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Name: Laura (My first /middle initials are "L/E" which turned into Ellie and it stuck)
Ht: 5ft 4 in
Age : 29
Hair: long brown - usually in a ponytail
Eyes: brown
Starting weight: 265
Current weight : 225.9
Status: Single and loving it!
Job: Boring office job & freelance photographer and sell handmade jewelry on the side
Why I chose my screen name: My first /middle initials are "L/E" which turned into Ellie and it stuck and I'm a Colorado girl
My style: Unique, can't really describe it, it varies and changes all the time
Hobbies/How I spend my time: Running! Making jewelry, photography, pretty much anything artistic/creative.
Fave Music: changes all the time, but Motley Crue is my all time favorite!
Fave Books; Haven't done much reading in a while
Fave TV Show: I rarely watch TV, I maybe turn it on once a month or so as background noise while I am cleaning or doing something else
Fave Movie: Any and all Batman movies, drama or action movies
How would people describe your personality: Depends, if they first met me it would be shy/quiet. People who have known me a while, outgoing, loud, life of the party!
Goals/Dreams: To be able to make a living doing photography/jewelry design and be able to work from home! To run a 5K this summer. To be in better shape when I turn 30 than I was when I turned 20 (9 months to go)!0 -
Name: Sandy
Ht: 5’7 or so (can I just say 173 cm?)
Hair: Brown, shoulder-long, sometimes red or black (and green one time, was an accident LOL). Eyes: hazel
Starting weight: 242 Current Weight: 161 (on my way to 135)
Status: happy single
Job: tea and chocolate shop owner (yeah, tell me something about temptation)
Why I chose my screen name:Galathea - ancient greek, name of a statue that was turned into a human by Aphrodite, after the sculptor fell in love with it
My style:classy, love black and violet
Hobbies/How I spend my time:teaching a Zumba class twice a week, writing, don't have much free time due to work. ... oh, and I try to learn knitting since I promised someone a sweater :-P
Fave Music: almost anything
Fave Books; love Terry Pratchett
Fave TV Show: None.
Fave Movie: the old Disney movies (you know, those with a message), and anything with Zombies
How would people describe your personality: "It's very easy to love you, but understanding is the hard part." That's what my best friend says.
Goals/Dreams: having a family, learning to drive a motorcycle0 -
Hello. Thanks for starting this thread Ed. It's great to get to know so many people a bit better.
Name: Teresa
Height: 5'5"
Hair: very dark blonde/ light brown, very long and straight
Eyes: green
Starting weight: 246 Current weight: 175
Status: single, never married, no children
Job: I guess you'd say data analyst. I work with various files and reports all day.
Why I chose my screen name: I wanted something easy to remember, so just my nickname and birth year.
My style: I like to keep things casual and comfortable most of the time. I wear skirts and knit tops (t-shirts or sweaters) in natural fibers and one of my many pair of Birkenstocks most days. I do own a pair of jeans and a couple pair of denim shorts, but generally prefer skirts. Some might call it "granola" or "hippie".
Hobbies/ How I spend my time: I spend more time than I should playing WoW and other video games. On the weekends I sometimes attend SCA events (Society for Creative Anachronism) or the very occasional science fiction convention. I also enjoy baking, reading, dancing, and just spending time at home with my cat.
Favorite Music: It would be very hard to pick just one. Among others I listen to: Celtic, Folk/Filk, alternative, and some just plain rock. I grew up listening to County and still love the oldies, but am not so enamored of most of the current stuff. I enjoy pretty much anything that tells a good story or has a good beat, preferably both.
Favorite Books: Mostly fantasy and science fiction, but some romance (Jayne Ann Krentz is hysterical under any of her pseudonyms.)
Favorite TV show: I can't even remember the last time I turned on a TV. If it has to be on for some reason I prefer things like cooking shows or documentaries on nature or history. (Grew up loving Jacques Cousteau.)
Favorite Move: There are quite a few I enjoy, among them: Spirited Away; The Incredibles; Avatar; Star Trek.
How would people describe your personality? I tend to be a bit shy and introverted until I get to know you. With close friends I tend to be very open and interested in actually communicating, not just passing time. I have a slightly dark sense of humor and a good sense of the absurd. I think many people take life way too seriously and need to learn to appreciate that their own beliefs are just as ridiculous as those of anyone else.
Goals/Dreams: Currently I'm spending a lot of time and energy on getting healthier and more fit. Once I reach my goal weight/fitness level (aiming for 145 with 20% or less body fat), I'm not sure what's next. It might be going back to school and actually finishing a degree.0 -
First of all - I think I just fell in love. OMG Ed - where have you been all my life? Or...since my divorce. Would you please clone yourself and send him to central IL? K - thanks.... OK..about me...
Name: Amy
Ht: 5’10
Hair: Dark Brown - pretty short
Eyes: Hazel
Starting weight: 277.8
Current Weight: 240
Goal Weight: 177.8
Status: Divorced with full custody of two amazing & beautiful little girls - will be 2 and 7 in August
Job: Accountant
Why I chose my screen name: pretty self explanatory.......
My style: I have to wear dress clothes during the day...but as soon as I get home I can't get my comfy clothes on fast enough...this Momma loves some jersey!
Hobbies/How I spend my time: I LOOOOOOOVE to scrapbook. And being a mom and maintaining a house by myself pretty much leaves me little freetime. My 7 yr old is in dance and softball so that eats up lots of weeknights. Occassionally I'll read some trashy romance novels.....
Fave Music: Top 40
Fave Books; Trashy romance....hey....don't judge.....
Fave TV Show: Reality TV show junkie....Biggest Loser...Big Brother......
Fave Movie: SHAG!
How would people describe your personality: Pretty would first probably say I'm pretty funny. I think most people think I'm pretty smart........I'm someone who can pretty much get along with anyone and I run into people I know wherever I go.
Goals/Dreams: I have an amazing career - I'd like to maybe go back for my masters...but right now my focus is my girls and being a mom. I'm sure someday I'd like to meet someone and start another serious relationship - but that is not my focus right now.0 -
Thanks for doing this... makes it all seem really personal and connected...
Name: Lynn
Ht: 5'4
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Starting weight: 210 – at highest – lost some and started MFP at 205
Current Weight: 163 - 23 lbs to go till goal weight of 140!
Status: Divorced for 7 years – Three children - a Son 20, Daughter 18, Son 14 - full custody too... never did do the weekend share thing... always me!
Job: Clerk to Superior Court Judge
Why I chose my screen name: Because I am mom to Z, M and C!
My style: HATE SHOES! Even in court I have my shoes off under my desk… will swear people in, in bare feet… otherwise, weekdays, work clothes, but when I’m home… comfy – jeans, capris,, tshirts… and now I have a better looking body, maybe a little sexy!!
Hobbies/How I spend my time: I love to read! Last year I read like almost 18 books… but otherwise, it’s running my youngest around town to his sports activities, taking care of the house and I just started dating again… we’ll see where it leads. Love to cook and bake and I've been running... running running running... or out walking...
Fave Music: Hawaiian, Hawaiian Reggae and did I say Hawaiian… some country – I like Lady Antebellum and Colby Calais.
Fave Books; Most all time favorite book I read is Forever Amber but Historical fiction mainly – Tudor times… but top lists too.
Fave TV Show: In Plain Sight, Brothers and Sisters, Parenthood, Drop Dead Diva, Royal Pains
Fave Movie: P.S. I Love You and 10 Inch Sub (It’s not what you think!!!)
How would people describe your personality: Definitely outgoing ! I live in the same town I grew up in, so I know everyone!!! Hugs for everyone, cuz we all could use a hug!!!
Goals/Dreams: I would love to be able to share my life with that someone special… thought I would have that when I married, but didn’t turn out that way. I’m sad I’ll never celebrate a 50 wedding anniversary (or 57 like my parents!) My goal is to live life at it’s fullest – with the limited resources I have- and to get my kids through high school and college!0 -
Hello Everyone.. and a huge THANK YOU to Ed for starting this thread.. it is a great way to make this site even more personal and supportive.. I just joined this site yesterday... and am still finding my way around... but i must say.. so far.. it is easy to use.. and people are just sooo supportive.. alright now... a little about me!
Name: Melanie
Ht: 5’8
Hair: Black with Reddish highlites (of course not my natural color.. )
Eyes: Brown
Starting weight: 250 Current Weight: seeing as i just started this yesterday.. maybe ive lost a lb! LOL - but i do have a long way to go and hope to lose 75-100 lbs before my 40th Bday, next March...
Status: I am divorced, but now have been in the best relationship of my life, with my bestest friend.. he is my everything.. I also have 3 Boys - ages, 11 - 12 - 16 ..... i love them with all my heart.. but boy.. was i not prepared to raise men!!
Job: Bookkeeper for an AHL Hockey Team
Why I chose my screen name: I am an advid collector of Betty Boop.. 16 yrs ago, when i was pregnant with my oldest, my friend gave me a shirt with her on it, and i have been collecting since then.. i still have that shirt.. i cant wear it... its lived a life! but i cant seem to get rid of what started it all!
My style: currently its casual dress for work, evenings are leggings and a TShirt.. and then on the weekends, i wear my jeans! i LOVE clothes.. and i cant wait to be into those "smaller" clothes next year!
Hobbies/How I spend my time: I am very close to my family and will spend most of my time with them, being it just a quick visit, to lots of family BBQ's. I love to sing.. and geeky as it may be, sing ALOT of Karaoke with my family!
Fave Music: i love music from the 50's & 60's... but i also have been called a TRUE 80's chick... i love all kinds of music... depending on my mood, varies the kinds of music i listen to.
Fave Books; I like books written by the likes of John Grisham, Stephen King, Dean Koontz.... a good mystery!
Fave TV Show: I will admit, have to be honest in all that i do.. i am a reality show junky! i PVR most of my shows.. but i like American idol, The Voice, dancing with the stars, so you think you can dance, america's got talent.. anything about talent really.. not into those romance reality shows..
Fave Movie: Titanic is what pops into mind first... but there are soo many.. City of Angels... Serendipity...
How would people describe your personality: Ive been told that I am easy to talk to, a great listener. I will tell you what i think, but not in a way to hurt.. i have a quirky sense of humor, and just enjoy life and people in my life... now to just love myself!
Goals/Dreams: To lose the weight and be happy in my own skin... that is all i want at this time.. everything else in my life I LOVE!
Well.. that was fun!! i look forward to what others are writing and getting to know ya'll a little bit more.. Have a wonderful day!!0 -
Name: Mary Ann
Ht: 5'9"
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Brown
Starting weight: 240-ish
Current Weight: Meh, just started...235
Goal Weight: 160
Status: married
Job: writer/stay at home mom
Why I chose my screen name: i can remember it!
My style: J Crew, Boden
Hobbies/How I spend my time: Reading, playing piano, guitar, writing, gardening
Fave Music: classical, reggae, anything...really.
Fave Books: Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris; The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova; Fingersmith by Sarah Waters; Sex Lives of Cannibals, J. Maarten Troost
Fave TV Show: 30 Rock, Anthony Bourdain...and Real Housewives. :::I know, right?:::
Fave Movie: Amelie, Star Wars, Independence Day, Red Violin
How would people describe your personality: Quiet, funny, compassionate, quirky.
Goals/Dreams: I'm going back to school in the fall to finish my handful of credits to finish my Bachelor's degree. It sucks because of the anticlimactic nature of it...I've been lying about having it for YEARS :blushing: (I've been too embarrassed to say I dropped out the last semester of my senior year!) I would like to get a master's, then perhaps a Ph.D. I'll let you know in "what" when I figure that out.
I would like to get control of my life....and I am working at doing so. Connecting with this website is a first step.0 -
First of all - I think I just fell in love. OMG Ed - where have you been all my life? Or...since my divorce. Would you please clone yourself and send him to central IL? K - thanks.... OK..about me...
Name: Amy
Ht: 5’10
Hair: Dark Brown - pretty short
Eyes: Hazel
Starting weight: 277.8
Current Weight: 240
Goal Weight: 177.8
Status: Divorced with full custody of two amazing & beautiful little girls - will be 2 and 7 in August
Job: Accountant
Why I chose my screen name: pretty self explanatory.......
My style: I have to wear dress clothes during the day...but as soon as I get home I can't get my comfy clothes on fast enough...this Momma loves some jersey!
Hobbies/How I spend my time: I LOOOOOOOVE to scrapbook. And being a mom and maintaining a house by myself pretty much leaves me little freetime. My 7 yr old is in dance and softball so that eats up lots of weeknights. Occassionally I'll read some trashy romance novels.....
Fave Music: Top 40
Fave Books; Trashy romance....hey....don't judge.....
Fave TV Show: Reality TV show junkie....Biggest Loser...Big Brother......
Fave Movie: SHAG!
How would people describe your personality: Pretty would first probably say I'm pretty funny. I think most people think I'm pretty smart........I'm someone who can pretty much get along with anyone and I run into people I know wherever I go.
Goals/Dreams: I have an amazing career - I'd like to maybe go back for my masters...but right now my focus is my girls and being a mom. I'm sure someday I'd like to meet someone and start another serious relationship - but that is not my focus right now.
My cloning machine broke but thank you for the compliment! :-)0 -
Name: Sandy
Ht: 5’7 or so (can I just say 173 cm?)
Hair: Brown, shoulder-long, sometimes red or black (and green one time, was an accident LOL). Eyes: hazel
Starting weight: 242 Current Weight: 161 (on my way to 135)
Status: happy single
Job: tea and chocolate shop owner (yeah, tell me something about temptation)
Why I chose my screen name:Galathea - ancient greek, name of a statue that was turned into a human by Aphrodite, after the sculptor fell in love with it
My style:classy, love black and violet
Hobbies/How I spend my time:teaching a Zumba class twice a week, writing, don't have much free time due to work. ... oh, and I try to learn knitting since I promised someone a sweater :-P
Fave Music: almost anything
Fave Books; love Terry Pratchett
Fave TV Show: None.
Fave Movie: the old Disney movies (you know, those with a message), and anything with Zombies
How would people describe your personality: "It's very easy to love you, but understanding is the hard part." That's what my best friend says.
Goals/Dreams: having a family, learning to drive a motorcycle
Who could you be learning to knit for? You are amazing gorgeous lady!0 -
You are some really cool people! :-)0
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Hi Ed, Love this thread.
Name: MiLinda
Status: Married with two kids
Job: Stay at home mom (was laid off in April)
Why I chose my screen name: Iamacraftymama - I crochet, bead, papercraft and do lots of other crafts,
Music: I love whatever moves me. From Elvis gospel to Eminem to Andrea Bocelli and back to 80's music.
Books: I LOVE Game of Thrones. My guilty pleasure is the Twilight Trilogy. Plus I love to read cookbooks.
Starting Weight: 190 pds
Height: 5'6
Hair: Brown curly mess of hair.
Nationality: Canadian, EH!
Favorite TV Show: I like watching the Food Network and Say Yes to the Dress, Oh and Cake Boss.
Hobbies: Gardening and crafting. Oh and I love a good lipgloss.
Goals/Dreams: To travel the world. To have a home on a big piece of property where I can grow my own veggies. My garden is really small and I would love to grow and sell my own stuff.0 -
Name: Paulissa
Ht: 5’9” A tall drink of water
Hair: Short brown. Eyes: Green
Starting weight: 247 Current Weight: 197
Status: Married, no kids but have a terrific furkitty named Zinger
Job: Research Analyst, part time law student, gang interventionist
Why I chose my screen name: I can’t stand it when people beat around the bush and I don’t either. Get on with it already and just say it!
My style: Elegant. I like wearing dresses, suits and such but weekends will find me in jeans, a t-shirt and boots
Hobbies/How I spend my time: Gardening, reading, crocheting, hiking, playing the djembe, harp or piano or dancing, writing (want to publish a book) and photography
Fave Music: Blues, classic soul, opera, zydeco, pretty much anything but bluegrass, rap and hip hop
Fave Books: Classics, history, fiction, fairy tales and fables
Fave TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy.
Fave Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (original version)
How would people describe your personality: Strong, compassionate, passionate, kind, goofy and generally upbeat. Singer, drummer, mental magician, righter of wrongs, voice for those who need defending and woman of worth. Too honest to be politically correct.
Goals/Dreams: I hope t publish a few books of my writing and photography, finish college and make a difference in the lives of others
For more on my story you can go here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/justsayit/view/a-need-to-purge-read-at-your-own-risk-109894 It’s not a pretty story but it has helped me to be the person I am0 -
Wow same starting weight and same current weight! ...way cool!
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Very cool thread!!
Name: Cris Anderson
Ht: 5'7
Starting Weight: 215
Current Weight: 183
Status: Single
Hair: Dark brown
Eyes: Kind of a dark hazel...they usually look brown though, till you get close.
Job: Ha! Part time mechanic for now (don't laugh!)...I make more money bladesmithing though.
Why I chose my screen name: Its my name and my favorite number...and 27 is also my birth date
My Style: Ahh...style. What you see is what you get...from dirty work clothes to relaxed shorts or jeans and a t-shirt. I can dress up, but mostly I like comfortable clothes of nice quality.
Hobbies: Bladesmithing, fast (and I mean 9-10 second 1/4 mile) daily drivable Mustangs, reading, writing, art (graphic and pen/pencil)...lots of stuff I guess.
Music: Love rock music (modern, metal, some pop, 80's/90's/classic), everything from Breaking Benjamin and Seether to Drain STH and Disturbed to Matchbox 20 and (gasp!) even Britney Spears (hey! I said pop too!). I used to love country but it's gotten REALLY lame over the years.
Books: Mostly fantasy. George RR Martin, Robert Jordan, Steven Brust, I've got a pretty extensive library...and have read them all at least 10x.
TV Shows: Haha...I don't watch much modern TV...my netflix plays Buffy and/or Ghost Whisperer almost exclusively =D. The kids LOVE them both lol.
Movie: Too many to name...Mr. and Mrs. Smith usually comes to mind first...though it's not necessarily my favorite.
How would people describe your personality? This is a tough one...I know how I'D describe my personality...and it's probably the opposite of how others describe me. Most people tend to think I'm very serious...to the point of biting lol. *shrug*...dunno here.
Goals/Dreams: Finally get my prereq's finished so I can get into and finish Pharmacy school. Well, that or win the lottery lol.
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Name: Stacy
Ht: 5’6"
Hair: Strawberry Blonde (actually short but I wear extensions most of the time)
Eyes: Blue
Starting weight: 190 Current Weight: 158
Status: Terribly complicated...married 19 years but separated and heading for divorce (I will always love him, he doesn't love me like a husband should love a wife). Mother of 2 boys, 18 & 23.
Job: Critical Care Resource Nurse & love it
Why I chose my screen name: I want to be fun and live to my "max"imum potential
My style: I like wearing form fitting clothes (now that I have lost some weight). It feels good to be thinner and attractive again. I love a comfy pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
Hobbies/How I spend my time: I work too much. The most important thing I do for me is working out regularly. I love visiting National Parks (I hope to take a travel assignment maybe next year and get closer to some of them). I enjoy traveling and seeing new places. I am a photographer at heart. I love taking pictures of all the wonderful places I have had an opportunity to visit. I even received an Honorable Mention in the National Parks Photo Contest last year (with a picture of a moose drinking water).
Fave Music: I like all kinds of music...country, rock, christian, hip/hop, dance
Fave Books; I am not a big reader
Fave TV Show: Big Bang Theory, Game of Thrones
Fave Movie: Whatever is on in front of me at the time
How would people describe your personality: I think I would be described as fun, outgoing, and smart. I am confident & sometimes a little cocky (but not in an ugly way). I believe in happily ever after romance (I am looking forward to the day that I find it). I love to laugh & smile. I am pretty direct, you will know how I feel most of the time. I can be quiet and reserved but given the right circumstances I can be completely wild and free.
Goals/Dreams: I want to find the man of my dreams and share the rest of my life with him. I want to retire from nursing around 55 and travel. While traveling I will be an amateur photographer. My dream includes being a passenger on the back of a Harley with the man of my dreams. I am looking forward to tomorrow...whatever it may bring.
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