[mumunga]

1. Name and age? Caitlin, 29

2. Where do you live?Portland OR

3. Family?Boyfriend and a 5 month old boy

4. Pets?one crazy feline

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I love food, Not so much junk food, but real good food, I find it's one of those pleasures in life that can be almost as good as sex. It involves all your senses and can leave you feeling so satisfied. Short answer: I love to cook, I hate to measure. Also there's not a lot of time for excersize with a five month old around.
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?Never, although I look back on photos of myself in high school, and when I was doing a lot of running and I want to kick myself for not being comfortable with it then.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Yes and no, I know he thinks I'm sexy, he tells me all the time. But I'd like to focus a little less on how tummy rolls and newly obtained stretch marks.
8. What is your dream vacation?
one that never ends
9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Pretty private. It's one thing to know someones trying to lose weight, it's another to have to hear about how many calories they logged for the day, and what their heart rate was their last run etc. etc.
10. Favorite color?
Orange and black.
11. Where have you travelled?
Canada, Mexico, Ireland
12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?[/QUOTE]
I'm trying to reach it before April which is my 30th bday, and when I'm going to marry my boyfriend and babys father in Vegas, so I'll treat myself by having a whole bunch of pics I can look at and not be ashamed of!

[kjrmom911]

1. Name and age? Eva, I'm 41..almost 42

2. Where do you live?Rockin, Ca

3. Family? husband, twin 16 yoa boys and one 13 yoa daughter

4. Pets? wow..do I ever...4 dogs (1 is expecting next month), 2 cats and my son has a snake

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I need to stop making excuses

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?about 3 years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? most of the time

8. What is your dream vacation? A cruise to the caribbean

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
public
10. Favorite color?
purple
11. Where have you travelled?
Not many places.oregon, mexico, ohio, nevada
12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Take my dream vacation

[Sunny2010]

1. Name and age?

Becca and I'm 34

2. Where do you live?

I just moved to San Diego - always wanted to live here and love it so far!

3. Family?

Small family - sad to say my one sibling is soon to be moving to Australia! Although good for me to visit :)

4. Pets?

I have a geriatric guinea pig, but I love him no matter how old he gets!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

I want to find something that keeps me satisfied so I don't always want to cheat.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

About 6 years ago I was pretty happy with how I was, but it's always an up and down battle.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

Let's talk about that when I have a partner!

8. What is your dream vacation?

I've always wanted to go to Australia, but that aside, a mountain cabin with friends and fun.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Mostly private.

10. Favorite color?

Purple!

11. Where have you travelled?

All across the US, Ensenada Mexico, Nova Scotia Canada, and Iceland

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

Go out on a sailboat in a bathing suit!

[CarolHRG]

1. Name and age? Carol 65

2. Where do you live? Near Seattle, WA

3. Family? Spouse, Son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter

4. Pets? Golden Retriever

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Giving in to cravings

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About 5 years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No

8. What is your dream vacation? Just had it - I went to Africa on a safari

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I can be either

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Europe, Asia, Australia, USA

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Perhaps take a trip with my family

[kwhitney05]

1. Name and age?

Kristin and I'm 23

2. Where do you live?

I live in Syracuse, NY

3. Family?

No Family of my own.. Just my mom, dad and sister and her family (2 beautiful nieces)

4. Pets?

none although we have a family dog Tyson and Ripples the cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

Get in a routine to be aware of what I'm eating and how I'm feeling

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

3yrs ago when I was 160lbs.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

Yes but only because he makes me feel comfortable with myself.


8. What is your dream vacation?

3 months touring Japan or a to go to Greece

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Public

10. Favorite color?

Blue

11. Where have you traveled?

Hudson, Fl; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

Purchase a new wardrobe and go to NYC (where I've never been and I live in NY)

[missgail]

1. Name and age? Gail, 54

2. Where do you live? Northampton, PA

3. Family? Two children, 25 & 24

4. Pets? One Cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Loose Weight

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 10 years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Do not have a partner at this time, however, I am not.

8. What is your dream vacation? Visiting family in Chicago, IL or having visiters come visit me. :)

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public, saw that you should do that on Dr. Phil.

10. Favorite color? green

11. Where have you travelled? Throught the U.S.--different states. Never outside US except once--Virgin Islands.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? New clothes, of course and maybe a boyfriend.

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[cally_t]

1. Name and age? Cally, 50's

2. Where do you live? Nr London, UK

3. Family? Husband, 3 kids, 2 grand-doggies, grandbaby due Oct.

4. Pets? No

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Need 1/3 less cals after m/pause, so trying to work round this.


6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 6 years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yep

8. What is your dream vacation? A motorbike tour of the US :)

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Something in between

10. Favorite color? depends on the day - today is definitely purple. :p

11. Where have you travelled? France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, US, Israel.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? New clothes & a long day at a spa ..

[CanadaChick]

1. Name and age? Rowan 27

2. Where do you live? Lovely Niagara Falls Ontario Canada

3. Family? Husband, MIL, Step Dad, Dad, Mom, Sister

4. Pets? My babies are 2 great dogs Pepper Ann and Cookie LaRue and 4 great kitties (Maple, Beans, Snickers, Sean). Also two very friendly Rats (stuart and Health) and Cuddles the tarantula

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I want to become more active and eat heathier!!! I am a junk food addict. Get from 165 to 130

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I got married in 2004

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yep pretty much

8. What is your dream vacation? Going to norway or on a cruise

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public

10. Favorite color? pink/black

11. Where have you travelled? Scotland, Northern Ontario, Florida, Isle of Wight ,Gettysburg. I love to travel so I am over to england every other year to see my mom:)

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? New clothes :) and get my belly button pierced again

[ANewMe2010]

1. Name and age?
Rebecca, 30 (in less than a month)

2. Where do you live?
Nashville, TN

3. Family?
Just me and my DH.

4. Pets?
Lab mix - Daisy

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I have been having problems with follow through. I want to lose weight and I know what I should be doing to get there, but I have trouble staying on plan.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
It's been so long, I can't remember. I've been overweight since I was very young and have always been self-conscious.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Absolutely not.

8. What is your dream vacation?
Greece.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Private for the most part.

10. Favorite color?
Blue

11. Where have you travelled?
All over the US, Costa Rica, Grand Cayman, Jamaica.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
New clothes and an awesome vacation!

[michele90]

Hi everyone, I just joined 3 days ago!
1. Name and age? Michele, age 36

2. Where do you live? Denver

3. Family? A husband

4. Pets? a great dane and two cats

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? The mind games that I play with myself. Saying "it doesn't matter if I eat this", or "I don't care, I want it".

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 4 1/2 years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? yes most of the time

8. What is your dream vacation? a summer in europe

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public

10. Favorite color? green

11. Where have you travelled? Ecuador, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Playa Del Carmen, US and British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, many states in the US. Used to live in the US Virgin Islands.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I already have a trip planned to go to St. Thomas, I know I'll reach my goal by then, no choice :cool:

[Cielei]

1. Name and age?
Stacie, 36

2. Where do you live?
Chicago Suburbs, IL (I am a southern girl at heart .. you can take the girl out of the south, but you can't take the south out of the girl.)

3. Family?
Married with 2 boys ages 7 and 8

4. Pets?
No Pets although the boys want a dog in the worst way.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Maintaining the weight loss without letting myself get lazy with healthy eating habits.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
A few years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Sometimes

8. What is your dream vacation?
Any place with a beach.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
I am pretty public about my goals and wanting to lose weight.

10. Favorite color?
Yellow, Blue, Green

11. Where have you travelled?
Most of the United States (with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii), Bermuda and Canada

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Hopefully maintain healthy eating habits and a small shopping spree.

[Aves511]

I just joined DietWatch yesterday and a big part of my reason for joining was the support system, so here goes my first post!

1. Name and age?

Avery, 23 (24 in 10 days!)

2. Where do you live?

Chicago, IL

3. Family?

My mom, dad, and sister live 15 miles north of me. My mom is especially supportive of my goal to lose weight

4. Pets?

We have a Tibetan Terrier named Cooper, and he is the love of my life!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

I have dealt with depression since Freshman year of high school and I am very easily affected by my mood. In the past, emotional eating has been my downfall. This time around I am going into it conscious that that is something I have to work through.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

When I was running track my Sophomore year in high school I got down to 125 pounds and was very happy with my weight. I am a little taller now, so my goal weight is now 135. I was around 140 last summer and was the closest to my goal weight I had been in a while.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

Nope.

8. What is your dream vacation?

Being on the beach somewhere in Europe....French Riviera maybe?

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Usually extremely private, but I am trying to include more of my friends and family in my journey this time so that I can stay the course

10. Favorite color?

Probably blue...but it's always changing

11. Where have you travelled?

Outside of the US I have been to London, Paris, Southern France, Sweden, Rome, Sicily, Milan, Alberobello (small town in Italy)

In the US, some of my favorite places to visit have been Longboat Key, FL; Santa Barbara, CA; Outer Banks, NC; Cape Cod, MA

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

Ideas I have come up with: manicure, massage, highlights....I am open to more suggestions

I am looking for weight loss buddies, so invite me to your friends list!

[kellieayne]

1. Name and age? Kellie, 34

2. Where do you live? Connecticut

3. Family? Parents, Uncle, Cousins, Grandmother, Brothers, Sister in law, 3 great nephews :D

4. Pets? 3 cats and 1 dog

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I have a 'that's not going to happen to me attitude'. I didn't even realize how much weight I've gained until I saw a photo of myself while on vacation in Mexico earlier this year. I used to have a nice curvy shape but now I seem to be potato shaped!

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? It has been almost a decade since I was somewhat content with my weight. I was in my early 20's and I didn't really appreciate what I had :(

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I'm usually comfortable enough in that area - figure they are seeing it all anyway might as well relax and enjoy :o

8. What is your dream vacation? I would love love love to go back to Argentina. Disney World with my family, particularly my nephews would be fantastic but my dream is to do Europe - all of it!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Tends to depend on my mood but usually public with friends and private with acquaintances.

10. Favorite color? Green

11. Where have you traveled? Argentina, Mexico, various states.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Lately when I lose a pound or two I celebrate by.... EATING!!! I'm hoping now that I'm finishing with school I'll actually find other things to enjoy and treat myself to.
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[Brassia]

Hi everyone!

1. Name and age? I am Elaine and I am 42 years old

2. Where do you live? I live in Alberta Canada

3. Family? I am married with 4 children ranging from 12 to 20

4. Pets? I work with an animal rescue organization so animals are always floating through my house. At the moment we have 2 dogs and 5 cats living with us.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I would like to get past the binge eating that I do. I do well throughout the day and then at night it seems that nothing is safe if it isn't nailed down.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I was pretty happy with my weight last summer. I was at 162 from being at 232. But have gained about 35 pounds since then. I had been keeping the weight off for about 4 years but fell deeply into a mode where I just didn't care. I want to change that now before I go back to where I was or more.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? It could be better.

8. What is your dream vacation? I want to go to Scotland and Italy.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I am open in places like ths but private the rest of the time unless people ask me about it.

10. Favorite color? Teal

11. Where have you travelled? Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Mexico, Costa Rica.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Probably with new clothes...I love to shop. ;)

[taratam]

. Name and age? Ibu, 57

2. Where do you live? Sioux City, IA

3. Family? Husband, 4 kids- 15, 17, 17, 20

4. Pets? one dog and 3 cats...and a 10 y.o. krill in biosphere

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
food is comfort, i have cravings especially when i am tired.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? made life goal weight twice at WW, but, don't remember when that was.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? are you kidding?

8. What is your dream vacation? 1-2 months Hawaii, 2 weeks Adelaide Australia or New Zealand.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private except here

10. Favorite color? turquoise

11. Where have you travelled ? Japan, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Belgum.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? maybe a belly dance outfit.

[mum226]

I recently joined this program and I am hoping to make some contacts on the boards. I am a stay at home mom who would like to find a pt job that will allow me to be home when the kids are. I love to travel and do things with my DH and kids. My kids keep me busy with school, karate, soccer, softball, gymnastics, etc..... I am a chocohalic and atticted to diet soda. I don't plan on giving either up, just in more reasonable quantities. I love to read and shop (I will admit it) when I get some time to myself.

Here is some more info about me:

1. Name and age? Marti 37

2. Where do you live? NE Penna

3. Family? DH, 4 daughters 12,12,12,6

4. Pets? 2 cats 1 new puppy - Cav king charles span

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Cooking something the kids will eat and will fit into my diet. I also have to keep my eating in balance. It seems to be an all or nothing for me.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About 2 years ago - I had lost 30 lbs on WW. It took me 2 eyars to gain all but 9 lbs. I refuse to buy bigger clothes, so I have to lose the weight to fit into my clothes.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Most of the time. I would feel better with a few less lbs, though.

8. What is your dream vacation? Italy

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I wouldn't consider myself either. I don't hide it, but I don't broadcast it either.

10. Favorite color? Lime Green

11. Where have you travelled? Mexico, Dominican Republic, All over East Coast, San Antonio, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'm not sure. I treat myself once a week with a dessert item if I have stayed on track and for every 5 lbs I lose, I will buy myself some nice article of clothing.

[Mommy2Abby814]

1. Name and age? Kimberly, 28

2. Where do you live? East TN

3. Family? Husband, Jason and daughter, Abigail Grace (Abby)

4. Pets? 2 cats who drive me nuts

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? My ability to deal with stress without eating and I want to overcome my cravings for nutritionally lacking junkfood.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Probably Summer of 2005. I had my daughter in August 2007 and haven't been happy with my body since.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? not right now, but that is definitely a goal of mine!

8. What is your dream vacation? A month-long tour of Europe ending with a 2-week tour of Italy, starting in northern Italy and ending in Sicily. I want to taste all the food and wine from the different regions.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Pretty public about it. I decided I needed to keep myself accountable, so I am posting status updates on Facebook and keeping my friends and family updated on how I am doing.

10. Favorite color? Green

11. Where have you travelled? The Bahamas, Canada, and as far north as Maine and as far south as Florida. I have yet to go west of the Mississippi, but I would love to go to Napa with my husband sometime.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I come up with rewards for myself as I lose 5 pounds or hit milestones (BMI changes from overweight to normal). For my ultimate goal weight, I will probably buy myself a new wardrobe or maybe some sparkly jewelry.

[djstargater]

1. Name and age? Vicki and I am 45

2. Where do you live? Richland, Missouri

3. Family? No children. Just me and my husband.

4. Pets? 7 dogs and 1 cat. I do a lot of pet rescue work.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I need to be more active on a consistent basis.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I was in the Navy I was very happy with my weight and that was over 10 years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Not really and I hate that.

8. What is your dream vacation? Ireland. I am part Native American and part Irish. :D

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Private.

10. Favorite color? Brown.

11. Where have you travelled? Hawaii, Guam, Hong Kong, Thailand, Bora Bora, Dubai, Iraq.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I just want to be healthy so I don't plan to really treat myself to anything. Just happiness.

[drmcintosh]

1. Name and age?
Jen, 35

2. Where do you live?
Maryland, by way of beautiful Southern California

3. Family?
Husband (today is our 10 year anniversary, 17 years living together) and daughter

4. Pets?
Lost an 18-year-old cat a few months ago; now have one 12-year-old craaaaazy male orange tabby cat. Had him since a kitten...drives me completely nuts!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I need to focus on healthful eating from here on out. I've never been able to maintain weight for very long, since I always focused on excessive exercise to get slim; of course, when you stop working out that hard and you don't know how to eat, the weight all comes back. If I can keep high carb snacking at bay, I think I'll be okay. :-)

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
I'm not sure I ever have been completely happy, though I'm most content when I have an athletic look. Got skinny for my 10-year high school reunion, and gained it all back plus more, plus weight from having a baby. After baby was probably the lowest point in my life; it made me wish I had appreciated my body more in the past! Thankfully I've finally lost the 50 lbs of baby weight (30 came off within a month after delivery), but that is still at least 30 lbs above a good weight for myself...I'm starting to like myself again...

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
I'm sort of comfortable, but I still want the lights off. That said, my body image has gotten in the way for years.

8. What is your dream vacation?
Don't know! I would love to have a vacation that doesn't involve the exhaustion of a long ordeal in getting there. I think a cruise out of a local port would be ideal...

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
A little of both! When my co-workers offer me stuff, I jokingly tell them that I'm "working on my guns" (arm muscles). So, I'm not embarrassed to have people know. I feel a lot more comfortable discussing more details with those that are similarly struggling, though.

10. Favorite color?
Don't really have one, but others that know me would probably say Black -- it's nearly the only "color" that I wear. :)

11. Where have you traveled?
Not many places as an adult...traveled more as a child to visit relatives stationed abroad.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Haven't thought that far ahead...I worry about getting there; I think it's going to take a while, since this is the first time I'm working on learning how to eat instead of using pre-packaged food or shakes to lose weight.

[Ashley35]

OK - so I just paid attention to this! It's been fun getting to know you now that I have been reading your posts for a couple weeks.

1. Name and age? Ashley and 35

2. Where do you live? Oregon (all my life)

3. Family? Husband, Daughter (4)

4. Pets? One cat - Zoe, 1 Dog - Molly

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Not letting stress and commitments get me off track and making permanent changes.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Probably about a year ago (yes I can gain 40+ pounds in a year - sad isn't it!)

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Mostly - he's pretty wonderful and doesn't really care what I weigh.

8. What is your dream vacation? A vacation where I did not have to work my butt off before and after to get everything done so I could go! :D

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private

10. Favorite color? Greens and Oranges

11. Where have you travelled? England when I was 10, US West Coast, including Alaska and various other US cities, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Mexico, Caribbean, Canada

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'm going to throw out ALL of my fat clothes, alter the clothes that I really love, and maybe start sewing beautiful things for myself. :)

[divemistress]

1. Name and age? Tina and 39

2. Where do you live? Whidbey Island, WA

3. Family? Steven 17, Racheal 16, Stacy 15 and Maggie 8

4. Pets? One cat, 2 dogs, 2 fish

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Getting off my butt and getting kids to quit offering me sweets LOL

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? haha content? I wish but this time I will be :D

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Well I need to have a partner first LOL

8. What is your dream vacation? Fiji

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Guam, Spain, Japan, Bahrain, Korea, Thailand

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? A new dress!! :D

[ladygrantwriter]

1. Name and age? Karen, 52

2. Where do you live? Sonoma County, CA

3. Family? DH, adult daughter, adult step-daughter and adult step-son

4. Pets? 2 amazing black kitties and a shepherd-mix dog - they all take walks with me!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Giving up when I am really close to goal. I was in super good shape a few years ago and at my lowest (pre-menopause) weight but I the weight has crept up and I would like to burst through that barrier and get to 158 AND be in good shape

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Pre- 9/11 at about 152. I did WW but I do not like it very much.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes!

8. What is your dream vacation? Spa vacation with my best girl friend. We used to do half-marathons together but have both gotten away from distance running. I miss her and would like to do something fun with her to pamper ourselves.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I have always been public about it BUT this time I want to be pretty private. I have two girls with eating disorders (one under and one overweight) so I do not want to make this public with them. This is very hard for me and why I need an online Friend...

10. Favorite color? hot pink

11. Where have you travelled? Europe, Hawaii, Mexico... just back from the Grand Tetons, which I loved.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Spa weekend and some new clothes.

[flipperswitch]

1. Name and age? Krista, 27

2. Where do you live? Gloucester, MA

3. Family? I live with my boyfriend of 2 years

4. Pets? 1 Cat: Kaley and the BF has a turtle: Bob

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Not caving when in social situations (eating out/parties/work) or when my BF buys sweets and treats for me (it get's hard because his feelings get hurt easily). Finding ways to keep him happy but stay on plan (he's a meat and potatoes guy and a big fast food fan)

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I don't think I've every really gotten there, but I came pretty close when I lost 30 pounds post police academy weight loss and fitness. That was over three years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No

8. What is your dream vacation? African Safari or Alaskan cruise with sea kayaking for two extremes

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Mostly public but there are select people close to me that I will not share it with.

10. Favorite color? Green

11. Where have you travelled? Florida, Canada, Missouri, Honduras, Nepal, Haiti, Wales, Ireland

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I haven't figured that out yet. It's important but I don't have many good ideas. Maybe a clothing shopping spree???

[HSoja]

Heather, age 33

Asheboro , NC

Married with 2 children

Pets: Great Pyr, 2 cockers, 2 tarantulas, 2 snakes

obstacles: staying motivated and eating healthy

I was happy with my weight in college...10 years ago

Sex is comfortable to a degree but not when trying new things

Dream vacation is safari in Africa

Public about it if necessary

Favorite color is green

I have traveled to Costa Rica and Canada

I will be so proud of myself when I reach my goal weight and I think my confidence will be boosted. :o

[jhidber]

Ok...my turn..

1. Name and age? Joyel, age 44

2. Where do you live? Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

3. Family? Wonderful Husband and 14 year old daughter

4. Pets? no

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I would love to learn to enjoy exercise - right now I really don't like it at all.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Probably in the first couple years of marriage - I was at a comfortable weight - about 20 years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? no

8. What is your dream vacation? Japan and Switzerland

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Somewhat private

10. Favorite color? Don't really have a favourite

11. Where have you travelled? I grew up in Japan, so various places there; Taiwan, Hawaii, various other midwest and western US, and parts of Canada (BC to Ontario)

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I Haven't thought that far yet...but I'm sure there will be chocolate involved! Maybe not :D

[sher33]

Hi all. I'm brand new to Dietwatch and to forums so I hope everyone has patience as I get on board. I found dietwatch through a diet ranking service and was especially attracted to the Mastering Food options since I know how and what I should eat but don't, I'm looking forward to the discoveries!!!! :)

[ForAydenS]

Ok, here goes...

1. Name and age? My name is Ashley and I am 24y/o

2. Where do you live? Laurel, Mississippi

3. Family? I have a wonderful husband that is only home about 2 days a month because he is a truck driver and I have my son Ayden who just happens to be the love of my life :)

4. Pets? I have two cats, Balor (2y/o) and Mannix(12y/0)

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? This is a loaded question. 6 years ago I lost 90 lbs. I loved it but then I injured my back and I used that as an excuse not to exercise then, slowly, the weight crept back. 10lbs there 15lbs here… And then I woke up fat all over again. I am addicted to food the way an alcoholic is addicted to alcohol. And whereas an alcoholic never has to look another drink if they don’t want to, I have to eat everyday. This is something I have to remind myself to fight every second of every day.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 2003

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Ummmm…no.

8. What is your dream vacation? I was in the Navy so I’ve pretty much been anywhere that I would want to go. Maybe Ireland?

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public to a point. It makes me more accountable if people keep asking me about it.

10. Favorite color? Aqua

11. Where have you traveled? There is not enough room on this page.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? New clothes and I’m going to get a tattoo on my foot. I know, silly right?

[Radtech_2]

OK, my answers!
1. Name and age? Gina AKA 'Kat, 50 years young!

2. Where do you live? Cyprus

3. Family? Hubby Gerry, kids Jack and Marininio

4. Pets? 5 stray cats: Hissy, sage, basil, Thyme and Broccoli..don't ask me why the names..my daughter gave them... and 1 doggie, Freyadog

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Picking stupid foods on a night shift!

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Years ago now...

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes and no...

8. What is your dream vacation? A Nile Cruise!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? all through Europe and the UK

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Not decided yet...still a ways to go!

Hope to meet you all son!

[danirbarro]

1. Name and age? Danielle 22

2. Where do you live? Currently in Texas, but I'm from California, and will be moving to Florida soon.

3. Family? Husband and me

4. Pets? None :(

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Stop emotional eating, and eating when I'm bored. Eating out alot too is something I need to stop.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Never

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I am but I think the weight I've put on since I've gotten married has really affected this area.

8. What is your dream vacation? Paris

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Private

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Husband is in the Military so lots of places

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Shopping spree hopefully!!

[b4im40]

I have no idea what I'm doing!!!!!

[kshelby51]

1. Name and age?

Kathie 58

2. Where do you live?

Texas

3. Family?

My husband Dennis

4. Pets?

Charlie, my moody little mutt

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

Giving up easily -- mindless evening eating -- ignoring feeling full -- being a member of the clean plate club

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

On October 12, 2005 -- after 9 months at Diet Center and 1 month after liposuction

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

Nope. And Menopause has not helped a bit.

8. What is your dream vacation?

Maui -- unlimited budget -- nice body (this is a dream, right?)

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Fifty/fifty -- depends on who the public is

10. Favorite color?

red. blue.

11. Where have you travelled?

We lived overseas off and on for 15 years, so we got in a lot of travel: all over England and Ireland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Paris, Malta, Majorca, Tunisia, Beijing, Shenyang, Shanghai & Xian China, Tunisia, Thailand, Bali, Australia, Vienna, Austria, Budapest, Singapore, Seoul & Busan, Korea, all over Japan

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

Hopefully with respect

[kerramarie]

1. What's your name and age? kerramarie, 23 yrs old

2. Where do you live? originally from South Dakota, but have been going to school and living in Minnesota for about 5 years now.

3. Who is your family? Mom and Dad, 4 sisters (two older, two younger) and a younger brother (big family!)

4. Do you have pets? I wish. the apartment I have now doesn't allow them. I miss my cats and family dog from back home!

5. What obstacle(s) do you face to make weight loss lasting? making exercise a part of my daily routine, not just something I'm doing to lose weight.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 2004

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to enjoy sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I'm okay in the dark, I don't think about it much. but if I can see what's going on I'm definitely more aware and self-conscious, yes

8. What is your dream vacation? backpacking through all of Europe

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private

10. What is your favorite color? blue!

11. Where have you travelled? visited Italy and Guatemala, and l lived in Costa Rica for three months, planning to go to Ecuador in the fall!

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? shopping spree!

[diva67]

1. What's your name and age? diva67, 41 yrs old

2. Where do you live? Indiana

3. Who is your family? Me, Myself & I

4. Do you have pets? Cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you face to make weight loss lasting? Planning!

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 2001

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to enjoy sex with your partner without being self-conscious? If I had a partner, maybe a little self-conscious. I'll get back with you on that once I have a partner to have sex with. ;)

8. What is your dream vacation? cruise the Mediterranean

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public w/family & friends, private at work

10. What is your favorite color? green

11. Where have you travelled? Austin*, Chicago, Dallas, Denver*, Seattle*, Washington D.C.*, West Palm Beach (*favorites)

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? YES! I'm unsure what that reward will be as of yet.

[HappySparklingLisa]

1. Name and age? Lisa, 45

2. Where do you live? CA

3. Family? Wonderful Husband, four awesome children, no Grandchildren…yet

4. Pets? No

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Emotional Eating

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? A couple of summers ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes

8. What is your dream vacation? Alaska

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Different states in the US, Mexico

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I treat myself well now so I don’t believe much different. {however, if I’m missing something here, I’m open to learning}

I am a returning Dietwatch member. It has been about 5 years or so ago since I was last here. I was able to keep the weight off, until this last fall/winter when I managed to allow 20 pounds to creep back on by emotional eating. I hope to meet new friends and enjoy the fun! I'm looking forward, once again, to being a part of the community of Dietwatch.
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[Trillyan]

Thought I'd join in

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1. Trillyan, 39

2. Where do you live? Seattle

3. Family? DH, two boys 6 and 114. Pets? one dog, two cats

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Consistency.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Before my second son was born...6 years ago. Yikes! How did that happen?

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Most of the time.

8. What is your dream vacation? Somewhere sunny and warm.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Mostly private, I suppose.
10. Favorite color? Black.

11. Where have you travelled? US and Eruope

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'll have to think about that!

[uzhousewife33]

1. Name and age?Charlotte, just turned 41

2. Where do you live? Oklahoma

3. Family? DH, two boys 22 and 18, two daughters 16, 6
4. Pets? one dog, two cats, two fish and ants

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? After maintaining for a for five years I gained back a all the pounds plus ten when we adopted my youngest. I am working on finding my motivation.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Three years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Absolutely
8. What is your dream vacation? Anyplace with trees or water

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I don't talk about it much, but I don't mind talking about it.

10. Favorite color? Black.

11. Where have you travelled? Carribean, Mexico, U.S.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? No treat, Good health will be my treat.

[Mandasue00]

1. Name and age? Amanda, 26

2. Where do you live? Williamsport, Indiana

3. Family? Mike, my hubby, and Nathan, my 2 year old son

4. Pets? Two dogs and roughly 12 outdoor farm cats

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I'm always setting myself up for failure. I don't have enough self confidence that I can do this.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Never

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Nope

8. What is your dream vacation? To go back to Hawaii and not be embarrassed to be in a swimsuit

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private right now

10. Favorite color? blue

11. Where have you travelled? Trying to make it to all 50 states during my lifetime

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Wow, I haven't even thought about that yet. I just want to see some progress.

[Me4love]

1. Name and age? Eileen-33

2. Where do you live? New Mexico

3. Family? Husband, Son-10 and Daughter-3

4. Pets? Two Dogs- Macy and Jer

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Eating when I'm not hungry...and Cooking Healthier for everyone!

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Before I had my Daughter-3 years ago but that was short lived, I just got to my goal weight (lost 54lbs) then I got preg. and gained 31, never lost it all.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I wouldn't say I'm comfortable with my body...but I'm very comfortable with my husband....thanks to him ;)

8. What is your dream vacation? Vacation to Africa

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Private now, seems that I have to make changes within, and evertime I tell the world-I fail.

10. Favorite color? Orange

11. Where have you travelled? Only in the states. CA, AZ, NV, WA, TX, CO

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? New clothes (again :D )

Thanks hope you all are on the UP side today~don't lose focus!!

[SaraPenina]

Okay, here is our new Friends Introduction Post!!!

1. Name and age? Sara - 40

2. Where do you live? Northern Suburbs of Chicago

3. Family? Husband, 3 kids (12.5 year old boy, almost 11 year old boy and 7 year old girl).

4. Pets? No pets, only allergies

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Better planning for weekday dinners. Mac and Cheese really doesn't work for any of us.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? It is hard to remember, but I think it was in high school.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Sometimes

8. What is your dream vacation? An extended trip to Israel.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public in the forum, private elsewhere. Of course that doesn't stop my mother in law from talking about it publicly.

10. Favorite color? Green

11. Where have you travelled? Israel, London, Paris, Niagara Falls, Wisconsin, Las Vegas and assorting other places in the US.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I haven't thought about it. Probably with some kind of active vacation like hiking in Yellowstone National Park.

[hiker77]

1. Name and age? Hiker77, age 51
2. Where do you live? South Western Ontario, Canada
3. Family? Married, no kids, lots of great neices and nephews (and great-neices and -nephews)
4. Pets? 2 cats
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Stress eating and emotional eating. Sabotage (probably unconcious) by family members. Yes, I've been through the "Mastering Food" program.
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 25?
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I''ll just skip this question ...
8. What is your dream vacation? A hiking vacation, just about anywhere.
9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public with friends & family, private at work.
10. Favorite color? Blue
11. Where have you travelled? Most Canadian provinces; Florida.
12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Clothing, and an ambitious hike.

[ucandoitjlmb]

1. Name and age? Jayna 46

2. Where do you live? Nebraska Acreage

3. Family? SD, 4 boys +1, 2 daughters in laws, 2 grandchildren

4. Pets? 4 dogs, 2 cats
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
how to control those times when I think just one and then it ends up being weeks before I am back under control.
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
I honestly can not remember; every year I have tried to lose and then put on more weight. Now I look back and wish I was at that weight.
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? most of the time
8. What is your dream vacation? Ireland, Scotland, Australia

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public
10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? no where, am very content in my neighborhood

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
I hadn't really thought about it....I like the idea of small rewards as I go.

Just to let you all know...I have never done this before (a blog) __________________

[allyosun]

1. Name and age? Allison , 21 years old

2. Where do you live? Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA

3. Family? mom,dad, older sister, younger brother, hubby named Ryan

4. Pets? 3 month old kitten Daisy

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Not over eating and giving into fattening foods

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 2005 when i graduated

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No not really

8. What is your dream vacation? To spend a week or two in Italy or Australia

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? im fairly public about it, ive been telling some of the ladies at work about it

10. Favorite color? Red

11. Where have you travelled? never been out of Canada yet

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I might buy a new bikini or lingerie or a sexy dress to show my man

[josephine123]

. Name and age? Name is actually Jo, age 65. I use josephine as a screen name, but the real name is Mary Jo...

2. Where do you live? Missouri, Kansas City area.

3. Family? Hubby. Two grown kids, four grandkids, ages 14, 13, 10, and 7.

4. Pets? One very spoiled Bombay cat.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Learning to deal with stress in a manner other than eating.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Actually, about four years ago. I had lost 55 pounds and kept it off for about a couple of years. Could buy a pair of size 12 jeans and they would fit!

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yeah.

8. What is your dream vacation? Now that we are retired, don't think so much about "vacation".. We spend the winter in south Texas. However, my very best vacations have been to Hawaii. ... Also have made about 14 trips to New Orleans.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Pretty public.

10. Favorite color? None really.

11. Where have you travelled? All over the states. Have been to Mexico, Jamaca, and the Bahamas. But we have found out that we really prefer the states.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? A new pair of really good jeans.
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[mtkaat]

Name and age? Mountain Cat, 66 yrs.

2. Where do you live? California

3. Family? wife and two sons, both married with grandchildren (5)

4. Pets? two dogs: Rex and India

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Easy justification for having lunch, dinner or malts...just one more time before I start my diet! A good reason to begin again.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 20 years ago when I was 185 pounds; now I am 270 pounds!!

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No, no and no

8. What is your dream vacation? I enjoy seeing our grandchildren.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public...I bitch to everyone.

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? United States, Europe and Africa.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I am going to treat myself to a great sexual experience once again.
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[baggiecat]

Name: Baggiecat - age 45
Live: West Central Ohio
Family: Happily married with a girl, 7 and a boy, 5
Pets: 2 outdoor cats, Cheerio & JoJo
Overcome: eating just to eat, and eating the wrong stuff (which is the stuff I love)
Last time I was content with my weight: about 8 years ago, just before my daughter was born
Comfortable with sex: yes, my husband never makes me "feel overweight"
Dream vacation: We love Disney World, and have been there 3 times, but I would love to stay in a fancy room at one of the deluxe resorts for about 10-14 days!
Public or private? I try to stay private about it
Favorite color: blues, greens, and purples
Travel: Lots of places within the continental U.S. and Japan
Treat myself at goal weight: to some much needed new clothes!

[izzysmom]

1. Name and age? Julie, 38

2. Where do you live? Virginia

3. Family? Married with a 7 year old daughter

4. Pets? Yes, a male Dachsund/Chihuahu mix named Pee Wee. Also a Collie/German Shephard mix named Magnus - lives with my parents.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Emotional eating – when I get tired and stressed, I tend to overeat and gorge on sugar.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? That was 7 years ago when I weighed 140 before I had my daughter. I would LOVE to be a size 10 again!

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes, with lights off and under massive amounts of covers.

8. What is your dream vacation? A day when I can have fun and the thought of food and my weight do not come across my mind at all.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public.

10. Favorite color? Aqua and plum

11. Where have you travelled? In US only – Louisiana, California (lived there for 2 years), east coast: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I am going to buy a massive amount of new clothes!

[bsshaff]

1. Name and age? Brett, 26

2. Where do you live? Louisiana

3. Family? not married. no children.

4. Pets? none

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? motivation. finding foods i like that are also good for me.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? wow. maybe 5th grade.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? no

8. What is your dream vacation? i want to go on a road trip out west. see the grand canyon and all the other sights along the way.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private

10. Favorite color? black

11. Where have you travelled? new mexico, minnesota, west virginia, tennessee, florida, arkansas, new york, new jersey, indiana, mississippi, alabama, north carolina, texas, georgia

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? i think i'd be a completely different person, so i have no idea.

[Nancy8250]

Okay, here is our new Friends Introduction Post!!!

1. Name and age? Nancy 55

2. Where do you live? Orange County, NY

3. Family? Sig. other, 2 adult children, 1 adult stepson

4. Pets? 1 cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
sticking to my excercise program and limiting food intake

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 1994

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? not really

8. What is your dream vacation? Aruba (and was there in May 2008!)

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private

10. Favorite color? blue

11. Where have you travelled? Florida, Aruba, Bermuda, Panama, Alcapulco, Disney (each coast), St. Louis, Texas, Vegas, Arizona

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Pampered
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[dvg10271985]

1. Name and age? Donna 52

2. Where do you live? NJ

3. Family? married w/ 3 grown stepchildren
4. Pets? 7 year old yellow lab Amber and 9 year old tabby cat Rudy

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Exercising on a regular basis

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?In my 20's

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes

8. What is your dream vacation? Been on it, Italy

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public

10. Favorite color? blue

11. Where have you travelled? Caribbean, Mexico, Vegas, Fl, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Get for a spa treatment and buy whole new wardrobe

[ryanelizabethb]

1.Name: Ryan Age: 63

2. N.E. Ohio

3. Married with 2 adult daughters

4. cute pom-a-poo

5. time-management; illlness

6. many, many years ago.......probably before age 50

7. not really

8. beach vacation with husband, children, and grandchildren

9. private

10. blue

11.Carolina beaches, Florida beaches, Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies, Arizona, San Francisco and the Napa Valley,and looking forward to doing more

12. probably new clothes and maybe another vacation, who knows?? :)

[kansasangel]

1. Name and age?
Leigh Ann Lininger / 26

2. Where do you live?
Maryville, MO

3. Family?
Single Mama

4. Pets?
Do Pet Rocks Count?

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I work for Domino's Pizza, soon to be managing a burrito store... So I would love to be able to ignore all the food I work around and eat alot healthier. I've noticed the only days I really eat healthy is on my days off.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
I don't recall anytime that I was below 145 and I was far from happy with my weight then as well.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Yes I am comfortable enough with my body for that, but I've actually found a man who isn't constantly ruled by sex.

8. What is your dream vacation?
Taking a cruise in the Bahama's. Nice and hot and plenty of room to walk.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Public. I have my ticker posted on my MySpace page

10. Favorite color?
Neon Green

11. Where have you travelled?
Several states in the USA, but never out of the country. I would love to go to Scotland, Ireland, Italy, and France. I love traveling.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Go to New York City with my best friend. Take a week all to ourselves...

[chriskwn]

1. Name and age? Christina, just turned 20 this August :)

2. Where do you live? Vancouver, Canada

3. Family? Fortunately functional :D

4. Pets? A gorgeous cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Patience and perseverence to stick to the plan

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Pretty much never

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Not really

8. What is your dream vacation? Staying at the Paris Ritz hotel when I master French

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I like to keep it to myself but I do share with my close friends and family members.

10. Favorite color? Not one in particular as longs as it's not cheesy

11. Where have you travelled? Korea, England, Switzerland, Italy, Malaysia, the Bahamas, Scotland, Belgium, France & Spain

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Trying on all the old clothes I felt tight in!

[eliza813]

1. Name and age: Elizabeth, 35
2. Where do you live? North Carolina
3. Family? married with 4 daughters (ages 2-9)
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Control
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? about 6 years ago
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with
your partner without being self-conscious? For the most part, but I would like to be more confident
8. What is your dream vacation? Disney World
9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private
10. Favorite color? pink
11. Where have you travelled? Florida to Canada to Iowa, & Costa Rica
12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I should probably start thinking about that! :)

[lbowz]

1. Name and age? Laura, 40

2. Where do you live? Cedar Rapids, IA

3. Family? DH, son (11), and daughter (9)

4. Pets? 2 cats

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? My dumb all-or-nothing mentality

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 1995

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Nope

8. What is your dream vacation? Somewhere really different from what I'm used to. Nepal? the Andes?

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? fairly public

10. Favorite color? orange

11. Where have you travelled? US, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, England, Scotland, France, Turkey

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? With a brand new wardrobe - including fabulous workout clothes - and a trip to a big waterpark.
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[carolannmack]

(1) Name & age: Carol - 38

(2) Where do you live? DeKalb, IL

(3) Family - I am divorced - siblings live in southewst suburbs of Chicago

(4) Pets: Callie and Sam - domestic house cats (callico and a tabby)

(5)What obstacle do I want to work on? emotional eating

(6) When was the last time you were comfortable with your weight? Not really ever

(7) Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enough to enjoy sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I have gotten better with it as I have aged, but I also have a really greast person in my life now.

(8) What is your dream vacation? Anywhere with dolphins

(9) Are you public or private about your weight loss? depends on the day

(10) Favorite color: teal

(11) Where have you travelled? Hawaii, Central America, Florida, Bimini, Grand Cayman,
Las Vegas, La Paz, Mexixo & Cozumel, Mexico.

(12) How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? With a spa day

[Nora_B]

1. Name and age: Nora, 42
2. Where do you live? Tracy, CA
3. Family? husband Jeff, four children ages 10-5; five pets, dog (very old), cat (most wonderful ever), pac man frog, leopard gecko, and a tortoise (40+ pounds and getting bigger)
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Mindless eating
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 3 years ago w/DW
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with
your partner without being self-conscious? Sure, but could be better
8. What is your dream vacation? Almost anywhere, but right now my dream vacation is coming up in November--details to follow in another post.
9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public
10. Favorite color? green, blue, yellow, purple -- I can't commit
11. Where have you travelled? Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Colorado, North Carolina, Oklahoma
12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'm going to treat myself to happy maintenance.

I'm an oldtimer and have been AWOL.

[mdouglas999]

1. Name and age michelle 40 ? 2. Where do you live? West Virginia
3. Family? husband Rick 4. Pets? a Seeing Eye dog Iggy
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
portion control and exercise more.
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 19 years ago
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with
your partner without being self-conscious? Definately not.
8. What is your dream vacation? Scotland or Australia.
9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I tell afew friends, that's all.
10. Favorite color? yellow
11. Where have you travelled? Other states 122. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? buy a new wardrobe.

[AMartin37]

1. Name and age? AMartin37 and yep...I'm 37

2. Where do you live? Idaho

3. Family? Amazing husband (2nd time around) and four beautiful daughters (from 1st time around)

4. Pets? 2 dogs, 5 parrots

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Definately the emotional eater thing. WHY do I overeat.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About 3 or 4 years ago. I was at a perfect weight. I have since gained 80 pounds.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Definately not.

8. What is your dream vacation? Anywhere warm.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Both I guess. I will talk/tell anyone about it, but I don't go around announcing it to the world.

10. Favorite color? Pink

11. Where have you travelled? Other states and Mexico

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Plastic surgery to touch up any spots that I'm still not happy with.

[nyardley]

1. Name and Age. Nora, Age 49.
2. Where do you live? Birmingham, Alabama
3. Family? Yes - 2 sons, 21 and 18.
4. Pets? yes - 3 boxers, Baxter, Trudy and Walter. 1 cat, Emma, 2 parakeets, Ben and Beatrice
5. What obstacles do you want to overcome to make weight loss lasting? I would like to learn to eat healthy and stay on an exercise program.
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About 3 years ago. I weighed about 35 pounds less.
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without feeling self-conscious? Yes. While I wish I looked better, I don't let that hinder my ability to enjoy sex with my partner.
8. What is your dream vacation? Italy
9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I guess private, though I don't mind telling people that I'm trying.
10. What is your favorite color? Blue
11. Where have you traveled? I have been to most of the Caribbean Islands and Mexico, along with 17 out of the 50 states - so far.
12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Hopefully I will be in shape enough to run a half marathon. I would like to do that for my 50th birthday (during that year).

[faith45]

Name and age? Merry 55

2. Where do you live? B, West Virginia

3. Family? yes 2 daughters 3 grandchildren husband
4. Pets? 2 dogs 2 cats

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? end my complete love of all things food....or just control it.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? about 25 years ago
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?yep, this isn't a problem
8. What is your dream vacation? several places, California with family

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? mostly private
10. Favorite color? aqua


11. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? with respect hopefully so I will stay at goal

[Dnar99]

1. Name and age? Corey, I am 24 years old

2. Where do you live? West Chester, PA

3. Family? I have a girlfriend, which I have been with for 3 years and live with, who will prolly become family soon enough :P

4. Pets? I have a super fuzzy black cat which I named Fuzzums. Yes terrible name and my girlfriend ALMOST doesn't like the name if that makes any sense.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Hmm not sure how to classify what I need to work on. I started my weight loss at around 230 pounds. I have hit 198 and took some time off and maintained it for about a month, now I want to finish my journey down to 160-170. I have actually been a mute member here for about 4 months? (Somewhere around there) Its a trial restarting my diet and exercise plan, but doable.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Right out of boot camp, I hit 170 and was happy, so that was probably bit over 6 years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yea

8. What is your dream vacation? Australia, Great Barrier Reef

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Pretty private, tho I enjoy people knowing I have lost wieght

10. Favorite color? blue

11. Where have you travelled? Deployed to Iraq, Jamacia, Germany and a few other tropical places

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Prolly buy new clothes since ill have out grown them :P

[dorabora]

1. Name and age? Rebecca. I'm 29, but i will be 30 in... 3 days! Ack!

2. Where do you live? Alberta (that's in Canada)

3. Family? see below

4. Pets? My Pets are my immediate family, Dora and Little Cat. I didn't name Little Cat. so it isn't my fault.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I just want to be healthy. i don't NEED to lose weight, but I don't eat well and I am very sedentary. My problem is willpower. i would rather eat a cookie than some almonds, so I eat a cookie.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I have always been comfortable with it until recently. At 122 i am the heaviest i have ever been.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yeah, sure.

8. What is your dream vacation? Want to go back to India, I'd like to see Italy again as well. Greece is a definite, but mostly, Scotland Ireland and Wales.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Very private, I don't want people to think i am trying to lose weight, because i'm not, i'm trying to get healthy

10. Favorite color? black red and orange

11. Where have you travelled? India, Europe, all over Canada and California

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? This question doesn't really apply, but once I get in the habit of eating well and exercising, Maybe i'll go on a trip. I have a friend in Ireland, so I can go see him!

[laurap]

1. Name and age? Laura...42

2. Where do you live? California

3. Family? husband..3 kids...2 girls 1 boy

4. Pets? 2 dogs, 1 cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I just want to want to work out more and eat more sensible.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Feb 1997..weighed about 125..130

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes..

8. What is your dream vacation? Hawaii or Paris

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? probably a little of both...

10. Favorite color? Pink

11. Where have you travelled? AZ, WA and OR

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? A new wardrobe and a mini vacation.

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[LisaMTischler]

1. Name and age? Lisa

2. Where do you live? Northern Ohio

3. Family? husband..2 kids 2 step kids

4. Pets? dog, cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? fast food addiction as well as wayyyy to much diet pepsi. I am trying to think I can be successful in weightloss and not give up wine but, this is unlikely.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 7/2004 when I got married 150 lbs *sigh*

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? seeing as I am posting with my name---I will skip this one....which basically gives you your answer

8. What is your dream vacation? back to Miami or Vegas

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private-for the most part

10. Favorite color? red

11. Where have you travelled? not many places--CA, FL, LV,NV

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? new clothes
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[Amber142]

1. Name and age?

Amber (26 yrs)


2. Where do you live?

Phoenix, AZ


3. Family?

I've been married for almost 3 years.


4. Pets?

My 2 fur-babies Jasper & Bailey (shih-tzus)


5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

~ Integrating fitness into my daily life
~ Choosing healthier options
~ No binge/emotional eating
~ Stop procastinating

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

When I was 19 I was in the best shape of my life....then I met my husband and somehow the lbs have come on every year since then.


7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

Unfortunately no......things used to be a lot different. I find myself shying away because I feel poorly about my body.


8. What is your dream vacation?

White sandy beach, crystal turquoise water, my hubby and a drink in hand. =)


9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Lately I'd say I'm more private because I've been a failure at it. Hopefully that will change now!

10. Favorite color?

Green


11. Where have you travelled?

Not enough! I've been to Hawaii, the Bahamas, Mexico.....I hope that will change soon!


12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

I'll finally be able to stop beating myself up every day about my weight! I'll have more energy and I'll feel better about myself, so that will help improve my relationship with my husband. I'd like to have a baby in the next year or two and I want to be in the best shape ever before I get pregnant. In the meantime, I'd definitely be up for a nice shopping spree! :)

[adrianad]

1. Name and age? ----- Adriana, age 48.5

2. Where do you live? ----- Modiin, Israel. a growing city located right smack in the middle between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

3. Family? ---- five kids (one son and four daughters) and an ex-husband :) parents and five older brothers, God bless their souls :)

4. Pets? ---- none right now. our beloved Shetland Sheepdog, Cici, passed away about 5 months ago :(

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? --- :confused:

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? --- my weight is not a problem for me, even at 264lbs. my problem is the fact that i've become so lethargic and weak.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? ---- yes, if i had a partner at the moment.

8. What is your dream vacation? --- wandering around Spain with my kids

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? --- i'm completely public about every aspect of my life.

10. Favorite color? -- the color of the sky at sunset at a Tel Aviv beach on a hot summer day.

11. Where have you travelled? -- south americal, mexico, canada, US and Israel.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? --- i don't have a goal weight. i don't see this as something that will ever have an "ending" because i see this as a change of lifestyle.

[LilyRose53]

1. Name and age?
Lily, 53

2. Where do you live?
Edmonton, Canada

3. Family?
Husband, son (20) & daughter (21), two grandbabies (ages 19 months & 7 weeks)

4. Pets?
Currently have two budgies, two lovebirds, and two bunnies.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Cutting out evening snacking, eating sweets, and need to incorporate exercise into my day.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
About 15 years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Not so much ...

8. What is your dream vacation?
Anywhere warm and exotic (Hawaii, Greece, Spain) and possibly a cruise.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Public

10. Favorite color?
I'd have to say pink (with white being a close second).

11. Where have you travelled?
Hawaii, Mexico (Cancun), family in Michigan, San Francisco (27 years ago for honeymoon), Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Phoenix, and throughout British Columbia.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Same as everyone else -- clothes, more sex, etc. :D

[KWink7]

1. Name and age? Kathie, age 47

2. Where do you live? Phoenix, Arizona U.S.A.

3. Family? 2 grown sons (25 & 23 yo), one granddaughter (3 yo) and a terrific boyfriend ;)

4. Pets? 2 sweet Dogs, Molly & Sammie and 1 lowkey cat, Stella

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Eating strictly to fuel my body....not random binge eating/nighttime munching, etc.....

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 1995....weighed 120 lbs.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No, I am very self-conscious about my body...I do enjoy sex, but it must be in the dark.

8. What is your dream vacation? Hiking through scenic parks, relaxing at the beach, road-trips across country....too many dream trips to pick only one.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public with family & friends, but private with clients/coworkers & other "outsiders".

10. Favorite color? Green

11. Where have you travelled? Belgium, France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas and about 20 U.S. states.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Buy lots of new clothes. Enjoy wearing shorts and maybe even a bathing suit for the first time in years. :eek:

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[lablaga]

This seems like a good place to start!
1. Name and age?
Laura, almost 39
2. Where do you live?
An island near Seattle, WA
3. Family?
Husband and three kids of my own, ages 4, 8, and 10, and most days have the neighbor's kids too, ages 9 and 13
4. Pets?
Dog, cat, two budgies, and an ant farm. I like the ants the best, they keep to themselves.
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Emotional eating - stressed, sad, happy
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
Probably late last summer and into the fall - then winter got to me
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Usually, although I have a saggy "baby tummy" that I am very self-conscious about - I've considered a tummy tuck but that seems vain (and expensive)
8. What is your dream vacation?
To take the whole family and some friends to the Galapagos Islands

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Pretty low key

10. Favorite color?
Orange, but not to wear, it looks awful on me

11. Where have you travelled?
Mostly the Western US

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Have lots of sex, be sassy, and buy new clothes :cool:

[MegStarHawk]

Hey all, I'm very new to this, and I'm hoping for a little interaction...
I went to try to find some "friends" but it seemed like all the names it pulled that matched with my profile had come online once to register and never came back :confused:

1. Name and age?
Megan, 25

2. Where do you live?
Edmonton, Canada!

3. Family?
I am married to my highschool sweetheart Tyler (4 years in Aug.) I grew up with 2 brothers and a sister.

4. Pets?
We have a dwarf rabbit named Totoro and a beta fish, unfortunately not much else would fit in our small apartment!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I think I really just need to get in the habit of walking a lot more regularly, and not feeling like I NEED to have that chocolate bar or treat.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
Before I was married, in University. I think all the rushing around from class to class kept me fit, and I didn't have a lot of time to eat...

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Yes, most of the time, it depends on my mood.

8. What is your dream vacation?
I would love to explore Hawaii, Or travel through Europe, pretty much anywhere as long as I felt like I could just buy/spend whatever I wanted.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Very private. I will sometimes talk about food with my friends, but I don't like discussing weight, even with my mom, sister, or husband.

10. Favorite color?
Green

11. Where have you travelled?
I've been to Cancun for my honeymoon, to visit family in Michgan, and little trips to San Francisco, L.A., San Diego, but other than that as a child my family mostly went on camping trips, to lakes in BC, Saskatchewan, Idaho, Montana, etc.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Hmm. I think mostly by buying new cute clothes, but I guess by having a baby, if that can be considered a reward...

[thatsphideaux]

Okay, here is our new Friends Introduction Post!!!

1. Name and age? Theresa, turned 40 in December

2. Where do you live? Franklin Pennsylvania

3. Family? The greatest boyfriend in the world, currently in Iraq (Marine)

4. Pets? Five dogs, a cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I need to control my impulse to eat when I'm bored or lonely

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
High School

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Not really. I am considering plastic surgery when I reach my goal weight

8. What is your dream vacation?
Tahiti

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Public, it helps me to share
10. Favorite color?
Red

11. Where have you travelled?
I've travelled all over the world - been to all 50 states and 31 countries

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
I'm going to buy a fabulous red dress for the Marine Corps ball in November.

[LauraJD]

1. Name and age? My name is Laura and I'm 49 for one more month
2. Where do you live? London, Ontario

3. Family?I've been married for 25 years and we have one daughter (24) and one son (20)

4. Pets?I just recently lost my most precious baby Jinx (cat), but I have two others.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? My biggest obstacle is my attitude.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?Hmmm...I think I was 10.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?NO!

8. What is your dream vacation? I would love to go to Tuscany.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?Well, I'll obviously be public here, but in my personal life I will definitely be private.

10. Favorite color?Blue

11. Where have you travelled?Not to very many places that's for sure so far I've only been to Disney World in Florida, Saskatoon in Saskatchewan and Toronto is nearby so we go there alot and Niagra Falls. Very rarely do we travel out of Ontario.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?I'm going to by myself a whole new wardrobe!

[dapage]

1. Name and age? Debbie 50

2. Where do you live? Pennsylvania

3. Family? Husband and adult son and daughter

4. Pets?Bogie - a big Yellow Lab boy!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I have to work at eating to meet physical requirements instead of emotional. I also like to cook and taste yummy things. Right now I am enjoying fresh tastes of healthy foods.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 1988 at 126 lbs

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes, we have always maintained a healthy relationship.

8. What is your dream vacation? An African safari.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Mostly private, but a few close family and friends know and support my efforts. More people are noticing a change in my appearance lately.

10. Favorite color? rose

11. Where have you travelled? Italy 2x, Nicaragua, St Thomas, England, USA

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? New fun clothes and maybe a new adventure.

[beebs47]

OK, here is my introduction post!



1. Name and age?

Christine 39 (gulp)

2. Where do you live?

So CA

3. Family?

husband, 5 yr old son, 3 yr old son and 11 mo twin daughters

4. Pets?

Nope, I've got enough poop to clean up already... maybe later.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

I've been here two times before- after each of my sons were born. I'm hoping this is the last time I'll ever be at this juncture. (Certainly I will not be having any more children. My surprise third baby turned out to be twins...) I just want to get back to where my body is healthy and I am comfortable and fit so I can enjoy life with my children and have one wardrobe.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

Right before I got pregnant with the twins. Summer of 2006. My son was 1 1/2.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

Yes, but it would be way better if I felt better about my body.

8. What is your dream vacation?

So so many. Just came back from a week in Hawaii which was a blast! I told my friend that I love being there because I just hang out in my miracle suit and go swimming and walk around the tidepools and play with the kids and I am very un-self-conscious. I love to ski... love to be in Europe. I love any kind of travel.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Hmmm, well there are people that I talk to about it, but I don't usually tell anyone my weight or my size. I think people have a mental image of what someone who weighs X or wears a size X is like and I don't want to be associated with or defined by that. I do feel like when I'm around people I know I don't want to expose my shape until I like it.

10. Favorite color?

blue and green

11. Where have you travelled?

Lots of places: Australia, New Zealand, South America, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean... never been to Africa though.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

First I am going out to buy myself new fun clothes- I've been storing my clothes through pregnancies for 6 years now and I just want to clean out my closet and fill it with things I love that will fit me forever... then I'm going to start swimming in the ocean and surfing again. I think I'll teach my boys to surf this summer (at least the 5 year old.)

[jbega0215]

1. Name and age? Janadale, 20

2. Where do you live? Oregon

3. Family? husband and a 3 year old daughter

4. Pets? none

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? cravings and laziness

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 5 years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? not as much as I would like to be

8. What is your dream vacation? hawaii in a 2 piece!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? private, but im coming out of my shell

10. Favorite color? purple

11. Where have you travelled? Washington, Nevada, California, and the philippines.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? like a temple :)

[mlee2585]

1. Name and age? Emily, 22

2. Where do you live? Boston, MA

3. Family? Just a boyfriend

4. Pets? 2 cats, Manny and Lenny

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Exercise, I hate exercising, but need too.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 5yrs ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes, he loves me for me, no matter what.

8. What is your dream vacation? Los Cabos, Mexico in one of those fancy resorts :cool:

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public to my friends and other ppl with my struggles.

10. Favorite color? Pink

11. Where have you travelled? NH and FL

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Going to the beach not self conscious for once!!
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[jillm115]

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. Name and age?
Jill, 32

2. Where do you live?
Suburb of Philadelphia, PA

3. Family?
Husband and 2 and 1/2 yr old son

4. Pets?
1 cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
working out. want to make it fun and not feel like a job.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
at my wedding. I had gained a little from when my husband and I got together but it was a nice comfortable weight and I was happy.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
NO

8. What is your dream vacation?
Australia

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Somewhat private.

10. Favorite color?
Blue

11. Where have you travelled?
Last place was disney. but I've been all over. Vegas, Canada, Florida

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Every 10 pounds I treat myself to something I haven't eaten in a while. don't know what I'll do if I or when I reach my goal weight. I think I'll just be in shock. but I think I'll buy a new bathing suit.

[JLClair]

1. Name and age?
Jennifer, 42

2. Where do you live?
Lawrence, Kansas......Jayhawk country

3. Family?
Husband and 12yo son

4. Pets?
3 cats, 2 poodles, 1 amazon parrot and many fish

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
The feeling that I'm "dieting" and it's some sort of punishment.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
About 4 years ago, I had lost about 50 pounds but I've lost the attitude I had then.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Yes.

8. What is your dream vacation?
Hawaii.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Somewhat private.

10. Favorite color?
Purple.

11. Where have you travelled?
Most recently San Fransico.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Buy new clothes!

[TracieM42]

1. Name and age?
Tracie, 42

2. Where do you live?
North Carolina

3. Family?
Husband + 2 children

4. Pets?
2 outdoor cats

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Making healthier choices & eating less in quantity

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
Maybe when I was 6 yrs. old and didn't know any better.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
What's sex?

8. What is your dream vacation?
To go to Europe for a few weeks.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Public. Why hide it?

10. Favorite color?
Blue

11. Where have you travelled?
Missions trips to Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Romania, Costa Rica

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Actually, I haven't even thought about it. Maybe a brow lift and a vacation?
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[aunt_tea04]

1. Name and age? I'm Tracy Giddings and I am 47 (How did THAT happen already?)

2. Where do you live? I Live in Macon, MO. That is in the NW part of the state

3. Family? I am married with two beautiful step-daughters and two sons. The "caboose" is graduating this year and my oldest son is a Soldier (proud Army Mom). I have 3 step-grandchildren.

4. Pets? I have a cockatiel named Anoia

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? My love of Pepsi

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 2000. I had gained 15 pounds from my "usual" weight of 115 and felt good.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No

8. What is your dream vacation? Anything that all the kids/grandkids can be at at once. We have only once been all together at the same time (at our wedding).

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I'm pretty public about most aspects of my life.

10. Favorite color? The rainbow...I love all the colors. Today it is Teal

11. Where have you traveled? I have been to Bevier, MO! Oh, and a few other places as well, the furthest has been Nassau, Bahama's.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'm gonna put on my front less, backless dress and make my Hubby take me to dinner. Ok, it's not totally front less, but just about! I just hope I don't lose all my weight in my chest.

[Vicki_1976]

Hi All!! I am new and just joined Diet Watch today

1. Name and age? Vicki Short and I am 31

2. Where do you live? I live in Illinois in the United States

3. Family? I have been married for 11 years and have an 11-year-old son

4. Pets? 2 dogs and 1 cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I am my own biggest obstacle. I eat too much and sit on my rump too much

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I was happy with my weight about 6 years ago and then it all started pilling on after I went back to school and had to sit for hours on end studying

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I don't even remember what it is like to have sex with the lights on anymore.

8. What is your dream vacation? Taking my son to Disney World

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Private

10. Favorite color? Purple

11. Where have you travelled? No where

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? A really cute bathing suit.

[kimlin85]

1. Name and age? Kim, 22

2. Where do you live? CT

3. Family? not yet

4. Pets? 1 cat, MooMoo

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I'd just like to make being healthy a part of my life. If it becomes natural to me then it won't feel so much like work.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About 2.5 years ago. Before I got into a relationship I was very tanned and skinny.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yep!

8. What is your dream vacation? Laying on the beach, drinking.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I talk about it with people who are friends or family.

10. Favorite color? Red

11. Where have you travelled? England, Italy, Canada, and many different states.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I think looking good is enough of a treat. Maybe I'll take a trip somewhere warm and lay on the beach?

[tjh1959]

Okay, here is our new Friends Introduction Post!!!

1. Name and age? Tamara - 48

2. Where do you live?NE

3. Family? Husband, daughter 29, son 12, granddaughter 7

4. Pets?1 cat 12 yrs. old

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? staying consistent. Finding what it is that is actually keeping the weight on me. I don't eat sweets, chips so why am I heavy??

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Around 27 years ago I lost to 135 lbs. I was NEVER that, not even in school.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? NOPE

8. What is your dream vacation? Never really thought about it. A beautiful beach type vacation

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?public I guess but not about how much I weigh

10. Favorite color? Purple

11. Where have you travelled? Kansas City and Calif. for NASCAR races. Wisonsin for a Matt Kenseth #17 Fan Club Party. Son isn't in NASCAR as much any more.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Nice clothes.

[springrfan]

1. Name and age? I am Jean, 51 years old

2. Where do you live? I live in Southeast Washington, not far from Portland OR

3. Family? I am married, my husband is 11 years older, and his three kids are grown. There is one grandchild, who lives in Portland. The light of my life.

4. Pets? So many>>> four dogs (the fourth was added yesterday, one of our kids cannot keep him), three horses, to be four on Tuesday, although one is for sale.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Emotional eating and avoidance of exercise, those are my biggies. I feel so good when I exercise, I can sleep better, I have a more positive attitude, but it is so easy to just get out of the habit.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About five years ago, may be six, when I was in a size 12.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? NO. I wish I was.

8. What is your dream vacation? Mexico, snorkeling.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Semi-private, I don't talk about it to strangers, but to my friends.

10. Favorite color? Red

11. Where have you travelled? Mexico, several times, Ireland once, Canada several times.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I don't know, but it will have to do with horses, maybe a new saddle....?

Thanks for being there, all of you. I am going to need all the friends I can get.
Jean

[kmp122]

1. Name and age?
Kristin
I'm pushing 28.

2. Where do you live?
FL

3. Family?
Married

4. Pets?
Yup...1 dog, 2 cats, a few fish and a python

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Stop emotional/binge eating.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
Less than a year ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
yeah

8. What is your dream vacation?
I want to go everywhere so anywhere sounds good to me!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
public

10. Favorite color?
green

11. Where have you travelled?
Eastern U.S., Canada, Hawaii

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Haven't really thought about it.

[holly2006]

1. Name and age? Holly - 29 be 30 in 8weeks

2. Where do you live? Texas

3. Family? One son be 2 in Jan and a husband of 1 1/2yrs

4. Pets? Fish and one cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I am working on my exercise and making time for me to do it. I tend to put the husband and family/ household first and it leaves me no quality time for me to work out. Not even 30 min. That's changing slowly though.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 2005 Going through my 2nd divorce I had gotten down to 130 from about 180 on wieght watchers.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yeah he fatter than me!!! So I look good..lololol.

8. What is your dream vacation? Long term I would love to go to France. At this moment dream vacation would be sending hubbie and son on about a 2 week cruise and having the house alll tomyself. :)

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public

10. Favorite color? Blue, black

11. Where have you travelled? No where out side of the USA

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I have made a deal with my husband that when I reach my goal that I get to go on a shopping spree for new smaller clothes.

[BettyBettyBetty]

1. Name and age?
Betty, just turned 44
2. Where do you live?
originally from the deep south, now living in Seattle
3. Family?
yep
4. Pets?
one
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I guess that obstacle would be me. I've done myself in more times than I'd care to admit. I guess I should give up the negative self-talk, and just do what I need to do.
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
probably early to mid 20s.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
I'm self-conscious, but he makes me feel beautiful, so yeah, it's OK.

8. What is your dream vacation?
A resort that caters to my every whim.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Quite private. I work with a group of young, fit people who rock climb and play sports, etc. My spouse is also quite fit. I just don't have anyone to share this journey with who can understand what it's like.

10. Favorite color?
the many shades of green

11. Where have you travelled?
Many places in the US and some in Canada, but no where else.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Probably the same as I do now, but with more exercise and less food. :rolleyes:

[bonita44]

1. Name and age?
Bonita

2. Where do you live?
Boston

3. Family?
Married

4. Pets?
No

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
Eating healthier when I eat out.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
1999.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Yes.

8. What is your dream vacation?
Travel abroad with my hubby.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Private

10. Favorite color?
Red

11. Where have you travelled?
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
Buy new clothes. :D

[techiekat]

. Name and age? Kat, 23

2. Where do you live? Detroit, MI

3. Family? I live with my roommate [my family lives across the state]

4. Pets? a black cat named leko

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? overcoming emotional/stress eating, and working on planning my meals in advance instead of always resorting to fast food when I have no time.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I was 135 in 2002.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? yes

8. What is your dream vacation? I have relatives in Scotland that Ive never met...I'd love to find them!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? My family/boyfriend/roommate know I'm trying to lose, but other then them I don't like to discuss it in public.

10. Favorite color? black, pink, green

11. Where have you travelled? Across the midwest, mostly.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? MUCH better than I have the past few years! :)

[pdxgemini]

1. Name and age?

Cheryle, age 40

2. Where do you live?

Just outside Portland, Oregon

3. Family?

Husband Michael, no kids (and we're keeping it that way! :D)

4. Pets?

Four cats: Simon (big male, pure white), Callie (tiny female, Ocicat), Sadie (medium sized female, part Siamese/part Tabby), and Leo (medium sized male, Tonkinese)

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

My love of microbrew and ice cream.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

High school. :(

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

Yes, but only because he is overweight too.

8. What is your dream vacation?

Too many variations to list. Right now a few weeks on a deserted island sounds good.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Mostly private.

10. Favorite color?

Green.

11. Where have you travelled?

All over the western U.S., a few East Coast states, Canada, Mexico, several countries in Western and Southern Europe.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

I haven't thought about that yet. Right now I'm just taking it one pound at a time. :)

Look forward to getting to know you all on the boards!

pdxgemini

[SheridanLT]

1. Name and age? Marilyn, 55


12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? With respect


Hi Marilyn~

Welcome to the board! When I saw your #12 I just had to say, I hope you are treating yourself with respect now. Don't wait!!

[marartsch]

1. Name and age? Marilyn, 55

2. Where do you live? Beavertgon, Oregon

3. Family? Adult son and teenage daughter

4. Pets? None

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Not giving up

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Before my kids were born

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No

8. What is your dream vacation? As far away from people as I can get. I need space, time and relaxation.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? A little of both

10. Favorite color? red and green

11. Where have you travelled? Europe and Western US

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? With respect

[skyedobb]

1. Name and age? Skye, 29

2. Where do you live? Severance, CO

3. Family? Boyfriend, 2 dogs, 1 cat

4. Pets? See above

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Becoming complacent with my weight, becoming too busy to care to either exercise or eat well.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I was 130lbs - in 2000.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes.

8. What is your dream vacation? Africa

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Semi-public. My family and friends know.

10. Favorite color? Maroon, purple, sage

11. Where have you travelled? US, Europe, limited Mexico and Canada

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I don't know! I want to do it for good health and feeling better about myself, not about a prize at the end of the road.

[crystalette86]

1. Name and age? Crystal, 21

2. Where do you live? Birchrunville, PA

3. Family? mom, dad, brother, step-parents

4. Pets? 2 puppies. doberman-rachael. boston terrior-pearl.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? eating right, staying on a diet and consistently exercising. learning to not stop and give up.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? i don't remember a time.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? yeah

8. What is your dream vacation? I would love to go to Italy, go across country on a road trip with my boyfriend possibly.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? publicly it's known that i'm trying to loose weight and workout and eat healthy. it's private about my weight and how much i care and where i want to be.

10. Favorite color? blue, purple.

11. Where have you travelled? i've been to new york, new jersey, maryland, delaware, virginia, south carolina, ohio, michigan, florida, california, canada, i think that's it. nowhere to special.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I haven't though about it. probably a new outfit, maybe.

[borsted]

1. Name and age? Beth, 45

2. Where do you live? Phoenix AZ

3. Family? Hubby-Glenn, Son-David 7, Daughter-Audra 7...yep twins

4. Pets? cat-Pumpkin, bird-Petey

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I have PCOS and it makes it difficult to loose weight...but not impossible.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Probably collage days

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I'm not really self-conscious but it would be more comfortable physically at a lesser weight.

8. What is your dream vacation? camping in the mountains with my family

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? My family and close friend will know. People I know but aren't real close to I don't talk about it to.

10. Favorite color? Purple

11. Where have you travelled? Most of the west and mid-west of the US. Like to make it back East some day.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I hadn't really thought about it. About the same I guess...maybe dress nicer.

[loriann_sutton]

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12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I have no idea! My main motivation for losing weight is my honeymoon (trip to Hawaii), can that count?

Oh, I've always wanted to go to Hawaii. Congrats and good luck.

[loriann_sutton]

1. Name and age? Loriann 25

2. Where do you live? I live in Silverdale, WA

3. Family? I'm married to my soulmate and we have a beautiful son together

4. Pets? Sadly, we had to give up our cats since our son is allergic to them

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Emotional Eating. I'm not too terrible with that, but my husband's in the Navy and I always gain weight while he was gone

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I can't remember. I don't think I ever was

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? A little, but it's been worse since I had our son.

8. What is your dream vacation? I want to go to Ireland.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I'm public about it. I've lost five pounds from my starting weight before I even knew I had. I think I had lost it before I signed up though, but I don't care.

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Not many Places. I am going home to Dallas, though, here in a few weeks, and I've been to Mexico and several states, but nothing really all that exciting.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I think I'm going to treat myself to a spa day.

[Moraya2281]

1. Name and age? Courtney, 26

2. Where do you live? Houston, TX

3. Family? Fiancee and 2 cats, Aryn (flame point siamese look-alike) and Blue (Russian blue look-alike)

4. Pets? Under family :D

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I love to eat and since my family is Southern, all celebrations revolve around eating. I want to allow myself treats without going overboard.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I was 16... I stopped playing tennis competitively after that.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Absolutely.

8. What is your dream vacation? Somewhere where I can hike all morning, lay on the beach all afternoon and party all night.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Semi-public. My friends know so that they don't push me to make unhealthy choices when we eat together.

10. Favorite color? Dark Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Around the US a lot (visiting family, skiing, hiking, canoing, trips for work) Mexico.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I have no idea! My main motivation for losing weight is my honeymoon (trip to Hawaii), can that count?

[bluebird2768]

1. Name and age? Jackie, 42

2. Where do you live? Sydney, Australia

3. Family? Husband, daughter (15) and son (12)

4. Pets? None, since we had to have our 18yo cat put to sleep.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Making exercise and eating properly a habit that I DON'T enjoy breaking.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I was too young to care? I don't ever remember being completely content with my weight. I have been happy to be me despite my weight, but there has always been that niggle in the back of my mind that I would like to be/should be/could be smaller.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes. This has never been a problem. I notice my weight more when I wear clothes. That is when the flab really becomes noticeable and I feel fat and uncomfortable.

8. What is your dream vacation? Snorkelling, diving, swimming in the clear pristine waters of a tropical island.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Semi private. My family and closest friends know. But it became very public once you I had lost a significant amount.

10. Favorite color? Green. The colour of nature (although not to wear)

11. Where have you travelled? Most of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hong Kong, South Korea & Mongolia for pleasure. Plus Indonesia, Phillipines, Canada, USA (Ohio) as well as most of the above for work.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Buy some really nice fashionable clothes. Also show off a bit of that taut trim bod at the beach. (Aiming to travel to Phuket, Thailand in March.)

[lamaccar]

1. Name and age? Lisa, 36

2. Where do you live? Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

3. Family? Hubby, two boys (6 & 9)

4. Pets? One crazy puppy.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? My fear of being thin.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Never, thought I was fat at 125 pounds, was sure I needed to lose 10.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Most times.

8. What is your dream vacation? Sitting on a beach with a great book.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Semi-private. My family and friends know.

10. Favorite color? Pink & Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Through Canada.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'm going to get a makeover.

[SheridanLT]

1. Name and age? Sheridan 38

2. Where do you live? Hanover, PA

3. Family? DH, 1 daughter 1 son

4. Pets? 2 cats

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Once I lose again, to keep it off! I've NEVER learned how to do that!

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 5 ish years ago.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Absolutely.

8. What is your dream vacation? Naples, Florida

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Pretty public.

10. Favorite color? Red!

11. Where have you travelled? Europe, Hawaii, Greece...

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Cute, well-fitting clothes!
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[KSB50]

1. Name and age? Kathy, just turned 50

2. Where do you live? San Francisco

3. Family? DH, three boys ages 15 (twins) and 9

4. Pets? Cockatiel

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? After maintaining for a while, I gained back a few pounds. I am working to stay motivated and not give up!

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About two years ago, maybe less.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Depends on the day.

8. What is your dream vacation? Biking trip in France

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I don't talk about it much, but I don't mind talking about it.

10. Favorite color? A soft cornflower blue. I like soft greens too.

11. Where have you travelled? Europe, Japan and China, Mexico, Canada, 40+ states

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Cute, well-fitting clothes!
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[sharongracew]

Hi all; first time I've ever done this so I'm not sure I am doing it right but here goes!

1. Name and age? Sharon, age 49, turning 50 this fall

2. Where do you live? Calgary, Alberta, Canada

3. Family? Husband, 2 daughters age 19 and 15, 1 son age 17

4. Pets? 3 cats (Wendy, Willow, Shadow), 2 rabbits (Jackson and Parsley), currently setting up a couple of fish tanks and babysitting youngest daughter's hamster while she is in Mexico!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Avoidance of binging on high-calorie comfort foods (like chocolate!), stop seeing food as a reward rather than fuel for my body, avoid eating in response to stress, develop a better attitude to exercise.

6. When was the last time you were comtent with your weight? A very long time ago--early 80's in the early years of my marriage--then I quit smoking and gained a lot of weight, managed to lose some but then had the first of my kids and gained a huge amount of weight with pregnancy. Had 3 kids in 3 1/2 years and the weight just increased. I've spent the last 15 years discontented but not consistently enough to do something about it.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes.

8. What is your dream vacation? Travelling all over Canada!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Both--public at home and with other friends who are struggling, otherwise pretty private.

10. Favorite color? Yellow.

11. Where have you travelled? Mostly within Canada visiting family--Vancouver, the prairies (Saskatchewan), Toronto. Went to the US a few times--California twice and camping in Montana.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Beats me, it is so far away that I can't even comprehend reaching it. I'd rather just focus on being good to myself from day to day!

[cin3264]

1. Name and age?Cindy, 59

2. Where do you live? Oregon

3. Family?Husband at home, three sons ages 36, 34, 32 and one daughter age 30 scattered across the country

4. Pets? two golden retrievers, Duke and Jaxon

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Being sedentary all the time. i want to keep on exercising

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
Twelve years ago
7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? yes, just don't see what he sees

8. What is your dream vacation?Touring the country without any time constraints

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?Public

10. Favorite color?blue

11. Where have you travelled? western and southern tiers of the states, Okinawa, Taiwan, Hawaii, Alaska

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? like someone who is important, be kind to myself and stay healthy
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[Andrea]

1. Name and age? Andrea, 41

2. Where do you live? Santiago, Chile

3. Family? BF, 13 yo DD, 9 yo DS

4. Pets? 1 lab puppy, 2 tortoises

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I need to avoid eating from tiredness, over-eating on healthy food, and eating junk food for comfort. (that was copy and paste from Mara´s post)
6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 2 years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? mostly with lights off! but yes

8. What is your dream vacation? warm place, near water, mountains to hike
9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? mostly private
10. Favorite color? for clothes: black, purple

11. Where have you traveled? Argentina, Uruguay, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, France, Czech Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica. I lived in Europe for 2 years
12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? buying pretty clothes and beeing totally happy!

[maram]

Wow, Mags, these have been very interesting to read :) Thanks for starting the post.

1. Name and age? Mara, 41

2. Where do you live? northcentral Montana in a very small town

3. Family? DH, 11-year-old DS

4. Pets? 3 cats, 1 horse

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?
I need to avoid eating from tiredness, over-eating on healthy food, and eating junk food for comfort.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About a year ago. I've been doing a slow, creep-up-thing that is creeping me out right now.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Mostly.

8. What is your dream vacation? Any vacation that could last for more than four days. That's the longest time we can ever be away from work. Been that way since July 1990.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I don't talk about weight at all with my RL friends. My support group is on CD.

10. Favorite color? Hmmm. Tuscany tones? warm yellows, soft oranges, earth tones?

11. Where have you traveled? Waterton Parks, Alta.; coastal Maine; Washington, D.C.; Long Beach, WA (Seattle and Astoria, Ore., too). That's it. We can't ever be gone more than four and a half days.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
I don't know. I guess I should pick something? Maybe new cold-weather running tights.

[Cmaxs]

1. Name and age? Christie 35

2. Where do you live? Montreal Canada

3. Family? Very close to extended family - Husband & two kids (2 years old and 4 months)

4. Pets? Cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Knowing whatr to do and never really putting it into action & emotional eating

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 10 years ago

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes

8. What is your dream vacation? To go back to the Cook Islands

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Have to be public as I am considerably overweight

10. Favorite color? Hard to say, blues, soft colours

11. Where have you travelled? Been lucky to travel the world about 19 countries and counting!

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Celebrate wellness and life - Not really sure specifics as it seams so very far away!

[kkathyknox]

1. Name and age? Kathy, age 51

2. Where do you live? Connecticut

3. Family? Yes, Married with 2 grown boys

4. Pets? I have 2 dogs. Shamrah - Golden Retriever and Murphy - Shepherd/Sheltie mix. We've had Shamrah as a puppy and rescued Murphy a year later.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Making a livestyle change that I can live with by eating right and staying active for the rest of my life.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? About 6 years ago I lost weight the wrong way, too fast, but gained it all back and more because I went back to my old habits. I've battled with weight most of my life.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Unfortunately, I have to answer, "no"

8. What is your dream vacation? A warm place, very quiet and relaxing

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Right now I am private because I am just beginning my new livestyle

10. Favorite color? Green

11. Where have you travelled? St. Marten, Aruba, Grand Cayman, Florida, and Ireland

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? An new wardrobe and perhaps a special mini vacation.

[Nora_B]

1. Name and age?
Nora, 41 (42 end of October)

2. Where do you live?
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3. Family?
<FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">DH, 9 yo DD, two 6 yo DSs, 4 yo DS</FONT></FONT><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana>

4. Pets?
<FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">12 yo dog, perfect cat, growing tortoise</FONT></FONT><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana>

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? <FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy></FONT>
<FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Each month I get major munchies during TTOTM.<FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=2> When I get that under control, maintenance will be a breeze!</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana>

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
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7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
<FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">YES!!!!!!</FONT></FONT><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana>

8. What is your dream vacation?
<FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">The vacations we go on with the kids are prefect for this stage of life, so I’ll go ahead and call those my dream vacation.<FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=2> We to </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><st1:City><ST1:place><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Puerto Vallarta</FONT></FONT></ST1:place></st1:City><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"> each year and the kids love it and I get plenty of R&R and/or exercise during those vacations.<FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=2> I think DH has a good time, too.
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9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
<FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">I guess I’d have to say I’m very public as I’m letting DW use my picture.<FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=2> I also talk about it plenty in my 3d life. </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana>

10. Favorite color?
<FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=#003300><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Green</FONT></FONT><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana>

11. Where have you traveled?
</FONT></FONT><st1:country-region><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Mexico</FONT></FONT></st1:country-region><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">, </FONT></FONT><st1:country-region><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Canada (an overnight)</FONT></FONT></st1:country-region><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">, some </FONT></FONT><st1:country-region><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">U.S.</FONT></FONT></st1:country-region><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"> states</FONT></FONT>
<FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">I’d really like to go to Europe, </FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">but what do I do with the kids?????</FONT></FONT><FONT color=black><FONT face=Verdana>

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?
<FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=navy><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">I continue staying on track and probably buy more clothes.</FONT></FONT><O:p</O:p

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[Cindiloo]

1. Name and age? Cindi age 45

2. Where do you live? midwestern Ontario, Canada

3. Family? Hubby Jim, 2 daughters, ages 25 and 27.

4. Pets? 1 cat named Joey...he's my baby boy :o

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Must stop hardly eating during the day then gorging at night! Also working on not viewing excercise as torture.


6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Didn't really monitor weight until last few months (after I quit smoking) just went by how my clothes felt.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Most days.

8. What is your dream vacation? The only vacation I get IS my dream....my brother's cottage, lazy days on the dock, boating, swimming, no dressing up, privacy, one long cocktail hour......can't wait!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public.

10. Favorite color? Red....occasionally deep purple.

11. Where have you travelled? New York city, Victoria BC (Vancouver Island), around Ontario.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? New clothes and new swimsuit!

[jul4evs]

1. Name and age? Julie, Age 43 turning 44 in September

2. Where do you live? Barrington, IL

3. Family? 2 Sons, Ages 20 and 17

4. Pets? 1 Kitty named Gracie

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Self Sabotage, Binging, Starving, Night eating,

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I was 35 and weighed 128

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? That would be assuming I would be having sex and having a partner. Yes. Sex doesn't come along that often you know. I don't care how fat I am. I am not turning it down. FYI Status is currently single and not dating

8. What is your dream vacation? Anywhere off the well travelled path. I would love to go to Patagonia. I heard they have cowboys there.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public

10. Favorite color? Turquoise

11. Where have you travelled? Most of the United States except the Northwest, the deep south and some of the new england states. I have been to most of Canada, and Antigua, Anguilla and St. Maartin.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Buy Skinny jeans and go dancing. Find a cowboy and have sex. ;)

[JanaChloe]

1. Name and age? Janá - 30

2. Where do you live? Mt. Vernon Washington

3. Family? Married and 3 kids (4, 2 & 7 weeks)

4. Pets? 2 labs...

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? To enjoy working out. Right now I tell people I'm allergic :)

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Before I had kids...4 years ago give or take.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes - he doesn't judge me about my weight.

8. What is your dream vacation? I just enjoy the simple things - We have been to Hawaii twice and I would love to go again.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Very Public :)

10. Favorite color? Burgandy

11. Where have you travelled? Several spots in the US (Florida, CA, NY, Hawaii) Mexico, Canada

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Maybe another trip to Hawaii!

:rolleyes:


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[elvajoyce1]

Okay, here is our new Friends Introduction Post!!!

1. Name and age?
Wendy, just turned 51

2. Where do you live?
Southern Ontario, Canada
3. Family?
Husband, 1 married daughter, with 1 year old grandson, daughter getting married end of August
4. Pets?
An 8 year old Bichone Frise and a 5 year old pigmy hedgehog
5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Emotional eating

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?
Never

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?
Most times

8. What is your dream vacation?
To visit historical sites in Europe

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
I don't broadcast it but when people say something I acknowledge it.

10. Favorite color?
red
11. Where have you travelled?
Not much, just parts of Canada and the U.S.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? With new clothes.

[Jennifreckles]

1. Name and age? Jenny, 32

2. Where do you live? western Wisconsin

3. Family? DH, DD (7), DS (almost 5)

4. Pets? one very cute 8-year old dog

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? eating out of boredom, enjoying exercise

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I was content with myself right up until puberty hit

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? not anymore. I was, and then discovered just how turned off he is by my weight and now it seems like a chore.

8. What is your dream vacation? Rome

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? only a few good friends know about my efforts

10. Favorite color? red

11. Where have you travelled? Helsinki, Finland / Oahu / Playa del Carmen, Mexico / California / lots of other parts of the US for work

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Clothing! I hate clothes now, but watch out when the cute stuff actually fits!

[BARBIE66]

1. Name...Barbie Age...41

2. Live at Miami Florida..

3. Divorce but got back with hubby ..Have two wonderful boys one is 9yrs old the second is 2yrs old

4 Have no pets.

5. I want to lose weights to feel good about myself which its been a while.. want to be able to participate with my family in playing or helping out with work at home..do not want to feel tired all the time..want to enjoy what life bring on by..want to laugh again..

6. I was content with my weight when I met my husband 25 yrs ago..

7. No I always look for an excuse to not get into it..

8. my dream vacation is anywhere with the family but since I have little ones walt dsiney will do good for me ..we have a great time there..

9. I am very private about it cause when I annouce it I seem to gain what I have lost..

10. my favorite color are happy colors like pink red yellow purple so on

11. I have traveled to Mexico, Texas, Chicago, Key west, Key Largo, Orlando, Tampa Michigan, Colorado.Virgin Island, Bahama Cancun,

12. When I get to My ideal weight probably gonna have to do some shopping causethe clothes that I have will not fit.. and probably go for check up to see how I am doing health wise..

[MichelleBpos]

I don't know if I'm doing this right - first timer to this sort of thing - but here goes...

1. Name and age? Michelle, 36 in one week

2. Where do you live? Zambia, Central Africa

3. Family? Married with two daughters - 6 and 3

4. Pets? 3 dogs, 2 cats, 12 tortoises

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? To be less result orientated and start to enjoy the journey of becoming a healthier and fitter person. I, irrationally, tend to fall off the rails when at the end of the week I don't see the results that I would like.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I can't even remember.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? What sex? My libido, along with my self esteem, gradually disappeared as the weight crept on.

8. What is your dream vacation? Anywhere with my family - we always have a great time.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Depends who I'm talking to, but generally private.

10. Favorite color? Rich jewel colours.

11. Where have you travelled? All over Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania, Maldives, Seychelles, UK, Italy.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Lots of shopping and most probably some much needed plastic surgery!!!

[WillowDanin]

1. Name and age? Jackie, 40

2. Where do you live? Oregon

3. Family? Live with boyfriend of 9+ years

4. Pets? two pugs, one cat

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I need to learn how to stop eating when I've had enough.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? When I first started dating my boyfriend :rolleyes:

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? yes

8. What is your dream vacation? one that doesn't ever end :D

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? public, although I wish I was private

10. Favorite color? yellow (not to wear; I'd look like death warmed over)

11. Where have you travelled? Lots of places around the states, including Alaska & Hawaii, plus Canada, Germany & Ireland

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Cannot wait to wear my cute clothes from when I was thin that I haven't been able to wear in eons.

[TracyESA]

1. Name and age? Tracy, 32

2. Where do you live? Virginia

3. Family? just my husband and our critters

4. Pets? The loves of my life....Emmy (deaf Dalmatian/Jack Russell mix), Spud (Boston Terrier), Annie (Siamese) (hence the ESA in my name)

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? EXERCISE. EXERCISE. I hate exercise unless it's hiking and you can't hike every day

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? ah, happy, 1994. content, 1998

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? my husband and I are quasi-separated so I haven't had to worry about that in EONS

8. What is your dream vacation? volunteering in Africa or South America

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? ah, I'm private unless I know it's somebody who is going through similar struggles. I am the person who doesn't like it when people point out...'Oh have you lost weight?"

10. Favorite color?black

11. Where have you travelled? unfortunately no overseas yet...but just about everywhere in the US and Canada. Favorite spots: Key West, Chicago, Gatlinburg, Myrtle Beach, Savannah, GA

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Well, my first short-term goal is actually 20 lbs....when I do that, I am starting a tattoo to express my life transformations (I'm recovering from a lot more than just being fat!) My tattoo is going to be the 7 chakras in a line..and my first section will be the bottom red chakra

[Kittimom]

Okay, here is our new Friends Introduction Post!!!

1. Name and age? kittimomma!

2. Where do you live? ri

3. Family? dh,2 kids, 2 cats, elderly mother 89 yo

4. Pets? yes. see family... :D

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? i'll let you know when i get to my goal weight...

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 1990. wow. i had to think about that. that's a looong time ago!

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? you mean with the lights on???? gah!

8. What is your dream vacation? a spa. cabana boys. girlfriends. choclate and vodka

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? was private unitl i joined ww at work. now i've been 'outed' and i'm more public. i hate it - i'm more of a private person. see answers above... ;)

10. Favorite color? blue. blue and white. blue and beige.

11. Where have you travelled? europe, japan, all over us, so. america

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? i'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that i'm actually going to reach my goal wieght. i need to work on this concept. *see question above about being happy with weight since 1990* i'm also not very creative in thinkn8ig of ways to treat myself. it will be such a momumentous accomplishment - seems like it will warrant something special, but i have no diea what..
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[hansolo11]

1. Name and age?

Cherie/44

2. Where do you live?

Bellevue, a suburb east of Seattle

3. Family?

Wonderful DH of 25 years, 6 DDs ages 22, 21, 19, 15, 13, 9

4. Pets?

Cavalier King Charles named Boonie, two Beta fish (separate tanks!) one is Wesley, the other is Jaws

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

consistency

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

I've been content with my "weight" but not the way I look. I still need to convert some flab to muscle.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

My DH is just so darned incredible that it hasn't been an issue, ever.

8. What is your dream vacation?

Somewhere warm, tropical even. Somewhere I can scuba. I've been to some pretty nice places, but I've never been to Australia or Fiji and I've heard those are great dives.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

Depends. My RL friends get sick of hearing about it, so I try not to mention it ever.

10. Favorite color?

Pink.

11. Where have you traveled?

Besides the ordinary places like Disneyland and Yellowstone and stuff like that, I've been to Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Cozumel), Jamaica, Brazil, Victoria BC, Washington DC. Oh, of course, Peoria AZ for spring training! This summer the family is going on a southern Caribbean cruise.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

Shopping!!

[treesap35]

1. Name and age? Amber, 27

2. Where do you live? minneapolis but i am spending the summer in NYC

3. Family? yes doesn't everyone? however they live a comfortable 2+ hours away and I reside in my own apartment

4. Pets? an adorable kitty, isabelle

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? end my complete love of all things food....or just control it.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? i don't know that i ever was

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? yes. this speaks more of my feelings towards sex than my feelings towards my body.

8. What is your dream vacation? Asia

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? mostly private but i find it irresistable to share my vast knowledge when someone asks

10. Favorite color? green, in all of its glorious shades

11. Where have you travelled? england, scotland, france (3 times in one year...that was the best year of my life), belgium, mexico, canada, a variety of states in the us...this list needs to grow

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? oh there will definitely be shopping involved

[karla_sd]

1. Name and age? Karla - 35

2. Where do you live? South Dakota

3. Family? 3 sisters who am very close to and parents - no significant other at time being

4. Pets? 1 dog & 1 cat who both rule the roost, also have a horse

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Emotional Eating and boredom eating. When nothing is going on I find myself munching and not even realizing it.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? College

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? No not really, but depends on the guy.
8. What is your dream vacation?

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I really haven't discussed it much, but I've lost enough that some people have noticed and commented so I have talked about, just haven't advertised it/

10. Favorite color? Blue

11. Where have you travelled? Not very well travelled, been to DC, San Diego and Las Vegas

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I would like to go on a vacation somewhere, not sure where either a beach somewhere or Europe.

[ponypal]

1. Name and age? Laura, 48

2. Where do you live? Outside Seattle

3. Family? DH, DD-16 DS-14

4. Pets? 2 dogs, 1 cat, 4 horses, 9 chickens

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Not enough time to be as active as I need to be; serious emotional eating issues.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 127 after DS was born before job/life stress got to me.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? I'll take the Fifth Amendment on this.

8. What is your dream vacation? A villa in France, a bike and sunshine

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public with friends, not very open at work.

10. Favorite color? Purple

11. Where have you traveled? 45 of 50 states including Alaska and Hawai'i; BC and Quebec, France 2x, England, Germany 2x, Switzerland, (tiny part of) Italy, Austria, Denmark 2x, Sweden, Finland, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Northern Poland, Estonia,

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? Buy some "new" fashions. Somethingn non-matronly but sexy on an almost 50yo.

~Laura

[Peggy2A]

1. Name and age? peggy, 45

2. Where do you live? brooklyn, ny

3. Family? dbf, ds1 (6), ds2 & dd (3), 2 brothers, 2 sisters, mom, etc.

4. Pets? no but i am just waiting for the time when we have enough room for cats!

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? sheesh. eating at night, red wine, not exercising.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? [B] sex, what's sex? is that the part between lying down and falling asleep?

8. What is your dream vacation? hm. i would love to go to ireland.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? both, depending on who i'm talking to.

10. Favorite color? i guess blue. i like orange too.

11. Where have you travelled? spain, france, italy, germany, belgium, singapore, beautiful canada, russia ... i guess that's it.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? lots of new clothes, but i plan to get some new clothes along the way, too.
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[Kelly1977]

1. Name and age? Kelly, 29........will be 30 this year :D

2. Where do you live? Indiana, not too far from Indy.

3. Family? Well, huh, that's going to be a tough one. Easy answer: I have a husband and an 11 year old son. Tough answer: I just informed my husband I want a divorce last night, but I still have an 11 year old son. :D

4. Pets? A pug, Caesar. Conure (small parrot), Rio. And 2 parakeets.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Wow, everyone has had such good ideas and thoughts. I have to overcome weekend eating. When I am happy, I eat more. Also, I do as little exercise as possible, and it is a huge chore to do anything but walking. That has to change.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? Probably 2000, was 125 lbs and just moved in with husband. I am now 178lbs, which is a 15 lb loss since this time last year.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Well, we will go with the easy answer here and say no, I can not stand my belly.

8. What is your dream vacation? Anywhere warm and tropical.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Public, I dont care who knows. I am overweight, it's a fact, I want to lose it. No big deal.

10. Favorite color? I wear a lot of turquoise or red, so those I guess.

11. Where have you travelled? London, Paris, Yellowstone, Vegas, Florida, most of America but the upper northwest and upper east coast.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I don't know really, but I imagine it involves a shopping spree and sexy things from Victoria's secret :eek:

[englz]

1. Name and age? My name is Elizabeth, my friends call me Liz, and I’m 43.

2. Where do you live? Tampa, FL. For now.

3. Family? I have two college age sons, 18 and 20, both away at school right now. And a BF of almost 4 years.

4. Pets? Two beautiful orange and white male kitties-brothers from the same litter-who I dote on compulsively.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I want to make healthy eating habits-smaller portions and very little junk- lasting, automatic habits.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? The beginning of 2001. I weighed 137 or so. I wore size 4 jeans.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Mostly but not always.

8. What is your dream vacation? A month touring Italy and staying in pretty villas.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Ummm. I guess private mostly. That’s why I need you guys so much. I prefer not to involve even BF too much in the details of my weight loss. Maybe I’d be more successful if I did, but I can’t help thinking that it would become tedious.

10. Favorite color? Plum.

11. Where have you traveled? When I was a kid I went to England and Ireland, but I don’t remember much of that. When I was in HS I went to France. We traveled to Canada for vacations when I was growing up, Quebec, Ontario and Toronto. I used to spend my summers in Maine then later Martha’s Vineyard for camp. I went to England in 1999 and 2001 for family things. I love London. More recently, I have been to San Francisco a couple of times, Napa Valley (which I totally adore), San Diego, and New Orleans. BF and I love to go to Manhattan-so he bought a time share so we can go a couple times a year.

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I’m going to either get an iPod or (if I can possibly afford it and still want one) an iPhone. Probably the iPod. Also I have a beautiful suit that my mother bought me that I will have tailored to update it.

[ksegan]

1. Name and age? Katherine, I'll be 42 in about 3 weeks

2. Where do you live? Yonkers, NY [just north of NYC]

3. Family? No cohabitators - I don't think that's a word :p

4. Pets? - none

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? I need to work on making exercise a habit so that it becomes part of my daily routine and I don't need to think about doing it or not doing it. Also, I agree with Mags on this - I need to think about food as fuel for my body and be conscious of what I'm eating. I need to stop mindless eating, or eating just because it's time to eat. I don't think I eat badly, but I'd like to be better at planning meals.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? I'm not sure I ever was - at any particular time. But looking back, I was ok with my weight my first year in college.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Yes :D

8. What is your dream vacation? An active vacation with strenuous hiking and 5-star accomodations, top-notch food, lots of wine, spa treatments - with a new man in my life :p

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? Mostly private, except for here and w/ my bf.

10. Favorite color? for clothes, sage-greenish, black & neutral colors.

11. Where have you travelled?
Internationally: Allicante Spain, Copenhagen Denmark, Hamburg Germany, Nova Scotia, London, Genoa Italy [w/ a day trip to Pisa & Florence], Turkey , Costa Rica, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Turks & Caicos islands.

[I]In North America: Florida, St Louis, Colorado [many times, many ski resorts], Utah [skiing], British Columbia [Whistler/Blackcomb - skiing], Montreal, Vermont, New Hampshire, Mass, Maine, Virginia Beach, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Midland Texas, Santa Fe NM, Grand Canyon, New Orleans, Las Vegas, California (San Diego, San Francisco, Napa Valley, Yosemite), Arizona, Chicago...

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'm going to but a new wardrobe and donate all the clothes that no longer fit :D

Katherine

[CindyJob]

1. Name and age? Cindy Jo . I'm 44 as of this posting...by this time next week I'll be 45!!

2. Where do you live? Northwest suburb of Chicago

3. Family? 2 daughters, ages 18 and 15.

4. Pets? Nope.

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting? Emotional Eating...all or nothing behaviors in general.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight? 18 months ago before I started a slow re-gain of nearly 15 pounds during the stressful time of what turned out to be the demise of my 20 year marriage.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious? Oddly enough, yes I am.Even with the lights on!

8. What is your dream vacation? Somewhere very warm where I could be outside most all the time...I'd love an active vacation like hiking with some serious spa time thrown in for good measure.

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss? I try not to talk about it a lot except on here.I figure it is pretty boring to most people!

10. Favorite color? Red for crayons or candy. Purple for flowers.Black for pants or dresses.

11. Where have you travelled? Not a lot of places for a woman of my advancing years ;)

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight? I'm going to wear my clothes that were getting too tight and run in my favorite shorts and maybe even ENJOY my next marathon!

[magdakma]

I guess I'll go first...

1. Name and age? Magdakma, 43

2. Where do you live? Minnesota (southeast)

3. Family? DH, 3 stepsons, one step daughter in law, 3 step grandchildren

4. Pets? Two dogs--Maggie is a chocolate lab, Dakota is a yellow lab

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

I really need to find a way to view food as fuel and not as comfort. I've been working hard at this but I've got a long way to go. I have to remind myself with every meal and snack that eating this is not going to comfort me, but it is my fuel...most days lately it's working but I slip up occasionally.

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

This is sad. The last time was in 1992 after my divorce was filed for and I was sitting at 124-125 pounds. I had joined weight watchers for the first time about a year before this, lost 30 pounds and had kept it off through the ending of my marriage (I had actually lost more during the worst time out of stress then gained back some when I was able to get back on my feet)...I was dating lots of different guys, having fun, becoming independent. Learning how to be myself. I stayed at this weight until I met my present DH 2 years later and then the weight slowly crept back on.

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

No, I'm not, but that is a goal.

8. What is your dream vacation?
Europe or New Zealand or both!

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?
Usually private but so many co-workers and friends are joining me in my efforts that I can't help but be more public than usual. Maybe this is a good thing?

10. Favorite color?
This changes periodically. Right now I am into turquoise

11. Where have you travelled?
Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Grand Caymans

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?

I've been thinking alot about this. I have mini treats for every 5 pounds which mostly consist of me buying something. I finally bought my 5 pound treat which was a dress for an upcoming wedding. My 10 pound gift will be a new photo printer but I haven't had time to buy it yet...I think I will treat myself to a vacation when I reach my goal. I've got a ways to go so I have alot of time to plan it out! I may go by myself or invite DH or a friend but right now alone sounds wonderful!

I can't wait to read everyones responses!

[magdakma]

Okay, here is our new Friends Introduction Post!!!

1. Name and age?

2. Where do you live?

3. Family?

4. Pets?

5. What obstacle(s) do you want to work on overcoming to make weight loss lasting?

6. When was the last time you were content with your weight?

7. Are you comfortable enough with your body to be comfortable enjoying sex with your partner without being self-conscious?

8. What is your dream vacation?

9. Are you public or private about your weight loss?

10. Favorite color?

11. Where have you travelled?

12. How are you going to treat yourself when you reach your goal weight?