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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.

WELCOME!

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[dogpal]

Hi Ladies,

Well, I'm cleaning big time today getting ready for my company. I say big time but honestly I clean like this every single week except a few other things that I have added like washing rugs and blankets etc. LOL.

Welcome New Sharon. I say new because we have one lovely Sharon already. So, now we have two lovely Sharons! I hope you will love it here as much as I do. Everyone is so sweet, encouraging and helpful.

Melissa: Congrats Graduate! Congrats on being down another 5 pounds too.

Nancy: Big hugs to you. Hang in there.

Sharon: Hope you are feeling much better now.

Crock: We are both Junebugs. My birthday is the day before yours. June 17th. Now this is just my plan so don't feel like you have to do it or even listen. My hubby is planing a bar b q on Saturday and I will eat normally for the bar b q. Ya now, skipping bread, potato salad, macaroni salad. I will be having a small piece of my birthday cake. I have already made a plan to have a piece of my cake and then on Monday I willl go back down to my phase I for a few days to make up for it. That is my plan. I mean, I only will be turning the big 40 once in my life. I have been so good with the exceptions fot those 12 m&M's the other day. I have had no sugar since April 19th pretty much. I hope you choose whatever is best for you my sweetie Crock.

Suemarie: Oh boy, big hugs for you. I wish I could help you feel better. You have to go to your graduation. You have worked so darn hard for it. I will be praying for you to start feeling better.

Blessings all, I had to stop in and get my 3fc fix for today. I need to get back to cleaning the bathroom and laundry room now. LOL.

Annie

[MsCrockett]

Annie~ Thanks for letting me in on what you plan to do.. I have already thought I kicking to Phase 1 for a few days if I indulge.. I am planning ahead .. So I dont go down a sugar spiral and binge on all the wrong stuff.. Thanks again, and let me know how your day turns out.. We seem to have more and more in common...

[MsCrockett]

Well on the 22nd of June I have a Doctors appointment with, yet, another Specialist over my Right Leg lower swelling. I hope it proves worth my time and money, as I have yet to get a diagnosis,, this will make my 8th doctor. He comes Highly recommended. and Now that I am not working due to the Leg problem I have no Insurance and will suffer the pocket book, I dont care what it costs as long as I can finally get a diagnosis.. I am so ready to return to work.. Let us hope for the best

[toofatforu]

oh dear leg problems are a nuisance arent they? hope all goes well for you.. i may have to see a foot specialist if my feet dont quit acting up!

[MsCrockett]

I hope everything is okay with your feet. What is going on exactly?

[Stinger766]

Ok, ladies I'm new (actually old but back again) here and I'm already in need of support.

Yesterday was the begining of my 4th week. Week one, great, lost 9 lbs. Week 2, great, lost 3 lbs, weeks 3 (last week) ate some crap and didn't lose but stayed the same, not great but not a big deal. Yesterday, ate a little more than I should have but nothing unreasonable.

Today---I've been out of my mind starving. I kept things under control until dinner and then I had a Philly cheese steak sandwich, onion rings and a bowl of cream of brocolli soup. Why oh why do I always think I'm ok to go to restaurants? Apparently I don't have any control when I go out to eat.

My main concern is last night I lost weight (between Jan 04-Nov 04, during which time I lost 96 lbs) I was completely motivated and had no desire to cheat. Now all I think about all day is cheating. What's wrong with me? Isn't high blood pressure, etc enough to make me want to be thinner? Apparently not. HELP!

Sorry about the whine fest. lol. I think you're all doing a terrific job and I wish I could be more like each and every one of you.

Thanks for listening.

[toofatforu]

MsCrockett.. terriblem pain on top of foot , on side of foot and shooting pain in my leg.. i have had to try to cut down on exercise but pain is there even when i am resting .

[toofatforu]

Ingrid .. i know how you feel... just try to take your mind off of it and choose some healthy snacks for those hard to get thru days!

[Sassy_Chick]

Hi Ladies!

I hope you all are well.

[SueMarie301]

Hi ladies, I'm feeling a little better today... I kicked my fever and and not whoozy anymore. nose isn't runny, but man it's snore from all that wiping I have a little chest congestion, but I have been drowning myself with water and hot tea with lemon and honey. Keeping myself hydrated. Still a little weak, but at least I shook the fever and the cold sweats!

Take care everyone!

Don't worry you can't catch my cold through posting

[Elaine1951]

Ammi

Congrats on losing another 3 lbs. One away and your in twoderland

You must be on keep it up girl your doing great

[Vilandra485]

Hi Ladies!
Last week I went swimming for about 100 minutes on Thurs. and again on Sat. and tonight I went to a 1 hour Water Aerobics class - my first - and it was great! My fiance went with me...he was the only guy there, lol. We both loved it, and we both wanna go back! It runs 3 days a week, I wanna try to do it as much as I can - cause it would be my only exercise for now. So my guy and I are going again on Thursday. I'm hoping my 5pd loss last week was due to the exercise on top on the calorie counting and maybe it'll help me have a decent loss again next week.
Have a good night gals, and stay on track!!

Melissa

[gonnabefit]

Hey there, Can definitely sympathize with the foot pain. I have heal spurs and it feels like I am shoving glass into my feet with every step and a dull ache when resting. I am trying to find exercise that I can't use that as my excuse, so I am trying ellipticals.

Have not gained any weight this week, but have not lost either. Need to be more diligent with my eatting. That is sometimes the hardest thing, since no matter what I do, I have to watch every morsel, but others I spend time with can eat anything and stay the same.

Hope everyone has a great night!!!

[Misti in Seattle]

Woo hooo Ammi there you are on the edge of TwoDerville! Yippee!!!

Greetings to all.

Kayley, can't wait to hear how the job applications are going and the results!!!

I did a bit better with the walking today although I was in a class most of the day and didn't have much opportunity. But my knee felt a bit better; I am still not back to normal but could do it some, and also did water aerobics tonight. So hopefully I am on the mend!!