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, inspiration, and hope. We are aware of the distinct problems that come with weighing over 300 lbs.
We want to invite everyone (roosters as well as chicks!) to join us in our journey. We share laughter and tears, heartaches and fears ... joys and celebrations. We also share what works for us and what doesn't.
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We're warm enough that it will be rain today. Wed there's potential for flurries, but I think it will be in the evening... so we can pretend that it didn't happen!
SHHH heather!! I dont want my weather to hear about your snow..please keep it there and dont share!!!Our high for today is suppost to be 45. Im not ready to be stuck inside just yet!!!
well i just did the 100 pushup challenge and my arms are like jello. Its a good workout.
hugs to all
Snow is a bad word! I always tell my clients not to speak it or it will come true!
State inspectors are in town today (I work at an adult day care), so we're running around making sure everything is all in order. STRESS!!!!!!!! I will post when I can!
Going to go for a long walk tonight. I haven't been able to exercise this weekend due to an allergic reaction to a product, so I'm itching to get outside this evening and walk walk walk.
O my gosh, snow would be like a dream come true. Here in the desert we are having a prolonged warm spell--people are still wearing shorts. This hot weather does not evoke Halloween at all.
I wanted to de-lurk again because I am so happy that I had a good weekend and did not engage in binge eating! I decided to face my problems instead of overeating to cover them up. I struggled and a few times was out the door on the way to get my food and wine fix. But I was so sick and tired of hating myself and the way I have been living for years. I can't tell you the tremendous relief I felt when I made it through the day without bingeing, eating out or drinking.
Thanks everyone for all your support.
I don't know if it helps, but I made myself a promise this time. No matter how bad it was I would log the calories. That was where I went off the rails the last time. I would have a bad day and not log it. Then I'd have another one and only log part of it. This time I decided that no matter how good or bad I was doing I would keep track. It might have helped me pick a more realistic starting level for calories. I also tend to plan my day the night before so I know what my next meal or snack is.
However, just saying 'good for you' on the weekend!
Cyn, oooooooo these boys of ours!! Once a girl comes into the pic, they sure can change can't they? They get out there and stretch their wings and over night, they change. It's kind of exciting though to see them getting out there and doing and learning new things and also learning from their mistakes. Look on the bright side, at least he's a guy and can shave his hair. It will grow back and hopefully it will be the end of his changing hair color.
We went and saw SAW 5. It was ok. Not one I would see again though.
Carol, lots of "firsts" for you and it's great!!! Be safe on your travels.
Annie, how did the meeting with Toni go? I bet it was so fun to see her and meet someone from here. I still think we need a 3fc convention some where!!
Heather, no snow here yet but it sure is getting mighty nippy!
CatWuv, YAY on no binging this weekend. You're a better woman than I am!!
I turned in my app to Michaels today so hopefully I will hear something from them.
We went to the pumpkin patch and corn maze Saturday. It was sooooooooooo much better than the one we went to before. This one had a fire pit in the center of the whole maze with hay bales to sit on with refreshments off to the side. Then we went thru the second half and had a whole bunch of people behind us following us to find their way out. It was alot of fun and the paths were so nice and clean! We went to this one at night and puts a whole new perspective on it. Next year we are going to go to the haunted one which was down the road from the one we just went to. The prices of the pumpkins weren't that bad either and they carted us around from one stop to the next on huge tractors with hay bales on wagons. The pumpkin farms are the best!!!
I did eat more than I should have but with all the walking, I'm hoping it will counteract the bad eating.
have a great day!
Debbie
Monday is out of the way. Woohoo! The scale was down to 341 today, so I'm really, really hoping it can get to under 340 by the end of this week. I would just love to end the month of October at like 339 instead of 340. It's the little things in life that make me happy.
Jacquie – Hope you get your walk in tonight. There is nothing I love more after work than going for a nice long walk (well… to be totally honest, there is nothing I like more than dinner…).
Cat – Congrats on making it through the weekend! That is always sooooooooo hard. You have proved that you can do it!
Debbie – Best of luck with your application! I am sending positive vibes your way. Your weekend sounds like a blast!
Heather: It is clear here but cold. I'm afraid to look and see if it is going to snow. lol.
Debi: I'm impressed with your 100 push ups. How long did it take you to do them?
Firedust: Woo hoo on getting to 341! Congrats.
Cat: Congrats on no binging. Way to go.
Anne: It helps me to write everything down regardless of the calories.
Debbie: I hope that you get a call from Michael's soon!
I want to tell you guys that Toni is beautiful in person. She looks wayyyyyy younger than the photo she has on line. I told her that and she let me take another photo of her alone and post it and I had a lady passing by take a photo of us together. So, they are both posted on the pic thread.
I loved meeting her. She is so genuine and sweet. It was so much fun to just visit. She is a fantastic semstress too. She had the cutest little butterfly toy for a baby that she made that makes noise.
My hope is like Debbie54's that someday we can plan out (way in advance so I can save money to go) but, plan a retreat or meeting for 3fc site. It was so nice to give someone that I have love for in my heart a real hug in person.
After I visited with Toni I stopped by a store where I knew a former co-worker was now working. I walked in and she said hello to me but she didn't recognize me until I smiled. She asked, "Is that you Annie"? It was weird to have her not recognize me. I haven't seen her since February and I was at 280ish pounds. I had a nice little chat with her and she told me how different I look. Which seems weird to me.
Tomorrow night at my support group meeting we are having what they call a Pants parade. We will be wearing our old clothes and showing how much weight we have lost. I couldn't believe it when I just tried on my old jacket and black size 6X pants. They wouldn't stay up without me holding them up. I was astonished honestly because I didn't think I was that different. It made me kind of giddy actually. lol. Silly I know.
I hope you are all doing fantastic and blessed. I am going to head to bed early tonight because Tuesdays are my looooong days.
annie- I am on day one of week 1. Its a 6 week program to help you work your way up to 100 push ups. Its a good work out.....my arms felt like jello for an hour. I was impressed that i was able to do knee pushups..so later in the day i started feelling cocky and tried a reg push up...LOL i fell flat on my face..
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What about everyone else??
