Sample Applications
Application #1
THE BASICS:
Name/Age/Location: Megan / 20 / Michigan
Birthday: July 29
Your Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 172lbs
Current Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight: 140lbs
Tell us something interesting about you: I am a dietetics major at Central Michigan University. In February I couldn't run a mile without stopping; now I can almost run a whole 5k without stopping. I can ice skate, but I can't rollerblade.
ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS:
How long have you been on a weight-loss plan?: Officially I have been on a plan since February 2008.
Are you on any sort of diet plan, such as Weight Watchers?: Not currently but I plan on starting WW soon with Heather bella_rugger
What are some of your favorite healthy foods?: I love broccoli, zucchini, apples, whole wheat bread, hummus, rice... I like food, a lot... haha.
What are your favorite junk foods?: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Doritos, Dove Chocolate, Snickers, ICE CREAM!
What are your favorite forms of exercise?: Running, biking, swimming, yoga
What are your LEAST favorite forms of exercise?: Running on the treadmill, lifting weights
What is your MAIN reason for wanting to lose weight?: To be healthier, to be more fit and able to run faster, be stronger, to look hot. :)
GIVE US YOUR OPINION ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Eating Disorders, Fad Diets (like Atkins, etc.), BMI (is it accurate?)
I feel that BMI is a good starting point, but not something that you should take too much to heart. It doesn't take into consideration your body fat/lean mass ratio, and there are some people who are "overweight" that are completely healthy; there are people who are "underweight" that do not need to gain weight. Everybody is different - I believe BMI generalizes too much.
COMMUNITY STUFF:
Why did you join this community?: Err, I created it! :)
Do you think you will remain active in the community?: Duh.
Where did you find out about us? [if a member promoted you here be sure to mention their user name so they can get 10pts!]: I made it.
Show us a picture of yourself, before and after is nice if you have some!:
Isn't that beer belly attractive? @ 172lbs, June 2007
Running in a 5k... a big reason I have lost the weight! @ 150lbs, October 2008
Promote us somewhere & show us where! [optional] - Worth 5pts once you are stamped!: In my profile... my journal... everywhere!!
Application #2
THE BASICS:
Name/Age/Location: Megan / 20 / Michigan
Birthday: July 29
Your Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 172lbs
Current Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight: 140lbs
TELL US ABOUT...:
Your Passions: I love nutrition, it basically runs my entire life right now since I am going to school for it. I also love to run, which was not the case 6 months ago. I am passionate about being healthy and taking care of my body. I am passionate about being a girlfriend, a friend, a daughter, a little sister, and an aunt. I hope that I am an inspiration to others.
Your Dreams: I hope to be a practicing dietitian when I finish college. I would love to open a private practice someday with a team of professionals to help people with eating disorders. I want to marry my boyfriend Ken someday.
Your Goals: My goals are to be healthier and to get down to my dream weight of 130lbs. I want to be able to run a 5k without stopping, then be able to run a 10k without stopping, then I would like to attempt a half marathon. I also want to do a sprint triathlon and eventually an Olympic triathlon. I want to wear a size 6/7 jeans and feel hot in a bikini.
Your Reasons for Being Here: I started this community because I didn't think there were many like it. All I ever found when I searched "weight loss" on livejournal were pro-ED communities and communities for people with a lot of weight to lose. Ones for "people like me" didn't seem very active. I wanted something unique and fun.
FAVORITES:
Healthy Foods: Broccoli, apples, zucchini, whole wheat bread
Junk Foods: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, ICE CREAM
Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Water, milk, apple juice, lemonade, diet mountain dew
Alcoholic Beverages: Purple Fuzz, Cosmos, Whiskey, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Smirnoff Ice
Music: 311, Nine Inch Nails
TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Private Practice, Celebrity Rehab, America's Next Top Model, Rock of Love
Books: Harry Potter
Color: Aqua/Purple
COMMUNITY STUFF:
Where did you find out about us? If a member promoted you here, let us know so they can get points!: I made the community!
What will you do to be an active member here?: Duhhhh...
Which member here inspires you the most? Check out our member info page to see current weight loss, pictures, posts, etc.: bella_rugger because she is in the same boat I am... we keep each other motivated, and she is my real-life friend. <3
Promote us somewhere [optional - worth 5pts when you're stamped]: Everywhereeee...
Application #3
THE BASICS:
Name/Age/Location: Megan / 20 / Michigan
Birthday: July 29
Your Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 172lbs
Current Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight: 140lbs
PICTURES:
Show us a picture of yourself at your heaviest:
172lbs... August 2007
Show us a picture of yourself at your lowest weight:
Not the most attractive... 150lbs... October 2008
Show us a picture of the person who inspires/supports you most:
I have to post two pictures... one is definitely Heather, bella_rugger
And the other is my boyfriend Ken!
Show us a picture of you doing something fun:
Here's me on the lake in my paddleboat!
Show us a picture of where you live (not necessarily your house, but your city or state or country):
This is where I currently live, my cottage.
ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS:
How long have you been on a weight-loss plan?: Since February 2008.
Are you on any sort of diet plan, such as Weight Watchers?: Not right now but I plan to start WW soon.
What are some of your favorite healthy foods?: Broccoli, apples, etc.
What are your favorite junk foods?: ICE CREAM
What are your favorite forms of exercise?: Running, biking, swimming
What are your LEAST favorite forms of exercise?: Weight lifting
What is your MAIN reason for wanting to lose weight?: To be healthy and to look hot!
COMMUNITY STUFF:
Where did you find out about us? If a member promoted you here, let us know so they can get points!: I made the community.
What will you do to be an active member here?: Obvs.
Which member here inspires you the most? Check out our member info page to see current weight loss, pictures, posts, etc.: bella_rugger
Promote us somewhere [optional - worth 5pts when you're stamped]:EVERYWHERE!!!
THE BASICS:
Name/Age/Location: Megan / 20 / Michigan
Birthday: July 29
Your Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 172lbs
Current Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight: 140lbs
Tell us something interesting about you: I am a dietetics major at Central Michigan University. In February I couldn't run a mile without stopping; now I can almost run a whole 5k without stopping. I can ice skate, but I can't rollerblade.
ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS:
How long have you been on a weight-loss plan?: Officially I have been on a plan since February 2008.
Are you on any sort of diet plan, such as Weight Watchers?: Not currently but I plan on starting WW soon with Heather bella_rugger
What are some of your favorite healthy foods?: I love broccoli, zucchini, apples, whole wheat bread, hummus, rice... I like food, a lot... haha.
What are your favorite junk foods?: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Doritos, Dove Chocolate, Snickers, ICE CREAM!
What are your favorite forms of exercise?: Running, biking, swimming, yoga
What are your LEAST favorite forms of exercise?: Running on the treadmill, lifting weights
What is your MAIN reason for wanting to lose weight?: To be healthier, to be more fit and able to run faster, be stronger, to look hot. :)
GIVE US YOUR OPINION ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Eating Disorders, Fad Diets (like Atkins, etc.), BMI (is it accurate?)
I feel that BMI is a good starting point, but not something that you should take too much to heart. It doesn't take into consideration your body fat/lean mass ratio, and there are some people who are "overweight" that are completely healthy; there are people who are "underweight" that do not need to gain weight. Everybody is different - I believe BMI generalizes too much.
COMMUNITY STUFF:
Why did you join this community?: Err, I created it! :)
Do you think you will remain active in the community?: Duh.
Where did you find out about us? [if a member promoted you here be sure to mention their user name so they can get 10pts!]: I made it.
Show us a picture of yourself, before and after is nice if you have some!:
Isn't that beer belly attractive? @ 172lbs, June 2007
Running in a 5k... a big reason I have lost the weight! @ 150lbs, October 2008
Promote us somewhere & show us where! [optional] - Worth 5pts once you are stamped!: In my profile... my journal... everywhere!!
Application #2
THE BASICS:
Name/Age/Location: Megan / 20 / Michigan
Birthday: July 29
Your Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 172lbs
Current Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight: 140lbs
TELL US ABOUT...:
Your Passions: I love nutrition, it basically runs my entire life right now since I am going to school for it. I also love to run, which was not the case 6 months ago. I am passionate about being healthy and taking care of my body. I am passionate about being a girlfriend, a friend, a daughter, a little sister, and an aunt. I hope that I am an inspiration to others.
Your Dreams: I hope to be a practicing dietitian when I finish college. I would love to open a private practice someday with a team of professionals to help people with eating disorders. I want to marry my boyfriend Ken someday.
Your Goals: My goals are to be healthier and to get down to my dream weight of 130lbs. I want to be able to run a 5k without stopping, then be able to run a 10k without stopping, then I would like to attempt a half marathon. I also want to do a sprint triathlon and eventually an Olympic triathlon. I want to wear a size 6/7 jeans and feel hot in a bikini.
Your Reasons for Being Here: I started this community because I didn't think there were many like it. All I ever found when I searched "weight loss" on livejournal were pro-ED communities and communities for people with a lot of weight to lose. Ones for "people like me" didn't seem very active. I wanted something unique and fun.
FAVORITES:
Healthy Foods: Broccoli, apples, zucchini, whole wheat bread
Junk Foods: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, ICE CREAM
Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Water, milk, apple juice, lemonade, diet mountain dew
Alcoholic Beverages: Purple Fuzz, Cosmos, Whiskey, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Smirnoff Ice
Music: 311, Nine Inch Nails
TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Private Practice, Celebrity Rehab, America's Next Top Model, Rock of Love
Books: Harry Potter
Color: Aqua/Purple
COMMUNITY STUFF:
Where did you find out about us? If a member promoted you here, let us know so they can get points!: I made the community!
What will you do to be an active member here?: Duhhhh...
Which member here inspires you the most? Check out our member info page to see current weight loss, pictures, posts, etc.: bella_rugger because she is in the same boat I am... we keep each other motivated, and she is my real-life friend. <3
Promote us somewhere [optional - worth 5pts when you're stamped]: Everywhereeee...
Application #3
THE BASICS:
Name/Age/Location: Megan / 20 / Michigan
Birthday: July 29
Your Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 172lbs
Current Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight: 140lbs
PICTURES:
Show us a picture of yourself at your heaviest:
172lbs... August 2007
Show us a picture of yourself at your lowest weight:
Not the most attractive... 150lbs... October 2008
Show us a picture of the person who inspires/supports you most:
I have to post two pictures... one is definitely Heather, bella_rugger
And the other is my boyfriend Ken!
Show us a picture of you doing something fun:
Here's me on the lake in my paddleboat!
Show us a picture of where you live (not necessarily your house, but your city or state or country):
This is where I currently live, my cottage.
ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS:
How long have you been on a weight-loss plan?: Since February 2008.
Are you on any sort of diet plan, such as Weight Watchers?: Not right now but I plan to start WW soon.
What are some of your favorite healthy foods?: Broccoli, apples, etc.
What are your favorite junk foods?: ICE CREAM
What are your favorite forms of exercise?: Running, biking, swimming
What are your LEAST favorite forms of exercise?: Weight lifting
What is your MAIN reason for wanting to lose weight?: To be healthy and to look hot!
COMMUNITY STUFF:
Where did you find out about us? If a member promoted you here, let us know so they can get points!: I made the community.
What will you do to be an active member here?: Obvs.
Which member here inspires you the most? Check out our member info page to see current weight loss, pictures, posts, etc.: bella_rugger
Promote us somewhere [optional - worth 5pts when you're stamped]:EVERYWHERE!!!