila TOP WEIGHT: 206 CURRENT WEIGHT: 183 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5' 1 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown with blonde highlights OCCUPATION: Claims Counselor for Workers' Compensation GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Central Pennsylvania How long have you been in TOPS April 06 Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? No What has TOPS done for you? Keeps me accountable What has this board done for you. Lots of motivation What do you do to keep yourself motivated? My wedding in December WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have to starve to loose WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Wedding in December plus we want to have a baby next year. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
DATE: March 25, 2007
USERNAME/REAL NAME: noranoranora/Nora AGE: 52 BIRTHDAY: Dec. 4/54 MARITAL STATUS: Married to a lovely guy SPOUSE’S NAME: Jeff CHILDREN/AGES: 2 boys, 34 and 35 (both married to wonderful women who have given me 3.5 grandchildren so far) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I have my grandkids over every Friday night for an over night, I love to garden and play bridge and create stained glass windows. PETS: WE have two oloveable mutts, named Sally and Holly. TOP WEIGHT: 269 pounds (current weight as of TOPS weigh in last Thursday) CURRENT WEIGHT: 269 pounds GOAL WEIGHT: 160 HEIGHT: 5'7" EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: brindle OCCUPATION: maintenance mechanic at a nuclear plant GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: about 100 miles east of Toronto How long have you been in TOPS - this time since 2004, just a couple of months at my new chapter in Cobourg Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? I'll be installed as the treasurer for my group in April. What has TOPS done for you? Motivation, fellowship and information. What has this board done for you. Not a lot but that's my fault. I haven't been using it to connect with anyone in a very long time. I'm hoping to change that. What do you do to keep yourself motivated? I just try to keep putting one foot in front of the other. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have a very negative opinion of myself as far as weight loss goes. I don't have any credibility with myself so it's a day by day challenge for me. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I honestly don't know. All I do know for sure is that I'm sick and tired of beating myself up about this. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I can be a real idiot sometimes. I'll aplogize in advance. I'm sorry. bwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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