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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I've got to tell you guys about this rice cake I had today. It is from Quaker and they are chocolate rice cakes and are only 60 calories per cake and they are delicious. My brother bought them yesterday and I had one and it totally curbs your craving if you want chocolate without feeling bad about it after because it's only 60 calories. I had to pass this on because it is so yummy.

Anyway, I lost five pounds. I'm so proud of myself. Please, no applause, no applause. lol

I went to Target today, finally found one in my area and bought the teababy some toys. My mom gave me money to treat her favorite (read: only) grandbaby to some toys. Of course I wound up spending much more then my mother gave her but she loves all of the toys so I am happy. I've never been to Target before and my brother and I LOVED it. When I have more money I will be going back for some things for the house.

Hope everyone is doing well...

Hmmmm, I started to post on thread 802, but saw this one was started. I didn't see the last thread say "STOP" like usual....

Greetings All! Well, the truck is fixed and we're ready to hit the road tomorrow. There are no other units in the area, so it's pretty certain we'll be outahere tomorrow. I'll take this opportunity to say, See you in a couple weeks! I'll pop in for a quick hello if I get a chance, but if I don't I'll be thinking of you all and wishing you well. I'll be looking forward to getting back here to see how everyone is starting their 2006 journey to greater health, and I'll try my best to have a good report to bring back to you. I'll miss the ponies and the workouts, too, but I'll keep up my walking the best I can!

Catherine, I don't know if we'll lose track of you for a bit wihle you're off honeymooning, but I really look forward to hearing how your flight & your BIG DAY go!!!! Please try not to abandon us for long!!!! May it be everything your fondest dreams could muster, and more!

TO ALL U SLIMMERS - WHOOP WHOOP!!! GO BABY GO!!!
Brenda, DOWN 6!!! Cool deal on that eliptical, too! Hope you get it!
Teahoney, DOWN 5!!!
Danielle, DOWN....13!!?!? (Holy cow!) Congrats to your dad, too! That's an outstanding start. Just be patient with yourself as you continue that journey down. AND to this little corner of the virtual world! But are you sure your name isn't ... "Andrea?" (Inside joke- we have at least 5 of them.) We're so glad you've joined us, and it's going to be fun chatting with you... unfortunately, I will have to wait and catch up with you when ever I get back from whereever it is I go, and with truckin, who knows when that will be?

Ammi - Here you are, back on track and hangin out with us again. So glad about both of those! December only hits once a year, and we've got plenty of time to diet again until then. Here we go!! And ya know what, Today is the first day of all our lives, so you aren't alone... but you knew that!!

Mom2five, Heavens, I'm concerned about you. Liver problems can be serious. I'm glad they're on top of this, running tests and looking after you, but I really hope that you're much better soon in any case!!!

Kayley, Glad U & ur sweetie are doing good again! I'm not a fluff-chick either, but sometimes dressing up just feels so good! Hope you hada great night out!

Tasha, I hope the house works out. It can be a great deal in the long run, but it does have it's headaches! We're looking at a place that was well built... in 1816! It will need renovation from top to bottom. My dh is awesome with plumbing, electric and all that remodeling stuff, but this project is HUGE. It could net us a considerable chunk of $$ in the long run, but the challenge of all that work is scary. The responsibility is big, but so is the payoff, for both your situation and mine!

I've know I've missed bunches of ya, and I'm sorry. Kind of like a party where you don't get to mingle with everyone you'd like to. Take care, be good, be safe, have fun and DRINK YOUR WATER!

-val

Oops! I forgot the stop. I went and put it there so that everyone would know a new thread was started. Thanks for reminding me. This is my first time doing this.

Brenda: Yea for you! -6 no matter where you are starting is wonderful! You go girl.

Kayley: Thanks for the "feel better" What movie did you see? I bet you looked as cute as a bug all dressed up!

Butterflyns: We are so happy that you joined us. Congrats on your -13 That is super and tell your Dad congrats on his -10! Keep up the good work. I think you will like this site. Everyone is so friendly and caring

Tashabella: OOOooh when computers turn naughty. My computer did that a few years ago when we were broke as church mice and I was so upset. What I did is, when I finally got it to turn back on in "Safe Mode" I think it was, I just reinstalled everything that was on it with the reinstall disc that came with my computer. I lost everything that was on it before but I got my computer back and slowly installed things that I wanted to have on there. I hope you are able to do that too yours. Sweetie.

Lori: Jeepers girl, I sure hope all of your tests come out perfect. It is good to see you back though. I know you have been busy with your family home for Christmas break. I'll be praying for you!

Teahoney: Yea! -5 pounds Wonderful. Thanks for sharing about the rice cakes too. I love rice cakes. Even when I was a little girl and my mom was on a diet using them, I would chow on some (not overweight then) I loved eating them with a piece of chedder cheese for lunch. Thanks again for letting us know yet another yummy treat

Shadieeeeee: My heart gets so happy when I see you post. I just love to see what you are up to. You are so much my inspiration. We started around the same time and you are doig so well. This year my friend I will follow in your and Catherine's footsteps! I just know it. I am giving it my all this time around. Joining the gym was hard because I had bad experiences with that same chain of gyms in CA and I didn't want to even go there but, I think it will be good for me. JUst walking in there was scarry but... I'm still alive lol. How are things going for you with your family? Are you adjusting to your new bigger household? Please chat here as often as you can! You really are such a treasure.

Well everyone, I need to hit the hay after posting my pitiful little exercise... tomorrow will be a better day. Everyone stay on target.

Oh, Valerie, if you are still around, please be careful driving out there and see you when you get back.

Blessings to you all,
Dogpal

Teahoney - I LOVE RICECAKES! Too bad I can't have any! Blah! Well, perhaps if I have a craving that can't be controlled for chocolate, I'll have one, so I wouldn't feel TOO bad about cheating....

Valerie - Be safe out there on the road! Hope the weather is in your favor wherever you go!

Hey there, Shadiepurple! I don't know if I've met you or not...but HI!

Dogpal - We went and saw the new movie produced by Happy Madison...you know, Adam Sandler..."Grandma's Boy"...and I thought it was hilarious. Definately lifted my mood!

When we were in the theater, I noticed it was easier for me and Andrew to sorta cuddle and watch the movie! And he said that my back fat (the part I'm most self conscious about) is getting smaller! And he said my face looked thinner. I'm in SUCH a good mood now!

Hi everyone, I weighed in officially just now, 9.10am UK time AND I LOST 9 lbs !!!! this food combining certainly seems to be working for me.
Something which got me to stick to it was watching two tv programmes on obesity, one on bariatic (sp?) surgery, I think I will stick with dieting!! The other was about three super - morbidly obese people, it was so sad, one man had a violent mother who fed him to make up for the beatings-he wrote to SAINT(he should be made one) Richard Simmonds , who helped him lose all of the weight. After his doctor told him to stop dieting as he was getting TOO THIN he put all of the weight back on. Another one was a woman who was repeatedly raped from the age of eight, I cried for her and the other man, they need help for their spirits not just their bodies. The narrator said that during filming one of the three died, I felt bad about it but wanted these two poor people to live and the third to die. He was sent to a specialist hospital, in Maryland I think, to be given physio, dietry advice, special meals and I think counselling, this was cheaper for the state than him having to have all the help he needed at home. After all of that he got his wife to sneak him HIGH FAT BURGERS and other FAST FOOD which was no good for him, as well as his weight he had a serious heart condition. If I was there my hubby would smuggle me plain rice, salad and chicken in if I hated their food but surely if you love someone you should be able to say NO for their own good?
The sight of these people lying in their beds with open sores, toileting problems and being unable to get out of bed, or to just walk ten steps with sticks made me more determined than ever to get healthy. I felt I had to mention this to help us all to remember when we want JUST ONE MORE biscuit or a takeaway, its a few more pounds closer to being bedbound or worse. Sorry to be a bit down but this thought is keeping me (so far) on the straight and hopefull narrow!!!! Please forgive me if I have offended or upset anyone. I will have to catch up later with all of your posts .

best wishes,
xxxsharon

Wow, isn't that SUCH a great feeling?! Jeff hasn't made any comments to me about losing weight, although I haven't really lost enough to make much of a difference yet, plus he sees me every day. He has told me more than once, though, that my weight/size does not matter to him, that he loves ME. Guys, despite their MANY imperfections, can really be so sweet sometimes

Well, I've been doing MUCH better on the food front. I stocked up on whole-grain products (bagels, English muffins, bread, pasta) and frozen fruits and veggies, so my meals have been much healthier lately. We even went out to eat twice this weekend, and my entree both times was a large salad (even though it may have had as many calories as a burger once you add the cheese, chicken, and dressing, it was still better for me nutritionally, so I'll count it as a victory ). I'm feeling much more in control over my food than I have been in over a month, and the scale is finally reflecting that control (I'm back down below 280--hit a high of 283 after the holidays ).

I'm trying to plan ahaead for this week, since I can foresee it being difficult and stressful. Tomorrow night, Jeff is going to his cousins' after work to spend the night (she is having some testing done on her heart, so he will stay there so he can take her 3 sons to school Wednesday morning). It will be our first night apart since we moved in togethe rin mid-October, but if that weren't enough, she called yesterday and asked Jeff to pack enough to last him through Friday in case she ends up having to stay at the hospital, so I could have an almost entirely Jeffless week! This causes me much anxiety with all the thoughts that had already been in my head (if you read my novel of a post about our situation, you know what I mean). I know he will be with his cousins, but basically anytime he's not WITH me, I wonder where he is, what he's doing, and who he's with. Maybe this will be good, though. Maybe I will see both how much I really trust him and how much I really love him, sort of a test for me.

Anyway, I'll be home alone for dinner all week, so in addition to worrying about him, worrying about his cousin (she won't tell us why they're doing this testing, but if they need to stick a tube in her heart for testing, that leads me to believe it could be serious!), and being lonely, I will have to fend for myself for food. I'll have to try VERy hard ot make sure I eat at home instead of McDonald's

I am running crazy right now doing last minute things, but I wanted to give my take on voodoo's post. Every day I am reminded of being like those people. The sides of my thighs are still scarred with the indentations that the arm rests on my wheelchair carved out. I wish that everyone could live one day in a 600 lb. body. It would have everyone running to the nearest gym. My book goes into depth about how I dealt with hygiene issues and reach issues. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to just be able to scratch my back or use a public toilet, and not the handicap stall either. I have been given a second chance at life, and I am not going to let anything stand in my way. Families are often part of the problem. Living with an enormous human is hard, but if it is what you are used to, change is scary. That’s just the enablers, there are also the sabotagers. I had to cut my mother out of my life to succeed this time. That wasn’t easy. I haven’t seen or talked to her in over 14 months. She’s 83, and I am well aware that I will probably never see her again alive. After my move to Canada, I will correspond with her from a safe distance. I’m having to be selfish for the right reasons instead of self destructive ones. I promise that I will get back on line as soon as I get settled.

The engagement party was absolutely lovely....way too much food but overall I did a good job. There were enough foods there that I could safely snack on and I realllly had a lot of water...plus we had brunch before we went over (egg white omelet) and then dinner after (grilled salmon). I am just beyond pooped....what a day!

Nancy: Demeter fragrances can be found at Sephora. Their fragrances are pretty wild...both for men and women. I have seen that Urban Outfitters carries a very small line of their stuff and from time to time I will see them at a larger beauty supply store that has a large make-up section. Personally, waffle cone is my favorite.

Happy Monday to you all...

Welcome Felicia.

Hello everyone I don't feel I have checked in as often as I would have liked recently...

I am back on track with the diet, first target is to lose 50lbs by May!

I am heading back to the gym very soon as well as soon as I get some new trainers!

Hello All,

Well take a look at my weight loss ticker. Shame on me, I put back on all that I had lost. Why do I always do that, I get close to 30 lbs lost and then I end up giving up the diet and gaining it all back again. BUT that said, at least this time I didn't end up gaining it all back AND some. So there is a good side to things. So here I am back on track again and I am going to have to call on all of your support to help me get past that 30lbs lost mark and keep on going.

So today I am back on track. I have eaten well, and I have a very low point vegetable soup to eat for tea. There will be some left over so if I get peckish as I normally do during the first week of dieting again I can eat that and not any of the fattening stuff in the house. So here we go again.... Now to catch up with everybody's posts -

Nancy - glad to hear that you enjoyed Harry Potter, and thanks for letting me know that they pretty much stuck to the book. They sure do take a lot of reading those last few books don't they. My hubby has the last two books to read, and he is borderline dyslexic so I think he's going to be seeing the films before he sees the books lol.

I know just what you mean about not wanting to pay the ridiculous prices they ask for at the cinema for popcorn and drinks etc. My daughter went with the school once and they were told they could buy snacks there, she spent $10 on one drink and a large popcorn. Scandalous. If we go to the cinema as a family we take food and snacks with us. It's good when I am dieting too because I can take low fat snacks.

Did you find yourself a nice new calendar for this year. My daughter went to Spain with her dad in the summer and she brought me back a calendar from there. I must remember to put it up.

Kayley - glad to hear you are feeling a bit better and that you have made it up with your boyfriend. Love is a wonderful thing, but it sucks when you have arguments. Still there is always the kissing and making up lol.

Glad you had such a good time getting dressed up and going to the movies. Excellent news about the size 26 skirt being too big for you. That must have been a wonderful moment!

Dogpal - I am sorry to hear that your hubby has been so unwell. Do you find that when he is ill you can't sleep, but when you are ill he can?? I know it's really unfair of me, but when I really suffered with Ulcerative Colitis there were times when I was getting up to go to the toilet every 10 minutes for 48 hours. I couldn't believe it when Daren could sleep while I felt like dying. Even when he has a cold I barely sleep just in case he needs something. I guess I am just daft lol..Anyway I hope hubby sleeps better tonight and that you will too.

Brenda (GTL) - Did you go and get that cross trainer? I would LOVE one of those, but the smaller more compact and cheaper ones don't take my size. Even if I had the money for one of the ones that do take my size I couldn't buy it anyway because our house is just too small. So I shall work hard to get within the weight limit of the smaller ones and hope to get one then. You certainly will get a bargain if you buy the one you mentioned.

Danielle - hello and That is a fantastic start to your new healthy life style losing 13 lbs In UK speak that is nearly a whole STONE. That's brilliant.

I am like you, my first goal is to be out of the 300s. I was doing so well after last summer. I started dieting and lost 22 lbs, but gained it all back again from November onwards. So I am back to 329 lbs and working hard at that first goal again. So believe me, I know all about yo yo dieting. This time let's make a promise to ourselves that we will lose the weight and then cut those yo yo strings so that we don't gain the weight back again.

Tasha - I am so glad that Dogpal gave you her side of buying a house, I thought after I posted my views that I might just confuse you more. I am sure that you will make the right decision in the end.

I can understand your position on not saying anything about the woman who gave out the salary info. I guess you just have to keep on working well and watching your back so that woman doesn't get chance to stick the knife in.

A few times, yes we have had the electric go off when we have been using the PC, but when it came back on, so did the PC. Perhaps a fuse has blown in your plugs, that has happened to me with lights when the power has gone off. It's worth looking at all the little things like that which can go wrong before worrying too much that it's a major problem. Good luck.

Don't worry about not dieting today, some times you just have too much to concern yourself with to worry about counting points. Just get back on track again when you can and I am sure you won't see a gain when you weigh next time.

I still have some replys to write, but it's tea time now, so I will go do that and will write more later.

Hugs,

Ammi