100 lb Club Bios

[Xaria]

First name: Celeste

Geographical location: Pennsylvania

Age: 35

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 3 daughters ages 17, 12, & 10 - 2 sons ages 3 & 5 months

Occupation: Retail

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Reading & writing

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/4/10

Starting Weight: 263

Present Weight: 231

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm an ex-chain smoker, so for me, my biggest hurdle is eating all the time to fill the void of not being able to smoke. It's a killer.

Following any specific plan: I use Spark People. Mostly I try to eat healthier foods and I gave up drinking anything but water and an occasional diet soda. I was a Pepsi addict. I admit it. I'm also trying to have less fat in my diet.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Health reasons. Despite my size, I'm usually pretty healthy, but whenever my body gets in the 230 plus range, problems start to creep in. I want them to creep back out. ;P

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm an internet junkie.

[Phae]

First name: Phaedra

Geographical location: Ontario

Age:

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Bank Teller

Pets: A guinea pig named Luna

Hobbies/Interests: Popular culture, especially television.

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, hair colour changes often but right now it's reddish brown.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 5th, 2011

Starting Weight: 280

Present Weight: 280

Goal Weight: 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not knowing how or liking to cook!

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers, in that I use Points instead of counting calories. But I'm too poor to join so I just use the literature I got when I was a member 5+ years ago.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't want any weight-related health issues. I don't feel healthy and I don't like myself.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have done this many times before, but I'm hoping this time to use this forum as a way of sticking with it! Being accountable to all of you fabulous people might help me!

[TwilightBloom]

First name: Carrie

Geographical location: Mississippi

Age:33

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 14,9,6

Occupation: Sub Postal Carrier

Pets: 3 dogs, Gizmo, Maverick, Titan

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Internet, Twilight, Riding Horses, Playing Baseball with my kids.

Height: 5,5

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 22, 2011

Starting Weight: 266.5

Present Weight: 260

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, motivation and energy to exercise. Sticking with it.

Following any specific plan: Counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am committed, I have support.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I started my weightloss journey about 2 years ago, i weighed 277, I lost down to 195, but have gained back to what i weigh now. I have insulin resistance, and Pcos. I am gonna win this time, I will not back down.

[Joszac]

First name: Linda

Geographical location: Oregon

Age:44

Marital Status: Divorced

Children/Ages:2 sons / 23 and 21

Occupation: Beta Tester

Pets:1 spoiled rotten, like a child Yorkie

Hobbies/Interests:Motorcycles, dogs, Antiques

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:3/2/2011

Starting Weight: 235

Present Weight:229

Goal Weight:135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I love good tasting food and "think" I'm still hungry if I can still breath good.

Following any specific plan:Starting with Lean Cuisine, veggies, fruit and hope to start using the gym membership I've had for almost 2 yrs that I've been to about 3 times.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I don't know. I've lost over 100 pounds twice in my life now and gained it all back. I just hope something in my thought process will be different this time.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

[MelissaMartiinson1]

First name: Melissa

Geographical location: Wyoming

Age: 26

Marital Status: Married to the love of my life. I know mushy

Children/Ages: Evan 5 Adam 21 months

Occupation: I just got a huge promotion. I will be in charge of marketing and starting up a non-profit addition to our company!

Pets: no pets. My kids have allergies

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, spending time with my family and friends, camping, swimming learning to knit.

Height: 5'9

Eye/Hair Color: green eyes light brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2, 2011

Starting Weight: 284

Present Weight: 276

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Big family dinners and some unsupportive family memebers. Thankfully my husband is behind me on this 100% Also having a where I am sitting almost all day.

Following any specific plan: I started the ideal protein on March 2

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have tried weight watchers and things like that but I never saw a HUGE change rapidly like I have on IP.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

[laueliz]

Geographical location: Southeast

Age: 26

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Grad student

Pets: Dog

Height: 5'0"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Reddish brown

Present Weight: About 240

Goal Weight: 130

Following any specific plan: Going to try the Mediterranean Prescription.

I look forward to meeting all of you!

[konfyoozed]

First name: Mandy

Geographical location: Virginia Beach, VA - until august, then Columbia, SC

Age: 27

Marital Status: Getting married May 21st, 2011!

Children/Ages: no kids yet

Occupation: Retail Minion

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Blogging, Singing like I know how, Playin on the Wii

Height: 5'9"

Eye/Hair Color: eyes are blue, hair changes regularly. right now - reddish brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/15/2011

Starting Weight: 300lbs

Present Weight: 293lbs

Goal Weight: 175lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat whenever I'm bored. Or sad. Or happy. Or Stressed... I need to stop emotion-eating, and find another outlet. I've decided to start blogging.

Following any specific plan: I take Alli, and calorie counting.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm getting married, and I want children. I would like to be below 200lbs before I get pregnant.

[FreckledMom]

First name: Carolyn

Geographical location: Southern NH

Age: 40

Marital Status: married, almost 16 years

Children/Ages: Abigail 8, Gavin and Madelynn 3 (twins)

Occupation: SAHM

Pets: 1 cat named Harley, one husband Chris

Hobbies/Interests:music, reading , crafts

Height: 5' 2"

Eye/Hair Color: auburn brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: starting and stopping for over 17 years... lets say 4/1/11

Starting Weight: 260ish

Present Weight: 260ish

Goal Weight: 150ish...

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating when I am bored, sad, angry, happy.... MOTIVATION...EXERCISE

Following any specific plan: No..I am vegetarian and trying to eat vegan, common sense

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I kind of feel like this is my last chance, my health is starting to really suffer and either I get this under control or my kids wont have me around like they should

Anything else you would like to share with us: Just needing a lot of encouragement and support..knowing others are struggling with the same things I am helps. I HAVE to do this..I feel like it is literally do or die time

[starfish27]

First name: Stacy

Geographical location: California

Age: 34 in May

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 8 year old daughter

Occupation: Stay at home mom/ student

Pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a bird

Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, arts/crafts, movies

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've been trying for a loooong time.

Starting Weight: 245

Present Weight: 227

Goal Weight: I'm not sure. somewhere between 150-170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My own negative self talk.

Following any specific plan: counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just really want to finally get this done. I want to be healthy and feel good about myself.

Anything else you would like to share with us: My final goal may not be 100 pounds, but if I did lose 100 pounds I would be 145 at 5'8" which is in the healthy range. I'm just not sure I want to go that thin. But still I feel this is the right board for me :-)

[love02]

First name: Stefanie

Geographical location: Oklahoma

Age: 27

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 boys (8 and 6)

Occupation: S.A.H.M

Pets: 2 cats and a beagle

Hobbies/Interests: fishing, photography, and spending time at the farm

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel / brown

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: I have been on a weight loss journey most of my life, but things started working in my favor 01-02-2011

Starting Weight: 250

Present Weight: 226

Goal Weight: It would be really nice if the wii fit didn't yell out "that's obese". If I had to put a number I would say 140 or around there.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: staying motivated, I am easily discouraged

Following any specific plan: eat less, move more. I am using apps on my phone to count calories in and calories out..

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I think I am ready this time. With all the knowledge that the Internet has to offer me and all the wonderful people on 3fc, I really think I can do it! In the past I have exercised more (then ate more) or ate less only to find my self binging even more. this time I have put the two together and I choose to binge on fruits or baby carrots. I am far from perfect so when I mess up I forgive myself and move on, every minute is a new beginning.

[rachel2writer]

First name:Rachel

Geographical location: North of Dallas, TX

Age:38

Marital Status:married to my high school sweetheart

Children/Ages:Chloe, 15 and Samantha, 9

Occupation:editor

Pets:Sable, black lab and Anja, boxer/pit bull/? mix

Hobbies/Interests:gardening, reading. DH bought me a Kindle for Xmas, and I LOVE it!

Height:5'3"

Eye/Hair Color:brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Unofficially, Jan 2009 when I was my highest weight. Officially, this go round (and the LAST go round!), March 21.

Starting Weight:264 at highest, 245 at start of this journey

Present Weight: 244

Goal Weight:140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Hypothyroidism

Following any specific plan:Glycemic Impact Diet / Ediets paired with rules in The Thyroid Diet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finally figured out that I was better than the person I'd become. Weight loss and healthiness are for ME and me alone.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Began my journey to be the person I deserve to be in January 2008 when I went back to school to finish my Bachelors degree. Kept going and got my Masters May 2010. Started my dream job November 2010. Quit smoking January 17, 2011. Next step is to take control of my weight loss and health and become strong and healthy.

[GreatPerhaps]

First name: KD

Geographical location: Connecticut

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Student

Pets: German shepherd

Hobbies/Interests: Linguistics, baking, traveling, reading

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown/Black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/30/11

Starting Weight: 220

Present Weight: 215

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: PCOS, serious bingeing

Following any specific plan: Intermittent fasting (time window for eating: 2-10 pm)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I've mostly tried crash dieting in anticipation of big events (graduations, spring break, etc.) This time, I'm prepared to make a long-term commitment to get healthy--and I'm seeking out a support network (3FC) for a little help along the way.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I started bingeing to deal with the seriously traumatic death of a loved one. I have a feeling that this journey is as much about my mind as it is about my body...but I think I'm ready to take on that challenge.

[juliana77]

First name: Juliana

Geographical location: Southern California

Age: 33

Marital Status: divorced

Children/Ages: 7 year old son

Occupation: IT

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: love to read

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/light brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/24/2011

Starting Weight: 274.4 (all-time high was a few years ago, about 285)

Present Weight: 261.2

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting up the motivation is #1 and then sticking to it is #2

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting using My Fitness Pal iPhone app, plus 90 mins of cardio and 60 mins of weights a week.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the longest that I have stuck with any plan since my mom put me on Jenny Craig at age 11. I am so excited because it's easy, it's WORKING, I do not feel stuck or bored or deprived, and I am in it for the long haul.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been divorced for about 4-5 years now and have been trying to date, but at my current weight the pool of applicants is pretty small. I like being single, but don't want to be forever, so I am looking forward to dating as a smaller person once I get closer to my goal!

[JamiSue3916]

First name: Jami

Geographical location: Northern California

Age: 33

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 boys, 10 & 2 1/2

Occupation: Cost Analyst

Pets: 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: Camping, reading, crocheting

Height: 5' 8"

Eye/Hair Color: Green / Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/08/11

Starting Weight: 292.4

Present Weight: 284.8

Goal Weight: 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself (excuses, poor me)

Following any specific plan: Counting calories on through about.com and doing the gym thing at California Family Fitness

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My attitude. I HAVE to change! I won't live this way anymore!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I walked in the Susan G. Komen 3-day for a Cure last year and am scheduled to walk a 1/2 marathon on April 30th. I'm enjoying getting out there and finding fun activities I can do with others that involve exercise and the outdoors rather than eating.

[Slimjem]

First name: Jen

Geographical location: Columbus, OH

Age: 37

Marital Status: Married but separated

Children/Ages: Katie 9, Chris 8

Occupation: Insurance

Pets: Cats - Holly & Mistleto; Dog - Allie

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, TV, camping, Kid's activities

Height: 5' 7"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue / Red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1st time when I was 12 and off and on since 2008

Starting Weight: HW 260

Present Weight: 234

Goal Weight: 140-150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Telling myself it's OK to pass on food.

Following any specific plan: WW @ Work

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Doing my best to make the right choices and moving more.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Dropped 30-35lbs when my husband first left me. But was making every effort to eat right and was doing Treadmill 1hr a night. Never knew what real energy felt like before and it scared me. Wish I had kept it up.