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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.
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    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)

    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

    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.
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  • 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

    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!!!!!
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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!
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!