Losing 100 Lbs in 2005: Questionnaire Thread

[desperate]

1. CC board name: Desperate
2. Real name:Staci

3. Nickname?Hey you *lol*

4. Age (only if you want to share) 30
5. Birthday6/24/1974

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married for 7 years

7. Children and ages:Kyle age 12 JJ age 7 and Shelby age 4

8. Fur babies? 3 cats , Kilo, Lynx, and snuggles

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I have lived all my life in Ohio
10. What kind of work do you do: House wife, and mommy

11. Hobbies: This computer about covers it lol or the kids school function

12. Exercise - what kind and how often:I go to the Ymca every other day for an hr.
13. Favorite LC meal:Tuna wrapped in Lettuce

14. Favorite TV show(s):American Idol and House

15. Favorite Movie(s)Grease 2

16. Favorite kind of Music:All kinds really but now Crabb family and Mike Bowlin Southern Gospil more n less

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: n/a
18. My weight loss journey info:Just really starting. Me and my husband are going to do the Adkins diet together me too lose weight and him to lower cholesterol

19. How often do you weigh yourself?I dont

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

[Eric'sGirl]

1. CC Board Name: Eric'sGirl

2. Real Name: Samaria

3. Nickname: Mara, Mara-Mara, Mommy, Brownie(mom calls me that) and MommyCat(Eric calls me that)

4.Age: 25

5. Birthday: 3/21/79

6.Married, Divorced, Single, How long? Engaged, 2years, together 6

7.Childern, ages: Samaria Jamea, 4

8.Fur Babies: dog Dollar

9.Where do you live, and where have you lived? Philly, all my life

10. What kind of work do you do? Currently a student, working on Bachelors in Paralegal Profession

11.Hobbies: reading, writing, talking, shopping, painting, crocheting.

12.Exercise:.....WHO..:blush:

13.Favorite LC meal: I would have to say, you can't go wrong with Tuna wrapped in lettuce

14.Favorite TV show: Law and Order, CSI, Medium, I like anything that has to do with law, and or forensic science stuff.

15.Favorite Movies: Brown Sugar, Circle of Friends, Passenger 57, anything Drame-suspence, maybe alittle thriller.

16.Favorite Kind of Music: R&B, some oldies

17.Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer: Harrison Ford, Bruce Willis, Westly Snipes, can''t really think of an actress, singer would be....I'm going to have to say R.Kelly, I love his voice.

18.Weight loss journey info: I've been battling my weight for a while, I just relized that I would have to put forth the effort for it to come off...and to think all this time I thought I was going to wake up one morning and it would all be gone

19.How often do you weigh yourself: Every single stinking day:blush:

20. Do you have any mini rewards: yes I just resently lost...dropped 20 pounds, and to reward myself I'm getting a new hair doo I haven't really decided what to do next, maybe buy some new clothes

[Hayley]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name: Hayley

2. Real name: Hayley

3. Nickname? Hee-haw

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

5. Birthday: 7/15

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? BF for 8+ yrs

7. Children and ages: no kiddos

8. Fur babies? 3 spoiled rotten lazy cats

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Kansas my whole life...

10. What kind of work do you do: Activities coordinator for psychiatric hospital

11. Hobbies: TRAVELING, sports, ATV's, fishing, 4 wheeling

12. Exercise - what kind and how often: kickboxing, boxing, walking, weights, dance (5 to 6 times a week)

13. Favorite LC meal: Buffalo wings w/ ranch dressing or some lc cheesecake

14. Favorite TV show(s): Alias, CSI, Cold Case, Blue Collar TV, Amazing Race

15. Favorite Movie(s): Last of the Mohicans, Dances with Wolves, Napolean Dynamite, Dumb & Dumber, Ace Ventura, Happy Gilmore

16. Favorite kind of Music: Country (new and old), bluegrass, rock, hip-hop, classical, new age.... just about everything

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Sean Connery, Angelina Jolie.... Johnny Cash is my fav singer

18. My weight loss journey info: I re started Atkins in Feb 2004 @ 290. My weight loss started to slow down in Dec 04 so I switched to Stillman's for awhile. Now I cycle between the 2 plans which seems to keep away the stalls so far. 111.5 lbs gone as of this morning! Woo-hoo!

19. How often do you weigh yourself? Every monring and every night....

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? When I reach 120 lbs lost I think I'm going to buy a nice MP3 player. When I get to goal: a 3 week backpacking trip around parts of Europe. Woo-hoo!

[MommytoBe2005]

Hi Guys! I'm new to the board but not to low-carbing. This is my second time around on Atkins. First time was just looking for a quick fix. This time, I know this has to be my way of life. I'm looking for all the advice and support I can get.

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name: MommytoBe2005
2. Real name: Misti
3. Nickname? Mistletoe, Sunshine
4. Age (only if you want to share) almost 27
5. Birthday: 3/23
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married since Dec '04
7. Children and ages: None yet
8. Fur babies? My little Yorkie, Brock
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Atlanta, GA most of my life; lived in Tampa for 2 years where I met my husband, then dragged him back to Atlanta!
10. What kind of work do you do: Buyer
11. Hobbies: scrapbooking, decorating, travelling, and now that I have my new home, gardening
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: At this time, very little to none
13. Favorite LC meal: Crustless pizza
14. Favorite TV show(s): CSI
15. Favorite Movie(s): Lord of the Rings trilogy, Gone with the Wind, lots of others
16. Favorite kind of Music: I listen to everything
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Actor - Tom Cruise; Actress - Sandra Bullock or Julia Roberts; don't really have a fav musician
18. My weight loss journey info: I've been overweight all of my life. First diet at age 8. Been on every diet known to man - WW, Grapefruit, Mayo, Atkins. I've just gotten fatter and fatter after every weight loss. Had pretty much decided that I would just live fat and happy. Now, after getting married and wanting to start a family, I've realized that I am effecting my health. I don't feel good. I have all these aches and pains. So here I am, taking one day at a time, determined that this will be my new way of life.
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? Not yet. Right now, I just want to know I'll be around to see my 75th wedding anniversary and my great-grandkids born!

[frieda127]

1. CC board name: frieda127

2. Real name: Elfrieda

3. Nickname? frieda

4. Age (only if you want to share) "43"

5. Birthday: Dec. 7th, 1961

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married Sept. 25, 1983

7. Children and ages: A son, Chad (26) a daughter, Alyssa (17)

8. Fur babies? cat: Samantha , dog: Max, horse: Sir Jeffery Bean (Beaner)... Birds: 5 peach Doves

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Have lived all my life in the Catskill Mts. in beautiful upstate NY.

10. What kind of work do you do: Right now I am a Homemaker !
Recently left the food service business of 20 years! Burned out and needed a break!

11. Hobbies: still searching!

12. Exercise - walking

13. Favorite LC meal: that I can have my coffee with half n' half!

14. Favorite TV show(s): The Baby Story, The Wedding Story,
Total Makeover, ...

15. Favorite Movie(s): "Pretty Woman"..., "What a Woman Wants"..., 'Dirty Danceing"...

16. Favorite kind of Music: anything that one can dance to!

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: actor: "Mel Gibson"..., "Julia Roberts"..., "Bette Midler"..., "Carley Simon"..., "Cher!"!

18. My weight loss journey info: is still unfolding...

19. How often do you weigh yourself? just about everyday...

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? not yet, but you have me thinking....

[Shelig]

1. CC board name: Shelig
2. Real name: Michelle
3. Nickname? Shel
4. Age (only if you want to share) 42
5. Birthday: 8/17
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 18 years
7. Children and ages: 2 boys and 1 girl; 17,15,13
8. Fur babies? 2 - Buddy (Beagle) and Coco (Mackeral tabby)
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Washington D.C. area. Have lived in New York, Texas, California, Germany, Virginia and Maryland
10. What kind of work do you do: Program Coordinator
11. Hobbies: Reading, listening to music
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: walking at least 30 minutes daily
13. Favorite LC meal: Prime rib from outback with sauteed mushrooms
14. Favorite TV show(s): Carnivale
15. Favorite Movie(s): The Green Mile
16. Favorite kind of Music: Gospel, jazz
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Denzel, Kevin Costner
18. My weight loss journey info: No weight problem until pregnancy. After having 2 boys my weight returned to 140 lbs., but after my daughter was born, I never lost the weight. In fact, I gained 25 lbs. If I had all the $ I spent at WW I could by a whole new wardrobe!
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Daily
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I reward myself every 10 lbs with either something that I like (other than food). When I reach goal I will treat myself to a whole new size 10 wardrobe and a makeover!

[rachel2writer]

1. CC board name: Rachel2writer
2. Real name: Rachel
3. Nickname? Rach, Wallflower
4. Age (only if you want to share) 32
5. Birthday: 11/29
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 10 1/2 years
7. Children and ages: 2 girls 9 and 3
8. Fur babies? Black cat Toby; our St. Bernard mix Baxter lives in Arkansas with MIL.
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? North of Ft. Worth. Grew up and have lived all over D/FW area. Also lived in Oneonta, NY; Bentonville, AR; Ft. Smith, AR.
10. What kind of work do you do: Programming for direct mail company
11. Hobbies: Paintball, reading, listening to music
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: still trying to get into a routine. Walking is the easiest and most practical. Paintball is great exercise when I make it out to play.
13. Favorite LC meal: Medium rare steak, homemade creamed spinach
14. Favorite TV show(s): don't have cable/satellite and rarely watch TV.
15. Favorite Movie(s): Chasing Amy, Big Fish, Office Space, Super Troopers. The list goes on and on.
16. Favorite kind of Music: Alternative rock, 70s soul, big band, most anything but bubblegum pop.
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Vince Vaughn, Brendan Fraser, Harry Connick Jr.
18. My weight loss journey info: Heavy since I was 9 or 10 yrs old. After 2 kids, depression, and hypothyroidism, it has really gotten bad... Successfully lost (and regained) about 25 pounds on ediets traditional low calorie plan a few years ago. Successfully lost (and regained) about 15 on Atkins maybe 3 years ago. finally got control of my life, quit smoking, got serious, and am DETERMINED this time to change my way of life, not just lose some weight.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Daily
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I try to give myself little non-food treats for small milestones-a CD, highlights at salon, etc. When I reach my ultimate goal, a trip to NYC for DH and I maybe? Some kind of a trip-I love to travel, but can rarely afford to!

[fla gal 57]

Board Name--FlaGal57
Real Name-Mary
No nickname
Age-59
Birthday-Sept. 25
Married to my one and only hubby for 37 yrs.
Two children, One girl age 26 and a son age 33 who is deceased.
I live In jacklsonville, Florida, moved here in 1969.
Was born and raised in Tallahassee,Florida.
Am retired.

Hobbies are swimming, beaches, traveling, sewing and doing crafts and just being with my friends and having a good time.

My exercise is limited at this time because of a bad back but i do do water rehab twice a week at theraphy and also water exercises here at home in my pool.

My favorite low carb meal is prime rib and a salad at Steak and Ale with a big glass of ice cold ice tea with a twist of lemon.

My favorite T.V. shows are CSI Miami, CSI Las Vegas, CSI New York and Medical investgations. Also like all the craft and decorating shows on HGTV.

My favorite movies are all the James Bond Movies and I like science fiction movies to.

I love all church and Gospel music and i also like the oldies from the 50's and 60's.

My favorite actress right now is Halle Barry, favorite actor Mel Gibson, and my favorite singer is Mike Purkey who sings gospel music.

I began my weight lost journey in November 2000 at 325 lbs. and have lost down to 210 at one time but now am 220. Had a bad time when i had multiple back surgeries these last two years and put 10 lbs. back on. My goal is 150-155 lbs. I am on the Atkins program and keep my carbs low still at no more than 20 -25 aday.
I do have a mini goal set right now to lose 20 lbs. by June 1.

When i do lose all my weight, my hubby has promised to take me to Hawaii, thats where we went on our honey moon in 1967 when we got married.

1. CC board name: MelodyAM75
2. Real name: Melody
3. Nickname? Mel
4. Age: 29 - big 3-0 in Sept.
5. Birthday: 09/10/75
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 4 years
7. Children and ages: 3-year-old boy named R.J.
8. Fur babies? 9-year-old cat named Buddy
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? always lived in Hattiesburg, MS
10. What kind of work do you do: High School English Teacher and College English Teacher
11. Hobbies: Genealogy
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Gym when I can find time - I like pilates, yoga, step aerobics, and strength training
13. Favorite LC meal: chicken breasts covered in cheese
14. Favorite TV show(s): Oprah, Dr. Phil, Extreme Makeover
15. Favorite Movie(s): The Notebook
16. Favorite kind of Music: like all kinds
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore
18. My weight loss journey info: overweight child, skinny and starving teenager, overweight adult
19. How often do you weigh yourself? everyday when on program, but rarely if I know I am overeating
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? go out dancing with my husband, buy new clothes, go to the beach without worries

[JoLi]

1. CC board name: Joli
2. Real name: Liz
3. Nickname? none
4. Age (only if you want to share) 43
5. Birthday: November
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married 14.5 years
7. Children and ages: ds 13.5, dd 12
8. Fur babies? Sheltie, 3yrs
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Central Tx, Oklahoma, Kansas, Austrailia, and several places in Texas
10. What kind of work do you do: Stay at home, also a nurse and a massage therapist
11. Hobbies: reading, movies, travel
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: walks-not enough, winsor pilates daily
13. Favorite LC meal: steak, broccoli, salad
14. Favorite TV show(s): CSI, ER
15. Favorite Movie(s): The Sound of Music
16. Favorite kind of Music: Easy listening
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Mel Gibson and Julie Andrews
18. My weight loss journey info: Started out at 255 my highest, started massage school Sept 2002, felt like a cow and began losing on my own until I started low carbing in March 2003 at 235. Got down to 170 by Nov. 2003, but have relaxed, played around too much, have been back up to 185 but currently back on track mostly and am down to 178.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? every 2-3 days
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Rewards are new clothes in sizes I haven't seen in 20 years! I want to go on another cruise, so with or without my dh I'm going to do it.

[shopgirl]

1. CC board name: shopgirl
2. Real name: Maria
3. Nickname? some of my family calls me "Roadmap" because I have a good sense of direction.
4. Age (only if you want to share) 35 going on 25
5. Birthday: Nov 28
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married for 15 years
7. Children and ages: Two boys. 7 and 9 months.
8. Fur babies? no
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? NW Montana
10. What kind of work do you do: Homeschooling mom and Avon lady
11. Hobbies: travelling, shopping, movies and music
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Walking and elliptical, not often enough though
13. Favorite LC meal: steak ad this cheesy cauliflower cassarole that I make
14. Favorite TV show(s): Friends, ER, Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal, Wife Swap, According to Jim, Joey, Super Nanny
15. Favorite Movie(s): You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, While You Were Sleeping, The Story of Us
16. Favorite kind of Music: Top 40, r&b, some country, no rap
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: How do you choose between Tom Hanks or Denzel Washington? And Johnny Depp. Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan are faves too.
18. My weight loss journey info: Have tried the low fat thing with limited success and am now trying Atkins with my husband. Have been heavy for most of my life and am determined to make a permanent lifestyle change in order to get healthy for myself, and my kids.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Every day. A habit that I am trying very hard to break.
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I like to treat myself to a new cd, a piece of clothing or some new make up or something to help celebrate little milestones.
[COLOR=deeppink]shopgirl[/COLOR]

[Zhak]

1. CC board name: zhak
2. Real name: Heather
3. Nickname? zhak
4. Age (only if you want to share) 26
5. Birthday: 08/04/1978
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married about 4.5 years
7. Children and ages: N/A
8. Fur babies? nope
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Murfreesboro, TN currently... have lived in Florida, Alabama, North Dakota and Germany (military brat)
10. What kind of work do you do: un-employed
11. Hobbies: video games, internet, music, bowling
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: some light walking but nothing major yet
13. Favorite LC meal: pepperoni and mozzarella
14. Favorite TV show(s): Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, The Office, The State...
15. Favorite Movie(s): Wet Hot American Summer, Office Space, House of 1000 Corpses, Harold and Kumar go to White Castle
16. Favorite kind of Music: I love a little bit of everything.. I probably listen to Classic Rock the most
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Steve Buscemi, Janeane Garofalo
18. My weight loss journey info: I've been off and on Atkins for a few years now.. I am just started back on it yesterday after a year long break. Hopefully this time I can stick with it for good! I have about 130 pounds to lose so no more "breaks" for me!
19. How often do you weigh yourself? weekly
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? to get into a bathing suit for the first time in over 10 years!

[NikiPatiki]

Hey, I just saw this here!

1. CC board name: NikiPatiki
2. Real name: Niki
3. Nickname? Nik
4. Age (only if you want to share) 42
5. Birthday: September, 1962
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 10 years
7. Children and ages: 14, 13, 5
8. Fur babies? None
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? SC - All over
10. What kind of work do you do: Merchandiser/Mystery Shopper
11. Hobbies: Cooking, I didn't get this way looking at the pictures!
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Walking - Mini Tramp - I try daily
13. Favorite LC meal: Meatload/Green Beans/Mashed Cauliflower
14. Favorite TV show(s): West Wing/Reruns of Murphy Brown/Law and Order
15. Favorite Movie(s): Monty Python and the Holy Grail
16. Favorite kind of Music: Classic Rock
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Johnny Depp/Julia Roberts
18. My weight loss journey info: Started Atkins in Dec 2002, managed to lose 60 pounds by my one year Atkinsversary - managed to gain 40 of it back by March 1 of 2005 and restarted Atkins again
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Daily
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? A new wardrobe and a weekend spa retreat

[Karapeters]

1. CC board name: Karapeters
2. Real name: Kara Peterson
3. Nickname? "Kip"
4. Age (only if you want to share) 29
5. Birthday: May
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married since '95
7. Children and ages: 2 year old daughter, Emma Lucille
8. Fur babies? Two parakeets, Muffin and Pedro
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Tucson, AZ, lived here since Oct. 04. Before that lived in Maryland
10. What kind of work do you do: Child Care
11. Hobbies: Reading, Sewing, Computer games, Puzzles, Poetry
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Mile 4xwk on Gazelle
13. Favorite LC meal: Red Lobster's baked fish in a bag
14. Favorite TV show(s): Six Feet Under, Battlestar Galactica, CSI
15. Favorite Movie(s): Legend, Passion of the Christ, Signs
16. Favorite kind of Music: Opera when moody, modern country when mellow, pop when exercising
17. Favorite Actor- Frank Langella, Actress- Grayson Hall, Singer-Andrea Bocelli or Martina McBride
18. My weight loss journey info: Non specific low carbin' it, mostly sugar busters and some Atkins
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Every day even though I tell myself not to do so
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Those lace up high heels that criss cross your ankles, and to buy a halter top (AFTER breast reduction surgery) that shows my gorgeous back tattoo. I won't show it now because of backfat and bigboobie syndrome

[kandyL]

1. CC board name:
2. Real name: Kandace
3. Nickname? Kandy, Mommy, hunny, brat
4. Age (only if you want to share) 20
5. Birthday: 2/14/85
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married 7 months
7. Children and ages: I made a few mistakes when I was younger so my daughter is 5.
8. Fur babies? a cat named Cuffs
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Anderson Indiana... my whole life.
10. What kind of work do you do: I'm a nursing student.
11. Hobbies: playing on the net, drawing.
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: lots of walking at clinicals.
13. Favorite LC meal: monterey spinach chicken...yum
14. Favorite TV show(s): anything anime... my fav is inuyasha though.
15. Favorite Movie(s): Troy, the ring, any of the lord of the rings.
16. Favorite kind of Music: alternative, metal, classic rock
17. Favorite Actor- Brad Pitt Actress - Angelina Jolie (sp?) Singer- Phil Colins.
18. My weight loss journey info: I've been overweight since I had my daughter in 99 I gained a 100 lbs with my pregnancy, then I started taking birth control and I ballooned up even more.... i had gained 145 lbs before I decided to do anything. I'm sick of being fat... so I'm changing it. I've tried atkin's before but I was never really serious.. but this time I am because I've lost 40 lbs last time I only lost 20 if that.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? ? um do I have to answer that??? I weight myself at LEAST once a day.
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight I plan on getting a breast lift so I won't sag... my husband told me he'd foot the bill. I'm also going to get a tattoo.... and our very first family photo.... (he's my daughter's father we've been together 6 years and since I'm over weight I ten to avoid pictures.)

[jenabin]

1. CC board name: jenabin
2. Real name: Jennifer
3. Nickname? Jen, Jenabin, Mom
4. Age (only if you want to share) 34
5. Birthday: 6/15
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married, Tom 5.5 years
7. Children and ages: Ross, 10
8. Fur babies? Squanto -Miniature Pinscher
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Jackson, TN
10. What kind of work do you do: Computer Greek & Numbers
11. Hobbies: Computers, Swimming & Gardening in the summer
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: what??? I'm actually working up to that
13. Favorite LC meal: so far steak!
14. Favorite TV show(s): Law & Order
15. Favorite Movie(s): too many to list
16. Favorite kind of Music: scan on the radio
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: I can't make up my mind
18. My weight loss journey info: Always been heavier, but not anymore.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? daily, that is my only vice left!
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? tummy tuck


Jen

[rockfordVicki]

1. RockfordVicki
2. Vicki
3. Booty
4. 42
5. 8-17-62
6. divorced
7. 1 son 24
8. no fur babies
9. Currently I live in Illinois, I did live in California most of my childhood.
10. I am a team leader at a group home for disabled adults.
11. I enjoy crafts, home decorating, reading, fishing.
12. I havent started a formal program, am starting out with walking.
13. simple eggs with cheese and hot sauce
14. Trading spaces, extreme home makeover
15. not sure
16. I enjoy r&b
17. Luther Vandross
18. I started gaining weight when i was about 16 I was diagnosed with steinlevinthol syndrome (pcos) and my weight cont. to climb regardless of how active I was or it seemed what I ate. I had two normal weight brothers a slim mother and a father who instead of encouraging me would talk about how fat I was... even at 5'5 121 he would tell me how I would have to buy tents for clothes. I got pregnant at 17 and at that time my father had killed my mother. My weight went up to 210 then continued. I went on the optifast program and lost 70 pounds in 4 months then the hospital stopped the program. I tried Nutri system and lost 30 pounds in about 3 months but could not afford the food anymore. The last 10 years I have not really tried dieting.. A awful abusive marriage left me to busy carring about his problems to focus on my own self.
Well, got rid of him and now its time for me... 2004 I ended up with uterine cancer, had a total hyst... and cured. I now dedicate 2005 for me..
19. once a week or more if I feel thinner
20. when I reach my final goal I will take a vacation or a cruise

[princessrunningmouth]

1. CC board name: princessrunningmouth

2. Real name: Lorelei

3. Nickname? Lori

4. Age (only if you want to share) 30

5. Birthday: 10/31

6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married, 1 year 3 months, 17 days

7. Children and ages: None

8. Fur babies? None

9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Currently in Hong Kong, Have lived in Hawaii (born there), Sweden, Oregon, Washington DC, Laredo TX, Michigan

10. What kind of work do you do: Goverment Stuff

11. Hobbies: Reading

12. Exercise - what kind and how often: what??? Walking 3.5 mph for 40 minutes or more (7 days a week)

13. Favorite LC meal: A dish called "Shipwreak"

14. Favorite TV show(s): Dog the Bounty Hunter (one of the best one's I can get in Hong Kong)

15. Favorite Movie(s): Anything that has a happy ending

16. Favorite kind of Music: All types (yes even Rap)

17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Keanu Reeves!!!

18. My weight loss journey info: Was real small in jr. high, then went on an eating binge when I hit high school and it never stopped (actually got worse when I met my husband)

19. How often do you weigh yourself? daily (I drive myself crazy looking for the loss)

20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? When I reach goal I am going to the coast of Thailand and sit in bathing suit looking fabulous & watch the sunset.

[KEG4444]

1. CC board name:KEG4444
2. Real name:Karen
3. Nickname? Kare Bear
4. Age (only if you want to share) 35
5. Birthday:12/02
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Single
7. Children and ages:
8. Fur babies? 5 2 dogs 3 cats
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Georgia...Atlanta area all my life
10. What kind of work do you do: Nanny
11. Hobbies: painting refinishing furnaiture
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:a little bit of everything.....just started back
13. Favorite LC meal:anything chicken
14. Favorite TV show(s)esperate Housewives Extreeme Home Makeover
15. Favorite Movie(s):Under the Tuscan Sun
16. Favorite kind of Music:R&B
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info:I have been overweight since birth (10 lb baby) I am 5 11 so even at normal weight I am a big girl. Done everything for a little while. My biggest wight los was with Phen Fen. Went from a size 32 to a 16. Then of course went back to eating the wrong way and now I am a 32 again. Back up to 332!! I had my wisdom teeth taken out last week and decided that I had to do something about my weight or die. So....here I am.
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 am going to treat my self to a trip to Las Vegas when I loose 100 lbs

[HeatherNicola]

1. CC board name: TheLoserWins
2. Real name:Nikki
3. Nickname?bumbly3
4. Age (only if you want to share)50
5. Birthday:29/12/54
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long?married 11 years
7. Children and ages:1 girl aged 7
8. Fur babies?1 dog 4 goldfish
9. Where do you live and where have you lived?Uk, have lived in Sweden
10. What kind of work do you do:Stay at home Mum
11. Hobbies: reading, embroidery, tatting
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: used to go swimming until leg ulcers
13. Favorite LC meal: can't decide!
14. Favorite TV show(s):Strictly Come Dancing
15. Favorite Movie(s): Carry on Cleo
16. Favorite kind of Music: any that makes me feel good.
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: haven't got a preference.
18. My weight loss journey info: too much stopping and starting and not enough stamina.
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?

[Mama Sang Tenor]

1. CC board name: Mama Sang Tenor (formerly Glimmerella)
2. Real name: Melissa
3. Nickname? Melzie
4. Age (only if you want to share) 37
5. Birthday: May 3
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 7 years
7. Children and ages: Benji (7) - light of my life!
8. Fur babies? I'd like a dog, but son is scared of them.
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Lititz, PA (have lived here in Amish Country all my life)
10. What kind of work do you do: currently work at home, have degree in English Education
11. Hobbies: Sweet Adelines (Female Barbershop), Online Gaming
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Not enough!
13. Favorite LC meal: a good steak, grilled shrimp skewers, cobb salad
14. Favorite TV show(s): E.R., 24, Queer as Folk
15. Favorite Movie(s): Impossible to choose!
16. Favorite kind of Music: Disco and New Wave
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Another impossible choice!
18. My weight loss journey info: Obese since grade 2... the journey has not ended. I could write a book.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? I shoot for every few days.
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? The reward is getting there!

[senoj]

Getting to Know Senojd

1. CC board name:[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]Senojd[/COLOR]
2. Real name:[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]Deborah[/COLOR]
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]37[/COLOR]
5. Birthday:[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]9/26[/COLOR]
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]Married 8 years in May[/COLOR]
7. Children and ages:[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]2 girls, 7 and 3[/COLOR]
8. Fur babies? [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]Yellow Lab - Peanut Butter[/COLOR]
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]NC[/COLOR]
10. What kind of work do you do: [COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]Technical Writer[/COLOR]
11. Hobbies:
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]not sure yet[/COLOR]
13. Favorite LC meal:[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]not sure yet[/COLOR]
14. Favorite TV show(s):
15. Favorite Movie(s):
16. Favorite kind of Music:
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info:
19. How often do you weigh yourself?
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?


Please just copy these questions and post your answers!

[mamafitz]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name: MamaFitz
2. Real name: Cindy
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 43
5. Birthday: 10/10
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married 14 years
7. Children and ages: DS 10, DS 7 (one DS in heaven lost to cancer )
8. Fur babies? 1 black lab ~ McGee
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? ~ Boston
10. What kind of work do you do: ~ Outside Sales Mgr
11. Hobbies: Love watch my boys play hockey, karate and Lacrosse! Photography
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Just starting!!
13. Favorite LC meal: grilled shrimp over salad
14. Favorite TV show(s): anything funny!
15. Favorite Movie(s): Legends of the fall !
16. Favorite kind of Music: all kinds
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor:
18. My weight loss journey info: yo-yo dieter! LC off and on for 3 yrs
19. How often do you weigh yourself? daily!
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I am starting today APril 4th! I plan on excercising and putting myself first by preparing my meals ahead! I plan on buying myself new perfume when I loose 13 lbs (that will put me in onederland! )

Thanks for letting me share!

Cindy

[tina1973]

1. CC board name:[COLOR=Indigo]tina1973[/COLOR]
2. Real name:[COLOR=Indigo]Tina[/COLOR]
3. Nickname? :[COLOR=Indigo]Beaner[/COLOR]
4. Age (only if you want to share) :[COLOR=Indigo]31[/COLOR]
5. Birthday: :[COLOR=Indigo]June 9, 1973[/COLOR]
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? :[COLOR=Indigo]Married, 16 years[/COLOR]
7. Children and ages: :[COLOR=Indigo]Danielle-14, Justin-12, Dana-8[/COLOR]
8. Fur babies? :[COLOR=Indigo]2 cats-Spaz and Angel, 2 dogs-Meeko and Mouse[/COLOR]
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? :[COLOR=Indigo]NY..always lived in NY[/COLOR]
10. What kind of work do you do: :[COLOR=Indigo]Certified Nurses Aide[/COLOR]
11. Hobbies: :[COLOR=Indigo]rollerskating, reading, riding motorcycle[/COLOR]
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: :[COLOR=Indigo]not enough [/COLOR]
13. Favorite LC meal: :[COLOR=Indigo]Steak-ums w/cheese[/COLOR]
14. Favorite TV show(s)::[COLOR=Indigo]Smallville[/COLOR]
15. Favorite Movie(s): :[COLOR=Indigo]The Forgotten, Butterfly Effect, Twister, 8 mile[/COLOR]
16. Favorite kind of Music: :[COLOR=Indigo]Country and Rap (Eminem anyway)[/COLOR]
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: :[COLOR=Indigo]Actor-Michael J Fox, Actress-Sandra Bullock, Singer-Eminem, Tim McGraw[/COLOR]
18. My weight loss journey info: :[COLOR=Indigo]tried other diets, but they never stuck. I think this did because I saw results so quickly and it gave me hope. [/COLOR]
19. How often do you weigh yourself? :[COLOR=Indigo]couple times a day[/COLOR]
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? :[COLOR=Indigo]my cousins wedding in Summer 2006, a new wardrobe[/COLOR]

[IamMsBrown]

1. CC board name: Iammsbrown
2. Real name: Heather
3. Nickname? (none)
4. Age (only if you want to share) 32
5. Birthday: 10/19/72
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? married 2 years (together 7 years)
7. Children and ages: girl 14, boy 12, girl 4
8. Fur babies? Cat: Rudy
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Washington State, Kansas raised
10. What kind of work do you do: Retail Assistant General Manager
11. Hobbies: Music, dancing, reading
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: treadmill, 5 miles a day
13. Favorite LC meal: anything LC
14. Favorite TV show(s): Court TV
15. Favorite Movie(s): Friday
16. Favorite kind of Music: Hip Hop/R&B/Rap
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, Ludacris
18. My weight loss journey info: Atkins sucessees previously, need to start and get into maintenance and STAY
19. How often do you weigh yourself? daily
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Vacation with my husband where I'll use the pool/jaccuzzi and join in everything

[Pattisea]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name:
Pattisea
2. Real name:
Patti
3. Nickname?
Patti LOL
4. Age (only if you want to share)
almost 40
5. Birthday:
5/24/05
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long?
Married 17 years in June
7. Children and ages:
3 children - Joshua, 17; Justin 16; Geneva, 14.
8. Fur babies?:
Pets? 2 cats- Smokey and Shasta. 1 Black Lab-Emma I also have a non-furry beta
9. Where do you live and where have you lived?
California, North and South (currently, North)
10. What kind of work do you do:
I write but am unpublished. In the meantime, I homeschool my kids, and run my household
11. Hobbies:
I love to read (mystery cozies, history, and "how to" books) and knit.
12. Exercise - what kind and how often:
My treadmill is my friend...2 miles daily
13. Favorite LC meal:
unknown as yet
14. Favorite TV show(s):
House MD, Lost
15. Favorite Movie(s):
The Princess Bride, Man From Snowy River, and Knight's Tale (these are the first three in my top 10)
16. Favorite kind of Music:
depends on my mood. Cleaning house-rock; road trip-country, relaxing at home-classical
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Actor, John Travolta; Actress, Uma Thurman, Singer?
18. My weight loss journey info:
Well, it's been years of up and down. 138 in high school, to 200 after kids, down to 148 after DD was born. Now up to 280 (maybe more). I had great success in the past with Richard Simmons (I don't know how I did THAT), Weight Watchers (I always had some financial crisis and quit), Atkins, but got sick of meat and cheese, and South Beach which I enjoyed. It seems more balanced, so that is my current plan
19. How often do you weigh yourself?
During Induction, daily LOL After that, once a week. When I get to goal...DAILY. I never want to get fat again!
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight?
Well, I think the loss itself will be reward enough. The compliments and double-takes from friends you haven't seen in awhile are priceless. No doubt I will need new cloths!

Pattisea

[Ladyghosthunter]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board name:Ladyghosthunter
2. Real name:Heather
3. Nickname?; Munch
4. Age (only if you want to share): 35
5. Birthday:12/04/1969
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Married for 6 years
7. Children and ages:Nope, thank the Lord
8. Fur babies? 3 lovely kitties
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? I'm from North Carolina but now live in Sacramento, CA
10. What kind of work do you do:Government clerical
11. Hobbies:crafting, ghost hunting and the paranormal, martial arts, writing/poetry, rubber stamping and various other needleworks
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Do not know right now. Trying to decide what I'm going to do. I powerlifted for 12 years and worried about packing on more muscle even when doing cardio. Trying to decide what to do next..
13. Favorite LC meal:Prime rib.
14. Favorite TV show(s)on't watch tv anymore. It's gotten ridiculous.
15. Favorite Movie(s):any old war movies, Blazing Saddles and several others. NO CHICK FLICKS
16. Favorite kind of Music:Rush (progressive rock), Enya and many other musical tastes
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: John Malkovich, Sam Waterson, Hugh Jackman, no favorite actress.
18. My weight loss journey info: My mother was a large woman and I have her body. Gotta get this weight off before my hormone overtake me.
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Once a month
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? Sure do. I want to go back to North Carolina to show everyone that I'm not going to be fat anymore.


Love, Heather

[DrembotAne]

Let's get to know one another!

1. CC board namerembotAne
2. Real name:Shellie
3. Nickname? Shellah; Howza
4. Age (only if you want to share) 33
5. Birthday:June
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Single/always
7. Children and ages:0
8. Fur babies? 1 Brown-Tabby cat Georgina Donna Hart *Georgy!!*
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? 'burbs of KC,MO since '95, before that NYC '93-'95, before that Mid-MO grew up
10. What kind of work do you do: Administrative Assistant to Sales Group
11. Hobbies: Reading, Movies, Thriftstore & Flea Market Shopping, Sketching, Theatre, swimming/boating on the lake
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: No favorite, trying to find activity that is fun and not JUST for "exercise"- will start with walking
13. Favorite LC meal: not sure yet, but the Steak with Bleu Cheese from TGIFriday's looks awesome!
14. Favorite TV show(s): Arrested Development, L&O SVU/CI, Cold Case
15. Favorite Movie(s):Erin Brokovich, When Harry Met Sally, (This Is) Spinal Tap
16. Favorite kind of Music:depends on my mood--right now I'm into instrumental easy listening
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: James Spader, Kevin Spacey, Susan Surandon
18. My weight loss journey info:I've been dieting since age 9 (Weight Watchers!), I've worked for a national weight-loss company as well, I've done the Optifast, BFL, Diet Center, you -name -it
19. How often do you weigh yourself? probably every few days at least when I start Induction
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? My short-term goal is to go shopping this summer for some short-sleeved shirts (!!) and to be able to wear shorts in public

[LisaWV]

1. CC board name: LisaWV
2. Real name: Lisa
3. Nickname? Bubbles
4. Age (only if you want to share): 29
5. Birthday: May 28
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? Single
7. Children and ages: None
8. Fur babies? I have a little Fiest named Sissy
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? West Virginia
10. What kind of work do you do: Personal Assistant, Internet Recruiter, and Office Administrator (all for the same company)
11. Hobbies: Don't really have any
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: Walking (soon to be 7 days a week)
13. Favorite LC meal: Salad!!!
14. Favorite TV show(s): Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
15. Favorite Movie(s): Pretty Woman
16. Favorite kind of Music: I like all kinds!
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: My favorite actor is Tom Wopat... I saw him do a couple of broadway shows and he's terrific... plus... he really good looking!!
18. My weight loss journey info: Not have to buy my clothes from Lane Bryant!! :blush:
19. How often do you weigh yourself? Not nearly enough... I hate the scales... they taunt me!
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I want to buy a two-piece bathing suit. Not a bikini but something that doesn't have one of those ugly skirts attached to it!

[marbaljack]

1. CC board name: marbaljack
2. Real name: Karla
3. Nickname?
4. Age (only if you want to share) 37
5. Birthday: March
6. Married, Divorced, Single? How long? single, all my life!
7. Children and ages:
8. Fur babies? 4 dogs, 4 cats, 3 birds, 3 goats, one cow, one hamster
9. Where do you live and where have you lived? Raleigh since 1995
10. What kind of work do you do: Veterinary Student
11. Hobbies: reading, travel, pets
12. Exercise - what kind and how often: doing treadmill and elliptical trainer
13. Favorite LC meal: bacon, eggs
14. Favorite TV show(s): CSI, NCIS, House, ER
15. Favorite Movie(s): Babe the Pig
16. Favorite kind of Music: any and all, bluegrass, pop, dance
17. Favorite Actor, Actress, Singer Actor: Viggo Mortensen, Jude Law, Holly Hunter
18. My weight loss journey info: started Atkins on 4/11/2005
19. How often do you weigh yourself? haven't weighed yet - scale is broken!
20. Do you have any mini-goal rewards or anything special planned when you lose all the weight? I'd like to be my goal weight of 130 when I graduate in May 2006. I am currently about 250ish. If I get down to this, I may take a horseback riding trip out to Wyoming or go back to Europe and travel by train.