First nameebbie

Geographical location:Charlotte, NC
Age:47
Marital Status:M
Children/Ages:21/23
Occupation:RN
Pets: 14year old dachshound, Princess
Hobbies/Interests:Scrapbooking

Height:5.3

Eye/Hair Color:brown and brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Nov, 28, 2011

Starting Weight:142

Goal Weight:115

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:HUSBAND

Following any specific plan:Ideal Protein

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This plan offers me the ability to be around foods that were once a sabatoge and not be tempted

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Susan

Geographical location: South America
Age:47
Marital Status: D
Children/Ages: 18, 20, 25
Occupation: Teacher
Pets: --
Hobbies/Interests: No time for them, but I am getting to like being here with you

Height:5.0

Eye/Hair Color:brown and brown, with some help

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Dec 29, 2011

Starting Weight:135

Goal Weight:115

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating.

Following any specific plan: Eating only when hungry and only healthy food.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: It is the first time I don't concentrate on the food but on the reasons for eating when not hungry, which I think is the reason of my overweight.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Thanks for reading!

First name: Andrew

Geographical location: South of the Mason-Dixon, East of the Mississippi

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 girls, 1 is 9 years old the other is 7 years old

Occupation: Computer Geek

Pets: 1 Dog, 2 Cats -- all 3 worthless

Hobbies/Interests: I play guitar, computer games, read.

Height: 6 foot and 2 inches.

Eye/Hair Color: Blue (most of the time).

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2, 2012

Starting Weight: 252

Goal Weight: 183.5

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I usually get discouraged because often I get sick not long after starting a weightloss/fitness program. Not sure why. I'm hoping to avoid that this time with the help of some multi-vitamins.

Following any specific plan: Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle. Which is really about calorie control. Use more than you eat.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I understand that I'm older now, I have a plan that I know will work for me. I know that it will take time, patience, and perseverance.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm also a huge Kentucky Wildcat fan. I also like helping others on their quest.

Hi all, new to the forum and can't wait to dive in. I've gained 15 pounds in the last year due to job stress. I have a new job that I love and started working out 3weeks ago. Feel great, lost 4pounds but need support.can't wait to "meet" you all. Theresa

First name: Theresa

Geographical location:Southern Indiana

Age: 43

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: Jordan 14, Jalen 11, Emma 8

Occupation: Administrator at state college

Pets: dogs

Hobbies/Interests: love reading

Height:n5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: blue/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 12/19/11

Starting Weight: 185

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: stress eating

Following any specific plan: none

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm motivated to look and feel better

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Brigitte

Geographical location: Orlando, Fl

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Social Work

Pets: Gigi (dog who think she's human)

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, Sorority work, surfing the net, Cruising

Height: 5'2

Eye/Hair Color:Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/2/2012

Starting Weight: 293

Goal Weight: short tram 200 long term 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself and staying motivated to stay on my diet and workout... eating just cause

Following any specific plan: no one specific plan doing what works for me

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Just tired of being tired of being fat

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Ilse

Geographical location: Portland OR

Age: 44

Marital Status: Living in sin.

Children/Ages: Son/9

Occupation: Writer/editor

Pets: Dog, 3 cats, tortoise, fish, frogs.

Hobbies/Interests: I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't been interested in much, lately. Love to cook, read. I would love to dance, run, sew, garden...

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/8/2012

Starting Weight: 212

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Living with two guys (son and boyfriend) who can eat whatever they want.

Following any specific plan: Not sure yet. I have had success on SBD, but I'm afraid that if I follow a plan, I will not stick to it. I have designed my own plan, based on principles similar to SBD.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have no idea, which is what's so scary about it. Every time I started, I was convinced that "this is it!" but it never is. I hope this time is different, but terrified that it's not. Perhaps what's different is that I have less faith in myself than I have ever had. (Sorry to be a Debby Downer.)

Anything else you would like to share with us: I would love to know someone nearby with similar goals -- an accountability buddy!

First name: Mel

Geographical location: Texas

Age: 40

Marital Status: Happily Married

Children/Ages: Blessed with one amazing son almost 13

Occupation: SAHM

Pets:

Hobbies/Interests:

Height:

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/5/12

Starting Weight: 146

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Doing it for "me" and to feel fit and healthy again

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Alaskastarr

Geographical location: The Last Frontier

Age: 42

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 3 boys 17, 15 & 9

Occupation: Management & Program Assistant AND Fulltime BA student in ART

Pets: 2 Dogs Kiska our Australian Shepherd Lab mix 15 yrs old and Denali our Bichimo 1 year

Hobbies/Interests: Art...painting, jewelry making, sewing clothes

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown Eyes and Blonde from a bottle (too much white hair now)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 6, 2012

Starting Weight: 205

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Finding the time to do this as the new semester starts and I am still working plus dealing with high school age kids and a kiddo in elementary school.

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein protocol

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Something just clicked in my brain this time...this is it I can feel it...I don't even have any desire to pick up a slice of bread or eat whatever people try to get me to eat anymore. I really enjoy seeing everyones successes on the forums and the positive attitudes that abound!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm really glad I found 3fatchicks site and forums...this has been just amazing to see so many people on the same journey as I am!

First name:Gina

Geographical location: California

Age:47

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages: Daughter (7yrs old)

Occupation: Elementary Teacher (subbing now)

Pets:One dog, three cats, three chickens, one fish

Hobbies/Interests:traveling, cooking (former professional chef), reading, knitting/crocheting, sewing, anything around the ocean.

Height:5'9"

Eye/Hair Color:Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/24/2012

Starting Weight:284

Goal Weight:170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: love of cooking/eating, cooking for family, carbs, portion control

Following any specific plan: starting w/ Medifast then calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Age/metabolism, the last time I tried to diet was 20 yrs ago.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Looking forward to getting support here. My husband and I just adopted a little girl and we're finding out how hard it is to keep up with her. I want to get healthy for all of us...but primarily for her.

First name: LISA

Geographical location: ALASKA

Age: 44

Marital Status: MARRIED

Children/Ages:

Occupation: HOMEMAKER (2 HOME BUSINESSES)

Pets: 2 DOGS

Hobbies/Interests: PHOTOGRAPHY, COOKING, KNITTING , SOME SEWING

Height:5'2

Eye/Hair Color:

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1/25/12

Starting Weight: 220

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: EXERCISE

Following any specific plan: WEIGHT WATCHERS

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: House Cat

Geographical location: Canada

Age: 43

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 18,16,13

Occupation: Home Based Business Owner

Pets: 2 cats, dog, bird, hamster, bearded dragon

Hobbies/Interests: Reading

Height: 5' 9"

Eye/Hair Color: Green Eyes, Blonde Hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Always, this time: Jan 29/12

Starting Weight: 215

Goal Weight: 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I have always yo-yo'd my entire life. I will lose the weight, keep it off a few years, then gain it back. I was at 150 for a couple of years this last time but then slowly gained it back over the past 2 years....I want it off again.

Following any specific plan: I do crazy things...but mostly low calorie/low carb.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I do not know...I want to do it, but for the past 6 months I keep failing. When I am in *the zone* I can diet hardcore, and I can't seem to get back into *the zone*...but I want it. The zone to me, is when that switch in my head flips and puts me on a straight course to my goal...I see it and want it so much, nothing deters me. I can't seem to get that switch to flip again though.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I hate myself.

First name: Karen

Geographical location: Canada

Age: 45

Marital Status:married

Children/Ages: two - 20 & 17

Occupation: Admin. Assistant

Pets: cats

Hobbies/Interests: reading, knitting

Height: 5,5

Eye/Hair Color: brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2011

Starting Weight:327

Goal Weight: I'd be happy if I could get to 200

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: changing life long habits

Following any specific plan: no...trying to do things that will be life long. Low carb due to husband diabetes

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: More time...kids are grown up, husband has lots of other interests so I can focus on me!

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Just call me Nelly, I don't give out my first name on-line

Geographical location: Mid-west

Age: 49, really not willing to join the 50+ group quite yet

Marital Status: Married for 26 years to a wonderful husband

Children/Ages: 9 children---> 2 girls, 5 years and 25 years and 7 boys, 23 years, 21 years, 18 years, 17 years, 15 years, 12 years, and 9 years. I also have a 1 year old granddaughter.

Occupation: Homemaker, do paper work for family business and sell Mary Kay a little.

Pets: we have miniature hamsters(want one?), a golden retriever mix and an old old old old (did I say old?) black dog, I think he is a cockapoo , oh and a parakeet

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, entertaining

Height: 5 ft 4 inches, although my Dr says I have lost 1/4 inch I refuse to give it up

Starting Weight: 183...highest in life was 2 lbs more at 185.5

Goal Weight: 155

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Financial ability to purchase the foods I need to eat to loose. Time to try and only make foods for myself and something different for everyone else....can't make that work.

Following any specific plan: I like South Beach Diet....or lower carbs if I have a way to purchase that.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am having some "aging" issues with weight gain and loss. Loss not happening, and gaining with no reason. I highly suspect hormone related weight issues.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am also a Christian and I realize that not everyone is. However, this is an important part of who I am and how I expect to find the ability to lose weight and/or stay healthy.

I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35

Welcome auntNelly and good luck. You might like Christian Encouragers under Faith Based Support Groups.