[lilmsstrange]

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.

[coolacrity]

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!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't wait to start Couch to 5K! I want to be strong!

[Trenchie]

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

[TheLauren]

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.

[Leigh1986]

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!

[Eilis2914]

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.

[tamanna]

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!!!

My aim is to get to my target by newyears eve ... lets see

[VYork88]

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!

[GlitterBeauty]

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

[Orr123]

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!

[Charlie1986777]

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!!!

[Vincentius]

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.

[TraumaNurse]

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.

[cregan]

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

[schlauerKeks]

First name: Bernadette

Geographical location: Germany

Age: 24

Marital Status: in a longterm relationship

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