I am a 35-year-old woman living in Ca, working as a speech-language pathologist for kids who are deaf and hard of hearing.
I love what I do even though it does seem to get REALLY BUSY. Sometimes it’s hard to fit in the amount of work I feel I need to accomplish in the hours that I am paid for.
I have an amazing if not quirky family and I jogged my first 5K in Dec of 07.
I like spending time with friends, heading out to the beach, reading and watching my dog.
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I never knew that I would end up on this road
least of all running on it.
I am a 35 year-old mother of a medical miracle. My son Alexander was born prematurely at 26 weeks weighing only 1 pound 2 ounces on June 27th 2006. Nothing in my life could have prepared me for his birth or for the journey his prematurity would take us on. Everyday for 149 days (1 day shy of 5 months) I sat beside his isolete in the NICU crying, praying, and simply willing him to good health. Few even dared in the beginning to congratulate me on becoming a mother. Instead I received thoughtful condolence cards. But something deep inside of me told me that in spite of the tremendous odds my son faced that he would be just fine. Even when his doctors came to me with long faces and scary statistics I refused to stop believing in him. Eventually Alexander would prove me right and came home the day before Thanksgiving of 2006. Today he is a thriving almost 3 year-old walking around as if nothing ever happened. His will to live ignited a desire within me to fight for my own life and to deal with my post pregnancy weight.
I made small changes at first. I stopped the emotional eating I was doing to console myself during my son's long ordeal and began exercising regularly. Eventually with the support of a good friend I began running with the goal of entering my first 5k which I completed on November 17th of 2007. I have since then completed many races including a Half Marathon on May 3rd of 2009. I have lost about 30 pounds now and although I still have around 60 pounds more to lose I already feel stronger and fitter than I have felt in years. And after having flirted with exercise my entire life I can finally call myself a runner. Next to the words mother and wife, nothing sounds more satisfying to me.
RACES COMPLETED:
Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5k, Nov 2007
St. Patty's Day 8K, March 2008
March for Babies 5 mile walk, April 26th 2008
Cascades Firechase 10k, May 2008
Van Metre 5 Miler, March 28th 2009
March for Babies 5 Mile Walk, April 26th 2009
Frederick MD Half Marathon, May 3rd 2009
Cascades Firechase 10k, May 23rd 2009
and more to come!
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I am a college student and I have always dreamed of having running as a life-long tool for fitness. In addition to running I try to take a couple of Spinning classes and try to exercise 3-4 days per week (which usually turns into 3 because of all the schoolwork!). As a side-note, I go to school for Fashion Merchandising.
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i am 5'5 1/2" 128 lbs
I am not over weight by any means but i am lazy and eat just to eat .
The last week has been the worst I have been working out before and after work burning almost 1000 calories a day so I assume that I can eat like a pig.
In one week of exercising my butt off I have actually gained 5 lbs because I have been over eating. I actually go to bed overly stuffed and feeling like I want to throw up ... not sure what my problem is but i need to stop :)
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I AM A RUNNER!
A woman A daughter A wife and MOST of ALL am MOM (MaMa) to my sweet 3 1/2 year old son Jacksen. I wage a continuing battle with my weight everyday.
After I had Jack I felt as though I was on the road to weightloss UNTIL, I stopped breast feeding practically allthe weight come back. August of 2007 was a turning point Its when I stumbled onto Peer Trainer and started this team as a way to track my progress along with my BFF Hope aka 'hpoieson'.
Hope is my rock and constant source of encouragement. We started looking for events to use as goals to reach in an effort to stay motivated on this journey towards becoming a marathon runner. I never thought I would be doing this in my 30's but here I am and everyday that I hit the pavement I become more addicted to the sport. I hope this journey doen't end for many years to come.
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I am a 35 year old wife, mother, student and full-time employee. I'm a glutton for punishment and slightly OCD, but its me, and I like it...Sometimes I get overwhelmed, but its then that I realized that I've put on weight and I've slowed down. The extra baggage I'm carrying has got to go!
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i'm a 31 y/o communication designer with a new husband and a bird. Most members on both sides of my family suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes so this is an effort at a reversal of fortune. i'm 5'8" 141, in good health, but i want to be healthier. i want to be a runner and i want to be an inspiration to those around me.
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I'm a 39 year old mother of 2 daughters and 2 step sons.
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I am a 34 year old stay at home mom with two little boys ages 3 & 5. My 5 year old has a mild form of autism called Asperger's and it is challenging, but he is a great kid. I am a 2002 graduate of the University of Montana, but I have not worked in 6 years! I have struggled with my weight my entire life, and now am back up to being uncomfortably overweight. I struggle with compulsive overeating & bulemia. I lost 50 pounds on South Beach in 2004, but gained it all back after I became pregnant with my second child. After a weeklong vacation at the beach with my super fit extended family, I now have the resolve to lose these pounds! I started at 244, & My husband is also dieting with me and needs to lose about 70 pounds.
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bio major- hopefully premed
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Hi guys,
I'm a first year university student and I love running. In fact, I'm practically addicted to it. I ran with my school's cross-country team, and now in university I run anywhere from 1 time a week to 6 days a week.
On the 15th of March I'm taking part in a half- marathon, and am seriously excited about it!! I've run 3 half-marathons before, ranging from 2hr 45mins to 2hr 30mins. This time, I'm just aiming to do complete it while running at an acceptable pace, as I realise jogging on my own has made me less motivated to run at race pace, and consequently I've basically been slacking off on training.
I've always been not-very-petite despite being really active, and I guess it's my metabolism or something, coupled with a great liking for food... nevertheless, I have sucessfully lost weight before (no doubt with exercising madly EVERY DAY AND dieting at the same time).
But I think this will help considerably, like just being accountable to someone about the food choices you make really helps =)
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I work in product development for a major food manufacturer. I formulate bakery products which used to make sticking to my diet nearly impossible. As I got closer to my 30th birthday though, I was determined to quit grazing on all the goodies I make in the lab.
In october of 2007 I set a goal to lose 25 pounds and drop from a size 12 to a size 8. I was on a mission to change my relationship with food, and to get myself back to the fitness level I was at in my early 20's. I wanted to start running again and to participate in a 1/2 marathon in 2008.
As of August 2008 I have lost 33 pounds, decreased my body fat percentage from 26.4% to 19.8%, and dropped 3 clothing sizes. I have a far healthier diet and "Comfort Food" is no longer a part of my vocabulary. I'm running again and have completed a number of 5K and 10K races. Now, I'm focusing on the last of my original goals, the 1/2 marathon, and setting my sights on a full marathon for next spring.
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Hello! I am 40 years old. I work full-time as a teacher; I am also mom to two kids, ages 5 1/2 and 4. I am married to a wonderful man who is also very ill right now--he suffers from severe depression and was recently discharged from the hospital. Needless to say, I've got a lot on my plate! I lost 85 lbs after my son was born in 2005 but have gained back 40 since returning to work full time. When I was at my goal weight, I was running about 30-35 miles per week and training for a marathon (got injured, so never met that goal). I would like to lose this weight once and for all. I have been stuck for over a year...time, motivation and emotional overeating (bingeing) are factors! I would love some support and would also like to help others in the same position.
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I am 19 and never had a weight problem until I started taking anti-depressants when I was 15. I gained 30 pounds within 2 months and have struggled with the weight yo-yoing ever since. In the past 3 years my highest has been 175+lbs and my lowest 140lbs. Right now I am just over 160lbs and I want to get into the 130s. I am made of muscle and curves so getting lower than that may not be realistic. I would gladly weigh 140lbs again if it was all muscle.
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I live just north of San Francisco and have been running for over 30 years. I experienced several injuries in my first 2 decades of running but not any more. As I am a ChiRunning Instructor I decided to put the technique to the test when I turned 55 and ran a 50 mile race. I felt better than I did in some 50 ks.
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Let me start this by saying that I dont want to be a model I just want to be healthy. I am a 35yr mother of 4 (15, 13, 12, 5), I always strugle with my weight all of my life but it really got out of control after my first daughter....I was 140lbs when I got pregnant and I when I gave birth I was 230lbs. After having her I lost a few lbs, I remember going down to 180lbs and then by the next time a got in that scale (6-12 months) I was 245lbs. With my last baby I stayed at 245 for the whole pregnancy, but did not loose anything. Well almost 2yrs ago I started eating better and I lost 40lbs, but I am going back to my old eating habits, I need support and help. I have not gained anything back yet but I know I will if I keep eating like I am. I have been working out, but as of three weeks I have a hip injury that is holding me back. Thanks for the support I think this is going to be a great place for me.
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I am a 23 year old student, 5'9" starting out at 165 pounds. I've been stuck at that weight for close to 5 years, with spurts of working out and diet change not making any difference. I am here to dedicate myself to creating a routine and healthy lifestyle that lets me feel in control of my diet and health.
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I love nature, and make any excuse to take exercise outside... I find the outdoors to be very inspiring. I guess that comes from being a true country girl at heart. I have a huge interest in health and fitness, and think the concept of this site is wonderful.
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Late-40s, self-employed (part time), mother and athlete. I feel the itch to accomplish some major physical, career and motivational "housecleaning." I am married (20 years), my children are 11 and 9. My family is important to me. I have been athletic my whole life. I ski - cross country and downhill (telemark is my new love), nordic ski race, cycle, run, and paddle. In sports, I most love technique and that pure feeling that comes with a hard and/or long effort. I am self employed and work from home (Clients - Cities, Counties; work - grants, grant administration, environmental policy), which provides flexibility for family schedules, but can be isolating. I love to learn and read actively. I knit. I love to laugh. I adore my mother, two brothers, and sister, none of whom live nearby.
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I am a 39 year old mother of two boys 6 and 3, married, work full time and commute an hour each way to work. My job also requires some travel.
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I am 22 years old and I have two jobs. I run my own online ecommerce business and i am a registered dental assistant. My boyfriend joe of 4 years has been my greatest supporter and i love him so much. I love to be active and play in the outdoors as much as possible.
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I just turned 40 and am ready for a change! I have always been a bit of a weakling and a couch potato! I am pretty dang new to all this so am eager to get started and find something I can stick with.
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I'm a 28 year old single New Yorker. I work too much and I also party too much. I'm 5'5 and 160 lbs. I would like to be between 130 and 140. It's very hard to be overweight in NYC, there are so many thin and beautiful people.
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I am a 32 year old mom of 2. I adopted a 17 year old teenager who is now 19 and the baby who is 2 1/2.
I gain weight when I am stressed or feel overwhelmed. I have not learned how to effectively deal with anxiety without overeating.
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I have hypo thyroidism. It aint fun. Have to work 4 times harder than others to lose one pound. However, I try to NEVER GIVE UP.... otherwise, I would be 300 pounds by now. Goal is a realistic size 14. Watch how long it takes me to drop two dress sizes, with diet and EXERCISE!!!! yikes!
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I'm 30 and live in Seattle where I'm a full time grad student/researcher. I love food--eating it, making it, reading about it, studying about how it contributes to or detracts from health. I'm working on the 6 week Eat to Live plan now. I was never particularly athletic growing up but over the past few years I've taken up endurance sports. I completed my 6th marathon in June. I want to be healthy and in great shape!
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I am currently in graduate school studying School Psychology. One more year and then I'm finally done! I enjoy outdoor activities: cycling, swimming, camping, cooking out, etc. My best friend just asked me to be her maid of honor, which is just more motivation to lose some weight and get into better shape!
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I am married and mother to five children. My twin girls will be 18 yrs old on February; Two other little girls ages 9 & 7 and one little boy :) age 4.
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I'm 25 and a PhD student at the University of Maryland. During my senior year of undergrad I got I got tired of being overweight and decided to finally make a change mainly for health reasons. During that first year I lost a good amount of weight, but with the stress of grad school, I started reverting back into my bad old habits which has lead me to gain a lot of weight back. I'm determined to get back down to where I once was.
I can do this.
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I'm 30 years old, living in Dublin, Ireland and want to experience all I can in life - even when it has its share of hard spots.
Last year I got married to a wonderful man and gained my doctorate in French Studies from Trinity College, Dublin and I'm currently teaching there. All the sitting and reading tends to mean that in the evening I sit on my behind and watch tv and eat mindlessly!
I'm excited to have a system to help me understand my eating habits better and become more aware of when I use eating as a crutch. I want to be those 20lbs lighter and feel more energetic and confident.
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I'm 56 years old and have two awesome, lovely grown daughters. I'm also a "grams" to three awesome boys. I love my family and feel blessed to have my supportive husband. I love the outdoors and I am very competitive. Two years ago I had a non-heart disease heart attack-and it messed with my mind and since then I have not worked out on a regular basis. Anything I felt in my chest scared me. I used to work out lots. I did sprint triathlons for 5 summers. I rollerbladed, cycled, hiked, used the gym, walked, swam etc. I've been in a funk and haven't cared and since I worked out for so many years I just didn't want to anymore. So, I've gained 16 pounds in 16 months. I weigh more than I ever have in my life. So, time to get rid of the fat and the mental games.
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I am three months pregnant and trying to eat healthy and stay active. My goal is to do a pregnancy fitness video and yoga at least 4X a week and log what I eat! My current weight is 118lbs. I am 5ft1 and weighed 124.6lbs when I started Peertrainer in March 2009. My goal was to get back into exercising and to lose five pounds by making healthier choices and controlling my snacking. I had a baby girl in Feb. 2008 and I find it hard to commit to working out on a regular basis. I was doing quite well with weight loss and exercise in the spring. I must remember that I need to continue to make nutrient dense food choices and stay active! Before I got married in 2004 I was down to 112 pounds thanks to Weight Watchers!
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I am a 36 year old Christian stay at home mom of 4 kids, ages 5 months to 8 years. I have actually been pregnant six times ( two miscarriages) so my body has taken a beating in the last 8 years. I have always had good metabolism and so I could eat whatever I wanted. Now it is catching up with me. My mom also subtly put on weight and has never been able to keep it off. I want to be a mom who is active with my kids.
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I'm male, 37, married with 2 children. I am one of the founders of PEERtrainer.
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I'm in pretty fit but really need to get lean. I"m tired of my clothes not fiiting and trying to cover up everyday. It's summer and I'm single and I want to feel good about myself! My goal is to lose 15 pounds by july 4th. That's going to take serious commitment and hard work...
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I'm 38 and married, to husband and my job as general counsel of an internet company. I'm new to this site and to logging generally, so I hope I do okay. However yesterday I looked at this site and this group - and I swear it motivated me to go for a run last night - even though it was the *last* thing I felt like doing. So I felt I just had to sign up.
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Faith Trumps Luck
I started with PT in August of 2007 when my friend stumbled upon the site and thought it looked cool and would help up with your fantacy of being "marathon mamas." This is what we told ourselves at 5am when we got up to walk in the morning. -- whatever motivation works!-- We eventually decided to run our first 5k after starting the "MarathonMama's" Team. Then we decided we would run the 10.9 mile portion of the Big Sur Marathon. Getting closer to marathon! But honestly I never really thought about 26.2 miles and even had to look up how far a marathon was. Then we went to see Spirit of the Marathon. We thought we were soooo cool all this marathon talk. --well we're cool, but we felt even cooler!-- Seeing the movie really planted the seed for a marathon. Then some things happened and I decided to train with TNT in honor of a dear friend who was recently diagnosed with Non-Hogkins Lynmphoma. I planned on just doing the half marathon but it turns out the full 26.2 was where my heart and pride were headed. I trained through the heat of summer for the Nike Woman's Marathon in October 2008 and raised over $4000 on behalf of TNT. I can't tell you want that experience has meant to me in every aspect of my life!!! Overwhelmingly amazing! I was officially a MarathonMama! Since then I have ran less but am still running -- winter always is a struggle to get out and run. ---oh and btw I HATED running until August 2007. I blame my transformation into a crazy runner on my friend Angela and is contributed to daily by my friend Kim and her crazy talk! Her crazy talk got me to believe I could run my first half marathon in less than two hours---- I got close 2:04!
I am a crazy runner and I want to share my joy of running with everyone I meet! I annoy the crap out of my friends I'm sure! I struggle with maintaining motivation for health and fitness, but in the end I know it's what I need and more importantly what I want.
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I am a 32 yo F from CA. I made the decision in 2007 to start my 30's with a bang by completing a marathon. The experience completely changed my attitude towards eating and exercising. Now I'm hooked, permanently waving good bye to the yo-yoing weights and embracing a healthy and fit lifestyle with open arms. I plan to continue take the best care of my body, love everything that I am, and live my life to the fullest. To all of you who are reading this -- Live life fiercely; ANYTHING is possible... :)
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I love to run hard, lift heavy and eat clean ... and have fun while at it!
:)
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30 years old. I've been married for over 4 years. I'm 5'10 and will never be tiny. In college I was up to 220, that is when I decided I needed a change, I got down to about 160 (maybe a few lbs less) summer of 2004 and again in 2006 /2007. Since then slowly I've put a few lbs back on. I have to stop that.
Originally, I lost the weight by eating well and resisting treats and working out 6 days a week. I was running 3 - 4 miles, 6 days a week and lifting weights a few times a week. I want to tone my legs, arms, and stomach.
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I am a 35 year old mother of 3 (17, 12 and 4). I am a professional and work outside the home. I lost 30 pounds on Weight Watchers in 2003, then got pregnant with the baby. When i joined peertrainer, I was as heavy or heavier than I was the day I gave birth to him! I have been with Peertrainer since November of 2007 and have lost roughly 40 pounds and have kept it off for over 6 months so far.
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♥ I am 27 years old and I love love love to eat. I could probably be the ultimate champion of the potato chip eating contest. Right now in my life there really isn't much going on and the reason for that is I made time for myself to get healthy again.
I'm debating on returning to school for a Master's in Accounting and I really need to get in shape and stay in shape before then. I know it will be crazy trying to work and go to school at the same time.
I used to be very fit and healthy and now I feel like I have no control over my body. It's a terrible feeling. Before I started my junior year in college, I was at the gym 2 hours each day, working hard to stay in shape. I also ate VERY healthy (absolutely no junk food)!! I felt so good back then. Well, now it's my time to get back to the old me.
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40 years old ,Wife and mother, avid reader, food service worker (yiks!) loving life, strong faith, busy with family,work ,church and community.
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I am 38 years old and have two beautiful boys 8 and 2. I work full time managing a law firm.
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32 y/o SAHM-wife-grad student-research assistant. Looking to make a philosophical and physical change for self and for family. No time like the present.
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I'm a 25 year old wife and mother. I'm non-stop 24/7 between volunteering at school and helping my husband with his business. I love being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. I'm really doing this to become more fit and take better care of myself. I also want to set a good example for my family about health and fitness.
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I am 35. Mother of 2 boys, 4 and 3 weeks. I am a teacher. I am a runner. I am married for 10 years this September. I mountain bike, hike, and love to be active with my kids!
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I am on a quest to stay fit and not gain weight as I get older. I am 40 and have recently lost about 8 pounds and want to lose 5 or 6 more. I am mostly vegetarian and fairly fit.
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I'm a 34 yo SAHM of four kids ranging from 5 to 11 years old. I'm 5'10" and 191 right now, with a goal weight of 160. I am very active in a local competitive rowing club and also help with the youth at my church. I'm stopping my annual cycle of lose/regain this year, and need support to do that. Ice cream is the bane of my existence. ;)
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I'm a 28 year old mom. I have 2 boys, one born in feb 2006 and one born in feb 2009.
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25yoF 5'6" ~155lbs Mountain View CA, Goal: <140 starting weight 205lbs.
Working girl, born & raised in the Bay Area. I've lost ~50 lbs. and have another 20 to go
JessMarrone@yahoo.com
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I am in my early 20's, I was active all through high school and through the first year of college. However since taking some more intense classes and working nights I have fallen off the band wagon of working out. I am not constistant with it, I will do it for a month or two then not do it for a month and loose any stanima that I have had. This past May I ran in my first race which was a 5k and it did a good job, after that though I stoped running and working out. I am doing the 4 week boot camp cause I think it will help jump start me on working out agein and also I do want to loose some inches and a few pounds in my hips and stomach area. I also joined this group so I can meet people with similar goals and I want to be apart of a group were we can motivate each other.
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improv comedienne/actess living in NYC
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Mid 50's. On and off again vegetarian. Trying to lose weight.
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Hi! I am 44 and we have a 6yr old daughter and 3yr old son. Played soccer my entire life, then had kids later in life and now am trying to get my mojo back. I know when I am physically healthy, I am Mentally healthy. Looking forward to the rewards of excercise again My husband and I are training for a 1/2 Marathon end of May. : )
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39 year old Married w/ 2 kids. I've run 5 marathons. However I still need to loose 20 lbs. I also would like to improve my marathon time.
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EAT, DRINK AND EXERCISE LIKE THE PERSON YOU ARE MEANT TO BE
This healthy lifestyle thing is a continual process,
and I feel better when I stick to my routine.
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Mom of 4. ages 20, 22, 25, 26. Two still at home. Do some volunteer work. in the past, I loved to racewalk marathons.
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I have one 2 and a half year old and yet to lose all the weight I gained. I have a goal to run my first 5K in June - going from treamill to outiside is much harder than I thought!
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I'm just looking to get fit.
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I am 30 years old and live in New Jersey and work in New York City. I am a Graphic Designer/ Web Designer. I am looking to get more fit and eventually run a 10K, 10 mile race and then a half marathon. I have run all my life but in the past few years I have not been consistent. Hopefully Peer Trainer will help get me more on track. :)
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I'm 31 years old. I am married and we have two kids. My son is 4 and my daughter is 1. I'm a stay at home mom.
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I am a 36 year old woman living in a rural community. I have been running for a few years and last summer trained for a marathon. I wound up with a stress fracture and wasn't able to exercise. I have been very frustrated with the weight that I've put on. In general, I am an active person who loves to be outside. I am crazy about food and love to cook and eat. Over the past 10 years, I have been losing and gaining the same 5-10 pounds. Now I want them gone for good.
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Im 38 years old leo.. latina mix.. fiery as they come.. I am in the process of freeing myself from a loveless marriage that didnt fullfill me or let me be who I am.. my journey to optimal health has been a long road. starting out at 370 pounds.. I now weigh 177.. I lost half of my starting weight and now I am continiung this journey after maintaining the loss for 7 years.. . I have 42 pounds left to go to my goal of 135.its time to be the person I was meant to be.. its time to start living my life for me.. findingmy happiness from the inside.I am changing my life .
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hi, i'm sara. i'm a graphic designer that has spent most of my twenties chunky... i'm not about to start my thirties the same way. i started my journey on march 11, 2007. i'm working out everyday and meeting once a week with my fitness trainer at 24 Hour Fitness. *update* no longer working out with a trainer, but i still talk to him a lot about progress and tips, as well as he's still keeping track of my weight and measurements.
besides adoring my awesome husband and my two fab kats, you must know i'm obsessive about two things in life-
1. baseball- CARDINALS BASEBALL to be exact.
2. APPLE COMPUTERS and tech-y stuff, yeah i'm one of those weird mac geek people that worship our computers and all things apple. btw- the newton was amazing and just too ahead of it's time....
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Over 50 very active.
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University student school life can take a seriouse toll on the body, with all the partying! I am a big binge eater which is the hardest thing to conqure for my weight loss. I love sweets and starchy foods but I also stay pretty active with walking, biking, running and doing yoga.
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I'm a 29-year-old High School Assistant Band Director, Elementary Music Teacher, as well as, a full-time Graduate Student in Music Performance. I currently live with my Fiance of 11 years. Yes, I said 11 years. I want to get my Master's before I finally get married and start having kids. Give me two years. Upon having a very busy and demanding schedule during the school year, I feel like I've been much more active and "in control" of a healthier lifestyle than I have ever been! :)
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I am a 34 year old SAHM with 3 kids (10, 8 & 4). I'm very active and usually spend 4-5 days a week at the gym running, doing spin classes or lifting weights. I did my first 5k in 2008 and planned on doing my first tri this year before getting an injured foot and ankle.
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I'm 17, I love sports just dont do enough of them, I'm busy with a church life, social life and college life so my aim is to make exercise and healthy eating part of my lifestyle. I'm hoping to go study watersports at Uni and I've just done my level one in windsurfing yeah man! I want to
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I am 29 and married. I have three kids, ages 9, 7, and 5. I have a really hard time taking care of myself, because I am always worried about everyone else!
I did a great job last year getting in shape, but have taken off A LOT of time since then! I'm ready to get back on track. :)
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I am a 33 year-old Full-time Mom of 2 lovely kids (daughter is 5, son is 3). I have a supportive Husband who loves me at my current weight, but certainly wouldn't mind the thinner version he married! He is very fit and a great inspiration to me.
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I am the new mom of a baby girl, born Christmas Day 2008. I also have a two year old son. My goal is to lose baby fat and get back into shape. I love running but its hard to find the time. I also go to the gym 2-3 times a week.
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I'm addicted to sock knitting.
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44 years old and turning into my mother! I get a shock every time I look in the mirror!.... Happily married mother of 3 (15, 13 & 10), Primary school substitute teacher, 5'8" tall (though I think I'm shrinking...) Always been the skinny chick with no curves but now I have curves but only because I seem to be melting into a pile of flabby flesh...
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I am 31 years old and a mother of three. I want to get stronger and fitter and be able to improve my running.
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I am a stay at home mom. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7mos. old. My toddler is driving me crazy and my son still doesn't sleep through the night. I plan on breastfeeding for a while so I don't want to lose weight. I mainly want to build muscle.
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Trying to get by one day at a time! I'm a 40 year old, married, stay at home mom of 4 wonderful boys! Boys range in ages from 16 years old to 7 months old!
I started running from scratch in March 2009, after I had a c-section to deliver my fourth son. I used the Beginning Running Program in the Runnersworld website. Just look up Beginners and scroll down the page for the running program.
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I am Cool!
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38 year old occupational therapist working full time in orthopaedics, and also doing a Masters part-time. I have 2 children, aged 4 & 6 who keep me busy when I'm not at work. My husband works from home (yes I am jealous) which has it's pluses & minuses sometimes.
Being recently diagnosed with a chronic disease has made me realize I need to get my act together health-wise, add fitness into my everyday life & take better care of myself!
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I am 25, and have been married for 2 years. I have run three 1/2 marathons before and would like this year to be my marathon year. Motiviation to run is difficult right now since I just recently recovered from plantar faciitis that was pretty bad. I also really enjoy baking and then eating what I make:) i would like to take the weight off that i have gained in the last year (about 20 lbs) and train for the Baltimore marathon in October 08.
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Im Nicole 34 years old living in france with my partner and little son.
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Freelance instructional designer & performance technologist
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I use to be concerned about my tummy as it looked as though I was about 4 or 5 months prengant, but no big deal and I knew I had some junk in the trunk, but then I would look at other people and think I was just fine as I was. I don't weigh much. Just 125 max and I'm 5'3.
As I said, there are people out there with a whole lot bigger butts than mine. I have nothing to worry about... until I saw this picture my husband took. Holy Crap! My butt is as big as those other people. That has got to go. Next year when we go camping, that picture is going to look a whole lot different.
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I'm a 46 year old woman who became a wannabe athlete at the age of 30. I've done several long distance bike rides in Arizona, Boston and all over NY. I've married 24 years, have two boys (ages 20 and 13) and work a full-time job 10-12 hrs a day. I want to lose 15-20 lbs and run a 1/2 marathon in early May.
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I am a (J.D.) legal researcher, I am also working in a library, as well as getting a master's degree in library science. I love running, but I hurt my knee running a marathon and got very lazy after that.
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I am 41 with 3 children, engaged. I enjoy running, hiking, backpacking. Basically I love anything outdoors. I work full time in addition to all my household duties. I am trying to make more time for my workouts in addition to eating healthier. I am looking forward to this challenge.
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I am 47 years old. I am married and have 2 grown children, 28 and 21. I also have 2 beautiful grandchildren. I started running in 2005 and love it. I'm not the best, but am consistent and plan to complete my first Marathon this year in Oklahoma!!
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32, SAHM, three kids (8, 4 and 4). Having twins really did a number on me!
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Working mom of 2 small boys. Married to my best friend, living and farming in rural Canada.
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I love to scrapbook, read, go to the beach, and run. I just ran my first half marathon. An amazing, but difficult experience. One of my life goals and dreams is to run a full marathon. Right now I'm just building up by doing smaller races. I also love spending time with my husband. I'm also an ER nurse, which I'm very passionate about.
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I'm a Mom to 3 great kids (ages 6,4,3). I stay at home with them and also run a business. Running & working out is my "ME time". Exercise took a back seat to Marriage & kids, but I'm ready to be in shape again!
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Married, mother of two, who has dropped 50 lbs in the past year. YAAA!
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45 year old mother of two. I work full time and have been doing Weight Watchers the past year. Although I've lost 12 pounnds, can't seem to get the last 8-10 pounds to budge. Running 20-24 miles a week plus weight training and Zumba, I know I need to tighten up the food choices if I am to get past this point.
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I'm 27, and haven't really started a career yet. Just this and that, mostly secretary work since graduating with my teaching degree in 2005. I am currently sailing around the world with Semester at Sea with my husband and two kids. I really like to travel, and I like to hike!
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I'm a full-time mom of an almost 3 year old son, Keelin. Currently I'm working as a Pharmacy Technician until I start medical school. Until this past spring, I have been an intermediate running coach - training new runners towards the 10k distance. But I decided to take some time off of coaching others and focus on myself, so I trained for and ran the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon this past April.
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I am 29 years old, married with a 10 year old boy. I work full time along with going to school full time. My goal is to lose 80 lbs and to keep it off. I lost 40 lbs last year and sadly most of it came back. I have walked in two half marathons and am will be participating in one this Sept. I would love to be able to run a few miles this time.
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I love to run. Have completed 57 marathons, including 2 Bostons. Used to run competitively regionally in Dallas all distances. Love the marathon distance. Separates the girls from the GALS!
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Mother of one (Ethan). I am a writer and work in Development (fundraising) for a small non-profit.
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I love running and yoga.
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I am 35 and a mother of 3 young kids. I just lost 50 lbs in the last year. The maintance phase is a tough one because I let myself bask in the glory of reaching my goal to the point I lost focus of exercise and the things I was allowing myself to eat. I really starting feeling tired and sick from my food choices. Time to get back to reality and start being accountable for the things I put into my body to fuel it.
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I am a 31 year old attorney - newly engaged (March 2009). I'm ready to finally drop this 15-20 lbs that I just don't need to carry around.
I completed my first marathon: 10/26/08 4:47:43
Past races:
9/2 1/2 marathon in VA Beach - done! 2:08.26
9/16 1/2 marathon in Philly - done 2:05
10/8 Army 10 Miler - done 1:38
4/6 cherry Blossom 10 Miler - done 1:39.58; avg mile 9:49
5/10 Battle of the Blvd. 10k - done 58:23 avg. mile 9:09
8/23 Patrick Henry 1/2 Marathon Richmond, VA - elected not to run so I could do 16 miles instead.
9/6 9/11 Memorial 5K - 27.51(PR)
9/21 Philly Distance Classic (1/2 marathon) 2:02.21 (PR!!!)
10/5 Army 10 Miler 1:34:50 - official
10/26 Marine Corps Marathon 4:47:43 - OFFICIAL
11/9 Veterans Day 10k 57:17 (9:14 pace)
4/ GW Parkway 10 miler - OMG 90 degrees and no water - 1:45 ish.
6/13 Lawyers Have a Heart 10k 1:02 (UGH)
6/20/09 Rainforest 5k: 28:38
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I am 21 years old. I work, live and go to school in New York City. Stress is inevitable when living in NYC. In order to manage stress levels, I want to implement a plan that consists of healthy eating and exercise. Let's hope for the best!
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33 and trying to lose approx 10 lbs. I began half marathon training four years ago and have completed nine halfs and one full (March 2007). I'm training for 20k (9/27/09) and hope to put a full marathon on the calendar. I love running for so many reasons.
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Hitting to big 50 next year!!
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I'm a mom and love it! It gives my life purpose and countless fulfilling rewards despite the rough times. I also LOVE to bake; which sabotages my weight loss since I sample everything.
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I am a 37 year old mother of 2. My daughter is 5 years old and my son is 3 years old. I work part-time as an accounting manager. I am currently training for a 10K in May 2009 hoping to improve my time from last year's 10K.
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I'm 36 and will be 37 in April. I've been married for 14 years. My husband and I have a wonderful 2 year old daughter. My weight is within the acceptable BMI range for my height of 5'6", but it's heavy for me and I'm tired of the excess. I currently weigh about 150 pounds. Years ago in my late 20s/early 30s I ran about 3 miles per day and was able to maintain my weight in the low to mid 120s. I stopped exercising, watching my diet and gained weight.
I feel I need to work on consistency with my workouts and my EATING. I like junk. Ice cream, crackers, sugar.
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I am 28 yrs old. I am married with a 13 month old little boy, works fulltime and in graduate school for myMBA. I started running about 6 months ago. I had run 3 5Ks pacing at 13-15 minutes mile. Also did 2 10K's and pacing at around 14-15 minute mile.
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Just turned 40, married, have a 6 year old daughter, want to lose 40 pounds & run a marathon within the next year.
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47 yrs old, one adult child, never been athletic.
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36 yr Single Mom of 2 kids-10 & 12
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I am in my late twenties, and I am blessed to be able to stay at home with my two kiddos! They are 15 months apart!!! It's a blast and a handful, but I love my domestic life!
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I'm a SAHM of three young children. I'm happily married, and we'll celebrate our 20th anniversary in March. I've lost 20+ pounds and will lose the remaining 15-20!
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I am a 53 year old female. A few years ago I lost quite a bit of weight - 225lb down to 160. Over the past year I have put a little over 30 pounds back on. My goal is to get them off again! I have joined weight watchers and have lost 6 pounds so far.
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I'm already 30, & it's frightening. I already miss my 20's, but they say the best is yet to come.
Before coming to PEERTrainer, I was a beginner runner, who read that running is the most efficient way to burn fat. I ran on the treadmill for a while @ the gym, but it got too boring. I considered success as running consecutively 20 minutes, but I needed a change. I took my efforts on the road and built up the courage to run a 10K. Through trial and error, persistence and dedication, I ran regularly and just kept at it.
A friend of mine introduced me to this wonderful site August 2007, and I signed up a few days later. After finding groups that were geared towards running and marathons, I've blossomed into what I've really dreamed about: a multi-marathon finisher. Through great friendships I've made within my groups and teams through the years, I've gained much inspiration and am humbled at what I've accomplished thus far.
I've completed my first half marathon in 2007 on Maui and my first full marathon in Honolulu, with a result I wish to forget. With a renew optimism, I began to focus on becoming a full blown endurance athlete and train accordingly. I also had to eat like an endurance athlete, and not just another "dieter". In 2008, I have successfully completed 2 full marathons and 2 half marathons.
2009 was a banner year for me. With such unorthodox enthusiasm for marathons, I have gain membership into the exclusive club called the Marathon Maniacs. I'm sure you'll see any of us in races sporting our signature yellow singlets. Entry into the Marathon Maniacs is a great goal I have accomplished so far. In 2009, I have successfully completed 7 marathons, with special emphasis on Kauai and Maui, which were done 2 weeks apart.
And Chicago and Kansas City - done 6 days apart!!! I survived and looking forward to a fresh crop of marathons in the new year!
I owe PEERTrainer and it's AMAZING members everything for what they have inspired me to do.
Thank you. =)
26.2 PR: 2009 Kansas City: 6:31:46
13.1 PR: 2008 Kona 2:43:04
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Karl - Male, 45 (June 30), originally from San Diego, transplanted to parents’ Midwest log cabin from DC following a stroke (and subsequent seizures) prompted by replacement of a genetically faulty aorta. I am looking to revamp my life filled by aneurysm-caused depression and present stroke-caused disabilities by writing non-fiction, from UN peacekeeping to democratic goverance; fiction, from semi-biographical to children’s; and a wide assortment of blogs. Dependent upon government assistance to survive and family assistance to stay focused and follow through (difficulties common to strokes in the frontal lobe), and unable to drive, while assisting a mother suffering from Crohn's disease, writing may be my only way to accomplish anything and pay back my debt from three graduate degrees.
However, I then got complacent and celebrated being alive with my then-girlfriend, and went back up to 210 between Thanksgiving and St. Valentine’s. Despite first joining PT in June 2008, my weight dropped as low as 206 but has generally hovered around 210, and after my establishment of the Biggest Losers Challenge team, my move to the lands of Lincoln, and adjustment to my new living situation, in May 2009, I had hit 217 pounds. FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, as I strive to lose at an average rate of 0.5-2.0 pounds per week, I will strive to never gain more than five pounds again--for my whole life.
I am definitely not your typical heterosexual male as I love fashion, “chick flicks,” romance, chatting, cuddling, and emotional empathy! This is a bit of a false front, though, given that much of my interest in these things has been influenced, I must admit, by beautiful women, skimpy clothing, and, as the Brits put it, “snogging,” or even “doing the squelchy” (BBC’s “Coupling,” S01E02). You’ll find me to be attentive, supportive, and sometimes a bit flirtatious, and yet I can also be a bit of a “goofball” and “smartass” (some initially might say that without the ‘smart’ part), so I can be like your older brother. I appreciate receiving kicks in the ass, so unless you tell me otherwise, you can expect them from me.
In an amazingly interactive PeerTrainer group from the beginning, I was disappointed to find that even the most engaged teams had an 80-95 percent rate of “dead weight”--people who did not comment or even log for weeks. So I initially created a private team, ‘Most PEERceptive’, with hand-picked members from other teams and groups I identified as highly active. Because I wanted more of a direct challenge, however, and being turned onto “The Biggest Loser” by lynneta (perhaps the most active and motivational member of PeerTrainer on the site today), I became the founder of the Biggest Losers Challenge and Support team, now the only team OR group in which I actively engage. Its membership has swelled with PTers seeking and providing constant support and guidance and, yes, an active challenge. That, and we’d all love to get bear hugs of sympathy, whispers (and yells) of encouragement, and high-fives of pride from the awesome Biggest Loser trainers, Bob and Jillian. (Okay, and for me, at least, a little kiss from Jillian--hey, if you‘re going to dream, dream big, right? LOL.)
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