Im 20 yrs old, my weight is always going up and down, at the moment it is up, which isnt pleasing me as it is my 21st in 2months and i want to look my best. I am 5'2 and a small-ish build, for me i feel i need to lose a stone or so and tone up!!!!!
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i'm a 22 yrs old female, i recently compleated my Ba. i am the second of three childrens however i am the largest in size.(mind you that my older sister who had a child is atleast 32 lbs lighter than me)
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56, work from home, married with 4 grown children and 3 grandchildren. Motivated to change.
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I'm 29 years old and about to start graduate school this fall. I would like to have better eating and exercising habits before school starts so it will already be a part of my routine. Last year I lost almost 40 lbs.!! But, I'm watching it slowly creep back on! Must take action!
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I am a 27 year old wife, college student and pharmacy technician. My husband is am amazingly supportive man who I love dearly! I want to lose weight, get healthy and fight off the stress that always seems to haunt me.
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I'm 41, married for 12 years and mom of 2 kids, ages 6 and 1. A tax accountant by trade, at the moment I'm a stay-at-home mom. When the baby gets into school I'd like to return to work part time.
I've been a fitness instructor for 17 years and have been fit and within my ideal weight range up until 2003 when our first child was a year old. Being in the "sandwich generation" is rough. I allowed myself to get stretched too thin, working full-time, caring for a baby and worrying over ailing parents. My needs came last and rarely got met. I started stress-eating and was out of the gym a lot when my mom was dying.
My weight is significantly affected by my stress level. In the last 4 years my life has been a rollercoaster and I've gained and lost the same 20 pounds three or four times. I need to lose the last 20 pounds of baby weight and need to break the cycle of using food to meet other needs.
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I am a 21 yr. old senior at Boston University. I am extremely busy, and while I used to play multiple sports in high school I no longer do and am finding it hard to get to the gym 4 times a week.
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my name is albert and live in new zealand. my ethnicity though is Greek and yes what you saw in my big fat greek wedding is true...all of it - especially the obsession we as a people have with food! anyways time for old dogs (33) to learn new tricks. been reading mckennas book, i can make you thin and must say for the first time i actually feel empowered to do what i have been promising myself ever since i was 22. the goal post seems alot further away than back then and with some 25 kgs to lose before summer (approximately 5 months away) i not only give permission, but beg you to kick my butt anytime you deem neccessary if i get lazy or start losing the plot! please add me to your friends(or whatever is possible on this site) and lets buddy up and help get "there" together..
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I'm a University of Wisconsin--Madison art-journalism major. Wrestling was a big sport for me in high school, but since a career ending back injury and wallet that allowed for snacking, I've gained a good 15 (17?!) pounds of unwanted lard that must remove itself.
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I;m a happily married mom of 4 children
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25 y/o, female, 5'9-10, goal weight: 150-160, starting weight: 307
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Married 5 years,Age- 37, no kids (but I do have a very needy cat)
Heaviest weight 280 lbs. Current Weight 250 (9/08)
My main goal is to get to One-derland - That is any weight that begins with a 1XX!
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In a relationship...sort of. Im not really happy in it and at 17 im too young to be unhappy with someone, its not a life long commitment at this age i guess. Getting a body im happy with will give me the confidence in my self to not get treat like rubbish and know i deserve better.
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As a child and teenager I was always thin I am 5'10". In my mid 20's having medical problems and other things going on I weighed in at 200 a far cry form my high school weight of 135. I went on weight watchers and was able to get back to 140. Up untill now it has been relatively easy for me to maintain or lose weight, but something has changed. I am struggling with trying to loose 25lbs.
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Life first, and food second. Have to remember to keep them in that order!
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Hard working guy who is in an office job. I find it hard to cook for 1 person. I just started with a personal trainer 3 weeks ago and feel fantastic.
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I am a country girl and have lived in NC all my life, I love the beaches here. I am attending college working on obtaining my bachelors degree in Business. I'm currently looking for work, so I have plenty of time to dedicate to pt and working out when I'm not doing online courses.
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I'm 23 and desperate to get back into shape.
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I'm 21 years old, I'm a senior in college and desperatly trying to loose weight, hopefully before I graduate. Right now I am living with my boyfriend and his mom, which sort of inhibits my dieting. It seems that since I started becoming serious with my boyfriend the weight just kept increasing.
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Born and raised in jersey, been chubby my whole life...am a career woman...and just want to nip this thing in the bud....
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I am pretty young for this at 15 but I really don't like the fact that I have been gaining weight so fast (I was never over weight maybe even under weight but am concerned as to the rapid weight gain). I am a student in high school and of course summer is huge for us, I had my belly button pierced back about a year ago but have gained weight since then and am not comfortable exactly with showing my stomache, what I mainly don't like is my thighs or my 'cottage cheese thighs' would like to drop weight on those and tone : )
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I am married and have 2 children. I love to read and am trying to teach myself how to quilt. .
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Single Mom, teacher, artist, reader and cook. My goal is to live an enlightened life. Do the right things to be healthy, successful and satisfied in life. My goal is to lose 5bs. . . eights times! That's the physical part of it anyway.
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I'm a 47 y/o wife of 26 years, mother of a 20 year-old girl, high school science teacher. I've been overweight all my life and had the mindset that I will always be overweight to some degree. I have decided that I don't have to live that way and 2 years ago entered my first half-marathon with the goal of simply finishing, which I did barely; this past year I shaved 30 minutes off my half-marathon time but still finish in over 3 hours. I want to 'kick it up a notch"!
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I am a recent DePaul University graduate currently looking for my perfect career job and also exploring grad school options. The search has been much more complicated than I was expecting. I'm being patient though, and I know my time will come.
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i am a father of 2 beautiful children, i love life but i only wish i could enjoy it more, i have a beautiful and supportive girl friend, and im in this for life not just until i lose the weight
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46 years old.female, finally lost 10 pounds went off diet and excersise at christmas gained 3 pounds back finally back on track at gym need to lose 12 to 15 pounds and stay there
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I just turned 51 in December. I am married with three children, one a college freshman (I can't believe I have a kid in college...how did that happen?) and two high-schoolers.
I have lost and gained weight before. I am determined to keep it off this time. I eat consciously and healthfully -- three meals, two snacks a day. I lost weight by eating healfully (elmininating white foods, substituting brown grains, high-fiber foods, lots of veggies and going vegetarian for one meal a day). I also exercised alot...cardio 4-5x/wk., weight training 2x/wk with trying to mix it up (walking, elliptical, swimming and a newfound interesting class - Zumba dancing).
I had foot surgery 2.5 weeks ago and have not been exercising since, but have been very careful about watching what I'm eating to compensate for the lack of calorie burn.
I am a consultant just finishing a 3 year assignment and am networking for my next gig. I am aware of the stress of being unemployed and am tring to preclude any stress related weight gain by joining this online community to provide and get support.
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I'm a teenager who has been struggling with weight for a very long time. I have never been morbidly obese and want to keep it that way. I have been overweight for a very long time (4th grade is when I started gaining the weight, I think.) I really miss that I used to be a pretty athletic kid, seriously. I lost a lot of weight before, but did it in an unhealthy way and I've gained it all back. =[ I just checked my BMI, and unfortunately, I'm very close to being obese!!
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I am 34, married and I have a thirteen year old daughter.i am half vietnamese, half caucasian. My mother is Vietnamese, father American. They met and fell in love during the war, awww, how romantic. He brought her home and the rest is history. Full time wife and mother. I work part time in the service industry. I use to workout A lOT, but have been really lazy this last year or two. SInce I hit my 30's I have noticed that I will put on weight if I don't workout.
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I am 38 yrs old, married and have an 8 yo son and 6 yo daughter. I slowly started gaining weight around 25 yrs old.
We have very busy lives and I don't take the time I need for me to work out like I should.
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I am 38 and live in Los Angeles. I recently completed my Master's in psychology, on my way to a doctorate in Clinical Psych. Before I started school I was in pretty good shape and ran 3 miles a day, 3 days a week. Now I have a very sedentary lifestyle and have hit my highest weight ever!! This last 15 lbs. seemed to come out of no where. I am shocked and horrified at how quickly I am gaining and need to get control of my eating and exercising ASAP.
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I am a 18 year old sophomore attending college who has gradually gained 15 pounds in the past year. I am currently 135 at 5' 4" and would like to get rid of the jiggle and get back down to 120. More than anything I want to become a fitter healthier person who adopts healthy sustainable habits that can carry me through the rest of my life.
At college I am studying art and psychology and hope to one day become a therapist.
I LOVE to cook.
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I'm 18 and a college student going into nursing. I'm usually anti-social and stay isolated in my bedroom due to not having friends because I'm too shy and self conscious to make any. I cry too many times because I don't know how to change, because the way I live is all I've known. I'm currently at 210 and a size 18. And the thing that hurt the most is when I mentioned something to my mom about being overweight, and her telling me that her boyfriend asked her if I was pregnant. I'm here to try to finally do something about it and lose the weight I've gone way too long wanting it.
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I am a 38 y/o female that wants to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Three years ago I was in the best shape of my life. During that time, I ran two marathons and ate very healty. Since then, I've divorced and went back to work full time, using this as an excuse that I don't have time to exercise. It is a bad excuse. I've gained 25 pounds and want desperately to lose this weight.
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I'm 46, married with 3 kids and one dog. I am nanny for 3 more girls in my home. Love to cook.
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I am a 30 something year old teacher. I am trying to overcome my physical limitations and continue to recover after physical therapy. I need to get to the gym regularly to build up my stregth and flexibility so I can do the things I love to without being in pain or hurting myself. I want to make healthy activities I love to do habits like walking and biking along with going to the gym. My weakness is sweet foods which I crave. I believe in eating a well balanced diet allowing the body to get all the vitamins, mineral, and nutrients it needs to function properly. Hopefully I will learn to control the portions to lose some weight and cut down on sweets significantly.
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33 years old - High School Teacher/Part-Time Grad Student. As of February 2006, I have to eat gluten-free due to food allergies. I'd like to lose some more weight so that I can become a personal trainer again (like in college) and run around in a swim suit without feeling like a weirdo.
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I'm a 46-year old professional. I lost around 35#'s a couple of years ago with a "biggest loser" competition at my office. Since then, I've gained about 15#'s back, and I don't want to get back to where I was. I work out around 2-3 times per week, but know I need to do more.
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I'm 23 years old, and am now finally finished my undergraduate studies! I've spent the last year working in a branding and advertising firm, and while I have enjoyed some parts of the job, I think it's time to go back to school... Beginning this fall, I will be working towards a Masters in English studies, and potentially law school in the future. I've been in a wonderful relationship for two years now: I'm very lucky as he is a fantastic person, and is always supportive of everything I do. I also have a small and extremely precious toy poodle, Bailey, who I love to take on long walks.
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I am 39 years old with 3 young kids (7,5,2). I teach 5th grade and have lost "me" somewhere in the last ten years. I love to bike, walk, and in hang out outside. I have gained an average of 20 pounds per kid and have not dedicated the time to take care of myself like I should.
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I am 31years old, my weight go's up and down. At the min it is up and I need it to go back down again :-) I also gave up smoking at the start of the year and this has led to a little puppy fat! I also like going the gym x x
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I am 49 years old and trying to find that beautiful woman inside me. Its here, under all this fat.. I could post my before picture of 300 pounds, but yuck! who wants to see that.. I am on my last 30 pounds and its been tough. I am currently starting the couch to 5 k program at coolrunning.com and I am GONNA to it.. Please join my group 5K run in 2009!
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hi, I'm a 5' 3", 21yr old international undergrad in an aussie uni.
16.02:
freshman 15 sneaked up on me last yr (nobody warned me!) and i was heaviest at 57.5 kg (127). I'm currently at 53kg (117) by going to the gym and portion control.
I hope to reach my goal of 51.5kg (114 lb) by june, when i turn 21 and eventually, 49.5 (109lb).
23.3.09
short-term goal of 51.5kg (115lb) reached! finally lost the weight (6-7kg/13 lb) i gained last year. Onwards i go.
27.4.09
back at 54.1 yesterday. am 53.1 today thou. gained some weight on the trip back home. I must maintain lifestyle of eating only when hungry and not overindulge - i'll enjoy the food better that way:really tasting and not being hungry. i really shld try to exercise in singapore.
12.9.09
put on weight in july back home, was too busy moving house till around now. going 2h gym session 3-4x/wk. gonna start monitoring my diet. attempting the 12k City-Bay run next sunday!
2.10.09
ah, it's like a cycle. i'm back to around ~56kg. Combination of putting on weight back home, not getting enough exercise, and then a food trip in melbourne. Gotta try get eating moderately and exercising into a LIFESTYLE so the wieght loss is maintained. Ok, exercise, eat moderate and only when hungry.
Goals:
short-term goal: 51.5 kg (114 lb) [achieved on 23.03.09]
short-term goal: 54kg (gained weight on trip back)
Mid-term goal: 52 kg
Long-term goal: 50kg
Clothes measure: size 8 mini skirt i bought and my HK jeans
lowest @ 51.5kg (114 lb) dec 2007 and march 09!
heaviest @ 57.5 kg (127 lb) sep 2008
be patient.
"long lean slim strong".
week----Actual
17.09-----57.0
29.10-----54.9
12.11-----55.5
10.12-----56.4
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16.02-----53.5
17.03-----52.3
21.03-----51.7 (29.7% fat)
23.03-----51.5 (Short-term goal reached!)
02.04-----52.0 (hee. time to get back to exercising)
26.04-----54.1 (gained on 2wk trip back home)
27.04-----53.1
14.06-----54.5
25.09-----56.8
26.09-----55.6
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I am in my 50's and about 3 years moved the North Carolina with my husband and our little pup Bogey. I lived in Ca. all my life unil the move, my life was much more attive in Ca. than here in NC. so I have gain more than 20's and I am only 5'3" plus being in my 50's the system is slower than it used to be :)
It is time to lose the weight and get back to what I used to me, I am doing this site because I need the support! My husband also need to lose about 20 lbs and get back to his workouts. I had friends back home that helped with support but here I don't have that so here I am and ready to go~
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I am a 53 young women with 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. I work full time and am in a long term wonderful relationship and have a wonderful life. So wonderful that it caused me to gain 25lbs in just few years. I feel like a stranger in my own skin. I have tried everything. I am a yo yo gym goer.. I know how to work out. I even use to be a step instructor and was AFTA certifed. My life consists of going out to nice restaurants and drinking good wine.. I can't imagine giving that up because it is my life.. But I have to figure a way to live my life and lose weight and get healthy.. I am at my wits end. I need daily personal motivation..
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I used to be involved in every sport imaginable. I was a competitive gymnast for 7 years and competed in state championships 4 times. Pre-Injury I was an avid runner.
December 2006- Severely injured knee while snowboarding.
August 2007- I married my husband and its been a wonderful yet challenging year.
February 2008- I had reconstructive knee surgery
I am now ready/able to drop the weight which I have gained. Finding it difficult after so long of inactivity to get back in the groove.
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I'm a college student who is still trying to figure everything which I'm not sure i ever will and i guess that's ok. But at times it tends to stress me out and lately I've become more of an emotional eatiing , and i just start eating junk and can't stop and i really want to get control of that. I think I have a lot of difficultly with that because my family doesn't always eat the greatest and neither does my boyfriend but he has the fastest metabolism ever... so i'm surrounded by bad choices a lot but just need more will power and control to say no.
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I'm in my mid-30s, self-employed and work at home (so I have a lot of flexibility to work out). Single, no kids.
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I'm 24 years old, and working 3 jobs; 1 at an Italian restaurant, one at heathtrax fitness club... (I babysit the kiddies while the moms and dads go work out), and i nanny part time and babysit for many families when im free. I am here for some support in this battle to lose weight... again.... this time IS going to work!
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Single mother of one bright eyed, fun 8 year-old. Busy schedule taking care of my daghter, running a small business, and finishing up a degree in Information Technology Management.
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I love food, art, fashion and family. I've always been a bit overweight and never thought I had the ability to control my eating or overcome my laziness and actually work out. I've learned that by making small changes that I can live with, I can be successful and achieve my goals.
My road to weightloss began last year when I ran a 5K at 245 pounds! From that experience I learned that I can achieve dificult goals by being consistent and never giving up.
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I am a young professional and in college I was very fit, but now working it has been very difficult to keep to an active lifestyle and eating healthy
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I'm a 32 year old male living in the Kansas City Missouri metro area working as a network administrator for a law firm. I spend most of my day sitting behind a computer. I'm not married and don't have any kids.
I'm primarily looking to lose weight for the health benefits. Taking care of myself now will ensure I'll get to see my grand kids grow up later. However I must admit that part of me wants to look better as well. I'm not the clubbing type and I have no interest in showing off my abs at the beach, but I would like to look better in my clothes and feel more confident in my appearance.
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I'm a 24 year old IT Project Manager... and I spend 80% of my time in front of the computer at work and at home (catching up on my gossips!). I enjoy it but it's taking a toll on my body! Recently enrolled in a gym and hope to change all that - preferably before the next vacay :) I have a personal trainer, but only have 3 sessions left (once a week).
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My name is Angelica. I'm a 22 yr old full time student. My major is pharmacy. I work as a bartender on the weekends. I have a puppy named Capri who is the love of my life. I'm a vegetarian. I love to read, go to the beach, jet ski, sky dive, and play with Capri. I am here to meet people who have the same goals as me and to give and recieve positive feedback, questions and advice.
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i am a 32 year old, separated mother of 3 girls, ages 8, 6 & 2.
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Hi, I'm Rosie, I'm a college (junior) student and I want to lose weight. Since being in college Ive gained 30 pounds...actually that happened in half a year...I got into an extremely bad relationship and began eating my emotions away. Now it been hard to kick this habit. I'm trying to stop this downward spiral but I need support. Tough Love. This is kind of hard for me(this website) because I've never been one to ask for help. I'm stubbornly independent, but I want and need a change in my life.
Random stuff:
I love animals (I want to be a vet)
Major: Bio, Minor: Chem
I'm a nerd, goofball, helpless romantic
When I want to do something, I do it. period.
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I am 24 years old. Live in New Zealand with two daughters.
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My Name is Bryce, Male, Married, Three kids 1girl 2 boys, work in a office and commute 3 hours a day. Not a lot of time for exercise but thats just an excuse. Have been overweight my whole life but decided that I had to loose the weight before I turn 35 for two reasons to prove to myself that it can be done and so I can be around for my kids.
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Have gone through several cycles of great shape to completely sedentary, depending upon what is going on in my life. It never fails that when the stress eases up and it's time to get back into shape it's not so easy to jump back in. Looking for help and motivation...
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I'm a stay at home mom with 4 kids. 8 year old and 22mos. old triplets. I have been sitting at about 210 for a while. Got to 200lbs. a few months ago but I just can't seem to get below the 200 level.
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Got the cardio down, but need to focus on target areas and eating right.
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I have a crazy, interesting, all consuming job that is my excuse for not excercising regularly. I know that I deserve better. I am a perfectionist at work and home and yet I sell myself short when it comes to commitment to exercise.
My husband and three children are very supportive of the various exercise and diets I have taken on. The arrival of winter resulted in all my good intentions being forgotten.
Last year I completed the Couch to 5K programme. I came last in my first ever duathaolon. I started my first ever diet, using the advice from the Fat Smasher team.
As of mid January I have not dieted or exercised for 2 months.
It is time to get going again!
My weight = 62 Kg My ideal weight 57 Kg
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I am a high school junior and would like to be able to lose a few inches while my skin is still 'elastic' and could find clothes that fit easier. I also have no althletic ability whatsoever and i hate exercising, so losing weight has never been easy for me. My BMI is 23.6, but I'd still like to see it lower.
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well im 23 years old i have 2 children and after having my daughter i have struggled with my weight. i have been dieting going on 2 months, but ineed some help.
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i am 23 yr and have 2 cuty kids ...have a very busy mom routine hardly any time..if i go to gym i have to take the kids with me ..yeh its hard....i so want to go back to looking good ....so here i am ..i just have hard time staying motivated for long...so i hope this works
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I've never had a weight problem until recently. Some possible factors that have caused me to gain weight are:
Medications;
Moving in with my mom who cooks tasty meals;
Not feeling well enough to exersize or even be active;
And I will be 40 years old (metabolism slowing down).
Now I'm motivated to loose weight, because marriage is in the near future for me :)
I still need help though, and that is why I am here. I need some accountability, encouragement and comradery. I will be here for you as well.
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I'm 18 going on 19 soon, Height: 5'0'' Weight: 136. In my first year of college with 4 classes (full time student). Currently holding up 2 jobs (Bath and Body Works and Keg restaurant, bar and steakhouse.) I have a gym membership at lifetime fitness. I try to go to the gym when my homework load is light with the addition of a day off. If I have enough energy I may be able to fit in a workout even on a day I work. Also I use my Wii Fit everyday for 30 mins a day, it really does help.
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I am a single working mother of 2 boys. My weight tends to flip flop depending on what is going on in my life. I was on track with my weight for a while. I weighed 175 lbs and I am 5'9". That was 2 years ago. In two years I have gotten up to 240lbs. Here is where it gets difficult for me. I have panic disorder. The meds tha tI take for it make me very lathargic. By the time I get home from work and get done taking care of my motherly duties... I am tired and have no extra energy to work out. Well, I know that I have to take this medicine and I refuse to continue to just get bigger and bigger. I am determined to get back to 180 and I don't expect it to take overnight. I am hoping to get that extra support which is why I joined!
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i buld myself up to do great then take a big fall
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25 y/o makeup artist living in Orlando, FL.
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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'm a 22 year old. Just graduated and working in the "real world." I'm pretty active for the most part. I can have my lazy days though. What really gets me is the food!! I love carbs and large portions. =) Love pita chips, the bread basket, rice, noodles, etc.!
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Married, 1 son (10)
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I'm going to be a junior in high school, and I'm looking to lose weight and get in shape before school starts which is in 3 weeks.. my goal will be tough to accomplish in that short of time but I'm going to try and if I work hard enough I might be able to do it.
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My name is Jennifer and I am a mother of 3, I work full time, and go to school. I am just starting today 6/20/08 at 188 pounds.
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38 year old office worker, wishing I could do more physical activity during day.
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I'm 26 and have always been able to maintain my weight until the past year. I have to change my eating habits, b/c my body is definitely changing, the problem is that I love food! I actively work out, but it hasn't done much to keep my weight off. I know that I need to change what I eat and my portions. I just need the motivation to stick to a healthier lifestyle.
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I'm 30yrs old, married. I work for The Home Depot in Supply Chain Management.
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I am 45 years old, married for 23 years, six children and going back to college this fall.
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age 60. married happily. retired in 2003.
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I am 56 years old, married, 3 children and 6 grandchildren. My job requires me to sit at a computer a good part of the day.
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My name is Karly, I love love love to dance and have been a dancer
since I was 3 years old, I just recently graduated from highschool and currently have a fulltime job as a receptionist (which means sitting on my a** all day) not good!
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I'm a 48 year old single, working woman. I enjoy life, food and people and have carried all of the above on my body. Over the years, I've gained enough weight to feel uncomfortable. I'm a former athlete, so I enjoy pushing my body and seeing the results. I need to learn how to be active with the limitations of a changing/aging body.
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I am 23 years old and working in Southern California at a contract pharmaceutical research company. I live with my parents, for the time being, and I would really like to be more active. Most of my friends have moved out of the area and so it's hard to get out and do things with people. Staying fit would be a bit easier if I could go out and run around playing soccer or frisbee with friends instead of forcing myself to go to the gym. I'm not severely overweight--I'm actually probably just average size--but my body fat is a little on the high side and I would really like to lower it to a healthier level and lose some of the belly fat!
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I'm 23. About 155 lbs currently. Living in Utah.
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30 yrs old male. Married with 2 kids, 5 and 8. Badly needing a life change. Growing "soft" in current line of work. I want to get back to my fit, energetic self.
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I'm a 20 year old nursing student at The University of Texas. Ultimately, I want to make a lifestyle change in my diet and work out regularly. I hope PT will bring the support and advice I need!
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I'm a college student. I've never been thin; I've always had a little extra padding for as long as I can remember. My entire family has weight problems, so that is probably where I picked it up and learned my bad habits.
I ran a 5k 2 years ago, but have slacked off since then. I'd like to run another soon and work towards a half marathon if things go well.
I'm graduating in May 2009. I will be moving to a new city and would love to start there with the confidence a fit body can give.
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I am 24 and determined to win the weight battle once and for all. I work full-time at a university, helping students enhance their time management and gain confidence in their approaches to academics. In my spare time, I try to keep up with learning Spanish and self-teaching guitar. I also enjoy reading. I love to sing and have been doing so since 2nd grade. I am a soprano on my church's worship team, and I love it. I have been married for 2 1/2 years.
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I'm a 47 year old married (for 27 years!) mother of two daughters, ages 17 & 23. I am anxioulsy awaiting the birth of my first grandchild in November.
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iM 18 YEARS OLD AND AM HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE NEXT YEAR, BUT FIRST HAVE A DEBUTANT BALL AND REALLY WANT TO LOOK WELL AS OVER THE YEARS i HAVE SLOWLY BECAME ONE OF THE ONLY "LARGER" GIRLS iN MY YEAR! iM A SIZE 12-14 AND MY ULTIMATE GOAL WOULD BE A SiZE 10 OR AT A PUSH BACK TO MY OLD OLD SiZE OF 8<-BUT iF i CAN SLiM TO A 12 BEFORE iT AT THE END OF AUGUST THEN iD BE EXTATIC! i USED TO PLAY LOTS OF SPORTS AND DANCE TWICE A WEEK BUT ONE BY ONE i STOPPED.
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heres a little about me............ Im a mother of two amazing little kids, and a housewife. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2004 and got the wake up of a life time!!!!!! I had lost 50 lbs and got really healthy because i refused to be on meds. 2006 I had my first baby shortly after she was born i got pregnant again. After having my son i have been on and off with my excercise regiment. I dont have much to lose, but still want to be dedicated about my healthy lifestyle like i was before kids. No meds for me, thank you!!!!!!
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I'm a Ph.D. student trying to complete my dissertation. So that means very limited time and a lot of stress, but since I have had back issues in the past I really need to lose the weight. I love being active-walking and bike riding.
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My name is Leslie. I work at a doctor's office doing billing, so I'm at a computer all day. Plus, it doesn't help that the nurse I work with (I love her like my mother), brings amazing food all the time. Lol. I have a boyfriend who is amazing and extremely supportive. He was overweight earlier last year, and used his Bowflex and a diet change to slim down. So he is very supportive of what I am doing and wants to help as much as possible. I just really want to adjust my lifestyle to be healthier, and slim myself down. It's about more than losing the weight to me though, I want to be toned, and I want to feel great about myself when I look in the mirror. I want to feel sexy again.
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Hi, my name is Lindsey. I just turned 25 and realized how out of shape I am for being so young. I can be a very motivated person if I have people that are taking the same journey as me. I am so thankful that I found this site.
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I'm 40 and have had weight problems all my life. It is time for that to change. I really enjoy my life, and am proud of what I've accomplished so far, personally and professionally. Given that, it is frustrating to find myself as overweight as I am and having such a hard time losing it. I'm a positive person, and am more motivated by what is possible by losing weight and becoming healthy versus what is "not good enough" (so positive motivation vs. negative is incredibly helpful).
I do yoga, (more sporadically than I would like) and also love being outdoors... gardening, walking in the woods, etc. I have amazing friends who I adore, and I also recognize the importance of solitude for some balance in my life.
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I am sahm with a loving hubby and one extremely active son. I am one project away from my master in computer science, and one of these day, I am going to finish it.
My son has been diagnosed with mild Asperger, so my days have been spent on trying to help my son be confident with himself. Through this, I find myself interested in creating educational programs and systems to help other kids to learn to love learning as well. Most days my time is spent creating and tweaking software game and program, to make sure that it not only increases children attention but also their retention rate.
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I'm a 47 year old mom of two girls, 7 & 10. I'm extremely frustrated with myself because I have gained 20 lbs over the last 18 months or so. I'm having a hard time putting my health and well-being first because I'm so busy taking care of the family, house, etc. But I feel so lethargic and depressed, that I don't feel like I'm doing anything well...I've come to terms with the fact that none of this is going to change without focus and intention from me, so here we go...
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I am 53 and constantly gaining weight each year
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I'm a 19 year old college kid attending the University of Washington who enjoys raving, partying, reading, and political theory. I'd describe my personal style as being youthful and I dabble in 'scene' trends (though I was wearing that kind of stuff before it was mainstream :P), but I also clean up quite well and enjoy going to the opera with my boyfriend.
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I am 60, married, live with my husband and numerous dogs and cats. I am self employed and love my work but it takes a lot of hours and energy. I use my job as an excuse not to exercise.
I have have always had weight and food issues, but I ballooned in my 20's. I joined OA when I was about 30 and lost the weight and was able to control it for several years. But in the last 15 years, I just gave up. I had surgery (a vertical sleeve gastrectomy) on 6/8/09. My top weight (5/15/09?) was 263. Pre-op weight (6/8/09): 252
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i'm 18 and a freshman in college. i love working out and eating healthy with a little indulgence every now and again. i lost 15 pound when i started school and i have a goal to lost at least 10 more. i'm a motivating individual who loves to encourage others. :)
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I just turned 35 and I am in the worst shape of my life!
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I'm 26, married to Adam, enjoy spending time with friends and our two dogs, Baxter and Linus.
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I am married with one child. I work full time outside the home. I enjoy bike riding, reading, and being with my family.
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Moderately fit weekend athlete. Swimmer, slow distance runner.
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I am a mommy to two boys and a wife to one big boy.
I am 36 years old.
I own a balloon decorating company (how fun is that, right?)
I love life and live every day fully.
I am afraid of nothing.
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I am a mom of a 6 year old as well as a newborn. I love music, the outdoors and anything "creative".
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I am 31 years old. I have been married for 8 years and I have two children ages 9 and 7. I need to get motivated and start doing something about the last 10 lbs. I need to lose. I currently weight 125lbs.
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I am a 24 year old high school counselor. It's my first year on the job (if you can call it that.. i love it!) and I am in my last semester of my Master's degree program. I tend to eat when I'm stressed and have gained 10 pounds in 8 months from school and work. I am 5'10" and weighed 150 lbs. through high school (mostly lean muscle from playing basketball). I was diagnosed with a bunch of food allergies a few years ago and dropped to 126 lbs. in 3 months.. I miss it there!
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I am 21 year old college student. I lost about 40 lbs, which I am so proud of. Now, I just have to lose the last 10 lbs. I've been pretty busy with school and work, and I don't know how to cook. I think that's my major problem because I want to be able to eat more healthy, but I don't know how to cook at all. Only the basics, but no dish. I am a very outgoing and friendly person, I love the outdoors.
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i'm 19 years old, i've finally realized that being as heavy as i am isn't how i want to live my life. i'm so young and i have so much to live for, being heavy isn't the way i want to live. i'm not saying i want to be skin and bones, but i'd like to make it down to atleast 170.
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I am a 26 year old wife and mom. My husband is in a rock band and we love to go to shows. I have a 15 month old son who exhausts me, yet he is the love of my life.
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Can't seem to lose weight, ran for over a year and didn't lose not 1 single lb. stopped running for 4 months and gained 15lbs."whatever!" So here i am ..
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I am a college student, working full time with a 2 year old son. I have a wonderful supportive fiancee.
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I'm 21 and I have hard time sticking to things. With work full time and the desire to go out and drink with friends, it's easy to put things off...Well I've put it off for too long and now...It's a 6-day a week work out with a 1200 calorie a day diet.
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I am a 38 year Canadian teacher living in Erbil, a city in the Kurdish region of Iraq. After experiencing a lot of loss (including only sibling), I quit my job in Taipei, Taiwan, went back to university (in London) and took a job in the developing world... but since leaving Tawian, I haven't stopped indulging myself with sorrow-drowning rich foods... or started back activities which used to make me happy (cycling, yoga, salsa and other dance)... It seems harder to be active in the Middle East where men, let alone women, would be crazy to brave the traffic on a bike. Not to mention that people wll comment on your weight gain with things like, "Fat good to Kurdistan!"
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26 year old law student looking to lose about 15 pounds. Its hard to find the time and energy to work out and eat healthy in school, but I've done a much better job of it this last semester than in the last 3 years.
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I'm 43 years old, in fairly good health. I need to become more active. I need motivation. I would like to change my body composition as it seems since I hit 40 I'm getting mushy and bigger around my middle and it's "way harder" to lose it.
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I'm 5'0", 33 years old, and will be approaching my 34th birthday in May. On somebody my size 1 pound tends to look like 2 pounds. I have 3 daughters and am a stay at home mom. My girls ages are 8, 6, and 4. I love softball and working out, but a year ago I injured my shoulder, and have been in physical therapy since 11/08 and since summer of '08 was lazy, but also unable to do most exercises because of my shoulder. I started getting back into my fitness routine 3/1/09, and am bound and determined to get my body thinner, leaner, and more tone. I'm still unable to do all the things I once could, but am working my way up to it.
I used to be 128 pounds in high school, and worked hard to get down to 106. I'm currently 116, but was 121 in the beginning of my journey on 3/1/09. I want to be thin, and lean for me, but at the same time, who wouldn't want somebody coming up to them saying "Wow, you had 3 kids?"
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I am 32 yrs old. I have no kids, but I do have a dog that is like a child to me. I work in a Distribution Center as a HR Manager.
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I'm awesome.... true story
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I will soon be 27, and I wasn't happy with where I was heading physically. I have been on this site for almost a two years and have lost almost 100lbs, and gained about 20lbs back, but still working on my discipline, and focus on a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE change that I can keep with, because lets face it, if I can't do it for a week, how can I do it for the rest of my life. This site, with the resources, and the people has really helped me, and I wouldn't have been where I am today without it.
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I'm 61 and can't look at myself in a mirror. Somehow (like someone else put the food in my mouth) I've gotten FAT. I weigh 170
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I am single with 2 grown boys, 26 and 18.
I have a bad addiction to Carbs that I have been struggling with for a long time.
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I am a recently married 33 year old black professional woman. I have a almost 5 year old son. I relocated 4 years ago from NYC. I was slim most of life. I gained this much weight 8 years ago and I lost it all and kept it off for 4 years. But regained after some major life changes.
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I'm 21 years old. I was blessed with a baby boy just this April. I have a great husband and family. I am insecure about my weight and decided I am gonna do something about it. I'm taking control.
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i'm 38, married, 4 kids, ages 9-17, 2 girls, 2 boys. live in rural okla, teach in rural okla. raise goats, chickens, pigs, rabbits, also have ducks, cats, and dogs. garden.
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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 41, single, with no kids. This should mean that I am better at this whole thing, but I'm not. I work a normal work week on the night shift. I really like the thought of being healthy and active and want to attain that lifestyle again.
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25 y/o wanting to look like If i actually was in the prime of my life :)
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I am a 30-something mother of 5 and have a great labradoodle. I live in Washington and run my own business.
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I am a 53 year old professional with a very sedentary job. I want to lose about 50 pounds, but would settle for 30. I am tired of being fat.. none of my nice clothes fit anymore. I am an emotional eater, with stress trigger. the problem is that I am understress daily... yuk....
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20 yrs. old, looking to lose 15-20 lbs. quickly and healthfully!
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I am a 24 year old graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA with a B.S. in Human Resources Management. I previously managed my Family's large horse farm, working approximately 60 hours a week outside, performing manual tasks for the majority of the day. I am now working at my Family's company and am having a difficult time managing sitting behind a desk 45 hours a week, eating healthfully, and making time for the gym. I also just moved from a more rural existence to a life in the city, which has been very difficult. I would like to work out during my lunch breaks for an hour 4 times a week. I am hypothyroid and have suffered from a semi-eating disorder in the past (over exercising/undereating) while struggling through a difficult relationship. That ended 3.5 years ago and I am now pretty healthy...I just need some balance. I LOVE to cook and find myself sampling way more food than I should before I serve it (haha). One great thing about my cooking though is that my favorite way to prepare it is on the grill...which prevents me from slathering everything in butter. I have a beautiful Rottweiler named Lilly, an amazing Quarter Horse named Skippy, and hope to one day have a Royal Dandie minature pig. In the past, I have been so concerned with what other people think about me and what I do, and I am about to move past all of that. I was constantly criticized as a child for my weight issues and when I finally "got skinny" in high school people actually started liking me (kids can be SO cruel); I was on Homecoming Court, and Captain of my Cheerleading squad. I attrubuted all of the positive things that were happening in my life to the fact that people thought I was "pretty." For years now, I have become so detached from myself, focusing on what OTHER people want, not what I want, and I am now prepared to make changes in MY life, to be who I want to be, and to do what I want to do. The sky's the limit...and I'm reaching high!!!! Watch out world!!!!!
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I am a 54 year old single mom. I am 5'5" tall and weigh 145 pounds. I have been "stuck" at this weight for 2 years, even though I eat very healthily and exercise 3-4 times a week. Menopause came and went relatively easily, but ever since I just can not seem to loose weight using any of my "old tricks".
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I am at the cross road trying to become the me I know I am. But frist of I am a mom of a 15mths old girl. I am a happy creative person would loves to grow but my self confance and faith in my self has taked a blow so I have let my body and mind go. I am working very hard to get it back. to get me back. I am turning my life around and that is the best feeling in the world. I am holding on to that for dear life right now.
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I have always been a "big girl" but I lost 50 lbs for my wedding last summer on the Jenny Craig diet. I have gained about 15 lbs back and need to loose 60 lbs to get to a healthy weight range.
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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 recently!
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!
Jan 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.
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I have run for over 24 years, many of those racing for college teams on athletic scholarship for long distance running.
I am the owner of Blonde Runner Health, LLC (http://www.blonderunner.com/) in Utah and love to promote health.
I am a certified personal trainer and running and triathlete coach. I believe in living a healthy lifestyle. It can happen even when you have four little children that keep you hoppin'.
5K PR: 18:06.17
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Married, mother of two, who has dropped 50 lbs in the past year. YAAA!
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Married.
Vegan.
In school to become a pastry chef.
(I know...makes no sense)
Former fat kid.
Nerd.
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I'm 51now, 6 years ago had a hyst. that has placed 80 pounds on me. I didn't use HRT, just like my body adapt. Now, for health reasons this weight must get off.
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I love to camp with my family. I also love to travel with family and friends. I enjoy reading, cooking, spending time with my dog and hanging with my kids. We are big outdoor enthusiatists and do lots of hiking, fishing, biking, etc..
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55, married, one daughter in high school, one in college, full-time career in the oil industry. My weight has always been a challenge, but my main goal now is to be healthy, active, and lose the belly fat.
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I'm a 58 yr. old mother of 4 grown sons. I have 7 grandchildren and have been married for 38 years. We are self employed with a small business and I am not growing old gracefully. I lost my best friend unexpectedly 7 months ago and I'm still struggling with that. We were each others motivation.
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24 and currently in college
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I am one of those creative artise types. Interior Designer by trade, forced to work in Corporate America for a pay check. I am 39 years old, married with one 15 year old daughter.
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im a 26 yo female, i live in tampa, im currently working and taking classes.
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I'm 5'9 and I am about to be a Senior at Spelman College in Atlanta,GA. I am from California and my boyfriend (soon-to-be fiance) is in the army so I don't have a lot of support right now. I am very serious about losing weight because I think it is keeping me from enjoying life like a 20 year old should.
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I am a 33 year old single lawyer. i work hard and play hard. i love to run however, i am currently overweight and need to shed some pounds. i am committed to running at least 3 miles a day, 4 days a week but often i run more than that. i want to lose 50 lbs by the end of the year. i train with a personal trainer who helps push me. Nutrition is an issue for me and i'm working to eat better.
i'm currently running 3 miles in less than 34 minutes, so i still have a ways to go.
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I am about to be 28 and I am married also I have a 10yr old son. I was always very small or I guess better term skinny and than I developed depression when I moved from NY to NC and it just seemed continuesly I gained weight over the last 3 years I have gained 3 dress sizes, which seems to just make the depression greater. I am doing good now and I am going to be sure to get back on track this time. I completed a course for Pilates instruction, and Personal Trainng and that seems to not have really motivated me at all!
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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 enjoy working out, playing with my puppy, and I am a full time college student.
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I'm a 28 year-old woman, pulling my life back together after some Very Hard Times. Things are starting to look up, in spite of a non-ideal living situation and a job I never wanted to have again. I have recently gotten a preliminary diagnosis of PCOS, a disease that isn't really life-threatening, but is wildly inconvenient if you want to have clear skin, a nice body, and children someday. I've gained, let's say, a lot of weight. My doctor said to lose it if I wanna have kids, which I do, and I'm not getting any younger. So here I am.
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I am 49 and want to enter the second half PHYSICALLY fit. Ive always been active as a mother of 4. My oldest daughter has run marathons. My oldest son plays college football in Illinois and I just want to stay active and enjoy doing great things with them to stay YOUNG! Ive been divorced for 5 years and dating has been marginally enjoyable. Id like to focus on my fitness INSTEAD!
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I am married 46 year old mother of two boys, 23 & 20. I sit most of the day between a desk job and commute to work that sometime drives me crazy. I workout in the morning before work because by nightfall I am too exhausted. I'm not overweight right now but been there many times in my life starting as a child. My relationship with food has always been a struggle.
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I'm a 34 year old working mother of a three year old in Brooklyn, NY, 5' 3" and 174 lbs. 've always struggled with my weight, but successfully lost 50 lbs with Weight Watchers before my son was born. I have since gained 30 of those pounds back, and want to get back to that pre-baby weight.
Update - 7/18/08 - Down to 170.5 - 3.5 lbs lost
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40+ mom of 3. I am currently back in grad school.
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I am a 39 y/o unemployed teacher. I had basically wanted a year off to get my life in order. I have been off work for 6 months and am now READY to BEGIN getting myself together.
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I am a stay-at-home mom. When I'm off track, I tend to snack alot. I get lazy at times and eat fast food several days in a row. I also eat when my daughter eats even though I'm not hungry. Sweets and carbs are difficult to resist. When I'm on-track, well it's tough to stay there. It's just finally time to start using more willpower. PERIOD!
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19 years, want to lose weight by cutting calories, drinking water and walking.
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I'm a 22 year old, recently married, college graduate. I too have spent the last four years studying, going to class, and hanging out with my husband and friends too much on the weekends. Although I'm not overweight, I have been steadily putting on pounds since high school. I want to tone my muscles so that I can feel confident in my body. If I loose weight, that's an extra bonus!
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I currently weigh 191 pounds, 5' 3" .
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I'm 22, 5'2", and 187 lbs. I had lost 20lbs and when I started dating my boyfriend and moved in with him I went from living in a podunk little town that had no fast food for 30 miles to living in a small city, I gained it back and then some. I want to get down to around 130-140 lbs. I think for my height it is realistic.
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I am a 32 year old full time RN and full time graduate student. I had never struggled with my weight until this past year. I have gained 15 pounds suddenly and have become sedentary. I want to increase my activity level and build better eating habits.
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My name is Tiffany and I am 24 in a long distance relationship. Thank God I have no kids. I am a program coordinator for a mental health facility (very stressful). Eventually, I want to go to grad school but have no clue what for just yet. I have hypothyroidism and with that I gained alot of weight after my sugery.
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Hi, my name is Teresa. I am a 29 year old medical student who loves life! However, I feel that I haven't put 100% into weight loss like I have with my education. I lost 35 lbs two summers ago, doing the buddy system of motivation, and got to the healthiest weight I've ever been at, but ironically gained it all back (and then some) when I started med school. How can I bring a patient to health when I'm not healthy for myself? Help me keep on track!
MY MOTTO: Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!
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I am 26 years old.
Two years ago I was in a car accident, and my outlook has been totally scewed. I don't have the energy, or strength anymore to do the things i use to do.
Gotta get this under control. Yoga was always one way i could do that. I must get back into it. With sometimes a little motivation along the way!
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I'am a 31 year old woman who is sick of being over weight & tired all the time.I hate that I can only shop @ plus size clothing stores...and I know right now is the time for me to step up to the plate & do something about it.I love life & enjoy spending time with family & friends...and I know that I could do more with my life ,if I lost weight & felt good about myself...This time,i'm in it for the long haul:)
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I'm a 21 year old female. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I work in a healthcare office, and love working with people. In my spare time I love to hang out with my friends, see live music, tend to my garden. In terms of fitness, I'm 5'8'' and approximately 145-150 pounds. I am an average build. I wouldn't say I am overweight, but I defintely feel that I have gotten pudgy lately due to my change of career. I used to be on my feet for 8-12 hours a day, but now work a desk job. I really need motivation to get in shape, and I'm hoping that PeerTrainer can help me!
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I am a very active person who loves being outdoors. My main problem is I'm a junk food addict and am a meal skipper. I suffered a back injury in college which gave me chronic back pain when I exercised or did any of my favorite activities. When i work out now, I pay with back pain.
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I'm 22, just started a new job as a restaurant manager and things are hectic! I'm trying to save up and go to school while working 60+ hours a week. Have gotten by on fast food for the past 6 months to a year and am now 40 lbs over my preferred weight. Need to get back into the gym and back on track with eating healthy.
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I am a beautiful and talented woman. I have a lot going for me in life I just need to be healthy. I am currently looking for a band and I just enjoy every day that is given to me. I am down to earth and out going. I love to make people laugh.
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At this moment, I am 45 years old. I have battled with my weight all my life. I have been heavier than I am today, and I have weighed less than I do today. My goal is to lose weight and be healthy for myself, my son and my parents, and my Marine. I am the proud mother of a 19 year old son who is a full-time college student and works for Grimaldi's, and I must be here for him. My parents are elderly and depend on me, and I must be here for them. My Marine, who is 12 years my junior, and whom I have been with the past 2 years, is my toughest critic, and I know he tells it like it is, no matter what. When I told him the other day that I was unhappy with my weight, he asked me, "You really think you're fat??? You gotta be kidding!!! You are beautiful!!!" I want to be here for him.
A year ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Sure enough, a year later, I've gained 27 pounds due to the medication. I was told that I might gain weight, but I didn't think it would hit me like this. I am determined to lose the weight I've gained, plus more, and get healthy again!!!
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I'm 43 and i'm in the best shape of my life eventhough i still need to lose about 10 more pounds. Three years ago i weighed 220. I'm now down to 130. I'm 5'2 so i'd love to be around 120.
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I am 25 years old and am sick of wasting my 20s being overweight. I don't want to look back when I'm older thinking how good I could have looked in my youth. I lost 2stone last year and looked great and was the happiest I have been with myself ever, but as usual I let the weight creep back on so now I'm back where I started. My aim is to loose the weight I put back on and go into a new year looking and feeling fab again!!!
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Hey, I'm Victoria & I'm 15, but I'm old for my age.
Yeah, I am a little overweight, not that overweight, but I don't want to reach the obesity level.
Basically I want to loose at least 30 pounds a month, if I can. If not, I'll go for whatever's possible. Basically I'm just trying to perfect my body image as best as I can. I hope to loose AT LEAST 5 pounds a week. I've kind of let myself go a little bit, and it's a secret desire of mine to be a model, so I'd like to get a HEALTHY routine going & lose about 80 pounds by the end of September or mid October.
Celebrity Body Idol= Keira Knightley!
I know a lot of people think that she's anorexic, but she's definetly not! She has a great body. She is rather thin, yes, but she has abs & a lot of definition to her body. Overall, she is my rolemodel in just about all areas. The epitomy of what I want to be & what I want to do with my life. & I just really want to be confident in myself like her.
Support is greatly valued. :)
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I am a 33 year old mother of two. I am only 5'2" and to much extra baggage...have tried many diets. Yeah I am a Yo Yo diet Momma.lol
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I am a stay-at-home mom and I find now that I have more free time and I need to use it to better myself and my family. I have a 14 yr old son in 9th grade, and a 7 month old son. I have been married for 3 yrs (June 25th).
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I am an sign language interpreter who is still finishing up school and working right under full time hours. I love to wakeboard and be active, just recently with the weight gain it is hard to keep it all up because I feel "gross". So making me not do the things I love, which utimately is retarded, I know.
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I am 25 and have been married for 2 years. I have always striggled with my weight. I lost 35 pounds before my wedding to get down to 132, now I am 150 (seriously!!) the first few pounds was from the pill but then I just started eating husband sized portions...and not ever telling myself no... I am a Christian a photographer and a lover of the outdoors
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Just turned 48. I Love anything outdoors. Hiking, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, but would love to feel better physically, and have more energy. Mother of 3 (all in college), work full time (self-employed). Time management is an issue for me.
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Hi I'm 33 & a married mum of 2, Albert was the one who put me onto this - he & his beautiful wife are great friends of ours. I have been struggling with my weight since the birth of my first child. I am Maori & like the Greeks we love our food, infact our lives revolve around food - we use it to celebrate commisarate & socialise - my favorite saying is if you dont eat my food your insulting me :0) - so now I am wanting to change that for my health - my weight is having a significant impact on my health & I want to be around to enjoy my grandkids & be able to actually get around with them.
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