First Name (if you want to tell): Tanya

Geographical location: Iowa

Age: 25

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: nope!

Occupation: CNA

Pets: one dog... she has a lot more energy than me thats for sure

Hobbies/Interests: music, hanging out with friends, having a good time, going out

Height: 6'0

Eye/Hair Color: Brown with red and blond highlights

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2008

Starting Weight: 290

Present Weight: 290

Goal Weight: 175

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Every time i diet i feel like im depriving myself and not eating enough so i tend to eat more than when im not dieting

Following any specific plan: none

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be healthy and finally be able to go shopping with my friends and go to the same section as them not the the plus size section... im on my feet constantly working as a cna and i dont like my being tired after only an 8 hour shift

Anything else you would like to share with us: Im looking forward to meeting all of you and hoping that you guys can give me some great advice along the way

First Name (if you want to tell): Nina

Geographical location: WC

Age: 22

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: student

Pets: my cat

Hobbies/Interests: dancing, listening to music, clubbing, making bracelets, gossip blogs, driving aimlessly, shopping, cheering, watching weeds

Height: 5'4

Eye/Hair Color: brown/blue; brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 2008

Starting Weight: I'm not sure yet but a size 12

Present Weight: ""

Goal Weight: maybe 125-ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: I have a really bad sweet tooth and I love to drink. Sometimes it feels like it's virtually impossible for me to turn down chocolate and a yummy drink.

Following any specific plan: calorie counting

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is really only my first time going at it, but here's to hoping that I'll stick with it.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Well, I got really timid at first so I've been lurking but I've decided to just jump in and go for it!

First name (if you want to tell): Susan

Geographical location: Maryland (but Wisconsin soon)

Age: 26

Marital Status: live-in BF

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: project manager

Pets: one HILARIOUS blind cat who thinks he's a dog

Hobbies/Interests: travel, writing, sight-seeing in DC, wine festivals

Height: 5'6"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: this time 1/8/08

Starting Weight: 270

Present Weight: 250

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: eating like my boyfriend!

Following any specific plan: low-carb

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I lost about 60 lbs over a year ago and have gained 2/3 of it back. I don't ever want to see my highest weight again!

Anything else you would like to share with us: looking forward to getting to know everyone!

First name (if you want to tell):
Frances

Geographical location:
Washington State for now

Age:
22

Marital Status:
Happily married

Children/Ages:
nada

Occupation:
navy wifey

Pets:
3 cats; Sassy, April & Lucky

Hobbies/Interests:
Shopping, celeb gossip, reading, watching movies & tv, traveling, scrapbooking

Height:
5'3

Eye/Hair Color:
brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
Jan 15!!

Starting Weight:
200

Present Weight:
200

Goal Weight:
150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
I'm an emotional eater and I suffer from depression.

Following any specific plan:
I'll be starting Alli soon, so I'll be following that

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I didn't really try hard enough before. I always let the depression get the best of me, and pretty much just gave up on everything.

Anything else you would like to share with us:
Umm..have a nice day!! And I like this carrot man~~>>

First name (if you want to tell):
Kristen

Geographical location:
North Carolina

Age:
23

Marital Status:
married

Children/Ages:
thankfully none right now

Occupation:
crafter, online survey doer & data entry from my home.

Pets:
You're gonna regret this question-
1 turtle
3 cats (Charlotte, Toby, Gypsy)
4 dogs (Dixie, Rambo (corgis), Bear & Roxy (mini dachshunds)) + Roxy's 4 pups
3 ratties (Godzilla, Anansi & Delilah)
40 show bunnies (Jersey Woolies, Holland Lops & Mini Lops)

Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, crafting, gardening for short periods of times

Height:
5'7

Eye/Hair Color:
blue-green/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
01/01/08

Starting Weight:
172

Present Weight:
170

Goal Weight:
150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
I have no willpower when it comes to bread- and I eat from boredom.

Following any specific plan:
Moderate portions, less bread/carbs & sugar, more exercise!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I plan on actually losing the weight this time!

Anything else you would like to share with us:
Uhh, my husband is a preacher, and I get the strangest looks because I'm not exactly meek & a sweet lil preacher's wife .

First name (if you want to tell):
Vickie

Geographical location:
North Carolina

Age:
22

Marital Status:
married

Children/Ages:
No

Occupation:
Online Sales

Pets:
1 Dog-Da-Vinci

Hobbies/Interests:
Scrapbooking, Reading, Shopping?

Height:
5'7

Eye/Hair Color:
Blue Eyes


Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
01/01/08

Starting Weight:
241

Present Weight:
233

Goal Weight:
150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Boredom Eating or what I call mindless munching!

Following any specific plan:
No just healthier/clean eating and Exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I really want this for myself this time!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Im new to 3FC!

First name (if you want to tell): Ashley

Geographical location: Kentucky

Age: 27

Marital Status: in a relationship

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: editor

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: fashion, concerts, reading, playing music

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/red

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: which time? This time, today 01/11/08.

Starting Weight: 235

Present Weight: 235

Goal Weight: short term: 211 for 10% weight loss. Healthy BMI: 145. Long term WW goal: 115. Although, I've been that weight before (yes really!) and looked extremely thin, so I may not go that low. Right now I'm aiming for a nice in the middle 140.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My boyfriend! His favorite thing to do on a date is try new restaurants, and lucky him, he doesn't gain weight from it like I do. I have, however, explained my weight loss goals to him, so I'm hoping he'll be supportive.

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm reaching out for support in places like this message board and WW, and am being open about wanting to lose weight, instead of being ashamed of it.

First name (if you want to tell):
Smelly
Geographical location:
Tennessee
Age:
23

Marital Status:
Single

Children/Ages:
No

Occupation:
Student
Pets:
2 cats, 1 dog, but I want another doggy come spring or summer!

Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, hiking, art, music

Height:
5'6''

Eye/Hair Color:
Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
Well I started back in Nov, but Thanksgiving and X-mas kinda got in the way so I'll say 1/7/08

Starting Weight:
240

Present Weight:
222

Goal Weight:
140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
Exercising uhh I like it once I get going but it's the get going part!

Following any specific plan:
Just eating less, and healthier, drinking just water, and trying to exercise.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I really want it and know I'm going to succeed!

Anything else you would like to share with us: Best of luck to all and myself as well!

First name (if you want to tell): Joe

Geographical location: London

Age: 22

Marital Status: single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: not sure.

Pets: none, unfortunately.

Hobbies/Interests: music, movies and beer.

Height: 6' and a lil bit.

Eye/Hair Color: blue/black

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: tomorrow.

Starting Weight: around 280

Present Weight: around 280

Goal Weight: I don't know really I'd say 200, even if I lost 220 it would be great.

First name (if you want to tell): Amber

Geographical location: California

Age: 25

Marital Status: live with BF

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: office assistant

Pets: I share a puggle (pug/beagle) with my mom

Hobbies/Interests: reading, watching tv, listening to music, hanging out with BF and golfing

Height: 5'4"

Eye/Hair Color: hazel/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I recently gained a lot of weight within the last year so I am officially now starting to lose what I gained. So my start day is today.

Starting Weight: 265

Present Weight: 265

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I love to eat. I am a carboholic. My BF loves to eat and cook so it makes it hard. Portion control is what kills me.

Following any specific plan: not right now. My main goal to start is to work on portion control and counting calories. Then once I have that down for about a month then I will add in exercise (or maybe sooner depending on how i feel)

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This is the heaviest I have ever been. About 5 years ago I weighed 212 and I worked out 2 times a day 6 days a week and got down to 160. Then I fluctuated 20 pounds up until 2006. Then I don't know what happened. It seems like all the sudden I was at 265. I gained 100 pounds. So I know that I don't just need a diet. I need a lifestyle change. If I don't change my eating habits and exercise habits I am always going to be going back and forth with my weight and I don't want that. I am looking to get rid of the weight for good.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am brand new to 3FC so hello to everyone!

First name (if you want to tell): Kate

Geographical location: Rhode Island

Age: 22

Marital Status: in a relationship

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: record store retail/student

Pets: cat (Eliot) dog (Belle)

Hobbies/Interests: tennis, music (playing and listening to), literature of all kinds, going to concerts, relaxing with friends

Height: 5'5"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: it's been a constant struggle but I will say recently gotten more serious, so January 2008

Starting Weight: 200

Present Weight: 200 (as I said, just started)

Goal Weight: 150 atleast

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: on-the-go/late night eating. with a busy schedule between work, student teaching and school i find it hard to eat healthy.

Following any specific plan: beginning WW... just signed up for a gym membership and plan on going 4 days a week at the very least. aero-pilates on the off days.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: with the gym membership i will feel obligated to get off of my @$$! i graduate this year and want to look better than ever for my vacation in the summer. commitment! commitment! commitment!

Anything else you would like to share with us: progress pictures soon. i think this forum is amazing and i am excited to share/gain knowledge from all of you through this process!

First name (if you want to tell): Carla

Geographical location: Virginia

Age:
25

Marital Status:
engaged

Children/Ages:
No

Occupation:
right now I am looking for a job

Pets:
1 pug named Pugsly, 1 chug (pug/chihuahua mix) named ED and 1 cat named Snowball

Hobbies/Interests:
I don't really do much, I need to find something to do

Height:
5'4''

Eye/Hair Color:
blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:
Jan 14 2008

Starting Weight:
282

Present Weight:
282

Goal Weight:
180

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:
exercising and not eating just b/c I am bored

Following any specific plan:
trying to eat less and make sure I go to the gym

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:
I am getting married in May 2009 and I want to look my best on my wedding day

First name (if you want to tell): Bianca

Geographical location: New York and New Jersey
Age: 22

Marital Status: live in sin with BF/or with my parents.. Depends on the day. Apparently I'm all over the place

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Graduate Student/ Personal Assistant

Pets: Belle the Boxer

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing!! going to the movies, reading, working out, playing with Belle

Height: 4'11"

Eye/Hair Color: brown/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: January 9th,2008

Starting Weight: 169.5

Present Weight: I haven't weighed myself yet..

Goal Weight: 120ish

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: i love food!! Especially bread, rice and sweets. Which seem to be a staple in my family. I can eat in moderation, but I constantly snack, sometimes without realizing and that has got to go!

Following any specific plan: I am trying Atkins, just so I can wean myself off of the bread and bad carbs.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I never realized how my health took a backseat to everything else. I want to be healthy and at a healthy weight so that I can enjoy my life so much more. I want it to change. It's a new year and I need to work towards a new me!

Anything else you would like to share with us: It's going to be a rough journey, but I'm finally ready for it.