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!
Guess I'll be the first to post up here!
My name is Susie, I'm 22 from NJ. Here are my stats!
1. History with weight loss: I lost 40lbs two years ago due to depression and half starving myself. Jobless and broke. But once I got a job and started dating my boyfriend, I put all the weight back on.
2. History with Calorie Count: Brand new here!
3. Reason for joining this group: Looking to chat with other tall girls who want to loose weight like me! It's nice to have someone to keep you on track!
4. Some interesting details about yourself,
such as
your job, your family, your pets and your interests: Like I said I'm 22, I work 9 hours a day as a customer service call center rep. I'm youngest of 6 and love my cats! My interests are crocheting and computers.
That's about it for now! Hope to see some other posts of other memebers!
Well, here goes!
I was relatively happy with my weight up until I was 25. My weight did not flucuate much until then. I had my second child and from them gained and gained. I am 5'10" tall and weigh 196 pounds, I am sad to say. My weight has gone down a few times, but it is hard to stick to it.
I have been on Calorie Count for a while and I like the set up and find it very useful.
I joined this group because I know what it is like to be tall. Being tall has its challenges, but so many rewards. I have no tall friends, just me! I am interested in other tall women's opinions regarding weight loss. The fact is, I think, that we understand what it is like for people to say "you have so much room to spread it around", which is only true for a while, then just like everyone else it spreads out! LOL
Interesting things about myself. Well, I am a mother and wife. I have two kids, aged 10 and 3, girl and boy. I work for an energy company in Houston and live in a suburb. My interests are probably limited due to the fact that I am a mother of two and that takes a lot of my time. Plus, husbands are a lot of work too....
Hello everyone!
Irinner, I related to your story! I just joined CC and was looking for some encouragement in the weight loss journey. I, too, am 5'10" and weigh 196. I am a stay at home mother of 5 children. My weight stayed around 175 following all of my pregnancies, but then my depression became unbearable and I started on an antidepressant which greatly improved everything except my weight. I finally bought a scale in January and was shocked to find I weighed 204 lbs. Portion control and hit and miss Pilates workouts brought me down to 189, but spring break brought me back to 196. UGH! I think I am finally ready to get serious about weight loss. I live in northern UT and would like to be ready for a swimsuit by June sometime. how are things going for all of you?
1. History with weight loss: I was the skinny, tall girl until around grade 11 when I got an actual body! Things were fine for a while, but since then I have been steadily gaining weight. I was pregnant about 2 years ago, and ended up losing the baby around 3 months. I put on a lot of weight during that time, my highest being around 180, but even though I've lost weight since then, (I am currently 162) my body seems to be holding onto fat on my stomach and upper arms especially. I'm 6ft!
2. History with Calorie Count: I have been a member for around a year but have never really put it to full use until now.
3. Reason for joining this group: I have decided that I AM going to lose the extra weight, and that I AM going to take action. It is just nice to hear about other tall women who experience the same thing. "Oh but you're 6ft, it's different for tall people!"
As tall women we know that No! It's not! Weight is weight, and if you are uncomfortable in your own skin because of it, then no one should be able to tell you that you're allowed to weigh a certain amount because of your height.
4. Some interesting details about yourself, such as your job, your family, your pets and your interests: I'm 23 years old, live with my amazing boyfriend, we have a crazy Tonkanese cat named Dylan, and we reside in Kamloops, BC. I'm looking forward to losing the weight so that I can feel more confident about my body, and be able to share that with my boyfriend.
I love painting, reading, and being outside when it is sunny. I'm not much of an active person like I used to be, but I plan on getting back into it as my health gets better with eating well.
I have excema, which, hasn't been a problem until this last year when my skin got so bad it was literally cracking apart. I had to quit a job because of it, and my self esteem has suffered tremendously because of it. I've come to realize that due to an allergy to wheat that has probably gotten worse over the years, that by eating so many carbs I am hurting my body and skin. Which was a real motivator to get me to start taking care of myself and my weight.
Look forward to getting to know all of you!
Hello!
History with weight loss - I was a little heavy in high school and then thinned out in college. Then, I gained again in my late 20s. I lost 20 pounds fast for my wedding and then gained again and then lost it. In 2004, my husband passed away and I gained weight again. In 2006, I lost about 30 pounds in about 6 months. Then, I got out of my routine and I gained about 15 back. I'm currently 186 and I'm 6'2". My goal weight is 165 (the 15 plus 10 more).
History with Calorie Count: I just found the site this week and joined the same day.
Reason for joining this group: All my shorter friends have a goal weight of 120 and they're all under 5'8". I'll never be a size 2, 4, 6 or 8. I look forward to talking with other tall women and their issues with weight loss and other tall specific topics (where to shop, etc).
Interesting details about myself: I'm 39 years old (and holding as long as possible), single and I live just outside of Birmingham, AL. I have 2 cats that I love dearly. I enjoy needlework, ballroom/swing dancing, travel and photography. I have a 14 month old nephew that I love dearly and spoil often.
Looking forward to getting to know you. :)
History: I've never actively set out to lose weight. My goals were never about weighing less but being stronger, trimmer, and able to keep up with my friends who are more outdoorsy. I hit around 190 about 2 years ago and have pretty much stayed there. As a highschooler I looked sickly at 120 pounds.
Calorie Count: I've never counted calories before now.
Reason for joining this group: Hearing strategies from others who are tall and how they handle maintaining the level of calorie intake. I think it's too low when I think about all the foods I know and love.
Interesting things about me: I make wine and beer (and calorie counting or not I will not be giving up) and I knit.
Hello everyone,My name is Rebecca I just turned 26 years old last month .I am a college student majoring in animal health science.I will be graduating next year in the winter ,so I'm very excited about that.
History:So I have had problems with losing weight since I was in 3rd grade.I stayed pretty chunky until 5th grade and lost all the weight by literally starving myself.I stayed pretty thin until age 21.I kept the weight off in the most unhealthy way.I continued to starve myself or binge eat.I also depended on diet pills for many years.At age 21 I took a health class and learned how diet pills could damage the body and it finally realized that I just could not keep depending on diet pills anymore. I ended up going from 128lbs to 184 lbs in five years. I did lose weight between the five years by getting desperate and taking diet pills.I lost the weight in a month and straight out gained it all back in roughly a month.
History with calories count- I got desperate again to lose weight but knew I had to do it in the right way.I serch the web and came across calorie count and thought it would actually help me lose weight and it did.I lost 15lbs but my hectic schedule at school got in the way and all my bad habits started again.I gained all the weight back.
Reasons for joinging group.-I'm really disappointed in myself for gaining all the weight back and I'm here today to change my bad habits and get some real support from people who are experiencing the same challenges that I'm facing.Being a tall girl and over weight is hard.I feel extremely huge compared to my friends and it makes me very self conscious especially if one of my friends is 128 pounds and the same height as me!!. When I was thin I would always have to be a certain weight .My goal was to always be 125 ,because I always heard that that was the perfect weight to be.But what I failed to see was that tall girls are not suppose to weigh that.We are in fact tall so being 130 or 140 is not so bad. Actually I remember being in the 140's and I was still pretty thin.I actually looked better than being in the 120's because I had hips and a butt.lol. So I'm really looking to be at a healthy weight thats right for me. I do not want to be a twig.
Interest-I love animals.lol.I have three beautiful cats at home.I have had them for several years and they are considered my children.I do spoil them so. I am currently trying to find a part time job while I'm in school. That is my goal for the summer; lose weight,find a job, and I will be taking 1 course.I like to read non fiction books.I actually like to read true crime books. I also like reading about astrology,numerology,and chinese astrololgy. I love going to museums, art gallaries, and bookstores.I love to travel with my boyfriend and just enjoy life. I loves going to new places and discovering and learning about new things.I also like to knit, sew, and garden.Oh and I have to admit I'm a shopaholic..lol.
1: I'm an athlete, so my weight has fluxuated between 200-220 pounds due to muscle gain and loss. I'm a power lifter and a volleyball player, which is two completely different sports that require different weight requirements. I have been chubby since about second grade, and I have always been self-concious about my body. I'm taller and bigger than all of the girls my age. I started weight watchers in fourth grade with my mom and lost 20 pounds, but I eventually gave up. I have tried cutting back many times, but it hasn't seemed to work. This is my last resort.
2. This is my first day with Calorie Count, and I really hope it works. It's my only hope. :)
3. I joined this group because I need outside help from people who are going through the same things that I am and can relate.
4. I'm fourteen, almost fifteen, I will be starting high school in the fall. I have three dogs, a cat, and a lot of fish! Haha, I'm passionate about volleyball. I have braces that I absolutely HATE! I live in Texas, I love it. I'm looking forward to turning over a new leaf.
hi... first, I would like to say something I have never said yet in my whole life: i. feel. short!!!! (: it is weird saying that, because I am 5 foot 7 inches, and tower over most girls my age... but its kinda cool to say i feel short, I have never ever ever said that. (: (: (: okay, okay, I weigh like 180ish and want to be 140ish, plain and simple. I have been losing weight, I nearing the ten pound mark. (!!) I just joined because this group is better to help me lose weight for my specific body physique... become my friend, and i'll talk a lot, just letting you know. bye!
1. well i started to gain at camp a few years ago but didnt really think much of it cause i started out so skinny. but then i got up o 135 and then i lost 15lbs and then i was just gaining and losing the same 5 lbs and then i finally got past that and lost another few lbs but then i got lazy and gained it all back but so far i've lost almost 10lbs! just 6 more to go till i get to my goal of 120lbs
2. just joined a few days ago
3. to chat with other tall girls about their weight loss goals and get tips
4. well theres not much thats interesting about me. i'm 15, 126lbs, about 5'9.5", homeschooled, im a dancer(ballet; almost every day), umm ill be starting as an assistant teacher for beginner ballet in about a month, ive got a bunch of pets, 7 parrots, a dog and fish umm i have low self confedence too i guess. im not very exciting.. haha
Hi! was just looking through the various groups and thought this one sounded kinda fun! I'm prolly one of the shorter ppl in the group (only 5'8") but i'm surrounded by a bunch of shorties who discuss weight and clothing sizes i could never obtain so this is neat :)
I've never been super overweight. im close to my heaviest right now (162 lbs.) and want to lose 15-20 lbs. I'm training for a marathon (just to finish; i won't be breaking any records) and think it would be way easier to run 26 miles if i lose a few lbs.
i joined CC in march and stuck with it til school got out. im a teacher and have a regular, although crazy schedule during the school year. school got out and i started slacking and not recording food over the summer. I haven't gained any weight back, since ive been running 25-30 miles a week so thats a relief.
anyway...im 35, divorced, a high school social studies teacher, i have 2 kids, and my bulldog maggie.
Hi all,
1. History with weight loss: I've always been the athletic girl - always involved in sports (organized in high school - intramurals in college). Once I graduated and worked at a desk all day, I gained about 40 pounds in two years! I met my bf then (now hubby) who was skinny and ate healthy for a guy, so I tried to be more like him. I was able to lose 20 pounds but I've been stuck at the 170 mark for 3 years. It's VERY frustrating....when I lost my job recently, I gained 8 pounds! Now I have a new job and I'm trying to get my weight back down again :(
2. History with Calorie Count: I'm new - I wanted to use it to see how the forum would be - I've signed up with other website but their forums have had little replies - I'm hoping this one is more active!
3. Reason for joining this group: I'm 5'9 and my goal is 150. That's not a goal for someone 5'3
4. Some interesting details about yourself, such as your job, your family, your pets and your interests: I love to hike when I can. I live in the DC area, which is commuter friendly and has lots of great places to walk, jog, bike - I'm a little dissapointed in myself that I haven't taken advantage of it more
Hey there!
1. I was skinny and could eat just about anything until I hit 15 - I went from being 5"6.5 and 110 pounds to 5"7 and 160 pounds in about 5 months. I had dropped P.E., and was eating like I always had - enormous amounts. I was repulsed by my body - I was gaining weight in places that had never even looked flabby before - and I had no idea how to even go about weight loss. My family and I had always eaten pretty healthy, but I ate a lot of food. Later that year, I lost weight and was down to 135 pounds (I'd also grown more so I was 5"8 at the point). I lost it mostly through diet, with a bit of aerobic exercise. However, although my diet started out pretty healthy, it deteriorated into some pretty restrictive and obsessive habits, to the point where I was eating about 700 calories a day for a while. I gained weight back until I was about 155-160 pounds through periods of binging and then "being good" (eating really low-cal), and suffered from poor body-image and food issues. In March of 2009 I decided it was time to stop loathing myself for good. Since then I have made lifestyle changes so that I now eat low-calorie, HEALTHY, balanced foods, and get lots of exercise (something I never properly incorporated before). I weigh 150 pounds now, but have more muscle than I've ever had before (which is still not very much, lol), but I'd like to be 135 again...I don't know if that number is possible though b/c I'd like to be toned and have muscle. Oh, and I am currently 5"9.
2. I've used calorie count for about a year to count calories, but just joined a little while ago, and haven't really used it before now.
3. Like most, I joined this group because short girls talk about sizes and weights that I can never attain, and sometimes just hearing about that makes my old body-image issues rear their heads.
4. I'm a university student (History major). I've been insanely unathletic my whole life, and it still makes me a little giddy whenever I run a mile without stopping. I can run about 3.5 miles without stopping, but just a mile is still mentally daunting when faced with my whole life of hating and avoiding exercise - finally feeling strong and fit is the best thing in my life! I never thought I'd be able to do some of the (mundane) things I now can.
1. Hi all! I am 19 years old, 6 ft tall, and 159 (after weighing myself today) I have been all over the place with my weight. I have always been "the tall girl," and it took me a long time to learn to even like this about myself. when I turned 15 I started gaining weight and hit about 180 in a six month period...I slowly and unintentionally dropped to about 165 by the time I was 17. Finally at 17 I realized that if I hated myself and felt fat I should do something about it. So, what began as an innocent weightloss turned into starving myself and I got down to almost 130 lbs. I do realize that this was unhealthy looking back. But putting weight back on was the hardest year of my life. I hated that my parents and roommate kept me accountable and that I was forced to eat if I wanted to remain a college student. I have fallen in and out of eating consistently, but the past 6 months or so have definitely been a healthier stint. My weight now reflects that.
2.This is my first day on calorie count!
3. I am really just at a place of cutting back and watching what I eat so I can hit my target weight of 140. I like eating healthy foods but I never hold back on indulging in sweets, chips, etc. I love pilates but I am shamefully inconsistent with my cardio! I do realize that I am on a slippery slope with any kind of diet but I hopefully can be smart about it and get back to a comfortable place.
4. I am a college student with a Child Development and Family Studies major. I have no idea what I want to do! I just am certain in will be something where I am working closely and personally with people in need. I love to listen and I love to give advice so I will see where God takes me with it! I have a precious family-my parents and a 13 year old brother and a 3 year old sister. I am single and have a place with 3 other girls. We have a blast together! I love the arts in general. I am passionate about writing, art, reading, theatre, etc. I hope that I can encourage and be encouraged through this group :)
hello, fellow giants :) i'm 6'0" and currently weigh 166. i definitely fit the "skinny fat girl" profile. i relied on a great metabolism and my height to keep up the appearance of being fit, but as i'm getting older (i'm 27) my metabolism is slowing and my weight has slowly increased. i noticed this spring that i was having trouble fitting into my pants, and when i weighed myself i was shocked to see that i was up to 176! i had gained almost 20 lbs in one year. i had a realization that i was leading an unhealthy, sedentary life that simply wasn't good for me.
i'm a recent transplant to the east bay area in california, and i've noticed that its a lot easier to be health-conscious here. i've increased my intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, and i've been trying to increase my level of physical activity. exercise is the hardest part for me, as i find it hard to get motivated. i have managed to drop 10 lbs since the end of august, though!
i'm not so much concerned with a goal weight as i am with improving my overall health. it would be nice to be able to run a mile again (the last time i did that was about 8 years ago), have muscle tone, go long distances on my bike (and up hills!). i'm a bit of a homebody/computer addict, so it's hard to get myself to move around and be active. but i'm hoping that having a support group like this will help me to get more motivated!
i enjoy reading, jewelry making, making the perfect latte, playing my violin, and going on bike rides :)
1. Weight loss for me is super easy, but so is weight gain.
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I'm just looking to hit my goal weight and keep it off.
2. Just joined a few days ago, and I have to say that I love it.
3. I'm pretty tall - 5'8" or so - and still growing, and I'd like the support of a group of chicks like me.
4. I'm barely sixteen. I'm not very motivated. I love music; I play four instruments. I'm in love. Ex-ballerina.
Well ive always been over weight.
I just joined cc in aug but ive lost ten pounds since.
Im soon to be 20 names kayla and i work as a house keeper at a hotel.
im looking for a buddy to lose weight with.
1. When I was working, I did WAY better with weight loss. I went to the gym on my way home and was in the Weight Watchers at Work program. I was losing weight and feeling healthier overall until I got pregnant.I miss having roomates sometimes because of this. My old roomates were guys and we'd run though the woods in ninja suits, beating the crap out of each other. I'm not joking or exaggerating. It was great fun and I really miss being able to climb up a tree and ambush them. I seriously slowed down when I met my husband. He loves eating but has no desire to do anything physical. I let that slow me down, then pregnancy brought on bed-rest and I've just gotten pretty fat.
2. I was here when it was just calorie-count.com and I LOVED it. I went away, but now I'm back and super motivated. This really is the best site ever IMO.
3. I gained a LOT of weight in the past 5 years. I am 6ft tall, still have a lot of good muscle, and, I prefer to be 180 pounds. I feel pretty hopeless looking at the scale, so I figured I'd try 20 pounds at a time. It'll take a while, but I know it's doable.
4. I am laid off and back in school, majoring in Elementary Education. I am married with a one year old son. I speak Japanese like a 2nd grader lol. I like gaming and will watch nearly any movie. I am pretty good with a staff, but can't kick and punch as hard as I used to. I still love sparring regardless of this.
Hi everyone! My name is Nicole and I am a 25 year old stay at home mom of 3 (2 boys ages 5 and 3, and a daughter who just turned 7 months). My history with weight loss (and gain!) dates back many years, and right now I weigh more than ever (besides when I was pregnant). I am 6' tall, although I prefer to call myself 5'12" :) and I weighed 188 this morning. I have lost about 6 pounds in the past couple weeks through a semi-conscious effort of eating less and donating most of the Halloween candy I hadn't already consumed. I joined Calorie Count a few weeks ago, but haven't really gotten into the swing of things yet. I don't feel like I have ANY motivation, so I am hoping that I can find some friends on here who will hold me accountable and vice versa. I chose to join this group because I don't feel as though people who are a lot shorter than I am realize that healthy weights differ for people of differing heights. It seems like a size 4 (or smaller!) is what so many girls and women are trying to achieve, but it is a size that I will never be. It will be nice to be in the company of people who are more like myself.
Since I am a stay at home mom I do a large majority of the cooking, cleaning, and basic household duties, although I feel like I lost my motivation for that as well. Being overweight has made me depressed and I am hoping that by getting healthy I can find my motivation and do my job(s) to the best of my ability again! I used to love to play tennis and swim, but I haven't been able to find time to do those things in quite awhile and I want to find some new healthy activities that I enjoy and can do with my kids.
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