I am the author of Why Is America So FAT? a revolutionary book on weight loss that examines the little known factors of greed and corruption in the health care system that keep people from losing weight. http://www.whyisamericasofat.com/
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teen, recently took up tennis, and am working on eating healthy
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Getting close to 40 and wanting to get healthier
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Not interested in being overweight any longer and am ready to take care of ME and do what I need to, to make that happen.
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I'm a 25 year old project manager, married with a dog and baby on the way. In high school, I was extremely active and looked / felt great. In college I didn't take care of myself for 3 years and gained ~35 lbs. The summer before my senior year I decided to focus on myself, and with a lot of hard work and healthy eating I lost around 20lbs. It was the best I have ever felt in my life. Since then, my life has flow a little out of control and with it my healthy habits.
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I am 46 years old, and married with two children. About 3 years ago, I suffered a serious bout of depression although I didn't know exactly what was happening at the time. The meds I was eventually given made me happy--and the pounds piled on almost overnight! The dilemma at the time was mood versus weight. Now, I'm finally off the medication but can't seem to budge the needle on the scale!
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In highschool I was very active and maintained a healthy eating and exercize regiment at the beginning college. The past year however, My life has spiraled into a disaster in terms of health, exercize, and making good choices for my body. I want to regain focus, work hard, and get back to the weight/body that I felt MOST comfortable, confident and healthy at... 125 pounds!
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I'm a sophomore in college. I weigh about 137 lbs and I am 5'4 tall.
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55 year old 10 year breast cancer survivor; married with one adult son; weight an issue since my 20s; wrestling like many with health issues, busy schedule, lack of self-discipline; I love my garden, spending time at college athletic events, travelling, I really like making and eating good food. I don't like, but do consistently exercise.
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I am a 40 year old mother of 2, ages 19 and 16. I work full time and have never made time to take care of myself. Instead I work and then run my kids all over due to their sports and activities. I really need the support and accountability to take this journey. If I try to think of how long it is going to take me to lose 150 lbs. , I get depressed. I know that I need to take this one day at a time.
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I was very small (no more than 110 lbs) for many years. Have gained gradually since my mid thirties. Managed to get to 121 about ten years ago- loved it! Have yo-yo up and down until menopause a few years ago. Now the yo yo mostly goes up.
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I'm 17, and a junior in high school. This is suppose to be one of the best times of my life, and I should be enjoying every second of it. I've been over weight since I was ten, and over the past two years I've lost close to thirty pounds. It was a very slow process, and I'm no where near where I want to be. Recently I've more of less given up, and not only in light of the new year, but also in light of my new found attitude, I'm ready to finish what I've started. I know that this is my last hope to be skinny for junior prom. I don't want to look back, when I'm older, and wish I'd only lost the weight. I've always been the one to hide in the shadows, because of my insecurities with my weight, but no more. This is my damn time to shine, and I will look smokin' in my prom dress come May!
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I am a 41-year-old single mom with hypothyroidism. I plan to lose weight by summer. I work out at Urban Active gym at least twice a week.
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I'm 51 and weight 275 Have high blood pressure Type 2 diabetic I would like to live to see my new grandson turn 21
Lost my husband 1years ago to kidney disease
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I have tried numerous diets in the past and have been temporarily succesful in most. The problem is I fall prey to old habits and gain back the weight with additional poundage. I am much happier and feel better about myself when I am on board and eating healthy and exercising.
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I am 65 and semi-retired. I was in advertising/marketing for 30 years and kept my weight down because of the stress. When I retired from this career 3 years ago I started picking up weight. Then I quit smoking and added more. I've lost all but 10 lbs and just yo-yo all week long.
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I am a 57 year old lady who had the world and didn't realize it. In the past 3 years, I have lost my only son and more recently the love of my life, my husband, who made me feel beautiful everyday!
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Hello all. I am sick of this! What? Sick of being the cuddly teady bear guy. I have let myself go all through my 20's and early 30's. Now I am looking at 34 and my mid 30's and I am about 40lbs over weight. Not where I wanted to be. There is a big diference between knowing what you need to do and doing it. I am here to chnge my life.... Sic Transit Gloria
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I'm a 32 year old recently divorced mother of a 2 year old and physical therapist by trade trying to put my life back together again after a rough year. I'm 50 lbs into my weight loss, but am starting to slow down and need some extra help for the last 30 lbs. I'm glad I have a team to help!
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18 years old, going to college in the fall, just wanted to kick my crappy eating habits and get more fit!
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quite and artistic
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EX-PROFESSIONAL BOWLER...HAD TO STOP BOWLING DUE TO OBESITY AND MEDICAL ISSUES. I AM MARRIED AND HAVE TWO TEENAGERS THAT WOULD LIKE A MORE ENERGETIC DAD WHO ISN'T SICK ALL THE TIME!!!
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I'm 39, married for 11 years, have 2 boys ages 10 and 5.
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Right at 40 and focused on optimizing my health and well being through extremely healthful eating habits, regular exercise and a great life
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Im actually 15, younger than most people on this site but I do share a common goal which is to lose weight. However, I cant find a support group anywhere else but here although I am young I am commited. Im not your typical overweight teen, I have played sports all my life (basketball up until this year and im in softball conditioning). Well I'm 5 foot 7 and i weigh around 235 pounds. Ultimately my goal weight is 130 but i know with any weight loss plan there should be small goals as the are the stepping stones toward the new you. So my first goal is to get to 200 and we will go from there.
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I am a single business owner who takes care of everybody but me! I am refocusing and taking charge of me first!
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I am a 50 yo female and recent graduate w/ a masters in social work. I have been slowly gaining weight as my lifestyle became increasingly more sedentary. So now that I have no more papers to research and write and no more group projects, i hope to be able to change some unhealthy habits. Hoping to lose about 50#.
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I am a grandma of 3 wonderful kids. I am a knitter and I do art show selling my purse. Since knitting is a sedentary thing I lack exercise. I have been mall walking since January. With nice weather I can walk in my neighbor hood. I am up to 2 miles... I do however procrastinate and don't get out every day.
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I developed a weight problem after being treated for thyroid cancer twelve years ago. I've had chronic health problems since the cancer and struggle with finding the energy to exercise, but I'm about to turn thirty, and I don't want to spend another decade sick in bed. I'm ready to be the person I want to be and live the life I want to live in a healthy, beautiful body.
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Beekeeper of 2 hives; flowers & seed/grafting propagation; municipal govt; reader; knitter; 63yo
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I'm a Systems Software Anaylist, mother and wife. It's always been a struggle to find the time to cook well and squeeze in workouts.. but usually did well until right before divorce. Packed on 40lbs and finally had enough after struggling this past year. I enjoy a wide variety of hobbies, including gardening, quilting, crafts, and woodworking.
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Happily married mother of 3 who is just looking to lose 15 pounds
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I'm 44 and work 3 jobs. I own my own dog agility business, work at Edward Jones part-time as a secretary, and help a CPA friend of mine do tax return collation. My husband and I are also getting into barn hunt in addition to our existing agility business. We have a slew of critter. 6 dogs, 9 ducks (with babies on the way), 1 goose and 12 rats (with 3 on the way). We stay ultra-busy which leads me to eating fast and making unhealthy choices . . . stress being my excuse.
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