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Old 03-16-2005, 06:18 PM   #1  
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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.
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We often use a "Topic of the Day" for discussion.

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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 a bi-weekly 2x2 Challenge.
Our goal is to lose 2 lbs in 2 weeks.
We have a long term goal of losing 300+ lbs within our 300+ group in 2005.

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we have found it to become a home. We invite you to join us.
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Old 03-16-2005, 06:22 PM   #2  
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Well I got some really bad news this evening, which I'll be posting in the off topic thread in case people are worried about me depressing them too much.

Foodwise, it's been a great day...I've logged everything and this calorie counting thing really is making me accountable for what I eat. I also did a small workout today, but I really am out of shape and need to make sure I keep it up.
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Old 03-16-2005, 09:11 PM   #3  
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Whats OP?
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Old 03-16-2005, 09:40 PM   #4  
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it means on program...it took me a while to figure that one out...also TOM and DH had me confused for a while.
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Old 03-16-2005, 09:43 PM   #5  
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I just now noticed that a lot of the old folks from this thread post elsewhere....I must have missed some message board drama when i was AWOL
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Old 03-16-2005, 10:30 PM   #6  
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I had a few minutes, but not nearly enough to catch up on what I've missed. Sorry I haven't been around much, but my roller coaster life is still getting in the way, plus I haven't been feeling well.

But I did want to say to 2cute, that you are in my thoughts and prayers and your sister too. Remember my motto: Hang in there!!

Thin:: I finally took the Performance Pilates session, and boy am I sore!!! I think I'm going to join a class and do it once a week, but just haven't done it yet.

To everyone else, keep up the good work and keep staying OP and keep posting, it really helps!

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Old 03-16-2005, 11:24 PM   #7  
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Barbg... Thank you for your support. "Hang in there" is all I can do.
I don't think I mentioned I love your new avatar.
And your graphics are sorely missed here, as well as you.
You hang in there too.... it will get better. {{ HUGS }}

BarbPA ... we are still waiting to hear about your wonderful cruise.
I want to see some pictures too please.

My day was okay. Nothing to brag about but no confessions needed either. LOL
I "feel" fat even though I am holding my own on the weight.

I am trying to buy a new car. They had to order it from a Texas dealer and things don't seem to be going well. Grrrr I was promised it would be ready Tuesday... and now they say Friday. If I don't have it by Friday.... I am going shopping somewhere else this weekend. So my Wed Wish List is to get my new car in.
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Old 03-17-2005, 07:24 AM   #8  
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Today should be a busy day for me, supposedly I need to wait around for the Adult Protective Services to call me and her my side of the whole story I'm in a bind, I don't know if i should waste a valuable day I could be spending looking for a temporary job, because those bills are going to come in every month. Grrrr.

I was bad, this morning I had a REGULAR bagel with cream cheese, and even though I'll be counting all the points, my goal is to stay away from white bread entirely.
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Old 03-17-2005, 07:34 AM   #9  
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Good morning ladies!

Happy St Paddies Day!

We get to wear jeans to work today as a special bonus. So I'm wearing my green jeans.

Food has been good up until the Taco Bell incident. Its because we didn't have anything planned which hasn't happened since the first of the year that I didn't have a weeks menu planned. Plus I had only gotten 3 hours sleep and was so over exhausted I couldn't think. We ended up running out to TB just before Survivor started.

Speaking of Survivor, that was a good twist last night. I kind of feel sorry for that one team as they are just getting hammered. But why wouldn't they let them have swimming suits? James in his white Tommy Hilfeger boxers is not pretty to look at. How gross to have to spend 39 days in baggy underwear.

Bo is still my fav on American Idol. That girl that got voted off last night sure didn't sound good on her final song.

I finally had my mother of all meltdowns the night before. The BIL's fiance called up to express how upset she was at my DH for causing all the family tension and for making his mother cry I was like EXCUSE ME??? I basically told her it didn't involve her about DH and his mother and that DH wouldn't be mad at BIL's kids if everyone wouldn't call here and tell us all the terrible things they do. I told her not to call DH again and complain about the kids or anyone ever again. She can call and give a report on BIL but otherwise I'm done with that part of the family and they can all go themselves. She told me that wasn't very nice and I said I don't give a . Then I ranted for a while about how they have now decided the kids aren't so bad and turned it on DH. Geez. BIL #2 called last night and I hung up on him. I told DH he can still love his family but his family is not allowed to call here and complain about anything else. They can call and be interested in our lives. They can call and tell us they are okay. But they are not invited over here for anything. I told him he can either lay down the rules or I will and they'll never call again. I feel so free now!

This whole mess has wrecked such havoc on my routine and I'm stalled out on the weight loss because of it. I haven't gained but less than 2 pounds but haven't been getting in my increased cardio like I was doing in days. Feels like months but I know it hasn't been that long. Now maybe I can get back to a normal life.

Tonight I'm going out to the horsebarn. I'll spend some time working with the new boys and try to ride Tanyah. I hope the weather is decent. Then I'll have to walk the dog. I was too tired to last night.

I need to get my routine set so that I'm working on the spinner every day, doing some form of conditioning (weights or pilates) every day, walking the dog every day, and working with the horses several days a week. Now that I read that, I think I need to drag my butt out of bed instead of laying here posting. But if I'm going to reach my goal of being down into the 220's by summer, I have to get off my butt.

Okay, I've got to hit the shower.

Meliss - Good luck with your work situation.


They are so cute!
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Top O' the Mornin' to you!

St. Pat Smilies! I thought I was only going to have -

Terri: Yea for you! Sometimes all you can do is wash your hands of the situation. Maybe things will calm down for you now.

Meliss: I didn't catch you saying you'd been suspended or something. If they won't let you work that just reeks. I hope it gets resolved soon.

Well, it's thankful Thursday! I'm thankful for my DH, who is being helpful. For my DS who is too funny now that he's realized DH and I aren't going to eat any of the sweets in the house, making them all his, and for being able to do something about my weight before it's too late.

Don't know how my WI will go today. I'm hoping for good news, but I'm SO nervous. I suppose I've done well points wise, but I haven't exercised at all and lately I've even had problems drinking enough water. DH and I went to join the Y last night and forgot our state ID's. They are waiving their membership fee for state employees now...about $150.00 savings, so we're sure not joining without them. So we'll be going back tonight. Hopefully we can start working out there soon.......

Well, work calls! Hope you all are wearin' the green!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Ladies!

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Happy Those are so cute! Just popped in to say everything is going very well, and that I hope it is for all of you too! .

Enough playing! I had some tags removed from my eyelids Tuesday and boy do those shots hurt! The removal wasn't so bad, but ooooeee shots in the eyelids suck.

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Old 03-17-2005, 11:43 AM   #12  
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Good Morning all!!

Hope everyone has a good St. Patrick's Day

Here is a strange Patty Day story. My best friends parents got married on St. Patrick's Day. And about 10 years ago she made them a Green Cheese Cake. It was completely green. The next day her brother came running out of the bathroom yelling for his mom because his poop was the same color as the cheese cake ...hehehe needless to say She wasn't allowed to make green cheese cake anymore...

Well back to the grindstone. Meliss I will be thinking of you. Stay strong.

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Good morning all!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

My thoughts are that I should be straightening up today so Honey won't be too surprised that I haven't done anything around here since he left. I just got up so I'm feeling like such a slouch today. My back is killing me. Mother Nature decided to grace me with her presence. And I just don't feel like doing ANYTHING!!!

Barbg: So glad to see you. You've been AWOL awhile. Sorry to hear you're still on your roller coaster ride. Hope you get some smooth sailing soon.

Scooter: That's funny about the green cheesecake. I had a similar situation when the boys were still in diapers. I don't remember which birthday, but I was into making those character cakes. So one year I made one of the boys the Cookie Monster cake. See blue fur??? Well the next day, diapers were full of blue poop. I laughed so hard.

Oh well. I'm headed to get something done. You all have a GREAT day. Don't drink too much green beer!!! Love ya bunches!!!
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Yipee and YeeHaw!

Can you tell I'm somewhat happy with the WI?

I was really worried! I figured I'd have a bad week and instead I lost 4 1/2 lbs! I need to eat fajitas more often...

I approach the weekend with renewed optimism and vigor!

The slider's don't take 1/2's so I'm actually at 19 1/2 lbs lost...but that 20 looks SO GOOD! Only 8 1/2 to go to my goal I set for June 1...I'm going to need a new goal!

Happy, Happy, Happy Lilion

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