****QOTD 2/8/12****

Happy HUMP Day!!!

The past two days of questions came from what I was actually doing/dealing with in my life I figured I would keep that going for today…

So, What’s up with the Weight Girls???

It’s a struggle that most of us deal with our whole lives, therefore it’s something that most of us have in common. So today I want to know about your issues and I want you to share it openly with us so we can help and support each other. It’s not just because “thin is in”, because IT’s NOT!!! It’s because being over-weight is unhealthy and that’s the number one cause of heart disease and we don’t want to just live happily ever after… we want to live HEALTHY and Happily ever after!

Here are a bunch of questions for this topic, answer whatever you’d like…

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
#3 Are you happy with your current size?
#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
#6 What is your biggest weakness?


For those girls who don’t fit into the above question (and of course those that do can respond too)…

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?


My Answers
#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
I have always gone up and down 5-6 pounds but in October 2011 I noticed I was definitely up more then that!!!

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
I joined WW and in the past 16 weeks I lost 12.6 pounds!!!

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I’m much happier today then I was a few months ago!

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
Now I do, I definitely wasn’t with that extra weight on.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
No, I would be just back to where I was so what would be the point.

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
Probably my FH. I won’t go for anything “bad”, but once it’s out I can’t stop eating it. If I had to pick one thing it would probably be Tositos Chips.

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?
Locally: We love City Cellar in Westbury. It was right down the block from our Apartment at we just always enjoyed our time there.
Vacation: Sunset Grill in Aruba at the Radison Hotel, that’s our official “Date Night” on family vacation.

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
I definitely started to notice in college that I was gaining the weight. I was always a curvy girl, but now I look back and think I was still small all through highschool when I wore size 3/4 jeans. I definitely noticed the instant weight gain, but I knew it was my terrible eating habits in college that were to blame.

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
I am not confident by any means when it comes to weight. I am now trying to be healthier, but it is increasingly difficult when I love food. I don't eat terrible anymore, I just need to get back into working out.

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I am definitely not happy with my size. I am so self concious about it. I am happy with myself in general, I just think I could stand to lose 25 pounds.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
Eating wise, I'm not terrible. But I think the unhealthiest thing I have is lack of water. I really don't drink a lot of water and I am trying harder to do that now.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
I need a lifestyle change, not a quick fix.

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
I know this is geared towards food, but I don't really have a weakness. It's just a general food weakness.
So I am going to go with Laziness is my weakness. Now that I am not dancing 4 times per week, I get lazy when it comes to working out. So I just need to get on top of myself. I am starting P90X in like a week, so hopefully that will keep me on track.

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?
Smokey Bones. No special importance. We just love going there.

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight? May 2011. I had been out of work due to an injury and didn't realize how much weight I had put on. I thought maybe a couple of lbs. Then I saw a picture of me and was like I stepped on the scale and I had gained 40lbs.!!!!!!

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
Since I've tried joinging gyms in the past and I would do good for a week and then not go which was a waste of money I decided to find something that was free so I joined my fitness pal. Since joining I have lost 31 lbs.

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I'ld like to lose a couple more lbs.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
I probably should eat more fruits but I love my Wendy's so much.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
I've tried the fad diets and diet pills, they don't work and you just gain it all back so it's not worth it

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
Wendy's

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?
I love diners! We did go to a diner after our first date but really I just love mozzarella cheese fries and gravy

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight? I put about 10 pounds on and for some reason i cant get rid of it and i go to the gym a lot and do Zumba ...my problem is i dont loss i gain muscle
#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on? Zumba it helps that i hope soon to have my own classes
#3 Are you happy with your current size? nope
#4 Do you think you are Healthy? Yes i am ...being in nutrition i know what is right and wrong so
#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”? I dont know really
#6 What is your biggest weakness? LOL...candy ....but i try to avoid it as much as possible !!

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight? - My weight gain started from my pregancies, I was anle to lose all but 12 pounds from EACH so I have an extra 24 pounds I cannot seem to lose!!

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on? - it's been a rough few years for me. I am the 'FAT' girl out of all my sister-in-laws and sister

#3 Are you happy with your current size? - NO!!! So not happy at all!!

#4 Do you think you are Healthy? - I have been eating healthy and will start seriously exercising in the next few weeks. I don;t get sick often and I feel fine just don't look fine!!

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”? - YES bc I want to look amazing on my wedding day!!

#6 What is your biggest weakness? - pizza and beer LOL

For those girls who don’t fit into the above question (and of course those that do can respond too)…

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance? - The Snapper Inn - we are already married and that's where we got married. We had a very small, intimate wedding on 12/8/07 and we go there every year for our anniversary. We tried having our BIG wedding there but since we are having it on our 5 year anniversary which is December they only accommodate larger wedding May thru Sept.

**Sorry for crashing**I didn't realize this was for 2013 Brides**

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?

I noticed when we took pictures a few months ago with friends and I said ahhh that's what I look like lol.

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
I decided to join WW, I joined January 1, I am down 7.4 lbs, and joined LA fitness with FH, but last week was not a great week, found out I need back surgery in two weeks bummer.


#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I am getting happier, I can notice a little slack in the way my clothes are fitting but I ideally want to lose 30 lbs all together.


#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
I wasn't but I am getting there now, lots of water, vegetables fruits and healthy foods, no more fast foods

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?

not sure really..

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
biggest I'd say problem and weakness is that I work at a high stress job, where some days are so busy that I can't even think about eating, then its like 330 pm I am starved and I give into the fast food or pizza but i have been soo good lol

Courtney you are going innnnnnnnnnn with these questions of the day! LOL Love it!

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
About a year after I met FH I looked in the mirror and was like ! We met and got super comfy.. ate out all the time.. snuggled.. etc. Didn't do much 'activity'.. well.. the kind we did didn't quite count! LOLLLLLL

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
I feel like crap!! FH & I started working out last year and I lost 20 pounds, FH lost 30.. I put it all back on after the holidays! I notice it most with my self-esteem.. and I hate how tight my clothes fit sometimes!

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I am definitely not happy with my size.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
Nope, I eat a lot healthier than I used to but I really need to hit a gym!

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
No, I wouldn't. I don't think I could deal with gaining it all back.

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weakness is fast food. I am a full-time student and full-time employee so many nights I'm rushing out of work, stopping home, changing, and going to class. Although I cook more often than I used to, I need to really start planning out meals so when I rush home, I can grab something already made to eat.

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?
We love Applebee's (After 10 Apps & 2fers) and Fridays.. just because!

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
- I started to notice while I was in college, but I wasn’t really focused on it. For the last 2 years, I’ve really been bothered by my weight but have been too lazy to do anything about it.

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
- I’ve ignored it up until now. I’ve been trying to living a healthy life style since Sept 2011. I’ve lost 20 pounds, so far.

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
- No, not at all.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
- I think I am healthier now than I was last summer. I’m working out 3+ times a week and eating well. I no longer get winded walking from the parking lot, up 2 sets of stairs and to my desk at work. Plus, I am losing weight slowly and doing it the right way – eating well and working out. I’m not using any diet pills or fad diets.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
- I wish I could wake up tomorrow and be back down to my goal weight, but that will never happen. It has taken me 7 years to gain 65 pounds. I’m not going to lose it overnight. I keep telling myself that I was responsible for gaining and I will be responsible to lose it. I don’t care how long it takes me, I will lose the 65 pounds.

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
- Late night snacking, drinking and eating out. I can’t seem to order anything healthy when I eat out.

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?
- The Melting Pot!! Yummy! We go for special occasions.

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Courtney you are going innnnnnnnnnn with these questions of the day! LOL Love it!

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LOL!!! I'm glad you are, it's fun being BOTW!!!

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight? After college. I had been with a guy for 6 years that told me everyday for the last 2 years that I was fat (ps I was 118 lbs at 5'4). Once I ended it I gained and lost constantly.

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on? Not well lol. I had an 'eating problem' (aka mild eating disorder) throughout high school and college, so gaining weight freaks me out.

#3 Are you happy with your current size? I'm getting there. I've been counting calories since the new year started and have lost 12 lbs in 4 weeks in a healthy way.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy? Again, I'm getting there lol

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”? I don't think so. It's better to work at it anyway - it helps you keep it off!

#6 What is your biggest weakness? ICE CREAM! OMG I LOVE IT!


#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance? I love to fo to The Good Life in Massapequa Park - it's where we had our first date

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
I noticed I put on a lot of weight about a year after FH and I started dating.
#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
I joined WW in June and lost 30lbs by my friends wedding Sept 5. I stopped right before the wedding and gained back 3lbs (I credit that to the holidays ) Since then I have rejoined and I'm down 4lbs now!
#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I'm happier then I was before, but I still have a ways to go (another 20lbs or so).
#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
I'm definately healthier then before...
#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
Absolutely not. I would rather do it on my own and have it last forever
#6 What is your biggest weakness?
HERSHEYS!!!!

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Posted by Eunified

Courtney you are going innnnnnnnnnn with these questions of the day! LOL Love it!

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LOL!!! I'm glad you are, it's fun being BOTW!!!

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LMAO hilarious! But you are going in on these questions

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?

After FH & I moved into our apartment, combined with the end of the school year, I gained about 5 extra pounds that didn't want to budge for 3 months grrr!

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?

I got back into my normal routine, gym 5x a week, that I had neglected while finishing my master's, packing/moving, prepping for regents, etc.

#3 Are you happy with your current size?

yes! i wouldn't mind fluctuating so much, but i've got a small frame and even 1 or 2 pounds is immediately noticeable.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?

mostly. i could be better, but i'm constantly trying new exercises or to incorporate more veggies/nutritious foods into my daily life.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?

no.

#6 What is your biggest weakness?

candycandycandycandycandycandy. my FH knew me so well after only a few weeks of dating that for my first bday gift from him he got my 22 milky ways for my 22nd bday. ....and then i ate them all in a week....


#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?

outback, sigh.

only after we moved in has kevin started trying new foods that aren't fried or covered in ketchup, but he still looooooves that silly aussie restaurant. as long as he's happy, i'm happy.

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
I was a size 1 when i started dating FH. Weight had never been an issue for me. After 8 years of no physical activity i joined a soccer team 2 years ago and THEN i gained 35 pounds-go figure! I knew i put on the weight but i wasnt about to diet or work out. I didnt care much til my (ex) best friend told me that i need to burn the clothes from our recent trip to disney bc i 'looked so horrendous' that she was embarrassed to post pictures. Yea, so thats when i really noticed

#2 How have you dealt with putting on weight?
Didnt care enough to do anything about it. But from the stress of buying a home i lost 30 pounds. Ive gained about 5 pounds since but my weight has been consistent

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
Yea pretty much. Sometimes i have a little pooch but whatever

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
Uh nope

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
???

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
I have no self control whatsoever when it comes to food

#1 When I started working
#2 Eating healthy
#3 No, I need to tone up. Belly pooch...grrr
#4 I think I am healthy for the most part. When I'm stressed that I run for the junk food.
#5 No, I'd rather work for it and stick with a healthy lifestyle.
#6 Cheese and candy are my biggest weaknesses.
#7 My favorite restuarant to go to with FH is Trattoria L'Incontro in Astoria. It is where we went on our first date and where he proposed.

1. I have never been small. Even growing up I remember always being the chubby one. Since I always considered myself to be fat I never noticed that I was gaining weight or maybe I didn't care because I was not sure what to do about it. This was about 7 years ago. I remember laying down and watching tv when I began to cry about how unhappy I was with my weight.

2. At that point I contacted LA Weight Loss. I did not for a few months and I lost about 30 lbs maybe more.I was also working out at the gym. After I stopped gained a few lbs back. From then on my weight yoyoed up and down. Last year I gained a lot of the weight back because I was at a very stressful job. I left that job in April 2010 and since then I have lost 30lbs. I was able to focus on working out (I was already eating healthy) and I was basically stress free.

3. I am very self-concensious. I am happy with my current size sometimes and other times I still feel fat. When I look at old pictures I realize that I have come a long way and I do not plan to go back. I still want to lose maybe 5-15lbs and tone up.

4. Yes I think I am healthy for the most part.

5. Sometimes I think about a quick fix but that is not what I really want. I rather work hard and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

6. My weaknesses are junk food; chips, candy, chocolate and some fried food.

7. We love to go to a few restaurants we don't really I have a favorite. I love to go to Red Lobsters only for the biscuits.

I like this question Courtz. I also enjoy reading the answers. I know I'm not alone in this journey.

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?

We love Baci, Texas Roadhouse and Swing Bellies.

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?

Probably when I stopped working two jobs and started my full time office job. Since I'm not on my feet all day anymore, I def gained some weight.

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?

I usually go to the gym 2-3X per week and have been trying to eat healthier although thats not always easy to do lol

#3 Are you happy with your current size?

I'm okay with it. I'm not overweight by any means and I wish I was a little thiner but overall I'm okay with it.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?

For the most part, I do think I'm pretty healthy.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?

No I don't think so. I'm pretty content with how I look now.

#6 What is your biggest weakness?

Cheese fries... so fattening and greasy but I love them soooo much!!

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?

We used to go to the Nautilis Diner in Lindenhurst alot but it closed down so now we just go to random resturants. We used to go to it almost every Sunday morning so it was like a tradition.