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Name: Marla

Starting Weight: 205

Current Weight: 177

Goal Weight: 145

Favorite thing about dieting: Being in control of SOMETHING in an otherwise out of control life.

Worst thing about dieting: Nothing anymore-- withdrawal from sweets is gone-- life is good.

Favorite diet food: Don't eat diet food-- just less of "real" food.

Favorite thing about exercise: the instant results.

Worst thing about exercise: nothing-- I love it, when I have the time.

Favorite exercise: running. Overcoming the "I can't"

Most important thing about losing weight: looking and feeling better-- not making excuses anymore.

What made you decide to lose weight: seeing a woman on TV who'd lost 150 pounds-- if she can, so can I--

Best advice you can give about losing weight: Do or do not-- there is no try. We got ourselves into this mess, now let's get ourselves out!!

Name: Becca
Starting Weight: 215
Current Weight: 190
Goal Weight:160
Favorite thing about dieting: I don't feel like i am dieting most days, but I guess the best thing is knowing i am learning how to be a good role model for future children
Worst thing about dieting: feeling restricted when going out with friends
Favorite diet food: lean cuisines?? IDK i kind of just eat what i want in smaller portions
Favorite thing about exercise: kills time
Worst thing about exercise: takes time
Favorite exercise: walking or staionary biking situps
Most important thing about losing weight: 1 word: CLOTHES :P (also getting healthy before TTC)
What made you decide to lose weight: wanting to start a family and realizing i was gaining weight like crazy
Best advice you can give about losing weight: Don't tell yourself you can't eat certain things. Eat what you want, within moderation and try to incorporate more water, fruits and vegetables.

Name: Marianne
Starting Weight: 196
Current Weight: 162
Goal Weight: 110

Favorite thing about dieting:
I wouldn't call this a "diet" just a healthier way of eating. It's FUN discovering new foods that are not just heathier choices, but are also delicious!

Worst thing about dieting:
Having to be patient.

Favorite diet food:
Hmmm...too many to choose from, but since I'm eating it right now...Lauging Cow cheese and a pickle (I know the combo sounds weirhd and no, I'm not pregnant) :laugh:

Favorite thing about exercise:
The feeling I have walking out of the gym, with more energy and knowing that I've done something wonderful for ME! Oh, oh...And the feeling of the nerves in my thighs twitching - reminds me that my body is awesome machine!

Worst thing about exercise:
I get bored easily.

Favorite exercise:
I have a love/hate relationship with the elliptical. I also love strength training.

Most important thing about losing weight:
Knowing that I'm healthier than my parents were at my age. And clothes...lots of clothes!

What made you decide to lose weight:
Seeing how much I weighed in at the scale the last time I was at the doctor's office. Totally embarrassing!

Best advice you can give about losing weight:
Be patient and never give up on yourself.

Name: Amy
Starting Weight: 216
Current Weight: 197
Goal Weight: 180 for now, but probably more like 140
Favorite thing about dieting: seeing results
Worst thing about dieting: feeling trapped
Favorite diet food: Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches, or my homemade chicken shawarma sandwhiches that are pretty low cal
Favorite thing about exercise: being outside and feeling fabulous afterward
Worst thing about exercise: making myself do it, and being all sweaty after
Favorite exercise: walking or riding my bike, tennis too
Most important thing about losing weight: being healthy and feeling great
What made you decide to lose weight: I hated the way I looked and all of my clothes were getting tighter
Best advice you can give about losing weight: never give up

Name: Stacy
Starting Weight: 237
Current Weight: 226
Goal Weight: 10% less is my first goal-- Ultimiate Goal 145
Favorite thing about dieting: My mother-in-law asking if I've lost weight (jk) the way I feel
Worst thing about dieting: Hate the word die-t -- I'm trying to live longer
Favorite diet food: Favorite Healthy Eating food--soup
Favorite thing about exercise: the feeling you get when you do something longer & faster than before
Worst thing about exercise: making the time -- when kids are not underfoot
Favorite exercise: Zumba!!!
Most important thing about losing weight: Living longer than my mother (she died at 56)
What made you decide to lose weight: Everything just clicked--it was time
Best advice you can give about losing weight: Take it at a turtles pace--the rabbit never wins the race.

Name: Julie
Starting Weight: 174
Current Weight: 157
Goal Weight: 140
Favorite thing about dieting: it's easy and I'm never hungry
Worst thing about dieting: certain things have too many calories and I miss them
Favorite diet food: veggies
Favorite thing about exercise: gettin' in the zone
Worst thing about exercise: when i can't get into the zone
Favorite exercise: elliptical
Most important thing about losing weight: health
What made you decide to lose weight: ditto
Best advice you can give about losing weight: slow and steady wins the race

Name: Matt
Starting Weight: 230
Current Weight: 215
Goal Weight: Right now 200.. we'll see how I feel when I get there
Favorite thing about dieting: The full feeling after eating a good healthy meal
Worst thing about dieting: Thinking about eating
Favorite diet food: Fiber One Honey Clusters Cereal
Favorite thing about exercise: The endorphins and burn when you get from a solid workout
Worst thing about exercise: Getting started
Favorite exercise: Hiking and weight training
Most important thing about losing weight: My health and to look good
What made you decide to lose weight: Seeing my wife lose a bunch of weight
Best advice you can give about losing weight: Take it one day and one meal at a time. Cheat, but in moderation, and drink water.

Name: Angie
Starting Weight: 170 (about 10 months ago)
Current Weight: 128
Goal Weight: 120
Favorite thing about dieting: I'm not really dieting, just eatting right. I also believe it's ok to indulge :devil:
Worst thing about dieting: Tracking calories
Favorite diet food: Apples and peanutbutter
Favorite thing about exercise: Feeling acomplished
Worst thing about exercise: Getting started
Favorite exercise: Yoga types
Most important thing about losing weight: Feeling great and having energy
What made you decide to lose weight: Someone asked me when I was due once! Hello, not preg! I cried so hard and then realized I needed to lose weight.
Best advice you can give about losing weight: Don't stop being 'healthy' once you've reached your goal!

Name: JILL
Starting Weight: 215ish
Current Weight: 173
Goal Weight: 155 - I want to keep my curves!
Favorite thing about dieting: Fruits and Veggies. YuMMY!
Worst thing about dieting: Motivation while surrounded by temptation.
Favorite diet food: Bananas
Favorite thing about exercise: Feeling so good during/after.
Worst thing about exercise: Falling off the elliptical (yes, this happens. Often.)
Favorite exercise: Biking, ellipticals, weight machines.
Most important thing about losing weight: Being healthier, being able to keep up with my niece and nephews, feeling confident about myself.
What made you decide to lose weight: I hated the way I looked. I had no self confidence, and it had to change.
Best advice you can give about losing weight: You just gotta buckle down and do it.

Name: Sally
Starting Weight: 214
Current Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 160
Favorite thing about dieting: Knowing I can do this
Worst thing about dieting: No Chocolate (I'm a chocoholic)
Favorite diet food: My home made chicken salad wraps
Favorite thing about exercise: It helps me sleep great at night
Worst thing about exercise: Sometimes I can over do it
Favorite exercise: The tred mill
Most important thing about losing weight: Being a smaller size
What made you decide to lose weight: My Dr. told me I would be in a wheel chair if I didn't lose the weight because it made my arthritist worse.
Best advice you can give about losing weight: Do it for yourself and for no body else.