**New Member forum Meet N Greet**

Hi :)  Calorie~Count ~ Glad I found it ~ Glad U found it ~ Looking forward to getting to know each other :) 

Don't forget to set up a Profile & add friends you meet & share stuff in common ~ you can keep in touch with your friends through each other's Journals here ~ one of the waaaay coolest features here :)

I hope everyone will find this a nice friendly place to introduce yourself, welcome others, chit & chat a bit :)  Now, for a shameless plug...  please feel welcome to visit the chat shack here in the Lounge anytime ~ next best thing to a live chatroom for now ;) 

Please don't wait on the hostess ~ to meet & greet or to chat away.  {{{huggles}}}

Only other guidelines, methinks ~ please no snowball or fist fights ~ bubbles & snuggles are encouraged ;)  

Please copy the list below into a new post and add your information so we can all get to know each other!!   It's up to you how much you want to share.


1. Calorie Count Name (user id):
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:
3. Age & Sex:
4. General Location:
5. Married? Single?
6. Kids? Furbabies?
7. Favorite color?
8. Favorite movie?
9. Hobbies?
10. Favorite Snack?
11. Favorite Beverage?
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?
15. How did you find Calorie Count?
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?


edit: debolded the list but freel free to *bold* your Q's or your A's ;)

Just cut down on the fat intake, not the wheat. Whole grains are good for your body. And decrease the toatl number of calories you take in throughout the day.

And don't try to keep up with your friends, like who YOU are for YOU!!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): rachomatic23
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Rach
3. Age & Sex: about to be 23 in 7 days; female
4. General Location: Virginia
5. Married? Single? Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? I have a doggy named Otis!
7. Favorite color? Green
8. Favorite movie? Definitely "The Graduate"
9. Hobbies? Dog walking, listening to music, and literature study.
10. Favorite Snack? Sunflower seeds.
11. Favorite Beverage? Chocolate glazed donut flavored coffee. MMMMM!
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? I think it would have to be the time and patience. I have to remember that getting healthy won't happen in an instant. It will take a while!
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Lose 25-30+ lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Definitely doing the dishes by hand. I LOVE my dishwasher haha.
15. How did you find Calorie Count? I needed a calorie counter and, lucky me, I found this haven.
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? It's nice to see so many others fighting hard for change and healthy living. 

I am a 57 year old female who has lee myself go with bad eating habits for awhile now I did gain some weight over the past year and made it a priority to eat right this summer and exercise in a more regular basis since I am off work from mid June until late August In the past I did weight watchers for about 4 years in a row from January until Aoril to take ok the weight that I gained after I gained it back by September I have been diligent this summer to change eating habits and exercise 2 to 4 times a week I have lost 3 and a half pounds since the last week in June so far I am new to calorie count app and have really taken it more seriously by charting my calories everyday now for the 6th day in a row It has helped me to make better choices and incorporate all the food groups into my daily allowance of calories and be so much more aware of caloric values I hope to stick with it an let it be a life style that I will continue once I get down to my goal weight I am glad that there are apps out there that can be do helpful and very user friendly

Hi my name is Jenita and I'm on the road to success of achieving my weight goal of 150...As of right now I weigh 260...On the 24th of last month my weight was 276...I lost 17lbs on a clear liquidation diet...For the next 2 mos im going to tey and stick to a high protein diet amd exercise 3hrs a day...

much you want to share.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):Jenita 2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Jenita3. Age & Sex: Female 314. General Location: Albany, NY5. Married? Single?Single 6. Kids?Daughter Furbabies? 7. Favorite color? White8. Favorite movie?Phat Girlz 9. Hobbies?Reading 10. Favorite Snack?Oreos 11. Favorite Beverage?Pepsi 12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Junk Food13. Weight/Fitness Goal?260/150 14. Least Favorite Household Chore?Laundry 15. How did you find Calorie Count?Internet 16. Anything Else You'd Like T

much you want to share.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):Jenita 2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Jenita3. Age & Sex: Female 314. General Location: Albany, NY5. Married? Single?Single 6. Kids?Daughter Furbabies? 7. Favorite color? White8. Favorite movie?Phat Girlz 9. Hobbies?Reading 10. Favorite Snack?Oreos 11. Favorite Beverage?Pepsi 12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Junk Food13. Weight/Fitness Goal?260/150 14. Least Favorite Household Chore?Laundry 15. How did you find Calorie Count?Internet 16. Anything Else You'd Like T

much you want to share.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):Jenita 2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Jenita3. Age & Sex: Female 314. General Location: Albany, NY5. Married? Single?Single 6. Kids?Daughter Furbabies? 7. Favorite color? White8. Favorite movie?Phat Girlz 9. Hobbies?Reading 10. Favorite Snack?Oreos 11. Favorite Beverage?Pepsi 12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Junk Food13. Weight/Fitness Goal?260/150 14. Least Favorite Household Chore?Laundry 15. How did you find Calorie Count?Internet 16. Anything Else You'd Like T

Hi hope this can help me loose weight

Hello there. I'm new here :) be my friend and let's count some calories! :)

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):  nisie612
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Denise
3. Age & Sex: 33, Female
4. General Location:NY
5. Married? Single?: single,
6. Kids? Furbabies?: 3 year old golden retriever, no kids
7. Favorite color?: pink
8. Favorite movie?: Good Will Hunting, Billy Madison
9. Hobbies?: reading, spendin time with family, friends, game nights, movies, bowling, pool, etc...
10. Favorite Snack?: this is a tough one
11. Favorite Beverage?: Coke. but I stopped drinkin soda last week!!!
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?: working out!
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? I'd like to lose about 30-35 lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?: the dishes
15. How did you find Calorie Count?: I can't even remember!  I found it a couple of months ago and downloaded the app and never used it (I'm not sure what I was searching for)  Then I got serious about losing weight and decided to check it out
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? : I love the support you can get and give on this site.   I also feel that logging my food has made me so aware of what I'm eating (obviously)  I've realized that things I eat/drink every day are SO many calories and I never even had a clue!  I am finding that it's not as hard as I thought to substitute healthier options.  

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): msLoforte
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Mingas
3. Age & Sex: 26, F
4. General Location: South Africa , Western Cape
5. Married? Single? Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? None
7. Favorite color? Blue
8. Favorite movie? Midnight In Paris
9. Hobbies? Watching Movies, Partying with friends
10. Favorite Snack? Chocolate slabs
11. Favorite Beverage? Wine
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Honestly, The very cold Winter now
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? To love over 50 kgs (about 100 pounds)
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Washing clothes
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Love it just don't know how to use it properly
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I am a firm believer in exercise + lifestyle changes, but I can drag myself to be veeery lazy.... I have moved from my country, and changed a lot of things, and have lost about 30 pounds in the process, I am decided to make it last, and to attain my goal.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): rachelschallenge

2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Rachel

3. Age & Sex: 22 & female

4. General Location: Mississippi

5. Married? Single? Taken

6. Kids? Furbabies? Just 1 baby, he'll be 2 in October :)

7. Favorite color? Pink/black

8. Favorite movie? Lets Go to Prison

9. Hobbies? Playing with my son, music, board games, reading mags..

10. Favorite Snack? Fresh Tomatoes :)

11. Favorite Beverage? Sweet tea

12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Looking at my belly flab & not believing it will go away :(

13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 130lbs

14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Folding clothes & putting them up!

15. How did you find Calorie Count? Looked up weight loss apps

16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I'm 5 ft & weigh 175lbs. After I had my son 2 years ago I had a hard time getting my 130lb body back after getting to 203lbs with him. I had a large chest so exercise was out of question til September 2011 (had a breast reduction). I have a huge belly flab and don't know how to get rude of it :( help???

I wonder why I cannot post

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Tides4fun
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Tina
3. Age & Sex: 46, female
4. General Location: Vancouver, WA
5. Married? Single? Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? Yes, 30 yr old daughter, 25 yr old son and 13 yr old daughter
7. Favorite color? Blue
8. Favorite movie? Probably While You Were Sleeping, at least at this moment :O)
9. Hobbies? Sewing, writing, crafts, cooking, (Huge part of my problem :O)
10. Favorite Snack? So many favorites... hmmm probably chocolate chip mint ice cream?
11. Favorite Beverage? Water (yes I know, I am strange!)
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Stress eater!  Lots of stress... hence huge obstacle!
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? To loose at least 115 lbs, to be able to walk up the Astoria Column without dieing :O)
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Folding and putting away laundry!
15. How did you find Calorie Count? By luck and fortune.
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I have been on this site for a year in October and I have lost a few pounds and gained more.  When I last stepped on the scale, nearly had a stroke, never been this heavy and don't like myself in anyway so I have decided to get serious, ask for help and pour over postings, help where I can and get help from any that would like to help. I really like the idea of supporting each other.

25-just turned 25 and realizing im getting older not younger!;) No kids -my dog is my kid and my job and my bf consume all of my time it feels! Lol but thats no excuse to neglect my diet and my health...today is a better day than ever to get started in the right direction! I'm ready.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): leonardolr
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Leo or Leonardo
3. Age & Sex: 22, male
4. General Location: Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil
5. Married? Single? Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? Just a dog named Snoopy
7. Favorite color? Black
8. Favorite movie? Godfather
9. Hobbies? Running, Karate, Beer, Music
10. Favorite Snack? Chicken Wings
11. Favorite Beverage? Whisky or Vodka plus Red Bull
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Alcohol
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? I want to loose 44lbs and after try to get 22lbs of muscles.
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? To wash the dishes.
15. How did you find Calorie Count? From a friend of an old forum.
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I've losted weight three times before meet this community. Now I'd expect that community helps to maintain my target after I achieve it.

Hi there! :) Nickname: luvyatommo Age: 18 State: Texas Inspiration: One Directionî?¨ I'm a total Directioner and they're the reason and motivation of my weight loss! I'm trying to slim down and have Eleanor Calder's or Danielle Peazer's body by July 2013 when I go to their concert! 30 pounds to go! Please support me and I'll support you:) î?¨

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): andersonhe
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Rae
3. Age & Sex: 56 Female
4. General Location: Northern Cal
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? 7, just two left at home, love em, but YEAH
7. Favorite color? Red
8. Favorite movie? Meet Joe Black
9. Hobbies? Art, Gardening
10. Favorite Snack? Ice cream
11. Favorite Beverage? Lemonade
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? I get discouraged and say screw it and then I am right back in the same rut again
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 118 lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Cleaning the Frig
15. How did you find Calorie Count? On my phone
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I am so glad to have some help!

Hello! I'm not sure I'm doing this correctly, but I didn't see anyplace to start a new post so I clicked on "REPLY". Hope that's alright.

 

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Baylee3
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Baylee
3. Age & Sex: 68, Female
4. General Location: Southeastern Minnesota
5. Married? Single?  Widow
6. Kids? Furbabies? Kids are all grown and married. No pets right now.
7. Favorite color?  all shades of green.
8. Favorite movie? The Man. All mine to give. Dirty Dancin'
9. Hobbies? cooking, fishing, reading,anything outdoors.
10. Favorite Snack? Apple slices with peanut butter
11. Favorite Beverage? Water, Decaf coffee and chamomile tea
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? lack of exercise and a big appetite.
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 140 lbs, walk 5.5 mile bike path every day.
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? cleaning the toilet.
15. How did you find Calorie Count?  Looking for a calorie list for a couple foods.
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? Nothing I can think of right now.

 

 

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): CME68

2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: CHERI

3. Age & Sex: 44/F

4. General Location: EAST COAST :(

5. Married? Single? M

6. Kids? Furbabies? 3 7. Favorite color? PINK

8. Favorite movie? ANYTHING PIXAR

9. Hobbies? GAMBLING AND SHOPPING

10. Favorite Snack? LEMONS

11. Favorite Beverage? ICE TEA

12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? MOTIVATION

13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 110

14. Least Favorite Household Chore? EW EVERYTHING

15. How did you find Calorie Count? ANDROID APP

16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? NOTHING NOW