First name (if you want to tell): Randi

Geographical location: Athens, OH (from Youngstown, OH)

Age: 21

Marital Status: None

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Chemical Engineering Student at Ohio University, Currently Doing an Internship as a Chemical Engineer in Sistersville, WV

Pets: None allowed

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watching movies, going out with friends, playing the bass guitar

Height: somewhere between 5'7" and 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/brownish

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 15th

Starting Weight: 230?

Present Weight: 230?

Goal Weight: 160ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Currently, i am staying in a motel, so all i have is a microwave and a mini fridge but its a very silly situation. Other than that, i live with 5 girls with perfect bodies and no need to eat right or work out...so its kind of easy to mindlessly eat when its all they do and their bodies never change.

Following any specific plan: Just cutting down on calories, not eating fast food, and actually working out, not just pretending at the gym while i spent more time complaining than working out.

First name (if you want to tell): Brittany

Geographical location: Northern Nevada (From Las Vegas)

Age: 20

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: I am a full time student. I am currently a junior in college and an Elementary Ed major

Pets: one tux cat, his name is Leonidas.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, movies, hanging out with friends

Height: 5' 4"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel...they usually look bright grey blue ish

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 16th

Starting Weight: 245

Present Weight: 245

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Same as Randi, My roommate has a perfect body, and I need to remember that i do not have this luxury and eat right and not like she doesnt. I also need to be motivated and not lazy.

Following any specific plan: Not really, my plan is to cut down on the amount of food i eat and try to stop the binge eating. I am also working on eating healthier. It would be nice to get motivated to get to the gym and work out and remember it is one step at a time.

First name (if you want to tell): Audra

Geographical location: Southern California

Age: 20

Marital Status: Living with my boyfriend of 3 years

Children/Ages: Oh man, get back to me in 8 years.

Occupation: Administrative Assistant/Student

Pets: None but my boyfriend promised that I can have a kitty when we move into a new apartment next year!!!

Hobbies/Interests: Homework and working out are the only things I really do in my spare time. I love cooking though and going to local punk shows when time permits

Height: 5'9"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Late May 2008

Starting Weight: 183

Present Weight: Roughly 168 (I haven't weighed myself in a while.)

Goal Weight: 149

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Consistency.

Following any specific plan: Cardio and weightlifting combined. During the semester, it is not possible to do both at once. I am currently doing only cardio and when the semester ends, I lift as well. I was doing the reverse but I find that I need the cardio more.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have wonderful ambition and I know that I can do it. I'm on a mission, I have a plan and I have wonderful support from my boyfriend and everyone at 3FC. AND I'M SEEING RESULTS!!!

Anything else you would like to share with us: The support I'm getting here is wonderful. It's like a warm blankie to come online and be able to share. No one in my family or friends or cowokers wants to hear about my success with weightloss. I actually get torn down and made fun of because I "work at it so hard" and "can't eat anything". I love this little oasis of support. Best of luck to everyone! I know you can accomplish your goals!!!

First name (if you want to tell): Jenn

Geographical location: Central Coast, Cali

Age: 26

Marital Status: wonderful supportive BF of 2 years!

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: county office administrator

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: spending time with fam & friends, arts n crafts, reading, beach walking, music/concerts, traveling, campfires, wii fit, and now 3FC threads!


Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: auburn by birth, Brown by choice/Hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: hmm ... well I would have to say Nov 1 2008.

Starting Weight: 208 (approx)

Present Weight: 204 (approx)

Goal Weight: mini goal = 170 long-term goal = 135-140


Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Seeing as I've just started, I guess it would be what it was a couple of years ago, Giving up.

Following any specific plan: Well my b/f and I have started to do protien shakes for bfast and lunch with healthy snacks and dinners. We've decided to go this route to ease our way into calorie couting. =)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My weight has drastically increased in the last 4 years. Back then I was 140-145, currently I am over 200. I never really thought much about being 165lbs. When I hit 180, I also hit the gym and a no-carb mentality. I was shreding lbs so fast, it was a quite alarming. I soon realized after not sticking with it, I gained all my weight back + about 20lbs more! This was 2 years ago and since then I've gained about another 20 lbs putting me at 200-208.
What's different now is that I am only 26 and can feel my body ache at every little turn. Also, my fair skin has gotten really bad too.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so thankful that I ahev stumbled uopn such a wonderful community as 3FC! I look forward to meeting and supporting new people!

First name (if you want to tell): Ashley

Geographical location: Ontario, Canada

Age: 22

Marital Status: I just moved in with my fiance

Children/Ages: noooo

Occupation: Student/photo lab..worker?

Pets: none I want a himalayan and a yorkie

Hobbies/Interests: I used to go out a lot, but in my ripe old age I've calmed down a bit and I actually prefer just "hanging out". Sadly it's cost me some 'friends', but now I know the people around me are true friends and really wonderful I LOVE shopping even though it gets me in trouble sometimes..and going for walks. Right now planning my(our) wedding takes up a lot of time so I guess that's my hobby by necessity.

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/hilighted

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Officially November 18

Starting Weight: 175

Present Weight: I'll find out on Monday

Goal Weight: Um. I don't know yet. I have a closetful of clothes I fit into 3 years ago.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I eat when I'm bored, sad, lonely, happy, nervous, celebrating, mad..pretty much any emotion. I can't feel real hunger anymore..I need to re-learn how to eat like i normal person.

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers..I like the common sense-ness of it all.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Uh. TRIGGER?! there's no easy way to explain..I used to be bulimic. And eating everything in sight is a lot easier when you don't deal with the consequences. I still eat like that a lot of the time, only now I can die from intake rather than output. But now that I've dealt with all the emotional stuff I want to start healing the physical part and re-learn how to love food in a totally different way.

Anything else you would like to share with us: This place seems really wonderful and supportive and I'm excited to do this for real finally. I've gained 40 pounds in 3 years..I'm technically obese..somehow I got to this point and I need to reverse it NOW. It CAN be done and I'm determined to do it healthily!!

First name: Ginger

Geographical location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Age: 21

Marital Status: married to Jason

Children/Ages: Landon: 2

Occupation: Customer Service, Soon to be Tax Specialist

Pets: None, Love dogs but no time for one, son is allergic to cats.

Hobbies/Interests: Playing World of Warcraft (i am addicted) Blogging (3FC, Cafemom, facebook) playing with my son, taking surveys for fun, chit-chatting online,

Height: Sixty-six inches, otherwise known as five-foot-six.

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel

Official Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11-23-2008

Starting Weight: 240

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying Motivated

Following any specific plan: Limit: Soda, Snacking, junk food, Work out more, change what im eating and how much of it im eating, just being more active, plan on counting calories and logging excercise times, that is the goal anyway.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I CAN DO THIS. I have done some re-evalutating of my life, myself, and what i want to do, where do i want to go, I think i am stronger now, more determined, although im lacking the support (for now) i know i need to be accountable for myself (hence the blogging) and i know that i can do this, its all me now, I know who i am and where i wanna be. I am a strong, Determined women, Watch out!




My Goals:
Big Goal: 100lbs (down to 140)

1st mini Goal: 5 lbs by new years

2nd Mini Goal: 15lbs by the Superbowl.

First name (if you want to tell): Katy

Geographical location: Ontario

Age: 20

Marital Status: Dating

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Waitress

Pets: One german sheppard named Molly

Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, movies, hanging out with friends, fancy dinners, and water sports (minus the ones being towed behind a boat)

Height: 6'1"

Eye/Hair Color: green/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I started May 26

Starting Weight: 276lbs

Present Weight: 241lbs

Goal Weight: i say 180

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation... the desire to lose weight comes to me in little spirts... if I get a glance at a current picture of myself with extra baggage or chins that usually puts me back on track for another 5-10 pounds or so.

Following any specific plan: I am doing Herbal Magic... a canadian diet place. They give me natural pills and counselling. The focus is on moderation of the food groups.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the past it was starving and binge patterns... I'm still guilty of that from time to time, but I'm getting better to make sure I am eating all my proportioned food.

Ohh I'm new! Hello everyone!

First name (if you want to tell): Kate

Geographical location: San Francisco

Age: 24

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: none for some time

Occupation: student/marketing for a natural foods store

Pets: Bella a black puggle and barley a big fluffy kitty cat

Hobbies/Interests: reading, history, yoga, dancing, playing with the dog

Height: 4'4"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: ummm, officially 11/01/08

Starting Weight: 290

Present Weight: 275

Goal Weight:160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I work 30 hours a week and go to school, so I'm short on time, it makes it easy to put things off.

First name: Rachel

Geographical location: Florida (Panhandle)

Age: 25

Marital Status: Married 4 1/2 years

Children/Ages: Ian- 3 yrs old

Occupation: Online Women's Clothing Co. Office Mgr.

Pets: Bongo- 4 yr. old Boston Terrir

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, reading, shopping, family time, personal time- pedi's & mani's, movies.

Height: 5'6

Eye/Hair Color: dark blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: November 2008

Starting Weight: 307

Present Weight: 294

Goal Weight: 145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: SWEETS! i love to bake!!

Following any specific plan: low fat, 1400 cal per day

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My husband is supporting my weight loss by joining me!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Can't wait to finally keep up with me 3 yr old and be with him the way his mother really should!!

First name (if you want to tell): Kelly

Geographical location: Atlantic Canada

Age: 28

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: a daughter 3 1/2 months

Occupation: insurance underwritter

Pets: a havanese puppy - well he is almost two

Hobbies/Interests: my book club, reading, playing silly games and singing silly songs to a baby

Height: 5'1"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today. Nov. 27 - it is time

Starting Weight: 176.4

Present Weight: 176.4

Goal Weight: 120 - though I may re-evaluate as I get close

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I like to eat - and I have a 3 1/2 month old - which means not a lot of sleep or time to myself - but I need to do this - I want another one in less than a year and really want to get this weight off first

Following any specific plan: not as of yet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: that I really want another baby - but refuse to try starting out heavy again. I was about this weight when I got pregnant and when the number went over 200 when I was nine months preg. I almost passed out - so this time I want to start much, much lower.

Anything else you would like to share with us: not right now

...getting to know all about you~!!

First name (if you want to tell): Akira

Geographical location: California

Age: 22

Marital Status: have a boyfriend, working on moving in together

Children/Ages: I have none

Occupation: Shift Leader (Game Crazy)

Pets: Two cats and a duck. Female cat named Kou, male cat named Kail, and a female duck named Subway (she's out on migration, too cold here)

Hobbies/Interests: Singing, writing, World War II, Japanese fashion, languages, Japanese rock music, video games

Height: 5'1"

Eye/Hair Color: violet (contacts) w/o contacts gold/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Forever -_- officially October '08 ^_^

Starting Weight: 225

Present Weight: 209

Goal Weight: 130 (short term goal 199)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Laziness. I start off so well and then I just lose my motivation. Lack of exercise is another one, I started out swimming every other day but now it's too cold to go so I've stop my exercise all together!! I use my allergy to the sun as an excuse a lot, though I am actually worried about it, it shouldn't rule my life.

Following any specific plan: No, I don't. I just try to eat well, but even that is falling apart.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have an amazing love in my life that I want to look good for, and for myself of course. Before I used to think I could never eat another Reese's again, and that just made me want one more, but now I see it's ok ONCE IN AWHILE, not all the time.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope to bring support to this forum to people that need it. I also hope to gain support from women around my age who just know what I'm going through!!! ^^

First name (if you want to tell): Molly

Geographical location: Florida

Age: 20

Marital Status: Me and my boyfriend have been going out almost 6 months!

Children/Ages: 2 wiener dogs!

Occupation: Full time student and part time lab rat

Pets: See children

Hobbies/Interests: movies, food, scuba diving, guns, animals

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Hazel

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Today!

Starting Weight: 132.5

Present Weight: 132.5

Goal Weight: 115 by my 21st birthday (April 5th)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love eating dessert after every meal and I need to stop! Also I get bored and go for snacks. Also I love to eat while I'm watching TV.

Following any specific plan: Im going to try to eat more fruits and veggies, and try to snack less. Also no dessert except for fruit!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am realizing that I am eating like I did when I weighed a lot more (I was once 165 pounds), also I saw pictures of myself recently when I was fat, and I got sad.

Anything else you would like to share with us: no

First name (if you want to tell): Summer

Geographical location: Alaska

Age: 23

Marital Status: Married since 07/28/07

Children/Ages: Destinee, almost 3 years old

Occupation: stay at home mom

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: genealogy research (researching where my family came from), reading, chatting online, and watching tv
Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/01/2008

Starting Weight: 256.8

Present Weight: 256.8

Goal Weight: 175 but my mini goal is 200

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i like food a lot, especially in social situations (like to go out to dinner, etc). Just have to curtail that a little bit.

Following any specific plan: Just working on the exercise bit right now.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be around to see my children grow up and get married and have families of their own. I need to change my eating habits for this to come true.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I started back to college on 1/10/07 and am pursuing a degree in health care with a major in medical office management and a minor in medical coding and billing. I will graduate in December 2009.