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Old 07-05-2011, 07:23 AM   #91  
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Trapped in the 280s for....5 months now? GET ME OUT OF HERE!

Good to know I'm not alone in the two-eights, because jeeeeeesus.
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I was 268 this morning and TOM started tonight--good sign, seeing as I'm typically up a few pounds before TOM. I know I recently got into the 260s but I'm SOOO anxious for the 250s! Wow 250s...WOW. Who knew I'd be excited for the 250s?? I know I've said it before, but I haven't been 250-something in since 2006, so that's why I'm all weirded out that it's so close! Craaaaazy. I can't wait!!
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Nebuch- Good luck and keep at it. Almost all of us are out of the 280's finally! Youll get there!

Tailee- Yea I know what you mean. I haven't been in the 230's since 2007 and it's been forever since I got here. Can't seem to get out! Going to need to exercise quite a bit more. I have about 97 days until the wedding. Maybe I'll pick up the P90X again?!? Hmmmm....I shouldn't have to think about this. OK. I'm going to do it. I want to be 199 by that wedding damnit!
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AHH! For some reason, I am not getting emails when someone posts to our blog. I thought it odd, so I came in to check today, and wow, 2 new pages of posts. I am a little peeved, don't know what happened! Ill just check in daily from now on!

Phoenix - Thanks for thinking of me, everything is going here, starting to have a little ray of light and I'm crawling towards it!

OK Ladies, I have 2 pages of posts to catch up on, so.... I am going to read and then I'll post back!

A little on me, I'm hovering in the low 260s again, I have been stress eating like crazy! My hubby has been looking for a new job (and since we live in a tiny town, there isn't much) but I believe he is going to start working in the oil field industry with his uncle, so....apart from him being away from home a bit, things will start looking up! Well, I'm off to post, then I'll write more! I am sooooo glad everyone is doing great and still here! I can't tell you all how worried I was that you all were gone!! Glad everyone is still here!!!
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Nebuch: You will find plenty of support here, we all have been there (or are there). Good luck, and I know what it feels like to be discouraged, but you can do this. We all can.

glenlorie: good to hear from you! glad that you are still hanging in there.

Taliee: your reply makes sense, I love what you said about not wanting to live that way. I especially like that you said "I don't want to want it, I actually WANT it", that really hit home for me because that has been a big issue for me this whole time. I have issues getting myself to REALLY want to do things. I have actually gotten used to shrugging off the consequences of not committing to something. So, what you said made perfect sense. I think that I lost sight of what I was really working towards in the last several months. Also, I think its great that you are so positive about moving forward, even when you have bad days.

Shelly: thank you thank you thank you for your post! It means a lot to me for you to share that story. I can agree 100% that I feel differences in my emotions in regards to my weight and whether or not I work to better my situation. When I get started and just do it I feel great. It's the getting there that has always been my downfall. My attitude has been really in the hole lately, and I know that is like 90% of the problem. I am trying to get back on my feet, and, like you said, its helping just to do something towards weight loss. In fact it helped just to come on here and post, to officially weigh in, and let my worries out a little. It got me to come back and check, and got me to start back with the small changes. As for the independence issue, I agree 100% with you there too, that it is really holding me back.


To expand a little on the whole self independence thing, I have been thinking of some options, but my hands are kind of tied right at the moment, which is extremely frustrating. A combination of unemployment (well..except for my workstudy position at school that I wont be doing again until fall) and not driving has me stuck. I have started looking into an apartment, but I can't support myself for a years lease and non of my friends are willing to commit to a shared lease. I am NOT comfortable with the whole 'random person' roommate thing. There are monthly lease dorm style apartments but they really dont impress me..the rooms are tiny and that is all the space you get besides the shared kitchen, game room and lounge.. and some shady people hang out at this place. The driving issue has followed me for years now, its complicated but the main thing is that I am not driving at the moment and the public transportation isn't reliable enough to get me where I need to go on a daily basis. This all makes me feel very very stuck. Uhg. This is a large part of my stress right now. I know nobody has the answers for things like this, but it doesnt change the fact that its majorly dragging me down.

On a much more positive note, like I mentioned to Shelly, I am finally doing better on my decisions. I started drinking lots of water and eating veggies etc..4th of July actually went very well, I think its the first time in recent memory that I didn't over do the eating on this holiday. Today could of went better but I still did better than I have been. I have been trying to limit my soda to 1 can a day if I have one. TOM also just decided to come around, so I'm sure its influencing things. Overall I've dropped a huge amount of water weight in the last couple days and we will see Friday when I weigh in for certain if it stayed that way. I decided that will be my new weekly weigh in day since I did my 'restart' weigh in last Friday. Anyways, have to go for the evening. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Glad to see some good posts! I have been enjoying this lovely weather here in Maine--I've been spending LOTS of time at the beach, and today I went strawberry picking with a friend at one of the farms in my hometown! I loooove the summer here and I'm soaking it all in while it lasts. I can't believe I'll be going back to school (for the last time! ahhh!) at the end of next month! Time flies.

I got my TOM a few days ago and I think it's just ending, but I had Mexican food last night--so I attribute the 272 this morning (UGHHH) to water retention from all the salt. I know I need to get back on the ball; I've "let myself go" the past week and today showed it. Blegh. All I've had today so far are two eggs and a boatload of strawberries, and NO SODA (I'm gonna try to go without it for a week). My goal for the end of this month is 262, which would give me a BMI of 39 (yay!) and I'd be at my 60 pound mark. I started the month at 268 so I think 6 pounds is doable (though, I have to get back to 268--I was 268 yesterday, so again, this 272 must be a fluke). I definitely want to be in the 250s (preferably mid-lower 250s) by the time school starts, so I know I need to get my butt in gear.

A sort-of NSV: I bought my first pair of size 20 pants in FIVE YEARS!!! Granted, they're from Old Navy (Gap brand stuff tends to run big) and they have a little bit of stretch, but they're still labeled a 20 and I was able to buy them in the store and IT MADE ME SO HAPPY! I tried on a couple pairs of size 20 jeans, and they fit--but were snug (they'll fit fine in another 15 pounds or so).

Shelly- YOU WILL BE 199! Keep chugging away, pretty lady! You can do it!!

Lorie- Glad to finally hear from you! I was wondering why you weren't posting as often as you used to. I haven't gotten around to setting up an e-mail alert when someone posts, so I just bookmark 3FC and check our thread every couple of days. Also happy to hear things are starting to look up a bit--hope you and your family are enjoying your summer!

Phoenix- I love all this good news from everyone, haha--good that you're making better decisions, you can totally do this! Soda is one of my big problems, too, so kudos to you on the water. Also, I realize when I'm depressed I "want to want," instead of just "want." I've been back on Wellbutrin and I've been feeling sooo much better...I hardly ever cry anymore or get upset/feel hopeless, and I have a better, more positive attitude in general (which is natural for me anyway).

Good to hear from all you ladies--hope you're all doing well! <3

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Old 07-10-2011, 12:47 AM   #97  
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OH MY GOSH! I cannot believe all the new stuff that has gone on with everyone since I have been AWOL! I am soooo excited for everyone!

Taliee - I am sooo glad you had fun in Vegas! You def. deserved the trip! I love your new picture, you look soooo fantastic!!!! I can't wait for you to reach your 60lb mark! That is soooo awesome!!! Taliee, I had become to dependent on the email notification, I think I'm going to steal a page out of your book and just bookmark the site Thanks sweetpea!

Shelly - OMG 239 is soooo super fantastic!! I am sooooo proud of you girlie! I know what you mean about the doctor's, mine doesn't even tell me I've done a good job, he just keeps telling me how much more I have to get rid of, and he needs to get rid of a few pounds himself, which makes things worse! I think your mom is going to be soooo amazed with you when she sees you! You are going to be in onederland soon! I can't wait! OH! I also was looking at everyones profiles, and your old pic you have on looks nothing like you now, I hope you notice how much you've changed!

Phoenix - I am so glad you go to go to Japan! I know what you mean about feeling stuck, I drive however I have the 5 kids and we live in a very small southern town and you have to drive 30 mins north or south to get to anything (still small towns, just bigger than Marietta) and so I usually just stay home. I know 30 mins may not sound like a long trip, but when you have to load 5 kids, put 3 in car seats, and tote 2 diaper bags and a purse, it is just a workout in itself. I know how you feel, but don't give up! You have come so far!

Well, as for me, I'm still floating in the 260s, some days the high some days the low. To be honest, I've had a lot on my mind and haven't thought to much about my weight. I told my husband, come Monday, I'm back on the ball. If I work hard and make good choices, I should be in the lower end of the 200s by the end of the year. I think what really got me going again was seeing pictures of myself in a bathing suit. My son Gabriel turned 4 on Tuesday and my brother in law turned 17 on Thursday, and we took them to the public swimming pool in Gainesville to celebrate. My mother in law loves to take pictures and post them on facebook. Well, seeing myself on those pictures just made me cringe, so....back on the ball now! I even told my husband to watch me and help me with my choices and keep me going. I hate pictures, but I really don't know if that will change with my weight loss, I hope so.

Well ladies, I'm going to get off for the night and go to bed. It has been a long day. I am sooooo glad everyone is doing so well! Keep up the good work ladies! Good night and sweet dreams!
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Oh ladies, did I tell you how much I have missed you all! Really, it is like if I don't here from you all every so many days I start to worry. As for as our financial stuff that has been going on, hubby has several interviews this week that are all very promising and he is also going to start work at the casino. He is going to be crazy busy, and gone a lot, but it is only for two years (which is when I graduate college and become a registered nurse). He doesn't really need to work 2 jobs, but he says every bit of extra helps, which is true. We have also talked about moving to South Dakoda (I am pretty sure I spelled that wrong, forgive me). He is in college working on an occupational health and safety degree (which is good to have in the oil field) and that is where the oil field is booming there right now. However, that isn't until 2 years down the line, so right now we are stuck in 110 degree Oklahoma heat, which isn't to awful bad.

As for my weight, I was looking at the mini goal photos earlier today and it just kicked me in the butt. If I get off my butt and get moving, I could drop 50 pounds by the end of the year and get to post some mini-goal pics. I really think that photo of me in the swim suit has just thrown me over the edge. A good thing since I've started dropping weight is that my blood pressure has significantly come down. I was in full blown hypertension, but now I am down to pre-hypertention with no meds. So, anyways ladies, I will stop ranting for now!!!! Hope everyone has a wonderful night!!
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Lorie-I wish your husband the best of luck with the job interviews. South Dakota is a very beautiful place so if you do move, you'll almost always have a gorgeous view! Lowering your blood pressure is fantastic. The last time I went to the doctor my blood pressure as 113/80 which was fantastic. I have averaged 135-140/84 the last couple of years. I had to have the girl do it twice to make sure it was right!! I know you will be able to do what you want by the end of the year. We've all seen the progress we've done over this past year and we may have our pitfalls, but we WILL get back up on our feet because we WANT this!

Haven't stepped on the scale since Thursday and I'm a little too afraid to. I haven't eaten a whole lot this weekend but what I did eat, definitely wasn't South Beach-completely anyway. I went to my first roller derby game yesterday and I fell in love! What a great form of exercise. I talked to one of the coaches and a few players afterward and it sounded like something fun to get in to. They work out so hard! After only 5 minutes, every girl was huffing and puffing and covered in sweat!

Bill news- my friend, whose wedding him and I are in, is really concerned with what our status will be at the time of the wedding. She's stressing out about it because of his ex (her ex friend) and whether she should invite her to the bachelorette party or the wedding for that matter. If K (the ex)doesn't know about him and I yet, she will soon, and I do NOT want drama. Not my thing. Ugh. I don't want my friend to stress over this! Not sure what to do.

I need to get to exercising more! I need to get this weight off!!!! I need to be under 200 by this wedding!! I have to be!!!
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Shelly - Thank you!!! The hubby is at an interview for a general manager position as we speak. I am so glad you are getting your blood pressure down too! I think that was the first "health sign" to me that my weight loss was actually helping me improve my health. How funny, I was in the same boat, I told the nurse, "um, I think you better re-check that because that doesn't seem right", but it was!OH MY GOSH, roller derby sounds soooooo fun! I bet you will be awesome at it! Your right, I can remember roller skating and roller blading as a teen and it does exert a ton of energy! I think that is a great way to burn calories, get fit, and meet new friends while having fun. Exercise is so much easier when it doesn't really seem like exersise (at least to me lol). You are right, we will both get back on our feet because we do soooo want to reach our goals! If Bill's ex is an ex-friend of your friend, I don't think I would invite her to either the party or the wedding. Why invite someone you aren't friends with any more or that will cause you worries on a special day like a wedding. OH by the way, I think you are going to knock Bill's socks of at the wedding, you already look totally fabulous!!
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Oh ladies. I'm embarrassed to say I haven't weighed since last Thursday and even more ashamed of my eating. I've been trying to be good but it's like I'm being tested everyday. Today we had a coworker who is graduating with her degree so they bought a huge Costco cake. For some reason I couldn't resist and I even packed myself several snacks! I don't even like store bought cakes and I didn't even enjoy it! I couldn't say no for some reason! Why is that?! My friend and I have decided to weigh in tomorrow to get a grip and face everything. I need to take responsibility for this before I let it get out of control again. If I don't get off my @ss there will be no way I will be under 200 by the wedding.

Lorie- haha. The whole ex girlfriend/friend thing is so strange. It's like no one in our group can say no to this chick. She's pushy and my friend, while she says she doesn't like her anymore, can't seem to tell her that there is nothing there in their friendship anymore. She was in good with the family of Bill too while they were together but now that they are broken up, she still comes around and they act like nothing happened. It's strange. I guess I just have a different approach to this kind of stuff but I would think, if I was her, I wouldn't be coming around anymore. She ruined her chance with this great group of friends (including his family) when she decided sleeping around on him was better than what they had. Its very frustrating for me, the new girl who wants to be with Bill, to be able to make an impression when the old girl is still in the picture!

I have a lot going on in the next couple of months and I can't seem to get my schedule going. I will need to move, do school work, entertain family (including my aunt with whom I have no interest in seeing) and try to watch what I eat while exercise. I know I can handle it I'm just not seeing how to go about it right now. I didn't make my goal of being 227 by the time my mom got here so I'm hoping to be under 235 at this point. Then the wedding goal of 199. I HAVE to make it happen.

I'm off to do homework...another thing I still have to do while juggling everything else. Good night ladies and I hope to hear from everyone soon!
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It's been over a week since I last posted, and the thread needs to be bumped...so HI! :]

First of all, I am down to 264. WHAT?! Yeah, talk about a more than pleasant surprise. I weighed myself for the first time since Saturday morning, because I spent the weekend with a bunch of people at my friend's lake house. When I left, I was 268-269...and now BAM! I come home and I'm 264.4 (I have two scales, and they both said about the same thing)! It's probably because I did a LOT of swimming and didn't overeat, so YAY! I'm extremely happy--means I can totally make my 262 goal for August 1!

The guy I sort of like was there (with his girlfriend, of course), which was the other big surprise of the weekend, because he originally wasn't supposed to be. I really, REALLY don't want to like him because he isn't single and I highly doubt will ever leave his girlfriend for me (or anyone else)--but it's so hard. We didn't leave the lake house until really late on Sunday and because I had very little sleep, I ended up staying over at his apartment last night--it was closer than driving home, and he INSISTED I stay (and no, nothing *happened!* hahaha). It's just like, ugh. We chatted for an hour and a half this morning...and the more I get to know him, the more I like him. BLAH! I just want to go back to school so I can distract myself with other things, lol!

Hope you ladies are doing well! <3
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Shelly - Girl! You are soooooo close to that 199 goal! I know you can get there, look how far you've come over the year we've known each other! I know how you feel right now, I was on a good streak and then, I just let to many things get in my way. I know if we get up and start doing what were were doing, there will be no stopping us. As for the friend of yours, I know people like that, it seems like NO MATTER WHAT, they are always lurking around. I'm an upfront person and don't mind telling someone to buzz off, but people like the person you mentioned, don't generally get the point anyways. I say don't worry to much about her, work on your goal, and at that wedding you are going to knock everybody's socks off!

Taliee- 264 OMG!!!!!! Taliee, that is soooo great!!! Heck yay you can get to that 262 goal, I bet you will even surpass it! Swimming is sucha fantastic workout, burns lots of cals but it is so much fun! Oh, that guy seems like a really good person. Even though his is taken, you guys can still have a great friend relationship. And when you get back to school you will have tons of people, maybe even new people to meet. You'll find someone out there for you that is super fantastic, just like you are!

As for me ladies, I'm still sitting in the 260s, with TOM visiting. I drank my last diet sunkist yesterday, and my goal is not to buy anymore. I'm going to pull the old treadmill out of storage this week (it got sent to storage back in Dec when Abel was born so we had extra living room space), but I really need to get my body moving. My goal is to do 30-45 mins on it in the am before the kids get up and 30-45mins in the pm after the kids go to sleep. Abel is on a great schedule now, so I can time the workouts to be uniterrupted. I am also going back to smoothies, salads, and salmon. I guess I should call it my S diet. It seemed to work the best for me in the past. I am hoping once TOM decides to depart, I'll see a drastic drop in weight.

As far as stress stuff, hubby had 2 interviews at the casino yesterday, and they told him he should hear something by Friday at the latest, they both sound pretty promising, so I am hoping he lands one of those job offers. I also was contacted by the hospital in the city just north of us, and told me they had some nursing positions I may be interested in while I go through nursing school (Such as a nursing assistant or an ER tech). The lady realized I lived here in Marietta, and told me she was going to forward my info to your local hospital (it is a small, rural hospital) to see if they had a place for me since it was close to home, but if they didn't, to give her a call back and she had plenty of space for me. So....it sounds like things might start looking up all around.

Thanks for always being my outlet ladies! Until next time...keep up the fantastic work!
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What does this thread mean? The ladies are at 280? I started off there, but now I'm 268, am I booted?
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Armida - The name is just the name we came up with for ourselves. Most of us started in or around 280lbs, some a little higher, some a little lower, but we were all around that 280 when we started, and the name has stuck. You are definitely not going to be kicked out for being in the 60s, we have some members that are aready down in the 230 area. Welcome, hope you stick around a while!
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