First name: Ashley

Geographical location: Saskatchewan, Canada

Age: 23

Marital Status: long-distance relationship

Children/Ages: I consider my two cats my children

Occupation: Paralegal

Pets: 2 cats - Blue who is 1 and Flick who is 1 and 4 months

Hobbies/Interests: Paint Shop, Graphics design etc.

Height: 5'10"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Green eyes, dark brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 1!

Starting Weight: 220

Present Weight: 220

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercise and like it

Following any specific plan: doin the points thing

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My sister is going to be my gym buddy, and one of my friends is my eat right buddy! I've always tried to do it quietly, so at least I have some people this time. I'm also challenging my mother to see who can lose the most!

First name: Stephanie

Geographical location: Illinois

Age: 21

Marital Status: boyfriend of 1.5 years

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: full time student--soon to be grad student (mechanical/biomedical engineering!)

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: cooking/baking, my sorority, and i really love to play sports, but school seems to have gotten in the way the past few years

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/20/09

Starting Weight: 161

Present Weight: 156.4

Goal Weight: 130? 125? (although i think 125 might be getting kind of low with my bone structure... we'll see when i get down around there)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being in college! the schedule, the stress, the food, you name it

Following any specific plan: just trying to figure out what works for me now... going to different classes at our rec center and eating right

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: ?

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Ashley

Geographical location: Dallas, Texas!

Age: 23

Marital Status: VERY Single

Children/Ages: Daughter, Eva- age 2.

Occupation: EX- Accountant current Nursing School Student

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: Live Music!! Dancing, hanging out with my friends, doing "guy stuff" like working on cars or fishing!

Height: 4'11 1/2" When you're this short- that half is a big deal!

Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown- Dark Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1.20.09- Bush left Office- and I decided it was time for me to amke a change too

Starting Weight: Ugh- 224.4!!!!!

Present Weight: 219.4!

Goal Weight: 135... I may be short- but I want my curves!

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food. I'm from the south- we eat crap all the time! Every family function involves food- and nothing good either! Chicken Fired Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese!

Following any specific plan: Jenny Craig

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm sick of being this way. My family has horrible health, and I know I'm jsut slowly putting myself in an early grave. And- well- I'm sick of being the short funny fat girl.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I look forward to getting to know you guys!!

First name: Chloe

Geographical location: Plainfield, IL

Age: 24

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: nurse's aide/college student

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: Japanese/Korean culture, Jrock, graphic arts, reading books, baking

Height: 5"3.5'

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/2008

Starting Weight: Ugh- 205.5

Present Weight: 183

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My mom's Valenciana T-T they are so good and of course chocolates....when i start eating it, 90% i dont go back to the wagon so i really want to change that

Following any specific plan: none, just making sure my sodium intake is at healthy range

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am more motivated and determined to finally lose weight...not just for the outside....but of course for my gain of confidence and to finally be healthy.

Anything else you would like to share with us: nothing really but i really look forward to becoming friends with everyone ^^

First name: Kelly

Geographical location: Southern California

Age: 21

Marital Status: Long-Term Relationship

Children/Ages:None

Occupation: Dog Trainer

Pets: 1 Fat Cat, 1 Chihuahua, a Bearded Dragon, and two grumpy snakes

Hobbies/Interests: Music, creative writing, Kung Fu, movies, guitar

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: black hair, normally brown eyes but I wear turquoise contacts

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I'll give the date for this one: 1/28/09 But I've been battling my whole life!

Starting Weight: 162

Present Weight: 162

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:belly and butt fat!

Following any specific plan: no idea

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know I can do it

Anything else you would like to share with us: Help! lol

First name: Roya

Geographical location: Colorado

Age: 19...ya, ya i know close enough to 20 though!

Marital Status: in a relationship

Children/Ages: None yet

Occupation: EMT and College student

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: Martial Arts, my job, scrapbooking, spending time with friends and family

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: a while ago

Starting Weight: 198

Present Weight: 161.6

Goal Weight: 135-145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: TIME...lack there of

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers, Power 90, 3FC!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have different motivations...

Anything else you would like to share with us: not at the moment

First name: Tamara

Geographical location: Indiana

Age: Soon-to-be-21

Marital Status: Boyfriend of c. 2 years

Occupation: MLS Student (technically finishing up Bio BS now)

Pets: One ultra-hyper kitty

Hobbies/Interests: knitting, hiking, dancing around to europop, playing video games (I don't like the gory stuff, though)

Height: 5' 2"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sometime around 3rd grade....

Starting Weight: 145 (highest in life: 160-something)

Present Weight: 133

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lactose intolerance and a sensitive stomach lining

Following any specific plan: I strictly adhere to the Tamara plan--what my body asks for I give it

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In my teens I went to extremes to keep my weight ridiculously low. Now I'm taking it much easier, focusing on exercise and food choices instead of starving myself.

First name: Dyalma

Geographical location: FL

Age: 22

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Student

Pets: 1 golden retriever and an orange taby cat

Hobbies/Interests: playing piano, hooping, music, movies, books

Height: 5ft 5 inches

Eye/Hair Color: brown/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:01/27/09

Starting Weight:315

Present Weight: 312

Goal Weight:145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying motivated

Following any specific plan: no

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am doing it the right way no more fad diets/starving myself

First name: Amy.

Geographical location: Ireland.

Age: 21.

Marital Status: In a relationship.

Children/Ages: None.

Occupation: Student.

Pets: A cheeky little West Highland Terrier called Nobi.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, web design, music, movies etc.

Height: 5ft 7inches.

Eye/Hair colour: Blue/Black.

Starting date of weight loss journey: February 1st 2009 (today!)

Starting weight: 180.

Present weight: 180.

Goal weight: 140.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Motivating myself to exercise and shrink those portion sizes!

Following any specific plan: Not at the moment.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want a healthy lifestyle. I want to do this, and maintain it for the rest of my life. I’m doing it for myself, and for all the right reasons, plus I’m incredibly determined .

First name: Lauren

Geographical location: Canada

Age: 19 (close enough to 20!)

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: N/A

Occupation: Student

Pets: Guinea pig

Hobbies/Interests: Internet things such as social news, journalistic things, reading (magazines, novels, non-fiction, anything really)

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/green and brunette

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 26

Starting Weight: 275

Present Weight: 266.2

Goal Weight: 180, but ultimately around 130-140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm used to rewarding myself with treats, I need to find a replacement!

Following any specific plan: Good old calorie counting.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm actively seeking support, such as 3FC! I also bought my own scale with the fancy body fat and BMI readings.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really

First name: Alicia

Geographical location: Everett (AKA Ever-rot) Washington State

Age: 27

Marital Status: Cohabitating

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Automotive Field

Pets: Axl the Pup

Hobbies/Interests: Music, Sci-fi, Politics, Hangin with my pup, family, reading. learning to play the guitar, singing, life

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan. 23rd

Starting Weight: It was 195 last time I weighed myself (a few months ago)

Present Weight: 195ish

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, alcohol binges, making excuses, my tendancy to just give up

Following any specific plan: Not yet, I know what is good and what is bad for the most part.....I'm eating TONS of Veggies & Fruit, using common sense portion control, and staying away from anything overly processed.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am so DONE feeling the way I feel about weight, food, control, and my emotional and physical well-being in general.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Stay in Control

First name: Tosha pronounced like (Tasha)

Geographical location: Sacramento, California

Age: 23 but 24 in 2 days!!

Marital Status: In a Lovey Duvey Wuvey Relationship... sick... I know.

Children/Ages: No babies yet

Occupation: Debt Settlement/Negotiations

Pets: Bailey woo! My puppy

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Painting, Drawing, Writing, Blogging, myspace, Snowboarding, working out... sometimes.

Height:5'1 and 1/2... haha... i am going to hold on to that 1/2

Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January7th, 2009

Starting Weight:185.1

Present Weight:180.1

Goal Weight:125.00

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: FOOD>>> uh hello!! lol

Following any specific plan: I am doing Weight Watchers, because I can eat whatever I want, it's the portion control thing!!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am doing it for me. I am young and I should look and feel HOT!! I have been overweight since grade school, NO MORE EXCUSES!! This doesn't happen overnight and it's not magic. I know this!

Anything else you would like to share with us:

I would love to have everyones support system supplement my own. I would like to get to know people with weight loss goals and I will take all the help I can get, and I will give all that I can give!!
Nice to meet ya'll!

First name: Kayleigh

Geographical location: Florida

Age: 19 (20 very soon)

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Business Owner

Pets: 2 english bulldogs(Molly & Tebow) 1 lab mix(Lucy) 1 boxer(Claire)

Hobbies/Interests: Racing, My Mazda Rx8, Reading, Web Design, Painting, & Sculpting

Height: 5'7

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2007

Starting Weight: 182

Present Weight: 170

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living with a skinny fiance who can eat anything

Following any specific plan: Alli and watching my calorie intake

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Before I didnt have much to encourage me to lose the weight but now that my best friend and sister have had babies we are all a little chubby and doing it together.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I really enjoy reading this forum and everytime I feel a little discouraged I read the goals forum and it just pushes me through that hurdle.

First name: Megan

Geographical location: Oklahoma

Age: 20

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: ZIP

Occupation: Emergency Room Tech

Pets: 2 Dogs golden Retriever and Bull Dog

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer,Reading, Friends, Family. when i get a chance outside of studying for school!

Height: 5'4

Eye/Hair Color: Blue Eyes and I dye my hair a burgundy color

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 2

Starting Weight: 185

Present Weight: 185

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom... and I'm a social eater

Following any specific plan: Not really. Calorie counting and working out

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a support group of friends I talk with

Anything else you would like to share with us: JUST DO IT : Nike