First name: Trish

Geographical location: Southeast Missouri

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 sons; 18 and 13

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Pets: dog/Chloe

Hobbies/Interests: Bunco, shopping, gardening, decorating, spending time with family and friends.

Height: 5' 7"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 10, 2011

Starting Weight: 228.5

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: temptation

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Nothing is different. Still have the same reasons and efforts for doing it...my health. It use to be vanity, but at my age now it's all about being healthy and living a longer life with my family and friends.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I was in a support group before and I will say that that is the key to your success. As long as they were there I was there. Eventually they all left and I did too and gained all my weight back. Family is good, but they don't have the same understanding as the ones in my same situation, so it's harder for them to give me the support I actually need. I'm looking forward to winning this journey and living it for life.

First name: Susan

Geographical location: Sanford, NC

Age: 42

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: DD-22; DS-19

Occupation: Attorney

Pets: 3 cats

Hobbies/Interests: writing, reading, knitting

Height: 5'1"

Eye/Hair Color: grey

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/3/11

Starting Weight: 205

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: exercise!

Following any specific plan: Just eating healthier & exercising; Using Sparkpeople to track

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I might finally have my head in the right place again.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Jill

Geographical location: Omaha suburbs

Age: 42

Marital Status: happily married

Children/Ages: 3 boys 21, 15 & 13 & one girl 17.

Occupation: Stay at home/homeschooling mom

Pets: Two dogs - 11 yr old golden named Jezy and a 4 month old pit named Kiah.

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, thrifting

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: green/reddish blond with a little gray starting!

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
Starting Weight: 330

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: self sabatoge

Following any specific plan: Counting calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am actively exercising

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Kelly

Geographical location: the south

Age:43

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages:2 boys, Ages 16 & 19

Occupation: stay at home mom

Pets:2 dogs 3 cats

Hobbies/Interests: pogo,

Height:5'2

Eye/Hair Color: hazel eyes, red hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/10/2011

Starting Weight:312

Goal Weight:200

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: pain in back and legs

Following any specific plan:

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Im doing this for me so Im here when my boys get married..


Anything else you would like to share with us:

Hello! I'm relatively new to 3FC and this looks like a great group!

First name: Joy

Geographical location: New England

Age: 41

Marital Status: Married

Occupation: SAHM/Grad student

Pets: 1 cat

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, current events, nature, walking/jogging, tennis

Height: 5' 3"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/medium brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: October 2010

Starting Weight: 202 lbs

Goal Weight: Ideally 145 lbs, but I feel really good and healthy at 160 ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I was prescribed antidepressants for my PMDD and perimenopausal symptoms. I've since stopped the medication, however I'm worried that something is now out of balance. I was gaining weight like crazy while taking the SSRIs even though my diet hadn't changed. I feel as though my metabolism is "out of whack" if that's possible.

Following any specific plan: Lots of exercise, drinking more water, cutting out diet soda, sweets, and counting calories with the help of the iPhone app "Lose It".

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm dealing with the effects of antidepressants, even though I am no longer taking any medications.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for the great forum.

First name: Trina

Geographical location: Delta BC Canada

Age: 42

Marital Status: Committed

Children/Ages: 27, 24, 20, 18 (2 boys 2 girls, all out of the nest)

Occupation: Receptionist

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Reading

Height: 5' 7 1/2"

Eye/Hair Color: Green / Black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 6, 2011

Starting Weight: 261

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I lost my thyroid to cancer in 2008

Following any specific plan: I just joined Weight Watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is my first real attempt. I gained the weight quickly after the surgery.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Im 42 and ready to start loving me again. Im happy to have found this site.

I'm new here, but I wanted to introduce myself and say, "Hello!"

First name: Kate

Geographical location: The Great Southwest

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 Boys ages 6 and 4.

Occupation: Teacher

Pets: 2 Dogs/ 3 Cats

Hobbies/Interests: When I have time, I enjoy quilting.

Height: 5' 8"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes and my hair is usually brown depending on what mood my colorist is in.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 13, 2011 (this time)

Starting Weight: 280 UGH!!!!

Goal Weight: 155

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying motivated and exercising.

Following any specific plan: Not Yet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm not just trying to "Look" better. I want to be the healthiest person I can be so I can enjoy being with my children. I also want to be able to ride the roller coaster at the amusement park without being embarrassed because the bar doesn't come down far enough!

Anything else you would like to share with us: My boys both have special needs and I want to be able to "Be there" for them for as long as possible!

First name: Tonya

Geographical location: Seattle

Age: 44 years old

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 4 boys and 1 Girl: 20,16,14,13 and my little girl is 7yrs old

Occupation: Right now I am a homemaker

Pets: Lexi, my little chihuahua


Height: 5ft 2in



Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 17,2011

Starting Weight:180

Goal Weight:130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lack of self esteem

Following any specific plan: not yet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am ready to change, get healthy and be active.

I am looking for a weight loss buddy.

First name: Shelly

Geographical location: St. Joseph, MO

Age:42

Marital Status: Divorced

Children/Ages:Chas-20 Zachary-9

Occupation:Operating Room Scrub Nurse

Pets:Manny and Freckles the Mini Doxies, and KiKi the Calico

Hobbies/Interests:Reading, Walking, Watching my boys play ball (baseball and basketball)

Height:5'4

Eye/Hair Color:Blonde/Green

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:01/20/11 (this time around)

Starting Weight:185.4

Goal Weight:150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Sticking with it! I did this program last spring and lost 33 lbs, but have gained 17 back. Summer hit and I fell off the wagon! I am a total "ballpark mom" and when season hit last year I got lazy and went back to the old habit of eating out alot. I also work an hour away so am gone from 5:30am to about 7pm four days a week.

Following any specific plan:Slim 4 Life

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I am going to preplan meals for the week and cook as much as I can on my days off.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am excited to find this site and hoping to make some new friends to share this journey with.

hi..had surgery a few years ago...gained 15 lbs..stopped smoking this year...gained 15 lbs...:O(

keep trying to get healthier and keep getting fatter...lol
started at 120..all said and done i got to 150...at 138 now, with a broke arm. but i can do this and your post are greatly encouraging...thanks...lisa





First name:lisa

Geographical location: ga, usa

Age:47

Marital Status: div...12 years ago.

Children/Ages:3 boys....31,23,14

Occupation: too many hours sitting/accounting

Pets:dog/doberman hes my running buddy

Hobbies/Interests:hiking, tennis, running, biking

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color:brn

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: sepy 2010

Starting Weight:150

Goal Weight:120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: broke arm

Following any specific plan: approx one lb every 2 weeks..hopefully will be done in a few months...at least close enough for a cute swim suit.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:stopped smoking..its harder

Anything else you would like to share with us: i think you all are GREAT!!! GO GET UM!!!!

First name: Kristiina

Geographical location: Lake Orion, MI (From Finland)

Age: 43

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: DD-16; DS-14

Occupation: SAHM

Pets: I dog, 2 fish and 1 mouse

Hobbies/Interests: cooking,outdoors, stocks and volunteering

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: naturally blond; currently a red head

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/1/11

Starting Weight: 165

Goal Weight: 125 ( ideally 117, but we shall see)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: overeating!

Following any specific plan: calorie counting, no gluten, a bit SB, a bit WW; all "real" foods. I am coming up with my own diet/lifestyle plan. Something that works for me.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Realized it is 100% my fault that I became fat. Now I need to take 100% responsibility becoming thin. No tricks, no gimmicks and no more excuses!

First name: Dianna

Geographical location: Nebraska

Age:40

Marital Status: M

Children/Ages: 20/16

Occupation: Mail Center Supervisor

Pets:No

Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, crafts, watching my daughter play basketball

Height: 5' 3

Eye/Hair Color:Brown/ blk

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:1*24*2011

Starting Weight: 236

Goal Weight:160-170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Confidence in self

Following any specific plan: Strict diet- HCG

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Want healthier life style

Anything else you would like to share with us: Want to meet positive people who is willing to share the weight loss journey!

First name: Glenda

Geographical location: Alabama

Age: 40 (as of tomorrow)

Marital Status: Process of divorcing

Children/Ages: 4 kids, Ages are 14(B), 13(B), 11(G) and 7(B)

Occupation: Office Administrator

Pets: 1 Chihuahua

Hobbies/Interests: Online gaming, reading, love music and watching movies....trying to make exercise a brand new love...

Height: 5'7

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Monday, January 17, 2011

Starting Weight: 252

Goal Weight: 170-180

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Taking the time to plan meals and actually fix them at home instead of doing the drive-thru thing.

Following any specific plan: Just trying to eat more fruits, veggies and lean meats and other proteins.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am very motivated and my sister is being a huge support. Plus turning 40...that's a milestone age and I am tired of being overweight. Not to mention the divorce has really given me the hope of new life and new experiences and more excitement for life period.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I just hope to find friends to walk along this new journey with me.

First name: Julie

Geographical location: West TN

Age:40

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: 18-19-20-23

Occupation:Outreach worker

Pets: 4 Dogs, 3 Potbelly Pigs, 2 cats and a duck

Hobbies/Interests:Computer, river, reading, home brewing

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel, Whatever I feel at the time

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This month

Starting Weight:219.5

Goal Weight:145

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Motivation

Following any specific plan:not yet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I gained weight for 1st time at 31...female issues, had surgery and then never got to getting fit again..

Anything else you would like to share with us:Nah

First name: Melissa

Geographical location: NC

Age: 40 (in March)

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Daughter (20) & Son (18)

Occupation: Newspaper Carrier

Pets: 3 dachshunds, Daisy Mae (2), Snickers (2), & Boy (18)

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, listening to audiobooks, & genealogy

Height: 5' 8"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 2/1/2011

Starting Weight: 189.2

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My work & sleep schedule, the fact that I very recently quit smoking

Following any specific plan: portion control, making better food choices, keeping a food & exercise log, & actually exercising

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have really never made an effort before

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am hoping to make friends with the same goals, to get & give support to others, and to stay motivated by joining this group.