First name: Ginger

Geographical location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Age: 21

Marital Status: married to Jason

Children/Ages: Landon: 2

Occupation: Customer Service, Soon to be Tax Specialist

Pets: None, Love dogs but no time for one, son is allergic to cats.

Hobbies/Interests: Playing World of Warcraft (i am addicted) Blogging (3FC, Cafemom, facebook) playing with my son, taking surveys for fun, chit-chatting online,

Height: Sixty-six inches, otherwise known as five-foot-six.

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel

Official Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 11-23-2008

Starting Weight: 240

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Staying Motivated

Following any specific plan: Limit: Soda, Snacking, junk food, Work out more, change what im eating and how much of it im eating, just being more active, plan on counting calories and logging excercise times, that is the goal anyway.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I CAN DO THIS. I have done some re-evalutating of my life, myself, and what i want to do, where do i want to go, I think i am stronger now, more determined, although im lacking the support (for now) i know i need to be accountable for myself (hence the blogging) and i know that i can do this, its all me now, I know who i am and where i wanna be. I am a strong, Determined women, Watch out!

My Goals:
Big Goal: 100lbs (down to 140)

1st mini Goal: 5 lbs by new years

2nd Mini Goal: 15lbs by the Superbowl.

welcome, sounds like you are ready for your new healthier life you will have support here! this site is great for finding supportive people who can help you in your journey, and educate you to help you make smart choices. good luck

Welcome Ginger!

I'm am just starting my weight loss journey too. WE CAN DO IT! By the way, you play WOW? I play too! Took a little break until I finish my RN degree (2 1/2 weeks,) but my hubby plays all the time. What server are you on?


~ Kellie

Welcome to 3FC, Ginger!

You've got great attitude, girl! Don't give it up... you're sure to succeed!!

Welcome and good luck!

Ginger, you are right. YOU CAN DO THIS and it is so worth it! We can be your support--no worries there!

WOW , someone who plays WOW....my hubby plays too, I play on Muradin, i have a 70 Holy Pally(alliance) there and a bunch of lower level ones too, i have one toon (like level 5 ) on Sen'jin (alliance) and horde toons on Norgannon...

Thank you ladies for all your kinds words, I know i can do this, will need lots of support im sure lol...thank you!!