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Me. Today...but not forever!
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 |
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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. :D |
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 :dz: Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 6th 2009 Starting Weight: 152 lbs Present Weight: about 144 or 145 lbs Goal Weight: 117 by Halloween :witch: 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!!:carrot: |
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. |
Gypsie's Profile
First name: Gypsie (And YES! that's my real name!!)
Geographical location: Central Florida just north of Tampa Age: 25 Marital Status: Married to a wonderful man! Children/Ages: None yet but we're hoping! Occupation: Full-time student at USF and part-time receptionist at my aunt's salon and day spa. Pets: ROTFLMAO 6 dogs, 3 cats, and Steve the Squirrel. And I'm fostering my friend's dog until they move back from Germany where her husband is stationed. Dogs Leon - Doxie-Chihuahua mix Tucker - Doxie Rent - Doxie LuLu - Doxie Jefe - Chihuahua Allie Mallie May-May - Doxie-terrier-wildebeast mix Harley - Doxie (the foster!) Cats Jasper (aka Ebil) - grey striped Hemmingway Harlow - tortie calico short hair Sinatra (aka Sin) - seal point Siamese Squirrel Steve - Your basic grey squirrel who was handraised from 2 weeks old and the true master of the house! Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, drawing, anything remotely "crafty," mowing the lawn, swimming, water aerobics, movies, movies, and more MOVIES!, cooking just about anything Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: eyes are hazel and hair is usually colored a super dark brown since it's so darn thin! Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 7th, 2009 Starting Weight: 390 Present Weight: 377 Goal Weight: This is so hard for me. For me, I want to be 200, but I just don't know if my body will take it that low. I've never been slim in my life. I've always been chunky. I think I would be happy to just be a size 14/16. I want to be able to walk into any store I want and buy clothes right off the rack. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My husband! He loves me and finds me sexy just the way I am. It's hard because part of me says, "What the heck? He loves you just how you are so you just go ahead and eat that french fry!" But, deep down, I know he's scared of me leaving him for someone "hotter," even though I know that will never happen. Unless Gerard Butler comes a' knockin' at my door... Following any specific plan: I do low-carb because it works for me and makes me feel awesome! I also like the structure of it all. I use ketone strips so I have an immediate satisfaction of knowing my body is in ketosis too. I'm also a weight-every-single-day kind of girl and track it on medhelp. I love the little graph and I find that keeping my loss under the target line as it moves across the graph is one of the biggest motivators every single day! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time, I'm losing weight for myself instead of thinking that it will get me a man. I lost weight before because I thought it would help me find someone who loved me. But, I found that man and he loves me no matter what so I know that now, it's just for me. I also know that I want to have babies and that isn't going to happen with my weight where it is. I already had one m/c and although I was told it wasn't due to weight, I'm sure my weight contributed to it. Anything else you would like to share with us: Not especially... but if I think of something, I'll add it... |
First name: Kyla
Geographical location: Colorado Springs CO Age: I'll be 21 on Sept. 2 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Two sons: Isaac (2) and Gabriel (4 weeks) Occupation: Stay at home mommy! Pets: None, I suppose we'll get a dog if we move into a house. Hobbies/Interests: I love to read and play with my kiddos! Height: Just under 5'3'' Eye/Hair Color: Eyes: Greenish grey Hair: Red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: A week ago! Starting Weight: 175 Present Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am completely addicted to sweets. And I binge badly on them, at least a few times a week, but I've really cut down lately and the scale shows it! Following any specific plan: None, I just want to change my eating and exercise habits for good. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: When my first was about 9 months old I realized I needed to lose weight. I started at 185 and lost 45 pound in about 4 months. I maintained until I got pregnant again and just pigged out again. This time, I realized how badly my toddler always wants to eat, cookies and crap food. I want him to have a good relationship with food so I need to change myself and my family's eating habits for good. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so excited to get this fat suit off! |
First name: Lexi
Geographical location: Tampa, FL Age: 25 Marital Status: Engaged, we've been together for 9.5 years. Children/Ages: No, no, noooo. Occupation: I'm a contractor for a major software company. Pets: Lab/Pit mix, her name is Moxie and she's 1 year old. Hobbies/Interests: Videogames, reading, drawing, television (Dr. Who/Torchwood being my favorite shows ever.), tattoos and cooking. Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've been at this for nearly 3 years now but officially started over on July 27, 2009. Starting Weight: I started at 260 awhile back and got down to 202 but back to 238 ATM. Present Weight: 238 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My sweet tooth and my carb addiction, I could live on potatoes and ice cream. Following any specific plan: Weight watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've gotten to the point where I'm ready to put my mind to this 100 percent. I've noticed some health issues, not to mention self esteem issues, and I'm ready to be rid of them. Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing at the moment but I look forward to getting to know a lot of the ladies and gents here. |
First name: Debbie
Geographical location: Georgia, US Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Occupation: Creative Assistant Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: Graphic design, movies, tv, music, singing, fashion, shopping, Height: 5'2" Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today! 7/31/09 Starting Weight: 231 Present Weight: 230 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: What to choose? Mindless eating, fast food, and sweets. Following any specific plan: Not yet, but I'll be considering a low-carb plan from Curves. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm willing to start small to end small. :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad I found this board! I've already been inspired by the stories and photos of you lovely ladies who are on this journey of weight loss. |
First name: Kassidi
Geographical location:Alberta, Canada Age:26 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:nada Occupation: Tourism/Government Pets: Two horses (Opal and Burdoc) and my big goldfish JD Hobbies/Interests:Mountain biking (x-country and downhill), skiing, snowboarding, quadding, long boarding, hiking, camping, reading, travelling, riding my horses, laying in the hammoc, kayaking.... Height:5'8'' Eye/Hair Color:Hazel/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:I don't really remember...sometime earlier this year...Marchish maybe but really been paying attention since May 2009. Starting Weight:272 Present Weight:245 Goal Weight:190 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Getting off my butt to do anything...and not snacking! I am fairly active but snacking bites me in the butt every time! Following any specific plan:Not really at the moment....only eating when I am hungry. Really trying for the whole lifestyle change thing... What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am doing it for me, not to please someone. I am living somewhere where it is easy to be active and not snack all day. I am sick of feeling like junk. Anything else you would like to share with us:Avid flip flop wearer :D |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Decatur, Ga, USA Age: 23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Pool manager, soon to be substitute teacher, looking for work as an art teacher Pets: 1 cat- Bundaberg Hobbies/Interests: Ceramics, photography, swimming, travel Height: 5'8'' Eye/Hair Color: green/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Joined WW in Oct 2008, started actually following the program April 2009 Starting Weight: 291 (overall); 289.4 (ww starting weight) Present Weight: 263 Goal Weight: 155, for now. I've never been at a healthy weight in my adult life so I'm not really sure where I need to be. Once I get to Onederland I'll re-evaluate where I think I need to be. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My mind! I've psyched myself out so many times before and given up because I felt like I just can't make it. I have to constantly remind myself that this is actually possible Following any specific plan: weight watchers, I love it What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm trying a lot of new things. I've always stuggled to stay on plan because I'm such a picky eater. But now I'm learning to actually like healthy food. Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't wait to get fit enough to feel comfortable doing things like rock climbing and kayaking. That kind of outdoorsy stuff fascinates me. I want to try new things without fear of struggling to keep up or not being able to pull my own weight. |
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First name: Kandi
Geographical location: Minnesota Age: 27 Marital Status: Married 5 years Children/Ages: Kaitlyn, 2.5 years and Brianna, 11 months Occupation: Data Entry/Claims processing Pets: 3 cats - Ember, Cole, Smores Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, swimming, outdoors, animals, geriatric psych, Height: 5' 5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Dark Blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 30th Starting Weight: 230 Present Weight: 228 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding time for exercise Following any specific plan: Just keeping track of calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have had a good start the first few days! Anything else you would like to share with us: I was heavy as a kid and teenager. Weighed 210 when I got engaged, lost 40 lbs before the wedding on my own made up south beach-y kind of diet. So I weighed 170...and gained it back slowly at first. And I have now had 2 babies and gained a lot (with the first one mostly). Haven't been able to lose much of it yet. I have been motivated by seeing old high school classmates on Facebook, who look absolutely amazing. Our 10 year reunion is next year and I would like to look great too, not to mention be healthier and more energetic for my kids. |
First name:Laura
Geographical location:San Carlos, CA soon to be Munich, Germany Age:21 Marital Status: single Children/Ages:n/a Occupation: student Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: reading, running, shoppin, watching european football, speaking languages other than english and travelling Height: 5'10" Eye/Hair Color: hazel/green, blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today because what happened in the past is over Starting Weight: 189 Present Weight: 183 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating when i am bored. Following any specific plan: following the Abs Diet guidelines What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am using a food journal and writing on these forums to keep me accountable Anything else you would like to share with us: not really |
First name: Cathy
Geographical location: Texas Age: 22 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: college student/nanny Pets: two rabbits - Hermes and Elektra Hobbies/Interests: reading, hiking, volunteering Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: blueish/brownish Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6th August 2009 Starting Weight: 150 lb Present Weight: 150 lb Goal Weight: 105 lb Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: tendency to snack late into the night, chips Following any specific plan: whatever works (but specifically: trying to cut out hfcs, to eat more raw foods and less processed foods, to work out at least an hour and a half five days a week) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: commitment |
First name: Akshata
Geographical location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 26 Marital Status: not married (but living with the boyfriend) Children/Ages: none Occupation: Accounting Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: Reading, shopping, cooking new things, love to bake, scrapbooking, meeting friends, love purses and shoes. Height: 6'1 Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, black hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/1/09 Starting Weight: 257 (but I was 287 in 2005) Present Weight: 253 Goal Weight: To get under 200lbs for now Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I need to stop mindless eating. Also I ate as a reaction to almost everything. Happy, sad, good day, bad day, anger..etc Following any specific plan: Just trying to eat healthy. Fruits, veggies, lean protein, trying to cut down on processed sugars and foods. Not counting calories yet, but once my WL slows down, I think I will start doing that again. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am not a newcomer to weight loss. I have said that each time I start it will be different. This is the first time that I have thrown myself into a WL forum. So far everyone on here has been amazing and I believe the support will be what keeps me to keep losing weight and then maintaining. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love to laugh and make jokes. I love it when I can make someone laugh really hard. |
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First name: Brittany
Geographical location: Southern California Age: 24 Marital Status: in a relationship Occupation: assistant and student Hobbies/Interests: reading, shopping, cooking, watching movies Height:5'6" Eye/Hair Color: blue, brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today 8/10/09 Starting Weight: 150 Present Weight: 150 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love to eat.....a lot, and I lack motivation some times. Following any specific plan: N/A What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not sure yet but i am hoping I have a little more motivation since my BMI has gone up so much and all my clothes are uncomfortable. Anything else you would like to share with us: I would love extra support. |
First name: Shalyn
Geographical location: RI Age: 23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Nursing student Pets: 4 rabbits (C.C., Debby, Colette, Paulie), 2 cats (Merlin & Avalon), 1 fish (Bob) Hobbies/Interests: Crafty/DIY stuff, reading, movies Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Blueish Green/Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Let's say today. Starting Weight: 170.8 :mad: Present Weight: 168.0 Goal Weight: 145-150 :D Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Carb restriction and will power (or my lack of) Following any specific plan: South Beach What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Not much, I hope to change that though! Here's to will power! :D Anything else you would like to share with us: Wish me luck! |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Quebec, Canada Age: 23 Marital Status: Committed. We've been living together just over 2 years. Children/Ages: Not yet, thanks :) Occupation: Lead Barista at a cafe, bust studying to be a draftswoman. Pets: Long-haired tabby named Sadie. She's a loving. lap-sitting wild ones. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, painting/drawing, learning in general, world religions, learning Italian... Height: 5'5 3/4" !! Eye/Hair Color: Light blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Yikes. Technically... February 2008... I'd prefer to say last Sunday. Starting Weight: I guess I actually once it 160 and was shocked. Typically I was around 155, so it was likely a TOM moment. Present Weight: 148 Goal Weight: 130. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overeating due to anxiety/boredome, laziness and procrastination! Following any specific plan: Calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Better tools and fitness access, pretty much. I'm changing my fitness plan! Instead of just doing cardio, I'm seriously committing to weight lifting and dumbell exercises. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad to be here! |
First name:Ambra
Geographical location: near the sea in texas Age:22 Marital Status:single Children/Ages:none Occupation:just graduated school and im job searching. Pets:Dorian Gray---the most wonderful kitty in the world Hobbies/Interests:literature, bellydancing, becoming healthy, the blues, vinyl, poetry, journals, sketching, cute boys, women that love themselves, running, sad movies Height:5'6 Eye/Hair Color:blue eyes/ red hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:birth ha ha ha....but this time around...i guess today Starting Weight:175 :( Present Weight:175 :( Goal Weight:130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: beating up emotional eating and battling negative feelings Following any specific plan: the eat a little bit less and exercise a little bit more diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm more aware of my weaknesses and i know i can do it. Anything else you would like to share with us: i'm really really looking forward to having people that can keep me focused and in line as well as people who will help me see outside myself. |
First name:Candice
Geographical location: Boise, ID for now (probably moving to miami next year) Age:29 Marital Status:married 8 years Children/Ages:none but have 2 dogs :) Occupation: professional wedding and portrait photographer Hobbies/Interests:reading, singing, dancing, volleyball Height:5'7 Eye/Hair Color:blue eyes/ brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:who knows....but counting this time July 20th Starting Weight:157.2 Present Weight:151.4 Goal Weight:125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being able to go to fun events. Following any specific plan: calorie counting and watching burn with GoWear Fit What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel in more control |
First name: Jess
Geographical location: Charlottesville, VA Age: 21 Marital Status: very single Children/Ages: none Occupation: architecture student/graphic design intern Hobbies/Interests: reading, watching tv, arts & crafts & design, movies Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: green/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Last summer...but my re-start date is July sometime. Starting Weight: 210 Present Weight: 206 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Staying on track, and not slipping back into unhealthy habits. Following any specific plan: More exercise, limiting calorie intake. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I managed to do it last year even when my life was all over the place, and now I'm off college dining hall food so I'm more in control. I'm more determined to do it now because I know I CAN do it...I just need to keep it up and not lose hope when I plateau. |
First name: Novis (pronounced Nah-vis)
Geographical location: Arizona Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: One day Occupation: Sales and Event Coordinator Pets: a cute ****shu mix named Reeses Hobbies/Interests: Family/friends, dancing, trying new things/places/foods, traveling Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, hair is black (for now. usually changes quarterly) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Lol, start date??? Since I was teenager. But when did I truly truly commit? August 1, 2009 Starting Weight: my highest weight was around 230/235. I started this journey at 224 Present Weight: 112 Goal Weight: 155ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: ME!!! Self confidence, will, discipline, determination, persistance, dedication...I could give you a list. But ultimately it comes down to me and making the decision to better my life! Following any specific plan: Low calorie diet including fruits, veggies, lean meats...no starches, sugars, dairy. At first it was hard but its not that bad now. Plus I run at least 30 minutes on the eliptical 3-4 times a week and I dance 2 times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: my attitude, most definately Anything else you would like to share with us: Im excited! |
First name:Jessica
Geographical location: Peoria Area Illinois Age:24 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:None Occupation:Engineer Pets:None Hobbies/Interests:Cooking, Baking, reading, going for walks, going out with friends. Height:5'8" Eye/Hair Color:Blue/ Light Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:June 30, 2009 Starting Weight:255 Present Weight:248 Goal Weight:175 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:I Love Food too much Following any specific plan:Not really, Mainly watching food intake and trying to work out more often. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I lost about 60 lbs about 5 years ago in college and due to a change in lifestyle I gained most of it back. I am going to hawaii in 4 months and figure that gives me the boost i need to get back on track. |
First name: Mirasha
Geographical location: Canada Age: 26, I think. Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Home Keeper, Writer, Procrastinator, Amateur cook Pets: Three Kitties Hobbies/Interests: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Cooking Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown or Blond or somewhere in between Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sometime in 2002 Starting Weight: 170ish Present Weight: 150(ish) Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat like a horse thanks to hypermetabolism as a youth. Following any specific plan: Eat well and get off of lazy butt every now and then. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm trying to get involved in communities and improve my willpower, and following all of the success stories so I have much better motivation. Anything else you would like to share with us: I use a lot of weight loss motivational stories and quotes to uplift me and keep me going. Some of my favorite sites inclue howtheylostweight.com, weight-loss-story.blogspot.com, inspirational-quotes.info I really hope to get back to a healthy weight for my size!! |
Hi everyone! I just joined yesterday :P
First name: Kim Geographical location: Canada Age: 23 Marital Status: I have a boyfriend Children/Ages: None that I know of :P Occupation: I got laid off recently :( but I'm going back to school in September for Anthropology. Pets: 3 goldfish. Their name's are: Fish, Fish, and Fish. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, jogging, kayaking, board games, singing. Height: 5'8" and one forth an inch if I wanna be a brat :P Eye/Hair Color: Blue - or greenishy greyishy blue. Depends who you ask really. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 11th, 2009 Starting Weight: 228 Present Weight: 225 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Just having the motivation and not being a lazy arse! Following any specific plan: Not being lazy. That's basically it. I'm not eating junk, jogging every day. Not anything special but the tried and true way of eating healthy and working out. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I never actually tried for myself. I wanted to get skinny for other people and I never loved myself enough before to do it for myself. Now I do love myself. :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I don't want to be skinny, I want to be healthy. I want to feel as strong on the outside as I do on the inside. |
First name: D
Geographical location: Somewhere in Colorado Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Grad Student Pets: 2 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, playing with our dogs, reading, learning various crafts that I never complete, and working on our new house Height: 5' 7" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Off and on since June 2009 Starting Weight: 180 Present Weight: 180 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My husband's cravings for eating out and fast food (including late night DQ runs!)...but he's not around for the next 2 months so I've stocked the house with healthy food and am ready to get down to business! Following any specific plan: Ordering Turbo Jam and taking my dogs for daily walks What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: We have bought a house, I'm getting ready to start graduate school, and want to look great in a business casual wardrobe - I am more motivated now that the "real world" is finally the light at the end of the tunnel. Also, my husband is not around to distract me! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Gilroy, CA Age: 26 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Dispatcher Pets: Sprocket (dog) Hobbies/Interests: Movies, shopping, wine tasting Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Gray/Blue Eyes/ Brown Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Offically 8/27/2009 Starting Weight: 237lbs Present Weight: 237lbs Goal Weight: 180ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Cooking healthy Following any specific plan: WW What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Need to do it for my health Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to my journey! |
First name: Lola
Geographical location: New York City Age: 19 (20 in October, so I'll qualify as a "20-something" soon enough ;) ) Marital Status: so single it's not even funny Children/Ages: Occupation: student Pets: 1, dog (Brandon) Hobbies/Interests: cataloging my vast music collection, wandering through book stores, watching way too many Premier League games and Rock documentaries, going to concerts, reading everything I can get my hands on. Height: 5' 8" Eye/Hair Color: green/ red (though I'm not a natural ginger) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/20/2009 Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 187 Goal Weight: 119 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, "sleepwalk"/night eating. Following any specific plan: calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have the support of this forum, and the motivation of losing 20 pounds by my friend's wedding in early November. Anything else you would like to share with us: Great forum, great people...can't wait to help support all of you gorgeous gals on your journeys =). |
First name: Karla
Geographical location: Portland, Oregon Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: DD (11 Months) Occupation: Admin Assistant Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, Garage Sale-ing, Karaoke Height: 5 Feet 0 Inches Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 08/24/2009 Starting Weight: 203 Present Weight: 203 Goal Weight: 175 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Control my eating. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting |
First name: Kate
Geographical location: Providence, RI Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Occupation: Student Pets: At home, I have a greyhound mix named Sadie. I'd like to get a dog soon, but it wouldn't be fair to do that until I'm settled. Hobbies/Interests: art, family/friends, books, pre-80s music, movies Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: brown eyes, blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Probably this summer, though I have struggled with my weight since puberty. Starting Weight: My highest weight was 193, in 8th grade. That was miserable. Recent highest weight- 167 Present Weight: 151 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of time- I go back to school in 2 weeks, and I'm worried that I won't be able to fit exercise and healthy cooking into my busy schedule. Also, drinking is a pretty big part of my social scene, and I'm worried that that will derail everything. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting, 45 min run every other day, yoga tapes What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've finally realized that I can do it. That my weight is completely under my control. Also, this summer I have been trying to get healthy in every way possible- I quit smoking (and still lost weight!), stopped using caffeine and alcohol, started exercising, and have been trying to iron out the body-image issues I've had forever. Anything else you would like to share with us: I think I'm finally ready. |
First name: Kasey
Geographical location: Biloxi, Ms Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: N/A.. Unless my best friends kids count. I see them as much as she does and she calls me their second mommy. Ha! Elisha- 2 1/2 and Elissa 1 1/2 Occupation: Student Pets: One very, very spoiled Malti-Poo named Khloe Hobbies/Interests: Photography, scrapbooking, card making, reading, and Little League Baseball! Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Red Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: August 17, 2009 Starting Weight: 188.6 Present Weight: 187.4 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I like to eat. I am a bored eater. I don't have a job so I have WAY too much time on my hands. I like the feeling of exercising and sweating, but seriously lack the motivation to get me from sitting to dressed and actually working out. I want to be able to run like a marathoner.. I love running even though it's hard and I can't breath and it hurts. It makes me feel free. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I plan to stick with this.. regardless of how hard it is or how much I feel I am not making much of a difference. I am not a patient person and I want results fast. I've learned slow and steady is what will keep the weight off. I hope so anyway. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really ready and going to do this. I want to be healthy and fit into my clothes. I am committing myself to weight watchers until the end of the year. If I don't see the results I am looking for I will reevaluate and try something else! |
First name: Lekshmi
Geographical location: Germany Age: 27 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: No Occupation: Student Pets: No Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Browsing, watching movies Height: 156cm Eye/Hair Color: Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 27-08-2009 Starting Weight: 159lbs Present Weight: 159lbs Goal Weight: 132lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I tend to eat all the time when I am not doing anything else. I am so lazy to do exercises. I like the idea of walking for an hour, but mostly don't get motivated enough. And I love chocolates. Following any specific plan: No, just calorie count What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want to make it this time, since I have been diagnosed with a cyst in my ovary. :( Anything else you would like to share with us: As an Indian, I used to have rice for all three meals. I don't know how to change my diet from this to a healthy one. |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: lancaster pa Age:20 Marital Status:in a relationship Children/Ages:none Occupation: independant consul;tant Pets:no Hobbies/Interests:reading ,going to the park ,fishing Height:5 ft 7 inches Eye/Hair Color:brunette hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: august 5,2009 Starting Weight:240 Present Weight:240 Goal Weight:160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: diets Following any specific plan: turbo jam What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i relize i need to lose weight to live healthy. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Meg
Geographical location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 25 Marital Status: Living with my boyfriend :love: Children/Ages: None Occupation: I have a full-time job, and am also a part-time student (nursing) Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: shopping, fashion, reading, Pittsburgh sports, going out with friends, medicine/nursing, movies, exercise, yoga Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: green/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 8/27/09 Starting Weight: 160 lbs. Present Weight: 160 lbs. Goal Weight: 135 lbs. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: late night eating after I get home from class, hypothyroidism Following any specific plan: Not really. I am eating 1,500 calories per day. Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays I go to the gym right after work for at least an hour and then walk 2 miles home. Sundays are for yoga - I go to a studio rather than trying to do it at home - it makes a huge difference, I love it! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm adjusting to living with my boyfriend and not being in complete control of what goes into the fridge. He's also trying to lose weight though, so I think it will be a big help to have someone there who is dealing with the same issues. I'm also trying to set smaller goals for myself. I always say I want to lose x amount of pounds, and it's some huge number that seems completely daunting. Just trying to take baby steps, stay positive and make a lifestyle change rather than become obsessed with the numer on the scale. :D Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Mary
Geographical location: (Southern) New Jersey Age: 20 Marital Status: Dating my wonderful boyfriend, John :) Children/Ages: - Occupation: Student; Nanny, Animal Rescue Pets: 2 rabbits, 2 cats, 2 dogs, fish Hobbies/Interests: knitting, spinning (yarn), drawing, web & graphic design, photography, dancing, swimming, walking, hiking, skiing Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Red (naturally, of course) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 19, 2009 Starting Weight: 222lb Present Weight: 205lb Goal Weight: 135lb Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food. I'm Irish and Italian. We like to eat. Lots. Following any specific plan: Exercise, portion control, and making healthier eating choices What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: That it's actually working for once. Anything else you would like to share with us: So happy to have found this site!!! |
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