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I'm 23 and I need to take control of my health, for my well physical and psychological well-being.
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female 46, single
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I am in the Army National Guard, I went through basic training last summer, before I left I lost 30 pounds. When I got back I lost 15, but I gained it back. I need to lose it and keep it off before I leave for more training in June!
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I Currently weigh 145 lbs. I am short so this much weight makes me look really fat. I gave birth almost 8 months ago and just recently started being wise about what I eat and started exercising a little.
looks like I lost 6-7 pounds in a month or so. I need to keep following my plan and start being smart about it.
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I just turned 30 in March. I've never been very athletic, but over the last couple of years I started jogging. I successfully trained for my first race last summer (half-marathon), but haven't really exercised much since October. I've noticed pretty major differences in my body since I stopped jogging. My uber-active boyfriend recently moved in, and though we eat fairly healthy; I feel like I've been eating in line with HIS metabolism, not mine. I'd like to work on portion control and exercising more regularly.
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I am a 22 year old female senior in college, weight 145 lbs but always fluctuating. because I live in vt for most of the year, I definitely want to find as many ways to exercise outdoors as possible (although for me, that will be harder in the winter!).
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I'm a 20 year old, college junior who is motivated to lose the weight. I'm a vegetarian and I eat healthy, lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains but I have a major sweet tooth.
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I am a 22-year-old mother of one (a son that is 2). I'm a certified nurse's assistant, but i'm currently taking time to be at home with my son. I've always been a little bit on the "fluffy" side, but never really obese or heavily overweight. It wasn't until I was through with my pregnancy that I'd noticed I'd gained 60lbs. and it hasn't yet really gone away.
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I'm 22 years old. I used to weigh around 135-140 and wear a size 7. But then I got a stressful job and started college. I got into bad habits, like eating high calorie comfort foods in large portions, and not exercising regularly. I now weigh 184 lbs and I wear a tight size 17. I have tried many times to get back into shape, but I've never stuck with it for long enough. I need to redevelop self control and healthy habits.
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I'm a 24 year old female. i work out regularly but I think I need to be more disclipined with my diet.
I am a law student so I'm usually crazy busy with school, work and my boyfriend. I need to find some me time!
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i am 25 years old and am a very active adult...I workout around 5-6 times per week although I sit at my job about 8 hours a day!! I feel that I just can not exercise enough to make up for the hours I sit a day and let me tell you my lower stomach & BUTT pay for it! I try to eat healthy at all times but those few pesky 10 lbs just don't want to come off...I'm determined though! :)
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I'm orginally a New Yorker. -
I have green eyes. -
I'm a vegetarian but a very fussy one at that. -
I am one the most friendliest people you will ever meet :) -
I am an exercise freak. -
I love my long legs when they are skinny. -
I love hanging around with my friends and boyfriend. -
I love the internet! Thank Bill Gates it was invented LOL. -
I'm gonna be a surgeon and a gunner special observer in the Royal Artillery side of the British Army. -
I love shopping! I am a complete shopaholic haha. -
I actually like spending time with my dad and uncle! I know a major shocker. A 16 year old admiting they really do like their dad and uncle lol.
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I'm a 21 year old college sophmore. I work and go to school full time
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Not interested in being overweight any longer and am ready to take care of ME and do what I need to, to make that happen.
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I'm 28 5'6 and 165 pounds, i have three kids and a wonderful man who likes me the way i am. Maybe if he didn't i might be a little more motivated. He always gives me that second helping i really don't need.
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I'm a single mother of a 14mo and love every minute of it! I have been trying to go to the gym during my lunch break or right after work before I have to pick my daughter up from daycare. Time and money is tight and I'm looking for extra support! I've been a varsity athlete all my life, but I am amazed at what's happened to my weight after I had my daughter. I need help!
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29 yr-old teacher and massage therapist. quitting coffee, training to become a guide on cycling and canoe trips and kicking that last annoying 10 lbs.
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I am a 21. I live in Dayton, OH. As far back as I can remember I have been self conscious about my body. When I was in highschool I weighed in at 173 lbs. I became vegetarian and lost 13 lbs. That's when I became obsessed with losing weight. I then did a juice fast and lost another 10 lbs weighing between 145-150 depending on what I ate or drank. I weighed myself everyday and was obsessed with losing more and more. It didn't help that I got alot of compliments about how great I looked. Well that's when I met my boyfriend. We have been dating for a year and a half now and I have gained 10 lbs since then. He is alot smaller than me weighing in at 135. I weigh 160. It makes me extremely self concious but I love him and obviously that's not a very good reason for breaking up with someone. I am just ready to lose weight the healthy way and keep it off and get my confidence back up.
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I am going to lose 50 pounds before the year is through. It feels great to make that statement, and I know it will feel even better as I begin to make that happen. My reasons for wanting to lose weight are grounded in my personal health, but I cannot deny the positive impact this change will make on my entire life. Not just the losing of the weight, but the process itself; the fitness and the improved nutrition
I'm a 22 year old woman who has let her priorities get way out of whack for far too long.
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Hi! I'm Natalie. I'm 5'8 and about 135 pounds. I have always been pretty active, but use it as an excuse to eat more.
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I just started on my weight loss journey. I watch the BL every week and have since the start of the show. I have two children ages 9 and 5. I will have a full and happy life with them!!! My goal for this week is to do my wii fit every day
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I have a charmed life with lots of great food and drink available. I am 60 years old. I want to live more thoughtfully. Years of being unhappy with my appearance have taken a toll on me. At my age it is time to accept who I am. I have eaten to escape feelings of unhappiness and insecurity. At times my eating out of control has been a serious problem. I weight 150 lbs and am 5'6". I don't like going to bed full and waking up in the night feeling uncomfortable from what I have eaten and drank.
When I pay attention to my actions, I am happier and can let go of the worries. Worrying is presently out of control.
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Currently, I am 5'8'' and weigh 157 pounds; my goal is to reduce it to 147.
I'm a sophomore who have struggled through the incredible crave at night for quite sometimes. It always happens a week before my period and usually when feeling depressed. However, lately I have been doing quite good in my diet program, so I decide to join this group to keep myself motivated and learn to appreciate every little success I might gain.
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I am 21 years old going to sonoma state university. I am never happy with myself and want to be.
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I'm inspired by muscles and health and I am devoted to toning up and feeling better about myself than ever before. I would like to drop 30 lbs.
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I am a 20-year-old Asian girl doing my Psychology Degree.
I am not tall and quite plump for my height.
I am at the fattest in my life, weighing 58kg.
I am not overweight but I am concerned of my health as I have engaged into binge/emotional eating recently to cope with my stress.
After every binge, I would feel miserable and I have gained 6kg because of it!
It makes me feel bad and I have lose confidence over myself.
I don't even wear nice clothes anymore, I often go out wearing black shirt and jeans.
I miss my old life, I want to be as slim as my bunch of girlfriends, I want to be confident and enjoy fashion again.
I want to be pretty and healthy.
My weight fluctuates and I would like to put an END to it. I don't want to hear comments about me gaining weight and looking rounder and fatter day by day.
I want to prove that I have self-control, I am tired of plain talking about dieting. I will prove to all that I can do it!
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21 year old female about to graduate college, looking to tone up and drop a pant size or two.
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Im 5,3" tall, 22 years old and I am starting my journey at 130.8lbs.. my goal weight is 115lbs. I successfully lost 10lbs before xmas with the help of pt but I gained it back with the stress of school. I joined PT On October 20th of 2008, I am going to reach my goal of 115lbs by October 20th of 2009.
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I am a 19 year old nursing student- I will be a sophomore in in college this fall. Throughout my life I was a dancer and I believe that kept me in shape for a long time, but since I have been to college I have been focusing more on school and have definitely gained a few pounds. I do not hate my body, but would like to start working out and exercising more in order to feel better about myself. I am about 5 foot 4 inches and I'm around 140 pounds, I would love to lose 10 or 15 pounds (the "freshman 15") to be back to 120ish.
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I'm 18 years old, going into my second/third year of college (my credit standings are iffy right now... =]). I've gained a lot of weight within the past month or so... and I'd like to get fit to run a 5K this fall, and to go to Vegas and LA in the winter (I know, right? Pressure!)
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Married, working Mom of 3 kids. I am an emotional eater and have been struggling fitting exercise in my daily schedule. I love to exercise, but I put this off as a priority for my family, I need to start thinking of me more! I have gained 30 lbs and am not happy with my body and the way I feel.
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I'm 27 years old and newly married. Suddenly I'm cooking for my husband and I put on 10 Lb in the last year. I also moved to a totally different place/environment. It was stressful.
I lost a lot of weight (20Lb) 2 years ago - and didn't exercise much - I think that slowed down my metabolism.
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I am 43 years old, married for 2 years and have a 16 year old daughter. For most of my adult life I hovered around 130 lbs (I'm only 5'2" so I was never skinny). However when I hit menopause about 5 years ago I began to gain weight. I have been at 160 lbs for close to 3 years now. I tried to lose the weight 2 1/2 years ago but the menopause thing made progress non existant so I gave up. Things seem to have settled down & I have been working out with weights for 2 months now and am seeing progress with muscle tone and inches are coming off my butt and legs but no weight loss yet. I want to stay motivated and keep at this until I am a size 5/6 or at least a 7/8. I really am not that concerned with what I weigh, it's size that counts for me! UPDATE: Ok I lied. The number on the scale does mean something to me after all. As of April 8th I am now down to 154 lbs. I LOST 6 lbs since the end of January!
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I am a working mom with a 2 yr old. I've battled with my weight most of my life. I have maintained a weight of 150 for the last 6 or 7 years and after having a baby, have found my waist line increase a pant size. I was also raised in a family where you eat everything on your plate. I find that has been a hard habit to break.
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50, single, and need to lose the weight to stay healthy.
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I'm a high school kid who hopes to be healthy and active when I'm older.
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I am a single mother of 2 kids. Im 5'2" and weight 117-118pds.
I am very active, I workout almost evreyday (cardio 45-60 min a day and 45-60min weight training.
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I was 110 pounds when I came to usa from India in 2003. I had baby in 2004, A car accident in 2005 ( I was home for 4 months and couldn't exercise, I still have bad back). I had my gall blader removed in 2006. So, in around 5 years I gained more than 50 pounds.
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I'm a 20 year old college student hoping to lose a little weight and get in shape.
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I'm 6-7 and tall, work as a courier, love to read, watch movies, and I love to dance. Unfortunately I haven't done a lot of dance due to a lazy lifestyle (kids and life will do that to you sometimes). Now I want to get back on the wagon (or exercise bike) and get back into being fit not because I have to but because I want to.
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I am 22 and transitioning from being a retail manager to a professional businesswoman. My new position begins November 1st and I want to be on the track to being healthy and happy when I get there.
I have two Golden Retrievers, Journey and Cody. I am single and currently live with my parents until I am able to afford a home of my own.
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I am 29 years old and spent the first half of this year recovering from two foot surgeries. Over the past six or seven years I've found myself fluctuating in the same 20 lb. range. Recently, I've found myself at the top of it, and I'd like to get to the bottom and below! I just need help remaining active and motivated even though the scale isn't budging:(
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I have been a yo-yo dieter all my life. I lost 80+ lbs before I turned 40, now I am 47. This is my last time of losing and gaining. I lost 60+ lbs last year and have been about to maintain my weight for all most a year now. It will be a year in November 2009. I keep a log of what I eat and how many calories I burn during exercise. I run, bike and swim some. I did my first triathlon this year.
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I am 33 and have been married for 12 years to my high school sweetheart. I have two children 6 and 4. I was always thin growing up but started to gain weight in my 20's. After I had my children I was around 195 lbs. In March, after seeing photos of myself and just feeling like my best years were behind me, I just decided one day that I wasn't going down without a fight. So, I made up my mind through diet and exercise that this was it! So far I have lost almost 50lbs. The last 10-20 pounds are the hardest for me now. I am having a hard time with some late evening binges and sweet cravings. All in all staying focused and not about to give up!
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I just turned 50. I quit smoking December 2008 and gained 12 pounds.
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I'm a student in NJ who is desperate to lose that extra five pounds
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I am a 24yr old female who has always struggled with weight. Two years ago I lost 40lbs and weighed 140lbs at 5'7" but due to a hectic work schedule and stress I gained it all back plus 20lbs!!! I feel like I have completely let myself down and don't know how I let myself get to this point again.
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37 year old professional mom of 2. Work full time as an account executive. I have been married 18years. I have a 12 year old and a 7 year old- both boys...lots of testosterone in our family. I only gained 25 pounds with my first son and was in my skinny jeans 2 weeks later. After my youngest....well that is another story! I gained 80 and have only lost about 30...and he's 7. So I guess I can no longer call it baby weight! I am ready to get back in my skinny jeans!
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I'm a College Student...not overweight, but definitely out of shape. I want a healthier lifestyle and to lose a few pounds in the process.
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I am 25 years old, soon to be 26. i have been bowling for 20 years this september, so that is pretty much what i do. i am a pharmacy tech and i also bartend twice a week, so my schedule is pretty full. all through out school i had no problem with my weight. then i turned 21 and hit a rocky road with my boyfriend and ended up gaining about 50 pounds. i am finally almost back to where i want to be(about 10 more to lose). i sort of watch my weight on the scale, but mostly i looked about how my body looks and how my clothes fit. i really like talking about health and fitness and would like to talk to anyone about it, so that we could all help each other.
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I'm a married English teacher. I've been teaching 12 years and married 8. I was heavy as a child and teenager. I got into great shape during university (for the babes! :)), and got out of shape after marriage :(
I love the outdoors, lifting and photography. I don't lift too heavy these days because I'm prone to injury.
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I'm 32 and a stay at home mom of one. My son is 2.5 years old. I exercize a lot and run competitively every week. I have run three marathons, Dublin twice and Connemara once. I was 18th woman in the Connemara Marathon when I ran it. I also do pole dancing for fun and because it is great strength training. I have worked as a fitness instructor and as a weight loss consultant. I know a lot about fitness and nutrition. I do plenty of exercize and I find it easy to stick to an exercize plan but I really need a push to stick to an eating plan.
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I'm in my senior year in college and will graduate next December total of 4 1/2 yrs. I have struggled with weight my whole life, but since going to college and no longer involved in three different sports I've gained probably 40-50 lbs in the last two years. Two summers ago I lost 25 pounds and I've gained all but 5 back. I would like to figure out a healthier lifestyle that works for me and stick to it. Part of my problem over the past year has been battling nagging foot pain that makes physical activity very painful.
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I am 44 years old, married & live in Minnesota. I am very athletic, into many sports such as competitive league tennis, biking, walking, inline skating and cross country skiing. However, this past year, I have really struggled with my weight! As of today, I weighed in at 153.4 :-(( This is really hard for me to admit in public that I weigh that much. I start looking like a stocky German at this weight.
I had success 2 years ago with the Weight Watchers program and I lost about 15 pounds on it. However, I have gained it all back in 2 years. I do moderate levels of exercise on a regular basis and just don't understand why it is so hard to lose weight these days!
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mid 40s , career and family
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I'm a soon-to-be college freshman, scraping my way through highschool.
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I'm a single mom, I work as an Executive Sales Assistant, so I'm seating down most of my day. I love music, have struggle with weight most of my life but this is the heaviest I have ever been and I'm kind of scare to think that I will gain another pound, I never want to be at this weight again.
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the stress of being a recent college grad with no permenant job is packing on the pounds on me...i'm trying to shed that and get back the body i should have at 24....
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I'm Imy , I'm 19 years old. Music is my life, i play guitar and sing in a band.
I really want to loose weight and i hope this site will help me. =]
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just another person, maybe later i put more
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45, married, working part-time. My first weigh-in at Weight Watchers was on Jan 27th, 2009 and I was officially on the other side of 200 pounds (200.4 to be exact). With WW and exercise, I am down 41.2 pounds in 30 weeks and truckin' on!
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I am a 20 year old female student in college. While I know how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I tend to emotionally & compulsively overeat. I've always been very athletic, but since I left for college, I've found less time and less motivation to exercise.
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I am 30, married with 2 children; 12 and 2! I play volleyball and softball. I am pretty active but there are certain TV shows that I love! Thank goodness for DVR! I have lost about 25 lbs and just need to get that last 10 off!
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I am 29 and work a non-profit job in Austin. I love to read, watch movies...and hang out with friends. I enjoy being outdoors, but was never an extremely active person. I never played regular sports or anything like that. I was always the naturally thin girl in high school, but now, in my late-20s, I have began to get a little fluffy. My parents struggle in their older age with weight loss, so my goal is to make lifestyle changes to create a healthy, active lifestyle now. I want to tone-up, lose some...but the main focus is becoming healthy.
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I'm 19, I do my schooling online so i have plenty of time on my hands.. witing to start my new job. I want to lose 10 pounds by june!
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I'm a 21 year old exercise science major. I work full time as the assistant manager of a tanning salon. Which leaves me with little time to work out or take care of myself.
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40 yr old mother of 2 (9 and 11), happily married, work full-time. Evenings are usually busy with activities and taking care of stuff around the house.
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I am a SAHM , I am 38. I am married to my best friend a very wonderful man for 15 years. we have 3 children together and he came with a pre family of 4. As a result I am a grand momma and I enjoy spending time with my granddaughter and grandson.
I was not an overweight child, but at the age of 12 I weighed in at 126 and gained 10lbs every year basically till age 29. I gained the xtra 40lbs and a baby and never lost the xtra weight and have been this weight since then give or take.
I am not a dieter, I am not into fads and the latest and greatest new diet out. I WILL however be trying ALLI along with my new weight loss goals.
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I am a college student in Philadelphia. Over the past two years I have lost over 100lbs. and gained an appreciation for exercise in general and running in particular.
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In mid 20s; I've stopped playing sports due to injury over a year ago which made me lazy and weak and heavy. I also picked up a really bad eating habit, possibly developed an eating disorder because of stress as well.
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I am 22 years old, approximately 133lb (just over 9 stone). Whilst this may not seem a lot, I prefer to be at around 120lb (around 8 stone).
Having put on the extra weight since I stopped regular dancing, I would like to get back to my previous weight of 120lb and also eat a bit more healthily.
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I am 32, married, have 2 kids, one boy and one gal (age 2 and 2 months). I have gained 18lbs during my first pregnancy and 20 lbs during my 2nd pregnancy. Altogether I have gained 38 lbs in 2 years time, terrifying. I am 132 lbs before pregnancy and I am looking to lose those extra pounds in a year time.
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I am 28 years old, married, but no children. We have a farm, so my husband always tells me that i should "just work outside" to get my exercise, but I find it really difficult to get motivated to go out and pull weeds! I'm looking to get in shape, tone up, lose those last few pounds and just feel ENERGETIC and HEALTHY! I try to eat healthy, but often succumb to cravings for the "baddies"...candy, chocolate, chips, you name it. I have three horses, so being outside and working with them is a great way for me to be active and have fun, but it's hard for me to do as much with them in the winter. I work full time, and often don't get home before dark, especially in the fall/winter, so I tend to bulk up during this time of year. I'm really excited about joining this group, and I hope I can get inspired by fellow team members.
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I'm a 30 year-old MBA student looking to maintain my weight loss from this Spring. Last Spring I lost about 20lbs, but have recently gained back 15lbs. It's time to get it off and keep it off! So I am re-committing myself to healthy eating, regular exercise, and positive thoughts. B-school is tough, but it would be even tougher if I was not in shape and healthy!
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I am 21 years old and a Senior majoring in interdisciplinary education at Texas State University. I love my dog Mazie, who is my inspiration to get outside, along with my family, friends and boyfriend. I've gained about 20 lbs since starting college and want it gone!
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I am a wife and mother of one. Most people tell me I am a fun, caring and loving person with a silly personality to be around. Although I haven’t been much of my self lately.
I am a 24 year with a crazy work schedule due the fact that my husband is in school. My day consist of waking up at 4:45am to got to work (at my second job) and getting off at 8:15am Monday through Friday. I take naps since this is when I get most of my sleep. Later I go to my primary job from 2:30pm to about 11pm (sometimes later)
I used to be more of an outing person but with the weight gain and crazy schedule I have not been able to do much of anything, nor do I have the energy
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Over the summer I changed branches for my job. My new boss eats out ALL the time, and as a result, I do, too. Unfortunately, most the things that I eat when we go out really aren;t that great for you (Cracker Barrel sometimes, wings, fast food, etc). Since then, I have gained about 15-20 pounds. When I first moved over there, I weighed about 115, now I've been hovering at 129. I just don't want to see that 130! I'm also supposed to be training for a Half Marathon that is going to be in March..that training thing is hard to get around to. The motivation isn't there to practice and train.
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I've been following Weight Watchers for 2 1/2 years. I've lost 105 lbs!! Yeah!!!! Reached my goal December 2007. However, I've really been struggling the last 6 months or so....and I've gained almost 20 lbs. So it's very important to me to get it back off. The question is....How important???
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i finished high school last year, im 19 right now going to college soon, and planning to play football there so i need to lose about that much of weight, im working hard and soon im have what i want cause hard work pays off
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I WILL succeed.
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I'm 27, 5'6" tall and I have danced my whole life. In high school I was dancing 2 hours after school every day and never worried about gaining a pound! When I went to college I never really improved my eating habits, and I wasn't dancing. As the years have gone on, I've noticed my weight slip up and up over time. Now I want to just get back to a comfortable weight where I feel confident about myself and work on toning. I've also started dancing again (jazz, tap, and lyrical) 2 days a week!!
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I am 27 years old, married and busy with work. I have no human children but have my two wonderful kitties and two unique birds to fill that part of my life. I used to be quite active at the beginning of the year but have let that fall to the sidelines. So now its time to pick it up and concentrate on what I really want out of life!
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I'm 27 and I sit at a computer all day at work. I do walk to work, and I exercise 4 to 5 times a week. I drink too much beer on the weekends and love food! I'm also in the process of quitting smoking.
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I am a 20 year old college junior who has been the same weight since I was about 14 years old. Never thought I was Fat but always wanted to be more fit.
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I'm a 31 year old grad-student in my last semester of school. I am interested in alternative health care, yoga and nutrition. My weight has fluctuated over the years, but I have mainly been wanting to lose 10-20 lbs forever. I am currently 146, and want to get down to around 126. I haven't seen that weight in about 4 years.
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I am in the navy, engaged, overweight and sick of it.
i weigh almost 180 and i am 5'7", i would like to get down to 145 but my first step is to get to a healthy weight.
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I am 23, married and I work for a weight loss center in Canada. I am very interested in living a healthy balanced lifestyle in all areas of my life. I am always trying to teak aspects of my mind, body and soul to make sure that I am always putting my best effort forth in anything I do.
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I am a 25 (updated [= ) years old and I want a beach body. I have lived in Florida all of my life and I have NEVER been comfortable in a swimsuit! Time for a change. I am a receptionist at a Law Office...on my butt almost all day! I am a few classes away from getting my AAS degree in Parlegal studies.
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22 y.o., mom of 1 baby boy. Just gave birth last august 7, 2009. I ballooned to up 212 lbs when pregnant. Now, after 2 months, im 178lbs. My goal is to be @ normal weight of 130lbs.
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My name is Jenn. I'm 23 years old and have a 15 month old son named Rowan. I am currently going through a divorce and one of the reasons he's leaving me is because of my weight.
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I am 27 and hed my first baby almost 3 years ago. I am still carrying around ,what I am calling, baby weight (eventhough I know its not). I am 5'2 and 147lbs. I used to be a very athletic person, but now I feel like there is too much to do. I have a diffcult time finding the time to make good decisions on food and exercize. My husband is very athletic, and I am bound to show him I am too. I am determined to lose my "baby" weight by the end of June.
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I'm a reporter/copy editor/page designer/Web editor for a daily newspaper. I spend a lot of time sitting at work. After work, when I'm not taking classes (and sitting some more) I'm so worn our all I can do is watch TV with the BF. All that's about to change...
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I work in the medical insurance.
I am 34 years old no kids yet, one great step son to be.
I love to dance and hike
I am newly engaged and am motivated to get back to my orginal weight when my honey and I meet. I was a little
thing of 105 pounds ; ) , but i have no need to be that small again. I have grown up and like my curves
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29 year old married female. No kids. Last summer I had ACL replacement surgery on my knee and I lost the entire summer to the fact that I had surgery. As a result, I gained about 20 pounds. I have been cleared by my doctor and am working to lose that weight plus a bit more.
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I'm 21. I'm from Oregon. I like being outdoors and organic foods. I'm also a college student.
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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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23 year old female. 5'2. Trying to get back to my high school weight of 118lbs/Sz 4. Gained weight due to large amounts of alcohol consumption over the course of 2 years. Lost most of the weight by eating healthier and relying on my feet as transportation. I got close to my goal weight in 2008, but gained a few over the course of winter (and a new relationship). My boyfriend and I are working together at being healthier and getting back in shape. I am trying to get back to my summer 2008 weight for a wedding in May of 2009.
Weight/Size:
Sept. 2006: 160lbs/Sz 10
Jan 2007: 155lbs/Sz 8
June 2007: 135lbs/Sz 6
Dec 2007: 127lbs/Sz 6
June 2008: 122lbs/Sz 4 or 6
April 2009: 127lbs/Sz 6
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Senior in college!!!
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I am 26 yr old and have a BEAUTIFUL daughter. I work at a high school with kids with Emotional Disabilities. I love my job, but would really like a higher paying job. I have a I am a single mom and am attending the University of Phoenix. I HATE exercising and LOVE eating, so I have been purpetcually dieting since I was 18.
I was 298 as of 11/9/07, then 248lbs in November of November of 2008, now I plan my goal to be 198lbs by November of 2009 and would like to be "skinny". I want to drop LOADS of weight but am logical about the time line. I have a goal of lossing AT LEAST 2 lb a week by actually dieting with Peer Trainer.
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40 year old mother. Work full time at a public library. Taking college classes with a desire to finish some day :)!
I love the Lord and give Him all the Praise for anything good within me. He is my Rock and Shield!
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i am 56, born and raised in sn francisco, college in san diego and have been in this small town in colorado for 32 years. married to the same man for 32 years, have 2 daughters 29 and 25 who live in california,. i teach at the local elem school. i live in a small resort town at the base of the rocky mountains in colorado. ive always struggled with my weight, but managed to stay about the same as ive gotten older.
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39 year old stay at home mom of two. Soon to be 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter. Kids in school full time, plenty of time for the gym but also plenty of distractions and excuses. Healthy eater while alone, but indulgent with my husband and kids. Six months ago got to my lowest adult weight ever (127, 5.4" size 4 - I'm curvy and muscular and that number is skinny for me) with tons of exercise and very careful diet plan. Had 20 year HS reunion as motivation. Through the winter and holdays have regained about 6-10 (which looks more like 10-15 on me) pounds. MUST get back on track before getting totally out of control. Family history of obesity. Mother has gastric bypass surgery and is binging her way back to 250 pounds. Aunt and sister also closing in on 220-280 pounds apiece. Determined that it WILL NOT be me!
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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 am a wife, a step-mother and hope to learn how to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I struggle with the stress of my job and an hour commute to work - gives me too many excuses to not make healthy choices. I also have a hobby which involves tea - I love loose tea!
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I'm your (not so) average fifteen-year-old high schooler that has no idea where life is taking her. I love art, even though I don't have that much talent for it. The most important things right now are Christ, family, and friends.
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I am 41 years old, married and the mother of 3 busy kids. They are 12, 10 and 4. I also teach 4 days a week. I try to find time for myself and exercising. I love to eat, drink and be merry and so I need to work on portion control and not making weekends a free for all.
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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'm a 27 year-old newlywed who lives in the suburbs of Minneapolis and works in marketing. I like reading, playing with my Boston Terrier Hanky, and spending time with my friends and family.
I've always been fairly thin, but I've never felt I was in that good of shape. I joined peertrainer and started working out about two years ago and felt great about myself. Then I stopped. I'm now back to my previoius weight (when I was a couple pounds short of my knock-them-dead-stunner goal weight) and the great "in shape" feeling I was starting to get is gone. I want it all back and I'm finally making myself work for it.
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I am a 27 year old woman who sees food as fuel for my body. I eat lots of veggies, fruit, and lean proten, but need help getting back in the gym and staying active! My husband and I have been trying to get back in shape since we first met almost 6 years ago. We are by no means overweight, but want to make sure that we incorporate a healthy lifestyle that sticks.
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Mother of 2 and grand mother of 3 and one on way. I love the outdoors and having fun. I am very outgoing and love to meet different people that have been where i am or still there :)
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I am 27 years old and have struggled with my weight for a long time. I've always been "chubby" since childhood but i really want to be lean once and for all...In 2006 I went on a program and lost app. 30 pounds...but sadly....I've regained ALL of that weight over the last 3 years and a few more....I'm at my heaviest weight ever and really struggling with my self esteem when I look in the mirror or try to get dressed.
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I am 24 and 122lbs. My goal weight is 108lbs (number doesn't count as much as look/feel to compensate for muscle etc) and I'd like to build a lot of muscle. I never stick to my diets/exercise plans so this time I am ready to do it! No quitting for me this time!!!
I love sports but have a hard time motivating myself to do physical activity and I LOVE food- all sorts of food! I'm learning to be healthier now and make exercise a regular routine to keep my cardiovascular health up. I need to learn the routine now so that I can keep it as a good habit as I get older.
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I am in my late teen's and recently put on 35lbs. Actually I put on 35lbs months ago and just never took it off. I was going through a serious depression and ate compulsively. Now, I'm feeling a lot better and am definitely up to changing my bad habits.
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i am 45 yrs old/married/ need to lose 50 lbs/ have lost 30 since january 1. i am exercising. need to get my eating under control
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20/f want to have a heathier way of eating,and get rid of snaks,I'm happy to log here and want to make friend with everyone who want to loose weight and live a healthier life~^_^(forgive me for my poor English-_-...may be I can polish my En by logging here too~~~~~~~~~)
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I have struggled with body image a lot over the past few years. Last year I made a serious resolution to lose weight and the main product was diary entries filled with self-loathing. I gave up on my body, stopped exercising regularly, and ate basically whatever I felt like. So I gained some weight. I don't hate my body now, but I realize I would be healthier and more fit if I was thinner.
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I have recently put on 10 pounds. I am 19 years old and am currently in college, I have struggled with weight fluctuation my entire life. I feel my best when I am thin and healthy with lots of energy! I am trying to commit to a vegetarian lifestyle but am finding it a bit difficult haha. I live in Los Angeles and love the sun!
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I am a 21 year old college student. I was born and raised in Hawaii and still live here. I am in school to become a nurse. With school and work and being busy a lot, its hard to eat healthy. I also like to go out with my girls for drinks which does not always lead to good eating habits!
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I turned 51 in Nov 2008. I'm a software engineer, married with no kids. One cat, one dog.
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I am 5'0 and have been battling with weight all my life. I love to exercise...that's not the problem. I also love to eat. Brownies and ice cream are my weakness. I tend to eat when I'm sad, happy or any emotion in between. I just want to get down to healthy weight and maintain.
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I'm 18 years old and I don't believe I am extremely overweight but I definitely could stand to lose about 20-25 pounds. I know how to eat healthier and exercise correctly, it's just sticking to the lifestyle that's the hard part. Wish me luck!
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My names Jess and I live in Australia, I'm 15, am in yr 10, and I'm a bit nervous about yr 11 next year! Anyway, a bit about my body - I'm roughly about 5'5" tall and weigh in at 63 kg on the scale, and I've made progress, seeing as two months ago I was 11 kilos heavier! Sure, I'm happy that I'm no longer overweight, but looking at myself in the mirror I still see fat that definitely that has to go, especially on those stubborn thighs! For me, that's my main issue - my inner thighs that are ever so flabby. OK, I've gone down a jean size (Hooray!), and can now wear shorts with a little more confidence, which means I've lost weight around my thighs, BUT I would never have the guts to pull out the bikini, nuh uh, not like this! Being a girl who does Australian calisthenics I have to wear leotards at comps.... not really flattering for my thighs despite having dance tights underneath. I'm not sure if I'll continue with calisthenics next year, but I do know that if I do go back next year I want to be able to wear leos with confidence! Anyway, I'd say I'm pear shaped since most of my fat is on my thighs; it's November 17th today... Hopefully, just hopefully I'll be able to feel satisfied with my weight on Christmas Day, or at least on NYE.
Lastly, I'd just like to let everyone know that I'm a listener, and if you ever need to vent, I'm the one you can come to :)
Best of luck to all on their weight loss ventures!
Lots of love,
Jess x
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I'm a 54 year old wife,mom and gramma. I am a nurse and work part time in a doctor's office.
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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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I am 26 years old. I am in a wonderful relationship with the father of my child. We just had a baby girl on 2 Apr 09. Before the baby, I was really, REALLY active and worked out 6 days a week. I work in a high stress job in the ER that requires alot of exercise so that helped keep the weight down. I happily and healthily got down to 124 lbs that mostly consisted of muscle. I looked wonderful, felt amazing, and fit into my size 4 pants.
Now I'm 5'2 and weigh 147 lbs as of Apr 09. I've been working out 6-7 times a week. I haven't weighed myself but I think I have lost weight. Sadly, my regular jeans do not fit yet. I had a c-section so my lower abdomen isn't shaping up nicely and I also couldn't work out hard for the first 6 weeks. I started working out hard before I should have, but I was so tired of 'feeling' fat. I'm ready to feel healthier and happier about myself.
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42 yo, 5'9", work full time, married (no kids). My husband works out 6 days / week and participates in triathlons - sure wish I had his determination and focus!
When I get out of control, I get OUT OF CONTROL (Oreo McFlurries are my favorite- and I have a hard time stopping with one! And Kashi Go Lean- at least that one is healthy). And the more I eat the less I exercise. I've learned how little I really need to eat to survive and am amazed at how many calories I can consume in one day!
I work full time, and am at a computer all day, so if I am not logging, it's because I am ashamed of what I am eating!
I initially started PeerTrainer in Oct '05 with two friends. I did great at first (as I usually do), but also as usual, I lose motivation, stop working out and start eating too much.
So- here I am again (again and again), trying to make a conscious attempt to slim down once and for all!
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Me? I am an ex-college athlete and find it hard to get motivated these days. I have a very long commute to and from work and then I sit the majority of the day. Boo! I like cycling in the summer, swimming, jogging.... but then that just depends on my mood. See the issue?? I need a coach!
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33, Married, two daughters age 11 and 6, work full-time. I like to run. Have completed several 5Ks and 10ks, five half-marathons and also ran in two 200 mile relays. Completed my first marathon in January 2009.
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Im 20, 5'6 and 140 pounds (hopefully not for long) I am a college student studying Occupational Therapy and really want to be successful. I have a good head on my shoulders but can slip up every once in a while. I'm strong but very self conscious. I want more than anything to live like they do on The Hills haha but that's just crazy. Shopping and tanning and chocolate make me happy but so does a good movie, driving in the car with music, beautiful scenery, or helping others. I am stubborn and find it hard to admit when im wrong but I usually only speak when i know im right. I get jealous of other people way too much and am horrible at dealing with stress. All in all im very complex and even I dont really know myself.
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I am 51 years old and married with a 17 year old son. I have been a nurse my whole career.
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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 20 years old and I currently am working hard to build muscle and lose fat. But, I am just starting to realize how hard it is.
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I am 5'9 first and foremost. Currently in college, 21 years old, have been struggling with weight since I was a child. At age 12 I had to get two sinus surgeries and dramatically went from huge to an unhealthy 117 lbs. As most people know once you lose weight you aren't always happy because there's extra skin and problems from being big. Anyways, I am fluctuating in the 140/50/60s lately and goal is to be back in the 140s! Peer groups always help so leave me comments :)
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I am 26 years old and my metabolism has definitely slowed down and I can not eat all that yummy, unhealthy food that I used to be able to eat. I live in Washington DC and furthermore, the cold weather has unmotivated me to go out and do any exercise. I need to get into shape ASAP!
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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 teacher in a new position this year (very stressful), and a single mom of an 8 year old daughter. I have full custody, but am in the midst of a very touchy custody battle. I'm just staying afloat financially with a lot of help from family... read- single mom, teacher, paying crazy legal expenses, and have an ex who is behind over $30,000 in child support! I have struggled with my weight since childhood, never enjoyed working out, but did dance and loved cheerleading in high school. I am an emotional eater. My weight has bounced up and down forever.
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5ft 7 164lbs. I am a senior in college Political Science major, Industrial Psychology & Perform Arts minor, who wants to move to the West Coast when i graduate.
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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 25 and i never really had trouble with weight issuse till about a yr ago.. My husband says i am fine but i am only concerned with this little exta i have to about 10-15 lbs.. nothing huge .. but if i don't do anything about it now i will keep gaining 10lbs a year.. agh...
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I'm a single, educated, young woman with many goals and aspirations STILL. Childfree, educator, grad student with the hopes of meeting my husband really really really soon...LOL I have a dog named Bailey and my next venture is to learn how to ride a motorcycle and purchase one in "Tiffany Blue".
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29-year-old Army nurse looking to get fit and be closer to my weight when I joined the Army in 2006. You wouldn't think that being active duty would allow you to gain weight, but now I must do physical training on my own. I work at a hospital. Have a hard time self-motivating to work out.
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27 yr old male grew up in nashville but currently living in Los Angeles. B.S and MS in biomedical engineering. I am an engineer consultant. enjoy all sports especially golf! I've been trying to lose these 15 lbs for the past 2 years but with no real plan or structure. I have 6 weeks til i go back to nashville to see some old friends and would like to do this by May 6!!!
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I am 32-year-old single professional. After getting my master degree in accounting and CPA certificate, I moved back to Bulgaria for good. For the 7 years that I spent in Chicago, I got to love doing sports, eating healthy: I quit smoking, learned about yoga, improved my skiing style. Now that I'm back home, I put back some of the weight, I am being ridiculed by my friends for my efforts to hit the gym three times per week. My best girlfriend from highschool never forgets to emphasize that I have a mental problem - she is at least 50 lbs overweight. So I hope that I'll be able to get the support I need from you guys, even though you're far away. Because I came back to get better in life, not to step back and go back to the old bad habits. But it is very chalenging - everybody smokes everywhere, I can buy soy products from only a couple of stores in the whole city, and above all, none of my friends want to join me.
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My name is Vivian. I'm 18 and a college student. Over 3 years I've gained well over 20lbs! and i feel really uncomfortable with my body! I've been trying to lose weight but i always fail to follow through.
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I am a 31 year old woman who has struggled with weight over many years. I have gone up, gone down, gone up, gone down. I threw out all of my "fat" clothes the last time that I lost weight, and now, am wishing I had them back. But, I refuse to buy new clothes, and am looking forward to fitting into my "normal" ones.
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I worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 35 years. I'm retired now at 58, and have a computer business that I enjoy. I have a lovely wife, and we have been married for over 33 years now. She's a LPN, and works for a doctor. I have two grown children. Now I'm getting information on fast foods, and home cooked meals, and counting calories is the best for me. I've been active most of my life. I stopped jogging at 47 yrs., but now I'm walking ....
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I'm a 5'10", 28 year old college grad working 40 hours a week in an office. I gained about 40 pounds over the past 5 years (got married, dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, got separated and divorced) and now that I'm in a much better place in my life, I would love for my body to reflect that. I enjoy playing volleyball, cards and games and spending time with my boyfriend.
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I am 24 years old and a recent college graduate. I am married to a great supportive guy, for the last year and we have been together for 6 (W.O.W) Moving back home has caused me to have even less motivation to diet as it has become more difficult to stay on track. I really would just like to do this for me, so that I can prove to myself that I can do it.
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