Losing 100 Lbs in 2005: Questionnaire Thread

[kari_w]

1. CC board name: kari_w
2. Real name: Kari
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 36
5. Birthday: Jan. 7
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married, 17 1/2 years
7. Children and ages: DD - 15 1/2, DS - 14
8. Fur babies?
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I live in Perkins, Oklahoma. I have lived in Omaha, Nebraska and Central Oklahoma.
10. What kind of work do you do: Office Manager
11. Hobbies:
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Curves 3x wk
13. Favorite LC meal: Prime Rib, Broccoli w/ Cheese sauce, Salad w/ Blue Cheese dressing
14. Favorite TV show(s): 24, George Lopez Show, Everybody Loves Raymond, CSI (all of them)
15. Favorite Movie(s): Lord of the Rings (all of them)
16. Favorite kind of Music: Contemporary Christian
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info: Restarting w/ a vengeance
19. How often do you weigh yourself? 2-4x a week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? New Clothes!

[blimey85]

That song comes to mind... "Getting to know you... getting to know all about you... " hehe.

Anyway, here are my answers:

1. CC board name: Blimey85

2. Real name: Gary

3. Nickname? Tinker (childhood) Pod or Pod-Pod

4. Age (only if you want to share) 27 on 2/4/05

5. Birthday: 2/4/1978

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? All of the above at one time or another. Currently married since 11/8/03.

7. Children and ages: 1 son, 6 years old.

8. Fur babies? 1 kitty named Samson

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Live just north of Seattle in Lynnwood, WA. Grew up in Calistoga, Ca (70 miles north of San Fran) and lived in South Dakota for 5 years from when I was 18 to 23.

10. What kind of work do you do: Computer programmer.

11. Hobbies: lately just working out.

12. Exercise - what kind and how often: elliptical machine and weights. 4 days a week, working up to 6.

13. Favorite LC meal: meatball soup

14. Favorite TV show(s): Sopranos

15. Favorite Movie(s): Too many to list... I watch a lot of movies and there are so many great ones.

16. Favorite kind of Music: not sure that I have a fav.. lately I've been listening to a lot of Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit... those are good when working out. Used to really be into Metallica... but I also like artists such as Sarah Mclachlan, Depeche Mode, Mozart, pretty much whatever... other than opera.

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Denzel Washington/Vin Diesel/Tom Hanks/Samuel L Jackson, Julia Roberts/Angelina Jolie/Kathy Bates, Sarah McLachlan/Johnny Cash

18. My weight loss journey info: I peaked at 292 and have since dropped to 270.5. My original goal was to get down to 185 but now I'm shooting for 165.

19. How often do you weigh yourself? Each Sunday.

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I'm going to Disneyland!!! Well, not really, but I've always wanted to say that. Where I'm really going is Walt Disney World... which is pretty similar only way cooler. Was there for my honemoon and I could have enjoyed it more if I hadn't been so fat and without energy. Still had an awesome time but this trip will be even better. Mini-goal of 200 by the trip on October 29th.

[Kalista]

1. CC board name: kari_w
2. Real name: Alison (Kalista is my middle name)
3. Nickname? Al
4. Age (only if you want to share) 32
5. Birthday: July 8
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? oh so very single!
7. Children and ages: nope
8. Fur babies? yup. 3 cats. Fred Zane and Oliver
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I live in Montreal Quebec. I grew up in Ottawa Ontario and have lived in Toronto
10. What kind of work do you do: I'm a store designer at Ikea. 11. Hobbies: ongoing love affair with my computer...and all sorts of artsy fartsy stuff.
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Curves 3x wk
13. Favorite LC meal: anything with Blue Cheese dressing
14. Favorite TV show(s): The Office, 24, West Wing, Sex in the City (R.I.P) and all those decorating shows
15. Favorite Movie(s): Truly Madly Deeply. Seen it? GO RENT IT!
16. Favorite kind of Music: Lots of different styles...
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Renee Zellwerger Ewan Mcgregor, Nicole Kidman
18. My weight loss journey info: I had a breast reduciton 4 years ago where they took off 7lbs!!! And it occurred to me it was all inching back and I didn't go through all that for nothing! With me, I'm all about boobs! haha!
19. How often do you weigh yourself? 1x a week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? A pedicure for each 10 lbs lost and a new sexy wardrobe!Kalista

[anewme]

1. CC board name: anewme
2. Real name: Deone
3. Nickname? Dee
4. Age (only if you want to share) 47
5. Birthday: 11-29-57
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married 20 yrs.
7. Children and ages: Dan 26, Patrick 25, Travis 18
8. Fur babies? Huskey named Storm
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Nevada
10. What kind of work do you do: Customer Service/homemaker
11. Hobbies: reading, crafting, writing
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: walking just beginning
13. Favorite LC meal: Lobster
14. Favorite TV show(s):
15. Favorite Movie(s):
16. Favorite kind of Music: Folk, Heavy Metal, Rock, most kinds
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info: Wasn't obese 'till 35, many surgeries and medications contributed. Am tired of being this way and want to rediscover myself.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Once per week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? A tummy tuck and new clothes. Maybe a really great vacation like a cruise, etc.

[cf1275]

1. CC board name: cf1275
2. Real name: Christy
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 55
5. Birthday: 01/15/1950
6. Married, Divorced, Single? Divorced How long? Since 1982; Yalie husband drank himself to death.
7. Children and ages: 0
8. Fur babies? Two, currently; will get another soon (lost my Rudy [Siamese] last April 23--much sadness)
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Now, I live in Los Alamos, NM. I've also lived in Japan, Okinawa, Utah, and California.
10. What kind of work do you do: I'm a technical illustrator
11. Hobbies: Gardening, reading, science & movies TV, walking, native plants, herbal medicine.
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Normally, I walk 6 or 7 days a week, but I fell on the first of Jan. and have been off work since. Hope to go back Feb. 1. Broke my foot and sprained my upper back tripping over a flagstone in my yard.
13. Favorite LC meal: Burger (sans bun) with lettuce and tomatoe with oil&vinegar dressing.
14. Favorite TV show(s): British dramas and movies.
15. Favorite Movie(s): LOTR! Best movies ever made!
16. Favorite kind of Music: Traditional jazz and classical.
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: All-time actor: Laurence Olivier; actress: Katherine Hepburn; current actor: Colin Firth; actress: Cate Blanchett; singer: too many, but Ella Fitzgerald might be it./Kenneth Branagh [tie]
18. My weight loss journey info: Achh! Fat since before time began; diets and failures; OA for 3 years, etc., etc.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? I just bought a scale yesterday and plan to weigh only 3 times a week and take an average.
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I think it will be great to buy clothes that actually fit, to exercise more, to hike places I can only look at now, to garden more without hurting myself...

[LadyAnji]

1. CC board name:LadyAnji
2. Real name:Angela
3. Nickname?Ang
4. Age (only if you want to share) 32.98
5. Birthday: Feb 7
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? single
7. Children and ages: Ethan ( 7 )
8. Fur babies? Shadow (our siamese kitty)
9. Where do you live and where have you lived?Born and raised in Iowa, lived in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl for a while.
10. What kind of work do you do: I do statistical and process analysis for a cookie manufacturer
11. Hobbies: Rubber Stamps and Scrapbooking,
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Walking, when I can find time
13. Favorite LC meal: mock fried chicken and mashed garlic cauliflower, and LC cheesecake
14. Favorite TV show(s): Survivor, CSI (all 3),
15. Favorite Movie(s): I love a lot of movies....
16. Favorite kind of Music: anything with a good beat, that I can sing along with or dance to.
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Johnny Depp, Colin Ferth, Kiera Knightly, Kelly Clarksen
18. My weight loss journey info:Large all of my life, got biggest after I stopped nursing. Discovered LC about 5 years ago. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Spring of '03. Re-dedicated to Atkins Jan 27, 2005.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? I wish I didn't, but daily.
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I get my LIFE BACK!!! To regain all that was robbed from me....

[Lacey01]

1. CC board name:Lacey01
2. Real name: Lacey
3. Nickname? n/a
4. Age (only if you want to share) 38
5. Birthday:4/2/66
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 9years
7. Children and ages: yes D/D D/S-S 21/march 19/june 13/march.
one Granddaughter: Carmen Jade' 5 months today!
8. Fur babies? yes Laskin Huskey named wolf female nutered
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Alabama; and no I don't have a banjo on my knee. lol
10. What kind of work do you do: Husband takes care of that
11. Hobbies: watching dr. phil, guiding light, and these boards
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:begining treadmill, weighs
13. Favorite LC meal: really good hot wings.
14. Favorite TV show(s): same as hobbies
15. Favorite Movie(s): I guess a good lifetime love/dramma
16. Favorite kind of Music: all, especially r & b
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Had to think too hard so I guess I don't have one
18. My weight loss journey info: To stick to it in '05. I'm not religious I just love the Lord! Had to add that..
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Plan to weigh maybe once a month on the gorcery store scale (accurate) got rid of mine can be addictive. Also by me inducting weighs, that attributes to muscle gain and can give you a false reading. Will "measure" every 2 weeks.
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Mini goal is to finally wear the smaller clothes I buy. To buy a size 6 low rise jeans, and be happy to drop the top on my brand new mustang.

[emmajoan]

1. CC board name: emmajoan
2. Real name: Emily
3. Nickname? Em
4. Age (only if you want to share): 23
5. Birthday: 4/5/81
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Single, but attached to David for almost 4 years now
7. Children and ages: None
8. Fur babies? None
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I live in Lexington, KY. In my earlier years, I lived in Augusta, GA. Family in Savannah, GA
10. What kind of work do you do: I'm in marketing for a professional development/consulting company.
11. Hobbies: Traveling (although my weight has prohibited me from flying lately- afraid of the seats!), singing, reading magazines, watching TV
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: just getting into it again- exercise videos, 4 times a week
13. Favorite LC meal: Black and Bleu Caesar Salad without croutons
14. Favorite TV show(s): The Apprentice, American Idol, Survivor, Lost, The Amazing Race, many others
15. Favorite Movie(s): When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, Ever After
16. Favorite kind of Music: Pop/Rock, Top 40 stuff
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts
18. My weight loss journey info: Just started on Atkins- plan on doing induction for a while. Always been overweight- never remember being under 220. In HS, I went to weight-loss camp every summer, and was pretty fit, but never under 220- I became a certified aerobics instructor and taught a little my freshman year in college. Stopped that, moved off campus, and gained weight steadily after graduating to where I am now. I am wanting to make this my WOE for life.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? 1 time a week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Shopping for classic, cute clothes!

[lisatmomo3]

1. CC board name: Lisatmomo3

2. Real name: Lisa
3. Nickname? Mom, Leese
4. Age (only if you want to share) 35 (29 +6 actually )
5. Birthday: 6/7/69
6. Married for 8 wonderful years to my best friend!
7. Children and ages: 2 sons ages 20 & 6 and a beautiful daughter age 17.

8. Fur babies? 1 pretty little golden retriever that is 4 named Rags

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Right outside of St. Louis, MO in Granite City, IL. Lived here all my life.

10. What kind of work do you do: Full time mom and secretary sub for son's school.

11. Hobbies: crocheting, learning to sew, reading
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Not much yet but getting into watp videos and curves.

13. Favorite LC meal: Steak and shrimp
14. Favorite TV show(s): Newlyweds
15. Favorite Movie(s): Friday night Lights
16. Favorite kind of Music: country and pop
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: TIM MCGRAW
18. My weight loss journey info: I've been heavy all my adult life. I was in WW with my mom in high school, but to this day I have no idea why...(5'11" 165) I'd kill for that body now. I have seesawed for the last few years and now it has become a health issue and I want it off for good. High blood pressure and hyperinsulinism are not fun and if Im not careful diabetes is just around the corner. I started again the week before christmas and I am on track. I lost 16 lbs in the first 2 weeks and now am fighting with 2 pesky lbs that keep playing hide and seek with me. I lose them and then they come back, I lose them....(you get the picture.)
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Every few days

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I do. I would like to treat myself to some really sexy jeans and heels or a day at the spa...and some long awaited one on time on a vacation with hubby! (belated honeymoon!)

[RedDaddy]

1. CC board name: RedDaddy
2. Real name: Jared
3. Nickname? Sir (just kidding )
4. Age (only if you want to share) 31
5. Birthday: June 20
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married, 11 years
7. Children and ages: DD - almost 4
8. Fur babies? 1 shih tzu
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I live in central Arkansas, and sadly, I have never lived elsewhere (that will change when I'm out of Grad school)
10. What kind of work do you do: Jr. High English Teacher
11. Hobbies: Writing, genealogy, sketching
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: lifting
13. Favorite LC meal: parmesan fried chicken with LC Honey Mustard
14. Favorite TV show(s): Seinfeld, StarTrek (all but Enterprise)
15. Favorite Movie(s): I, Robot; just about any future-set sci-fi flick
16. Favorite kind of Music: any but country
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info: restarting after a 4 month layoff
19. How often do you weigh yourself? every day
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? motorcycle, though it's more of a dream because I have epilepsy and was recently forbidden to drive, but maybe that will change!

[nhjeepgirl]

s get to know one another!

1. CC board name: Nhjeepgirl
2. Real name:~S
3. Nickname? Muffin
4. Age (only if you want to share) 27
5. Birthday: 6/27/76
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Single Always!
7. Children and ages: Nope
8. Fur babies? Black lab...
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? NH
10. What kind of work do you do: Chemist
11. Hobbies: Snowshoeing, hiking, skiing, walking dog, reading
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: See above 2-3 times week
13. Favorite LC meal: baked chicken stuffed with crab meat and creamcheese
14. Favorite TV show(s): 24, CSI, and the simple life
15. Favorite Movie(s): Goonies
16. Favorite kind of Music: I like it all
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Kevin James
18. My weight loss journey info: too long to even bother
19. How often do you weigh yourself? once a week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? OH YES

[Diabeticmom2004]

Losing 100 Lbs in 2005: Questionnaire Thread
Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name: Diabeticmom2004
2. Real name: Joan
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 44
5. Birthday:May
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 20 yrs
7. Children and ages: 2 Children
8. Fur babies? Yorkies 1) Libby, 2)Sassy 3)Sophie 4)Pipper
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Tn
10. What kind of work do you do: Stay at home mom
11. Hobbies: My family and my Yorkies
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:30 min a day
13. Favorite LC meal:Grilled chicken, Green beans Cauliflower
14. Favorite TV show(s):
15. Favorite Movie(s):
16. Favorite kind of Music:Country,oldies
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington
18. My weight loss journey info:267/208/140-130?
19. How often do you weigh yourself?every morning
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?All new clothes





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[PC Bear]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name: [B] PC Bear [B]
2. Real name: Debbi
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 36
5. Birthday: 8/1/68
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 18 Years
7. Children and ages: 0
8. Fur babies?
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Cincinnati
10. What kind of work do you do: Secretary
11. Hobbies: Music
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Stability Ball 5 days a week with strength training 3 times a week
13. Favorite LC meal:
14. Favorite TV show(s):Andy Griffith Show & Dick Van**** Reruns
15. Favorite Movie(s): Its a Wonderful Life (No man is a failure who has friends)
16. Favorite kind of Music: Christian
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Actor-Emilo Estevez, Atress-Sandra Bullock
18. My weight loss journey info: I was always overweight but in my early 20's my weight just ballooned. I have tried a thousand diets but I just couldn't stick with them. Then in 2003 I started having fainting spells. I was 280 pounds and borderline diabetic. Enough was enough. I started Atkins on June 23rd 2003 and I love how it works. I have lost slowly so I don't have the problem some have with sagging skin and I feel remarkable. The best side effect was that I used to suffer from migraines at least once a month. Since starting Atkins I haven't had any!!!!
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Once a week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Visit my family to show off the new me.


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[cazzi]

1. CC board name:cazzi

2. Real name:caron

3. Nickname?cazzi,caz ,pidj,waque(don't ask !)

4. Age (only if you want to share) 25

5. Birthday:15/2/1979

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? single

7. Children and ages:0

8. Fur babies? 2 charli (bunny) maddi (guinea pig)

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Live in blackpool inthe n/w of england lived there all my life

10. What kind of work do you do: chef

11. Hobbies: music ,clubbing ,animals .going to psychic school .body piercing (i got 26):P

12. Exercise - what kind and how often:rebounding 5 days a week ,dancing when i can afford to go out ,eliptical rider.

13. Favorite LC meal:anything lamb or chicken

14. Favorite TV show(s):anything of discovery health and ftn

15. Favorite Movie(s):vampire movies

16. Favorite kind of Music:anything from dance to heavymetal

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: changes all the time lol

18. My weight loss journey info:been big since i was 12 diagnosed with.pcos.and insulin/metabolic resisance when i was 19. really struggle losing weight got down to 233 last year but mum died in nov ...boom put on 40 in two months (too easy ) so im doing this for her .she wouldnt want me to be ill too .

19. How often do you weigh yourself?every day (saddo) trying not to

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?if i can get down to 180 this year im gonna try and go on holiday somthing i have been to shy to do because of the weight and get my belly button repierced when i reach 140

[Joanne]

1. CC board name:jobinalyn
2. Real name:jo
3. Nickname?jo
4. Age (only if you want to share) 33
5. Birthdayct 22
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married 2 years
7. Children and ages:20,18,14,5
8. Fur babies? snoopy(cockerspaniel) juice(kitty)
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? ny
10. What kind of work do you do: the hard kind
11. Hobbies:
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:eliptical trainer
13. Favorite LC meal:
14. Favorite TV show(s):er, survivor, csi
15. Favorite Movie(s):scarface
16. Favorite kind of Music:country, rock , anything but opera
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: matthew mccougnehey, kate hudson
18. My weight loss journey info:
19. How often do you weigh yourself?every day
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? yeah both, just little trinket things for the mini goals. and the overall goal is a big secret for now..lol

[reginaclough]

1. CC board name:
2. Real name:
3. Nickname? Gina
4. Age : 30
5. Birthday: 2-27-74
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? :engaged for 9months
7. Children and ages: 1 son 8 yrs old
8. Fur babies? no but i have an oscar a big one (fish)
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Oregon was a coastie brat have lived from Hawaii - Alaska
10. What kind of work do you do: did do nurse work now looking for new career I am at a fork in the road at the moment
11. Hobbies: camping outdoors stuff music just about anything
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: walk away the pounds, walking out swimming taebo when I feel brave LOL
13. Favorite LC meal: I love chicken and seafood
14. Favorite TV show(s): guily pleasure show is newlyweds LOL
15. Favorite Movie(s): 16 candles, 80's movies,romeo n juliet,cool world
16. Favorite kind of Music: all kinds
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: dont have one
18. My weight loss journey info:well same story basicly as everyone did not help that i was in a verbally abusive relationship just made me eat more in secret and the stress of caring for everyone but me. I Am going to lose 130 pounds and with a great man who loves me anyway I am by my side
19. How often do you weigh yourself? 1 x week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? If I had money I would like to treat myself to clothes at my goal I plan to go on a romantic cruise with my fiancee to the islands Nic to meet you all

[Alice J Polhemus]

1. CC board name: Alice Polhemus
2. Real name: same
3. Nickname? Mom
4. Age (only if you want to share) A young "71"!
5. Birthday: June 3, 1933
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married - 54 years
7. Children and ages: 9 - ages 33 - 51
8. Fur babies? cat - "sweetie"
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Maryland - born in Star Lake, NY - Syracuse, NY - San Antonio, Tx. - back to Md.
10. What kind of work do you do: Homemaker, Bible teacher
11. Hobbies: Sewing, Crochet
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Walking - every day
13. Favorite LC meal: King Crab Legs
14. Favorite TV show(s): Game shows
15. Favorite Movie(s): Tootsie, Rainman
16. Favorite kind of Music: Slow, romatic, country
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Dustin Hoffman
18. My weight loss journey info:305 in 1999 - Atkins -239 in 2000 - heart surgery and gained it all back - 292 Dec. 2004 - 275 Jan 2005 Heading for 180 - 10lbs at a time!
19. How often do you weigh yourself? once a week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I just want to get there and stay there - "THEN" - Show myself to everybody who didn't believe I could do it!

Thank you "Big Brave Girl" for your help!

[Kwickie]

Hey, my first post! (in a few years anyway). Here goes:

1. CC board name: Kwickie

2. Real name: Mark

3. Nickname? Don't really get called Kwickie much any more, but that used to be it.

4. Age (only if you want to share) : 44

5. Birthday: Sept 8

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married, 3 years last week! (Yes, married on 2/2/2, barefoot on the beach at sunset)

7. Children and ages: Stepdaughter of 14 (going on 35)

8. Fur babies? Jake the Wonder Beagle.

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Live in Burlington Washington (about an hour north of Seattle). Grew up in Toledo Ohio, lived all over the world, including 5 wonderful years in Montreal.

10. What kind of work do you do: Site Manager for Microsoft

11. Hobbies: Reading, spending time with my wife and daughter, TV.

12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Walking, 4 times/week (just started this with my wife).

13. Favorite LC meal: Steak!

14. Favorite TV show(s): Seattle Mariners baseball, Survivor, Amazing Race, West Wing (the reruns on Bravo, not the ones after they fired Aaron Sorkin), any travel, food or documentary subject that catches my eye.

15. Favorite Movie(s): Local Hero, Broadcast News

16. Favorite kind of Music: Wide variety

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Actress: Audrey Hepburn

18. My weight loss journey info: Lowest weight was just out of Navy boot camp - 180 lbs. My dad didn't even recognize me! Trying now to get back to that point. Just tired of having to restrict my life due to my weight.

19. How often do you weigh yourself? Once/week

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Taking my wife out to the casino for the mini-goals. Too many things to mention when I reach goal.

[buzzfan1]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name:
Buzzfan1
2. Real name:
Robin
3. Nickname?
Robin
4. Age (only if you want to share)
38
5. Birthday:
December 6
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long?
Married, 10 years in April
7. Children and ages:
Matthew 4, Parker 2
8. Fur babies?
Button, chinese pug, 14
9. Where do you live and where have you lived?
Moved to Jacksonville over the summer from Georgia (Jesup, Statesboro, Atlanta, Montezuma)
10. What kind of work do you do:
Teach math
11. Hobbies:
Sports fan (GaTech, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons)
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:
Walking every day
13. Favorite LC meal:
Steak and cauliflower
14. Favorite TV show(s):
24, Survivor, American Idol, CSI's
15. Favorite Movie(s):
Steel Magnolias, American President
16. Favorite kind of Music:
Jimmy Buffett first, everything else 2nd
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Mel Gibson
18. My weight loss journey info:
You name it, I have tried it and succeeded and failed
19. How often do you weigh yourself?
Everyday
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?
I want to ride a roller coaster

[One50orBust]

1. CC board name: One50orBust

2. Real name:Peggy

3. Nickname? Hmmm

4. Age (only if you want to share) 49

5. Birthday:1-2-56

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? I have been Married to Dan My favorite DH For 29 years come this August 28th.

7. Children and ages: I care for my Grand-Niece Amaya who is 2+. But none of our own human kids. (It's cool now since I can spoil them and send them home!lol)

8. Fur babies? 2 dogs (Roxie and Dixie) 1 cat (Boo) 1 African Grey (BoBo) A Senegal parrot (Rascal) A cockatiel (Lacy) And a Maroon belly Conure (Punky).

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? We have lived in a few places (Texas, Ohio, Florida) But currently live in NE. Illinois.

10. What kind of work do you do: Childcare.

11. Hobbies: Crochet, Quilting, and making friends.

12. Exercise - what kind and how oftenoes typing count? lol. I will get to that soon enough.

13. Favorite LC meal:Chicken breaded in coarsely ground almonds and fried with just a spray of ICBIINB. And loads of veggies roasted in onion soup mix!

14. Favorite TV show(s):Medium, ER, Craft shows. ( I adore Carol Duvall)

15. Favorite Movie(s):Horror, If it makes me jump I am in love!

16. Favorite kind of Music:Country

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Meg Ryan, Mel Gibson, Denzel Washington to name a few.

18. My weight loss journey info:Tried Atkins and could not do so much meat. So I am doing a version of my own by eating low glycemic foods and a a bit less fat. I lost 120 pounds over a years time but have gained 20 back during a two month visit from mom! (I do love her, really I do lol). So I am going to do this thing and get healthy so I do not end up with no life at all.

19. How often do you weigh yourself? Seriously once a week on Monday mornings. But sometimes if I am feeling the urge I will jump on for a peek.

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? When I hit 200 I want to go get a day of beautification! Manicure, facial etc. When I hit 150 I am going to a ranch/spa for a weekend with hubby.

One50orBust

[VikkiJean]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name: VikkiJean
2. Real name: Victoria
3. Nickname? Vikki
4. Age (only if you want to share) 30
5. Birthday: May 17
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 5 years
7. Children and ages: 1 boy 1 girl, Brian 11 Sheridan 4
8. Fur babies? I have a cat and 2 mice
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I live in Ladson SC near Charleston, I use to live in Massachusetts
10. What kind of work do you do: right now im a stay at home mom
11. Hobbies: not really
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Gym 6 days a week water aerobics and walking on the treadmil
13. Favorite LC meal: Steak and scallops
14. Favorite TV show(s): soaps Days and Passions, and most reality TV shows
15. Favorite Movie(s): I liked Ray, The Village, and the forgotton
16. Favorite kind of Music: easy listening
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: n/a
18. My weight loss journey info: I have been on and off atkins for years, i have gotten so use to this way of eating that it is becoming a way of life, I joined the Gym and restarted atkins on feb 3rd 2005 I do need to lose a little over 100 pounds. I started at 280 and would like to go down to 135-140 I am 5'5" tall
19. How often do you weigh yourself? too often I think i should just throw it away LOL
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? hmmm for the mini goals, I guess that I will work on that
as far as when I lose all the weight, I cant wait to get my little black dress and some nice slim high heel shoes

[cheeky1178]

Hi Everyone...

1. CC board name:Cheeky1178

2. Real nameawn

3. Nickname? Cheeks, PrincessB, and Pima

4. Age 26..grimace, groan damn I'm not a teenager anymore

5. Birthday:11/03/78

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Living w/BF of 2.5yrs. (moved in 10mths ago WOW! time flies)

7. Children and ages: none yet, kinda wanna get married first haha

8. Fur babies? 1-Yorkie named Toto aka stinky puppy haha he's so cute.

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I live in NJ (yeck..sorry) grew up in NY...Rockland County.

10. What kind of work do you do: Customer Service (double yeck!) trying to get a new job that pays more as an Office manager or Admin Assistant.

11. Hobbies: none yet but there are so many crafty things I wish I had time to do!!!

12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Leslie Sansone 1-mile walking tape, I try to do it every day but it's working out to be 5x a week for a half hour each day. I'm going to go shopping this week and try to find other tapes to get some variety

13. Favorite LC meal: I don't know about fav meal b/c I haven't been on the wagon for a year or so but I could live on Green Beans and hot wings!!! haha

14. Favorite TV show(s):Everwood and Newlyweds (I hate myself for loving that show so much LOL)

15. Favorite Movie(s):Wedding Singer, Deuce Bigalo....pretty much anything with Adam Sandler in it or Drew Barrymore! I love comedies.

16. Favorite kind of Music:I listen to just about everything...Oldies, Blues, Classic Rock, 80's, Alt/Punk, Pop, Hip Hop...even one or two country songs

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Julia Roberts, Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore

18. My weight loss journey info: I've been dieting since I was 10, never lost anything despite being absolutely 100% legal all the time. Tried Weight Watchers, Slim Fast, a nutritionist (accused me of cheating after gaining 20 lbs in 9mths) Was diagnosed with PCOS and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis after that...still trying to get the proper treatment for both of those, hopefully this Dr will be the one! Anywho.. Lost 45 lbs senior year of high school thanks to Phen-Fen...after about 4 months I couldn't breath and was having palpitations so I stopped taking Phen-Fen Gained 75 lbs. then it was taken off the market for causing Lung and Heart problems...hmm yeah that was smart. Finally discovered Atkins in 99...have tried to follow it twice already but fell off the wagon both times after adding back fruit. Apparently the after the first time it didn't sink in that 3 or 4 mths is too soon for me to add fruit. Trying to get myself in order so I can start again but that's proving difficult.

19. How often do you weigh yourself?I try to only weigh in once a week...but sometimes I get a little crazy with it haha

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Well once I lose it all I am going on a MEGA SHOPPING SPREE!!! But oddly haha I won't buy anything that isn't on clearance!! LMAO I have discovered bargain shopping and am ADDICTED!!! I am trying to think of mini goals that don't involve food...maybe a pedicure or massage or something for every 20 lbs.

[pepsusan]

Hi, I'm new to the boards, and I can tell you it is a godsend. I need to take control of my life/weight, and I am so happy I found y'all:

1. CC board name: pepsusan
2. Real name: Susana
3. Nickname? Sadly, none
4. Age (only if you want to share) 46
5. Birthday: June 5
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married to DH Nick for 14 years
7. Children and ages: Boy, 13
8. Fur babies? Chunkee, our lucky black cat
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I have been living in Miami, FL for 20 years. Let me tell you, being surrounded by bikini clad models is enough to send you to drink.
10. What kind of work do you do: Career change (midlife crisis) I am studying to be a Secondary School Math teacher
11. Hobbies: I love to read and crosstitch.
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Now, none. Hope to get in a 'walking and weights' routine.
13. Favorite LC meal: My favorite animal protein is beef
14. Favorite TV show(s):never miss Everybody Loves Raymond (viva la disfunction!!!!!!)
15. Favorite Movie(s): The Sound of Music
16. Favorite kind of Music: Country
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: many
18. My weight loss journey info: Up, down, up, down, down, up, up, up...well, you get the picture
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Once a week, the trauma lasts 7 days.
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I would love to be at my goalk weight to attend my 30th class reunion next year. Am I that old?

[Skinnymocah]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name:
SkinnyMocah (friends call me Moke)

2. Real name:
Dominique (friends call me Dom)

3. Nickname?
Dom/Moke/anything just not late for dinner.

4. Age (only if you want to share)
30, 31 in just over a month

5. Birthday:
3/25

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long?
Single, all my life

7. Children and ages:

none but cutest nephew on the planet

8. Fur babies?
none

9. Where do you live and where have you lived?
Currently Atlanta,GA from Spokane, WA. I was an Air Force Brat, so I've moved around a bit.

10. What kind of work do you do:
I am what you would call a Controller (without the title)

11. Hobbies:
Reading, walking, listening to music, taking long drives, deep conversations

12. Exercise - what kind and how often:
Just joined a gym last week, doing cardio and abs, will be adding weights and tapes at home soon

13. Favorite LC meal:

chicken wings!!!!!!!!

14. Favorite TV show(s):

Anything with a legal or forensic bend-- CSI, Law & Order, Medical Investigation, Cold Case. I also love documentaries and shows on PBS like NOVA and Frontline and news magazines like 48 hours, 20/20, Primetime Live, Dateline.
15. Favorite Movie(s):Beaches, Backdraft, Steel Magnolias, anything with Tom Hanks/Tommy Lee Jones/Harrison Ford
16. Favorite kind of Music: 80's, truthfully, but I listen to what'sg ood till it's not good anymore then change the station.

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:

Too many to choose from!

18. My weight loss journey info:

I am keeping a blog of my journey, it is in my www link. Other than that, I realized today I've been lowcarbing for 4 yrs and have just been dinking around with it. I'm inspired by the losses at this site and by the lack of fitting clothes in my closet. I decided to get on the ball and while I love by playground buds, I have to get into a forum where people are serious about weight loss. I have about 80 lbs to lose, and an option on another 20, we'll see how I look when I get to Goal 1.

19. How often do you weigh yourself?
Record it weekly but I weigh whenever I go to the gym.


20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?

Not really. I've been rewarding myself for 4 yrs. Time to do with just because. MY reward will be the accomplishment.

[Sinderela4]

1. CC board name:
[COLOR=blue]Sinderela4[/COLOR]

2. Real name:
[COLOR=blue]Loretta[/COLOR]

4. Age (only if you want to share)
[COLOR=blue]47[/COLOR]

5. Birthday:
[COLOR=blue]10/17[/COLOR]

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long?
[COLOR=blue]Single but live with SO for 2.5 years[/COLOR]

7. Children and ages:
[COLOR=blue]No children[/COLOR]

8. Fur babies?
[COLOR=blue]None but wish I could. I have bad allergies.[/COLOR]

9. Where do you live and where have you lived?
[COLOR=blue]Live in South Philadelphia, PA all my life.[/COLOR]

10. What kind of work do you do:
[COLOR=blue]Career Exerutive Secretary for the #1 Soup Company[/COLOR]

11. Hobbies:
[COLOR=blue]I LOVE reading, traveling. Do a little craft stuff on the side. Would like to get back into knitting and crocheting.[/COLOR]

12. Exercise - what kind and how often:
[COLOR=blue]Just joined a gym where I work that is open 24/7. Haven't really done anything yet but the bike cause I have a bad knee. I have my Orientation this week with the personal trainner.[/COLOR]

13. Favorite LC meal:
[COLOR=blue]Haven't really tried any of the recipes yet. So lately it's just been Meat, Meat, and more Meat. I love cheesburgers.[/COLOR]

14. Favorite TV show(s):
[COLOR=blue]I enjoy the reality shows the most and the mystery ones too like Law and Order and CSI etc. But I'm a sucker for a good sitcom like Friends, etc.[/COLOR]

15. Favorite Movie(s):
[COLOR=blue]I enjoy just about all of Julia Roberts movies. Also long time favorites, Sound of Music and the original Cinderella with Leslie Ann Warren.[/COLOR]

16. Favorite kind of Music:
[COLOR=blue]I enjoy a lot of different kinds of music from Opera to Rock but my favorite is Country. Oh yeah, I am a Fanalow (I love Barry Manilow and his music).[/COLOR]

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
[COLOR=blue]Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore, Tom Seleck, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Barry Manilow, Martina McBride, Allison Krauss[/COLOR]

18. My weight loss journey info:
[COLOR=blue]I have always been overweight. I can remember being about 8 and a lot of relatives were sitting around the table and an Uncle said, "Don't worry. She'll lose that baby fat and she's gonna look like Marilyn Monroe." Well, it never happened. I have tried everything from Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig, Nutri Systems, Optifast, Medifast, and many more. I've done pills, liquids and anything else that has come in front of me. About 3 years ago, through an Endrochronologist, it was determined that I am insulin resistant so diets don't work on me like they do for others. It so bad that the Dr. said my body is a fat storing machine cause all it does is produce so much sugar that my body never gets to buring the fat. I tried Atkins a few years back but then went on Optifast a few days later. I never really gave it a long try. It amazes me how many carbs are actually hidden in the food we eat and drink. My Dad died at the age of 39 of heart related complications. He weighed about 230. My Mom died at the age of 42 from heart disease. Her disease came as a result of Scarlett fever. She was a tiny lady. I was 9 and 13 respecitively. I have an older sister and younger brother and neither of them are overweight. I was raised by my maternal grandmother who only spoke Italian. She believed in the prima piate (the first plate) which was always a pasta dish. So most of my life I have eaten pasta and bread for at least one meal a day and usually more. I am encouraged by the weight loss of 5.5 pounds in 4 days. I have seen this work for so many around me. My brother-in-law lost over 50 pounds back in 2000 and has kept it off and most recently, my friend has lost 136 and still going. I'm determined.[/COLOR]

19. How often do you weigh yourself?
[COLOR=blue]Every Day[/COLOR]

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?
[COLOR=blue]Just seeing me shrink in the mirror is reward enough. Right now that seems unbelievable but I thinking positive.[/COLOR]

[robin30]

Losing 100 Lbs in 2005: Questionnaire Thread
Let's get to know one another!

CC board name:robin30

4. Age (30
6. Married for 10 years
7. Children and ages: Max 2 and Lilly 6 months
8. Fur babies? LOTS!
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Missouri
10. What kind of work do you do: Stay at home mom, student
11. Hobbies: scrapbooking, photography
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:2-3 times a week, step and weight training hoping to go for a definate 3 times a week.
14. Favorite TV show(s):unfortanately it is Dora and Blues Clues
15. Favorite Movie(s): Chocolat
16. Favorite kind of Music:Spanish, Latin
18. My weight loss journey info: Trying to lose the weight from two pregnancies and all of the pounds I have packed on since getting married and staying home.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Daily if not more
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?Victoria Secret and a cruise to Mexico.

[stacyhope]

1. CC board name: stacyhope
2. Real name: stacy
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 35
5. Birthday: 1-21-70
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married 16 months
7. Children and ages: 00000
8. Fur babies? 2 lola and oreo (cats)
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? warminster pa/philadelphia
10. What kind of work do you do: boring (cust. service
11. Hobbies: reading, learning to cook
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: curves/not often enough
13. Favorite LC meal: steak
14. Favorite TV show(s): desperate housewives
15. Favorite Movie(s): shrek
16. Favorite kind of Music: 80's
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info: start 333/now 246/goal 160
19. How often do you weigh yourself? everyday
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? shop shop shop

[crazylepbabe]

1. CC board name:Crazylepbabe
2. Real name:Terry
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 35
5. Birthday:4/28/69
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married 17 yrs
7. Children and ages:3 - 13,12,5
8. Fur babies?
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Philadelphia
10. What kind of work do you do:Currently home maker
11. Hobbies: Repairing home
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Walking 1hr a day
13. Favorite LC meal:filet mignon and aspargus grilled
14. Favorite TV show(s):24
15. Favorite Movie(s)ulp fiction
16. Favorite kind of Music:rock & roll
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info:2001 started at 245 went to 160 now 225 / need to go to150
19. How often do you weigh yourself? once a week
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?buying new clothes for a cruise

I am just starting over with atkins i did so well four years ago and let all my hard work go I will never go back to that I will be low carb forever

[slvrmoon77]

1. CC board name: slvrmoon77
2. Real name: Shayne
3. Nickname? n/a
4. Age (only if you want to share) 31
5. Birthday: 7/5
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 11 yrs
7. Children and ages: 1 DD 4yo
8. Fur babies? 2 dogs
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I live just south of Raleigh, NC - have lived in most of FL (as a child), Jacksonville, NC; Chesapeake, VA; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Guam
10. What kind of work do you do: Executive Assistant
11. Hobbies: College - working on my Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: um.... hmmmm... nothing
13. Favorite LC meal: Roast Turkey, Fauxtatoes, lc dressing, and beachgirl's cheesecake
14. Favorite TV show(s):Survivor, Lost, West Wing, NCIS, CSI, Joan of Arcadia, JAG, Desperate Housewives
15. Favorite Movie(s): While You Were Sleeping, Two Week's Notice, Mona Lisa Smile, Sleepless in Seattle
16. Favorite kind of Music: Most pop/rock released before 2000 - some recent stuff (NOT RAP)
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Kevin Spacey, Sandra Bullock, Madonna (80s and 90s - don't care much for her new stuff)
18. My weight loss journey info: 1998: 296 highest recorded weight. 1999: Diagnosed PCOS - put on Metformin and told to do SugarBusters or the Zone Diet - lost 60lbs 2000: Got Pregnant - woohoo!! Miscarried (crap) Got Pregnant again - WOOHOO - after many complications, carried to term and delivered an 8 1/2lb baby girl in 2001 (no pain meds on pitocin - NEVER AGAIN). Lost all baby weight in matter of hours - gained 20 back in a couple of weeks. Maintained in the 250s until Oct 2002 when Mom died. 2003/2004 - didn't care about my health during grief, 2 layoffs, job search, etc - gained 30lbs. Late Dec/early Jan05 decided I was ready to get back to it. Did it half@ss for a couple of weeks in January while I half@ss quit smoking and half@ss started exercising too. Feb05 discovered meat fast not so bad for you after all and started at 280 on Feb 22. Today is Feb 25 and I am at 268.5 and down one pants size!
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Several times a day
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? ALL the weight - way to scary to think about right now. The biggest thing is that I saved a black suede miniskirt from my thin days (size 10) and I swear I will get back into that thing before I'm 35.

[trans4mation2005]

Hello, i'm new here.. nice to join a group who expect great results. Great idea to ask these 20 questions...

1.CC board name: Trans4mation2005
2.real name: Russell
3.Nickname: no..lol
4.age: 31
5.january 17th
6.married, divorced, single? single
7.children? no
8. pets? no
9.where do you live? in MI since i was 4 years old
10.what kind of work do you do?pizza delivery
11.hobbies: movies, politics
12.exercise- what kind and how often? 3 days free weights.. 5 days of 1 hour walks
13.Favorite LC meal: mushroom omelletes
14.Favorite TV shows: E.R.,Survivor,Meduim,CSI,Numb3rs
15.Favorite Movie(s): A Few Good Men, As Good as it Gets, Good Will Hunting
16.Favorite kind of Music: Country
17.Favorite Actor,Actress,Singer Actor: Kevin Spacey..Meg Ryan
18 my weight loss journey info: I was always heavy. 230-260 all thru high school... i crept up to about 280 by the time i was 27... during that year my mom died of cancer, diabetes,heart problems.. after 2 years in hospital, at age 56... a year later my Dad had a major stroke, and is in a nursing home... he was 57 at the time.. he had a previous stroke at 47... so i started to worry about my health... then one night i thought i had an asthma attack.. so i went to E.R( not the show.. i had had "asthma like symptoms" since 13). When i got there i had a 226/173 BP, and they checked me in... 2 days later after many tests.. they told me only 16% of my heart was working, and i'd probably die..they did a heart cathater test.. my arteries were clear.. this was actually bad news.. my heart was weak.. after 6 days i was released.. i've been taking pills since then (thanksgiving 2001).. this moved my weight up to 361 top( with help of low-fat nutritionist).. on 12/27/04... i had lost weight on atkins before, but quit when i got ICD put in my...so i knew it worked .. recommitted myself new years 2005... and ive lost 43 so far this year... hoping to lose another 146... then i can get off diabetic pills etc.. pills suck..lol
19. how often do you weigh yourself? daily
20Do you have any mini-goals or rewards or anything special when you lose all the weight? yep.. new clothes at 300,250,200, and 172<<< lots of clothes here.. ALL SPANDEX!!..just kidding

well , i hope that enough about me.. its seems i am only large guy in america... lots of women here, no guys??
Let's join the 100 lb club..