Hi everyone,

Since we've had so many great additions to our lifetimers section...way to go new Lifers!....I wanted to pull up the Lifetimers Bios thread and maybe start a new one since that one was getting pretty long.

So, here is a blank form for you to copy and paste into your message so that you can tell us about yourselves and your weight loss/maintenance journey! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/smile.gif

Elizabeth


USERNAME/REAL NAME:

AGE:

BIRTHDAY:

MARITAL STATUS:

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME:

CHILDREN/AGES:

PETS:

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT:

FAVORITE COLOR:

FAVORITE FOODS:

FAVORITE MUSIC:

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE:

STARTING WEIGHT:

PRESENT WEIGHT:

GOAL WEIGHT:

LIFETIME SINCE:

HEIGHT:

EYE COLOR:

HAIR COLOR:

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL:

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES:

OCCUPATION:

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

ICQ/AOL #:

HOMEPAGE:

USERNAME/REAL NAME: princesstamee/ Tamee

AGE: 23

BIRTHDAY: 11/17

MARITAL STATUS: Engaged

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: David, but I call him Bah (long story!)

CHILDREN/AGES: not yet!

PETS: Unfortunately none

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Internet (sigh!),plays, ice skating, hockey, anything with dolphins.....

FAVORITE COLOR: Any shade of Purple!!!!

FAVORITE FOODS: Ice Cream, Mashed Potatoes, Mexican, Italian, Asian, pizza....

FAVORITE MUSIC: Pretty much anything!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Fitness, nutrition, art, computers

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Running, aerobics, eliptical machine, rollerblading

STARTING WEIGHT:160

PRESENT WEIGHT: 138

GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 142 Personal: 128

LIFETIME SINCE: January 2000

HEIGHT: 5'7

EYE COLOR: Hazel

HAIR COLOR: Brown with blonde highlights

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I have done this in healthy way! I don't deprive myself of anything, if I want it I have it - in moderation.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Night time munchies! Social Eating.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Buy clothes!!! (I am a shopaholic!)

OCCUPATION: Currently jobless http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/frown.gif However, when I am employed I am usually in Sales of some type.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Southern California

ICQ/AOL #: AOL: tameejs

HOMEPAGE:

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Ziner/Dina

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: 1/6/69

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Honey, Sweetie, etc. If I use his real name, he knows he's in trouble!

CHILDREN/AGES: None, yet http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/wink.gif

PETS: 2 cats - Sasha & Dusty

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Movies, Broadway shows

FAVORITE COLOR: Hunter green and Purple (not together!)

FAVORITE FOODS: Anything Chocolate, Pasta

FAVORITE MUSIC: 80's dance music, classic rock

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Yoga, Cooking, Spending time with the sweetie

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Stationary bike, treadmill, weight training, yoga

STARTING WEIGHT: 140

PRESENT WEIGHT: 130

GOAL WEIGHT: 128 (used to be 123 - would like to be there, but it was difficult to maintain http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/frown.gif)

LIFETIME SINCE: Spring '98

HEIGHT: 5'3"

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Sort of varied at the moment (I got these awful highlights http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb/redface.gif), but medium brown overall

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I won't stop going to the meetings after I make lifetime. If I'm over goal, I'll make myself go and face the music!

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portion control. When I'm not counting points I generally eat good things - just too much of them. Other problem is hubby's influence.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop for clothes in small sizes that actually fit!

OCCUPATION: Consultant

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: NY, NY

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tracy

AGE: 34

BIRTHDAY: 06/13

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Dave

CHILDREN/AGES: Jonah, 6

PETS: Cat (Lucy), Dog (Misty)

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Country music, reading

FAVORITE COLOR: Pink

FAVORITE FOODS: Pizza

FAVORITE MUSIC: Country

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: See above

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, when I must

STARTING WEIGHT: 139.5

PRESENT WEIGHT: 117

GOAL WEIGHT: 120

LIFETIME SINCE: March 9, 2000

HEIGHT: 5' 3"

EYE COLOR: Hazel

HAIR COLOR: Brown

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Commitment, and Weight Watchers.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional Eating and Weekends

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop for smaller clothes.

OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistant

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Midwest (Iowa)

ICQ/AOL #: None

HOMEPAGE: None

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Bumby
AGE: about to turn 38
BIRTHDAY: April 6
MARITAL STATUS: married
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: I call him LX—it’s a long story. Former math teacher, now part-time math tutor and coiner of the term “stay-in-minivan-parent” to describe himself (he’s never at home).
CHILDREN/AGES: Daughters born 8/93 and 3/96 (6.5 and 4 at the moment)
PETS: none
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Before we had kids, I loved to sit around with friends and talk or play board games. Now, I’d say sleep.
FAVORITE COLOR: Purple. Also dark green, but as someone else said, not together.
FAVORITE FOODS: Most of them. Sushi, ice cream, and baked treats like cookies and brownies are particular faves.
FAVORITE MUSIC: Folk, Broadway, light rock—anything I can sing along with.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Singing, mystery books, being a Mommy.
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Hate ‘em all. Most tolerated form: running on my treadmill in front of the Today Show. I also lift weights at a gym.
STARTING WEIGHT: 217.5
PRESENT WEIGHT: 136.2
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
LIFETIME SINCE: Today!!! 3/20/00
HEIGHT: 5’3”
EYE COLOR: blue/green/gray (depends on what I wear—driver’s license says blue).
HAIR COLOR: Brown
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: In the past, I’ve lost weight by ridiculous methods (drank nothing but tomato juice for a month or so in high school, e.g.), or for particular occasions (my wedding), or was interrupted on the way down by a major change in lifestyle (starting medical internship). This time, I did it in a way I can keep doing, and unless, heaven forbid, something horrible happens in my life to turn it upside down, I don’t see why I would stop.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Mindless eating until it’s gone (whatever it is).
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Buy smaller clothes.
OCCUPATION: Psychiatrist (non-practicing). I review new drugs at FDA.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: DC Suburbs (Maryland)
ICQ/AOL #:
HOMEPAGE:

USERNAME/REAL NAME: JanCan/Jan

AGE: 38

BIRTHDAY: June

MARITAL STATUS: Yes !

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: George

CHILDREN/AGES: boy/ 7

PETS: cat

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: chatting with friends & watching movies

FAVORITE COLOR: rainbow

FAVORITE FOODS: pasta & chocolate

FAVORITE MUSIC: trance, house, 80's

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: learning about anything oh ,and gardening & playing

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: walking & jogging

STARTING WEIGHT: 180

PRESENT WEIGHT: 151

GOAL WEIGHT: 145

LIFETIME SINCE: April, 1999

HEIGHT: 5' 6"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Purple (sometimes blue or red)

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Easy does it & one day at a time.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: All or nothing attitude & mindless snacking.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: buy a book, bird feeder, clothes

OCCUPATION: Supervison Aide at Elementary School

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Vancouver, B.C. Canada

ICQ/AOL #: 9786901

HOMEPAGE:

Hi everyone!

With all this talk about the similar bios of Dina and Bumby, I thought I'd pull this thread up. Unfortunately, our original one with the bios of Lori, Susan, Karen, myself, and others is lost to the move to the new server. :(

Hope this inspires our new Thin4Lifers to post their bio too!

Elizabeth

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Jezebel/Ginny
AGE: 50
BIRTHDAY: 11/9
MARITAL STATUS: Married 19 years!
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Roy
CHILDREN/AGES: N/A (though I am a grandmother!)
PETS: one-year-old calico named Cassie. We've had her for about 3 months - after we lost Jezebel after 17-1/2 years.
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Watching old movies
FAVORITE COLOR: Earth tones
FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, chicken
FAVORITE MUSIC: Country
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, needlework, beading
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, weights
STARTING WEIGHT: 233
PRESENT WEIGHT: 159
GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 164 (though I would like to lose another 5-8 lbs!)
LIFETIME SINCE: January 2000
HEIGHT: 5'5"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I did healthy - no gimmicks!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Nighttime munchies!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Pedicure and/or facials (I go every other week for a manicure just for me!)
OCCUPATION: Legal Secretary
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Western suburb of Chicago
ICQ/AOL #:
HOMEPAGE: N/A

Figured I'd join this one, since our first one is now lost in cyber-space.

NAME: Susan

AGE: 44

BIRTHDAY: July

MARITAL STATUS: married, 20 years in November

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DH (the "D" takes on different meanings...)

CHILDREN/AGES: Son, 14 for another 3 weeks

PETS: 2 cats, 1 dog

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: reading, movies

FAVORITE COLOR: blue, blue & for a change, blue

FAVORITE FOODS: Sweets!

FAVORITE MUSIC: College rock, Leonard Cohen, Peter Himmelman, Kate Bush type stuff

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: fitness, cooking, dog training, antiquing

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: weight lifting

STARTING WEIGHT: 150

PRESENT WEIGHT: this a.m.? 122

GOAL WEIGHT: 139WW, 120-125 personal

LIFETIME SINCE: April, 1989

HEIGHT: 5'3"

EYE COLOR: green

HAIR COLOR: lt. brown, blonde frosting

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Did it the right way.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: controling the cookie monster, the cake monster, the pie monster, the chocolate ANYTHING monster

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: buy clothes

OCCUPATION: Domestic Engineer, aka House Goddess

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Pennsylvania

SEE MY BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS: www.picturetrail.com member name:SusanSil


[This message has been edited by SusanSil (edited 05-18-2000).]

Guess I'll repost mine as well, since the original is lost in cyber-space. USERNAME/REAL NAME: brigette
AGE: 33
BIRTHDAY: 12/12
MARITAL STATUS: Getting married in September
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Ron
CHILDREN/AGES: Just the fur children
PETS: 2 kitties, one B&W (Kinsey) and one B (Spenser)
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Reading
FAVORITE COLOR: Green
FAVORITE FOODS: CHOCOLATE
FAVORITE MUSIC: Punk, alternative
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, volunteering
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Deep water aerobics
STARTING WEIGHT: 187
PRESENT WEIGHT: 142
GOAL WEIGHT: WW: 145 (personal 135)
LIFETIME SINCE: November 1988
HEIGHT: 5'6.5"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Brown w/gold highlights
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I realize this is a lifetime commitment, and I have the tools to succeed.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating when I'm bored
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shopping
OCCUPATION: Bank Examiner
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Big D (little a-l-l-a-s)

I'll jump in here too ...

USERNAME/REAL NAME: OhioMom/Julie

AGE: 42

BIRTHDAY: July

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DH (and, like Susan, the "D" can mean different things)

CHILDREN/AGES: 2 boys, 9 and 6

PETS: 1 dog, 1 parrot, 3 cockatiels, many dustbunnies

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: T.V. mostly, but I'd rather read. Couldn't tell you the last time I had the opportunity to just sit and read anything other than a newspaper or one of my kids' school papers.

FAVORITE COLOR: Blue, sage green (this color has become a staple in my wardrobe, it seems)

FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, Chocolate, Cheesecake and since being on WW, Veggie Burgers

FAVORITE MUSIC: Varied... I like Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Enya (don't laugh!)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Collecting dryer lint ... rubber stamping (make my own greeting cards), scrapbooking

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Walking, weights (using Firm tapes)

STARTING WEIGHT: 183

PRESENT WEIGHT: 136 today; I'm generally between 134-139

GOAL WEIGHT: 145

LIFETIME SINCE: 1/6/2000

HEIGHT: Almost 5'8"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Reddish-light brown; it was much more red when I was younger, but it has faded with age, oh, and I have it highlighted, so it's more reddish blond now.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: I learned from my past mistakes. It is extremely easy to fall back on old (bad) habits. The fact that I've become more dedicated to eating healthfully ;) is a huge plus.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Not having the same "resolve" in maintaining as I did when I was losing. The weight came off fairly easily, but it's a constant battle to remain at this weight. I know that my weight will be a lifetime issue for me.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Shop!

OCCUPATION: IS/Help Desk at a lawfirm

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: NE Ohio

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Hoosier92/Sallie

AGE: 29

BIRTHDAY: 12/5/70

MARITAL STATUS: Married for 7 years (OMG!)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Mark (aka idiot)

CHILDREN/AGES: none yet, hubby's not "ready"

PETS: 2 cats, Cricket and Mocha

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: 3FC, movies, stupid TV, people watching, reading

FAVORITE COLOR: Red!

FAVORITE FOODS: Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, mom's deviled eggs, pizza, ice cream

FAVORITE MUSIC: Classic Rock

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: antiquing, shopping

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: walking, running, aerobics

STARTING WEIGHT: 170 (joined WW at 166.5)

PRESENT WEIGHT: 150? (but not for long!)

GOAL WEIGHT: 147 (personal goal 140

LIFETIME SINCE: Jan 2000

HEIGHT: 5'7"

EYE COLOR: blue-gray

HAIR COLOR: dark blond (with a little red)

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Lifestyle change.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portions and boredom eating.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: shop!

OCCUPATION: Recruiting Specialist

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Northern VA (DC Metro Area)

HOMEPAGE: http://www.picturetrail.com (my album is under "2johnsons")

Aw, heck, I'll join the bandwagon

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Michèle and Michèle

AGE: 29

BIRTHDAY: May

MARITAL STATUS: Engaged, wedding in December

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: DF

CHILDREN/AGES: Nope

PETS: Nope

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Movies, Soccer, Reading

FAVORITE COLOR: Blue and Black

FAVORITE FOODS: Sushi

FAVORITE MUSIC: Alternative, 80's pop

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Crocheting, Piano, Reading, Gardening (as of last week!)

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Soccer, running

STARTING WEIGHT: 200

PRESENT WEIGHT: 148

GOAL WEIGHT: 145-150

LIFETIME SINCE: Um... around Christmas some time

HEIGHT: 5'8"

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Light brown

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Balance, a commitment to exercise, and the support from this board!

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Boredom eating

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Go out for dinner ( :rolleyes: )

OCCUPATION: Policy analyst

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

HOMEPAGE: I have some photos at http://www.picturetrail.com/ -- the album is called "micheled999"

Okay, here is my bio:

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Toto

AGE: 24

MARITAL STATUS: Married

SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Edward

CHILDREN/AGES: None

PETS: None (unless you include DH)

FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Reading and puzzles

FAVORITE COLOR: Green

FAVORITE FOODS: Cookies

FAVORITE MUSIC: Like everything

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cooking, computers, reading, solving puzzles, painting, movies

FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Running

STARTING WEIGHT: 145

PRESENT WEIGHT: 120

GOAL WEIGHT: 120

LIFETIME SINCE: March 2000

HEIGHT: 5'7

EYE COLOR: Brown-ish

HAIR COLOR: Black-ish

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: First time losing weight, and I think reading these posts for inspiration and motivation will keep me successful.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:I love to eat, and I love to eat big portions.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Go to stores and try on expensive clothes.

OCCUPATION: Computer Programmer

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:California

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lenore/Lenore
AGE: 41
BIRTHDAY: March 16
MARITAL STATUS: Single
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Jeff
CHILDREN/AGES: Huh?
PETS: Two feisty, long-legged, smart and sweet short-haired ex-stray cats, Rocky and Misha
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Eating out, yard sales, listening to music, cooking for friends
FAVORITE COLOR: Fuschia
FAVORITE FOODS: Good crusty bread or focaccia, any good simple Italian sauce, roasted chicken, Aussie red wines
FAVORITE MUSIC: Modern pop
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: creative writing, botany, hiking & backpacking, cloud-watching
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Tennis, hiking
STARTING WEIGHT: 160
PRESENT WEIGHT:134
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
LIFETIME SINCE: June 1999
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: Blue/green
HAIR COLOR: Just plain brown
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT MADE ME SUCCESSFUL: Determination and realizing that I couldn't wait until retirement to start taking care of myself
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Complacency
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Enjoy that grocery clerks flirt with me
OCCUPATION: Lawyer
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Salt Lake City