300+ Chat Thread: July, 2014
 

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!

Happy July!
I am here because of all of you! I wanted to quit so bad but I could not stand the thought of missing all of you.
I am doing much better. All the while I thought of quitting the universe kept showing me how far I have come. There was a mild safety situation with my daughter and I had to move and get in and hold a position I would never had been able to do at 300+. This morning I realized that I was tying my shoe in a straight back chair completely bent forward at the waist and not turned to the side. This and a few other things reminded me it is more about the NSV then the scale.
Thank you all for your friendship! You have saved the day!

Time to catach up.
Fi your time at the farm sounds lovely. I hope both you and Bob have the best time!
Terra glad to see you are still at it. Do you still help out at the school during summer?
Sam did you get drugs for your UTI? I am such a wimp. I am so happy that you and hubby are having such a good/busy summer. Bison burgers are so yummy. Did you notice I missed a day after my lecture to you?
Betsy geez is Mr. No Sparks moving in? I hope you check in more often I want details of his visit.
Melisa looking forward to hearing more from you this summer.
Silent how are you?

miss you all very much...

totally out of time for anything that's important to me...

promised myself to take better care in july...so here I am..

Ubee ~ Yeah, I am definitely still at it. I dont help out at the school I go too or what I call school, I go there for meetings and one class which is a cooking class.

Im looking forward to going on my evening walk tonight. I didnt get my morning walk in today but I will be sure to go for my morning walk tomorrow morning and go for my evening walk tomorrow night.

Sugar good to see you!
Congrats on getting below 300!!!

Ubee My grand gave me some meds earlier in the year for DH when he was sick so I took some and they helped. Yes I noticed and that's what made me worry a bit. I can't lose you!!

Sugar Miss you!! Please don take a little more time for yourself this month. You really don't notice how much a difference it makes until you do it. Trust me, I had a hard time learning to take time for me too. Glad you're posting again :)

This is just a quick check in. DH and I just got back from a long walk...I'm pouring with sweat, tired and hungry. I had a good day with him and decided this is our thing. I don't think it would be has fun or challenging if some of our friends who have started to show some interest came with us and brought their almost 9 month old baby *sigh*

Well I hope everyone had a great day and stayed OP!! I gotta say I miss our guys Larry, Dean and don't forget about Chris. Been awhile since we've heard from them I hope everything is going ok with them. I've been thinking avout Larry especially lately and hope he's alright...

Good night loves

Just checking in. We haven't left for the farm yet because I've been struggling with bad depression pain. Maybe today will be a better day.

Good Morning!
Fi I hope you are feeling better and off to the farm!
Sam support from others is good. I do think it is great marriage time though to just work on it with hubby. The more people the more complicated. Keep it simple. Glad your UTI is better.
Terra sorry we cross posted yesterday. What kinds of foods do you make in cooking class?

I too miss the gang. The guys and I worry so about Jane. She was going through a really tough time.
I am having some trouble kicking the sugar monster to the curb. Today I reminded myself it is about commitment not motivation. I am going to work on visualizing how I want my life to be as we ttransition into our next phase. I can tell you it will be healthier.
MAJOR NSV! my husband had a triple bypass 4 years ago. He was trying to have the widow maker. They got to him in time so no heart damage. He started eating Grain Brain with me and for the first time his blood tests came back stellar! Brought me to tears!

I can't believe it! I woke up this morning, did some art-related stuff, and not a trace of depression reared its ugly head. So all I need to do is pack, and get Bob out the door, and we will have a little vacation at the farm.

Getting Bob out the door will be the tricky part...

Ubee— Thanks for the words of support: they always help! Sorry to hear you're struggling with the sugar monster. (Should I be a nag about using the slow-breathing technique, or would you prefer that I just shut up about it?) You are absolutely right that the key thing is an ongoing commitment—to yourself and to your family. That's super news about about your husband's blood tests!

Sam— Way to go on walking with your sweetheart! I wish I could get mine to do that, but we have a problem in that my legs are so much shorter than his, and when he walks, he has a heck of a time with leaving me behind, even when I'm out of breath. =sigh= But the farm will be good for him: he always gets out and mows the trails, etc., which is excellent exercise for him. I miss the guys on our thread, too! And I'm worried about Larry: I hope he knows we're thinking about him.

Sugar— Welcome to the July thread! I hope that soon you'll tell us about what's up with you...

Assuming I do get Bob to go the farm with me, I won't be around for several days, so have a wonderful and on-plan Fourth of July, you guys!

Good Morning!
I'm feeling good today since I reminded myself this is a commitment.
We don't have any big plans for this weekend except for I will be having a rare short visit from one of my best friends.
Stay safe everyone!

Ubee ~ We make just regular foods, Last week we made beef and chicken enchilada's. I know how to cook but I still like going to cooking class

I walked this morning and I'll walk again tonight before it gets dark

Happy 4th!
Terra cooking classes are even more fun when you know how to cook! Good for you! How is the walking going? Will Clyde be near fireworks tonight? I hope not because I know doggies hate them.
Food has not been the best or the worst so I'm hanging in there.

Hi ladies,
I cannot believe how much time I let slip by without coming here. It has been a really rough 4 months. I was finally back on track back in March then my sister and her husband had a really bad motorcycle accident and I had to drive to OK so help take care of them. It has been a rough road since. I'm back home now and ready to begin. I'm so lost right now. I don't know how to get a hold of this. I hurt so bad all the time. My joints, my back, everything. I've been trying to excersise but I can't stand the pain after. I'm definitely not just sitting around my house I try and keep busy, but man it's hard. I'm starting to feel so yucky.
I'm trying to simplify things and just count my calories again. It's what has always worked for me. The only thing different now is that I'm going to be doing a slim fast shake made into a smoothie with some fruit for breakfast.

Thanks for listening guys. I really need support right now. I wish this wasn't my battle. I know everyone has a battle and I should be thankful that this is all I have right now (health wise) but I can't seem to control it. :(

Happy 4th to all of the americans in this thread!! Anyone have any big plans today??

DH and I are getting ready to throw our boots on and go hiking in the woods. Last night I worked out my arms for over an hour!! On top of that I went walking with DH in the rain afterwards...I was pooped and forgot to post, sowwie!!

We don't have any big plans today. Just going to get out in nature. We aren't big fans of going and watching fireworks so we'll probably just hang out at home tonight. Tomorrow we are going to finally treat ourselves and cook bison burgers at the state park tomorrow. I've never had bison before but I've heard how healthy it is for you and it will be nice to have a burger. I will either eat it with lettuce for my bun or try and find some sprouted grain buns. Then we're going to soak up the sun and will more than likely go hiking on the trails and get some walking on the beach in too. It's nice that I'm getting a 3 day weekend this week and I got off at 12 yesterday so I was able to get my errands done early.

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend!! I'll try to post tomorrow early and will make sure to post my Sunday weigh in results. Hoping for a good loss this week!!

Ubee ~ Yeah I agree cooking classes are better when you know how to cook, My walking is going good, Clyde is deaf so he wont be able to hear the fire works

I didnt get my morning walk in today cause my alarm didnt go off cause it was turned off, Im not sure how it got turned off but I'll be sure to walk tomorrow morning and I'll be sure to walk tonight as well. I need to clean the bathroom and dust the computer desk area and everything on the computer desk.

Terra- I think it would be fun to do cooking classes. I just pick up "inspiration" ocasionally from the internet. Probably more fun with other people around.

Ubee - Awesome Hubby NSV. Glad you are reenergized by this.

sassy - You can do this. Don't worry so much about the excercise , focus more about your eating you can totally do this. You'll be able to excercise more once you aren't carrying around as much weight i'm sure. Weigh loss is mostly based on diet anyhow. :) I'm fairly active and was, even at 320lbs... jsut proof perfect that active living doesn't really make you lose weight unless you accompany it with diet. What you eat is the key, :)


I'm alive, just busy, and having a hard time getting into weight loss mode, totally ate way too much yesterday for supper. Sorry ya'll I'm not super great company afew times I've started to tpe out stuff and then never it post... just not feeling the screen time these days either.

Sorry Ubee the mojo transfer failed at my end. I'm stalled out int he 290's it seems better than being stalled out in the 300's though right. ?

Life is unintersting sorry, its up to the rest of you to keep Ubee and betsy entertained with your awesome stories! LOL. This was my week.

Monday : Made Super for a BFF it was her birthday
Tuesday : Canada Day, helped with a community BBQ, and then kept a friend company while she unpacked.

Wednesday: worked out, then went tos ame friends while she unpacked went home early.
Thursday: Went home, didn't work out, was completely lazy did NOTHING, went nowhere, just ate :P
Tonight: Same plan.... maybe minus the excessive eating I hope. MAYBE go to the gym for a half-hearted workout. I am tired and just want to SLEEP this weekend.

Glad to see the thread more alive. I am on here again because I really want to celebrate the 4th and we all know how...
Silent I think it is A O K that you are hanging out in the 290's. Under 300 is a good place for now. I've been hanging out where I am for a year but I made a committment and I won't give up. No pressure on the fun. Just glad to have you popping in! Besides my mind is scheming with all these Mr. No Sparks that is "visiting" Betsy.
Terra today is one day where it is a good thing Clyde is deaf. Will you be going to fireworks?
Sam almost sounds like you and hubby are having a second honeymoon period! I vote cutting up your bison burger and putting it on a bed of lettuce with your toppings, that is how I have mine. So yummy!
Angie come on girlfriend you can do this. So glad you came back to us! Start chatting everyday. It becomes addictive and you know you do so much better when you hang out here. Some of us are struggling with also but quitting is not an option. Trust me I tried. A few days off and I was lost. I do not want to give up.

Good Morning!
Working on moving our firewood pile today. It is a reminder that when you start out with a big job ahead of you just keep working at it. It is like weight loss, sometimes you notice the progress and sometimes you get caught up in how much I have left to do.
Have a good day!

Silent ~ Yeah it is better to cook with people

Ubee ~ Yeah on the 4th of July and for the few days fire works are going off it is good that Clyde cant hear cause if he could he would be really scared, When he could ear he got scared of the fire works and he would get scared from thunder from thunder storms too. Scott and I can watch fire works from our drive way so we dont have to go anywhere. I dont know if this is how is it every where else but here in Kansas you can set off fire works a week before the 4th and on the 5th but not after the 5th.

Hi ladies.. Ubee and silent thanks for the warm welcome. I appreciate that. Day 2 of being focused and On Plan. When I say on plan I just mean that I'm in the game eating what I need to eat and staying around 1500 calories. Yesterday I took fruit to work and had a snack in between each meal which I didn't do before and it seems to be helping. Knowing that the snack was coming was really helpful. TOM is here so I know I probably am not going to see much weight come off the first week, but I'm ok with that. I just want to get back into the swing of things and get this thing going.
Ubee I definitely need to think like you and think that quitting is NOT an option. I honestly need to do this and keep at it. I was telling my husband I'm too young to be in this much pain and to be stressing all the time about my health and weight.
I hope everyone had a great 4th and I hope you all are enjoying your weekend. I work Fri Sat and Sundays so I'm going to be super lazy before work today. I didn't get home until 2am last night and my husband took my son out for the day so it's just me. I'm going to sit on the computer for awhile, then watch a movie.

Terra I am sure we have some kind of law around here BUT I am sure not everyone follows it. That is so nice you can watch the fireworks from your driveway. I used to love fireworks but now that we have a daughter with autism fireworks are a nightmare. How are the walks?
Angie glad to see you back for day 2! When I saw your post I let myself get confused with not quitting meaning always on plan. Funny how we are so quick to beat ourselves up. Did you enjoy a good movie?

As for my firewood pile, once again like weight loss. Just when I get into it something distracts me. The important thing is for the pile to not grow larger while I am distracted. Know what I mean?

Still a dull girl, was sleepy an played radio bingo last night. I had the best intentions today to clean but it hasn't happened so much. So easily distracted by shiney things like guitars, and smartphones (I have a "Minion Rush" addiction problem it seems). I did get a little bit done I mostly just shifted clutter from one place to another alas. I never seem to make real progress...

Ubee - You and your overactive imagination, I swear lol. Hope you make progress on the firewood pile I feel like that's my housework. It doesn't really look cleaner than when started this am (however my own fault I took lots of breaks).


hope you all had fab 4th of july's sorry almost forgot its a celebration for you folks! :)

Quick check in...Just got back from my afternoon at the beach...We almost thought it wasn't going to happen because the park was so full we had to go to another one about 15 miles away. We ended up eating a grass fed beef burger instead of the bison to save a little money but man was it so lean!! It was well worth the wait. I did end up eating it on a bun but only could eat about half the bun so I guess that's ok. We ended up walking about 3 miles afterwards so hopefully I burned what I ate and still have a good weigh in this week. I haven't been doing the HIIT cardio as much since DH has been wanting to go on walks and hiking but I'm still getting my weight training in so I hope that helps. I may need to work in the HIIT on days I weight train too even if its just a quick 20 minutes then weight train. I really think that has been a huge help in my weight loss.

Anyway, tomorrow would normally be my rest day but I'm going to work on abs since I'm too tired to work on them tonight after all that walking. So this week will be 6 days working out! Woot woot!!!


Night all!!

Hello everyone. My name is Jima, I'm 49 years old, am 5'3 and weigh a whopping 330 lbs. I have a really bad back, so have gotten really sedentary the last couple years...problem is, i didnt give up any of my soda (12 pk a day) so the weight has really piled on. My plan is to only have one can of soda every two to three days, and walk as much as i can... i logged my food in another site for a few days, and even eating more than i usually do, but without the soda, i was still under the cals i should eat for the day...so i'm sure giving up that much soda and walking will slowly but surely win the race:)
Another problem is that most of the things i enjoy mean sitting for long periods..ie crochet, sewing, pc gaming. So i have made a rule for myself that i cant do any of those things till i have the walking done for the day...is a lil more incentive to get off my rear end.
I'm not doing a specific diet, just cals in vs cals out... that's why i am allowing myself a soda ever few days... i love it, and don't want to have to completely give it up.... just cut wayyyy down and work it into my cals...on my soda days i won't have it till i have worked off an extra 170 for the day ...then i will feel better about having it;)
i'm looking forward to getting to know you all...hope you are all having a good day.

Hi Jima,
Welcome. Looks like your off to a good start. That soda will get ya ever time ya know. I used to be addicted to Diet coke. Oh my I had to have my diet coke every day. I've recently quit so I know exactly what your going through. Keep it up. You will win that race!!

Sam sounds like you had a good time. I wish I lived near a beach. I love going in the water. It's awesome that you got so much working out in and that your husband is right there with ya.. Good for you!

Ubee I started to and then my Dad called because his 90 year old neighbor needed to go to the store and she as afraid to drive her self. My dad doesn't drive so he called me. So I ended up coming home and just taking a nap before work instead. Good luck on that firewood pile.

Silent I absolutely hate house work and never really get any done. I usually will invite people over because I know that I will get this sense of urgency and start cleaning an hour or two before they get there and it gets done.. hehe..

I'm happy to say I'm at day 3 and still filling ok and still OP. These shakes I'm making with the slimfast powder and fruit are really helping me stay full longer or at least I don't feel like snacking at all day. I just need to start eating more veggies.
Hope everyone has a great Sunday!!

Happy Sunday everyone!

I slept in wayyy late today. Just got up about 20 minutes ago hhaha!! Happy to report I lost the 2 lbs I had gained the previous week as well as an additional 2 lbs so that's a total of 4 lbs this week!! I'm getting closer to 70 lbs lost. Probably won't be at my 6 month weigh in but I'm ok with that. I'm still working hard and getting close to my overall goal.

No personals today. I have to get ready to do some chores. Have a great day everyone!

Busy day but I had to stop in and say "Hi" to my friends!
Sam I slept in until 6:30 and thought I was in heaven! I say keep on working out with hubby, that is one plan that you will not get bored with.
Angie good for you on day 3! One bite at a time, one day at a time. I am there with you on the housework. Nasty stuff. Floors are my biggest down fall.
Welcome Jima! I understand about the soda. I just started again with my cappacinos after a year and a half break. I don't want to give them up but I need to find a balance and that is hard. I am also very sedetary but I'm working on it and I need to keep reminding myself to move. Love your avatar.
Silent my wood pile is moving so slow. I am so out of shape. I am exhausted from just moving a little yesterday. This is going to take longer then I thought. I did have a social life today! I got to visit my friend I only see every few years.
The sugar monster is still taunting me and I am still giving in... EEEH! Someone make it stop! Yes, that someone has to be me. Need to put on my big girl pants!

Good Morning!
Hungry today.
Be back to chat later.
How is everyone doing?

Sassy - Glad you were on plan. Good luck with getting more veggies in.

Sam: Way to go!


OregonGal: Your on the right track starting with giving up soda. It's one of those things that is basically not good for us in any form. I know I still drink too much of it, especially on weekends more than anything.

Ubee - At least the woodpile is giving you a forced workout? Hopefully your not too sore from that.

It's rainy and icky out today, btu the fiesty mosquitos still tried to get me on my way to work. I thought I was safe with the rain I guess it didn't cool down enough. I mean I was find so Its better than it was on the weekend but really. Wind where are you my friend... I can tolerate rain, cold, snow, but mosquitos tend to deter me from outdoor activities. Ours are hardcore you need more than just a breeze or some deet to keep them away. (seriously I've been drenched in repellant and still had clouds cluster around me. I must be that sweet ;) LOL.

Feeling off today still I think it was because I was stuck inside most of the weekend. I really wanted to get out and do something but the bugs made that not much of an option. Also just stressed. I might have a very long day at work. Which i should get back to!

Angelia & Jima ~ Hi Ladies, Welcome To The 300+Chat Thread for July, I look forward to getting to know more about the two of you

Ubee ~ Yeah Im sure not everyone follows the laws here in Kansas about the fire works either. My walks are going good. I've decided when I sleep in I need to still do WATP's DVD to get my exercise in instead of just waiting to go for my evening walk or waiting until the next morning to do my morning walk so thats what Im gonna start doing if I happen to miss walking in the morning or in the evening cause like last night I forgot to set my alarm for 8:30 pm when I took my nap so when I woke up it was 9:45 pm, Too late to go for my evening walk.

Silent you rascal! Love that you sneak on here during work! Yes, your mom would tell you I am a bad friend and I will lead you astray. But, you would have fun in the process. Sorry the mosquitos are so bad. We have a heavy crop of them this year also but alas I a not as sweet as you.
Terra good job of making a plan for when you sleep in instead of just using it as an excuse to do nothing. Proud of you!
So, I am in a blah mood today. Went over to the weight loss surgery threads to see if I could find an easy way out of this weight problem. Seems that is not the easy way out. Guess I'm going to actually have to put more effort into this.

Ubee ~ Thanks, I like my new plan

Next Monday Im gonna buy some purple fabric for my t-shirt quilt, Im looking forward to going to walmart to look at what different kinds of purple fabric they have.

Evenin all...

I'm pooped!! Did abs a little last night even though it was my rest day so I decided to do abs again tonight to finish up what I had started. Got a good 40 mins in today!!

Ubee you're right. DH and I have such a good time I don't see us stopping anytime soon. He actually said he doesn't think he could go back to watching tv all day on the weekends like we used to!! That is such a huge step for him and I couldn't be more proud!!!

Silent Thanks for the love babydoll!! Hope things are getting better for you. I hate misquitos too!!!

I fought myself today on working out but I did it anyway...I was trying to justify that since I did some work on my off day that I could skip today...I have a rule...never miss a Monday and I stuck to it! The only time I have ever missed a Monday is if there was a real reason like I was sick or hurt and had no choice.

So I've spent my alone time (DH is at band practice) working out, listening to some good tunes (Queen) and just finished dinner. I had left over spaghetti squash tonight.

I'm about ready for bed but I gotta go pick up DH tonight. He and the boys are going to be drinking a bit so I dropped him off so I don't have to worry about him drinking and driving. So I'm just going to relax and listen to some tunes until he is ready for me to come get him.

How was everyone else's day??

I just did WATP's DVD and I did the 1 Mile walk, You can choose between 1 mile or 2 miles and I did 1 mile since it was my first time tonight but Im sure after a couple months I'll try the 2 mile walk.

Silent I hate bugs of any kind so I'm right there with ya. Hopefully your day goes by fast.

Sam great job losing 2 pounds!

Ubee doing great here.

Yesterday had no time at all to get on because my husband was home and he tends to want to know what I'm up to all the time.. hehe.. He doesn't care that I'm on the computer, but I just want privacy. I finally got my scrapbook room done after 2 weeks. It used to be his comic book/ toy room, but he gave it to me and I am so excited to have my own space to scrapbook that I can lock and keep clean from my little man.
Yesterday I knew my husband would want to eat out so I did reasonable good considering. I just had a fruit smoothie with some of my Slim Fast powder in it for breakfast and that kept me full until 11. We had Chinese, but I only at maybe a 1/4 of the plate and then my son and him ate the rest for dinner last night. I had a Slim fast shake blended with some kale and fruit for dinner and cheezits while I was helping a friend paint his bedroom last night. Oh and 1 beer. I think I did great for what I normally would have done. So I'm going to call it an OP day for me..

Hope everyone is doing great today. I'm going to try and just chill indoors today. It is so hot here and humid because of the rain it's miserable.

I'm back. Actually, I never left, but definitely didn't have a free second for the last week. The "no sparks" friend is on his way to Alaska via Glacier, Jasper and Banff so he's back tracking a little. We had a great visit, went through our high school year book and laughed a lot. In spite of being fairly active, I still managed to put on 4 pounds......in addition to what I had regained earlier. So, I'm back at it.

I just read all of the posts. I'm in awe of those of your who continue to just stay on plan and slog through all of this. And, Ubee, I'm in awe of you for moving the wood pile. And the sugar cravings will stop.

I'm off to the gym to get back into my routine. Lots to do to get caught up, but I'm so glad I got to reconnect with my friend even if there aren't any sparks to liven up Ubee's imagination. Have a great day.

Good Afternoon!
Betsy you and Silent are so silly. My imagination rules over anything the two of you might say. Glad you are back. I missed you.
Angie you did great. When I look back on the old days I feel so sad. Any improvment is success!
Terra good job on the mile. Did you enjoy the video? What kind of t-shirts will you use for your quilt?
Sam please pass some of that discipline to exercise to me! On a serious note... Keep it up. It is much easier to just stay at it then to keep stopping and starting.
As for my wood pile, still working on it. Don't be impressed yet Betsy.
I have come to the honest conclusion that when it comes to sugar and grains I need to severly limit them. Not just for losing weight but more importantly for the negative effect it has on my personality.

Angie Thanks so much love!! I'm still working at it and will sweat these pounds off!!!

Betsy Missed you!! Glad you and your friend were able to catch up and go back in time with your yearbooks. That is almost always a good time!!!

Ubee I'm sending the discipline vibes your way!!! Trust me even on days I don't want to work out I do anyway because I know I'll hate myself if I don't. Hate may be a strong word so let's just say I'd be really disapointed in myself if I don't workout unless it's a rest day. I make sure I get my 5 days in a week and sometimes I'll even do more :)

I am pooped again!!! I had to stay late at work today for some program training so DH and I got our walk/hike in late. I downloaded this Nike Plus Run app on my phone that will track your speed and distance and even the amount of calories burned. Not sure how accurate the calories burned are but it says 526 calories, we walked for 3.67 miles in 1:09:47!!! I'm very proud of that considering I was very tired today and didn't push as hard as I would have liked.

I'm really hungry so I'm going to go make my own made up recipe of fajita green been nachos lol....it souds silly but it's so good!!

Hope everyone had a great day!!

Ubee ~ Yeah I enjoyed the video, I did it again today, One of the t-shirts is a t-shirt from the t.v show M*A*S*H* and another one is from high school it has the abbreviations for my high school's name, One is one that my grandparents got me when I was 14 and the others are just shirts that I liked wearing but that I grew out of.

I got up at 8:00 AM and left to go to my doctor's appt. at 8:30 AM and then I was at my appt. from 9:15 am to almost 10 AM and then mom and I came back home and loaded up the car with the stuff I needed to take to school for tomorrow and then from there we went to my brother's to give my niece her birthday present and then we came home for a couple of hours and then we went to dinner at 3:30 PM and then we came back home at 5:00 PM.