1) How did you hear about the site?
I watch TBL and they have inspired me that I too can lose weight. I saw the web site on the show and finally decided to peek in and see what its all about.
2) Reasons for joining?
I find it very important to hear from others who are trying to do the same. An open forum such as this where we can all learn, encourage and be friendly towards each other with the same goal in mind is very useful!
3) Current Weight
192.5 - down from 204 on Oct 1, 07 = 11.5 lbs lost so far
4) Current/Past Lifestyle Habits (do you exercise and if so for how long, what exercise? what is your nutrition like, what are you eating on a daily basis? do you smoke? drink?)
This is my BIG downfall and I admit it. I dont exercise like I should. At work I walk about a mile a day in my job (plus any other normal walking after work) and I am conscious of my walking speed. I walk very briskly to and from buildings out in the fresh air. I walk my dog but he goes slow and has to sniff everything LOL...... but, the point is, I am still moving more with the dog than if I sat home. I quit smoking in July 07, dont drink or if I do its a sip of wine or 1 beer during holiday socials. I've met the smoking and drinking goals so now I KNOW I can meet this goal as well. Mostly Ive been doing the Slim Fast with a drink in morning, 9 AM snack bar with fruit, lunch -another drink with fruit and sensible dinner. I eat mostly chicken or fish... right now Im on a chicken/veggie home made soup kick... low fat, low sodium and just plain healthy.. I can eat tons and not gain.. heck I lost another 1.5 pounds since this past Sunday.
With the weight I have lost, my blood pressure has dropped significantly and who knows, maybe one day I will get off the meds! My mom and all her siblings had diabetes, so I am a good candidate for it and I DO NOT WANT IT!
5) Things you have trouble with in losing weight
My stomach! We all know we lose from the top down but its so frustrating to see my face getting thin and my pants not feeling any looser. Also being older (whopping 53 now..eekk) it tends to be harder to lose, but Im not giving in or up! I got grandkids to spoil!!
6) Things you have tried in the past for weight loss (did they work before?)
I use to do Weight Watchers and it did work. I was thinking of rejoining now, but the expense is just to much for my budget now. I do the Slim Fast program and they have a free web site where I can keep track of what I eat, weigh and they plan my meals which I can switch around if I chose. I can weigh myself and I told myself I would not lie about my weight to myself because cheaters never win. So each time I lose 10 pounds I told myself I would get a new top and donate an old top to charity.
7) What do you want to change in your life?
Well I cant change the aging process, but I can grow old gracefully and more healthy. I dont think of this as 'dieting' to me its a new way of life and a chance to regain what I had years ago, my figure and my health.
8) What are your short and long term goals for weight loss?
I want to lose another 10 by Christmas, and be at my goal for my birthday in June of 08. No special reasons other than for me to feel better about myself.
In closing I would like to say, we are not failures we are future success stories. Look to the future and best to all of you in meeting your goals. I look forward to chat and make friends with all of you.