Slender Sisters <3 Introduction Thread (Closed Group)

elliej3

So, lets get to know each other.
This is just a little form that we can all fill out and read to get to know each other etc. Just to make sure that all of you guys are serious about this, only the people that reply to this thread within the next week will make the official list! This is only because we want to have the most dedicated members. Here is the list so far, I'm sure that everyone on it is going to be a valuable and lovely member of our team.

elliej3, deedsr, Ambie213, nikniki, dimond1610, kvaldez95, angelacasey736, helloimangela, asiavenetia, sanmacks, chrissypops, Jeffnjo, ohchansey, scheherazade315, meganotravels, MUMMY2BAILEY, SLIM195,PhoenixRising11, sweetsapphire85, audram420,tsaenz09, nomnomgal, winelover51, iluvsparkles, nancycparker, Erica92627, JPetz3057.

I will put everyone's information on a chart once we have met everyone, so go ahead and copy the form below to tell us a bit about yourself, and make sure you friend your sisters for support!

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname):
Three words that describe you:
Family situation:
Why do you want to lose weight?:
Have you tried losing weight before?:
Current Weight:
How much you want to lose:
What is your top tip for everyone out there?:

Right, lets have some fun! Lots of love Ellen

elliej3

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Ellen
Three words that describe you: optimistic, bright, loving
Family situation: I live at home with my parents, and i have no (real) brothers or sisters.
Why do you want to lose weight?: So many reasons, i actually wrote a 100 reason list... But mainly to be healthy, to look good for myself and others, to wear small sizes in clothes and to be fit!
Have you tried losing weight before?: Yes many times. One attempt I was going very well, but i gave up and gained the most i had ever gained over two years. Since then i have been yoyo dieting throughout the past year, promising myself every Sunday night that it would start tomorrow. And now i have finally begun.
Current Weight: 200lb (14st 4), down from 208 three weeks ago.
How much you want to lose: In nine months i would like to lose 56lb (4st).
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: EXERCISE IS KEY. I cant tell you how many times i have eaten so so healthy for weeks without exercising, then given up because i havent seen results. Personally, i have to exercise and exercise hard, 15 minutes on an elliptical does nothing, and so now i'm pushing myself harder than ever, attempting to do the 30 day shred and 6 days of at least 30 mins cardio per week.

dimond1610

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Ilana(:
Three words that describe you: caring, social, energetic
Family situation:currently my mom and my step dad, until next month when college starts. no sibblings:(
Why do you want to lose weight?: I want to be happy with myself again, plain and simple
Have you tried losing weight before?:yes, last year i lost about 20lbs. i was at 137 at my lowest and then when summer vacation hit the number just slowly but steadily went up from there. i have also tried atkins
Current Weight:165(i reached the 160s within the past few months...never weighed this much before
How much you want to lose:30lbs
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: do your best, you are your own worst critic

phoenixzebra

hey can i be in your group?

nomnomgal

Name: Chrys
Three words that describe you: Short, Plump, Friendly (hoping to change the second to fit!)
Family situation: Divorced, remarried, with 8 month old daughter. Stay at home mom.
Why do you want to lose weight?: Because I lived a life of bad eating habits that contributed to low self esteem. I want to be a good example for my daughter and don't want her to go through the teasing that I had when I was a child. I don't want her to be embarassed by her "fat mother". I also want to be healthy so that I can do things with her and my husband. I want my husband to feel like I'm sexy, and I want to feel sexy too! Lingerie options are just so much better for skinny girls!
Have you tried losing weight before?: Yes, and tired of the yo-yos. Was at my thinnest in my late teens, but that was due to starving myself. Gained a phenomenal amount of weight in a span of 2 years or so. Maintained said weight due to a sedentary lifestyle in front of the computer.
Current Weight: I think 73 kg (163 lbs)...not sure, husband hid the scale because it was dictating my life. I'll get to see it when TOM is gone though!
How much you want to lose: 40 lbs
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Don't be discouraged by little pitfalls. Don't try to rush things (easier said than done I know!) We didn't gain weight overnight, so we won't lose it that way either.

phoenixzebra

name: call me phoenix
3 words that describe you: artistic, fun-spirited, caring
family situation: mother, step-father, 1 big sister (18), 1 little brother (9)

angelacasey736

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Angela
Three words that describe you: Dedicated, considerate, emotional
Family situation: Married to my high school sweetheart - been together 16 years - two beautiful children - 8 yr old son, 20 month old daughter
Why do you want to lose weight?: To be healthy and live long for my children, to have more confidence and be more outgoing and enjoy life to the fullest!
Have you tried losing weight before?: Off and on for 10 years - everything from WW, SB, Atkins, Pills etc -
Current Weight: 170 on the nose as of this morning!
How much you want to lose: 75 total - down 35 currently so 40 more to go minimum
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Utilize MFP and all the wonderful people's support here - It has truly been a blessing for me!

phoenixzebra

name:call me phoenix
3 words that describe you: artistic, fun-spirited, caring
family situation: mother, step-father, 1 big sister (18), 1 little brother (9)
why do you want to lose weight: I am a dancer so it is important for me to stay thin, i really want to get the part in nutcracker this year
current weight: 97
goal weight: 80-85
tried to lose weight before: yes, couldn't control food cravings
what is your top tip for everyone out there: every calorie counts and calories do make a difference

angelacasey736

Cannot seem to get my signature pic to work - help please!! :flowerforyou:

angelacasey736

Cannot seem to get my signature pic to work - help please!! :flowerforyou:

Woohoo - figured it out!!

nikniki

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname):Niki or Nicole
Three words that describe you: emotional, polite, fun-loving
Family situation: I am have been married about 2 1/2 years no children just us and the dogs.
Why do you want to lose weight?: I want to gain more confidence in myself and the way I am. I also need to lose weight to stay in the Navy.
Have you tried losing weight before?: Yes I dont think I ever really tried that hard I would get discouraged when I wasn't seen results that I wanted to.
Current Weight: 167
How much you want to lose: 35-40 pounds
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Dont give up deciding to do it is the first step!

ohchansey

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Erica though it might get confusing with another erica in the group
Three words that describe you: dramatic , spastic (at times), and... twitchy?
Family situation: I'm a college student, so I'm away from home. But my immediate family is entirely women being my mom and my elder sister, who is 3 years older than me.
Why do you want to lose weight?: I want to feel confident and attractive, that's not something that weight will always fix, but I think knowing I was able to lose 30 lbs will help Also, I'm a dancer, so the extra pounds are definitely not helping me. Lastly, I'd just like to feel healthy and eneretic!
Have you tried losing weight before?: I've been dieting for as long as I can remember. My entire family has had weight problems and I've been struggling with yo-yo diets for so long. My weight typically peaks at 180 lbs, when I realize that I need to lose weight- commence yo-yo diet. A month ago i reached a bit above 180lbs and lost 10 lbs using a different calorie counting site and I'm determined to shed the flab for good this time
Current Weight: 170.2 lbs this morning
How much you want to lose: 35-40 lbs would be great. But just being at a place where I'm comfortable with my weight would be nice
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Ummm... find a way to get along with your guilty pleasures. Personally, I am not one who can go long without a bit of indulgence, food-wise. So I'm finding ways to give in without giving up! For example, I'm an avid chocolate fan so instead of a heaping slice of chocolate cake I go for a chocolate chip granola or protein bar.

iluvsparkles

yeeha!

Name: My name is Emily, but it's so common I like being called iluvsparkles online

Three words that describe you:
Mama, creative, pacifist


Family situation:
I married my way awesome husband in 2009, and we became pregnant with twins on our honeymoon! They are 18 months now, a girl and a boy, Ryah and Luca.

Why do you want to lose weight?:
Because I am not accustomed tot his big ol belly that my wonderful twins gave me I want to wear my old awesome clothes and feel sexy and confident again.

Have you tried losing weight before?:
It's SO complicated, BUT the Reader's digest version of my story goes something like this: In 9th grade, I weighted about 175 and after some harsh comments from some upperclassmen, I quit eating and fell head first into an eating disorder that has since been a big player in my life. I became a vegetarian in college which was just another ridiculous disguise for my eating disorder. I met my husband in college and he has really helped me in terms of getting adequate calories every day, and keeping me exercising. He is a fitness buff and is active with cross-fit. Before our wedding and on our honeymoon, I was buff, lean and loving my body. We promptly found out that we were pregnant with twins, and during the pregnancy I gained 60 or more lbs. After they were born I lost about 40 of them immediately, but I still have a long way to go. I weigh more now than I did when my ed was triggered


Current Weight: 175

How much you want to lose: 20 lbs. I will be happy at 155. That is how much I weighed on our honeymoon as a very muscular and lean person so I know that is what's right for my frame. Much smaller and it would get out of hand in my brain.

What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Zumba! I am a Zumba instructor and it has changed my life for the better...I probably wouldn't exercise without it!

I'm going to start reading every one elses posts now, and friending every one. It is so nice to meet you all!

sweetsapphire85

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Megan/Meg

Three words that describe you: Talkative, honest, and friendly

Family situation: Current graduate student. Was living on my own until May when finances got to tight and moved in with my family until I'm done in a year. (Mother, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and a sister who lives separately)

Why do you want to lose weight?: I was developing an eating disorder when i was in highschool and went in for treatment and since then have been avoiding "dieting" weight has crept up on me in the past 10 years and started developing high blood pressure etc from additional weight.

Have you tried losing weight before?: sometimes I would occasionally try to eat healthier, but it never stuck, prior to that I did the "starvation" mode diet which obviously is not good.

Current Weight: Started at 152 Down to 145

How much you want to lose: I'm going to try to get down to 120 maybe 5 lbs more or less depending on how things go and how healthy I feel/look

What is your top tip for everyone out there?:
Make sure your workouts are doing exactly that (working you out), it's hard to drop weight with a stroll every day for 20 minutes. And you don't lose weight with diet alone for the most part, those hard workouts where you want to just lay on the floor by the end are the things that make the biggest improvements!

chrissypops

Ok im gonna be lazy lol as im gona read every one elses lol.. but my basics are...

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Chrissy x
Three words that describe you: A pain in the bum ! lol
Family situation: have 2 children, 2 teenager daughters from a previous relationship and 15 mth old little man with my current partner, john ( have been with him 6.5 yrs )
Why do you want to lose weight?:I would like to lose all the weight i gained having children, I was 10 stone when I fell pregnant with my first daughter so would like to be 10 ( ideally 9.5 )stone again x
Have you tried losing weight before?: Yes, I used slimfast 3 yrs ago for 3 mths and lost 2 stone and kept it off until i fell pregnant just over a yr or so later x
Current Weight: 11 stone 10
How much you want to lose: 28 lb ish or when i feel comfortable if before that weight xx
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Be yourself, look within yourself to find the courage and strength to change the outside.... your beautiful x

audram420

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Audra
Three words that describe you: Funny, caring, strong
Family situation: Mother of one 2 year old, married.
Why do you want to lose weight?: Keep up with my husband and son, look better in clothes
Have you tried losing weight before?: I successfully lost 40lbs prior to getting pregnant, but never learned to maintain.
Current Weight: 169lbs. Started at 175, but before finding MFP
How much you want to lose: 20-30lbs
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: PLAN AHEAD!! When I get home from getting groceries I will immediately get my fruit and veggies chopped so I can start snacking on them!!

Ambie213

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Amber
Three words that describe you: Caring, intelligent, gifted
Family situation: Married w/ 2 1/2 year old son and 3 1/2 month old daughter
Why do you want to lose weight?: Look better and feel better, get to healthy weight/BMI
Have you tried losing weight before?: O yes, many times
Current Weight: 177
How much you want to lose: About 25lbs to be at my goal (150)
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Set small goals - it's much easier to attain small goals and you'll achieve them much quicker, which I find keeps you more motivated!

SLIM195

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Slim195 or Jeanine
Three words that describe you: Spoiled, Stubborn and Organized
Family situation: Mother, one daughter
Why do you want to lose weight?: I'm overweight or pleasantly plump,:laugh: :sad: :laugh: need to lose weight and I want to live unitl I'm at least 81 years young.
Have you tried losing weight before?: Yes, hasn't everyone.
Current Weight: 242.6 lbs
How much you want to lose: 75 lbs
What is your top tip for everyone out there?: You have to move in order to lose. Keep your heart racing and your blood pumping. Then drink plenty of WATER to flush out the toxins and fat.

scheherazade315

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname):Anita

Three words that describe you: Caring, helpful, persistent

Family situation: Married (13 years this month), 5.5 year old daughter, and 3 year old daughter

Why do you want to lose weight?:To get to a healthy BMI and keep up with my girls.

Have you tried losing weight before?: Yes.

Current Weight: 181

How much you want to lose: 30-35

What is your top tip for everyone out there?: Track food and exercise with MFP.

SLIM195

Okay, I need help getting the ticker to display.

scheherazade315

Try removing the spaces from the following, .

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Anita

SLIM195

Okay, I have it. Thank you, Anita.

chrissypops

What day are we weighing in ladies? xx

audram420

do we keep refering to this thread ?? I'm not sure how the group works...I've never been in one on MFP. I'd like one of those cool Slender Sisters tags like some girls have...sorry for the stupid questions!! :laugh:

SLIM195

Hi! Audra

Type in the following on your signature line:




I'll send you a messege because it copy the signature line again.

asiavenetia

Hi everyone

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Asia

Three words that describe you: Observant, supportive, thoughtful

Family situation: Married x 11 yrs with 3 amazing kids (13, 10, 17)

Why do you want to lose weight?: I want to TOSS these darn BP meds! And I want to be healthy.

Have you tried losing weight before?: Have I! Every year, every bithday, every New Years, every trip/ vacatiion...pretty much ALL the time!

Current Weight: 304

How much you want to lose: at least 100 pounds.

What is your top tip for everyone out there?: The thing thats working for me this time (4 weeks in) I have adopted the lifestyle change mentality. We have to burn some calories MOST days. We have to drink our water EVERYDAY. We have to indulge a little SOMETIMES. Nothing is eliminated (unless its a trigger) just work it in your plan. And most importantly if you have a bad day- dont let it ruin weeks or months of hard work!

audram420

checking to see if my signature pic worked!!

and that would be a YES!!

sweetsapphire85

I usually weigh on Fridays, that way I know how much wiggle room I have for the weekend to eat for social outings and I have the whole week to take it off before the next weeks weigh in (meaning i have 5 work days that i tend to usually be more dedicated to eating and exercising diligently).

When do you all weigh in usually?

Erica92627

Name (what you would like to be called, could be username or a nickname): Erica or "E" as most of my friends call me.
Three words that describe you:
Family situation:
Why do you want to lose weight?
Have you tried losing weight before?
: Current Weight: 165
How much you want to lose: 30 pounds
What is your top tip for everyone out there?:


This is my third time trying to post this, im sorry if it actually posts that many times. I,will edit this post when I get to a computer.

ohchansey

Any day for weigh in works for me I usually check my weight every morning. The fluctuations stress me out a lot, but it makes me feel more in control of my day as far as food goes.

iluvsparkles

Ellen, I hope you don't mind that I made a short skinny version of the banner to use...if you want me to go back to the other one, that is fine, just let me know. Anyone else is welcome to use it too, I thought it would be good to have 2 size options for it. Hope that's ok!