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First name: Dorothy
Geographical location:Southern CA Age:23 Marital Status:boyfriend of 1 1/2 years Children/Ages:N/A Occupation:Piano Teacher, practicing for auditions Pets:a fuzzy little monster named Molly :) Hobbies/Interests:Music, Piano, Teaching, Reading, Politics, History, Nature, Art, History, Watching Documentaries Height:5'5 Eye/Hair Color:Green Eyes, Blond Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/26/11 Starting Weight:190 Present Weight:190 Goal Weight:110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Emotional eating :( If I've had a bad day I have a tendency to just throw it all away and give up. Following any specific plan: Currently I'm mainly eating vegan, no pre packaged food stuffs, no fast food....just trying to be healthy I guess :) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: this time I'm trying to do it slow and healthy. I'm not in a rush and am not trying to starve myself. Also I'm not depressed, sure I'm not happy about the size I've become, but before I was so negative and disgusted with myself there was no way I good lose weight in a positive way:) I have a feeling attitude will really be what makes this time different. Anything else you would like to share with us:just happy to have found this site. It seems really nice :) |
First name: Megan
Geographical location: Pennsylvania, USA Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Web Designer Pets: None at the moment Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, reading, writing Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9-30-11 Starting Weight: 186.5 Present Weight: 184.9 Goal Weight: 125 by next summer Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not getting enough exercise. I have a very laid back, sedentary lifestyle that I'm trying to change. Following any specific plan: I'm on the Special K diet (replace 2 meals with cereal), but mostly because it's cheap. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm actively trying to get out and get some exercise, as opposed to just eating different. Also, the fact that I've forced myself to care enough to join here, normally I'm completely without accountability and I've found I can rationalize absolutely anything. Anything else you would like to share with us: My finances are a huge issue with me, which is the reason I'm not a member of a gym, or participating in any 'mail-order' diets (which my mother did and it worked great for her). |
First name: Jillian
Geographical location: Los Angeles Age: 24 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Designer Pets: n/a Hobbies/Interests: drawing, fashion, costumes, reading, movies Height: 5'11" Eye/Hair Color: green/ dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/20/11 Starting Weight: 236 Present Weight: 228 Goal Weight: 185 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My biggest hurdle is believing I will actually achieve my goal. I have always been overweight, not severely so, but I have never been a smaller size so I no way to imagine what I would look like. Following any specific plan: 6 Week Body Makeover What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have the support from a significant other that I have never had before as well as someone other than myself to be accountable to. |
First name: Lindsy
Geographical location: "33.598777" "-112.040368" (Sorry I'm sassy hahah) Phoenix Arizona Age:20 Marital Status: Singleish Children/Ages: Nada Occupation: Retail at Sears, Need a mattress or vacuum? Pets: Beta fish, named Mortimer. We always eat breakfast together. Hobbies/Interests: Baking, working out, Singin in the shower. Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color:Blue, Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 1st 2011. ( I have been off and on with it, but that is when I got serious!) Starting Weight:181 Present Weight:166! :) Goal Weight:145ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Junk food, the easy choice. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counters and Sweating What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I'm sticking with it this time! Anything else you would like to share with us: I love to chat with people. I prefer always posting so I can stay on top of things. Or just having someone to check in with! Weightloss Buddies! Oh, and I'm pretty competitive :devil: |
First name: Anne
Geographical location: Perth, Australia Age: 25 Marital Status: Boyfriend of 2 yrs Children/Ages: none Occupation: Electrical and mechanical draftsperson/building designer Pets: 1 male black labrador named Charlie Hobbies/Interests:Scuba diving, goign to the beach, 4x4ing, movies, dvds cooking Height:1.65 Eye/Hair Color: blue and originally blonde but dye it chocolate brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 31 August 2011 Starting Weight: 222 Present Weight:214.5 Goal Weight:143ish will probably go down a bit lower once im there but will see what i feel comfortable with Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Carbs Following any specific plan: calorie controlled What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: head is in a better place and ive made it more public with friends and family Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Hillary
Geographical location: NC Age:21 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: NONE Occupation: Student/ CNA Pets: Horse(Ranger) Mini horse (Pearl) Mini mule (Cooper) Cocker spaniel dog (Bela) Hobbies/Interests: horseback riding, reading, walking Bela Height:5'7" Eye/Hair Color: hazel/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/13/2011 Starting Weight:280 Present Weight:272 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: consistency Following any specific plan: calorie counting/ exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a community of support!! In the past I have had no support |
First name: danielle
Geographical location: southern california Age:20 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Student/cashier Pets: a golden retriever named Franklin Hobbies/Interests: reading, playing with Franklin, going out with friends. Height:5'3" Eye/Hair Color: green, brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/5/2011 Starting Weight:295 Present Weight:295 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting past the "plateau" was my biggest struggle, I'd lose hope and just give up. So that will probably be my biggest hurdle. Following any specific plan: the 17 day diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm doing it for myself, not to make anyone else happy. I am five pounds away from weighing 300lbs, and I don't want to ever see that number on the scale. I'm more determined than I've ever been. |
First name: Ali
Geographical location: Missouri Age: 29 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 20 month old daughter Occupation: SAHM Pets: 1 cat Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Camping, being with friends Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: 9/24/11 Starting Weight: 196.5 Present Weight: 189 Goal Weight: 140ish Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Sweets Following any specific plan: High Protein/Low Carb diet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm finally dedicated |
First name: Ree
Geographical location: New Jersey Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Unemployed, but looking! Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, cooking, graphic design. Height: 5'6'' Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 6, 2011 Starting Weight: 329 Present Weight: 329 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Not giving up on myself before completing the goal. I have trouble finishing the things I start and weightloss has been the main issue. I also believe I'm battling a food addiction as well so that would definitely count as a serious hurdle that I need to overcome. Following any specific plan: Weightwatchers, or simple calorie counting. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The fact that I just feel calm, prepared and ready. I'm not frantic or obsessing or worried about dates and goalweights and mini goals and expectations and pressure. I just want to take things at my own pace. I know what to do, I've been dieting for many years. Now it's time to just stick with it and not give up. Anything else you would like to share with us: This is the largest I've ever been in my life, and I've decided that I've come to the point where I need to make a change, once and for all! |
First name: Katy
Geographical location:Los Angeles, CA Age:23 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:none Occupation:Student Pets:none Hobbies/Interests:Photography, Scuba Height:5'2'' Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct/2011 Starting Weight:210 Present Weight:205 Goal Weight:120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating, Not allowing myself to purchase meaningless foods at the store and then eat them all , low will power to change for good. Following any specific plan:WonderSlim What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:Going to the doctor and being told , my kidneys are not working right, and that i may be developing type 2 diabetes. Finally having the support of my family to change my health . Anything else you would like to share with us: I use to weigh 115 , being at my heaviest now , i dont feel like im myself, its a trapped feeling, and coming from a family of very health and weight conscious people i feel very alone, its nice to find a community with support and information in it. |
First name: Laine
Geographical location: Texas Age: 21 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: student Pets: 1 dog (Pumpkin) Hobbies/Interests: Horse riding, painting, reading, music, running, general tomfoolery :) Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: green/honey brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:10/1/11 Starting Weight: 177 Present Weight: 177 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: portion control and eating out of boredom (and man do I get bored!) Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and staying the heck away from fast food What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It was always about what I looked like but now it's more about my health. That and I wanna look bangin' when I graduate :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I've got my fantasy 'skinny wardrobe' all planned out. |
First name: Jamie
Geographical location: Pennsylvania Age: 26 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: none (although I want one) Hobbies/Interests: reading, exercising Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Fall 2007 Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight:153 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: School stress Following any specific plan: nope What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: The closer you get to your goal, the harder it is to lose the weight. Anything else you would like to share with us: __________________ |
First name: Elizabeth
Geographical location: Canada Age: 24 Marital Status: Legally single, committed in love Children/Ages: None Occupation: Teaching student/Sales Associate Pets: Three beagles! Hobbies/Interests: Singing, belly dancing, acting, musical theatre, reading, my doggies Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Dark greenishblue/Dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 8, officially Starting Weight: 200 Present Weight: 199 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself Following any specific plan: Lower-carb (but not ketogenic) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past I lost sixty pounds severely restricting my eating and exercising obsessively and this has come back to bite me. This time I am eating properly! Anything else you would like to share with us: Nah |
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First name: Paula
Geographical location: Washington D.C. Age: 24 Marital Status: uNmarried Children/Ages: n/a Occupation: Bean Counter/ Happy accountant Pets: n/a Hobbies/Interests: softball, nerdy cell phone stuff, bowling, shopping, movies, guitar/violin Height: 5'9'' Eye/Hair Color: BrownBrown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10-12-11 Starting Weight: 270 Present Weight: 270 Goal Weight: 220/170/160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing concentration, falling into ingrained eating habits that suck! Following any specific plan: Minor southbeach, portion control What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel stuck...just got back from my best friends wedding and can't stand the thought of being "the fat girl" and not ME, a person with interest and love and humor Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this community and even thought I've floundered I love that I can come back to the support and openness here after failing so many times... :carrot: |
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First name:Cheri
Geographical location:Missouri Age:26 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:none Occupation:none Pets:dog-takumi, 2 cats-ginger and grant Hobbies/Interests: reading,couponing,shopping,garage saleing Height:5'3 Eye/Hair Color:brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:10-12-11 Starting Weight:205 Present Weight:205 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: depression medicines Following any specific plan: eating less and exercising more What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really want it this time Anything else you would like to share with us:I have bipolar disorder and right now pretty feel worthless...i need to do this |
First name: Candice
Geographical location: Windsor Ontario Canada Age: 27 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: Aiden 4.5 months Occupation: stay at home mom right now Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: reading, photography and dancing Height: 4' 11.5" Eye/Hair Color: hazel eyes and red hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 12th 2011 Starting Weight: 210lbs Present Weight: 210lbs Goal Weight: 110lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stress eating Following any specific plan: exercise, water and green vegetables What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i have a support group (here) and i want it more because of my son. Anything else you would like to share with us: i have hypothyroidism so eating certain things can be a challenge as well as stress as mentioned before. i have many things in my life that are stressful as do we all but my weight fluctuates 20lbs up and down when im stressed because of my thyroid and im a stress eater. :( __________________ |
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First name: Holly
Geographical location: Tennessee Age: 24 (25 on 10 November) Marital Status: married Children/Ages: Juliet, 18 months Occupation: stay at home mom. I work 2 jobs not including what entails being a stay at home mom/housewife. I do data entry and other things from home for an organization, and I work evening/night at a physical therapy office doing medical records and insurance posting. Pets: bunny, Gershwin Hobbies/Interests: singing, reading, writing, cooking Height: 4' 11" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes (hence the username) and red hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6 October 2011 Starting Weight: 135lbs Present Weight: 132lbs Goal Weight: 115lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: finding motivation to work out. Saying "no" to certain foods Following any specific plan: just making better choices about food. Being aware of calories. Adding exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to set a better example for my daughter. I thought about giving her the food I eat as her nourishment, and it horrified me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I don't want my daughter to pick up my bad habits, so I want to change them. I don't want her to be a couch potato (she already loves TV *sigh*). I don't want her to constantly put herself down the way I do. Also, it hurts my husband when I put myself down...he always says, "Nobody is going to say bad things about my wife-- not even her." I want to do this not only for them, but for myself because I DESERVE to feel comfortable in my own skin. |
Hi everyone! Just introducing myself. :)
Geographical location: Canada Age: 19 Marital Status: Taken Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student Pets: One kitty Hobbies/Interests: Reading, playing music Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Blonde hair, blue eyes Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This summer (2011) Starting Weight: 202 lbs Present Weight: 181 lbs Goal Weight: 140 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Laziness :( Following any specific plan: Eating veggies and exercising! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first weight loss effort! Anything else you would like to share with us: I can't think of anything right now, but once I hit "Submit Reply" I'll probably think of 100 things. :dizzy: |
Hello! I'm not sure if I posted on here in the past, but I'm reintroducing myself!
Geographical location: Texas Age: 19 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Over-committed student Pets: I have a dog back home Hobbies/Interests: Reading, writing, sailing, hanging with friends Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Brown hair, blueish eyes? Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: It's been an ongoing struggle, but I got serious about it summer of 2010 Starting Weight: 198+ lbs Present Weight: 166 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs for right now Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: confidence Following any specific plan: avoiding the desserts in the servery and exercising! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know now how great it feels to lose weight and feel more confident, and it's such a motivation! Anything else you would like to share with us: I frequented 3FC a lot at the beginning of last year, but transferring schools/my grandfather's ill health and death/life in general got in the way, and although I was eating healthy for the most part, I stopped exercising as much as I was and I ended up gaining a few pounds. But no matter... I'm ready to get back on track and meet my goals! |
Hey all, I just joined to feel a little less lonely in my weight loss :)
Geographical location: Rochester, NY Age: 22 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Graduate student Pets: None, though we have some mice who like to visit the pantry... Hobbies/Interests: Reading, singing, sewing, hiking Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today, officially! Starting Weight: 146 lbs Present Weight: 146 lbs Goal Weight: 125 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: making the time to get out there and exercise! I don't think my eating habits are really terrible, but I never, ever exercise anymore... Following any specific plan: Trying to eat only fruits, veggies, lean meats, and whole grains, (no pizza, hot dogs, etc.) but I'll allow myself two "guilty meals" per week. I also want to work out 4 days/week for 45 min. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have support from you, hopefully! Anything else you would like to share with us: I got married two months ago, and the stress of planning, moving, and finishing my undergrad just led to me gaining 10 lbs in just a few months. I had been hoping to lose 10 lbs before the wedding, and instead I wound up with a dress that didn't quite fit right! Yikes! |
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First name:Brandi
Geographical location: Texas Age:24 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: none Occupation: Student/Substitute teacher Pets: 4 month old Golden Retriever named Bristal Hobbies/Interests: tanning, fishing, going to concerts, music, cooking, reading, movies. Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: blue/ blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/19/2011 Starting Weight: 208 Present Weight: 208 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Pushing myself to overcome depression and wanting to give up. Following any specific plan: eating healthier and smaller portions, lots of cardio and walking my dog. I am looking into Zumba also. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be a healthy woman when I get married and have children. Anything else you would like to share with us:Part of my goal is to be able to wear shorts and dresses and feel comfortable and pretty. |
First name: Allie
Geographical location: Wisconsin, US Age: 20 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student/Lab Assistant/Barista Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: SOMEwhat by choice, studying is what I spend most of my time doing! I have a large interest in coffees and teas and trying new kinds. I love music and play the guitar, drums and piano and also love to sing. Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Light brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 2010 Starting Weight: 192+ Present Weight: 167 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding the time to work out! Following any specific plan: Eating smaller portions and snacking less, as well as weight training and cardio at least 5 days a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have been refusing to see my long-distance boyfriend because of how embarrassed I am by my current body. He is visiting over new years and I would love to feel comfortable around him again! Anything else you would like to share with us: I am really excited to feel beautiful - but I'm also excited to see you all look and feel beautiful too!! :) |
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First name: Caitlyn
Geographical location: Northeast U.S. Age: 23 Marital Status: Have a boyfriend Children/Ages: N/A Occupation: Environmental Educator for AmeriCorps Pets: 2 beautiful kitties, boy and girl, dexter and gypsy Hobbies/Interests: photography, reading, hiking, kayaking Height: 5'4.5" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 21, 2011 Starting Weight: If I haven't lost any weight since I went to the doctor a month and a half ago, then 175. If I have, which I should have doing P90X and dieting, I would guess 167 Present Weight: Need to buy a scale to do this right Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Doing it in a healthy way. Not getting down on myself. Not making excuses. Putting the time in to exercise (I'd rather sleep when I am not working 50 hours a week or taking 5 courses at college) Following any specific plan: right now it is special K diet while taking thyro-slim supplements. I think I will stick to the special K diet for a month, and then do a cleanse and energy boost diet, and then i am not sure. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am 100% committed. I am facing a reality I can't live with. I need to make a change. Also, future job opportunities I have rely on me being fit. Anything else you would like to share with us: I need support to quit drinking too... I know if I stop drinking every day weight will come off! |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: New York City, NY/Baltimore, MD Age: 21 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: student Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: writing, politics, history, talking, "natural hair", makeup, feminism, eating... Height: 5'3.25'' Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/almost black eyes and same for hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this has been a continuous issue in my life, but for the sake of simplicity - I started this summer, summer 2011 Starting Weight: 245 lb. Present Weight: 226 lb. Goal Weight: 160 first, then we will see where I should go from there Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lack of will power, which affects exercise habits. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm ready now. Anything else you would like to share with us: nah, this is it for now :) |
First name: Jill
Geographical location: Northeastern US Age: 20 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: student Pets: one dog back at home, I miss her so much! Hobbies/Interests: reading, singing, music, theater Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: blue/grayish / brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/24/2011! Starting Weight: ~203 (from when I weighed myself at home about 2 weeks ago, can't find my roommates scale in our apartment!) Present Weight: 203 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love food, like, so much. It's a central thing with a lot of my friends too (I grew up in the suburbs where there wasn't much to do, so we always just went out to eat). It's going to be tough resisting temptation. Also, now that winter is fast approaching, it's gonna be tough to motivate myself to leave my apartment and get to the gym! Following any specific plan: just calorie counting and working out What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'M SICK OF BEING FAT! That's the most major one, but I'm also motivated by a certain boy I'd like to impress back home, and by my mom who was diagnosed with breast cancer over the summer-- she's struggled with weight her whole life too, and I know it would make her really happy to see me finally achieve this goal. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm so glad to be here! This environment is so supportive, and I think it's gonna be a big help in making me not give up this time! |
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First name: Hye Jeong
Geographical location: Stanford, California Age: 20 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Student Pets: Cat Hobbies/Interests: Fashion and clothes (when I'm not broke), electronica, underground rap, indie rock, dancing, singing, Korean food, Tabasco, Sriracha, languages, movies, TV shows (Dexter, Walking Dead, etc.), horror movies, reading fashion blogs religiously (Bleach Black, Stop It Right Now, etc.) Height: 5' 5" Eye/Hair Color: Black/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct. 24, 2011 Starting Weight: 150 Present Weight: 150 Goal Weight: 105 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Laziness, hopelessness, tasty temptations Following any specific plan: Calorie counting, daily exercise, etc. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Posting in a forum, becoming engaged in a community Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Michelle
Geographical location: Wichita, KS, USA Age: 29, 30 in May :o Marital Status: Married :D Children/Ages: 3, Girl 6, Girl 5, Boy 3 Occupation: SAHM Pets: nope Hobbies/Interests: reading and The Sims 3, yeah they get me into trouble Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: blue, bottle blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12 September 2011 is when I started watching my diet, but I had been working out for a couple of weeks before then. Starting Weight: 206 Present Weight: 192 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: My husband is military, so when he's gone I'm kind of a single mom. That doesn't make it easy to stay on my eating plan or keep up with gym time. I also have PCOS. Following any specific plan: Low cal and lots of exercise! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel more committed than last time. Our finances are also better. It's really hard to go to them gym when you can't afford the gas to get there. :( And Ramen 3x a day isn't really healthy eating. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am going to start training for a marathon soon. The Wichita Marathon is run in October. However if I get pregnant I will stop official training, but I won't stop my exercise and healthy eating. I gained 60lbs with my last pregnancy and only lost 10lbs in the months after his birth. That won't happen again!! |
First name: Tiffany
Geographical location: New York City Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Currently Unemployed Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Writing, Interneting (not a word lol) Height: 6'0" Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/27/11 Starting Weight: 285 Present Weight: 285 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: For me the biggest hurdle will be sticking with my plans. I reach a certain point when I diet, usually a few months in, where regardless of how well I'm doing, I get bored and give up. Following any specific plan: Not really. I'm trying the 3 day diet for the next couple weeks because I'm going to a wedding on Nov. 11th, but after that I probably just going to go the normal diet and exercise route. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well the major difference is this website. I haven't been a part of anything like this before and I think it will be a great help to have this support system. I'm also setting mini-goals and rewards (an idea I got from browsing around here) so that this uphill battle isn't so steep. All in all I'm really excited about this, which isn't something I could say about my previous diets. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Randi
Geographical location: Ohio Age: 24 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Chemical Engineer Pets: 2 cats, Sheldon and Leonard Hobbies/Interests: Reading, movies, concerts, bass guitar Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, blonde hair currently Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/11/11 Starting Weight: 260 Present Weight: 254 Goal Weight: 160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overeating, eating out, getting lazy and not working out, getting bored/frustrated and giving u Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and currently the 30ds What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actually making an effort to stick with it this time by logging calories and exercising and trying to become a part of this support system. Anything else you would like to share with us: not right now |
First name: Sharon
Geographical location: West Virginia Age: 23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Mother to one wonderful toddler Occupation: Stay at home mom Pets: tons Hobbies/Interests: hiking, walking, shopping, friends, scrape booking, crafts, designing etc Height: 5 ' 6 Eye/Hair Color: Blue...brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 15th Starting Weight: 196 Present Weight: 191 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Stress, and thinking you have to stop eating to lose weight Following any specific plan: calories in verse calories out (calorie counting) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: First time eating healthy, did all crash diets before. Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope to achieve a permanent life style change. |
First name: Diana
Geographical location: Los Angeles Age: 21 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: student Pets: cat <3 Hobbies/Interests: art, music, crafts Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: green/red Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: about a week ago Starting Weight: 149 Present Weight: 148 Goal Weight: i just want to get to 125 and go a little bit lower from there Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: as a student, i'm surrounded by junk food and alcohol :/ also, when you're sitting at your desk and studying/writing a paper, stress & boredom eating just ends up happening all the time. Following any specific plan: counting calories (1100 a day). i also just ordered a couple of work out dvds, so i'll try to work out 2-4 times a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i always wanted to see an immediate change, like 20 pounds in a month or something. so that obviously is unhealthy & i would become discouraged & binge eat and stop weighing myself. this time, i am taking it slow. i am motivated because i know that i will be much, much happier. because i know i am capable and willing. just like the rest of you. Anything else you would like to share with us: i would love any friends/support. all of my friends have quick metabolisms & eat all they want, so i'm discouraged when i hang out with them. |
First name: Leah
Geographical location: Minnesota Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: Nada Occupation: Broke college student Pets: Dog: Pepper & Cat: Toby Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, painting, making fabric flower hair clips. Height: 5' 6" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Oct 24th Starting Weight: 184 Present Weight: 181 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Over-restricting. I have a history of restricting calories down to very extreme and unhealthy numbers. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting. This time I plan to stick to a healthy caloric goal and make sure the calories I eat are nutritious. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm trying to stick to slow and steady instead of the fast weight loss that rebounds with fast weight gain. |
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First name: Let's stick with Sonas ;)
Geographical location: Ireland Age: 29 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None Occupation: Animal Welfare Worker Pets: 2 dogs, working on getting the 3rd Hobbies/Interests: Dogs, dogs and more dogs!!! Height: 5' 1.5" Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1st Nov 2011 Starting Weight: 129 (highest weight 147 lbs) Present Weight: 129 Goal Weight: 110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Chocolate, overeating, eating when hungry, eating just because I WANT CHOCOLATE!!! Following any specific plan: Planning to up exercise more and make better food choices. Deprivation always leads me to failure. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I will be 30 in less than 3 months. I want to look and feel good in my 30's, since I spent my teens and 20's feeling crap about myself. Anything else you would like to share with us: Used to smoke 20 cigs a day. Stayed off them for 2 1/2 years but started smoking again a few months ago. Want to stop again. On day 2 ... |
First name: Jennifer
Geographical location: Texas Age: 28 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Paralegal Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Running, reading spending time with family Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, Brown Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01/30/2010 Starting Weight: 193 Present Weight: 175 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Fast Food, overeating, not seeing results and giving up. Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and a workout plan What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am getting married Next September. *Friends around me have lost weight and say how easy it is and tell me I'm just not ready...I am more than ready!! *I want to prove all of them wrong and to show that I can do it without the help of weightloss products as they have used and try to push on me. Anything else you would like to share with us: No |
First name: Aishah
Geographical location: Texas Age: 23 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Full Time Student. Majoring in Elementary Education. I graduate in a year. I also work part-time. Pets: 4 dogs. Hobbies/Interests: I love being outdoors, walking, swimming. Reading, painting, writing, volunteer work. Height: 5'10 1/2 Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Late 2009, but true healthy start was this year April 5, 2011. (73 pounds lost since then). Starting Weight: 335 Present Weight: 206.5 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Insecurity Following any specific plan: Quick Weight Loss Center What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I was on diets as a young child, because I have been overweight since I was very young. In 2009, I started college and naturally started losing weight without trying too hard. I started swimming and lost 35 pounds. This year in April, something clicked inside of me and I just jumped into getting healthy. I was 280 in April when I signed up for the gym for the very first time. And then I lost a little weight, but wasn't eating like I knew I should be. So on July 27, at 257 I joined Quick Weight Loss Program. As of today, I'm 206.5. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm very excited about being so close to onederland. Last time I was under 200 pounds was when I was 12 years old. I remember having to get a physical to start a new school and finish sixth grade. I weighed 189 pounds at 12. |
First name: Meghan (Though I prefer to go by Daki or Meghz online)
Geographical location: Pennsylvania Age: Almost 27 Marital Status: Boyfriend, hopefully fiance in a few months? Hehe. Children/Ages: No kids Occupation: Data entry/office clerk Pets: Oh boy, haha. There are two cats, Misha (2.5) and Ellie (4? Rescue didn't know her age). One corn snake, Sage (8). One crested gecko, Brody (1). Two guinea pigs, Raymond Q. Smuckles (Ray; 3) and Roast Beef (Beef; 3) Hobbies/Interests: Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: Eyes are green, I dye my hair red. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: There is no real start date. I've kind of been making a half-assed effort the entirety of of 2011. Starting Weight: Start weight for this particular attempt was 207. Present Weight: 197.8 Goal Weight: I could die happy at 120 but realistically anything up to 140 is acceptable. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating, whether it's happy feelings and celebration or having a bad day. Following any specific plan: Slow Carb What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well, this is the most weight loss effort I've ever put into one year. Something about consistently trying to lose weight even after I fail makes it feel like I'm close to having weight loss click in my head, even if I fail this time. It just feels like it's close to "holy crap, it's really working this time" Anything else you would like to share with us: My boyfriend use to weigh 410 pounds until he got the lap band and now I think he's 250 (He's a 6'4). He wants to lose 50 more pounds (I think he's nuts and will be emaciated at 200 but we'll see). After he loses the last of his weight he wants to start plastic surgeon shopping. So we're doing this particular diet together =) |
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First name: Heather Geographical location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Retail Pets: Two animals, one cat, one dog. Sammie and Sadie, both are seven Hobbies/Interests: Movies. Music. Dancing. Singing. Acting. Reading. Doing sports such as tennis and baseball. Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes and brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Current Journey is 11/3/11 Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 244 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Not letting the slowness get to me. Following any specific plan: Portion Control What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a support system in that my mom is trying to lose weight and I have a friend going to the gym with me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I work full time and am I a full time student. I have a very busy schedule. |
First name: Crystal
Geographical location: Seattle, WA Age: 20 Marital Status: Married (1 month :D) Children/Ages: none Occupation: Office Assistant Pets: Black Kitty named Zazmorph Hobbies/Interests: crafts, cooking, music, video games, internet, anime, walking, books Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: green eyes/caramel brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 8th, 2011 Starting Weight:190 Present Weight:185 Goal Weight:135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Limiting my dinning out, consumption of junk foods and exercising on a regular basis. Following any specific plan: portion control What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am married now, and my husband is supporting my weight loss as we is trying to lose weight himself. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love making things, and I can be very crafty whether with food or needle and thread. |
First name: Jennifer
Geographical location: Toronto Age: 26 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Currently Unemployed Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Reading Height: 5'5 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Novembber 1, 2011 Starting Weight: 187 Present Weight:181 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating Following any specific plan: currently reading the Beck Diet Solution What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Using a journal to track both diet and exercise Anything else you would like to share with us: :) |
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