300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 !

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       LINK to *NEW* Jan 2009 / Jan 2010 Thread 

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      We share a long journey.
      January 1, 2009 is coming ... IS HERE ! 
      What progress we'll make ... WE'VE MADE !
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~ THE 2008 300+ COUNTDOWN CLUB ~
      Counting down to JAN 1, 2009!
 1. Post your 1st of month weigh in.
 2. Check your updated number below.
 3. Let me know of any corrections.

.......................... GROUP WEIGHT LOSS ..........................
SW: 320.0   JAN 1st 2009 185.0     Lost  135.0  bigbrett22
SW: 340.0   JAN 1st 2009 173.0     Lost  167.0  danielle_20077
SW: 343.0   JAN 1st 2009 275.0     Lost    68.0  denise07
SW: 326.0   JAN 1st 2009 280.0     Lost    38.0  freethrowtommy 
SW: 354.0   JAN 1st 2009 328.0     Lost    26.0  humorpam
SW: 329.0   JAN 1st 2009 295.0     Lost    34.0  korali
SW: 329.0   JAN 1st 2009 221.0     Lost  108.0  laurabow
SW: 370.0   JAN 1st 2009 286.0     Lost    84.0  mnic
SW: 442.2   JAN 1st 2009 392.0     Lost    50.2  mwiowa
SW: 325.0   JAN 1st 2009 267.0     Lost    58.0  punkrockriot
SW: 315.0   JAN 1st 2009 226.0     Lost  100.0  renaer14
SW: 317.0   JAN 1st 2009 311.0     Lost      6.0  shnitzel (tracy)
SW: 465.0   JAN 1st 2009 220.8     Lost  244.0  sun123
SW: 385.0   JAN 1st 2009 336.8     Lost    52.0  sunnyone24
SW: 305.0   JAN 1st 2009 234.5     Lost    70.5  Tina_4792
SW: 367.0   JAN 1st 2009 299.0     Lost    69.4  topeze
SW: 576.0   JAN 1st 2009 447.0     Lost  129.0  velvetkiss 
SW: 325.0   JAN 1st 2009 255.0     Lost    70.0  watchmeshine82
SW: 355.0   JAN 1st 2009 287.0     Lost    68.0  wobbley
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I will be weighing in on the first and will post it on that day if that is ok with you.  It is not looking good at all though. 

Happy New Year All !!

Ive just realized that there is only 25 weeks untill my wedding day, haha I should get started on planning it huh ? !!

The scale is not my friend this week, lets hope that next week it will be better !!

~K

Yes, HAPPY New Year and happy birthday 300+ club!
Thought some reflection and history might be appropriate.

AN UNPLANNED START
The original OP wasnt what we now see.  It was a general inquiry post to those who are or were 300+ lbs.  What was your start weight, current weight, goal weight and your story?

Mollymouser began tracking replies - role call, she called it.  A thought - there are enough of us to form a group! On page 5, you can still my post:

Ive tweaked the OP to focus on 2008 year end.  I'll be contacting those whove posted to welcome everyone along who's interested.  I intend to do a monthly update although would love hearing all progress along the way. 

So PMs to all and the majority confirmed they were on board. 

TREKKING
"This is the voyage of the 300+ club.
Its one-year mission:
- to explore the potential of determination and persistance,
- to seek out new healthier, better quality life
- to boldy go as a group through weight losses which no other group had lost before."

THE CREW
No less than 54 members have participated at some point. Included are:
The Founders: 
  Here from day one, six of whom remain, theyve hung through thick and thinner.
The Newbies
  Not so new anymore, they joined late but brought with them new enthusiasm and stuck with us.
The Guests:
  Joined midway and although they moved on, provided support and are wished the best of luck.
The OP:
  Observed accepting thanks when she well knows its the group as a whole that is deserving of such recognition as well as how her own progress has roots in the mutual support from her peers (in other words - thanks back atcha!).
The Graduates:
  Two members who'll go unnamed (Brett and Danielle :D) who've hit their goal but stuck with us as reminders of how this is possible and we will do it.

... and so, 2008 comes to a close. 
For a few goalweight achieved and for others the landmark in their continued success.  Watch out 2009 - we are on a roll and goals will be met!

Will this thread continue here tomorrow or will there be a new one?

This thread will continue until we get everyone updated for with their final weighins and a few probably will run late.

A new thread also will be started and probably will have it up before morning time. 

I'm glad this little "club" will continue.  Thank you for all your work and thanks to all for your participation.

Sun,  you may put me down as a closing weight for 2008 (that rhymed LOL) at 328.  That sucks,  but it is what it is. 

In 2008 I gained some weight,

but I'll be on cloud nine in 2009,

and in 2010, I'll be better by then.

In 2011,  I will be in Seventh Heaven.

Happy New Year my friends!

Happy New Year!!

Sun - I have had a horrible cold since before christmas and I havent looked at my scale sense so I wont be getting an actual weigth so just use my last weight of 447 please for the new year and new group!

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL.

Like to thank Sun for all your hard work this year for our club and look forward to the new 2009 club.

Well done Pam, love the poem I think we should all adopt it as our New Year Mantra!

Sorry you have been poorly Velvet, hope your feeling better today. I m sure 2009 will be your year. I too had a bad cold just before Christmas and was poorly for 2 weeks but better now and looking forward to a fresh start for January.

Congrats Korali on your upcoming wedding, looking forward to seeing the photos, I am sure you will knock them dead.

Sun, Please can you up my starting weight by 5lbs to 355 as I bought new scales for Christmas that show my old ones were 5lbs 'out'. So for 1st Jan;-

SW   355 lbs

CW   287 lbs

LOSS 68 lbs

Target for Feb 1st  278

Thanks.

Welcome 2009!  Way to go, Wobbley and Ive updated all your months with that 5 lb adjustment - a new scale for the new year and wonderful to be aiming with a Feb 1 goal!  Velvet - Ive carried you over to Jan 1 and sorry to learn of you being sick. Youve got the 200s counddown to look forward to in 2009 :D.  Pam, know its been a tough one but know you'll be working towards Feb 1.

Weighed in 220.8, perfect timing for such a peculiarly high month loss. Must remember this if January fights me but it better be ready for a fight back. Hard to believe walked into this this year 365 at my 1st 100 lb loss and was already anticipating arriving at today to look back at this threads start. On the other hand, doing the same for 2009's new thread which Im off to start shortly. 

Learned yesterday my sister arrives today - unnannounced as usual but I got it out of her.  Have her for the weekend and last caught her over the summer.  Last saw her in June when I was 299 and although I sent her my thanksgiving photo but still hoping I get to surprise her since then only had my older, larger clothes still. 

Hoping we hear from everyone soon so I can post our groups progress for the 2008!  Health and happiness for 2009 !!

WARNING ABOUT THE EMAIL!

With my sisters surprise visit pending things are nuts here prepping - not ready and could easily find myself with less time after arrival so wanted to get out the weighin reminder as well as request confirmation of returning to the new 2009 thread - the link is in the OP.

I realize that it is only Jan 1st today - not trying to be pushy, just using a moment while I have one.

Also, if I sound oblivious in it to things youve posted its because in order to do it in time had to copy paste the message and well, feeling a bit oblivious with things hectic here at home. This last notice, practically announced trip is making things crazy! But the emails are out, the new thread is posted, Im off to resume cleaning and then off to the airport.

Hi all,

I am after some advice, I am going out for a family meal to an Indian Restaurant, and dont know which foods to go for to be the lowest in calories.

I dont like anything hot, can anyone tell me which is best, lamb, chicken, prawn?

Here is a link to the venue. any suggestions welcome.

http://www.bengalparadise.co.uk/5.html

Thanks in advance, see you all in the NEW thread. 

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope to continue with each of you in the 2009 group thread.  Best of luck and much success in the new year. 

CW January 1,  2009: 267

WOW!  All the stats are amazing!  I fell off the wagon and hit the ground hard, but 70.5 lbs is still a triumph for me and I am back on the wagon as of today.

SW: 305

CW as of January 1, 2009: 234.5

Total lost: 70.5 lbs.

2009, here we come!!!!!  

I didnt realize there would be so many new ppl in the new thread !! yaya !! im so happy about that !!

Heres to 2009 !! ( which just happens to be the year im getting married !! )

I'm ready for 2009!  My Weight for Jan 1st is 333lbs  I can't wait to get started in a new year with everyone :)

Wow - almost everyone in already and its only the Jan 2nd!

Also so far everyone checking in here has confirmed participating on the 2009 thread.  Wobbley, I cant handle hot either and not knowing what to suggest but I would be very firm with the waitperson to get advise for a mild flavored meal.

Thanks for everyone's update !!! 

Jan 1: 311

I'm going to admit, I haven't stepped on the scale out of fear.  I wound up completely overdoing my break.  And it hasn't stopped.  I've been horrible.  So, I'll add 5 lbs to my previous weigh in (since I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case!) and have my Jan 1st weigh in at 299 lbs. 

But, grats to all the loss everyone!  And I'll see you in the new thread!

wobbly - Thanks I am finally feeling better!  I would suggest eating Chicken or Prawns, Tandoori or Tikka is usually a good choice.  If unsure I would just ask if they have any nutrition info or even just asking what it is cooked in can help decide if it would fit into your eating plan. 

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

How can I join this group??