Hobbies/Interests: Bunco, shopping, gardening, decorating, spending time with family and friends.
Height: 5' 7"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 10, 2011
Starting Weight: 228.5
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: temptation
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Nothing is different. Still have the same reasons and efforts for doing it...my health. It use to be vanity, but at my age now it's all about being healthy and living a longer life with my family and friends.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I was in a support group before and I will say that that is the key to your success. As long as they were there I was there. Eventually they all left and I did too and gained all my weight back. Family is good, but they don't have the same understanding as the ones in my same situation, so it's harder for them to give me the support I actually need. I'm looking forward to winning this journey and living it for life.
Hello! I'm relatively new to 3FC and this looks like a great group!
First name: Joy
Geographical location: New England
Age: 41
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: SAHM/Grad student
Pets: 1 cat
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, current events, nature, walking/jogging, tennis
Height: 5' 3"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/medium brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2010
Starting Weight: 202 lbs
Goal Weight: Ideally 145 lbs, but I feel really good and healthy at 160 ish
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I was prescribed antidepressants for my PMDD and perimenopausal symptoms. I've since stopped the medication, however I'm worried that something is now out of balance. I was gaining weight like crazy while taking the SSRIs even though my diet hadn't changed. I feel as though my metabolism is "out of whack" if that's possible.
Following any specific plan: Lots of exercise, drinking more water, cutting out diet soda, sweets, and counting calories with the help of the iPhone app "Lose It".
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm dealing with the effects of antidepressants, even though I am no longer taking any medications.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for the great forum.
Children/Ages: 27, 24, 20, 18 (2 boys 2 girls, all out of the nest)
Occupation: Receptionist
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Reading
Height: 5' 7 1/2"
Eye/Hair Color: Green / Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 6, 2011
Starting Weight: 261
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I lost my thyroid to cancer in 2008
Following any specific plan: I just joined Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first real attempt. I gained the weight quickly after the surgery.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Im 42 and ready to start loving me again. Im happy to have found this site.
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Reason: Missed a whole section
I'm new here, but I wanted to introduce myself and say, "Hello!"
First name: Kate
Geographical location: The Great Southwest
Age: 45
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: 2 Boys ages 6 and 4.
Occupation: Teacher
Pets: 2 Dogs/ 3 Cats
Hobbies/Interests: When I have time, I enjoy quilting.
Height: 5' 8"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes and my hair is usually brown depending on what mood my colorist is in.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 13, 2011 (this time)
Starting Weight: 280 UGH!!!!
Goal Weight: 155
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying motivated and exercising.
Following any specific plan: Not Yet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not just trying to "Look" better. I want to be the healthiest person I can be so I can enjoy being with my children. I also want to be able to ride the roller coaster at the amusement park without being embarrassed because the bar doesn't come down far enough!
Anything else you would like to share with us: My boys both have special needs and I want to be able to "Be there" for them for as long as possible!
Pets:Manny and Freckles the Mini Doxies, and KiKi the Calico
Hobbies/Interests:Reading, Walking, Watching my boys play ball (baseball and basketball)
Height:5'4
Eye/Hair Color:Blonde/Green
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:01/20/11 (this time around)
Starting Weight:185.4
Goal Weight:150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Sticking with it! I did this program last spring and lost 33 lbs, but have gained 17 back. Summer hit and I fell off the wagon! I am a total "ballpark mom" and when season hit last year I got lazy and went back to the old habit of eating out alot. I also work an hour away so am gone from 5:30am to about 7pm four days a week.
Following any specific plan:Slim 4 Life
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am going to preplan meals for the week and cook as much as I can on my days off.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am excited to find this site and hoping to make some new friends to share this journey with.
hi..had surgery a few years ago...gained 15 lbs..stopped smoking this year...gained 15 lbs...:O(
keep trying to get healthier and keep getting fatter...lol
started at 120..all said and done i got to 150...at 138 now, with a broke arm. but i can do this and your post are greatly encouraging...thanks...lisa
First name:lisa
Geographical location: ga, usa
Age:47
Marital Status: div...12 years ago.
Children/Ages:3 boys....31,23,14
Occupation: too many hours sitting/accounting
Pets:dog/doberman hes my running buddy
Hobbies/Interests:hiking, tennis, running, biking
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color:brn
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sepy 2010
Starting Weight:150
Goal Weight:120
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: broke arm
Following any specific plan: approx one lb every 2 weeks..hopefully will be done in a few months...at least close enough for a cute swim suit.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:stopped smoking..its harder
Anything else you would like to share with us: i think you all are GREAT!!! GO GET UM!!!!
Geographical location: Lake Orion, MI (From Finland)
Age: 43
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: DD-16; DS-14
Occupation: SAHM
Pets: I dog, 2 fish and 1 mouse
Hobbies/Interests: cooking,outdoors, stocks and volunteering
Height: 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: naturally blond; currently a red head
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/1/11
Starting Weight: 165
Goal Weight: 125 ( ideally 117, but we shall see)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: overeating!
Following any specific plan: calorie counting, no gluten, a bit SB, a bit WW; all "real" foods. I am coming up with my own diet/lifestyle plan. Something that works for me.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Realized it is 100% my fault that I became fat. Now I need to take 100% responsibility becoming thin. No tricks, no gimmicks and no more excuses!
Children/Ages: 4 kids, Ages are 14(B), 13(B), 11(G) and 7(B)
Occupation: Office Administrator
Pets: 1 Chihuahua
Hobbies/Interests: Online gaming, reading, love music and watching movies....trying to make exercise a brand new love...
Height: 5'7
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Red
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Monday, January 17, 2011
Starting Weight: 252
Goal Weight: 170-180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Taking the time to plan meals and actually fix them at home instead of doing the drive-thru thing.
Following any specific plan: Just trying to eat more fruits, veggies and lean meats and other proteins.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am very motivated and my sister is being a huge support. Plus turning 40...that's a milestone age and I am tired of being overweight. Not to mention the divorce has really given me the hope of new life and new experiences and more excitement for life period.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I just hope to find friends to walk along this new journey with me.
Hobbies/Interests:Computer, river, reading, home brewing
Height: 5'2
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel, Whatever I feel at the time
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This month
Starting Weight:219.5
Goal Weight:145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation
Following any specific plan:not yet
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I gained weight for 1st time at 31...female issues, had surgery and then never got to getting fit again..
Pets: 3 dachshunds, Daisy Mae (2), Snickers (2), & Boy (18)
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, listening to audiobooks, & genealogy
Height: 5' 8"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/1/2011
Starting Weight: 189.2
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My work & sleep schedule, the fact that I very recently quit smoking
Following any specific plan: portion control, making better food choices, keeping a food & exercise log, & actually exercising
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have really never made an effort before
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am hoping to make friends with the same goals, to get & give support to others, and to stay motivated by joining this group.
