Children/Ages: Sons ~ 17 and almost 4, Daughters ~ 15 and 9
Occupation: Stay at Home Mom
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, Reading
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, Brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Technically September 2010
Starting Weight: 252
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Me, myself and I, Lack of motivation, sabotaging myself
Following any specific plan: None at the moment
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I turned 40 last year and I want to be around for my kids. I am tired of feeling ugly and I know I can do if I just don't let myself sabotage everything.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I was here before but not sure why I ever left. I am really hoping to lose the weight now.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, butterfly & herb gardening, cooking, crafts
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Dark Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/28/2010
Starting Weight: 176
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out, lasting motivation
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers (lost 20 lbs on Jenny Craig last year and have since gained 10 pounds back)
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of the roller coaster, want to get to goal weight and stay there this time! My girls have all moved out and I'm an empty-nester now, time for me to take care of myself..finally.
Anything else you would like to share with us: see above re: roller coaster and empty nest..grin...
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binges...
Following any specific plan: Low Carb
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: in the past it was all about looking good. Now it is mainly about being healthy and being a good role model for my daughter.
Anything else you would like to share with us: English is obviously not my first language
First name: Jo
Geographical location:LA
Age:42
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: Son-23, Daughter-22, Daughter 17, Son-15 and Daughter-13
Occupation: Office Manager
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: watching my kids compete in their various sports, camping, motorcycle rides, reading, cooking/baking, traveling and just about anything that gets me outside..even yardwork
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color:blue/auburn
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/22/11
Starting Weight:166
Goal Weight:130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: portion control
Following any specific plan: no
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I never kept a journal before and have realized just what a HUGE help to me it has been these past 2 weeks
Anything else you would like to share with us:
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Binge eating even when I'm not hungry
Following any specific plan:No
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I can't tolerate the way I look in the mirror and my clothes are becoming too tight. I refuse to buy a larger size.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Commute, 2 young kids, willpower....me
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm really trying this time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I weigh now what I did when I was pregnant. After my 1st daughter was born, I got pretty close to my pre-pregnancy weight. After my 2nd daughter, I didn't get quite as close, but it wasn't too bad. Now...youngest is 4 and I'm about 20 pounds MORE than I was when she was 1.
Hobbies/Interests: bellydancing, tai chi, artist trading cards, reading, travel
Height: 4'10"
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/12/11
Starting Weight: 175.4
Goal Weight: 120 or below
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: staying aware of how I feel and what I am eating
Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers & working with a fabulous Life/Weight Coach
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My attitude. I am excited about the possibilities & positive things in my life now. In the past I tried to lose weight based on feelings of guilt, shame, & embarrassment. I love who I am now and who I am continuing to become.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thank you for being here! Places of support like this bond us and allow us all to grow stronger. I appreciate you all!
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Hobbies/Interests: gardening, anything crafty, jitterbug dancing, music
Height: 5'2"
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 07/25/2011
Starting Weight: 178
Goal Weight: 115 or below
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I can always get to my goal weight but then I fail to maintain. Over and over again.
Following any specific plan: Low-carb, low-calorie, low-fat, vegetarian
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am a vegetarian this time. Also I have a plan for maintenance, for the first time, ever. I am taking steps toward establishing a new fitness-related (not weight-related) goal for when I reach my goal weight.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this site! This and the Low Carb Friends site have made ALL the difference in my weight loss this time around!
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Children/Ages: Son-28 & 2 Step Children Boy-10 Girl 8
Occupation: P/T Product Demonstrator
Pets: Peka-pom-chi named Matte
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, blogging, walking the dog in the spring & summer
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Haven't specifically started yet.
Starting Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: NO ENERGY is the biggest...exhausted, no motivation and lots of roadblocks too.
Following any specific plan: Just to eat as well as I can and exercise at least 4 times a week to start.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a lot more weight to lose than I've ever had before.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so happy I found this site and hoping to find the motivation and energy to start toward my goals soon.
Children/Ages: Son (24 years old), daughter (22 years old)
Occupation: Secretary
Pets: 1 Yorkshire Terrier
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, barbecuing, camping, gardening, traveling and shopping
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Green/Blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This WILL be the year: 1/1/12
Starting Weight: 293
Present Weight: 293
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with the diet
Following any specific plan: Counting calories/carbs, make drinking water a priority, exercising 5 days a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel I am READY emotionally. My children are grown and living on their own and my husband works in another state, pretty much just need to worry about me and have the time to do just that. I want to lose it all by my 45th birthday, October 12th, 2014
Anything else you would like to share with us: I had always been small until I was about 25 years old. I came close once to losing all my weight but was about 15 years younger and didn't have near the weight to lose as I have now. I want to lose the weight and keep it off...never will I be 293 again!
Location: Sunny California where the flowers are in bloom year round.
Posts: 2
S/C/G: 243/243/110
Height: 5' 1/2 "
I'm new to the forum
First name: Glitterkitty
Geographical location: Sunny California
Age: 43
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: one 13 year old and oh yes with full package teen attitude
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Pets: One cuddly dog and one forever toddler kitty.
Hobbies/Interests: I love to scrapbook, paint and quilt. And I like to travel, go to the beach, camp and cook.
Height: 5 foot and 1/2 inch.
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel and brown (for now).
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2, 2012
Starting Weight: 243
Goal Weight: 110
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My biggest hurdle is staying on my diet and exercise plan long enough to meet my goal weight. I start out with a bang and then after a month I slide back to my old ways.
Following any specific plan: I'm going to get the Beck diet solution book and see if I can change my old habits. As far as a diet plan I am lowering my calories, fat and salt and increasing my exercise, water and motivation.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: 1. Setting small goals that are attainable in a week. 2. Understanding how I sabotage myself and learning how not to do that this time. 3. Understanding that it will take me at least 8-12 months to loose all my weight. And feel ok with that. 4. No fad diets, pills, equipment or programs this time. This time it's just walk, exercise that I can really do and real foods that I really like.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited and nervous about this long journey that I am now on. I hope I meet a lot of friends along the way and I hope I can give others support too.
Hi I'm new to 3FC this week :D
