Geographical location: Colorado, transplanted from Joplin, MO
Age: 23
Marital Status: Engaged to and living with my Soul Mate!
Children/Ages: None yet, but sort of desperately wanted in the future.
Occupation: Unemployed and Disabled because of reasons. In the future I want to be a child psychologist.
Pets: The best cat ever: a 7-year old calico/tabby known as Sweet Pea who has been through a lot with me, two cats who technically belong to my fiance and his mother, Boo and Fuzzy (they have real names, but they don't know them), a beautiful lazy and lovable black boy cat called Binx who drools compulsively and lives with my mom in Missouri, and a talkative not-big blonde mutt dog with a pot-belly and kind of amazing eyebrows and mustache named Gunner who also lives in Missouri with my mom.
Hobbies/Interests: reading (especially fantasy), drawing, playing video games (especially RPGs) and I'm trying to make exercising into a hobby, AKA something I enjoy
Height: 5'1 or 5-flat depending on who's measuring me
Eye/Hair Color: my eyes are blue-green and change colors with my mood, lighting, clothing, etc. My hair is blondish.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: On and off for a few years. Officially restarting as of today: Saturday, March 22, 2014
Starting Weight: 320+
Present Weight: 280
Goal Weight: 180, ultimate 160
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: chronic pain, stress eating, losing motivation
Following any specific plan: Not really, but I'm trying to cut sugar completely. I've identified sugar as a big freaking problem and also the possible pre-diabetic diagnosis scares the heck out of me.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Unlike all the other times, I'm really invested this time. My heath problems scare me, and I don't see a good future if I don't change. And this time, part of my motivation is to look on the outside the way I feel inside.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a Christian, but don't let that scare you off. I roll with all kinds. My sister is Pagan, I'm friends with a boatload of atheists, and one of my best friends was a Satanist at one point. XD
I am an independent Libertarian (officially registered as a Republican) politically, I am not a feminist I identify as an Egalitarian, I'm not politically correct, I support gun rights, etc.....In short, most of my opinions run in opposition to the Mainstream. But I promise it doesn't matter! I get along with everyone, almost no matter what. I was raised to not judge and I don't! The worst you'll get from me is agreeing to disagree!
Also, I've been posting on forum websites for over a decade, and sometimes I make REALLY long posts....hope that doesn't bother anyone. I also have a lot of emotional baggage and sometimes that creeps into my posts....I apologize in advance. -bows-
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Travel(!), Hiking now that I'm more fit, Alcohol
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Black
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: February 19th, 2014
Starting Weight: 165
Present Weight: 161
Goal Weight: 155 for Budapest trip (May 6th, 2014). 145 by September 7th (for a friend's wedding)!
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Gaining/losing cycle. I've lost a bit of weight before, but I've gained it back due to stress and just not caring.
Following any specific plan: Tracking my food, Running three times a week, Drinking lots of tea. Trying to walk to my job once summer hits. Will be joining a gym or trying to find a running buddy.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finally know how to manage the stresses of grad school without eating. I'm not obsessing about my weight loss going one way--I'm just trying to make more conscientious choices about what I'm eating and what I'm doing without depriving myself of the good stuff.
Occupation: nearly qualified primary school teacher
Pets: 1 dog, 2 cats, some snakes and a tortoise
Hobbies/Interests: being in the countryside, learning new things (i'm proud to be a geek), seeing friends and reading
Height: 5'5
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5th Feb 2014 (although there have been many other start dates, this is the one where I properly became serious about loosing weight and have seen results.
Starting Weight: 223.5
Present Weight: 209
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding time to exercise, not comfort eating due to stress (working 7 days a week and being tired all the time makes it hard!)
Following any specific plan: Eat less, eat better, exercise more. I also use a diet plate.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: motivated, support from my gorgeous husband (we got married in August 2013) and a more positive attitude.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I really need the support of others too to stop me giving up, but also to stop me boring my husband to death with constant diet and weight loss talk. He is actually very slim/muscular so it must be hard for him to listen to me all the time.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I've been on a diet since I'm 14. But after a 10kg gain through college, the real journey started on late January 2014.
Starting Weight: 69kg (152lbs)
Present Weight: 64kg (141lbs)
Goal Weight: 50kg (110lbs)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: BINGE & EMOTIONAL EATING
Following any specific plan: nope, just dance my *** at least 3 days a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I really exercise. Not just swim for 2 hours. I really exercise. Cardio and strength, and I'm happy I could see my muscles building up.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I've been on binge-purge cycle since high school and I'm working on getting out of it.
Hobbies/Interests:Arts and Crafts, Theater, Watersports
Height:5'4"
Eye/Hair Color:Blue!, Light Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:I started a year ago, but stopped Ideal Protein, I just restarted Medifast on 3/31/2014.
Starting Weight:286.2
Present Weight:275.4
Goal Weight:130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Overcoming my temptations, binge eating and old habits
Following any specific plan: Take Shape For Life Medifast
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am doing it with a friend and its am working on changing my habits
Anything else you would like to share with us:I'd love to meet more people doing the program, and chat!
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Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Late February 2014
Starting Weight: 204 (yikes)
Present Weight: 190.2
Goal Weight: 135 would be amazing.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am your classic yo-yo'er. My weight has been up and down quite drastically my whole life. It's hard to stay on track when your partner can eat/drink what ever he wants in front of you!!!
Following any specific plan: 1,200 calorie a day intake goal with one cheat day per week. Calorie counter has helped me stay accountable even on my bad days.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have never been over 180 before in life and somehow lost control and reached 204!!!???? I do not want to get married and be self conscious about my wedding photos. I avoid the camera as much as possible these days. Health is a big motivator as well. I would be so disappointed in myself if I was pre-diabetic and if I don't stick to a permanent change now, diabetes is a very real possibility.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I am thankful for forums like this to keep me motivated and know that I'm not alone. I feel like everyone else around me is so thin and I'll always be known as the chubby girl.
Children/Ages: Our daughter was stillborn on March 21, 2014.
Occupation: Crisis Call Manager
Pets: A boston terrier named Eddie and a brown Tabby cat named Evie
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, exercising, the Catholic faith.
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown, blue
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 21,2014
Starting Weight: 205lbs
Present Weight: 190lbs
Goal Weight: 150lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Knowing that it takes time to lose weight.
Following any specific plan: Calorie counting (1200 per day) and exercising 5 days a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm losing weight after having gained it during my pregnancy.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm 4 weeks post partum. As I mentioned earlier, I gave birth to a stillborn daughter in March. I was 38 weeks pregnant. The cause could not be determined. My husband and I trust that God had more important things for her to do in Heaven. Though it may seem strange, our faith has been strengthened since the loss of our daughter.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 30, 2014
Starting Weight: See Ticker
Present Weight: See Ticker
Goal Weight: 144 lbs (10st 4lb)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: There are quite a few for me. Staying on track is #1 on my list
Following any specific plan: I'm going back onto the plan that my previous Dietian had me on. I had amazing results
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I've been mentally preparing myself to keep on track and not lose sight of the big picture, and having a support system here on 3FC will be a nice kick
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm currently in school to become a Medical Biller & Coder.
Eye/Hair Color: green/blonde (though I just recently went dark red)
Starting Date of Weight Loss Journey: April 24, 2014. It was a Wednesday - I know because for three weeks prior, I kept saying "next Sunday... Next Monday..." And on Wednesday I woke up and said, you know what? It's now or never.
Starting Weight: 195
Present Weight: 185.0
Goal Weight: 115
Biggest Hurdle to Overcome in Weightloss: eating - I typically eat only one meal (dinner) and will not stop what I'm doing to make or eat something when I am hungry, which means I eat nearly all of my calories at dinner and right before bed.
Also, my husband is deployed and a medic who tends to fret over the smallest bruises, so I haven't told him what's going on. It's very hard not having his support, but he has other things he needs to focus on.
Following any specific plan: just counting calories and lots of cardio for now. I'll adjust later as necessary.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts in the past: I've never tried losing weight in the past, so this is uncharted territory for me!
Anything else you would like to share with us: my husband is deployed until the end of November, and I'd really like to lose most of this weight by then. Our son is also struggling with being underweight/classified as FTT, so he needs a very different diet and I'm trying hard to make sure we both get what we need.
Hobbies/Interests: Writing, video games, and rollercoasters
Height: 5'4
Eye/Hair Color: Gray eyes, brown hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today
Starting Weight: 225
Present Weight: 225
Goal Weight: 125
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love junk food (soda, hot wings, fast food, greasy foods, beer) and often find myself just being lazy and laying around the house instead of being active like I should be.
Following any specific plan: I am going to start working out everyday, at least six days a week and cut my junk food back to just one day a week. I'm looking into other diet plans and am always open to advice.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time, I'm going to be diligent and mindful not to get discouraged like I have in the past.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm very excited!!!
Marital Status: In a happy relationship with the prospect of marriage
Children/Ages: 4 y/o girl
Occupation: Nurse Assistant
Pets: A big, furry cat named Leo
Hobbies/Interests: I love to be outside doing just about anything and reading is my indoor passion
Height: 5'6''
Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: May 1, 2014
Starting Weight: 175lbs
Present Weight: 173lbs
Goal Weight: 150lbs
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Resisting certain foods, eating in moderation, and eating healthily
Following any specific plan: Exercise every day and cooking my own food
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I HAVE to lose weight. There are no if, and, or but to it. I refuse to live in a body that I am not happy in.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Any help offered, is help greatly appreciated!
Hi everyone. I've been stalking the forums for over a year, but this is my first time deciding to post. I'm getting married this fall and the yo-yo has got to stop. I'm sick of it, and I want to be in good shape so I can match my very athletic and muscular fiance FINALLY!
First name: Brittani
Geographical location: Kansas
Age: 28
Marital Status: Recently engaged!
Children/Ages: No. Nope. None. I love other people's kids though... they go home.
Occupation: Billing and Coding -- Healthcare
Pets: I have two dogs and a cat, all boys.
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, kayaking, backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, gardening... pretty much anything outdoors. I also like to read a lot and take photos.
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Light brown or hazel/Dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Since I can remember, but officially May 2012.
Starting Weight: 194
Present Weight: 171
Goal Weight: 130
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Complacency. I get to a point where i'm comfortable and maintain, then sort of lose track of my goals until I gain a little bit of weight and freak out. January I had gotten down to 162, but I got lazy and gained 10lbs, and got motivated to start again. I just want to make goal once and for all and stay there.
Following any specific plan: No. Just clean and heathy eating and regular exercise.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am getting married in September, I am going to be wearing a sari, and while I know I won't lose 40lbs by then I want to be in significantly better shape than I am in right now. I need my midriff to be on point for pictures. Also, we are thinking we might want babies in the next few years and there is no way i'm getting pregnant unless i'm in terrific, athletic shape -- for my benefit and for the baby since i'll be embarking on that quest at a much older age than most of my peers and I want any advantage I can get.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really. Nice to meet all of you!
But I promise it doesn't matter! I get along with everyone, almost no matter what. I was raised to not judge and I don't! The worst you'll get from me is agreeing to disagree!
MV
