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I was once really big, then I got small, now I've gotten big again, and I need to get smaller.

See my site (http://www.thingelstad.com/) for more about me.

If you would like to follow my weight loss via blogging, the link is http://nottie2hottie.blogstream.com
Otherwise, here are my stats. Was 226 and got to 185 and just lingered. Then I kicked it up like crazy and I got down to 145.
THEN, after slightly falling off the wagon and not working on myself, I'm ready to again. I hope to get into the 120s.

I'm a 23 year old FFB (former fat boy). I'm a grad student at the Univ. of Phoenix. I was married on June 1st, 2007 by a wonderful supportive woman.

I have always been the fat kid so now I've changed that. I started at 305. I lost 80 pounds and was at 225 after I was sick. From Jan 07 to Apr 07, I put on 25 pounds. I then started to lose weight again, but started doing it the right way. I am now 235 and leaner than I was at 225. I'm going to see how close I can get to a 6 pack, but eventually I'll start trying to put on some muscle. Then lean out again.

Six-Pack would be awesome, I've never had one of those. So we'll see. (my photo is me at 305lbs. when i get a good pic of me now at my current weight, i'll post it)

I missed my goal to be the 200 pound groom. Life messed me up something huge, but I am back now.

I am back with a vengence.
And hopefully a new Username (if the nice folks at Traineo can hook that up for me).

I am taking a new approach due to some new developments. Looks like i got me some of the "High Blood Pressure" and I really need to get back to it. I am going to be changing a lot of things, and going back to WHAT I KNOW WORKS.

Back to my regular routine.

Get in shape for mountaineering in the Northern Cascades

My weight has gone up and down repeatedly in the last few years. I managed to lose a lot of weight before getting married 2 years ago, but have since gained most of it back.

I hope to find new motivation on this site, and hopefully make some new friends. This time I want to lose weight and keep it off. I'm trying to not think of it as a diet, but as a change in lifestyle.

Hello! My name is Iris. I'm a 28-yr-old mother to 2 beautiful little girls. I started my weight loss journey August 2006 at 200 lbs. And this September (2007), I am now down to 127 lbs. I am very proud of myself.

I haven't been on Traineo in months. I was only on for a short period of time, and then lost internet connection for a little while, and then couldn't remember my username and password LOL. But now I'm back. I'd like to work on becoming a little more lean, maybe getting down to 120 lbs. Most of all I want to work on my stomache. So, starting tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 20, I'm going back to keeping a written food/exercise/feelings journal.

Things I've done to get where I am today....I quit drinking sodas cold turkey, I cut way back on junk food, and I read the nutrition labels. I only eat the serving size. I only drink water and lots of it. I keep count of the calories going in and the calories I'm burning. I workout at the gym 4-6 days a week. And actually....I now work at a ladies fitness gym (since March 2007) and I'm working on getting cetified as a personal trainer. I love to tell my story and motivate others. It feels great and I just LOVE my job. I've taught one aerobic class on a whim to feel in for someone and may be teaching my own class by the end of 2007 or beginning of 2008.

I find ways to motivate myself daily. I can never have enough! So I'm here, LOL But really and truly, I'd love to support and motivate anyone who needs it.

My fitness regimen includes stationary cycling, light weight training and lots of walking around NYC. I'm a graduate of WeightWatchers and an enthusiastic advocate of its balanced approach to weight loss. I'm sure that I drink too much coffee and get too little sleep. :)

My goals are to maintain my weight in a healthy BMI/BF % range and forestall the toll of advancing age. :)

I think Traineo's established a great community and appreciate the support and information we share.

You'll find me elsewhere on the Web at http://claimid.com/nycinephile

Hey, I'm a lot like you...I need to lose weight. Started at 332 last year and my goal is 190-200.

Since we're in this together, I'm asking for an agreement. If you agree to motivate me, then I will absolutely commit to not wasting your time nor energy, to take your tips and motivation seriously and of course reciprocate to ANYBODY out there that is looking for an honest, candid and sincere motivator while changing their lifestyle.

Do we have a deal? (Handshake and a pat on the back!)

My podcast/blog is really just a way for me to remain accountable for my weekly progress and for once and for all change my life FOREVER.


I hope that I didn't bore you, but a profile (to me) is something that you can read, understand where I'm coming from and hopefully have a good, clear mental snapshot as to who is behind the typing.

I hope to help as much as possible as well as get valuable tips and support from this site. Thanks for reading and I hope that you'll come to me when you need motivation or a little kick to get you going. Man, my fingers hurt. My goal weight is per month, NOT the overall goal. I find that monthly goals are a lot more motivating and recognizable rather than saying "I need to lose 90 pounds or so".

Each month, my goal will change. BTW, my monthly goal is at least 8 pounds loss.

Peace and lets get going!

I am 29 years old and have grown passionate about fitness and health! Overall, I have lost and kept off a little over 40 pounds, and I have about 20 or so more that I would like to take off. This last year has been tough and distracting in many ways, and I am back to work now! I am revisiting Traineo, because this site and the people here were instrumental in helping me lose my original 40 pounds so I am back! I regret that because of time constraints I won't be able to be AS active in the forums as I used to, but I will certainly try to stay in there and reconnect with old friend as well as make new ones.

My fitness goals remain the same as before as I haven't achieved them yet:
*GOAL 1 = 140 lbs
Target Date = 7/31/08
Date Met = TBD
CURRENT FITNESS GOALS: Run a 5K, improve flexibility enough to do the splits, be able to do 50 pushups in a row, be able to do a pull-up, learn to do a hand stand and then hand stand pushups. :)

I am a contractor for a monolithic IT firm. This translates into a lot of time spent sitting. I have always been a big guy, but I am tired of being obese so I am going to utilize the power of community to hold my feet to the fire to stay active.

I am 34 years old, married and a father of a 2.5 year old. They are the motivators for me to reach my goal. I started the new journey on 8/21/06 @307 lbs and as of June '08, I have lost around 108 lbs. I have been able to keep 100 lb weight loss since Sept. '07. What keeps me on track is the Traineo community, vision of a healthy and fit future and the mini-goals below.
*GOAL 1 = 244 lbs, Date = 2/15/07
Date Met = 2/7/07
*GOAL 2 = 229 lbs, Date = 3/22/07
Date Met = 3/30/07
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*GOAL 3 = 199 lbs, Date = 6/30/08
Date Met = 6/5/08
*GOAL 4 = 185 lbs, Date = 09/30/08
Date Met = TBD
(185 is my "ultimate" goal. Then build muscle.)

Hobbies/Interests: Baseball, White Sox, bowling, WII, Xbox 360, PSP, XM, Opie and Anthony radio show, Ron and Fez radio show, variety of music, working out, running.

Personal Records:
5K - 26:18 (4/14/08-8:29/mile pace)
10K- 54:56-9/16/07-(8:43/mile pace)
10 Mile Run - CXLD due to injury
Marathon - 10/12/08

Advice:
- Set a Deadline: "A goal is a dream with a deadline - Napolean Hill."
- Set Mini Goals - They help you accomplish small milestones on your way to the "ultimate" goal.
- Track your progress.
- Plan everything out. Daily workout routines, meals, etc.
- Be patient. Your goals will eventually be met, if you work hard.

Motivating Messages:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEMEBBwO6J8

- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3wuXyOUKJwfeature=related

I'm a writer and a web developer. Neither is a very active occupation, so I'm trying now to make up for a lifetime of sedentary activity and overeating. I'm not tracking calories since I'm following the Weight Watchers Core Program, where calories are not tracked.

It is our habits that will make or break us - and mine were killing me.

It has been a six month commitment, but I no longer drink soda, fast foods are once every other week (if that), I get to bed at a decent hour, don't eat after 8pm and make sure to grab something for breakfast. Just with these changes, I have lost 15 pounds.

And now with the hardest part out of the way, I am ready to get down to business and revamp my diet, eat less calories, start exercising and not have to worry so much about my old habits sabotaging my progress.

My first goal is 145. I will reach it.

145 achieved. looking for 135.

Or, a little less about me.

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I am 39 years old. My goal is to be in the best shape of my life in my 40s, in terms of endurance and strength.

I like weight training, cardio cross training (from treadmill running to kickboxing) and above all Yoga.

I like music, movies, reading fiction, travel, exercise. I am vegetarian because I love animals. I love cats best.

I've stopped smoking febuary first 2006. Since then, I've gained 25 pounds..ouch. My metabolism is alot slower now. I have been eating everything I wanted with no limit's, no wonder I gained weight. I let myself do that so I could stopped smoking and it work..Now that I'm a true no smoker, I want to loose my weight. I'v already lost 9 pounds since a couple of months and am eating very well since then and doing exercice at least 4 times a week for a period of 30 minutes..Now that I've lost 9 pound, it seems that I've stopped loosing weight..I'm still exercising the same and eat now between 1200-1600 calories a day.

I'm a 42-year-old graphic designer / computer programmer / information architect / non-profit fundraiser / spiritual teacher / boardgame designer aspiring to become an ordained interfaith minister in the next couple of years in order to provide spiritual counseling.

I have a 20-year-old daughter who's brilliant, lovely, and stunningly creative. I'm currently single and dating, and I seem to be falling in love again, which is wonderful.

I've been overweight since I was 11 or 12, and have lost hundreds of pounds over the years. Two years ago I had an epiphany and at 326 pounds, my all-time high, began to take care of my body. Injuries from an auto accident delayed my continued weight loss until I managed to heal sufficiently in October of 2006. The difficulty still flares up regularly, limiting my exercise, but it's improving all the time, and I'm steadily losing weight nonetheless.

My biggest breakthrough was a couple of months ago when I realized that all of the childhood stuff that had been contributing to my body-image and eating troubles could be forgiven without need to accept or come to terms with them. Forgiveness is as basic as asking yourself if being unhappy about the situation or event is serving you now, and if not, accepting that it's no longer important and moving on.

I'm glad to have found Traineo, as the tools have helped keep me on track and the incredible people in the community have kept me inspired, informed, and ignited!

Heather N.
Working on losing at least 40 pounds. Would like to get back to a healthy weight and feel beautiful again. Next goal -lose 18 pounds by april 1st. looking for motivators to help me reach my goal!

I have been wrestling my weight all my life, this time I lost and kept it off!
don't think diet think healthy!
no more junk for me.
175 now and now time to get the ripples in my abs

With a family history of obesity, staying fit and losing weight for me are more than nice-to-haves: They're essentials.

I'm a full time horticulture student, 1 year away from graduation, with 2 part time jobs. I'm a married, step mother of an 11 year old daughter. I would like to avoid some family medical issues, such as the diabetes also I'd like to have more energy and self respect.
My weakness is Diet Coke and chocolate.
I like healthy foods but I let my busy lifestyle be an excuse for eating junk/convenience foods.

Okay, on to diet number 5! This month: Neanderthin.

Previous loses are as follows: January, G I Lean ( 4.3kgs ); February, The Hacker's Diet ( 4.5kgs ); March, Johnson UpDayDownDay Diet ( 2.1kgs ); April, YOU: On A Diet ( 700g).

It seems all these diet switches are working. It appeals to my desire for novelty and means I can try diets I never would consider for the long-term. That, and I get to play around collecting data in spreadsheets - always a good thing if you need some work avoidance. Honestly, this is quite fun.

I went through life never realising how overweight I really was! I am now determined to get off my butt and do something about my weight.

I have a great job and a great partner. I'd like my weight to NOT be the sore point.

My biggest challenge is to establish and continue a routine. It's time I stopped making excuses ("creative people don't need discipline") and stopped pretending to be content.

Don't wait for something tragic to happen before you become what you really want to be. You are very powerful...and you know it!


Man can only become what he is able to consciously imagine."
? Dane Rudhyar

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I've lost over 70 pounds so far and have earned my Dark Green Belt in Tae Kwon Do. My goal is to earn my Black Belt in July of 2009. As someone who used to be totally sedentary, this is amazing.