DietBet 10: Feb-Aug 2014

Join

Let's introduce ourselves! 10 Questions

jens985
jens985 Posts: 4
in Social Groups
First of all, thank you SO much for starting this group! This is my first Dietbet 10, and if there is one place I feel like Dietbet is lacking, it is in the community connection. Just for fun, here are some questions to answer so we can get to know each other a little better! Feel free to copy and paste into your own reply.

1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

I recently kick-started my weight loss efforts, and after starting a DietBet 4 last week, I thought I could use a more long-term incentive to stay on plan.

2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

I currently live in Burlington, IA but grew up near Minneapolis, MN.

3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

I would head to the Virgin Islands with family and friends, go snorkeling with turtles and enjoy the WARMTH (I'm so sick of the snow and cold - ick!)

4. What is your favorite workout?

Right now I am doing a lot of walking, but I really enjoy a good swim as well!

5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

Elementary music teacher - getting to watch over 400 students learn and grow all throughout elementary school.

6. Do you have any pets?

Not right now - I live in an apartment that doesn't allow pets, but I hope to get a dog in the future.

7. What is your favorite beverage?

Water or a Diet Pepsi (no judgement, please!)

8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

Right now, Emma Thompson and Miranda Hart

9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

"Brave" by Sara Bareilles

10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

I want to do a better job about making a menu for the week and sticking to it.


OK, your turn :) I'm looking forward to getting to know you all a little better as we continue through this journey!

Replies

  • corgiwyn
    corgiwyn Posts: 2
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I've done one 4% challenge and I'm on my second one. But I have such a bad habit of quitting when I hit a certain number. So I thought this would help give me long term accountability. Plus I'm really competitive!

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    I"m in Kingwood, TX which is Houston. I grew up in Houston mostly but was an Air Force brat, wife and Airman myself! So I live all over Texas, in Oklahoma, California and Maryland. Plus deployments overseas.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    Not really sure. Go far away with my kids and my BFF and do something totally fun!

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    I love to play volleyball and softball neither of which I get to do. Zumba is great fun but right now i would probably kill me. I'm on W2D3 (today) of the C25K and on the off days I either use the elliptical or walk.

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    Environmental Specialist for an oil pipeline. I just started it in November though I've been in the pipeline business for almost 5 years. I love the people I work with and totally HATE the commute!

    6. Do you have any pets?

    We have 2 guinea pigs that eat like, well, pigs! My four legged kids are two Pembroke Welsh Corgis. My boy is 7 and a retired Champion and my girl is 1 1/2 and just starting her show career. They are total house pets and sleep with me and snuggle and play with the kids.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Starbucks nonfat toffee nut latte that I use as a splurge. Unsweet iced tea. But I mostly live on water

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    I don't really have one. I don't go to movies and don't watch much prime time tv. Right now I'm a totaly Olympics junkie!!!

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Brittney Spears "you better work *****" lol

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    Consistency. A life style change!
  • una_scoiattolina
    una_scoiattolina Posts: 6
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    Sort of a whim! I've already been making an effort to eat healthier lately, and this seems like a great push. I'm fairly close to my goal weight, and that makes it tricky in its own way... I need to stay focused!

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    Jen, I grew up in Minneapolis, MN :) I live now in San Francisco.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    Hm... maybe dim sum with friends in the morning, a nice hike or bike ride in Marin with a big picnic, a massage, then cooking a nice dinner at home with my bf and perhaps a movie :)

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    I really need to get back into working out, I haven't been in months. Previously, mainly triathlon stuff (swim, bike, run).

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    Currently unemployed! Previously a baking and pastry instructor for 5 years, overall a baker/pastry chef for 12 years. I know you may be thinking, WTF, the best part must be eating pastries all day!! Well actually I don't have a huge sweet tooth (luckily!). The best part of being a teacher was meeting and helping lots of different people, seeing them progress towards their goals.

    6. Do you have any pets?

    Not right now.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Coconut water! I'm a total sucker for that stuff.

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    Meh.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Harder, Better, Faster by Daft Punk :)

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    Being consistent once again with exercise.
  • gmstarr1
    gmstarr1 Posts: 66 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I was pretty determined to lose weight this year, but I think that having money on the line will help strengthen that determination.. The day after this Dietbet 10 ends, my boyfriend (husband by that time) and I are going on vacation. I would love to be able to buy a bathing suit and wear it at the pool without being embarrassed about rolls of fat.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    Stillwater, Oklahoma. I have lived in parts of Oklahoma all my life.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    Take my children and my boyfriend's grandchildren somewhere fun...Six Flags maybe or the beach

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    I like to walk, especially when I find a new place to walk. I would eventually like to work up to being able to jog, but that hasn't happened yet.

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    I sell things on eBay, either things I've bought different places or things on commission for other people. Best thing is that I get to work from home...even though I don't make a lot of money at it most of the time.

    6. Do you have any pets?

    I have the best half yellow Lab and half German Shepherd named Sorcerer (the name is what happens when you try to name a puppy with 4 kids and 2 adults...every name we came up with, one of us didn't like)

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Coca Cola. Have been a total addict for years.

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    I'm not sure I have one.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    I think I'll say 'Break Away' by Kelly Clarkson

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    Consistency because I know even when I reach my goal weight, it's going to be something I'm going to have to watch because it would be so easy to slip back into the same eating patterns that got me here in the first place.
  • KathrynAlex
    KathrynAlex Posts: 11 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I just finished my first dietbets and I was looking for something long term and not as stressful as the dietbet 4. The money aspect kept me in check. I HATE losing money, and I'm a sore loser in general!

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    Mississippi. I'm a former military brat (Air Force) I've lived in Okinawa, California and Louisiana.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    I'm in love with the beach. Somewhere close to water with my hubby and kids.

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    I love the elliptical, I like spinning, and I'm aspiring to become a runner (still a work in progress).

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    I am a Family Nurse Practitioner. I love helping others get well and get their chronic illnesses under control.

    6. Do you have any pets?

    Nope, don't want any...

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Sweet tea is my addiction. Like...for real! I'm learning to live without it. I only drink water now.

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    Beyonce. Don't hate, lol.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Still thinking ..........

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this dietbet?

    I want eating healthy and exercising to come naturally, without giving it a second thought. I want consistency!
  • schume89
    schume89 Posts: 118 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I finished my first Dietbet 4 today, and was a winner! It gave me motivation to lose even more weight and live healthier!

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    Central Illinois, yes!

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    Be somewhere warm and hang out with my sisters and my niece

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    I love RPM classes, I just wish I had more time to go to them

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    Fulltime college student, but work part time as a receptionist at an independent living center. I love our residents :)

    6. Do you have any pets?

    My sweet 6 year old cockapoo, Cash

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    V8 Energy juice in orange pineapple and Dr. Pepper :)

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    Jennifer Lawrence, she is just amazing

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Survivor- Destiny's Child haha

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    Exercising more and eating better!
  • chelsea4491
    chelsea4491 Posts: 5 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    It's my first time doing a DietBet,woohoo! I joined it to get down to a healthy weight (of course),but my motivation I guess is so that my hubby and I can have a baby. I have PCOS,and its making things next to impossible so...here goes nothin (or rather everything)

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    I currently live in Carthage, Missouri (about a 10 min drive from Joplin). I grew up all over the place though and have moved well over 30 times. Before moving down here I was in Sandusky,OH for 3 years,and before that in Grayling,MI for 8. I miss the north sometimes :)

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    I'd love to travel and go somewhere like Rome.

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    Idk if I have a favorite per se...I still have yet to accept that its supposed to be enjoyable lol. I like to swim though.

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    I quit my "big girl job" a couple of months ago and now I'm a delivery driver for Dominos. Its so much less stressful,and I actually make more money than where I was before.

    6. Do you have any pets?

    Yep! We have 2 kitties named Clementine and Kiwi.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    I love cream soda lol,but since I've stopped drinking soda,water it is!

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    Well...as of today actually,none of my favorite celebs are actually living. I love Judy Garland and Shirley Temple!

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Hmm...that's a tough one. Lately I love listening to Dynamite by Taio Cruz when I work out,its just peppy and makes me wanna move

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    Being able to plan a meal that doesn't revolve around pasta,or include potatoes. Those are my enemies.
  • michelle202
    michelle202 Posts: 1 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I have been a yo-yo dieter forever, but haven't had a lot of success losing weight after having two children. My youngest turns four this month - I feel like I have the time and energy to make a strong effort to lose weight this time. I'm hoping that since the challenge is for six months, I'll develop and be able to maintain healthy habits for a lifetime.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    I live in Ashburn, VA. I just moved here a few months ago inside the Washington DC beltway, where I've lived for the last 20 years. I was born and raised in the western corner of SC, and moved to DC for colelge.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    I would visit Bangkok, explore and eat great Thai food.

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    I've always loved running, but it's been a bit hard on my joints, as I've gotten older. So, now I walk and run.

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    I write policy for nutrition programs for low-income folks.

    6. Do you have any pets?

    No - the kids want one, but we're not quite ready.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Diet Pepsi, for sure. I'm trying cut back.

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    I'm not a fan of celebrity culture, but I appreciate the humanitarian work that Angelina Jolie and Sean Penn do. Sean Penn is also an amazing actor.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    I'll have to think on this one . . .

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    To eat 4-5 fruits and veggies everyday.
  • x1v16
    x1v16 Posts: 66
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    Dietbet 4 was too fast a weight loss for me in 1 month. It would have been 2.7 pounds a week. I liked the idea of having an extra drive to continue the diet longer than the 8 weeks I ussually peter out around.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    I live in St. Stephen, NB, Canada. My parents live just 30 minutes away so I've lived in the area most of my life, except for 4 years in university about 2 hours away.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    Go to Hawaii again and hike out to see flowing lava and go snorkeling with giant sea turtles.

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    Ellipticals are a great workout, but when I'm too cheap to pay 6 dollars a visit for the gym I do leslie sansone style walking/jogging in place.

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    Front Desk Night Auditor/Receptionist. Amazingly it is an AWESOME job because I get 3-4 hours a night FREE TIME to goof around on my laptop. Video games + Youtube/netflix + Goals/causes = Perfect job for me

    6. Do you have any pets?

    1 very old very fat cat named Molly. Sometimes I wish I didn't have her because she vomits on my stuff with annoying frequency but she loves to cuddle and she's been a part of my family for many years.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Coffee or Diet Pop of some kind

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    Morgan Freeman I guess. I don't follow celebrity scandals/news. He's my favorite actor though.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    I have no idea what to put for this, pass.

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    The ability to maintain a change to my diet long term.
  • schume89
    schume89 Posts: 118 Member
    ^ to the guy above
    I am a night front desk receptionist at an independent living center. I love having free time when the residents are in their apartments! Best job ever!
  • nmcrosier
    nmcrosier Posts: 268 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I have had a weight issue since a car accident nearly took my life 12 years ago. I found comfort in food, lots of it! It's so tough knowing this weight is all mine due to the longest pity party ever!! I disgust myself even writing this...so, here it goes...The accident left me in a wheel chair- I gained 30 pounds, climbing to 180. Being dependent on others killed me, so I focused on walking again. Even though I succeeded, I still felt depressed since I limp which throws my body out of alignment...met a guy, (somewhere in here gained the happy 10 pounds) got married, immediately pregnant, gained another 70 pounds, horrible relationship, baby came...weight comments a plenty, only lost 20 pounds afterwards...so shut off emotional relationship with everyone but my son! Fast forward and add in just the regular aches and pains of hitting 40...now the scale read 240 and it made me weep, just to be even 180 or lower again seems so distant, turning away and plunging into the iPad I stumbled onto diet bet. Being super budget orientated I joined without thinking so I couldn't excuse it away. It's time! I need me back, for me and my son!

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    I currently live in Schenectady, NY

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    I would head to any place warm - low 80s preferred and enjoy the WARMTH (I'm sick of the snow and cold - too!)

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    Right now I am doing a lot of walking, I took up curling for a couple years but tore my acl last March- another set back- ugh!

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    Graphic Artist. I get to color & create all day.

    6. Do you have any pets?

    2 dogs.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Coffee..coffee...wine, more wine, but sometimes vodka and Water

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    I don't really have one, I don't follow enough to care.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    "Firework" Katy Perry

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    I want to be healthy, making good eating habits for both me and my son that will last


    OK, next?!
  • DarleneIsAwesome
    DarleneIsAwesome Posts: 18 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?
    I'd never done one of these before and I like accountability and motivation, so here I am.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?
    I like in Oak Harbor, Washington, on beautiful Whidbey island. I've been here less than three months. I was in San Jose, California before this and lived there for 8 or 9 years but I'm originally from the Monterey Bay.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?
    Hmm, one day? It would involve being somewhere beautiful and going on a hike with a picnic.

    4. What is your favorite workout?
    I'm in between favorites right now. I like riding my bikes but it's been a while.

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?
    I'm a graphic designer. I work from home which is awesome.

    6. Do you have any pets?
    Not yet but I will soon.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?
    Water, or hot water.

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?
    That's a broad question. I guess I think Leonardo Dicaprio is a really good actor so I like his films. Tom Hanks as well.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.
    "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?
    Working out a lot more. Being way more active.
  • chelso0o
    chelso0o Posts: 366 Member
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?
    I started living a healthier lifestyle in 2010, and sort of stalled with my weight loss and plateaued. Also, my husband thrives on competition, and I didn't want to compete against each other to lose weight. This was the perfect compromise because we are truly only competing against ourselves.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    I live in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in Fairmont, WV

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    I would go to the Galapagos Islands and frolick with all of the wildlife, or go to Belize and scuba dive in the blue hole.

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    Rowing, mountain biking, strength training, yoga, and swimming (I will try ANYTHING!)

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    I work in a laboratory matching transplant recipients with organ donors. I love knowing that I have made a difference in someone's life.

    6. Do you have any pets?

    A mastiff: Bear, A shar-pei: Ivy, and a cat: Scarlett. All are rescues!

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    room temperature water, or chai tea (or any tea, mostly)

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    *shrugs* I'm not really a "celebrity" person.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Animals by Marvin Garrix

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    I would like to have established a solid, balanced pattern of eating rather than deprive-binge-deprive-binge.
  • stephanietaylor5
    stephanietaylor5 Posts: 2
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I do well with the 4% DietBets but just gain it back after I win, then join again. So this 10% lose will actually get me a little under my ideal weight in my mind, so if i gain a little back, i will still be satisfied.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    I'm currently in miami for school but I get up in south florida my whole life

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    I would explore New Zealand

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    I love playing soccer, but on the daily i like to walk

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    Im currently a student studying math

    6. Do you have any pets?

    Yes, one cat

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Sweet Tea

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    Donald Glover

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Check the Level by the Dirty Heads

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    I just want a healthier lifestyle. Better dietary habits and exercise regularly
  • missa482
    missa482 Posts: 34
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?
    I need added motivation and weekly accountability.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?
    I live in New Jersey, I grew up in New York.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?
    I would go to the beach with my husband and son. Spend the day walking the boardwalk, eating pizza, making sand castles and taking naps.

    4. What is your favorite workout?
    Yoga.

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?
    Marketing assistant. I'm not very happy with my job right now so I really can't answer that question.

    6. Do you have any pets?
    No.

    7. What is your favorite beverage?
    Coffee.

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?
    Tom Hanks

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.
    Let's Get It Started by Black Eye Peas

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?
    I would like to get into a regular workout routine and have more good eating days than bad.
  • watermelonsugar_
    watermelonsugar_ Posts: 45
    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    Just some extra motivation, last year I dropped almost 20 pounds in about 3-4 months and I'm hoping to do so again while also working on my strength.

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    Vancouver, BC. I grew up here, moved to Victoria, BC for 7 years and have been back for about 3 years now.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    I'd love to go back to San Francisco!

    4. What is your favourite workout?

    Right now I am loving sprinting, and I am just getting into lifting. Body weight strength training is my favourite

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    I work for a telecommunications dealing with trustees, client email/letter correspondence, and deceased clients. The best part about my job is my days off ;)

    6. Do you have any pets?

    I have a grey foster kitty names Edna.

    7. What is your favourite beverage?

    Coconut water

    8. Who is your favourite celebrity?

    I don't really have one.

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Set Your Goals - CIV

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    Being consistent.
  • happyhealthydiana
    happyhealthydiana Posts: 19 Member
    Hi Everyone - Looking forward to our journey and successes ahead!!

    1. What made you join this DietBet 10?

    I successfully finished a 4-week DietBet, and figured a DietBet10 would put me just at my goal weight! (Although now I've gained some of it back... which is the story of my life)

    2. Where do you live? Have you lived there all of your life?

    Ottawa, ON (Canada) for the past 5-6 years. Grew up in Vancouver, BC.

    3. If you could plan the perfect day, without worrying about costs (and travel time didn't count!) what would you do?

    Just one day? There's so much I'd do. If I could plan the perfect life, I'd travel from place to place with my partner and learn about it's culture/history/people. Hmmm.. just a day, I'd go back to visit family and friends in Vancouver and eat sushi and other delicious Asian foods that Ottawa is lacking. Catching up over food, wine, and even a spa date with my BFF!

    4. What is your favorite workout?

    Body Combat. Work can be stressful and Combat has been a great outlet!

    5. What is your occupation? What's the best thing about your job?

    I work for the federal government. Working towards getting a national project implemented. Lots of players involved. Too many meetings!

    6. Do you have any pets?

    Not at the moment. Does my boyfriend count?

    7. What is your favorite beverage?

    Matcha latte.

    8. Who is your favorite celebrity?

    I don't have a favourite celebrity. I like many celebrities for various reasons (talents, sense of humor, philantropy, contribution to society).

    9. Pick a DietBet 10 Theme Song.

    Work it Out by Beyonce? Or Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Kanye/Daft Punk.

    10. What is one good habit you want to have at the end of this DietBet?

    Being consistent and having a good "relationship" with food. No more yo-yoing!

Categories