300+ Club, counting down to Jan 2010

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2008: With 19 members, we lost 993.9 lbs  (2008 thread).    
2009: With many more members, we're having even more success!_____________________________________ _________________

TO JOIN:
1. Be or have been 300+ lbs 
2. Click HERE:
    > Provide your SW (highest starting weight)
    > Provide your weights/best estimates for the 1st of each 2009 month so far

TO REMAIN:
1.  Weigh in the 1st of each month.
2.  Commit yourself through JAN 2010 
(Member will be removed after two consecutive monthly weigh-ins are not provided.)   

* * * * * * * * * *    2008 ALUMNI    * * * * * * * * * *
SW:  320.0  APR 1ST: 191.0    LOST: 129.0  bigbrett22 brett
SW:  340.0  APR 1ST: 162.0    LOST: 178.0  danielle_20077 danielle

* * * * * * * * * *   2009 MEMBERS   * * * * * * * * * *
SW:  333.5  APR 1ST: 314.5    LOST:   19.0  amelieb    
SW:  360.0  APR 1ST: 324.0    LOST:   36.0  biggie52 urtaza
SW:  487.0  APR 1ST: 380.4    LOST: 106.6  billsaint bill
SW:  342.0  APR 1ST: 292.0    LOST:   50.0  boarpoint dave
SW:  320.0  APR 1ST: 190.5    LOST: 129.5  bryank1977 bryan
SW:  365.0  APR 1ST: 233.0    LOST: 132.0  capewanderer mel
SW:  331.0  APR 1ST: 326.0    LOST:     5.0  chicolatta  Pam
SW:  320.0  APR 1ST: 212.0    LOST: 108.0  dalmalama dalma
SW:  370.0      MAR 1ST: 272.0    LOST:   98.0  dc9393   derek
SW:  343.0  APR 1ST: 295.0    LOST:   48.0  denise07   denise
SW:  316.5  APR 1ST: 307.5    LOST:     9.0  determined82  tasha
SW:  381.4  APR 1ST: 372.8    LOST:     8.6  djwrob  diane
SW:  336.4  APR 1ST: 284.6    LOST:   51.8  dlbrown1020 denna
SW:  350.0  APR 1ST: 334.0    LOST:   16.0  dreamer_x   laura
SW:  420.0      MAR 1ST: 252.5    LOST: 167.5  fcondon forest
SW:  320.0      MAR 1ST: 295.0    LOST:   25.0  foofooguaridan  teighlor
SW:  360.0  APR 1ST: 346.0    LOST:   14.0  gatorlorraine  lorraine
SW:  357.0  APR 1ST: 314.0    LOST:   43.0  glennzol glenn
SW:  320.0  APR 1ST: 296.0    LOST:   24.0  glitterbug1981 trish
SW:  315.5  APR 1ST: 300.5    LOST:   15.0  godess_in_the_making 
SW:  301.0  APR 1ST: 254.0    LOST:   47.0  goingtolookgood   candice
SW:  300.0  APR 1ST: 254.8    LOST:   45.2  graciek82 graciek
SW:  303.3  APR 1ST: 284.2    LOST:   19.1  hatamoto rick
SW:  354.0  APR 1ST: 322.0    LOST:   32.0  humorpam  pam
SW:  302.0  APR 1ST: 230.0    LOST:   72.0  inescapable  jennifer
SW:  348.0      MAR 1ST: 344.0    LOST:     4.0  jessljoslin
SW:  565.0  APR 1ST: 429.9    LOST: 135.1  johnnybtt 
SW:  320.0  APR 1ST: 291.2    LOST:   28.8  kellytx1977 kelly  
SW:  314.0  APR 1ST: 276.5    LOST:   37.5  kindal  
SW:  329.0  APR 1ST: 291.0    LOST:   38.0  korali  Laurie
SW:  329.0  APR 1ST: 210.0    LOST: 119.0  laurabow laura
SW:  318.0  APR 1ST: 309.0    LOST:     9.0  lildab 
SW:  320.0      MAR 1ST: 319.0    LOST:     1.0  livsmama07  dee
SW:  345.0      MAR 1ST: 315.0    LOST:   30.0  lllsong leslie
SW:  310.0  APR 1ST: 267.0    LOST:   43.0  loudflower  katy
SW:  307.0  APR 1ST: 274.8    LOST:   32.2  marinehead e.j.
SW:  341.0  APR 1ST: 256.0    LOST:   85.0  mcdh1  MC
SW:  335.0  APR 1ST: 322.0    LOST:   16.0  mihrig6982
SW:  309.0  APR 1ST: 254.5    LOST:   54.5  mikey8400 micheal
SW:  410.0  APR 1ST: 332.0    LOST:    78.0 miss_sindel mandy
SW:  370.0  APR 1ST: 289.0    LOST:   81.0  mnic  carol
SW:  348.0  APR 1ST: 288.0    LOST:   60.0  moogiesue13 milli
SW:  347.0      MAR 1ST: 335.0    LOST:   12.0  mrkyriazidis  luke
SW:  442.2  APR 1ST: 399.8    LOST:   42.4  mwiowa michelle
SW:  330.0  APR 1ST: 320.0    LOST:   10.0  nanny317  karen
SW:  330.0  APR 1ST: 330.0    LOST:     0.0  newhabits84 chloe
SW:  471.6  APR 1ST: 474.8    LOST:    -3.2  njakamarilyn  norma jean/NJ
SW:  373.0  APR 1ST: 337.0    LOST:   36.0  oversix2 amanda
SW:  355.0      MAR 1ST: 271.5    LOST:   83.5  pen_coed  helma
SW:  325.0  APR 1ST: 254.5    LOST:   70.5  punkrockriot robbyn
SW:  517.0  APR 1ST: 438.0    LOST:   79.0  ravinyze kristy
SW:  315.0  APR 1ST: 224.0    LOST:   91.0  renaer14 ang
SW:  321.0  APR 1ST: 289.0    LOST:   32.0  scrletbgnias meagan
SW:  423.0      MAR 1ST: 396.0    LOST:   27.0  shadukes Shantrice
SW:  317.0  APR 1ST: 310.0    LOST:     7.0  shnitzel tracy
SW:  355.0      MAR 1ST: 332.0    LOST:   23.0  simplyweight jenn
SW:  330.0  APR 1ST: 306.5    LOST:   23.5  skulder  sandra
SW:  357.0  APR 1ST: 323.0    LOST:   34.0  sophisticatedsista06 shauna
SW:  380.0  APR 1ST: 375.0    LOST:     5.0  stacypenguinsfan
SW:  302.0  APR 1ST: 241.0    LOST:   61.0  stephanie76  steph
SW:  369.0  APR 1ST: 343.6    LOST:   25.4  suddenly_joy  joy
SW:  465.0  APR 1ST: 202.8    LOST: 262.2  sun123 jayne
SW:  385.0  APR 1ST: 335.6    LOST:   49.4  sunnyone24 belinda
SW:  330.0  APR 1ST: 330.0    LOST:     0.0  swansong2009 bernice
SW:  401.0  APR 1ST: 278.0    LOST: 123.0  the_siege  cj
SW:  326.0  APR 1ST: 312.8    LOST:   13.2  tonylayne tony
SW:  367.0  APR 1ST: 287.0    LOST:   80.0  topeze liza
SW:  337.0  APR 1ST: 252.9    LOST:   84.1  valtorpublic valtor
SW:  576.0  APR 1ST: 432.0    LOST: 144.0  velvetkiss  tonya
SW:  340.0  APR 1ST: 242.0    LOST:   98.0  victoriagirl 
SW:  312.0  APR 1ST: 289.0    LOST:   23.0  vikingthrone  viking
SW:  348.0      MAR 1ST: 317.8    LOST:    31.0 walkerboh_rumor pam
SW:  304.0  APR 1ST: 267.0    LOST:   37.0  wishiwasskinny donna
SW:  355.0  APR 1ST: 255.0    LOST: 100.0  wobbley christine
SW:  410.0  APR 1ST: 363.0    LOST:   47.0  wytchymama  cinn
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PLATEAUS? SETBACKS?
    -   WE  are committed.
    - THEY are temporary.
    -   WE  will persevere.  
    - THEY are wasting their time.
PLATEAUS? SETBACKS?
    They may annoy us.
    They wont deter us.
    We beat them in 2008.
    We'll beat them  2009.
    Just watch and see...  

Hello EVERYONE!  I am new to the thread and am so grateful so far to this "group."  I have to say that this is a welcome place for me to post because I always feel so self concious about telling people (even myself) my weight.  I have never been petite, but I have been thin.  This is the second time I have had to lose this weight, and it is going to be the LAST! 

I have been reading a few posts on here, and I want to thank everyone for yoru transparency.  I'll be looking forward to chatting more...

Oversix2  welcome to the group!! its full of great people that that are all going through the same thing to one degree or another.

NJ you are awesome and never fail to inspire me girl!!!

Jayne what do you think of the new spock.. I think he is the right guy for the job (well..ever since the time machine broke and Leondard couldnt move back in time to make this movie. dang temperal distortions)

Just a note,  This place never stops inpsiring me and giving me new ideas.  I had a bad day yesterday.  We took my 23 year old daughter out for her Birthday to a chinese restaurant that is new in town.  and well one word  Sushi

I allowed my self to eat what I wanted as we NEVER go out to dinner unless its one of the kids Dbays.  I have 2 so I will be writing something similar in the middle of May!!

I decided the best way to handle this is to not weigh myself until Next Friday.  Not much for the chocolate equation but Hubby's mother is making Easter dinner tonight and I KNOW I will have some salt beef.  <-- Newfies   (we only have salt beef on Major holidays because of my hubbies Blood Pressure.  He gets one small piece thats it ... but.. its put in to cook with the potatoes carrots turnip and cabbage so the flavor and badness travel to healthy friends .. yep it all goes in one pot traditional boiled dinner. 

But I CHOOSE to allow myself 1 small piece and love myself as I know that this is a 4 times a year thing max.

Karen    SW 317  CW ?  Lost - ?

I have one more dinner to get through.  It is supposed to be at Bob Evans.  I hope that I can behave myself. 

The damage so far for this weekend is UP 286.6 this morning.  I was 281.8 on April 9 and 281.6 on April 5.

::  Elmer Fudd singing...  Kill the Rabbit, Kill the Rabbit  ::

Denna, you seem to flucuate (like me) reactive to off moments.  Thinking the 281 thoughs been hit enough youre headed out of the 280s soon. 

Nan, I fixed the time machine. Check out the photo in my gallery posted Mar30 with the yellow caption below it.  Made it from a young Leonard photo.  I was resistant but am totally on board no with Quinto.  Thats pre-release though - it could increase or decrease much after seeing him but commercials look promising.
Im like you with the Sushi, though I'd never touch the stuff but the idea.  That item thats special and the occassional occurance (Im another that never seems to eat out <-- cheap!).  So yesterday with the Turkey leg - when would that come up and I really like them.  Its when those occasions become to occassional LOL that it can be a problem.  Usually one day doesnt seem to throw me off when Ive so many good to balance it out. Good luck next Friday weighin!!

Amanda - aint it comfy here!  You make it more so :D. When I first started dieting, though I felt very successful despite just starting because I was dead going to do this, I had to get distance from my start weight to acknowledge it to people I knew.  It didnt seem like a weight number because all I'd known were the highest people in the 300s and usually just barely. I wonder had I knew you all would Ive been more comfortable in general about it. 

Ran out this morning for Kiki's easter things. I told her we would do dinner instead because shes not a fan of candy. Then I realized thats what I define candy - chocolate.  So I got her "candy" - sour candies, gummies, skittles, etc.  Over chocolate? Maybe I should have a maternity test. I raised her better! When trick or treating, I'd say if allowed to pick - go chocolate.  Maybe she's missing that gene. Ive a friend who doesnt get ice cream.  Says its okay but its just cold and not particularly impressive. 

I weighed myself this morning - no bump from that turkey leg but it may be too early.

NJ - Your doing so great.  I am so happy your back to your January weight.  Great on the will power as well.  Pastries are my downfall. 

I hope everyone had a good Easter!

Now that Easter (with all the dinners) is behind me, It is time to get back to business.

Damage Report:  This morning, I weighed in at 286.4. 

This time next week, I am hoping to be back around 280.0 (or lower).  I'm not going to push for lower, but it would be nice.

Damage Control....

Stay strong, Denna - thinking youve a rebound as the new lbs have been here so briefly. 

Still at 196.4, fine with that - Im used to the old gaining a bit after losing, before next loss its a treat to have a few days of not bumping back up again.  Thinking the flea market walking may have helped.

This is the time of no major holidays for a while.  Probably the biggest thing to some is a vacation in the not so distant future which can be an incentive as well as knowing the clothes will be getting less and less. 

Not expecting 190 for May1 - just to get as close as I can.  Called to schedule plastic surgeon appointment for consultation. They had a time open today so will be there in 2 hrs so surprised so soon to get input on my situation. 

Original Post by dlbrown1020:

Now that Easter (with all the dinners) is behind me, It is time to get back to business.

Damage Report:  This morning, I weighed in at 286.4. 

This time next week, I am hoping to be back around 280.0 (or lower).  I'm not going to push for lower, but it would be nice.

Damage Control....

 Denna - you've been under a lot of stress too - so this could be part of the weight gain. I don't think you did as bad as you think with your eating.  I know you will have such a great weight loss this week.  You've let go of some thing that has been a burden - you can now relax and move forward!  Hugs & smiles, Norma Jean

I weighed myself this morning even though I was going to wait until Friday.  Felt like I had to.. I should have waited.  up way up.  320

It is also very close to that TOTM so I guess I really will have to wait to Friday to let it all sort itself out.

Back on track today, thankfully as mentioned this is the last holiday for awhile.   I feel very confident about today and tomorrow and next week!  I can do it.

I'm reporting the damage left by the Easter Bunny, in hopes that public admittance will be extra motivating!

Friday I was an all-time low of 263.  Today I am at 267.5.  That's right - Taking the weekend off leaves me with 4.5 extra pounds, hopefully mostly water weight.  I did eat a lot of salty foods... oh, and some yummy cocktails :).  Don't drink often, because of what it does to my weight, but I let myself partake of the fun things my wannabe bartender of a brother-in-law concocted.

Today I am back on track, though.  Had a very healthy fake egg (yellow egg substitute) and veggie omlet, with my beloved laughing cow light wedge.  Have my morning snack all ready to go, and have my frozen fare for lunch (higher in sodium, but I don't have to use my brain for one meal each day!).

Now that I can look back at the weekend, I see that I'm addicted to snacking.  I wasn't even hungry, but if there is food out, I'll eat it, whether I even like the food or not.  That's bad.  I think the next time I take the weekend off, I'll limit it to the actual meals, and just say "NO" to the appetizers laying out, taunting me.

Hope all your Easter plans turned out bunny-tastic!  We're almost halfway through April - half a month left to work towards a healthier May 1st weight.  Just keep truckin'!

Just realised I missed the first of the month way in post...sorry all things have been real hectic as I work graveyards and as I prepare for basic training...my april 1st way in was 289. Congrats everyone and continued good luck!

Original Post by loudflower:

Now that I can look back at the weekend, I see that I'm addicted to snacking.  I wasn't even hungry, but if there is food out, I'll eat it, whether I even like the food or not.  That's bad.  I think the next time I take the weekend off, I'll limit it to the actual meals, and just say "NO" to the appetizers laying out, taunting me.

Katy - this is really hard for me too!  The key has been out of site out of mind.  The only foods I really allow out in the area I am in is fresh fruit, pre-packaged nuts, See's lollipops (I allow myself one a day) and sugar-free gum.

Last night my son commented on the pastries they brough home from the bakery on Friday. I said yeah, I haven't even had one.  He thought I was joking.  I said no, seriously, and he then gave me a high five.

Now that you are back on track, it's full speed ahead!

Have a great day everyone!  Norma Jean 

Karen - Glad you are back on track.  It's really tough when the holidays come around and there are all the goodies we enjoy.  Sorry about TOM, I'm still waiting since 3/27.

Viking - Congratulations on your toss!  Working nights is crazy - I understand because my husband does too.  When is basic training?

Tonya - Yeah, pastries are tough.  I am so glad I have resisted.  I did break down with the Cheddar Chips but they had been sitting around for several days. It's a slow process and trying to change is minute by minute.

Norma Jean  BIG high Five for no pastries.. That is freaking awesome!!!

Viking  midnights are a killer too  Grats on the numbers!!

Yeah,  TOM should be here any day its a wee bit late I have my usual Bubbley happy happy joy joy cry cry roller coaster ride of emotions keeping me company lol. 

Hi everyone!  Hope you all had a Happy Easter.  I managed to get through Easter okay, but today for some reason, I could eat everything in sight.  I am way over on calories.  I did exercise this morning, but not enough to counteract everything I ate today. 

Oh well, tomorrow is another day and hopefully I will get my eating back under control.  Wish me luck!

Gracie

Right at the moment - I feel very yucky and a little nauseated.  When I breathe in deep it hurts.  I have had a pain on my right upper side for about 24 hours now.  I have been checking my oxygen level and it is above 96.  I do not know if I slept wrong or when I was walking I twisted something.  Andy has noticed the last couple of times I have walked I have been breathing heavily.  I am not too concerned yet to call the doctor - I know my body.

(I may be be causing fear in my mind which is exemplifying everything.)

Please dear Lord, let this pass, I DO NOT WANT TO END UP IN THE HOSPITAL AGAIN.  I am doing so well in my eating habits.  Please reveal to me what the problem is and heal it.  In your son's precious name ~ Amen

Viking, what a great month for you! Things sound hectic but you showed determinations gets things done.  Yay for your great month!

NJ, You certainly are doing well and it shows. What lousy timing and sorry to hear that you are so miserable feeling.  Hoping you wake to a better day tomorrow and find some comfort with your symptoms.

Gracie, Ive had the so often it really struck home.  Knowing I did so well at the 'tough' time and then after passed, my willpower was tested.  I wonder if its something like from blocking any desires then resurfacing.  Todays one day in a week, a month.  Off to a good tomorrow!

Nan - hee hee over the mood swings.  Curiousity beat out concern but at least you know where youve come from after the weeks through.  This week, next week, do your thing and enjoy your return to your pre-sushi night plus moving forward. 

Katy - heres to your return to 263 up there ahead.  Keep focused and youre there! Sounds like your off already :D.  Since Im not cook anyway, Ive very limited kitchen time.  Yet, when Im out and about realize that Im even less conscious of nibbling. 

Brother, can you spare a dime?
The plastic surgeon - interesting stuff.  First of all, love him - really nice, older guy who concernedly.  Stripped down to completely and his thoughts reflected my own.  Boobs $6000, belly $6000, legs $12,000. 
::looks around house for things to sell on ebay::
Not far off from my suspicions.  Granted he's top of his game, recognized as one of Dallas' finest and not thinking this is the place for cheap me to look for saving bucks.  Currently not thinking any further ahead to keep brain from exploding.  Boobs/belly ready to go, still carrying weight in legs which he could lipo but want it naturally removed through weight loss assuming I pursue this at all and to what extent - too big to consider with other stuff going on but I least I know the big picture and its options breakdown.

Original Post by sun123:

Brother, can you spare a dime?
The plastic surgeon - interesting stuff.  First of all, love him - really nice, older guy who concernedly.  Stripped down to completely and his thoughts reflected my own.  Boobs $6000, belly $6000, legs $12,000. 
::looks around house for things to sell on ebay::
Not far off from my suspicions.  Granted he's top of his game, recognized as one of Dallas' finest and not thinking this is the place for cheap me to look for saving bucks.  Currently not thinking any further ahead to keep brain from exploding.  Boobs/belly ready to go, still carrying weight in legs which he could lipo but want it naturally removed assuming I pursue this at all. 

Don't mean to pee in your cheerios...  But, that's just the surgeon, right?  Still need to account for the hospital, OR, anesteologist, medications, meals, pathologist, private room vs. semi private room, etc.....  It can really add up.   

Thankfully the anestheolgy, stay there are included but life comes at you fast.

That was this morning.
Tonight, I get emailed this mind blower.

LINK - give me strength, Im going into compulsion mode.
A shared, one hour chat.  

NJ -   Hope you are feeling better soon.  I will pray for you that this passes quickly and that you are feeling better in the shortest amount of time and that it is nothing serious.   Huggs sweetheart!

Jayne  -   OMG!!  1 hour.. with your BF!!!  Talk about temptations.  re the surgery, thats a lot of coin.  But you are worth it!  I agree about the lippo you can lose it naturally.  You have been AMAZING to get where you are now so dont stop!!

I seem to have become a slave to the scale.. Lol curiosity killed the cat and all.  I am down 2 pounds so almost at my start weight again.. I gained 7 pounds this weekend.  BUT... I lost 2 yesterday!! so we live we learn and on occasion we are human and cheat.  Yesterday was good, today will be better :) I feel very confident! ( it feels nice to know I can do this and if I have a small setback its ok).  this is a lifestyle change not a diet so bumps are to be expected.

Karen SW 317  CW 318  Lost +1