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First name: Faelwynn (Just call me Fae)

Geographical location: El Cajon, CA

Age:23

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: No kids (No thank you!)

Occupation: OTC Pharmacy Associate with Walmart

Pets:2 Cats (Diva and Pandora), 1 Chinchilla (Loki), 1 Rabbit (Lt. Cadbury aka Foo bunny), 2 Rats (Selene and Persephone), 1 29 gal Aquarium, 1 Corn Snake (Aodhfionn)

Hobbies/Interests: I crochet like mad, and knit pretty well too... I also really enjoy messing with my dreadlocks :p

Height: Around 5ft

Eye/Hair Color: Eyes are tri-color (brown, green then blue), and Hair is naturally dark brown (almost black) but is occasionally died bright red!

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: ehh... this time we'll say 3/17/12

Starting Weight:181

Present Weight:176

Goal Weight:120-130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm an emotional eater from the south... so it's hard to express my affection for people in ways that don't involve food...

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting. I eat at my goal weight maintenance calorie level to lose.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm a fair bit more serious this time. My health is a MAJOR concern. This time it's for ME...not anyone else.

Anything else you would like to share with us:...I think you pretty much covered it all xD

First name: Janie

Geographical location: Corpus Christi, TX

Age: 23

Marital Status: Living with my boyfriend of 7.5 years

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Activity Director for a Retirement Community

Pets: Two dogs, Sam, my 45 pound, 8 month old red heeler/shepherd/who knows what else mix, and Freckles, my 75 pound, 3 year old overgrown terrier/Lab mix, and a hedgehog, Sophia.

Hobbies/Interests: Anything crafty- sewing, crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking. Also reading, watching TV, and spending time with my family.

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Green/Gray depending on my mood for my eyes and reddish brown for my hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 04/17/2012

Starting Weight: 200

Present Weight: 200

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making the time to exercise and finding the willpower to eat healthier.

Following any specific plan: Work out more, eat better and eat less.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am very unhappy with how I look, which is completely at odds with who I am as a person. I want my happiness back, and I am ready to fight for it.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't wait to get started. I have a problem with letting other people walk all over me and giving in to their wishes, but I'm ready for that to stop. I think I can start standing up for myself more by doing something for myself, to make me a healthier person.

First name: Mamie

Geographical location: Colorado

Age: 28

Marital Status: Single (In a serious relationship and hope to be Engaged in the next year, though!)

Children/Ages: None of my own, but I am with kids all day :)

Occupation: Elementary School Teacher

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Working Out, Healthy Eating, Art, Comics, Vintage Furniture

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2011

Starting Weight: 178

Present Weight: 173

Goal Weight: 143

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Stress eating, especially late at night!

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting (1500/day average), Exercise 5-6 days per week (300 minutes minimum per week)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm really keeping track and committing, not making a half-hearted attempt to "eat healthier" or "lose weight." I actually have a plan this time, and goals, and I am making this my main priority.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm taking the summer off (teacher) to focus on getting fit, and learning to cook and eat well!! It's my own private adult version of that MTV show "I Used to Be Fat." (minus the fancy trainers... haha)

First name: Kristi

Geographical location: BC

Age: 20

Marital Status: Committed relationship of two years

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Secretary/Medical Clerk

Pets: no :(

Hobbies/Interests: Baking, travelling, photography, reading, cooking, psychology, working!!

Height: 5'10.5

Eye/Hair Color: blue green eyes and dark brown hair.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 21 2012

Starting Weight: 205 all time high 5 years ago, 181 on Feb 21 2012

Present Weight: 166.5

Goal Weight: 150-155 :)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binging and going out with friends!

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and intermittent fasting.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the longest I've stuck with it.

First name: Jaci (JC)

Geographical location: OH right now, from MN

Age: 22

Marital Status: boyfriend of four years. love that man :)

Children/Ages: none - unless you count my dog.

Occupation: nanny

Pets: 3 year old maltese yorkie mix named mosby. anyone watch how i met your mother?

Hobbies/Interests: love music/going to concerts. i like to pretend im crafty...genuinely enjoy school...reading..im a nerd a half.

Height: 5'4

Eye/Hair Color: dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this time around? hah...4/23/12

Starting Weight: 203..blah 200s AGAIN.

Present Weight: 203

Goal Weight: 135 = healthy BMI!

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating. i need to knock that crap off.

Following any specific plan: calorie counting, couch to 5k

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: NO MORE DEPRESSION, which is huge. i'm also more motivated this time around...time to just suck it up and DO it.

Anything else you would like to share with us: just really looking forward to making new friends. :)

First name: Natalie

Geographical location: Graham, NC

Age: 26

Marital Status: Separated.

Children/Ages: Hailey-8, JohnJr-5, Hannah-1.

Occupation: currently looking, & full-time mom of 3

Pets: none.

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging with friends, computers, graphic design, my kids, music, movies, just dance with the kids, social drinking.

Height: 5'11"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 02.11.11

Starting Weight: 298

Present Weight: 258

Goal Weight: 198

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lose the baby weight.

Following any specific plan: walking, working out with videos, eating healthier.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to actually stick with it & not give up.

Anything else you would like to share with us: hoping to meet some new friends.

First name: Trishy

Geographical location: Southern California

Age:21

Marital Status: Engaged!

Children/Ages:Not yet

Occupation:Student

Pets:A kitty that lives with my grandparents because our apt charges way too much to have pets

Hobbies/Interests:Reading, friends, random roadtripping, weird movies and cooking/baking

Height:5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Greenishhazelishsomething/ brownishreddishblackishsomething

Starting Weight:194

Present Weight:183

Goal Weight:125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Slipped disc in my back

Following any specific plan:Calorie counting and eating better

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm dieting for my wedding

Anything else you would like to share with us:HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! It's nice to meet everyone! lol

First name:KIMBERLY

Geographical location:OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA

Age:23

Marital Status:ENGAGED

Children/Ages:4YR BOY,3YRGIRL,7MTH GIRL

Occupation:STAY AT HOME MOM FOR NOW

Pets:NO

Hobbies/Interests:LISTEN TO MUSIC, GOING SHOPPING, SHOOTING GUNS,COOKING,EATING,RIDING 4WHEELERS,SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND GOING THEME PARKS.

Height:5'5

Eye/Hair Color:DARK BROWN WITH HIGHLIGHTS

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:IN FEBUARY SOMETIME

Starting Weight:269

Present Weight:247

Goal Weight:200 FOR NOW

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:COOKING FOR FAMILY AND IT MAY NOT BE SO HEALTHY AND I ALWAYS WANNA EAT DESSERT. OR

Following any specific plan:WALKING ATLEAST 3 MILES 5 DAYS A WEEK.EATING LESS,NO SODAS,NO SWEETS ONLY ONCE IN A WHILE I WILL HAVE A LITTLE.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I LOST 60 -70 LBS AFTER MY 2ND KID AND WAS IN A 18 (FIRST TIME SINCE MAYBE MIDDLE SCHOOL) I WAS LOOKING AND FEELING GREAT AND I JUST WANT THAT BACK N MORE :D

Anything else you would like to share with us:I CANT WAIT TO LOOSE ALL THIS WEIGHT AND HOPE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS ON HERE.CAUSE SOMETIMES I JUST DONT HAVE THE MOTIVATION

First name:Becky

Geographical location:Traverse City, Michigan

Age:28(in a couple weeks)

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages:3 boys 5 1/2, almost 2, and 3 1/2 months

Occupation:Server

Pets:NO

Hobbies/Interests:Been attempting to garden a little this year, besides that fitness and my kids rule

Height:5'8

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:This time around it varies, so I'm restarting April 30th:)

Starting Weight:224.6 (high was 245 pregnant)

Present Weight:247

Goal Weight:164

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Having the time for my workouts, and sticking to eating healthy no matter what!

Following any specific plan:South Beach Diet and P90X

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Not much is different except now I have 3 kids and I KNOW that I won't have anymore so I am not afraid of gaining it all back.

Anything else you would like to share with us:I love the ladies on this site! they have helped me lose in the past and I can't wait to be an inspiration again!

First name:
Amanda

Geographical location:
Norfolk, Va

Age:
25

Marital Status:
Separated.

Children/Ages:
Two boys- oldest is 4, youngest is 19months.

Occupation:
Stay at home mom/jack of all trades/trying to find work.

Pets:
A great dane, a small cat, two ball pythons, a redtail boa, a uromastyx, leopard gecko AND turtle. Too many pets.

Hobbies/Interests:
Sewing, photography, reading, writing, drawing, painting, baking, cooking, sculpting and animals.

Height:
5'3.

Eye/Hair Color:
Naturally, blonde, but I dye my hair dark brown. My eyes are blue!

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
Early November 2011.
Starting Weight:
212lbs
Present Weight:
168lbs
Goal Weight:
130lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Teaching myself appropriate portion size and not snacking with the kids constantly.

Following any specific plan:
Calorie counting and a more whole-foods approach to eating.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I have to get healthy, my kids are only getting older and more active, I don't want to be the mom sitting on the bench, I want to be running with them everywhere!

Anything else you would like to share with us:
I'm glad to meet all of you inspiring women. =)

First name:
Maggie

Geographical location:
Chicago

Age:
20

Marital Status:
Single

Children/Ages:
None

Occupation:
Student

Pets:
I have a little papillion, Cooper, who is FULL of energy!

Hobbies/Interests:
I love all things fashion... girls in my dorm call my room "the store" because I have racks of clothing all around the room (where normal people would have desks, chairs, futons, etc). I also love going for long walks. I'll often disappear to walk on the back path for up to four hours at a time.

Height:
5'11

Eye/Hair Color:
Blue-Green/Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
Weightloss really started August 2011 (I lost 40 pounds, but put 15 back on). Now I'm losing 15 pounds, and I suppose I am starting today!

Starting Weight:
155

Present Weight:
155

Goal Weight:
140 (135)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
My love of binging in front of the TV

Following any specific plan:
Eating 1200-1500 calories per day and eventually working my way up to 90 minutes cardio per day

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm taking care of myself. In the past I'd eat around 600 calories a day. Yeah, I lost weight fast, but I was miserable and put it back on (and more)
just as fast. I also have a support system this time (all of you!), which I haven't had before because the people around me are not interested in weightloss.

Anything else you would like to share with us:
I thought this year was a total failure, seeing as a put on fifteen pounds, but I realized I grew a lot as a person. I am proud of who I am - now I just want my outsides to show that. I never let myself be proud before, thinking that if I started loving myself I would stop losing weight. This site is really inspiring and will help me stick to my goals!
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First name: Maria

Geographical location: EU

Age: 25

Marital Status: In long term relationship

Children/Ages: nada

Occupation: Veterinarian

Pets: male cat, female turtle

Hobbies/Interests: gaming, reading, cooking, creative writing

Height: 5'2''

Eye/Hair Color: brown/hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 19.04.12

Starting Weight: 187 lbs

Present Weight: 180 lbs

Goal Weight: 135 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: losing motivation after a while

Following any specific plan: seeing a diet expert regularly to help with meal plans

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I need to do this or i might loose my significant other, also its time i went back to my old self

Anything else you would like to share with us:
I used to weigh in at 135 lbs and less and i considered myself fat and my peers considered me overweight. I am short and even 135 lbs are a lot for me but i looked good at that weight, heck i looked awsome now that i look back at old pictures. i am sorry i didnt appreciate myself more back then. This is why i chose that goal for myself, i want to go back there and this time do things right and laugh in the faces of poepel who would think of me as fat.
Also i dont want to eb the fat one at my class reunions, i dont want to be described anymore as the fat girl with glasses!
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First name: Kristi

Geographical location: Columbus,Ohio

Age: 22

Marital Status: No husbands, but my 1-year with my boyfriend is on May 20th. It's coming up!

Children/Ages: Heavens no.

Occupation: Student. During the summer I work at the Macaroni Grill and babysit my wonderful niece and nephew 3 days a week

Pets: 2 kitties

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, hiking, listening to music, cooking, among many

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde

Starting Weight: 156

Present Weight: 156

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: My stubbornness and lack of self-motivation.

Following any specific plan: Attempting to do Insanity, count calories, drink a ton of water

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it with my boyfriend. My doctor mentioned that I should do something before I get diabetes because it runs in my family, and I'll be using a workout program DvD at home, rather than going to the gym.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really excited to start my weight loss journey with everyone. I lost 20 pounds when I was in high school, so I know it's possible. I'm looking forward to following everyone's progress, including (hopefully) my own!

First name: Erin

Geographical location: Japan

Age: 24

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: Not in the foreseeable future.

Occupation: English teacher to students with varying degrees of enthusiasm, cuteness, and too-cool-to-be-swayed-by-candy-ness.

Pets: A Holland Lop. We don't so much get along as peacefully co-habitate in my tiny apartment.

Hobbies/Interests: Books, teaching, books on teaching, studying Japanese, online window shopping

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 14, 2012

Starting Weight: 173

Present Weight: 173

Goal Weight: 140-150 (we'll see once I get closer)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living in Japan, also known as the land of minimal nutritional information, white rice, care packages from Mom, and excuses for not going out to exercise (everyone already stares at the tall-ish white girl, even when I'm not sweaty and gross!)

Following any specific plan: Cooking at home, giving up on calorie counting, and getting off my lazy backside to exercise more

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am an adult, living on my own, and I am responsible for me. I no longer have excuses of grad school, stress, and lack of time. Plus, gosh darn it, I really, REALLY want to be able to get down to a small size while I can still get away with wearing the cute juniors-type clothes I never did in high school or college.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Um, I've lurked around here for a long time, but I am really just needing the support system that will motivate me to work harder to lose weight, in terms of both giving and getting that support. どうぞ、よろしくおねがいします！ (I'll be in your care!)

First name: Jamie

Geographical location: Florida

Age: 28 on Friday!

Marital Status: Married for almost 6 years

Children/Ages: 3 year old little boy and 1 year old little girl

Occupation: SAHM, but I'll be going back to teaching part-time in the fall.

Pets: 3 small dogs, 3 backyard chickens and a hermit crab

Hobbies/Interests: reading, working out, playing with my babies, spending time outside, chickens

Height: 5'5.5

Eye/Hair Color: Green/blue eyes, brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Originally February 2011, then restarted the first week of May 2012

Starting Weight: 165 lbs

Present Weight: 140 lbs

Goal Weight: 125-130 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Learning to maintain!

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and working out several times a week. Oh and I've been drinking an Ideal Shape shake for lunch every day.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: No difference really, I'm just motivated to stick with it.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I got down to 132 last July, but then my husband came home from deployment and we moved twice in 6 months. I totally fell off the healthy eating bandwagon and managed to gain back 13 lbs. I'm back here (and back at the gym!) to re-lose this weight and figure out how to maintain it for life! :)

First name: Nicki

Geographical location: Campbell, CA

Age: 27

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: stepdaughter 7 and son 3.5

Occupation: stay at home mom

Pets: one cat, one bearded dragon

Hobbies/Interests: I like crafts but I've been on a streak of doing nothing

Height: 5' 6"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/dark blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 1, 2012

Starting Weight: 301

Present Weight: ~288

Goal Weight: 180 or less, we'll see

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: figuring out how to lose weight without literally starving myself and while actually getting some exercise

Following any specific plan: calorie restriction (<1500) and half an hour every weekday of activity (stationary bike or strength training, or both)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: trying to do it the healthy way

Anything else you would like to share with us: I've worked out every weekday in May so far, pretty proud of myself, even though my weight hasn't budged in two weeks I feel a lot better about myself

First name: Cayla

Geographical location: Ottawa, Canada

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: n/a

Occupation: Student/Researcher

Pets: one black pug and one grey tabby at home with my parents

Hobbies/Interests: reading, history, dancing, british comedy

Height: 5'7''

Eye/Hair Colour: brown/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 1, 2011

Starting Weight: 240

Present Weight: 199

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating! :dizzy:

Following any specific plan: seeing a personal trainer for strength training 2-3 times a week + 30 day shred + 1600 calorie a day diet low in carbs and sugar.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am sticking to it because I want to be thin for my sister's wedding in June.

First name:Natalie

Geographical location: Texas

Age: 23

Marital Status: Married to the best man in the world

Children/Ages: twins (2.5 years) and a 21 month old

Occupation: mom and student

Pets: n/a

Hobbies/Interests: reading, playing with my kids (we don't get a lot of free time)

Height:5'7

Eye/Hair Color: brown and brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:feb/2012

Starting Weight: 280

Present Weight: 262

Goal Weight:160-140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: motivation

Following any specific plan:Just eating healthier foods in smaller portions and getting lots of exersize

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't think I've ever activly tried before this

Anything else you would like to share with us: As I said earlier, I have three little boys. One of my twins was born with nurmerous health issues. He has been on dialyisis since birth and went through chemo at 18 months for a tumor on his liver. I spend most of my time at the hospital taking him to treatments. Its hard to stay on track when he gets admitted (there is no good excuse) But i'm comitted and ready to make this happen.

First name:Joselito

Geographical location: North East England

Age: 20

Marital Status: Single. I have never had a proper relationship yet. I am gay and I want a relationship but I am happy for now.

Children/Ages: Not yet, I hope to one day.

Occupation: Sewing- mending and altering clothing, sewing workshop, making accessories/homewares etc.

Pets: No

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, music, craft, fashion, nights out.

Height:5'7

Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2012

Starting Weight: About 400lbs

Present Weight: About 400lbs

Goal Weight: Maybe about 200lb.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overeating I suppose!!

Following any specific plan: Just low calorie eating

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't know. I just am going to try really hard, enough is enough!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have had a big weight problem since very early teens. Now is time to change. I am a happy person, I hope I am a nice friendly person!!

First name: Shana

Geographical location: Atlanta, GA

Age: 26

Marital Status: Cohabitating

Children/Ages: 7-month-old girl

Occupation: Executive Assistant

Pets: Siberian Husky and a black cat

Hobbies/Interests: movies, singing, reading, cars

Height: 5'3

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/25/11 -- the date my daughter was born

Starting Weight: 188

Present Weight: 148

Goal Weight: 128?

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sugar cravings!

Following any specific plan: Low carb

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm determined to stick to the plan! I lost weight before because I was very depressed, but I just can't be there with the sweet little cherub face of my baby. So I have to do it the hard way!

First name: Kayla

Geographical location: Las Vegas

Age: 23

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: n/a

Occupation: ems

Pets: n/a anymore :(

Hobbies/Interests: Lately, working and day dreaming about the future

Height: 5'10

Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: jan/2012

Starting Weight: 259

Present Weight: 228

Goal Weight: 155

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping at it

Following any specific plan: Calorie count healthy foods and work out

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actually keeping track and weighing myself and this is my first true effort. A little less talk and a lot more action

Anything else you would like to share with us: I love friends and motivating other so feel free to message me!

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First name: Kelly

Geographical location: Connecticut

Age: 29

Marital Status: Engaged!

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Director of Student Services at the University of Hartford

Pets: 2 dogs, Harley (black chihuahua and Box white mutt)

Hobbies/Interests: Art, riding my bike, shopping and cooking

Height: 5'1

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 7th 2012

Starting Weight: 210

Present Weight: 202.4

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: 1, I am an emotional/bored eater and 2. I LOVE cooking delish food and baking cupcakes and cookies. Cooking healthy I struggle with.

Following any specific plan: My fitness pal calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am getting married July 13th 2013 and I don't want to feel like crap on that day, and also my fiance is doing this with me so I feel more motivated

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been reading threads on 3FC's for a few weeks now and I find them so motivating!
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First name: Shaina

Geographical location: Sunny California

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: One beautiful 5 year old diva!

Occupation: Senior Sales Rep

Pets: None (But dying for a Bulldog!!!)

Hobbies/Interests: Fundraising for the American Cancer Society, Lots of time with friends, reading, knitting (believe it or not), shopping!!!

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: Brown / Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 25, 2012

Starting Weight: 211.05

Present Weight: 198.9

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Weekend eating!!! (And beer)

Following any specific plan: Nothing too specific. I am eating EXTREMELY healthy!! I walk every lunch break, try to get in evening walks with my little one at home when we have the time and I work out almost every night in my apartment's gym. Seems to be working well so far.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am motivated this time!!! I've always said I will do it and failed!! I am tired of being bigger than all my friends and not being comfortable in everything I wear. If I dont lost it now, I will regret it when its too late!!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am very grateful for the motivation and knowledge I have gained from you wonderful people in the short time I have been here so far! Looking forward to a life long journey here!!

First name: Joselyn

Geographical location: Boston

Age: 22 (23 in August XD!)

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: N/A

Occupation: Non-Profit Organization (DV work)

Pets: none although I would love to have a cat....:(

Hobbies/Interests: getting really into the Gym! But sleeping, video games, and window shopping, painting, drawing and arts in general

Height: 4''11

Eye/Hair Color: Dark Brown, Black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It was actually last December (2011)

Starting Weight: 192

Present Weight: 185

Goal Weight: 135 (although I would be happy at 140, not getting my hopes up because I know this will take time, I just want to be healthy)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat pretty on and off, munch on a lot of things and then regret it later. Ice cream is my weakness ~_~

Following any specific plan: Not really, just trying to watch what I eat and hit the gym at least 5 times a week.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Um, not just changing the way that I eat and getting serious about working out. I want this to be a lifestyle change and not just a quick-fix diet. I want to be a runner!

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

First name: Katrina

Geographical location: Saskatoon, Canada

Age: 24

Marital Status: engaged! :carrot:

Children/Ages:none

Occupation: student - Toxicology

Pets: corn snake - Dexter

Hobbies/Interests: belly dance, guitar, video games

Height: 5.8

Eye/Hair Color: green/red

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: May 18th 2012

Starting Weight: 230

Present Weight: 220

Goal Weight: 170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating and socializing over bar food

Following any specific plan: nope, just exercise and sensible eating

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Exercise AND diet, not just one or the other

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm super friendly and chatty, so I'd love to make some friends along the way

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First name: Rachel, some call me Rae

Geographical location: indianapolis

Age: 23

Marital Status: Single dating is hard

Children/Ages: N/A

Occupation: student studying communication technology/sound engineering

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: any thing tech like, classical music geek, sci fi nerd, traveling, anything arty

Height: 5"4

Eye/Hair Color: blue green/ redish

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb 13 2012

Starting Weight: 242 although it may have been higher at times

Present Weight: 211

Goal Weight: 150ish maybe 140 ultimately but don't want to make it too difficult of a goal.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I HATE VEGETABLES!!! with a passion. I find them so boring and such a chore to eat. I think i find the restriction of eating certain things the hardest thing for me in general.

Following any specific plan: Well for me no foods are permanently off limits except for soda ( diet and non diet), I limit my portions but nothing else is off limits. I try to avoid eating as much processed food, or fast food. sometimes I slip up. But I kick butt at the gym. I go every day for at least an hour and make sure I burn 500 -700 calories each time. my weight loss is 80% exercise and 20% diet.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well I never really made a conscious decision to get serious about weight loss. Any other small attempts to lose weight were based on what others thought of me. This time I did this for my self. I was sick of feeling bad and looking bad. I had lied to myself for years saying there was no way I could lose weight, my genes are against me, blah blah blah, I just made the decision and now I'm determined to succeed.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I wanna be smoking hot , that is all.

Omgosh I've been on here for over a year, and I don't ever think I've answered this one lol

First name: Natasha

Geographical location: Montreal, Canada

Age: 25

Marital Status: Engaged to a sweet and perfect man!

Children/Ages: not for anytime soon.

Occupation: Assistant to my fiance, and home-based baker!

Pets: an adorable 2 year old poodle - Milo <3

Hobbies/Interests: reading, baking, cooking, filing, organizing, cleaning, watching tv, working out, hair nails and makeup :)

Height:5'4.5 (yes its important lol)

Eye/Hair Color: Brown and light brown, but dyed black.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 20th 2011.

Starting Weight: 220

Present Weight: 153.2

Goal Weight: 145 for now, but 130 probably in the end.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: giving up what I know works against me.

Following any specific plan: I mashed up every piece of knowledge I ever got in regards to weight loss, and it worked. :)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never been so excited, and results help!! Every pound kept me more motivated to keep going.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I recently got engaged, and want to look absolutely perfect in my dress~! I also don't want to be fat anymore, because I'd like to have a child. I am a twin, and my fiance is also a twin, therefore I know we probably carry high chances for twins, and I don't want to turn into my mom who still has her baby weight 25 years later.

&& like celticrae said, I wanna be smoking hot too! :P

First name: Anita

Geographical location: New Jersey

Age:20

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages:N/A

Occupation: Student/Cake Decorator

Pets: (Do siblings count?)

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Music performance, Musical Theatre, ASL,

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5.1.12

Starting Weight:188lbs

Present Weight:178.9lbs

Goal Weight:140lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Snacking after 10pm

Following any specific plan: South Beach Diet & Zumba Fitness

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: For the first time in my life I do not like the reflection that I see in the mirror in the morning.

Anything else you would like to share with us: This is the first time I am not doing a weight-loss regiment without the aid of a friend or family-member. I'm going to need all the help that I can get.

First name: Bridget

Geographical location: North east England

Age: 27 (as of fifteen days ago!)

Marital Status: Boyfriend and I have no plans to ever get married

Children/Ages: None yet, but we're trying

Occupation: Unemployed

Pets: Stoker, black and white, incredibly neurotic cat. Keats, tortoiseshell, totally chilled out cat

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, pottering on the computer, crochet, talking at great length

Height: Five foot nine

Eye/Hair Color: Pale blue eyes, ginger hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 6th 2012

Starting Weight: 255

Present Weight: 214

Goal Weight: 175 for now, may consider going a bit lower

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: No job and few friends mean I have very little cause to get out of the house; I live a pretty sedentary life

Following any specific plan: No specific plan, just trying to make healthy eating choices and have reduced portions, and cycling daily to boost my metabolism and tone my bum

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm mentally much healthier, and don't feel I need to use my fat as a defensive wall to keep other people away. And I want an easy pregnancy and healthy child, which I hear weighing less helps with - I might struggle to do this for me, so I'm doing it for my potential kids instead

Anything else you would like to share with us:

hey hey!
 

First name: Jenna

Geographical location: Southwestern Ontario

Age:22

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: nope

Occupation: freelance writer

Pets: Toffey (dog)

Hobbies/Interests: it varies, but I consistently go for cooking, reading, dancing... im not good at remembering lol

Height:5'10

Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes, my hair is red, for now anyways :p

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I made it stick sometime in august of 2011, but most of my life up until then was off and on.

Starting Weight: 298

Present Weight: 261

Goal Weight: 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: believing that the effort is worth it, that I deserve the life I want.

Following any specific plan: I'm doing Eat-clean, it works for me... and the recipes rock my socks :dizzy:

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My life is in a more positive place than it has ever been before. And I got sick of not having the life I want.

Anything else you would like to share with us: i just have to say, i love this dancing carrot :carrot:

First name: Joy

Geographical location: Downtown Los Angeles

Age: 29

Marital Status: Living with my boyfriend

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Transmissions Specialist in Digital Media. Basically if you watch a tv series / feature on iTunes, Hulu, Netfilx, digital cable, etc. - I probably put it there ;)

Pets: none, but am planning to get a kitty this summer

Hobbies/Interests: drawing, hiking, photography, film editing, reading, cooking, comedy clubs

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color: Brown / Black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 07/20/2007

Starting Weight: 190 lbs.

Present Weight: 162 lbs.

Goal Weight: 136 lbs.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation to keep going.

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, running and taking bar method classes.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm almost 30 and enough is enough. I am vowing to be healthier in my 30s than my 20s.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Confucius says, "It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop." That's what she said ;)

First name: -

Geographical location: -

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: No children

Occupation: Student

Pets: Cat, dog and fish

Hobbies/Interests: Very general - Reading, socialising, walking

Height: 5'0

Eye/Hair Color: Eye: Green. Hair: Red (Natural: Brown)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 1st 2012

Starting Weight: 142lbs

Present Weight: 142lbs

Goal Weight: 119lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting the motivation to just keep on going and working as hard as I can and really following my diet plan as well as I can.

Following any specific plan: Began calorie counting as of today, have a goal of getting out walking for 60 - 80 minutes 6 out 7 evenings a week.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I'm doing it the proper way this time around - healthy diet and exercise.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm possibly going on holiday in August to Spain and I need the beach body so please motivate me as much as you can if you see me around! :D My goal I would love to achieve by the time I go back to college in September so I will probably update this come September and see how I've gotten on over the summer.

First name: Ashley

Geographical location: Saskatchewan, Canada

Age: 26

Marital Status: Single...kinda

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Legal Assistant

Pets: Flick - cat & Blue - cat

Hobbies/Interests: Volunteer for a dog rescue organization

Height: 5'10

Eye/Hair Color: brown hair, blue/green eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 7, 2012 "official date"

Starting Weight: 266

Present Weight: 239 (had minor jaw surgery so was rather fast)

Goal Weight: 150 ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: after I start chewing solids again

Following any specific plan: portion control/no chocolate & chips & pop/trying to exercise

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

Anything else you would like to share with us:

A fellow SK lady!! I'm from Saskatoon :D

Me too Kat! That's interesting !

First name: Clare

Geographical location: Denver, CO

Age: 27

Marital Status: Single!

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Quality assurance for a medical center

Pets: Celia, my family's 14-year-old basset hound!

Hobbies/Interests: Travelling as much as I can, doing new things often, reading scientific research articles (super nerdy, I know)

Height: 5'10"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Seriously this time--June 1.

Starting Weight: 165

Present Weight: 162

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Being insulin resistant and having all the other lovely symptoms is not helping!

Following any specific plan: The No Amylose Diet from Dr. Shoemaker

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know in order for my PCOS symptoms to get better, I need to lose weight. I want to look awesome, but I need to do this for my health. Better now than later!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Nothing exciting!

First name: Alisa

Geographical location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Age: 24

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Student/ Retail

Pets: 1 doggie

Hobbies/Interests: If I had time, I would craft until my fingers fell off. I love to cook, and hang out with friends.

Height: 5' 1"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/ Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/15/12

Starting Weight: 220.6

Present Weight: 219.6

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not eating everything my boyfriend wants to eat, and making sure I exercise everyday.

Following any specific plan: I joined MyNetDiary, and I am counting calories.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I haven't ever really dieted before. I had been extremely active in High School and in parts of College, but that has waned. :(

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have extremely low self esteem right now, and I really need to lose this weight. I don't like how I act towards others when I am this unhappy, and I can't wait to feel better about myself.