[munchievictim]

First name: Taylor

Geographical location: Georgia

Age:21

Marital Status: engaged

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: student

Pets: HEIDI, the love of my life, my 3 year old adopted great Dane/German Shepard mix.

Hobbies/Interests: hiking, yoga, cooking, and watching moviesss.

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: brown brown BROWN. Ugh. Lol.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this time? April 1st, 2012. Ever? Probably somewhere in the vicinity of being eleven or twelve.

Starting Weight: 262 ( I hate having to write that.)

Present Weight: 257 yay!?

Goal Weight: 130 (in my far away distant dreams. More realistically, I'll be very happy with 150.)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: myself! My disordered eating habits! Learned emotional responses to food, my psychological approach to life. But I'm game.

Following any specific plan: calorie counting!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm taking my time, going slow, and not obsessing over my day to day weight fluctuations.

Anything else you would like to share with us: this is my third go-round on 3FC so Im not new but I've never filled one of these out before. So hi!

[kimrb0107]

First name: Kim

Geographical location: Holden, Louisiana

Age: 25

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Case Manager and Grad student

Pets: Just some fishies

Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Painting, Reading, Crafting, Zumba

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Green / Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/12/12

Starting Weight: 257

Present Weight: 257

Goal Weight: 1st goal weight = 170lbs; 2nd and final goal = 150lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sweets and sticking to the plan!!

Following any specific plan: Low Carb, high protein.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a goal to be a certain size for my wedding but this time I am doing it for me and my health. Cancer and heart disease run in my family and I would do anything to prevent these diseases.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I seem to do what it takes in every other aspect of my life in order to get to where I want to be. It's time to put some of that effort into getting healthy!
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[solastyear]

First name: Amber

Geographical location: California

Age: 25

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Mental health

Pets: Ponyo is a puppy and Corbin mix doggy

Hobbies: swimming, movies, make up

Height: 5'9

Eye/Hair Color: Green / blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/26/2012

Starting Weight: 240

Present Weight: 229

Goal Weight: 1st goal weight = 200, 2nd goal weight= 190 final goal= 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Mexican food!!!!!

Following any specific plan: cal counting, working out daily

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm getting married in aug and want to be a beautiful bride.


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[calilove03]

First name: Rosie

Geographical location: California

Age: 26

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Case manager

Pets: Dog

Hobbies/Interests: Running, museums, photography, beach, travel

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/11

Starting Weight: 170

Present Weight: 170

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My mom's cooking and having friends that love to eat out!

Following any specific plan: Just tracking what I eat

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my second round. It just seems harder to lose the weight now, even though I know I can do it!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really looking forward to weigh ins on some of the challenges, it's what keeps me motivated.

[MosesMom1]

Hi Everyone! Here's my info:

First name: Valerie

Geographical location: Georgia, USA

Age:24

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages:None

Occupation: Deputy Sheriff/ Full Time College Student (Pre-Nursing)

Pets: 1 Boxer (his name is Moses and he is our child )

Hobbies/Interests:Reading, walking, any kind of art

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color:Hazel/ Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2012

Starting Weight: 258

Present Weight: 250

Goal Weight: 170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Just sticking with it and knowing I am worth it!

Following any specific plan: Herbalife

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I truly want this for me.

Anything else you would like to share with us: It's kind of a crazy time for me right now because, if I get accepted to Nursing school, I will start in the Fall and I'll be quitting my full time job. BIG leap of faith!!! I am so excited though!

[mirax3]

Hi guys!

First name: Miranda

Geographical location: Maryland, USA

Age:21

Marital Status: In a relationship

Children/Ages:None

Occupation: Student!

Pets: No time for one!

Hobbies/Interests: Politics, Nutrition, Riding horses, Working out, Reading

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: Dark, dark brown eyes and brown/gold hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2011

Starting Weight: 250

Present Weight: 176

Goal Weight: 165 for now... whatever else comes off after that is just an added bonus!

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Former food addiction/body-image issues

Following any specific plan: Watching my calories and eating whole foods.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just got fed up. Tired of looking all flabby and feeling like a sloth!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am trying to make a lifetime change for myself and not consider what I am doing a "diet". I am enjoying eating clean, whole foods but I still do have my occasional binge. I am just proud of myself for moving forward even when the going gets rough.

[Ashmarie484]

First name: Ashleigh

Geographical location: Irmo, SC

Age: 28 on Tuesday

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 3 children: Preston 4yrs(Almost 5) Jayden 3yrs Rossi 3yrs (They just turned 3)

Occupation: RN/SAHM

Pets: 0

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Music, Going to the beach, going out with friends

Height: 5'9"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 28th 2012

Starting Weight: 240

Present Weight: 223.8

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Soda

Following any specific plan: No, just my own

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actually motivated and I would have quit day 3 already

Anything else you would like to share with us: Really excited to be here and cant wait to get to know everyone

[nanook380]

First name: Kim

Geographical location: Idaho (in a few months may be SC or MD)

Age: 23

Marital Status: In a serious relationship, not married!

Children/Ages: None

Occupation:Recent graduate, looking at grad schools/unemployed

Pets: 1 male black lab and 2 house bunnies

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, sight seeing, travel, baking, reading

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Green

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/12/12

Starting Weight: 274.8

Present Weight: 274.0

Goal Weight: 185-200

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Delicious food tempting me!

Following any specific plan: Daily exercise, watching what I eat and portion control

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of feeling bad about myself and want to get healthy (and look good!)

Anything else you would like to share with us:

[healthierME1246]

First name: Natasha

Geographical location: Ohio

Age:21

Marital Status:domestic partnership

Children/Ages:

Occupation:work from home csr

Pets:a boxer named shyla and a boxer named bruno

Hobbies/Interests:I love to be on the go..walking, riding bikes, swimming, etc.. when I do stop and stay in one place I like to read online, watch tv/movies, and chat with my mother and friends. I love music, learning new things, and shopping

Height:5 ft 3

Eye/Hair Color:hazel eyes/brown hair

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey:04.14.2012

Starting Weight:252

Present Weight:will weigh myself tomorrow morning so I will say 252

Goal Weight:my first goal is 170. over all goal is 145-130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss:everyone in my immediate family is big and I am the only one other than my mom who is trying to do something about it. also stress.

Following any specific plan:low calorie and lots of exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I know I'm going to stick to it. I have never been this big in my life and I feel disgusted by it.

Anything else you would like to share with us:I will be as supportive as I can to who ever needs support! ♥

[SoCalCowgirl]

First name:
Tracy

Geographical location:
Southern California

Age:
22
Marital Status:
Single

Children/Ages:
0

Occupation:
Kennel Attendant at a local animal hospital

Pets:
too many, I've got a horse, 3 dogs, a cat, a leopard gecko, and a saltwater reef tank

Hobbies/Interests:
horseback riding, reading, going out for a run, listening to country music

Height:
5'3

Eye/Hair Color:
hazel/varries, trying to go dark brunette,

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
May 26th 2011

Starting Weight:
170
Present Weight:
127
Goal Weight:
115-120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
making sure I eat 1200 calories a day other wise I nearly pass out if I don't

Following any specific plan:
nope, just watching what I eat, counting calories, and exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
this is my first attempt at weight loss

Anything else you would like to share with us:
I've been riding horses my entire life, and i'm thinking about going to school to be a Dietician though I have to do more research

[LeilaJey]

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[Faelwynn]

First name: Faelwynn (Just call me Fae)

Geographical location: El Cajon, CA

Age:23

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: No kids (No thank you!)

Occupation: OTC Pharmacy Associate with Walmart

Pets:2 Cats (Diva and Pandora), 1 Chinchilla (Loki), 1 Rabbit (Lt. Cadbury aka Foo bunny), 2 Rats (Selene and Persephone), 1 29 gal Aquarium, 1 Corn Snake (Aodhfionn)

Hobbies/Interests: I crochet like mad, and knit pretty well too... I also really enjoy messing with my dreadlocks

Height: Around 5ft

Eye/Hair Color: Eyes are tri-color (brown, green then blue), and Hair is naturally dark brown (almost black) but is occasionally died bright red!

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: ehh... this time we'll say 3/17/12

Starting Weight:181

Present Weight:176

Goal Weight:120-130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm an emotional eater from the south... so it's hard to express my affection for people in ways that don't involve food...

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting. I eat at my goal weight maintenance calorie level to lose.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm a fair bit more serious this time. My health is a MAJOR concern. This time it's for ME...not anyone else.

Anything else you would like to share with us:...I think you pretty much covered it all xD

[ladyponies23]

First name: Janie

Geographical location: Corpus Christi, TX

Age: 23

Marital Status: Living with my boyfriend of 7.5 years

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Activity Director for a Retirement Community

Pets: Two dogs, Sam, my 45 pound, 8 month old red heeler/shepherd/who knows what else mix, and Freckles, my 75 pound, 3 year old overgrown terrier/Lab mix, and a hedgehog, Sophia.

Hobbies/Interests: Anything crafty- sewing, crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking. Also reading, watching TV, and spending time with my family.

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Green/Gray depending on my mood for my eyes and reddish brown for my hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 04/17/2012

Starting Weight: 200

Present Weight: 200

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making the time to exercise and finding the willpower to eat healthier.

Following any specific plan: Work out more, eat better and eat less.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am very unhappy with how I look, which is completely at odds with who I am as a person. I want my happiness back, and I am ready to fight for it.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't wait to get started. I have a problem with letting other people walk all over me and giving in to their wishes, but I'm ready for that to stop. I think I can start standing up for myself more by doing something for myself, to make me a healthier person.

[MamieGrace]

First name: Mamie

Geographical location: Colorado

Age: 28

Marital Status: Single (In a serious relationship and hope to be Engaged in the next year, though!)

Children/Ages: None of my own, but I am with kids all day

Occupation: Elementary School Teacher

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Working Out, Healthy Eating, Art, Comics, Vintage Furniture

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2011

Starting Weight: 178

Present Weight: 173

Goal Weight: 143

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Stress eating, especially late at night!

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting (1500/day average), Exercise 5-6 days per week (300 minutes minimum per week)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm really keeping track and committing, not making a half-hearted attempt to "eat healthier" or "lose weight." I actually have a plan this time, and goals, and I am making this my main priority.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm taking the summer off (teacher) to focus on getting fit, and learning to cook and eat well!! It's my own private adult version of that MTV show "I Used to Be Fat." (minus the fancy trainers... haha)

[summerlove]

First name: Kristi

Geographical location: BC

Age: 20

Marital Status: Committed relationship of two years

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Secretary/Medical Clerk

Pets: no

Hobbies/Interests: Baking, travelling, photography, reading, cooking, psychology, working!!

Height: 5'10.5

Eye/Hair Color: blue green eyes and dark brown hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 21 2012

Starting Weight: 205 all time high 5 years ago, 181 on Feb 21 2012

Present Weight: 166.5

Goal Weight: 150-155

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binging and going out with friends!

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and intermittent fasting.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the longest I've stuck with it.