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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For the last couple years now I've been taking correspondence classes to graduate; during the last year I've been taking my last class - Writing 12. But, it's really detailed, and long! I had about 15 assignments to do total for it, and I've had the last 3 to do since the beginning of the year - or longer! It's just that it seemed to daunting and complicated to finish...well, at **21** I'm FINALLY able to say I GRADUATED!!!!!!! I called my correspondence school today to make sure everything got marked...and it all was! (I got an 'A' in the class by the way!) So I'll get my diploma sometime this year! I'm soooo happy, I know this is off topic, but, wow, I'm been trying to long for this. And I'm only the 2nd person in my immediate family to grad, lol! (My sister has been 2 classes away from grad for the last 6 years...and my dad only went to grade 10.) So me and my mom can gloat together now, lol. I'm in a different city from them, so I'm waiting for it to be a decent hour to call and tell them it's confirmed, lol! That made my day!! Also, I'm getting my bloodwork results early (I called and asked to come in early), so I'm getting them today! Wish me luck!
Have a great day everyone!
Hi all. Sorry I have been so scarce. I am having a tough time with the scale and it is starting to really bum me out. I KNOW it is water and has to do with the fact I am off all medications and vitamins until after my procedure (a week from today!) but it is still really depressing. I weighed in at 307 this morning - it just seems to keep going up! My eating was fine - we didn't even eat out once this weekend. I am exercising every day - in short I am doing everything right, but it is not going well! This morning I cam close to going downstairs and getting myself a muffin as consolation. Thank goodness I worked my way backwards out of the logic of that one. I guess I figure if I am gaining weight anyway I might as well have a reason! It is just so frustrating. I know I just need to keep going and the water will go away.
On a separate note I forgot my iPod at home today which will make working out today tough unless my new friend Lisa is at the gym. Hopefully she will be there.
Also, I talked to Maria Lucia last night. She is hanging in there, but mostly focusing her efforts on finding a new job. The stress of her work situation is making it really difficult to focus on anything else right now. I'll let her know she was asked about.
Nancy, so sorry that the weightloss is a bit cr*pppy now, just focus on the fact that soon your op. will be over and that you will be feeling better. I'm sure with the will-power that you've shown; WHAT NO MUFFIN!!!!!lol; the weight will fall off, it has to if you're doing everything right.xxxxxxxx Send some of those kisses to Maria Luchia too, I hope she gets the job she deserves, she's bound to do well, as she offered such sound and insightful advice to Kayley, I think.
Ammi, I hope all is well with you.xxxxx
I have to shower the boys & do Steve's lunch for work so, hugs to all, welcome Sharon, WONDERFUL NAME ISN'T IT??!!!! MEL ***FAB ***on the diploma.
bye xxxsharon
It's been ages since I wrote, and I am so far behind on posts that it's going to be impossible to catch up. I have read all posts though and notice we have some newbies, so to you all. We have had some great losses, so to you all. For those that are having problems with health and/or losing for you all, and to those that just popped on to say hi
Now that I have done that I just want to report that I have lost another 3 lbs. Now I am just one little lb away from being in the 200s
I have had a busy time of it lately, all good though, but things should calm down this week so I should be able to keep up with posting.
Brenda, Patti and Crock thank you so much for your praise and encouragement. If it weren't for you all, and of course everybody else here I am sure I wouldn't be doing as well on this diet as I am.
Patti - how did you cope with not exercising over the weekend?
Sharon (the new one!) -- Welcome! I see you hav an exercise ticker -- feel free to join our exercise thread -- we keep track of our own minutes, but also keep track of the group's minutes -- we are seeing how quickly we can get to 100,000 minutes of exercise -- sounds like a lot, but we're already more than halfway there!!!! The thread is stickied at the top of the 300+ forum
Of course, everyone is welcome to join!
Brenda -- love the new avatar!!
Nancy -- hold on and don't panic about the weight! Remember that this lifestyle is FOR LIFE, and we are all going to have some bumps in the road. This is just one of yours. If the scale goes up, you will get it back down. You've been doing too well to stop now!!!! This is just a blip. Frustrating, yes, but a blip. Keep doing everything you can and don't worry!!
Ammi -- Wow, 3 more pounds is awesome, girl!!!! You are really on a roll!
Sharon, Patti, Wyllen - Thanks for the encouragement. I think I just needed to vent. I know this is for life and that it isn't a linear process. Our bodies are tricky things and have their own needs and cycles that don't always correspond to what we want. I almost talked myself out of the gym tonight, but no way! I know I have to keep at it, especially since this is my last week to exercise for awhile.
Ammi i did ok i felt guilt about not exercising but it did help me some . i did an hour today. my foot hurts but i will keep at it this week and rest on weekends. my problem now has been my husband been home since friday and doing alot of cooking.. mostly healty foods but still i dont like to fill this full! and troubles with my vinyl siding.. the factory ran out of my material and had to make more so they will be back on Tuesday and mostly likely it will take them all week!
Nancy good for you for going to the gym!
300+ And Ready To Try Again.....#930
Not exactly on topic, but....
And I'm only the 2nd person in my immediate family to grad, lol! (My sister has been 2 classes away from grad for the last 6 years...and my dad only went to grade 10.) So me and my mom can gloat together now, lol. I'm in a different city from them, so I'm waiting for it to be a decent hour to call and tell them it's confirmed, lol! That made my day!! Also, I'm getting my bloodwork results early (I called and asked to come in early), so I'm getting them today! Wish me luck!
nANCY I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL THOSE CRUMMY SCALES JUST WONT HARDLY BUDGE FOR ME LATELY AND I AM GOOD... WELL MOST OF THE TIME!
to you all. We have had some great losses, so 
to you all. For those that are having problems with health and/or losing 
for you all, and to those that just popped on to say hi 
