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First name: Karla
Geographical location: Glasgow, Montana Age: 22 Marital Status: Almost engaged Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Projector at local cinema Pets: 2 kittens, a female named Mae, and a male named Dow (Destroyer of Worlds) Hobbies/Interests: Biking, reading, in the process of learning guitar Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Blond hair/Green eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April, 2007 Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Mental aspects of eating Following any specific plan: Low-Glycemic diet from a doctor What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've done it before and was successful, so I know I can do it again! Anything else you would like to share with us: I want to look stunning in a dress, particularly a wedding dress :love: |
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First name: Erin
Geographical location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Marital Status: Committed relationship, not married. Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Sales Manager Pets: 3 Cats (Yep, I'm a cat lady!) Hobbies/Interests: Singing, reading. Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/01/11 Starting Weight: 230 Present Weight: 227 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying Motivated! Following any specific plan: Working out regularly, eating healthy What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of making excuses for myself. I am naturally a lazy person, so I have to change the way I do things! Anything else you would like to share with us: __________________ __________________ |
First name: LM
Geographical location:Chicago Suburbs Age: 24 Marital Status: In a Relationship for almost 2 years with the most loving man ever! Children/Ages: Not in this decade! Occupation: Sales Rep Pets: None (I'd love a puppy but I don't have time!) Hobbies/Interests: Rollercoasters/theme parks, watching movies, reading magazines, reading books, scrapbooking Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Been trying to stay on the Horse for a while now, officially started with a big change last June '10. Fell off from December to now, so starting again! I guess I have a thing for June. ;) Starting Weight: 194 Present Weight: 194 Goal Weight: 144 (50 Lbs lost) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Commitment! I'm a big excuse maker. Following any specific plan: Can't stick to one, so making it up as I go. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I need to change for my health and because my best friend's wedding is in one year and I'd love to at least be half way by then. At goal would rock my world! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited to get to know some of you better and use the great support I've seen while lurking on here for a while! __________________ |
First name: Elizabeth
Geographical location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 20 Marital Status: Off-and-On Relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student, elementary education degree Pets: Dog named Charlie, 1.5 years old. Hobbies/Interests: Singing, dancing, playing piano, hanging out with friends Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 19, 2011 Starting Weight: 155 Present Weight: 151 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of motivation, lack of willpower to eat healthily and exercise. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and getting my butt moving! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Sister's wedding is in November, and I don't want to be the fat bridesmaid! Anything else you would like to share with us: Nope :) |
First name: Nikki
Geographical location: North Carolina Age: 23 Marital Status: In a serious relationship Children/Ages: Nooooo, haha Occupation: Administrative Assistant @ a car dealership Pets: 1 hedgehog (Matheson, born in Nov.) & a beta fish I keep at work named Gilbert Grape Hobbies/Interests: Beach, road trips, concerts, bon fires, reading, learning new stuff! Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel (they change often) & dark, dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6-22-11 aka today! Starting Weight: 145 Present Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 125 (once I reach that, I very well may try to go lower) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Waking up EARLY to get to the gym! I have a very hard time getting out of bed. Following any specific plan: Eating healthy. Drinking lots of water. Exercise. Also using apps such as Calorific and Noom to keep track of my intake and exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is actually my first time trying to lose weight. |
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First name: Kourtne
Geographical location: Southern Illinois Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: No children Occupation: Teacher Pets: Shih tzu, named Bella Hobbies/Interests: TV/Movies, Reading, cooking, dining out Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/ Blonde hi-lites and Brown low-lites Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2010 Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overeating, stress eating, compromising exercise for work Following any specific plan: Low calorie in/high calorie out, consistent exercise, couch potato to 5k running program What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to date, but have put it off because I'm afraid I will settle for less than what I deserve because of my confidence which is a result of my weight. I have been waiting so when I make my first impression, I will feel like "me" and I don't feel like "me" in this body. Anything else you would like to share with us: I gained weight after going to college and being in some unhealthy relationships. The inconsistency of schedules and constantly being out with friends in college put exercise and diet control on the back burner. |
First name: Rachel
Geographical location: Michigan Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student, Pre-Med - Human Bio and Nutritional Sciences, Desk Reception for a Physical Therapy clinic Pets: Bella, 1, Morkie (Maltese and Yorkie mix! <3), and a betta fish, Trooper! Named because he's such a trooper after going 2 weeks with no food when I left him at home (my parents forgot that I asked them to feed him) It's surprising, really. The pet shop owner said he should have died after the first week. :( Hobbies/Interests: Fashion! Clothes, music, dancing, friends, snowboarding, and most recently, running :P Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, dark brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 3, 2011 Starting Weight: 150.4 Present Weight: 140.2 (getting on the scale on Sunday!) Goal Weight: 115 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I just posted about this, but my roommate's lack of support. Also, being in college and going out...right now I'm fine, but I'm afraid for what happens in the fall... Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, low carb, low sugar, and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more confident about this, and I want it more than ever. I feel like being part of a support system will help me immensely! Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't wait to get to know you guys! |
First name: Stephanie
Geographical location: Missouri Age: 25 Marital Status: engaged Children/Ages: soon to be step children 11/9 Occupation: visual merchandiser/student Pets: Dog sammy...who is also overweight. Hobbies/Interests: School, reading, painting, geocaching, Internet Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/red as of now Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Re-started June 19, 2011 Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 235.4 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I HATE vegetables, i literally can't stand the taste, the look, the texture. I have been medically diagnosed as an "overtaster" meaning I have too many tastebuds, so things like lettuce that people think don't have a taste, have a taste to me. This limits what I can eat. And I easily get discouraged and depressed and start eating again...one more thing...I LOVE DR. PEPPER!!!! Following any specific plan: counting calories, exercising 6 times a week/1 hr a day What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want to go to Vegas and get married next year, and I want to look HOT in a sexy red dress....plus I am making a lifestyle change this time, not just a fad diet Anything else you would like to share with us: I quit smoking at the new year and put on 50 lbs, and I feel like I made myself healthier by quitting, now I just need to get my weight in check so I can be healthy all around!! |
First name: Hannah
Geographical location: Lancashire, North West UK Age: 21 Marital Status: In a relationship, not engaged (yet... ;)) Children/Ages: None at the moment! Occupation: Student Pets: At home, I have a dog named Spike. Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Theatre, Gaming, Rugby, Ancient British and European History (especially Vikings and Anglo-Saxons!) and body modifications. Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/green/grey and dark reddish brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: All my life! This time, since my birthday on May 1st Starting Weight: Not sure, it's around 240 Present Weight: I've not lost much so far. Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: A few mental health problems, lack of self belief and will power! Following any specific plan: Not really, trying to cut back on animal products as much as possible, and making sure I exercise! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm starting a new phase of my life- I'm ending my undergraduate degree and moving in with my boyfriend soon. I don't want this weight to plague me any more! Also, I'm tired of getting tattoos in 'fat-friendly' areas ;) I want my sleeve and my chest tattoos, dagnabbit! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm secretly a Viking ;) |
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First name: Mona Geographical location: Croatia Age: 21 Marital Status: best boyfriend ever Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Student Pets: cat named Mimi Hobbies/Interests: books, writing, make up, fashion Height: 5' 5.7" Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes ; blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2011. Starting Weight: 141 Present Weight: 138 Goal Weight: 121 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: food addict :) Following any specific plan: not really What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was always skinny girl but then i got sick and gain weight. Now i decided that is time to stop eating too much and live a healthy life with normal weight and exercise ! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited and happy to get to know some of you better :) |
First name: Lisa
Geographical location: Midwest, USA Age: 25 Marital Status: Single but seeing someone Children/Ages: not yet Occupation: full-time grad student Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: Reading, photography, wine tasting, boating, love water sports Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: B/B Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Yikes... Probably 09/2009 when I finally left my college town for grad school Starting Weight: I would say my highest was in the high 160's after a study-abroad semester but I don't know for sure... maybe a tight size 10 or a size 12 US Present Weight: 145 Goal Weight: Secretly 125 but once I get to 135 I'll be quite happy Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Love to go out, cook, drink beer, eat out (live in a young-people kind of city); Kind of hate the gym... :dizzy: Following any specific plan: Not calorie counting since I'm SO sick of it and it just makes me think of food 24 hrs/day... I guess eating CLEAN and watching portions... trying to control my beer consumption... getting my butt to the gym to A/L do 30mins of cardio and doing strength training at home... trying to walk everywhere and take in the beautiful lakes by where I live (ie: swim/move in them) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm over excuses... It's been almost 2 years since I left college, which was my main excuse and I don't feel like being uncomfortable anymore! Would love to feel happy and healthy for the last half of my 20s! |
First name: Liz
Geographical location: North Carolina Age: 27 Marital Status: Happily Married Children/Ages: one boy 13 months Occupation: Grad Student Pets: Tobi - Bull mastiff (huge) Hobbies/Interests: reading, cooking, sleep! Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: hazel/dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 23, 2011 Starting Weight: 316 Present Weight: 312 (ish) Goal Weight: 210 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat when I am bored/happy/sad/tired/etc and since I have become a stay at home mom, there is nothing keeping me from the kitchen/refridgerator Following any specific plan: nope, trying to get healthy and cut back on red meats and carbs What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a reason to want to be more healthy now, I want to be able to run around with my son and teach him all of the sports that mommy used to play. Anything else you would like to share with us: I've had a few inquiries about my goal of 210, and I am not sure at this point if that is my long term goal, but it is definately a mid-term goal. The last time I remember being happy with my body, I was close to 210, so I figure once I get there, I can decide if I want to keep going lower. |
First name: Elaina
Geographical location: Reno, NV Age: 25 Marital Status: Never married, but have a great boyfriend. Children/Ages: 0 -- but boyfriend has 2 boys (4 and 6) Occupation: Area Manager for a property management firm. Pets: Black Lab named Bodie. Hobbies/Interests: camping, swimming, snowboarding, motocross, rock crawling Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 21st, 2011 Starting Weight: 197 Present Weight: 193 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: patience Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting and IFing What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't think I ever really committed myself in the past...it was more like a passing thought. I'm serious this time, though. I don't want the world to end in 2012, and me die not knowing what it feels like to rock a nice bikini body. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm sure we'll all be fine in 2012! ;) __________________ |
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First name: Tianna
Geographical location: Florida Age: 23 Marital Status: In a Relationship Children/Ages: 1/3 Occupation: Customer Service Director Pets: No Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: hazel/ brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TBA...search for my final kick in the butt starts today Starting Weight: 176 Present Weight:145 Goal Weight:130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: to start my diet... Following any specific plan: I am attempting to start the Trim Nutrition HCG 28 day Program What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Previously ALL weight i lost was simply from NOT EATING....I was splitting with my daughters father and was struggling to get on my feet and begin a new life as a single parent...I worked an overnight shift and ran on diet pills and energy drinks...I dropped all the way to 115(ew) and now i just want to be healthy and have a flat tummy! Anything else you would like to share with us: Any advice, tips, on how to stay committed would help! |
First name: Steph
Geographical location: North Carolina Age: 23 Marital Status: World's best boyfriend. Never met a more supportive, more reasonable, more loyal and caring man in my life; never happier. Children/Ages: None. Occupation: Er, sort of between jobs. I worked for the past year as a resident nightclub DJ, but the owners recently decided to close the club for renovations with no word on when they're planning to re-open. They offered to re-hire me when they open again, but I think it's time to move along to a day job and pick and choose when and where I want to play, instead of spending EVERY weekend night working. Pets: My kitty, Zarathustra. Hobbies/Interests: DJing, reading, clubbing, playing video games on the PS2/DS/Steam for Mac. Height: 5'4". Eye/Hair Color: Brown/brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 1, 2011. Starting Weight: 178.6 lbs. Present Weight: Same. Goal Weight: 122 lbs. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I'm staying with my folks for a few weeks as I wait for my new lease to begin. Whenever I stay with my parents, I'm surrounded by very poor, impulsive eaters. I'm battling this by making dinner for my family every night and trying to get a few vegetables into them. ;p Following any specific plan: Counting calories using LiveStrong's Daily Plate; using a beginner's program for Olympic race walking for 5x weekly exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm older, wiser, and a bit less frantic. I'm ready to put patience and time into my health, rather than wanting to immediately drop pounds. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm way into healthy recipes with lots of veggies and ESPECIALLY crock pot cooking. I'm trying to learn to eat more whole foods. I'm also very interested in eating healthily on a budget--if anyone has a blog (or a recommendation for a blog), I'd love to read it! |
First name: Clara
Geographical location: Brazil Age: 21 Marital Status: Single. Children/Ages: None. Occupation: College student. Pets: Two awesome cats. Hobbies/Interests: reading, cooking, movies, tv shows, politics. Height:5' 4" Eye/Hair Color: Both brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: april 2011 Starting Weight: 220 Present Weight:203.4 Goal Weight: 132 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of enthusiasm for working out. Following any specific plan: Counting calorie intake & wearing a bodybug. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm more focused, I have more information and better tools. Anything else you would like to share with us: I was a chubby kid, became a slightly overweight teenager when I walked 20 or so minutes to school and back everyday. When I moved to another house, I had to the bus instead and lost contact with my best friends. That's when I started to gain weight very quickly. My BMI reached obese class II last year and was very close to class III this year. That's when I knew I couldn't pretend everything was ok anymore - I was wearing the largest size available in afordable stores. I love to choose clothes and try them on, but I could only find a couple that fit and that made me very sad and frustated. I am currently obese class I, and I want to have a normal 23 BMI by the end of this year. I know I can do it, and I will. |
First name: Annette
Geographical location: San Francisco, Ca Age: 25 Marital Status: Single (living with bf) Children/Ages: None Occupation: College Student, full-time with Virgin America Airlines Pets: none :( Hobbies/Interests: travel!! dancing, trashy reality tv, cooking, event planning Height:5' 4" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/light brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2011 Starting Weight: 180lbs Present Weight: 180lbs Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Lack of enthusiasm for working out. Pigging out on carbs Following any specific plan: Going to start taking Diabetic Type II medicine, do 30 day shred workout dvd everyday! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm the heaviest I've ever been and I can't stand it anymore. Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a wonderful, loving boyfriend that thinks I'm beautiful and sexy but I can hardly look at myself in the mirror anymore~! I feel heavy all of the time and can't even really fit into my work pants that are a size 16. It's embarrassing and I hate it. My track record is that I'm extreme. Either I'm writing everything I eat down in a journal and being very strict, or eating whatever I want and however much I want of it. My new approach is to be more moderate! |
First name: Holly
Geographical location: Frome in Somerset England Age: 22 Marital Status: Single but dating of the internet variety Children/Ages: 0 thankfully, I want to enjoy being 22 and fancy free for a while Occupation: officially unemployed but I have 2 volunteer job to make my cv look good and keep me out of trouble (or so my male friends say-where they've gotten that idea from I have no idea) Pets: an elderly, deaf jack russell called gromit, an insane patterdale terrier called tilly, and a mad cat called Mabel (who lives with my mum) Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, belly dancing, cooking, dvd nights with my friends, going on dates, a good bottle of red wine, jogging oddly enough. Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: dark blue eyes, blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: officially in 2009 some when but I've fallen off the wagon quite a few times I've lost track of the actual date. Starting Weight: 246 this was when I weighed in at weight watchers in 2009 Present Weight: 217 (I gained and re-lost about 24lbs since WW) Goal Weight: 160lbs but I might alter it when I reach goal Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: boredom eating, and stopping my wine habit. Inevitably wine leads to major munchies for me, and I binge on all things related to carbs, cheese, pastry, potato and chocolate Following any specific plan: low carb/low calorie with plenty of exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I can't spend another summer hot, sweaty in jeans and long sleeved shirts, its way to uncomfortable. I also have a few weddings coming up and I don't want to get dumped for being over weight ever again. All the things I want to do like climbing mt Kilimanjaro, traveling in hot countries etc would go a lot better if I shifted the excess weight. Anything else you would like to share with us: Just that I love this site and I am very grateful for the support and positive comments and advice from all the amazing members. Thank you for inventing 3FC |
First name: Claire
Geographical location: Seattle, WA Age: 25 Marital Status: In a Relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Receptionist Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: dining out, gym, reading, cooking. Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Black/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 20, 2011 Starting Weight: 279 Present Weight: 273 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Saying no to the junk food, and staying on track with my exercise routine. Following any specific plan: Excercising 5 days a week for 60 minutes in the gym, calorie couting using MyFitnessPal What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am doing it for me instead of because other people want me to be their workout partner. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am looking forward to making some new friends here. :) |
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First name: Mary Geographical location: North NJ Age: 28 Marital Status: Haaaaapppily Married <3 Children/Ages: Gianna (GiGi) 18 mos & Hailey, 8 Mos Occupation: Server Pets: Hobbies/Interests: Love Cooking, entertaining, swimming Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Mid Jan .. started 2 mos after Hailey was born.. 283 was my PRE preg weight and that just fell off.. Starting Weight: 283 Present Weight: 248 Goal Weight: 200(?)ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Gaining 6 lbs on vaca.. having people not notice Ive lost almost 40lbs (is that vain?) Following any specific plan: weight watchers Points+ What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Anything else you would like to share with us: __________________ |
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First name: Erin Geographical location: Central VA Age: 27 Marital Status: Married... 2 years and counting :) Children: none yet! Occupation: Special Education Teacher Pets:3 dogs- two chihuahua mixes and a pug, best dogs ever! Hobbies/interests: teaching, coaching, drawing, learning, reading and movies Height: 5'9" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde (highlighted) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 2011 Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 156 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Gaining/stalling in weight loss when I started working out! Following any specific plan: weight watchers Points+, Shaun T Insanity What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I just finally got motivated, I made the decision to change the way I look at food and FINALLY get active and I haven't looked back. WW played a big part on keeling me motivated, with the iPhone app it is just so easy for me to stay on track! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm hoping to find some great support and motivation to keep going in these forums! __________________ |
First name: Lauren
Geographical location: Tampa, FL Age: 27 Marital Status: Practically married, been with Joe for 8 1/2+ years. Children/Ages: Not Yet Occupation: Public Relations Manager for a non profit school for students with learning disabilities. Pets: no pets, I lost my yorkie last year to cancer and plan to get one soon once I save. Maybe as a reward for meeting my weightloss goal!!! Hobbies/Interests: time with family/friends, workingout, swimming, boating, cooking, wine. Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/brown. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Week of July 11th Starting Weight: I will know when I go to my appt...i am not a fan of scales... Present Weight: ???? Goal Weight: 120 lbs. BMI goal - 21 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: social events. I'm italian so everything is about eating and bringing the best items, and eating seconds. :( Also eating out at restaurants will be a challenge along with not being about to have wine or beer or vodka when out with friends.) Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein will be my plan and my last plan What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm motivated and passionate about it this time around. I'm over regrets after I eat something unhealthy. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am looking forward to the support on the site from other IP lifestyle changers, I think it will get me through phase 4!! |
First name: Cassie
Geographical location: Pacific northwest Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Student Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: reading, walking, hanging out with friends Height: 5'10" Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/1/11 Starting Weight: 301 Present Weight: 270.8 Goal Weight: Havn't totall decided somewhere between 170 and 200 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: probably my pcos and changing my diet to suit that. Following any specific plan: not really just eating healthy for my pcos What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: ready to get my pcos under control and make myself as healthy as possible for when I find "the one" and want to have kids. |
First name: Eva
Geographical location: East Texas Age: 26 Marital Status: married 6 years and counting Children/Ages: daughter 4 years old and son 21 mos. Occupation: SAHM Pets: big dogs: Bo, Tater, Rita, Tango, Cajun, and Pacman. And a crazy chihuahua named Nacho Hobbies/Interests: hog hunting, pilates, jogging, zumba, and a love/hate relationship with sewing Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Jan 2010 Starting Weight: 205 Present Weight: 151 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Being consistent. I go hard, and then putter out. Following any specific plan: Right now I'm IFing and calorie counting. I change things up all the time though. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't plan on having any more children! lol! Anything else you would like to share with us: I enjoyed reading the profiles. |
First name: Marissa
Geographical location: Texas Age: 23 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: none Occupation: student/dental assistant Pets: 2 beautiful chocolate labs Hobbies/Interests: hunting, shopping, fishing, floating the river, laying out by the pool, mudding, reading, philosophy Height: 5'2 Eye/Hair Color: green/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 7, 2011 Starting Weight: 146 Present Weight: 143 Goal Weight: 110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping my food diary persistant, giving 110% to the protocol and believing in myself Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein weight loss What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm determined to lose the weight, tone up and be that confident, sexy woman I know I am deep down. Anything else you would like to share with us: Never give up! __________________ __________________ |
First name: Stacey
Geographical location: Oregon Age: 24 Marital Status: With my boyfriend for 8.5 years. Children/Ages: Two daughters- 4 and 18 months. Occupation: Social work and graduate student (starting in the Fall!) Pets: None. Hobbies/Interests: Public health, running, riding bikes. Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Blonde-ish/ Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 2011 Starting Weight: 130 Present Weight: 125 Goal Weight: 110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Compulsive eating and binge eating. Following any specific plan: I am starting a 21 day detox tomorrow. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm moving this summer to start a master's program and I feel like I'm starting a new life. I gained 20 pounds between September (traveled to Italy, started a new job, and god knows what else...) and April. I was 111 in September and I need to be back there. |
First name: Amber
Geographical location: Ohio Age: 23 Marital Status: With the man I will marry (once we get our credit in shape and his past tickets are paid off >.>) Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: I work at a Tuxedo shop and I'm a Formal Wear Specialist/Consultant Pets: 1 kitty. His name is Burger :) Hobbies/Interests: I'm really into photography and I loooovee reading! I'm an avid entertainment junkie too :P Height: 4'11" Eye/Hair Color: 2 different colored eyes. One is dark brown the other changes but it's mostly green. And my natural hair is a black/brown, but I constantly dye it. Right now it's dark ash blonde on top and black underneath :D Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Technically July 9th, 2011. But I've been back and forth for the last 2 months. Starting Weight: 140lbs Present Weight: 136.5 Goal Weight: 100/95lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My addiction to food. When I'm bored, I eat. When I wanna relax, I eat. When I'm not stuffed, I eat. When I have a taste for something even if I'm stuffed, I eat it anyways. Following any specific plan: Just slightly calorie counting and good ol' exercise (treadmill & The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout Game for XBOX360 Kinect) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm moving back to California in a few months and the first time I moved out there to live with my boyfriend it was very hard for me to meet people and be comfortable. Even meeting his family made my anxiety soar. I have an anxiety disorder and I notice that anytime I feel more comfortable with my body its almost non existent. I don't want his family to hate me, and I want to see everyone's reactions!! Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so happy I found this place it's really keeping me in line. My boyfriend just said he was so proud of me for being so into this. I'm even inspiring him to get him shape :) |
First name: Meaghan
Geographical location: Durham, NC Age: 22 Marital Status: Single but have a boyfriend of 1 year and 9 months Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student and a Circulation Desk Clerk at an on-campus library Pets: None but actually going to meet a rescue dog tomorrow and may come home with him Hobbies/Interests: Reading, movies, TV, writing, religion, lgbt rights, etc. Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've been trying for 10 years, but my official start date of this time (hopefully the final time!) is yesterday - 07/11/11 Starting Weight: 275 Present Weight: 275 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating and overeating; sweet tooth; mentality Following any specific plan: Just healthy eating (whole grains, low sugar/fat/cal, high protein, lots of water, etc.) and cardio and strength training 6 days/week What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Now I feel like it's now or never. In the past, I always felt I had more time, and I would lose the weight "eventually." But in August I will start a 2 year grad program that will probably turn into a total of 6 years before I earn my Ph.D. I need to get into healthy habits NOW before my research consumes me or else I will be like this for the next six years and maybe longer. Anything else you would like to share with us: Just help me to not give up! |
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First name: Hannah Geographical location: Georgia Age:24 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:1, 6 months Occupation:Manager Pets: Yorkie, named Charlie Hobbies/Interests:Shopping, Shoes, Gardening, Nutrition, & being with my family Height:5'0 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6-1-11 Starting Weight:180 Present Weight:169 Goal Weight:120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Not drinking caffeine, having sugar & fried foods. Following any specific plan: Whole Foods/Mediterranean What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: DETERMINATION! Anything else you would like to share with us: __________________ |
First name: Armida
Geographical location: Toronto Age: 29 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None, yet Occupation: Wanna be farmer Pets: None, yet Hobbies/Interests: Photography, figuring out the meaning of life Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: On and off since June 2008 Starting Weight: June 2008 at 324lbs, lost 100lbs in a year, then gained 50lbs in a year, and now trying to get back on track with a starting weight of around 276lbs Present Weight: 268lbs Goal Weight: 130lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eliminating any excuse. Following any specific plan: No added refined sugar, no processed foods, constraining myself to mostly organic veggies and fruits, and naturally raised meats. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm consciously trying to eliminate any excuse not to. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm an aspiring homesteader and want to lead a sustainable life. My motto is to train to run away from a lion in case I ever encounter one. |
First name: Latavia
Geographical location: Memphis Age: 28 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Kameron 6 && Aniya 18mths Occupation: Full-time mom && student Pets: 2 Boa Constrictors Hobbies/Interests: Riding my motorcycle, weight training, fashion, shoes, make-up, my family, dancing Height: 5' 3 Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 7.13.2011 Starting Weight: 195.6 Present Weight: 195.6 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: laziness, being self-motivated Following any specific plan: Clean diet, exercise && portion control What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've gained to much weight!!! I've never been past 175 and now I'm 4.4lbs from being 200lbs and I'm more motivated and determined than ever!!! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Houston/Spring, TX Age: 24 Marital Status: In a happy relationship with my boyfriend Children/Ages: none Occupation: Billing and coding specialist Pets: Diesel (sharpei/basset hound mix) and Rilee (pitbull) Hobbies/Interests: Movies, music, and going out with friends Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Both brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 2009... fell off the wagon but getting back on Starting Weight: 233 Present Weight: 224 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation and working in a doctors office we always have drug reps bring horribly yummy food haha Following any specific plan: Work out at least 5 days out of the week and watch carbs and cal's What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Support Anything else you would like to share with us: I am determined! |
First name: Lilly
Geographical location: Technically Jacksonville, NC but in Sacramento, CA while my husband is deployed Age: 24 (2 months shy of turning 25) Marital Status: Incredibly happily married Children/Ages: none Occupation: Financial Aid clerk Pets: no pets just yet Hobbies/Interests: Museums, art galleries, traveling and anything outdoorsy. Love exploring new cities Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Eyes are hazel, hair is brown for now Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Technically began again in June of 2009...been losing slowly but surely Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight: 152 Goal Weight: reassessing to 130, but 140 for now Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Exercising when I feel lazy and overeating on weekends. During the week I seem to do fine because Im at work but on the weekends Im pretty much alone so I dont have anything else to do besides eat it seems. Following any specific plan: 30 day shred DVD workout and keeping a food journal/calorie counting What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well I always used weight as a crutch and kept it on because i wanted a guy to love me for me and to see past the exterior, I made a promise to myself years ago that when I finally found that guy I'd let go of my security blanket. My husband proved to be that guy and well now I have no reason to hold on to this weight. Plus I want to lose weight before I have a baby. Anything else you would like to share with us: Im really trying to work through these discouraging plateaus |
First name: Melinda
Geographical location: Ohio, right outside of Cinnci. Age: 25 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None right now Occupation: I work as a contractor in the pet care department of a pretty big corporation. I'm in the call center / administrative part of it. I call shelters to get pet care kits out to them for the new adoptee's so people are better informed on how to take care of their new animal, respond to e-mails with questions about our product, and will also be doing phone work like answering phones on a hotline we have for people who just lost their pet so they have someone to talk too. Pets: None at the moment due to our apartment. But I love animals, which is needed at my job. Hobbies/Interests: I play video games, watch movies, and read lots of books. I also love taking leisure walks in nature and take lots of pictures of things around me. Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes and Brown hair. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 16, 2011 - the last time I will ever need to start a diet (well, that is the plan). Starting Weight: 258.4. Present Weight: 258.4 (I only had one weigh-in). Goal Weight: Well, right now I'm putting it at 140. Possibly, 130. But I wanted to do a realistic goal and I have no idea what I'll feel like once I actually get close. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My love of food. Oh, and I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so am stationary a lot due to unable to exercise hard. Following any specific plan: Just calorie counting right now. I am up for changing it eventually, but can't afford to pay for any kind of plan / food thing right now. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My husband and I plan to start a family, and I was told by my doctor that before I can realistically start one, I need to lose some weight. Plus, I want to be healthy for my husband and our future children. Anything else you would like to share with us: I have an amazing support system in my husband, however 11 months ago when we got married I picked up a moved 12 hours away from my family and friends. It has put quite a bit of distance between me and a lot of people I miss greatly. It means that other than my husband, I really don't have much of a support system here. I do talk to my mom on the phone every single day though and keep in touch with a few good friends. However, we usually have more important things to discuss when we eventually get ahold of each other, so I'm not really discussing my weight loss with them. I am really going to be looking towards this forum for support in my weight loss journey. :) |
First name: Kat
Geographical location: Clearwater, Florida USA Age: 25 Marital Status: Boyfriend (for now) Children/Ages: Nada! Occupation: Warehouse Administrator/Customer Service Rep Pets: Yorkshire Terrier named Louis Vouitton (he is my child lol) Hobbies/Interests: Music, movies, theme parks, traveling, karaoke Height: 5'0 and 3/4 of an inch (Oh yeahhhh!) Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown/Hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 1, 2011 Starting Weight: 265 Present Weight: 242 Goal Weight: 130 (For now) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Making my booty get up and exercise. Following any specific plan: Calore counting and resistance training What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Something just "snapped" inside me. This time I am not looking at it as a diet, but as a lifestyle change. I am ready to become the person I know I am inside! Anything else you would like to share with us: Watch out for this girl when I get to my goal weight. It's gonna get crazzzzzzzy! |
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Kimberly Geographical location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 26 Marital Status: Married VERY happily =) Children/Ages: 1 son named Logan 2 1/2 Occupation: Housewife Pets: 1 bombay cat named Luna Hobbies/Interests: reading writing drawing singing Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Medium brown/w red undertones Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Feb '11 Starting Weight: 230 Present Weight: 194 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: giving up the things i used to love (i.e- nutella, chocolate, chips, oreos) Following any specific plan: sorta half ***ed IF and 80% rule What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: im not depressed anymore and i actually know WHY i gained all the weight Anything else you would like to share with us: DONT GIVE UP!!! |
First name: Maria
Geographical location: Central NJ Age: 23 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None yet Occupation: currently unemployed, but am a licensed RN, BSN and soon-to-be Certified Massage Therapist Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: literature, food, travel, music, and most recently, Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire Height: 5' Eye/Hair Color: Dark brown / black Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: July 16, 2011 Starting Weight: 151 Present Weight: 149 Goal Weight: short-term - 137, long-term - 123 or less Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: finding exercise that I'll enjoy doing regularly, staying away from temptation in the form of dessert and white rice (a staple in my family's diet) Following any specific plan: Dukan diet for now, may switch to Slow Carb or Atkins later on if I feel extremely deprived What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel as though the literal weight I'm carrying represents all the metaphorical weight that's been with me most of my life, and this time I'm determined to get rid of it once and for all. Anything else you would like to share with us: I graduated from college last spring and am still struggling to establish my footing in the real world. I know losing weight isn't going to work miracles, but I hope that achieving my weight loss goals will motivate me to make other changes in my life that I've been putting off for a while. |
First name: Hannah
Geographical location: Chicago, IL Age: 24 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Law Student Pets: West Highland Terrier named Toby Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Crafting and Trivia Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ Auburn (currently) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 30, 2011 Starting Weight: 240 Present Weight: 228 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Controlling myself and my urges Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers Points Plus Program What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Its not a diet its a lifestyle choice. Anything else you would like to share with us: I struggle with my self esteem partially because of my weight, and feel alone a lot of the time. I live in a different state then my boyfriend 75% of the year, when I'm at school. We aren't that far and I see him almost every weekend. But food fills the void when he isn't around, and that has to change. |
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