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20-Something Profiles
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Please add your profile, so we can get to know you better. Simply copy the text below and paste it into a reply and add your information :) First name: Geographical location: Age: Marital Status: Children/Ages: Occupation: Pets: Hobbies/Interests: Height: Eye/Hair Color: Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Starting Weight: Present Weight: Goal Weight: Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Following any specific plan: 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: Neeka
Geographical location: varies between Europe & the US (East coast) Age: 26 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none yet Occupation: grad student Pets: 2 lazy cats Hobbies/Interests: running, yoga, reading novels, politics, reading the news, watching movies, tv series (most of all: True Blood, Lost, Gossip Girl, The West Wing), documentaries, baking cookies, cupcakes and muffins (although not recently! haha) Height: 5 ft 4 Eye/Hair Color: blonde / blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 1st 2008 Starting Weight: 145 Present Weight: 141 Goal Weight: 116 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my sweet tooth Following any specific plan: no, just counting calories helps a lot What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: That I'm seeing it as a challenge and that I'm not ashamed of it anymore. I've learned the hard way that crash diets don't work, so I've given myself a reasonable time frame and I'm doing it the healthy way! Anything else you would like to share with us: Visiting this forum & reading all your stories and comments really keeps me motivated - thanks for that! |
First name: Antonia
Geographical location: Arkansas Age: 23 Marital Status: Single, living at home Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Accountant Pets: N/A Hobbies/Interests: Crochet, Movies, Books Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/4/07 Starting Weight: 220lbs Present Weight: 165lbs Goal Weight: 136lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I REALLY like eating! Following any specific plan: No, just calorie counting and moderate exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It is working! J/K, I am actually exercising this time. Anything else you would like to share with us: I don't think I would have ever made it to this point without 3FC. The amount of support here is unbelievable! |
First name: Jackie
Geographical location: Canada Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: RN Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: running, reading anything by Jerome Groopman, cooking, traveling, movies, music, taking random classes, public health. Height: 5"4 Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2008 Starting Weight: 144 lbs Present Weight: 122 lbs Goal Weight: 118 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Consistency after I reach my goal, I've always made a plan to lose weight but never one to keep it off. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting and Whole Food Lifestyle What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not starving myself and have allowed myself to lose the weight slowly rather than 19 in 6 weeks as I've done in the past. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love 3fc and can't wait till I can be part of the maintenance forum, that has become such a source of motivation for me. |
First name: Sherri
Geographical location: Ontario, Canada Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Not Yet Occupation: Client Care Coordinator...for now. I hate my job and plan on quitting soon Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: Travelling, Dancehall and Reggae music, Friends Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyed blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sometime in summer of 08 I started getting serious. I had lost about 20 lbs a year before. Starting Weight: 343 Present Weight: 274 Goal Weight: 160ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Temptation! I still have issues with that Following any specific plan: No. I've never counted a calorie in my life.... thats just NOT for me! I just eat healthy and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want it so bad this time, so bad that I won't give up Anything else you would like to share with us: I love 3FC :) |
First name: Maaike
Geographical location: Holland Age: 22 Marital Status: As single as can be. Children/Ages: none Occupation: Medical student Pets: none (possibly a few mice I don't want) Hobbies/Interests: reading, drawing, writing, herbs, cooking, baking, MMORPG's, gaming, music, playing guitar Height: 5' 6.5'' i.e. 169 cm Eye/Hair Color: green/brown vs brown/red (chestnut) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I believe 1 september 2008 Starting Weight: 76 kg Present Weight: 65 kg Goal Weight: 65 kg Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am a big snacker when I have the occasion. People put something down in front of me, and I'll eat it. If I plan out what to eat at for example a party beforehand it goes better - a little bit. The strategy of not snacking the rest of the day, making sure I'm full and exercising more works better for me. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I succeeded... I wanted it so bad and I was really sick of my excess weight. In my head, failure was not an option. Anything else you would like to share with us: Thank you all so much for your support and advice. I don't think I could have done it without you. And I'll post pics soon. |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: East Coast, USA Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: research advancement project specialist Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: yoga, reading, writing, computer/console/tabletop rpg games, anime, swimming, martial arts, cinema Height: 5'1 Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2008 Starting Weight: 209 lbs Present Weight: 182.8 lbs Goal Weight: 125 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I need to be mindful of my eating. I sometimes eat when stressed or bored, so I have to keep a watch out for that. Also, I am easily discouraged and it sometimes leads me to fall back into bad habits. Following any specific plan: Move more, eat less and only when I am hungry is my basic plan. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm focusing more on mini goals and trying to forget that I have a larger goal so I won't get as discouraged when thinking about how far I have to go. Anything else you would like to share with us: 3FC is really a great help. Reading about other people's struggles and successes really helps me know that I'm not alone. |
First name: Paula
Geographical location: Nottingham UK Age: 24 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: none(!) Occupation: Store Manager Pets: 4 cats, all monsters Hobbies/Interests: music, gigs, cookery, reading Height: 5ft 9.5 Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes, black hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: nov 2008 Starting Weight: 216.8 Present Weight: 212.2 Goal Weight: 160-170 i think? Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being able to resist take aways, making myself exercise Following any specific plan: just whole foods, low cal What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i feel ready for the long haul, instant gratification is no longer my friend. Anything else you would like to share with us: i have lots of tattoos :) |
So last time I did this I was living with my boyfriend, in college and had just hit maintenance. I married the BF, graduated, and have 15 pounds to lose. Boy how things change!
First name: Jen Geographical location: Denver, CO Age: 26 (27 next month) Marital Status: Married (8/23/08) Children/Ages: Not yet Occupation: Production/event coordinator Pets: cattle dog (Dax) cranky old cat (Puck) Hobbies/Interests: Music industry news and law, working out, hiking, Height: 5'6.5 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3/10/04 (goal of 135 met on 11/1/04) Starting Weight: 210-220 (?) Present Weight:150 :( Goal Weight: 135 :) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating out and drinking! Ever since I got married in August, I have been steadily creeping up. This is due to not being accountable anymore. Well, that's changed! My husband is on board, too and that helps! Following any specific plan: Whole foods and calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Implementing tools that will allow me to be accountable (The Daily Plate) and my DH's support. Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been around since I started maintaining and am excited to be back on top of my game! |
First name:Robin
Geographical location:Memphis,TN U.S.A Age:24 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:2 girls one boy 6.4.2 Occupation:mother Pets:i have enough kids haha Hobbies/Interests:belly dancing,playing with my kids, singling horribly. Height:5'3 Eye/Hair Color:brown/dirty blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Sept.08 Starting Weight:160 Present Weight:136.6 Goal Weight:120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Family gatherings! Following any specific plan:Nope just watching what i eat and exercising a whole lot. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Im not giving up if i binge just one day! i pick myself up and get back on the plan . Im not letting anyone influence me on giving up because they think i look good enough after losing 5 pounds. |
First name: Heather
Geographical location: Sacramento, CA Age: 27 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Office Manager/ HR Director Pets: n/a Hobbies/Interests: Singing, reading, hanging out with friends. Height: 5'11 Eye/Hair Color: brown/ red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/24/08 Starting Weight: 305 Present Weight: 272 Goal Weight: 190? Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: to keep going when I don't "feel" like it. Following any specific plan: Cal counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've stuck to it more than 3 months! I have an accountability partner and this site. |
First name: Trina
Geographical location: Bay Area, CA Age: 25 Marital Status: single…ish Children/Ages: none yet Occupation: administrative assistant/shipping director/office manager (yeah, woman of many titles Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, working out, watching wrestling Height: 4'11 (ack!) Eye/Hair Color: brown, brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: many start dates...10/12/04 is the very start. 2/21/08 us the last start Starting Weight: 286 Present Weight:235 ish... Goal Weight:170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: binging and purging...knowing that the food isn't going anywhere Following any specific plan: low cal What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: if I just stay focused, I'll see results. I have to keep that mind set Anything else you would like to share with us: I want to be a writer when I grow up. |
First name: Kelli
Geographical location: KC, MO-- whoooaaaa! Age: 23 Marital Status: singlet Children/Ages: As far as I'm concerned, I have no uterus. Occupation: Mutual Fund Account Associate, grad student. Pets: Pit bull- Diego, black cat- Tony Dungy Hobbies/Interests: Reading, running, window shopping, laughing. Height:5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept 9 (ish) 2008 Starting Weight: 188 Present Weight: 169 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being a broke college student and not being able to afford healthy food and eating like crazy when I get the chance because I feel like I won't have money for food later. Following any specific plan: calorie counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know I can do it and I truely want to- 3FC. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really sarcastic. |
First name: Michele
Geographical location: Boston, MA Age: 29 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: High school special education teacher Pets: None at the moment, but I have had cats all growing up. Hobbies/Interests: Watching figure skating, traveling, road trips, going to Canada, reading, music, laughing, bargain shopping Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes/Brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2008 Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 207.5 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating candy and getting exercise in when my routine gets messed up a bit. Following any specific plan: Counting calories and going to the gym What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am serious about it this time. I have seen wonderful results and I can't wait to see more! Anything else you would like to share with us: I have the most adorable nieces and nephew ever!! haha |
First name: Brittany
Geographical location: Buffalo Age: 21...22 in February Marital Status: married to Mike. Just over 1 year. (Aug. 07) Children/Ages: none...and don't want any Occupation: husband's secretary ( I work with him and I spend his check) Pets: borrowed hubbie's parent's cat for a few weeks.. we had a mouse problem. Problem gone and I learned that I am not a cat person. Would like a dog, but that comes when we get a house Hobbies/Interests: cooking good food. playing on interweb, games, hanging out with friends. driving. Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: green, blue and sometimes gray/ naturally red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: hmmm.. I started at 190 in 2006. I'm at 158 in 2008. Starting Weight: 190 Present Weight: 158 Goal Weight: 135-145 basically 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I like my candies. Especially around the holiday season. Its allll sooo good!!! I don't enjoy exercising. And we are always on the go. We drive for a living. So I have to pack healthy lunches, or we get fast food I also suffer from arthritis in my hips bad. Somedays, I just can't do anything. I get depressed at times because of it. I'm 21 and can't clothe myself sometimes Following any specific plan: yes, MINE! Small portions, about 300 cal/meal, tons of dairy, beans, veggies and fruit. Some fish, minimal meat. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I'm determined to lose it. I am at a point where weight loss is more important than eating candy! Anything else you would like to share with us: I believe in making my weightloss journey fun and enjoyable. I try not to stress out too much when I don't lose as quickly as I want or I gain a pound. I eat what I enjoy eating. If I don't like it, I'm not going to stick to it. |
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