First name: Beni
Geographical location: UK Age: 42 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: 9 and 4 Occupation: SAHM, WAHM Pets: cat and fish Hobbies/Interests: many Height: 5'2'' Eye/Hair Color: brown / brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: wow... hmmm.. 6 weeks ago as a newstart Starting Weight: 214.5 lbs Goal Weight: 132 lbs Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: my inner "swine-dog" ;) Following any specific plan: eating everything, but watch quantity and quality What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: use a calorie counting software Anything else you would like to share with us: I started to do regular walking and once a day yoga I started a weight loss diary in form of a blog, as soon as I am qualified, I will be able to let you have a peek onto it :) |
First name: Jan
Geographical location: New England Age: 42 Marital Status: Divorced Occupation: Customer Service aka desk job Pets: Spoiled princess of a dog that fortunately loves being outside Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Crocheting, Keeping up with current events in world, Learning new things. Height: 5' 3" Eye/Hair Color: Blue Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 3-Oct-2010 (for the umpteenth time) Starting Weight: 172lb Goal Weight: 130lb Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying away from junk food. Following any specific plan: Not really, just whole foods with lean proteins, grains, and lots of veggies/fruit. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: High blood pressure along with other ailments run in my family and since I'm not getting any younger, it's time to make some lifestyle changes that will become routine/habits. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm looking forward to becoming part of this community, contributing where I can, and asking for help when I start to drift off my personal target. (any retired drill Sergent's here that are willing to yell when I need it? kidding.... sort of...) |
First name: They've been calling me JSW and I like that.
Age: 40 Marital Status: Married Occupation: Stay at home mom Children/Ages: Two girls ages 11 and 4 Pets: An orange tabby and a golden retriever Hobbies/Interests: camping, reading, digital scrapbooking Height: 5' 2" Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 11 Starting Weight: 180 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I just need to stick to it. I also have a weakness for fast food and chips, but the real problem is simply eating too much of everything! Following any specific plan: Yeah. I've got a 1 week plan to get a jump-start on things, and then I'll be doing an older version of Weight Watchers. I've also decided to cut down on carbs and see how that goes, but I don't have any real plan for doing that. Oh, and I plan to do a lot of walking, some dance aerobics and just being more active in general. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Well isn't the presumptuous? What makes you all think I've done this before? ;) Okay, you got me. I've tried many, many, many times before. I guess the 3 things that make this time different are: #1 my sis and I are competing to see who can lose the most weight by Jan 1. I'm going to lose, because my sister drops weight quickly and I lose it so slowly, but I figure I'll still be a winner if I lose any weight at all. I have a bit of a competitive streak, so I think this will be a good motivator for me. #2 I started blogging. They say it's good to keep a journal. #3 I'm a stress eater and I have no other major responsibilities right now and nothing stressing me out. (Well, actually something just came up, but there's still hope it will turn out to be nothing.) Anything else you would like to share with us: If I think of anything, I'll let you know. |
Name: Cam
Age: 46 Divorced(TG!): in love with G Occupation: Retired/Freshman in college Children: Twin sons 24 and daughter 23 Pets: 3 dogs Hobbies: Traveling, reading and enjoying life! Height: 5'6" Starting (again)weight: 210.1 Goal: anything under 175 Biggest Hurdle: Being fixated with the numbers on the scale or a size in clothing Plan: Eating Intuitively/limiting refined carbs/removing HFCS/eating more whole foods Different this time: Taking Cell Biology and Nutrition in college. Learning a lot about food and calories, HFCS, 'franken-foods' and additives. FDA not good! There are a TON of loop holes in the food labeling system. Share with 3FC: I was a member of this site a few years ago and truly enjoyed it. I joined WW but have had a lot of trouble with them pushing 'franken-foods' on their members. Franken-foods actually came from this website and I have the term now for years. :) Its the fat out/chemical in/high-fructose-corn-syrup/all kinds of additives food that is on the market today. I am NOT a health nut, nor will I ever be. I LOVE LOVE love my sweets too much.I just want to get to a healthy weight and stop obsessing over food. |
First name: Liz
Geographical location: Boston Age: 46 Marital Status: divorced Children/Ages: 20,18,15, 13 Occupation: chef Pets: Hobbies/Interests: cooking, entertaining, decorating Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: today! 10/31/10 Starting Weight:179.6 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: sticking with it and exercise Following any specific plan: weight watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: End of my rope. Just can't keep losing and gaining the same 5 lbs. forever. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Theresa
Geographical location: Chicago suburbs Age: 45 Marital Status: happily married Children/Ages: 3 girls; 24, 20 & 15 Occupation: Area Sales Manager Pets: cat named Gracie who is also overweight Hobbies/Interests: golf Height: 5'5" Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/8/2010 Starting Weight: 223 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: drive-thru lunches Following any specific plan: The Belly Fat Cure What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I have my health in mind more than my looks Anything else you would like to share with us: Hubby is on this journey with me |
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First name: Diana
Geographical location: PA Age: 43 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: 2, ages 13 and 17 Occupation: teacher Pets: 3 dogs, 1 turtle Hobbies/Interests: reading, gardening, spending time with family, friends and pets is always first! Height:5'8" Eye/Hair Color: brown/auburn Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 1, 2010 Starting Weight: 241 Goal Weight: 165 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love sweets and carbs! Following any specific plan: no- just my plan What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: whole family is getting healthier |
First name: Robin
Geographical location: Illinois Age: 49 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 sons 24 and 18 Occupation: Office Manager Pets: Sheltie (Name: Ginger) Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, Reading, Puzzles, Walking, Bicycling Height: 5"4 Eye/Hair Color: Brown and Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/13/2010 Starting Weight:218.2 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Losing the weight and keeping it off. Following any specific plan: I am in TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: harder to lose for one thing. The older I get the harder it is. Anything else you would like to share with us: I signed up for a local Biggest Loser Challenge and I intend to win. It started November 8 to last weigh-in Feb. 26.:carrot::broc:: |
First name: Terri
Geographical location: Ontario Age:43 Marital Status:Married 18 years Children/Ages: 24 and 11 Occupation: Registered Practical Nurse Pets: 2 cats but would love another dog Hobbies/Interests: reading Height: 5.2.5 Eye/Hair Color: blue, chesnut brown (just coloured it) Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:Which time? Starting Weight:189 Goal Weight:145 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:giving up wine chocolate/moving my butt Following any specific plan:see above What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:determination! I will do it! |
Introducing Myself
First name: Rhonda
Geographical location: Twain Harte, CA Age:43 Marital Status: Very Married :D Children/Ages: 2 girls, 12 and 18 Occupation: Business Owner Pets: 2 dogs, Duchess- Springer Spaniel, Feather -Jack Russell Terrier (BLIND) and one Kitty, Poppers -Maine coon, does a fish count? :) I have a beta Hobbies/Interests:Love to take pictures, I have skills. Cooking, and right now, seems household organization Height:5 Eye/Hair Color:green Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:06/05/2010 Starting Weight:227 Goal Weight:135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: The WEIGHT~ :D - I have Lupus, a fractured back and activity is limited. I am using my home to gain movement in my life. I will eventually start to swim but the fracture is holding me back. I am doing better though, I had 4 fractures to start a little over a year ago. So one fracture left to heal. Have some disc problems. Swimming will be a good exercise for me once it all heals. Following any specific plan: Went from full blown vegan, to Low Carb. Doctor's orders. Lupus patients cannot handle many vegetables. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:My heart depends on it. :) Quit smoking too~ Anything else you would like to share with us: My daily life and emotional balance is directly proportional to my health. If my hands are swollen and blue, I typically am feeling pretty lousy. Today I feel pretty good, not 100%, but good. There is the lighter side Let's see... Here is the not so light side I do not have the support at home that I need in any form. I have the friends that tell me I look good at my weight and don't need to lose a pound when they are a size 2. I have the hubby who will eat junk food in front of me. It is rather strange for me to see all this now. I am dealing with it on a day by day basis. I am sick of cooking 2 separate dinners a night. Sorry about the rant. This is where I am at. NICE TO MEET YOU ALL:carrot: |
Whoa, here goes...
First name: Mirjam, but everyone (including you) can call me Mirj Geographical location: Israel Age: Just turned 48 Marital Status: Married for the 2nd time around, 5 1/2 years Children/Ages: We have 8 together, 26, 26, 25, 25, 21, 21, 19 and 12 Occupation: Office manager Pets: one very geriatric and farting dog, total mutt mix Hobbies/Interests: Cooking (feeding), knitting, crocheting, blogging Height: I used to be 5'6", but I think I shrank an inch... Eye/Hair Color: Eyes are always dark brown, these days my hair is a wine-colored brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 19th, 2010, yesterday! Starting Weight: I think in kilos and grams, but in pounds it's 172.7 Goal Weight: 143 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have no willpower when it comes to eating Following any specific plan: Whole foods and real foods What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time I am doing it for health, not for looks or to fit into anything special, but that would be nice too... :) Anything else you would like to share with us: I love to feed people, it's a wicked habit. |
Hello,
First name: Joanna Geographical location:Northern Ontario Age:still 48 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages: Daughter /27 Occupation: Purchasing clerk Pets: 5 dogs Hobbies/Interests: Dogs, cooking Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: green/blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this time around it is January 2nd 2011 Starting Weight: 148 Goal Weight: 128 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating to fast Following any specific plan: Sonoma What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: added need to be lighter - just diagnosed with RA Anything else you would like to share with us: I am touched by so many success stories on 3FC that I know, I'm in great company, and this time I will be wiser then ever and reach out for help and support. |
First name: Rena
Geographical location: Denver, CO Age: 41 Marital Status: Single (Divorced) Children/Ages: Daughter (aka Monkey)/3 YO Occupation: Pharmacist Pets: none...Unless you count my Monkey Hobbies/Interests: For the time being: Variety of Podcasts [workplace is quiet and focused attention needed, I found that short stories quiet the mind] Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Black Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: For purposes of this forum I will state 12/3/10. Had been on a good run from 2/10 to 9/10- lost 40 then gained 20 back. Starting Weight: 209 Goal Weight:160 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binge eating when bored, emotional, tired, feeling unloved. Following any specific plan: Food Diary/Calorie counting, lots of walking, spice it up with occassional bursts of 5 minutes stuff[ push ups, sit-ups, yoga etc] What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: In the big picture I am trending down slowly. Weigh less then I did a year ago. Lots of foods no longer 'soothe' Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been a long time lurker (2007). I am always encouraged and always send out positive thoughts to my fellow journeyers although I may not physically post. Just trying to figure out what it is all about-mommyhood,womanhood, fitness-hood. |
First name: River
Geographical location: Nova Scotia Canada Age: 41 Marital Status: Married 20 years Children/Ages: nope Occupation: Recently retired (for now- we'll see) Pets: 2 Portuguese Water Dogs, Hawkeye and River Hobbies/Interests: Great food and drinks, Travel, Sports, Yoga, Movies, Books, Music Height: 5'9 1/2" Eye/Hair Color: greenblue/blondebrown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Since prehistoric ages Starting Weight: which one? Goal Weight: 144 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Love of gourmet food and wine Following any specific plan: weight watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: much less stress and more time for fresh prepared food and exercise Anything else you would like to share with us: good karma to all! :) |
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First name: Beth Geographical location: Florida Age: 43 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages: none Occupation: Retail Loss Prevention Pets: none Hobbies/Interests: love college football (Roll Tide), used to enjoy playing softball and volleyball (hoping to start up again) Height: 5'1" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Reddish Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/6/2011 (this time) Starting Weight: 220 Present Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: boredome and frustration Following any specific plan: starting Weight Watchers tomorrow. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm committed to trying everyday. I didn't put it on overnight so I have to be patient with myself and know it won't come off overnight. It's been tough the past 3 years to take it off. I quit smoking in January 07 and the lbs. snuck up on me. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am getting married this year. The date depends on when I feel sexy! |
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