Who am I? Who are you?

paulaGetshealthy
paulaGetshealthy Posts: 464
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
Hi guys! I've been on the site for about 10 days now and I've lost 6 lbs :) Woohoo!
Everyone on here is so nice and supportive, so I thought it would be nice to get to know you all.
Tell me a little about yourselves! Post 6 facts about you.

Here's a little about me:
1. I'm 21 years young
2. I'm a college student (hoping to transfer to UCLA or Berkeley next year)
3. I want to lose weight to boost my confidence and avoid problems such as heart disease
4. I'm a movie buff!
5. I love love love makeup (although ironically, I don't wear it often).
6. I'm single and plan to stay that way until I learn to fully accept and love myself first :)

Your turn! :)
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  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    Welcome!

    1. I am originally from Michigan but I live in VA now.
    2. I am in the 2nd year of my PhD.
    3. I have two bunnies and a hamster.
    4. My bf has been one of my best friends for 4 years and lives all the way in Missouri!
    5. Ice cream is my favorite food.
    6. I love rugby!
  • LiL_MisS_C
    LiL_MisS_C Posts: 332 Member
    Fun! I wanna join in this thread! :)


    1) I'm 28 years young.
    2) I'm a resident care attendant (meaning I take care of grandmas and grandpas ;)
    3) I want to lose weight to finally be comfortable and confident in my own skill and to prove that I do have WILL POWER afterall. ;)
    4) I love cats, and live with my furry big roomie, Bella. lol
    5) I have a love affair with running now (we had a rocky relationship in the past!)
    6) I'm single, and for the first time in years A-OK with it. ;)
    7) I'm a HUGE flirt...especially on MFP (See above information) lol.


    ♥ Crystal
  • Danlol
    Danlol Posts: 32
    I'll do it. I dig this lol.
    1. I am 23
    2. I am single
    3. I do not have kids, nor do i want them.
    4. I answer 911 calls for a living.
    5. I love rock music
    6. and I love Irish music
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    1. I live in Minnesota
    2. All of my family is in Missouri
    3. I am a veteran of the Air Force National Guard
    4. I would at a community college in financial aid
    5. My best friend is also my best roommate
    6. Most of the friends I hang ou with and love so much i have known for over 5 years
    7. I love my new friends just as much.
  • lailenm
    lailenm Posts: 203 Member
    Hi! I'm Nika!

    1. I'm 22 years old, and my birthday's in December.
    2. I'm was born in winter, so I love the cold and avoid the heat.
    3. I've been morbidly obese my entire life, thankfully with no major health problems.
    4. I'm finally sticking to my plan to lose weight to prevent the health problems that run in my family.
    5. I'm a college student majoring in forensic chemistry, but I also want to get my Personal Trainer certification so I can help other people on this journey.
    6. I have an adorable one year old pup name Lily who is a shih tzu-pekingese mix. (There are pictures of her on my profile)

    =D
  • paulaGetshealthy
    paulaGetshealthy Posts: 464
    I'm loving all of your replies! I'm gonna friend request all of you if you don't mind :) You all seem like great people!
  • amazing_grace♥
    amazing_grace♥ Posts: 620
    I love reading these.... hmm, about me - let me think:

    1. I'm much older than all of you - I just turned 50!!
    2. I have 2 grown sons and 4 GRANDchildren!!
    3. My best friend lives in Nashville so I am there almost as much as I am here (home is Columbus, OH)
    4. I want to learn to eat right and exercise more so that I can grow old "gracefully".
    5. My dog of 17 years recently passed away.... :( (but she's better off in doggie heaven now)
    6. I too am single, and OK with that. I want to lose some of this weight first before I get into the dating thing again!!
    7. OH! and I just became a licensed massage therapist!! Whoo-hoo!
  • tawojcik
    tawojcik Posts: 67
    I'll do it. I dig this lol.
    1. I am 23
    2. I am single
    3. I do not have kids, nor do i want them.
    4. I answer 911 calls for a living.
    5. I love rock music
    6. and I love Irish music

    Dispatchers have tough jobs. I have been on the receiving end of your business for nearly 20 years (Fire/EMS). With your music tastes, you must like The Drop Kick Murphy's!
  • drosario1204
    drosario1204 Posts: 33
    Hey guys!

    1) Im 22 yrs old
    2) I have a 3yr old daughter
    3) Im a psychology major at Rutgers University
    4) Ive been with my boyfriend for 8 yrs now
    5) I love watching documentaries and crime dramas
    6) I cant wait till summer rolls around so I can lounge by the pool :)
  • sumsum67
    sumsum67 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi everyone.
    1. I am 25 years old
    2. I am married, have been with my husband for 8 years married for 5.
    3. I have a 14 month old baby boy.
    4. I have a bachelors degree
    5. I love music and art.
    6. I'm addicted to dyeing my hair different colors.
  • LixxiKitti
    LixxiKitti Posts: 116
    Hello everyone!

    1. I'm 28
    2. I live in New Zealand
    3. I work in events management
    4. About 8 months ago my partner and I split up and now I'm single for the first time in 9 years, and quite enjoying it.
    5. I love all animals, especially cats, and volunteer at an animal shelter
    6. I am vegetarian (almost vegan).

    * waves * hi all!:smile:
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    Love this thread!

    1. I turned 29 last Friday
    2. For once I want to be thin and not plump as I always seem to have been slightly overweight.
    3. MFP is the longest I have ever stuck to a diet plan and do not plan on leaving any time soon.
    4. My boyfriend was my best friend for 4 years before we finally got together & it's the best thing I did!
    5. I love art and drawing cartoons.
    6. Two prized possessions of mine are....my Blue Peter badge and my 100yr old Monopoly set!

    : D
  • Fernandomike
    Fernandomike Posts: 95 Member
    1. I am 44 years old.
    2. I have been married for 13 years.
    3. We live in Tennessee.
    4. I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee.
    5. I have lost about 45 pounds, but find the mental aspect of being in maintanence mode nearly as difficult as losing weight.
    6. I love good food and good beer (wine), but I also love exercise, specifically running.
  • tawojcik
    tawojcik Posts: 67
    I don't normally do this sort of stuff, but what the heck....friends here are way better than friends on myspace (does that still exist) or FB, so who can't use a couple more....

    1) I am 37 years old
    2) I work for a large hospital as an educator (American Heart and pre-hospital program coordinator)
    3) My passion is actually public safety....firefighter/paramedic still actively serving as a volunteer
    4) I live in SC (USA) with my wife Nikki and we have 4 kids!
    5) I have lost 40 pounds in the past year and I am very proud of it.
    6) I am working through the C25k program (on week 3) and most likely will register for a late summer 5k very soon.

    Feel free to add me!
  • Sadyhines
    Sadyhines Posts: 1
    Hi I have been using this site for a few weeks now. So far I am just kind of looking to see how much I consume every day, so I can figure out how to change my diet & lifestyle so I can lose weight & feel better about myself. I recently stopped smoking last December so I have gained about 12 lbs, and i am looking to lose that.

    1.) I am 30
    2.) I have a 9 year old daughter
    3.) I am a college student ( trying to finish my AA)
    4.) I want to lose weight to feel better about myself & have confidence
    5.) I have a great boyfriend
    6.) I have 2 adorable kitties
  • rskidmore
    rskidmore Posts: 212
    1. I am 22 (23 in September)
    2. I am Canadian and proud of it!
    3. I am an Interior Designer and have a diploma to prove it.
    4. I have been with my boyfriend for 7 years.
    5. My favourite meal is steak with a shrimp skewer and some sort of green vegetable (broccoli and asparagus are faves)
    6. I can't seem to get myself out the door to exercise (even though I want to go jogging and biking), so my tv is my workout tool at the moment.
  • j_fattler
    j_fattler Posts: 94 Member
    I'm in!

    1. I am 29 years old
    2. I have 2 kids, aged 7 & 5
    3. I work as an on-call coordinator for a Home Health Care Agency :noway:
    4. I met my husband while he was incarcerated (lol! - and I didn't know it!) & we've been together for almost 9 years now :heart:
    5. I grew up in small town Pennsylvania & moved "away" - to small town Ohio :) (my neighbors are cows, literally)
    6. I started on MFP because I had no energy to play with my kids & it broke my heart. So far, MFP has been a lifesaver - it has completely changed the way we live. My desire to "get healthy" even encouraged my husband to quit smoking :happy:
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    Ok I'll play, I liked reading everyone's replies!

    1. My name is Brandi
    2. I think I have one of the stupidest names ever!
    3. I am 33
    4. I'm a divorced mom of 3
    5. I just graduated with my B. S. In health science
    6. I am a text-a-holic
    7. I miss beer, good beer
    8. I'm jaded and don't plan on being in a serious relationship anytime soon, if ever.
  • rosieflo
    rosieflo Posts: 218
    1. The above poster j_fattler is one of my best friends!
    2. My sister died of a heart attack at the age of 20. I"M SOOOO READY TO GET HEALTHY!
    3. I have the two cutest kids on the face of the earth (no seriously....not even kidding!)
    4. I have the DREAMIEST husband!
    5. Even at 330+ lbs, I love to exercise!
    6. I am performing at a local comedy club in a couple weeks and I'm super excited about it!
  • Danlol
    Danlol Posts: 32
    Sweet Nice to meet someone in the same line of work!!! Yes, I love the Dropkick Murpheys, and Flogging Molly, and Enter the Haggis, and The Dubliners lol.
    I'll do it. I dig this lol.
    1. I am 23
    2. I am single
    3. I do not have kids, nor do i want them.
    4. I answer 911 calls for a living.
    5. I love rock music
    6. and I love Irish music

    Dispatchers have tough jobs. I have been on the receiving end of your business for nearly 20 years (Fire/EMS). With your music tastes, you must like The Drop Kick Murphy's!
  • mskon
    mskon Posts: 64
    Howdy!!!

    1. I just turned 26.
    2. Texan, born and raised!
    3. I have been married for 7 years.
    4. I have 2 adorable little boys!
    5. Even though I'm from Texas I have a huge cow-phobia.
    6. I love to bake. I'm addicted.
  • Stacey765
    Stacey765 Posts: 86 Member
    Hey!! I'm Stacey

    1. I am originally from Indiana
    2. Right now I am living in North Carolina
    3. I have a 2 1/2 year old son, who keeps me on the move
    4. I work at a Motorcycle repair shop
    5. I was in the Marine Corps for four years
    6. I am 23

    Feel free to add me if you want
  • Morfein
    Morfein Posts: 57 Member
    Here's a little about me:
    1. I'm 34 years old
    2. I'm Purdue University Graduate! BOILER UP!
    3. I have 3 kids (7, 4, 2)
    4. I'm a software engineer
    5. I'm a recovering alcoholic
    6. I've been married for almost 11 years and dated her 3 years prior to that
  • rhodenizer
    rhodenizer Posts: 95 Member
    Canadian Eh! and a very proud Maritimer.
    1. grandmother who wants to stay healthy to play with my grandaughter
    2. owner of 2 Austrailan Shepherds who are very active so I need lots of energy
    3. married for 41 years
    4. home care industry
    5. love to walk the dogs
    6. two adult children who are far away
    7. exercise keeps my mind active
  • julietull
    julietull Posts: 1
    Hello Everyone,
    It's my first day here. I started becoming active in December 2010, I've started doing zumba and love it but I've only lost 4 lbs. I need to step up my accountability for what I'm eating. Soda and cheese fries will never get me where I want to be. I've been a Mountain Dew addict since college (15 years ago) and that will be my biggest struggle. Any suggestions other than "diet" drinks? I do like water and drink it more when I'm active, but I need more options.

    1. I'll be 40 in August and my goal is to be more fit by my birthday.
    2. I'd like to climb Half Dome in Yosemite in my lifetime.
    3. I need to quit smoking too.
    4. I have 1 daughter who is now living on her own and I'm enjoying being spontaneous again!
    5. I've never been married but have always wanted to be.
    6. I work for a mental health non-profit. ( fight the stigma!)
  • tukrainets
    tukrainets Posts: 119
    hello!
    my name is Tanya :)
    1. i'm 21 years old, married and have a 3 yrs old son
    2. work full time, medical billing for an ambulance company.
    3. i live in seattle and LOVE the rain
    4. i'm obbsessed with candles and the sound of waves
    5. enjoy watching crime drama (law and order SVU) :)
    6. addicted to coffee, i go to starbucks every single day!
    7. and fun fact: never said the F word, never been drunk or high!! :)

    feel free to add me! :)
  • paulaGetshealthy
    paulaGetshealthy Posts: 464
    Thanks to everyone who participated and will participate in this thread. You all seem amazing, and I know you will all reach your goals! I love that each one of you is unique and it's cool to see people on mfp in all different walks of life and with different reasons for being here :)

    One thing we all have in common is that we're here to support each other and we will succeed!

    p.s. Julietull, you work in the mental health field? That's awesome! I'm planning on becoming a psychologist! Maybe even a psychiatrist if I decide to go to medical school :)
  • peytons_mommy82
    peytons_mommy82 Posts: 28 Member
    Love this! I'm Cassie!
    1. 28 years old and ready to hit my 30's hotter than ever. ;)
    2. Mom to a very sweet, silly, and of course adorable 2 year old girl.
    3. I work full time (at home!) for a health insurance company.
    4. I cannot whistle or snap my fingers *blush*
    5. I cannot live without my iPad.
    6. I live in rainy WA state so if I ever want to do anything outside, there is a good chance I'm going to get wet doing it. :)

    If anyone wants to add me, feel free!
  • Jbledsoe42
    Jbledsoe42 Posts: 74 Member
    Congrats on your loss!

    1. I love to garden.
    2. After trying unsuccessfully to have our own children, last July my husband & I adopted our amazing son, John.
    3. I'm a geek.
    4. I've always lived in Dayton, Ohio. I'd love to live in Seattle, but my husband doesn't like the damp cold.
    5. I'm a costume & history snob. I love historical movies but watch with a careful eye.
    6. I've had many different jobs (barista, daycare teacher, vet assistant, graphic designer, etc) but my favorite job so far is a stay at home mom.
    7. I've been involved in local theatre since I was 12. I've been acted in or directed over 50 productions.
    8. My name is Jess.
  • FluffyCorky
    FluffyCorky Posts: 96 Member
    I love reading everyones replies!! :bigsmile:

    1. I'm 26 years old and want to look hot for the first time in my life by 30.
    2. I'm single and don't have any kids, but consider my cat to be my baby and have enough friends to not notice the singledom.
    3. I work for an insurance company in the claims department and sometimes like/sometimes hate my job.
    4. I'm working towards obtaining my degree in cardiac ultrasound.
    5. I live 30 mins outside of Chicago but would rather drive 5 hours south for peace and quiet then spend an entire day in the city.
    6. I love every type of music except for heavy metal where all you hear is screaming and have no clue what the words are.

    If anyone wants to add me, feel free!
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