Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Nov, 28, 2011
Starting Weight:142
Goal Weight:115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:HUSBAND
Following any specific plan:Ideal Protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This plan offers me the ability to be around foods that were once a sabatoge and not be tempted
Geographical location: South America
Age:47
Marital Status: D
Children/Ages: 18, 20, 25
Occupation: Teacher
Pets: --
Hobbies/Interests: No time for them, but I am getting to like being here with you
Height:5.0
Eye/Hair Color:brown and brown, with some help
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Dec 29, 2011
Starting Weight:135
Goal Weight:115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating.
Following any specific plan: Eating only when hungry and only healthy food.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It is the first time I don't concentrate on the food but on the reasons for eating when not hungry, which I think is the reason of my overweight.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for reading!
Geographical location: South of the Mason-Dixon, East of the Mississippi
Age: 45
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: 2 girls, 1 is 9 years old the other is 7 years old
Occupation: Computer Geek
Pets: 1 Dog, 2 Cats -- all 3 worthless
Hobbies/Interests: I play guitar, computer games, read.
Height: 6 foot and 2 inches.
Eye/Hair Color: Blue (most of the time).
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2, 2012
Starting Weight: 252
Goal Weight: 183.5
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I usually get discouraged because often I get sick not long after starting a weightloss/fitness program. Not sure why. I'm hoping to avoid that this time with the help of some multi-vitamins.
Following any specific plan: Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle. Which is really about calorie control. Use more than you eat.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I understand that I'm older now, I have a plan that I know will work for me. I know that it will take time, patience, and perseverance.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm also a huge Kentucky Wildcat fan. I also like helping others on their quest.
Hi all, new to the forum and can't wait to dive in. I've gained 15 pounds in the last year due to job stress. I have a new job that I love and started working out 3weeks ago. Feel great, lost 4pounds but need support.can't wait to "meet" you all. Theresa
First name: Theresa
Geographical location:Southern Indiana
Age: 43
Marital Status: married
Children/Ages: Jordan 14, Jalen 11, Emma 8
Occupation: Administrator at state college
Pets: dogs
Hobbies/Interests: love reading
Height:n5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/19/11
Starting Weight: 185
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stress eating
Following any specific plan: none
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm motivated to look and feel better
Hobbies/Interests: I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't been interested in much, lately. Love to cook, read. I would love to dance, run, sew, garden...
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/8/2012
Starting Weight: 212
Goal Weight: 135
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living with two guys (son and boyfriend) who can eat whatever they want.
Following any specific plan: Not sure yet. I have had success on SBD, but I'm afraid that if I follow a plan, I will not stick to it. I have designed my own plan, based on principles similar to SBD.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have no idea, which is what's so scary about it. Every time I started, I was convinced that "this is it!" but it never is. I hope this time is different, but terrified that it's not. Perhaps what's different is that I have less faith in myself than I have ever had. (Sorry to be a Debby Downer.)
Anything else you would like to share with us: I would love to know someone nearby with similar goals -- an accountability buddy!
Eye/Hair Color: Brown Eyes and Blonde from a bottle (too much white hair now)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 6, 2012
Starting Weight: 205
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding the time to do this as the new semester starts and I am still working plus dealing with high school age kids and a kiddo in elementary school.
Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein protocol
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Something just clicked in my brain this time...this is it I can feel it...I don't even have any desire to pick up a slice of bread or eat whatever people try to get me to eat anymore. I really enjoy seeing everyones successes on the forums and the positive attitudes that abound!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really glad I found 3fatchicks site and forums...this has been just amazing to see so many people on the same journey as I am!
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Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Nov, 28, 2011
Starting Weight:142
Goal Weight:115
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:HUSBAND
Following any specific plan:Ideal Protein
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This plan offers me the ability to be around foods that were once a sabatoge and not be tempted
Anything else you would like to share with us:
Hi Debbie it looks like we are running pretty similar to the same goal and start weight... How has IP been for you? Your weight loss seems consistent and you are melting away YAY!! Any hints or tips just finished my first week and weigh in today...think I am nervous and not sleeping! So many reason this is important to me! I want success!!!
Pets:One dog, three cats, three chickens, one fish
Hobbies/Interests:traveling, cooking (former professional chef), reading, knitting/crocheting, sewing, anything around the ocean.
Height:5'9"
Eye/Hair Color:Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/24/2012
Starting Weight:284
Goal Weight:170
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: love of cooking/eating, cooking for family, carbs, portion control
Following any specific plan: starting w/ Medifast then calorie counting
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Age/metabolism, the last time I tried to diet was 20 yrs ago.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to getting support here. My husband and I just adopted a little girl and we're finding out how hard it is to keep up with her. I want to get healthy for all of us...but primarily for her.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Always, this time: Jan 29/12
Starting Weight: 215
Goal Weight: 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have always yo-yo'd my entire life. I will lose the weight, keep it off a few years, then gain it back. I was at 150 for a couple of years this last time but then slowly gained it back over the past 2 years....I want it off again.
Following any specific plan: I do crazy things...but mostly low calorie/low carb.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I do not know...I want to do it, but for the past 6 months I keep failing. When I am in *the zone* I can diet hardcore, and I can't seem to get back into *the zone*...but I want it. The zone to me, is when that switch in my head flips and puts me on a straight course to my goal...I see it and want it so much, nothing deters me. I can't seem to get that switch to flip again though.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I hate myself.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: changing life long habits
Following any specific plan: no...trying to do things that will be life long. Low carb due to husband diabetes
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: More time...kids are grown up, husband has lots of other interests so I can focus on me!
First name: Just call me Nelly, I don't give out my first name on-line
Geographical location: Mid-west
Age: 49, really not willing to join the 50+ group quite yet
Marital Status: Married for 26 years to a wonderful husband
Children/Ages: 9 children---> 2 girls, 5 years and 25 years and 7 boys, 23 years, 21 years, 18 years, 17 years, 15 years, 12 years, and 9 years. I also have a 1 year old granddaughter.
Occupation: Homemaker, do paper work for family business and sell Mary Kay a little.
Pets: we have miniature hamsters(want one?), a golden retriever mix and an old old old old (did I say old?) black dog, I think he is a cockapoo , oh and a parakeet
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, entertaining
Height: 5 ft 4 inches, although my Dr says I have lost 1/4 inch I refuse to give it up
Starting Weight: 183...highest in life was 2 lbs more at 185.5
Goal Weight: 155
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Financial ability to purchase the foods I need to eat to loose. Time to try and only make foods for myself and something different for everyone else....can't make that work.
Following any specific plan: I like South Beach Diet....or lower carbs if I have a way to purchase that.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am having some "aging" issues with weight gain and loss. Loss not happening, and gaining with no reason. I highly suspect hormone related weight issues.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am also a Christian and I realize that not everyone is. However, this is an important part of who I am and how I expect to find the ability to lose weight and/or stay healthy.
I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35
ebbie
I also like helping others on their quest.
!! Any hints or tips just finished my first week and weigh in today...think I am nervous and not sleeping! So many reason this is important to me! I want success
!!!
New Here...still in the 40s, but barely
, a golden retriever mix and an old old old old (did I say old?) black dog, I think he is a cockapoo 
