**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 ;)

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): chicagocpa
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: scott
3. Age & Sex: 46/M
4. General Location: Chicago
5. Married? Single? M
6. Kids? Furbabies? 2 kids
7. Favorite color? Blue
8. Favorite movie?  
9. Hobbies? travel
10. Favorite Snack? Ice Cream
11. Favorite Beverage? milk shake
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?  160lb
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Yardwork
15. How did you find Calorie Count? searching for a calorie counter
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? how'd i get so fat

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):tnjyoung
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:Jason
3. Age & Sex: 35/M
4. General Location:Tennessee
5. Married? Single?Married
6. Kids? Furbabies?Yes 2 (5 & 8)
7. Favorite color?Blue
8. Favorite movie?Jaws
9. Hobbies?New Hobby is excercise
10. Favorite Snack?Peanut Butter
11. Favorite Beverage?Milk
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?Love to eat sweets, and fatty foods.
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?32" waist & less than 10% body fat.
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?Laundry
15. How did you find Calorie Count?random search for finding out calories of a chicken breast.
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?Nah

Original Post by united2gether:

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):kaushalsingh_79
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: kaushal
3. Age & Sex: 30
4. General Location:delhi,india
5. Married? Single?married
6. Kids? Furbabies?1
7. Favorite color?blue
8. Favorite movie?scorpion king
9. Hobbies?reading,
10. Favorite Snack?
11. Favorite Beverage?
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?55
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 ;)

 

 

Original Post by bebe143143:

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): bebe143143

2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: bebe is fine

3. Age & Sex: 22 female

4. General Location: hawaii

5. Married? Single? not single but not married. I have had a bf for almost 3 years...planning on marriage after college

6. Kids? Furbabies? none, but some day

7. Favorite color? many...black, white, brown, blue

8. Favorite movie? wedding crashers, the notebook

9. Hobbies? i love to cook but haven't had time recently...love to shop but saving my $$ to move to cali in Jan 2007...sleeping but have to get up really early for work...life is tough!

10. Favorite Snack? cheesecake, apple pie...ummm, but i don't get to eat any of that now...so peaches and strawberries

11. Favorite Beverage? starbucks caramel frap. yummy...or their new double shot light...also, safeway sparkling water with flavor...0 cals...

12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? right now, 2 weeks not one change, but working very hard

13. Weight/Fitness Goal? to get in shape, wear whatever i want...tone up, look great...ummm number wise...right now 126/127 to be 115

14. Least Favorite Household Chore? everything, folding and putting away laundry, washing dishes

15. How did you find Calorie Count? searched for a calorie counter one day a few mos. ago...this came up and love it

16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? hi guys...its really great that there are so many people on this right now, helping each other out. Great support and motivation. keep up the good work...its always nice to hear success stories...some of you guys are amazing.

 Hey bebe, seems like we have quite a bit in common.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): gigi880710
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: gigi88
3. Age & Sex: 20 (almost 21) Female
4. General Location: Oklahoma... the worst part.
5. Married? Single? neither. I've been dating my bf for almost 3 years, and have recently received a promise ring. we don't want to get engaged or married til after college.
6. Kids? Furbabies? No kids just yet, but probably plenty on the way, and I have a cat. she's a sweetheart
7. Favorite color? the color of a lime so lime green. (often confused with neon green)
8. Favorite movie? I like them all. just watched solarbabies though
9. Hobbies? reading running swimming eating crocheting
10. Favorite Snack? beef jerky
11. Favorite Beverage? coffee
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? I eat to much, and don't have motivation to work out near enough
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? keep ahold of/lose 3 or 4 lbs off my current weight
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? dishes or laundry
15. How did you find Calorie Count? search engine
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? If anyone feels like they could talk to me, it would be nice. I suffer from depression and panic/anxiety disorder.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):        ;       &n bsp;        ;       thc8891
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:     &nb sp; tc
3. Age & Sex:        ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;        ;        47/m
4. General Location:              &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp;      CO
5. Married? Single?      &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;married

6. Kids? Furbabies?       ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;    three:  20,18,16
7.  Favorite color?      &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp;               Blue
8. Favorite movie?      &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp; Top Gun
9. Hobbies?      & nbsp;      &nbs p;       & nbsp;      &nbs p;       & nbsp;      &nbs p;       & nbsp;  Golf, Football, Teaching/Coaching
10. Favorite Snack?      &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp;     Popcorn
11. Favorite Beverage?              &nb sp;               &nb sp;       Smoothies
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?      & nbsp;  Me/Food/Scale
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?      &nbs p;       & nbsp;      &nbs p;       & nbsp;   Started at 235, goal 180
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?      &nb sp;        Dog Poop pickup
15. How did you find Calorie Count?      &nb sp;           Googled calorie counting
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?      &nb sp;      Third time around, trying again to maintain lifestyle change with eating and portion control.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): pizzacottontail
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: whatever you want me to be
3. Age & Sex: 29, M
4. General Location: Way out West
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies?  Lotsa pets
7. Favorite color? 
8. Favorite movie? Lebowski
9. Hobbies? Reading, crosswords, gym
10. Favorite Snack? Carrots if I'm good.
11. Favorite Beverage? Water if I'm good.
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? I'm eating well, and my bp is good.  Just fat, is all.
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?  Lose the weight I put on when I was lazy.
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? 
15. How did you find Calorie Count? My wife told me all about it.
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Designjinx
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Jinx
3. Age & Sex: Male 25
4. General Location: Williamsport, PA
5. Married? Single?  Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? NO
7. Favorite color? Blue and Black... What you can have two favorites :)
8. Favorite movie? Bring it on (yep i sold my soul to the cheerleading devil)
9. Hobbies? Art and cooking
10. Favorite Snack? hmmm oreos and milk
11. Favorite Beverage? Strawberry Lemonade
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Im half Italian so love Pizza
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 185 pounds and fit
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Bathroom
15. How did you find Calorie Count? My good bud Ash or mccash
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I love puppy's and rainbows and cupcakes!!! LOL no Im ust a fun guy trying to get in shape and willing to help anyone who needs an ear or two.

I love puppies too!!  But unfortunately I prefer sweets, cakes and biscuits!!!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):Rvince
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:Vince
3. Age & Sex: 23 Male
4. General Location: Houston
5. Married? Single? Single (hopefully not for long)
6. Kids? Furbabies? .......
7. Favorite color?Blue
8. Favorite movie?The Warriors
9. Hobbies? Games, Spending time with Family & Friends, Etc
10. Favorite Snack? Cheese ( i know its bad)
11. Favorite Beverage?Kool-Aid
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?Im am very obese
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?lose my weight and get down to 280
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?Cleaning the restroom
15. How did you find Calorie Count?browsing through google on weight lose tips
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? im glad i found this site and i hope to meet new intresting people here.

HAHAHA!!! sweets and cakes are good too!!! lol

Hi, I'm Carolyn.  I'm really glad i found this website. The support team is amazing!  Good luck everyone!

I agreee Carolyn... I get motivation on a daily basis from my buddys on here.  If you need a buddy holla at your boy.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Piano502
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Trish
3. Age & Sex: 52, Female
4. General Location: Ohio
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? DS and DD, both in college--so we are broke.  One elderly cat and one fun loving dotson.  Dutchess is my adavar
7. Favorite color?  Green
8. Favorite movie? Transformers and Harry Potter
9. Hobbies? I read mysteries.  My favorite mystery writer is James Patterson.  However,  I absolutely love the 1,2,3, Murder series.  I also play the piano.  I've been a church musician since I was 16.  Just a few years ago.
10. Favorite Snack? I have learned to appreciate the taste of 94% fat-free popcorn. 
11. Favorite Beverage? Water with the little flavoring packets added.   YMMM!!
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Myself.  I have finally realized that I need to lose weight for me.  I'm 20 pounds down now.  I'm looking to lose another 50.
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?  165 pounds
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?   cleaning toilets.  YUCK!!!
15. How did you find Calorie Count? This website was given to my by my safety office at work over a year ago.  On a lark,  I went in.  I found out that the tools that I needed on this journey were free on this site.  I'm hooked!!
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? 

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Zengirl51
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Ash
3. Age & Sex: 18 year old female
4. General Location: Washington state
5. Married? Single? Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? No kids or pets
7. Favorite color? Aqua blue
8. Favorite movie? The phantom of the opera
9. Hobbies? track and field, reading and listening to music
10. Favorite Snack? homemade granola (the unhealthy kind!)
11. Favorite Beverage? Oj
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? over eating
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? get down to 174 once again
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? cleaning the bathroom
15. How did you find Calorie Count? google
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? idk, i wish everyone else luck with their goals!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:  Kimmy
3. Age & Sex: 54 Female
4. General Location:  Texas
5. Married? Single?  Married
6. Kids? Furbabies?  Grandchildren
7. Favorite color?  pink and blue
8. Favorite movie?  Hmmm?
9. Hobbies? 
10. Favorite Snack? 
11. Favorite Beverage?  Water, I drink tons of it.
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?  I like to eat.
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?  I want to lose 30 lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?  I hate dusting!
15. How did you find Calorie Count?  Looking for BMI
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?  I am so enjoying working out. 

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): sekhon
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:
3. Age & Sex: 21 Female
4. General Location: AB Canada
5. Married? Single? Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? nooo waay
7. Favorite color? pink and black
8. Favorite movie? lately? hangover and grand torino.. classical - God Father
9. Hobbies? - reading, lounging around, cooking
10. Favorite Snack? no more snacking... fruits now =D
11. Favorite Beverage?.. use to be vodka cran/mojitos.. now water and coke zero
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? being lazy.
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 265 to 135 lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? all of them...
15. How did you find Calorie Count? wanted to know how many calories were in some foods
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I'm a university student.. though working full time right now.. I enjoy traveling a lot.. went to Jamaica at the end of April.. and going to Vegas end of July, hope to shed some pounds by then

Hi Everyone!!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Jasamsvinja
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: doesn't matter

3. Age & Sex: 24/F
4. General Location: Ontario, CAN
5. Married? Single? single
6. Kids? Furbabies? my kitty
7. Favorite color? i dont really have a preference
8. Favorite movie? Across the Universe
9. Hobbies? photography. community events and happenings, friends
10. Favorite Snack? cottage cheese
11. Favorite Beverage? fanta zero
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? fear of gaining too much weight
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Probably to maintain
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? LAUNDRY!!
15. How did you find Calorie Count? a friend told me
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? anyone feel free to message me or add me as a friend

I seriously don't think I've ever posted here. Not new to CC, but just now getting into the forums. So, here goes.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):  sokkamum
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Carin
3. Age & Sex: 30, Female
4. General Location: Dallas
5. Married? Single?: Married
6. Kids? Furbabies?: 2 boys, 9 & 2; 1 Golden Retriever 
7. Favorite color?: Red...always.
8. Favorite movie?: You're going to make me choose?
9. Hobbies?: scrapbooking, reading, photography, soccer
10. Favorite Snack?: Almonds and dark chocolate
11. Favorite Beverage?: coffee, water, sweet ice tea, and vodka
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?: Staying disciplined
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 12 more pounds to lose, staying in "training" mode for soccer, running an entire 5K (to start).
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?: Dusting, ech. That's why my kids do it, and they love to. We make it into a game.
15. How did you find Calorie Count?: Honestly, I cannot remember.
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? : Just need support, encouragement, motivation, accountability, maybe even some competition to keep my rear in gear! :)

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): swtmlsa
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Melissa
3. Age & Sex: 30, Female
4. General Location: PA
5. Married? Single? Separated
6. Kids? Furbabies? 5 (4,5,7,9,12)
7. Favorite color? Green
8. Favorite movie? Way too many to choose!
9. Hobbies? Reading, Puzzles

10. Favorite Snack? Brownies (I know how bad that is!)
11. Favorite Beverage? Ice Water - really
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? The food, definitely the food.
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? About 75 pounds
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Ironing

15. How did you find Calorie Count? Googled diet stuff
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I don't really have anyone around that is supportive & maybe I'll feel accountable if there are others in the same boat encouraging me!