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First name: Angeline
Geographical location:Northwest US Age:25 Marital Status:newly wed Children/Ages:none yet Occupation:University Admissions Counselor Pets:Katie the Cat Hobbies/Interests:hanging out with friends, time with the hubby, reading, going to the movies, fun times Height:5'6'' Eye/Hair Color:blue and blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:let's see.... 8th grade? I started keeping a new record on Feb 7th, 2009 Starting Weight: 182 Present Weight:180 Goal Weight:135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: boredom, my runner husband who eats anything he wants and doesn't gain a pound, friendships that revolve around food, quite a bit actually Following any specific plan:eat 1500 calories and workout five days a week. I need to start small because I always go over board and then drop out after two or three weeks What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:starting small and celebrating small successes Anything else you would like to share with us:I'm hoping I'll be at my goal weight in time for my 26th birthday in August and actually wear a two piece for the first time in my life! |
First name: Monica
Geographical location: UK Age: 23 Marital Status: Long-term relationship Children/Ages: None yet Occupation: Currently in a slump... Pets: A cat called Ben :-) Hobbies/Interests: Playing music, watching films - going to cinema, reading, eating out Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, dark blond hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 18.02.09 Starting Weight: Too scared to weigh myself right now... will edit when I have summoned the courage! Present Weight: Goal Weight: Size 12 (UK size) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Tiredness, laziness - I hate cooking, eating out, and even ready-meals are so tempting! Boredom eating... I sit around in coffe shops all day, drinking tea and munching for lack of a job or motivation... Following any specific plan: No, I tried Slimming World, but gave up... What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am going to want children in the next 2-3 years, and I already have lower chances than normal from having PCOS. Being overweight is an added hurdle I don't need! My boyfriend has unofficially asked me to marry him (he still has to do the down on one knee jobby!) and I am too big to wear the type of dress I've been dreaming about since I was about 5!! ;-) Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm prone to mood-swings... one day I'll be happily positive about things, the next, convinced my life is a mess. The truth is, that some aspects of my life (family, and boyfriend, friends) are amazing, and others (career...) are not going well at all. |
First name: Courtney
Geographical location: Miami! Age: 19 Marital Status: very taken Children/Ages: ahaha none yet but I do have a 2 year old sister and 4 year old brother Occupation: student/photographer/desk assistant and mail assistant Pets: sadly none here but at home I have a german shepard and a cat Hobbies/Interests: arts and literature Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: light brown/ naturally brown, currently redish brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1st time 01/2008. 2nd time 02/2009 Starting Weight: 160 Present Weight: 157 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: feeling like I have time for the gym Following any specific plan: just counting calories and eating healthy What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm fully committed, I saw how easy it is to gain it back and don't want that to happen again. And I have a partner in this... my boyfriend! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a pretty big fan of 3fc and my goal is to be able to wear a swim suit confidently this summer :] |
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First name: Emily Geographical location: Illinois Age: 22 Marital Status: very single Children/Ages:none yet Occupation: student/soon to be special ed teacher Pets: Golden Retriever named Bella Hobbies/Interests: movies, music, and books Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Off and on for a few months, officially 12/03/08 Starting Weight: 274 Present Weight: 254 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finding motivation to exercise Following any specific plan: counting calories, considering weight watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm very ready for a change. I have found myself in a place I never wanted to be, and I am ready to leave it all behind :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm planning a trip to LA in July, and would love to see a new me taking it! :) |
First name: Amy
Geographical location: Norfolk, UK Age: 27 Marital Status: Married (4 years) Children/Ages: nope, maybe in another year or 2 Occupation: HVAC Design Engineer Pets: Does this include husbands???? Hobbies/Interests: wine, theatre ( i love a musical), friends, Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: greeny brown eyes / browny red hair (not natural, i went grey at 20! ) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Joined 3fc in nov 08, fell off the wagon in december, got back on in feb 09 Starting Weight: 318 Present Weight: 307 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: will power, not making excuses. Following any specific plan: nope, just sensible eating, lots of fruit and veg, no take out, and lots of exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time its for me, not because i want to wear a dress to someone elses wedding etc. I know that sounds corny but it true. Anything else you would like to share with us: i can wait to fit back in top all the clothes in my wardrobe....... |
First name: Caitlin
Geographical location: Wiesbaden, Germany (originally from Long Island, New York) Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Well, kind of, haha. I take care of two boys 7-8 hours a day -- thatīs kind of like having kids, right? They are 7 & 9. Occupation: Au pair Pets: I have two at my home in the US. A cat named Puppy and a dog named Louie. None here though. Hobbies/Interests: Learning German, reading, music and dancing, working out, traveling. Height: 5'5'' Eye/Hair Color: green eyes (though each one is rather different shade of green!) and brown hair. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 20th 2008 Starting Weight: 95.2 kilos, 204 lbs I actually think I weighed a bit more than this at some point but I have been eating somewhat healthier the past few months. But now I am promising to myself to be more proactive about it. Present Weight: 95.2 kilos, 204 lbs Goal Weight: 58 kilos, 128 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: A love of junk food, binge eating, snacking, awful food choices! Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: More knowledge than I've had in the past. I have awful eating habits and I go back and forth between starving myself and then going on insane binges, which has probably made me even fatter. Now I know I need to eat lightly all day. I need to exercise and move around. I feel stronger and more determined. Anything else you would like to share with us: Weight loss has been a life long struggle for me. I have always been fairly athletic but I have awful eating habits that totally negate any efforts I make in that department. I have had success with weight loss before, I got down to 167 from 190 and I was so incredibly happy. Then I went to college and kind of had a rough time there and gained it all back plus some. I am happy again though, here in Germany and the weight has been coming off without even trying, so now with a little effort I am hoping to see big results!! |
First name: Candace (but most people call me Candy)
Geographical location: Orlando, Florida, USA Age: 23 Marital Status: Engaged, getting married next year Children/Ages: None Occupation: Full-Time Collge Student majoring in Psychology; I hope to teach and become a guidance counselor eventually Pets: 3 Chihuahuas Hobbies/Interests: Singing, Shopping, Reading, Psychology, Humanities, Astronomy, Computers, Baking, Watching TV Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes, Blonde Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 16th, 2009 Starting Weight: 183 Present Weight: 182 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress eating Following any specific plan: Just calorie monitoring and good exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more motivated because I think I finally reached my breaking point. I'm getting married next year and I want to be a buff bride! Anything else you would like to share with us: I've had eating issues my whole life. My parents both have weight problems and I was a heavy child. I lost weight when I was a teenager due to high activity levels, but then I went too far and wasn't eating enough. I'm just trying to find the balance and finally be happy with my body! |
First name: Bliss Claire Geographical location: Natchitoches, Louisiana (pronounced Nack-a-tish) Age:21 Marital Status:Engaged... September 19 isn't that far away!! Children/Ages:none, I have two doggies though! Occupation: Full-time Slave (AKA Health Comm Major that works for the dept. head) Pets: Piper (boston terrier mix) and Buddy Muttzen (poodle/terrier mix) Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Reading, Keeping my place clean Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Dark Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 20, 2009 Starting Weight: 220 Present Weight: 215 Goal Weight: 160, maybe a tad bit lower Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: mindless eating... Following any specific plan: Considering WW, but mainly focusing on getting the right foods and portions for now. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i think that this time around, i have realized that it's not going to happen overnight. i've always been chunky, and have had issues with it my whole life. i think that by joining a gym (thanks to my loving fiance!) i can be a bit more comfortable with myself and actually force myself into doing rather just saying that i'm going to. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really excited about this site!! I look forward to getting to know everyone and am ready to get below that 200 mark!! (my first mini-goal!!) |
First name: Jessica
Geographical location: Vancouver Age: 21 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: none Occupation: student Pets: Golden Retriever.. Charlie Hobbies/Interests: Hockey! Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 1st, 2009 Starting Weight: 175 Present Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: mindless eating Following any specific plan: Counting calories and exercising 4 days out of the week What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am really motivated this time. I recently got engaged and this is my biggest motivation.. I want to look good in my dress! Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been heavy for years and have never felt comfortable going to the beach with my friends. My goal is to be able to feel good in a bathing suit this summer! |
First name: Stephanie
Geographical location: Boston, MA Age: 22 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: My son Taharka/ 11 months on Saturday Occupation: Student Pets: Fishes Hobbies/Interests: I like to read, cook, work out a little Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 02.19.2009 Starting Weight: 231 Present Weight: 227 Goal Weight: 150's Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating ALLn the time!!! Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel like this time I have more support with 3FC by my side!!! Thanks guys!!! |
First name: Stephanie
Geographical location: AZ Age: 29 (so almost out of the 20 somethings, but I relate better to your threads!) Marital Status: Not :P (dating) Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Operations Analyst Pets: 1 Dog - Dublin and he's a dachshund Hobbies/Interests: Wii, Dancing, Baggo, RockBand!! Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/5/2009 Starting Weight: 159.6 Present Weight: 152.4 Goal Weight: 130 for now Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying disciplined, I have 2 roommates that don't care about what they eat, so if the DBF and I don't cook they order pizza, I stay away from it for so long, and then finally crumble when I know there is enough for me to eat, and they'll still get all they want. I just love pizza, its delish!!! My DBF makes a whole wheat pizza that is awesome, no sauce, and fat free cheese! Thank goodness he's on WL Journey too! Following any specific plan: My DBF follows WW Core from 2008, so I pretty much do that too. I don't keep track of points is all. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have this site! I know I'm not on a diet, I know it doesn't come fast, and takes a lot of hard work and determination. Anywho...I've been hanging around for a while, but haven't said anything. But its time to join in, so HELLO everyone... |
First name: Fran
Geographical location: London, UK Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Not for me thanks Occupation: Student Pets: 5 cats at home home, they are looking after my mum! Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, I have a seriousl problem, I can't save money for the life of me! Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown hair and brown eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December '08 Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 200 Goal Weight: 140 (although I'll see what I look like when I get there, so maybe more) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: to not get angry at myself when I get stuck on a weight, and then binge on food because I'm depressed Following any specific plan: Nope, not really What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Ummm...I'm not sure really. The last time I got really skinny it was down to an eating disorder, apart from that time I never lost weight really. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a classical musician! :D |
First name: Nikki
Geographical location: Bloomington, IN Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Not for a while Occupation: Graduate Student Pets: none myself, but my childhood pets are at home with my parents.. 3 dogs and 3 cats Hobbies/Interests: what are hobbies? Height: 5'3 Eye/Hair Color: brown and brown brown hair and brown eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan '09 Starting Weight: 160 Present Weight: 150 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: currently I am trying to overcome a month long plateau, but usually it's stress related eating and then it all just snow balls from there Following any specific plan: Nope, just trying to exercise more What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Not much really, maybe more motivated because this is the heaviest I've ever been? Not really sure. Anything else you would like to share with us: I wish it was summer. |
First name: Shelby
Geographical location: Lecompton, KS Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Not for a while Occupation: Student working towards BSN Pets: 2 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Being outdoors, going to the gym Height: 5'8 Eye/Hair Color: brown haur and hazel eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan '09 Starting Weight: 245 Present Weight: 236 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: changing my eating habbits and not going back to my old habbits, also getting through the tough times Following any specific plan: I joined MRC and going to the gym more What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: just watching what I ate and trying to workout I think joining a program where there is support will help me stick with a program Anything else you would like to share with us: After reaching my goal I plan on buying a swim suit |
First name: Lisa
Geographical location: Wisconsin Age: 23 Marital Status: Engaged. Getting married in September. Children/Ages: None yet. Occupation: Human Services Assistant/Social Worker. I work with homeless adults who are mentally ill and substance abusing. Pets: 2 of the cutest dogs you will ever see, Bam! and Jasmini Cooper. 2 cats, 2 horses, and 1 leopard gecko. Hobbies/Interests: horseback riding, reading, taking the dogs to the park, doing agility /w the dogs, driving fast... Height: 5'3.5" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brunette Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb. 5, 2009. Starting Weight: 218.5 Present Weight: 206.5 Goal Weight: ideally, 145. for now, 160. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i have a major sweet tooth. Following any specific plan: Not really, i'm just eating really healthy while counting calories. so far it is helping me make better choices. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i have never tried in the past. this time, i'm going for it. Anything else you would like to share with us: i recently became a vegetarian (ovo--my neighbor has free-range chickens) again. i'm so glad that i did. |
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