This is my first day blogging....I've been trying to find a place to vent and express myself....I love being able to come some place where somebody understands me and they don't just write me off as a loss because I'm obese, over weight, or a little chunky!...Thanks sooo much everybody for your support. If you have any tips, suggestions, or advice to give, welcome!...I'm going to tell more of my friends about this site.... Here are a few questions that the thread recommended answering...
What is your current height and weight? 5'9.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 175.
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 190.
Why do you want to lose weight? For my health, to look better and feel better about my self.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? I want to be my ideal weight by November 2009- Cruise time!
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? Emotional eating, boredom, feel that my shedule is busier with school...
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? Emotional reasons, trying to find happiness and release of tension by eating...these might be some reasons, I'm not sure of all the reasons....and I need to do more physically...
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Change of eating habits and fitness routine... more discipline...and consistancy
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?Lost weight while working with personal trainer and while doing weight watcher....I love WW!
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Not consistant
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? Just being around people who are not health conscious or motivated to get moving
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Sure
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? No,not often...I would probably save money if I did cook at home
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? maybe 3 times a week...school cafe, taco bell, just depends..
What are your three favorite foods? butter nut chewies, spaghetti, turkey burgers
What are your three favorite restaurants? just depends, what evers good
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? eat less, make better choices, cook something at home
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? my breast, stomach, arms, butt, and thighs would be smaller and more toned
Do you eat when you are not hungry? yes
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? not usually, on occasion
Do you hide your food or eat in secret? sometimes
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? yep
Do you eat as a reward? sometimes
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? yes
What do you normally eat for a meal? what ever's available
What type of snacks do you eat? what ever's available
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? I have two fitness classes twice weekly and I walk maybe once a week in addition to the classes
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? School and home on occasion
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? walking, water aeorobics, bat mitton, weight training, elliptical trainer...soryy i know its more than three ;O)
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? Just to keep going even if I happen to mess up at times
Do you have rewards for certain goals? massages, pedicures, manicures, looking better in my clothes, more confidence....
Whew! that was a mouth full
What is your current height and weight? 5'9.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be? 175.
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now? 190.
Why do you want to lose weight? For my health, to look better and feel better about my self.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event? I want to be my ideal weight by November 2009- Cruise time!
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals? Emotional eating, boredom, feel that my shedule is busier with school...
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem? Emotional reasons, trying to find happiness and release of tension by eating...these might be some reasons, I'm not sure of all the reasons....and I need to do more physically...
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight? Change of eating habits and fitness routine... more discipline...and consistancy
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?Lost weight while working with personal trainer and while doing weight watcher....I love WW!
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back? Not consistant
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work? Just being around people who are not health conscious or motivated to get moving
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time? Sure
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook? No,not often...I would probably save money if I did cook at home
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go? maybe 3 times a week...school cafe, taco bell, just depends..
What are your three favorite foods? butter nut chewies, spaghetti, turkey burgers
What are your three favorite restaurants? just depends, what evers good
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food? eat less, make better choices, cook something at home
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different? my breast, stomach, arms, butt, and thighs would be smaller and more toned
Do you eat when you are not hungry? yes
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)? not usually, on occasion
Do you hide your food or eat in secret? sometimes
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed? yep
Do you eat as a reward? sometimes
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer? yes
What do you normally eat for a meal? what ever's available
What type of snacks do you eat? what ever's available
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing? I have two fitness classes twice weekly and I walk maybe once a week in addition to the classes
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home? School and home on occasion
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise? walking, water aeorobics, bat mitton, weight training, elliptical trainer...soryy i know its more than three ;O)
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals? Just to keep going even if I happen to mess up at times
Do you have rewards for certain goals? massages, pedicures, manicures, looking better in my clothes, more confidence....
Whew! that was a mouth full
....if we become AWARE of the situations, we CAN CHANGE THEM!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! 
...I'll just sigh and wait for the sun to come up, tomorrow's a new day
then I can start fresh :O)
please!and thanks!