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!

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 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

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 )

LIFETIME SINCE: Spring '98

HEIGHT: 5'3"

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Sort of varied at the moment (I got these awful highlights ), 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 ( )

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