First name: Erin

Geographical location: in the mitten state

Age: 28

Marital Status: married! woot woot!

Children/Ages: 0

Occupation:

Pets: 2 labs, a black one and a ginger

Hobbies/Interests: I love to sew (my mom taught me) I cook a lot for my husband, love photography

Height: 5'7''

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/ Dark brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: June 2011

Starting Weight: 221

Present Weight: 203

Goal Weight: 150ish or when I'm happy with my shape

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional eating/overeating, and the fact that I have to cook separate meals for my husband

Following any specific plan: clean eating, under 1400 calories

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm on a more balanced, realistic, healthy plan

Anything else you would like to share with us: just that I can't believe how many mini forums are inside the big forum- and I hope to one day be brave enough to share before and after photos

First name: Sara

Geographical location: Dallas, Texas

Age: 26

Marital Status: In a relationship - the boyfriend knows, understands, and supports that I won't get married until my career is settled into place. The fashion industry is a tough place and it takes a special man to put up with its ups and downs.

Children/Ages: Kids are scary! Hehe.

Occupation: Fashion Photographer / Graduate Student

Pets: I'm currently on a kitty cat hunt.

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Gaming, Writing, Reading, and Traveling.

Height: 5' 3"

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / I actually wear a wig due to a long term illness with OCD, so I get to be whatever I want - whenever I want.

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: "Official" 12/08/2012

Starting Weight: 245

Present Weight: 245

Goal Weight: 120

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Depression and disbelief I can be a skinny girl

Following any specific plan: I decided I needed weekly accountability and to learn about food weekly in order to be successful. I have the plan and funds to follow the program until and after I meet my goal weight.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I decided to get a physician's help and learn about food rather than pluck things off the shelf. I have decided to become the adult me rather than linger on the lifestyle I had as a college student. Plus, I am in the fashion industry and there are a lot of issues concerning weight in the fashion world.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I type a lot because I love to help in anyway I can. I'll always be as informative as possible. I hope you all can bare through my long posts! Hah.

First name: Kyleigh

Geographical location: Ohio

Age: 24

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: yes/daughter/2

Occupation: Hair designer

Pets: yes/dog her name is London

Hobbies/Interests: making cakes and decorating them, crafts, cooking

Height:5'8"

Eye/Hair Color:green/blue

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 3, 2012

Starting Weight: 207 this time

Present Weight: haven't checked it since last Monday which was 207

Goal Weight: 165/160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: keeping my calorie intake down, and exercising more often

Following any specific plan:exercise 2-3 days a week, eating at around 1200 calories a day

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: the last time during my weight loss I had help from a doctor using phen, and this time I'm doing it all my own!!

First name: Amanda

Geographical location: Houston

Age: 22

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: none

Occupation: Student

Pets: no

Hobbies/Interests: running clubs, cooking, weight loss

Height:5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: August 21, 2011

Starting Weight: 207 this time

Present Weight: haven't checked it since last Monday which was 207

Goal Weight: 165/160

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: keeping my calorie intake down, and exercising more often

Following any specific plan: WW

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

Hi! I'm new and this is my first post... am I OK to join in on this?

First name: Holly

Geographical location: Qingdao, China (just for now, then I'm back to sunny Scotland!)

Age: 22

Marital Status: Relationship

Children/Ages: No

Occupation: Student

Pets: No

Hobbies/Interests: playing tennis and hockey, reading, baking (...my downfall)

Height:5'1

Eye/Hair Colour: green-blue/brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 20th November 2012

Starting Weight: 136

Present Weight: 130

Goal Weight: 110

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: being greedy and eating way more sweet things than I actually need/want!

Following any specific plan: calorie counting, roughly 1300 a day, exercising at least 3 times a week

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: more determination and hopefully more support!

First name: Coco

Geographical location: Valencia

Age:23

Marital Status:In a relationship

Children/Ages:None

Occupation:English tutor

Pets:None

Hobbies/Interests:Vintage fashions, writing, drawing, chatting rubbish , meeting new people, watching old movies.

Height:5'4

Eye/Hair Color:Blue/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: 01/12/12

Starting Weight:175

Present Weight:165

Goal Weight:119

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I think the biggest things for me are going to be cutting out rich stodgy foods and white chocolate. But also keeping motivated over the coming months, but I have done it before and so i know that i can do it again.

Following any specific plan: Just cleaner living, no sugar, no alcohol, no smoking, no white bread and doing my own tailor made exercise regime.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I have had time to think what I want from myself and also realize that I have actually got a lot bigger than I actually thought I was and I need to do something for the sake of my health and happiness

Anything else you would like to share with us: I was so inspired by everyones stories on here and I would love to become part of the community and hopefully with some time and support i can achieve my goals along side everyone else!!!!!!

First name: Josie

Geographical location: Ireland

Age: 27

Marital Status:Single

Children/Ages:None

Occupation: Student

Pets: None

Hobbies/Interests: Nerd stuff, games, sci-fi fantasy collecting random stuff and a serious make-up addiction.

Height:5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: Dark blue/ Blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Sep 2012

Starting Weight: 178

Present Weight: 165

Goal Weight: 135

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Time: full time final year student (undergrad) I go most days without eating at all which messes up my metabolism. Patience also. I've none at all B-)

Following any specific plan: Gonna try Atkins now for the 4th time

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am just so angry at my massive whale mass.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Yeh - how do i get one of those cool progress charts under my post

First name: Sherrie

Geographical location: Lawrenceville GA

Age: 27

Marital Status: ...

Children/Ages: none which will also soon be

Occupation: HA! I currently nanny while I figure out what I'm supposed to be being about...

Pets: also my unsure place in life means I don't do pets until I'm sure where I'm going to wound up...I have a penchant for going overseas...

Hobbies/Interests:

Height: 5.75

Eye/Hair Color: Brown eyed girl/black hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: July 2012, Joined Forum December 2012

Starting Weight: 265

Present Weight: 237

Goal Weight: 170

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: myself

Following any specific plan: Exercise and better eating habits, so no..just trying to find a way to make it work..however I can keep the pounds coming off then that's what we're going with ...I have lots of food allergies that lead to other issues so I'm hoping with discoveries about them and cleansing and eating clean that I can detox my way out of a few pounds (got my first 15 off going wheat free) and then run off the rest

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I"M SOOO OVER BEING FAT and living this life where I am consumed with my weight...either its coming off, or I'm going to just call it a day and presume living life as is...because this waiting to live until I lose weight thing I've got going on, is just going to do it for my next 40 years...

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm a lil feisty lol..but I love the carrot man

First name: Tillie (well.... actually, my first name is really Hannah)

Geographical location: Virginia

Age: 19

Marital Status: None

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Student / Pharmacy technician

Pets: 3 cats and a dog

Hobbies/Interests: Love psychology, especially abnormal. also, I am a huge fan of "old" rock/folk music.

Height: 5'2"

Eye/Hair Color: blue and dark blonde

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: I was probably in the 2nd grade when I started my journey!

Starting Weight: 180 lbs

Present Weight: 160 lbs

Goal Weight: 120 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: ... college

Following any specific plan: Not sure yet.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I want to actually take care of myself and my body. I am going to quit living in the past and start living in the present.

Anything else you would like to share with us: nope

First name: Amanda

Geographical location: South Korea, originally from Canada

Age: 27

Marital Status: Engaged

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: English Teacher

Pets: None here, I've got a pug in Canada.

Hobbies/Interests: Sports, traveling.

Height: 171cm/5'7

Eye/Hair Color: Brown/Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Forever. Nov 1st, 2012 this go around

Starting Weight: 96kg/211 lbs

Present Weight: 89.8kg/197.4

Goal Weight: 77kg/169

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Red Wine, Chocolate and Ice Cream, yum yum. But really, making sure I don't when I'm not hungry.

Following any specific plan: Calorie Counting.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't want to be a fat bride!! I've also got a superbly supportive fiance who is also trying to lose weight.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I'm pretty boring so nope!

First name: Ashley

Geographical location: Bloomington Indiana

Age: 27

Marital Status: I'm in Love, I'm in Love. http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs3/1419326_o.gif

Children/Ages: No kids, but I will be TTC after I drop some lbs!!

Occupation: Teen Librarian

Pets: So many Schnauzers, kitties, and chickens

Hobbies/Interests: Weight loss, gardening, Sustainable home design... garage sales

Height: 5'7"

Eye/Hair Color: Blue eyes, brownish hair

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Does the 8th grade count? I guess I have been seriously thinking about all this for a year.

Starting Weight: 294

Present Weight: 286

Goal Weight: I would be happy to hit 175, but 145 sounds awesome.

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Myself. Right? I am full of excuses and extremely convincing. Put the pizza down, damnit. And alcohol. Losing weight and losing a penchant for too many beers by the lake.

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers

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

Anything else you would like to share with us: I lofe 3fc. Seriously.

First name: Mary

Geographical location: Michigan

Age: 25

Marital Status: In a relationship

Children/Ages: One stepdaughter, 6

Occupation: High school German teacher

Pets: One fish - want a dog though!

Hobbies/Interests: Video games, exercising, seeing friends, games in general, watching sports

Height: 5'8"

Eye/Hair Color: Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: Birth

Starting Weight: 343 (my heaviest)

Present Weight: 343

Goal Weight: 180

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weight loss: Taking care of myself instead of others and having money to consistently go to the gym

Following any specific plan: I am going to try something new: No fried food, no fast food, no pop. And exercise because I miss it desperately.

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I don't have the confidence I did before, because I lost a bunch of weight and gained it back.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I really want to stay on this site this time, because you all really helped me stay on track before.
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First name: Lindsay

Geographical location: British Columbia, Canada

Age: 25

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: None yet

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Pets: Cat (Molly/Orange Tabby) Dog (Allie/Boxer - just a baby!)

Hobbies/Interests: Not enough....

Height: 5 feet.

Eye/Hair Color: brown and brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: December 12th 2012.

Starting Weight: 230 lbs

Present Weight: 217 lbs

Goal Weight: 140 lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: emotional/bored eating, not letting others convince me it's okay to cheat, not overindulging in all the holiday sweets around!

Following any specific plan: Weight Watchers PointsPlus

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: This time, I found something that feels natural. Something that I can live with, a lifestyle rather than a crash diet. I feel motivated, I have finally had enough. Also, I have set a goal to participate in Tough Muddger (a physical challenge) with my husband in June 2013 (Whistler, BC)

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am new to 3FC, and have been lurking for a few weeks. I find everyones stories very uplifting and motivating, just what I need to show me that I can do this.

First name: Danielle

Geographical location: London, England

Age: 21

Marital Status: Single

Children/Ages: None

Occupation: Unemployed

Pets: One slightly fat and very fluffy cat called Edison

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Stand Up Comedy, Watching Sports

Height: 6ft

Eye/Hair Color:Brown/ Dark Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This time round 31/12/2012, but on and off since I was about 14

Starting Weight: 255lbs

Present Weight:255lbs

Goal Weight: 165lbs

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional eating and limited self control

Following any specific plan: Calorie counting and exercise

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I feel I am more emotionally ready for the effort of weight loss than I have been previously. In the past I have also been in denial a bit as to how much I really needed to lose weight.

Anything else you would like to share with us: Everything I have seen of 3FC so far has been so positive and welcoming so I am really hoping it will be a great help to be overcoming my weight issues.

First name: Briana

Geographical location: Southern Arizona

Age: 29

Marital Status: Married

Children/Ages: Hailey 11, Chloe 8, Morgan 2

Occupation: Event Planner

Pets: Frankie - Our dalmatian

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, cooking, volleyball family!

Height: 5'8

Eye/Hair Color: Hazel / Brown

Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: TODAY!

Starting Weight: 250

Present Weight: 250

Goal Weight: 165

Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: Emotional Eating

Following any specific plan: Low calorie / portion control

What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I am truly disgusted with how I look and feel - I am at my heaviest in my life and its the most depressing thing.

Anything else you would like to share with us: I am a military wife!
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