100 lb Club Bios

[Dumplin]

name: Tammy

Geographical location: Kentucky

Age: 45

Marital Status: Single (in serious relationship)

Children/Ages: Daughter/age 21

Occupation: Self-employed Construction Co.

Pets: 1 toy teacup poodle named...Jackson

Hobbies/Interests: music, movies,camping and cooking

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes - dark brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct.9,2007

Starting Weight: 281

Present Weight: 276

Goal Weight: 199

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Control my emotional eatting!!!

Following any specific plan: Counting Calories,Exercising Daily,Drink 64oz. water daily

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have people doing this with me here at 3fc's.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for everyone's support

[pamatga]

First name:Pam

Geographical location:Atlanta, GA

Age:54(although I have been told I look ten years younger! I'll take that!)

Marital Status:Married to Paul

Children/Ages: adult child who lives in Philadelphia

Occupation:Full time remote worker (I work at home! Love it!)

Pets:Have in the past but not now

Hobbies/Interests: decorating, shopping for clothes, furniture, shoes, etc., watching old movies on TCM and traveling (when I can afford it!)

Height:5'6

Eye/Hair Color: hazel and long light blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 1, 2007

Starting Weight:259

Present Weight:245

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating a lot less! Even of food that is good for you!

Following any specific plan: WW Flex Points, investigating Sonoma Diet, et al.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I won't quick---no matter what! This is the LAST diet I plan on being on!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Hope to get to know some of you since we'all have a "weighs" to go.

[JasonsLea]

I've been a member of this site for almost three years and I'm just posting my profile here!

First name: Shari

Geographical location: San Antonio, TX

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None yet

Occupation: Government food service...for now

Pets: none right now

Hobbies/Interests: whatever makes me happy at the moment

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown, dark (red, brown, black)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: well I joined 3FC on 3/5/05....I can't remember when I first joined WW.

Starting Weight: 255

Present Weight: ???

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: ME! I procrastinate like nobody's business.

Following any specific plan: I have total faith in Weight Watchers.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tired! I'm freaking 21 years old and I'm tired. I've been on this board almost three years and I have NOTHING to show for it and that makes me ashamed.

Anything else you would like to share with us: All my friends on this board are my anchor.

[Darkblue]

First name: Ree

Geographical location: Midwestern USA

Age: 43

Marital Status: Happily married for 20 years

Children/Ages: Two, girl and boy

Occupation: Teacher

Pets: Two useless but happy cats

Hobbies/Interests: Travel, computers, reading, music

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Grey-blue with glasses, brown going silver

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this week

Starting Weight: 248 lbs

Present Weight: 248 lbs

Goal Weight: 150 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Forcing myself to exercise and get enough sleep.

Following any specific plan: No, just tyring to incorporate more whole foods and superfoods, also watching calories/fat/fiber.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm tried of being exhausted, tired of wishing the woman in the mirror was more attractive. I'm also hoping that by posting here, having to be accountable to the weekly thread, that I'll be a bit more motivated to lose weight.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a wicked sense of humor, and can play music by ear.

[Gela]

First name: Angie

Geographical location: Arizona

Age: 28

Marital Status: Happily married, 5th anniversary in April!

Children/Ages: None, and won't consider it until I am a healthy weight

Occupation: Registered Nurse for 5 years

Pets: Lucy, my baby! She's a shih-tzu mix rescue pooch.

Hobbies/Interests: Walking at the indoor track, shopping, visiting family

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: Green/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11-12-07, the day my husband was in the ER for chest pains (he is also obese and has been living healthier too and has lost 40 pounds). He is fine, but man what a scare! We can't go through that again.

Starting Weight: 246

Present Weight: 224

Goal Weight: 180 for now, then will decide

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating though I am dealing with it very well for now. Feeling better is so worth it!

Following any specific plan: Calorie counter with lots of fresh foods. Also going at it slow 1-1.5 lb/week. This is so sustainable for me. I am so much more successful this way!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Before I lived a yo-yo lifestyle. I never stuck to any lifestyle change for more than a few weeks. I know what I need to do and I need to use my knowledge to help myself as well as others.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I never had a weight problem in my life until 2002/3, which had some very stressful (ironically for positive reasons overall) times for me and I coped through eating. In the course of a year I moved from home, worked hard and graduated from college, got married, left my job of 8 years that I loved to start nursing and dealt with my grandmother's death. I gained 80 pounds in a year. I looked great and felt so healthy in my teens and very early 20's and I refuse to go through another decade in the 200's. I have learned to embrace change in my life and am coping with losses better now. It's still a stuggle at times but not near what it was. I can't wait for my new life.

[Quillie]

First name: Jo

Geographical location:Belgica

Age:24

Marital Status:Single

Children/Ages:nope

Occupation:Student

Pets:2 cats

Hobbies/Interests:Reading, food, slash...

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color:blue/blond

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:8-8-8

Starting Weight:254

Present Weight:245

Goal Weight:153 (for now, if I get there I might adjust it)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not putting it back on!!!

Following any specific plan: At the moment just calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Sadly nothing much, I feel like I've tried it all before. (except atkins, but I don't like meat)

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've lost over 80 pounds before, just to put it back on with a little extra, so I hope I will have more willpower this time!

Good luck to all!

[Rosinante]

First name: Ailidh

Geographical location: UK

Age: 53

Marital Status:Single. Never expected to be, thought I'd do the 'normal' husband+kids thing but it just never happened. Now too fond of my own company!

Children/Ages:

Occupation: Priest (pastor)

Pets:5 dogs. All nearly 13 and going strong! Lost the first one, a black lab. at age 11 at Christmas 2006. Still miss her.

Hobbies/Interests:travel in Europe; opera; mild detective novels

Height:5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Weight on ticker dates from Oct 2002. Re-started this time at 217 on 07/31/08

Starting Weight:242

Present Weight:207 02/09 update 211

Goal Weight:135. Face gets haggard any lower.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Maintenance. I've twice in my life lost significant amounts - in the 1980s down to 114, in the 2002-2004 campaign down to 136 from 242 - but I always bounce right back up like a fast-serve tennis ball.

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Nothing much, it's not the losing it's the staying lost that I have failed at. This time trying to record even weightgains in my online tracker; trying not to be afraid to have slightly off days (just by a few hundred calories, perhaps) to practise getting right back on again. I'm kind of practising maintenance techniques as I go.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a job interview in early September, and if I could manage 4lbs more off (a UK stone), I'd feel more confident. This could be my last move before I retire, so it's a biggy! I want to head into that getting fitter. Didn't lose the weight. DID get the job. Gained 18lbs. Lost 12

[BarbPA]

First name: Barb
Geographical location: Philadelphia suburbs (on the PA/DE state line
Age: 38
Marital Status: Married (14 years)

Children/Ages: Two amazing little boys we adopted from Guatemala. 3 years and 20 months.

Occupation: Corporate Marketing - Financial Services Co.

Pets: 3 dogs - Beagle/Terrier Mix, Mutt, Chihuahua

Hobbies/Interests: My kids, Working out, Internet, Travel, Fun

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Reddish-Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: All my life...but this time it's for good and I officially started on 8/1/08.

Starting Weight: 340
Present Weight: 295
Goal Weight: 199 by my 40th Bday. Once I get there I will most likely change the goal to 175 but I can't comprehend that right now.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Realizing that I am learning to live a healthy lifestyle for life! Not letting stress, emotions and an unmotivated hubby hold me back!

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting (1800/day), Personal training 3x/week, Cardio 6-7x/week. Learning about exercise/nutrition.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have 2 young children and want to be a happy and healthy mom. This time I'm really learning about what I am doing, not just doing it. Hiring my trainer has been a huge difference!!!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am very motivated and love to surround myself with positive, motivated friends. I not only look for support and encouragement but want to give it to others!

[time2lose]

Hi everyone,

I was really glad to find this forum. I need to lose 100+ pounds. Having and giving support will be a big help. I have been lurking a few days and I have already been encouraged.

First name: Cheryl

Geographical location: South Carolina

Age: 53

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 4 grown children

Occupation: Web administrator

Pets: 1 cat

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Internet, non-active things!

Height: 5 ft. 2 in

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: August 18, 2008 (This time!)

Starting Weight: 282

Present Weight: 260

Goal Weight: I do not want to set a goal weight at this time. It is too overwhelming to think of how much weight I need to lose. I am looking at 5 pounds at a time as I hope to lose 5 pounds a month.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Being around tempting food in many places.

Following any specific plan: I am using exchanges given me by a nutritionist but also counting the calories. I will lose a pound a week if I consume 3500 calories a week less than I use so that is what I plan to do. I many turn lose of the calories someday and just use the exchanges but not today.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
There are two things that are different for me this time.
1- My mobility was affected and that really scared me. I have already lost enough weight to help that.
2 – I have a son in college. He was feeling a bit overwhelmed when considering the number of courses he would need and the length of time that it will take him. I reminded him that when he was a freshman in high school, he did not stop to think about the number of courses he would need to graduate. Neither did he stop to think “It is going to take me FOUR years to graduate high school.” Going to school was his life and before he knew it, he was graduating. I told him to do the same thing with college. Just do what he needs to do today and graduation day would be here in no time.
Then a light bulb went off in my head. The same is true for me with losing weight and getting healthy. There is no quick fix. I just have to do whatever is needed TODAY. If I do that everyday, one day I will realize that it is graduation day because I will be at a healthy weight.

[cfmama]

I just realized that I never put a profile up!

First name: Tammy

Geographical location: BC Canada

Age: 32

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages:3 Madeline is 7, Olivia is 5, Phoenix is 2

Occupation: daycare provider to two darling baby girls

Pets: 1 dog Loki, a pembroke welsh corgi, 2 cats: Casper a maine coon and Frodo a blue and white persian

Hobbies/Interests: reading, walking, sewing

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes and brownish black hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: My starting date was September 27

Starting Weight: 376

Present Weight: 330.6

Goal Weight: 140 to start... probably lower

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: my emotional and boredom eating. And the fact that I would not eat all day and then gorge at night

Following any specific plan: calorie counting at 1800 a day. Eating mostly clean. Organic. Traditional eating.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm eating a wide variety of foods. I've stayed on plan for twice as long as I've EVER stuck to a diet. I woke up one day, went shopping, bought healthy foods and ran with it. There was not working up to it, researching, nothing. I just did it. And that's what I do. I just do it. Because it's not an option.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so happy to be losing weight. I am so happy that I feel better, and look better and sleep better and do everything better. I am so relieved that in the next two years I will out of the obese danger zone and fit and healthy.

[Jen415]

I just discovered that, even though I have been on the 100 lb Club for almost 4 years, I've never filled out a profile. So.........what you've all been waiting for! LOL

First name: Jeanette

Geographical location: Space & Treasure Coast, FL

Age: 43 (birthdate 4/15/65

Marital Status: in a long term relationship

Children/Ages: "stepson", age 21

Occupation: administrative assistant/college student

Pets: five cats (three indoor and two outdoor) and an evil bird

Hobbies/Interests: karaoke, TV, sports, ballroom dance

Height: 5' 6"

Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, auburn hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I start every single day...today happens to be 12/11/08

Starting Weight: 340 lbs

Present Weight: 338.8 lbs 12/11/08

Goal Weight: 170 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making a total lifestyle change and NOT a temporary reduction plan

Following any specific plan: not at the moment--I've got Diet ADD! I've tried just about everything.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm ready.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for all the love and support over the last four years!!

[chloekinsicle]

First name:Chloe

Geographical location:College in Indiana, Oregon on vacation times

Age:19

Marital Status:single

Children/Ages:none!yay!

Occupation:student

Pets:we have four dogs, three cats, and two rats. my dad's a vet so we've always had a lot of animals

Hobbies/Interests:music, rugby, reading, painting nails

Height:5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: both dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:12-29-2008

Starting Weight:246

Present Weight:246

Goal Weight:140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Bingeing, recovery from bulimia, making healthful choices

Following any specific plan:trying to stay between 1200 and 1400 calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Less restricting, eating disorder treatment

Anything else you would like to share with usefinitely ready to make a change!

[puff0518]

First name: Darla

Geographical location: Western NY

Age: 37

Marital Status: Married (will be 18 years in May 2009!)

Children/Ages: 1 DD, age 9

Occupation: Help Desk for local government offices. Mostly a desk job, which doesn't help my weight any.

Pets: 3 cats (Chex, Cornflakes and Evil), 2 dogs (Susie & Molly), a rabbit (Brownie), and a turtle (Turd)

Hobbies/Interests: digital photography, scrapbooking, reading, swimming

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes, brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've been struggling with my weight since I was a teenager. As a child, I was skinny! Really skinny. As a teen, I gained weight, quickly. At 16, I was 155ish. And at 5'2", that's a lot. I was 236 when I got pg with my DD.

Starting Weight: Highest weight was 273.5. Starting weight this time is about 265.

Present Weight: 257

Goal Weight: Overall goal is somewhere between 125 and 150ish. I really won't know till I get there. The number doesn't matter as much as how I feel.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My attachment to emotional eating.

Following any specific plan: Not really. Just trying to keep calories in a reasonable range, as well as fats and carbs. And adding exercise in!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not sure. It just feels different.

[TraceyElaine]

First name: Tracey

Geographical location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Age:27

Marital Status:married

Children/Ages:9,6,4,2

Occupation: student

Pets:a chihuahua and a cat (Echo and Punk)

Hobbies/Interests: I play an MMORPG with my hubby, I love to read, movies, taking pics, anything to do with my kids

Height:5ft6in

Eye/Hair Color:brown and brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:um...for official sake lets say jan 1st, 2009

Starting Weight:255lbs

Present Weight:255lbs

Goal Weight:130lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: constantly wanting to eat and not making time for myself to exercise

Following any specific plan:nope

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have spent the last 9 years overweight. I dont want it to be a decade. I dont want to look back on my twenties as the fat years.

[seashell]

First name: Shell

Geographical location: Branford, CT

Age: 36

Marital Status: Divorced

Children/Ages: Boy, 16, girl 10

Occupation: Self Employed

Pets: Riley, a shepard / husky mix

Hobbies/Interests: Supporting local music, Hiking, camping, Stargate

Height: 5 10

Eye/Hair Color: Blue / redish brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1st time June, 2004
2nd time Jan, 2009

Starting Weight: 1st time 280 - down to 185 2nd time 260

Present Weight: 255

Goal Weight: 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself!

Following any specific plan: Atkins

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I do it for me!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Very happy to be here at 3fc