300+ And Ready To Try Again....#810
 

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 and hope. We are aware of the distinct problems that come with weighing over 300 lbs.

We want to invite everyone to join us in our journey.
We share laughter and tears.
We share what works for us and what doesn't.
We often use a "Topic of the Day" for discussion.

Motivational Monday
Tuesday Tips
Wednesday Wish List .. and What you are doing to obtain it.
Thankful Thursday
FUN Friday ... don't wait until you lose your weight.
Sit-up Saturdays - any physical activity
Share your Success Sunday

These are not required topics ...just ideas to share. We often find them very helpful. We also share heartaches and fears ... joys and celebrations.

We have several extra threads going on simutaneously such as Monthly Challenges, Weekly Weigh-ins, Recipes, Bios, and more. 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.

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Good lord--ya'll are posting so much and so fast that I missed an entire thread!! :dizzy:

I bought one of those big exercise balls last night--it says on the box that it holds up to 300 pounds...so there's a little incentive to make sure I stay well BELOW 300 now that I've crossed that line! Of course, I guess it doesn't matter much until I actually take it out of the box and inflate it anyway ;)

Hi everyone~~:wave:

Okay, I'm back for a few minutes. :) My NSV wasn't really THAT much to rave about, but it shocked me because it was something I hadn't even thought of before. See, I never use my seatbelt because it squishes my stomach and it hurts. Well yesterday when I was leaving the house I noticed that my bf put his seatbelt on in his car. It got me to thinking :lol: so what I did is I tried mine and I was able to get it on without hurting AND I was actually able to drive with it on. I was so excited because I haven't worn a seat belt in years.

Catherine--it sounds like your wedding--and honeymoon ;) -- were simply wonderful.:hug: I'm so happy for you. :D

I can't remember any of the other posts from that thread :(--nope--I lied.

Sharon--(Neurotica)--I too weigh myself EVERY single day. For the same reasons as you. I'm sure that it wouldn't work for some people--but if I didn't weigh myself every day to keep myself accountable--I don't know how much weight I could have GAINED while on my plateau. So I'm with you girl--keep weighing yourself every day if you have to. Like you said--you have to do what works for you even if it doesn't work for other people.

I also had to LOL about what you said about losing your nephews and niece. ;) You're right--when you look at it like that you can actually appreciate just how far you've come. ;) Keep up the good work.

Jilly~~too funny about the ball. Good luck.

I've got to go--my mother just rang the doorbell. Talk to you all later.

Vicki

Originally Posted by dolfingirl2000:
Sharon--(Neurotica)--I too weigh myself EVERY single day. For the same reasons as you. I'm sure that it wouldn't work for some people--but if I didn't weigh myself every day to keep myself accountable--I don't know how much weight I could have GAINED while on my plateau. So I'm with you girl--keep weighing yourself every day if you have to. Like you said--you have to do what works for you even if it doesn't work for other people.

I also had to LOL about what you said about losing your nephews and niece. ;) You're right--when you look at it like that you can actually appreciate just how far you've come. ;) Keep up the good work.
Vicki

OH GROOVY! I have a partner in crime! We'll get there darlin! I made a promise to myself when I started this journey. If at any time what I am doing stops working, I will find a better way rather than give up. So far, so good!

And Jill-do tell how you get along with that ball thingy. I pass them by at Target and wonder how many windows I could blow out if I sat on one of them!:D

ugh plateaus! Since I gained my weight at christmas, no matter how much I work out, or watch what I eat, it is NOT coming off... I expected to get rid of the new weight MUCH easier than I have been. It was only there for like 2 weeks! How comfortable fat can get in that short period of time! I know it is a matter of time before it "works" again, but man time can drag while you are waiting! I have been printing off motivational sayings all afternoon to try and perk up my spirits. I posted them on the fridge, in the gym, bathroom :) where ever needed :) Kind of having a down and out day so I hoisted my friend and we are going running tonight.

catherine ~ so happy to hear that your wedding and honeymoon went so well :)

Sorry I didnt get a chance to post individuals today. I am having a party tomorrow night and need to get the house clean. It is one of those at home shopping party. Adult "things" and lingere. Maybe I will find something there to brighten my mood :o Shame on you all, I meant lingere :D

Brenda :wave:

Good Evening All,

Well so far so good, no being naughty with my points. But it is only 9.30. You watch, I will be up til 2 am and will end up being too tempted. But one good thing is that I will be exercising in the morning. Actually, having all this chest pain from the trapped wind has scared me a bit. I know I am not having Angina or anything, but I am more susceptible to it at my weight. So it's that added scare incentive to not let myself over indulge tonight. If I get hungry I will just have to go to sleep, end of story.

LAnne - It's interesting to hear your scales slavery. I HATE the scales, in fact if I could get away with never weighing I would. Once, many diets ago I did, as an experiment, weigh daily. The fluctuations were incredible. It's why I won't weigh weekly. I could weigh on Sunday and see myself down 3 lbs, and on Monday I could be up 4 lbs. I think I am safer weighing once a month, so that is what I do. Oh I still get the disappointment of not losing 8 lbs some times, but at least I should NEVER see a gain.

Thanks for telling me about how you did the quote thing, I will try it out soon I am sure.

Felicia - am I thick :lol: I am not sure if you are serious about the lap top thing. People have done stranger things I am sure. Glad that you got your exercise in with or without reading the paper :D

Thanks for being sorry for me that I have this indigestion. I still have it, I am so annoyed. I just watched a diet and fitness show that said that if you drink a glass of water with bicarbonate of soda then it will react by making you burp. I am sure this is trapped wind I have, so I drunk the stuff. Yuck. Am waiting now to see if it works.

Lilion - you brought a smile to my face when I read how you were thinking about the 'next' time you got married :lol: It's amazing what runs through your mind at the alter. I wonder how many people actually have second thoughts then and there. I didn't, but I wish I had with my first husband lol.

Jill - good on you for buying one of those exercise balls. I have never fancied having a go one of those things, but they do seem to be the latest craze. I hope you will enjoy working out on it once you get it out of the box and inflated!

Vicki - that IS a big NSV. You should be so proud of yourself. Not only are you losing the weight, BUT now you can be safe when you drive with your seat belt firmly clasped :cheer: :bravo: :carrot:

Brenda - I am so sorry that you are on a diet plateau, it must be so frustrating. I have yet to be on a diet long enough to have it happen to me! Good for you for printing out all those motivational sayings, I hope they are helping.

I hope the party will cheer you up too and that you can buy some pretty lingerie.

Okie dokie, time to email again. I am determined to catch up tonight lol. Mind you ER is about to start so I might watch that first. Gotta love that show. Bye for now,

Hugs,

Ammi :grouphug:

Hi
 

Originally Posted by FS72:
Jill - Have fun with the ball! I use mine as a chair hahahaha Hey every little bit helps right!

I've actually heard that it's a good idea to sit on the bal instead of a chair when you can because it forces you to use your core muscles to balance yourself, so it certainly does help!

Jill – I have been thinking I would try one of those balls, but I am definitely going to get one that is rated the highest possible weight. If there is a way for me to pop it, I will probably find it! I am so uncoordinated with things like that.

Vicki – Congrats on the seatbelt! I can wear mine, but only if I don’t have my winter coat on. I can’t wait until I can hop in the car with my coat and fit with the seatbelt. That’s one more way that losing weight could end up saving your life!

Ammi – Hope you made it through the late night hours without too much naughtiness

Butterflyns – Hang in there! IF you have any points/calories left for the day is there something that might sate you?

Lady Hawke – Welcome! This is a great place to come for support. I was so happy to find a place where there are other women who understand the struggles of being 300+.

I am stuck at work waiting for my boyfriend to pick me up. He has my car since his is in the shop. I am still not feeling so great, which is just making it worse. I haven’t been very hungry though the last couple of days and I am having a hard time getting water in because it hurts to swallow. Oh well. I just need to keep taking my meds and taking care of myself until I get better.

One little trick that worked for me the other night while watching TV – artistic commentary. A commercial came on with ice cream in a glass and then Coke as poured over it. My initial reaction was instant cravings (which is of course what the ad is designed to do). I then stopped for a moment and thought – “Wow, that is really excellent food photography. I am impressed with how they were able to capture those bubbles so distinctly.” It was weird, but it took me out of just reacting to the commercial to analyzing it and the craving went away.

Tests Were Normal!
 

Hey Everyone! :wave:

Just a quick post to let you all know that my liver ultrasound and the bloodwork all came back normal!! :carrot:

Thanks for all of your concern!! You guys are the best!!!

Will post more later!!

:hug:

Kayley: Everyone fits in!