Name: Lynn





Diabetes Connection: I am dLife's Food & Nutrition Editor, my mother has type 2 diabetes, and I have a very dear friend who has type 1.





Start Weight/Tummy Circumference:* 140lbs, and can't find a tape measure! But will come back with that number as soon as I can find one, promise.





Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds





Your Strategy for Losing: Kick the white stuff.... I have been slipping in recent months and eating more white flour and sugar. I do great if I treat those foods as rare indulgences.





What's Motivating You? Summer approaching (vanity still prevails!) and also knowing that those inflated fat cells around my middle are the ones that are most dangerous to my health. And I'd really like to be around to know my grandchildren!





Fun Fact About Yourself: I'm over 40 and can still do a split.

Name: Jok2slide





Diabetes Connection: Type 2 - also a caregiver





Start Weight/Tummy Circumference:* I'm too embarassed to list this. But I do want to participate and take advantage of all the tips and support, etc. I've already been working on this on my own and have been keeping a food journal, and weighing every Monday and measuring once a month. If you will allow me to join without providing this information, you will just have to trust me. I'll be happy to post the end result... but not specific numbers.





Weight Loss Goal: For a six week period... -10 lbs





Your Strategy for Losing: Avoid processed, high carb foods, limit carbs in general, choose lean protein with low cholest., limit calories, journal every bite that passes between these lips, kick up the exercise level (my biggest downfall.)





What's Motivating You? health issues mostly. Just want to live a full and happy life with my hubby,





Fun Fact About Yourself: I love the outdoors... camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding. I also like to dabble in craft projects.

Name: Laura



Diabetes Connection: I have friends and family who have diabetes/prediabetes. I am hear to help them get motivated and help myself get healthier!



Start Weight/Tummy Circumference:* 140 lbs, no tape measure on hand - I will get back to you :)



Weight Loss Goal: My goal is to lose 10 pounds in 6 weeks



Your Strategy for Losing: My main focus is going to be exercising regularly. Now, it is good if I get myself to work out once every 1-2 weeks. I need to exercise 2-3 times weekly. I am also going to focus on cutting back on my carb intake



What's Motivating You? The thought of warm weather and the beach. And my favorite pants - I would love to wear them again!



Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a Leo :)

Name:Rebecca Gordon





Diabetes Connection: Family member with Type 2





Start Weight/Tummy Circumference:*

38 inches



Weight Loss Goal:

10 lbs.



Your Strategy for Losing:

Portion control and Exercise



What's Motivating You?

Don't want Diabetes and don't like my appearance.



Fun Fact About Yourself: I play trumpet!

Name:NANCITA





Diabetes Connection:TYPE 2





Start Weight/Tummy Circumference:*PRIVATE





Weight Loss Goal:15 PDS





Your Strategy for Losing: TO BE HEALTHIER





What's Motivating You? MY DAUGHTER





Fun Fact About Yourself:I LOVE TO WALK. :)