**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):  Christy17pink
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Christy
3. Age & Sex:  24/ Female
4. General Location: California
5. Married? Single?  In a Relationship (lol)
6. Kids? Furbabies?  Yes Two daughters
7. Favorite color?  Hot Pink
8. Favorite movie?  hmm Too many too list. The Notebook and Moulin Rouge are a couple
9. Hobbies?  Reading, Drawing, Shopping! hehe
10. Favorite Snack?  Now, some sort of fruit like grapes or cucumbers
11. Favorite Beverage?  WATER< WATER< WATER! Yup
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?  Good Mexican Food with tons of cheese and sour cream among other things :p
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? I'd like to lose at least 50 lbs.  :D

14. Least Favorite Household Chore?  Picking up my boyfriends clothes (he should do it!!) lol Oh and cooking!! I like to cook sometimes but only for fun! and I use a FUN recipe!

15. How did you find Calorie Count?   Just asking a fitness question on google
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I'll get back to you ;) 

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): augette
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: augette
3. Age & Sex:  38 female
4. General Location: Indiana
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? 2 kids lots of animals
7. Favorite color? blue
8. Favorite movie? Not sure
9. Hobbies? Cooking, gardening, animals, computer games
10. Favorite Snack? Chips, popcorn
11. Favorite Beverage? Diet coke
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? ME!! Eating out(Chinese), portion control
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 175 - 185 lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? All of them – mostly dishes
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Searching the web for calorie counts
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I’m fairly new at CC.  I love the support and ideas. I know I'm going to need both.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): wrm2105
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: wrm
3. Age & Sex: 38/M
4. General Location: Chicago, IL
5. Married? Single? In relationship for 8 years, legally wed in MA 2 years ago.
6. Kids? Furbabies? Hopefully someday (both kids and furbabies)
7. Favorite color? Blue (yes, boring), coral reds/pinks (somewhat more interesting)
8. Favorite movie? Ferris Bueller's Day Off, A League of Their Own
9. Hobbies? Running, reading
10. Favorite Snack? Pizza, Potato Chips (when I feel like cheating); Apples (when I'm a good boy)
11. Favorite Beverage? Vodka and Cranberry (when I want to be a bad boy), water (otherwise) 
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Portion control, eating take-out,
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Weight: 165 lbs; Fitness: Run a marathon
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? All of them, but someone has to do them.
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Looking for nutrional content for food log
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? Not now!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):Annette
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:Annette
3. Age & Sex: 27 Female
4. General Location: College Park, MD
5. Married? Single? Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? 1 boy-2 y.o.
7. Favorite color? red
8. Favorite movie? What Dreams May Come
9. Hobbies? Talking, Climbing, biking, walking, cooking, talking more
10. Favorite Snack? Combos Pizza Flavor
11. Favorite Beverage? Coca-cola sigh
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Slow metabolism/ boring work environment/long commute
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Get more looks as I walk down the street
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Cleaning Basement
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Don't remember, been here a long time
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I'm very good at keeping to a diet, very bad at keeping to exercise.  I'm not overweight, just have 1 lb in every bad area possible, but my hot boyfriend still loves it!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): - sun123
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: -  Sun
3. Age & Sex: - 45 F
4. General Location: -  Dallas TX
5. Married? Single? -  Single
6. Kids? Furbabies? -  1 daughter 16
7. Favorite color? -  Sunflower yellow
8. Favorite movie? -  Miss Firecracker & Spirited Away
9. Hobbies? -  Online (lame)
10. Favorite Snack? - Kozyshack SF Apple Pie Ala Mode
11. Favorite Beverage? -  Crystal Light Peach Tree
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? -  Immobility
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? -  175 lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? - chores? Ha!  
15. How did you find Calorie Count? -  Dont remember
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? -   Im fatter then all you guys.  CC and southbeach diet rock!  I started at 465 lbs. 

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):  Jeannette_vdg
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Jen
3. Age & Sex: 37 F
4. General Location: Southern Ca
5. Married? Single? Married 11 years
6. Kids? Furbabies? Dog and Cat
7. Favorite color? Purple and Green
8. Favorite movie? Moulin Rouge, Kung Fu Hustle 
9. Hobbies? Playing games on computer, crafts, surfing the net
10. Favorite Snack? Crunchy Salty Carbs
11. Favorite Beverage? Diet Coke
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Binging, Frustration, Laziness, Maintaining Weight Loss, Not feeling like a failure, Exercise
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Take off the weight and keep it off
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Cleaning Bathroom, mopping
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Internet Search
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I can do this, I will succeed

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Pedalstink
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Pedalstink
3. Age & Sex: 44 F
4. General Location: AZ
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? 3 and 2
7. Favorite color? red
8. Favorite movie? Drop Dead Fred, Black and Whites are a fun to watch!
9. Hobbies? sewing reading
10. Favorite Snack? Tortilla chips, cheese, and salsa
11. Favorite Beverage? beer
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? getting up off my behind!
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 125
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? the shower at this house!
15. How did you find Calorie Count? just lookin around
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? My children have grown and moved, workin       out how to take care of myself these days...lol

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Andrea
3. Age & Sex: 24/F
4. General Location: Los Angeles, Ca
5. Married? Single? In a serious relationship
6. Kids? Furbabies? Someday!!
7. Favorite color? Green
8. Favorite movie? WOw...too many too list...mostly foreign or stoner comedies. HA!
9. Hobbies? Shopping, Kayaking, Eating.
10. Favorite Snack? Trader Joes Thai Chili Peanuts or raw broccoli
11. Favorite Beverage? Wine, Water, Tea
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Loving food too much
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 115-120bs and healthy
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Kitchen and bathroom....if life was only as simple as dusting!!
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Friend who had MUCH success!! yay CC!!
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I just need to motivate myself. I know who I am and what i want to be. So, i just need a good kick in the rear to keep things on track.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): megaboo (i think)
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Meg
3. Age & Sex: 23 year old female
4. General Location:Griffin, GA
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? 2 little girls
7. Favorite color? Blue
8. Favorite movie? American Beauty
9. Hobbies? None that I truly stick with. Recently figured out I can draw somewhat decently. Have an unfinished corcheted blanket in the closet. I make hemp necklaces, which aren't in style anymore. lol.
10. Favorite Snack? chocolate
11. Favorite Beverage? dr pepper
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? avoiding temptation, or at least being strong
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? 136 lbs
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? handwashing dishes and putting the laundry away
15. How did you find Calorie Count? on accident
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? Im looking forward to meeting new people, and I wish everyone good luck!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Suze22
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Suze
3. Age & Sex: Female- 28
4. General Location: Washington, DC
5. Married? Single? Very single
6. Kids? Furbabies? Kids someday! Semi-allergic to furry pets... :(
7. Favorite color? Blue
8. Favorite movie? Gosford Park
9. Hobbies? Reading, Writing, Eliptical Machine...
10. Favorite Snack? On bad days: Caramello Bar, on good days: wheat thins
11. Favorite Beverage? Diet Coke
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Oral fixation, boredom eating
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Lose 15, be healthy
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? oh man... cleaning the bathroom
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Google search
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? It's the boredom eating that makes a good day become a bad day.  I know to keep myself busy, but at the same time, there's only so many scarves you can make...

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): jkburke4

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

3. Age & Sex: 31 y o female 

4. General Location: St Louis, MO

5. Married? Single? Married

6. Kids? Furbabies? 2 daughters, 1 horse I mean dog 

7. Favorite color? looking at my wardrobe it must be black for reasons we all know!!

8. Favorite movie? Love the notebook and The Sound of Music is my all time fave (what a dork I am)

9. Hobbies? I like to bowl, travel, anything that keeps me learning 

10. Favorite Snack? Pastries are my weakness 

11. Favorite Beverage? Diet Coke is up there but I have found a new love for Crystal Light on the Go Wild Strawberry

12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Fast food lifestyle, always eating on the go

13. Weight/Fitness Goal?I have had no health issues to date as a result of my weight like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure si I would like to keep it that way. I would like to tone up, lose weight, gain energy,and FEEL GOOD about myself again. 

14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Cleaning anything in the bathroom 

15. How did you find Calorie Count? MSN homepage 

16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I am sure some of you can relate...I don't talk about my weight, my friends are all thin and eat what they want without gaining, and my hubby is thin..I am not the type that is self-motivating and I need to hear that positive reinforcement or I tend to fall further down and think my goals are impossible. It is always easier to be lazy then to get up and moving. I am here to have someone kick me in the butt and tell me like it is! That is the kind of motivation I need (and don't worry I won't get mad because once I hear it I know it is true!). I hope to find someone or someones that can give me what I need and give them what they need from me.  

1.  screen name:  wonky0868

2.  Andi

3.  female, 39

4.  Mpls, MN

5.  Single

6.  no kids, no furbabies 

7.  Blue  :)

8.  Favorite movie:  So many to choose from...

9.  Hobbies?   Music and movies

10.  Favorite snack?  chips and salsa

11.  Favorite beverage?  Diet Coke and water

12.  Biggest obstacle?  My own mind... bad self-talk

13.  Weight/fitness goal:  Tentatively, 200 pounds

14.  Household chore?   Dusting!

15.   don't remember...sorry...

16.  I would love to meet people IN PERSON for walking, going to the club, healthy dining out, making friends, etc etc   

Hi!  I'm fairly new to the postings, but I've been at the website for just over a week now.  I sure could use some motivational buddies!  For the first week, I cut way down on my calories,  walked at least 45 minutes every day, 2 days were interval walking/jogging, lifted weights 2 days and did cardio or core training 3 days.  I gained 3 pounds!!!  Over the weekend I was so bummed I ate everything in sight. 

So I'm back at it again, pulling myself back up on the wagon! Any words of wisdom out there?

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): MAUREEN GULIZIA
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: MOE works for me
3. Age & Sex:  I'M A 49 YR OLD WOMAN
4. General Location: NEBRASKA, USA
5. Married? Single? HAPPILY MARRIED (most days anyway)
6. Kids? Furbabies? 3 GROWN CHILDREN-FIRST GRANDBABY ON IT'S WAY
7. Favorite color? ORANGE
8. Favorite movie? TOO MANY TO NAME
9. Hobbies? SEWING-GARDENING-READING
10. Favorite Snack? ANYTHING SWEET
11. Favorite Beverage? GREEN TEA
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? TERRIBLE CRAVING FOR CARBS
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? WANT TO LOSE 30 POUNDS AND MYNEW KANGAROO POUCH.  ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SEE MY BLOOD SUGAR BACK TO NORMAL

hello.  my name is erika. i'm a 28 y/o from LA. i live on my own (w/ 2 cats) and don't like to cook unless my bf is over. well, i want to get back in shape. i walk 50 minutes a day, but i haven't been eating correctly. so, i am counting calories and trying to eat healthy foods. i was trying "You! On a Diet," but i can't even finish a meal b/c they taste so bad to me. i'm looking to loose 25-30 lbs.

1. eself

2. Er

3. 28 f.

4. L.A., CA, USA, Earth

5. Single,  1 bf

6. 2 babykats

7. all colors

8. Amelie

9.painting

10. candy 

11. coca-cola

12. eat too  much junk food

13. loose 30 lbs

 

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Just8kmewithu (prince fan )
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: i'm not picky
3. Age & Sex: 31, F
4. General Location: Oklahoma
5. Married? Single? In a relationship
6. Kids? Furbabies? One 12 yr old daughter, two little furry kids
7. Favorite color? Red
8. Favorite movie? Shallow Hal (how appropriate! LOL)
9. Hobbies? Hm. I'm crafty I guess, I'll sew or glue or cut just about anything to kill boredom
10. Favorite Snack?  Naughty-cottage cheese with doritos  Nice - hearts of palm with triscuits
11. Favorite Beverage? Tea
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Committing to an exercise plan 
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? I am currently 179, I would like to be 140-145, and very toned. I'm not really concerned with actual weight or pants size... just want a lower body fat and not be squishy
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?  DISHES!!! Dishwasher is broken
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Doing a search for weight loss forums
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? A few things....First, I am thankful for this site!! Second, I am hoping to lose some weight before December..... my boyfriend will be going to Iraq then, and I would love to show him a change before he leaves! I want to feel better physically, and wear cute clothes again. I guess that's about it..... not feeling too great about myself this morning so it's hard to sound upbeat and clever.

Thanks for letting me share!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id):csizemore

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

3. Age & Sex: 33 female

4. General Location: Georgia

5. Married? Single? Married to my first love. 

6. Kids? Furbabies? 13 year old son and 4 year old girl 

7. Favorite color? pink

8. Favorite movie? Dirty Dancing.....Always has been since I saw it at the movie theatre. 

9. Hobbies? Loving my daughter, scrapbooking, planning parties  

10. Favorite Snack? chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate and oh yeah pizza.  Can't really do alot of that now can I? 

11. Favorite Beverage? Diet Dr. Pepper 

12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Time is my enemy. 

13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Look really hot, like I did when my husband and I dated the first time. 

14. Least Favorite Household Chore? folding clothes 

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

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): newmomquitsmoking

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

3. Age & Sex:  31, Female

4. General Location:  South Texas

5. Married? Single?  Married

6. Kids? Furbabies?  Conor II, Born 1/27/07

7. Favorite color? 
8. Favorite movie? 
9. Hobbies?
10. Favorite Snack?
11. Favorite Beverage?

12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?  Getting off bum to exercise

13. Weight/Fitness Goal?  Lose 30 lbs

14. Least Favorite Household Chore?  Dishes

15. How did you find Calorie Count?  Search through Google

16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Regjoe1kne
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Joe
3. Age & Sex: 32M
4. General Location: Denver Metro area, CO
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? 2 Boys
7. Favorite color? Dark Purple
8. Favorite movie? Airplane!
9. Hobbies? Computers, Outdoors, Sports
10. Favorite Snack? Pretzels
11. Favorite Beverage? Beer
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Portion Size
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Lose 80lbs - Run a marathon
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Dusting (YUCK!)
15. How did you find Calorie Count? Random Search
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? Have a sarcastic sense of humor (See Airplane!)

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): Tanyafel
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions:  Tanya
3. Age & Sex: 31 Female
4. General Location: Calgary
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? 1 a 4yr girl
7. Favorite color? don't have one
8. Favorite movie?  dream girls was really good
9. Hobbies?  golf, going to the gym
10. Favorite Snack?  anything with chocolate or lots of salt in it
11. Favorite Beverage?  French Vanilla coffee
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy?  emotional eating
13. Weight/Fitness Goal?  I weigh 208 and I want to weigh 140
14. Least Favorite Household Chore?  Laudry
15. How did you find Calorie Count?  a co worker
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?   In the last year I have lost 30 lbs.  I have been on many diets and have lost hundreds of lbs.  I have come to the conclusion that the only way to loose weight and keep it off is to loose it slowly.  That way your lifestyle changes and you keep it off. 

I have a skinny friend who always asks how my weight loss is going I tell her and she looks me over and tells me that I don't look any skinner.  She insinuates that I am not doing enough to take the weight off.  I don't know how to react to people like this who have been skinny their whole lives and don't understand what I'm going through.