First name: Marcy

Geographical location: Tennessee

Age: 22

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Security Officer

Pets: 1 cat, Sid, 1 dog, Mac

Hobbies/Interests: spending time with my hubby and animals, shopping, listening and playing music

Height: 5'7

Eye/Hair Color: green

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/09/2010

Starting Weight: 247

Present Weight: dunno yet. haven't weighed since i started

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: myself. i love sweets and i eat when i'm bored

Following any specific plan: staying away from caffeine and chocolate

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: since getting married, i want to live a long time with my hubby so i want to get healthy and stay that way

Anything else you would like to share with us: once i start something, i usually end up getting bored with it and quiting but this time i really want to stay on track and get healthy, not just for me but my hubby. we are wanting to get pregnant later this year so that really jump started my will to lose weight

First name: Allison

Geographical location: Lafayette, IN

Age:21

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Full time student

Pets: 1, cat, Betty White

Hobbies/Interests: Trashy reality TV, DDR, planning my wedding

Height: 5'1.5

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Unnaturally dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 10, 2010

Starting Weight: 167

Present Weight: 164

Goal Weight: 137

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Night snacking, my fiance's incredible metabolism and hence constant eating

Following any specific plan: South Beach (Currently Phase 1)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Pressure of wedding and engagement pictures coming up

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Dora

Geographical location: London, UK

Age:21

Marital Status: In a relationship

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Full time student

Pets: None, not allowed in my flat Except my flatmate is a lot of hard work and needs belly rubs now and then!

Hobbies/Interests: TV, singing in the shower, procrastinating

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Green, Dark Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11th April '10

Starting Weight: 135

Present Weight: 124

Goal Weight: 118

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have never really exercised ever, so dragging my *** to the gym

Following any specific plan: High Fibre, low calorie.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Two reasons: Highest my weight has ever been and my boyfriend who is 6'1 got ill and then weighed the same as me.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Urm the Wii Fit is amazing, I think if it hadn't have been for it I never I would have got the healthy habit. It is v fun and eases you in.

First name:Amber

Geographical location: Dallas

Age: 27

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Blake/5

Occupation: Analyst for a vending company

Pets:2 cats/ 1 crazy pup

Hobbies/Interests: Photography! About to start a degree in it.

Height:5'4

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/10/2010

Starting Weight: 191

Present Weight: 191

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation, motivation, motivation!!!

Following any specific plan: watching portions/ excercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: About a week ago something finally clicked, I don't crave the sodas just water, I don't want fast food which I have alwasy loved fast food, and I want to exercise before it was a chore!

Anything else you would like to share with us:Happy to be part of 3FC, glad to have the community support!

First name: Abby

Geographical location: Hampton Roads, VA

Age: 26

Marital Status: living in sin with my boyfriend

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Research

Pets: 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: knitting, sewing - anything outdoorsy like camping and hiking - reading, movies.... lots.

Height: 5'7

Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/17/2010 - this time.

Starting Weight: 209

Present Weight: same

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: keeping determined. planning for obstacles. not allowing one minor slip turn into a giant backsliding.

Following any specific plan: WW

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I hate to say it, but not a lot. I'm in the same mindset. I saw success last time - but I stopped being mindful, and a year later am almost back where I started. I know what I need to do. Just gotta do it.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Nah. Not for now

First name: Nickole

Geographical location: Manitoba

Age:29

Marital Status: common-law

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: administraion

Pets: 1 cat, 1 cornsnake, 1 hamster, 1 bearded dragon

Hobbies/Interests: tennis, walking, music, movies, biking, outdoor activities, etc

Height:5'6

Eye/Hair Color:green/dark drak brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:May 3, 2010

Starting Weight:207

Present Weight:188

Goal Weight:135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:not wanting to give into chocolate lol

Following any specific plan: ideal protein

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: more structured setup

Anything else you would like to share with us: =D

First name: Sara

Geographical location: Austria

Age: 29

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: None, yet!

Occupation: Housewife

Pets: None, yet! We are thinking of getting a cat at some point.

Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar and violin, singing, playing Wii, bowling, traveling, electronic music

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Black hair, brown eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/20/2010

Starting Weight: 185.9

Present Weight: 185.9

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of energy/desire to exercise at times

Following any specific plan: Keeping things low-carb

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm committed to staying low-carb, and I have my husband's support. He is dieting as well, and wants me to make his meals as healthy as possible.

Anything else you would like to share with us: 3FC seems like a great place!

First name: Tamica

Geographical location: Trinidad and Tobago or Toronto, CA

Age:26

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Just Graduated / IT Assistant

Pets: 3 Dogs

Hobbies/Interests: Puzzles, Manga, Math, Reading, Music

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown/Dark Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 10, 2010

Starting Weight: 171

Present Weight: 168

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Desserts, Limited time to cook for myself

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
More work hours, Less gym time

Anything else you would like to share with us: Glad to be here!

First name: Corinne

Geographical location: Central NY

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Direct Care Professional and soon to be pursuing a degree in Wildlife Management

Pets: 5 lovely cats. I still miss my dog.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, learning, outdoor work and gardening, music, history, travel, hiking...anything and everything

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, dark blond hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Officially, 4/30/10

Starting Weight: 153

Present Weight: 143

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Just keep going. Doing great so far!

Following any specific plan: Slim in 6- and I love it!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm more determined than ever. Honestly, this is the best I've ever done after years of trying- because I'm doing it the healthy way.

Anything else you would like to share with us: You ladies are wonderful!

Jumping in a little late...

First name: Skye

Geographical location: Hawaii

Age: 26

Marital Status: Married, two years on Monday the 24th!

Children/Ages: Not yet

Occupation: Director of Household Operations/ Student

Pets: One fur-baby, GSD named Koa

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Ocean, Beaches, Reading, Hikes, Kayaking, Shopping, Make-Up, Painting

Height: 4,10

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 4/11/2010

Starting Weight: 126lbs

Present Weight: 125lbs

Goal Weight: 107lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself! Lol. I tend to make excuses for eating the wrong things, or I overindulge on my cheat days

Following any specific plan: Just a workout plan. I must do cardio at least 4 times a week and weight train 3 days a week and track it on my workout sheet. No strict eating plan. Just whole wheats, brown rice, vegies, and less red meat.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm making an honest effort to lose weight the healthy way, no pills, no crash diets. I want to make this a life style change and be an example for my kids one day.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I just hope to meet some great people on here.
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First name: Keira

Geographical location: Connecticut

Age: 22

Marital Status: In a Relationship

Children/Ages: 0 children

Occupation: full time student

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Video games (PC and systems), reading, watching travel channel, parties.

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May uhhh I forgot it's on my profile :P

Starting Weight: 160

Present Weight: 157

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Seeing someone elses yummy food and wanting it for myself.

Following any specific plan: Portioning and working out.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had no motivation back then, now I do :].

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm hungry .

First name: Christine

Geographical location: Michigan

Age: 24

Marital Status: NOT MARRIED! but I have the most perfect boyfriend.

Children/Ages: never

Occupation: student

Pets: Pomeranian, Shane. He too is perfect.

Hobbies/Interests: billiards! golf, knitting/crocheting, baking, cooking, reading, playing piano, singing, youtube haha, reality TV on Bravo.

Height:5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/ black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: not sure... since I was 8 years old maybe?

Starting Weight: 195... or should I put 153 because I gained 20 lbs in the last year.

Present Weight: 173

Goal Weight: somewhere between 120 and 135. I'm not so concerned with the number as I am with the my fitness level and my body composition.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: NUTRITION! NUTRITION! NUTRITION!

Following any specific plan: umm... eat and exercise?

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Last summer I was 20 lbs lighter and had a small taste of what it feels like to not be fat. I was still on the chubby side, but I consider 20 lbs to be significant. I know I've done it before, so I am confident I can do it again.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Sometimes I am overly blunt or sarcastic without realizing until it's too late. Please don't be offended.

First name: Sara

Geographical location: Iowa

Age: 23

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation: Accounts Payable

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching TV, traveling, football

Height: 5'0

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 6th

Starting Weight: 205

Present Weight: 190.2

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Telling myself no and trying to cut out carbs and pop (WHICH I LOVE!!)

Following any specific plan: Just watching what I eat and trying to work out

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I had a miscarriage in November and I realized I need to get this weight off if I want kids

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excitd to be here!!

First name: Emily

Geographical location: Colorado

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Medical transcriptionist

Pets: One chihuahua named Pickle

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, bowling, swimming

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: A few months ago but just started eating better and doing P90X (Lean) over the weekend

Starting Weight: 236

Present Weight: 220

Goal Weight: 139

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out of boredom and overcoming fast food cravings

Following any specific plan: I just started P90X (Lean) and am trying to limit carbs and just overall eat healthier (no more fast food)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm just feel ready and focused this time

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm terrified but so excited to start this journey!

First name: Denise

Geographical location: Virginia - moving back to San Diego soon!

Age: 27

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 0 so far

Occupation: Marketing Manager

Pets: My puppy, Daisy

Hobbies/Interests: Exercising, Art, Movies, Internet, Tennis

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Green/ Dark Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: On & Off since January 2010

Starting Weight: 145

Present Weight: 135

Goal Weight: 124

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to a healthy diet - I'm used to my teenage body that could eat whatever and exercise and stay thin. Apparently my body didn't get the memo to stay that way haha

Following any specific plan: Mixing ChaLean Extreme & Turbo Jam right now while following P90X's Nutrition Plan.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm sick of hating my body and hiding behind big sweatshirts and hubby & I are planning on having kids soon.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so glad I found a place to keep me accountable because I am really good at convincing myself that I can put my workouts off until tomorrow