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 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.
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.
Hi Chicks...
Not sure what's been going on here the last few days but I just haven't felt much like posting...I'm having a dandy time reading but words just have not been springing to my fingertips or my mind. Have any of you all ever tried CEA-HOW or anything like it? I recently met a few women who are doing it, and I have to say that it scares me a little bit. I know that it is a 12 Step program...and clearly if that is where you have gone for help then it's probably something you need in terms of rsupport and reinforcement. I guess that I just couldn't deal with calling myself and being treated as an addict, ceding control over my food choices to someone else, doing homework, and having to wholesale exclude whole categories of food from my diet. Don't get me wrong, especially if any of you are doing or have done this program with success, I know that it works for some people and can be a tremendously positive experience, but I guess it's just not me. And I have been chewing on things that they said to me last week and trying to process their words.
One the one hand, would I love to be able to lose 104 lbs in 9 months..sure. But would I be happy being told by someone else to remove certain foods from my diet with no exceptions, and being told that I am out of control and need someone else to keep me in control...I don't think so. I am really proud of myself and the progress that I have made thusfar. I have been blessed to have the people in my life suporting me and encouraging me at whatever pace I go. I fully accept that I am probably also impeding my own progress by not getting sufficient exercise. I guess that I am just taken aback and turned off by extremes and all-or-nothing programs where there is no room for human error and flexibility.
So that rant aside, I'm weighing in again tonight...here's hoping.
American Idol...there was something oddly suspicious about the order in which people performed last night. It was very clear who the producers view as the top 3 (they performed first) and the bottom 3 (they performed last and each one was just a little worse than the next). Simon was so harsh to tell Scott to pack his suitcase...and I have to wonder if that won't save him for another week through pity votes. Bo is amazing, Carrie was in her element, Vonzell will be successful either modelling, doing commercials or singing. Constantine really showed that he is limited when it comes to having to actually sing. His song was very vocally limited. I'm sure that if he were allowed to perform songs from RENT instead of from only classical musicals he'd really show us a thing or two, but Anthony is just lame. Why exactly is he still on the show? What does he bring to the show? Ok a boy who can sing Celine Dion with a limited amount of proficienct...great let him sing at 6 Flags in the musical revue. He has no range and no versatility.
I'm getting cranky from not being able to have grains (my oatmeal!) during Passover. I refuse to eat matza...it's such wasted calories and points. I did however allow myself a mini-tootsie roll last night at a birthday party we stopped by at the karaoke bar. Actually I was approached about being in the ensemble of a production of The Music Man this summer. I'll have to check my schedule, but even if it doesn't pan out it was flattering to be asked.
I think I am just getting burned out at work and need some vacation time...which sadly does not begin until July 5...Calgon take me away!!!
Hi everyone. I just got home from my last day with Thin. She has been sooooo good to me while visiting Michigan. She bends over backwards to be sure I am entertained while my daughter is at work. I rode my first ferry across a river, ate lunch at a quaint restaurant on the river front and saw several rivers, lakes and the other BIG bridge that crosses over into Canada. Those lake front homes are awesome.
Tonight I am watching to see who goes on Idol ... and playing cards with my daughter and her boyfriend. Very nice young man.
Although my food has not been perfect ... it has been pretty good.
Thank goodness I can count my hand squeeze thingy as exercise. LOL
Gee.. I should have taken it with me in the car today. LOL
Gotta go cook dinner. Hopefully I can peek back in tonight.
Good evening everyone and welcome to the new ladies You will like it here, everyone is so supportive and nice I have found a few good things to eat/drink that someone may be interested in.
breyers low carb ice cream: excellent, tastes like the real thing, rocky road is good
snickers energy bars: high protein, very good for a quick breakfast or snack. tastes like candy.
walmart brand of crystal light, comes in individual serving sizes. lemonade is very good, and no calories!
splenda, of course: tastes just like sugar.
I am always happy to find things that are better for you than the high calorie alternatives. It makes changing your eating habits a little easier
Hope everyone is doing well, foodand excersise going good, still havent weighed in, i am going to make myself this week. Have a great night!
It took me awhile, but I finally got the Fling pictures to post the way I wanted them too. If you're inclined, please go take a look at the Picture Thread and you'll get to see some pictures of our little weekend adventure.
2Cute: I can't agree more about what a great hostess Thin is. She made sure that everyone of us had a great time.
But now that the fun weekend is over, it's back to work as normal (as if there were such a thing!)
My eating has been okay so far this week, but still not in the mood to get serious again.
Anyone up for another chat? Open for suggestions for days/times, Either post your choices here or send me a PM and we'll try to find a time where lots of us can gather.
I'm soooooooooo tired from work but I just wanted to pop in for a sec and say....THANK YOU for the pics of Fling!!! I was especially surprised to see a pic of 2cute and Thin, I've been reading your posts for years and I've never seen what you guys look like!!! Who is who in the pic???
Melissa .. glad we could give you peek of us.
Barbg is on the left... Thin is in the middle ... and I am on the right end.
You can't tell in the picture... but we all had the biggest grins on our faces.
It was soooo funny taking that pic for all of you. LOL
My fun vacation is slowly wrapping up. I will be back home this weekend... starting my my program again Monday morning. Having lots of company over when I get home so I can see family... and they can see their sister home for a short visit.
You won't believe this... but I am actually looking forward to eating healthier and less. I am even looking forward to exercise too.
Past time for bed.
Thin... thanks for posting the pics.
It was a great reminder of all the fun we had.
Just a quickie...3.7 gone at WI...now just trying to get to goal 5 lbs at a time. Constantine gone from AI...no surprise...but Scott needs to stop stealing Vonzell's votes. Either he or Anthony will be the spoiler in the end..another Nicki McKibben. Scott got pity votes because Simon was a meanie. Heading home soon...stressing over what I can bring in to work for lunch (kosher for Passover....argh). I'll come up with something. Off to check out the photos!
Absolutely wonderful pictures of the Fling! Looks like a blast - maybe next year I'll be able to come! Thank you for posting them for us.
I'm only recording my weight once a week, but I weigh myself almost daily just to see where I'm at. Apparently I'm yo-yoing at the moment - it seems like I'm losing the same 2lbs over and over again Methinks it's time to step up the exercise and start getting more water in.
This week has been really hard to stay OP because, well, I'm lazy, but also because I'm working evenings all this week and it's kicking my butt. I'm so ready to be on days again. I do so much better when I'm on days.
Hello everybody!
tryed to post early today I've been so busy! plus you guys are doing so great. o/p today I have to keep reminding myself just how important this is to me! is it to late for the challenge? I think its only fair to warn you ,I'm not much at typeing just started a little while ago, butI'm getting better!
Well its late, I'm going to do some reading and maybe I can get some sleep
Audrey
I slept like a log last night. It felt so good.
Went to bed about 2:30 and slept until 8 this morning. Those darn bathroom calls always get me. Ugh.
But while asleep... it was GREAT sleep.
Busy day planned today. I joined in the 2x2 but apparently forgot to add my name. Duh. So here I am. Thinthinker
Lilion
JuleeCeeS
theotherjen
MissMeliss
Leanne
Susie
Felicia
Audrey
2Cute
I have to lose a lot before I can add it to the group's total but that is okay. I will get back down to my lowest weight before the end of May and be in virgin territory again. I feel revived and inspired after the Fling. Go 2cute, go 2cute, go 2cute.
300+ And Ready To Try Again...#706
Not too late!
I just got home from my last day with Thin. She has been sooooo good to me while visiting Michigan. She bends over backwards to be sure I am entertained while my daughter is at work. I rode my first ferry across a river, ate lunch at a quaint restaurant on the river front and saw several rivers, lakes and the other BIG bridge that crosses over into Canada. Those lake front homes are awesome. 
Methinks it's time to step up the exercise and start getting more water in.
Go 2cute, go 2cute, go 2cute. 