I want to know about YOU. :)

angelautomatic
angelautomatic Posts: 31 Member
So I'm new on here, looking for support like the rest of you. I thought it would be fun for us all to say a few things about our selves. Stuff that has nothing to do with losing weight. I mean, we're all more than just what we're trying to do to lose weight, right? And it's easier to get support from people if we know more about them besides just what they weigh. :) I'll go first:

My name is Angel, I'm 19 and I have two kids. I really enjoy reading. I really like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Batman, so I guess I'm kind of a nerd. Ha. I don't admit that to many people. Right now I am a stay at home mom, and I'm going back to school next spring. I would like to be a teacher. I have the greatest boyfriend in the world, he takes such good care of us. I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I'm working really hard to straighten things out. I'm pretty friendly, so just message me if you want to talk about anything. :)
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  • stephc0711
    stephc0711 Posts: 1,022 Member
    I'm Stephanie, I'm 26 and mom of 2. I work in a hospital lab drawing blood. My husband and I have been married 6 years (next month). As soon as I reach my goal weight, I'm applying for nursing school. :)
  • mrsnathanandrew
    mrsnathanandrew Posts: 631 Member
    @stephc how awesome, I work in a hospital lab drawing blood, too!! Crazy!

    I'm Victoria, I go by Tori, I'm 22 and I'm marrying the man I've been with for 8 years in less than 2 months.
  • Khloe_Nicole
    Khloe_Nicole Posts: 42 Member
    I'm Khloe. I am 25 and a mother of three. Im married to a wonderful man. This September will be 2yrs. I work full time as an on call security guard and I am going to school for criminal justice and business management. I'm losing weight because i always wanted to go to the Air Force and I have finally made my mind up to pursue my dream before its too late.
  • Octopies
    Octopies Posts: 157 Member
    I'm Gaby, 22, and a college student studying engineering. I have a job on-campus as a IT helpdesk worker. I hope to someday be a field researcher in nanotechnology, so I'm going to be in school forever pretty much.
    My favorite animals are cephalopods- Cuttlefish and octopi. I have a giant, colorful octopus tattoo on my back/shoulder as well as other small tattoos scattered.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Im a married 38 year-old woman with a 19yr old daughter who is preparing to go off to college next month. I work as a full time Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist, I have a part time catering side business that I hope someday will become my full time work - I spent many years working as a Chef and dont have any desires to get rid of it.

    When Im not working my tail off, I am a Bassoon player for a symphonic group and an orchestral group where we hold free concerts and fundraiser-events for our community.
  • casperuk
    casperuk Posts: 195 Member
    Mike, 37 and I have written a lot of it on my profile and on this blog

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/casperuk

    I am here by accident but it's the best accident I ever had.
  • discodaddy61
    discodaddy61 Posts: 161 Member
    my name is david i am 50 i am a physical therapist and cycling is my passion. i am going to compete in the annual seattle to portland bicycle classic next weekend 210 miles in 2 days. i am married to the same amazing woman for the past 28 years and we have 6 children 5 boys and 1 girl.
  • strawberrygashes
    strawberrygashes Posts: 210 Member
    Thought I would reply especially as we've just become friends :)

    I'm 25 and have 2 children with my bf who I've been with since I was 14! I am an open university student studying towards a humanities specialising in creative writing degree and I'm in my second year. I start creative writing module later this year and a psychology course (as an optional) at the beginning of next year, after which I will receive my certificate of higher education in humanities :)
    Both my kids birthdays are in July (10 days apart) so this month I've been busy buying presents and eating cake haha. I have a white German shepherd (which people call a wolf lol) named Mika and a cat called Twiggy who is scared of her own shadow.
    I recently moved to a place I love and these past few months I've felt the most positive about life. :)
  • duckie33
    duckie33 Posts: 46 Member
    I'm 42 yr and I don't have any children. However, I have volunteered with a Gospel Performing Arts group for the last 15 yrs. So, I actually have about 200 kids, Lol! Aside from volunteering, I'm a courier for FedEX Express (by the way, if you see any FedEX truck coming down the street in this HOT weather with an open door, it's because the truck isn't air conditioned. So, please get out the way. He he). I am also a part time student majoring in Business Management. Lastly, I love playing the drums (just started 4 months ago), writing poetry, scrapbooking (even though I haven't had time to do it in awhile) and playing racquetball/tennis.
  • statickey
    statickey Posts: 309 Member
    My name is Jess and I just turned 27 (Ahhh!) I have an awesome 2 yr old daughter that is my heart. I work as a medical assistant in a family practice office, but will be starting a new career as an instructor for medical assistants and insurance billers. I'm so excited for something new in my life and I'm proud of myself for finally getting healthy and making better decisions.
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    Hi, I'm Carmen :) I am 19 next Monday. I work at Starbucks at a Barista, and I have been a vegetarian for a year. I am obsessed with natural hair care and am growing my hair to hip length. I am biracial, and have naturally curly ringlets. I have wanted to be a Midwife since I was 6 years old. I am 5"5. I love animals and babies.

    Ah, that was *kitten*. I'm rubbish at things like this.
  • loneworg
    loneworg Posts: 342 Member
    I'm andy,25,married with 3 kids. I work at a home for the mentally disabled. I enjoy reading. I also have a gutter mind and a twisted sense of humor.
  • duckie33
    duckie33 Posts: 46 Member
    Hi, I'm Carmen :) I am 19 next Monday. I work at Starbucks at a Barista, and I have been a vegetarian for a year. I am obsessed with natural hair care and am growing my hair to hip length. I am biracial, and have naturally curly ringlets. I have wanted to be a Midwife since I was 6 years old. I am 5"5. I love animals and babies.

    Ah, that was *kitten*. I'm rubbish at things like this.
    Starbucks is the BEST! I've been a vegetarian for almost a year as well (actually, I don't eat meat but I love real cheese and eggs. I tried the imitation cheese-as a pizza-just didn't work for me. Lol. I've been natural for a couple months now, and I love my hair texture! Anyway, happy hair growing! I hope you take pix.
  • PsiChi
    PsiChi Posts: 157
    Hi!
    I'm Chris, I’m 20 years old, I am a 2nd year university student studying psychobiology on a pre-medicine track; hoping to become a doctor of neurology or psychiatry in the near future. I work for my university as a residence life ambassador (think concierge since my university turns in to a pseudo-hotel over the summer). I tried going to the Navy right of high school but received an eye socket fracture in boot camp and was discharged; I plan on going back as an officer. I currently stand at 6' 3" and weigh 222lbs; I am hoping to drop to 200 in the next 12 weeks. I love to read, I like video games, and I can understand Latin.

    :smile:
  • carinnaj
    carinnaj Posts: 149
    I'm Carin, 28 y/o, 2 kids- 2y/o boy(almost 3) and a 4y/o girl. I got married when I was 17.. separated now.. he walked out (another woman) when our son was 4 months. I am a CNA(certified nurse aide) but not currently working. hoping to return to work and school when my kids are both in school(next fall). I had been working on getting an ADN/RN degree, took all the general classes the first few years out of high school but I never turned in my application to the clinical program. now, I'm not sure that is what I want to pursue.. I'd really like to become an ultrasound tech but there are no schools around here that offer it (a 2 hr drive to the closest one) and the same from where I could live with my granddad.. so I'm considering radiology instead since the local tech college does offer that.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    HI! My name is Rachel and I'm an alcoholic.

    ... Oh.
  • RaysfanATL
    RaysfanATL Posts: 94
    I am 51 years young, just moved to the Atlanta area from Tampa Bay, Florida for a job promotion, which is a dream job for me ( and any sports fan), I work for a large airline and oversee the charter operation for sports teams and military charters. Working with all these professional sports teams ( and even NCAA college sports teams) and Military troops, has made me focus on my own health more!! GO RAYS!! ( and Mets!)
  • CajunNino
    CajunNino Posts: 269
    Bonjour!
    I'm Nino - will be 42 in August. I have 3 kids and a wonderful wife.

    I BREW my own BEER! :drinker:
    I have been a JUGGLER for about 25 years! :huh:
    I like big butts and I cannot lie! :blushing:
  • DieVixen
    DieVixen Posts: 790 Member
    Hi im Jeanette,I love dead things,jewlery made out of bones,porn with clowns,things you blow up and when it rubs the lotion on its skin.
  • RaysfanATL
    RaysfanATL Posts: 94
    Bonjour!
    I'm Nino - will be 42 in August. I have 3 kids and a wonderful wife.

    I BREW my own BEER! :drinker:
    I have been a JUGGLER for about 25 years! :huh:
    I like big butts and I cannot lie! :blushing:

    Nino, I guess we are rivalry? Nice shot of Fenway!
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
    Nicole, I'm 25, and engaged to my middle school sweetheart . We build and race cars in Enduro Races ( no holds barred, ram whoever you want racing) I draw, paint, and read tons. Volunteer for Carma, a cat rescue group here in the Maritimes. LOVE to cook, my recipes suck sometimes, but other times they're amazing. Trying to become a runner at the moment, slow progress, but I'm having a lot of fun in the meantime.

    Feel free to add me folks, the more the merrier :)
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    Hi, I'm Carmen :) I am 19 next Monday. I work at Starbucks at a Barista, and I have been a vegetarian for a year. I am obsessed with natural hair care and am growing my hair to hip length. I am biracial, and have naturally curly ringlets. I have wanted to be a Midwife since I was 6 years old. I am 5"5. I love animals and babies.

    Ah, that was *kitten*. I'm rubbish at things like this.
    Starbucks is the BEST! I've been a vegetarian for almost a year as well (actually, I don't eat meat but I love real cheese and eggs. I tried the imitation cheese-as a pizza-just didn't work for me. Lol. I've been natural for a couple months now, and I love my hair texture! Anyway, happy hair growing! I hope you take pix.

    :bigsmile: what's your favourite drink?

    Yay, another vegetarian!

    Congrats on being natural!

    Yes, I take lots of pics. Too many, actually. If you wanna see any, just let me know :)

    HHJ!
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    Hi there! I'm Chase, I'm a mom of two boys and married to a handsome cop. I'm a firefighter and an EMT and I love love love my job. I love to read, watch movies, listen to music... I have two bands that are tied for "favorite band of all time"... Bon Iver (I've seen them in concert twice) and Staind (I've never seen them but I hope to).

    I'm training for a half-marathon and most of my exercise is running, though I do lift weights at work to keep my muscle endurance up. I love to adventure, but I am landlocked and suffering from a serious lack of excitement in the bible belt.

    That's all I can think of for now!
  • h2oophelia
    h2oophelia Posts: 48
    I'm Anna, 33 year old single mom to the coolest kid you can imagine. I work as a billing coordinator at a MRI imaging center in good 'ol Boise, Idaho. Adopting a low carb lifestyle has proved to be a challenge in the land of potatoes. I'm addicted to musicals (the cheesier, the better) and theatre in general. And I have been known to spontaneously break out in song and dance. :)
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    My name is Amanda, 20 years old. I also want to be a teacher, currently in college majoring in Social Science Education with a minor in Political Science. I really want to get a Ph.D in Political Science, just for the fun of it. I might be a masochist. I have two fish named Dionysus and Sophocles but we call them Dio and the other dude. I'm moving in about two weeks and I'm hoping to get some pet rats and maybe a hamster and name him Lord Rockingham. I love to read. The most recent book I read was Oedipus Tyrannus (which was inspiration for my fish's name, since it was written by Sophocles.) I want to read the Communist Manifesto. I have a third nipple. I like purple, and tacos. And especially purple tacos. The end.
  • Morgan, I'm 20 years ol, um I am waiting to take my stateboards for my cosmetologist lisecnse.I graduated hish school in 2010 and well I'm pretty shy. Thats about it.
  • sharpe76
    sharpe76 Posts: 8 Member
    My name is Jeff and i am 33 years old. So far this year i have lost 40 pounds. I am a Mainframe engineer and install and support software for a company around the world but I do not get to travel :( I also get the opportunity to take and instruct Taekwondo and I am a 2nd degree Black Belt and working on my Level 1 certification. I also have a goal of running a 10K in the next 2 years.
  • CajunNino
    CajunNino Posts: 269
    Bonjour!
    I'm Nino - will be 42 in August. I have 3 kids and a wonderful wife.

    I BREW my own BEER! :drinker:
    I have been a JUGGLER for about 25 years! :huh:
    I like big butts and I cannot lie! :blushing:

    Nino, I guess we are rivalry? Nice shot of Fenway!
    thanks. We'll get along fine.... We can both root against the Yankees, no? :devil: :bigsmile:
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    My name is Kim, I am 31 years old, and a single mom to 6.5 year old twins. I am a nurse in women's health. I live in Canada.
    I like beer, just saying LOL!!!!
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,282 Member
    My name is Sandy. I am a 58 year old divorced mother of 2 grown kids...one in Boston, one in New Orleans. I love to crochet (as you probably guessed) and although I can knit a bit, I am a very basic one. I am currently unemployed, which helps when you want to lose weight. I am a big baseball fan and moderate my own group on a crochet/knitting site of lady Phillies fans. We also get together IRL a couple times a year to see a game or go on a yarn crawl. In fact, one of those ladies recommended MFP to me...and I am eternally grateful to her!