100 lb Club Bios

[salsa chip]

First name: Liz

Geographical location: West Coast

Age: 29

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: teacher

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: travelling, internetting (!), learning languages, making things

Height: 5'10"

Eye/Hair Color: brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TODAY!

Starting Weight: 248

Present Weight: 248 (ahem)

Goal Weight: 148 (kind of plucked out of nowhere, supposedly vaguely based on my height)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating when I'm feeling down, or have nothing particular to do.

Following any specific plan: Eating LESS! And getting better foods inside my body. And going running again.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I think the realisation of what being this overweight does to my health and energy levels.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

[wendyland]

I just realized that I never posted a bio. I love this group!

First name: Wendy

Geographical location: St. Louis, MO
Age: 30

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 3 girls - 10, 5, and 2

Occupation: computer programmer

Pets: cat, ginger

Hobbies/Interests: reading, wii games, crafts, hiking, canoeing

Height: 5 '4

Eye/Hair Color: Green/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 4, 2008 (The day my mom died)

Starting Weight: 232

Present Weight: 230

Goal Weight: My prepregnancy weight is 155. It would be great to at least get down to that. I'd be thrilled to be under 180.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My own mind. I need to stop making excuses for not exercising and eating good.

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting w/ eating clean.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My self esteem is so much better. I love myself and feel worth making the effort.

Anything else you would like to share with us: It's great to be a part of the group. I don't like being on the internet much, but I'm making an effort to stay a part of the 3fatchicks community. I've read such wonderful, motivating posts on this forum.

[CanadianCutie]

First name: Sarah

Geographical location: London, Ontario, Canada (I also spend a couple months a year in Collinsville, Il.)

Age: 32

Marital Status: Divorced, but in relationship with a wonderful man.

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Student/Home caregiver

Pets: 2 furry felines

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Writing, Movies, Gaming

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: Grey/Brown (usually keep it dyed red though)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It's been a lifelong struggle. Most recent attempt, August 2009.

Starting Weight: 331 (was heavier before but I don't by the exact amount)

Present Weight: 326

Goal Weight: 180 (for now will readjust later)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying motivated, exercising

Following any specific plan: No, just lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Salad and lean meats, and whole grains

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel I am really motivated this time. I am at a place in my life where I am ready to be the best me I can be.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I think you are all great, such inspiration.

[Essa415]

First name:Jessica

Geographical location:Central Illinois

Age:24

Marital Status:Happily Single

Children/Ages: One Day, but not currently

Occupation:Structural Engineer

Pets:A couple of Houseflys I haven't named yet

Hobbies/Interests:I am a baker, I love making food in general. I also love shopping (what girl doesn't).

Height:5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes, Medium brown Hair (I used to be blonde)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:June 2009

Starting Weight:265

Present Weight:248

Goal Weight:165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:My love for food and I also live by myself so there is noone but myself to push me and i am too easy to give in to the couch.

Following any specific plan: I used to be into running (was down to 185 in college, office work has not been good to me) I am going to start that up again and just start eating less calories and more good for me foods.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am at the point where I feel like I look, I usually have high self esteem but there comes a point when at 250+ lbs you can't see past it anymore. Plus I have a big trip planned for christmas and I want to look hot on the beaches of Hawaii.

Anything else you would like to share with us:I decided that after consistantly being in a one relationship after another for the past 6 years that I am going on a no men stint til January 2010, I think it will help me focus on more on doing this for me and not to look good for some guy...

[Butterfly50]

First name: Bonnie

Geographical location:South Carolina

Age:39

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages:B19-G14-G11

Occupation:Housewife

Pets:2 Pure white Cats

Hobbies/Interests:Sewing, Embrodering, Almost anything

Height:IDK 5.1

Eye/Hair Color:Blue- Medium Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Aug 27,2009

Starting Weight:315

Present Weight:315

Goal Weight:160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightlosshe Will to turn away food

Following any specific plan:No

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I cant motivated myself to get going ( Please help me out)

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been on the diet roller coaster for many years it has come now that I have to take tricor and am being watched to check sugar levels. I need the inspiration to get started again and someone to help me keep myself in check.

[c_laura]

First name: Cat

Geographical location: new transplant to Nashville TN

Age: 25

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: does my cat count?

Occupation: graduate student

Pets: I've got one cat currently but I am thinking about a dog in the next couple of years.

Hobbies/Interests: I love reading, writing, pottery and cooking. I've recently discovered kayaking and am hoping to take up fencing.

Height: 5'3

Eye/Hair Color: I've got light brown hair and eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sadly aug 25...

Starting Weight:253

Present Weight:253

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I hate exercise. I really do.

Following any specific plan: my own cobbled together mish-mash of psychology and exercise.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I think this time the difference is that I've done a lot of mental work to figure out why I am over weight and why i've stayed that way. So now I can move forward instead of getting scared and quitting before I get anywhere.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm just starting my graduate program and am going to have to figure out how to integrate exercise into my schedule. I'd dearly love any time management tips from anyone that has a style that works.

[FitGirlyGirl]

First name: Roxanne

Geographical location: Jacksonville, AR (I'm from FL - hubby is air force)

Age:31

Marital Status: happily married since 10/4/07

Children/Ages: none yet - working on it

Occupation: I am supposed to be a teacher, but I am currently jobless

Pets: 4 cats plus 2 strays that live under our shed and are about as spoiled as our inside cats, 4 fish in aquariums inside and 23 fish in the pond.

Hobbies/Interests: reading, learning, all things Pagan, cooking, playing with my cats, and working my butt off to work my butt off

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb. 17, 2009, gave up about a week into April and restarted July 5

Starting Weight:245

Present Weight:209

Goal Weight:115

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have PCOS and am a type 2 diabetic, I LOVE pizza and birthday cake, and I'm not emotionally ready for the gym

Following any specific plan: I have a body bugg, am using Slim Quick, counting calories, and getting off my butt (mostly to the tune of Jillian Michaels DVDs and Wii game)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have to do this if I don't want to die and if I want to have babies

Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks in advance for all the support I am sure I will be getting from all of you and I hope that I can also give support to those who are in need.

[Jessica88]

First name: Jessica

Geographical location: Arizona

Age:21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Student

Pets: dogs, cats, horses, goat

Hobbies/Interests: traveling, shopping, the beach, working out

Height: 5'9"

Eye/Hair Color:brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2009

Starting Weight: 285

Present Weight: 256

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Giving in to eating unhealthy food at restaurants

Following any specific plan: Exercise and counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I have done it on my own this time, not because other people wanted me to. I want it for myself.

Anything else you would like to share with us: The reason I am trying to lose weight right now is because I hope to join the Navy after I graduate college in about a year.

[Lindifer]

First name: Lindy

Geographical location: Utah

Age:28

Marital Status:Married for 9 years.

Children/Ages:I have a girl and a boy, 9 years and 2 years.

Occupation:Mommy

Pets: A dog I am not too fond of.

Hobbies/Interests:I like to play computer games and crochet.

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color:Very curly light brown hair and light blue eyes.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:September 20, 2009

Starting Weight: 265ish, not exactly sure, but I will weigh in tomorrow.

Present Weight:...

Goal Weight:I haven't really decided, but I think around 160 or so.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with it, I have gained and lost the same 40-60 pounds over and over again.

Following any specific plan: Counting calories I guess, unless I find something else.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Nothing, and that worries me... if I couldn't do it before why would I be able to now? I'm trying to convince myself the other times were just practice.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I wasn't always overweight, I think once I was around 20 I really started to get bigger. I always thought, "Oh, I'm still young, it's ok...." but now I am 28 and at my highest weight ever. I am determined to be as healthy as possible by the time I am 30. That includes losing 100 pounds and quitting smoking.

[beerab]

First name: Beerab (sorry don't want to post my real name)

Geographical location: San Diego, CA

Age: 26

Marital Status: Happily Married

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Lab Assistant

Pets: 2 birds

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, spending time with family

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/Dark Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 2008

Starting Weight: 235

Present Weight: 211

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Snacking at night!

Following any specific plan: First calorie counting but now due to PCOS have started South Beach diet from doctor's recommendation.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to have children someday and want to be healthy for them, and also want to feel good about myself!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really committed this time to not giving up and making my goal! Without 3fc I would have gotten larger than 235!

[Mango30]

First name: Alena

Geographical location: Alaska

Age: 30

Marital Status: It's complicated...

Children/Ages: Son, SP, 7 yo

Occupation: Clinical Administrator

Pets: Cat: Ghosthunter Dog: Teva

Hobbies/Interests: Painting, singing, reading, herblore, gardening

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 2006

Starting Weight: 260 lbs

Present Weight: 191 lbs

Goal Weight: 115 lbs (slow...but worth it)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: binge eating disorder

Following any specific plan: calorie counting, watching ratios of protein, carbs, fat

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Dedication, education

Anything else you would like to share with us: Currently a student in a nutrition program at our state university.

[Nightmare]

First name:Kelli

Geographical location: Oregon

Age: 50

Marital Status: Unhappily married.

Children/Ages: Two. (19 yr.old daughter, 11 yr. old son)

Occupation: Stay at home mother and homeschool teacher.

Pets: At present: 3 cats.

Hobbies/Interests: BOOKS, horses, dogs, cars, travel.

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Dirty blonde/graying

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:

Starting Weight: Last Drs. appt. weighed 294 (if correct, highest EVER).

Present Weight: ? Haven't been on the scale since Drs. appt.

Goal Weight: 150/145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Can't get the mindset.

Following any specific plan: Healthy lifestyle change, portion control.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm finding this time almost unattainable. I can't seem to get the needed mindset to accomplish the daunting task of getting this weight off.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I feel SO uncomfortable and I'm in such extreme pain and I know all the bad things that this weight is potentially causing me (I'm literally killing myself) like the high blood pressure, like the potential for diabetes, like heart problems, etc. BUT....I can't seem to be able to STOP eating. I quit smoking after some 15/20 years, because I found out that I was pregnant and I quit COLD TURKEY, because I didn't want to harm my child. But, this weight is killing....ME. And, I can't seem to stop eating and stop killing myself. Geee, does that say anything about my self esteem??? Anybody out there with a similar scenario???

[Lyn2007]

You know, I've been posting here for over 2 years, and I just realized that I never posted a bio. So here goes.

First name: Lyn

Geographical location: Pacific NW

Age: 40

Marital Status: That's a good question. Married/living apart

Children/Ages: five kids ages 4 through 19

Occupation: Mommy for now! Have degrees tho

Pets: minidog and cat

Hobbies/Interests: blogging, writing, taking pictures, reading scientific studies, getting outdoors, camping, cooking, music

Height: 5'6 (I shrank)

Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown (auburnish in summer)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Aug 2007

Starting Weight: 278

Present Weight: see ticker (236 as of this posting)

Goal Weight: 168/142

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: binge eating disorder

Following any specific plan: counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I care

Anything else you would like to share with us: If you'd like to know more about me or see progress pictures, check my blog

[gloo]

First name: gloo works for now

Geographical location: northern california by way of new england

Age: 42

Marital Status: living in sin

Children/Ages: 15 year old stepdaughter

Occupation: executive admin

Pets: two hilarious rescued border collies

Hobbies/Interests: absolutely anything having to do with music. pop culture. writing. crocheting. animal rescue. laughing painfully hard.

Height: 5' 3 1/2"

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/my natural hair color? brown. but haven't seen that in YEARS. currently red.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: recommitting 11/29/09

Starting Weight: 289

Present Weight: same

Goal Weight: my ultimate goal is somewhere in the 145 range, but interim goal is to take off the 15 lbs i gained back after losing 25 back in the spring

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my own insecurities, doubts, and laziness

Following any specific plan: weight watchers-esque/calorie counting/exercising

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm tired and done with making excuses and living my life for everyone else. i'm the difference this time.

Anything else you would like to share with us: i think i came to the gripping conclusion recently that i'm not a superhero. or maybe i am. but i can't single handedly save the world before i save myself.

[Eliana]

First name: "Eliana"- though not really "Eliana" is my Hebrew name.

Geographical location: Ohio

Age:35

Marital Status: married ~ 1/11/11 getting divorced

Children/Ages: Two boys, 9 and 8

Occupation: work in the schools

Pets: One little 6.5 lb Beesha-Poo

Hobbies/Interests: writing and playing/teaching flute

Height: 5'4" and a half

Eye/Hair Color: Eyes:hazel; hair brown and very curly

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/9/2009

Starting Weight: 235ish

Present Weight: 221~11/29/09; 207~1/5/10; 153~1/11/11

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not giving up

Following any specific plan: 1200 calories a day

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never counted calories before. I've done South Beach, I've tried "eating right" (whatever that means), cutting out pop and chips, but I've never actually counted calories. I thought I knew about calories, but boy was I wrong.

Anything else you would like to share with us: