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Old 11-03-2016, 10:24 AM   #1  
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Wink 300+ Chat Thread, November 2016

Hello Everyone! I am not sure who usually starts the new thread but it is now the 3rd of November so I felt it was time for a new start.

I hope that people start to come back again for accountability coming up to the festive seasons, sometimes I'm unsure if I am the only person still coming here So a big shout out to myself

If I am not alone in the world of 300+ then Woohooo!!

I am currently 37lbs down and hoping to hit the big 50 for xmas
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Old 11-03-2016, 01:32 PM   #2  
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Hi Scotsgal,

You aren't alone here. Congratulations on being down 37 lbs. I know it's a great feeling. I haven't been here for several years and I'm slowly weaning myself back on to the page. I'll introduce myself later. I just didn't want you to think that your post wasn't being read.

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Old 11-04-2016, 10:52 AM   #3  
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I'm still here, I've just been reading more then posting lately
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Old 11-05-2016, 09:23 AM   #4  
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I'm here too. I've been reading but I haven't had much to say. I gained a pound for this weeks weigh in. I know what the problem is (If i have calories left over at the end of the day I eat the rest in junk) but I'm having issues changing it. If I'm under calories I should still be losing weight... Oh well. I'll work on it.
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Old 11-06-2016, 09:00 AM   #5  
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Yay! Its great to know people still come here, even if it is just to read what we are up to. I hit a new low this week of 285.6 which was amazing every step away from 300 gives me the best feeling What is everyone's weight loss plans coming up to Christmas?

Doxie Mama 6 Welcome back and thank you for posting I hope you settle back in well, I'll be waiting on the intro.

Terra1984 How is everything going on your end?

RubyLeprechaun Oh I feel ya! I went through that faze also and I just couldn't stop myself, what did prevent me from doing it though was finding a very low calorie hot chocolate. After my dinner at about 8pm I go and make myself a hot chocolate (made with water and not milk). Usually the chocolate kick is good enough to sustain the crave, sometimes it isn't though. Then I get an apple, cut it up and put in a bowl with a sprinkling of sugar and some cinnamon, then put it in the microwave for about 40 seconds. Then voila! warm winter baked apples Hopefully these are things you would like and work for a nice sugar hit snack
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Old 11-06-2016, 06:33 PM   #6  
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Hi guys I'm here...

Had a decent week this week. Got in 4 days working out and have been pretty consistent with wating right. I found the will power not to eat sweets or pizza that was at the office this week. I actually lost 3 lbs this week so I'm getting somewhere.

Not weight loss related but I need to vent. I really don't know what to do or what I can do and it makes me stressed and scared. I've been lucky enough to have health insurance for the past 3 years because my grandmother has paid it for me since I cannot afford it. I make too much money for government assistance with healthcare and too poor to afford actual coverage. This year in my state (SC) almost all insurance companies have pulled out of the healthcare marketplace leaving just one and it happens to be the company I've been with. However my plan is no longer a plan in the marketplace so my premium will be going up 23%, roughly $80 more a month. I haven't talked about it with my grandmother but my mom and I (who lives with her) have. She asked me to talk to an old coworker of ours and he told me the only way to see any decrease in my insurance would be to raise my deductible to over $12,000. My mom then told me to go to the insurance company website and see what other plans they have. The one that I can get that is cheaper saves $30 a month and has a $12,000 deductible. At this point I will more than likely not have health insurance this coming year unless my grandmother agrees to pay for the insurance again this year. I'm terrified of not being insured only because I have bipolar disorder and have finally been put on a medication that has helped me. This medication I cannot immediately stop taking or I risk having a seizure. This is something that a doctor must wean me off so that does not happen. I only have enough medication until my next appointment scheduled in January when my plan runs out. I don't know what to do.
My doctor charges $250 a visit to my insurance company and there's no way I can afford that. DH has been sweet and told me not to worry. Lucky for him he does have medicare because he is disabled so he said maybe I could see the psychologist at the office he goes to that helps people who are uninsured. He has to make an appointment for himself next week so I'm going to have him ask about it. It will just be bad to have to start pver again with someone else but I guess that is the least of my worries. What seems to be tearing me up worse is I was wanting to finally try next year to have a baby. It's something I want more than anything and having PCOS is making that dream hard enough. If I don't have insurance then that idea is out the window too because how can I afford to pay a doctor to make sure I am okay? It's been a lot for me to take in today and it's really been hard holding back my tears and emotions from DH so he doesn't worry about me. I just really don't know what to do. I spend all of my money on bills and groceries and gas with no extra money for luxuries like cable. I only really have a cell phone as my only luxury item. I live in an area with no public transportation so I have to have a car to get to work...and there is very minimal psychiatric offices that will take uninsured patients. I just don't know what I could cut out in my bills to make this work because every bill is a necessity.

Sorry to rant guys...TOM is about to make an appearance and with all of this being dumped on me it's made me really emotional...just thanks for being here.
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I am trying to make it a goal to come here more often and actually post. I read fairly frequently, but I don't find the time to write often. I was active on here back in 2013 and lost a significant amount of weight and then gained most of it back. I started trying to lose again in September and am down -27 pounds now to 287. Hopefully posting more often and keeping up with you all will be the extra motivation that I need to keep moving forward!
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SamIam: I'm really sorry to hear about your troubles. I'm in the same boat where I make too much to qualify for assistance but can't afford insurance. My husband and I had to pay the penalty tax last year (which was still cheaper than paying for insurance). This really isn't a problem for us because we are relatively healthy, but if something were to happen we would be screwed. I hope that you are able to figure something out. Obamacare was supposed to make it more affordable but I'm not really seeing that happen. I know in this area we have places that do their payments in a sliding scale based on your income. I would look to see if you have any in your county.

Scotsgal: I'm going to have to try those apples. I've been looking for something dessert like to enjoy.

Living2lose: Hi! I hope being here helps
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Im attempting to calculate my Macros this week through 125g of protein 110g of carbs and 40g of fat per day. Hoping to see a weightloss boost before xmas

SamIAm86 And people moan about our NHS system??? I wish I could take your post and make every single person in the UK read it. I highly doubt that after that, people will be going on about getting rid of our health care system. Scotland even has it pretty sweet over the rest of the UK because we don't even pay for prescriptions from the doctor. Kids get free eye care, dental care and what not as well as the elderly (we also get free education up to a degree).

I have came to the conclusion....... you would be much cheaper just moving to Scotland instead of paying a life time of health care insurance. As soon as you become a tax payer you are entitled to our services

Sadly on a serious note, I have no idea what to suggest. I hope another American can help guide you.

p.s Well done on the weight loss

[BLiving2lose][/B] Well done on the loss (for the last time ), you have lost a fair amount, that's awesome.

RubyLeprechaun The apples are awesome, you can replace the sugar with Honey as well
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Good day today. My weigh-in day was yesterday and I was down another -4 pounds for the week to 283. Today my 22 year old son, who has been fighting caner had a followup PET scan and got positive results for the first time in a very long time. No signs of cancer and three months until the next scan! Great news! My family has had a spell of bad luck, so some good luck was in order. I haven't had as much exercise as I should this week, so I'm hoping to get outside on my days off (Friday and Saturday) to do something fun with my kiddo's.
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Finally came down to 284.5, I have been battling these last 5 or 6 lbs before 280 for what feels like forever. I have cleared my mind about how 280 is a big barrier for me and just taking it little baby steps at a time and going with the flow, but here I am again, slowing down and getting frustrated on these last 5lbs.

Living2lose I'm sorry to hear that your son had to go through it, but its great news to know that he is currently in the clear, what a relief! Well done on the 4lb loss!! I seem to be have a slow plateau just now which is annoying .
I hear ya with working out more, I did 20 mins youtube work out and my legs and arms and butt is soo sore. I need to get used to doing it more, luckily next week I will be able to step up the workouts.
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Hi everyone! I've been so lazy lately with my walking. I just can force myself to do it. I wish I had the motivation but its already so much work keeping everything running, chasing my daughter, and every day etc. Oh well. I just keep telling myself to keep positive.

Scotsgal: I did the apples with cinnimon and honey. Oh my. Thank you!
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I am back again for the third time, I really need to do something, my knees and back are hurting, I was doing so well and fell off the wagon, but I am determined to make it work this time. I am glad to see some of you are still around and still reaching your goals, I am proud of you, not sure if you will remember me or not.
Remember one pound one day at a time.
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Hi Tracy! Its always good to get more people. It can get slow around here I love your avatar/picture.
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Greetings everyone.


My name is lisa and I live in Ohio. I began my weight loss journey 8 weeks ago. I have been trying to lose weight for years and last Oct I hit rock bottom. My quality of life was awful. My knees killed me, I was always out of breath. I came to the conclusion that I had to change.

Over the last few weeks, I gave up drinking Mountain Dew and started drinking flavored water, usually 5 cups a day. It's not 8 but I feel so much better. I also went to a specialist for my knee pain and I got 1 shot of cortisone in both knees. I feel like a new woman. I go back in Jan to get more cortisone shots. I am so blessed.

I have been in a weight loss class for 8 weeks, it was sponsored by the hospital. The class ends tomorrow and that makes me sad but I am determined to continue my weight loss. I've actually lost 13 pounds so far. I was 315 and now, I'm 302 approx. I am only getting started. I guess I need to start exercising. bleh I hate to exercise, i hate to walk. I think I'm going to start exercising in a chair first. Youtube has tons of videos, i just need to find a couple good ones.


I could talk more but I don't want to talk your ears off. Actually, I know already have so I'm sorry about that.



Have a great Tuesday. Much love to all.
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