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First name: Erin
Geographical location: in the mitten state Age: 28 Marital Status: married! woot woot! Children/Ages: 0 Occupation: Pets: 2 labs, a black one and a ginger Hobbies/Interests: I love to sew (my mom taught me) I cook a lot for my husband, love photography Height: 5'7'' Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ Dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2011 Starting Weight: 221 Present Weight: 203 Goal Weight: 150ish or when I'm happy with my shape Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating/overeating, and the fact that I have to cook separate meals for my husband Following any specific plan: clean eating, under 1400 calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm on a more balanced, realistic, healthy plan Anything else you would like to share with us: just that I can't believe how many mini forums are inside the big forum- and I hope to one day be brave enough to share before and after photos |
First name: Sara
Geographical location: Dallas, Texas Age: 26 Marital Status: In a relationship - the boyfriend knows, understands, and supports that I won't get married until my career is settled into place. The fashion industry is a tough place and it takes a special man to put up with its ups and downs. Children/Ages: Kids are scary! Hehe. Occupation: Fashion Photographer / Graduate Student Pets: I'm currently on a kitty cat hunt. Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Gaming, Writing, Reading, and Traveling. Height: 5' 3" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / I actually wear a wig due to a long term illness with OCD, so I get to be whatever I want - whenever I want. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: "Official" 12/08/2012 Starting Weight: 245 Present Weight: 245 Goal Weight: 120 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Depression and disbelief I can be a skinny girl Following any specific plan: I decided I needed weekly accountability and to learn about food weekly in order to be successful. I have the plan and funds to follow the program until and after I meet my goal weight. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I decided to get a physician's help and learn about food rather than pluck things off the shelf. I have decided to become the adult me rather than linger on the lifestyle I had as a college student. Plus, I am in the fashion industry and there are a lot of issues concerning weight in the fashion world. Anything else you would like to share with us: I type a lot because I love to help in anyway I can. I'll always be as informative as possible. I hope you all can bare through my long posts! Hah. |
First name: Kyleigh
Geographical location: Ohio Age: 24 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: yes/daughter/2 Occupation: Hair designer Pets: yes/dog her name is London Hobbies/Interests: making cakes and decorating them, crafts, cooking Height:5'8" Eye/Hair Color:green/blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 3, 2012 Starting Weight: 207 this time Present Weight: haven't checked it since last Monday which was 207 Goal Weight: 165/160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: keeping my calorie intake down, and exercising more often Following any specific plan:exercise 2-3 days a week, eating at around 1200 calories a day What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: the last time during my weight loss I had help from a doctor using phen, and this time I'm doing it all my own!! |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: Houston Age: 22 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Student Pets: no Hobbies/Interests: running clubs, cooking, weight loss Height:5'8" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 21, 2011 Starting Weight: 207 this time Present Weight: haven't checked it since last Monday which was 207 Goal Weight: 165/160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: keeping my calorie intake down, and exercising more often Following any specific plan: WW What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: |
Hi! I'm new and this is my first post... am I OK to join in on this?
First name: Holly Geographical location: Qingdao, China (just for now, then I'm back to sunny Scotland!) Age: 22 Marital Status: Relationship Children/Ages: No Occupation: Student Pets: No Hobbies/Interests: playing tennis and hockey, reading, baking (...my downfall) Height:5'1 Eye/Hair Colour: green-blue/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 20th November 2012 Starting Weight: 136 Present Weight: 130 Goal Weight: 110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being greedy and eating way more sweet things than I actually need/want! Following any specific plan: calorie counting, roughly 1300 a day, exercising at least 3 times a week What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: more determination and hopefully more support! |
20 Something Profiles
First name: Coco
Geographical location: Valencia Age:23 Marital Status:In a relationship Children/Ages:None Occupation:English tutor Pets:None Hobbies/Interests:Vintage fashions, writing, drawing, chatting rubbish :dizzy: , meeting new people, watching old movies. Height:5'4 Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01/12/12 Starting Weight:175 Present Weight:165 Goal Weight:119 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I think the biggest things for me are going to be cutting out rich stodgy foods and white chocolate. But also keeping motivated over the coming months, but I have done it before and so i know that i can do it again. Following any specific plan: Just cleaner living, no sugar, no alcohol, no smoking, no white bread and doing my own tailor made exercise regime. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have had time to think what I want from myself and also realize that I have actually got a lot bigger than I actually thought I was and I need to do something for the sake of my health and happiness :D Anything else you would like to share with us: I was so inspired by everyones stories on here and I would love to become part of the community and hopefully with some time and support i can achieve my goals along side everyone else!!!!!! |
First name: Josie
Geographical location: Ireland Age: 27 Marital Status:Single Children/Ages:None Occupation: Student Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Nerd stuff, games, sci-fi fantasy collecting random stuff and a serious make-up addiction. Height:5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Dark blue/ Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sep 2012 Starting Weight: 178 Present Weight: 165 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Time: full time final year student (undergrad) I go most days without eating at all which messes up my metabolism. Patience also. I've none at all B-) Following any specific plan: Gonna try Atkins now for the 4th time What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am just so angry at my massive whale mass. Anything else you would like to share with us: Yeh - how do i get one of those cool progress charts under my post :D |
First name: Sherrie
Geographical location: Lawrenceville GA Age: 27 Marital Status: ...:( Children/Ages: none which will also soon be :( Occupation: HA! I currently nanny while I figure out what I'm supposed to be being about... Pets: :( also my unsure place in life means I don't do pets until I'm sure where I'm going to wound up...I have a penchant for going overseas... Hobbies/Interests: Height: 5.75 Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyed girl/black hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2012, Joined Forum December 2012 Starting Weight: 265 Present Weight: 237 Goal Weight: 170 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: myself Following any specific plan: Exercise and better eating habits, so no..just trying to find a way to make it work..however I can keep the pounds coming off then that's what we're going with :)...I have lots of food allergies that lead to other issues so I'm hoping with discoveries about them and cleansing and eating clean that I can detox my way out of a few pounds (got my first 15 off going wheat free) and then run off the rest :) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I"M SOOO OVER BEING FAT and living this life where I am consumed with my weight...either its coming off, or I'm going to just call it a day and presume living life as is...because this waiting to live until I lose weight thing I've got going on, is just going to do it for my next 40 years... Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a lil feisty :) lol..but I love the carrot man :carrot: |
Tillie's Profile
First name: Tillie (well.... actually, my first name is really Hannah)
Geographical location: Virginia Age: 19 Marital Status: None Children/Ages: None Occupation: Student / Pharmacy technician Pets: 3 cats and a dog Hobbies/Interests: Love psychology, especially abnormal. also, I am a huge fan of "old" rock/folk music. Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: blue and dark blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I was probably in the 2nd grade when I started my journey! Starting Weight: 180 lbs Present Weight: 160 lbs Goal Weight: 120 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: ... college Following any specific plan: Not sure yet. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to actually take care of myself and my body. I am going to quit living in the past and start living in the present. Anything else you would like to share with us: nope :) |
First name: Amanda
Geographical location: South Korea, originally from Canada Age: 27 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: None Occupation: English Teacher Pets: None here, I've got a pug in Canada. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, traveling. Height: 171cm/5'7 Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Forever. Nov 1st, 2012 this go around Starting Weight: 96kg/211 lbs Present Weight: 89.8kg/197.4 Goal Weight: 77kg/169 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Red Wine, Chocolate and Ice Cream, yum yum. But really, making sure I don't when I'm not hungry. Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't want to be a fat bride!! I've also got a superbly supportive fiance who is also trying to lose weight. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm pretty boring so nope! |
First name: Ashley
Geographical location: Bloomington Indiana Age: 27 Marital Status: I'm in Love, I'm in Love. http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs3/1419326_o.gif Children/Ages: No kids, but I will be TTC after I drop some lbs!! Occupation: Teen Librarian Pets: So many Schnauzers, kitties, and chickens Hobbies/Interests: Weight loss, gardening, Sustainable home design... garage sales Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, brownish hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Does the 8th grade count? I guess I have been seriously thinking about all this for a year. Starting Weight: 294 Present Weight: 286 Goal Weight: I would be happy to hit 175, but 145 sounds awesome. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself. Right? I am full of excuses and extremely convincing. Put the pizza down, damnit. And alcohol. Losing weight and losing a penchant for too many beers by the lake. Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Baby. Wedding. Anything else you would like to share with us: I lofe 3fc. Seriously. |
First name: Mary
Geographical location: Michigan Age: 25 Marital Status: In a relationship Children/Ages: One stepdaughter, 6 Occupation: High school German teacher Pets: One fish - want a dog though! Hobbies/Interests: Video games, exercising, seeing friends, games in general, watching sports Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Birth :p Starting Weight: 343 (my heaviest) Present Weight: 343 Goal Weight: 180 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Taking care of myself instead of others and having money to consistently go to the gym Following any specific plan: I am going to try something new: No fried food, no fast food, no pop. And exercise because I miss it desperately. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't have the confidence I did before, because I lost a bunch of weight and gained it back. Anything else you would like to share with us: I really want to stay on this site this time, because you all really helped me stay on track before. :) __________________ |
First name: Lindsay
Geographical location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 25 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: None yet Occupation: Administrative Assistant Pets: Cat (Molly/Orange Tabby) Dog (Allie/Boxer - just a baby!) Hobbies/Interests: Not enough.... Height: 5 feet. Eye/Hair Color: brown and brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 12th 2012. Starting Weight: 230 lbs Present Weight: 217 lbs Goal Weight: 140 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional/bored eating, not letting others convince me it's okay to cheat, not overindulging in all the holiday sweets around! Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers PointsPlus What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time, I found something that feels natural. Something that I can live with, a lifestyle rather than a crash diet. I feel motivated, I have finally had enough. Also, I have set a goal to participate in Tough Muddger (a physical challenge) with my husband in June 2013 (Whistler, BC) Anything else you would like to share with us: I am new to 3FC, and have been lurking for a few weeks. I find everyones stories very uplifting and motivating, just what I need to show me that I can do this. |
First name: Danielle
Geographical location: London, England Age: 21 Marital Status: Single Children/Ages: None Occupation: Unemployed :( Pets: One slightly fat and very fluffy cat called Edison Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Stand Up Comedy, Watching Sports Height: 6ft Eye/Hair Color:Brown/ Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time round 31/12/2012, but on and off since I was about 14 Starting Weight: 255lbs Present Weight:255lbs Goal Weight: 165lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating and limited self control Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel I am more emotionally ready for the effort of weight loss than I have been previously. In the past I have also been in denial a bit as to how much I really needed to lose weight. Anything else you would like to share with us: Everything I have seen of 3FC so far has been so positive and welcoming so I am really hoping it will be a great help to be overcoming my weight issues. |
First name: Briana
Geographical location: Southern Arizona Age: 29 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Hailey 11, Chloe 8, Morgan 2 Occupation: Event Planner Pets: Frankie - Our dalmatian Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, cooking, volleyball family! Height: 5\'8 Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TODAY! Starting Weight: 250 :( Present Weight: 250 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional Eating Following any specific plan: Low calorie / portion control What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am truly disgusted with how I look and feel - I am at my heaviest in my life and its the most depressing thing. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a military wife! __________________ |
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