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Ashley Geographical location: California Age: 21 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: one 21 month little girl Occupation: respiratory therapy student Pets: not at the moment Hobbies/Interests: spending time with hubby, daughter, friends and family. newly adopted hobby exercise Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: green/med brown & blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01/15/2010 Starting Weight: 290 Present Weight: 288 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating, procrastination Following any specific plan: have a personal trainer that's kickin my butt What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: idk I guess I just realized it's time |
First name:Jenni
Geographical location:Southwest Michigan Age:25 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None yet Occupation: Temp (getting ready to go to grad school) Pets: 1 dog (chalmers), 2 cats (Kevin and Bellatrix) Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, Scrapbooking, Dancing, Cooking Height: 5'7'' Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Dec 28th 2009 Starting Weight:165 Present Weight: Ditched the scale for a while... Goal Weight:140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating right, my husband is a stick who eats junk and tries to feed it to me... Following any specific plan: Doing Insanity workouts and counting calories... What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Its the biggest I've ever been. I used to be very athletic and now all that muscle has turned to flab. And my husband and I eloped so we are having a second big family wedding later this year...so I have a second white dress to fit into. Anything else you would like to share with us: not that I can think of. __________________ |
First name:Kate
Geographical location:Iowa Age:27 Marital Status:married Children/Ages:Maddox-3 , Lola-1 Occupation:domestic engineer Pets:2 dogs Marley and Reznor Hobbies/Interests:LOVE reading, little writing Height:5'10 Eye/Hair Color:blue eyes/dark blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:january 1st {cliche, i know} Starting Weight:200 Present Weight:195 Goal Weight:135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:giving up soda and fast food Following any specific plan:cleaning up my diet and cardio What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I'm dedicated to being healthy for myself and children. Anything else you would like to share with us: Go me!!! And go you!!!:p __________________ |
First name (if you want to tell): Lisa
Geographical location: Sydney, Australia Age: 28 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: 2 cats and 1 crazy dog Hobbies/Interests: Music, going to gigs, traveling & watching footy Height: 165cm not sure what that is in feet? Eye/Hair Color: Eye-- Green, Hair Light Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 2010 Starting Weight: 103kg Present Weight: 103 Goal Weight: 70kg Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stayin focused and on track. Realising that these changes are for life, not just for now! Following any specific plan: My own, which is; Portion control, Exercise at least 30 mins, 5 times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Have admitted to myself that yes i am fat, i am overweight and the only way this will change is by me taking action! Anything else you would like to share with us: always up for a chat! looking for email buddies too! |
First name: Ellie
Geographical location:Bristol, England Age:27 Marital Status:married Children/Ages: 3 girls 11yrs 8yrs 17mths Occupation:housewife/lazy slave Pets:1 girl cat, 1 blond girl Yorkie, 1 girl shorkie Hobbies/Interests:gardening,t.v,reading,socialising Height:5ft 2ins Eye/Hair Color:eyes blue, hair brunette Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:4Th January 2010 Starting Weight:16st 9.5lbs Present Weight:16st 4lbs Goal Weight:9st 12lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional/boredom hunger & motivating myself to exercise Following any specific plan: weightwatchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:hopefully i'm now ready to stick to the plan for a healthy future ! |
First name: Mandy
Geographical location: Charleston, SC Age: 25 Marital Status: Married for three years Children/Ages: Madilyn, 2 years and Molly Grace, 5 Weeks Occupation: 7th Grade Teacher Pets: 2 dogs-Forrest and Penny Hobbies/Interests: Mommy-ing is about all I have time for these days. Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 2010 Starting Weight: 190 Present Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: TIME-with 2 babies it's hard to fit in exercise and meal planning Following any specific plan: I just bought Alli today-the thought of possibly $h^tting myself i(apparantly this is a side effect if you don't stick to the plan?) is enough to force me to make time for meal planning! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It's not just about me anymore. My girls don't deserve to struggle with weight and confidence like I have. If I don't create healthy habits for my family now, they will have a hard time in the future. Anything else you would like to share with us: I look forward to the support system here at 3FC!!! :) |
First name: Jen
Geographical location: New Zealand Age: 25 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Daughter 2 years old Occupation: Stay at home mum Pets: 3 cats, all nuts, 1 indian ringneck parakeet with an attitude problem. Hobbies/Interests: Art, music, books Height: is it totally weird that I don't know? I guess I must be around 5'6". Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, brown hair (most of the time) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today!!! again. 25 Jan 10 Starting Weight: 227lb Present Weight: 227lb Goal Weight: 155lb Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My binge eating disorder Following any specific plan: More calories in than out!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Trying to tackle binge eating disorder, reading books about the subject and getting practical advice rather than trying to fight it and getting discouraged. Anything else you would like to share with us: Hmmmm....... nope. |
First name: Chris
Geographical location: Texas Age: 22 Marital Status: never married Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: student (computer science) Pets: one fat cat named Mia Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, cooking, composing music, video games Height: 5' 10" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / Brown (with a red beard) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 23, 2010 Starting Weight: 232 Present Weight: 232 Goal Weight: 182 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not gaining it all back once I lose it. I have actually done this before a little over a year ago. Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein Diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Actually finishing all 4 steps in the IP plan, and learning to keep the weight off Anything else you would like to share with us: I never thought I could miss Burger King so much. =] |
First name: Sarah
Geographical location: New Zealand Age: 23 Marital Status: Been with my amazing boyfriend nearly 2 years. Children/Ages: Eck. None. Occupation: Artist. Practitioner of cute. Part-time retail assistant. Pets: A huge cat called Moo. Hobbies/Interests: Art, film, literature, anime, sleeping. Height: 5'1 Eye/Hair Color: Hazel-ish green-ish eyes, reddish brown hair. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 2008, took a break, restarted November 2009. Serious about it from now. Starting Weight: 93kg Present Weight: 82kg Goal Weight: 60kg (ish) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food. Most things I love are not good for me. Also sticking to exercise! Following any specific plan: Approximate calorie watching, portion control, healthy food. Varying exercise dvds, getting active everyday. Wii Fit! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have more support. Boyfriend is backing me. I am more serious about it. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
Hi! I am Lauren...and I am ready to start my journey!
First name: Lauren
Geographical location: Charleston, SC Age: 25 Marital Status: Single, but with the same, wonderful man for over 3 years :hug: Children/Ages: None Occupation: Police officer Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, movies Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes/dark blond hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 22nd, 2010 Starting Weight: 260:ink: Present Weight: 255 Goal Weight: 200:) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food Choices--I work strange hours so sometimes, there is no choice but a gas station or waffle house. I have started bringing my own food, which is a huge help both health-wise and financially. Following any specific plan: Lower caloric intake, increase exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I need do get my blood pressure down. I don't want to be 25 and on high blood pressure medicine! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Theresa
Geographical location: Lil town in Washington Age:28 Marital Status:engaged to my hunny Children/Ages: daughter 2 1/2, soon to be step sons 5 & 9 Occupation: Stay at home mommy Pets: 2 dogs, Sampson and Andy Hobbies/Interests: Being outdoors, driving in the mountains, reading, drawing, hanging with the fam Height:5'6 Eye/Hair Color:Blue/currently brown...naturally blonde :dizzy: Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb. 1st Starting Weight:194 Present Weight:194 Goal Weight:140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Not falling off the wagon permanetly when i slip up Following any specific plan:starting WS feb. 1, p90x, and insanity dvds in my near future :D What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing this for me and i'm setting up my support group before i start...let my family know exactly what i need and i found 3FC!:carrot: Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a friends wedding to attend in June in Lake Tahoe...I WILL look and feel good and be confident! |
First name: Amy
Geographical location: Louisiana Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Analyst Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Music, writing, chick lit, computer games Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2007 Starting Weight: 275 Present Weight: 239 Goal Weight: 140-150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Laziness Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Hopefully I'll be able to stop taking mini breaks and make this a 24/7, 365 change Anything else you would like to share with us: No |
First name: Alison
Geographical location: Las Vegas NV, ATM Age: 23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Crew leader with Conservation corps Pets: none :( Hobbies/Interests: Internet, Reading, Writing, Swimming, Traveling, Meeting new people, going on adventures, daydreaming and thinking up ridiculous challenges for myself Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: ........A loooong time ago Starting Weight: 260lb was my highest Present Weight: 196.6lbs Goal Weight: 120-140lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself! and my love of Chinese takeout and bread Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and healthy eating What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've already come so far, I can't go back. |
First name: Josh
Geographical location: Juneau, AK Age: 26, for 5 more days. Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Economist Pets: Gouda, a young black lab. Hobbies/Interests: Quilting, Stained Glass, Cooking (mainly cookies sadly), video games on occasion. Height: 6'5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Grey eyes, Red Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/12/09 Starting Weight: 372 :( Present Weight: 322 Goal Weight: 210 for now. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not falling victim to a bad mood and not pulling out. Once i break with a plan - I find it easier to keep breaking it. So I have to be strict. Following any specific plan: Actually eating healthy food, instead of less unhealthy food like I did in the past. Thats what made it so easy to go back to gaining. I would just say whatever and have one more slice of pizza. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time it is for me and not solely from a motivation to look better to someone of the opposite sex. |
First name: Sara
Geographical location: Washington state Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: College student- and hopefully graduate school student in the fall! Pets: One boxer puppy (even if she's already 3 years old, she'll always be a puppy) named Ella Hobbies/Interests: Music, Jane Austen, reading, Egyptology, piracy (the innocent, swordfighting in my backward with wooden sticks kind, not the stealing DVDs kind). Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, dark brown hair. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 31, 2010- aka, my 21st birthday. Starting Weight: 305 lbs Present Weight: same Goal Weight: 150, I suppose! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Being a college student, and everything that comes with it. Stress, lack of sleep, and poor cafeteria food! Following any specific plan: Good old fashioned diet and exercise. It worked for my mom, and it will work for me. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Having a supportive community, and having a friend to do it with! |
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