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I'm a 21 year old lady-person, set to graduate university May 17th. I went through a messy breakup last winter and then a subsequent 9-months of complete sloth, gluttony, and self deprecation. Now emerging 15 pounds heavier (which translates as about 30 on my 5'5" frame) and hoping to get my business together and hopefully land a date/better job by the time I graduate and turn 22 (mid June).
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I am 28 years old and have been overweight all my life. Every year I say that this is the year I will lose the weight, but somehow I never do. I don't want to look back 2, 10, or 20 years from now and still have the same goal of losing this weight. I will reach this goal in 2010!
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I've lost 150 pounds so far and have 70 left to go! I am not quick loser and its sometimes frustrating. I keep trying though!
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I will turn 60 in 2010 and realize that the quality of my life as an older person depends on incorporating exercise and healthy eating into my life, not as an option but as a requirement. I do freelance editorial work--mostly nursing textbooks--work from home, sit in front of my computer all day, care for my mother-in-law, who lives with my husband and me, and find it too easy not to workout. I also find myself grabbing a piece of candy or eating chips, just out of boredom. My husband and I have been married for more than 36 years and our two sons are in their 20s.
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I'm a 54 yr old mother of 5 with the youngest still at home. I work full time and right now I am the sole breadwinner of the family.
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Im 22. I live in Spain. Im not spanish though. I have a very unhealthy relationship with food, which inlcude over eating and beating myself for it.
I love reading blogs! Im love music more then anything and I love dancing!
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I am 50 years old and am in graduate school. I am fairly active but plan to increase my exercise and fitness level this year. I am single and have 2 children in college.
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I am a single mother of a little girl who is 7 years old. I have struggled with my weight since puberty. Grew up being the girl in the group who "had a pretty face and nice personality." Know how it felt to sit by while all your skinnier friends were asked to dance at high school dances, asked for their phone numbers at the bar in college. My goal is to improve my self esteem and feel good about the skin that I'm in. I do so much for my family that I need to focus on what I need. I want to be a good role model for her.
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i am 39 years old and have gained weight over the last 15 years. I have a sedintary lifestyle because I work behind a desk. I find myself unable to stay motivated for too long. I used to be very active in highschool and quite athletic. Now I struggle. I believe though the time is right to make a change in my life which includes changes with my family, diet, and activities.
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I just turned 40 years old. in 2003 I had failed back surgery so I take a lot of pain pills. not being able to move around like i used to I gained 15 lbs. Its a lot to me as i have a small body frame and any extra weight places me in more pain.
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I'm a 29 year old stay at home mom to 3 boys 4,2 and 1.
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NY transplant in the SF East Bay area for over 4 years. Love the sun and am depressed in the winter without it (SAD), so it is much better out here than in the EAST. I have a MS in Nutrition and counsel others, but the head stuff is such a challenge for me.
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I am a 40 years old and have two grown kids. I have been dieting since I was about 12 years old and have tried everything. It isn't like I haven't been skinny...I've probably felt and looked good about 1/3 of the time, but I'm ready to feel that way forever.
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50 - weight 164 - want to reduce by 30 pounds. Lost 25 last year and gained 24 of it back
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I am 36 year old male from Spring Grove, PA. I am married with a wonderful, but time consuming 3 3/4 year old daughter. I am an Accountant and work 10.5 to 11 hours a day (or more) with an 1+ hour round trip commute. I leave my house around 6:30 am and get home around 6:30 pm. I then spend the next hour or two with my daughter including getting her down for the night...by 8:30ish I'm beat...especially since I just spent 30-60 minutes in a calming and dark atmospher putting my daughter down. I can't and won't give up this invaluable time with my daughter. Its amazing how commited I can be to work, but then I can't find time to commit to my health. I'm hoping that by joining this type of environment I can find people that can help hold me accountable. Once I get some of that accountability I can be relatively easily motivated and once I get going I'm pretty hard-core. I went through Basic Training for the Army Reserves so I know the great feeling of being motivated and in shape. I have consistently done martial arts for several years, but with my daughter I only do 1x per week since it is time away from her. I'm a red belt in Kempo...so at the rate I'm going I have about 1 1/2 years to get my black belt. I love P90x, Yoga, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Hiking, etc.; but unlike martial arts I don't do these consistently. I haven't went mountain biking for about 2 years and I miss it BAD!!! In a nutshell I'm just trying to balance my family and work life while trying to squeeze in time for my health.
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I am 22 years old, I've been recently diagnosed with PCOS (Poly-cystic Ovarian syndrome) and It makes my body insulin resistant therefore making me gain weight. I gained 50lbs in a year! I'm ready to drop it!
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a 20-year-old bum who's living in the past
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i'm 18 and far heavier than i should be
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I am a mom of three active and beautiful boys. I am also a graduate student earning a Masters in Elementary Education so I don't have a whole lot of free time. But I have come to realize that I need to start making some time for myself and my health.
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I am a 42 year old mother of 4, run an inhome childcare and always have a house full of my childrens friends. I have just come through a year of sadness and depression and want to be really alive again. I love exercise out of doors as it is a wonderful time to be with the Creator. I put everyone elses needs in front of my own and love serving others as a validation of my existance. I am a recovered anorexic and bulimic (suffered 10 years)and went to being overwieght and anything but sexy as a way to protect myself from that terrrible feeling of lonliness and worthlessness that leeds a person to eating disorders.
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I am a 30 year old mom. I work a full time job and take care of my little boy Trevor. My husband fell down a flight of stairs more than a year ago and just got clearance to start walking in October. I have been doing all this on my own for over a year and haven't really gotten out much. I am hoping this summer all that will change. I want to be active and happy. I want to swim and play tennis and go work out. I want to feel good about myself again. My husband is applying for jobs now and once he gets a job things should start to fall into place for us. We have been struggling financially for over a year so dieting has been difficult. I am going to make it happen this year!
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I'm 45, single, no kids (but love 'em), no mortgage, good friends, cute cat, ready and willing to do what it takes to live a conscious, aware life. I teach individual piano/guitar/fiddle lessons for a living and am a creative, with other creative endeavors in the works. I am working on developing a skillful mind, a more mindful approach to everything I do, including how I take care of myself. I am involved in a Buddhist meditation group, and I am not a hippy. :)
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i'm a 30 year old mother of 3 girls. I work full time in a busy trauma icu and life for me is never boring.
I am fairly active and would like to get back into my old workout routine-had to stop it back in september due to a fall w/some injuries but now that i'm feeling better, it's time to get back in the swing of things.
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I am a 35 year old stay at home mom to a beautiful 3 year old boy. I was overweight my entire life, then lost about 60 pounds in college. Kept it off for about 4 years. Man, I miss those days. Then, I turned 25, and seriously my metabolism hit the floor. I could not get the energy to go and exercise. I gained about 100 pounds. Have yoyoed since then.
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I am 28 yrs old and have been fighting with my weight since i am 16 yrs old i have tried alot of different diets and so far nothing as really workout for me everytime i lose it i gain double right back since i get frustrated
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What do you want to know...just ask, or take a look at my goal. That pretty much explains why I'm on here.
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I am a college student who isn't sure where she wants to go with her life and can't even get a handle on her weight let alone her life.....I've tried Jenny Craig and even lost 20 pounds just to put it all back on again :( The problem is I'm addicted to food/an emotional eater and I can't figure out what my trigger is....I'm hoping that logging will give me some insight!
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I'm 17, and a junior in high school. This is suppose to be one of the best times of my life, and I should be enjoying every second of it. I've been over weight since I was ten, and over the past two years I've lost close to thirty pounds. It was a very slow process, and I'm no where near where I want to be. Recently I've more of less given up, and not only in light of the new year, but also in light of my new found attitude, I'm ready to finish what I've started. I know that this is my last hope to be skinny for junior prom. I don't want to look back, when I'm older, and wish I'd only lost the weight. I've always been the one to hide in the shadows, because of my insecurities with my weight, but no more. This is my damn time to shine, and I will look smokin' in my prom dress come May!
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I'm a 29 y.o. divorced, professional. I have a history of various issues with food. I feel that I have reasonable goal, with my first goal being to lose 23 lbs. in 3 months (related to a vacation I have planned). I am certainly seeking support, but I am also seeking an extra bit of structure.
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I'm a 17 year old lady. Many people tell me I look great and don't need to worry about anything but I am very uncomfortable with myself. It makes me depressed and I end up sleeping when I should be working out.
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I am a 46 year-old American whose been living in England for the last thirteen years. I have a fabulous 10 year-old (very English, even though both my husband and I are American) son.
In my 20's I was a size 6, 30's a size 8, early 40's a size 10, mid 40's a size 12+. Yesterday the scale was 162 ARGH! It's the heaviest I have ever been, but never will again.
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Student
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Full-time working mom with a 2 hour commute daily (1 hour each way); hubbie and 2 kids (2 and 4 y/o) and not a lot of time to work out. I need to lose some of the weight gained after I quit breast feeding my 2nd child (because I never changed my eating habits), and to change my eating habits - eat less fat, less in portions, more veggies and lean proteins, and drink more water.
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42 years old, married with 2 children.
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Freelance Graphic artist & SAHM to 2 kids Derek 10mos & Marissa 6yrs
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Hi my name is Kim. I had gastric bypass 4 years ago when I weighed 245. I went down to 190 and six months after surgery I have begun to gain weight back. I have now regained 30lbs, I'm at 220 now. I'm determined to lose this weight and try to get down to my goal weight.
I'm married with 3 kids a boy who is 19, and 2 girls ages 18 and 15. I just found out I will be a grandma soon also later this year so I'm hoping to lose some weight to be able to keep up with a little one. I'm a part time student working on my Master Degree in Accounting and Finance hoping to graduate in Aug 2010. Most of my time is spent working and school stuff. When I find time I like to play World of Warcraft, sew, read, and travel.
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Recent college grad. I was always athletic and active in high school and my college lifestyle hit me pretty hard. I gained about 20 pounds in college and another 5-10 since graduating, which seem like even more given that I'm only 5'2. I work in social services and sometimes have crazy hours which doesn't help the cause.
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I'm 36 yrs old. Mother of 2 kids...stay at home mom. I love to read and cook! I'm learning how to cook healthy...so far it's been fun :)
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31 years old. 5'7" and 207lbs. Slimmest weight was 128, when I started to college. Gained the Freshman-15, the Sophomore-15, Junior-15, (first year) Senior-15, and (second year) Senior-15!!! And then almost 30 more after I started my relationship with my (now) husband. Highest weight was around 230. I dropped 20lbs a couple of years ago. And have kept it off. But I have yo-yo'ed with another 10...going back and forth from 200 to 210 for a long time.
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I am mother of an 11 month old boy whom I stay at home with. Before having my son I taught kindergarten in the North Fulton area.
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I'm 21 years old and a senior in college. I major in studio art and I paint and play video games in my free time, though I enjoy outdoor activity as well.
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I have maintained my weight betweeen 125 to 130 for the last 20 years and now in the last year it has gone up to 135 and I am having a hard time getting it off. I exercise everyday except Sunday - I run, walk and swim and do weight and crunches - so i need to look at what I am eating.
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50 years old, working in front of a computer and sitting 8 hrs a day. Love gardening and I'm a beekeeper.
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I'm 50 years old, happily married, with three grown children and 8 grandsons.
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I am a 36 year old mother of an 11 month old little girl. I was in decent shape before I got pregnant but losing this baby weight has been very hard. I gained 30 lbs during the pregnancy and I am still 20lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight!!! AND my daughter was 8lbs with the placenta coming in at 2lbs. So basically I have lost no weight at all!!! Even though she was exclusively breasfeed until she was 6 months old.....I willl be going back to work in February and I can't fit into any of my work clothes!!!!!!
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I am 25 yrs old. i have an energized 1 yr old that i need to keep up with.
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I am 33 years old and single. I have started cooking within the last year, and now have difficulty leaving food behind.
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I am almost 50 years old, with terrible eating habits, but moderately acitve having climbed the highest summit in our area on my bicycle. See my before picture. LOL
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Love to play computer games. :D I'm an Accounting major at UTSA.
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26 year old living in SW Austin... workaholic. I have always struggled with weight. Between Summer 2008 and Summer 2009 i lost 50 pounds, wanted to be perfect for my wedding. Since then work picked up and i was traveling like crazy, i put on 30 of the 50 pounds i had lost.
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I'm 20 years old in college majoring journalism. Have two wonderful Golden Retrievers named Junior and Ruby and a loving, caring boyfriend of four years. After having my thyroid removed in January 2007 due to cancer, I have packed on almost 50 pounds. I am 167 and was 120 before, I am 5'5" and want to reach that same weight again. It has been extra hard these past three years since I lead a pretty healthy lifestyle, but still seem to pack on the pounds because of my disease.
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work 2 jobs I have 3 grown sons out of the house and one daughter who is 12. I am divorced and very very busy. I am fortunate that one of my jobs are working from home. It seems I never have time to cook meals period let alone healthy ones, so guess what that means? fast food! too much too often. I have made a decision to stop this insanity and do something before I end up in the hospital with a heart attack or stroke. So here I am...
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I love to read and write. I am currently in high school. I love animals and music and one day I want to be a writer.
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I'm 17, and I come from a family that has a long history of diabeates, and I'm trying to be the one who stops the trend. I wan't to lose the weight and keep it off for GOOD!
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My name is Tracy and I am 27 years old. In High school I was always very small and never had to watch what I ate. Now as I get closer to 30 I have seen that I gain weight. I have went for 110lbs to 135lbs in 2 years.
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I'm Tasha.From North Carolina. I personally need to lose the belly fat to make myself feel better. I feel as if I can't carry myself with the right confidence as long as I have the extra weight so for my own sake I want to look good.
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Im 23, work at an advertising agency, love hockey and want to start playing again.
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I'm 26, living and working in NY. Looking to make some lifestyle changes in 2010.
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55 in a week! Always watching my weight. I watch it go down and I watch it go up. Want to create a path where I can enjoy food without overindulging.
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I am married for 23 years, I have 2 children that are grown and 2 grandchildren. We are raising one grandchild she is 20 months old.
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i am 51 yrs old i would and need to lose at the very least 60 lbs
i am only 5"2 and have a small frame i also have some health issues
i have arthritis in most of my joints but the thing i hate the most is the
severe pms i get that makes me real tired and extra hungry it ruins 1/2
of my month
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I am married to a very wonderful man for over 10 yrs and we have two children, boys, together. I am a devoted Christian, wife, mother, friend. I love to spend time with my family and friends. I love to paint, read and just relax. I am a pretty honest person, so, i am real with myself and with others.
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i am 42 years old 2 teenagers ,husband over seas. and a dog. have dibetas and depression and anxiety. Have bad knees and chronic fatigue.
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I'm a member of a well known motorcycle club, and just am tired of being this freakin' big. My best weight was around 225, and I need to get, and stay there.
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I am a 44 year old woman.
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I'm an actress and part hispanic, so weight is unfortunately something I will always have to deal with! I'm addicted to Starbucks (2010 new years resolution is to only drink Starbucks on weekends), I watch CSI and NCIS every day, my favorite drink is Baileys and I sing really loudly. All the time.
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I am married to the man of my dreams. Loves me as I am and encourages me in a loving and positive way to ake care of myself for myself!
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was a gym junkee about 8 years ago until they changed ownership and then I quit and never been back. Love being outdoors and taking my doggy for a walk. 3 kiddies nearly grown up and an other half who loves fresh food too :)
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Im currently working in London, lots of stress and late nights, and take aways after work and cakes at tea breaks.
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I am a 34 year old mom of one. I am a school counselor and I just recently married in May 2009. I love to work out and I teach Zumba occasionally.
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Mother of 5. Always been a little bit over weight. 3 yeas ago worked hard, lost about 70 pounds and reached goal weight of 145. 2 years ago started graduate school and gained back 30 pounds. Four months left until graduation and I would really like the weight to be gone.
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In December 2004, I hit my highest weight of 205lbs. I was able to bring that down to 143lbs 14 months later in January 2006. However within 8 months I had gained 40lbs which is where my weight has basicly stayed since.
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I'm 17 years old and I'm a high school student. I shouldn't be so big for my age, so I really want to lose weight. I've lost a lot of weight the summer of 09 but I gained most of it back because I didn't have any motivation anymore.
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I love working out and do it daily. I work full time, have 3 kids and work out daily. I am actually in good physical condition, just thicker than I want to be.
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I'm a 29-year-old married female. Work full-time, grad student part-time. Likes long walks on the beach, cookies and chipotle.
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I am a 20 year old female college student. As a nursing major, I believe that I should be an example to my patients.
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I'm a 32 year old single woman who lives in Los Angeles and works in the Entertainment Industry.
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I've been working hard to lose weight with a close friend as my coach. So far I've lost 83 lbs over a 2 year period and have 30 more to lose. I feel healthy, happy and encouraged. 2010 is the year that I will lose the remainder. Oh yeah, I ran a 5K in October!
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27 year old married man looking to be healthier.
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I am a registered nurse and work from home. I have great children, who are active in sports, but our dietary habits are not healthy, and I don't exercise at all. Ironinically, I was bulimic for 5 years, and my metabolism is shot. I can not walk up stairs without being out of breath.
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I'm a housewife, a mother of 5 but now 4. I run for thearpy and health. I like to crotchet and party ;-)
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I'm an aerospace engineer working in Seattle. I enjoy an eclectic assortment of friends and acquaintances from all walks of life. Although it often surprises people, I used to work in the Arts, and my other interests include literature, the performing arts and cooking, as well as cycling and the outdoors. Flying too, of course!
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I am a 21 year old, third year graphic design (soon to be communications) major. I have been overweight almost my whole life and have acknowledged and accepted that fact. I usually have a very positive self-image, but I am constantly nagged about my weight by an overbearing mother (who is also overweight). I would like to start meeting many of the people I have started to meet online, and now I am becoming self-conscious about my weight. I also am now faced with studies of obesity health risks that are slowly breaking down the confidence I once had.
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I am 31 years old and my weigth has fluctuated massivly for my whole life! Just really want to get it right this time and stop thinking about it all the time! Also I am a chef and am around all types of bad foods all day! Need some motivation not to put those foods in my mouth all day!!!!
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Work at selling real estate and relocation. Help to make the relocation process easier for a client.
Work on local school board.
Member of several local boards. Working on new business endeavors.
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I'm back again after gaining 28lbs last year. Hoping my new positive attitude will be the difference. I like me and I want me to succeed!!
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I am 33 years old with 2 children. I am a nurse who works on a busy medical unit. I love doing many things such as walking, dancing, traveling, playing certain sports when I have the energy and also open to trying new things.
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A full time worker and student, trying to get control of my health.
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I am a fitness enthusiast who loves to exercise and has started on a weight training journey. I really like what weight training can do to reshape the body. I am 53 yrs old and married 22 yrs to the same man. We have two wonderful kids with one in college and one on her way off to college this fall.
My main hobbies seem to center around fitness. I am considering the possibility of pursuing certification as a personal trainer.
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I am 21 years old and have never been under 168 in my adult life. I would like to be at 150 by next september and I say that because we are fixing to start trying for our second child and hopefully by next september I have had a baby and working hard to get the weight off, I plan to keep up the healthy eating and exersize through out my entire pregnancy.
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I am 41 and a mother of 4. I have 18 & 14 yr.old boys and twin 4yr.old girls. (2nd marriage)
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Happily married, working mom. Trying to stay active and healthy
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I am 23, and a vegetarian. I hit my highest weight of 180 recently and seeing recent pictures of myself is a real wake up call.
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I am 47 years old married, have 3 older children living at home
feel like I am aging rapidly..... have gained 20 lbs in the last 3 years. I now weigh 137 it is not the number as much as how dumpy I feel. The waistband of my pants hurt! I am so sick of that. I never was into food much, was always skinny so this is new for me.
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I am 26 and from Grand Rapids Michigan. I am now living in Clarksville Tennessee for work. I love life, my friends and family, and having a good time!
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I love to be active - walking, running, skiing, golfing. It's all good - but I really enjoy good food and nice wine.
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33 years old. Partnered. No kids yet, but hopefully my partner will conceive this year. Four (!) dogs, one cat. Social worker in the medical field - emotionally draining.
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I am 25 and a college student studying Elementary education. I also teach preschool part time. I have gained about 30 pounds in the last two years because I eat out so much because I am always on the go.
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I am 24 years old and I am just ready to be healthy.
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I'm a single 25 year old, going through life, school, love, and trying to choose the best decisions for me. I have been experiencing a lot of stress lately (and for many years) which has left me feeling very unhealthy physically and mentally.
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I am a 55 yr old wife, mother, grandmother and paralegal. I lost 50 lbs at age 21 and kept all but 25 lbs of it off over the last 31 yrs, 3 children, 3 marriages, 2 divorces and 2 step-children. Now I would like to drop back down to the size I was through my 30s.
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I use to love working out it was my passion; I spend hours in the gym because I liked it. Now 9 years later I look myself in the mirror and I cannot recognize “me”, working out now is like a chore not fun!
I am 32 years old, 6 feet 2 inches 297 pounds. January 4, 2010
I have a wonderful family, a great career!!! This year my focus is on getting that great body again and be healthier that I can live to continue enjoy my family and life.
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I am 57 years old, and work for the federal government in Billings, Montana. Married, four grown children, and a cat. Hobbies - reading, decorating the house, flower gardening (a little), garage sales, four-part acapalla singing.
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I'm a diabetic and 37 years old. I have been married for almost 18 years and have a 16 year old daughter.
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I am a 40 year old new mother to a beautiful daughter. I have struggled with my weight in the past and it's currently winning. I need to get back the advantage.
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30-year-old female living in Silver Spring, MD. I live in a great area for walking, but I am a cold wimp and don't walk more than necessary when it's winter! I love reading and writing, which are, unfortunately, two very sedentary hobbies. Last year I started to get into hiking since I live so close to Rock Creek Park, so I'm hoping that can become my "active" hobby.
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I'm going to the University of Maryland School of Social Work, a dream of mine for many years, so I'd really like to be healthy by then. I've gained 25 pounds since I got married and I'm desperately trying to enforce the smart eating habits I used to have.
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I am married with 2 kids ages 5 and 8. At my heaviest I weighed in at about 280 lbs. In July of 2008 I had enough and decided to make a change. I started working out (for the first time in my life). I had dropped down to 156 and sadly I have gained almost 30 of that back. I left Crossfit for about a year but now I'm back and ready to get lean and mean.
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I am 22 and I am a twin. I love to cook and sing. I love to read. I currently weight 245 lbs and seriously need to change, and become healthy and more confident in myself!!
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I am 38, single mother of 3 boys, unemployed, and a full time student. I have had a hard time losing weight. It is very easy putting the weight on however.
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I'm in my last year of college and getting ready to head out into the real world. I want to lose weight and look great for that and for the summer. I want to feel better about myself.
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I am almost 33, I have a 16 year old step daughter a 15 year old son a 9 year old daughter and a wonderful husband. I am a very busy person I work 2 jobs and run my kids around all day long!
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I am Birdie's hubby!! Have 3 munchkins.
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Hi my name is Marissa. I'm a highschool athlete on cross country and track teams. I love to run. During cross country season I average three miles a day. I'm looking to, by the end of the summer, increase my mileage to 5 miles a day and improve my agility for track team.
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I'm 29 married mother of 3. I have had a hard childhood, and found comfort in food. I'm now 100 pounds overweight, and ready to deal with my emotions, and make the changes to have a healthier and longer life.
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26 year old engaged high school English teacher.
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Love to eat, lost weight before but now older and it is harder, my sister and mom are overweight also.
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I'm and Iowan born and raised, 25 years old, married and a mother of 2 1/2 year old boy who is the center of my life!!! I'm a cosmetologist, work for AVEDA. Love coffee and reading a good book or magazine, love music, love fashion and interior design! Never been on a plane but dying to skydive!!
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active working mom (amy) and member of PVBC
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I m 32 years old, 165 pounds mother of 2 ( 5 year old & 21 month old). My life is always on the go and I find that trying to find balance between long hours of work & family leaves me with timefor nothing else. I barely have time for excercise & my diet is to the dogs. I eat very little during the week & on weekend I pig out because I have time to eat, thus my metabolism has slowed tremendously. I need to bring up my meatbolism by eating properly & excercising
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I'm a sahm/college student.
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I am a 28-year-old work-at-home mother of 2 sweet children, ages 4 and 2, and wife of almost 7 years. I am an editing consultant, and although it can be very hard to balance all of my responsibilities, I feel very lucky to be able to work and also to be home with my children. I overeat, often as a reward for working hard or as a substitute for recreation when I have to spend my free time working.
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Hey, I'm 23 years old and am a full time student and currently work full time as well. I find it difficult to contorl my eating. I can eat a whole large pizza without realizing i did. I am 5'7 and weigh 155 to used to weigh 165 but lost 10 lbs.... Since I'm tall people tell me that my weight is proportioned. Thats easy to say, but i was brought up in a family that are very conservative. So was allowed to wear any thing above my knees or tank tops. After graduating hs, I am not confident to show my legs there extremely chubby and hate the fact my inner thighs rub up against one another all the time.... Resulting in my jeans being torn....... I would just love to tone my legs and make sure I stop over eating....
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I am a teacher and putting on weight due to low activity.
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im 47...mum of 4 grown kids..nana to 1 .....have tried on various hats of what i want to be when i grow up,,,and nothing fits.....i recently bought a brandnew Harley and am finding my freedom and independence from life out on the open road!....now onto who i am on the inside trying to get the outside to be the same!!!
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I'm a stay-at-home mom of 4, ages 6 to 13. I work two afternoons a week as a reading tutor for dyslexic kids.
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Wife of almost 19 years (together 23) of HS sweetheart, Mom of 2, fulltime student, work in neurosurgery, pretty strict vegetarian
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I am 26yrs old and am a college grad with a sociology degree. I was in sales for the last 2 years in NY and wasnt happy so my dog and I moved back to my home town in NH and I am currently looking for work so that my boyfriend of 5yrs can move up here as well. I love the beach and horse back riding and unfortunatley I love food lol
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HI, I am a mother of 3 and haveabout 25lbs that need to go. I try to work out and eat healthy but always seem to fall back into the same habits.
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I am 27 years old and am 5'8" tall. I recently got married and kind of regret not trying to lose weight for my big day. My husband is also doing this with me so it will be nice having his support as well.
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I just turned 30, and weigh more than I ever have in my life. I currently work in a office where I sit all day, I have access to a gym but a never go :(...i am looking at getting a Wii fit to start doing some stuff at home...
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I am 30+, married, planning to have children but do not want to have pounds working against me on top of pregnancy weight! I have a nine to five with low to moderate stress and generally find it hard to squeeze in the gym. I’m also in graduate school so discipline is a challenge. Oh and love the vino.
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I am 44 years old. Executive Legal Assistant. Married. 2 Children (6 & 8). Used to love dancing (belly dance and anything in between). Want to get back to that mode.
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I'm 64 years old and way overweight. I lost 20 lbs last year and have no more signs of being diabetic. But, I feel as if I'm losing control again and I do get bored with "diets".
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I am 28 years old and have a sedentary job. I have 15-20 pounds to lose.
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27 y/o female working as a graphic designer. need to tone and lose 8-10lbs.
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I'm a 21-year-old senior nursing student. I'm graduating in May with my RN and it hasn't been an easy road! I live at home with my family and have three younger siblings. I also work part-time as a nurses' aide.
I've tried to lose weight a few times since I started school, but I think this time I can achieve my goal.
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My weight today (1-5-10) is @ 257. My all-time high is 270 and I dropped to 225 within the past several years. I maintained 225 - 230 for a while after I stopped working out and the weight shifted. I stopped doing anything and let it get back up ove 250.
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single female, over fifty
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I can be lazy, and I do have a bad memory and concept of time. But, with a good push and support once I have my mind set I will do what I am set out todo. I have a ton of engery and I can annoy the heck out of people.. BUT I am pretty fun! I love red wine and pink roses. Pink is my favorite color.
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I just turned 34. I have been married for almost 2 years, ( 2nd marriage) and just had a baby girl at the end of Sept.
I am self employed. We grain farm, and I have a small stables.
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32 year old 5th/6th grade teacher. Played 3 sports all four years of high school, played football in college. Would like to get back to my playing weight or less.
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I'm a 48 year old father of three. I have consistantly worked out since college with a few breaks until about 1.5 years ago when I started traveling more. I've had major knee surgery and the extra weight keeps me from doing some of the activities I enjoy. My starting weight (as of 1-1-10) and highpoint is 207.
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My name is Alexandra... Most of my friends call me Alex or Lexi. I'm a 22 y.o uni student. I like surfing, soy lattes and double shot espresso’s. I like climbing mountains and looking down at the world. I like to sit alone in parks and watch the world pass me by. I like corner seats in cafes, notebooks, lead pencils and making lists. I like keeping secrets. I like pale skin and blood noses, green tea and chai latte’s. I like Blowing bubbles. I like tartaric acid and turkish delight.
I like good music... especially good music with trumpets. I like when it rains. I like cuddles, flames, snow peas in Thai green curry, shoelaces, spending all day in bed, sesame snaps, Halloween, puppies and the way skin feels after a day at the beach.
I dislike people who misuse the word ironic, flavoured coffees, long grass, bee stings and the eels that live in the tamar.
I love my family above all else… Even though most of the time they really don’t get me. They’re really pretty cool.
I'm on msn and twitter 24/7. PM me and i'll add you. Don't bother if you are: An idiot, a redneck, incapable of intelligent conversation or after sex, i'm really not interested.
Peace. Xx.
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I'm 24 and just married my best friend. I felt huge at our wedding and as the night went on and I should have been having the time of my life, I was feeling more and more suffocated in my dress.
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I am 27 years old and I'm a busy person. I work, am enrolled in grad school and take care of 5 horses. I'm also a vegetarian. I've already lost 50lbs but it's been a year since I've lost that weight and I haven't lost anymore since then.
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I am a single mother of three kids, 20,17,5. I am employed full time and attend college part time. Life is very busy and I feel good if I can squeeze in a workout. I have just started since Jan and hope to keep it up
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SWF no children. I love to have fun. I also enjoy long walks on the beach, candle-lit dinners and the outdoors. Dislikes are people who take pictures of themselves. Hates are people who take pictures of themselves in mirrors and pedophiles.
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I am 27, I live with my boyfriend who can eat pretty much everything! he has decided to join me on my weight loss journey with the entent of him losing 30 lbs... we are following the weight watches points system... we just started 3 days ago! will keep you posted!
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I am 22 years old and would like to lose about 75 pounds. I have always had weight issues and was a heavy kid. Though I've never been skinny, I was a high school athlete (field hockey, swimming and softball) and in very good shape, but I stopped exercising seriously in college and thus gained a lot of weight that I really need to lose. I made excuses about being too busy or not being an athlete anymore, but I'm miserable with my body and I know I need to change it.
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I'm married with no kids.... Well besides my dog and cat which are good enough for me.
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Husband, son, brother, friend, runner, and freelance graphic designer.
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I'm a 40 yr old empty-nester Mom of 3 amazing kids- all in college, Ohio State University, Marshall University and Ohio University. The wife of an amazing loving husband, and 2 dogs which are my babies- Gracie and Gus. Just started a new job and love it but went from faster working pace to a office job.
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I'm 35 years-old, single, and have always battled my weight. I don't know what I weigh right now, but as I've struggled with eating disorders (bulimia & exercise bulimia), numbers freak me out, and quite frankly -- I don't want to know exactly how much I weigh! I'm 5'6" tall, and am guessing that I weigh about 175-185 lbs right now.
During my early-mid 20's, I successfully lost about 80 lbs. I accomplished this on my own, losing weight in increments, following an old Weight Watchers menu, and hitting the gym (a lot). I became neurotic about my weight loss, and had whittled myself down into a sizes 4 & 6 ("fat" by the standards of the fashion & film industries). I looked awesome, but later averaged-out to an ideal weight of about 155 lbs.
Over the past four or so years, I have struggled with depression & grief, and done a whole lotta emotional eating & binge drinking. Not only did I gain back all of the weight that I'd worked so hard to lose, but more!
Two years ago, I was wearing sizes 18-20, but without effort, dropped some weight, and was in a 16. I joined Weight Watchers with good intent, but attended only one meeting, where I was horrified to see that I weighed 220 lbs. (I thought I was about 190 lb)
Now, I've dropped a bit of weight again, am in a 12-14, and don't want to upset myself by jumping on the scale.
I definitely need to lose at least 40 lbs, to be at the high end of my ideal weight range (124-155 lbs). I'd LIKE to lose more, but right now, am aiming for 20 lbs.
I am tired of feeling embarrassed & ashamed. I want my pride, confidence, and self-esteem to return.
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Stay at home mom, lives on a no road access island, doesn't have too many friends. Very introverted personality. Tending to be lazy, and somewhat depressed. Was diagnosed with PCOS in my 20's, and have been heavy since my teens. I'm currently 36 and weighing in at an embarressing 265lbs, at 5' 8. With hope to change the negative to positive
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Part time school, full time work, part time sketch comedy guy, full time lover.
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I'm 45. This past year I started a Masters Degree from home; a few years earlier I started a consulting business. I also work with two other independent consultants. The combination of my own business, two other consultants, and school has set me up in a situation where I feel like I'm always working -- and usually alone. I have a solid relationship, but my partner lives 40 miles away. I would also like to see more balance in my life, and this is part of that...
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I am 46 and share my condo with 2 cats named Gidget and Cosmo. I have my own business as an Esthetician and all so work at Skin Blends.
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I am 45 years old and the mother of 4 terriffic kids, and the grandmother of 4. All my adult life I had been thin, at some times too thin. I could eat anything I wanted and not worry. I was very active also. As soo as the 40's hit the weight started to stick. It seems that one day I woke up and I was 30 lbs overweight.
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I'm 32 goin on 33. hmmm I love music.....books, cooking, dancing.....travelling......good convo...
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I am a hairstylist from Laurium Mi.
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Age 49 female. I've struggled with my weight since I had my ovaries removed at age 40 and went into full menopause early in life. I haven't been one for exercising much and yo-yo'd with healthy/unhealthy eating habits. My weight's crept up over the years and I'm now technically and aesthetically overweight.
I used to equate slim with attractive and that was the only reason for dieting. Now I can see that is a limited mindset. Health and fitness are now important to me and I want to cultivate a healthy mindset, and lifestyle that will carry me into an active, youthful middle/older age!
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I've got almost 45 years under my belt (literally and metaphorically!). The result of my 22-year marriage is 4 really-great-most-of-the-time kids, all under the age of 10. Beyond being a mom to 2 sets of twins, much of my day is spent at a truly interesting, challenging job. Many of our clients are food manufacturers and restaurants which means I'm surrounded by the crown jewels of gluttony, all of whom stare longingly at me. So....I need CrossFit to give me strength!
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I am a 34 year old woman, partnered for 11 years; I just had my second baby 9/12/09, and I have a son who is 3. Life is good but busy; I work full time as a health care provider, and I am learning how to fit exercise in between work, nursing a baby, and chasing the preschooler.
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I'm married to Brian, and we have 2 boys. I work full-time, as a buyer. I'm a has-been athlete, and would love to get back that athletic desire and fire.
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I work a full-time job... sometime over 40 per week(more then likely) crazy hours at that $30pm to 1am... I have a 5 yr old some single parent and unhappy with weight
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I am an outgoing 36yr old woman who loves to meet new people. I love to work out, listen to music, go shopping and party. Unfortuanely I probably like red wine a little to much, but I have to have 1 joy. I work full time in Finance/accounting/Admin and enjoy what I do. I have a daughter who is 13 years old and is terrific. My hubby is great, we have been married nearly 14 years.
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Mother of two in BC Canada, Coal Mine town.
Successful with WW Pts, worked there while in Alberta.
Love dogs have two big ones, horseback riding and drinking
Guinness.
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Married mother of three. Love food! Gave up soda but now I'm drinking more coffee.
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I'm 19. I've been wanting to be slimmer since 5th grade. Pretty sick, but thats the truth. Unfortunately I am a procrastinator, and I have a bad tendency of emotionally eating. I live in a house where no one supports me and my attempts to lose weight. I've been pretty insecure my whole life because of it, ive grown into my own skin over the past year, but getting to my ideal weight goal of 130lbs I feel would give me a new sense of confidence and finally a healthy relationship with myself.
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Very active . Loves to work out . Lost over 50 lbs on weight watchers . Quit going to meetings put 25 back on. Worked as an R.N for 15 years .Now stay at home mom
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I am a 39 year old women who is 5 ft 3 inches. Since February 9th, 2009 I have been counting my daily calories, of which I allot myself 1200. So far I have lost 75 lbs. My goal is to lose another 45 lbs or so. I have been monitoring my intake consistently this year. I exercised a lot more in summer, but I have not since then. Still I count calories. Since I have had so much to lose it has been coming off slow, but steady. I do know though, I need to incorporate an exercise program into my daily life. I am struggling now, not in cheating or changing my choices but in playing the waiting game of seeing the finality of this process. Unlike people on the biggest loser, I am not dropping 25 lbs in one week and do not have Jillian Michaels to sit there and scream while I sweat my heart out and tell me I am worth it. I know I am worth it, which is why I am doing this for myself, and to see the world with a new clarity.
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I am from england and living in china , I have just got married and I am unhappy with my wedding pictures as i wanted to be slim and beautiful.
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vegetarian living in Seoul, teaching English, sit at work all day and i've packed on the pounds in the past two years due to feeling disconnected culturally and socially ~ now is the time for it to end! this year i'm gonna do whatever it takes to get connected~!
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I am 40, mother of 3 (age 23, 19 and 14-only one still home), grandmother of 2 (age 5 and2), mom to 2 min pin puppies , let myself go in the last 5 years and I'm ready to get healthy. I don't want heart disease or diabetes like other members of my family and I NEED to set a good example for my son. I also work full time.
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I a 43 year old freelance journalist specializing in food, travel and health. I live in India. I have always had weight issues bt managed to stay in control. I lost 20 pounds in 2004 but the weight crept back at about 5 pounds a year. This time my hormones seem to be the problem...10 days of the month I am tired, cranky, and hungry. Whatever progress i make is erased by these 10 days.
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Started this jounrey April 30, 2007..it is a journey!
I am a 44 MWF with a son who is 24, cat and dog..hubby is a Pastor. Work FT and love to walk and have done completed 2 5K's..most of them were walked, but there was running involved :-)
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i'm an 18yr old female, 3 lovely cats and no children :) I am really self conscious about my body /:
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I love to spend time with my family and it seems that everything we do is related to eating. I love to cook and to eat.
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I am a 34 year old wife and mother. I love spending time with falily, the outdoors, hiking, walking, being out in the yard, shopping,chatting with friends...I love more than anything the advantages of being a comfortable weight... People really take for granted the little things.... sitting comfortably in a small booth, being able to "fit" on the rides at a amusement park with your kids, being able to run up the stairs without needing a break... I have not always been able to do those things and am going to fight like crazy to continue...
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52 year old female in good health needing a better fat to muscle ratio before I hit menopause. The two times I got down to what is considered ideal weight for my height my doctors demanded I gain weight for my health (I had lost ALL internal fat that you need to cushion your organs).
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I recently turned 23 years old. I also just graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. During the last few months I was student teaching and I never had time to work out or to eat healthy. Now that I have the time I want to make a lifestyle change.
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I am 37 years old. I've been married for 14 years....also married my high school sweetheart. I work full time, go to school full time ( only 1 term left then I am done :) ) and have a 13 year old daughter.
My current weight is 179 and my goal weight is 128. We've had number of tragedies over the last few years all associated with unhealthy lifestyles. I want to break this pattern.
I received a treadmill as a present and enjoy running.
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My name is Lisa, I'm currently 23 yrs old. I have two little boys. I enjoy going for long walks, hanging out with friends..I currently go to school for nursing & do volunteer work at a local hospital.
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I am a very spiritual person, licensed massage therapist (building my practice),married, mother of a 22 year old daughter that lives on her own. I have stuggled with my weight since my teens. I lost 50 lbs. about 3 years ago and have kept it off, except for 10 lbs. that came back recently. My workouts are sometimes limited due to asthma and old injuries that act up.
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I am 48, work full time and love to try every new workout gadet and giszmo ever invented. I have 3 grown kids..all athletes...it is getting tougher to keep up with them. I lke to push myself to be the best that I can be.
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Well Im 27 years old. I have a beautiful 3 year boy, named Luis, who keeps me busy and who gives me the strength to get up every morning.
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I'm a single 32-year-old woman in Alaska. The stress of breaking my foot and buying my first house in the summer of 2009 caused my weight. I'm working on bringing myself back to a healthier level.
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I'm a student from VA who likes to eat. I used to be very active and athletic, but college has turned me into a more sedentary person. I'm hoping to feel more confident about my body.
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I'm a graphic designer. Doing anything creative gives me a natural high and joy and I am so grateful to be able to make a living off what I love. I am your cliche emotional eater, I was just diagnosed with hypoglycemia. It's bringing on new challenges and frustrations to my weight loss journey. With this you have to eat frequently or you feel sick and if you don't eat it can be dangerous for you. It makes me constantly feel tired and I usually feel nauseous or have a headache so getting to the gym is harder. I really need all the extra motivation I can get right now, and that's why I am here.
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I'm 58, retired from the Air Force. My husband of 39 years is also AF, retired. We have 3 grown children, Nick is 30, Rikki is 26 married for a year to Kevin Carloni, and Rachel is 24 and in a relationship with Colby Crum. My husband and I were avid softball players in our youth and we met at a softball field at Pope AFB, NC in 1973 and got married 4 months later. I was able to maintain my weight in the AF, but it took a lot of effort. When I retired in 1996, I let go for awhile and have gradually gained over 50 lbs. I'm a yo yo dieter.
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I am a runner, a vegetarian, a foodie, a reader, and a perpetual student. I like to knit, run, read, write, and hangout with people.
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I'm 19 5'2 and approx 155 pounds. I used to do gymnastics frequently until I was about 15, then after dislocating my elbow, and tearing my ligament... I kissed gymnastics goodbye and have never fully healed. My once carefree attitude about eating whatever I wanted (because I could back then) has come to bite me in the butt. I'm a manager at McD's which has contributed to my weight gain (seeing that I get free food) but a few months ago it finally clicked when my doctor said I was overweight...and darn it I don't wanna be anymore!
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Mother of 2 wonderful girls aged 5 and 4. Work an office job so there is minimal movement all day!
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A geologist, who travels a lot internationally for work. Working often in remote areas and countries where food is often starchy, diet choice with fresh food, fruit and vegetables are limited. Constant flying and odd sleep patterns with work produced over the years bad habits in food choices for meals, and inconsistent exercise routines. Home times is having fun with the family, often snacking on ice creams at the movies and pizzas with the boys. Slightly overweight, mostly in middle trunk and face/neck.
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I have not always been healthy. I was extremely thin as a young adult but I smoked and ate horribly....now I am 10 years smoke free and the healthiest I have ever been in my life but still struggle with food and weigh more than I would like. I absolutely LOVE working out, teaching at HC and want to encourage and motivate others to work hard and be healthy!
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About me...let's see. Where do I start. I was diagnosed with the dredded anorexia when I was 14. I am now 26 with a beautiful 4 y/o daughter. I still have a very hard time when it comes to food. I eat mainly fruits and vegetables. Some fat free protiens.I now try to focus on how I feel and try not to focus on size which is hard. I like to know what I put into my body. I try to stay as natural as possible. Over the years and now that I have a daughter I try to keep my energy up with the help of a healthy diet and exercise. I love to workout. My fav's are probably walking, jogging, core training and yoga. Yoga is my zen:) - love to read and draw. I am a very outgoing person and I hope through this I will meet new future friends.
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I'm retired, very overweight which induces pain and limits my activity. I need a life change for a better chance to live a long life.
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I am a single mom of 12 years. I have 4 children...youngest is 14. I am a full time hairstylist.
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im about to be 19 in a few days andi have stugled with wieght issues my whole life. im finaly ready to lose the weight so i can go out and do the many things i want to do when im in college, like skii, hike, scuba dive and many more. its hard but i know i can do it.
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I am a freshman in college this year, and although I go to the gym regularly, and am not overweight, I want to develop better eating/exercising habits. I overeat much of the time, and can never resist food when people put it in front of me. I also get hunger cravings at night(I stay up pretty late), and usually give into them.
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Nearly 38 and want to be fit and healty again.
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I'am 66 years old and married for 48 years. We have 3 children. One deceased. I have 4 grandchildren. I'am determined to remain active so that I can enjoy activities with them.
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I work from home which caused a lot of my weight gain infront of my computer working long hours.
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I am a Zumba instructor and group fitness instructor. I am studying for my personal trainers cert. I recently started my own fitness business.
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I feel comfortable in my own skin. My new positive mantra.
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I am 25, married 2 years in April, and my husband and I are expecting our first child, a son, in late May. I exercise with intensity about 6 days a week and enjoy eating healthfully (but sometimes my cravings win out over my desire to choose only the most healthful foods). I am looking to be fit and healthy during and after my pregnancy and also looking to fill my head with as much knowledge as possible about child-rearing, as I am going to be a parent for the first time!
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I'm fifteen and live in a really small town where there isn't a lot of people so it's easy to get nailed as a target. My whole life I've been beaten down, and I'm not taking it anymore. I'm a freshman in HS and I don't want to be remembered as the way I am right now. I have huge motivation, and I'm ready for change.
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I am 29 years old, with a goal of not being as overweight by my 30th birthday. I have five months to go and a lot of pounds to loose. I am happily married to a wonderful man, who tries to support me as much as possible.
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I am almost 31, (Health Psycholigst!) and cannot be called fat. People are telling me that i put on weight and i can also feel it, which makes me incomfortable. So i want to lose all the extraweight.
I work a lot, like to eat good food, and love my husband and God
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I was living on the east coast of canada for 10 years and have recently moved back to the west. I am starting a new job and committing myself to some new career goals, and I think that it might be time to start paying more attention to my health and my body image!
Professionally I organize art events, and work in arts administration as well as I make media art.
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I am a 30 yo female who knows what I need to do to be healthy, but have found it hard to commit to the lifestyle for the past couple of years! I am sick of being overweight, so I am going to listen to my body and start treating myself better.
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49y.o. single geek, homeowner, owned-by-cats, theatre addict, and knitter/beadworker. Chubby baby/pudgy girl/fat teenager, fat adult. 4 years ago I lost 40 lbs on WW, and then the dreaded perimenopause hit and I put 50 on. Still fighting the menopause battle, though I think I finally see the light at the end of that particular tunnel. I'd like to hit 50 (in September) in better shape than I hit 40.
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I am 44 years old and had never worked out in my life until almost 2 years ago. I had failed at every diet I tried. I also joined many gyms and paid my fees but never went. My weight started to impact my health so I hired a personal trainer in March, 2008 and he helped me take the weight off. I kept going to the gym and worked really hard to keep the weight off. In March 2009, I joined Crossfit and became addicted. My workouts are more intense and more rewarding and I'm spending about 1/4 of the time in the gym that I used to spend. I also enjoy this gym's atmosphere and look forward to going so keeping the weight off is easier.
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I am almost 40 years old, and would love to be back to my size before I had children, who are actually almost grown up now! I have been working out, both by myself and with a trainer for almost 2 years and had hit my goal in June of last year. Then, I tore my meniscus and couldn't even walk, much less workout. So, now I am on a mission to get back on track. Jogging is no longer a part of my workouts, and my diet is leaving a lot to be desired. But I know that this is something I can do, it is just going to take some work, and a ton of motivation!
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I am a 38 year old woman, married with no children. I started cycling recently and commute to work at least twice a week by bike (13 miles round trip).
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I am a 25 year old that has been struggling with my weight ever since I had my daughter, she is 4 now and I still haven't stuck with any diet or exercise program long enough to lose all the weight I gained!!
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20 year old, bio/pre med student, I like to workout Its just hard to fit workout in with busy studying scheduals.
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I'm a 30 year old female grad student with no kids and 2 adorable cats. I've struggled with weight my entire life... While in college, I gained 40 lbs, reaching my peak at 170 lbs (I'm 5'3). I ended up losing weight and went down to 150. I maintained that weight (give or take 5-10 lbs in both directions) for a few years and recently I moved out of NYC (where I grew up at and spent my entire life at) to attend graduate school in rural CT. Besides the culture shock, I've also been struggling with the sedentary lifestyle that I'm living these days. In a year and a half, I've managed to surpass my peak by 10 lbs and I now tip the scale at 180 lbs. I just got engaged and I'm determined to get my pre-CT figure back in time for my wedding which is tentatively scheduled for March 2011.
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Married 19 years have 3 Beautiful children 18, 16, and 11. Just moved to Lakeland from Maine and enjoying the sunshine.
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I am a mother of two. I currently work part time in an office and am a full time student.
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a mom of 3 boys (ages 10, 8, and 6)
works part-time (20 hours)
always driving my children to activities
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I have always been athletic and even taught aerobics. I am very consistent with working out each morning and have been doing this for a number of years. In the summer time I play golf (walk the course) and enjoy riding my bike. However, in the winter, I tend to put on the extra pounds because I am not as active.
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Turned 40 in Dec., happily married with 2 great kids. Realized that I wasn't happy with "who I was" physically, like I kept telling myself for years. Tired of "worrying" about what others think, and came to conclusion that it was really what "I" thought that mattered.
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I am a 41 year old married mother of 3 girls. I work from home as a sales manager and I feel like I either never leave the house, or am travelling a lot and not eating well along the way.
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I have good cholestoral levels and blood pressure, and I want to keep it that way. My family has diabetes and heart disease; I don't want that to happen to me. I have a feeling that I have way too much of a body fat to muscle ratio.
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I love working in my garden, canning all of the tomatoes and peppers that I grow and reading
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I'm 5'6'' 169lbs. Single. Have an a lot of stress right now, so my eatting habits are pretty bad.
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Married, 40 year old mom of 2. No willpower...that's my problem!
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Hi my name is Nataile, I'm 25 & I live in beautiful Southern California. I started swing dancing about 8 months ago and have completely loved it. Problem is I don't have the endurance (due to a lack of working out) to dance for longer periods of time. I hate coming off the dance floor feeling like I've just run a marathon. Not that dancing is a walk in the park- it's not. just most of my team mates are actually in shape where as I- am not.
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52 year old female; have battled weight issues since my late teens. Have lost and re-gained numerous times.
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I am a Medical Social Worker with lots of junk food around, the cafeteria has lots of good, comfort food available.
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I am 25 years old. 240ish pounds. 5 ft 7in. I work for a Bank in the Operations Department so my day involves sitting behind a desk for 9 hours a day 5 days a week.I have been married 3 years this year to a husband who is 12 years older.I am very happy with my life and my job. I want to look on the outside like i feel on the inside.I have told myself i am happy the way i am but the truth is i am not. Everyone wants to feel Sexy and that i do not. My little sister recently got married and standing next to them in her wedding photos i felt like the odd one out. I have 2 beautiful ,Thin ,Younger sisters.Who support me with my choices and for a change i dont want to be the "Fat" sister.
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Grandma of 5 girls, loves to golf and fortunately likes to exercise but in some type of group style, ex. yoga, pilates, jazzercise et.
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I'm Jackie from the uk
get to know me and you'll find out
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I'm 44 years old have 2 teenage boys. been married for 25 yrs and I work part time
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I am married with 3 wonderful kids. I weighed 129 a few years ago. When I had surgery I began packing on the weight, and as we all know, weight is easy to gain but hard to lose. I lost 15 on the smash fat diet, but regained. I am ready to give it a try again, because I felt better on this diet. I am currently 185 5 ft 2 inches tall. Ready to began a new year. A NEW ME !
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Im 24 and married!
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Im 24 years old. I am a Mom and a wife. I really want to lose the weight that I have put on in the past 3 years!! and I AM going to do it!!!
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SAHM to 2 boys.
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I'm 44 years old and I have been overweight most of my life. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I need to do this for me so that I can be around for my new husband, my two daughters and my granddaughter!
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I am a 25 year old Project Manager in Atlanta. I enjoy being active and having fun, but as a person in the construction industry, and on the road a lot, I find it harder to eat the correct foods and exercise regularly.
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I'm the mom of a 4 year old boy. He keeps me super busy, and combined with my full time job I have very little time for myself left. I have always been curvy, but my body completely changed after having my son. I self esteem has taken a huge hit, most days I dont even recognize myself anymore. Its time for a change!
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I lost 45 pounds over a two year period. Have gained back 20 pounds. I want to reclaim my loss.
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I am a mother of 5 children and two of my children are disabled. I am a stay at home Medical Billing and Coder. I love to read and write. I have been trying to lose 100lbs and I need that kick to get started. I weigh in now at 250.
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Im a mom of 4 kids. Two of them already moved out. I do stay at home and take care of the kids/house. I enjoy gardening/reading and walking when weather is good.
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I am 23 and just graduated from college. With class, looking for a job, and having a new boyfriend, I started eating out a lot more and stopped working out. I also have a huge family, with 5 brothers, so food is constant around my house and I am not used to following diets. Although I have never been extremely overweight, I have never been thin and since I'm only 5'3 the extra weight is hard to hide.
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37 y/d married mother of 2 kids (2.5 and 7 years), working full-time at a desk job.
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Enjoying cooking, eating a wide variety of food, being active with the gym, yoga, pilates and outdoor activity.
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Im 21 years old and struggling with my weight...always have, this year Ive gotten a little larger and feel tired all the time now
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New mom who lost the weight but gained it back again, plus 8 pounds. Need to lose at least 10 lbs and probably more like 15-20lbs. Live in the countryside and finding it hard to make time for exercise. Diets haven't worked before for me, very well. I'm 39, 5' 5" tall, and currently weigh 148lbs. Retired athlete and have run few marathons, but not lately!
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I am a 22 year old single mother of a 2 year old girl. I have always been overweight. I started losing weight in November and so far, I am down 26 pounds. I am 5'11" and weight 300 pounds.
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48. Single MoM. 171.6 / 44%
omg..... I am actually typing that # as my actual body weight.
1997 I weighed 124 @ wedding in NS Whales. I feel terrible and if I do not start moving and loose weight-there is no excuse.
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I'll be 39 this month
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I'm 5'7" , weigh 195 lbs and wear size 14 jeans...24 yrs. old.
This is the biggest I've ever been...I'm used to being at least 150 lbs and wearing a size 9.
I'm married and have a 15 month old...luckly I bounced back to 195 a week after giving birth : )
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I am just trying to shed a few pounds the old fashioned way, through diet and exercise.
Would You Rather Jokes
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I'm 41 years old and have a great life, even though I'm jobless. In 2004 I lost 45lbs and then joined my son's cycling team. I was in top form for a year, but then I put cycling off after I bought my motorcycle. And with a new boyfriend (who used to be a chef) I've gained 35lbs in the last year on top of my 150! I'd just like to be happy with my body again and stop feeling so old with this extra weight.
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Lost 20 lbs this year, Heavy running for the first time, Turf toe for the first time, gaining back because can't exercise what should I do?
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I'm a recent college grad who moved to Las Vegas and is steadily gaining weight since the move. I am determined to stick with a program, lose the weight, and become healthy.
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I am 29 years old. I have been over weight for about 17 years. I am happily married. Both my wife and I want to become healthier and active.
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I am 25 years old and will have been married to my husband for 2 years in April. We are expecting out first child this upcoming May.
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I am 23 years old an im a stay at home mom. I have put on so much weight since my daughter was born, I weigh more now than i did full term with my daughter. I weighed 180 full turm went back down to 160 after she was born and now I am over 200 lbs. Needless to say the pregnancy didnt help my metabolism any. lol.
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I am 38 yrs old and have 2 kids. An 18 yr old daughter & 13 yr old son. I also have a wonderful 2 yr old grandson.
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I am a 26 year old who works in the Escrow Industry. I sit at a desk all day long without much physical activity. The weight crept on easily and without much notice.
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I am a 21 year old professional nanny, going to go back to school part-time to do a few more management courses to finally open my dance stuido/night club.
Been with the love of my life for five years and have one cat and four-half kittens (5 months old.)
I used to weight 199.8lbs so I lost 20lbs on my own and ready to lose the last 30-35lbs or so.
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I am 36 year old single mom with a 15 year old son. I have dieted on and off my entire life, about 3 years ago I lost 30 lbs and have been able to keep it off, now I have another 20 to go.
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I'm a 40 yr old male who used to be very athletic and fit. For the past 10 years I've struggled with keeping the weight off. I have all the exercise equipment you can think of (e.g., a garage full of weights, treadmill, Total Gym, punching bag, etc) and I can't get motivated to use any of it. I work from home so I end up grazing on food all day. I eat when I'm stressed, when I'm bored and of course when I'm happy. I've also listened to almost every hypnotic CD out there but I can't keep the will to stick with anything for more than a month or two. I'm not grossly obese but I feel bad and I'm headed that way if I don't change. Let's see if this can help me help myself!
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I AM 45yo nurse working in a surgery center and have two kids aged 16 & 18. ...been married 20 years. Keeping my weight down is a constant struggle. I have lost 20 pounds on Jenny Craig a few years ago and about 15 on Weight Watchers. I am now at my heaviest ever. I am ready to start going the other direction. It is so easy to gain ...
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I am a 32 year old stay at home mom. I have been married for 8 years. I have two beautiful girls who are 1 and 3. I have been working on losing the baby fat and getting back in shape. Starting December 1st, I have been to the gym almost every day. The days I haven't been to the gym, I have been running at home. I am finally serious about getting back in shape and feeling good about myself. I'm on the last stretch and feel this is going to be the hardest!
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41 yrs old, 6'7", 400+/- lbs, type 2 diabetes
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My name is Mandy. I am a very fun and energetic person. Although you wouldnt think that by looking at my midsection. I used to go to the gym everyday as a teenage and was in great shape, however, being a wife and mom and working dont allow me to do so anymore. I recently start an at homework video( a week ago today) that has been kicking my butt.
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16 years old and in my graduation year. Hoping to look better for my first year of university.
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I am a married mother of one beautiful daughter (will be 2 in March). I weighed about 148 before conceiving and got up to 175 durting pregnancy. My husband absolutely love the new cushion as he would call it. However, going from a size 8 to a size 14 is not cute anymore. I can't even shop at my favorite stores (Express and NY&Co.) b/c I have too much jelly, but my main concern is my health. Cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes run in my family and I refuse to be next in line.
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I am a wife and a mother of one. I am finishing a master's degree in public health. I love all things wellness and even have my own blog www.livingpositivelywell.wordpress.com. I know a TON about healthy eating and exercise, but I can't seem to keep my mindset where it needs to be.
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19 years old
Mother of a beautiful 8month daughter
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I am a 39 year old mother of 5 fabulous kids, three hairy canine babies and I am engaged to my dream man. I work full time in a career where I get up at 3am and commute 2 hours a day to/from work. In my life I have been to hell and hit rock bottom but fought my way back to happiness and serenity. The last thing I have to conquer is my on going 20 year battle with my weight. I am a life time member of more programs that I can count and have spent thousands of dollars only to end up back where I started and inheriting an extra 10lb weight gain each time. I am determined to reach my goals as it is my final demon to put to rest.
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I'm a 23 years old pharmacist
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I am a 40 yr old stay at home mom. Walk on treadmill.
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I am a mother of 3 and grandmother of 4. I work two jobs.
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I am a full time student and working part time at a restaurant. My degree will be Human Resources and Psychology, I will graduate in Summer of 2011. I like to be active and I'm always busy.
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I'm in a gastronomy master's program so my life pretty much revolves around food. Gained a quick 15 pounds during the culinary portion of my program. Probably about to go back into the restaurant industry, too.
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I'm a 34-year old wife, mom of a 1-year-old & a 4-year-old, and I have a full time job in marketing (outside of the home). Right now my life totally revolves around taking care of my children and my home, working, and my church family.
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I am a 55 year old working mother of 5 grown children. I am 5'4' and weigh over 200 pounds. I want to lose at least 50 pounds. Weight lose has always been difficult for me since I am "exercise challenged"! Besides the fact that I have never liked to exercise, I have some health issues that have made it difficult to follow any kind of exercise plan. I have been dealing with these health issues for the last 15 years and the weight has gradually increased to where I am now. I eat way to much junk food, carbohydrates and sugar, which compounded with the lack of excercise , has put me in a very poor state of health. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I NEED to get healthy !
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im 19. really want to lose weight for myself and my husband.
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I am a 37 year old wife to a wonderful man who supports me 100%. I am also the mother to 3 beautiful girls (13, 3, and 6). We live on the backside of his parents farm with our two dogs and 18 cats (yes.....18 not a typo.) We start our mornings at 5 am. We commute 1.5-2 hours each morning and evening (this includes dropping kids off at my parents (my mom takes them to school) and daycare. Since my husband and I carpool (and work at the same company) we do get some alone time in without the kids and get to eat lunch with each other every day. By the time we get back home it's a rush to get supper cooked, baths taken and animals cared for. By the time the girls get in bed at 8 we are dead dog tired.
However, I am now 5'2" and 230lbs. I developed gestational diabetes with my last child and have been told that I will most likely develop diabetes later in life. There is also a history of heart problems that runs rampant on both sides of my family. I would like to be able to prevent these two things from occurring as well as possibly reverse some of the other medical concerns I currently have: asthma, depression. I have very little energy left by the time Saturdays roll around that I usually sleep my weekends away. Last year was the first year I did not put in a garden. I want to not be so tired anymore and to have lots more energy.
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I'm a 39 year old working mother of 2 fabulous kids, and have an equally fabulous husband. I love anything creative-art, music, decorating, cooking, etc. Within the last couple of years, my profession has changed and I spend a lot of time at the computer. I have gained about 15 pounds and want to loose about 30 to feel my best. I want to set an excellent example for my son and daughter, showing them that it is always important to take care of yourself. Now is the time!
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A milestone birthday this year. It is finally time to get back in shape for the long haul.
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I have been on many diets and said many times "I can do it this time". Had success once but then had a set back after a car accident and could not work out as much. Doing this again, hoping this will be the last time I start again.
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I am a 36 year old Kentuckian, recently transplanted to California. Along with that change, I am also learning how to be a stay at home mom and home schooling my special needs 16 year old daughter. I have an 11 year old son as well who attends school.
For fun my family drag races. While it is a sport, it doesnt require a lot of physical activity, so I need help!
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I live in GA, work in the medical field, and I'm about to have my first wedding anniversary.
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I work full time and planning to go to school to further my education.
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LPN~ mother of 5
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I'm 27, recently married and a new stay at home mom. I have two children, my daughter is almost 8 and my son is 7 months old. After having my son I quit my job to stay home, and I'm loving it...for now! I really good about working out (4-5 days a week), my down fall is dieting and paying attention to what I eat.
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I am a 31 year old christian woman and the mother of 2 small children, married for 5 years. I am an occupational therapist working with special needs children. I am 5'10" and weigh 155 pounds. I started on my weight loss journey in october but fell off the wagon around the holidays. I desperately want to keep that weight off and to continue to lose weight to feel better. I love the Lord and also want to continue to draw nearer to him. That is my main priority.
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18yo, always been big but lately I've been eating right and going to the gym. I think I've been losing weight but I'm not 100% sure. I don't plan on stopping any time soon and I only hope I can keep this mindset.
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Iam 5'5 250lbs female...
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Southern Cal. Vegetarian.
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I'm a 26-year old woman, who just got married one month ago :) I want to have kids soon but I want to be healthy and fit before I start having kids. To get some good habits in diet and exercise so the pregnancy weight may be "easier" to shift...
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I'm 23. Trying to kick my bad habits once and for all! I'm also trying to become a more relaxed person...I tend to get stressed out easily. Applying to go back to school this fall, but totally confused about what I want to study. Hoping to get fit enough to join the varsity rowing team!
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i m 35 yrs old medical dr. who just changed into councelling and i feel more thne ever its the time to deal with the extrabaggage emotional and pysical..life is too short.
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43 Year old mother of 4. I've been overweight for most of my life.
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I had 15 lbs of baby weight I never got off after my second child. Then I went to work and added another 10. I've been on every diet known to man.
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I am 61 years old. I am retired. My husband and I raised 6 children. We have 15 grandchildren. I worked in a library for 17 years after my children were grown. I need to lose weight and become the heathiest I can be, with the Lord's help.
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I am about to turn 41. I have 2 childre, 3 if you count my husband. Son is 12 and daughter is 10, autistic and wonderful. The more things get get hetic the more my weight gets out of control. Just beginning to figure all this out.
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I am 56 years old, married for 33 years (although right now we are going through major problems). I have a 19 year old son. I have been heavy my whole life and 2 years ago I had weight loss surgery. I lost over 80 lbs. and loved the way I looked. I thought that was it but recently I have gained almost 20 lbs back. Now it's back to losing it and keeping it off.
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I am 17 years old, i am a senior in high school. I love to hang out with my friends and i like to feel good about myself. I weight about 145 pounds right now and i would like to slim down to 125 in six months. I will be 18 in june and i just want to be happy with my body becuase i only live once so i might as well give my body the best i can. I have been smoking for almost 4 years now and i am going to quit. it is my new years resolution and i have not smoked in four days and i have not have any cravings yet. I think i will succeed i just need to keep myself busy.
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I eat when I get frustrated.
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I'm 30 years old, married, with a step-daughter. I'm 6 months away from finishing my medical residency. I've been in medical school/residency for the last 8 years and have gained over 40 lbs in that time. I have free food available every day, and little time to exercise, which makes doing the right thing difficult.
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26 in March and looking to lose a lot of weight; primarily so hubby and I can start a family in the next few years.
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I'm completely new to PeerTraining. I need help -- primarily support, I think -- in getting going with weight loss again. I had lost 30 pounds in Weigh Down Workshop about 12 years ago, and loved the concepts. I've kept SOME of the weight off, but need to get the rest off again. And the Weigh Down support group is no longer available to me. So I thought I'd give this a try!
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I'm a 22 year old college student. I'm a vegetarian. I'm a hard worker. If I'm too focused, I lose focus. I am determined. I constantly need inspiration. I like to research health, diet and food topics. I want to be healthy. And I want to finally accomplish my goals. I always sabotage my diets. I only stay on them for about 2 weeks, just when I start to see results. I need to stop doing mess like that!
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im 19, about to be 20 very soon and has recently struggled with food and weight. i'm currently around 145...5'1 i would love to get back to 125ish.
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Just turned forty ! WOW ..... divorced mother of 3 almost grown boys !
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I just turned the 50 yr old mark recently and I have been Bipolar for 4 yrs. I've been placed on what seems like a zillion different meds for Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety and I think my pdoctor and I have found the right med, finally. But during the "experimental guinea pig" phase for me, I gained a really lot of weight. I can blame it partically on the meds, but also on the disorders themselves as well. Looking in the mirror and seeing a really overweight women would make me feel even more down and then I'd eat more and more.
I'm married to a great guy, have no children and celebrated our 17th a while ago. Until very recently, he had been very verbally abusive and unsupportive because of his own issues. I knew deep down he loved me and we are now really working hard on creating a strong, support marriage. But it's been tough.
Now, I have that support and sensitivity from my hubby on most everything I do or try out. He's right behind me.
I'm taking an online creative writing course and the beginning of Jan, I made the decision to get healthy and do whatever it takes to shed 87 lbs. I've given myself 1 yr to get down in size, but that's just a date to shoot for and if it takes longer, that's fine.
I know that it will be a long journey, but this time it won't really come to an end, but will continue for the rest of my life. It's a healthier lifestyle overall, I'm really talking about. Not just about losing the weight. It's time to take care of myself.
I've discovered that simple things are sometimes the best.
I like to have fun and have some giggles.
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I am a 60 year old (can you believe how time flys) man, have been very sedentary. I work as am mortgage broker and real estate broker and am a night time eater.
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I got married a little more than a year ago and gained back the 30lbs I lost plus 15lbs extra within 6 months. I joined WW and lost 40lbs so far but I just turned 30 in March and want to have the best body of my life this summer. These last pounds seem to be the hardest.
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I'm 23 yr old and half way through my pregnancy. I have had problems with my weight most of my life and finally last year got all the weight off and was in great shape......then I got pregnant and I am very confused. I have trouble staying on track with being healthy and thinking about the future of my body and hope that this helps.
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I'm 25 years old and in August 2008 I went from a physically demanding job to a job where I sit at my desk all day.
While I love my job -- I gained about 20lbs since starting my career.
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I am a young girl who went through a massive weight loss losing about 59 pounds, I'm at the age of 13 it wasn't very difficult todo i totally changed my diet and know about everything on food labels.. Please ask if you want help or if you have advice please inform me thankyou
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I have always been a bit overweight. Recently I lost 25 lbs by working out and eating lighter for 6 months. The next 6 months I barely worked out at all, so I gained ten lbs back.
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I love food. I love to cook. I love heathly and unhealthy food a like. I love gourme or home cookin. I just love food. I have a full time job as a manager at a medical billing & consulting company near where i live. I love the outdoors so ohio winters are hard on me. I recently quite smoking :) woo hoo but not so much on my waistline.
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I'm a 44 year old homeschool mom (I have one teenage daughter), interested in Interior Design...I love watching HGTV, TLC, and the Food Network.
I struggle with low energy (I had my thyroid removed years ago) so I don't get enough exercise.
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im a 19 year old college student. i've always been overweight but when i was in high school i played soccer which kept me in some kind of shape. now that i'm in college i'm the heaviest i've ever been which is about 280 lbs. i'm trying to take my life back and get healthy.
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I work all the time. I have 2 jobs and this makes it difficult to find the time to exercise.
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I'm 37 and ready to change my relationship with my body and with food. I've tried just about every diet there is and although I will usually lose weight initially, it will always creep back on, and usually with a little extra! I'm now finding that the older I get the harder it is to lose weight. I realise now that it is not about a "diet", it is about changing my lifestyle permanently.
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I am soooo ready to do this
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I'm 60, always have struggled with weight but nowadays it is way harder to lose any weight at all..... Is it age, slower metabolism, or reluctance to give up one of life's great pleasures, good food?
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I am a 35 year old female. I am 5'3 and currently weighing in at....lbs. (Do you honestly think I would post my weight on the net? Ha....no way. I am considering posting my pic.). In the recent past I have dealt with high blood pressure, asthma, boderline diabetes just to name a few. I plan to kick these issues with proper diet and exercise versus presciption meds.
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I'm 24 yr old male, I use to be in good shape and played semi-pro football. About four yrs ago I lost all my drive and went from 250 up to 390. I dont like it and want to get back to th old me. So now im 24, 6'6 ,390
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I am 24 years old and have been active through high school and for the first three years of college. Looking to get back to that body again. I enjoy running and hiking.
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I am a 34 year old self-employed photographer, wife, and mother of two beautiful children. My husband and I are embarking on the "fat smash" diet together starting today. We met over 15 years ago and have each gained over 35 lbs since. I was about 110 lbs when we met and he was around 170lbs. We know we need to increase our exercise and eat better.
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Mother of 4 with 2 grandbabies. Work and go to school.
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I live with my boyfriend and fourteen year old son. I'm 45 years old
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I am a 37 yo mom of 3 boys (5,3, 7mo) and happily married. I work part-time out of the house and full time IN the house! I started getting heavy in my 20's, lost and gained a few times after my goal was reached. My 5 yo had cancer at 7mo old and I ate my way through it. Stress, fear, anxiety cause me to eat, eat, eat.
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i'm 27 years old, pursuing nursing, and i'm super optimistic most of the time. i love people and birds and dressing up, but unfortunately i depress myself by occasionally binge eating and continually comparing myself to thinner people around me (and the years ago anorexic me).
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I am a stay at home mom of 5 kids, ages 2 to 17. I am very busy with all their activities so finding healthy fast meals all the time is a challenge, we eat out a lot to keep up with the schedules.
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I am almost 44 years old. I have had 3 children. I am pear shaped so most of my weight is in my hips and thighs but also extra belly fat. I lost 40 about 4 years ago. Going from 178 to 138, even getting down to about 133 briefly. I have since gained back 10 lbs. My goal is to lose that 10 lbs I gained and firm up.
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I am 63 years old and one of the most inactive people I know. I just joined WW for the millionth time and frankly, I would like it to be the last time.
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I am a very busy single mom of two boys. I enjoy being out and about experiencing life. I am the person in the check out line that just starts talking to you for no real reason.
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I started losing weight in November 2006. I'd lose 10 pounds, maintain it for awhile and then lose 10 more. In all, I've lost 28 pounds and have kept it off. I'm ready to seriously pursue the next 10 pounds. My main motivation for staying fit and getting in even better shape is that I am a 47-year-old youth minister. Staying in shape helps me keep up with the students.
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I am a mother of five (18, 16, 15, 7, & 6) children.
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52 y.o. grad student
was slim
bad knees and sedentary lifestyle have changed all that
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I am 18 years old going to college to become a surgical technologist. I ran short distance for track in highschool. I would like to get back into running again, so i can become strong and healthy for me and my future ahead.
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I am 29 years old, married , i have 3 boys 14,10, and 3 years old. I am a Respiratory therapist the biggest challenge for me is that i work nights!! After i had my son in 2006 i joined Weight watcher(ww) in sept. of 2006 and i weighed 218. With the help of ww and other diets i tried through out my journey i am now 173 my lowest has been 165. I am now starting ww again to keep me on track i am excited to get to my goal weight. My desire is to be able to feel completly comfortable in my own skin:)
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my name is danielle. i just graduated college after a long, hard journey, it's finally done! i work at a police station which is always exciting. i hope to one day be an artist...maybe do those sketches you see on the news of court room scenes. that would be right up my alley.
i guess i didn't realize just how um...large...i was. when i did, i went on a strict diet and rollerbladed at least 10 miles a day. i lost about forty five pounds, but now, two years later, i have gained some of that weight back. i'm looking to loose that weight, plus some, and keep it off!
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Am a full time student and work part time. Live with my boyfriend who is very helpful with my diet and exercise. Have lost about 25 lbs. in the last 6 months.
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i love to read, listen to music, drive bare foot, my hair played with, hugs and kisses. i also love the outdoors, and walking. i hate long nails, shoes, too much chocolate, the sound of typing, blood and needles.
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I'm about to be 23 years old and i've been overweight for all of my life. I just graduated college in May and have moved to a new town for my job. I live alone and that is hard when there is no one there to keep you accountable!
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I just turned 40 in December. I will be a first time grandmother in late May. I have always had issues with my weight. I was and still am the fat, funny girl. I need someone who keeps me motivated and stay on track. I have been down to 140 before and loved the way i look,.but, all the weight came back again. My height is 5'6 by the way.
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I am 24 years old (25 in may) and I have been chubby since 3rd grade. I attribute a huge portion of my early weight gain to my parents eating habits and not instilling good ones in me. I attribute my adult weight gain to myself for letting it get out of control. At 266 lbs standing 5' 3" I am headed for self-destruction.
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I'm 24 years old, about 5ft 6 and as a result of illness recently gained a lot of weight. I've managed to lose about half of it now but am really struggling with this last little bit. I'm fairly active but find it hard not to eat the same food as my (skinny) partner which probably doesn't do me any favours.
Oh, I live in the UK :)
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i'm 26,single really need to shed extra weight,as a professional if i want to be fit in my job its really very very important
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Richmond working mom - middle aged, over weight & out of shape. Loathe and detest working out and am computer challenged.
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I am 61, divorced with two well adjusted children who have moved out and are on their own.
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Hi, I am a mom in my 30's and I need to lose 30 pounds for my health and for myself. I love to be outside but have not been as active as I used to be. I cannot stay on a diet for anything this time for some reason. Three times I have lost weight after pregnancy & kept it off...Life has been rough this time around.
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I just moved from Huntsville AL from Texas, where I graduated from college in December 2009. It's been harder to stay as active as I was during school.
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I work FT in a doctor's office ----get this....for weight loss surgery. I see daily the struggles of obeisty and it scares me. I am 5'1" and weigh 150, my ideal weigt should be around 125-130.
On a happier note, I am the grandma of 8 wonderful grandkids that mean the world to me. Family is very important to me.
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I'm 30 with a stressful all consuming job (that I love), single but with lots of family and friends around for support.
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I am 40 years old. I have been married to my husband for almsot 14 years and we have two beautiful children. I work full time and get stressed more often than I like.
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I have three beautiful, smart, outgoing girls, and am gaining an adorable stepson. I'm in the heath care industy.Teeth is my game.LOL
I've had a life of ups and downs(like everyone else). It has taken so much energy to keep up that I have let me go so bad that I feel like I've waited almost to long to fix it.
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I'm 38 years old. I've been married for 13 years to a great guy. We have a wonderful 10 year old son. I work, mostly @ a desk. I hate cooking, thankful my husband likes too!!! I'm a twin and have 2 other sisters beside her. We're all trying to lose weight.
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Happiliy married with 5 beautiful boys and 4 wonderful dogs...
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2009 was about focusing on losing weight. I started WW Oct. 08 at 231 and lost about 20-25 pounds by summer 09. I did not lose anymore but I have maintained that weight loss within 5 lbs, but I want to continue on.
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hello all!- my name is enuh, uhmm im actually NEW to this and im basically the original girl whose been trynah lose weight for years now- i believe that maybe now its FINALLy time for me to do it- its just so hardd- because ive actually been big my whole life, growing up- but 2010 im hoping will be my year! :)
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I'm a university student who gained about 10 pounds (lost muscle & gained fat) from living in residence, overeating and not exercising regularly.
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I live in Nor-Cal. Work in a cube maze bldg. Yeah, all very exciting. I love to cook. Love good food. Have a twisted sense of humor, and love to read about finances (nerd). Going to college for a bachelors in Dietetics (diets).
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Hi! I'm a 17 year old girl who is 5'2 (on a good day). School has made me an emotional eater and I found myself around 125 (all fat, no muscle) and managed to get down to around 113 this year but I gained a lot of it back. I'm hoping to get back down to my weight of 105 by the time March comes around. I am currently about 115 lbs.
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I am a 33 year old chick originally from Toronto but living in disgustingly hot Perth, Australia. After giving birth two years ago I have not been able to shed the excess weight. Now that my father and grandmother have been diagnosed with diabetes and I have been warned that my levels are dangerously close to being the same, I need to drop the weight and keep healthy so I can be here to watch my child grow up.
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I'm a 40 SAH mum of two boys aged 3 and 1 year. I want to lose the baby belly. In the last year I have lost 20 lbs but want to get the last 10lbs left. I live in Spain but originally from Wales.
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I am a 35 year old mother of two small boys. I also work full time, which makes it easy to be "too busy" for exercising.
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Hi! I'm a college student studying to become a high school teacher. I'm in my sophmore year. I wasn't always overweight. In fact, up until I was 15 I used to be thin - a little too thin maybe! Then I stopped playing soccer, started eating more, and well - you get the picture. Now, I'm almost 20 years old and I'm sick of being overweight - I don't like looking at myself sometimes.
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This year I turned sixty and was blessed with my first grandchild. He's the joy of my life and I want to spend many more years with him and the rest of my wonderful family.
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I am a very active person. I am in a University Program, a writer, work at a college in Admissions, belong to writing groups, have two precious cats and love to go for drives. I do not believe in formalized religion, but I am a highly spiritual person who meditates daily. I send people loving thoughts, but have a Life/God/Tao/Buddha/Allah/Jesus or whomever you want to call it knows better than I do, so I don't pray for people. I love nature and am very concerned about the environment. Unfortunately, though I am very active, so much of what I am doing is sitting so I joined a gym. You would not guess my age, but I am up there.
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im a single mother of 3, i have 2 girls and my son, i work full time at a dialysis clinic, i used to weigh 265lbs after my son was born, im stuck at 210lbs and im exhausted from dieting already need something to jump start my way back into that lifestyle! hoping for tha best outta this website!
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I am 27 years old, and I have a two year old daughter. She will be three in July! For the most part I have been a stay at home mom, and even though I have always been an active person, I was not motivated to lose the weight I had gained through my pregnancy. I think the biggest reason was that I had lost hope or maybe that I didn't believe I could. This year, after a few eye-openers, I have become motivated to become healthier and am very excited to be focussing on what is best for me!
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I'm a 39yr old secular homeschooling mom to 3 awesome boys plus a great husband. Everything in my life is wonderful - near perfection - except the extra weight that I continue to carry and my tangled distracting thoughts of food.
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I am a 33-yr old mother of one. I work full time and go to school part time.
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I never had a weight problem until I started having children. I could lose the baby weight eventually, but it took lots of effort. I have 4 children and after #4, I almost lost all the baby weight before I began going up on the scale. Now I am bigger than I was with each of my pregnancies and I feel each extra pound!
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I have 4 children, ages 18, 17, 10 and 10. I work full time. I lost 75 pounds 3 years ago on LA Weight Loss and am starting to gain back some of my weight.
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Mom of 3-- 2 boys and baby girl
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43 year old mother of 4 children ages 23, 22, 18, and 12. I have been thinner all my life, but when my youngest daughter was in treatment for cancer I gained 20 lbs. I lost it all, but this past 6 mos we have been in a family transition with a move to another state and job changes and I gained back 13 lbs. I need a change so thought I would try this site. I am an RN and currently not working.
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I am 26 years old and always struggled with weight. 4 years ago I was trying to lose 20lbs when I found out I was pregnant. Now 4 years later, with a 2 year old and a fiance, I am still trying to lose the baby weight (60lbs) and the original 20.
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This is the first time in my life when my weight has been out of control. I had a hysterectomy in December of 2004 and since then I have really ballooned up. I also LOVE food, so that part is really hard.
I love all sorts of outdoor activities. In July, I bought a Harley
Davidson and enjoy riding with my fiance.
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SAHM of 4 children, ages 16, 14, 11 and 7. Wife of 17 years. We homeschool and love it! I am 38.
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I recently got married and move to the area to live with my husband. I've been struggling a lot with being in a new place and being without my friends and family.
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I am 26 years old. I just finished my degree in information systems. I am married with two dogs.
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I am a 31 year old female. I lost 70 lbs years ago, and I was able to keep this weight off for 10 years. Now, my weight is out of control.
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Currently unemployed and pretty isolated. No friends to speak of, so it is just me and my husband (on disability) day after day. I need more! I'm a gardening enthusiast, love the outdoors, beach, mountains, hiking, etc. Not much on mall shopping but love thrift store shopping.
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I am a single mother and a full time student.
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Single mother of one and a full-time student.
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I Love being a Mom and taking care of my family. Love shopping and coupon cutting!
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Recently changed from deskbound job to freelance, and really realizing how bad all that sitting was for me. Developed bad snacking habits, though meals are ok. Want to replace bad snacking with ok snacking and get steadily more into moving a lot.
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I have lost over 100 pounds before, but have gained half of it back. Am determined to lose it again, and keep it off. I love fruit and veggies and have a HUGE garden every year, but sometimes the convenience of junk food surpasses my common sense, and I end up overindulging. I want NO more junk food in my house!
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i am 23 i have a 7 yr. old little boy and would love too loose some weight to be healthy for him and to have more energy to play with him and im engaged and wont say I DO untill i can look good and feel good in a wedding dress
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I am a successful salon owner and hairdresser. I am happily married (26 yrs) with 3 children, all boys, 26, 24 and 19...
truely the 4 reasons why I love life and want to be around longer. But also the reasons why I do so little for me. because I would rather do for them.
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I am a 36 year old working mother of three. I teach fourth grade, and then come home to my 3, 6 and 9 year old children. I like to exercise, and I was militant about it for a while. However, I got off of my routine last summer and I'm having a difficult time getting back into it.
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Married. Need to lose about 60 pounds to be healthy.
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I am not married but have a great boyfriend. We live in a home in Waukee, Iowa. I work part-time as a bar-tender/server. I enjoy working and getting out of the house.
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I am a 27 year old full time student majoring in English Education. I will graduate in May of 2011. I am also a wife and mother of a 3 1/2 year old. It is difficult to keep up with homework, housework, and a three year old. I am also in the part of my education where I have to spend 75 hours observing in a Middle School.
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I'm a stay-at-home mother of 2. I have a 2.5 year old daughter (Lila) and an 11 week old son (Eliot). I've always struggled with my weight. I did Weight Watchers once and lost a bunch of weight, but it slowly crept back up and now I'm heavier than I've ever been (aside from the peak of pregnancy).
I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail back in 2005 (2000 miles from Georgia to Maine). I miss it and hate to think that I wouldn't even be able to do a day hike now-a-days!
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I work for a Utility Company doing clerical work. I try to go to the YMCA at least 3 days a week. I try to make healthy choices when eating.
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I am 44, married with one child and work full time. Life is good and I want to feel good about myself. I used to love running (ran a marathon in 1996) and working out and want to experience that joy again.
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I love to dance and I own my own dance studio. Love dance, music, reading, my blackberry and of course my wonderful family!
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I am a 33 yr old mother of two. My daughter is 8 and my son is 4.
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I am a active person, who likes to eat juke food. I am looking for a way to eat better.
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I am a 34 year old woman. I love to sing, listen to music and have fun with my family and friends. I love to travel.
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I am a single mother of a 16 year old daughter. I spent my childhood in South Fla., and moved to TN in 1982. I have a college degree and a job with a major corporation. I have spent my life taking care of everyone else. Now it's time to take care of me.
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22, working in corporate retail. I have a hard time saying no to food and struggle with portion control. Lunch is my time to get out of the office. Dinner is whatever is available. Weekends are spent going to brunch and eating bar food. These patterns have been bad for my budget and my body. This is my journey towards making smarter choices and pushing myself to regularly exercise...
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I am a single mom with three teenagers. I have suffered from Fibromyalgia for 20 years. I am aggravated by many foods even those that are supposed to be healthy. Although my weight isn't extreme, it is still more than the doctor thinks is good for me. I need to lose 20 pounds to help with the pain in my back and knees.
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Married with 2 kids
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I'm 15 years old, 5'6 and 130 pounds. I know it's a healthy weight. I want to lose 20 pounds. Why? Not because I hate my body. Honestly, I like my soft tummy and love handles. Not enough to want them around though. I want to see what my body can become. I'm allergic to milk (not lactose intolerant; it's the protein in milk that I'm allergic to) so that already limits many foods. I'm a total optimist, so I know this will work. Even if it doesn't, I will still be quite happy, as long as others around me are (especially the ones I love). I play volleyball, just beginning actually, twice a week and my wonderful best friend that I call Mom goes with me to the gym almost every night. Love you all, Steph
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i am a business owner its very demanding and streesful it takes alot of hours each week. I like gardening & I like to be outside. I like to stay active.
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Im 48 years old ..married with children ..I love to walk and dance ..I love yoga and arts and music ..and nature ...
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I am 30 years old and have been married almost 3 years now. I live in Petoskey, Michigan so right now in January I am freezing my butt off...I wish. I need to loose weight not only because it is healthier, but because my husband and I want to start a family. Even though the doctor gave me a clean bill of health, except for the weight, he is concerned about increased pregnancy complications due to my weight.
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I'm a stay at home mom with three very active kids. I am going back to school to finally get my education.
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I have a wonderful husband who is my biggest supporter, 4 lovely daughters, and a granddaughter. I have lost over 59 pounds in the past but have put it back on plus and I am a 4 year breast cancer survivor. I know I need to get off the weight. I want to be healthy.
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I am a 34 year old medical professional. I am 5 ft 6 inches and weigh 205 lbs, my goal is to lose 2 lbs per week. I really like the outdoors, I haven't found the courage to be regular with excercise. i am a night eater and closet eater.
I don't really want to overeat anymore
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I am a 23 year old business owner. I have an awesome boyfriend who is very supportive. I live in quaint McCleary WA.
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I'm 27, living in New York. I draw and paint and create things for fun and sometimes for money. I love to write funny little allegorical stories. I like to ride my bike way too fast down busy streets. I like dancing in places where one usually would not. I love cooking, especially soup. I also wait tables and bartend like many creative folk do.
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I can't remember a time where I was happy with the way I looked but have never been able to successfully lose weight due to my 50 million excuses. I recently got quite ill while on an overseas trip and dropped 13 kg (28 lbs) in 3 weeks and have decided to just keep working from that.
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I work half time and look after my son the rest of the time. My husband works weird hours as an RN and our schedules are a bit hectic. I have been feeling very tired ever since son's birth, and completely unmotivated to get back into my routine. About 5 years ago, I was very fit and strong and ran marathons. I may not get back to that but i want to keep exercise a priority.
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I am a WW lifetime member who has gained back my weight plus a little more. I am committed to being healthy, working out and meeting others with the same mentality. I live in West Springfield and attend the Commerce Street meetings on Saturday morning.
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Married 5 years approaching 40 (March 1st) I have a 13 month old, two step children 12 and 10 also raising my 16 year old sister.
Prior to pregnancy I wore size 7/8 since high school.
Never ever been on a diet. When i didn't loose the weight soon after giving birth to my daughter I became very depressed. I had no idea I would handle it this way. Now I'm tired of feeling depressed and sorry for myself I'm ready to make a change.
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I am a 29 year old wife and mother of two boys, 5 and 3. I started my weight loss journey 11/1/09, weighing 224 lbs. On 1/13/10 I weighed in at 205.2 lbs.
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Young energetic fun loving guy, who has a zeal for life and wants to enjoy it without the weight.
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45yrs old, Diabetic, Married w/ 10yr old daughter that I would like to be around to see the grand kids for. I work in academic medical research, lots of stress, very little reward. My hobbies are reading, sewing, designing clothes, and I run a web mag www.sewnmagazine.com
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Busy Mom of 4 great kids.
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I am 49 years old, married with 2 adult (almost) children).
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I'm a 50 year old mom of 4 great kids 16, 14 and 11 year old twins. I am married and have a full time job in sales. I'm 5'8" and this morning I weighed 171. I know a lot of this weight gain is from wine. It's my end of the day relaxation but unfortunately I don't stop at a glass or even two. I'm sick and tired of fighting the scale and not fitting in my beautiful clothes and hating myself for my weakness! i refuse to go up a size. Very depressed about it.
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I'm 45 yrs old and need to lose 50 pound. I'm tired of looking bad all the time and always feeling tired. I starting riding a motorcycle back in August and I do not want to be overweight riding my bike to the ralleys. My husband has to work 1500 miles from home and he is gone for 2 weeks at a time and only home for 1 week. I get so loney and bored being home alone all the time and don't like going placed by myself.
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I am a 26 year old christian and live in Hibbing Mn with my boyfriend Dan and puppy Bijou. I am going to school full time to be a medical transcriptionist and also work full time for Delta Airlines. I love shopping,style,traveling,sewing, and decorating.
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I am 35 years old and a single mother of two beautiful little girls. I have been struggling with my weight since I was a teenager, but it's gotten worse since I had my girls. I had two C-Sections in one year and since then, I have had a very difficult time losing weight.
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I'm 29, married and a mother to 4 girls. I'm an Avon Representative (officially) but looking for some other type of gainful employment to add to that less-then-lucrative profession. Although being "unemployed" since July '09 has been extremely tough, I have been afforded the opportunity to spend irreplaceable time with my girls and for that I am grateful. I love my beauties and will miss them when I do start working outside the home again. We stay busy with school, dance, and soccer, which I enjoy very much. As for hobbies, I love to read, sing & listen to music, and do crafty things like scrap booking and decorating.
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I have an 8 week old son and a broken ankle, I can't walk right now. In 2008 I lost 40lbs to get married but now I need to lose it again.
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Short, fat, full-time working mom
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I'm a woman, 35 years old, who'd really like to change my relationship with food and exercise. I get SOME support at home, but am very much in this on my own. My husband isn't interested in sharing any of my goals, which has held me back a lot up until this point, but I'm looking for creative ways to circumvent that obstacle, so hello internetz! Can you talk to me about weight loss goals plz?
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I currently live in Colorado. I moved here a year ago after getting a job as a CPA.
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I took an office position and gainned 15lbs last year in 2009. I like to walk and hike and dance and cook at home.
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Now that I'm a senior citizen I realize that I have struggled with weight issues for most of my adult life. However, I'm grateful since I could have been a lot heavier. Always have extremely high cholesterol even when young made me vigilant about my food and exercise.But I still long to get back to the weight that I was three years ago. My goal is to return to 120-122 lbs. So I need to lose ten to twelve pounds.
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Married - Live on a farm in Kansas
Love to garden
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I have a full time & a part time job, and I'm a full time student. I watch what a I eat, but workingout it is some times difficult.
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Getting married in July, need to look good for the big day! Tired of not having all the energy I should have!
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I am a 26 year old male. I always played sports when I was young and that helped keep my weight in check for years, but when I started college I didn't make time for sports and my weight started to go up. I had a physical for my job and I weighed in at 302 lbs. It shocked me and that was my wake up call. I have never joined an online group and I hope this works.
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I work 8-5 and am just starting to use my treadmill I've had for 2 years. Walking more and more each day, will add weight on Feb. 1
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I no longer consider myself to be on a diet but a lifestyle change.I need to change my lifestyle to maintain my weight.
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I am 25 years old, love Disney World, my family and my boyfriend of 3 years. I have struggled with being overweight for many years and figure its better to get my weight and health under control when im younger than try to when im older and it takes more work. I love food and that is my major downfall...
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I live in Georgia. My name is Brittany. I love college football UGA all the way! I love The Braves and The only NFL team I love is The Colts. God has blessed me with a boyfriend who I love very much his name is Casey.
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I'm a 30 year old professional working in health care. I've gained about 15 lbs in the last five years, mostly during school. I've lost weight before, with Weight Watchers and on my own, but have put it back on and then some afterwards.
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I'm 5'9" and I weigh 220 right now. I started the weight loss process in November at the weight of 241, so I am down 21 pounds!!
I carry my weight well, but I am TIRED of being fat!!!
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I'm a 38 year old professional with a 3 year old daughter in preschool from 8:30-5:00. My husband commutes a couple of times a week back to home to see us. Like so many people, stress seems to be ever present in how I make decisions and react to the world. I know I need to change, and I am working on it. Go girl!
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i'm 15, not quite in college, but i was looking for someone closer to my age, and this was the closest group i could find. i've always been over-weight, but never really never made fun of for it, my talents and my personality kind of pushed off the ridicule for my weight.
i'm always really busy, i'm in every choir i could possibly be in, and i do the musicals and marching band. so i always have some kind of rehearsal. but when i do set my mind to exercising, i can do it by myself for about 2 weeks, and then i start to lose motivation.
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I'm just a simple girl that just wants simple things :)
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I am a stay at home mom to a 9 month baby boy.
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Im Seventeen About 5.5 And Weigh 190 Pounds.
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38 years old. 911 dispatcher and wife of a police officer. I have 2 teenage boys and I am a life time Weight Watchers Member.
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I am a grad student studying to be an elementary teacher. I am unable to be as active as I'd like to be because I have a heart condition and have an Defibrillator/Pacemaker implanted into my heart. I am on medications that keep my heart rate pretty low, but this doesn't stop me from being as active as my body allows. My favorite kind of exercise is dance.
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I am a 30 yo black female who is seriously overweight. Due to my weight I have suffered some health issues and heartbreak.
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I am a very busy mom, working two jobs. Currently I am 5'1 and 268lbs. and just trying to stay positive about this weight loss.
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I am married with a 13 year old daughter at home. My husband works out of town during the week, I own my own business and take care of our farm.
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30 year old PhD student. During the last year, have fallen into a sedentary study lifestyle exacerbated by a knee injury. Husband on other side of country also fuels my calorie creep and lack of exercise.
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So... I've always been the chubby kid. But that doesn't mean I have to be the obese grownup. Right? RIGHT? I am a graphic designer. I like to make things (including good food). I'm married to a college professor and treat my dog, Clyde, like my son.
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I'm 27 and a mother of three. I have kept on about 6lbs per kid.
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I am 45 and married with two wonderful children 20 and 17. I work at the local grocery store doing purchasing and stocking. I am obsessed with magazines so I love to read and learn new things. I live in the beautiful Colorado mountains but was raised in the Kansas flat lands. I love to garden and work in my yard for the short season that I am allowed to do that. I love hanging out with my family and friends
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I'm 28 and overweight. I was able to lose a god chunk of weight this summer. However, right now I am almost back up to starting weight. In the spring and summer I am much better with my weight because I can golf, mow my lawn, and do other outdoor activities. But in the winters I seem to re-gain all the weight.
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Married with one teenager. Work in the Insurance technology industry.
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I had a baby almost 7 months ago - it is much more difficult to lose the baby weight then I had anticipated!!! I have been more carefully watching what I have been eating (and no more night/emotional eating - which is my downfall!!). I am glad to be here!
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I am an RN I work at a Dialysis unit, I love my job, I have one son, Caleb and have been married for almost 7 years now. I love every aspect of my life except for my weight problem!
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I am in a XC team so I run 5 times a week, I do strengthening workouts 3 times a week and I just need to improve my food habits.
I am vegetarian I rarely eat junk...but for some reason I can not lose those 2 inches off; I measure 34b-29-34 5'6. I am an hourglass figure so yeah I guess thats a reason why.....
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I am 37 and married with no children, unless you count the 4 legged kind. I am not averse to working out, just need the push to get started. I do get a workout by cleaning which I do every other day.
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married w/ 3kids My weight seems to go up and down alot. I have gained 21lbs in 11months..And feel terrible. Iam 47years old I waitress for a living so iam around food sometimes 11 hours a day.. I find that i binge somewhat in the eveing.
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I'm 28 years old and I have 2 daughters. I am 5'5" and weigh 210 pounds. I want to be around for a long time to see my girls grow up, so I know I need to become healthier. I was 150 pounds before having my second child and I gained all this extra weight during the past year.
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Hello! My name is Kelcey, and I live down south. I like all forms of art, and i'm going to school for nursing now. I was going to school for my art degree, but things changed :) I don't know if that's good or bad yet. Hah. I'm really friendly, I never judge, I'm a hopeless romantic that just wants to be loved, by myself. :) and someone else would be nice too, haha.
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Moved to Dubai from the UK. 24 yrs old hitting 25 in Feb. Married with 1 child (4 months)
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50 yrs old, big meat/ potatoes guy
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Im 34 divorced had 2 major back sugeries which contributed to my weight gain but I need to lose it now and get mt life back.
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I have always struggled a bit with my weight, mainly a combination of a sedate job and liking food a little bit too much!
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At 50 years old, having worked home health and hospice for some 30 years I went back to the bedside. Where the big money in nursing is :-) I have worked in several units over the past almost 8 years landing in ICU at 55yo. Who says you can't teach an old doggess new tricks? I worked 8hour nights till coming to the unit, 12 is the standard here. I find 12 hours quite challenging. On the days I work I work and sleep. On my days off the first day is often spent with tons of down time (read as lots of bed and tv,eating most of my meals in bed) with deep fatigue that is difficult to overcome. I do try and stay on my working schedule when I am off. I was able to accomplish much more when working 8 hour nights. Not exercising, however. I actually gained 50 pounds from say age 48 to 56. I will be 58 in July and would like to ease several of those 50 pounds off into the universe.
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I am married and have two children. I am the director of Little Reasons Learning Center. My family is on the go all of the time.
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I have always been self-conscious of my body ever since I was a chubby kid. I am going to be 27 in a couple of weeks....it's time to get passed all of it!!! I was a super skinny teenager, but I did it the unhealthy way. In college I got really ill and was a whopping 169 pounds. After surgeries and recovery from an abusive relationship, I was at rock bottom. I never stopped running as I found it gave me peace but still struggled with my middle. Almost three years ago, I met my soulmate. We both have a fat past and are really into working out. Getting lean comes easier, naturally, for him which his severly frustrating. We were engaged in May and I have been working with a nutritionist and trainer since to get my body in tip top shape! I want to be the buff and beautiful bride!
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I'm UCSD undergrad, and I am trying to get fit and healthy for my wedding!
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Busy mother of four boys age 10 to 16. I work part time for our church. Aside from my family, I love dogs and enjoy camping and I am learning how to paint.
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Been trying to lose weight since 8th grade. After high school it fell off on it's own but it's back now and nothing I seem to do will get it off.
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i AM OVER WEIGHT AND EAT WAY TO MUCH ALL THE TIME LOVE SNACKS
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I am 22 years old and was the "chuncky girl" in school. I am very insecure. I'm sick of it. I want the body that I picture in my mind. No more jiggle. I don't want to be embarrassed in the summer anymore.
I need to do this so I can be complete. I work full time and try to get to bed a decent hour, somedays I just don't feel like working out or eating right. I need that motivation. I need to push through it and do it! I would love support from others. I hate when I try to tell my friends about my goals, they just say "oh you're slim and pretty, shut up" I personally don't feel that way. I want to be fit, healthy, and proud.
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I always loose and gain it back again and more
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I am 56 years old. I am a Southern Baptist pastors wife and have 3 grown children. Most of my life I did not have to think about being on a diet. I was a size 10 for most of my adult life until menopause. Once I turned 50, my figure started changing, I was tired most of the time and therefore did not exercise and I started gaining weight. Especially in the middle. I hate the way my clothing fit and I want to wear a skirt with a blouse I can tuck in. I pray a lot for strength to overcome my desire to stuff my face with cookies or cake. I really don't like the way I look. I also have some physical problems that might not be so bad if I could lose the weight that my body doesn't like. That is also a Catch 22 for me. I exercise, then I may be in pain for 3-4 days and cannot exercise, then I don't exercise and get out of the habit, and out of shape even more and it is a vicious cycle.
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I'm a 27 yr old mother of 2. I'm the classic "yo-yo" dieter. I'm addicted to carbs!
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To me, there's nothing better than hanging out with friends and going out to restaurants.
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I'm forty years old, happily married to the man I've been with since I was twenty one and have two beautiful little girls.
We live in a rural area surrounded by water buffalo and mountains and I just want to be able to get out there and enjoy it more!
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I am a mother of 2. I dearly love my kids and want to get healthy not only for myself, but for my kids. I went through a time of depression where I turned to food. My job can get stressful and again I turn to food. I am an emotional eater! However, I have come to a turning point in my life and no one is in control of my life but me. I'm taking my life back!
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55 year old male. Recovering from knee surgery. Marathon runner. Trying to loose some weight and get back into a running routine as soon as the knee heals
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I am a 19 year old college student, studying to become a nurse. I am on a mission to be healthy again!! After graduating high school I let myself go. I need all the incouragment and advice I can get :)
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35, wife, mother of 5. Start weight was 185 Sept. 2008 after the birth of my daughter. Dec. 28, 2009 I was 160. As of yesterday (1/28/09), I'm 151; again. I've been losing and gaining that same 10 pounds for months now.
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I am a 25 year old female, originally from the South, pursuing a career in the arts. I love to go to movies and concerts, but am just as happy hanging out at home with a good book and a cup of tea.
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From a small town in Alabama, currently a full time student enjoying life.
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I have been heavy pretty much my entire life. At my heaviest I was 285 pounds. That was in November 2003. In June 2006 I attended a cousins wedding. I thought I looked really great, until I saw the pictures. I looked a hot mess. Especially the ones in my bathing suit. I was delusional to say the least. This was one of the factors in my pursuit to lose weight. My dad was also getting ready to have gastric bypass the following month. My mother was one of the first to have the procedure way back in 1980. Another cousin who had attended the same wedding, had the procedure the year previously, and she looked great. Thing was she had a lot of very loose skin. Not terribly attractive. I also had returned to college after almost twenty years. All these factors combined and I put myself in high gear, and really worked hard to lose the weight. I started out on Sparkpeople, it got me rolling. I started figuring things out on my own, and then I met someone who also helped to spur me on. My lowest came the following June when I reached 178 pounds. Literally, just four days after hitting this low the person who came into my life and helped inspire me to lose weight moved out of state. It hit me harder than I ever anticipated. I went into a huge depression. I even quit going to school. All my other close friends were also moving too. My environment was not the same anymore. I just couldn't get it together. I ended up gaining back some of the weight during the rest of the year. I would waver between 185 and 195. I did this up until May of 2008. At this time I moved to a new home, and a new job. Really had an impact on me. During this time I was wavering between 190 and 200. At one time in July I did get back down to 188. At the end of 2008 I started a relationship with a close friend. I ended up gaining 10-20lbs being with him and enjoying this new relationship. In Aug, Sep, and Oct of this year. I got back down to the high 190's. I ended up gaining the weight back during the holidays, and I also quit smoking on Dec. 1st. I planned for this. I knew it would be best to quit smoking and enjoy the food at the holidays instead of doing it back to back. I wanted the weight gain to be minimal. I gave myself another couple weeks after the new year to get myself together, and finally get over this cig habit. During that time I gained another five pounds. Since the middle of January I have lost ten pounds. I am feeling really good about this. I have had some upsets in the last couple of days, but I am dealing with it, and staying upbeat. I am not letting it effect my diet, and exercise. This time around I want to lose the weight slowly, and get to the crux of why I overeat to begin with. My goal is to not be in a race to lose this weight. I want to be naturally skinny. I don't want to be seventy years old having to live off a huge calorie deficit, and working out hours a day. I want to learn how to eat to live, and also be active, but not over do it. I have done that before. I used to lift very heavy weights, and run. I can't tell you how hard it was for me to figure out my calorie needs. I suffered a lot of injuries, and fell into a depression. I can't let myself fall into that trap again. Moderation is the key for me.
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I am 18 years old, 5"7' and 70kg.
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My biggest problem is probably comfort eating. I am married with two grown daughters and a grandaughter who's two.
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I am 25 years old and have been overweight (actually, obese) for most of my life. I am 5'1" and used to weigh close to 180 pounds. Now I weight roughly 110 pounds. I lost all the weight on my own (no Weight Watchers or other weight-loss program; just pure self-motivation and willingness to shed the extra pounds). But now I am at a point where I think I know what to do to keep my weight off but I need some sort of support system that will motivate me to keep on living the healthier lifestyle I am currently living. I work out 4-5 days a week and eat a mostly plant-based diet (i.e., vegetables, fruits, grains, etc.). However, I still do crave the bad things like sweets and, especially, pizza! I don't deprive myself of these things: I do eat them every once in a while. But the problem is that when I do eat them, I don't limit myself to just a 1 slice or one piece. All in all, I just need to find some sort of way to reinforce my self-control so I don't "go overboard" anymore.
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I am 40 years old. I have three children, 16, 14, and 11. I recently got married in October and we live all together in Vermont's Northest Kingdom. I am currently a housewife, managing the home, kids....everything. I watch a 10 month old baby girl part time in my home which I enjoy very much. I love to read and watch good thrillers, my dogs, and designing and creating cards. I have a small world, with just a few close friends that are not local. I often feel lonely.
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I am 40 years old, mother of two. I have been overweight for the last 10 years (it did not go away after I had my second baby), and want to get back in the shape and be myself again.
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i'm 31 years old, i'm a proud mom of two wonder ful boys 14 and 7. I'm Irish, French Canadian and American Indian. I'm married to a wonderful man for 6 years.
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Im a 24 year old graphic designer,who has been married for 3 years. in those 3 years I have gone from a size 28 in jeans to a size 38 pushing 40. I use to be what my friends called model hot, instantly grabing the attention of every female every where I went. now Im struggling to hold on to my wifes attentions. i want to drop 80lbs and recover what i use to have.
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My story goes like this... (and bear with me, I'm long winded)
I played soccer since 2nd grade, and volleyball throughout high school and college. My weight has always been a moving number, and I have never been at an ideal weight. At my best, senior year of high school... I was 160 doing Sugar Busters. The summer came around, and then college, and even though I was a collegiate volleyball player I still managed to fluctuate from 175-188, never really achieving my potential even though I was strong and relatively healthy.
I read Skinny Bitch, then The Food Revolution, then the China Study... and 20 something more books after that. I went righteously vegan with a fervor.. trying to convert my whole team and loving every second of new found information that made so much sense to me. I lost weight, felt and looked great when I dropped below 170 for the first time in a long time.
I was vegan for about a year, and then college volleyball ended for good and I had an extra semester to party. Pizza at 2 am was irresistible, and "living it up" during my last semester in Florida, 4 minutes from the ocean, took its toll. Little indulgences in pizza, bagels, cream cheese, and bar food led back to the lifestyle I had been so passionately against.
I graduated in December of 2008 and spend 4 months sending out resumes to every contact I had. Companies were laying off, the economy was plunging and entry-level positions didn't exist. I worked for some small businesses, lived at home for a year and babysat. The lucrativeness of no rent and babysitting for over 10 families was juxtaposed living in suburbia with no social outlets expect for the 4 year olds I worked with. I felt dead, had no motivation to work out or NOT eat what these munchkins unfortunately ate on a daily basis. This was not the life I wanted or imagined.
Rcently, I've moved out, and I am living in Atlanta. I started my own creative service initiative called Hungry Art which also gives back to hunger charities. I am actively trying to find a marketing or sales job doing something I love in art, nutrition, or simply helping people. I have opportunities in front of me that I need to take and run with, confidently, urgently, happily... but I feel so burdened with insecurity about how far I've let myself go. I am now 200 pounds, a place I have never been to. I am not nearly as confident as I used to be, and I know I could even reach new levels I haven't been to.
I am ready to follow through on being a vegan and make changes that will last me a life time. I want to lose this weight forever, and not keep swinging up and down. I want to jump start myself as a person and give myself every opportunity to succeed, and I think that first comes with respecting and helping what I live in... my body.
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I am 56 years old and live in Winnipeg, Canada. I have 3 adult children and 1 grandchild.
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Became happy and got fat for it. Now i am trying to change my life style and lose weight for good. I have over 100lbs to lose. Need motivation.
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34 years old. Married with two dogs, no kids. ADORE my hubby and pups! I don't have much trouble staying motivated to work out; for the most part I enjoy it. I do struggle with eating a bit, especially sugar. I consider myself a sugar addict...hopefully recovering:) Always searching for new and interesting information about fitness and nutrition.
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Im a mom of 2 wonderful kids. My daighter is 10 and my son is almost 8. I have motivation to lose weight at a moderate pace. I have a Vegas vacation planned in Aug and would love to be thinner.
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I am 54 years old ,134 pounds, slim but thick and fat around my tummy area which I do not like,and never have liked it... the rest of me I can live with i am kinda square, nice legs,. small butt big breast .. nice personnality. i am married living In summerland my wife.She thinks I am sexy.... I do too just not the belly part.
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My brother (who quit smoking and started running) got me to try running for the first time in 2006. I started running thinking it would help me lose weight, but that hasn't really happened. Although I haven't gained any more, I'm not losing a great deal either.
I have ran numerous 5k's and 10k's, 4 half-marathons (PR 2:22) and just completed my first marathon in Houston on January 17, 2010. I am very disappointed with how it turned out. My goal was to finish in 5 hours or less. I told everyone that my goal was just to finish, but that was a lie. I am heartbroken that I finished so poorly (5:45:53). It took my brother 3 tries to finally qualify for Boston so that is my inspiration to keep trying to reach my goal.
I start training tomorrow for another marathon in May. I am hoping that if I start eating better then it will help my running. I know that if I can get the weight off then my running will improve.
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I am a 26 year old graduate student at Portland State University. I am getting a masters in counseling. I am also in recovery from drugs and alcohol. It will be three years on Jan. 27th. Since I became sober I picked running and working out and love it, but I still can not control my eating habits. Even though I am very active, run several races each year, including a half marathon last year and a triathalon, I still feel overweight and can not control my eating.
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I'm a 30 year old mother of 1 beautiful daughter with my husband of almost 7 years. I'm currently dealing with some issues recently that I believe are partially related to the 20 lbs I've gained since having my daughter.
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I snowboard, ride dirtbikes, do yoga, cardio, kickboxing, art
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35 year old wife and mother of 3 boys 14, 11 an 1. Stay at home mom who does contract admin work and on weekends sings and directs music director for my church. Been on Fat Smash since July 09 and have lost 30 lbs so far. Hoping to lose my last 20lbs by this Easter! When I do I will have lost 100lbs since I was pregnant. Woo hoo!
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I am a mother of two children 13 yr. old boy and 9 yr. old girl. I have been married for 15 yrs. My weight has been up and down but mostly up. About 6 months ago I found out I had a thyroid problem. No wonder I am having so much trouble losing the weight and the fact I don't like to Exercise ! I have been on Weight Watchers for a year and a half losing one week gaining the next But I WILL NOT GIVE UP because i know how good it feels to be at a healthy weight .I have a long way to go !!! GOOD LUCK to EVERYONE
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I am married to the most wondeful man in the world. We have four daughters, age 16,10,7, and 5.
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My name is Kirsten. I'm 20 years old and I enjoy reading, drawing, shopping, and having awesome times with my fiance Paul.
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I am a 26 year old male from NYC, (Queens technically) and have just started my second year working for the NYC Department of Sanitation. The job is one that is not only hazardous (given the numerous dangers we face daily dealing with waste, traffic, and powerful compacting machines) but physically demanding. It takes a lot of effort to lift 12 to 16 tons of trash daily. Back in high school I was active and into sports, but I was never really fit.
At 6'0", I currently weigh in at 285 pounds and am looking to get back to my wrestling weight of 215. At least that is the short term goal I am setting for myself.
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I am a full time college student, I work out 5 to 6 days out of the week for an hour to an hour in a half.
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I am 47 years old never married but soon to be. I live with my fiance who is a wonderful man.
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35 years old, stay at home mom, 2 children
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ADHD, moved to South Korea, and gained 7 pounds.
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I am a mother of 3: daughter 12 years old and identical twin boys age 7. Full time Respiratory Therapist student and work full time for my parents family business.
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I'm 32 years old and I want more energy and to lose 12 pounds.right now I'm 122 pounds, but I feel and look better when I was 110 pounds. I want my feel good body back and energy.
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I'm 23 and working towards going back to grad school. I've yo-yo dieted for a long time and am ready to shed the weight for good.
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I am getting married in November and I don't want fat arms and back fat to hang out of my dress. I don't want to hate pictures of me at my wedding or reception. For our honeymoon, my fiance and I plan to go to D.C. Most of our touring will be on foot. I want to survive it.
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I am married to a wonderful wife for 10 yrs. she is also working on her weight. We have 3 kids. the boys are on their own. our girl is incredible. i'm a psychologist. i love what i do. we have a grat family and good friends.
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I am going to be 20 years old on Jan. 29th, I was your typical student. I drank alot of beer and ate fast food and didn't pay attention to the weight I was gaining. I was also on the Depo shot wich didn't help the situation. I weighed 115 my junior year of highschool. When I graduated I weighed almost 180 pounds. I got with the my current boyfriend in November of 08 and we started eating healthier and working out. I currently weigh 142.8 pounds, but we had to drop our gym membership when we moved to san marcos for school. We do not have a whole lot of money, so we cannot eat the way we have been so it is harder t lose weight, but I am maintaining what I have right now. I'm joining this website in hopes of losing the rest of the weight I would like.
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I am a 27 year-old grad student working to become a therapist. I love being in school and have more free time than ever. So now is the time for me to concentrate on myself. When I started losing weight back in August '09 I was 5'9" and weighed 203 lbs. My goal is to get to 150lbs by the end of summer 2010.
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I'm a normal 23 year old girl. I like to shop, hang out with my friends, go to movies, go to concerts, etc. etc.. I also go to school for time as a teaching major and have a 5 year plan to open my own pre-school/daycare.
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I am a 34-year old married mother of two young children, working full time and going to school. Need a support system for accountability, so I can get rid of these pounds that have crept on in the last year. I feel great, but want to look great, too! Looking forward to progress...
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I am self-employed and so have the time to devote to my--myself and finally losing weight--for the last time!!!
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I'm 24 and badly out of shape...don't have a lot of weight to lose but my lung capacity and stamina are pretty laughable. Don't have much muscle mass to speak of either, and I'm stiff as a board, so flexibility is high on my list of goals.
I used to dance, so I'm familiar with leading a healthy lifestyle, just haven't done it in a long time. I recently cut alcohol out of my diet and I'm trying to kick smoking.
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32 years old bloke, job isnt very active, and i dont find the energy to exercise when i get home... Guess im lazy.
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I am 50+ and overweight...again! I work too many hours and have the habit of eating at work when everyone is gone, eating a very late dinner and then continuing to eat until I go to be. Bad habits
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I'm an 18 year old who is trying to get back into shape, After a few years of depression and anxiety, food became my drug. I'm ready to start over and make my life as fantastic as it should be.
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I am 25..born and raised in NJ. I am currently engaged and have about 2 months until my wedding and honeymoon. I want to lose weight, start eating healthier and get in better shape.
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Like to sing and camp but also like art, antiques, theatre, travel. A very young 60 who works in the counseling field with dtr who is senior in college and mrrd son in DC area. Have gained about 10 pounds each decade since 30.
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I'm a single mom of 3 sons and a daughter. I work full time and my famlily is my life.
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I am a 53 year old female. Office manager for an optometrists office. I have 2 grown children and a great husband of 33 years.
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53 years old. Educator. 2 children; one in college (sophomore), one just graduated. From PA, but have lived in Hawaii many years. Love to travel. I have always battled those pounds but found that exercise and smart eating are really the only ways to go. No fad diets here!
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I have been married for 6 years to a wonderful man and we have a beautiful and fun 2 year old daughter.
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I am 21 years old. I am married with one child. I go to school and work full time. I am very busy.
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19, seattle.
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I'm a very friendly person, although a little shy ^_^ I do very well in school, and I want to become a doctor someday so that I can help others and bring them new hope. I'm fourteen, and going to be turning 15 in March. I love singing, drawing, and i'm into anime. I'm also a Catholic, and very happy that Jesus has come into my life. I can't imagine life without Him.
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I am a full time consultant with a Fortune 100 company and a full time graduate student
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I'm 14 years old, and as a little girl I was kinda fat. My family (my dad especially) always made fat jokes about me. I currently weigh 133 lbs., and that's the biggest I've ever been. So now I'm terrified of being big again, and I don't want to have to go up a size in my jeans. I know my weight may not seem like a big deal to others, but it's a big deal to me. I don't wanna be fat again, so I'm joining PT.
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currently 117 5'3.5
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I am a 22 year old student at Temple University. I enjoy going out and having fun with my friends. I like going out to eat and trying new foods, traveling, and attending different events. I enjoy recreational activities but I do not like structured exercise. I cannot stay motivated.
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im a 46 yr old over wt diebetic with bad heart and i have to loose wt to save my life
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28 yr. old, wife/bartender/student with no children.
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I am a 21 year old female from Perth, Australia. I work full time and am also studying business management. I am currently building a house with my boyfriend of 5 years. I have struggled with my weight for 3 years and I would like to reach my goal weight by the time we move into our new house and start a new chapter of my life.
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I'm 46 and have been carrying a lot of extra weight ever since my children were born. I have two daughters, 15 and 13. I love to exercise, but don't always exercise as much as I should. I work but currently am underemployed, and I'm spending a lot of time and frustration on a job search. I eat when I get stressed out.
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My name is Hannah. I have lovely family and friends. School takes most of my time, but its worth it. I really want to get back to being fit. I struggle with depression and motivation, so heres to losing weight and loving it :)
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Needs to lose weight by my wedding day.
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I'm 52 years old. I work in government as a Program Evaluation Researcher. The last 3 years have been full of change. In 2007 I took a year off to be with one of my daughters who needed more guidance than I could offer when i was working full-time.
In 2008 I sold our home that we had lived in for more than 20 years, managed the re-building of our cottage, found us a place to live in for a year, started managing the construction of our Loft, and went back to work full-time. During this time keeping up with a regular exercise routine was difficult (although prior to the middle of 2007 I regularly attended the gym, spinning, weight classes, yoga).
By October 2009, things had settled. My oldest daughter was in London England working on her Masters, and my youngest, the one who needed the guidance, was in first year University in residence.
When my husband and I finally caught our breath we joined our local gym, however, I was also left with 15 extra pounds. I have a family history of obesity and am terrified of gaining weight becasue I feel I'll never be able to get it off. I know my demons - red wine - My husband and I can easily polish off a bottle of red wine every night.
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I'm a 22 yr old mom that's very motivated to lose the rest of my baby weight but needed a little help doing it.
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50+ yrs old and single with no children. New to FL and This Time I Can Do It!!! I used to be comfortable, but not anymore, everything hurts and I feel so down. My doctor turned me on to PEERtrainer, so here I am.
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27y/o Married, mother of two girls, 7 and 3 1/2. Put on weight this past year.
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Hey everyone! My name is Jillian, I am 27, and my daughter is 6. I am a business major and will be transferring to Texas Tech at the end of this semester. I am really excited to be a part of such a fun class and I hope to get to know everyone as the semester rolls on. I am an avid hiker, I love to jog outside and I hate treadmills (so boring).
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Hi, my name is karyssa. I have been active in many sports my whole life. Right now i mountain bike and during off season i try and go to new mexico and ride downhill mountain bike. I am in nursing school and love working at the hospital. I just moved to austin about 4 months ago from amarillo tx!
Thanks
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Hi every my name is Jessica im 21 y/o, just recently graduated from college and working in the medical field. Throughout my HS years i was alway around 130-133 and always thought i was overweight and ugly as i got older i ate less and gained a huge amount of weight blooming up to 220(mind you im 5'3). I try to loose the weight but give up after a month of excersing and dieting, i joined the website to keep motivated and hear other peoples success stories while i embark on this new journey to truly lose this weight.
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Mom of a 2.5 year old boy and 5 month old girl; wife, sister, friend, and nurse. I don't ahve a lot of time right now to be away from home as my husband is starting a new job, so I'm trying to focus on my health!
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I'm 27, a recent college graduate. I would love to loose my Freshmen 15, along with Sophomore 20, Junior 10 and Senior 15. All of this weigh gain since moving to the PNW for school has to be terrible for my body. I have been vegan for almost 10 years, but since starting college, I have been in the habit of eating the S.A.D. vegan diet, or as I call it Freshmen vegan. My partner is no help with supporting me to change my diet, as he prefers that I make pizza over, say, stuffed portobello mushrooms. Because we split food costs, we have established that I will not pay for bags of chips anymore for instance.
I also am easily distracted by the TV, so I am choosing to do my workouts via TV. Be it exercise tapes or Wii Fit. I have a theory that if I associate the TV with exercising, I won't be tempted to do TV show marathons.
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I am a personal trainer and yoga teacher... mother of 2 and married for 19 years. I love everything fitness and living a healthy life. I love love food!! I love coming up with new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen.. good stuff my husband is an amazing cook and we have so much fun together in the kitchen.. i love life and try to live it to the fullest..
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Hi.
I'm Zackery Ferguson.
I used to be a personal trainer.
But now I'm an out of shape computer programmer.
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i am almost 23 years old, very busy grad student so its very hard to try and keep a good schedule going and stay committed. sometimes im just so tired and its easier to watch tv after classes than go to the gym so i need that extra push.
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I just celebrated my 25th birthday and want to start the new year and the rest of my life on the right foot!! I live here in Indianapolis with my boyfriend Kyle and our dog Cooper.
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I am a 19 year old college student. In high school I was busy allll the time with extracurriculars, but I have a lot more time in college, and I've begun a lot of mindless eating. I have always been overweight, but it's getting ridiculous. My jeans don't fit, and I really need to get back into them!
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Hello! I am 23 year old medical student studying in Grenada in the West Indies. Far from home, stress of work, and just basic loneliness causes me to chow down like theres no tomorrow. Beyond on the grim, I am overall an optimistic person who loves music, dance, and the laptop. Can't get enough of those 3!
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mtn & road cycle,
gym for core and free-weights, especially sauna and steam,
marathoner & training for an ultra-run
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My name is Tracyann. Im 38. I live in a small town and work at McDonald's. (There is some irony in that lol!) Working fast food sucks but I love the people I work with! I fave afamily (husband and two girls 14&16) they are really good to me. I struggle with a bladder pain condition. Basicaly the foods I can eat I can't afford all the time, and the ones I can afford make me fat. The time I have on my feet is limated and I have to pace myself. I want to do evrything, work, run,swim, be a good wife, mom ,friend, volenteer in my church eat a sensable healthy diet, but then I find myself crashing down.... then CURPLAM!!!!! rock bottom again. So I pick my self up and try try again. For all of my personal struggles I am a very rich person(Not money) I have a lovley happy family and good friends and lots of laughs, OH, and a wonderful church family too! I hope you all have a Blessed Day Tracyann
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I'm a happily married mother of two. I'm currently in school working towards a BA in Anthropology at UA. I also work part-time.
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Hi I'm a 25 yr old female, and I'm in the process of receiving my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I love to go diving, camping, spearfishing, and boating, and I enjoy drawing and taking pictures. Overall I'm a very easygoing person.
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I am 37 years old, married for 14 years with 3 children, ages 13, 9, and 2. I work from home as a medical transcriptionist, which I enjoy, but it is a very sedentary job.
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I am a 31 year old mother of three, four if you count the husband! I work full time as an assistant Bakery Manager. I have struggled with my weight since having my first child, 11 years ago, and at my heaviest I was 122 kilos! (269 pounds!).
I have lost the weight many times in the past, but it always seems to find me again!! This is the year I want to sort it out, once and for all. I know it will be an ongoing challenge, and that "Weight is managed, not cured."
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i'm a Minnesotan living in Arkansas , 3 children & 4 grandchildren(two girls & two Boys), been married 25 yrs ( together for 28 yrs), raising 5 yr old grandson, youngest child and only daughter graduating from high school this yr, i work in retail
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I am a 35 year old mother of two beautiful girls. I have a real estate license but am not active in the industry at this moment. I am married and live in western KY but my hometown is Atlanta, GA. I have a big family who are all great and supportive.
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Been married for 18 years to a very supportive man. I have 5 kids 2 mine and 3 his and 7 grands with one due next month, I have been over weight most of my life. I feel that this is it I am so ready, but still need support.
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57 1/2 college professor and writer with husband and 16 yr oild daughter and one cat
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I am 19 years old. I am a freshman, After attending Baylor University last semester I decided it was not right for me and I am now attending ACC this semester. I plan to go to Texas Tech in the fall and continue my major of Elementary Education. I have always been very active and I love to work out-it is one of my many passions. I look forward to learning more about my body through this course as well as meeting new people, becoming more fit and toned, and just having fun! I also hope for us all to work together as a team and support one another to achieve our goals :)
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I have been 250 the last two yrs of my life and gained 70 pounds in 4 yrs after quitting sports. I never tried to lose weight becuase boys liked me and thats all I cared about. But now I learned I can barely fit on some rides and I cant look in a mirror ... I need to change. I also wish to become a police officer and i now can't even run a mile I need help.
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I am 22. I love sports and have been involved in the athletic world since the age of 6! I love softball and volleyball, and currently coach a 10U fastpitch softball team!! I love the girls I coach and they all inspire me to be a better, healthier person! I love being outside and I enjoy dancing, working out and singing really loud in my car!!! I am the firl that has cutout pictures of supermodels and people who are healthy that will inspire me to be healthy! Every morning before I get out of bed I see my handmade poster and it reminds me of why I am working out hard almost everyday!!!
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I'm 20 yrs. old i have been overweight my whole life and am ready for a change in my life.
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Hi, I am a 27 year old mother of one. I decided to join this group because I need some motivation to keep me going to lose the wieght I have all the tools to do I just need and kick in the butt to keep doing it, I seem to do it for one day then I lag behind and make excuses as to why I didn't do it that day
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Live in Kansas. 56 years young. Married. 3 grown children, expecting first grandchild. Tried all kinds of diets for 30 yrs, and failed to get any significant loss. Hate exercise, but surely there is SOMETHING I could get into. Need help staying on track and finding that healthy activity I need.
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Um, I am 18 and a freshman at ACC.
My major is International Business however, I think I am going to take a few years off to start a 'world tour' and I would like to be in shape for that.
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I am a 19 year old sophomore at EIU. I used to be a lond distance runner, but was burnt out by the time college rolled around. I was very fit and i loved my body. I basically took a year off of running and lost my ton body to fat. If you were to look at me with clothing on you would think I never changed. I really have. Over that year my muscles turning to fat. I want to be lean and fit again.
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I am in my twenties and gained weight after high school. I've attempted losing weight so many times but I have difficult staying on course. I never have time to cook and now with a baby, it's even harder. My baby is 6 months old and it seems like life has gotten so much more hectic.So I'm looking for a new way to be healthier while living a fast-paced life.
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currently on 1/27/10 I weight 140 lbs. and I will get down to 125 lbs. which is my ideal weight for my 5'2" frame before I had my thyroid removed in 2008.
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I am 27 years old. I have a beautiful family which consists of my gorgeous wife, and three precious daughters (Ashley, Lily, and Aubrey)
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In relation to weight: I grew up "skinny as a stick" to where my mother would tell me the wind will pick me up and carry me away and teachers thought I was under nourished. My sisters said I "disappeared" when I turned sideways. I was 5' 1" and 98-102 pounds when I graduated from HS. After several pregnancies (some misscarriages and fetal syndroms) and two healthy children (now 15 yrs and 22 yrs) I find myself to be considered obese at 208 pounds.
On the "Me" side: I love ALL Things Nature - I also love to collect rocks from around the world. I love to travel, read, write poetically, and "educate" my mind. I love to eat new foods - I love to try ethnic foods.
I feel I am a positive person; however, I have recently begun to explore meditation and positive energy - And, I wonder how I can use the positive energy to benefit my healthy lifestyle and the choices I make.
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I'm a mother of two! I just got married a year ago to my best friend!! I'm a hairstylist that specialize in men and boys! I am also the den leader for my son's cubscouts!
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I am a 32 yr old wife and mother of 5. Ages 3 to 11. I work in corporate America which means at least 9 hours a day at my laptop. After my last child I have not been able to get under 130 lbs. I'm only 5'3". We have a pretty healthy diet although with dance, football, baseball, etc etc there are times that require fast food stops. But that might equate to once a week on average. I'm in the gym before work for an hour every weekday morning, but regardless of what I ate that day or how hard I worked out my measurements and weight don't budge.
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I'm married and a mother of 2 beautiful children. I work full-time as a general accountant with a manufacturing company. I've been employeed there for about 11 years. In my spare time, I love bike riding and learning to roller blade. I also like reading and watching movies and spending time with my family.
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I am a married SAHM to a 10-month-old son. Due to his medical medical issues, we are in hospitals (sometimes out of state) frequently. So it's hard for me to work out in the same place all the time or make wise food choices when on the road.
I have always been overweight but hit an all-time high during pregnancy and said I would never hit that weight again. I defied my excuses and managed to lose 20 lbs while out of state while my son was receiving medical care, so I know that no matter the circumstances, I CAN lose the weight.
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I have yo-yo'd up and down with my weight but I want to change permentantly. I am a stay at home mother of 3 and very active. I realized I have to be healthly & fit just to keep up with my kids and have energy throughout the day. I would like to be able to be a great example to my children and teach them to live a health and active life.
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I'm young, short, vegetarian, and very friendly :)
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I am a 36 year old divorced mother of three children, two of which are twins. The twins are 14 and my youngest is 10 years old. I live in a rural town and have a great career. I like to work outside in my yard. I recently purchased a new home and the kids and I love it. I have been divorced approx. 4 years and originally lost weight right after the divorce. Now I have adjusted to the changes and seem to eat more than ever. However, after seeing a Christmas photo of myself, I decided it was time to change my eating habits and lifestyle, not just go on a diet.
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Love to entertain, cook and eat home cooked meals. Enjoy the outside and the beach. Summer is my favorite time of the year.
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I'm 5'2", currently, Jan 28, 132 pounds. I have a small body frame.
No one in my family is fat/overweight. I'm the biggest one there is. :(
I was once hypothyroid (from 9-24 years old). It's only recently that I became euthyroid. There are a lot of foods that I can't eat, like rootcrops, cabbage, etc. So, following "diets" is a bit of a challenge. I've tried calculating my recommended daily caloric intake, and subtracting 500 calories from it, but it seems that this amount is still too much for me and I have to subtract at least 700 calories for me to see any results at the end of the week. I'm scared I'm doing something wrong
Due to my hectic schedule, I can only exercise at home using a very limited space for 20-30 minutes each day. I have purchased resistance bands, started to log my food since last Sept 2009, lost 10 pounds (138->128), gained a few last december. Currently at 132 pounds. I want to reach my goal of 100-105 pounds.
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I am a Mom of 2 who is concerned with health and fitness. I know what to do, but just have trouble doing it. Need accountability please!
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I am a mother of a 3 year old and a wife to a loving husband. I love to go camping, fishing, and love crafts
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28 year-old mother of two (6 year-old girl and a 18 month old boy), wife, student, poet
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Joined Weight Watchers April 208 - lost 50 pounds by Thanksgiving, then another 10 while on the 6 weeks of maintenance. Currently my weight floats between 140 & 145. I was a girl who had to walk out of the cardio classes back then to running a marathon (26.2 miles) December 2009.
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I'm a busy mom with 2 kids. I don't get much time to myself so I comfort myself with food. I eat when I'm happy, sad, stressed... I'm not as active as I used to be and struggle to find time to exercise. I'm great at making excuses.
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work part time, married, 3 kids
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23 years old, vegetarian of 10 years.
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I have been overweight my whole life. Tried several diets and exercise programs..just simply didn't stick to them. Had success with Atkins, but as soon as you eat real food again you're screwed! Gained back all the weight plus more!
I am married now...coming up on 6 years, although I have been with my husband for 15 years. We have two wonderful children..and boy, 5 and a girl, 2 months.
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I am a 41-year-old single mom with hypothyroidism. I plan to lose weight by summer. I work out at Urban Active gym at least twice a week.
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19 year old student.
Studying Psychology.
I want to lose weight so bad.
I've been overweight for most of my life.
I'm doing this to be healthy.
I'm doing this to feel as beautiful as my love says I am.
I'm doing this because my love is coming to visit in a couple months.
I'm doing this for me, for my future.
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Working woman. Try to get to the gym at least 2 times a week.
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married 5 adult children
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Moved from Australia 2 months ago. Married, no kids, lovely husband. I love wine (bad) and great food (good, but too much).
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47yo working mom (4 kids) on Weight Watchers since January 2008. To date, I've lost 40 lbs and am working to break a one year plateau this year. My 23 yo daughter saw my transformation and also joined WW. She lost 40 lbs and became a lifetime member. I work in a health organization and have a very supportive team of co-workers. Just want to take it to another level this year.
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I am a student, mother, and I work full time. I have been doing my own ww program for almost a year and have lost 25-30 lbs.
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im 18 ys old im a university nursing student and a babysitter. im really busy and usually eat w/e is available. ive always been overwieght and i just want to get healthy.
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I am mom to 2 boys 4 and 2, and I work for a large financial institution. My husband and I just bought our first house and everything is going well.
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I just transferred here from Baylor, and haven't seriously worked out in over 2 years. I used to be a vegetarian but my boyfriend and his family eat way too much meat to make that possible.
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My name is Ashley, I am 21 years old and am having issues with self esteem. I used to be on the swim team, I was on the swim team for eight years and had no problem with weight gain. I weighed 130lbs. and did not have to watch what I eat or what I do, because the intense swim practices kept me looking firm and slender. I've been graduated for three years now, I am pudgy and in my opinion not attractive anymore. I do not know how to properly diet, and I do not know how to lose the weight. I have not tried anything yet because I do not have motivation to try anything. I have no idea where to start or what to do.
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I'm 27, happily married, and tend to be a little bit of a workaholic. I love to cook and bake and my husband has a rock star metabolism that allows him to eat whatever he wants and not gain so I make all sorts of meals and end up eating unhealthy choices a lot. I am also a fast food junkie. My job requires me on my feet moving all day with some lifting involved, so that exercise helps, but I need to learn to make better choices. I like reading in my spare time, hanging out with our pets (kid free by choice) and spending time with family and friends and enjoying life !
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I've never been tiny, but I've always been healthy-- until the last few years. I come from big people who not only express their feelings through food, they also schedule their lives around it. This really makes it hard for me to break out of my relationship with food-- it's like denying the love of a favorite relative! I've always been active, so I have good muscle tone and flexibility. I mean I actually like exercise, but apparently I love to eat, drink and be merry more.
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I love carbs. i like to exercise, but did I say I loved carbs? I know what to do. I know how to do it...however I just can't get that inner motivation to stay out of the carb--et i mean cabinet of carbs. I like to be out doors and spend time with my family. I want to lose that 10 before it becomes 15.. 20!
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I have struggled with my weight for years. I am VERY tired of the battle, and need some accountability.
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I was tired and over weight after staying home to raise my two girls until I made a change now I am a fitness trainer, massage therapist and weight loss coach and love my body and energy.
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35 years old mother of two (3.5 year old and 16 week old). Lives in Australia with wonderful husband.
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Married and mother of 3 children. Work full time as a nurse.
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My husband is currently deployed to Afghanistan, so I'm taking his deployment as a golden opportunity to get my degree and get fit. I'm a triple major in History, German and Arabic. One day I will have my own show on the History Channel, but if that falls through, I can still go into counter-terrorism or become a translator.
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Hello I wanted to know if someone here is training for 5k, 10k or half marathon. I like running.
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I'm Leticia Sanchez and I'm 19 years old. I love being active and anything that will help me be more active (such as conditioning) would be awesome. I like to go to Planet Fitness and get my work out on. I work at Bill Miller BBQ and I adore their breakfast tacos. :)
Along with this stretching/flexibility class I am taking weight training to develop muscle with flexibility.
I LOVE Herbalife!!! I go there as often as I can. I wish I could go every day.
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4 years old boys Twino's mom, working full time desk job. So very hard to accomodate my workout routines to all other rituals i got. 35 Years old Female..
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28/ married/Correctional Officer/ Student
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I'm 23 (about to be 24), living in south Florida and going to grad school for psychology. I'm at a place in my life where I feel like the world is at my fingertips. I feel that I am my own worst enemy in the sense that I have full power to lose this weight yet it remains a huge struggle and the one thing that hangs over my head every day. I don't want to sabotage all the wonderful things that are happening to me right now by not taking complete care of myself. I'm hoping with all my heart that this is the last time I'll be feeling this way...
I love life, and there are so many things I feel passionate about. I love learning about psychology and nutrition. Eventually I want to merge the two and help those suffering in ways that I have suffered. I want to work with children and teenagers on all sorts of psychological issues.
I love literature, music, learning guitar, learning languages, traveling (I want to go to India, Italy, Spain, and Peru), coffee, cooking and creating recipes, running, yoga, fashion, history, movies of all kinds...i could go on...
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College student trying to lose the "freshman 15" that crept up on me when I first came to school a few years ago.
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Was always over weight until after high school lost 20 pounds got down to 128, but now i've started eating more processed foods again and slacked off on the working out back up to 137, very unhappy and now trying to drop bout 10 pounds get back into my skinny jeans
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Slow runner (28) who did xc and track all through high school and kept running regularly in undergrad but then fell by the wayside when grad school and regular work set in. I was never a fast runner, but I enjoyed it (trying to beat my own PRs in races and just enjoying the sights of running outdoors) and would like to enjoy it again. Did several Boston half-marathons in the past, though mostly 5ks on a regular basis before "Real Life" became busy and punched me in the face. I just want to lose weight so running is easier and more enjoyable (you know, so you feel tired and refreshed after a run and less like you're having a coronary). It'd be nice to run with my husband too without huffing and puffing while trying to carrying on a conversation.
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I am 53 years old and have a eating problem.
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I am a greedy pig lol
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Press:
is focused on taking the appropriate actions knowing that the results will follow.
lives in metro Atlanta, GA.
is father to three daughters, husband to one wife.
is looking to improve his fitness level and reduce his weight to 190 pounds.
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I do not really work out much at all. The most exercise i've had was cheerleading, but that was a couple of months ago. This semester I am also in the gymnastics course offered here at ACC
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Very outgoing, and love to skate and do a lot of thing but when it comes to exercise I have no motivation!
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I'm majoring in nursing.
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i guess im at a pretty normal weight 130. but id like to lose 10lbs ESPECIALLY on my stomach. i run about 4 miles everyday, but im still not happy with my body and especially my midsection.
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I'm a 24 year old Bixby resident. I have a wonderful boyfriend that I have been with for almost a year and a wonderful family. I currently work in Tulsa.
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I am 28 years-old and live in SW Florida. I suffer from a lot of ailments including PCOS which makes it very difficult for me to lose weight. I have to take Metformin though I'm not diabetic in order to lower certain levels in my blood. But I'm very determined to make lifestyle changes this year!
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My name is Ashley, I'm 26, and a student at ACC, in the Med Lab Tech program.
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I'm recovering from a 13 year battle with Anorexia that came very, very close to claiming my life. I've since been given the all clear to start exercising and I'm thrilled! I'm 23 years old, 5'7 and weigh 127 lbs. I would like to lose ONLY 5 lbs and build a lot of lean muscle for swimsuit season. I'm very motivated but could always use advice!
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I'm 23 years old, lived in California all my life but recently moved to Oregon. I love singing, dancing, acting -- I'm a musical theatre junkie! I also love kids and teaching. I also have an amazing boyfriend from Australia who is so very supportive of me.
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I am a 23 year old accountant in Seattle. I struggle with gastroparesis, which makes it difficult for me to manage my weight, but I am here because I suspect my weight greatly contributes to my gastroparesis!
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I am a 66 year old professor and researcher, two grown sons and 2 granddaughters.
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i have 2 children and ever since then i have become really bad in taking care of my body.
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I am a 45 year old breast cancer survivor, married for 13 years, and have no children. I live in Amish country and enjoy cooking.
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38, Single.
I want to be fit and healthy.
My work keeps me indoors and sitting at a computer.
I am going to do four half marathons this year (one each quarter) as a motivator to adhere to an exercise/training regimen.
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56 yr young divorced. Currently lives with son and dogs because of recent surgery. But will be moving on agin in the Spring. I work in the medical field and have done so for 30 yrs. I have many interests, reading, camping, traveling and spending time with my 5 grand kids. Very up beat person
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I work for a safety-net medical & dental clinic as development & outreach coordinator. We are a large FQHC serving South Central Kansas. I also teach grant writing at local colleges and universities. I'm married and my "coke bottle" look is not appealing
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I'm a single 46 year old female with a 23 year old daughter still at home.
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I am 28 years old and homeschool my 3 daughters 12, 10 & 10. I had our first boy 6 months ago and now I need to lose the last 30lbs that came with my beautiful bouncing boy. I always put everyone and their needs/wants first but 2010 is my year to shine! I want to be one HOT MAMA!!!!
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I'm a 48 year old mom with three kids-ages 21, 20 and 16. Married for 25 years. Part-time CPA working out of my home. Began running in June and am training for my first 15K.
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I am married and have 2 kids. My husband has just digonsed with mulitiple myeloma. i am home taking care of him. right know
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I am a graduate student, work full time, and have a husband that keeps me extremely busy.
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45 year old, mum of two adult children. work in the community sector in a job I love. Linedance for fun (just won two awards for choreography which I'm very proud of)
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Im a 25 year old mother of one. I teach 3rd grade and am ready to look and feel like I used to 3 years ago!
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I'm 36, happily married mom to one.
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I'm 23 years old, I have two daughters Kamila is 3 and Kareli is 7. I work part time as a Bus Driver in Hutto. On this semester I'm enrroll in 15 credits hours. good luck for me right jajaja.
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I'm a student in High School...I'm excited to loose weight and get Healthy!!
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I am a 46 year old female and I've been vegetarian for about 7 years. Though I know a lot about healthy eating, I'm an emotional eater and tend to use food for comfort. I would like to lose 20 pounds.
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i am 18, living in Ireland and want to loose weight before the summer, hopefully 50lbs!!! i am in my final year of school so it will be tough to fit in a weight loss programme but here goes nothing!!!xxx
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I'm 41 years young, married to my high school sweet heart, to a wonderful man and I"m mother of three daughters. My older one is in College, younger one is in 10th grade and my furry little one is just two:) 11 years ago I first came to the USA and stayed. My weight was 141 LB. (I'm 5'8''). I've been gaining weight and loosing it and gaining even more and yo-yo dieting...This summer I went up to 220LB. I got health issues and loosing weight became immediate necessity. I started the first phase of SB on August 16th until January 2010. In November I did Master Cleansing (Lemonade Cleansing) for 15 days. I lost and maintained total of 40 pounds. However, my IBS was bothering me so much that I had to move to phase two for food choices (I'm vegetarian). I have not been loosing weight since then (loosing two gaining two:()
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Age 38
Breast Cancer Survivor
Enjoy walks, family & friends, reading, writing, gardening
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i'm a 36 year old mother of 5. until about 7 years ago i was always physical and involved in sports. i'm not sure when i stopped being productive. i suppose i met my husband, got comfortable and got pregnant with our last child. but i'm done with that! i'm going to start eating right and get fit!
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I am a single mom of two great kids. They have both graduated from high school and are now busy with their own lives. I am ready to get mine back.
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I'm a very athletic person, I can pick up new sports easily but have allowed myself to become a couch potato. At one point in my life I was an elite athlete and want to get back to that level of fitness.
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I'm 45 yr-old female and work in the mental health field. There have been periods of time throughout my life where I have packed on a moderate amount of pounds, lost a moderate amount of pounds, been physically inactive, been very physically fit, consumed a healthy diet, consumed far more junk food and high fat food than should, etc, etc. I've learned a lot from these experiences about my health and physical activity, of which I have not focused on/applied very well over the last several months due to some transitions/changes in my life. So I intend to refocus and take back directing my life (in this case--health and fitness), starting now. I think Peer Trainer will help with my endeavors. I recently rejoined a gym (just yesterday!) at this posting, and will begin to write down my exercise routine going forward.
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Hi! I just turned 23. I am excited to join a group of girls in their 20s who are from all over the world! I enjoy being active and exercising, but I have never been able to fully commit to losing weight. I played golf in college, and I know a lot about working out. I feel like my body does not represent how I feel inside. I now work as a consultant, and I am very busy. I feel like if I do not lose the weight now, it will get harder and harder as I get older. Also, I have gone on many dates, and I am trying to meet guys. But I am not comfortable with my body and that affects how I interact with guys.
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My name is Melanie and I'd like to lose about 40lbs. I am a 19 year old freshman majoring in biology and chemistry. I currently weigh 167lbs at 5'6''
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In my early fifties with a son and 2 grandkids.
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I just got married in September to a wonderful man who supports me in everything that I do.
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Married to sweetheart 17 years; mom of 3 (boy 13; boy 11; girl 8); pastor's wife, ministry secretary part-time
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I am 28 and I've struggled with my weight for the past 10 years. 117-123 is the 5 lb range that I've always felt the most healthy as those were times when I was eating 5-6 small healthy meals/day and being active. Since then I have put on "happy relationship weight" as a result of eating out, lounging around and snacking during movies. My main area of difficulty is not overeating - I love eating out and I work in healthcare, which ironically, is a Mecca for junk food in the office!
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I'm 24 5'1 and even though I work out almost everyday I don't lose a pound. Its so frustaring to watch what you eat and work out and have no results. I noticed my bod changed a tiny bit but I want to lose this fat. The good part is I am being more healthy!
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former hockey goaltender. injured way too much and now out of shape.
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I'm 24 and although I exercise a lot, I am overweight and would like to lose 15-20ls.
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I'm Joanna. I'm 19 and I'm in my first year of college. One thing i would love to work on is my self-esteem. I want to feel comfortable with myself and my body. I realistically need to loose 45 pounds to be in the 'healthy' weight range for my height. I just want to be happy with myself, but i KNOW that won't happen until i'm comfortable in my own skin. I think talking on here to people who are going through the same or similiar obstacles will help me. My best friends are both tooth picks and i love them to death, but they don't really understand how I feel. Tomorrow will be Feb. 1 and i REALLY want to change my life around for good.
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