[gggirls]

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 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!

[Ubee]

Has anyone seen my horse? (or whatever I need to hop back on?)
How is everyone doing?

[silentarctic]

Ubee mine ran off too! Lets get new horses for December, ones that dont run away as much?

[Ubee]

Silent! I am so happy to see you!
I really need all the buddies I can get. Yup, I'm with you!
I have been grazing like a horse. I don't know if it is stress or boredom. All I know is I need this place. I am afraid I am starting to backslide and I won't be able to stop. I will try to get my OCD going on weightloss.
Whine Warning!
I am happy to encourage others with my loss BUT I hate when they compete with me. Some are starting to give off the vibe "I have to lose. I can not be bigger then Ubee." It is very depressing to have been/be peoples poster child for "At least I'm not that big." This is about me getting healthy!

[Radiojane]

This is my back in the saddle month too! We can do it!

I'm now only 1.6 pounds away from my pre kidney infection low. I've been back in the pool exercising too, and I feel soooo much better.

Ubee I know what you mean. I'm also frustrated when people waaayyy smaller than me are so inspired that they start to lose weight, finish losing and then look at me like "what are you waiting for??"

We'll get there. Eventually!

[Ubee]

Hi Jane! So happy to have you back, feeling better and getting your weight back down!
I know this is not a race but does it have to seem like we are stuck in the mud? I know it is a lifestyle change but I am getting old. I don't want to be thin only after they are feeding me puree in the nursing home! I am afraid I have lost my commitment. I'm seeing the fear word popping up here. Hmmm?

[Radiojane]

Totally get you. But the motivation will come back. Mine waxes and wanes quite a bit but I keep plugging along.

[Fiona W]

Ubee, silent, Jane— 'Love all the conversation! The only way I am doing this is one day at a time—as in, I tell myself that tomorrow I can have cookies, but today I'm eating right. And then the next day, I tell myself the same thing again. No grand plans, no paying attention to what other people are doing, just slogging along one day to the next. 'Keeps me from freakin' out over the enormity of the project.

[Ubee]

Jane, seeing you plugging along is what keeps me plugging along. Thanks!
Fi, good point about not freaking out about the enormity of it all.
I am finally feeling the pull to get back on track which is why I am living on here today. It is like the cartoon devil on one shoulder angel on the other.
One day at a time...

[NoLifeWithoutHorses]

Well, this is the month that usually stampedes the horses we've just climbed back on. Thank goodness for mounting blocks! I'm climbing back on anyway!!

Long, long, LONG time no see. It's good to see you gggirls! Good to see everyone here!!

A divorce, job loss, bankruptcy and general mess of my life put all the weight I'd lost back on. I've got myself almost squared away again mentally, but find myself one very short step away from a wheelchair. Not only do I have the weight to contend with, but I now have a nerve problem in my back so that I can only stand or walk for 2-3 minutes at a time. I can't even groom my horse, much less ride him.

However, my health insurance kicked in today, and it's time to do the best I can with what I've got. Let the repairs begin!

[gggirls]

Val - so great to see you! Let's do this!

[Ubee]

Welcome back Val!
Sorry for all your troubles. Glad to have you rejoining us!
I am so happy somebody here knows how to get back on a horse. So I need a mounting block? I knew I was missing something. I laughed when I saw your screen name. Perfect time to get back on your horse!

[imnotperfect24]

I doubt any of you remember me.. but I'm back again. Weighing more then ever.

I guess i have finally hit rock bottom this time. I'm done being overweight.. I'm just done.

When I go to the store and cant find one pair of pants that fit (Including plus size) then I know I need change.

Anyone willing to give me support? I will need it.

[notmymama]

I just started and need all the help I can get too. Once I figure this system out , hope to be around and support as well as be supported. I too am tired of it all.

[NoLifeWithoutHorses]

I lost 70 pounds and was feeling great the first time I came here. I drifted away when things got too busy and crazy... and I felt guilty when I backslid. But people here understand. I found the first time around that I needed to read or listen to something on health every day, as well as exercising and eating well, or I lost motivation and focus.

Not only is 3FC motivating and positive, it helps me stay focused and keep my eye on the prize. We're all fallible, but whether I quit or give up is a choice and a challenge every day, and being here is part of my plan to succeed. I'm so very glad to be back!