Occupation: full time student, part time group supervisor at a daycare
Pets: at my parents.... 2 dogs, Nikita & Meeko, and 1 cat, Bella
Hobbies/Interests: marching band, video games (I'm addicted!), knitting & crocheting, hanging out with friends (@ the bar.), and my 14 month old Godson
Height: 5'6"
Eye/Hair Color: 1 blue eye & 1 green eye / dark blondish-brownish
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This January I started a serious attempt, and went strong for about a month and a half, but then lost the exercising. Over the summer, I tried to exercise once in a while. Now I'm dead set on getting this weight off, beginning September 1st!
Starting Weight: 227
Present Weight: 212
Goal Weight: 150 for now. I can't imagine being 150. Once I get there, I'll see if I feel like I could use losing more! No less than 130 though.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I am so self conscious when I go to the gym. It makes me lose motivation, and then I stop going. I have been eating healthy for the past 2 years, except for late night snacking!
Following any specific plan: Continue watching what I eat. Start counting calories again. Exercise consistently!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am no longer a vegetarian. Now I have a lot more choices for meals, and I have to make sure that I continue to make healthy decisions while eating. Plus, ALL of my roommates in my apartment this year have the desire to lose weight (and they're not stick-thin!). I'm hoping we'll be each others' support group.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I know we can do this.
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, cooking, reading, anime/manga, music, photography, watching TV, movies, animals.. and now losing weight.
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: For about the past year I've been having troubles with my weight. Stress, depression, chronic joint pain (and no insurance) have given me a run for my money as far as weight management. Today (Sept 7, 07) I've officially begun my honest effort to lose the excess baggage.
Starting Weight: 180lbs.
Present Weight: 180lbs.
Goal Weight: 130lbs.
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm a complete foodie. I love learning new things about food/cooking/baking. I try to take everything in moderation but that's just not working for me anymore. I also have a huge problem exercising becasue of my joint problems so I have to find something to help mpve the weight so I'm trying out swimming. I also need to curb my late night eating habits. I tend to munch munch munch once it hits about 8pm or so..
Following any specific plan: I'm going to try the South Beach. If I need ti make modifications along the way and switch my diet to my needs I will.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I mean it.
Occupation: Currently the Catering Manager in the family resturant. Hoping to get into the Environmental/Sustainability field.
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: reading, knitting, biking, shopping, cooking/baking, movies
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/reddish
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 26, 2007
Starting Weight: 205
Present Weight: 200
Goal Weight: 150 for now, we'll see when I get there
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i like food a lot and I have a horrendous sweet tooth
Following any specific plan: LA Weight Loss
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know longer recoginized myself and have been very unhappy for quite awhile. I feel this is one step along my path to confidence and believing I am beautiful.
Anything else you would like to share with us: i will have progress pics soon!!!
Hey all! I have been reading these forums for a long time and thought I would come join the 20 Somethings!
First name: Andrea
Geographical location: Born and raised on Long Island, NY...soon to be Maple Grove Minnesota
Age: 25
Marital Status: Single but in a wonderful LTR
Children/Ages: None, no plans to have...ever
Occupation: Full time Office Manager and part time Banquet Hall Hostess.
Pets: Bichon Frise, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Shih Ztu, Miniature Pinscher, Leopard Gecko and a Sugar Glider
Hobbies/Interests: Relaxing mostly, watching movies, shopping whenever I get the chance, long car rides, nights out with the girls. Don't have many real "hobbies"
Height: 5'2"
Eye/Hair Color: Deep blue/Dark Brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Who knows? At the end of high school I became very aware of my weight, although I wasnt very overweight at all at that time. Maybe 140? Then I went up to 158 over the years after graduating. In 2002 I did Atkins for 2 months, got down to 127 and slowly went up the next few years, topping out at a whopping, and disgusting, 164 about 2 years ago after a couple years of binge drinking and late night fast food. Those days have since passed (I still party probably harder than I should ), and this if the first time I've REALLY tried to do anything (healthy), been about 8 months since I started and 6 months since I've really buckled down. So I'll go with February 2007!
Starting Weight: 164
Present Weight: 142
Goal Weight: 127
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: As sad as it sounds, my biggest hurdle is chosing lower calories drinks at bars I am not an emotional eater, my life is for the most part, stress free and fairly luxurious and leisurely. I hate sweets and am not a fan of greasy foods so I don't have the usual pitfalls of the average person trying to lose weight. Alcohol was my my main enemy, but I love her too much to let go entirely
Following any specific plan: Just calorie counting, trying to stick to 1200-1400 a day, with plenty of things I love mixed in!
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the first time I made people aware that I am trying to lose weight. I felt like when I actually admitted it out loud "I'm chubby", it made it so much easier to deal with and talk about. I told my boyfriend and he joined me, he's 6'1" 230 himself so he;s no heffer, pertty muscular with a little extra...but now he's down to 206 and looking MYTEE fine! I loved the way he looked a 230 and didnt think it could get any better Nwo that we are in it together, its fun and I enjoy it.
Also, I have a looming vacation to Cabo San Lucas with the SO in January and I'd like to wear my bikini without offending the other vactioners We're aiming to be the hottest tourists in Mexico! And I think we're going to make it!!!
Pets: none with me at school, but a massively fluffy dog at home
Hobbies/Interests: Guitar, Reading, Softball, Skiing, German language, etc.
Height: 5'10"
Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sept. 13, 2007
Starting Weight: 235
Present Weight: 235
Goal Weight: 180
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Not feeling embarrassed at my college's gym. Friends go out to eat alot.
Following any specific plan: Hitting the gym, tennis. No formal plan. Working on it.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I finally have the time (not working this semester) and freedom to run my own life.
Anything else you would like to share with us: Not really...just a girl in college. I'm happy, but I know I can be happier.
I'm new to 3fatchicks and thought I'd come say hi to my fellow 20-somethings!
First name (if you want to tell): Victoria
Geographical location: Texas
Age: 25
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: None (but 4 stepkids)
Occupation: Receptionist
Pets: 2 kitty cats
Hobbies/Interests: belly dancing, martial arts, renaissance faires, celtic music
Height: 5'7"
Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Dark brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Monday Sept 10th 2007
Starting Weight: 181
Present Weight: 176
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I get hungry a lot ... I have to eat something every couple of hours. I also have a big sweet tooth.
Following any specific plan: Just watching my calories and fat intake and exercising more.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I'm preparing my body for a baby (we're hoping to start a family soon).
Anything else: I'm British!! born and bred in the UK but now a Permanent Resident of the States.
Geographical location: Nebraska until hubby gets his PhD in December '08
Age: 29
Marital Status: Married
Children/Ages: 1 ~ 8 year old son
Occupation: work in the stock market but went to school for broadcast journalism
Pets: 2 cats
Hobbies/Interests: photography
Height: 5'9"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this time... 9/10/07
Starting Weight: 246
Present Weight: 240
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: sticking with it and keeping it off.
Following any specific plan: drinking lots of water, counting calories, working out every day
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be healthy and thin before we try to have another child and I recently found out that my mom is diabetic, don't want that to be my fate...
Anything else you would like to share with us: Born and raised in MN, miss it like you wouldn't believe. Live in Nebraska and very much DISLIKE the Huskers. Hope to meet lots of supportive people around here!!!
Hobbies/Interests: sports in general, cooking, traveling, reading
Height: 5'9"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde (for real blonde. not 'blonde' hehe)
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: How about the day my parents started telling me I'm fat. Keep in mind my mom is 5' and under 100 lbs
Starting Weight: 219
Present Weight: 219
Goal Weight: 175
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Feeling so lost. Maybe having a little confidence in myself
Following any specific plan: Set calories and tracking them, 60 oz at least of water per day, gym daily, no eating after 8pm, stop *****ing to myself, no excuses
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I just started so who knows. Hoping the bf will be the difference, pushing me along without being overbearing
Anything else you would like to share with us: It's going to be hard working out with my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed
Occupation: student, looking for a job after graduation!
Pets: none
Hobbies/Interests: traveling, reading, crosswords, and i'm learning to cook
Height: 5'4"
Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyes, Blonde hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 10, 2007
Starting Weight: 210
Present Weight: 199
Goal Weight: 140
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Not giving in to those cravings for carbs!
Following any specific plan: South Beach-and enjoying it [somewhat!]
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I know I need to do this. I've been procrastinating, pretending I don't care. Now's the time.
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm rather shy but I'm hoping to get more involved in this forum-for support and advice.
Pets: Houston (miniature schnazuer) and Dizzy (Pointer)
Hobbies/Interests: shopping, photography, dining out(does that count?)
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: September 4, 2007
Starting Weight: 210
Present Weight: 205
Goal Weight: 150, unless 140 could come too easy...
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the weekends and my husband. He is dieting too, but it's so hard when we're both craving Olive Garden or Ice Cream...
Following any specific plan: LAWL
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I seem to have more willpower than ever before. The Power of Prayer!
Anything else you would like to share with us:
Occupation: Masters student, going into publishing
Hobbies/Interests: Writing/ reading and anything generally literary. I love dance and hope to make it part of my life again same goes for performing in general. Shopping (when I have money) and hanging with my lovely friends
Height: 5'5"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time round - 15th Sept 2007
Starting Weight: 208
Present Weight: 208
Goal Weight: 140 or fit back into UK size 12 (that's an 8)
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I had an eating disorder for five years but that was nearly four years ago now and I finally feel ready to make the right changes. Other than that it's the usual 'I can't do it' that holds me back!!
Following any specific plan: Slimming World (UK plan) eating lots of the healthy stuff and very little of the junk
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am finally realising that this is jst a practical step I have to take to get where I want to be. Instead of wanting weight loss to make me happy, I'm gonna get happy, more confident and lose weight!
Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm about to hand in my thesis, make a big move to London and get a new job so from here on out it's all about changes!! ps. please look at my blog
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Hobbies/Interests: Anything to do with music... playing music, listening to music etc, movies, cooking, hiking, girls nights
Height: 5'9"
Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today!
Starting Weight: 198
Present Weight: 198
Goal Weight:145
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I'm a college student, and it can be hard to eat healthy and exercise with all the pressure. Not to mention the raging parties and res food!
Following any specific plan: Just eating well and exercising more
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: No more quick fixes. This time I'm doing it right
Anything else you would like to share with us: nope!
I am not an emotional eater, my life is for the most part, stress free and fairly luxurious and leisurely. I hate sweets and am not a fan of greasy foods so I don't have the usual pitfalls of the average person trying to lose weight. Alcohol was my my main enemy, but I love her too much to let go entirely 
Nwo that we are in it together, its fun and I enjoy it. 
And I think we're going to make it!!!
Hello!
Can I join in??!
