First name: Brittany

Geographical location: Arizona

Age: 22

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: not yet

Occupation: nursing student

Pets: 2 dogs: Bella and Oreo

Hobbies/Interests: singing, music, helping others

Height: 5ft3

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/1/09

Starting Weight: 225

Present Weight: 213

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking with it and not giving up!

Following any specific plan: work out 1 hour a day/lots of water and veggies

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I haven't given up

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am looking for other girls around my height and weight to become friends and support each other.

First name: Sami

Geographical location: Boston, MA

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: none yet, but can't wait!

Occupation: Teacher

Pets: 1 Dog- Dobby

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, sewing, painting, crafting.

Height: 5ft2

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/31/09

Starting Weight: 201

Present Weight: 191

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to the plan and not cheating.

Following any specific plan: I loosely follow weight watchers, but I switch up calories and points allowed every day. I also do lots of weight training.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've finally decided to do this for me! I also have two tropical vacations planned for march and june!

Anything else you would like to share with us: as Bella said, I am looking for other girls around my height and weight to become friends and support each other.

First name: Melissa

Geographical location: Minnesota

Age: 28

Marital Status: HA HA HA

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Data Entry

Pets: 3 cats and 9 gerbils!

Hobbies/Interests: Movies, animals, video games

Height: 5'3

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/19/09

Starting Weight: 161

Present Weight: 161

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom

Following any specific plan: Nope

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm going to California next year!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I wish everyone the best in their journey and hope you all achieve what you are aiming for. Oh and I turn 29 on the 26th so i'm getting dangerously close to being a 30 something!

I've been on 3FC for a while now but hadn't posted this yet...

First name: Elise
Geographical location: Massachusetts/Pennsylvania
Age: 20
Marital Status: No time in the near future
Children/Ages: None
Occupation: Student
Pets: None
Hobbies/Interests: Typography, vintage fashion, indie music
Height: 5'2" or 5'3"
Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/15/2009
Starting Weight: 135
Present Weight: 113
Goal Weight: 108 -- but a much more toned 108!

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have a few of them... depression meds, HUGE sweet tooth, binging when stressed, my parents' way-too-delicious cooking, being friends with young men who wolf down pizzas like no one's business...

Following any specific plan: primarily veg'n, trying not to eat dessert/refined carbs, smaller portions/intuitive eating, exercising instead of eating when I'm bored and antsy

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never successfully lost weight in the past (true story) so this is probably my first long-term attempt! I'm serious about trying to find a workout/diet strategy that allows me to maintain a healthy, thin figure.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have mild PCOS and depression, and really unhealthy fat storage on a small frame, so even though I have a low starting weight and goal then most girls here, I'm definitely facing a lot of the same problems... and could always use more motivation to work out. Best of luck to everyone here!

First name:Tia

Geographical location:NC

Age:28

Marital Status:M

Children/Ages:1 son age 1

Occupation:Project Management

Pets:None

Hobbies/Interests:reading

Height:4'11"

Eye/Hair Color:Brown eyes, black hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:12/21/2009

Starting Weight:155

Present Weight:155

Goal Weight:115

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I eat when I am stressed. Putting myself first and finding time to workout.

Following any specific plan:Fat Smash Diet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am really ready to get the old me back this time.

Anything else you would like to share with us:I came to this forum looking for hope that I can really get down to my goal weight. Though I would be happy with just 20 lbs. weightloss

First name:Kirsten

Geographical location:California

Age:21

Marital Status: Engaged to be Engaged

Children/Ages: not yet.

Occupation: Full-time Student

Pets:None, although I live with two cats

Hobbies/Interests:reading, writing, Alpha Xi Delta, cooking, shopping.

Height:5'9"-ish.

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, my hair color changes depending on what dye kits are on sale. Naturally, its a shade of dark blonde (i think)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey" 09/09/09

Starting Weight:260

Present Weight:224

Goal Weight:160ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the erratic nature of my life.

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I have a plan this time. I'm also more in control of my life because I don't live at home or in a dorm.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I suppose not.

First name: Dee

Geographical location: Northern VA

Age: 24

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Management

Pets: 13-year old black lab who still looks like and is still as hard-headed as a puppy

Hobbies/Interests: movies, reading, cooking/baking

Height: 5'7-8"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Really back in Oct. 2007, but I've got to buckle down now and do this

Starting Weight: 240

Present Weight: 231

Goal Weight: 180-190 (but would like to be 200 or less by April 30th)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercising. I'll find any minute excuse not to. That and my fondness for high fat/high calorie foods and eating way too much of it in one sitting. Shame, because I do like healthy foods.

Following any specific plan: Not really.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Seeing a nutritionist so I can have somebody continually monitoring me rather than just the biannual neuro checkups

Anything else you would like to share with us: I would like to finally lose all this weight to not only gain some self-esteem and learn to be healthy, but I know my neurologist would love to take me off my medication but can't do that in good faith unless I lose some more weight. God only knows that I'd like to not be popping pills anymore and have this illness of mine in check (hopefully it is just the excess weight causing it).

First name: Sarah

Geographical location: Southern California

Age: 20

Marital Status: With a long-term boyfriend of 7 yrs

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Full time College student

Pets: I wish so badly I had a cat, but sadly no pets.

Hobbies/Interests: Coffee, cats, studying Japanese

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel eyes, light brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/21/2009

Starting Weight: 171

Present Weight:165

Goal Weight:130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress, school, haven't exercised in 5 years.

Following any specific plan: calorie counting (1200-1500 a day)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Sticking to my plan despite any sicknesses in the way and school.

First name: Katie

Geographical location: Indiana

Age: 23

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: no

Occupation: student

Pets: 1 dog, Holly

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Music, Shopping

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/20/09

Starting Weight: 235

Present Weight: 230

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Willpower

Following any specific plan: Workout an hour each day, eat a low calorie diet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I HAVE to lose the weight if I want a successful future...

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am graduating college this spring and I will be joining the military. I need to weigh 160 max in order the enlist!

First name: Gina

Geographical location: Massachusetts, USA

Age: 22

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: No children yet

Occupation: Cashier at Walmart

Pets: Scooter, age 6. Feline.

Hobbies/Interests: Well, I just started playing WoW again. I pretty much just work, eat, sleep. Been spending quite a bit of time on Facebook lately, though.

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel eyes, brown hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Years ago. I'm starting new, though.. 12/29/09

Starting Weight: 309

Present Weight: 305

Goal Weight: 150 (I'd settle for 200, however.)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Laziness.

Following any specific plan: Nope, not really. Just trying to make better choices so that I can stay thin and healthy for the rest of my life

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've realized just how short life is. I'm looking forward to being a new and better me. I want to be healthy. I want to actually live the life I've always wanted, not just dream about it. I'm ready to be happy. I really am.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I can be a bit shy. Sometimes really shy.

First name:

Geographical location: Central Illinois

Age: 26

Marital Status: Married for over 7 years

Children/Ages: 2 daughters, born 1/2008 and 11/2009

Occupation: Domestic Goddess

Pets: 4 dogs (Flop-7, Simba-6, Schatzi-3, Oy-3) and 1 cat (Alex-11)

Hobbies/Interests: Gaming, Writing, Cooking/Baking, Horror Movies, Reading, Music (listening, playing and singing)

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/Brown with some white

Starting Date of Weight-loss Journey: 11/24/2009

Starting Weight: 250lbs

Present Weight: 231.2lbs

Goal Weight: 150lbs (for starters)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge Eating and late night snacking when my baby won't sleep

Following any specific plan: Not at the moment

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm not half-a**ing it

Anything else you would like to share with us: Can't think of anything right this second, if I do I'll come back and add it

First name: Melissa

Geographical location: Boulder, CO

Age: 26 (27 in February)

Marital Status: Married (2.5 years)

Children/Ages: No children yet

Occupation: Elementary School Counselor

Pets: 2 1/2-year-old Black Lab (Bailey)

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, music, dancing

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Dark Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/28/09

Starting Weight: 179

Present Weight: 179

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love eating, and so does my husband who is not interested in loosing weight himself

Following any specific plan: Not yet, but I plan to count WW points

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've joined a gym and feel more motivated than ever before. This is the first support group/community I have joined as well.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Nope!

First name:Sun

Geographical location:Savannah

Age:25

Marital Status:married

Children/Ages: daughter 1

Occupation: caregiver of disabled daughter

Pets:none

Hobbies/Interests: reading writng,swimming, dancing,spiritualilty

Height: 5 1

Eye/Hair Color: brown/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept 2009

Starting Weight:185

Present Weight:167

Goal Weight:125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: munchies

Following any specific plan: exercise,watching what I eat

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never been this big and I am ready to be the old me after a long year of hardship and pregnancy

Anything else you would like to share with us: just happy to be here and ready to roll!