Marti and I are trying to make this general section more personalize for each of the clubs. So we have added this thread which can be used for those interested club members to post your bios. The thread is stickied, so it will be at the top of the page all the time. If you want your bio posted, please copy and paste this bio, or use one of your own. Post it as a "reply" and either Marti or I will move it to your club's section. Any new club can begin their own, but I've got them started for the current ones.
Once your bio is posted, you can make changes by PMing Marti or me, or by replying to this thread.
Fill in only the categories you feel comfortable sharing.
Family (sinificant other, kids, pets, etc.) - i have a preschooler, am divorced, and am temporarily living with my extended family and a bunch of cats - it's a bit of a mad house.
Occupation - nurse
Hobbies, interests - digital photography(not that i have time to pursue it)
What kind of diet or plan are you on - WeightWatchers (at home for free )
Starting weight/current weight -184.5/175
Height - 5'5"
Ultimate goal (weight, clothing size, or being healthy etc.) - 140lbs i don't feel like i need to be super skinny, i just want to feel more comfortable in my own skin
Biggest obstacle you have to overcome to reach your goal(s) - i hate exercising, and i'm madly in love with donuts
Why did you join this website - i can't do this alone
What are you looking forward to most when you reach your ultimate goal - buying new clothes! wearing a bathing suit without staying wrapped in my towel the whole time. wearing shorts that don't ride up between my thunder thighs.
Other interesting tidbits - i have a great boyfriend who never makes me feel fat and always supports my efforts at weight loss
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Club - Sexy Chicks
User name - Shimmeringsun
Real name(optional) - Stacey
Age - 36
Birthday - July 24th
Location - Ontario Canada (about an hour from Toronto)
Family (sinificant other, kids, pets, etc.) - Single no clhildren but have two nephews that are with me enough they could be kids! 1 cat, Sage aka Satan
Occupation - I work for a promotional company in the contest department
Hobbies, interests - Reading, music, movies, reality tv, spending time with family and friends, going to the gym (scary!), laughing, cross stitch, travelling and finally getting healthy!
What kind of diet or plan are you on - I am counting calories and low fat, I have the biggest loser diet book and just follow how many calories to eat for my weight.
Starting weight/current weight - 269/238
Height - 5'3
Ultimate goal (weight, clothing size, or being healthy etc.) - I want to be 150 that has been my main goal for awhile, less would be better but that is what I have in my mind. I would also just LOVE to go into a non-plus size store and be able to buy clothing. To be able to run with my nephews and not have to collapse halfway through. And to finally not feel self concious.
Biggest obstacle you have to overcome to reach your goal(s) - Nighttime boredom eating, its a hard habit to break.
Why did you join this website - For support and to make new friends!
What are you looking forward to most when you reach your ultimate goal - Just finally feeling good about myself, maybe finally feeling confident.
Other interesting tidbits - I would love to be on the Biggest Loser or the Amazing Race....
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CLUB - Sexy Chicks
User name - Faerie
Age - 24
Family (sinificant other, kids, pets, etc.) - I am engaged to be married October 2008.
Occupation - Desk job! I live in a cubicle.
Hobbies, interests - Too numerous and random...
What kind of diet or plan are you on - Weight Watchers
Ultimate goal (weight, clothing size, or being healthy etc.) -
I'd love to be about 150 lbs. But, I'll be happy as long as I can maintain a healthy weight range.
Biggest obstacle you have to overcome to reach your goal(s) -
Myself!!!! (Who hasn't said that?) I need to keep positive, and remember that a short term taste is not more important than long term happiness.
Why did you join this website -
I was browsing around the web for some forums and happened upon this one. It was perfect. Lots of motivation, plenty of friendly posts... and support support support!
What are you looking forward to most when you reach your ultimate goal -
Is it terrible of me to say new clothes? Because that's what I'm thinking.
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Sexy Chicks
Shy Moment
Dawn
45
11/09/62
Ohio
Married have two children boy 20 and girl 17
Home maker
Cards, hook rugs, quilting, reading, watching anything with Michael Ironside
The " Rennie " plan. Watch my portion sizes
198/172
4 foot 11 inches give or take lol
120 or there abouts. I want to be happy with how I look. I want to be healthy. I want to be able to go to any store and buy clothes without worrying if they come in a big enough size.
Exercise is my hardest thing, I have just started adding a walking video to my daily routine the last couple of months.
This web site came as such a surprise to me. I had never heard of it. Was just browsing the net and came across it. I LOVE IT everyone is so supportive.
Wearing sexy underclothes and not caring when the hubby is looking at me are my major goals.
I love to make people laugh. I love to make people think. I am painfully shy off the net but here I can be who I am inside and how I am with very very clothes friends and family members.
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Club: Sexy Chicks
User name - OneLastTime
Real name(optional) - Sandra
Age - 38
Birthday - 10/11/69
Location - Baldwinsville, NY (near Syracuse)
Family (sinificant other, kids, pets, etc.) - Married for 18 years, 1 daughter, 2 cats and lots of dust bunnies.
Occupation - Psychiatric Nurse on a locked inpatient unit.
Hobbies, interests - Scrapbooking, going to movies, dinner, plays, talking with friends.
What kind of diet or plan are you on - My own ~ Portion control, healthier choices and exercising.
Ultimate goal (weight, clothing size, or being healthy etc.) - Physically feeling better!!! Being able to bend over to tie my shoes without acid flying up into my throat cuz my belly is so big. Goal Wt. 150 (for now).
Biggest obstacle you have to overcome to reach your goal(s) - Getting to the gym.... I love it once I'm there... I'm so proud afterwards but I just never want to go!! It's so frustrating.
Why did you join this website - Accountability. I will give support and would love to receive some.
What are you looking forward to most when you reach your ultimate goal -
Feeling better physically AND mentally. Not being anxious before an event and self conscious once I get there about how I look which always makes me cranky towards my poor hubby and daughter.
Other interesting tidbits - I would love to be one of "those" women who look forward to going to the gym, who love the workout. I am also having some serious medical issues with family members which have caused me to just about lose my marbles.... I decided I needed to come out "OK" on the other side of this which is why NOW is the time for me to take care of me and do this thing! I can't control what is happening to my family but I CAN control how I respond to it and what I put in my mouth.
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Occupation: Pharmacy Tech/LPN-manage a VA Medical Center Clinic
General location: Lexington,KY
Height: 5-1
How much weight are you trying to lose: 50Lbs
What type program are you following: my own. I know what I need to do it's just having the willpower to stick to it. I'm watching my calorie intake, trying to eat healthier in general and walking 30min daily at least 5 days per week.
Why did you join this website: I need some support!!! Also I think it will support me to be supportive to others if that makes any sense.
What's your marital status: Married x 12 years
Any children and grandchildren: 2 girls, ages 7 and 4
Tell us about your pets: I have two cats...Tia Baby and Whiskers and two dogs..Dakota and Shiloh
What are your hobbies and interests: who has time to develop hobbies and interests???? Seriously when/if I have time I like to read, I love yard sales and I love to bake.
Other comments: this is a great Website. I think I'll like a smaller club though so I can get to know everyone. Look forward to chatting with you and sharing support and ideas.
Family (sinificant other, kids, pets, etc.) - 3 wonderful kitties and 1 annoying boyfriend
Occupation - college student, group home counselor
Hobbies, interests - music, movies, video games, reading, shopping, hanging out with friends and acting like a bunch of idiots
What kind of diet or plan are you on - calorie counting
Starting weight/current weight - 211, down to mid-150s in 2006, currently back up to 186
Height - 5'6"
Ultimate goal (weight, clothing size, or being healthy etc.) - 120, possibly lower, possibly higher - I have a small frame so whatever it takes to be slender and firm with no flab
Biggest obstacle you have to overcome to reach your goal(s) - Constant mindless eating, being such a picky eater when it comes to healthy foods, sticking to a gym routine
Why did you join this website - Support, advice, motivation!!
What are you looking forward to most when you reach your ultimate goal - Wearing a swimsuit with confidence, CLOTHES & SHOPPING!!!!, not being the "fat friend"
Other interesting tidbits - I have never been able to run and that is something I really want to do. Last time when I was losing weight I was getting there - I worked up to being able to jog a whole mile at a moderate pace, but now I'm back to square one again. I want to be one of those people just "effortlessly" running down the road for miles and miles...
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Club: Sexy Chicks
Name: Renee
Age: 25
Birthday: July 27th
Occupation: SaHM
General location: Wisconsin
Height: 5'5"
How much weight are you trying to lose: 69lbs
What type program are you following: Calorie Counting
Why did you join this website: For support and encouragement, and to meet new friends.
What's your marital status: Married
Any children and grandchildren: 2, a boy age 4 and a girl age 3
Tell us about your pets: 2 cats
What are your hobbies and interests: I don't really know that I have any... lol
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Occupation: Pastry Chef 5 months/year; deli convenience clerk 7 months/year
General location: Beautiful Vermont
Height: 5' 6"
How much weight are you trying to lose: 15 lbs.
What type program are you following: Calorie counting and exercise (cardio and weight resistance)
Why did you join this website: For support, friendship, and misery loves company
What's your marital status: Married, to same guy, for 28 years
Any children and grandchildren: Two sons, 24 and 17
Tell us about your pets: Just one dog, Tasha, Alaskan Husky. Spoiled and domineering and totally in our hearts.
What are your hobbies and interests: MY MOTORCYCLE, motorcycling with my guy, motorcycling with friends, talking about motorcycles...you get it Oh, I also like to read, I like doing a small amount of outdoor landscape type stuff around the house, love The Simpsons. I like to cook, and eat...and I love to bake, and to give cookies and treats to friends around the holidays.
Other comments I lost a good amount of weight (from 172 to 142) jeez, 5 years ago, by proper diet and lots of exercise. That time, when I was smaller, I remember as SO great. No worries about finding clothes that fit well, no anxiety about how I looked...and I slid off the stringent control I had and have gained again. I want so much to feel good about myself again.
As I'm approaching middle age, I also want to keep flexible, keep bone loss away, and keep or increase muscle mass. I want to be energetic and fit for life.
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How much weight are you trying to lose: Lots......at least 100
What type program are you following: Just trying to watch what I eat/drink
Why did you join this website: for support and to meet friends
What's your marital status:Married
Any children and grandchildren:None due to PCOS
Tell us about your pets: 1 very spoiled rotten cat
What are your hobbies and interests:Chatting w/ friends, surfing the web, playing Sims 2, Watching Movies
Other comments: I am lucky I found this site, I have found many good friends and support even though I am not on a strict diet and exercise plan, the good people at this site are still very supportive and I wanna say, Thank You All.
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Club: Back in Kindergarten
Name: Katy
Age: 42
Birthday: 06/15/1965
Occupation: homemaker/former elementary school teacher
General location: Oregon
Height: 5'4
How much weight are you trying to lose: The same darn 30
What type program are you following: Zone-ish, w/whole foods, no dairy, no wheat
Why did you join this website: for support and to meet friends
What's your marital status:Married
Any children and grandchildren: DS10 and DD6
What are your hobbies and interests: knitting, reading, volunteering, chasing my kids around, exercise
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I'll be the first to post Club: Hot and Healthy Challenge Chicks!
Name: Mimi
Age: 41
Birthday:
Occupation:
General location: Southern California.. land of sun, sand and sadly, fires.
Height: 5-8
How much weight are you trying to lose: 20, but only 10 at a time.
What type program are you following: WW, but really just trying to eat healthy.
Why did you join this website: I found 3FatChicks years ago.. long before it became this amazing site. I remember when it was just the girls blogging..
What's your marital status: Very married
Any children and grandchildren: Four amazing children
Tell us about your pets: Two cats, Camille (black and white fat moo cow) and Bailey, my little fiesty red head who thinks she's a dog. Hannah, my pointer/springer spaniel who is Bailey's buddy..
What are your hobbies and interests: I love drawing, crafts and writing..
Other comments: None really, I just love reading here.. its inspirational.
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Alright, since I really want to get my abs/bikini ready bodies thing going, maybe I should post in this thread?
Reserved for the Bikini Ready Bodies Club
Club: Six Pack Abs/Bikini Ready Bodies Club
Name: Aidyn
Age: 21
Birthday: August 18th
Occupation: My "day job" is doing temp writing and editing for the municipal system. I also design web sites and develop software on a freelance basis, I'm pursuing my certification as a personal trainer and nutritional consultant, and um... I'm an amateur fashion designer.
General location: Florida
Height: A little under 5'7" - 5'6 3/4" maybe?
How much weight are you trying to lose: I lost 40 pounds, which is what I set out to do. If I lose more weight, great, but if I don't, it's no big deal. Getting my percent body fat down is my biggest goal at the moment. I just want to see my abs and start modeling again!
What type program are you following: I counted calories and did intense cardio + weights to lose the weight. I'm still calorie counting and trying to eat 40% protein/35% carbs/25% fat, doing intense cardio (almost 2 hours on most days), light weight training 15 minutes a day, abs for 10 minutes, and heavy weight training every other days.
Why did you join this website: I needed to lose weight and could not find support anywhere in real life. I had people who also wanted to lose weight, but they all flaked out on me!
And now, I'd like some support for my vanity goals (aren't I just a support WHORE? ) so I'm starting my own little club. I know there are others here who are focused on body sculpting, too, and that is what this club is all about.
What's your marital status: Partnered for 2.5 years
Any children and grandchildren: Nope
Tell us about your pets: I have a 5 pound black chihuahua named Nubi - it's short for Anubis, Egyptian god of war and protection. He's ADORABLE... but I'm also a little biased.
What are your hobbies and interests: I love the arts: acting, music (I've fronted bands, I write songs, and I play guitar, bass, and trumpet), modeling, scriptwriting, and having any kind of involvement with entertainment-related projects. Fitness has become a huge hobby and interest for me. And fashion... I've been told I have a good fashion sense (I have to agree in the sense that it's definitely unique and different without being off-the-wall) and I have some ideas/blueprints for some designs. I've made a few clothing items and gotten them displayed at amateur fashion shows. I'm currently trying to make some contacts to help develop my ideas.
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How much weight are you trying to lose: Trying to get down to about 135/140, so I think right now I need to loose about 50/55 pounds.
What type program are you following: Was following Weight Watchers. Right now, not doing much of anything.
Why did you join this website: For support.
What's your marital status: Separated, currently in the process of a divorce.
Any children and grandchildren: one 8 year old daughter
Tell us about your pets: 1 dog--Roxy about 7 or 8 months old. Lab/German Shepard mix. 2 cats--Bones (female) and Tippy (male).
What are your hobbies and interests: Love to read, chat, and work puzzle books. I also cross stitch, and volunteer with my daughter at the local civic theatre.
How much weight are you trying to lose: Overall; 38-45 pounds
What type program are you following: Loosely following the SBD
Why did you join this website: I was watching the Shapely Secret infomercial on TV and did a Google search to see if it worked and found the forum on this site about it. I didn't order it; but I haven't been able to leave since!
What's your marital status: Engaged
Any children and grandchildren: Not yet
Tell us about your pets: 3; 1 dog named Chip and 2 cats named Gizmo and Diamond
What are your hobbies and interests: Crafting, soccer, working, etc etc
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club: crafty chicks
Name: Tawnya Torres
age: 28
birthday: april 7
occupation: stay at home mommy and baker
general location: Houston(yuck)
height: 5'4"
how weight are you trying to lose: 50 pounds
what type of program are you following: SBD
why did you join this website: I am a baker and there is a website that I do to for that and I seen other members with tickers that said 3 fat chicks and I was really interested in seeing what it was and I looked and fell in love with it.
Marital status: married
children: 4 (3 boys and 1 girl)
tell us about your pets: 2 boxers, Laydee who will have puppies any day now and Sancho (I really really think he has ADHD)
Hobbies/interests: scrapbooking, baking and cake decorating