First name: Jenny

Geographical location: Maryville, Tennessee

Age: 23

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Retail

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, jogging

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/9/2010

Starting Weight: 227

Present Weight: 213

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Sticking with it.

Following any specific plan: No added Sugar, counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never cut out sugar before, and I am logging all the food I eat. I have tried to many times to lose weight only to fail. Failure is not an option this time.

First name: Ashley

Geographical location: Louisville, KY

Age: 23

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: N/A

Occupation: Vet Tech

Pets: 2 cats

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging with friends, working out, country concerts, going to movies.

Height: 5'10

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 09

Starting Weight: 185

Present Weight: 163

Goal Weight: 155

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Ice cream!

Following any specific plan: Training for a 5k

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a workout buddy and have really enjoyed running.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Nope

First name: Amani

Geographical location: Atlanta, GA-USA

Age: 27

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: dd- born 2006, and DS-born 2008

Occupation: Currently an MA student. Taught before going back to school and applying for teacher jobs now. I also teach Turbo Kick on the side.

Pets: None at the moment.

Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, Turbo Kick, belly dance, cooking

Height: 5'4

Eye Color: brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2008

Starting Weight: 207

Present Weight: 140

Goal Weight: 138-140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stop making excuses.

Following any specific plan: calorie counting and plenty of exercise

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

Anything else you would like to share with us: nope

First name: Rina

Geographical location: houston, TX

Age: 26

Marital Status: not technicaly married but pretty much

Children/Ages: one daughter; 2.5 y/o

Occupation: medical assistant

Pets: 1 mean old 14 y/o cat

Hobbies/Interests: outdoor activities, Wii, reading

Height: 5' 0"

Eye/Hair Color: both dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/2/2008

Starting Weight: 201

Present Weight: 173.6

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying on track; not giving in to negative thinking/habits

Following any specific plan: no; i use fitday

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: Andrea

Geographical location: North Carolina

Age: 27 (but I lie and still tell everyone 25 )

Marital Status: engaged (but I refer to him as my husband, I just have "I do" issues)

Children/Ages: Aubrey (3) Addison (6 months)

Occupation: Nutritional Counselor/ Stay at home mom (I do nutr'l counseling part time)

Pets: Dog (Buddy)

Hobbies/Interests: My kids are my biggest interest but other than that I'm obsessed with anything diet/nutrition related, I like working out but I pretend to love it since I HAVE to do it, lol and I love sushi!

Height: 5'8

Eye/Hair Color: Blonde/ Blueish Green

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I have been dieting and dealing with food/body issues since I was 13 sooooo 14 YEARS

Starting Weight: 207 (highest weight ever, pregnant)

Present Weight: 171-174 depends on the day

Goal Weight: 145-150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating. I just LOVE to eat. Like the whole chewing sensation, everything that goes with it. I love food.

Following any specific plan: my own

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have two kids to run after all day, even during my workouts.

First name: Lola

Geographical location: UK

Age: 23

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: N/A

Occupation: -

Pets: -

Hobbies/Interests: Music, music, music... oh and did I say music

Height: 170cm

Eye/Hair Color: brown/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 21 March 2010

Starting Weight: 165.1

Present Weight: 165.1

Goal Weight: 154

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: BINGE EATING! I love food, love eating and absolutely love that feeling when you've eaten so much that you can't move... terrible I know

Following any specific plan: I am ensuring that I eat breakfast in the mornings. Thn eating small meals and 2 snacks throughout the day.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have finally acknowledged that I have a binge eating problem, and I mainly eat when I am bored. I am also hoping that the support of this community will help me.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am new to the site and looking forward to meeting all the fellow "fatchicks"... get in contact to say hi

Hi everyone! I'm brand new at this so I figured that this would be a great first post. If anyone is looking for a weight loss buddy, let me know, i like being pushed!



First name: Kristina

Geographical location: Delaware

Age:22

Marital Status:single

Children/Ages:none

Occupation:i work for sallie mae

Pets:a dachshund named jack, my next pet will be a valley bulldog, i can't wait!

Hobbies/Interests:i love to shop, work out, be with my friends, and getting tan!

Height:5'7

Eye/Hair Color:brown/dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:it's a constant journey but since january i have been working out a lot without any results so within the past week i've decided to start dieting as well

Starting Weight: 210

Present Weight:210

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:i love food. it's my security blanket, it's there for me when i'm happy, sad, bored. i'm italian and i feel like that's just how i was raised, there's always food surrounding me and i've never really said no until now...i'm just going to say not as much!

Following any specific plan:exercising about 4 to 5 days a week and sort of following weight watchers. i eat a lot of the smart ones and try to follow the points that way

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i'm sick of being overweight. i just broke up with my boyfriend and i had gotten used to being told i was beautiful and that i didnt need to change. now that i'm single and no longer hear that as often, i've realized that i may not need to change but that i want to for myself.

Anything else you would like to share with us: good luck to everyone! i just read that within the past year, not one state in the US had their average person lose weight, let's change that stat!

First name: Emily

Geographical location: Florida

Age: 21

Marital Status: boyfriend of 6 years

Children/Ages: No way

Occupation: Student

Pets: the best pit bull in the world!

Hobbies/Interests: writing, playing with my dogs, photography

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue

Starting Weight: 300.2 lbs (3.15.10)

Present Weight: 291.2

Goal Weight: 170 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Impatience! I can't stand it.

Following any specific plan: Low calorie. 1,000-1,200.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm buying healthier food instead of eating less of the same bad food. I'm also on this forum!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm losing weight to be a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding so I don't humiliate myself (and her).

First name: Brittanie

Geographical location: Montgomery, TX

Age:24

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 10, 4, 7 months

Occupation: I'm the graphic designer for a wedding magazine in Houston

Pets: I have a cat, and as of tomorrow night will have a dog

Hobbies/Interests: My kids take up most of my time. I'm a lover of food, so I cook a lot. Love photography, gardening, and reading.

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, Blonde hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: My whole life! I finally just decided to get serious after I got my tubes tied and knew I was done having children.

Starting Weight: 220

Present Weight: 212

Goal Weight: 145 in my dreams- But realistically 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love love love to cook, so the hardest part is not eating as much as I want of what I do cook.

Following any specific plan: Starting the first 20 lbs on slimfast to help curb my appetite and help me to be able to eat less. Then it's going to be will power!

Hey kristina,

im new to this site too, so havent really got the hang of it either!
I;ve just turned 21 and I started my weight loss last july, where i started at 220, im now 166 (well as of four weeks ago, i;ve been at uni with no scales so i may have lost/gained!) and the last 20 pounds or so is definately going to be my hardest as weight loss has totally slowed down. so i definately need motivating to stay on the straight and narrow so would be cool to track successes/downfalls with someone in a similar situation!

Im currently on day 13 of jillian michaels 30 day shred, but like i say have no scales until the end of the week so dont know how well its going...but ive lost 4 inches already which is a plus!

If you've got any tips or want any tips or anything let me know

Laura

First name: Jaimie

Geographical location:Upper Midwest

Age:29

Marital Status:Happily Married for almost 6 years (together for almost 11!)

Children/Ages: Three of them! 7, 4, 2

Occupation: Admin. Assistant by day, bartender by night

Pets: nope

Hobbies/Interests: hanging out with the kiddo's, reading, cooking

Height: 5' 5.5"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 1

Starting Weight: 209

Present Weight: 200

Goal Weight: 149 (then re-evaluate)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finding time to exercise, losing motivation

Following any specific plan: 1200 cals/day and 6 days a week at the gym for 1 hour each day

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actually sticking to it! I have made it to the gym faithfully for a month- that is more than I have ever done! I even think I kind of like it, but don't tell anyone!

First name: Kayla

Geographical location: Texas

Age: 22

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Middle School teacher

Pets: One cat named Koda

Hobbies/Interests: Being outside, scrapbooking, reading, movies, friends, family

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color: Green/Blonde or brown depending on the month

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 21, 2010

Starting Weight: 195

Present Weight: 192

Goal Weight: Aiming for 150 now, would love to get down to 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping on track

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm very committed to it and to learning to cook good, healthy meals. I don't want to lose weight and then gain it all back again.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm about to go out of my mind with my students this week! Driving me crazy. Come on weekend!!! (and summer!!)

first name: Dita

Geographical location: Nova Scotia

Age: 20

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Currently going to school to become a Nurse

Pets: 1 Dog, 2 Cats and 1 hamster

Hobbies/Interests: Reading , movies, tv, Going out with friends, celeb gossip

Height: 5'7

Eye/Hair Color:Blue eyes and Blonde hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today ! March 29th, 2010

Starting Weight: 210

Present Weight: 210

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Constant junk food cravings !

Following any specific plan: Counting calories and Doing turbo Jam videos !

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel really motivated this time

first name: Nicole

Geographical location: Los Angeles, CA

Age: 23

Marital Status: In a relationship

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Vet tech/student

Pets: 3 dogs

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, working out

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color:Blue eyes and blonde and sometimes brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 15th

Starting Weight: 165

Present Weight: 155

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sweet cravings, motivating myself to work out after a LONG day.

Following any specific plan: Healthy eating, Jillian Michaels 30DS, Alli

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: A lifestyle change that i can follow