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First name (if you want to tell): Angela
Geographical location: Upstate NY Age: 29 (30 soon!) Marital Status: Single as ever! Children/Ages: none Occupation: Dept Store Manager Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: reading, writing, health and wellness, hanging with friends Height: 4'11" Eye/Hair Color: brown/hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Wow, this is a toughie. I feel like I have been dieting ALL my life. Starting Weight: 151 (highest weight ever--not really sure where my starting point is) Present Weight: 143 Goal Weight: 105 (i think, it depends on what I look like as i get closer to that weight. I don't want to be too skinny, i want to have a booty and some muscles!) Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: FOOD! I definitely love to eat and a lot! I eat when i am bored, happy, sad, stressed, you name it. Also, its very hard for me to get into an exercise routine, but i am trying really hard this time to stick with it. Following any specific plan: I've tried to follow many different plans (Weight Watchers, South Beach Diet, etc) but i've never been able to stick with them. Right now i am concentrating on eating healthy foods and controlling my portions. I was also a fast food junkie,so i've been avoiding that like the plague! Anything else you would like to share with us: Hi everyone! I can't wait to 'meet' all of you! |
First name (if you want to tell): Mandy
Geographical location: South Carolina Age: 25 Marital Status: Will be married on 11/15/05 Children/Ages: None Occupation: customer service Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: watching movies, surfing the net, making graphics Height: 5'4.5" Eye/Hair Color: greenish bluish hazel/ Deep Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today! 10/24/05 Starting Weight: 264.8 Present Weight: 264.8 Goal Weight: 145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting back on track after a "treat" Following any specific plan: nope, just eating better, calorie counting to a degree, and exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a real motivation for it now Anything else you would like to share with us: Hi! |
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First name (if you want to tell): Kelli
Geographical location: Colorado Age: 23 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: none Occupation: Medical billing for Cardiologists Pets: none :( Hobbies/Interests: music, movies, anything w/ friends and family, especially my niece ... I love to be out and social but I equally enjoy staying home with a good movie or book! Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Hmmm ... well I've had multiple journeys but for this one ... today, October 26th! Starting Weight: 190 Present Weight: 190 Goal Weight: Working on 125 ultimately ... wouldn't mind being 135 though, I'd be happy. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Little support ... no motivation ... everyone at my job is overweight (we sit on our butts all day) and most of my family is at least chubby so no one really encourages it. Following any specific plan: Just gonna watch what I eat and workout What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well, all the previous times I've lost weight it's been to make others happy ... this time I'm doing it for myself and hopefully for good! Anything else you would like to share with us: I just can't wait to have a support system and to make friends (hopefully all of you!) struggling with the same thing I am! |
First name (if you want to tell): Stacy
Geographical location: San Diego, Ca Age: 20 Marital Status: Married for 3.5 years Children/Ages: None Occupation: Full time student Pets: Mixed breed dog named Dakota and four guinea pigs named Reeses, Oreo, Snickerdoodle, and Jubilee. Hobbies/Interests: Dirtbikes/Quads, camping, decorating, crafts, video games, among others (unusual mix!) Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes and brown (at the moment) hair. Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Hmmm, we'll say October 1. Starting Weight: 234 Present Weight: 224 Goal Weight: Ultimately 125, but I have a mini goal of 200 by December 27th. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have two that are both very difficult: 1) I LOVE fast/fried food 2) I love decorating and making desserts (then someone's gotta eat 'em!). Following any specific plan: Just cutting down on food and LOTS of exercise. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm setting goals for myself and actually changing my food habits. Before I always *decided* exercise was enough but now I know I have to work on my eating habits too. Anything else you would like to share with us: I NEED a buddy! I've been on this site for a little while but have been unable to find a buddy to keep in contact with. PM me if you're interested! |
First name (if you want to tell): Sherry
Geographical location: Texas Age: 26 Marital Status: Married (for 1 year Dec 18th!) to a wonderful supportive hubby Children/Ages: none (yet) Occupation: Glorified Secretary Pets: 2 kitties (Tabitha, and Dutchy) who are more my kids than pets Hobbies/Interests: Playing lots of mmorpg games, reading, dancing, computers, theatre, music Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: blue/and not really sure...it's been awhile since it was natural Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: been fighting it since 13, but started this battle about 4 weeks ago. Starting Weight: 228 Present Weight: 219 Goal Weight: shooting for 165, but wouldn't mind more :D Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping my motivation going. I tend to lose steam when I don't see any progress for a while. Following any specific plan: I joined the Quick Weight Loss Center in Houston. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I actually have some support from my husband, and am trying to reach out to people (SCARY!) on this site. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm generally shy (most people think I'm antisocial...not true...)when you first meet me, but I'm really a nice person. |
First name (if you want to tell): Jenn
Geographical location: Kansas Age: 20 I'll be 21 in 17 days Marital Status: Married for 14 months Children/Ages: none (yet) Occupation: Supportive Home Care Para Pets: 1 Dog a cute lemon beagel named Baby Hobbies/Interests: Photography, dancing, swimming, reading, music, movies, card games, writing, interior design, graphic arts Height: 5'3.5" Eye/Hair Color: blue/Right now it's Strawberry blonde but who knows how long that'll last... Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: my start date of my current weight loss journey is Oct 24th 2005 Starting Weight: 333 Present Weight: 322.4 Goal Weight: Overall I think right now atleast I'd be happy with 185.. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Keeping the weight off.. With my PCOS I tend to lose easy and gain it all back if not more just as easily. Following any specific plan: South Beach.. which is working great right now. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I may actually be able to keep my weight off this time because of my medication Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a little left of center sometimes.. I'm just a bit odd but for the most part I'm very friendly and outgoing and very honest and blunt most of the time with tact.. I'm very happy most of the time and can be very supportive.. |
First name (if you want to tell): Courtney
Geographical location: South Dakota Age: 28 Marital Status: Married almost a year Children/Ages: DD Melissa, 10; Hoping for another soon! Occupation: Family Child Care Provider Pets: 4 cats (Purebred Bombay Milo, Dom. Shorthairs Jenny, Darth, & Teaser); 2 dogs (Natasha, Howie; both wieners); some fish Hobbies/Interests: Reading, music (both performing and listening), computers, sewing, painting, gardening, cooking, hmmm you name it, I might enjoy doing it from time to time! Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: The day Melissa was born! I haven't ever been terribly overweight, but always on the top side of normal, want to get closer to at LEAST the middle! I have put on some weight with the stress of TTC as well... sigh... Starting Weight: 180 Present Weight: 175? Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Boredom eating and a LOVE of salty fried foods... Following any specific plan: Just exercising more and watching what I eat! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am home now, so I have more flexibility in my eating and exercise schedules. I am opening up for childcare and plan to use nap time as my exercise time when I can! Anything else you would like to share with us: I am in a wedding later this winter and I need to be "beach sundress" ready by then! It is an island wedding in Jamaica or the Virgin Islands! |
First name (if you want to tell):Nicole
Geographical location:East Tennessee Age: 25, 26 next month Marital Status: married for almost 5 years Children/Ages: DS Ben - 2, DD Lauren 9 months Occupation: SAHM and college student Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: music, reading, shopping, knitting (although I'm super slow at it) Height: 5' 9.5" Eye/Hair Color: dark brown eyes, brown hair with auburn and blond highlights Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 17, 2005 Starting Weight: 215 Present Weight: 209 Goal Weight: I'm going for 150, but really I want to be a size 6/8. I was a size 0 at 115 lbs, so we'll see. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Drinking enough water and making sure I get enough healthy foods. I'm still nursing for 85% of dd's nutrition, so I'm eating all the time. Following any specific plan: eating healthy and exercise!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first real attempt at weight loss. Anything else you would like to share with us:Not that I can think of... |
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First name (if you want to tell): Melissa
Geographical location: NW Missouri Age: 25 Marital Status: married for 4 yrs now! Children/Ages: 1, will be 4 in 15 days Occupation: Lead Teacher at Head Start Pets: 1, cat named Simon Hobbies/Interests: scrapbooking, driving around, watching tv Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown with blond highlights (time for an upkeep!) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 30, 2005 Starting Weight: 221 Present Weight: 221 (only weigh once a week) Goal Weight: 190 or less! Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Food is the devil! I love to eat, eat, and eat more! And I hate running, but I know I have to do it. Following any specific plan: no... just exercise and try to eat well. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I got down to 200 last year, and I have slowly put it back on and I feel miserable! Anything else you would like to share with us: Wish me luck! __________________ |
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First name (if you want to tell): Kasheia
Geographical location: NC Age: 22 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: Cameron, boy, age 2 Occupation: clerical Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: shopping, writing poetry, singing, curch involvement, writing songs, hair Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: brown/dk. brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today i guess :/ Starting Weight: lol (i know i shouldn't be that way, but...) Present Weight: LOL (i know, i know) Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating less and more healthfully. getting my butt up and exercising. Following any specific plan: specific plans don't seem to be working. I just want portion control and want to learn to make better food choices What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actually tired of being fat. I put on so much weight since having my son, and its no longer an excuse. I've really been going through an awakening as far as health is concerned (heart disease, diabetes, etc) and I just want to be healthy, not skinny. Anything else you would like to share with us: not really[/QUOTE] |
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First name (if you want to tell): Amber :p
Geographical location: Milwaukee Age: 25- 26 in December!!! Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 1 stepson-6yrs. Occupation: Retail Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, reading, watching tv, ebay (I love bargains and shopping online!!!), playing online games- I love yahtzee on games.com!! My name is the same there in case anyone ever wants to play. I also play scrabble. Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: green/reddish-brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/1/05 Starting Weight: 250 Present Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 125 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I LOVE food!!!! I also have a really hard time getting motivated to exercise! :carrot: Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers (unofficially) My parents do it and they had extra information. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My husband and I want to have a baby as soon as possible, and I would like to be healthier for the pregnancy and for my baby afterwards! Short term goal: http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tra...0/190/220/.png Long term goal: http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tra...0/125/220/.png |
First name (if you want to tell): Cherie
Geographical location: Australia Age: 27 Marital Status: Married for 3 years Children/Ages: Trying for our first Occupation: Health professional Pets: None - DH is allergic to cats Hobbies/Interests: Aromatherapy, reading, bushwalking, camping, sewing and crafts, spending time by myself pottering around at home, going out for coffee. Height: 5'7" Eye/Hair Color: Green / brunette Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 29th October, 2005 Starting Weight: 100.3 kgs (I"m not sure how many pound that is) Present Weight: 98.1 kgs Goal Weight: 70kgs, but it doesn't seem quite attainable yet. Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Definitely emotional eating. I always used to read about emotional eating and never thought it related to me. Now that I'm more self-aware, I realise that it describes my entire relationship with food. The other hurdle for me is the belief that I'm depriving myself if I don't let myself eat sweets and junk food. Following any specific plan: A low GI plan under a dietitian ... it's serious this time!!! What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have motivation that I've never had before. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and primary infertility ... losing weight is my best chance at falling pregnant (ironic really ... I want to lose weight so that I can end up with a big belly ;) ) Anything else you would like to share with us: My DH is stick-thin and 6'1" - and eats whatever he wants ... you can imagine what it's like sharing a house with him lol. |
First name (if you want to tell): Tracey
Geographical location: New York Age: 26 Marital Status: single Children/Ages: 1 daughter, 2 years old Occupation: SAHM Pets: 2 cats, Pearl and JoJo Hobbies/Interests: I love message boards. Seems to be the most interesting thing going on with me lately Height: 5'3" Eye/Hair Color: dark brown/dark brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 12,2005 Starting Weight: 307 Present Weight: 307 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Getting and staying motivated; Self-sabotage (I am the queen) Following any specific plan: a low fat, low carb combo and regular exercise What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have my daughter to live for! Plus, I am so tired of being overweight and unhappy. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this site and am so happy I found it. |
First name: Katie
Geographical location: NH Age: 23 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 girls 3 and 7months Occupation: Customer service Pets: 4 cats 1 dog Hobbies/Interests: Music, my family, movies, clubbin, raves Height: 5'6 Eye/Hair Color: brown/ brown with blond highlights Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/16/05 Starting Weight: 350 Present Weight: 350 Goal Weight:160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:snacking Following any specific plan: just cutting back, eatting less What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: i actually want to do it this time... |
Welcome to the board. I am also a newbie but the motivation is great!!
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