Get to know your MFP members!!!! FUN!
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Stats
Name: Nicole
Height: 5'5
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 178
Goal Weight: 150
Highest Weight: 220(when i was pregnant)
Lowest Weight: 140
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? no, im changing my lifestyle
What diet do you follow?
How many calories do you take in daily?1200-1400
How many fat grams do you take in daily? ???
How many carbs do you take in daily? 50-100
What is your favorite diet meal? grilled salmon
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) low fat cottage cheese w fruit in it
2) protein shakes
3) south beach fiber bars
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 120-200 oz
Do you take a dietary aid? no
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? 10-30 min
Do you watch your carbs? yes
Do you watch your sugars? no
Do you drink Soda? no
Do you like any strange low fat foods? no
What is your favorite fruit? strawberries, raspberries and pineapple
What is your favorite veggie? zuchinni
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) p90x
2) running
3) walking
4) curcuit training
5) weights
What gets you pumped to exercise? no explode(its a before workout energy drink)
Do you like exercising? starting to
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 11
Shirt size currently? m-L
What is your goal jeans size? 7-8
Your goal shirt size? m
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? arms
Motivations- clothes, my kids and hubby
Why do you want to lose weight? to be more confident
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? yes
How do you plan to keep it off? maintain my lifestyle
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? wear tanks w/out a jacket
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? go on vacation
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 150 before britney spears concert and vegas trip at the end of april
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 140
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? no
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? no
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia?no
Do you have a lack of motivation? no
Are you self-conscious? sometimes0 -
Name: Carla
Height: 5 6'
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 150
Goal Weight: 135
Highest Weight: around size eighteen
Lowest Weight: 150
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? not really
What diet do you follow?
How many calories do you take in daily? 1600 ish
How many fat grams do you take in daily? varies
How many carbs do you take in daily? don't know
What is your favorite diet meal? vietnamese salad rolls
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) miniwheats
2) blueberries
3) cheese
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 1L
Do you take a dietary aid? never
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? 20 -30 minutes
Do you watch your carbs? no
Do you watch your sugars? no
Do you drink Soda? never -you would be amazed how fast something can go down and turn around and come back up
Do you like any strange low fat foods? nope
What is your favorite fruit? strawberries
What is your favorite veggie? corn
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) running
2) weights
3) nia technique
4) hiking
5) yoga
What gets you pumped to exercise? my iPod
Do you like exercising? yes
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 10
Shirt size currently? L
What is your goal jeans size? 8
Your goal shirt size? m
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? legs
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? Want to make the guys at work look bad when I can kick their A##%$ when I pull in the nets
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? nope
How do you plan to keep it off? exercise and healthy eating
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? see above
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Make it a night on the town
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 145 by the end of next month
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 135 ish
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? yeap
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? oh yeah
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? nope
Do you have a lack of motivation? nope
Are you self-conscious? nope0 -
Name: Manda
Height: 5'7"
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 166 (I gained a few 'love pounds' too:blushing: :blushing: :blushing: )
Goal Weight: 135
Highest Weight: 178
Lowest Weight: 115 (was running 4 miles a day every day and eating under 1200 cals probably).. it wasn't cute.
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? Yep
What diet do you follow? MFP countin' cals
How many calories do you take in daily? 1200-1400
How many fat grams do you take in daily? Uhh...
How many carbs do you take in daily? *scratches head*
What is your favorite diet meal? I make a mean Tuscan soup with veggie sausage that's to die for.
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) Mozzarella String Cheese.. nom nom nom
2) I agree with hubby - Sugar Free Strawberry pie's pretty darn good!
3) Sugar Free Jello Pudding
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? usually 3-4 16 oz bottles
Do you take a dietary aid? Nope. Au natural, baby.
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? Depends on how good the meal is.
Do you watch your carbs? no
Do you watch your sugars? no
Do you drink Soda? Not very often, these days... and I don't drink anything with caffeine.
Do you like any strange low fat foods? Any of the meat free Morningstar/Boca/Smart Life products.
What is your favorite fruit? Any melon.
What is your favorite veggie? I love them all!
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) running with hubby when it's warm enough
2) cleaning
3) chasing aforementioned cat
4)
5)
What gets you pumped to exercise? my Zune.. until it broke.
Do you like exercising? we have a love/hate relationship.
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 12
Shirt size currently? M-L
What is your goal jeans size? 6
Your goal shirt size? m
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? Tummy
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? To be healthier for my family, and for when we're ready to start TTC, and to be sexy for hubs
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? I think it'll make me happier with certain aspects of my life.
How do you plan to keep it off? Lifelong commitment to eating right and exercise.
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? Wear a bikini!
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 162 by the end of the month
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 135
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? yes
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? yes
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? yes
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? not that I know of.
Do you have a lack of motivation? not really
Are you self-conscious? god, yes.0 -
Name:Vivia
Height:5'7"
Weight (If comfortable revealing):145
Goal Weight:140
Highest Weight:225
Lowest Weight:130 (my sophomore year of high school. . .it involved a little thing called "white crosses" and I don't recommend it. It also involved a hospital.)
Are you currently dieting? I'm currently being careful with what I put in the tank.
What diet do you follow? I eat clean. . .with only rare dirty moments.
How many calories do you take in daily?between 1600 and 2200, depending on workouts.
How many fat grams do you take in daily? whatever 30% of the above is..trying to stick to the good ones.
How many carbs do you take in daily? whatever 30% of the above is
What is your favorite diet meal? chicken breast with salsa
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1)apple with peanut butter
2)walnuts with dates (my favorite pre-workout boost)
3)hummus with anything
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 3 litres +
Do you take a dietary aid? nope.
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? Depends on the meal. I try to always sit down.
Do you watch your carbs? Nope. . .but I don't eat refined carbs.
Do you watch your sugars? I don't use added sugar in anything, and I use honey or agave nectar to sweeten things.
Do you drink Soda? I have two diet sodas a week, on average (that's down from gallons a day) Seriously, gallons.
Do you like any strange low fat foods?
What is your favorite fruit? the blueberry
What is your favorite veggie? cucumbers
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1)Bikram yoga
2)free weights
3)spinning
4)elliptical
5)run/walk intervals
What gets you pumped to exercise? The feeling I get during and after.
Do you like exercising? Yes, once I start exercising. Momma likes to get her sweat on.
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? I own three pairs, one is a four, one is a six and one is a size eight (they lie, oh they lie.)
Shirt size currently? Medium, Unless they are stretchy and then small.
What is your goal jeans size? I'm at it.
Your goal shirt size? I'm at it.
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? my booty. (and it's not so bad these days, if I say so myself. . .thank you squats and yoga!)
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? So that my knees and other joints remain functional.
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? No.
How do you plan to keep it off? Exercise and good old common sense.
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight?--I don't put stuff off.
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal?--see above.
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? to drop an additional 2% of body fat in the next six months.
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? To be 20% body fat, down from nearly 50%
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? yep.
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? yep.
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? no
Do you have a lack of motivation? no. . .but it's still hard to motivate myself.
Are you self-conscious? depends on what that means. mostly, no.
As a side note, manda, jeremy and banks all back. . .I think I'm going to kiss the screen.
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Name: Mya
Height: 5ft
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 233
Goal Weight: 120
Highest Weight: 273
Lowest Weight: Hmm 190 Long Ago
:sad: Dieting:sad:
Are you currently dieting? No I'm changing my habits and lifestyle
What diet do you follow? Mya's Miracle LOL
How many calories do you take in daily? 1200
How many fat grams do you take in daily? 35-40
How many carbs do you take in daily? 180-220
What is your favorite diet meal? Egg White Omelettes
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) Hummus
2) Cucumbers
3) Jello
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? Usually 4-5 16oz bottles
Do you take a dietary aid? No
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? 30min-45min
Do you watch your carbs? yes
Do you watch your sugars? yes
Do you drink Soda? If I do its only 8oz and not every day and its diet caffeine free soda
Do you like any strange low fat foods? Yes
What is your favorite fruit? Banana
What is your favorite veggie? Asparagus
:drinker: Exercise:drinker:
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) Cardio Kickbox
2) Hip Hop Abs
3) Walk Away The Pounds
4) Biggest Loser Dvd's
5) Latin Dancing Dvd's
What gets you pumped to exercise? Music and Seeing changes in my body
Do you like exercising?
Yes
:happy: Looks:happy:
What jeans size are you currently? 20
Shirt size currently? 16/18
What is your goal jeans size? Hmm not sure 4-8
Your goal shirt size? small/medium
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? Abs/Bootay!
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? To finally feel as if I am living life to the fullest and enjoying every minute of it
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? Yes
How do you plan to keep it off? Making this a lifestyle change that doesnt end
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight ? Go walking on a beach somewhere in a nice swimsuit
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Buy myself a bikini and a Gym membership ..my theory is I have to keep this promise to myself to stick with it and when I do that I can invest in a Gym..
:blushing: Let's Get Personal:blushing:
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? Short term is always 10lbs for me
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? To eventually start jogging daily
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? yes
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? yes
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? No but a friend did
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? No
Do you have a lack of motivation? No
Are you self-conscious? No
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Name: Brandi
Height: 5'3"
Weight (If comfortable revealing): started almost 2 weeks ago at 196.8
Goal Weight: 130ish
Highest Weight: 201
Lowest Weight: that I can remember 141
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? Not dieting making healthier food choices
What diet do you follow? Weight Watchers (recipes) for the most part
How many calories do you take in daily? 1300 - 1400
How many fat grams do you take in daily? not sure
How many carbs do you take in daily? not sure
What is your favorite diet meal? I love BBQ chicken burgers, yummy
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) ff/sf chocolate pudding w/ ff cool whip
2) low fat string cheese
3) apples w/peanut butter
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? approx. 4-6 (1 pint 0.7 oz bottles)
Do you take a dietary aid? nope
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? I like to enjoy my food so about 20 minutes, unless I'm really hungry maybe 10. :blushing:
Do you watch your carbs? nope
Do you watch your sugars? kinda
Do you drink Soda? sometimes diet ones
Do you like any strange low fat foods? nope
What is your favorite fruit? grapes
What is your favorite veggie? sweet potatoe
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) elliptical
2) treadmill walk/run intervals
3) weight training
4) the never ending house cleaning :grumble:
5)
What gets you pumped to exercise? knowing my hard work will pay off
Do you like exercising? yes!
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 16-18
Shirt size currently? depends large or XL
What is your goal jeans size? I don't have one
Your goal shirt size? medium
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? arms
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? to be more healthier and and a toned body
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? Yes
How do you plan to keep it off? continue to make it a life style
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? running
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Go clothes shopping
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? losing a pound a week
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? losing over 60lbs
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? nope
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? nope
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? nope
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? nope
Do you have a lack of motivation? once in a while
Are you self-conscious? rarely0 -
Name: Joani
Height: 5-3(barely)
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 130
Goal Weight: 110-115
Highest Weight: 230
Lowest Weight: 123
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? I call it healthy eating
What diet do you follow? none just general healthy eating but if i hadda chose south beach
How many calories do you take in daily? 1200-1500
How many fat grams do you take in daily? not sure
How many carbs do you take in daily? not sure
What is your favorite diet meal? grilled chicken brown rice any dark green veggie
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) sugar free fat free ice cream
2) popcorn
3) nuts(jam packed with protien and crunchy goodness)
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? i drink from a tap...8-10 a day
Do you take a dietary aid? nope
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? a half hour or so
Do you watch your carbs? nope i run(I eat whole grains tho)
Do you watch your sugars? to a tee
Do you drink Soda? diet occasionally
Do you like any strange low fat foods? i like strange food in general
What is your favorite fruit? mangoes
What is your favorite veggie? brussel sprouts or carrots
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) run
2) swim
3) hike/trail run
4) lifting
5) mixed martial arts
What gets you pumped to exercise? that runners high i know im gonna get
Do you like exercising? LOVE IT
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 8 sometimes a 6
Shirt size currently? medium sometimes a small
What is your goal jeans size? 4
Your goal shirt size? small
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? abs(like jillian)
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? to be healthy forever
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? yes and no
How do you plan to keep it off? by just maintining the eating/exercising
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight wearing a bikini
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? walk around in next to nothing in a club
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? train for the marathon
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? have a body that would make a fitness model drool
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? heart disease
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? no but i used to be
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? nope
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? not family members
Do you have a lack of motivation? not at all
Are you self-conscious? very very much0 -
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Name: Cassie
Height: 6'2"(im SO tall)
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 215
Goal Weight: i think its 165
Highest Weight: 232
Lowest Weight: 180 (before kids, still chunky)
:sad: Dieting:sad:
Are you currently dieting? no
What diet do you follow? my own
How many calories do you take in daily? daily goal before exercise is 2,040
How many fat grams do you take in daily? an average of 60
How many carbs do you take in daily? an average of 180
What is your favorite diet meal? tuna sandwich
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) fruit
2) chewy granola bars
3) lemon pie yoplait yogurt
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 8-12 cups, no bottles for me, i use a faucet purifier
Do you take a dietary aid? no
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? depends on ho hungry i am! lol, im mostly a slow eater.
Do you watch your carbs? no
Do you watch your sugars? yes
Do you drink Soda? not often
Do you like any strange low fat foods? no
What is your favorite fruit? pink lady apples
What is your favorite veggie? brocolli
:drinker: Exercise:drinker:
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) walking
2) 10min solutions dvd and tae bo dvd
3) yoga-lates dvd
4)
5)
What gets you pumped to exercise? watching infomercials:laugh:
Do you like exercising? no. i hate it. i hope it dies. :grumble: :laugh:
:happy: Looks:happy:
What jeans size are you currently? 15
Shirt size currently? l-xl
What is your goal jeans size? 10 would be great!
Your goal shirt size? m/l
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight?my butt! hubby is a butt man
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? to stop avoiding the mirror, be healthy.
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? yes
How do you plan to keep it off? continuing to eat well and exercising
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? walk out of the bathroom, naked, with confidence.
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? cry
:blushing: Let's Get Personal:blushing:
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 200 by april 8th
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 165,right in the middle of healthy weights for my height
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? no
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? yes
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? no
Do you have a lack of motivation? yes
Are you self-conscious? yes0 -
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~~Name: Marisa
~~Height: 5'6
~~Weight : 151
~~Goal Weight: 125
~~Highest Weight: 185
~~Lowest Weight: 120
Dieting
~~Are you currently dieting? Yes
~~What diet do you follow? low cal, high protein
~~How many calories do you take in daily? 1450
~~How many fat grams do you take in daily? 6
~~How many carbs do you take in daily? 12
~~What is your favorite diet meal? Whole wheat pasta
~~What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) fruits (any kind)
2) vanilla yogurt (so many good things you can mix in)
3) The new BIG rice crispies
~~How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 120oz
~~Do you take a dietary aid? Yes
If so, What one(s)? A fat burner
~~How long does it take you to eat a meal? usually half an hour
~~Do you watch your carbs? Yes
~~Do you watch your sugars? Yes
~~Do you drink Soda? Nope never have
~~Do you like any strange low fat foods? I actaully like my protein shake, protein brownies, and cottage cheese
~~What is your favorite fruit? I love them all
~~What is your favorite veggie? Raw califlower, steamed broccoli
Exercise
~~What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) elliptical
2) bike
3) crunches
4) lifting weights
5) lunges
~~What gets you pumped to exercise? Metal music
~~Do you like exercising? Yes love it
Looks
~~What jeans size are you currently? 9
~~Shirt size currently? M
~~What is your goal jeans size? 5 or 7
~~Your goal shirt size? S
~~What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? stomach and butt
Motivations
~~Why do you want to lose weight? Because I used to be "skinny" but gained all my weight in a bad relationship
~~Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? Not really
~~How do you plan to keep it off? Keep exercising
~~What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? Feeling great walking on the beach again in my bikini
~~What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Go to the beach in my bikini
Let's Get Personal
~~What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 145 by April 10....I am going to a concert and want to look good
~~What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 125
~~Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? Nope
~~Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? No
~~Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? No
~~Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? No
~~Do you have a lack of motivation? No I am very motivated
~~Are you self-conscious? Overall no, but I am sometimes0 -
Name: Anna
Height: 5'6
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 160
Goal Weight: 145
Highest Weight: 199
Lowest Weight: 125
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? yes
What diet do you follow? Eating right and Exercising
How many calories do you take in daily? 1500
How many fat grams do you take in daily? 40
How many carbs do you take in daily? ????
What is your favorite diet meal? Homemade Veggie beef soup
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) Yogurt with almonds and blueberries
2) Pepper jack cheese and V-8
3) Craisins and almonds
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? Don't do bottles (hate the waste) try for 64 oz
Do you take a dietary aid? no
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? 10 min
Do you watch your carbs? no
Do you watch your sugars? no
Do you drink Soda? yes Diet pepsi
Do you like any strange low fat foods? no
What is your favorite fruit? Apples
What is your favorite veggie? Broccoli
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) Walk
2) horse back riding
3) basket ball
4) aerobic DVD
5) Gazelle (so one gave it to us)
What gets you pumped to exercise? knowing that it will help me lose weight & look better
Do you like exercising? sometimes
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 10
Shirt size currently? large
What is your goal jeans size? 8
Your goal shirt size? large (I have big boobs)
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? everything
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? to look and feel better
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? yes
How do you plan to keep it off? continue exercising and eating healthy
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight look good in cute clothes
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Happy dance
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? Get under 160
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 145
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? no
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? yes
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? no
Do you have a lack of motivation? sometimes
Are you self-conscious? yes0 -
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Name: Diana
Height: 5'3 3/4''
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 210
Goal Weight: 130
Highest Weight: 225
Lowest Weight: 125
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? yes
What diet do you follow? MFP - just plain portion control and exercise
How many calories do you take in daily? 1200
How many fat grams do you take in daily? as few as possible
How many carbs do you take in daily? don't know
What is your favorite diet meal? salads
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) fresh strawberries
2) pudding cups
3) almonds
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 7-8
Do you take a dietary aid? no
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? depends on how much time I have. I have to work on eating slow.
Do you watch your carbs? no
Do you watch your sugars? yes
Do you drink Soda? no
Do you like any strange low fat foods? I like most low fat foods
What is your favorite fruit? strawberries
What is your favorite veggie? steamed broccoli
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) walk
2) swim
3) resistance
4) aerobics
5)
What gets you pumped to exercise? weighing myself
Do you like exercising? after I start doing it
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 16
Shirt size currently? 1x
What is your goal jeans size? 10
Your goal shirt size? med
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? tummy
Motivations health and daughter's wedding
Why do you want to lose weight? I feel like crap most of the time and I have no energy
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? yes physically and mentally
How do you plan to keep it off? keeping my lifestyle the same as when I'm dieting but finding the level of calories that my body uses to maintain the weight.
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight Playing with my grandchildren more actively
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Buy an outfit that is steller
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 10 lbs by June
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 80 more pounds
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? yes
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? obese but not morbidly
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? no
Do you have a lack of motivation? sometimes
Are you self-conscious? yes0 -
Stats
Name: Chantelle
Height: 5'7"
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 157
Goal Weight: 130
Highest Weight: 161
Lowest Weight: 134
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? Just eating healthy
What diet do you follow? ^^
How many calories do you take in daily? 1240 plus exerice calories
How many fat grams do you take in daily? As few sa possible
How many carbs do you take in daily? I'm not sure
What is your favorite diet meal? Salad, yum.
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) fruit.
2) yogurt
3) almonds
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 8 or so
Do you take a dietary aid? No
If so, What one(s)? --
How long does it take you to eat a meal? Depends on the meal.
Do you watch your carbs? To a point
Do you watch your sugars? Yes
Do you drink Soda? Once in a long, long while.
Do you like any strange low fat foods? I like most of them.
What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries, kiwi..
What is your favorite veggie? Brocolli, carrots..
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) Wii fit.
2) Skating
3) Dance
4) Jogging
5) Weights
What gets you pumped to exercise? The feeling I get afterward.
Do you like exercising? Love it.
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 13.
Shirt size currently? L or XL.
What is your goal jeans size? 8.
Your goal shirt size? S or M.
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? My hips/legs/butt/tummy.. basically all of it!
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? For me.
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? Yes
How do you plan to keep it off? A healthy lifestyle
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? Wear sexier clothing.
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Buy new clothes.
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? Lose 10lbs by March 28th, down to 140 by May 10th.
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 130 lbs by June 21st.
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? Diabetes yeah.
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? Not really.
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? No.
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? I don't think so.
Do you have a lack of motivation? Sometimes.
Are you self-conscious? Yeah.0 -
Stats
Name: Cindy
Height: 5'8"
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 134
Goal Weight: 130
Highest Weight: 145
Lowest Weight: In the 120's
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? Yes!
What diet do you follow? The MFP diet! haha
How many calories do you take in daily? Hovering around 1200-1400
How many fat grams do you take in daily? I don't track that closely
How many carbs do you take in daily? Same as above
What is your favorite diet meal? I don't have one, but I like Mexican and Italian style foods. I've been finding healthier versions of these, so that's good
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) Caramel Corn Rice Cakes with peanut butter and jelly
2) 90 Calorie Cereal Bars
3) Almonds
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 3-4 20 oz bottles
Do you take a dietary aid? No
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? Not very
Do you watch your carbs? I just make sure I take them in moderation
Do you watch your sugars? Same
Do you drink Soda? No, not anymore
Do you like any strange low fat foods? Can't think of any in particular
What is your favorite fruit? GRAPES. Yum
What is your favorite veggie? Carrots
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) Elliptical
2) Stationary bike
3) Strength - arms, abs, legs
4) Walking
5) Running
What gets you pumped to exercise? I have made it my routine. I like to start my day that way.
Do you like exercising? Yes.
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 9
Shirt size currently? Depends, S or M
What is your goal jeans size? 4 or 6
Your goal shirt size? I'm fine with my S or M
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? My thighs, tummy, and arms/shoulders (for my wedding dress)
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? I want to look my absolute best in my wedding dress and OUT OF my wedding dress For my husband!!
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? Yes...if I don't meet the weight but I gain strength and become leaner, I will be happy with that as well
How do you plan to keep it off? Maintenance, continuing to exercise and stay away from my old eating habits
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? Strut confidently in a bikini or lingerie when my husband comes home this summer
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Maybe I'll buy myself a new outfit or bathing suit
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? To get down to 130
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? To get down to 130, stay there, and become lean and firm (tummy, thighs, etc)
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? Not that I know of
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? Yeah =/
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? No
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? No
Do you have a lack of motivation? Every once in awhile!
Are you self-conscious? About certain things, yes0 -
:flowerforyou: Stats:flowerforyou:
Name: Laura
Height: 5'2"
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 267.6
Goal Weight: 130
Highest Weight: 292
Lowest Weight: don't remember, been too long ago
:sad: Dieting:sad:
Are you currently dieting? not dieting, I call it a lifestyle change
What diet do you follow? counting calories
How many calories do you take in daily? 1620
How many fat grams do you take in daily? 55
How many carbs do you take in daily? 150
What is your favorite diet meal? baked chicken, corn and green beans
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) oranges
2) carrots
3) apples
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? 8 glasses a day
Do you take a dietary aid? nope
If so, What one(s)? n/a
How long does it take you to eat a meal? 40 minutes
Do you watch your carbs? yes
Do you watch your sugars? yes
Do you drink Soda? nppe, not anymore
Do you like any strange low fat foods? no
What is your favorite fruit? oranges
What is your favorite veggie? squash
:drinker: Exercise:drinker:
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) walking
2) low impact aerobics
3) stationary bike
4) stomach crunches
5) working out with water weights
What gets you pumped to exercise? I have 2 pics of me on my refrigerator, one of me at 292, and one of me at the weight that I want to be, so I go look at that, so it keeps me motivated to go and exercise
Do you like exercising? I do now
:happy: Looks:happy:
What jeans size are you currently? I don't know, I am not in jeans right now
Shirt size currently? 4x but they are really big on me now
What is your goal jeans size? wherever I end up once I hit 130
Your goal shirt size? small or medium
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? my stomach
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? I don't wan to die at a early age, my hubby and my kids
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? yes
How do you plan to keep it off? staying on this site and keeping up with the lifestyle change
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight? going to buy all new clothes and having a bonfire with my old ones.
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? see above
:blushing: Let's Get Personal:blushing:
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? I want to lose 10 more pounds by my birthday, which is in April
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 162 pounds
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? yes
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? yes
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? no
Do you have a lack of motivation? nope
Are you self-conscious? sometimes0 -
Name: amy
Height: 5'2
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 187
Goal Weight: 150
Highest Weight: 216
Lowest Weight: not sure, probably 150 or below....when I was in highschool
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? yes and no...lifestyle change, eating better foods, but indulging on something I want if I absolutely want it
What diet do you follow? see above
How many calories do you take in daily? 1450
How many fat grams do you take in daily? under 60 hopefully
How many carbs do you take in daily? 249 or under
What is your favorite diet meal? I love my garlic chicken dinner with rice that I made...not necessarily diet but good for you if you practice portion control
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) fruit
2) veggies
3) 100 calorie packs
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? I recently got back to my mission of drinking two of my big water bottle which holds 34 oz
Do you take a dietary aid? no
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? depends
Do you watch your carbs? i try to stay at or under my goal but sometimes i go over
Do you watch your sugars? not really...but I try to stay away from the obviously sugary foods like candy and sweets
Do you drink Soda? rarely
Do you like any strange low fat foods? no
What is your favorite fruit? strawberrys, raspberrys, oranges
What is your favorite veggie? baby carrots, green pepper, cucumber, snow peas, cauliflower
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) walk
2) bike
3) tennis
4) exercise dvd
5) kickboxing
What gets you pumped to exercise? thinking of eating my exercise calories....tho sometimes I just have the energy and enjoy it
Do you like exercising? usua;;y
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 13 i think
Shirt size currently? depends, anywhere from a medium to XL
What is your goal jeans size? I don't have one
Your goal shirt size? don't have one
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? my tummy
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? to be healthier, to look great, to be able to buy a sexy strapless wedding dress someday
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? yes
How do you plan to keep it off? continue what I am doing and use MFP to help maintain
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight. wear cute tank tops, sundresses....stuff I would have shyed away from before
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? screech and run around the house like a mad woman....then of course re-evaluate and decide if I am happy with that weight or if I need to lose more.
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 178 by april 4th (10K walk), 174 by may 3 (my 30th birthday), 162 by july 29th (me and my bf's 2nd anniversary) and 150 by halloween
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 150
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? yes, diabetes
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? um...not that I can think of, but some are overweight
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? no
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? no
Do you have a lack of motivation? not so much anymore
Are you self-conscious? i have my moments but since losing what I have, I have way more confidence0 -
Great idea! I think my responses will be dull but here they go :happy:
Stats
Name: Katrina
Height: 5 foot 2 inches
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 187
Goal Weight: 150 (with some kick @ss muscles, hopefully)
Highest Weight: 255
Lowest Weight: 150 (in highschool, but still not really fit)
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? Eating healthy and trying to lose some weight.
What diet do you follow? The common sense diet :laugh:
How many calories do you take in daily? 1500 or more if I have a long workout
How many fat grams do you take in daily? I dunno ...
How many carbs do you take in daily? I dunno....
What is your favorite diet meal? I love almost anything bbq-ed, and tacos and wraps and eggs! Not all mixed together though...
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?...#
1) Fruit with cottage cheese
2) jello fat free pudding
3) veggies and dip
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? I'm not sure. A lot if I am working out
Do you take a dietary aid? No, but I do take multi vitiamins and omega 369 pills --- when I remember
If so, What one(s)?
How long does it take you to eat a meal? Depends on where I am, approx 20 min
Do you watch your carbs? A bit
Do you watch your sugars? Yes
Do you drink Soda? Diet soda, yes, unfortunately. This is a habit I want to kick.
Do you like any strange low fat foods? Not that I can think of offhand. Some people at work think my oatbran is gross looking.
What is your favorite fruit? Wow that's hard -- clemintines I guess
What is your favorite veggie? That is hard too --- raw - carrots of cucumber, cooked -- asparagus or onion
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) Body Pump class (cardo with weights)
2) Weight Training
3) Running
4) Eliptical/Exercise bike
5) Combo Yoga and pilaties class
What gets you pumped to exercise? Thinking about the success I have had so far and I am motivated by entering a 1/2 marathon in Oct.
Do you like exercising? Surprisingly, I really really do! I never thought I would say that!
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 14
Shirt size currently? L
What is your goal jeans size? 8-10
Your goal shirt size? M
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? All of it! I guess abs and arms would be my top choices.
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? be healthier and enjoy more activities
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? Not meeting my goal weight but being fitter which will make me look and feel better --- yes absolutely!
How do you plan to keep it off? The same way I am getting it off -- exercise and eating right
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight -- wear a bikini with pride, being the hot one for once when out with my friends, compete in athletic competitions
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? I don't consider my goal set in stone, but when I finally feel like I have done what I set out to do, I will probably get a tattoo to comemorate the occassion.
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? Look great for my friend's wedding in July. I would like to be able to wear a nice dress with pride.
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? To be in a healthy bmi, to feel like there is nothing I can't do, to look and feel great!
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? Yes, diabetes
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? Yes
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? No
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? No
Do you have a lack of motivation? Sometimes ... don't we all?
Are you self-conscious? Less than I use to be but still a little. I don't think I will ever be completely confident. Not all of my lack of confident comes from my weight though.0 -
Stats
Name: Jacqueline
Height: 5'2
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 211
Goal Weight: 135
Highest Weight: 245.5
Lowest Weight: 135
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? Yes
What diet do you follow? MFP
How many calories do you take in daily? 1200
How many fat grams do you take in daily? 40
How many carbs do you take in daily? 165
What is your favorite diet meal? Homemade Low Fat Pizza's
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?
1) 100 calorie Ah Caramel's
2) 60 calorie chocolate sticks
3) Apple w/ 1 tbsp almond butter
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? I am for 4 of course, but somedays go without any
Do you take a dietary aid? NO.
If so, What one(s)? -
How long does it take you to eat a meal? Depends on how hungry I am.
Do you watch your carbs? Not exessively. I try to keep within my daily allotment as per MFP though.
Do you watch your sugars? No.
Do you drink Soda? Carbinated water.
Do you like any strange low fat foods? Hmm I don't know what you would classify as stange but I like eating low calorie cool whip and pretending its ice cream.
What is your favorite fruit? If I were rich, dragonfruit, but since I'm not, raspberries or pears.
What is your favorite veggie? Cucumber, hands down.
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) Swim Laps at the pool
2) Go for walks/hikes
3) Run up and down my stairs (for a quick fix)
4) Jog in place (its cold outside!)
5) Dance to my favorite songs like a crazy person.
What gets you pumped to exercise? Music
Do you like exercising? Who 'likes' exercising other than athletes?
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? 33
Shirt size currently? XL
What is your goal jeans size? Hadn't really thought about it it terms of jean size? 28 would be nice though.
Your goal shirt size? Medium
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? All of it! I actually have a decent shape when I am thin, I hope that I maintain that.
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? I am sick of accepting and having such low standards for my body.
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? It will change my entire life and how I think of everything.
How do you plan to keep it off? Don't we all?
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight. Feeling attractive.
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? Buy the most smokin outfit I can find.
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? 2 lbs per week (so far so good!)
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? 100 lbs lost
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? Both
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? Sadly, a lot.
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? My dad & my moms brother.
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? Not that I am aware.
Do you have a lack of motivation? I am a procrastinator to the worst degree.
Are you self-conscious? But of course.0 -
Name: Peter
Height: 6'3"
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 214
Goal Weight: 205
Highest Weight: 252
Lowest Weight: 1870 -
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Name: Zoe
Height: 4'7
Weight (If comfortable revealing): 180, last time I checked
Goal Weight: 150
Highest Weight: 210
Lowest Weight: whatever my birth weight was...
Dieting
Are you currently dieting? Yes
What diet do you follow? Doctor-supervised VLCD, assisted by MFP
How many calories do you take in daily? 800 (please don't report me, it's the doctor's orders)
How many fat grams do you take in daily? I don't remember
How many carbs do you take in daily? As few as I possibly can
What is your favorite diet meal? Any meal consisting of real food in balanced proportions
What are three of your favorite dieting snacks?
1) Russell Stovers sugar free chocolates
2) Sugar free candy
3) Apple, sometimes paired with popcorn
How many bottles of water do you drink daily? I don't keep track
Do you take a dietary aid? Do vitamins count?
If so, What one(s)? -The occasional gummy vitamin supplement
How long does it take you to eat a meal? I don't keep track
Do you watch your carbs? I have to due to diabetes.
Do you watch your sugars? " "
Do you drink Soda? Sometimes
Do you like any strange low fat foods? Not that I know of.
What is your favorite fruit? Apples!
What is your favorite veggie? Salad
Exercise
What kind(s) of exercise do you do? Name 5...#
1) Horseback riding
2) Hand-biking
3) Stretching
4) Chores
5) Exercise of daily living
What gets you pumped to exercise? Music, and the knowledge that I'll literally die if I don't.
Do you like exercising? For the most part, yes.
Looks
What jeans size are you currently? I have no idea.
Shirt size currently? 3XL
What is your goal jeans size? I have no idea.
Your goal shirt size? I have no idea.
What body part do you want to look stellar when you are done losing weight? Stomach, arms and head/face.
Motivations
Why do you want to lose weight? It's for my health. I'll die if I don't get with the program and stay with it!
Do you think meeting your goal weight will make you happier? I suppose so.
How do you plan to keep it off? Ask my doctor to help me adjust my diet accordingly.
What is one thing you look forward to being able to do once lose all weight. Feel comfortable in my own skin!
What is the first thing you will do on the day you meet your goal? I really want to donate all oversized clothing
Let's Get Personal
What are some of your short-term weight loss goals? Replace some of the fat with muscles
What is your ultimate weight loss goal? Reach the healthy weight for my height
Are there traces of diabetes or heart disease in your family history? Yes
Are there any family members that are obese or morbidly obese? Yes
Have any of your family members had gastric bypass surgery? Not that I know of.
Are there any family members suffering from anorexia or bulemia? Not that I know of.
Do you have a lack of motivation? I actually may be overly motivated!
Are you self-conscious? Aren't we all?0
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