First name: Amy
Geographical location: Chicagoland Age:39 Marital Status: Engaged Children/Ages:0 Occupation: Pets:2 Cats Hobbies/Interests: Biking, Dancing, Reading, Cooking, Computer games Height:5'4": Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: age 12 Starting Weight: 220 (9/9/11) Goal Weight:189 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: PCOS Following any specific plan:Not yet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I do not want to hit 40 and be 200+ pounds. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
I have hope
First name: Candy
Geographical location: Atlanta,GA Age:43 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages:19 Occupation:transportation Pets:not any more Hobbies/Interests:travel, reading;when i have time,old classic movies, Height:5'2 Eye/Hair Color:brown/brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:9/11/2011 Starting Weight:200 Goal Weight:150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:ME!! Following any specific plan:not yet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Anything else you would like to share with us: |
Hi I'm new to 3FC this week :D
First name: Tina
Geographical location: Australia Age: 45 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: No Children Occupation: Ex- Civil Servant Pets: 2 Cats Hobbies/Interests: Photography/Movies/Music Height: 5ft 6in Eye/Hair Color: Green Eyes/ Light Brown Hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5th Sept 2011 - This time around!! Starting Weight: 253 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binging on Junk Food & Alcohol - especially late at night Following any specific plan: Counting Calories What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Serious concerns about dying young & health risks due to being overweight Anything else you would like to share with us: I have a mountain to climb & can't do it all by myself .... :^: |
First name: Annie
Geographical location: Iowa Age: 40 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Sons ~ 17 and almost 4, Daughters ~ 15 and 9 Occupation: Stay at Home Mom Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking, Reading Height: 5'4 Eye/Hair Color: Green eyes, Brown hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Technically September 2010 Starting Weight: 252 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Me, myself and I, Lack of motivation, sabotaging myself Following any specific plan: None at the moment What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I turned 40 last year and I want to be around for my kids. I am tired of feeling ugly and I know I can do if I just don't let myself sabotage everything. Anything else you would like to share with us: I was here before but not sure why I ever left. I am really hoping to lose the weight now. |
First name: Michele
Geographical location: Florida Marital Status: In a Long-Term Relationship Children/Ages: 3 daughters - 26, 21 and 20 Occupation: part time accounting assistant Pets: 3 cats, 1 large "husky mix" dog Hobbies/Interests: Reading, butterfly & herb gardening, cooking, crafts Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Dark Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/28/2010 Starting Weight: 176 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Eating out, lasting motivation Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers (lost 20 lbs on Jenny Craig last year and have since gained 10 pounds back) What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am tired of the roller coaster, want to get to goal weight and stay there this time! My girls have all moved out and I'm an empty-nester now, time for me to take care of myself..finally. Anything else you would like to share with us: see above re: roller coaster and empty nest..grin... |
First name: Annalena
Geographical location: Europe Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: One girl, 5 years old Pets: 2 cats Hobbies/Interests: Photography, reading Height: 5'8" Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/ blond Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Spring 2011 Starting Weight: 207 Goal Weight: 141 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Binges... Following any specific plan: Low Carb What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: in the past it was all about looking good. Now it is mainly about being healthy and being a good role model for my daughter. Anything else you would like to share with us: English is obviously not my first language :) |
First name: Jo
Geographical location:LA Age:42 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Son-23, Daughter-22, Daughter 17, Son-15 and Daughter-13 Occupation: Office Manager Pets: None Hobbies/Interests: watching my kids compete in their various sports, camping, motorcycle rides, reading, cooking/baking, traveling and just about anything that gets me outside..even yardwork Height: 5'2" Eye/Hair Color:blue/auburn Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 9/22/11 Starting Weight:166 Goal Weight:130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: portion control Following any specific plan: no What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I never kept a journal before and have realized just what a HUGE help to me it has been these past 2 weeks Anything else you would like to share with us: |
Hi!
First name: Kim
Geographical location: Northwest Minnesota Age: 45 Marital Status: Divorced Children/Ages: Son~18 and Daughter~12 Occupation: Paralegal/legal typist Pets: Cairn terrier and two cats. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, gardening (when I can find the time), walking with friends Height: 5-4 Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Restarting today! Starting Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating out of boredom; work at a desk/computer 8+ hours a day so need to get more movement in after hours. Following any specific plan: Not yet What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This one will be successful!!!! Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name:June
Geographical location:USA-Maryland Age:46 Marital Status:Married Children/Ages: Yes/ 29,26,23,21 Occupation:Store Team Lead Pets: Hobbies/Interests:Reading,puzzles,running,walking,cooking, gardening Height:5'6" Eye/Hair Color:Hazel/Brown Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:10/30/2011 Starting Weight:145 Goal Weight:130 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:Binge eating even when I'm not hungry Following any specific plan:No What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I can't tolerate the way I look in the mirror and my clothes are becoming too tight. I refuse to buy a larger size. Anything else you would like to share with us: |
First name: Tricia
Geographical location: Southern Maryland Age: 41 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: 2 daughters (ages 6 and 4) Occupation: Client Relations Pets: Dog (Brady) and 2 cats (Bootsy and Alex) Hobbies/Interests: Reading, walking, Height: 5' 4" Eye/Hair Color: hazel Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 10/29/11 Starting Weight: 175.8 Goal Weight: 150 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Commute, 2 young kids, willpower....me Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm really trying this time. Anything else you would like to share with us: I weigh now what I did when I was pregnant. After my 1st daughter was born, I got pretty close to my pre-pregnancy weight. After my 2nd daughter, I didn't get quite as close, but it wasn't too bad. Now...youngest is 4 and I'm about 20 pounds MORE than I was when she was 1. |
Geographical location: Texas
Age: 44 Marital Status: very happily married Children/Ages: 28, 22, 21, 19 Occupation: Life Coach Pets: cats, dogs, & llamas Hobbies/Interests: bellydancing, tai chi, artist trading cards, reading, travel Height: 4'10" Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11/12/11 Starting Weight: 175.4 Goal Weight: 120 or below Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: staying aware of how I feel and what I am eating Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers & working with a fabulous Life/Weight Coach What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My attitude. I am excited about the possibilities & positive things in my life now. In the past I tried to lose weight based on feelings of guilt, shame, & embarrassment. I love who I am now and who I am continuing to become. Anything else you would like to share with us: Thank you for being here! Places of support like this bond us and allow us all to grow stronger. I appreciate you all! |
Geographical location: Southern California
Age: 44 Marital Status: married Children/Ages: Boy14 & Girl 12 Occupation: Jewelry designer Pets: 1 cat & 1 dog Hobbies/Interests: gardening, anything crafty, jitterbug dancing, music Height: 5'2" Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 07/25/2011 Starting Weight: 178 Goal Weight: 115 or below Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I can always get to my goal weight but then I fail to maintain. Over and over again. :( Following any specific plan: Low-carb, low-calorie, low-fat, vegetarian What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am a vegetarian this time. Also I have a plan for maintenance, for the first time, ever. I am taking steps toward establishing a new fitness-related (not weight-related) goal for when I reach my goal weight. Anything else you would like to share with us: I love this site! This and the Low Carb Friends site have made ALL the difference in my weight loss this time around! |
First name: Kim
Geographical location: Southwestern Virginia Age: 46 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Son-28 & 2 Step Children Boy-10 Girl 8 Occupation: P/T Product Demonstrator Pets: Peka-pom-chi named Matte Hobbies/Interests: Reading, blogging, walking the dog in the spring & summer Height: 5'6" Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, blonde hair Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Haven't specifically started yet. Starting Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 140 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: NO ENERGY is the biggest...exhausted, no motivation and lots of roadblocks too. Following any specific plan: Just to eat as well as I can and exercise at least 4 times a week to start. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have a lot more weight to lose than I've ever had before. Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so happy I found this site and hoping to find the motivation and energy to start toward my goals soon. |
Newbie Here...
First name: Barb
Geographical location: Oregon Age: 42 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: Son (24 years old), daughter (22 years old) Occupation: Secretary Pets: 1 Yorkshire Terrier Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, barbecuing, camping, gardening, traveling and shopping Height: 5'4" Eye/Hair Color: Green/Blonde Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This WILL be the year: 1/1/12 Starting Weight: 293 Present Weight: 293 Goal Weight: 135 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sticking with the diet Following any specific plan: Counting calories/carbs, make drinking water a priority, exercising 5 days a week. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel I am READY emotionally. My children are grown and living on their own and my husband works in another state, pretty much just need to worry about me and have the time to do just that. I want to lose it all by my 45th birthday, October 12th, 2014 Anything else you would like to share with us: I had always been small until I was about 25 years old. I came close once to losing all my weight but was about 15 years younger and didn't have near the weight to lose as I have now. I want to lose the weight and keep it off...never will I be 293 again! |
I'm new to the forum
First name: Glitterkitty
Geographical location: Sunny California Age: 43 Marital Status: Married Children/Ages: one 13 year old and oh yes with full package teen attitude Occupation: Registered Nurse Pets: One cuddly dog and one forever toddler kitty. Hobbies/Interests: I love to scrapbook, paint and quilt. And I like to travel, go to the beach, camp and cook. Height: 5 foot and 1/2 inch. Eye/Hair Color: Hazel and brown (for now). Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2, 2012 Starting Weight: 243 Goal Weight: 110 Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My biggest hurdle is staying on my diet and exercise plan long enough to meet my goal weight. I start out with a bang and then after a month I slide back to my old ways. Following any specific plan: I'm going to get the Beck diet solution book and see if I can change my old habits. As far as a diet plan I am lowering my calories, fat and salt and increasing my exercise, water and motivation. What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: 1. Setting small goals that are attainable in a week. 2. Understanding how I sabotage myself and learning how not to do that this time. 3. Understanding that it will take me at least 8-12 months to loose all my weight. And feel ok with that. 4. No fad diets, pills, equipment or programs this time. This time it's just walk, exercise that I can really do and real foods that I really like. Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm excited and nervous about this long journey that I am now on. I hope I meet a lot of friends along the way and I hope I can give others support too. |
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