First name:

Geographical location:

Age:

Marital Status: Married for 15 yrs

Children/Ages: Anmarie 12, Brayden 10, Laina 5

Occupation: Substitute Teacher and SAH Mom

Pets: Farm cats and dogs

Hobbies/Interests: Camping

Height: 5'5

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 5/15

Starting Weight:179

Goal Weight:130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Sugary snacks

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein

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

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Sarah

Geographical location: Martha's Vineyard / NE

Age: 40

Marital Status: serious relationship

Children/Ages: 1 daughter 23 years old

Occupation: 911 dispatcher

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: travel, exercise, beach, music, movies, friends

Height: 5'3

Eye/Hair Color: blue eyes / brown hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: March 13, 2012

Starting Weight: 228

Goal Weight: 140

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: CRAVINGS!!!

Following any specific plan: IP

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Very focused and determined this time!

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Kim

Geographical location: West Coast florida

Age:46

Marital Status:Happily Married

Children/Ages:25 and married

Occupation: Director of Sales

Pets: 2 - Spike, 11 yr.old chihuahua; Chester, 16 yr. old Rat Terrier

Hobbies/Interests: Work

Height: 5' 5"

Eye/Hair Color: Green / Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:

Starting Weight: 174

Goal Weight: 130

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:

Following any specific plan: wonderslim

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Never needed to lose weight before

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so happy I have found you

First name: Lee

Geographical location: Southern California

Age:46

Marital Status: Widowed

Children/Ages: Two boys, 17 and 13

Occupation: Admin assistant

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: Music, motorcycles

Height: 5' 5"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 6/16/12

Starting Weight: 235

Goal Weight: 150

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself

Following any specific plan: Going carb free

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'd rather not lose my feet to diabetes

Anything else you would like to share with us: Prayers and encouragement always welcome!

First name:

Geographical location: Midwest

Age:46

Marital Status: married/26 years

Children/Ages:20 and 25

Occupation: SAHM and some part time work from home

Pets: dogs ...too many!

Hobbies/Interests: Nature, hiking, dogs, my kids, my hubby, and many more

Height:5'7 and 1/2

Eye/Hair Color:

Starting Date of Weight loss Journey: 3/11

Starting Weight: 215

Goal Weight: 145 (currently fluctuates between 155 and 159)

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: My mind

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and work outs

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I didn't give up because I couldn't be perfect

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Red

Geographical location: Denver, CO

Age: 44

Marital Status: Married 20 years

Children/Ages: 15 and 11 boy and a girl

Occupation: Teacher

Pets: Two dogs and a cat

Hobbies/Interests: Crafts, reading, writing, painting

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: green/ reddish

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 5, 2012

Starting Weight: 149

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: lack of motivation

Following any specific plan: eat less, work out more

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to be healthy

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Sheila

Geographical location: East Coast

Age: 44

Marital Status: Divorced

Children/Ages: Girl age 15, Boy age 13

Occupation:

Pets:

Hobbies/Interests: Travel, knitting

Height: 5' 6.5"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue/Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: April 2, 2012

Starting Weight: 181

Goal Weight: 128

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: staying motivated!

Following any specific plan: Just my own - no liquid calories, low carb, no meat other than fish

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I flipped my switch from "want" to "will" - and it's working!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I started this year at 183 - size 14. Felt really horrible, hated getting dressed every morning because everything either didn't fit or if it did, looked horrible. Finally after the first three months, I decided I needed to make some significant changes in my life - Not only was my weight bothering me from a self-esteem standpoint, but also I knew it wasn't good for my health - my stomach was so big, I literally feared that someone might ask me if I was pregnant. So on Monday April 2nd, I decided to exercise 5 times a week (even if only walking), give up all liquid calories (including all alcohol), and stick to fish, veggies and fruit. I lost 30 pounds in 3 months! :-) I have 21 more to go - we just got back from a family vacation and I was completely motivated up until that point - I knew I was going to see my Mom, and wanted to be 30 pounds down - and I was!! On vacation, I continued exercising and eating well, but Mom and I would drink wine in the evenings. I still lost weight while I was there, and really don't criticize myself for having enjoyed those liquid doughnuts with her!

But now we are back, and I'm not sure why, but I don't feel the same sense of commitment. Maybe it's because of the fact that the vacation was my motivating force, and now I'm back to the day-to-day...I underestimated how much of a motivating force it was for me.

I know I need to lose at least 20 more pounds. I also know I feel better living this lifestyle. I think it's the fact that I'm choosing not to drink wine at the moment to accelerate the weight loss - that's really the only thing I will re-introduce when I'm in "maintenance mode" - - and of course then only in moderation on the weekends. Also perhaps some more whole grains (I'm not touching pasta, potatoes, bread and rice of ANY kind)...but I really don't miss the grains.

At any rate, it's Friday night, and I've been drinking unsweetened iced tea and fresh lemonade made with Truvia. :-) I'm back on track, and I'm looking forward to participating in this forum to stay there and not derail!

First name:Kelcey

Geographical location:Maryland
Age:42

Marital Status:Married

Children/Ages:8/9

Occupation:Interior Design

Pets:no

Hobbies/Interests:reading

Height:5'3"

Eye/Hair Color:blonde/brown eyes

Starting Date of Weightloss Journeyoday 7/9/12

Starting Weight:not sure yet but think 160?

Goal Weight:130 - 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss:keep on believing I can, Also am a sucker for Wine

Following any specific plan:

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past:I hope this will truly be the last diet ever. Done it all and am tired of it.

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Kim

Geographical location: Maryland

Age: 48

Marital Status: Divorced

Children/Ages: 28 & 25

Occupation: Supervisor of 911 Center

Pets: On via memories

Hobbies/Interests: Gym, biking, Astrology

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Red (bottle of course)

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 07/11/2012

Starting Weight: 250

Goal Weight: not 100% sure yet, think 160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Years of neglect and complete lack of knowledge about food, cooking, nutrition

Following any specific plan: Ideal Protein (signed up 7/11 but still have not gotten a start day from my coach because she was on vacation

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am discovering that sugar is a horrible thing and my body does not handle it well. I know I CAN DO THIS and I didn't know that before!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am so grateful for finding this link. I have found so much information and motifvation!

First name: Sharon

Geographical location: Southern Ontario
Age: 48

Marital Status: Married (feels like forever...23 years)

Children/Ages: 2 boys 18 and 20

Occupation: law clerk

Pets:three rescue cats

Hobbies/Interests: reading, Church etc.

Height: 5.11

Eye/Hair Color: green

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 1979 lol, but more recently July 2012
Starting Weight: 259

Goal Weight: 199
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: staying motivated
Following any specific plan: IP

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: AS a long time w.w. member, i needed a change. Hopefully this is it!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I hope to feel and look better by Christmas~! thats my goal!

First name: Peggy

Geographical location: Oklahoma

Age:47

Marital Status:Married 26 years

Children/Ages:20, 21 and 24

Occupation: Medical Records

Pets: 2 horses, 2 dogs 1 cat.. lots of chickens

Hobbies/Interests:Gardening, canning, horses, reading

Height:5'4"

Eye/Hair Color:Blue/blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey:1999

Starting Weight:Almost 160

Goal Weight:110

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightlossying to self!

Following any specific plan:Adkins!

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: Sticking to the plan no matter what

Anything else you would like to share with us: Weight loss and maintenance needs to be a way of life. You can never go back to how you once lived and ate.

Joy
Virginia
soon to be 45
Married
3 kids (boys 25 & 18)(girl 13)
Beautician
3 dogs
Anything Outdoorsy (tomgirl)
5'3.5"
Green eyes/Brown hair
start- June 1st, 2012
SW- 227
Goal- 150
Hurdles- premenopause, prozac, knee injury, back injury & tending to everyone but me!
Calorie Counting
Want to focus on me for a change and don't want my parents later life health problems!
Enjoy the things i love to do and can't now because of my weight!

First name: Creeation

Geographical location: San Antonio, TX but I moved here in May 2012 from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Age: 39

Marital Status: Newlywed! Married one month ago!

Children/Ages: 21-yr-old son

Occupation: Just finished a Masters degree in Education, and taking a break before pursuing a PhD

Pets: none

Hobbies/Interests: Jewellery making, beading, reading

Height:5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 6, 2012

Starting Weight: 230.6

Goal Weight: 170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Diabetic, loss of motivation, missing my family

Following any specific plan: calorie counting/diabetic diet

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: My husband recently had a heart attack; it scared both of us into making some serious and significant changes

First name: austinaus

Geographical location: Austin, TX

Age: 43

Marital Status: married

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: instructional designer

Pets: 2 cats and a dog

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, astrology

Height: 5'3"

Eye/Hair Color: green/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 08/14/12

Starting Weight: 190

Goal Weight: 155

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: the first week

Following any specific plan: calorie count

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: higher start weight >.>

Anything else you would like to share with us:

First name: Michelle

Geographical location: North Carolina

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: 2 boys - 22 & 24 and 2 grand-daughters ages 4 and 18 mos.

Occupation: Legal Secretary

Pets: 1 dog (Jake - 5 years old)

Hobbies/Interests: baking, Pioneer Trails on FB and reading

Height: 5'1

Eye/Hair Color: blue/blond

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 1, 2012

Starting Weight: 172

Goal Weight: 125

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: cravings

Following any specific plan: low carb/low calorie

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have joined a gym and incorporated walking and biking into my exercise plan.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am glad that I am finally using 3FC as a support group...glad I found you guys