CHILDREN/AGES: Andrew - 40, Alex - 39
PETS: My wonderful tabby cat, Anais
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: Theater, reading, puzzles, cards,
FAVORITE COLOR: Sky blue
FAVORITE FOODS: Pasta, pasta, pasta
FAVORITE MUSIC: 40s and 50s dance music
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Unable to do any - arthritic spine, knees, and hips
STARTING WEIGHT: 195
PRESENT WEIGHT: 145
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
LIFETIME SINCE: March 2000 (for the third time)
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Dark blond - compliments of L'Oreal
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: This program allows us to literally eat "anything" and still lose.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Maintainenace
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES:
Buy myself something nice. No more food treats
FAVORITE TRIGGER FOODS: Chips, chocolate, peanuts, anything salty, pasta and meat sauce, bread and that olive spread
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: racewalking, it started as just sloooow walking 5 years ago, and now I've done a few marathons, and don't feel right if I don't do the "walk" 3 x a week. But, that's it. No gym, no trainer, no nuthin'
STARTING WEIGHT: 160
PRESENT WEIGHT: 139.6
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
LIFETIME SINCE: July 1998
HEIGHT: 5'5"
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: the connections and daily focus with other WW's , I'm keeping the goals short and simple. e.g. fitting back into the black jeans I bought two years ago. by mid August (family reunion).
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: brain freeze, snacking, cheese
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: I need to really think on this one.
AGE: 44
BIRTHDAY: 1/30
MARITAL STATUS: married since Nov. 98
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME: Larry
CHILDREN/AGES: 1 stepson age 10
PETS: cat - Jezabel
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT: reading a good book, sailing, being with friends, going to concerts, seeing movies, and yes eating out
FAVORITE COLOR: red
FAVORITE FOODS: way too many. triggers: chip, peanuts, salty munchies, chocolate, pizza, pasta... see what I mean?
FAVORITE MUSIC: alternative, rock. classical
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: art, I love to design functional art - clocks mostly
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: racewalking (when I push it I can "walk" a 12 min. mile but ususally average 13-14 min miles)
STARTING WEIGHT: 160
PRESENT WEIGHT: 136.2
GOAL WEIGHT: 135 (WW), 129 (personal)
LIFETIME SINCE: 1990 but "fell off" and got back to goal approx. July '98
HEIGHT: 5'5"
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brunette
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: This time I got a good look at myself and it scared me. I'm not a kid and the added weight and lack of any muscle tone made me look like a hag. I was miserable but convinced I could not do it on my own. I didn't have to! And still don't. The WW system and the support from this site continue to direct and redirect me.
I like the way I look, feel, hold myself, appear to others. So does my hubby! . It's really me that's steering the ship this time. What's the difference? I WANT IT. I'M DETERMINED TO KEEP MYSELF ON TRACK.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Portion control and giving in to taste sensations. I get such a brain freeze when I'm stressed or upset. Even after almost 4 years I fall back into old habits. The difference this time is that I catch myself sooner and get back to basics.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES:
Still a tough one for me. Sometimes I buy a special outfit, but shopping is not my thing. I've bought books. But recently I think I want to include treats relating back to my artwork??? Still have to give this more thought.
OCCUPATION: recruiting consultant / artist
Okay, I want, and need to join in. Many stresses in my life have pushed me off program. I have gained almost 9 pounds back. I am going back to a meeting on Friday, but will start program tomorrow. This seems like a really nice group of folks. Nice to be with others who understand. Hope I can help support and motivate others as well.
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Saturngirl
AGE: 44
BIRTHDAY: 3/57
MARITAL STATUS: Married
SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S NAME:
CHILDREN/AGES: 6 and 9
PETS: cat and dog
FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT:
FAVORITE COLOR:
FAVORITE FOODS:
FAVORITE MUSIC:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
FAVORITE FORM OF EXERCISE: Due to medical conditions, I can only walk. Upper body weights probably ok.
STARTING WEIGHT: 138.5
PRESENT WEIGHT: 130
GOAL WEIGHT: 125, personal goal of 118.
LIFETIME SINCE: 9/01
HEIGHT:5'1"
EYE COLOR:
HAIR COLOR:
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU (AND MADE YOU) SUCCESSFUL: Think of this as living life in a healthy way, rather than a way to diet my way to a smaller size.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have several medical conditions which severely limit my diet and my exercise options. I generally cannot eat whole grains, most fruit, many spices and additives, and generally anything that tastes really good! Much too much refined carbs, like white bread and white potatoes are a mainstay of my daily diet.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES: Hmm, I'll have to think about that. I sure like smaller sized clothes.
Wow ! I finally get to fill this out!!!
. It's really me that's steering the ship this time. What's the difference? I WANT IT. I'M DETERMINED TO KEEP MYSELF ON TRACK.
