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.
WELCOME!
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Nancy- I'm glad that you and your boyfriend were able to have a talk. Hope things are better now.
Christine - I just started using fitday.com to track everything, and I like it a lot. Helps me figure out what I'm eating too much of! For the most part, the residents are great...but you're right...some of them...well, it just makes me sorta GLAD I'm not working full time there! They are a trip, that's for sure!
Luan - At least you had fun though, right? Just hop back on the wagon!
Tashabella - It's good to see you again! Good luck at the Mammogram!
Well, I'm just at the computer lab, waiting for my classes to start. I've got about another hour before I've gotta head down there. Finally weighed in this morning, and I'm only down 2 pounds. But it's better than GAINING, right? I also reset my ticker for St. Patrick's Day...I wanna see 299!!! WOO HOO!!! I CAN DO THIS! My BMI is also down a full 8 points. Had a NSV on Saturday. My hoodie zipped up, and it was COMFORTABLE!!!! I hope you are all doing well, and having a great OP day!!!!
Yeah me too Kayley. I have always used OP the same way
well I didn't quite get my Valentine's goal. I am 3 lbs short. Still a great accomplishment! So I made an April fools one Kinda suits me more than St Patricks (even though I AM Irish )
Garnetfairy~i Take Chicken Breast, Green Peppers, 1 Slice Of Turkey Bacon,,, Sometime I Make An Omlet With It Or I Just Eat Without.. Very Good,, Add Garlic, Pepper To Taste,,, And Sometimes The Canadian Bacon..
I CHOP EVERY THING UP, KINDA LIKE A BREAKFAST STIRFRY..
although I cant believe that I would lose 40 pounds since Jan 11th but i had two different nurses weigh me two separate times and I did not tell the 2nd nurse the number that the first nurse got for my weight
On the last thread, people were talking about mercury levels and fish. The Chicago Tribune did some in-depth testing of fish in the US recently, and I am linking to an article that reports the results below (there was a whole series, and if you google, I think you will find more info). On the one hand, it's kind of scary -- especially if you like tuna. But I think the people who are at the most risk of mercury poisoning are children (and pregnant women perhaps too). I think it's important to have the information, but not to overdo the worry.
Garnetfairy - I eat eggs everyday...lol. But I variate. One morning I have scrambled, and the next day fried. I got a recipe for mock pancakes off the SBD forum, but I'm a little hesitant. I'm quite a picky eater. Sometimes, I'll have one of the Atkin's meal replacement shakes. They are SB approved.
Heather - CONGRATS on getting under 300!!! That's so great!! 40 pounds in a MONTH...wow!
Wyllenn - Luckily, I don't eat fish...of ANY kind. Blah.
So, I want to go to this concert in Chicago on April 1st, and I proposed an idea to Andrew. If he'd buy the tickets, and pitch in half way on gas (since he has a GOOD paying job), I'd drive. (It's about a 2 hour drive)....and he AGREED!!!! YAYAYAYAYAY!!! Now, I just have to see about getting the tickets!
Heather~ good going on the loss....... was the confusion over how much you have lost... I am sorry I did not fully understand, This is a good thing, right?
I eat tuna every day for lunch.. never fails. I thought I had read somewhere that you would have to eat more than one can of tuna per day to get the mercury poisioning though.. not sure about that though
Today has been a long day for me,, with the snow storm there were no classes for me today, so I have sat around the house. I have ate a good bit today,, still low on the cals. though, I am sure once I got to Phase II of this plan that may change, I hope. It is amazing what all you can eat once you change for the Healthier foods.. My the Thread is so slooooow.. Was I not invited to the party or what? lol Hope eveyones day was busier than mine,,
Take Care all..
I don’t have much time tonight, but I just wanted to thank everyone for their responses. Sometimes the most important thing is just getting something out and talking about it. It has helped me put things into perspective. It is definitely an “I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it” mode. I feel like I am making a bigger deal out of something that may end up working itself out.
Wyllen - That is so true about making assumptions. I tend to over think everything and put thoughts in peoples’ heads.
KC Lynn – I had to choose something that allowed me to eat anything I wanted (in moderation of course). As soon as I say I can’t have something I crave it intensely. The only way I was able to stop binge eating was by not denying myself anything. So calorie counting works for me, although some people find it way to tedious.
Tashabella – I recently had a mammogram done – not my favorite thing in the world, but it must be done. That is one thing it is nice to have some extra flesh for. It hurts when they squeeze those plates, but it must be even worse for small chested women.
Also, I really got a kick out of “Love can fade. A heart attack lasts forever.” That is so true. I definitely will not sacrifice my health for anyone. I am shooting for a weight I feel healthy at, and when I get there, then I’ll see where the chips fall.
Kayley – Congrats on being down another 2! You will be seeing the 2’s in no time.
Heather – that is incredible, but I am glad you are being monitored by a doctor. I would be somewhat worried otherwise. That is a lot to lose so quickly – you must really be feeling a difference!
MsCrockett – I LOVE snow days. However, I needed to be in the office today so I had to dig myself out. I figure I got some good exercise in this morning getting the car cleared out.
Well, dinner is almost ready. I should get going. Hope everyone had a great day.
300+ And Ready To Try Again...#833
Just hop back on the wagon!
