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From beginner runner in August 2007 coming into PEERTrainer.
+First 1/2 Marathon: September 2007
+First marathon: December 2007.
+Marathon Maniac: March 2009.
+First Back2Back Marathon weekend: October 2009
+50 State Marathon Club member: December 2010.
+Marathon Maniac Diva: May 2011.
+Half Fanatic: September 2011
+First double (back2back days): October 2011.
+First ultra distance (50K): September 2012
*50th lifetime marathon completed: 11/11/2012*
@ the Outer Banks Marathon (NC)
26.2 PR: 2010 St Jude Memphis: 6:26.53
13.1 PR: 2008 Kona 2:43.04
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I lost weight in the past with the help of Peer Trainer. I slipped into my old habits and here I am again. Since May I have lost 30+ pounds. Hoping to be at 130 by the end of December.
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I am a 54 yr old mother of 2 grown children. My weight has gone in every direction since college. I have had health issues and many years of caring for ailing family members. Now I need to focus on me; I have horses, goats, and dogs, so I am busy. I need energy-so I won't starve myself-- I need to eat right and not fast..... And I have to have a sense of humor during this challenge.......
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Progress Not Perfection is my main team, although I frequent others to gain new insights. I am 51yrs old, fair condition and good metabolism. I'm currently into whitewater kayaking and wall climbing. I'm an engineer, married 26yrs, with 2 kids (14 and 16).
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I am 41 years old now.. I have accomplished alot on this journey.. I started out at 370 pounds.. Im still a work in progress but have released almost a whole person
In 2010 I lost my dad to cancer from smoking and I let my life go. along with taking care of my disabled mom wheelchair bound now. so alot of hurdles to overcome.
well enough of letting my life go. its time to take it back and thats what I am doing this new year.. alot of changes to come. my life is still unwritten. and im writing it this year!..
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i am 37 and am a stay at home wife, i love my life and the only negatives i have are my health and my weight which kind of go hand and hand, i have an amazing husband who takes care of everything for us and after basically giving up all care about living have realized that he deserves for me to be around and more importantly i deserve to live a healthy life that i can enjoy.
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I'm 45 and a student. I will be graduating with my Associate's Degree in Psychology in Dec. I will be moving to MN this summer and will my education at the University of Minnesota. I'm getting my Bachelor's in Clinical Social Work, and my Master's in Mental Health Counseling. I am divorced and the mother of 3.
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I am 33 years old, recently married, living in the UK. I love acting, sewing and living in different cultures. I need to lose about 30 pounds, I would like to start running again, but am a bit scared to since I tore the cartilage in my knee last time I trained for a 10km run. I currently do Zumba twice a week and walk a bit but am looking to really increase this.
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Halloween of 2009 was when I came to PT at 154 and after a year was solidly at 140 (which was the high end of my original goal). Sadly, since a vacation in early December, I went back up to 145, but am back down below 140 most of the time. I am married to a wonderful man. Who since April 2011 has lost about 50 pounds, with about 40 more to go. Our house has been a difficult conglomeration of diets and emotions over the last year. We don't have kids. He is retired, I run my family's bar and grill. I am a born again Christian and trust in the Lord to take care of everything in my life.
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Married 38 y/o. One wonderful daughter. Love to go places, see things, and meet others from places I have never been. Need a little support and accountability like everyone else here.
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Been married to the same great guy for 38 years and have three adult children and 2 grandchildren. Formerly a real estate broker for eight years and then earned a B.A. degree at age 50. Since then, have worked in interior design with new construction, kitchen and converting apartments to condos.
My hobbies include flying back and forth across the states to see my grandchildren, quilting and gardening. Sometimes I think 'weigh loss' has been my hobby for the past 45 years!
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I would love to find someone in my area Newnan GA!!!I am 57 and have gained 10lbs that I can not budge! I own my own business and now have the time to commit to myself! I am married and have 22 yr old daughter. I used to love exercising now I can't get started.
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I'm almost 57 and am going to do what I know needs to be done - I want to get healthier, I do eat well but need to exercise more and want to check in often with like-minded people who talk about the healthy lifestyle.
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I am a 39-year-old mother of 4 who homeschools her kids and works from home as a Medical Transcriptionist. Currently I am tired, busy, unorganized and feel like I am "just getting by". A few years ago my thyroid went crazy and eventually we ended up "Killing it off" and since then I have not been myself. My oldest wants to know "what happened to supermom?" I hope to find her once again by making small changes on a routine basis to increase my energy and get rid of the brain fog, increasing my activity and setting/accomplishing goals once again.
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Married, 38, (now 40!) have 2 small little ones (6 and 3 1/2), co-founder of PT and I rarely have a free moment with being a wife, mother, running a business and everything that comes with it. I am focused on energy and health at this point after losing over 60 pounds; it's everything!
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Age: 36
Height: 5'7
Start Weight: 207 Lbs
Current weight: 197.4
Goal: 160s for now.
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I am 38 years old happily married. Gained 65 lbs since I got married a little over 3 years ago. Must drop the weight.
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I'm an artist, working on my own - so have to be completely self motivated - a life long adventure in self discipline which never carried over to my eating habits until I lost weight in 2008. Peertrainer helped me get it off, and I kept it off for two years, then the combination of a death in the family, too much time traveling to exotic places with delicious food, and an injury which precluded any exercise involving my right foot I gradually put on 10 lbs in the last 2 years. I can now do some walking again, and am ready to closely monitor my eating as well again.
JANUARY 1, 2008:
154 lbs, waist 31, belly button 34 1/2, hips 40, bust 38 1/2, thigh 23 3/8, calf 13 7/8 **********
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008:
Beginning new challenge to lower my fat% and build my muscle %. This will have to be subjective, because I have not figured out a way to measure it, or have it measured.
135 lbs, waist 28 1/2, belly button 31, hips 38, bust 36, thigh 21, calf 13 7/8, bicep 11 1/4, bicep flexed 12.**********
Week 4: 131 lbs, waist 26 1/2, belly button 27 1/2, hips 37, bust 34, thigh 20 3/4, calf 13 5/8, bicep 11 1/4, bicep flexed 11 3/4***********
DECEMBER 22, 2008
Week 12: 131.5 lbs,waist 27, belly button 29 1/2, hips 37, bust 35, thigh 20 3/4, calf 13 5/8, bicep 11 1/2, flexed 12 1/2
Interesting to compare to 2 months ago: In spite of not losing any weight, I feel much harder - and I did gain measurable muscle in my biceps. I do feel that my perception of my waist is that it is larger, though a lot more toned. I was doing a lot of ab work for a while: I have heard that building muscle there can make you thicker rather than thinner!**********
JANUARY 1, 2009, The 12 Week Challenge, A Repeat:
Beginning statistics: 128 lbs, waist 26", belly button 29", hips 37", bust 35", thigh 21", calf 13 5/8", neck 13 1/4 ", biceps 11 1/4, 12 1/4 flexed.*********
JULY 2011: weigh and measure tomorrow! Gosh! I forgot that I was actually down to 128! I've gained more than 10 lbs! **********
SEPTEMBER 2012: 144 Ugh! On my way to my 170# high again - time to get a grip. Decided to try the Cleanse, both for weight loss, and to try to figure out what is causing my lower abdominal discomfort.
Waist 30, belly button 33.5, hips 39, thigh 22, bust 37, calf 13.5
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I am gaining momentum and losing weight. I am not on any drastic plan, I am adding good habits and whittling away at bad habits. I need to make permanent and long term improvements.
Single Mom, teacher in Florida. I am substitute teaching while I try to get back in the classroom. My daughter is eleven and my Mom 89 in assisted living close to my home.I am an artist and a reader, I love to garden and hike.
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Male, 48, future author of both fiction and non-fiction, living in San Diego, California, where I lived 2nd-12th grades (born in Tennessee). In high school, I was both getting straight ‘A’s in gifted classes (and French), and a Mod—meaning I dressed in suits and Air Force parkas and rode around on an Italian scooter listening to mid-1960s Brit garage rock and ‘northern soul’ (e.g., Motown), hanging out with other teens all over the city, with friends who were in live bands. I have returned to this beachside resort city after three decades away.
Overeducated with a bachelor’s in French and three graduate degrees--in international policy, public management (this one at the Harvard Kennedy School), and then a combination of the two--I was set to get a job at the World Food Programme working on food distribution in countries experiencing civil war, as a stepping stone to working at UN headquarters in New York for the Department of Peacekeeping Affairs or at the UN High Commission for Refugees headquarters in Geneva. (I swear this was not JUST so that I could meet Angelina Jolie!) I spent my junior year of undergrad in France and returned there for another half a year; worked a summer at the United Nations in Geneva; and another year as a professor in Bulgaria. I am unabashedly liberal, and spent a year in DC working in the Senator Kennedy’s office.
I gravitate to alternative/indie music; HBO television shows (and The Amazing Race, weight-loss reality shows, and Kitchen Nightmares!), and adore anything romantic like “Downton Abbey.” My favorite pastime is osculation (“the art of kissing”). I love all animals, but am primarily a cat person.
I have over 100 fiction (mostly historical and/or fantasy) and non-fiction (mostly political, of course) book concepts I am ready and able to do, once I finally build a routinized schedule of writing. But my health and fitness come first.
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2010 was a year of ups and downs, mostly up in the weight category. Now 2011 is a new year and I'm making decisions to lose the weight and improve my health.
I joined PT in August 08 shortly after turning 40. I turned 41 in summer of 09 and was in the best condition in both weight and fitness level in at least 12 years, that takes me back to when I was 29!
I've been married for 19 years and have 4 children (17, 15, 8 and 3) and I want to be around for the next 40 years for my wife, children and grandchildren. I had a surge in fitness in 06-07 and completed a sprint triathlon in the spring of 07, lost some momentum and broke my ankle in the summer and lost ALL momentum. 2008 was not a good year but 2009 was a new year for a new me... I'm loving life, losing weight and fitting into smaller clothes!
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I'm 34, 5'6', wife, and Mom of 3.Consistent PT food logging helped me lose 20 lbs in 2009... Slowly put it back, so I'm back here logging.
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I am 52 years old and a mom of three great kids. I met my goal a few years ago when I first joined PT but then gained it all back and then some. I don't like how I feel and want my old clothes back so time to do it!
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NEW ABOUT ME:
HEY!!! I'm melissa :) I'm a p90x ADDICT! I love it! I'm currently on my 3rd round, can't get enough! With p90x and clean eating I AM IN THE BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE! WANT ADVICE OR HELP? Message me! I'd LoVE to help you GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER! ;) u can also email me @ melbel1811@gmail.com!
OLD ABOUT ME (KEEPING IT FOR MEMORY JOGGING)
My name is Melissa and I am very unhappy with my appearance! I am currently at my heaviest (i have ALWAYS been super skinny ..until college hit) I go into phases..i'll want to be thin and lose weight but I go about it wrong. I over-do it and excercise like a crazy person. then i end up getting sore and burnt out. I went from wanting to lose 10 pounds, to gaining 20! All because I hate working out and I have no motivation to work out because I think it's painful. REALLY painful. I want to start over and begin a NEW healthier LIFESTYLE....not diet.
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Really want to get the right mind set that I need to live healthy now.
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In a LTR, vegetarian, self employed, struggled w/ weight my whole life.
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I am 61 and have been 'dieting' for nearly 50 years! Lost nearly 100 lbs about 20 years ago and put nearly all of it back on. Optimistic about the new ways of eating and thinking that I have learnt through Peertrainer.
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I am a teacher and do well in the school year when I have a good schedule. Summer presents a new challenge for me every year.
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I am a 40 year old stay-at-home mom of two kids. I love running, cycling and walking. I have been kind of fit most of life, but now that I am getting older am finding it more difficult to stay in shape. I have taken my eye off the ball for a little while and now have that middle age spread going on. I don't really have to lose much weight, probably 8 lbs or so. But I really need to tone up. This is something I really don't get from my cardio workouts. I have just started weight training again and am looking forward to seeing results and feeling better. This seems like a great site for motivation, tips and support. I am looking forward to the journey along the way!
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I'm a 30+ female and have a history of an active lifestyle. I have depression issues which have resulted in about a 20 pound weight gain. Specifically, I tend to self-medicate with alcohol which results in cravings for unhealthy foods. I'll get serious about being more healthy which lasts for usually 3-5 weeks and then I revert. I'm hoping a group might help me be more accountable for my own unhealthy habits.
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I'm 26 and I've gained about ten pounds a year for the past seven years, all the while making half hearted attmepts to lose weight. Time to reverse the trend and get healthy.
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I am 43 years old with 2 small children. I have gained 25 kilos over the last couple of years as a result of pregnancies, health changes and enormous stress. It took me trying lots of different things last year to realise I have no mental tools for weight loss as I have always been slim. Peer trainer is helping me get my head in the right place to make the changes I need to make to recognise myself again.
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50 years old
Struggled with weight since teens
Exercise regularly including running, circuit, and trx
Work fulltime
Raising three teenagers
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I'm 31 years old, female and very unhappy with my weight! Time for change!!
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I am 41 years old. Before I turned 40, I wanted to lose some weight I had been gaining. I turned 40 and then said the same thing about before I turned 41. Now I AM 41 - I want to get serious about this. I am a member of a gym but just can't get myself to go.. I don't find anything that is motivating am hoping that by joining PT, maybe I can find a group or team that I can be accountable with. I am a born-again Christian, married with no children in the home. When I lost my job in Sept. of 2012, you would think that I would have so much more time to find to work out. NOT - I just got depressed and did even less.
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I've lost 50 lbs already but I'm still battling with another 25lbs. I have been struggling with it for a couple years and I'm ready to get it off!!
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I'm 40. Married and mother of two boys. 16 and 12. I'm CEO of a small non profit.
In 2005, I trained amd ran my first and only thus far 1/2 marathon. When I entered my new work position, I allowed the demands of work and being a good mom and wife overshadow the healthy habits I developed. Since that time, I have gained 25 pounds. This is totally uncomfortable and I'm over it. That weight has contributed to some health issues and and overall "un jen like" demeanor.
I know I am capable of doing whatever is necessary to get back on track, but have always benefitted most within some network of support. Work always has me "on," so I rarely share my struggles with anyone. I am excited to be a motivator and encouragement to others and get a little support for me too.
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.married and retired with close family and friends and busier than ever.
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Mother of 2 teenage boys. happily married for 18 years, teacher.
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36 yr old mother of 4 daughters, working part-time
Currently reading The Beck Diet and doing the PT Point of No Return program.
Recently finished reading Eat to Live and the Eat for Health books. Beginning a journey of learning to cook mostly oil-free, dairy, gluten, & wheat-free, and nutritarian. I used to think I ate well--lots of veggies, lean meats, and low-fat dairy. Followed (loosely) the South Beach Diet for nearly 8 years with some success but lately the weight was creeping back on. ETL has turned that around and given me tools (mentally & literally) to bring back my health and youth.
Hardest thing for me is finding foods my kids will eat too so I'm not making 2 meals every night. My husband has high cholesterol and is overweight--his frustrations and fails to stick to not snacking often lead me to snack right along with him. I'm a night-eater. Hardest habit to kick: chocolate--it's my gate-way drug. I can't just have a bite.
I'm exercising more than I have in years and this feels great (intervals on stationary bike w/moving arms, 4 days/week, core strength exercises w/free weights or resistances bands on 2 days, 1 day off). Now I'm starting to see the muscle definition that's there as the fat melts off!
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I'm 36 years old, a few years ago I lost 28lbs and could easily run 10k. I felt fit healthy and good about my weight. However in the last 10 months I've been less active and I've started eating more junk and larger portions. I've put on 14lb and I'm feeling really bad about myself. I know that if I don't do something now it will only get more difficult. I really don't want to go back to the old days when I felt really self conscious and uncomfortable.
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I am a 53 year old wife married 32 years, mother, grandmother, Registered Nurse who has been on almost every diet imaginable. I am great at losing weight but even greater at gaining it. I truly have not been successful in losing weight in 7 years. I just have had no motivation. This needs to stop. My knees bother me, my back hurts, and I have this belly I never had before. I need to reclaim my body.
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I am a 41 year old stay-at-home mother of five daughters, aged 21 months to 20 years, getting a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education/ Special Education online. I have been extremely over-weight since the birth of my first daughter 20 years ago. I am ready to do things differently.
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I am 49 yrs old. Married & have three kids (17, 19 & 32). I have battled my weight since 5th grade and other than a few years, I have been overweight to one degree or another but was always very physical & active till a move 7 yrs ago. I have lost 39 lbs in the last year or so focusing on foods, but not adding "extra" activity and want to continue a bit more aggressively.
I want to do the things I used to do... be active ... ride & train my pasture ornaments, hike & find a workout buddy again some day
I Live on mini farm. I do not generally believe in western medicine practices that only treat but do not cure.
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I am a mother of 3. Was pretty small before them and now just do not have the motivation to lose. My husband is overweight and now diabetic. We both need to get it together. I work full time and really need to put my mind to getting the time scheduled to workout.
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Hi I am a 45 year old mother of a 4 year old and currently a librarian at an elementary school. I lost weight 2 years ago and became really fit but then broke a rib and gave up...literally gave up. I did a boot camp last year and completed it but was horrified at myselff. Now, a year later, heavier and out of shape more than ever, I just went to the doctor in Feb 21012 and he prescribed 7 meds, lifelong for COPD, asma, etc. So, I chucked the meds in March and started a 30 day juice fast to kick my health back in! Goal accomplished!
OH yes, and even as a Librarian and lifelong teacher, I am horrib-le typist, sorry.
I get really motivated and then as soon as I start seeing results or start feeling better I tend to sabotage myself.(Point in fact, right after my blood tests and clear lungs, I stopped my juice fast..and ate EVERUTHING again!) I do well with mini goals and support AND accountability. When I was working with a trainer two years ago and at my best physically in ten years, I used to receive daily and often hourly texts from him and it was enough to keep me going. Although guilt is my biggest motivator and I hope to get to a place where JOY replaces the guilt,
Still working on the guilt and the feeling of entitlement!
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I am a writer and a teacher, mother of 3 kids ages 7, 11, and 13. I have gained 40 pounds in the past six years! I am finally ready to change my eating habits for good, but I know I need support.
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I am a divorced mom of a 20 year old daughter who lives far away in California and a 15 year old son who is with me most of the time. I have been moderately overweight my whole life. I weigh about 199 right now. I had stabilized at about 175 for several years, but then when I got divorced, I stopped exercising. I suppose I ate a little more comfort food too. In the last 8 years or so, I learned to listen to my body much better as far as hunger signals go, but I still give in to emotional eating, particularly when I'm tired. I have been a poor example for my son lately, being lazy with food preparation and "rewarding" both of us with unhealthy foods. And since moving my mother near me 18 months ago, I'm acutely aware of what my future holds if I don't take charge of my health. I also have a boyfriend who has multiple sclerosis, and I'm very interested in the possible relationship between food intolerance and autoimmune diseases. So.....for me and my guys, I'm ready to make some changes.
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I'm 50 years old and tired of being overweight! Last year I lost around 40 lbs., but gained about 10 back during the Christmas holidays. I started a fitness program with a personal trainer in January and gained another 10 lbs... I have been maintaining for the past month and feel that even though I have to really push myself to workout (I don't get those promised endorphins!!) I am in a really good routine and can now focus on the food side of things. I am currently following the PT Cheat System and have joined the Point of No Return Program..... and with the help of everyone here at PEERtrainer I aim to reach my goal and stay there!!
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I'm a 5'8'' high school girl. I love reading, Doctor Who, hanging out with friends, and Menchie's (a big part of the reason why I'm here).
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Wife, mother, grandmother, social worker (nearing burnout), photographer, reader, nature lover.
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Currently, I have been doing a 80/20, well more like 60/40 Paleo diet. This is my diet of choice, so I don't want people telling me that it is not right. I am overwight, have lost approximately 25lbs in 11 weeks- not great I know, but overall I have probably shifted around 4 stone. I have been up and down, trying different diets including weight watchers and slimming world. Came off but it isn't a sustainable lifestyle. Plus I worry about all the chemicals that are in abundance in these types of diets. I prefer fresh, non-chemically enhanced food on a daily basis, but extremely partial to cheating- if I am honest.I do boxing training twice a week and am currently training for a 5k run for charity.
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i am 33 and desire to have a child but believe my weight is a hinder! im positive,outgoing,helpful and spiritual definetly a believer and in myself just need to become very discipline;i am married n have step children that. i love dearly but like hanna in the bible desire to have one of her own to dedicate to the lord! im praying n workin hard to achieve my goals! i invite the average who want to overcome our weight n challenges to join my team! lets push hard, pray more and work happy!!!
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I love to read and write. Family is the single most important thing in my life. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by loving family and friends. .
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I am a mother of 4 beautiful children. I love to create things. I crochet, quilt, cross stitch, and I love to paint on canvas. I do have some health problems. One is the fact that I have a very bad back. I have already had one back surgery and the doctors are talking about another one. I will do anything to avoid another back surgery!
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I live in the mountains of Colorado and am an empty nester which has proven harder than I ever would of imagined. I work on not being lonely and happy, and am looking for the friends here on PT to be part of my journey!
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