First name: Chavonne

Geographical location: Southwestern PA

Age: 25

Marital Status: Married for a little over 2 years

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Social services advocate

Pets: 2 dogs (pug/Norfolk terrier mixes)

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, watching movies, cooking/baking

Height: 5'9"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown (both)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/27/09 (this time)

Starting Weight: 270

Present Weight: 261

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating without thinking

Following any specific plan: Low sodium diet and daily exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I can't let myself get any heavier and unhealthier. I woke up one day and realized--this isn't a way to live, it's a way to die.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so grateful for support!

First name: Samantha

Geographical location: Dallas, TX

Age: 26

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: 911 Dispatcher and International Politics Student

Pets: A German Shepherd and two cats

Hobbies/Interests: Music (all kids of metal), horror and sci-fi stuff, the show LOST - I'm obsessed!, Halloween, animal rescue, and reading.

Height: 5'9"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7/5/2009

Starting Weight: 288

Present Weight: 281.5

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Late night snacking, sweet cravings

Following any specific plan: Low calorie/Low fat

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it for overall health instead of just because of my looks and with my husband, who is diabetic.

Anything else you would like to share with us: This place has been wonderful so far, the support is something I'm really going to need and will be a key motivator down this long and hard road to a healthy life.

Hi Everyone!

First name: Amanda

Geographical location: Vancouver, BC

Age: 27

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Law enforcement

Pets: 2 small dogs (Lucy and Mina)

Hobbies/Interests: reading, kayaking, travel

Height: 5"2

Eye/Hair Color: grey, auburn

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: apx 2009/06

Starting Weight: 185

Present Weight: 179

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Work stress leading to eating, finding the motivation to exercise regularly

Following any specific plan: Reduced calorie/carb diet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not looking for a "quick fix" like fasting or herbal pills or appetite suppressants - just making sensible changes and adding moderate exercise

Anything else you would like to share with us: Love the before and after pictures here and the positive support!

First name: Carly

Geographical location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Age: 27

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: Elise, 4

Occupation: University student/homemaker

Pets: Cat - Jack

Hobbies/Interests: Facebook, walking, cooking, reading (3-4 books a week)

Height: 6'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Both brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time, May 1 2009

Starting Weight: 110.6kg

Present Weight: 103.5kg

Goal Weight: 90kg

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Bingeing, chronic back injury

Following any specific plan: Not yet!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm running out of time to sort out my weight issues before my daughter is old enough that it will begin to affect her own self image.

Anything else you would like to share with us: A silly, immature part of me also wants to lose weight in order to feel attractive enough to meet a new man. I'm ready to get married and have more babies - I'm a born Earth Mommy!!

First name: Sharon

Geographical location: Detroit, Michigan

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Writer - currently working in marketing as a copywriter

Pets: No

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, learning to cook, long walks, going to the movies, talking philosophy/theology

Height: 5-10

Eye/Hair Color: Green/Hazel, Brunette

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: End of June

Starting Weight: 205

Present Weight: 197

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, depression

Following any specific plan: learning healthful eating habits; practicing self-control not impulse obedience; being disciplined about regular exercise; re-educating myself about comforts and rewards.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am choosing the right things rather than depriving myself of the wrong things. I am trying to believe that I am worth taking care of.

Geographical location: Western States


Marital Status: SINGLE!

Children/Ages: None...yet
Occupation: Accountant


Height: 5'11"

Eye/Hair Color: light blue

Starting Weight: 180


Following any specific plan: No, just a lot of research and calorie/diet watching.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I'm determined to stay focused and get the body I deserve.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am driven....take that back...EXTREMELY driven! This time, I am determined not to fail.
Goal: SW 180: GW: 165

First name: Lisa

Geographical location: Houston, TX

Age: 28

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: engineer

Pets: 1 dog (a Jack Russell)

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching movies, music, college football

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/16/09

Starting Weight: 246

Present Weight: 236

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Dealing with what made me overeat, and finally confronting feelings that I had been eating to avoid.

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm listening to myself and how I feel.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I love how motivating 3FC is!

First name: Veronica

Geographical location: Gulf Coast Texas

Age: 25

Marital Status: engaged

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: college student (my last semester!)

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: hanging out with family, reading, listening/playing music

Height: 5 feet 4 inches

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 15, 2009

Starting Weight: 270 lbs.

Present Weight: 231 lbs.

Goal Weight: 170 lbs.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being patient with myself

Following any specific plan: I'm not really following a specific plan, just trying to eat more healthy and in smaller portions that what I was used to

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm in it to win it this time!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Everyone on this website is very supportive and I am glad that I stumbled upon it again. This time I WILL reach my goal weight with the motivation, inspiration and encouragement of all the wonderful people here at 3FC.

First name: Jess

Geographical location: California

Age: 20

Marital Status: Not married, but close enough.

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Artist/Author/Photographer

Pets: Sydney is the name of my kitty cat.

Hobbies/Interests: Writing, taking photos, watching television (that's SO a hobby), shopping, psychology, learning, talking...

Height: 5'2''

Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes. The hair changes weekly. Mostly red, though.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Which time? Haha. We'll say July 13th.

Starting Weight: 187

Present Weight: 184!

Goal Weight: 135/130ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not giving up and getting stressed because I'm not seeing results NOW.

Following any specific plan: The nutrition I learned during my time at Slender Lady a few years ago and I work out 5 times a week at Curves and do Bellydancing on the weekends.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm on my own and I'm more responsible and I have no other choice. I paid a gym and I refuse to waste money.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Nah. Unless anyone wants to know anything.

First name: Kate

Geographical location: DC

Age: 20

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Student

Pets: Two cats and a wacky dog.

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling traveling and more traveling. Reading (a weird mix of trashy romance and classic victorian). Anything and everything technological, I always HAVE to have the newest gadget, phones...computers...iPods.

Height: 5'11''

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown!

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Two weeks ago.

Starting Weight: 192

Present Weight: 187

Goal Weight: 150, probably.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My friends. I LOVE them, but they're all teeny tiny and don't even give a second thought to what they eat. They snack constantly, and I hate to be left out.

Following any specific plan: Nope!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Hmmm.. 10 pounds I suppose. Being tall I've always been heavier than my friends, but not quite in the overweight category. I always new I'd be happier lighter, but since I was just on the high end of normal I never had the motivating factor. Now I do.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm quite nervous about posting. I've quietly read posts here for AGES but never mustered up the courage to join myself.

First name: Tiana

Geographical location: Nevada

Age: 17

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: hahaha

Occupation: (school) I'm going to get a job soon.

Pets: Two dogs. Rott-mix and a bassethound.

Hobbies/Interests: Acting, singing, walking, swimming, karate, paining, movies, friends, God, science, ice skating, writting, school...ect

Height: around 5'10

Eye/Hair Color: reddish-brown, ash brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7/5/09

Starting Weight:154

Present Weight:152 (in the morning)

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The things my mom brings home, stress, bordom, will.

Following any specific plan: Intuitive eating. Walk everyday. (I need to make a reutin) don't eat late...and try to only eat when hungry lots of veggies and protien...not alot of breed. Carbs in moring. And let myself have something I want sometimes.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have better will power and I believe in myself. I have God. And know it's better to get slimmer slowly and to not beat myself up.

Anything else you would like to share with us: uh? I'm a very modiviated person, I'm no sissy.

First name: Rachel

Geographical location: Philadelphia, PA

Age: 22

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Graphic/Packaging Designer

Pets: A 13 year old Irish Terrier named Jazz

Hobbies/Interests: Blogging, Bicycles, Printmaking, Pottery/Ceramics, Paranormal, Eco-Friendliness, Lazy Days, History, Ebaying (Stolen off of my facebook, haha)

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown. Dull

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 6th 2009

Starting Weight: 152 lbs

Present Weight: about 144 or 145 lbs

Goal Weight: 117 by Halloween

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Over coming weight loss plateaus. I'm already at one in the third week into my weight loss journey and I can't seem to get out of it.

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting. 1100-1200 Cals a day.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm 100% devoted this time and will not give up. I also started an account here and at fitday in which I participate in often

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm very excited to be taking this journey towards a much healthy and happier lifestyle and also developing a new perspective on food.

First name: mel

Geographical location: east coast

Age: 24

Marital Status: engaged

Children/Ages: nope!

Occupation: barista. server. theatre teacher. writer. photographer. pirate.

Pets: siberian husky, tabby cat, rabbit, & a rat!

Hobbies/Interests: writing, reading, theatre, playing music, science, animals, being outside, working out, photography, crafty things, adventures, all kinds of things!

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: july 1 2009

Starting Weight: 222

Present Weight: 210

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: taking the time to always be prepared. and not feeling guilty when i eat something bad.

Following any specific plan: weight watchers & working out

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time im sticking to it!

Anything else you would like to share with us: im glad you guys are here!! we can do it! its nice to have so many motivated and supportive people.

First name: Lucy

Geographical location: PA

Age: 26

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: No kids

Occupation: Dental Billing Coordinator

Pets: Charlee (pomerian/shih tzu/peke mix) Izzie (bichon frise/yorkie)

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, concerts, seeing cover bands

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/ Light brownish with hi lites

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 25th?

Starting Weight: 182

Present Weight: 167

Goal Weight: 105

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My love for bad/greasy foods!

Following any specific plan: Just simple cutting back calories, exercise, and 3x a week with a personal trainer

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Working with a personal trainer and focusing on a better, healthier body. Before I was focused on just being skinny

Anything else you would like to share with us: So far I am loving this site!!

First name: Gail

Geographical location:Newfoundland Canada

Age: 28

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: No kiddies for me

Occupation: Opperations Manager for a wireless communications company

Pets: rocky the rock

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, reading, writing

Height: 5'3 ish

Eye/Hair Color: brown/hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 22, 2009

Starting Weight: 295 ish

Present Weight: 295

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: back injury and self sabotage. I get down on myself and i want to eat, i LOVE good food and its very hard for me to fight the urges, i will drive around for an hour before finding the strength to just go home and not buying fast food

Following any specific plan: Canada's food guide and just watching calorie intake

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i want this, i've wanted this for a long time but have been sidelined from a car accident. just getting back into the swing of things. more about that in my blog.

Anything else you would like to share with us:someone reminded me the other day of a quote from yoda: do or do not, there is no try. this has struck a real chord with me. i either do this or i dont. I have a good support system withing my friends and I'm ready to be a healthy person. my eventual end goal is to run a 10 mile race that's held here every summer.