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Welcome to the Group
1. History with weight loss:
2. History with Calorie Count:
3. Reason for joining this group:
4. Some interesting details about yourself, such as your job, your family, your pets and your interests:
And now just go ahead and make that first post!
OK. I have been on CC for about 3 years now... When I started I needed to lose about 40 or 50 pounds for my friends wedding. I was able to do that. Then I started Law School and I gained 10 back, then I had knee surgery and gained another 10. So now I have lost about 10 -12 pounds, and want to lose 15 more.
I am 29 so I think this is the last year that I am allowed in a 20 something group. Most of my friends are 23 - 26 so I guess I never think of myself as 29.
So I am in my last year of school, I work at a law firm and live with my fiance dog and 2 cats. I am a pretty active person and have found that when I am not active, my attitude tends to suffer.
Hi! I have tried CC once before, but only kept up with it for a few days before I fell off the wagon. Going back to school shopping (I'm a teacher) made me realize that my clothes don't fit me as well as I would like. I'm short girl carrying too many extra pounds, and for health and happiness, I want to lose about 20 pounds. I want to look better naked :)
My friend Jessie has also joined and we're going to the gym together and trying to stay accountable to each other. We've lost weight together once before, and really enjoyed it. We both are trying to get back to our pre-college graduation weights.
As for food and diet, I lost the most weight of my life on Weight Watchers, but I really felt like I was always eating processed and unhealthy low-calorie foods to keep within my points. I'm hoping I can lose weight and still eat as many natural foods as possible. I'm really looking forward to sharing tips and motivation!
Hello!
I started using CC in April of this year. I really loved it. I had lost about 10 lbs in the 2 months that I was doing it. But then I got news that my grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. So life was put on hold for a few months while I was taking care of her. Not only did I gain back my 10, but some extra to go along with it.
But now that she has passed- I would really love to start again. I am 25- so I thought it would be nice to have a group of people my similar age. I would really like the motivation to get started again.
My BMI says that I should loose about 55 lbs. But I don't ever remember being that skinny- even in high school. So I would be comfortable with losing 25-30 lbs.
I am working full time at a stressful job and am definitely an emotional eater. I would love tips of others who are the same and how to help with those cravings of the things you know you shouldn't be eating. And ways to better motivate myself on exercising.
Hi =).
I'm a 21 year old university student and I've pretty much had weight problems since I was around 8 or so. At my peak I weighed 265 lbs (at the very end of High School) and I actually managed to get down to 185 lbs the following year, though I did it by starving myself. I transferred colleges and started gaining weight rapidly, until I got back to around 265 again, which is when I found Calorie Count. I am quite happy to have lost 35 lbs this summer the right way, but I still have a long trek ahead of me until I reach my goal weight of 175 lbs.
Most of my interests revolve around school and computers, though I am no stranger to the drink and I do enjoy it often with my friends. I also have a great interest in Ireland and the UK, which is where I plan to move after I finish up with my PhD (in I/O Psychology). I am also interested in medieval siege weaponry, as my best friend and I built a small-scale replica of one in High School and nearly managed to complete a 52' tall trebuchet during our first year of college before it had to be torn down.
Hi! I've been on CC for a little over a year now (created my account July 2007). I'm 5'4.5", 24yo and I want to lose 25lbs. My mother had me dieting/losing weight since my early teens... so I've been down this road many many many times. This is really the first time that it's been 100% for me though. When I started CC I was at an all time high of 170lb. With the help of CC I got down to 145lbs by November. Then came holidays, finals (I'm a part-time New Media major), winter blues, more finals, and before I knew it it was July again and I'd regained 10lbs. I'd stopped checking into CC toward the end of '07, which is part of what I blame for my re-gain. I'm back now and motivated and definitely committed to keep up with this site. I've always counted calories--but it's the support and motivation from this site that makes the difference between succeeding and failing (for me).
I'm hoping to connect with some of my peers through this group since none of my friends are health focused (I'm actually the smallest of my group, which means I get death-rays whenever they see me eat a vegetable... its very uncomfortable).
I'm usually a lot spunkier/funnier than this post would suggest, but intros are always awkward *grin*
Hi! I am 25 living in Connecticut, with my boyfriend and my puppy. I have been steadily gaining weight since I graduated from college in 2005, but now I am feeling VERY fat, as I am only 5'1" and I weight 144 lbs! Aah! In high school, I was around 110 lbs and always felt like pudgy, I think mainly because I am so short. But now, I would be happy to get back to 115 lbs. I joined CC a month ago and it has opened my eyes to my eating habits, but unfortunately I am not sure if I have lost any weight since I do not know my real starting weight.
Anyway, I have been going to the gym about 4 times a week, and have noticed my clothes fitting me better. But I really need some motivation and support, especially when it doesn't seem like the scale is moving. As for my close friends, everyone seems to be naturally thin! So I have been on my own for weight-loss... Until now! yay!
Hey everyone! I'm 22 and I'm from Texas. I have been up and down in weight all my life. In middle school I was way overweight and was told it often, which lead to an ED.. I got over that though in high school and lost weight in a semi-healthy way by joining track and cheerleading and eating less. I was about 110 after high school and I now weigh 150 which is way too high (as I am barely over 5' tall!) Anyway, I am getting married in November and I just joined CC this month because I can't keep up with this stuff or lose weight by myself (frankly scared I will just stop eating again).
So far it has been very helpful and has opened my eyes to how I eat and just keeping up with calories in general. I hope to get back to around 110/115, but my weekly goal is about -2 lbs.
Anyway, I work for the state, I have 2 dogs and 3 turtles and obviously I love animals! I'm going to school getting my masters and buying a house! Super excited!!
1. History with weight loss: Well... I've always been overweight... mostly "chubby." My third year of college I had two great motivators for getting in shape: a spring break trip to the Bahamas and a friend who liked to run and go to the gym. That year I weighed about 130-135 and was in the best shape of my life! Shortly after my workout buddy left our college and I started dating my now-husband. I've been steadily gaining since then, and got up to about 176 this summer :(
2. History with Calorie Count: I've been off and on CC for the past year, I kept vowing to get in shape for my wedding... but it never happened. This time around I've been on for 6 weeks straight and I've been much more committed and serious about it!
3. Reason for joining this group: I'm 23! (almost 24)
4. Some interesting details about yourself,
such as
your job, your family, your pets and your interests: Well I got married 3 1/2 months ago, live in MD, work at a university, and have two adorable kitties!
I've actually never been overweight, and my main reason for joining up here is to help me in my ever unsuccessful quest to put on weight. My main souces of motivation are my family and the mirror of course. I have been underweight for the majority of my life, and through doctor recommended diet, family suggestion, and overall gorging on food.
I just joined Calorie Count on August 18, because I am MORE than ready to utilize the help of my peers who have issues closely relating to my own in hopes that I will find a successful way to healthfully put on the weight in a safe manner rather than taking randomized shots in the dark and hoping something sticks. I am hoping to put on about 30-35 pounds, but without a goal date. My main goal is to fill out my lanky skinny body.
I recently attended and graduated college at Le Cordon Bleu in Mendota Heights, MN with a major in the culinary arts, and am now working at the restaurants in the Guthrie theaterin Minneapolis. I have a deep passion for food, both cooking and devouring. I am also very deep into music, and used to play drums, bass and guitar. I also spent my high school years performing in bands as vocals, and on previously mentioned instruments. Other than that, I live with my girlfriend, who also happens to be a part of Calorie Count with goals of her own. We live in Eagan, MN with 4 cats, and a 55 gallon tank of fish.
I have never been over weight, but have the "baby fat". I have always done the fad crash diets, even though I really don't/didn't need to, but they never lasted long enough to see any results.... I always have a hard time keeping a commitment with eating healthy foods. Its ironic that all of the unhealthy foods are so cheap, and since cheap is what I can afford, I consume all of the junk foods. Since I quit smoking about 2 years ago, I have put on some weight that I could stand to lose. I also tend to use food for comfort (who doesn't?) I'm interested in learning portion control, self control, toning up, and and having a healthy eating habbit.
I just joined this past week with Calorie-Count. My boyfriend just joined also and he is the one that mentioned me joining. At first I was hesitant about joining because I have a "love" for food and will litereally eat everything in my sight. At first I joined for just the moral support for him, but it is really interesting to be able to see what you consume in a day, and how healthy/unhealthy it is for you, not to mention seeing how many calories you burn!
I was training as a Charity Runner for the American Cancer Society to participate in Grandma's Marathon 2008, but unfortionatly got injured so I had to stop running for about 4 months. I did manage to raise over $1100 for the American Caner Society so at least I made one goal. I am slowly picking up running again and hopefully can build my endurance and strength back up. I work for the State of MN in the Dept. of Corrections. I have an Applied Science in Criminal Justice and plan on going back to school within the next couple of years. I grew up around animals and have a deep love for them. We have 4 siamese seal points, and a ton of fish! I'm excited to see what kind of goals I can make and reach being a part of calorie count and having the support of my boyfriend and you guys!
Hey friends, my name's Gabes and I'm new to this whole thing. Weight history is a little bizzare. I played offensive line for my football teams in HS and college, so I've never been anything near small. My playing weight in college was between 255 and 270, which was fine then because I was working out a ton and pretty dense, then I busted up my knee and foot sophomore year which sidelined me for the season and, after a come-back attempt the next season, essentially ended my career. Without the motivation to work my ass off everyday, and the fact that I was turning 21 and in a fraternity (along with numerous outside stressors) my weight balooned to at least 330 lbs before I graduated college in 2006. The next year saw some drastic changes to my diet and lifestyle, and I dropped to about 270 before I moved out to Montana for grad school. Last year was hectic, but now I'm re-dedicating myself to getting to a healthy, sustainable non-football player weight. I've been body fat tested and realized my body doesn't fit the BMI, since I would weigh 197 if I had 0% body fat, which puts me overweight according to the BMI.
I just joined CC because I've been using it to check the Calories of some foods as I re-design my diet and figured "What the Hell." Which is probably the same reason I joined the group. As for personal stuff, I'm from the suburbs of Chicago, and lived in Illinois until a year ago, when I moved out to Bozeman, MT for grad school (I study physics) and I don't really like it out here.
1. Well the highest weight I've ever been was in the 160s I prefer to be 140-145.
2. I joined CC last year around December because I had to get my butt back in shape and fit into a bridesmaid dress I was around 150 something, got down to 140 by the end of Feb(left CC) got into my dress(I looked awesome) early Apr for the wedding. Was out of a job for 2 months got back up to 151ish, Rejoined CC about a month ago, currently 145ish, would like to weigh 140 to give myself a 5 lb cushion the last 5 lbs are the hardest I'm a witness.
3. I'm 26 
4. I'm a help desk analyst so I sit in front of the PC 8 hours a day, single, no children except my chihuahua. I'm running my first 10K on Labor day (somebody pray for me, I'm hoping to break in some new kicks this weekend
Oh yeah and I post pics of my tummy to help me stay motivated
1. So my history...I have been overweight all my life, a combination of not learning good eating habits from my parents, they eat terribly, my dad's even had a heart attack and it hasn't changed their way of life. My heaviest was around 210 my senior year of high school, as soon as I got to college I started to gradually lose weight. I got down to around 175 my junior year. But then a study abroad in London and a new boyfriend have made me exercise less and eat worse. I'm back up to 190, wanting to get down to 155.
2. I've just joined calorie count about a week ago, so far so good!
3. I'm 22!
4. I'm in my last year in college, studying English and Writing. I work for the school paper as a news editor. I really want to get into swimming, it's so good for you and I really enjoy it, I think I may start doing a lap swim early in the morning.
I just signed up for CC yesterday, after my mom recommended it. My history with weight has been up and down. I've always had problems with my weight since 3rd grade, and have continued on throughout the years, especially now at the age of 24.
I've tried several diet techniques, diet pills, exercising constantly.
My heaviest has been 225, which is where I am at now. When I was a freshman in high school, I was down to my lowest weight of 155, because of physical education and diet pills, but I learned the hard way why pills are not the best weight loss pattern.
So far, I think this is the best program for me. It definitely woke me up to how much I've been eating and how fatting the food is for me. Also, that I need to work harder to get to my goal
I just signed up for CC yesterday, after my mom recommended it. My history with weight has been up and down. I've always had problems with my weight since 3rd grade, and have continued on throughout the years, especially now at the age of 24.
I've tried several diet techniques, diet pills, exercising constantly.
My heaviest has been 225, which is where I am at now. When I was a freshman in high school, I was down to my lowest weight of 155, because of physical education and diet pills, but I learned the hard way why pills are not the best weight loss pattern.
So far, I think this is the best program for me. It definitely woke me up to how much I've been eating and how fattening the food is for me. Also, that I need to work harder to get to my goal
Hi! My name's Emily. I've been doing the CC thing since the beginning of August, with a small lapse in the middle when my mother came to visit (but I was still good! I just didn't write it down.). I don't actually own a scale so I've no idea if it's working objectively, but subjectively I'm feeling pretty good. Might just be in my head, though. I have no idea how much I weight. I'm guessing about 230lbs. (I do have a scale coming my way courtesy of ebay, so I'll be able to get better numbers). I've never been thin, but I've always been resistent to making any particular effort to lose weight - maybe because my mother always made it such a focus. ("Wow, that cake looks good!" "Oh, dear, so many _calories_" "I didn't say I was going to eat it, Mom, it's a cardboard picture of a cake. I just said it looked good.") I always told myself that I'd do something if it ever stopped me from doing things I wanted, and I've reached that point, so I'm doing it.
A lot of people around me suggested Weight Watchers or Curves or whatnot, but I'm an introverted person and frankly the idea of face-to-face stuff that was at a set time every week bugged me, especially when it's a subject I'm kind of embarrassed about to begin with, and I don't like circuit training (for the love of god, people, let me do something for more than thirty seconds before making me do something else!). At the same time, I need to be accountable to SOMETHING, even if it's a green rectangle with numbers in it on the internet.
I realise I need more exercise, but I'm working two jobs to make ends meet and maybe save up a little for when I go back to school in January (SO happy about this, you have NO idea.), and both jobs are sedentary, which makes life a bit difficult (I hate one, and adore the other). I live out on the Eastern edge of Canada, so no 24-hour gyms to go to after my second job is done for the day.
My goal is to be a size fourteen again, by... well, by the time I'm a size fourteen again. I'm not overly stressed about time. I'll get there when I get there, and then I'll get a tattoo to celebrate. I don't want to lose too fast, because a) not healthy and b) I really can't afford new clothes!
Hello there. My name's Bethany, I'm 23 and a journalist at a community newspaper. My weight has always fluctuated up and down, but since I moved to Florida a year ago, it has only gone up. This is my first job 1,000 miles from home, I broke up with my fiance, learned what it was like to pay back all those college loans and live paycheck-to-paycheck ... You know, all the excuses you tell yourself when you're sitting with a tub of ice cream on your lap watching Golden Girls and talking to your cats.
I've always been a stress eater and, even if I eat healthy when stressed, I don't sleep or exercise enough to keep the weight off. It's a vicious cycle: the only way to combat stress is to be healthy and its hard to be healthy when you're stressed. So I joined CC ... today. I just decided last night that I'd had enough of feeling worn out when I'm trying to catch up with kids at elementary schools and rush between stories in the heat. And, after a doctor's visit earlier this week, I realized I was just about the heaviest I've been in my adult life. Eek. I know I can lose weight when I set my mind to it -- after seeing a doctor for some problems I had in high school, I was able to get on a low-carb diet and lose 50 pounds. But through four years of college I gained all of that back and then some.
So here I am, a CC member on Day 1. I just finished exercising for the first time in a year (sad, but true) but I know my mom (a doctor and Weight Watchers lifetimer who has kept weight off by following the South Beach books) will be happy I finally peeled the cellophane off a couple of the dozen or so TamiLee Webb and Kathy Smith DVDs she's sent me in care packages. Hopefully soon I can even think about going into the line dance exercise tape, after I learn how to toe tap, knee kick and dodge my cats knipping at my heels.
I gained weight in five years, so shedding it could be a project. I'm accepting that and knowing that even five years isn't that long in the scheme of things. So I joined this group to have a chance to commiserate and give myself an excuse to cheer myself on along the path to better health. It sure is better than talking to my cats.
Hello my fellow 20 something’s, my name is Zach and I am 20 at the moment but will be 21 in about a month. Right out of high school I went to technical institute where I learned basic web design but after I graduated and entered the working world last year I learned that I wasn’t very good and had lost my passion for doing it. So I did some soul searching and I decided I would embark on a path I never thought possible…I was going to work my way to becoming a teacher. I had always wanted to be a shaper of the minds of tomorrow but I never had the confidence in myself until now. That means back to school which I am very excited to return to in about a week!
Now that I bored you with my personal history I shall move onto my weight problems. I had never honestly thought that I had a weight problem although clearly I did. Through high school I had been large but I was also naturally strong. I could see the gut and the flabby sides but I ignored them. Then I went to post secondary and my weight and health were in terrible shape. What are you supposed to do when you have to go three days without sleep, drinking energy drinks and eating the cheapest thing available, every couple weeks? It wasn’t until recently where I hit 280, that I finally got my act together and committed, I lost ten pounds on my own before I learned about CC and have since lost another ten. To some twenty pounds probably isn’t the biggest accomplishment but I have never seen the scale go down until now. I am looking forward to taking advantage of the facilities at my school in the coming years to make sure I make my goal and maintain it.
So I'm 20 years old and a Junior in College. I have been floating around 170 since Sophomore year in high school, and now I'm 180. My goal weight would be around 135-140. I do a lot of dancing, every kind, so now I want something to help me like myself while dancing too. I usually can't fit into pants, I just started buying size 14 about 2-3 months ago, and am overweight according to the BMI scale, but am not too far off.
I want to get myself at a healthy weight, start eating the right portions, and start exercising regularly.
Personal Info basically is just that I come from a family of 5, am the youngest of 3 daughters, and now am going to school and studying Engineering. I am in a bunch of extra-curriculars and work at the bookstore in Accounts Payable. I have a pet turtle at home and am planning on getting a Betta fish for my room at school.
My roommate is training for the Marine Corp Marathon in October, so when she goes out for her morning runs, I'll walk with her and go into the gym to run/walk 2-3 miles, which is a start. I also took a couple of Cardio classes last year at my school's fitness center, so I'm getting the right idea, I just need the motivation, and that's why I joined this group. I need some motivation.
Hi i'm 20 years old, Ex Air Force, when i left the service i got depressed and went up to around 250 lbs. As of today i'm 198 and i've lost over 50lbs, i want to drop around 10 more to get around the "6 pack" area. I was hoping to do this before i started college this fall, but i'm not quite there. Anyway maybe i can get some support or some tips to loose these last few lbs.
