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01-05-2009, 08:00 AM
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300+ Weekly Thread #1192
WELCOME!
We are a group of individuals who weigh or have weighed 300+, or near there. This group was formed to provide a place for others like us to find support, inspiration, and hope. We are aware of the distinct problems that come with weighing over 300 lbs.
We want to invite everyone (roosters as well as chicks!) to join us in our journey. We share laughter and tears, heartaches and fears ... joys and celebrations. We also share what works for us and what doesn't.
We know the thread can move very quickly, and that people often make "personal" remarks and keep a number of conversations going. Please feel free to contribute even if you can't make personal comments all the time.
Finally, we also have several extra threads going on simutaneously such as Monthly Challenges, Weekly Weigh-ins, Recipes, Bios, Photos, Exercise, Info for Getting Started and more. Many of these threads are stickied at the top of the page. Please feel free to check them all out.
We have found this thread to be more than just a support group... we have found it to become a home. We invite you to join us.
I know you'll all agree that we are really thankful for the free services here at 3FC. The sisters offer all of this support and information with no charges to us. There are a couple of ways though that we can help out.
If you are thinking about buying anything at Amazon, why not help out 3FC at the same time? You can do this by clicking on the button for the Amazon "store" in the upper right hand corner of the screen on the PURPLE tool bar. A portion of your purchase price will be given to 3FC by Amazon. It doesn't increase your price at all, but it does help out 3FC. You can use any of the Amazon.com links that you see on the site in order to help contribute to the site.
Also, BTW, in case you didn't know it, you can view the message boards "ad free" for a minimal charge. I think it's $15 for 6 months. A very small investment to be rid of the annoying ads and make your pages load quicker.
There have been some concerns expressed by the powers that be about copyright infringement. So please, if you are directly quoting someone else or printing an article in whole or in part, please give credit where credit is due!!
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01-05-2009, 08:01 AM
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Morning, chickies!
I know you all want to run over to the exercise thread this week and enter any minutes you do! You don't need to sign up or do anything fancy! Just help us reach our goal!!
Idealmuse- - Glad to see you back. Sorry about the weight gain, but we can BOTH do this. I hope to be more active around here. I think it helps me.
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01-05-2009, 08:20 AM
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Morning ladies..
Well TOM arrived Sat night with FULL avengeous! I tell ya! So looks like for exercise I will mainly be doing arms lifts and things. Nothing major. BUT hopefully he will leave soon adn I can get on with this. I am going to make an appointment to see the gyno to see if he can put me on the depo shot. I don't want to take birth control BUT They say that you dont ahve a period with that. I dont know yet. I was on birth control many moons ago and it made me sick. BUT this not having a life for a week or more a month is getting really irritating.
Yesterday I went and had lunch with my aunt. We shared artichoke and spiniach dip. I have never had that before it was good. Then we had a chicken salad. We talked alot. (this is the aunt that didnt want to share Christmas with us because of my uncle) long story if anyone remembers but anyhow I made it clear to her that although my feelings were hurt I am not dwelling on it. I can not MAKE people want me in their lives. She basically told me that "they" are having problems. I listened for a bit then I told her, you have to think fo yourself, your life, you can only be misserable so long! She said my uncle didnt realize how he hurt me. I said it does not matter what is done is done. I am not mad anymore.
Which brings me to my next point. Being positive in 2009. I made a concious desicion to only think positive. I have to! It is the only way I will make it. Last night I was laying in bed and my mind was wondering, as it does and I was thinking about this and that and I litterally said Cynthia you cant keep worrying and i closed my eyes and pictured myself in fabric store LOL. I was rubbing all the fabrics and it totally worked. I fell alseep with out nots in my stomach. Maybe tonight I will visit San Diego! Everytime I even start worrying or get a negative thought I have to stop and think of something else!
Ladies I feel this is going to be a great year,,,it has to be,,if we choose!
Toodles
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01-05-2009, 09:14 AM
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Morning Chicks! Today is starting off pretty good. Drinking my second cup of coffee. I need to get my behind moving and soon. Back to normal here this week girls have had a nice 2 week break from schooling time to get back to it. SO we will be starting schooling very soon. Also got some cleaning to do. And workout but gonna wait till my husband gets home so much easier he watches the kids and I can workout with no distractions. I'm thinking of doing Tae Bo today.
azcyn~ I agree thinking positive helps I need to do it more. I hate when TMI shows up evil thing lol.
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01-05-2009, 09:52 AM
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Cyn -- Great idea to think positive and find a way to remove the knots from your stomach.
I've found that when I'm successful in weight loss, other areas of my life are positively affected. Who knew?!
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01-05-2009, 10:23 AM
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Morning Ladies!
Cyn: I love that idea about being positive. I can be a rather negative person at times, especially when TOM comes a knockin'. Perhaps that should be my new years resolution...to be positive and adventurous! :P
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My TOM hasn't arrived yet, but I have symptoms and I swear I have had such a run of bad luck. I'm going from this cold, right into TOM, which came at the worst time as I wanted to get to the doctor to see about PMDD and if that is what I am experiencing every month. So, I'm going to hang in there this month and make an appointment after. I'm keeping things in check..
I'm going to be going to the store tonight so I can purchase a personal sized blender. I hate dragging my blender out and it isn't that great to be begin with. The thing is, I don't have counter space, and I mean that. I have my stove top that I place a cutting board over. So, a blender or what not doesn't really fit anyhow. I really want to get back to drinking smoothies and fresh juice, starting with smoothies first. Green smoothies for breakfast and a smoothie for lunch on the days I don't want to fuss about.
I HATE breakfast and always have. It has been a constant struggle with me since I was a little girl. I can't skip it, so I must get myself to eat. A smoothie seems like a win-win for me as it isn't really "eating" yet it is lol. I'm cutting out bread, yeast, and other foods this month to give my skin a break and see if things improve.
I noticed my hair seems to be growing back from my scalply issues. No more scratching! I know that is what causes the hair loss, so I'm putting that on my "to do" list when I go see the doc.
Anyhow, I'm weak today, but getting well. Going to do some house work then jump back into exercising tomorrow. YAY!
Hope you all are good today!
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01-05-2009, 01:32 PM
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Good Morning all,
Lovely snowy day here in Northern Idaho. lol. We have soooo much snow in our yards it kind of is funny.
Debbie: Have fun with Jim on the Wii Fit. Joel will only do it with me once in a while. I guess he just doesn't have much motivation right now. I hope you enjoy it. I do mine every morning pretty much without fail.
Jacquie: Glad that you are feeling better.
Catherine: Ya, I think I saw a couple of zombies this morning out there when I was driving to work. I like your picture. You are such a pretty lady!
Beth: How did your first day on your program go? I hope well. About your weight don't fret. It is just a number that you started on. Hugs and I hope it went well.
Luan: That is so nice that you got to spend time with your family. Makes my tummy warm.
Americaninuk: Woo hoo to the 2nd op day!
Ideal: Welcome back. I remember you. Congrats on the success you have had with weight loss and I'm very impressed by the triatholans you are doing!
Cyn: Awesome attitude!
Ally: How did the Tae Bo go?
Purple: I still get amazed every time I reallize I am wearing a 16. I can't imagine how awesome it will be to get into a 14 or 12.
Well, I started some boneless skinless chicken breasts to cook and now it is time for me to go exercise. I have been shirking that for so long now because of my back. I just need to move my body.
Is anyone else looking forward to the Biggest Looser that is starting tomorrow night I think? I saw some previews for it and the young man that they tell he is their heaviest contestant ever just breaks me heart. I am going to be watching each week on Wednesdays after Tivoing it while I ride my bike or do some other cardio machine. I can't wait. lol.
Blessings all,
Annie
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01-05-2009, 01:52 PM
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Annie -- I cried in the dressing room the first time I fit into a size 12. It's something I never thought I could do.
Course, now I need to get BACK there!!
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01-05-2009, 02:04 PM
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hi gang,
kids are wild after 2 full weeks at home with moms. It will take me a week or so to get them lined back out.
My youngest got her wisdom teeth out this morning.I am playing nurse and she isnt a happy patient!
I will get my exercise in later after the kids leave.
already got 64 ounces of water in today and starting another jug.
hugs to all
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01-05-2009, 03:02 PM
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Heather: I can't even imagine it really. I still have a hard time believing my size is 16 bottoms right now and 14 tops. I think all of the sizes are wrong. lol. You can do it. You are so determined and such an inspiration!
Debi: Don't let them tire you out too much. lol.
You guys, I just worked my bootie off. I finally got around to doing the Jillian Michael's "Front Side" DVD that I rented from Netflix. There are 6 circuits in one DVD and I did Circuit one and started whining to myself about my back and this and that and then I gave myself a talking to and went back in there, I had turned the DVD off, and finished it. I did it just like the people on TV!!! Well, except for the final flat ab workout thing she calls "Prone". I couldn't hold it for 30 seconds. I held it for 10 rested a few then 10 and rested a few, like that. I am soooooo proud of myself and wanted to come share with you guys and also tell you, I recommend the "Front Side" I will try back side this week too.
Blessings,
Annie
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01-05-2009, 03:05 PM
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dmpls_ come out come out where ever you are!!!!!????
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01-05-2009, 03:36 PM
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Catherine, have you checked your BP today? Get that thing out and check it!! I hope it's down for you.
Beth, how did the weigh-in go?
Luan, glad to hear you had a nice drive and fun with the family. Oceanside is soooooo pretty!
Americaninuk, that's great that you're back OP and got some exercise in already!
Idealmuse, I remember you and I'm so glad you joined the BLC. I think it's what we all need to keep us going. You'll lose that weight quickly while training for a triathalon, I would think.
Cyn, that's pretty good that you were able to think of something that gives you pleasure and you went to sleep. I gotta try that. I remember how hurt you were with you aunt and uncle. I'm glad you talked and let her know how it hurt you but you got over it. I hope they work things out between them.
Jacquie, hope TOM holds off a little while longer to get you feeling better. I'm trying to think of the personal blender my son has and it works really well, but I just can't think of it. It was advertised on tv but now you can get it in stores. When I think of it, I'll let ya know, it works really good!! A little pricey though I think.
Purpleorc, glad the washer is working again. Really nice that he didn't charge you for doing it too. I would of never thought to put it in to the insurance company. That was a good idea.
I agree, I'm hoping with time, that this battle with food addiction will become easier, but from what I've heard, people who have reached goal, still struggle.
Annie, yes, the Wii Fit is fun and I really enjoy it. I've unlocked alot of the stuff already. I haven't even tried the strength training that much, or yoga. I do a couple of the easy ones on those, but that's it. I work alot on aerobics and balance.
Stay warm with all that snow. Ours is finally starting to melt off and now they are telling us to look out for floods as the snow level may go up to 4000.
Yes,. I can't wait for the BL to start too. It sounds really interesting and with the heaviest people they've ever had. I hope they all did great!!
Whoooo! Sounds like you got a really good workout today!! Keep it up Annie!!
I've been keeping the bad thoughts about bad foods for me, at bay. It seems to be working. Everytime I think about eating something bad, I just grab a piece of extra gum and start chewing and envision myself pounds thinner. I just can't let the evil thoughts in and I know I did before. I would sit there and think about the bad foods and how good they tasted and thought, o well, why not? And there I would go eating wrong. I feel so much better now that I've been eating better.
WEll, gotta get busy with clay. Brain is sort of flaking out on me though, don't know what to make. Think SPRING, think SPRING!
Debbie
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01-05-2009, 04:41 PM
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Hi Annie,
I have been thinking about your lower back pain. Do you stretch your butt muscles? hamstrings? I know when mine are tight, my lower back hurts. Stretching helps and gets rid of the pain. Hope it does you too:
http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.c...stretches.html
Last edited by NuevaVida; 01-05-2009 at 04:41 PM.
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01-05-2009, 07:57 PM
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Annie - I'm so proud of us - Jillian kicks my butt too with a Wii game. Please take care of the back though.
I came home and did WATP and will do more exercise after dinner. I am so stiff from sitting more today than I have since the first of the year. Dinner is turkey smoked sausage with cabbage - what's on your plate tonight?
Keep up the great work to all of you!
Hugs,
Carol
Last edited by gggirls; 01-05-2009 at 07:57 PM.
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