[NewMohmd]

I live in.... Saudi ArabiA

I found dietwatch by.... Toptenreviews.coM

My family is..... Supportive towards succesS

My favourite season is.... SprinG

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... Meal planning & progress reporT

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... Being able to visit a new country every three monthS!

[agreen324]

I live in....

Denver, CO

I found dietwatch by....

Searching for diet programs on the internet

My family is.....

Complicated. Parents divorced when I was 4. I have an older full sister who is 28, two younger half siblings and a step brother. I love them all dearly though.

My favourite season is....

I love them all. They each have certain aspects that I can't get enough of.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....

Being able to have a discussion board and talk to people going through the same process.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....

All of the worlds problems are solved.

[tsunamimom]

Hi from Georgia, USA! I'm Jo, 51, ex-pat Brit and I found this site while searching for Mediterranean diet ideas.
I live with two of my three kids plus furbabies.
My favourite season is Autumn after the brutal summers we get here.
My favourite feature of Diet watch is the menus and diet plans.
If I could have one wish granted, it would be to have all my family on one continent! Looking forward to contributing and losing!

[ckerr07]

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My name is Constance

I live in Southeastern Ohio

I found this site while browsing the net looking for HELP

I have a WONDERFUL little family 3 year old girl and almost 2 year old boy.

My favorite season is Spring and Fall.

Love to plant a garden and flowers. :)

[SlimAngel]

Hi

I live in Auckland, New Zealand

Found this website while trying to find a solution to yo-yo dieting

Love Spring....all the bulbs blossum and the flowers are gorgeous

I like the shopping list print out....even my own added food goes on there

I start offically tomorrow, can't wait!

[NewKaren]

I live in - New Hampshire

I found Diet Watch years ago when it was still free, but came back to see the improvements

My family is - spectacular!

My favorite season is... I live in New Hampshire, by law I'm required to answer fall.

My favorite part of Diet Watch is Meal Plans

If I could have one wish granted it would be That all the little biting bugs that invade the forests 9 months a year would meet and untimely end so that I can get back to hiking, which is my favorite exercise.

[Breet]

Could someone help me? I'm very new & I have no idea what I'm doing. I can't get my foods to match up with the listed foods. Most of my foods aren't even listed. How do I add my foods when the calorie counts are so far off? Please help soon, as I'm about to give up. Breet

[Breet]

Well, I guess I'll dive right in:
I live in: MAINE
I found Diet watch by: LOOKING FOR THE BEST ONLINE DIETS AVAILABLE
My favorite season: I WOULD HAVE TO SAY, SUMMER
My favorite feature in Diet watch is : I HAVEN"T HAD A CHANCE TO CHECK IT OUT YET
If I could have one wish wish granted, it would be: NO PROBLEM, WORLD PEACE.

Now that I have that out of the way, hello everyone, I'm Breet & I'm fat, fat, & fat! Any advice on where to start?

[AJM0501]

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[Doggal]

Hi,
I just joined South Beach Diet.com I am still going to come here, as for how long..I don't know, if I can afford to keep this one after the 8 weeks as I've just been here for a week w/ no success-too many carbs. I've been trying to reduce my carbs to no avail. So I am on my own plan here-really South Beach, which will begin on Sunday. Thanks

[Dragonfly65]

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1) I'm Diane, from Yellowknife, NT, Canada
2) My family is a bit crazy but that's what makes me love them so much..
3) I found Diet Watch by googling diet programs and this one caught my eye.
4)We really only have two seasons here, winter and summer and I love both.
5) I am too new to this site to know what my favorite feature is yet.
6) If I had one wish it would be that everyone could feel as happy as I do today.

[Doggal]

Hi,
1) I'm Courtney and I'm from Leominster Mass
2) My family is blended-lots of relatives. I'm an aunt to a 13month old(the 1st one) neice.
3) I found Diet Watch by browsing for Free Diet Plans. Not free but really good for the price
4) I just joined today after thinking on it for a few days.
5) My favorite season is Spring, not too cold or too hot.
6) I don't have a favorite feature yet

[pakesler]

I live in.... Maryland

I found dietwatch by.... links on my workplace Wellness program website.

My family is..... wonderful :) My mom is my best friend. :o

My favourite season is.... Spring - perfect temps and no humidity :)

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... Haven't figured that out yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... not really sure.... would have to really think about that one.....

[Serenity]

I live in.... Ontario, Canada.

I found dietwatch by.... surfing.

My family is..... mostly grown up. And I have a one-year old granddaughter.

My favourite season is.... Fall. Crisp air, coloured leaves.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... Haven't figured that out yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... health, happiness, and success (by their own definitions) for each of my 5 kids.

[NanaTo1]

Hello from MO! I found Diet Watch via google and was very impressed with what I read, so here I am :) I just joined tonight, so I have a lot to learn but am excited to be here. I look forward to meeting new friends and celebrating successes with you!!

[misskyneston]

Hi everyone

I'm really really new! im just setting everthing up for starting tomorrow.

I live in.... Middleton in Manchester, UK

I found dietwatch by.... Google

My family is..... My partner Ash and our dog Benny

My favourite season is.... Autumn

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... not sure yet... im a bit lost

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... telling people your wishes means they wont come true ; )

[Littld925]

Hi, My name is Diane and I am also from Az. I joined this site about 6 weeks ago. I am very impressed with all it has to offer. I have noticed by clicking on the graph tab how much my daily intake spikes up and down. No wonder my body doesn't know what to do. I got sick with an awful lingering upper repiratory infection and have had it for 4 wks now. When I don't feel good I tend to throw the whole diet idea out the window. I am back to being serious now and it seems to be working. I have only lost 2 lbs but am happy my weight is inching down and not up. I really could use support of others going through this process. I am also very good at being supportive to anyone who needs a boost.

[EmmyBlue]

Hi... Welcome...I am just at the end of my first week here and I am still really into it. I am sort of throwing myself in with both feet because I figure the more I put into it the more I will get out of it!

Good luck to you!

[debrasnow1]

hello im new my name is debrasnow1 and i live in az. i found this web site by just surfing and im just figurin it out i sure hope it works as i have alot of wieght to loose thanks for being there.

[EmmyBlue]

I live in New York

I found dietwatch because I was researching diet plans on line and I stumbled onto it.

My family is complicated and fabulous all at the same time :p

My favorite season is fall because I love back to school and all the great holidays!

My favorite feature of Diet watch is not something Ive been on long enough to find lol!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be for the health and safety of the people I love...and those I don't.

[Littld925]

Hi out there.
My name is Diane
I live in Arizona
I am kind of a newlywed ...1 1/2 yrs
I work currently as a school nurse. In the past I was a labor and delivery nurse for 20 yrs.
I must have burned a lot more calories working at the hospital because I have put on 30 lbs since taking my current position or maybe it is menopause. I am not sure but something definitely happened and I am having trouble turning it around.
I found this site while surfing the net on weightless programs which has become one of my favorite pastimes. I finally told myself just pick one and do it!
So here I am
I could sure use some advice. Especially on staying motivated : :D

[NancyD2]

So how about a short intro... my name is NancyD2

I live in.... Webster, Texas

I found dietwatch .... when going through a box of old recipes taken from CyberDiet several years ago

My family is..... supportive, a bit crazy, but aren't we all! Three wonderful kids and 5 even greater grandkids, plus two poodle-mix dogs

My favourite season is....Fall - the bright colors of the leaves amongst the greens

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....Discussion Boards

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to have a body free of pain and system problems (diabetes, arthritis, hi blood pressure, etc.)
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[rascalfluff]

I joined two weeks ago and was all fired up and then...my good intentions seemed to just vanish. I have been dealing with nothing but thoughts to EAT. I haven"t had it this bad in years. I think actually making this committment and making the changes has caused my mind to work against me. Hope you out there can understand. I do want to do this. I do need to chat with some others who have 100 or so to lose and struggle like this. Help me talk my way thru this so I can truly do this,,,,I am 63 years YOUNG.....

[bobbie4310]

hi, I'm new to the site. Not sure how everything works yet. Any helpful advice on how to navigate all the features would be appreciated. My name is Bobbie and I live in Monroe, Virginia. I am married and have a lovely daughter who just started kindergarten this fall. So, my schedule has gotten off key with trying to fit everything in. I hope to find the drive and commitment I need to get my weight down and be healthier and happier with myself and the way I look.
My favorite seasons are fall and spring.

[Siobhanh]

Hi everybody,

My name is Siobhan

I live in the west of Ireland :)

I have a wonderful husband and 4 children, " boys and a girl

My favourite season is summer, I love the sunshine

I found dietwatch by to chance while surfing the net

My favourite feature, not sure yet

My wish is to have happy healthy times with my family

I am looking forward to meeting you all and losing some weight together

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[Bambo]

Hi Dietwatchers!

Here's my intro:

I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

I have 2 school-aged boys and have been happily married to a wonderful, thin, dessert-lovin' and dessert-baking/buying/tempting man who never gains a pound from all the confections he makes and brings into the house. While he'd enjoy it if I were happy with my weight, he also actually seems to like all the so-called curves.

My favourite season is definitely summer, which is going by way too fast.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be... hm. World peace?

Nice to meet everyone!

[melhalt123]

I live in....
Excelsior Springs, Missouri It is about 25 minutes from Kansas City, Mo.

I found dietwatch by....
Surfing the web for best diets. Still no magic pill to take so here we go again!

My family is.....
My fiance, two very busy boys and one princess who rules us all.

My favourite season is....
I love fall! The colors, smells and much cooler weather.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
Not sure yet. I just joined today so i haven't had much time to play around yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
If i were going to be selfish it would be to be able to eat anything that I want and still be thin and healthy. But, that is not me so I would say to find a way we could all just get along.

:D Melissa

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[tere1102]

I live in....Bloomington,IL

I found dietwatch by....surfing the net for nutritious foods

My family is.....I have eight children, 5 grown and married and Triplets that are 8. My husband and I love spending time with our family and friends and being together

My favourite season is....Spring and Fall are tied

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....the ease of following the diet plans

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that I would live long enough to see all my children graduate college, find their soulmate and hold each one of their children.

[kyo_luver123]

I live in Texas ;)

My mom discovered dietwatch and told me about it.

My favorite season is fall!!!! :p

I'm not quite sure on my favorite feature yet. I'm still learning how to use the site... :confused:

If I could have one wish granted, I would wish that I could help disover more ways to help preserve and replenish endangered and threatened wildlife

[sweniger]

I live in... Calgary, AB, Canada

I found dietwatch by....searching for online diet plans

My family is.....disfunctional at best. :D However my hubby and daughter are the center of my life, my rocks, my hugs, my laughs, my everything.

My favourite season is....definitely the Fall. The smells, the colors, the quietness

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....too soon to tell, but I am very excited about the supportive forums, meditation, and various logs. (food journal, exercise etc.)

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... to see the elephants in the wilds of Africa. My favourite animal, so majestic, wise, and caring.

Great to be a part of a like minded group! :)

[nancyw3717]

I'm a new member. I just joined yesterday.

I live in Hammond, IN.

I found Dietwatch by surfing the internet looking for a weight loss program with easy menu plans. I also like the way they address emotional eating. That's a big problem for me.

My family is very supportive. I'm married with 2 grown kids and 3 grandchildren.

My favourite season is fall. I like cooler weather and the colors of fall.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is the easy menu plan and the food log. I look forward to using the Meditation Room.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be that my family lived closer to me.

[MamaLooja]

Hi everyone! I am stil very new, and am learning to navigate this site a little bit.
I live in Aurora, Colorado, right outside of Denver. I found Dietwatch by searching the web, and reading reviews. My family is very supportive of this journey I have taken, and are excited to see me get healthy! My favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. I cannot choose which is better. My favorite feature of Dietwatch so far is the meal plans. I am a little confused about some parts though.
IF I could have one wish granted, it would be to be healthy and active with my family, to not be intimidated by going anywhere because of my appearance.

[rutjam]

I live in....Walton, NY

I found dietwatch by....surfing the web.

My family is.....scattered all over the US. Granddaughter and Great granddaughter in WI, Granddaughter and great grandsons (twins) in FL, 2 daughters here in Walton, son in KY, grandsons in Moravia, NY, Bainbridge, NY and here in Walton, NY. Greatgrandson in Bainbridge, NY. Sister in SC, and cousins in NJ. But we try to keep in touch with each other once in awhile.

My favourite season is....probably the fall during the changing colors of the leaves.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....Not sure yet, as I just joined but I think I am going to like the eating plans and shopping lists.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to see my BFF from 5th grade who now lives in CA one more time as I haven't seen her since 1981! But we phone each other often.

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[MamaLooja]

My name is Jammie, however my sons call me MamaLooja :D I am nervous and excited about starting this journey. There are some areas where I am a bit confused, but I am getting through it.

[penguinsrbest]

I would classify as really new...

I live in....Ontario (about 3 hours north of Toronto) on 2 acres in the country

I found dietwatch by....google

My family is.....fabulous. I have a wonderful husband and 2 beautiful daughters aged 14 and 12

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....too new to tell

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....get to goal weight once and for all!
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[susanh62]

Hi from the west coast of Florida where it is the height of tourist season. I joined dietwatch because it seems to be the most sensible healthy eating plan I have seen so far. I have tried many plans and succeeded but decided I want to change my eat for life not just for the period of time I want to lose weight. I sit behind a computer on the phone for 10 hours a day four days a week. I try to go to the gym 3 times a week and love to take the Zumba class. But between work, school and volunteering I find it hard to prepare healthy meals and am hoping that I will find some quidance on prepare meals ahead of time or simple and quick healthy meals for one.

I think I will enjoy the discussion boards the most because while my family is supportive I have no one close by to gain support from.

Looking forward to taking this journey

[Janet987]

I'm new here..
Im 35 - 2 children (age 18months ans 12 years)
work full-time (office setting)
and im tired of being overweight.
over the past 4-5 years I've gotten married and had another child and Ive seen how easy it is 5 lbs. here and 5 lbs. they add up.
I feel gross when i look at myself naked and even worse when im intimate with my husband. i know he loves me... but i dont.
I started with some girls at work...eating better in the new year and ive seen myself alreay going back to a snack here and a snack there... that arent healthy.
so, I;m making myself accountable and ive taken the step to change... make it part of my lifestyle!
:o :D

[charmie818]

So how about a short intro...

I live in Chicago Illinois

I found dietwatch by searching the net

My family is absolutely supportive and wonderful

My favourite season is the Spring

My favourite feature of Diet watch is...I don't know yet because I just joined today

If I could have one wish granted, it would be...I don't like wishing, life is a adventure, if you have to choose what adventure you want to be in.

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[heather131]

I just started dietwatch today. I have always had issues with my weight and haqve been able to lose in the past, but this time I just can't seem to do it on my own. I figured why not get some help from people going through some of the same issues as me.

[blancoyi]

I live in sunny Florida.
I found dietwatch by taking a test to find out which diet is the best one for you based on a bunch of questions. The only diet suggested for me was dietwatch, so I thought I'd give it a try since I've tried everything else to lose weight and been unsuccessful.
My family is wonderful and very supportive but require a lot of my time and care which doesn't leave much time for me to take care of myself.
My favorite season is fall because in Florida that means 65- 70 degrees of sunshine and green trees.
I just started poking around in dietwatch so I don't have a favorite feature yet.
If I could have one wish granted right now this minute it would be to hit the lotto and not have to go to work tomorrow.

[Suze1350]

I live in..Upstate New York
I found Diet Watch by .....reading reviews of diet programs on line
My family is .....not always a big help with my dieting, lots of gourmet cooks
My favorite season is ...summer
My favorite feature of diet watch is....the meal planner
If I could have one wish granted .....it would be a more serene life

[netlyon2]

I live in....Washington, DC

I found dietwatch by....poking around online

My family is.....an interesting mix of personalities. I'm the middle child of a middle child, so I have an extra dose of wacky. :D

My favourite season is....any of them. Each time of year has its pros and cons.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....the nutrition score. It's really helping me see a correlation between how I feel and which nutrients I'm missing.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to gain control of my life. Right now, I feel like I'm trying to keep up with everything--work, health, finances, etc.--instead of making plans for the future.

[Carolmercier]

I live in Ontario, Canada

I found dietwatch by searching a diet site

My family is all fabulous

My favourite season is Fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is the nutricious meal plan calculated for me

If I could have one wish granted, it would be start dating this year and also to win the lottery : :rolleyes:

[Got2luvm4]

I live in....Southeast Michigan

I found dietwatch by....researching the highest rated online diet sites

My family is.....pretty hilarious when we all get together - 2 still in college, 1 out and job hunting and oldest employed and happy on west coast, then my DH, me and all the pets they promised to feed and care for forever

My favorite season is....Fall - I love the colors

My favorite feature of Diet watch is.....don't know yet - just started - but the shopping list was very nice

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to never do housework again! LOL

[magdog32]

I live in....Northern VT

I found dietwatch by....surfing the web

My family is.....a wonderful husband, two dogs, 5 cats, an awesome niece, etc.

My favourite season is....all of them!!!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....food journal with complete nutrition counts and being able to do the calculations for recipies I make all the time.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....all animals (including humans) would be treated with compassion and respect.

[RottsNScotts]

So how about a short intro...

I live in....Washington state

I found dietwatch by....searching web

My family is.....my 3 dogs locally, the rest are in CA

My favourite season is....spring

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....don't know yet

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to find a fun group to train my dogs with!

[breenie]

:p I live in Springfield, MO. No it is not where the Simpsons are from. New Hampshire won that honor and I was kind of bummed about that.

I found dietwatch by surfing the web for high rated weight loss programs.

My family is a lot of fun. We enjoy eachother and are very close. We always look for excuses to laugh and play. But I am the only single one left. Everyone has their own families. I lost my mom last year and she was single also. My dad remarried years ago, but he has to meet my step mother's needs before my own, which I do understand. It does make me feel though that I don't want to bother them when dealing with my mothers death. I do love them though...a lot.

My favourite season is Spring because everything is new and green

My favourite feature of Diet watch is the 12 week emotional eating program. I have been looking for some for of counseling because I know I am an emotional eater. So I am pretty excited.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be that I would lose weight and begin living the life I dream of. To date would be nice,

[breenie]

I live in....Flowery Branch, GA

I found dietwatch by....surfing the web

My family is.....living with me

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I'm not sure-I'm new

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that menapause didn't make me so tired
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[hartee101]

I live in Springfield, MO. No it is not where the Simpsons are from. New Hampshire won that honor and I was kind of bummed about that.

I found dietwatch by surfing the web for high rated weight loss programs.

My family is a lot of fun. We enjoy eachother and are very close. We always look for excuses to laugh and play. But I am the only single one left. Everyone has their own families. I lost my mom last year and she was single also. My dad remarried years ago, but he has to meet my step mother's needs before my own, which I do understand. It does make me feel though that I don't want to bother them when dealing with my mothers death. I do love them though...a lot.

My favourite season is Spring because everything is new and green

My favourite feature of Diet watch is the 12 week emotional eating program. I have been looking for some for of counseling because I know I am an emotional eater. So I am pretty excited.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be that I would lose weight and begin living the life I dream of. To date would be nice,

[ladybug67]

Hello,

I live in ILLINOIS

I found DietWatch while searching for weight loss programs online.

My favorite season is Fall....I love the cool, crisp air, the changing colors of the leaves...and the beautiful fall sunsets.

My family is very important to me.

The feature I like most here at dietwatch.....well, I am brand new tonite, so I don't know much about it all yet. I do like the chat/discussion board and I am looking forward to the food diary.

If I had one wish, I would wish to have my brother back :)

[variousstates]

My name is Max.

I live in North Carolina.

I don't know too much about DietWatch, just yet, but I do know that I need a little help keeping track of things, and some way to hold myself accountable, blah, blah, blah.

Overall, I'm kind of cynical about losing weight, but I'm working hard to change my attitude. Hopefully, using something like DietWatch will help.

[ameslk]

I live in....

Wisconsin

I found dietwatch by....

surfing the internet

My family is.....

the most important part of my life!

My favourite season is....

Spring! Everything is new again!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....

I'm not sure.......today is my first day!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....

To be at peace and happy with myself!

[chellelfc]

Hello all; my name is Chelle

I live in the UK and i found this diet by taking a quizz to see which was the ideal diet for me.

I am happily married with 1 child who has just turned 14.
My will power is normally good however for the past 9 years i've struggled with my weight and just want to get back to the way i use to be.

I have joined a previous online diet site but never stuck to it, that seems to be my problem i'm full of good intentions its just sticking to them.

I look forward to speaking to many of you soon and hopefully us all helping and motivating each other to reach our goals!! ^_^

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[Castine1]

I haven't been on DietWatch but a few days. Found it as one of the best diet sites also on the Internet. Hope to lose at least 20#. Need to lose 40# :D

[sbarca]

Hi!! My name is Stacy. I am 43 years old and on a journey to take off some weight and be healthy.

I live in Mebane, NC.

I found dietwatch by searching for the best diet tracker and read reviews. The reviews led me to choosing dietwatch.

My family is wonderful. My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We have our animal children - Gracie, 9, Golden Retriever; Axel - 10 mos., Schnoodle, and Krystal Kitty, 5 years, Siamese Maine Coon Mix

My favourite season is the fall. For me, it is the best time for outdoor activities such as hiking, running, walking and biking.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is - I don't know...I haven't been here long enough to know. I'll let you know in a couple of weeks.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to live without worries or stressors, but all this only makes me stronger in the long run.
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[LindaF58]

Hi, my name is Linda and I joined last night after researching online diets. Dietwatch was rated quite highly and the price is right!
I live near London, Ontario, Canada with my husband and 3 children (20, 17 and 12.) Our eldest son, 22, finished college and lives on his own. I am a part time teacher in the learning support room at our small Christian school.
I lost all of my extra weight several times using various diet programs, but always gained it all back, plus some, when I got pregnant. I had a total hysterectomy 2 months ago - so there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to lose this 100 lbs and keep it off!
I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you.

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[SHADOWAH]

I live in Sugar Land, Texas

I got mad at Weight Watchers online for raising their rates and started looking around for another site. DietWatch had several excellent recommendations.

My family is very close. My husband (the most forgiving person I know) and I have a son in college, daughter in high school, one very spoilt dog. The dog has it's own pet kitten.

My favorite season is winter. We only have two seasons here; summer and not-as-hot summer so anything less than 98 degrees with 98 percent humidity is a nice change.

My favorite feature on DietWatch is to be decided. I have been a member less than an hour but the food tracking is pretty forthright and the site seems easy to navigate.

In a perfect world my one wish would be for people to be kind to each other. In the real world, I would wish for me and my family to be healthy.

[pounder68]

I live in Brampton Ontario, Canada. I found DW by mistake and the innovative website caught my eye. I am surrounded by a supportive family who believe I am "perfect" just the way I am... however that is not good enough for me.... I have steadily gained weight after having my 3rd and final child 6 years ago and need to get control of this escalation now! I llok forward to this new virtual community and hopefully the results of dropped pounds and renewed energy@!

[ckilgore1]

I live in....North Carolina (Earl is sneaking up on us!)

I found dietwatch by....referal from listing of best diet sites & being fed up with the weight I regained.

My family is.....Awesome. I love them and am very thankful.

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....tracking the food so i can be aware of caloric intake and nutritional value.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that those I love will have peace and happiness in their lives and make good choices.

[marwarsaw]

My name is Marion

I live in.... Casa Grande, AZ

I found dietwatch by.... Surfing on the internet

My family is..... absolutely wonderful, we have five kids, two in college, one in navy boot camp, and two in high school

My favourite season is....Winter I like the cooler weather with no snow! :cool:

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... menus

If I could have one wish granted, it would be. that our country would remember it was founded on christian principles.

[katz76]

Hi. My name is Karen and i found Diet Watch by surfing the internet. I have a wonderful family, a loving husband of 12 years, and 3 great kids. Life can get stressful at times, as i have a child with autism, celiac disease and tourettes. He is a sweet boy, but tends to be explosive, angry and very impulsive at times. I try to make as many gluten free foods by scratch. ,

My favorite season is Fall. I love the crisp cool air here in NH. We have a lot of Apple Orchards near by and pumpkin patches. I like living in the country, where you can still look at a few places and see nothing but what nature put there to begin with.

My favorite feature of Diet Watch is the focus on emotional eating. I really need assistance in this area and need to discover why i eat the way i do----to correct this problem for good. I have lost some weight recently and 3 inches off of my waist this summer, but my progress is very, very, slow. If i could have one wish granted it would be to feel confident in who i am---regardless of my waist size.

I look forward to meeting all of you and making some new friends. Enjoy your day!

[NancyJane]

I live in Massachusetts

I found DietWatch by reading a Wall STreet Journal online diet program comparison article

My family is growing up...two boys age 21 and 24 so my husband and I are empty nesters

My favorite season is the fall...New England is beautiful in the fall

My favorite feature ... I am brand new, so I can't answer this yet

If I could have one wish, I would wish that I could learn to eat healthfully without having to hyper focus on the food. I want to get to a point where I eat when I am hungry, and then just enough. I need to gain that control.

[Nance88]

:D I am a returnee--have reached the end of my rope, weight-wise--I found Diet Watch on the I nternet;I live in Maine, my family all live in the Southern part of Maine, and New Hampshire--Brothers and Sisters, etc are all in the PNW. My favorite feature of Dietwatch is the entire ease of use, as opposed to some other sites that are around. My favorite season of the year is Fall. If I had one wish, it would be to make things better for youngest son and wife--they have been on th ropes for at least two years, and it seems as though they just can't cartch a break.

[kjrmom911]

Hello all,

I just joined last night and successfully made it through day one and managed to log everything.

I live in....Rocklin, Ca

I found dietwatch by....surfing the web, looking for an alternative to weight watchers (I hate meetings)

My family is.....loud and crazy, 2 twin teenage boys, one teenage daughter

My favourite season is....spring...I love when everything looks brand new and fresh

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....don't know yet, but I like the menu/calorie counter feature

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....hmmm...to have enough money to stop worrying about it.

[careclub801]

Here is my introduction!

I live in.... Dallas, TX

I found DW by.... a free health screening, ha!

My family is.....me and my miniature schnauzer, Harley

My favorite feature of DW is.....new and still trying to figure this out

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....lose this excess weight!

[tbyerrum]

I live in...
Newbury Park, Ca

I found dietwatch by....
By surfing the web

My family is.....
I am divorced have two adult children, one of them is moving out of my house today with husband the other lives with his dad just a few blocks away.

My favourite season is....
Fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
Recording my food and exercise. It helps keep me in check.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
To be thin again and keep it off

[MXMOMMA]

I live in Brampton Ontario Canada

I found dietwatch by luck I guess. Just stumbled across it on the web

My family is exhausting some days and perfect other day. I am married with one son and my husband has a daughter that just recently came to live with us because her mother is abusive

My favourite season is Fall I love the clean fresh air

My favourite feature of Diet watch is I'm not sure I just joined.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to lose the weight and keep it off.
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[lraye]

I live in....Seward, AK.

I found dietwatch by....searching the internet

My favourite season is....Summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I don't know yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....more wishes! :)

[kwhitney05]

So how about a short intro...

I live in.... Syracuse, NY

I found DW by.... searching google

My family is.....amazing...funny...outgoing; no kids no husband just good old mom & dad and an older sister and her family.

My favorite season is.... Fall

My favorite feature of DW is.....boards and menu planner and shopping list

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that I can lead the hike up the mountain when camping with my friends

[Time2Lose6]

Hi! I'm giving this a trial run. I'm not sure what I'm doing or what diet to follow, or even if anything will work this time. But, we'll see.

[Argentia924]

So how about a short intro...

I live in.... Canton, Ohio

I found dietwatch by.... Googling

My family is..... the most important thing in my life.

My favourite season is.... fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... still exploring all of them. I like the food log though.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... cure for congenital heart defects. (My son has been fighting them since birth).

[LisaLusk]

So how about a short intro...

I live in....Michigan and hate cold weather :(

I found dietwatch by....surfing the web

My family is.....Wonderful! I don't know what I'd do without them!

My favourite season is....Summer, Im way more active in the summer, hmm maybe I need to move to a warmer place

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I don't have to think about what Im going to eat everyday, I just look at the menu and I'm good to go

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....To work as a snorkel guide in Hawaii!!! :D hmmm warmer place..

[kjkk61]

:o I have just signed up for DW, was reading posts and saw yours.
I am a nurse, turning 50, living a roller coaster life, also. I also believe I need to start taking care of myself better, so it will show the world I practice what I preach. I wish you luck, and hopefully a much calmer life, after graduation!!

[CanadaChick]

So how about a short intro...

I live in.... Niagara Falls Ontario Canada

I found dietwatch by.... surfing the net and saw it in a magazine

My family is.....great :) I had the best husband a girl could ask for and a great supportive caring family

My favourite season is.... Fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....boards and menu planner and shopping list

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....That there would be no more animal cruelty and more harsher punishment for animal cruelty

[jenny5807]

I live in Indianapolis, IN but am originally from Louisville, KY.

I found dietwatch by going to a website about Which Diet is Best for me..

My family is wonderful - I am married to a great guy, have 2 beautiful daughters (teenagers-AAAKKK!), and have 3 spoiled 4-legged children named Portia, Buddy, and Zetty.

My favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. Spring makes me feel hopeful and happy. I love to watch all the plants come back to life after winter. Fall makes me feel cozy and happy. I love to see the leaves change and I know the holidays are on their way!

I am not sure what my favorite feature of dietwatch is yet. I just started today.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to have a long, happy, healthy life with my family.

[ANewMe2010]

I live in Nashville, Tennessee.

I found dietwatch by reading an article on webMD.com.

My family is quirky. I have a great husband and a 2 year old lab mix.

My favorite season is Fall. Fall lasts longer than Spring although the weather is typically the same here.

My favorite feature of Diet watch is the progress report. I think it will be a great tool to show me how far I have come in making better decisions for myself.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to be debt free and travel the world!

[Kittimom]

ooh, did someone say quit a stressful job?

mind if i share your fantasy??

;)

good luck on the 10 pounds - you can do it~!!

saw you say hi on the friends board - great group - join in!

xo

^..^

[michele90]

I am very new, I just joined 3 days ago!

I live in....Denver

I found dietwatch by....googling "diets". I just started reading The Beck Diet Solution book and I needed to find a diet.

My family is.....great. I have the best husband and two cats and a dog.

My favourite season is....summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....the food diary. It's great to be able to have my nutrition information calculated for me. I had no idea I was eating so many calories. No wonder I wasn't losing any weight! The amount of food I can eat now seems so very, very minimal.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be...to be able to afford to quit my stressful job and have a fun, low-stress job instead. Or maybe to just work part time at the stressful one. :rolleyes:

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[MirandaDuval]

I first found Dietwatch around 1999, and with the help of the food diary especially, I lost 35 pounds and reached a weight I never dreamed possible. Unfortunately, I've regained it all and more now that I've reached menopause. It's hard to lose weight, but the real challenge I've had is keeping it off. Here's hoping I can do that this time!

[patty2311]

I just signed up to dietwatch! I can't wait to get started. I am from Indiana, from a small town just south of Chicago.
I am 48 years old, married, with 5 children and 2 grandbabies.
I have one more semester of nursing school left and will graduate in December of this year. My life is chaotic, and my eating habits fit that lifestyle; I want to change that! I told my husband that I want to embrace turning 50, I just don't want to embrace so much of me when I get there!
For me, this isn't just about losing weight, I need to make healthy choices that will help me get to a ripe old age!! Besides, as a nurse, I should set an example for patients, you know, not one who just talks the talk, but living the lifestyle that I am promoting and educating them on!
I am excited to be here, and look forward to meeting new friends along the way :)

[apilarski02]

I live in....Northern Michigan

I found dietwatch by....Online Search

My family is.....Amazing. Great Husband and a wonderful son and daughter.

My favourite season is....Summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I'm not sure yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....Perfect health for me and my family.

I'm excited about starting this adventure.

[adrianad]

It's wonderful having you with us here at Diet Watch :D

Wow !! all of the family is in college at the same time... that's quite a feat.

I'm sure that you will find the site with all it's features and tools a great place for your new journey.

Do come join us on the discussion boards. Not only will you meet great people, but you'll also get support and have a very good time. Just jump right on into one of the daily threads.

If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll help you with anything here on the site.

See you on the boards !!

[lufhtiaf]

I live in: Middle Tennessee

I found Dietwatch: while searching the Internet for healthy weight-loss programs

My family is: A BLESSING! There are four of us – me, and my three wonderful children: my daughter, son, and son-in-law. We’re all currently in college with crazy schedules, and I’m hoping Dietwatch and inspiration from all of you will help me get my emotional, stressed-out eating under control.

My favorite season(s): the ones that aren’t too hot or too cold

My favorite feature(s) of Diet watch: All of them so far!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be: To have a wonderful relationship & be together with my children here on Earth in this life, and also in Heaven in the next!

[adrianad]

Welcome amyb2010 !!!!

It's great seeing you here on DW with us :D

I hear ya on the house cleaning ;)

Come join us on the Discussion Boards, where you'll meet wonderful people and get support on your new journey.

Can't wait to get to know you bettter !!

[amyb1010]

I live in....Colorado Springs

I found dietwatch by....surfing the net while trying to find a calorie counter

My family is.....my husband (we just got married in October), my boston terrier Ginny and our cat, juliet

My favourite season is....Fall which is why we chose October!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....not sure yet, I just joined today. I'm hoping it's easy and that it works.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to have a clean house and I'm not the one who has to do the work! :)

[dargdfry1]

hello all
I'm a newbe to not only this site but dieting.
I live in NC.
I have a grown daughter that lives with me and several 4 legged creatures.
IMy favorite season is fall.
I work 12 hr nights as a ICU RN and diet watch seem to be the perfect answer to how I was going to find diet/exercise help on my schedule.
I think that diet watch will help me to be accountable to myself with my diet. I'm sure that when I experience those feeling of none progression that I will be able to use diet watch to see just how far I have come.

[adrianad]

Hi kmstrain ! :D

Welcome to Diet Watch, the very best place in the world for weight loss.

You have some young kids, huh? That must keep you really busy all the time.

Come join us on the discussion boards, where you'll meet wonderful people and you'll also get some great support on your new journey.

We're all looking forward to getting to know you.

If you have any questions just let me know.

[kmstrain]

Hello to you all! I just joined DW this week and I am very hopeful about meeting my goals with its help. For my short little intro:

I live in....beautiful Boise, Idaho. I am originally from the east coast, but have been out here for almost 3 years and I really love it.

I found dietwatch by....just surfing the web and coming across it by accident.

My family is.....amazing. My husband, 6-year-old daughter, and 3-year-old son are very important in my life and mean the world to me.

My favorite season is....spring! I love the change from cold to cool, then to warm. It is just wonderful.

My favorite feature of Diet watch is.....well, I am not sure yet. But I do love the logging of everything I eat. It really puts things into perspective.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to finish nursing school and make a difference in people's lives. :)

[Brassia]

Hi adrianad! It is nice to meet you! I am only a couple of days into this program but already it is making me think differently and I love that I am feeling a bit more in control of my eating. Last night was the first time in a while where I listened to myself and didn't give in when I felt a craving coming on. Just having the knowledge that instant hunger is only emotional hunger really helped me. :D I am looking forward to the res of the 12 week program!

[adrianad]

Hi Brassia :D

Boy can I relate to what you said. It's very easy for us to give up on ourselves in the best of circumstances.

I am very sorry for your losses and I want you to be free to just be open with us here on the boards. We are all here to help one another with all aspects of our lives. That's why were here !!

I'm looking forward to getting to know you on the boards.

[Brassia]

Hello everyone! I came across diet watch through facebook and am very excited about the prospect of finally understanding why I play such a mental game with myself when I am trying to lose weight. I was down to 162 pounds but dealt with 2 deaths in a very short time and just gave up on myself when I developed an "I don't care" attitude. I don't want to be that way any longer. So I am hoping that the program on here which addresses emotional eating will give me some answers.

[adrianad]

Welcome farinaki75, it's great having you here on Diet Watch with us.

I'm sure that in the coming days you'll be able to explore and get to know the wonderful tools here on the site.

As it happens, there are alot of us who are a bit low on motivation right now. Must be a bit of the winter blues.

Come join us on the discussion boards. You'll get great support and some fantastic ideas on how to handle this time of the year.

Welcome! :D

[farinaki75]

I'm from England, but live in Greece....I found dietwatch while trying to find some motivation to lose some weight for for the fantastic Greek summer which is just around the corner....My family is great..but complicated and I hope that I can manage to reach my goal to be able to give them all the best summers I can!! The problem is that I'm still struggling to get motivated!! :(

[adrianad]

Hi noot boo !!

Welcome to the very best place on the internet, for so many things and not just weight loss.

I hope you'll jump into the discussion boards. You'll get great added support 24/7.

My goodness, you do live in a very cold area of the US :eek: aren't you suppost to have tons of snow now?

Great to have you here :D

[noot_boo]

Hi, I just joined like 20 minutes ago. Still trying to figure out how everything works!

I live in....Plymouth, MI (it's really cold here, not so snowy though....)

I found dietwatch by....accident. Looking for a weight loss plan......

My family is.....just me and my 13 yo cat (who will be passing soon, she has bone cancer). I was married for 14 yrs and was divorced in 2006. (I still have both my parents and 1 sister).

My favourite season is....tough question.....I like fall for the colors, but i love the hope & promise that spring brings!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....??? not sure, this is new to me.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to figure out what I really want to do in life. My current occupation (auto engineer) just isn't giving me satisfaction any longer, although I know I should be happy to be employed, let alone have a "good" job.

OK! thanks to all for listening :-)

[adrianad]

I'm a little confused. I recently joined DietWatch and I'm having problems with no body being in the chat rooms at the times posted. Am I missing something? :confused:
Welcome cjoysims :D

I'm glad that you're here on Diet Watch with us all.

I don't know what you are experiencing. Are you getting a *error notice*, or are you just getting a blank screen?

I will let Jennifer know about this asap... maybe someone else has had this problem and she knows how to get around it.

How are you finding your way around the rest of the website? Aren't the tools the best ??

Don't forget to come and join us on the boards. There's nothing like daily support for your new journey :)

[cjoysims]

I'm a little confused. I recently joined DietWatch and I'm having problems with no body being in the chat rooms at the times posted. Am I missing something? :confused:

[jct7031]

Hi all,

I wanted to plan my meals for today last night but received an error message that says I cannot get my meal plan for today. I sent a message to the help desk but have not heard anything back. I really rely on Dietwatch so I can eat nutrionally balanced meals for the entire day. Does anybody know what I can do to be able to access my meal plan for today and the days to come? Everything was fine until last night. The error message states that I do not have a meal plan... Strange because I haven't had any issues up until this point.

Thanks,
Jennifer

[flamingoluver]

:) Boy am I new to this! I just joined 5 minutes ago and I am trying to fiqure out the site. (Some might say I am technological challenged) So I am 58 years young. I have become a nana, I teach art, and I am surviving menopause.
I live in Iowa with my husband and weiner dog. We have 3 daughters all grown. I have tried and succeeded on many diets. But at this point I am sick of going to meetings and fitting one more thing into my schedule.
Any tips any one has I am open to hear. Thanks

[rach63]

Hi. I just joined about 30 minutes ago. I'm so ready for this.

I live in: Dallas, TX

I found Dietwatch by: looking for a wt loss program on line

My family is: I just have a grown daughter, but she is very supportive. She is 1 year out from gastric bypass surgery and has lost 150 pounds. I'm using her as my inspiration. ;)

My favorite season: Fall

My favorite feature: The trackers and everything else. hehehe

My one wish: That my daughter is happy and content and my mom is always healthy.

[Lilbitheaven]

Well I am actually a returning member, joined in June 09 and lost 7# before the 4th of July, from then it was all down hill. I wanted to come back many times, but I needed my head and heart to be in the same place. I think I am now there.

I am from Green Bay, WI (although I like to see the Packers win, I am not a freak about it like most people in this city ) :-)

I learned of diet watch through a coworker

My famlily consists of my husband and I with extended family

My favorite season: I have to say I love all the seasons with the exception of winter (I know what am I doing in Wisconsin)

Favorite feature on diet watch would have to be the menu planning, it really is an eye opener and is what kept me on track the first time. However I think I need to play around on the site more to understand what it all has to offer.

One Wish: For my husband & I to live a long healthy lifestyle together. He is my rock in life and I do not know what I would do without him.

[Scooch]

Hey, anyone here from Saskatchewan?

[jad6000]

I live in Sin City - Las Vegas,NV

I found dietwatch by trying to find the best diet for me on www.bestdietforme.com and DW was one the most highly recommended diet websites.

My family is brilliant. I love my husband. It's just us...for now. ;)

My favourite season is Autumn. I love the colors & the holidays that it brings.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is the food log. (and the ticker if I can figure out how to get it set-up)

If I could have one wish granted, um..just one? I guess for me and my loved ones to live healthy & carefree. :)

[c2nixon]

I live in Dallas, Tx

I found dietwatch through another website: rates different diet sites

My family is insane but loving

I just started the program so I am learning all the different tools that can be used

I greatest wish is live a healthy, long life to see my grandchildren grow into adulthood.

[loopy12]

A new member...no doubt another person with a new year's resolution to lose weight...same resolution every year...
Anyway:

I live in....Upstate New York, but am English.

I found dietwatch through....my husband found it a signed me up

My family is.....me, my husband and our two year old

My favourite season is....Autumn.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....logging every detail - it appeals to an obsessive side of me - I'm looking forward to seeing the line on the chart point down!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to have more children...I think having another child at this weight is unlikely and unhealthy, and I can hear that tick tocking biological clock. If I don't get on with losing weight now then it may be too late to grow the family I always dreamed of.

[Goingtodoit]

I am new as of today. I signed up several weeks ago with good intentions. Today my intentions will become reality!

I live in: northwest Iowa...where the tall corn grows

I found Dietwatch by: accident or providence

My family is: wonderful. I am SO BLESSED!

My favorite season: Fall with winter coming in a close second

My favorite feature: I think will be EVERYTHING!

My one wish: as someone else put down, that my family stay safe and healthy and come to know Jesus as their personal savior.

[KarenBC]

has it really been that long since I've used Diet Watch? I think the program was still in the free Beta stage when I last used it! But I remembered it and how well it worked for me...just couldn't remember the name of the program. I was quietly nattering at my rotten memory when my son asked what was wrong...so I explained that I wanted to remember the name of this great food/exercise journal online program I used 10 years ago. He said "Oh you mean Diet Watch?" He would have been 12 at that time! Amazing.

I'm so pleased with the upgrades - particularly the blood pressure/blood glucose journals. I've been Type 2 Diabetic for almost 2 years now. Am finally getting a handle on good food choices and having tighter blood readings as a result. Actually I have a double whammy, also have high blood pressure and on a med for that. Hoping that as the weight comes off and the exercise goes up that the med can be cut back and eventually gone.

Much prefer using natural supplements to help control things like cholestrol, blood pressure/sugar.

I live in northern Canada, and work part time in an office.

[Hekate]

Hello,

I live in the beautiful county of Cornwall in the United Kingdom. I found this site through Google. There were so many sites to choose from but I decided that this one offered the best deal. I used to be a teacher of English but now I am following my heart - at last! - and devoting most of my time to my own writing.

I quit smoking three years ago but I have been unable to shift the fourteen pounds I gained in the process. For six months, I have been attending the gym or taking an exercise class 5 days a week and I also try to jog for fifteen minutes daily. Unfortunately, I spend a lot of the rest of time at my laptop and this doesn't burn many calories.

When I was younger I did not find it so difficult to lose weight but I am certainly finding it hard now! I am a lot fitter than I was three years ago and I am quite toned now too. But I am STILL a UK 14 whereas I used to be a UK 10/12. I have loads of clothes I can't wear - and, this time, I am determined to get back into them. I hope to find encouragement and support here. Best wishes to all. Hekate

[konasmom]

I live in....Washington State.

I found dietwatch through....a consumer-watch comparison of other online diet sites. DietWatch was very highly rated and fees were far lower for the same services.

My family is.....fun, fabulous and furry. 2 little men kittens and one little baby Rottweiler.

My favourite season is....definitely autumn. Though, I'm becoming more of a "summer" person every year as I love to garden!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....hmmmm...not sure yet. Just joined this morning!! Would love to see if there's a fitness group or "buddy system" to do this weight loss thing WITH someone else who's doing it.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that all animals worldwide are treated with love and care.

[jlw052299]

Hello, I just joined Dietwatch today. My name is Jennifer. I recently started doing crossfit and want to get the extra weight off from my 3 children. I am afraid that exercise alone is not going to do it. I would really LOVE to lose 20 lbs, 10 lbs left over from 2 of my pregnancies.

I live in....Oklahoma

I found dietwatch by....researching on internet. I was torn between this and weight watchers.

My family is.....LARGE. I have 3 children and a husband but am very close with my mom, dad, brother, nephew, aunts, cousins, grandparents, etc. :p

My favourite season is....fall, usually so sick of the 100 degree summers by then. :cool:

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....not sure yet, but am hoping to love it.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that my family is healthy and live long lives and know Jesus Christ before they die.

[Goodmaya]

I live in Carson City, NevadaI found dietwatch by using a search engine

I live with my cat, but have a son, daughter-in-law and two grand daughters close by.

My favourite season is Summer.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is? I have no idea since I just joined.

[Crazygram]

1. I live in rural Northerbn Maine
2.I found Diet Watch by surfing the net.
3.My favorite season of the year is the fall--autumn colors and leaves
4.My favorite feature of DW is the community feature
5.My family is about 200 miles south--Southern Maine and New Hampshire--the rest reside in the PN
6.iF i COULD HAVE ONE WISH GRANTED, IT WOULD BE THAT OUR OTHER HOME WOULD SELL :)

[Paulette62]

:p Good morning, I found dietwatch on the internet accidently, I'm glad I did. I really need to get a hold of my eating habbits. I'm a nurse with a semi hectic work schudel. I live with a really great guy, my middle son and 2 St.Bernards, in northern NY. Due to a resent back injury I haven't exercised as much as I would like thus the weigh gain. I like to walk, garden, go camping, knit, and play games on line. Food to me is like being an acholic so I need to take it one day at a time.

[Maligirl]

I live in....
Bellingham, Massachusetts

I found dietwatch through....
Google search for diets that really work

My family is.....
Composed of a significant other and three dogs. Life is good!

My favourite season is....
Autumn with the crisp air and foliage changes, followed by Winter - I love to play in the snow!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
Don't yet know as I just joined...

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
To actually take care of myself by eating the right foods and exercising.

[stfrances]

I live in....

New Orleans! Usually, but as I'm in college right now, I now live in the North East, and it is certainly a change!

I found dietwatch through....

google.... I did lots and lots of searches about diet sites and this one kept coming up.

My family is.....

a bit on the crazy side, but it is fine, I love them all the same!

My favourite season is....

at home, spring, and here....maybe fall? I love the fact that the leaves change color here.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....

the help for emotional eating.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....

world peace. But if I got a second one then I'd wish for unlimited traveling funds!!

p.s. I'm really excited to be here, and kind of scared... but I'm hoping that all goes well!

-Effie

[lrogers3]

I joined this group hoping to find a way to have conversations with other people who are also working on losing weight. I have gained and lost so many times - I feel like Oprah - I live in CT and found this site while searching for calorie conversion charts. My family is a great support and comfort but a part of my weight problem because I am cooking high calorie meals and stocking the house with things to appease everyone's appitite. My hope is to learn how to utilize this online forum. My wish is to be one of those people who can eat what they want and never gain weight!

[M000000009]

Hi to the group. I will try this, although I am not used to group communications online.
I live in Tucson, Arizona, close to the Catalina Mountains, which is a joy. My favorite season used to be fall, but I don't see fall much here as a separate season unless I go into the mountains. So, I guess my favorite season now is spring. I love the desert.

My family is two-stepped, I have a grown son living with his wife also in Tucson. I live with my husband of 37 years, with our dog and two cats. I have two older sisters and an older brother and his wife also living in Tucson. (I am the youngest of nine.)

I don't have a favorite feature of DietWatch yet, because I have only tried a few features. But, off hand I would say I appreciate the responsiveness of those who run the program, and I like the adaptability of recipes to the fact that I am vegetarian.

I have to think about the wish granted question. I feel very shy about sharing with so many others. l'd like to lose about 20 more pounds (have lost about 8).

[theisbarbara]

I joined 2 days ago and so far have not been 100% and it is crucial to my health and mental well being. It is like my desire to eat is a separate being that I can't control. But I have to stick with this no matter what! : :o

[Marsha78]

Good morning! I've just joined up and am wondering how this will go. Hope it gives me the support I need to get off of my nether regions and lose weight and get fit. I'm an emotional eater who enjoys the fall here inthe middle of Minnesota where I live on a lake with my spouse. We are going to try to lose weight together. Hmmm!

[Bleu_Rider]

I live in....

Hi everyone. I live in Brentwood, California (the one in Northern California) and I need to loose 50 pounds.

I found dietwatch by....
Just cruising the internet looking for something to help me get on track. I didn't want a program that sends you food or a restrictive program that is hard to live with with a family. I liked DietWatch because it gives you a guideline to start with and the flexibility to make changes while learning how to balance everything nutritionally.

My family is.....
I have a husband (who has never ever had an issue maintaining his weight). Three boys (all slender like their father) and three dogs (who live in the house with us) I work full time plus my husband owns his own business and I do his paperwork in the evenings as well. Busy gal!!

My favourite season is....
Spring. The hills around here all turn green and the wild flowers bloom. It is beautiful and the weather is perfect.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
Flexibility

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
That I'd be back riding my motorcycle with my husband on his and we'd be off on an adventurous trip. I had back surgery six weeks ago and my ortho suggested if I lost my midsection it would be better for my back (which I already knew). Hearing him say it out loud turned the lights on I guess. I have my own Harley and my husband has his own Harley and we ride together. I can not ride on my bike or even ride with him for another six months or so. I miss it so much!!

Good luck and the best to all on our journey toward better health!

Bleu_Rider

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[emurph35]

Hello all,

I am from Milwaukee WI and just joined Dietwatch today. I have tried others, and am looking for something less expensive so I googled this site and liked what I saw.

I quit smoking last week(I had quit for over a year, but had a very tough time last fall so I started up again, dah) and am feeling pretty good today. But I need to lose about 20 pounds.

I have 3 sons, two stepsons and a wonderful husband. I also have 3 dogs.

I like summer best, as I love to be in my garden.

Good luck to everyone on reaching their goals.

My husband found this quote from Lance Armstrong. "Pain is temporary, quitting is forever."

[simonsadie]

I am a Newbie and I live in New Jersey. I found Dietwatch while surfing the internet desperately looking for a weight loss solution, hope this is the answer for me! Well, my Family..............................Do I really have to go their????????? Let's just say I am very happily married 22 years to a wonderful guy, and we live with our Kitty Furbabies. :)
My favorite season is Fall. My favorite feature of Dietwatch so far, since I'v only been a member for just a few hours is being able to communicate with all of you.

If I could have one wish.......I would wish for three more wishes! (I'm Very practical!)
Then I would wish for Health, Happiness and that all of us Succeed on our weight loss journey!!!

Good Luck to everyone!!!! ;)

[GeauxTigerGirl]

Hi everyone! It's my first day so I'll introduce myself I guess...

I live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

I found dietwatch by internet.

My family is big if you include pets. ;)

My favourite season is fall. After a hot summer, I can't wait for cooler weather.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is the calorie counter for food and exercise. This eliminates the guesswork for me and makes it easier to stick with the plan.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be for three more wishes. LOL...I'm greedy.

[divemistress]

I live in.... Whidbey Island, WA

I found dietwatch by.... chance, I was googling weight loss because I am tired of being heavy and seeing how my back looks..

My family is..... great! My kids are my life and I want to be here for them!

My favourite season is....fall even though I hate cold :(

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... letting me add what I eat and helping me make modifications.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... to be comfortable with myself for once.. I think of being 142 and thinking I need to lose weight, I can remember being a size 2/3 and thinking my stomach was too big.. I would kill to be 142 right now! Why can't I just be happy with myself? :cool:

[irisheyes225]

I live in.... Milwaukee Wisconsin with my husband and 3 excellent kids

I found dietwatch by.... I used diet watch in 2000 when you could down load it onto your computer AND it was free.

My family is..... Awesome!

My favourite season is.... Summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... All of it!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... That my mom wasn't sick..


Hi, nice to meet everyone!

[ChristmasCarol]

Hi Everyone,

I'm returning to Diet Watch -- it helped me quite a bit several years ago -- I've keep the membership but have been inactive for years.- I need to jumpstart myself back to a healthy weight again.

I'm from Bermuda, I live alone but have a great family - lots of brothers and sisters and neices and nephews.

I love the spring and fall the best - not too warm but still sunny and beautiful.

My favourite part of Diet Watch was the charts which helped motivate me to stay on track. I have never used the chat spaces before but I think I need a little help and motivation this time around.

Can someone recommend a good chat for 40 something single woman. I would love to talk with someone who is dieting to get the most out of life -- health and energy but I am also doing this in hopes that eventually I will gain the confidence to get out there and date! I'm almost embarrassed to say that!

Anyway -- really dont know how the blog/chats/community works so I thought I would just dive in and see where it takes me.

The best to you all, Carol

[Rosa1234]

I live in Maine.

I found dietwatch by a search on the internet.

Our children are all grown, so jut my husband and I are at home now.

My favourite season is Fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.... I haven't been here long enough to know yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... I have so many blessings that it is hard to ask for more but it would be great to get in good enough shape to avoid knee surgery.

[ahallhou]

This is my second day "on the wagon"...hoping for some results!

About me:

I live in Central Maryland but work in Baltimore.

I found Diet Watch by scouring the web for less expensive alternatives.

My family is...new...my hubby and I were married last October. We have two wonderful, exuberant Boxers (Tigger and Paisley) and one Oldenburg mare, Gracie. My husband and I are outnumbered by the "four-leggers". :rolleyes:

My favorite season is either Spring or Summer. I like Fall, but it reminds me that Winter is right around the corner. I hate winter!!!

So far what I like about Diet Watch is the price!

If I could have one wish granted, hmmm....it is that I am able to accomplish every goal I have set for myself in life. :D

[nthbc]

Let's see a bit about me:

I live in.... Beautiful Northern BC (Canada)

I found dietwatch by.... surfing the web

My family is..... exactly what I need, one kid two dogs a bad cat and a wounderfull boyfriend

My favourite season is....Winter most of the time

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....the food journal

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... for the motorcycle fairy to leave me a bigger bike :D
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[Dianne09]

Just joined this afternoon.

I live in coastal Maine.

I found Dietwatch by looking for a program on the internet.

My family is small, but wonderful!Includes two cats, one who is quite large, but loveable!

My favorite season is absolutely fall!

I like all that Dietwatch has to offer, but the meditation room is my favorite part.

One wish I would like granted...to have my stepson and all our troops returnly safely home from the wars in the Middle East.

[joysee]

[QUOTE=Yvonne7]One of the most interesting things I find is that we are all from all over the world. It really surprises me that I can talk through the boards to people who are vastly separated in space.

So how about a short intro...

I live in....Pioneer California

I found dietwatch by....surfing the net

My family is.....wonderful

My favourite season is....spring and fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....meal log (so far)

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... not to be overweight :eek:

[Reepicheap]

a short intro...

I live in....Valley, Alabama

I found dietwatch by....searching the web

My family is...my life line. My hubby is a CPA, we've been married 27 years. We have 4 cats (Sassafras, Minnie, Grizzabella and Polar Bear), 2 dogs (Dakota and Charlie) and fish named Moriarity.

My favourite season is..spring, all of the earth is being reborn.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..still learning

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to remove all animals from suffering and abuse and allow them to life the wonderful life God intended for them to live.

[Shalilly]

Hi Everyone,

I am very new to the program, I ordered it late last night so I am just taking my first real look around. There is so much wonderful information here...I will be honest I am a bit overwhelmed by it all. Hopefully I will catch on soon. So here goes all the other intro info....

I live in.... Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Originally from NYC...My father is Caymanian My mom from NYC, born and raised in NYC until I was 15...we moved here where I met my would be future husband after just 3 days of being on island)

I found dietwatch by....searching for a good stable program found it highly reccommended by freedieting.com, I visited this site many times for a few days and finally decided to join

My family is.....Wonderful my husband and I have two children, Our son is 8 and our Daughter is 4, we do everything together as a family even grocery shopping

My favourite season is.... I would have to say Spring I love when the wheather is warm enough to not wear a jacket but not too hot....but we only have summer and hurricane season here.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I cant really say yet since I am so new but i did listen to a recording in the meditation area and I was really relaxed

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....hmmm to reach my weightloss goals, encourage others to reach theirs, and to get my family especially the kids into healthy eating....

[clynham]

Hi All!

I'm brand new to diet watch and am looking forward to getting keyed into the community here for support.

I live in....Indiana, but am originally from Southern California.

I found dietwatch by....checking out a website that compared different online weight loss programs.

My family is.....growing! I delivered our fourth son 4 days ago, and am trying to jump into a healthy lifestyle for all 6 of us.

My favourite season is....fall. I love the cooler weather, the changing trees, and watching my sons gear up for ice hockey.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....the nutrition goals. My main purpose is to lose weight, but I really want to develop overall healthy eating habits that I can pass on to my kids.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....continued good health for my family. Okay, that's kind of sappy, but the other wishes just would be as good without this one.

[ppsbat]

Since I am so new here....is there any place where I can get an Avatar?


Thanks!

[ppsbat]

Hi All,
My name is Barbara and I am new to DietWatch.

I LIVE IN the beautiful state of Florida which is very HOT right now!!!! :eek:

I FOUND DIETWATCH by searching the web for a good balanced diet program. This came highly recommended. I had been on another program that was not working so it was time for a change and so far I love it here!!!

MY FAMILY....my husband and I have four grown children...three married and one to be married next April. We have three new grandsons (18 months, 8 months and 1 month) and are expecting another new grandson next week!! WOW!!! As my hubby told me....it doesn't take a village....we are one!!!!

MY FAVORITE SEASON is winter for obvious reasons....we love Florida but I like it a little cooler than 95 degrees!!! ;)

MY FAVORITE FEATURE OF DIETWATCH is the ability to log my program each day. It keeps me on my toes and helps me manage my calories better. It is great to pick and choose my food too. This is a big help for someone who is a junk food junkie!!!

MY ONE WISH is to regain my health by losing the weight and keeping it off for life. This is a goal of mine and I know I will need support and help to stay on course.

Thanks for the warm welcome here!!!

[shobba117]

I live in NJ, lucky me, I found diet watch just by surfing the net, my family is very supportive and my wish is to be less stressed, hehe i could wish right :)

[ForAydenS]

Hello! I started DW Thursday and so far, so good. Here is my into info:
I live in.... Laurel, Mississippi

I found dietwatch by.... Searching the web

My family is..... Wonderful! My husband is a truck driver and is only home for about 2 days a month. I have a 15 mth old son who is the love and joy of my life!

My favourite season is.... Winter

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... the "define your own food"

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... That my son grows up happy and healthy.

[kce0913]

I live in-Maryland

I found dietwatch-from my sister.

My family-sons are grown, 2 grandbabies, wonderful husband, and as above a supportive sister :D

My favorite season-Spring!

My favorite feature of Diet watch is-I don't know yet.

One wish? To live a long, happy, and healthy life.

[Marndog]

I am brand new this week. Looking forward to losing weight and feeling better about myself. I have been on a million diets. I know what to do but need support and encouragement. I would love to have a diet buddy or two!! :)

[Furryl]

So how about a short intro...

I live in... Look down at the middle of your left hand--that is where I live...Mid-Michigan!

I found dietwatch by....searching reviews of diet sites on the web.

My family is.....wonderful husband, two children (one 9 and one 11).

My favourite season is....I like all of them but in the following order of preference: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....logs.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to save the world economy through green technology that would also save the earth!

I am looking for a diet watch buddy!

[terri03]

Hi, My name is Terri, I live in Minnesota, I joined dietwatch today. I'm married with 4 children, all of them in college. I'm excited for a new beginning.

[joanlu]

Hi....

Does anyone know how to access the different chat rooms. I seem to be computer challenged.

My favorite season is spring with all the new life popping up everywhere!

I joined a week ago and am trying to figure the site out. I seem to need help.

I have to lose approx 100 lbs which is scary.

I appreciate any help.

Joanlu

[AussieSam]

So again i'm not sure what i am doing here.

But here goes

[joanlu]

I found this website thru my daughter. I really hope to lose quite a bit of weight.

I love gardening, animals, and most of all my fabulous famly!

I live in the SF Bay Area of CA.

[ericsgirl44]

I live in....Reading, PA

I found dietwatch by....chance just surfing the net over lunch today

My family is.....the best!

My favourite season is....spring - everything is coming back to life...its just so nice outside!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....not sure yet...i just started today!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to lose weight and keep it off!

[Taurus72]

37yr old Male

I live in NY's Mid Hudson Valley region about 60 minutes north of Manhattan.

I found dietwatch by "Google-ing" for calorie/nutrition information, however have been familiar with the program for a few years. Finally decided to give it a go.

My family is all over the East Coast! My immediate family is local and I live with my partner, 3 cats and an energetic female Boxer named Dakota. :)

My favorite season is Autumn.

My favorite feature of Diet watch is the Meal Plan and how easy it is to navigate.

[ksousa01]

Just joined today.... so here goes

I live in Bermuda

I found DietWatch through a google search - wanted some guidance on how to eat right to lose weight

I am the oldest of three - no family of my own yet but I do have a very supportive boyfriend and an awesome dog!

My favourite season is winter (I know, I know, the girl from a sunny island likes the cold, it's weird)

My favourite feature of DietWatch so far (i've only been a member for 15 minutes) are the meal plans - I think I will actualy feel satisfied eating those meals

If I could have just one wish granted, it would be for more wishes - tee hee, then I'd ask for world peace and for weight loss to be really easy for everyone to achieve and maintain!

[danirbarro]

I live in Texas right now but I'm from California and I will be moving to Florida soon

I found dietwatch by surfing the net

My family is small, but I love my husband so thats okay, hehehe

My favourite season is winter. I love the cold and miss it alot.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is exercise plans.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to pull myself together and stop being a couch potato.

[ab853]

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I live in....IL

I found dietwatch by...maybe MSN had an article about the top rated 'diet sights'....I was messing around online

My family is.....very supportive of me and the best!

My favourite season is....summer! I love the sunshine and all that is growing!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I just started today so I don't know yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that I can sucessfully change my behaviors to lose this weight once and for all :D

[JenniRae]

I think I would qualify as an all new member. I just charged my card about 15minutes ago. It counts as a start. I want to attack my bad habits, but most of all I wanted to be able to reach other people that are going through this at the same time. And eventually I hope to be a success story and help others along their journey.

I live in . . . . North East Iowa

I found dietwatch by . . . . Google

My family is . . . . amazing and growing! I am engaged to be married this August

My favorite season is . . . . fall because I love to help with field work.

My favorite part of diet watch is . . . . so far the community. I like how there are blogs and discussion boards and emails from with in the site. Other than that I am to new to know.

I hope to really dive into this site and learn from others and loose what I need to in order to be healthy for myself and the family I may some day have. ~ Jennifer

[ktebbe1111]

My name is Kelli. I live in St. Marys, OH.

I am married and have two wonderful children who are 4 and 1.

My favorite seasons have to be spring and fall. (Lately I almost prefer winter so I can hide behind the baggy clothes)

I am a teacher of gifted children at a nearby school. I mainly work with 3rd-6th graders.

So far I am not sure about my favorite part of DW. I am not on a meal plan yet as this is only day 2 and it told me to record for a week and then it would pick the meal plan for me. I am anxious for some guidance.

Like many, I have yo-yo weight for years. I met my goal weight 2 years ago and then got pregnant with my beautiful son :-). I am now half way between my old weight and goal weight and can't seem to get it figured out. Unfortunately I am in need of support...I just can't seem to do it on my own. What advice does anyone have on getting started? Can't wait to make some new friends.

[inoheartlettuce]

[QUOTE=Yvonne7]One of the most interesting things I find is that we are all from all over the world. It really surprises me that I can talk through the boards to people who are vastly separated in space.

So how about a short intro...

I live in....Portland, Oregon

I found dietwatch by....reading Bluepring...ahhh it does not exist anymore...so sad!

My family is.....all still trying to find our way and laughing

My favourite season is....the first few weeks of each season

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I am just 3 days old in the DW world. Not quiet sure how to do a lot of this

[Sharon0523]

hi all... you seem to be a great bunch of people... looking forward to my journey and reaching my goals then maintaining them :D

i live in Las Vegas and have 5 kids... 2 teens left at home. :eek:

i love spring and fall because its difficult to get outside in summer and winter here.
I like to be active outdoors and do my exercises that way if possible.

I am not able to use the meal plan yet... each time i try to add or search foods i get a web error display... waiting on support to help and in the meantime came by to say hello.

All the best to all of you... lets do this!!!

Sharon

[Emmie8]

I live in....East Texas.

I found dietwatch by....surfing the web.

My family is.....the best! Husband of 34 years, two wonderful grown daughters, and 8 precious grandchildren...all who love me AND like me! Truly, I am blessed!

My favorite season is....Spring, but I enjoy the change of each season.

My favorite feature of Diet watch is.....I don't know yet. Right now I'm lost! I need help!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to leave behind a legacy...to have made a difference in others' lives...to be remembered for my good...and to have my bad erased! (Is that more than one wish?!!!) :)

[HappySparklingLisa]

Hi. My name is Lisa. I am a returning member. I did Dietwatch for a couple of years 5 years ago, and just loved it! I then was able to keep off the weight for a couple of years, only gaining and losing the same 5 to 10 pounds, however, this last year got the better of me. I've gained 20 pounds, so I am back.

I live in Magalia, California

I found dietwatch initially online though other diet forums

My family is wonderful. I have a fantastic husband who supports me whole heartily, and four awesome children.

My favourite season is Summer, I love the warmth, however, the snow is very pretty and I very much enjoy it as well.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is logging in exactly what I eat and seeing the results. It helps keep me on track. I like the green smiley faces.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to be able to maintain the weight loss with no effort.

I would love to have a buddy. Anyone interested???
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[Zoe09]

Hi. I just joined today and I'm trying to make my way through all of the various options available to me.

I live in....New Hampshire

I found dietwatch by....surfing

My family is.....wonderful. Husband 32 years. One son 25 still at home and one 29 lives nearby.

My favourite season is....Spring and baby animals!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....hmmm....haven't seen that much yet

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....have to think about this one.
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[mar11luna]

Hi! I'm am super now, just joined yesterday and I'm kinda lost.... but I'm trying!

I live in....Long Island, USA

I found dietwatch by....surfing the web for a balanced diet.

My family is.....small, but very supportive.

My favourite season is....early fall and early spring.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....mmmm, don't know yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to make my family's life easier...

Well, I hope I learn how to use this because I really need the help. Thanks a lot!

[SaraPenina]

I live in.... Northern Suburbs of Chicago

I found dietwatch by....I found it 8 years ago, but I can't rmember how. I think I was browsing. I also think it was free at the time.

My family is.....Wonderful! I have a husband who is busier than I am, but a really great guy. I also have 3 kids, a 12 year old boy, an almost 11 year old boy and a 7 year old girl.

My favourite season is....Summer, less extra curriculars to make life hectic and it is so much easier getting out when you don't have to worry about coats, boots, etc.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....Hard to say. The food diary is of course key to doing it right, but I think the discussion boards and connecting with others keeps me coming back. I've tried using software that does similar things as the food diary, but without connecting to others, it gets old.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....Enough time and money to keep life under control and do the things I want like travel, stay organized, replace my 10 year old car, spending less hectic time with the kids etc. I think maybe I am cheating because this is several wishes all rolled up into one. Even so, can I add world peace also?

[mm3kids97]

Hi! I'm a newbee. I joined 3 months ago, but I have not really 'engaged yet.' I'm excited to be starting now!!
I live in FL, originally from NJ, and lived 10 years in MO.
I am married with 3 kids. Have a wonderful family!
I found Diet Watch by comparing on line sites and it was so well-rated and had a lot to offer!
I love all seasons - not as fond of winter!
The older I get, the more I realize the importance of peace, inner, personal, familial, and world!

I'm just learning my way around the site and if anyone has any tips - please feel free to share!!

I am not sure how you sign up for a buddy, but I've read about it and am interested!!

Good luck and best wishes to all!!

[WTrox]

[QUOTE=Yvonne7]One of the most interesting things I find is that we are all from all over the world. It really surprises me that I can talk through the boards to people who are vastly separated in space.

So how about a short intro...

I live in....northern California -Bay area

I found dietwatch by....searching the internet for something to help me lose this weight

My family is.....my husband and 2 sons in college who have recently moved out...my husband stayed, the kids moved!

My favourite season is....winter -- I hate the heat and winters are mild here

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I don't know yet

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to never have tio fi :p ght with weight issues again

[josephine123]

There are some very nice posts in this thread. But in looking closer, not very many are recent.

I too would love to find some buddies. It would be great if we could get a little group together (in a thread maybe) and provide support to each other. Not sure how the Buddie system here is supposed to work. But I did go back a few posts and send private messages out.

I am 65. Semi retired. Have a cat and a hubby and grown kids. Four grandkids. I will be heading out to Texas for the winter in the morning. I spend lots of time on the internet, and am pretty darn good about supporting on-line friends.

My handle is Josephine, but my name is really Jo.

Looking forward to hearing from some folks. A new year is coming, and I have a lot of work to do. the journey is easier with friends.

Jo

[o2bslim1day]

Hi all,

I just joined DietWatch a few days ago and am still trying to navigate around the site to find out what's available. I am interested in acquiring some buddies but not quite sure how to go about it...........

I live on an acreage in rural Alberta (Canada) with my husband, several horses, two dogs and two cats. I am 51 years old, have 4 grown children but no grandkids yet, despite many subtle hints! I work full time as a physical therapist in a local hospital. My main interests, other than my work and family, are horses, gardening, reading and crafts (when I have time!).

I'm new to DietWatch but, like many of you, not new to dieting. Although I was an athletic kid, I have always struggled with my weight - I've lost most of the excess multiple times but it always reappears. I am hoping that the combination of DietWatch, online support and the Mastering Food sessions will help me win the battle permanently. I weigh 208 lbs now and would like to get down to 160.

Looking for buddies/support and any tips that anyone can give me!

[Lori7478]

Hi,

I joined DW about a month ago and have ignored it for that long. I don't think any excuse I'd come up with would be unique. Because of my emotional eating I've gained 20 pounds in like 3 months. :eek:

Please let me know if you've done either of these! At the moment I'm feeling pretty alone in my over-eating.

But I have to change and I can not do it alone. :rolleyes:

I'm going to start out with answering the original questions.

I live in Texas. My husband and I moved here about a month ago from Michigan.

I found dietwatch by Internet search.

My family is my husband, Russ, and my cat, Lucy.

My favourite season is I like them all. Sounds like I'll be having to fly up to Minnesota to visit family to experience some of it now that I'm in Texas where there's no snow.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is... I'm not sure yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be--I'll go with the world peace option.

I'm interested in learning how all this support works, please show me. I'm also open to being a friend. I'm on line every day.

We'll talk again, Lori

[fatjoey]

Hi Doreena3

My Dietwatch name is fatjoey but my real name is Nancy. I'm 53 years old and weigh 168. All time high. Would like to get down to 150 or, unrealistically, 145. Would love to have someone to share encouragement and tips.

Thanks,

Nancy

[doreena3]

Hi Stacey, I would be very willing to buddy up. I am here for the long haul and I need more from this site than I have been getting thus far. I have been a member for a week and feel all alone yet. I have 80 pounds to lose, so we are pretty close. I am also very busy and yet I am very willing to make this committment and I DO want to be accountable. I am not sure what it means to buddy-up. Is there a place on this site where people connect easier than reading through all these posts?

[fatjoey]

I live in.... Westchester County, New York

I found dietwatch by....searching the internet

My family is.....husband, three children (21,17 & 16) dog, cat. My mother is 83 and lives in Oklahoma. I have a brother in Tennesse, another brother in Washington and a sister in Germany. My husband has a sister in Kansas City and another sister in Rochester, NY.

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....only 3 days into it so don't know yet

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to be free of financial worries

It is usually the case that I start diet and exercise programs with alot of enthusiasm and determination but it is hard to maintain. I hope this online community will help. P.S. fatjoey was our cat...when he was alive, we used to use his name for cyberspace - when we first got a computer there was much concern about revealing too much personal information on the web...

[cgries]

Hi Stacy,

I also am new to Dietwatch. I am lloking for a diet buddy who is really committed and willing to share ups and downs. And I'm looking for accountability. I am a really busy wife, mother, grandmother, student. I travel between two homes on the east coast, one where my husband is and one where the rest of my family is. I am learning that I am in control of what I eat, not my emotions. Let me know if you would like to buddy up - or if there is any one else out there who is interested. I have 60 pounds to lose.

cg

[amazingplatinum]

I live in.... Denver, Colorado. Have lived here for almost 5 years

I found dietwatch by.... I used to be a member when the website was free. I was on medifast and lost 70lbs... now I need to eat real food and exercise. Knew that this would be a great way to do it.

My family is..... wonderful!! I have a 3 yr old daughter and a great boyfriend.... plus 2 dogs and a semi-annoying cat

My favourite season is.... fall (in Pennsylvania where I used to live)

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... Tracking calories and exercise

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... That my daughter grow up tp be confident and self assured.

[stacerg7]

I'm brand new to this site - just joined yesterday! I've been trying to diet by myself for several months and have been getting nowhere, so I finally took the plunge and decided to join dietwatch and see if that could help. Looking forward to being part of this community :)

I live in.... Southern California, halfway between LA and Santa Barbara

I found dietwatch by....reading an article online about the best online diet programs.

My family is... Me (32), my husband (35), and my fiesty three year old son.

My favourite season is....Fall - and I'm so excited that I can already feel it in the air!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... Not sure yet since I just joined, but I guess I'll find out soon!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that I could learn to enjoy each day to the fullest.
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[dvg10271985]

I live in....
Central NJ

I found dietwatch by....
an article in Woman's World Magazine

My family is.....
Me, my husband, my 9 year old tabby cat, my 7 year old yellow Lab and 3 grown stepchildren.

My favourite season is....
Summer!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
the food diary. It is easy to use.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
that I could retire sooner than later.

[Skinnyyolinda]

I live in Canada

I found dietwatch- I use to use it way back when it was free.

My family is loverly. 3 boys. A loving husband. A cat and a rabbit.

My favourite season is Summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is we will see.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be that I had infinite wishes. :)

[Steph0905]

Hi, I am a new member as of an hour ago. Hopefully I will get the hang of this.

I live in Mount Shasta Ca.
I found dietwatch by surfing the net.
my family is crazy, wonderful.
my favorite season is spring, when everything is green and in bloom.
my favorite thing about dietwatch is that it picks meals for me.
my wish for now is just to be happy and healthy.

I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life and to meeting all of you.

[guygoo1]

I am totally new to this ... just joined today! I live in Chicago and found DW through Google. Looking forward to connecting.

Guygoo1

[suzrtaylor]

I live in.... New York City

I found dietwatch by.... following a click-thru from somewhere else

My family is.... fabulous. My immediate family is me, my husband, and 2 cats, but I have a large and loving extended family all over the world.

My favourite season is.... Autumn

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... so far, I like all of it!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... Right now I'm looking for a new job, so that's my most prevalent wish. But I think long life and health for me and my family would be more overarching.

[chesneyfan15]

Hi everyone. I am new to DW, I live in Illinois w/ my husband and 5 yr old DD. I am going to lose 25#'s before Thanksgiving 2008!!!!

[katylouise]

Welcome, mdouglass999!

Glad to have you with us...any questions? Ask them here or ask Jennifer on "Ask the Experts." Sounds like you're making a good start! Looking forward to seeing you on the discussion boards...

Katy

[mdouglas999]

Hi, I am new to DW. I live in WV with husband Rick and Labrador Seeing Eye dog named Iggy. I have a lot of weight to lose but intend to do it right this time. I am still learning how to use all the features.

[katylouise]

Welcome, neighbor! I'm glad to hear your sister is so supportive, and I'm looking forward to hearing that your husband has noticed your weight loss and increased fitness...as a nice surprise for him! Let us all know how it's going...

[katylouise]

Welcome from across the border! I hope you've started to get acquainted by now...I'll look forward to seeing your posts letting us all know how you're doing...

[katylouise]

Welcome to Dietwatch...and I really like your wish to have your children outlive you with happy, healthy lives. You're setting them a good example by taking care of yourself, so I'm sure it will come true!

[ShoeGirl102]

I live in Westchester, NY.

I found Diet Watch by surfing the net when I was looking for successful weight loss programs (besides Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig (I know they work since I've done WW in the past and my sister is on JC, but right now it was just out of my budget)).

My family is...I don't even know how to describe them. My husband is a health/gym-fanatic so although I'm doing this for myself (and he doesn't know about it) to lose weight I gained over the last year since we got married because I just want to look and feel better, I feel that he's ashamed and embarrassed to have a wife who's got some extra meat on her. My sister, who has had her fair share of weight issues, is quite supportive of me and quite loving towards me despite how big or small I may be.

My favorite season is summer -- I enjoy the heat and being able to wear cute summer clothes (and shoes!!!).

Favorite feature of diet watch -- not sure yet, but I have to admit the pricing plan was one of the reasons why I joined.

If I could have one wish to be granted, it would to look better and feel better about myself.

[Shaggybear33]

Hi!

I live in....BC Canada

I found dietwatch by...reading about it on Mapmyrun.com

My family is.....me, hubby, two boys (4 and 6 months)

My favourite season is....Winter (I play hockey)

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....Not sure, just joined tonite!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....To finally be skinny again!! hahaha

[nyardley]

I just joined today. My name is Nora and -

I live in Birmingham, AL

I found dietwatch by surfing the net.

My family is my two sons, 21 and 18, three boxers, a cat and two parakeets.

My favorite season is Summer. I love hot weather.

Favorite Feature of dietwatch so far is the nutrition log.

If I had one wish it would be to have my children outlive me with long healthy happy lives.

[deevlish]

I'm pretty new, too. In fact, I think I've got you beat, tracydale -- I joined yesterday! And DottyKelly, I'm a BC girl as well. Anyway, hi all!

I live in....
Vancouver, BC

I found dietwatch by....
Searching for a site that was comparable to I-Shape (a discontinued Shape magazine site), which helped me lose about 20lbs a few years back. One baby later, I gained the weight back (and a little more) and was working away at losing it and then... I-Shape shut down! WTH?? Well, it was pretty buggy, actually. And Dietwatch -- so far -- seems to have all the same features that I liked.

My family is.....
Me, my husband, my 3yo daughter, our cat, and a whole fun mess of extended family.

My favourite season is....
Summer!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
That it exists. Seriously, did I mention I was traumatized about losing my logging program?

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
Well, you just can't beat world peace.

[traceydale]

Well, I would definitely be new - 3 days to be exact! I found DW by surfing the web for healthy food and ideas to keep me on track better. My family is my husband, two daughters and one foreign exchange daughter for 20 more days. Also have three golden ret. that are spoiled rotten. Favorite season is spring when it doesn't rain every day! Favorite feature - not sure yet! One wish - be able to maintain a healthy weight for the years I have left!

[mountain1]

I just found dietwatch and am hoping this site will help me. I had lost some weight, but gained most of it back. I need to find a way to make a change that I can live with for the rest of my life.

I live in.... Minnesota
I found dietwatch by....Surfing the Internet
My family is....Furry. Two cats.
My favourite season is....Spring.
My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....Ability to turn food plan into shopping list.
If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... That my parents will live heallthy lives for a long time to come.

[DottyKelly]

Just joined up and I'm pretty excited about my future success. The program seems great! I like the nutrition analysis. Makes it very clear where my deficiencies and excesses are. Love reading all the posts.

I live in....a small town on the coast of BC Canada

I found dietwatch by....cruising the net for diet programs

My family is.....very busy! Husband, 2 girls ages 15 and 17, cool dog, lots going on all the time

My favourite season is....spring/summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....meal plans (saves counting calories manually) and the nutrition score. Good health is my main goal with fitness and nutrition as the backbone of my plan

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that my whole family be healthy and happy for all the days of their lives!


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[claram54]

HELLO, I VERY NEW, ABOUT 2 DAYS, JUST GETTIN MY FEEL OF THINGS.
I LIVE IN DESOTO, TEXAS 15 MILES OUTSIDE OF DALLAS.
I FOUND DIET WATCH THOUGH ANOTHER WELLNESS WEBSITE.
MY FAVOURITE SEASON IS SPRING, NO FAVOURIT OF THE WEBSITE YET, STILL GETTIN THE HANG OF IT ALL. IF I COULD HAVE ON WISH GRANTED, I NEED TO THINK ON THAT ONE A WHILE. LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING PEOPLE TO GIVE ME COURAGE TO KEEP ON KEEPING ON.

[Stormy56]

I live in North Carolina.

I found Diet Watch through my insurance company.

My family is dysfunctional at times & fun at times!

My favorite season is the spring when everything is in bloom
and the weather is not so hot.

My favorite part of Diet Watch is ...I am still exploring this as a newby.

My one wish is that I could find my soulmate who would love me &
I could love him...but that will have to be down the road. Right now,
I need to just focus on ME!

[Mandy4us]

I live in.... Saratoga NY

I found dietwatch by....web search

My family is.....fantastic and my inspiration

My favourite season is....summer, summer, summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....i do not know yet a bit overwhelmed

If I could have one wish granted, it would be so healthy that I am beaming with energy, enthusiasm and zest for a long life. All of this with my loving husband and two glorious daughters.

[wesmoot]

Looks like I'm pretty old to this site. I joined back in 2000 when this site was free.
I weighted 163 lb at then. I've lost 22 lb within 1 year, using the food diary.
As the time went by I started to experience difficulty mainitaining my weight and struggle to loose 10 more pound. Now, I'm re-starting my weight loss journey with the diet watch challenging myself to loose last 10 lb. I was 37 years old then. Now I'm 45, it is tougher to loose even 1 to 2 lb....... :p

I live in....
........West Virginia

I found diet watch by....
......searching to find the diet support web site.

My family is.....
..........a 16 years old son and husband and me.

My favorite season is....
...........Right now!! I love to take a walk and jog so I love Spring. Flowers are everywhere. Super!

My favorite feature of Diet watch is.....
...........Diary! and I'm getting hooked on the message board!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
...........Never become sagging by gravity and aging.

[cynthi8]

:D Hello All. My name is Cindy

I live in Virginia Beach, Va

I found dietwatch by surfing the Internet.

My family consists of two parrots who are my children and a wonderful husband.

My favourite season is fall and winter. I love the feel of a cold breeze, the crisp air and the fluffy white stuff.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is the logs as well as the articles.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be see my Dad again. My father passed in 2005 of a massive heart attack. Dad took care of himself. This was something that went undiagnosed. We have since learned that both sides of my family have a history of heart disease. Alot of my relatives have died very young. As a result, I am standing with one foot in the grave. My triglycerides were over 700 and today I have learned they are down to 318. I need to lose 60 pounds to reach my goal. I stopped smoking (without gaining any more weight) January 1st and have not smoked since.

I look forward to chatting with all of you.

Peace, Cindy

"Dance as though no one is watching you, love like you have never been hurt before, sing as though no one can hear you and live as though heaven is on earth."

[dorabora]

Good morning, my name is Becca and I live in Edmonton, AB Canada, where we just had a ludicrous snowstorm, cause I guess that's what it does here in April.
My family is just me and my 2 cats.
My favorite things are laughter with friends, My Mom and Dad, the smell of rain, how pretty snow is when it is falling, laughing at my cats... it just goes on...
I found dietwatch while I was randomly looking up stuff about healthy eating, meal plans and all that jazz.
My favourite season. Hmm. That's hard. I like them all except fall. here, the leaves turn yellow one day and then all fall off the next it seems, and it gets cold too soon to really enjoy it. I think spring is the best because of the anticipation, Geese coming back makes me so happy I feel like I could burst, knowing winter is ending.
My favorite thing about diet watch are the meal plans and shopping lists. So far. it's only been 2 days :/
My wish? That people would wake up and see the damage we are doing to our world and that people in power would do something to protect it, while we still have time.
I don't really think I need a ton of support, as I am more trying to eat well as opposed to lose weight. if I eat well, I think my body will find its own equilibrium. That said, it is way more tempting to eat a puffed wheat square than a handful of almonds, so maybe some help wouldn't be amiss. Also, I am willing to help anyone who needs it, if I can!

[MJWhaley5]

Well, I just joined this morning at about 2:00 am. Have a lot of insomnia and depression from being over weight. Haven't always been. Medication induced weight gain (prednisone). Doubled my weight in 1.5 months (1,.5 years ago). Went from a normal 150 lbs. 5' 7" to 300 lbs in what seemed like over night. I expected some fluid & overeating but, IHOP was like a drug dealer. It was awful, its scary and depressing and I'm afraid I'll never get back to where I was.

I just need some hope that there is hope for me. I'm sorry to dump. :(

[Dianna59]

Hi, my name is Dianna. I live temporarilty in California while my husband is on a contract. We live in Broomfield Colorado. California is beautiful, but we miss home and our family and friends.

I found DietWatch on the web when I was browsing sites on bingeing.

My favorite things are: my daughter and husband, my mother and brother, my friends and my two dogs, Roxy and Bunny.

My favorite season is Fall. I love to see all the colors on the trees and bushes.

I am just learning about Dietwatch. I have not seen everything yet. I really need accountability and the logging of my foods is very good.

My wish would be for good health so that I can be of help to others all my life.

[missthangj2000]

Hi, my name is Joni, I am from Indiana...and this is going to be a rocky road, but i am going to give it my all! I am in desperate need of loosing weight...

I have a 10 year old daughter whom i would like to see graduate...

I am a store manager at a local kfc...so i am around food all day..!

I am going to need a newbie to help me!

I had just finished watching the biggest looser, and if they can do it...so can I

I found this by searching best diets..and I come across a quiz and it offered me this! I have also seen it on a commercial...so I am excited to start

I have tried the Atkins which i had lost about 40 pounds, and for some stupid reason started eating carbs again...and gained it back plus a few! this time....i am done...i need to feel and look good...i am not a big exerciser, but i am going to push myself to do it...thats where the buddy comes in!

[alekag]

i live in: new mexico

i found diet watch by: surfing the internet

my family is: the most important thing in my life

my favorite season is: summer

my favorite feature of diet watch is: the workout plans

if i could be granted one wish it would be: to become healthy

[KWink7]

I live in.... Phoenix, Arizona

I found dietwatch by.... Surfing the Net after being inspired to lose weight by a co-worker who lost 35 lbs.

My family is..... 2 grown sons, 25 & 23 and a granddaughter 3 years old, 2 dogs and a cat and one loving boyfriend.

My favorite season is.... WINTER.......Arizona winter, that is.

My favorite feature of Diet watch is..... the food diary (of course)!!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to live a loooooong and healthy life....there's still so much left to do.

[Quiltscrap]

So how about a short intro... I spent 4 months on the eDiets site, lost 22 pounds there! Yes! I've been 'off' a strict plan for 2 months and managed to gain back 3 pounds. So, I am here to set a new, lower goal, and continue to lose weight.

I live in.... Gresham, Oregon.

I found dietwatch by.... searching the Internet and reading reviews.

My family is..... a big bunch of saboteurs! (Heavy women with a lot of envy!)

My favourite season is.... Autumn.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... I'm not sure as I haven't checked out everything yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... To be able to not count calories and stay at that perfect weight.

[morgan112205]

Where do I live.....Louisiana

How did I find Dietwatch....browsing the web for diets

My family is awesome. I have a wonderful fiance'. We have five children between the two of us...and I want more!

My favorite season is Winter..I think that is so it is easier to hide my body!!

I don't really have a favorite feature of dietwatch yet because I just joined yesterday and I am still learning it.

I heard this in a song and I found it to be sooooo true. If I could have one wish I would wish for three more wishes.

[Smalltalk]

Welcome LauraJD!!! Have fun around the site! I am still trying to figure it all out too!

[LauraJD]

Hi everyone! This is my first day here and I hope to get started as soon as I purchase all my groceries!

I live in....London, Ontario

I found dietwatch by....accident!

My family is.....finicky and they like to eat junk food in front of me

My favourite season is....fall it's such a beautiful time of year

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I'm still learning, but I like meal plans

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to actually lose weight this time and keep it off for good!

[Smalltalk]

Yes and thank goodness for that. It is just miserable here again today. Spent the day at the rink watching my kid play hockey. Hockey pretty much gets me through these Canadian Winters!

[Brython]

Hi, Smalltalk, and welcome! This is an awful winter, isn't it? Sooner or later we know we will have spring, though.

[Smalltalk]

I am from Ponoka, Alberta
I am married with 1 cute little boy
I love Spring, right now it is -40, so Winter is not so fun!
I found this site by reasearching nutrition and loved what it had to offer.
I like to travel but don't get to do much of it.
:D :D

[jbega0215]

I live in....Oregon

I found dietwatch by....internet searching and consumer reviews

My family is.....small but supportive

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....not sure yet

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to love my body!

[kndlsmom1]

I live in Madison, AL
My favorite season is Spring..when everything starts to alive..
I found DietWatch by surfing the net looking for something..anything to help-seemed like the right place to be.
Today is my first day, so I am just learning my way around..any hints on what has helped the most..

[mec64]

I am from Argentina but I live in Brazil

I found dietwatch by browsing the net

My family is wonderful !!! I have 3 kids, 2 girls and a baby boy

My favourite seasons are Spring and Fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is logging my weight daily because it helps me to be true to myself

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to keep working on all my issues happily and get to my goal weight having worked on the causes that made me put it on.

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[mec64]

I live in....

I found dietwatch by....

My family is.....

My favourite season is....

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....[/QUOTE]

[kukali85]

Hi,
I just joined Dietwatch this morning so thought I would introduce myself by answering these questions.

I live in Oxnard, California, but am attending college in Santa Barbara. Two homes, yea!

I found dietwatch by reading diet reviews at freedieting.com. I joined because it was rated as #1 and I felt that the community aspect would be very beneficial for me.

My family is very supportive. I've got good old mom and dad, two sisters, and a dog.

My favourite season is fall. All those holidays!

My favourite feature of Diet watch is ... well I haven't been here long enough to know, but hopefully all of it. :)

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to find a cure for cancer.

[TracieM42]

I live in.... Eastern North Carolina

I found dietwatch by....surfing for hope with weight loss after pigging out for Christmas

My family is.....made up of 2 children plus my husband and myself. I'm a homeschool mom and I also direct the choir and drama teams at church.

My favourite season is....FALL! I love it.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....the meal plans and being able to change them around. I do wish the foods at restaurants could be listed by the restaurant instead of the food. That would really be great when trying to decide what to order ahead of time.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that my family would be healthy and well.
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[kimve]

I live in Tennessee, right next to the Smoky Mountains.

I found DW on the internet, I had a New Year's resolution to lose weight and get fit, and when I goggled and researched different diet programs, I liked DW best.

My family is great. It's only me and my daughter here, but I am very close with my parents, who live in Florida with my brother, and I have a younger sister in North Carolina. My son is in San Diego, and although I miss him terribly, I am a proud mom of a marine.

My favorite season is spring. I actually love them all, but spring is just gorgeous.

My favorite features of DW thus far is the recording of my food intake daily. I like the ease of counting calories and getting my nutrition score at the end of the day.

One wish I have is to be more confident in myself. I'd love to lose the weight and quit smoking.

[newme42008]

Hi All

I live in New Zealand.
I found dietwatch by.surfing the net in the hope of finding a miracle cure for weight loss :D .
I live with my partner. I have two daughters and six grandchildren.
I like all seasons as long as they are not too hot, too cold or too windy (fussy me).
My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....will let you know at a later date once I have figured out how to get around properly.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
To be selfish enough this year to put my own health and happiness first (need a little willpower here) and also that my family and friends also enjoy health and happiness.

[cindycandoit]

Hi Everyone--

I joined last night

From Pennsylvania

My family is my boyfriend and three cats all under the same roof!

I love being able to write down what I'm eating and have everything calculated for me. I print it out every day so it's always in front of me.

Looking forward to learning more about the site and meeting new friends!

[linrosmer]

Hello Everyone,

I've joined dietwatch last evening. I was previously a member of ediets, and was looking for a better way to calculate the calories of my daily intake. Since I read that dietwatch was #1, I'm trying it out, but I can't seem to find where on my diet page that it states the daily caloric intake I'm supposed to have. It does calculate calories as I post them, but I don't see where they are subtracted from the daily total. Can anyone help me. I feel as though I'm doing something wrong.

Linda

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[Back2schoolMom]

Hello,I too joined about an hour ago.I live near Cleveland, I'm 44 and want to start eating healthier and lose some weight. I look forward to meeting people online for support.Good luck to all! Happy New year! Michele :)

[calrob52]

:) Just joined about an hour ago. I live in the Catskill Mountains in NY. We have about 10 inches of snow from two storms. Winter is definitely not my season. I don't like the cold so I tend to be a couch potato until spring. Hiking and gardening are two of my favorite activities. Good luck to all.

[plavers]

I live in....Calgary Alberta ... an no not in an igloo....as most south US people ask ;)

I found dietwatch by....
a financial magazine saying it was the number 1 diet site and winning acknowlegement
My family is.....
just me and my dog
My favourite season is....
Summer ... nice weather

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
Tracking and this time using the support of people that are also battling this addiction

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
Succeed at losing the weight and staying committed myself...so one more person in my family doesn't need to tell me every second day to go to LA weight loss... or weight watchers..and have to get articles they send me on fat people ..and I have a problem... oh look at me :rolleyes:

[steelhead215]

I live in....Washington State

I found dietwatch by....accident :rolleyes:

My family is.....Spouse and two spoiled cats.

My favourite season is....Spring, I love the brilliant green of new leaves.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....also a bit daunting, lots of customizing potential.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to be rid of my food addiction.
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[flab2fab]

So how about a short intro...

I live in....
Florida

I found dietwatch by....
surfing the 'Net
My family is.....
just me
My favourite season is....
Fall is the prettiest

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....
The chance to get to know people that are battling the bulge with me

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....
Succeed at losing AND maintaining the weight

[monchichi100]

Hi there!

I am also very new to DW- as of today - December 29th.

My name is Chris and I live in VA.

I found Diet Watch by doing an Internet search.

My family is my animals- 2 dogs and 2 cats.

My favorite season is spring/ summer. But lately I have been liking winter because I can wear more sweats :)

If I had one wish: - graduate and get my masters - (will do in June 2008!)
lose about 25 pounds and become fit again.. and last but not least run a half marathon by the end of next year!

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[LisaNewburn]

Hi all,

I am also brand new to Diet Watch, as of today!

My name is Lisa Newburn.

I live in Richmond, Virginia

I found Diet Watch by doing an Internet search.

My family is my biggest support team. They include my Mom and my two sisters.

My favorite season is winter, I love the cooler temperatures, the crisp air, and the holiday season. So far, no snow and ice, which are two things I'm not so crazy about in the winter!

If I had one wish: That this time I stick with my goal of losing weight, getting more exercise, and becoming a healthier woman in 2008.

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[cookie0203]

I just joined DW and already enjoy the messaging. In fact, that was a strong reason for me to join this as opposed to other online diet sites. I haven't explored the site yet but have started reducing my food intake -not enough. Tonight I'm back on the treadmill and will start a food diary - promise! I'm from Michigan - hope to hear from someone.

[Missy1206]

Hi! My name is Missy and I'm brand new as of one hour ago.

I live in Tonganoxie, Ks.

I found Diet Watch by my sister's referrel and the need to have structure around what I'm doing for my weight and diabetes.

My family is going to bed...I have a husband of 14 years, daughter 8 and son almost7.

My favorite season is fall. I love to watch the leaves change and the cool crispness of the air.

If I had one wish: I'm struggling with that answer right now...I'll get back to it later.

[nanjean]

[COLOR=Magenta]xxx{COLOR}[]]xxx[/I] :) Hi everyone--here is my info--I live in Northern New England--snowstorm today--I found Dietwatch by web surfing, my three sons, and Grand-Daughter are about 200 miles South--Southern Maine and my sisters, brothers, neieces, nephews are all out in the State of Washington, the one nephew living in Columbas Mississippi, My favorite season in New England is the Fall--the colors are out-of-this-world--no where else like it. I think muyy favorite feature of Diet Watch will be the easy food-logging and the Communitys. If I were to have one wish granted it woulkd be--" Weight-Weight go away--don't you dare come back another day". nanjean :p

[springrfan]

I live in....Battle Ground Washington (near Portland Oregon)

I found dietwatch by.... read reviews online

My family is.....Husband, grown kids, one grandchild, four dogs, three horses!

My favourite season is....spring, the thaw

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I don't know yet.... the log (accountability)?

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... only one? To be physically fit.

[kmp122]

I just joined about an hour ago! I finally decided that I wasn't going to magically shed a few pounds without some form of structure/support so I surfed the net and here I am.

I have resided in FL for the past 6 yrs. Originally I'm from the Hudson Valley (in the Catskills), NY. Ohh hiking those mountains was my favorite thing in the world then I move to flat 'ol FL :rolleyes: .

My family is incredible. I'm lucky enough to have a wonderful husband, a mom about 5 minutes away, and the BEST dog in the world. I don't want to leave out my 2 cats, a few fish, a python (the python is NOT mine) , and a brother & cutie nephew.

My favorite season hmmm...I love whatever season it is at the time, so I guess all of 'em.

Too new to have a favorite site feature.

Just one wish?!? Ummmm...mind numbing happiness-you know that kind your whole body feels right down to the tips of your toes. I was gonna wish it for everyone figuring others would get their world peace wish too if everyone was mind numbingly happy, but then I got thinking what about the people who get happy about bad things :confused: .

Good luck shucking those pounds y'all!!

[LaurieB117]

I live in.... near Charlotte, NC

I found dietwatch by.... I forget

My family is..... great husband and 2 teen boys...one in college, one in HS

My favourite season is.... Used to be summer....now all are great.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is..... keeping up with my calorie intake

If I could have one wish granted, it would be.... joy and peace for all

[sanderk1]

Hi All,
Today is my first day here. Like most of you, I have had weight problems most of my life. I am 5'7" and weigh 200 pounds. Just 3 pounds shy of my all time high. I am thrilled to have found this site when I did a web search. I have also just joined the Biggest Loser website and am doing a comparison with it and DietWatch. A big factor is that this site is free and so far seems easier to navigate. Otherwise, they are very similar in style, tools and community.
I would love to have a group to join with, or even build one of newbies,to do this 20 pounds by Christmas challenge. To support, encourage and comisserate with each other.
I work full time at an Advertising Agency, and live in Louisville, KY with my husband, mother and 2 dogs. :)
Good luck to everyone, were in this together and I know we can do it. Today is almost over, so I am off to plan tomorrows meals and get in some more cardio before bedtime.
Kathy

[dtolosa02]

:) I just signed up a few minutes ago & my excitement has gone up the ceiling. I would totally need support to keep myself focused on achieving my initial goal.

I live... in Indonesia. Lots of hot spicy food! :eek:

I found DietWatch by... surfing the net looking for a diet plan that would revolutionize my perspective on losing weight & keeping it off.

My family.... 2 daughters, 1 son, and 2 cats.

My favorite season... summer spent at the beach.

My favorite feature of DW... can't tell yet.. :confused:

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to grow old gracefully feeling happy about myself inside & out ;)

[Ansaria]

I live in....Canada, (Ottawa), the frozen north.

I found dietwatch by....surfing the net for diet tools

My family is.....healthy. I worry about my son who is not employed at the moment.

My favourite season is....Autumn

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....the blood glucose log

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....'world peace' of course!

[MntMom]

I live in....
Colorado

I found dietwatch by....accident, I saw an Ediets commercial, and after a bit of research found out that dietwatch has better reviews, and at a better price.

My family is....busy! Two teenagers constantly on the go, and so is DH. I've returned to college, so might as well add me to the list!.

My favourite season is....summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....not sure yet, I just joined today.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be..a consistently happy, and healthy life for my family.

[BettyBettyBetty]

I live in: Seattle, WA

I found dietwatch by: a link I found while doing research for a nutrition class

My family is: the glue that holds my life together

My favorite season is: fall, fall, fall

My favorite feature of Diet watch is: It's hard to pick just one. I've previously used Fitday (which is perfectly serviceable). DW food database has a lot of stuff in it. I like the printed meal plan feature. I also like the customizable diet plans.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be: I can't pick just one.

[techiekat]

Hi everyone! This is my first week here :) I'm Kat, and I'm 23. I've got a goal to lose 60lbs, and can't wait to get to know everyone!

I live in: Detroit, MI

I found dietwatch by: a link on a website

My family is: living across the state...I live with my roommate and my cat!

My favourite season is: summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is: the ability to record everything I eat

If I could have one wish granted, it would be: world peace? :D

[mommy23]

I live in....Arkansas

I found dietwatch by....accident, surfing net

My family is.....crazy. DH and I have 3 small kiddos, hence my name mommy 2 3

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....not sure yet.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to actually enjoy exercise and look forward to it. ;)

[jnance1]

[FONT=Verdana]xxx[FONT][color=mAGENTA]XXX[color][B]xxx[B] Hi everyone--I just signed up yesterday--so here it all is= I live in Northern Maine, I found Diet Watch by using my Browser, I am retired, raised three sons, have two Grand-daughters and they are all about 200 miles South of us. The Fall season in New England has got to be my favorite season--colors are magnificent. I think one of my favorite features of Diet watch will be the message boardsd and the Meal planners. If I could have one wish granted, it would be to have all this weight come off as easy as it were to put on. jnance1 :)

[pdxgemini]

Hi everyone,

I just joined Dietwatch and look forward to losing 29 pounds and getting to know you all along the way! :) Here's my intro:

I live in: Beautiful Portland, Oregon, USA

I found dietwatch by: Google search

My family is: my wonderful husband and 4 cats (no kids, by choice)

My favourite season is: it's a tie between Summer and Fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is: too new to tell!

If I could have one wish granted, it would be: for everyone to just live and let live

See you all on the boards!

pdxgemini

[LynnMichaelWayne]

I live in West Virginia. I found Dietwatch years ago when it was free. I am now returning in a 2nd attempt to follow thru. My family is just the right size - a wonderful husband who is supportive in my weight loss efforts and a 2-year old son who keeps me busy. My favorite season is fall because I love the smell and sounds of the leaves falling down. Some of my favorite features are: the nutrition score, food diary, and progress charts. My wish would be for my entire family to live a long, healthy, and happy life.

[Claire150]

Hi, I am new here, as of three days new.

I live in Southern Az. We moved here from the mid-west, and I really mis the mid-west.

My family is very different. I have a wonderful weight/health obsessed husband, and eight wonderfully challenging children. One is married and in college, one in college, and six at home, four of whom I am homeschooling.

I wish I could sound different from everyone else, but fall and winter are my favorite seasons, no matter where we live.

I don't really have a favorite feature here yet, I am just trying to figure this sight out. I do like the meal plans and how easy it is to count calories.

My one wish, is that my 13 year old son could be "normal". He is autistic, and can make life very challanging. He is at the age where he is starting to realize that he does not fit in and it breaks my heart.

So far so good I have a lot to lose, and I hope I can make it happen this time. I have tried a lot of other diets, with small results, but I like the way I feel on this plan. I don't feel weak or tired or too hungry.

I look forward to getting to know everyone here.

Claire

[marartsch]

[QUOTE=Yvonne7]One of the most interesting things I find is that we are all from all over the world. It really surprises me that I can talk through the boards to people who are vastly separated in space.

So how about a short intro...

I live in....Oregon

I found dietwatch by....a friend

My family is.....fabulous

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....not sure yet

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to lose all this weight

[sunnyday42]

I live in....Cincinnati, OH

I found dietwatch by....I've been a member before

My family is.....My husband, puppy, and me plus kids and grandkids

My favourite season is....fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....food log, until I begin to think it takes too long - but that is the only thing that works.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that my husband would be healthy and happy again.
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[Sophiec11]

I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada

I found dietwatch by reading the book "Secrets for Permanent Weight Loss"

My family is all grown up and there is only my husband and I so I am hoping he will also embark on the same meal plans I will be using

My favourite season is fall because of the cool crisp air and the wonderful colors

My favourite feature of Diet watch is - still need to discover it, just joined

If I could have one wish granted, it would be keep being healthy and live to a ripe old age, travel and enjoy life :p

[borsted]

I live in....Arizona

I found dietwatch by....reading reviews about online diet programs

My family is.....My hubby, my 7 year old twins David and Audra...a cat and a bird.

My favorite season is....fall.

My favorite feature of Diet watch is.....message boards...looking forward to support.

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....just getting healthy!

[deb124]

HeIlo,

I live in Houston, Texas

I found dietwatch by pure chance while browsing the Web for information on another weight loss program

My family consists of my wonderful husband and my 24 year old son who is living on his own...YEAH!!!

My favourite season is fall but we don't get much in the way of fall leaves but our October and November are usually wonderful with cooler temperatures...a welcome relief after the very hot summer.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is having menus made for you...I always have gotten in a rut with meal planning while dieting and it is great to see all the choices I have...

If I could have one wish granted, it would be to have more time to read.

[cafleter]

I live in....Marietta, GA - however we also have a home on an island in Darien, GA on the coast where we really try to spend most of our time!

I found dietwatch by....Looking for something to help me be successful in losing weight and getting healthy - and saw this recommended in the newspaper. Have tried other online sites but none have been just quite right - hope this is it!

My family is.....My wonderful and supportive husband, two dogs, and a cat

My favourite season is....Fall

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....I'm not sure yet - hopefully all of it

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to get strong, lean, and healthy without feeling like I am deprived. Living a long and fun and enjoyable life with my husband, being able to travel the world.

[nanferrara2008]

I live in....Naugatuck, CT

I found dietwatch by....Desperation in finding something affordable

My family is.....My Boyfriend Jorge (george), Our two dogs Hercules and AJ, our Chinchilla Thumper and our Betafish Snoop.

My favourite season is....Summer

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....Not sure.. just staring.. still need to look around

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....to be thin and medically healthy for life

[jame0531]

I live in....Connecticut - its beautiful here!

I found dietwatch by....I used to belong to Cyberdiet when there were RD's personally assigned to any who signed up. i loved that!

My family is.....my wonderful husband and my kitty pashu!

My favourite season is....fall - love crisp air, colors, etc.

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....that my husband will gradually become less depressed over the recent loss of his father to cancer. I am doing all i can to help but feel it just isn't enough!

[mintve]

I live in....ATLANTA, GA

I found dietwatch by....READING REVIEWS OF OTHER ONLINE DIET SITES

My family is.....MY DOG AND MY BOYFRIEND, MOM, SISTERS, DAD, NIECE, ETC

My favourite season is....FALL

My favourite feature of Diet watch is.....TRACKING MY MEALS AND EXERCISE

If I could have one wish granted, it would be....TRAVEL THE WORLD AND HAVE MONEY BE NO OBJECT
:)

[BeachBum203]

My name is Michelle, nickname is Mickey. Either is fine to use. I work as a receptionist/biller at a chiropractors office. I live at the beautiful Jersey shore, 2 blocks from the beach. I found DW a few years ago and decided to give it a try again. My family consists of my husband and my mother....He's absolutely crazy and my mom drives us crazy! :p But we love her to death. My favorite seasons are fall & winter. Love the colors of the trees as they change and LOVE the snow! :D Just wish we got more here. I don't have a favorite feature of DW yet. Just getting used to using it. My one wish would be to have my sister back. But I know she's watching over me.