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First name: Emily (or Emmy)
Geographical location: AZ Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Just the dog Occupation: Admin Pets: Titus, was told a toy-poodle mix...but mostly an adorable mutt. Hobbies/Interests: Movies, knitting, hiking, reading, and writing stories. Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Original: 8/1/2011, Re-start: 7/30/2012 Starting Weight: 270 Present Weight: 250 Goal Weight: 170 (might change, I don't ever remember being this small) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking to my plan and not eating out of boredom. Following any specific plan: Watching calories and working out What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I started last year, and I was doing really well. Then I got laid off, got bored, and started back up on my bad habits of bad food and no working out. I was feeling good, but I'm back to feeling not so good. I want to make a lot of changes in my life, this is just step one. |
First name: Robyn
Geographical location: North Carolina, USA Age: 27 Marital Status: NOPE Children/Ages: none Occupation: co-teacher (teacher's assistant) at an elementary school Pets: sadly, none Hobbies/Interests: conworlding/conlanging, linguistics, drawing, watching cartoons/anime, Netflix, roleplaying (on the computer. Nothing kinky unless it's part of the story) Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: black on both counts Starting Date of Weight Loss Journey: March 6, 2012 Starting Weight: 378.3 Present Weight: 293.8 Goal Weight: 135 (but if it's more due to muscle, awesome) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: snacking at night. I'll sneak some chips now and again. Following any specific plan: nope! Intuitive eating is all I'm doing. And drinking gobs of water. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've never done it for so long and so successfully before! And BY MYSELF. I've been on several plans and things, but that felt like torture. This is easy! :dancer: Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't wait to start Couch to 5K! I want to be strong! :D |
First name: Sonia
Geographical location: Canada Age: 27 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: two boys (9yo and close to 3yo) Occupation: doctorate student Pets: a cat, named Alice Hobbies/Interests: I write books for young adults Height: 5 foot 5 Eye/Hair Color: green and dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: september 1st Starting Weight: 216 Present Weight: 206 Goal Weight: 139 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: illness Following any specific plan: low carb What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was at 194, lost 56 pounds, kept it off for years, toned it, got sick, gained 70 pounds, lost 20, gained it back, lost 30, gained it back... so on and so on... Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm hyperphagic |
First name: Lauren
Geographical location: NY Age: 29 (I age out of this group May 24th) Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: I care for my 4 year old nephew, Evan Occupation: culinary student Pets: 4 cats, 2 birds, 1 dog Hobbies/Interests: horseback riding, reading, movies, traveling, baking, cooking, eating Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 28th Starting Weight: 308 Present Weight: I'll know after my weigh in on Tuesday Goal Weight: I don't have a goal weight as much as I do a fitness level. I want to be healthier and stronger and able to enjoy my body. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Culinary school may become difficult for me, but I am going to be as careful as I can be Following any specific plan: I joined Weight Watchers and I started to work out What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I didn't try to lose weight for quite a few years. My confidence is a wonderful, and a bad thing. I was so confident with who and what I was that I didn't want to change. I realize now that I need to become healthier and more fit. |
First name: Leigh
Geographical location: Canada Age: 26 Marital Status: Unmarried, but taken. Children/Ages: - Occupation: PhD Student Pets: No. But I like cats and am terrified of dogs. Hobbies/Interests: Music (flute)! Painting, and (unfortunately) cooking and baking (especially bread and cookies!) Height: 5’5 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Strawberry blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I feel like it is always on my mind...but the latest round started about two weeks ago (mid-August, 2012) Starting Weight: 148 Present Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 125-130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I’d say staying motivated—and staying on track once school stress builds up. Following any specific plan: For now, I’m using the website “Calorie Count” to keep track of my food intake. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I suppose I am in a bit of a “quarter-life crisis” right now. I want to get on track- for real. And I hope being here will help! Anything else you would like to share with us: I spend far too much time in pubs- and need to find a way to resist Guinness! |
First name: Elisabeth
Geographical location: Oklahoma, USA Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student/Sales Associate Pets: a dog named Boba Hobbies/Interests: Not much, just browsing the internet and watching TV Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Ash Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 03, 2012 Starting Weight: 180 lb Present Weight: 178 lb Goal Weight: 130 lb Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not giving into temptation to eat unhealthy foods and avoid working out. Following any specific plan: Just trying to eat healthier and exercise a few times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it with two other people, so I'm more accountable for my actions and I can't quit as easily. |
First name: Tamanna
Geographical location: India Age:27 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: no Occupation: Software professional Pets: I wish i could get a dog :( Hobbies/Interests: Reading, photography, travelling, music Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:27th aug 12 Starting Weight: 78 kgs Present Weight: 77.3 kgs Goal Weight: 55 kgs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: will power Following any specific plan: What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I decided not to quit! Anything else you would like to share with us: Hello Everyone!! i am done being fat! thats why i am here... i know its a tough road ahead.. but am all geared in! so bring it on!!!:grouphug: My aim is to get to my target by newyears eve :)... lets see |
First name: Victoria
Geographical location: Alabama, USA Age: 23 (24 next month!) Marital Status: single Children/Ages: one son, Titus (aka Ty) age 3 Occupation: student Pets: 3 dogs Hobbies/Interests: swimming, reading, learning, music Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: july 8th, 2012 Starting Weight: 251 Present Weight: 219 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: getting into a regular fitness routine Following any specific plan: counting calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: more determined. Gained over 80 pounds with pregnancy in 2009. Anything else you would like to share with us: LOVE the support from 3fatchicks.com! |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: New York Age: 20 Marital Status: I'm in a relationship with a British guy C: Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, writing, working-out, makeup etc Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Hair color may vary from week to week, it''s currently blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: A week ago Starting Weight: 173ish Present Weight: 169 Goal Weight: 128-132 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: FOOD. Following any specific plan: Nope, just drinking loads of water and trying to attempt to eat better. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am going to try and be much more dedicated this time. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm glad I found this site :) |
First name: Ella
Geographical location: ON (aka Canada) Age: 27 Marital Status: technically single (aka not married), but in a relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Nurse Pets: Had a bernese, but due to life, my brother now has her. But she's still beautiful and I dog sit often. Hobbies/Interests: A little bit of a hockey dork (but I'm Canadian after all). Recently got into photography, and love most things active. And am a bit of a nerd. Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Hazel and It changes based on mood Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Kinda forever. I've always been trying to simply get into a good routine (which is quite hard for me with shift work). Starting Weight: 210 Present Weight: 190 Goal Weight: 160-170. I honestly think if I lost more than 20-30 lbs I'd look unhealthy. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food + shift work. I am active, but I cannot figure out how to eat and do shift work. Following any specific plan: Not really. I am not one to "diet" as I hate the word. But rather just eat healthy and once in a while enjoy things that may not be so healthy. And exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I honestly want kids in the future and want to be a good role model for them. So want to start living my life as an active/healthy person and happy. Plus this time my bf is doing it with me! So we have goals and I just want to stick with it. That said, again, I will have days here and there when all rules go out the window. I still feel its important to have a day every week (or even meal) that you just don't care about the health and go all for fun! But maybe I'm just off my rocker on that one! |
First name: Ash
Geographical location: MidWest USA Age: 26 Marital Status: Married (7 year anniversary 10/27/2012!) Children/Ages: None Occupation: Surgical Assistant Pets: 3 Dogs-Effy (2.5 yr old Standard Poodle), Mohinder (2 year old Lab/Poodle mix) and Sweetie Pie (1.5 yr old Chihuahua mix) Hobbies/Interests: Animal rescue, writing, reading and playing video games with my husband Height: 5 feet Eye/Hair Color: Hazel eyes, plain brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/6/2012 (for the millionth and hopefully last time :) ) Starting Weight: 185 Present Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 115 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Portion control. I have always loved food and while I never have seen myself as an emotional eater I very well may be one. Also, I get home from work and have no energy so I dont want to take the time to cook a healthy meal, much less go out and exercise. This will definitely have to change. Following any specific plan: Not really...I have started a jogging program and am going to focus on one step at a time. As of now, no soda or fast food. Then I will move on to other parts of my weight loss journey. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My age. I will be 27 next year and I have realized most of my married life I have spent hiding behind my fat, insecurities and ugly clothes. Also, my knees are starting to hurt. Wow, that was a wake up call. First time I could barely kneel or get back up I wanted to cry. A short girl should not weigh this much!!! |
First name: Vincent
Geographical location: Portland, Oregon. Age: 23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Babysitter(Family) Pets: Dog Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, Listening to music, camping. Height: 5.11 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Can't remember. Starting Weight:302 Present Weight:270 Goal Weight:180-200 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Love for snacking. Following any specific plan:3 meals per day,snacks have to be fruit/veggies(Tons of water) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Slow and steady. Anything else you would like to share with us: I actually liked John Carter. |
First name: Katie
Geographical location: America's high five Age: 27 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None yet but I really want one as soon as I'm done with school Occupation: Full time trauma nurse and I'm also a master's student working on my degree to become a nurse practitioner Pets: One adorable coton de Tulear dog Hobbies/Interests: I love all things artistic (Stupid need for a grown up job with insurance and retirement plans), knitting, sewing, home renovation and decoration, everything vintage, and I'm a total TV junkie too (damn your excellent programming HBO). Then there is all that studying I guess I should be doing... Height: 5' 2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes and reddish brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Forever...9th grade the first time. I suppose this most recent attempt with renewed vigor started around the end of July early august Starting Weight: 182 Present Weight: 170.5 Goal Weight: I was 130 at one point and was a size six and thought I looked pretty good so I guess somewhere around there. If I ever got any lower that would be fantastic though Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stupid nightshift. Stupid school. Stupid crazy schedule with irregular sleep. Plus I REALLY like food. I could eat all carbs all day everyday. I could sit and eat a whole baguette or 3 big bowls of cereal no problem. I'm a huge stress eater too which does not help with all the aforementioned life stressors.... Not good... I also really dislike being sweaty and exercise Following any specific plan: I've been a vegetarian for the past 15 years (which doesn't always equate to healthy and was always carb heavy for me). I'm just calorie counting doing 1200-1400 a day and making sure I get in at a minimum 65 grams of protein daily and less than 200 g of carbs. I just got a fitbit too and am trying to get my 10000 steps in and 10 flights of stairs (no problem on my work days I blow that away). I'm trying to move a little more on my days off and convince myself to start some other exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want to lose the weight so we can start a family soon (my husband is older at 38). I want to be in better shape so I can have the best chance for a successful pregnancy. And I know better, it's really not good for me to be carrying around all this extra weight- I would like to present a picture of good health for my patients. I'm more of a lurker than a poster but lurking and visiting daily will help keep me accountable and on track so thanks in advance. |
First name: Chelsea
Geographical location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 22 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None yet Occupation: Healthcare support Pets: A cat, Rosie Hobbies/Interests: Huge history geek!! Also love gardening and 4-wheeling Height: 5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept 3rd, 2012 Starting Weight: 226 Present Weight: 222 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Self-sabotage Following any specific plan: Sensible diet and home workout videos/walking and running What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Seeking support for the first time! Anything else you would like to share with us: Another reason I'm so motivated this time is because my (wonderfully supportive) boyfriend and I will most likely be engaged in the next 6 months, and I will NOT go dress shopping 30 lbs from my goal weight, order it too small and then have to have it let out. So...yeah :) |
First name: Bernadette
Geographical location: Germany Age: 24 Marital Status: in a longterm relationship :hug: Children/Ages: none Occupation: student Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: movies, manga, cooking&baking, hanging out with friends, karaoke Height: 5"11 Eye/Hair Color: really dark blonde/ blue-green Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 09.09.12 Starting Weight: 265 Present Weight: 265 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: to keep up with it/stay on track and to stop eating out of stress/exhaustion or boredom Following any specific plan: exercise plus portion controll maybe later calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: actually I don't know, I hope I manage to stay motivated over the time now Also english is not my mothertongue, so if I happen to make some silly mistakes, please bear with me. :-D |
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