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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I FINALLY have a chance to sit down and catch up! It has been a very busy week for me; orientation starts for the new incoming graduate students on Monday and there are always problems that crop up, especially with students coming from abroad!
Hope everyone is doing well. I did VERY well this week without the hubby around. I changed my food plan a couple of times but it still worked out ok.
New discoveries this week:
* hummus on baby carrots is a yummy snack.
* Reduced Sugar Cocoa Puffs really hits the spot when I need a chocolate fix
(2 points for a cup/4 total if I have it with milk).
* my George Forman grill makes good hamburgers.
* a liter bottle of water tastes "fresher" with a few drops of vanilla extract.
I am looking forward to my two-week weigh in on Monday; I feel lighter and my clothes and shoes are fitting better.
As always, welcome to all the new people here; this is a great place to get support and ideas to get you through!
Have a good weekend everyone! Onward and downward!
Ooh, hummus on baby carrots sounds really good! I need to get more good snacks around the house.
I did a whole hour of cardio yesterday- half on the treadmill and half on the recumbent bike. I'm starting to get over my self-consciousness at my gym. That's what I get for going to that gym in Hollywood, though- it's all actors and trophy wives. The guy who played Xander on Buffy was behind me yesterday while I was on the treadmill! It's really cool but makes me nervous about my jiggles.
The hardest part for me is not getting discouraged when all the weight doesn't magically drop off immediately. I've been fat since I was 7, so it all seems so fictional to think I may actually get to be "normal sized" if I just do this long enough.
Does anyone know of any ways to sate a spaghetti craving without all the pasta? I can't just eat a little but.. spaghetti is my kryptonite.
Hello everyone. I just wanted to drop in and say Hi!
Shellsbells I love your name! Maybe you could try spaghetti squash? The sauce is the best part of pasta anyway, and with Sp. Squash it would be virtually fat free.
netekay: You have a wonderful attitude. Hope your WI is great.
shellsbells - I'm not sure if I could have concentrated on the work out if he was behind me either. *so lucky*
Can anyone suggest a filling yet healthy snack? I have stopped snacking but if I have to go out before dinner I get kind of dizzy because I don't have enough energy.
When I am in the mood for pasta, I use rice noodles. I get them at the oriental market. You can eat more for the same number of calories. I like to get the broad noodle, throw in a onion, can of mushrooms, some lemon pepper, a cut up boca veggie burger, and can of low fat cream of mushroom soup. It is a very filling stroganoff. Subsitute the macaroni shaped ones and a can of tomatoes instead of the soup plus some chilli powder, and you've got chilli mac.
Those are some great ideas for spaghetti-alternatives. I *love* spaghetti squash, but it's been so long since I've had it, I think I forgot it existed. I will definitely be picking some up.
KittieCat: I always keep some of the Zone bars around, because half of one is really good about an hour before I go out to eat- it keeps me filled up and i don't get the shakes. Also, a half-cup of unsweetened applesauce and a little stick of low-fat cheese will do wonders for me.
I love Coke Zero, but I'm starting to believe that the sugary taste really does make me crave more and more soda. Water's so much better, I know, and I drink it, but I get sooooo bored of the taste. Sigh.. I need to get over my dislike of lemon-y water.
Shellsbells: My neighbor was just telling me that her zucchini has come in and she sliced it thin, lengthwise and use it instead of lasagna noodles in a pan of lasagna the other night and her husband commented that he liked that better than the "real" stuff.
Shells...welcome fellow LA chickie. I'm out in the SFV...melting away.
Water issues...
Propel fitness water is my favorite stuff to drink. The flavors are good and it's 0 points. I personally like the black cherry. I don't always want lemony flavored water either. I am also a Crystal Light junkie. Now that it has become so popular, especially the individual packets that go in a 16 oz. bottle of water, Wal Mart and Target have come out with their own brands and flavors...and Lipton has come out with sugar-free green tea mix-ins. The Mango-Mandarin is yummy.
Healthy snacks...
I am super stingy on points when it comes to snacking. My personal faves...
*Frozen grapes
*Edamame
*Bananas (they take me a while to eat..no idea why)
*Sugar snap peas
*Rice cakes
*1 point tortilla (La Tortilla Factory) toasted and sprayed with I Cant Believe...spray, or spread with a wedge of laughing Cow Light Cheese (also 1 point)
*Bags of mini carrots
*Cherries
I found crepe shells at the grocery store that are only 30 calories each and very low in fat. Tonight for dessert I am making some SF/FF Jello pudding (cheesecake flavor)...2 Tbsp per crepe and some blueberries...delicious 2 point dessert!
Spaghetti...rice noodles are great, and whole wheat pasta never mades me want to binge..you just have to watch your portion size. There are also some high protein/low gluten pastas out there. I recently found Shiratake noodles made from tofu and yam flour. The whole bag is 40 calories. I make a fake Fettucine Alfredo with them by adding 1 Tbsp FF sour cream and mixing in a wedge of Laughing Cow light cheese and some sprinkle cheese. Very filling...they don't taste a thing like real pasta, but if you like the texture of al dente noodles..they work well!
I'm off to cook dinner for the boy...happy weekend to all...
Oh Shells...next time you see Nicholas Brendan in the gym..give him my number
Shells: the spaghetti squash is a great idea. It doesn't take too long to cook and when it has some spaghetti sauce on it, it tastes just like real pasta. Ragu used to make a boxed product where you cooked the noodles in the microwave and then put the sauce over it. I can't remember the name but they were good for a quick fix and only 4 points each.
I also like the rice noodle idea. I will try that soon! Thanks for suggesting it Julee!
Kittie: I have discovered that I need to snack so I don't binge and it has to have variety. Here is a list of my favorite healthy, keep away the hungries snacks:
* Wheat Thins Multi-Grain Crisps and Light Babybel cheese (Laughing Cow works too)
* Pria bar (the 110 calorie ones)
* 100 calorie packs by Nabisco
* hummus and baby carrots
* a Fudgcicle (Popcicle brand) or any of the Sweet Rewards by Blue Bunny (if they are available in your area)
* cut up cucumbers, grape tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli with any of the Paul Newman Light salad dressings (I like the Honey Mustard and the new Sesame one)
* spinach salad with two sliced strawberries and a tablespoon of Paul Newman's Light Balsamic Vinaigrette
* a small can of tuna (2.5 oz) mixed with fat free mayo, a little dijon mustard and dill relish
* a glass of skim fat free chocolate milk
* cut up apple slices with a little sugar free Jello powder sprinkled on them (I like raspberry or lemon). This is an old Girl Scout favorite done sugar free.
* frozen grapes are GREAT!
* a bowl of Reduced Sugar Cocoa Puffs (with our without milk)
* Pita Chips. They come in all sorts of different flavors; I like Jalapeno and Cheddar the best.
That is all I can think of right now. Hope that helps you come up with some good eats!
Julee – OOOH Yes! Thank goodness for the Crystal Light to-go packs! I’m addicted to the lemonade. I like the pink Lemonade but I haven’t seen a to-go pack for that yet. I should check out the ones you mentioned at Walmart…
Not sure who Nicholas Brendan is, but if you ever see Brendan Fraser *grins* jump him and send him fed ex my way
It’s been a busy Friday! I’ve been up since 7 am and got home around 5 after doing a days worth of errands and I still didn’t get everything done. I’ve gotta take my car in to the dealership because my “service engine soon” light came on. I’m glad it’s still under warranty. Oy… I’m going to get up early again tomorrow and hopefully can get the side yard somewhat cleared up so I can start getting the shed going. Won’t do to much because we’re going to and Angels game with a few friends. I just wish they were playing the Braves… but all their games were away …. Next year hopefully! So I can be the only NON-ANGELS fan sitting in the stadium and then get my rear jumped in the parking lot WOOHOO! NOT!
Anyways… I got an upset stomach so I’m gonna head to bed.
300+ And Ready To Try Again...#747
*so lucky*
umm I mean use them haha. thanks for sharing!
