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Can I please join you?
I'm new here and just looking for some support. I am desperate to finally succeed at losing weight. I have a terrible history of doing well for about 2 weeks then losing all motivation. I am at my highest weight I've ever been at and I have got to get under control!
DATE: 08/7/2010 USERNAME/REAL NAME: Last Ditch Effort/Amber AGE:32 BIRTHDAY:08/27/1977 MARITAL STATUS: married SPOUSE’S NAME: Adam CHILDREN/AGES: Anna/4 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, scrapbooking, too many to list really PETS: one cat- Katie Scarlett, one dog, Molly TOP WEIGHT: 283 CURRENT WEIGHT: not sure GOAL WEIGHT: 175 HEIGHT: 5'9" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: depends on what my stylist has recently put in :) OCCUPATION: momma and nursing student GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: missouri BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: staying motivated, getting started WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: its starting to affect my health ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? looking for friends online to connect with in this journey. |
DATE: 8/10/10
USERNAME/REAL NAME: burning 45/Stephanie AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: August MARITAL STATUS: Single SPOUSE’S NAME: CHILDREN/AGES: HOBBIES/INTERESTS: PETS: TOP WEIGHT: 245 CURRENT WEIGHT: 245 GOAL WEIGHT: 195 HEIGHT: 5’7 EYE COLOR: dark HAIR COLOR: dark OCCUPATION: GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: MD BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: ME WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: You/mind is made up ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Maybe later |
DATE: 08-13-2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: hdallas78/Heather AGE: 32 BIRTHDAY: 4/3/78 MARITAL STATUS: Divorced SPOUSE’S NAME: N/A CHILDREN/AGES: 2 girls, ages 10 and 7 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I am a reading fanatic! I'm usually working on a couple at a time. PETS: None TOP WEIGHT: 180+ (starting out from 158 this time around) CURRENT WEIGHT: 153 GOAL WEIGHT: 125 (ish) HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown w/ blonde highlights OCCUPATION: Medical Office Admin Assistant/College Student GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Goose Creek, SC BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Definitely FOOD. I have Binge Eating Disorder and struggle constantly with the urge to binge. I also have a hard time keeping myself motivated to exercise. I do very well for a while, then something keeps me from working out for a few days and it goes downhill. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I feel like I have a pretty good handle on the bingeing. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Being on the board with so many inspiring women has really kept me in line over the last week! |
DATE: 8/16/2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: SCraver/Sherri AGE: 31 (32 in two weeks) BIRTHDAY: August 30th MARITAL STATUS: Married SPOUSE’S NAME: Shawn CHILDREN/AGES: Logan/18 mo. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: relaxing on the couch, jogging, swimming, playing with my son, hanging out with my friends, going to the movies (when we can find a sitter), reading, etc. PETS: Cat (Calvin) but currently seeking a new home for him TOP WEIGHT: about 250 CURRENT WEIGHT: 206/208 GOAL WEIGHT: 170 HEIGHT: 5'9" EYE COLOR: Hazel HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Accounting type work GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Willington, CT BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I get hungry a lot. I like my carbs. It is hard to find time to cook. I like to drink alcohol. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am trying to take little steps at a time that I can stick with forever. I am also trying to make running/jogging a part of my life. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I would love to get to know people on 3fatchicks better. I would love to find some friends to PM or email. |
Hi, All! I'm a newbie to the forums AND to my 30's. Can't wait to get to know everyone better.
DATE: 8/18/2010 USERNAME/REAL NAME: leannerenee/ Leanne AGE: 30 BIRTHDAY: May 30th MARITAL STATUS: Single SPOUSE’S NAME: n/a CHILDREN/AGES: n/a HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Dancing, reading, celebrity gossip, theatre, hanging out with my friends, TV. PETS: Daphne, 5 years (I originally had her listed up in the "children" section...) TOP WEIGHT: 179 CURRENT WEIGHT: 166 GOAL WEIGHT: 126 HEIGHT: 5'0" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown/ Auburn OCCUPATION: Nonprofit fundraiser/ event planner GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: leannerenee.blogspot.com WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My biggest problem is being lazy/ loss of motivation. I'm so tired when I get home from work, I just want to hit the drive thru and lay on my couch instead of cook or work out. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I had something happen to me (read my blog for the deets) that really opened my eyes as to what I've done (or not done) to my body. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I thrive when I have ten things going on at once and am naturally social. Having a board like this to interact with other people trying to get healthy will really help me- I need the support! |
DATE: 8/30/10
USERNAME/REAL NAME: JackieHollow/ Jackie Holloway AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: 8-16-76 MARITAL STATUS: married SPOUSE’S NAME: Larry CHILDREN/AGES: Lukas (12), Justus (11), Caden (7), Skylar (5) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Photography, homeschooling, and learning to get fit. PETS: 1 wolf hybrid TOP WEIGHT: 306 CURRENT WEIGHT: 285.8 GOAL WEIGHT: 153 HEIGHT: 5'3 EYE COLOR: black HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: homeschooling mom, wife, and self employed part time photographer GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Arkansas BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: my photog page is jackiehollowayphotography.com and I'm starting a weight loss blog today at cuttindown.wordpress.com/ (It's still a work in progress. Will have my first blog up tonight) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Actually losing it!! (and exercising) WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not looking at it as a diet anymore, but a lifestyle change that will impact my family. I'm tired of leading my children down a path of unhappiness and slow death. My husband was dx with diabetes. I am determined to get us all healthy! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not really. I am excited to find these boards, and hope to help you as much as I recieve help. |
DATE: Sept, 2nd 2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Ama AGE: 33 BIRTHDAY: Dec 76 MARITAL STATUS: Married SPOUSE’S NAME: Johan CHILDREN/AGES: Three 7, 2, and 1 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Bicycles, gardening, outdoors (forest), collecting antiques, owls, trolls, folk art, music, etc... PETS: 2 black cats, one long hair one short hair. TOP WEIGHT: 253 CURRENT WEIGHT: 169 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 HEIGHT: 5.5 EYE COLOR: very dark brown, blackish HAIR COLOR: black OCCUPATION: Student and business owner. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Sweden BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: ::::::::::: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: activity/ carbs WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: strength and true will ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am not your average lady ;) |
Moving up...lol..
DATE: 09/12/2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: dancingirl81/ dotty AGE: 29 BIRTHDAY: 5-30-1981 MARITAL STATUS: Single SPOUSE’S NAME: n/a CHILDREN/AGES: n/a HOBBIES/INTERESTS: piano, marching band PETS: two cats and a turtle TOP WEIGHT: 228 CURRENT WEIGHT: 206 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Self Employer GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Maryland, USA BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: breaking old habits/eating due to boredom WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I can't afford to buy new clothes and the ones I'm wearing are way too small. Also having health issues due to the weight gain. |
Hello 30 something's
DATE: 9-19-10
USERNAME/REAL NAME: leeshalulu/Leesha AGE: 35 BIRTHDAY: 03/28/1975 MARITAL STATUS: Married 10 years SPOUSE’S NAME: Shawn CHILDREN/AGES: Makenzie/3 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Water activities, hunting, reading, gardening, puzzles PETS: A 100+ Golden Retriever AKA: Moose, 1 cat-Wyatt, 5 fish, and 2 snails TOP WEIGHT: 285 CURRENT WEIGHT: 240 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'4" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Blonde with sprinkles of gray-time to start highlighting ;) OCCUPATION: Full time graduate student and substitute teacher GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: West Texas BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: N/A WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I am addicted to food! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am so scared for my health and the habits that I am showing my precious daughter. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I truly love life and want to enjoy it at a healthy weight! |
I understand your desperation
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DATE:9/28/10
USERNAME/REAL NAME:SunnyDC/Sunny AGE:35 BIRTHDAY:9/13 MARITAL STATUS:Single SPOUSE’S NAME:n/a CHILDREN/AGES:n/a HOBBIES/INTERESTS:My guilty pleasure is reality TV. My interests are documentary film, culture & arts, and traveling. I volunteer as an adult education tutor and also with a grassroots community home-ownership initiative. I'm into funny, but not corny, internet meme's. PETS:1 kitteh, Naomi TOP WEIGHT: 188 CURRENT WEIGHT:186.7 GOAL WEIGHT:129 HEIGHT:5'3 EYE COLOR:brwn HAIR COLOR:brwn OCCUPATION:CSR for the phone company GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Washington, DC BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:My biggest problem is my slow metabolism and health issues associated with my hypothyroidism. For me low-carbs is the only way to keep off the weight, but I never met a carb I didn't like. So when I fall off, I land hard. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:It was a real wake up call weighing-in closer to 200 then 100. I can't bear the thought of getting any bigger. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? :I'm high on laughs and low on angst. I enjoy pointing out the funny and self-deprecating parts of my weight-loss journey to keep things in perspective when I'm not doing as well as I hoped. |
DATE: Sept 28,2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tina AGE:35 BIRTHDAY:July 31 MARITAL STATUS: SPOUSE’S NAME: CHILDREN/AGES:3, 12, almost 11, 9 1/2 HOBBIES/INTERESTS:reading, cooking, travel, history PETS:4 dogs, a cat and a guinea pig TOP WEIGHT:240 CURRENT WEIGHT:240 GOAL WEIGHT:150 HEIGHT:5'4 EYE COLOR:hazel HAIR COLOR:brown, blond streaks OCCUPATION:SAHM GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Canada BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: lack of motivation WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:got to the point I WANT that change. ANd my brother promised to pay for a vacation if I did it ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I procrastinate, will find excuses not to do things, etc... other then that, I love to have fun, enjoy meeting people after I get over the shy bit. And I guess am pretty open to trying new things |
DATE: November 8th
USERNAME/REAL NAME: GoSparkie / Sherice AGE:30 BIRTHDAY:January 7th MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married :) SPOUSE’S NAME: Timo CHILDREN/AGES: None. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Web design, drawing, travel, line dancing PETS: Two cats, Pandora and Thor TOP WEIGHT: 193 CURRENT WEIGHT: 170 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 HEIGHT: 5'4 EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: dark brown OCCUPATION: web designer GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: WV WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Finding exercises I don't hate. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My mom just got diagnosed with diabetes, and so did two of my uncles. I am determined not to join the pack. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have a crazy sense of humor. You have been warned. :) |
DATE: 11/8/2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Mitza24 - Ann AGE: 30 BIRTHDAY: Aug 24th MARITAL STATUS: Married SPOUSE’S NAME: Mike CHILDREN/AGES: Renee - One year old HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Running, traveling, playing poker, going to concerts, cooking and watching any shows on HGTV or Food Network! :) PETS: One Dog - Lucy TOP WEIGHT: 169 CURRENT WEIGHT: 146 GOAL WEIGHT: 135 HEIGHT: 5'6 EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Blonde OCCUPATION: Marketing Coordinator GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Chicago Burbs BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking with a healthy lifestyle. I have lost the weight and gained the 20-30 pounds back way too many times in the last ten years WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I actually have the mindset to stick with a having a healthy lifestyle. Before I wanted to be thinner to fit into something better, for a special occasion, etc. Now I just want to be healthy for myself first and foremost and to feel sexy, confident, comfortable in my own skin. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? |
DATE: 11/9/2010
USERNAME/REAL NAME: KathleanAgain/Katie AGE: 33 BIRTHDAY: May 22, 1977 MARITAL STATUS: Married for 8 wonderful years to... SPOUSE’S NAME: Aaron (a.k.a The Hubs) CHILDREN/AGES: None HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, blogging, writing, walking, movies, and traveling. PETS: 1 dog (chiweenie named Emmy) 2 cats (Riley and Joey) TOP WEIGHT: 317 CURRENT WEIGHT: 244.0 GOAL WEIGHT: Between 135-140 HEIGHT: 5'5" and a half EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: NA for a home health care company GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Richmond, VA BLOG or PERSONAL HOMEPAGE URL: kathleanagain.blogspot.com WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Keeping up with the exercise! I don't know why, I always feel so great when I'm regularly exercising, I just find it so easy to stop. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm able to be honest about my weight for the first time ever. I step on the scale daily and I own it. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Despite my user name, I have never actually been thin or lean. I've been overweight, and then obese, pretty much my entire life. This is the first time I've been able to stick to committing to weight loss. My highest weight was over 300 pounds, but I started my weight loss journey in early June of this year at 294 pounds, and today I'm at 244. It feels great! |
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