Marital Status: In a committed, wonderful relationship of 4 years with a compassionate, generous and very supportive woman
Children/Ages: Cats that behave like children
Occupation: Financial Quality Assurance Analyst
Pets: Somehow we have 3 kids...I mean, cats...Zoe, Cricket, and Solly
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, gaming, music, traveling, concerts and festivals, word tattoos (have two currently, have two more in the works
Height: 5' 5"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Currently Dark Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 27th, 2011
Starting Weight: 305.5
Present Weight: 272.4
Goal Weight: 175-195...I'd be happy just to make onderland
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not getting discouraged by how slow it goes sometimes. By those weeks when you feel like you've done everything you can but don't lose...or even worse, GAIN.
Following any specific plan: WW online
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Something in me just clicked. I have to make this happen. I cannot give up.
Anything else you would like to share with us:
"Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Pepsi =/
Following any specific plan: No
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be able to stick with it rather than to almost get to my goal and fall back into old habits and gain all of the weight back and then some.
Marital Status: married to my best friend and hero
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Housewife, currently. I'm Canadian, living in the US with hubby, working on getting my green card. Can't work til I'm approved.
Pets: My cat, Ginny (she's a little monster, but so awesome). Hubby's two cats, Chocolate and Peanut
Hobbies/Interests: Bowling, unique music, reading, board games (especially backgammon), swimming (the goofing off kind, not the doing laps kind)
Height: 5'1"
Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, reddish brown hair (dyed)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 1st, 2012
Starting Weight: 302
Present Weight: 295.8
Goal Weight: 120-130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: PCOS (most of my fat is in my stomach area and it is SO hard to get rid of it there), exercise limitations due to a semi-weak heart, bad back, bad hips, bad foot.
Following any specific plan: General low carb eating. Current limit is 80g of carbs a day, will lower that as needed later on.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't know. I just woke up one day and realized that life is way too short to be in constant pain and worse, hate yourself. I love my life, but I hate how I look and feel. The only thing keeping my life from being absolutely amazing is my weight and how I see myself. I will not allow that to be the case anymore. I am no longer willing to hate myself when I know I deserve better. I am no longer willing to be unhealthy and in pain when I know it is not necessary. I just...woke up one day and realized (for the first time in my life, emotionally as well as logically) that I deserve to be happy.
Anything else you would like to share with us: As of today the first 5 pounds are gone! Woohoo!
Hobbies/Interests: Wife, Fishing, Movies, Ipod, Pod Cast, Bike, getting my daugher or son married so I can have GRAND CHILDREN.
Height: 5 Ft. 11 In.
Eye Brown Hair Color: Used to be Brown now Gray
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Monday 08/04/2012
Starting Weight: 282.75 Monday 08/04/2012
Present Weight: 282.75 Monday 08/04/2012
Goal Weight: 160 - 200
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: To keep going. I have been in the 230’s a few times the last few years. Then I fall apart. I feal really good in the 230’S.
Following any specific plan: None
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don’t think anything.
Anything else you would like to share with us: No.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family. Swimming (don't get to do this as much as I would like... my gym does not have a swimming pool)
Height:5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: green with brown dots/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Aug 6, 2012
Starting Weight: 260.2
Present Weight:254.8
Goal Weight:160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being prepared (if I don't have a quick and easy meal to cook then I will just stop and get something instead of cooking). Also, going to family outings (it is very hard for me to eat healthy with all the birthdays and other celebrations we have in my family and a lot of times I let this get me off track)
Following any specific plan: using myfitnesspal
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This support group. I am starting at a time where there will not be a lot of family get togethers after the second week which will help me to stay on track for longer.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really excited to be here and I feel very ready to do this
Pets:2 cats (Winnie and Mcgee) and 2 fish ( Rey and Wolowitz)
Hobbies/Interests: reading , music , time with family (there's more but my brain has decided to not work this evening)
Height:5ft 6"
Eye/Hair Color:blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9th july 2012
Starting Weight:299
Present Weight:278
Goal Weight:165
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: snacking , not believing i can do it !!!
Following any specific plan:calorie counting and exercise
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Haven't dieted for about 7 years , this time is different after having being hooked up to and ECG (mortifying) and being sent to a heart specialist at the age of 32. I'm supposed to be a responsible mum who would run through fire for her children and Ive risked them being without me just because of my love of food !! Also would just love to walk into a room feeling awesome
Anything else you would like to share with us:
Have been stalking this site for a couple of weeks and thought I should get my big behind on here. Any extra support you can get while doing something like this is something you shouldn't shy away from so here I am ...eeeeek .
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Snacking and overeating when I am stressed or sad. Not getting enough excercise in the winter months (it gets dark and cold here!). Developing new recipes, especially baking....and eating too much of the results!
Following any specific plan: Exercise, generally keeping track of calories, trying to keep a journal.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was so surprised to see how high my weight had gotten. I began to notice I was tired, and not getting things done as quickly or effortlessly as I had done in the past. I got tired of only having a few outfits, and having a dresser of clothes I was not wearing. Most importantly, I don't want to go into my 40s so heavy and face health risks.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thank you to 3FC members! You are helping me stay on track!
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Occupation: Merrill Lynch Web Based Services-Hopewell Campus
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: sports (all types), cooking, dancing, zumba, reading, heading to the shore on the weekends, crafts
Height: 5'2
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Saturday August 18, 2012
Starting Weight: 264.8
Present Weight: 264.8
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being consistent with eating and working out
Following any specific plan: as right now, cardio 5 times a week, and basically trying to eat a low card, clean foods
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: being in a different mind frame this time and hate the feeling of feeling like crap all of the time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am very excited to start this journey and to talk to everyone here!
Pets: Two dogs (a teacup yorkie and an unidentifiable canine)
Hobbies/Interests: reading, swimming, learning, writing, my kids
Height: 5' 4.75"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/ Dark Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 9, 2012
Starting Weight: 274
Present Weight: 262.8
Goal Weight: I don't know since I've never been a suggested weight for my size. Right now I'm focusing on 199 since that doesn't seem doable. Overall, I'm thinking 140, but it really depends on how I look and feel as I lose weight.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My head!
Following any specific plan: Portion control, healthier, more nutritious whole foods, lower calories, and plain ol' exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the last time I will lose weight. It just is, I've made that decision.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad to be here.
Marital Status: In a little over 1 month will be married.
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: I work in a call center, but mainly I process orders right now.
Pets: 1 cat named Zeus.
Hobbies/Interests: Music, Dance, Theater, Gaming
Height: 5'11
Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Most recently, 9/10/12 - though I had several attempts in college, and a short one during a 'competition' at work earlier this year.
Starting Weight: 317
Present Weight: 310
Goal Weight: 160...though that seems low to me despite medical recommendations, so it may be upped to 175-180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the fact that I HATE cooking/preparing food. It's part of why I was so much better at the weight loss in college.
Following any specific plan: Calorie restriction for now, may change after the wedding when I have more time/finances.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm getting married and possibly might have children in the future. Even though I want to be healthy for me, I want to be around for my loved ones too.
Marital Status: Not married, but I have a phenomenal boyfriend.
Children/Ages: Not yet.
Occupation: Why? Are you hiring!?!
Pets: Figaro, my very dapper black cat
Hobbies/Interests: Travel, local events, writing, TV, wine, words, feminism.
Height: 5' 7"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Believe it or not, I started at 3FC over 10 years ago. I had some success, but I took a long, long break to grow up, finish high school and college, get engaged, call off a wedding, fall in love for reals and move to Raleigh. Now, I mean business!
Starting Weight: 293
Present Weight: 293
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest Hurdle: Making small changes and sticking with them until they become routine. Oh! And, I am a total foodie.
Plan: Using the LoseIt! app to stay accountable, joined Curves. I don't plan on being too militant about anything, though.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts?: I have always wanted to be a mother and now it's just around the corner. My (future!) kids deserve a healthy, active mom. I know I have to start now.
Anything else you would like to share with us?: I'm so, so happy to be here and I look forward to getting to know everyone.
Marital Status: not yet. Waiting till i graduate from college
Children/Ages: none
Occupation: Med Student
Pets:2 dogs. One small, one medium
Hobbies/Interests: I love volleyball. I am a reading addict!!!
Height:5'7"
Eye/Hair Color:Brown eyed brunette
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today!!! September 11, 2012 (THough i have had many others where i was "going to get into shape"
Starting Weight: 240
Present Weight:240
Goal Weight:140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself. I lose my motivation very quickly. I have always been bigger than my friends so I have a very low self-esteem...
Following any specific plan:Plan to push myself to start out walking twice a day and eating healthier
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I have a boyfriend that is a lot smaller than me, which i tend to get embarrassed about=/ And at my age, i should not be this size. i'm determined to change my lifestyle
Anything else you would like to share with us:I am also worried about how my body will look after the fact (loose skin and stuff)
As for me...
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