I am newly single and ready to do something wonderful for myself.
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Medical conditions in the last two years have caused me to gain over 70 lbs thanks to a very slow metabolism. Now that I have it under control, I need to lose the weight I lost originally. =[ I am looking for networking and support, will gladly do the same for anyone who is struggling to lose the weight and keep it off the healthy way.
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I just made 26 and it's time to get my life in order starting with my weight.
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I'm a 45 yrs old female, mother of two, with the youngest getting ready to turn 19. I believe in the power of postive thinking and trying to learn how to become the great friend to myself as I am to others.
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24 y/o graduate student in theology, stuck in the Midwest. (I've lived here my whole life; grew up in Minnesota, went to college and then worked professionally full-time for two years in Wisconsin, now in Chicago, but I'm ready for a change of scenery.) Health and fitness has taken a backseat to life for as long as I can remember.
Favorite things: hockey (especially the Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota Gophers), travel, architecture, photography, religion/spirituality, the Internet
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>>I'm a 25 year old graphic designer. I commute daily from the city to the suburbs, so any free time I have I treasure. I enjoy art and lots of cultural activities. I have 1 cat named Josephine Joy (Jo Jo for short) who is my "kid." Summer and autumn are of course my favorite seasons since I also love any kind of outdoor activity (as long as it's not too humid outside!!)
>>I lost about 40 pounds on Weight Watchers about 2 years ago. It took me only 6 months since I can't stand waiting around for things to happen. I was very committed to losing weight, so I lost the weight first, then started exercising after I reached my goal.
>>Although I have maintained my healthy weight, and have exercised regularly, I have not reached the goal of fitness that I would like. I feel as though I'm at a plateau.
>>I still enjoy eating out on occasion, and find it difficult to work out 6 days a week. Lately I've been averaging about 3 days in the gym per week, but would like to amp it up to 5 days.
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23 year old city girl dealing with post college realities
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26 year old female, 4'11", 136 lbs (i think?)
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I'm male, 37, married with 2 children. I am one of the founders of PEERtrainer.
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Did weight watchers. been not doing it. Errr I want to scream.
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I am currently 39 and always had these visions of looking fabulous at 40. Fortunately or not, I have always dressed and carried my weight well a habit I picked up from my mother. however I also am extremely good and masking how I really feel about the way I look and my long time struggle with weight loss. This has been my secret for a long time and the only ones that really know about these feelings are my mother and my husband (who is really quite lovely about it all).
I am just so tired of belly aching about my weight. I just want to be done already. To be honest, I have neglected my diet and exercise regimen for at least 4 years partly because I used to work these ridiculous hours and everything came before me. Now that has changed. I am READY for all that to change. My impatience however will be my undoing. I really need support, ideas and encouragement to keep going. I used to do this stuff so easily before. It is so much harder now, but I am determined to get it done. So what ever it takes. I have 6 months. The plan is enter my 40th year loving everything about myself including the way I look and feel.
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I quit smoking January 1st, 2009 and was successful in also gaining twenty pounds! After quitting, I stopped working out and simply focused on not smoking. Now that I am confident that I will no longer go back to smoking, it's time to work on the weight and get back into the swing of things!
I have recently worked with a couple of personal trainers without any results. I have now decided to commit to train for a half marathon and start running to improve my health and to lose weight.
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I'm new here, decidedly aggravated, and somewhat grumpy. I'm writing this now because I didn't like the blank space. When I've snapped out of this ridiculous mood I'll write something that's a little more reflectie of the decent side of my personality. Till then just imagine me as a snarling newcomer to be ignored until she learns some manners.
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I'm 32 years old and gained 38 pounds in a period of 2 years. I stop smoking and then I lost control of my weight.
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I'm a married professional living in Chicago. No children (getting ready to start fertility treatments), one truly spectacular dog. Have been on the roller coaster since age 12, but am nearly at my heaviest ever. Husband served in Afghanistan in 2004/05 and I gained 50 lbs while he was gone. I am having immense difficulty motivating myself to change. I am SICK of dieting, counting POINTS, etc. I need something new that will work and not make me feel restricted. Have signed up for the Chicago Triathlon at the end of August 2009 (sprint distance), thinking that will motivate me.
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I am hitting the age where reality has set in. I can't eat what I want and not gain weight. I have always been athletic, but need to feel a bit of a push from someone/group.
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My username is my wish and goal.
Over the last 2 years, I have managed to lose 15-20 pounds and keep it off, but I have never been able to get the last 10-15 pounds off. I have lost 5, but then gained it back, and I seem to be stuck here.
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I'm 38 years old and have been overweight my entire life. I want to enjoy life without the worries that go along with being obese.
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I graduated college in 2004 and moved to Chicago to work at a big insurance company. I live and work downtown. I got married over Labor Day 2006! In my free time (there isn't much!) my husband and I like to play golf and play Dance Dance Revolution. We recently adopted a puppy, and we're constantly walking her, which has been great! I love being outside and I love warm weather!
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I'm 35, a professional actor in Chicago, and a newlywed. I am tired of being a "comfortable" size 8, as it reads much heavier on-camera (which affects my professional viability). I carry much of my weight in my lower body, and I'm tired of hiding my legs. I just want to feel good about myself again.
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I am a first time mommy to a handsome and brilliant little boy. I just started running and would love to run a 5K sometime next year.
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I am 25 year old female...Happily married living in Chicago. We moved here last June from sunny FL. It has been a feat adjusting to the weather but we survived the winter and are looking forward to Spring. I currently work from home as a photographer/freelance photo editing and designing and painting my own line of shoe designs.
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I have nice intentions but I always procrastinate and I can't remember the last time I followed through when it was only for me.
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In grad school for art therapy, trying to stay fit as my body begins to look more and more like my mothers.
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I'm a 24 year old who's just finished grad school. I'm studying to take my boards for physical therapy. You would think as a physical therapist, I should be thin and a good example for my patients, but i'm not, hence why I think it's important to be losing weight now, before I start. I'm just pretty much tired of being overweight, and not being happy with who I am. I'm so paranoid about my health and other possible health conditions I might have. I've always attempted to go on diets, but never went through on anything. I honestly don't mind working out, but for me I feel like the only way I can lose weight is if I get a personal trainer at a gym, and have my food made for me so I can lose weight, but I have no money for that stuff. So i have to really find motivation and support.. It's just really hard.. blah =(
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Nothing interesting about me!!! Well at least not now, working tooooo freaken muuch!!
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26 years old, work full-time and in grad school part-time
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I have been working out since I was like 12. I am 37 and have not worked out consistently in over 10 years.
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23 going on 24. I've struggled with weight my whole life and I want to be done. I just want the second half of my 20's to be different.
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I am a 35 yo single mother and graduate student. I have been following Weight Watchers since January and I have lost almost 40 lbs so far (45 more to go)! I have a similar weight loss story as many others, having lost 80 pounds 4 years ago until my pregnancy.
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I'm a fun, genuine gay guy looking for a male or female workout partner to run/walk and lift weights.
I am 5'7" and around 200 pounds. I lost 40 pounds about two years ago, but have since gained more than 20. I would like to lose roughly 40 pounds, while also building muscle mass.
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I am a 26 year old Chicagoan who recently discovered raw foods. I am training for a half marathon this spring...and possibly a marathon (who knows!). I have about 10 lbs I would like to trim off - I feel a little lethargic all the time from carrying it around. Other than that, I like to run (kind of apparent), ride horses, do yoga, and read about nutrition and health. I recently did a raw food detox and loved it! I plan to do the same thing in April. As far as work goes, I am a patent attorney concentrating in pharmaceutical litigation.
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Chicago-based ne'er-do-well (27).
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30yr F from Chicago, who is in school and works full time
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I am a size 16, I want to get back down to a size 8. I don't know how much I weight (215 march last year).
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I'm 5'11" and I've always been able to eat whatever I wanted and still get away with being considered "skinny". That's not the point, though. I want to be toned and feel good. I want to put an effort into being healthy and see what I am capable of. No more junk food and snacking all day. I want to be healthy and happy for me.
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I am a 38 year old male from the nw side. I am into fitness training & have lost 115 pounds. I continue to strive at working hard & staying fit.
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35 year old female - massage therapist (thank goodness for a career that keeps me active) I am self employed and work very long hours on some days so keeping to a regular schedule of working out is sometimes a challenge. Eating well on the other hand comes fairly easy to me - I do however have a big sweet tooth.
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I am a student at the University of Chicago. I was class of 2009, but because of several difficult problems (insane depression), I had to take some time off and did very badly other times in my college career. I now only need one more quarter of classes (four) plus write my A.B. thesis paper. I am anxious about that and have been for the majority of this year, but because I only recently (one month ago or so) began to seriously diet and exercise, I have not been able to concentrate on almost anything not diet and exercise and weight-related.
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I have been a personal trainer for 5 years now. I specialize in pre/post-natal exercise, sports specific training, rehabilitation, kettle bells training, cancer exercise specialist, muscle imbalances, and self-myofascial release. I teach mom boot camos as well as cardio kickboxing and supply a nutrional consultation if wanted.
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33 year old woman working full-time and finishing a dissertation.
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I'm 26, used to be an athlete, which allowed me to eat whatever I wanted, but when I stopped playing and training I didn't stop eating. I'm ready to get back into shape in order to feel good again.
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I attend pharmacy school
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I can't wait to reach my goals.
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Writer, rebel, one-liner
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I am a 22 year-old student who lives a generally active and healthy lifestyle.I used to be a college athlete but after working for a bakery for a year and a half I managed to put on about 30 pounds. I am vegan and ride my bike, but I cannot seem to lose weight on my own.
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Creative, Advertising, Performing. I have a chronic illness and on of the symptoms is weight gain. I have always been active and now find i injure myself more because of the weight gain. I would like to shed these lbs and get confident about performing, have more energy and rejoice in my femininity again.
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