Amy - AIMS130
1. What do you wish to be called? Amy
2. Where do you live? Raleigh, NC
3. When is your birthday? January 30
4. What is your BLC history? This is my 3rd round - all with Sapphires. I took BLC 20 off because I knew I would be too busy for the posting requirements! But I'm back!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I work from home in Raleigh. I'm originally from Michigan. I don't have any kids, unless you count my boyfriend. I'm working toward eating more of a clean diet. I tend to lose weight super slowly, and I try not to let that frustrate me - I know I feel good and that's important. I'm excited to get back in touch with the veteran Sapphires and look forward to getting to know the newbies!
1. What do you wish to be called? Amy
2. Where do you live? Raleigh, NC
3. When is your birthday? January 30
4. What is your BLC history? This is my 3rd round - all with Sapphires. I took BLC 20 off because I knew I would be too busy for the posting requirements! But I'm back!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I work from home in Raleigh. I'm originally from Michigan. I don't have any kids, unless you count my boyfriend. I'm working toward eating more of a clean diet. I tend to lose weight super slowly, and I try not to let that frustrate me - I know I feel good and that's important. I'm excited to get back in touch with the veteran Sapphires and look forward to getting to know the newbies!
Angela - 35ANGELS
1. What do you wish to be called? Angela
2. Where do you live? British Columbia (I'm Canadian, but don't live in an igloo and never uses the word eh)
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) March 1st
4. What is your BLC history? Veteran, I think this is my 4th or 5th round.
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I have been engaged for a long, long, time, have 2 kids ages 6 and 11, and love, love, my Sapphire peeps.
Camille - OILPAINTER
1. What do you wish to be called? Camille or OilPainter, either is fine
2. Where do you live? Nashville, TN
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) April, 21
4. What is your BLC history? Member, on and off, since BLC 4. I do great with team support, motivation and accountability but when things get too busy and I'm away, I gain most of my weight back. I am determined to find my stride and stick with my healthy lifestyle to achieve my goals this time... I MUST!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a fine art oil painter and often have next to impossible deadlines. I am very determined and disciplined once I "click" in to my sweet spot. I do enjoy exercise but carving out the time is my biggest problem. I have a husband, married daughter (& son-in-law), cat and lots of dust bunnies.
My amazing, supportive husband went on my low-carb "diet" with me and lost all my weight. Now he's next to perfect (I call him my "trophy" husband) and I need to work hard to catch up because I've got 100 lbs to lose. SUZANNE - I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! You encourage me!!!
When my schedule is demanding, my hubby does the healthy cooking (it's boring cooking, but healthy), laundry and everything... so I have NO EXCUSES! He wants me to achieve my goal weight as much as I do, and he does provide the emotional support to help me get there. (He's also considerate in doing the shopping and keeping our fridge stocked in fresh veggies.)
I am excited to read everyone's posts and get to know you all! I won't have a lot of time to spend on the computer and will need to set a timer on myself so I can meet my art deadlines AND find time to exercise, but I do promise to give our Team and our challenges my all and will do my part for a 100% participation and team success.
NO EXCUSES!!! I CAN DO THIS!
Carol - HAPINANA
1. What do you wish to be called? Carol
2. Where do you live? Stockton, Ca.
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) 1/21 (yikes will be 65 LOL)
4. What is your BLC history? First one and ready to "hit it"
5. Tell us a little about yourself.
Well... single Nana of 3 GKs.. Olivia 3, Elijah 1 and Jackson soon to be 1) Very happy person since I've been here since 5/6/12 and lost about 37#s today (it does vary) but I'm very happy with my success. Pretty much in control of my eating habits but just cannot stick to a workout routine. I have fibromyalgia so a lot of sleepless nights, meds and pains.... but feeling much better recently with the weight loss and a new med. Life is great! And I'm ready to stick around for a bit longer LOL!!
Carrie - ZIZZERZARUS
1.What do you wish to be called? Call me Carrie
2. Where do you live? Nashville, TN
3. Birthday Feb 5th
4. BLC experience I have been in BLc 17,18, 19 and sat out last round and gained my weight back. Ready to head back the right direction.
5. A little bit about me I live in TN with 2 cats a dog my son and his gf. One cat I adopted has breast cancer and is terminal so I am always trying to get her to eat - the other one is a hoss and eats everything.
I am hoping my son and his gf move out this summer. Its hard to diet when you can't count on food being in the fridge and also they work night and I work days - one day after doing really good on my nutrition - I was awakened at midnight with my son frying bacon cheeseburgers
Christina - VETTE04
1. What do you wish to be called? Christina or Christine
2. Where do you live? Orlando
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) February 11
4. What is your BLC history? This is my first BLC :)
5. Tell us a little about yourself? I have been married for 12 wonderful years to a sweet and supportive DH named Dale. We both work a lot and I commute for my job about 1.5 hours each way so up to 3 hours a day on the road :) i work at a church and i love my job. we love Disney. Last week we spent a day and walked almost 19k steps. We have no kids but feel like we just never grew up ourselves :)
I love to be outside or in the garden or with friends. I guess that is it.
1. What do you wish to be called? Christina or Christine
2. Where do you live? Orlando
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) February 11
4. What is your BLC history? This is my first BLC :)
5. Tell us a little about yourself? I have been married for 12 wonderful years to a sweet and supportive DH named Dale. We both work a lot and I commute for my job about 1.5 hours each way so up to 3 hours a day on the road :) i work at a church and i love my job. we love Disney. Last week we spent a day and walked almost 19k steps. We have no kids but feel like we just never grew up ourselves :)
I love to be outside or in the garden or with friends. I guess that is it.
Claire - CLAIREANNE23
1. What do you wish to be called? Claire
2. Where do you live? North Atlanta, GA
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) Feb 23
4. What is your BLC history? This will be my 7th round of BLC and 3rd round as a co-cappy
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I graduated from the University of Georgia in May with a degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as a degree in Spanish. In August, I moved home and started my job as a first grade teacher. I absolutely love it however it has definitely been a learning year :) While at UGA, I joined the UGA triathlon team and got into training for triathlons. I LOVE them and look forward to doing a few this summer.
Deb - DEVRIES51
1. What do you wish to be called? - Deb
2. Where do you live? - Celina, Tn. (middle Tn. on the Ky. border)
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) January 6
4. What is your BLC history? - This is my 3rd. round of BLC, all have been with the Sapphires.
5. Tell us a little about yourself. - I just turned 62. I have 4 sons and 3 granddaughters plus 3 step daughters and 4 step grandsons. A full house no matter how you look at it. We only have 1 granddaughter and 2 of my sons that live close to us. I remarried 7 years ago after being widowed in 1989. My DH is a retired fireman/paramedic from the D.C. area. Now he is an author and web designer. I work as a front desk and store manager at a marina on the lake where we live. My job is seasonal, I work from April through November. I really enjoy my job and I enjoy having the winters off. I get to have time at home through the holidays and we have time to travel to see our children that live in other states.
I would like to say a big "Hello" to all returning Sapphires and a big "Welcome" to our new Sapphires. To all, the best of luck to you and let's make it a great round. Go Sapphires!!
Ela - ALBATROSS925
1. What do you wish to be called? Call me Ela or Albatross or Al
2. Where do you live? Beautiful Portland, OR but I am originally from the NW Suburbs of Chicago
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) September 25
4. What is your BLC history? I was part of the BLC 16 and I loooved it, but I ended up falling off the radar for a while.
5. Tell us a little about yourself. Well, I'm 28 years old. I used to be a cook but I am currently working at a nonprofit which provides meals for seniors in need. In addition to full time work, I am also in grad school. I can get pretty busy but I really love what I do and what I learn.
I live with my fiance and his 5 year old son. We are getting married in July of 2014 and although he totally loves me for who I am, I don't want to look back at my wedding pictures and cringe. Our wedding will also be two months before my 30th birthday, so it seems like great time in my life to really get healthy and get fit!
Ginna - GINNAMOM
1. What do you wish to be called? Ginna or Virginia
2. Where do you live? in Rural Pa
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.)
September 25 yeah my birthstone is sapphire :)
4. What is your BLC history? BLC 16-18 Golden Phoneix
BLC 19-20 Violet Venus I have yo-yoed a bit over that time but I'm getting my health in order and all in all have lost @ 40 lbs
Harmony - HEALTHYHARMONY
1. What do you wish to be called? Harmony
2. Where do you live? Utah
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.)
March 29, 1979
4. What is your BLC history? I started BLC7 on Teal, and have done several rounds on the Pixies and Outlaws, as well as captaining Mocha (then "Chocolate") for a few rounds. I spent the last 2 rounds as captain on the Violet team, but I'm stepping away from leadership for a while to get myself back on track and focus on my personal journey... I finished BLC20 with a total 0.2 lb loss, so it really is time for me to focus on me. At least I'm not posting much of a gain over the break, so I can be proud of a fairly successful holiday maintain!
5. Tell us a little about yourself: I'm a SAHM with 2 beautiful children: David is almost 7 and in 1st grade, and Lydia is a very active 18 m.o. who keeps me on my toes! My husband (Brian) works full-time for the Utah National Guard, so I guess you could say I'm an "Army wife", although I'm blessed to not have to worry about the moving that goes along with active duty military life. We have a 7 y.o. American Bulldog/Pitbull named Jaxon who is a great work-out buddy for walks and runs in the summer, but I really slack off when the weather gets cold and the roads are covered with ice and snow. My hobbies include "artsy" stuff like sewing, crafts, and drawing; cooking and baking, especially decorating gourmet cakes and cupcakes. This usually isn't too much of a problem because I have a whole armory full of soldiers very willing to dispose of my creations so they're not lying around the house hindering my weight-loss efforts! My challenge is finding the time to exercise with my little one around (she's trying to convince me she doesn't need naps anymore!), so my cardio consists mostly of walks with the stroller, and my ST involves a lot of arm curls, squats, and leg presses with a wiggling, giggling 22 lb weight!
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Heather - SONGBIRDHEATHER
1. What do you wish to be called? Heather
2. Where do you live? Fort Irwin, CA
3. When is your birthday? April 5
4. What is your BLC history? This is my first round
5. Tell us a little about yourself.
Crazy busy small business owner and ARMY wife with 2 fur-babies. I teach ballet, vocal lessons and tutor kids in English and math.
Holly - IL HOLLYL7
1. What do you wish to be called? Holly
2. Where do you live? Northern Illinois (on the WI/IL border)
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) December 7
4. What is your BLC history? I had to think about this one! I believe this is my 4th round
5. Tell us a little about yourself:
I am 46, and have been married to my DH for 25 years, and we have a 16 year old son, a golden retriever and two cats =) I work full time at a Housing Authority, and have a love of all things crafty - mainly knitting - and am also an avid reader and Kindle fan! We have a camper at a permanent site near Wisconsin Dells, and spend many weekends away- from Spring through Fall- (a HUGE weight loss challenge). We camp with a group of 6 other family/friends. As for my weight loss history, it has been s-l-o-w, and I want to change that! I have been playing the "one step forward, two steps back" game for too long. I have great intentions, but let myself get side-tracked (especially by social activities) I am determined to change that this BLC round and make 2013 the year I take this weight issue by the horns and conquer it!!! I really look forward to getting to know everyone. I may be starting this round like "Private Benjamin," but I plan to finish like "GI Jane" !!!
Holly - NY NIGHTSKYSTAR
1. Call me Holly
2. I'm from northern NY Adirondacks region
3. Biggest loser experience--none
4. About me. I'm a mom of 3 grown ups. I am a sub. Teacher focusing on special Ed and I own a small bakery. After 37 years of fighting a losing battle after pretty much losing my right knee at 16, I'm being scheduled for a total knee replacement in March. I saw the below statements, and kinda like someone having their first baby, would way rather hear positives. I'm scared and not afraid to admit it. I have an excellent surgeon, the best cardiologist around, and I'm looking forward to being able to sleep through the night with no pain meds and being able to walk up and downstairs like a normal person, not one painful step at a time. I've had 5 operations on this knee, after the first at 16 I was told I would never walk again. Proved them wrong then--and got 30 years more out of the knee than they said I would.
I'm also a horse and livestock show announcer in the summers. My sig other is Kevin--a 4 time cancer survivor! We come from sturdy stock can't keep us down long!
1. Call me Holly
2. I'm from northern NY Adirondacks region
3. Biggest loser experience--none
4. About me. I'm a mom of 3 grown ups. I am a sub. Teacher focusing on special Ed and I own a small bakery. After 37 years of fighting a losing battle after pretty much losing my right knee at 16, I'm being scheduled for a total knee replacement in March. I saw the below statements, and kinda like someone having their first baby, would way rather hear positives. I'm scared and not afraid to admit it. I have an excellent surgeon, the best cardiologist around, and I'm looking forward to being able to sleep through the night with no pain meds and being able to walk up and downstairs like a normal person, not one painful step at a time. I've had 5 operations on this knee, after the first at 16 I was told I would never walk again. Proved them wrong then--and got 30 years more out of the knee than they said I would.
I'm also a horse and livestock show announcer in the summers. My sig other is Kevin--a 4 time cancer survivor! We come from sturdy stock can't keep us down long!
Jan - DISPATCH91
1. What do you wish to be called? Jan
2. Where do you live? Mt. Vernon, Texas (East Texas)
3. When is your birthday? July 28
4. What is your BLC history? This will be my 4th BLC and second time with the Sapphires
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a mother of 2 wonderful girls Amanda (30) and Erin (27), I have 4 very loved grandkids Josh (13) Heather (10) Adrian (10) and Mia (21 months). I have been married coming up on 42 years. I have bad knees and they give me trouble but with modification I am pressing on. I work as a records manager for a police department and if it is the Lord's plans I will retire in 2 years. I love to read, crochet and craft all very sedentary things.
1. What do you wish to be called? Jan
2. Where do you live? Mt. Vernon, Texas (East Texas)
3. When is your birthday? July 28
4. What is your BLC history? This will be my 4th BLC and second time with the Sapphires
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a mother of 2 wonderful girls Amanda (30) and Erin (27), I have 4 very loved grandkids Josh (13) Heather (10) Adrian (10) and Mia (21 months). I have been married coming up on 42 years. I have bad knees and they give me trouble but with modification I am pressing on. I work as a records manager for a police department and if it is the Lord's plans I will retire in 2 years. I love to read, crochet and craft all very sedentary things.
Juanita - JGUERNSEY
1. What do you wish to be called? Juanita
2. Where do you live? Salina, Kanas
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) January 9
4. What is your BLC history? This will be my 4th round (after much reduced action in round 3) with the Sapphires. Love this team.
5. Tell us a little about yourself.
I collect mice and have enough mice Christmas ornaments to decorate a 7-foot tree. I got to display these for the first time in 9 years this Christmas which made me so happy. I have wooden, glass, ceramic, crocheted, stuffed, plastic--just lots of mice. When I left my husband in June 2012, I moved in a small but comfortable home (he was a true hoarder which depressed me too much) I did sort through my collection and donated many mice to the local Salvation Army Thrift Store. I have been a member of sparkpeople for nearly 4 years--March 200--and have lost nearly 100 pounds. I swear by sparkpeople and since it is free I cannot afford to do WITHOUT the program. It has been the greatest thing I have ever done for myself. I no longer think of this as a diet, but as a life-long journey to a healthier me.
1. What do you wish to be called? Juanita
2. Where do you live? Salina, Kanas
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) January 9
4. What is your BLC history? This will be my 4th round (after much reduced action in round 3) with the Sapphires. Love this team.
5. Tell us a little about yourself.
I collect mice and have enough mice Christmas ornaments to decorate a 7-foot tree. I got to display these for the first time in 9 years this Christmas which made me so happy. I have wooden, glass, ceramic, crocheted, stuffed, plastic--just lots of mice. When I left my husband in June 2012, I moved in a small but comfortable home (he was a true hoarder which depressed me too much) I did sort through my collection and donated many mice to the local Salvation Army Thrift Store. I have been a member of sparkpeople for nearly 4 years--March 200--and have lost nearly 100 pounds. I swear by sparkpeople and since it is free I cannot afford to do WITHOUT the program. It has been the greatest thing I have ever done for myself. I no longer think of this as a diet, but as a life-long journey to a healthier me.
Judy - JUDYGREG
1. What do you wish to be called? Call me Judy :)
2. Where do you live? I live in Henderson, NV near Las Vegas.
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) Jan. 5, I am relly feeling old this year!
4. What is your BLC history? I have been a member since the beginning. I have lost 50 lbs. and gained back 30-40. I have been a Forest Green Pixie for almost all the rounds. I just changed my profile image to reflect my new Soldier status.
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am married, no children. I am a Realtor in Henderson. I am also a frequent gambler, playing video poker whenever there is a casino promotion that makes it "profitable" theoretically to do so. I chase the 100+% promotions, and we enjoy the perks. I travel extensively, going up north to Reno once or twice a month for a week or weekend. I am also fond of taking cruises the casino "gives" us for the price of port charges and taxes. Otherwise between trips, I am busy handling rentals, and managing my real estate business.
It gets quite busy at times, and I run out of time to exercise or eat right. I fear I love all the wrong things. I am overweight, excessively. Going to cost me this year as without a BMI under 26 I can't get a "healthy person" discount on my health insurance, even if all my labs, are within normal range. I had a knee replacement two years ago, and now the other one gives me problems occasionally. I need to lose the weight, so I won't have to go thru that again!
Karen - FITNESSFOODIE
1. What do you wish to be called? Karen
2. Where do you live? Seacoast New Hampshire
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) Dec 9
4. What is your BLC history? I started as a Sapphire way back when (3 years ago), then tried a few other teams. Took a break for a year for family health reasons, then came back last year as a Sapphire because I needed to take care of myelf. My last BLC I did participate and show a small loss, but it was an emotionally tough time. I have high expectations from myself for this session and have made some changes that will help me increase my participation.
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a Mom with adult kids, I still have my son living at home - he's 20 and in college, works almost full time too. Married to my sweetie for 23 years, he has been working from home but will be traveling Mon-Fri quite a bit this year. I work full time ++ as a Deputy City Manager and can work long days with public meetings at night. Finding time for working out can be a challenge. I got a treadmill for my birthday/Christmas present so that will be really great this round. Also I will be home alone some nights for video fitness! And I have lots of videos! We have a dog (Lord Stanley, Frenglish bulldog) - yes, he's a Bruins fan and can't wait for HOCKEY to start! We have two cats who are "stone cold killers", bringing us headless brids, mice, whatever they can capture! I love to cook and refuse to eat tasteless "diet food", so I challenge myself to still eat well with flavor while losing weight. If chefs and others can do it then I can do it. It does take work and not all of my efforts work out, but I keep trying. I'm thinking of using my blog for my efforts this time around. That's about it.
Karlie - DRADDIE
1. What do you wish to be called? Karlie
2. Where do you live? Near Seattle
3. When is your birthday? October 21
4. What is your BLC history? BLC 19 as a Sapphire newbie- lost 13.2 pounds. BLC 20 as a co-captain and lost 26.2 pounds!! I lose best when on BLC :D Just shy of my 50 pound goal marker and could potentially hit my goal weight with this BLC if I stay focused on it! 15-25 pounds to go depending on how far I want to take it!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I'm 38, been married for 7 years and have two kids, a 4 year old son and a 22 month old daughter. I work three days a week - I'm a dentist. We have 2 dogs, a golden retriever and a Lewellin Setter puppy (7 months). Just last year got into knitting and crochet and really enjoy it! When I get my 50 pounds lost, I am buying Photoshop as I love taking photos and wish I could get more into some of the editing aspects I see some of my photographer Mom friends do. I don't have a 'reward' yet for my full goal. Oh, and I love to read- especially on my Kindle Fire!
1. What do you wish to be called? Karlie
2. Where do you live? Near Seattle
3. When is your birthday? October 21
4. What is your BLC history? BLC 19 as a Sapphire newbie- lost 13.2 pounds. BLC 20 as a co-captain and lost 26.2 pounds!! I lose best when on BLC :D Just shy of my 50 pound goal marker and could potentially hit my goal weight with this BLC if I stay focused on it! 15-25 pounds to go depending on how far I want to take it!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I'm 38, been married for 7 years and have two kids, a 4 year old son and a 22 month old daughter. I work three days a week - I'm a dentist. We have 2 dogs, a golden retriever and a Lewellin Setter puppy (7 months). Just last year got into knitting and crochet and really enjoy it! When I get my 50 pounds lost, I am buying Photoshop as I love taking photos and wish I could get more into some of the editing aspects I see some of my photographer Mom friends do. I don't have a 'reward' yet for my full goal. Oh, and I love to read- especially on my Kindle Fire!
KJ - KJHOUSTON
1. What do you wish to be called? KJ
2. Where do you live?Clear Lake, Texas which is a suburb of Houston about 1/2 way between Houston and Galveston
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.)November 15, 1962 - I just turned 50!
4. What is your BLC history? I did several rounds with the Silver Spies and the Cranberries. I took a break for about a year and came back to the Sapphires where I feel like I've found my BLC home!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am married (23 years) and have two children and one big dog. My daughter is a junior at Texas Tech University and my son attends a school in Houston for children and young adults with special needs. He just moved into one of their transitional homes. Right now he comes home every weekend but eventually he will only be coming home one weekend a month. DH and are I are adjusting to the house being so quiet! I graduated from Rice University and I work part-time (really almost full-time) at the Johnson Space Center where I am a mechanical engineer.
Leslie - MOMTO4INNC
What do you wish to be called? Leslie
Where do you live? in Mt. Holly, North Carolina (outside of Charlotte)
When is your birthday? November 25, 1972
What is your BLC history? I was a Pink Viking for several rounds and this is my third round as a Sapphire.
Tell us a little about yourself. I am a stay at home mom who homeschools my four children - two boys (ages 8 & 6) and two girls (ages 10 & 12). When I am not with my children, I love to read. I just celebrated my 17th anniversary. I am married to my high school sweetheart.
As far as my health goes, I am an emotional eater who is s-l-o-w-l-y learning to turn elsewhere for comfort. Fitness is hard for me to work in every day because I am busy but, honestly, more of it is because I make all kinds of excuses and put it off until I'm too tired to do it. I have recently committed to giving up diet sodas and am finishing up day three right now.
Lisa - LILLYPILLY24
1. What do you wish to be called? Lisa or Lillypilly
2. Where do you live? I'm Australian, living in Kosovo for the last 4 years.
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.)24th September
4. What is your BLC history? This is my first one.
5. Tell us a little about yourself.I've been married for 21 years and we have 5 kids: 18, 16, 12, 10 and 5 (b,g,g,g,b). We homeschool and I love to read. I lost 18kg in 2011, but got totally derailed in 2012 (did it to myself!!) and regained 8 of those kilograms. I'm hoping BLC will help me get back in gear!
1. What do you wish to be called? Lisa or Lillypilly
2. Where do you live? I'm Australian, living in Kosovo for the last 4 years.
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.)24th September
4. What is your BLC history? This is my first one.
5. Tell us a little about yourself.I've been married for 21 years and we have 5 kids: 18, 16, 12, 10 and 5 (b,g,g,g,b). We homeschool and I love to read. I lost 18kg in 2011, but got totally derailed in 2012 (did it to myself!!) and regained 8 of those kilograms. I'm hoping BLC will help me get back in gear!
Nimsy - NIMAWEYGH
1. What do you wish to be called? My name is Karla but EVERYONE on SP calls me Nimsy or Nims.
2. Where do you live? Fort Smith, Arkansas (and we had snow this morning..burrrr)
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) May 22 and I will be 52 creeping up on that Senior discount
4. What is your BLC history? I started the BLC in round 14 as a Wisteria Wolf and remained there for rounds 15 and 16. I then moved to the Courageous Copper Cougars in round 17, became a co-leader in round 18 and the head of the Den Moms in round 19. But personal health and sickness happened and I took round 20 off. I am once again proud to be a member of the BLC and a member of the Steely Sapphire Soldiers. Hooah!!
5. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am married to a wonderful man from England who I met on line in 2001 and we married in 2003. I have 3 grown step kids in the UK Daniel is 26, Gemma is 25 and Amy is 22 and expecting my first grandbaby in June. I have 2 bunny rabbits that are tame as house cats named Georgie girl and Gwenny penny and I have 3 kitten sisters born on March 17th, 12 who are named Cienna aka CeCe, Brianna aka Bree and Fianna aka Fee. They are a handful and CeCe and Fee were both fixed last Monday, doing fine and Bree goes in Wed. I was born in Arkansas about 86 miles from where I live now and we are searching for property in my home town so we can be moved before Thanksgiving 2013. I lived in Fort Myers FL for 15 yrs, Denver for a yr and Memphis a yr. But growing up we lived in WY, NB,TX,LA and FL.
I am very chatty, have a wicked sense of humor or so I have been told. I love to read and I am a published writer. I put God and family first and I consider my SP friends my extended family. I love all kinds of music and I love to cook/bake. We are all organic in our house due to my DH's eating restrictions and I am also disabled from a work related accident in 2009 to my back which caused my knee problems(had a fall in 2010) so I might be looking at back surgery and see my DR about it on the 24.
Pam - PAMAPPLE
1. What do you wish to be called? Pam
2. Where do you live? MidMichigan
3. When is your birthday? Nov. 26th
4. What is your BLC history? This is my 3rd round of BLC and my first as Sapphire. I am very excited to be on this team!! I have lost 9 pounds and 6 inches and am aiming to lose another 10 pounds to get to my goal weight.
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a teacher and have been married 26 years. My hubby loves to exercise outdoors with me cross-country skiing, biking and walking... you could say I have a built in exercise buddy.We have one beautiful and talented daughter who plays viola and a very cute and loving shi-poo. I play guitar and sing and have played at church, schools, senior communities and weddings. I enjoy reading and working out. I just got a membership at our local health and fitness center affiliated with our hospital where an exercise therapist designed a program specific to my health needs. I have rotator cuff injuries and osteoporosis in my lower spine which means I have to modify some exercises. There are about 50 different exercise classes where the instructors can modify exercises for me. I am really excited about becoming a member!
Patty - PATTYJ48
1. What do you wish to be called? Patty
2. Where do you live? Hobart, Indiana
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) January 22
4. What is your BLC history? This is my first time
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I am an artist who is also a technical support specialist. I have been married 23 years and have 2 children in college. In the past I have never had support when trying to lose weight. My last child started college this past fall and I have decided that now is my time to spend on me.
Shellon - TACONES
1. What do you wish to be called? Shellon
2. Where do you live? Northern Virginia
3. When is your birthday? Oct. 25th
4. What is your BLC history? This is my 4th round. Time is going by fast. My first round with this team. I'm a newbie here.
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I work for the federal government as an accountant. I have an 18 year old that is a freshman in college. I love to scrapbook but took a break from it but need to restart because I have so much stuff to scrap. This is my year...I can feel it. I must get some of this weight off. I'm excited to start this round.
Shye - SHYEKIERA
1. What do you wish to be called? Shye
2. Where do you live? Atlanta, GA
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) July 4
4. What is your BLC history? I participated in one round a long time ago
5. Tell us a little about yourself. Single mother, working thru depression so need encouragement and motivation..emotional eater....lose weight gain weight lose weight gain weight ...really need to stay steady
Stasha - PURPLETEACHER06
1. What do you wish to be called? Stasha
2. Where do you live? Kansas City, MO
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) 06/26
4. What is your BLC history? This is my second round as a Sapphire. I lost 23.9lbs last round.
5. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am 24 years old and work with special education kids at a school in Kansas. I also work part-time at the Olive Garden as a server (tomorrow is actually my first day. I have been working retail.) I have lost a total of 62lbs since March 2012. As Karlie says I am a consistent loser. I workout about 8 hours a week at 24 Hour Fitness and love it. (6.5 of cardio and 1.5 hrs of strength training) I also have a dachshund named Hawekeye. He is dappled black and silver. I do pretty well with my eating because I plan out everything in my weeks. I have a weight loss page on Facebook you can follow me through the link in my signature. If I'm not working or working out (which is rarely) then I am hanging out with friends. I also love to read! If you ever have any good books feel free to page along the titles. I blog regularly on Sparkpeople!
Suzanne - PINKHOPE
1. What do you wish to be called? Suzanne
2. Where do you live? Far North Suburbs of Chicago
3. When is your birthday? Dec. 10th
4. What is your BLC history? This is my 8th round of BLC. All my stats are in my signature line!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I've been married 36 years. We have one grown son who lives an hour south of us. Jack travels weekly in his work so it's just me at home with our 3 doxies and African Grey parrot, Kayla. I play piano at our church, enjoy birdwatching, classic cinema, music, cross-stitching and a good mystery! I'm closing in on 100 pounds lost which has been a long journey for me. I've had bi-lateral total knee replacement and a rebuilt shoulder which means I have to modify many exercises. If you need help doing the same - ASK!
1. What do you wish to be called? Suzanne
2. Where do you live? Far North Suburbs of Chicago
3. When is your birthday? Dec. 10th
4. What is your BLC history? This is my 8th round of BLC. All my stats are in my signature line!
5. Tell us a little about yourself. I've been married 36 years. We have one grown son who lives an hour south of us. Jack travels weekly in his work so it's just me at home with our 3 doxies and African Grey parrot, Kayla. I play piano at our church, enjoy birdwatching, classic cinema, music, cross-stitching and a good mystery! I'm closing in on 100 pounds lost which has been a long journey for me. I've had bi-lateral total knee replacement and a rebuilt shoulder which means I have to modify many exercises. If you need help doing the same - ASK!
Suzie - SUZIEW27
1. What do you wish to be called? Suzie
2. Where do you live? Spring Hill, TN (about 40 miles south of Nashville)
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) Feb 28 (big 4-0 this year)
4. What is your BLC history? This will be my 6th round of BLC and fifth as a co-cappy
5. Tell us a little about yourself. Wow, dangerous question!! I am single, never married, no kids. I live in Tennessee and my entire family is out west (Washington state and Idaho). I have worked for a mortgage company for 11 years. A lot of my co-workers are good friends so, for the most part, I enjoy my job. We can get really busy and stressed but other than that, it's a great job! I am currently training for the Nike Women's Half Marathon in Washington, DC in April!
1. What do you wish to be called? Suzie
2. Where do you live? Spring Hill, TN (about 40 miles south of Nashville)
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) Feb 28 (big 4-0 this year)
4. What is your BLC history? This will be my 6th round of BLC and fifth as a co-cappy
5. Tell us a little about yourself. Wow, dangerous question!! I am single, never married, no kids. I live in Tennessee and my entire family is out west (Washington state and Idaho). I have worked for a mortgage company for 11 years. A lot of my co-workers are good friends so, for the most part, I enjoy my job. We can get really busy and stressed but other than that, it's a great job! I am currently training for the Nike Women's Half Marathon in Washington, DC in April!
Tina - E11TEENA
1. What do you wish to be called? Call me Tina :)
2. Where do you live? I live in Massachusetts about 40 minutes from Boston.
3. When is your birthday? (We celebrate here month/day is fine.) July 19
4. What is your BLC history? This is my fifth round. All as a Sapphire
5. Tell us a little about yourself.
At the beginning of this round of BLC, I am 23 weeks pregnant with a baby boy! We are due on May 15th, and so very excited to meet our bundle of joy! My weigh in's will not count for this round, and I am considered a "pregnant floater". I will be able to compete in challenges and my participation WILL count towards those. I am doing my best to keep my weight gain to a minimum for this pregnancy, and being a part of BLC gives me accountability and keeps me active! As the Team Secretary, it is my job to compile all of the week's information into one report, which will reach your Sparkmail by either Tuesday or Wednesday each week.
I am 30 years old and married for three years to the best hubby in the world. I am a floral designer and absolutely LOVE my job. I am a Step Mom to two awesome teenage sons, who I have raised since they were little. I consider them my own children and they live with my husband and I full time. I have three fur-babies, a Yorkie-Poo named Neely, and two cats Stanley and Oliver. We are about to have a very busy household! We are HUGE HUGE HUGE hockey nuts in this house, and are so very excited to have the NHL back up and running! Can't wait for that puck to drop! GO BRUINS!!! We also love our other teams, and have fun each season rooting for the Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics. Go Boston! :)
Yvonne - YVONNE2001
1. What do you wish to be called? Yvonne
2. Where do you live? Nanaimo, BC, Canada
3. When is your birthday? April 20th
4. What is your BLC history? 5th round
5. Tell us a little about yourself. Married to Joel for 47 years, 3 grown children: Mark, our son, and Tamara his wife and our three grandkids: Madison, Jacob, and Brynn; then Mishael (pronounced Mi shale) who has returned to school and is completing her first practicum on Medical Radiology; then our youngest daughter, Jose (pronounce: Joe-see) and her husband Jeremy. Our son lives in town so I am so blessed to be able to see our grandkids regularly. Each Friday we have a 'Gramma and Boompa' Day. (Boompa is what the kids call Joel).. I enjoy reading, play the Organ, teach a group of teens at Bible Explorers, lead an in-depth Bible Study for Women, play the organ, and am probably the oldest member of our team. I love our Sapphire Team - the first time I have consistently lost weight (although very slowly. I am the 1/2 pound a week queen )but plan to lose even more this round! The encouragement and support on this team is amazing and our leadership team is terrific.
1. What do you wish to be called? Yvonne
2. Where do you live? Nanaimo, BC, Canada
3. When is your birthday? April 20th
4. What is your BLC history? 5th round
5. Tell us a little about yourself. Married to Joel for 47 years, 3 grown children: Mark, our son, and Tamara his wife and our three grandkids: Madison, Jacob, and Brynn; then Mishael (pronounced Mi shale) who has returned to school and is completing her first practicum on Medical Radiology; then our youngest daughter, Jose (pronounce: Joe-see) and her husband Jeremy. Our son lives in town so I am so blessed to be able to see our grandkids regularly. Each Friday we have a 'Gramma and Boompa' Day. (Boompa is what the kids call Joel).. I enjoy reading, play the Organ, teach a group of teens at Bible Explorers, lead an in-depth Bible Study for Women, play the organ, and am probably the oldest member of our team. I love our Sapphire Team - the first time I have consistently lost weight (although very slowly. I am the 1/2 pound a week queen )but plan to lose even more this round! The encouragement and support on this team is amazing and our leadership team is terrific.