Welcome to the new over 100 to lose club!

Howdy guys and gals!  I'm taking over this club, not because i think i have all the answers (i so know i don't) but because i'm super pumped up right now and motivated to help those people out there who have a lot of weight to lose.  we need a place that's more than a "can i join" place.. we need a place to talk about issues related to being this overweight.. 

Who here needs to lose over 100 pounds? Who needs to lose over 150 pounds? Or more?

I did! I did! And yes.. i did!

A small amount of background on me for those of you who don't know: i am a binge eater. I have had a problem with emotional eating, hidden eating, over eating, eating with a hang nail, eating because i have split ends.. you name it i stuffed my emotions down with the greasiest, nastiest food i could find!

Why did i do that (you might ask)? Because of many many different reasons.. frankly i think it was because this is how i was taught from a young age, this is how we handle stress and emotions. I learned that it's not proper to talk about your feelings.. or god forbid, express your emotions! You have to shove them down with a piece of cake and a smile!

Anyway.. onto the reason for this post.

If you are out there and need to lose a lot of weight.. just like i've got to.. i think we need to have a place where we can discuss these issues with each other and try and work through them together. Because, let's face it, people who are morbidly obese (yes.. i hate that word too) have uniquely different issues to work through and deal with than the average person.

Losing weight, for people who have this much to lose, have to deal with so much more than the formulas to figure out how much to eat.. and exercising. It's more complex than that. We have to deal with years and years of poor eating habits that have to be unlearned, we have to deal with the emotional torment of just being this size, we have to deal with the harsh looks and comments from strangers or from loved ones, we have to deal with our emotions for the first time in our life because we aren't shoving them down our throats anymore..

this is the hardest thing ANYONE has to deal with.. but, from my experience, things are different for us bigguns. :)

also, for those of you who don't know me very well.. (because i've kinda been in hiding and not posting much and there are so many new people out there) i started out in january weighing 324 pounds. I now weigh 232.5.. i have lost 91.5 pounds so far. I am not telling you guys this to get kudos.. i got those yesterday. I'm telling you guys this because i want anyone out there who is struggling with knowing they have, what seems to be, an insurmountable amount of weight to lose, that there is hope.. it IS possible.. you CAN do it.. but it's hard.. and you will hurt.. i know this because i've been there.. i've done it.. and i'm still dealing with it.

so.. come on in and share your stories.. i want to hear them and i want us to support each other until we are all at our goal weight!

ok girls--I haven't had a period in 4 months! and guess what--my little monthly friend came to visit this morning.Wahhh. I was hoping it was gone for good. I'm only 40 so I guess that was just wishful thinking. I did enjoy my 4 free months while they lasted. I had gained 2 lbs this morning also. I ignored it. I'll wait a week, then look again. I had no evil Poptarts this morning and only brought water to work- no pop. I brought a good lo-cal lunch and an apple to snack on later. I am snacking so much less. I used to eat pretty much non stop from morning to lunch at work. I wasn't watching my calories then, but I'd guess I'd eat around 1000-1500 just in that time frame. I would eat a whole box of granola bars, one right after the other. I was blaming my constant hunger feelings on my anti-depression meds. I guess now that is not the case. For some reason, I'm just not as hungry all the time. Thank God for that. I feel more "normal". I love all the support here. It is really helping me stay motivated- even with the weight gain. I know I'm eating better so things have to get better. I feel better so that counts for a lot anyway, even if I did gain back 5 lbs. I'm eating less and eating much healthier foods. My body is probably in shock and doesn't know how to handle anything but fast food and sweets. Time to re-adjust. Treat yourselves well, Vicki

Sorry, when I posted just a few minutes ago, I thought I was on a different thread- one for women. so my comments on my monthly woes probably didn't fit in here very well. I apologize to the guys. I'll have to pay a little more attention before I hit 'send' next time.

Vicki

It's been a while since I posted, glad to see so many join our journey to skinnier, sexier selves. Never in my life did I wear a bikini (unless my mom stuck me in one when I was 5, but I cant remember THAT). Next summer, I'm getting that bikini and I will DRAG my 300lb husband to the beach if he likes it or not. That's my reward!

Anyhow, I started Feb. 15th and my last 'weigh in' was monday. It said I was 273 lbs WOW. Ofcourse, it's an industrial grocery scale in the super market, but a scale is a scale and a pound is a pound and according to that particular scale (the only one I have access to) I have lost 17lbs since I started!

I'm almost impatient to see the end result, the days cant go by fast enough for me. I want it to be next year! *laughs* Anyone got a time traveling device I can borrow?

Congrats Catharina!! I'm not sure if at my age I would were a bikini even at my goal weight, but a cute bathing suit would be nice. Not this summer, but maybe next. I've just started to lose weight and my first goal is to get below 300 lbs. Right now I have 26 more lbs to go. I've drastically changed my eating, so hopefully it will start coming off. Sorry, no time traveling here. Take care, Vicki

Yes! Congrats Catharina!!!! 17lbs doesn't it feel good?  I've noticed that little by little I am able to take longer walk's, and yeah even walk around the house longer without taking breaks in between trying to clean around here.  I have good energy and sleeping so much better.  At my 243 lbs weight I was wakeing up achey my shoulders, back and left hip was always in persistent pain.  Since losing my 17lbs I haven't felt any pain painfree  ***sigh*** I don't want to go through that again.  I did start clearing out my closet of clothes I will never need ever again.  I took my walk today two miles very slow but I did it.

Vicky your weight will start coming off I didn't do anything drastice just counting my calories and lot's of water.  I can't wait to reach my 40lb goal mark I just keep say it over and over step by step day by day there I go.  Big family get together for Easter coming up need to start planning menu's.  Have fun Vickie I know you can do it 26lbs dance it off I turn my radio on or put on my favorite CD and dance dance dance I have young adult kids so music is always on around here.  I know we will all meet at the 100 mark!!! YES! YES! YES! Congrat's to everyone!

I just joined two days ago, and I'm so glad I found this site!  At my biggest, I think I weighed about 340 +/- lbs.  Ten days ago, when I went to the doctor (for pneumonia) I weighed 334.  So that is going to be my official starting point.  I'd be thrilled just to get under 200 lbs. again. 

My last major weight loss (diet pills and injections, about 15 years ago) I went from 274 down to 189.  But I stopped the pills because they were making me forgetful - and then just gave up the program.  When I turned 40, I quit dieting all together, and the weight came back (and then some). 

Now, at 53 y.o., I want to be more active and have a healthier lifestyle.  My husband and I like to travel around the western US when we can get away, and I want to be able to get out and hike around and enjoy it! 

My blood pressure is good (130/78), and the last time I was checked, my cholesterol was high-normal (204).  The only real health issue I have is plantar fasciitis, which makes walking a bit of a problem.

I love being able to keep a log of what I've eaten and getting a rating!  Yesterday was A-, today was B+.  I'm keeping it between 1,500 and 2,000 calories, and plan to start building muscle with free weights.  Getting exercise is my biggest bugaboo.  I detest exercising and getting sweaty.  Guess I'll have to overcome that, huh? LOL!

Sorry to make this so long.  I'm just so thrilled to find I'm not the only person who has a LOT of weight to lose!

congrats catherine on ur weight loss so far... keep up the good work. This morning when i got up i was feeling blah because i have stalled after 11lbs... but u have given me the strength to go on... (i was thinking of just eating myself into oblivion today).

ici... good luck to u as u begin ur endeavour.  I too have battle my weight my entire life, and must say this site has made it easier than ever for me. 11lbs in 3 weeks, but as stated above have hit a plataue (sp). 

Catherine how you doing today! Hey a scale is a scale 273 that's great! Keep it up We will all meet at that 100 mark together.  I'm with Vicky on the bikini not this summer or any summer for me yeah, bathing suit would be nice for my camping trip coming up in May.

Ici, I love that pic it's so cute.  I did the pills and the injections in my twenties and forties.  I went down to about 150 after paying hundred's of dollars <<<duh>>>.  Now that I think about it <<<thinking with a sigh>>> what was I thinking!!! ... The result was double weight gain )<: dummy me!

 334 Awww and doesn't it feel so good makes you smile.  when I started in Jan 2007 I was heading to 250lbs and it hit me WHAT I'M I DOING! I want to be healthy for me and my family I was... I was giving up on me.  I really was I even told myself I didn't care anymore.  I stamped the biggest L on my forehead bigger than the Hollywood sign.

On my birthday 1/1/2007  I made a commitment that I am going to enjoy my LIFE so that I can play and enjoy my grandchildren.  I have a grandson arriving June 10th our second.  As my post says I'm 56 getting healthy for 60 that's why I'm here I want to be healthy and this is the best place cos I have friends here that understand me I don't want to give up I want to live.

I still have to weigh I will this Saturday.  Remember Calorie Count and water lot's of water

Welcome Ici you are at the right place with calorie.com and friends!  That picture is so cute!

Thanks, that's me and my mom.  She's such a sweetie!

I'm not sure if at my age I would were a bikini even at my goal weight, but a cute bathing suit would be nice.


LOL  I've been heavy all my life - have had to wear 1-piece bathing suits because of it.  So you know what?  When I get to my goal weight of 135 I don't care about whether anyone else thinks I look good in it or not or whether I shouldn't wear one because of my age, I'm wearing a bikini for ME.... to celebrate the fact that I can, and not have people totally repulsed by my fat.  If someone has a problem with a 40+ yr old person in a bikini, oh well.  That's their issue.  Not mine.

I say if you got it, flaunt it!!  And I intend to flaunt it!  :D

You go, girl!  Unfortunately, even if I got down to 125 (the skinniest I've ever been in my adult life), I still wouldn't look good - too much skin just hanging off me, and my poor boobs would be like deflated balloons.  LOL!!!  Too many years of excess weight (and nursing my babies way back when).  However, I plan to look good in jeans once again.  And if I can really reach my goal, I want to reward myself with a jowl lift and eyelid lift.  Woohoo!

Hello, Everyone I had the most wonderful day today, I had a great time! spent time with my extended family and my daughter. 

My daughter and I went out for dinner to a wonderful restaurant looking out on the ocean watching the sun set it was beautiful and just talked about everything.  It was truly wonderful.  I did a lot today went for a short walk and WOW! I stayed at 1004 cals.  Good Huh? shhhhh I did have a Martini before my dinner.

I guess I will have to do that two mile walk tomorrow :>D   <<<Big Smile>>>  I didn't get a chance to weigh in as I promised myselve but there is still tomorrow.  Good night everyone and enjoy every step of the way to OUR goal!

Hello, Everyone I had the most wonderful day today, I had a great time! spent time with my extended family and my daughter. 

My daughter and I went out for dinner to a wonderful restaurant looking out on the ocean watching the sun set it was beautiful and just talked about everything.  It was truly wonderful.  I did a lot today went for a short walk and WOW! I stayed at 1004 cals.  Good Huh? shhhhh I did have a Martini before my dinner.

I guess I will have to do that two mile walk tomorrow :>D   <<<Big Smile>>>  I didn't get a chance to weigh in as I promised myselve but there is still tomorrow.  Good night everyone and enjoy every step of the way to OUR goal!

*laughs* Willowraven, I'm from Europe, my mom is NOT a small lady and she'd go topless. Imagine a 200some lb woman in her mid 40s running around on the beach in just bottoms. She's 58 now, she wouldn't do it anymore now... I think >_> *cackles* I don't think anything can scare me on the beach.

Then again, she'd love to tell me AAALL about going skinny dipping in Spain, only years ago O_O;

My mom is a hippy...

On the weightloss subject: Thank you for all the nice comments. I'd love to say that it feels great, but I mostly feel deflated *giggles* My tummy is gonna end up on my knees! I feel like I'm losing my stuffing.

My tummy is gonna need tucking, I just know it. I've had stretch marks there since I was 11-12, it's not gonna shrink back.

Anyhow, tomorrow I'll jump on the scale at the store again. Wish me luck!

Happy April 1st to All!

Sounds like your mom is a beautiful flower child to me<<<SMILE>>> Peace!

I took my walk  but I didn't make it to the scale.  Tomorrow.

Wow! May right around the corner I should be reaching my 4 month goal by May 23.

Things I must work on

• increasing my water intake.  I only drink 3 160z bottles a day.
• Increase exercise
• Add a day to my walking.

I bought a BIG pink ball as seen on TV my husband just laughed at me...And, said "now you know your not going to use that."  I don't know if I'll like it yet or maybe I'm still to fat to lay on it. hehehehahaha I'll try it tomorrow.

Everyone have a great day tomorrow 

Hey guys.  In the Weight Loss Thread, I'm starting a 12-week "Biggest Loser" thing geared toward people who are over 200lbs (or have over 100lbs to lose.)  Mind you, anyone can join, but that's my target audience, mostly because that's where I'm at, and I can only imagine that I am not the only one who feels overwhelmed sometimes at how much weight I have to lose.

Since I'm here, HI!  My name is Misty, but I go by the nick paganmist at most places online.  I'm 28, a singer/songwriter and webdesigner by profession, and a single mother.  I suffer from bipolar depression (which doesn't help the eating thing), and I'd say this is my fourth shot at a diet, but it's the first time that I've realized that it's going to take a long time to get rid of the weight. 

I also now have the experience of previous diets behind me, and have such a better grasp on things like calories in vs. calories burned, good carbs, the benefits of a positive mix of carbs/proteins/fats, what foods to eat to feel fuller longer, the benefits of three meals and two snacks (that works for me), and above all else, exercise, even if I'm so out of shape I can't do much right now.  I'm still trying to get the hang of the whole getting a lot of rest thing, but I'll nail that soon.

I also have some pretty strong motivation.  It's a bit personal, but needless to say, it's about as powerful as motivation can get.

So I'm looking forward to making friends here!  Happy April 1st, everyone. :)

Hi Everyone!

I just joined this site today. I need all the help I can get!!!! I see loven_hearts_is_good and icisic7 are my age-----let's make "the rest of our lives, the BEST of our lives!"

Just wanted to say hello before bed!

I thought about getting a ball, just because I want a big pink ball. I'm such a goof. Love everything that's shiny, sparkles or bright pink or green XD

They have no-burst balls, for people over 300lbs (I think they're burst resistant upto 400some lbs) The normal ones are generally only recommended upto 250lbs.

Biggest Loser!!! I'm in. I'll check it out today.  I haven't taken my walk yet.  Just getting ready now.  No, haven't tried that BIG pink ball either.  <<<smiling>>> I'm kinda late at everything this morning.  I'm late! because it's a new month! and I'm paying him so he can pay them so they can pay who ever comes next. Bills, Bills and more Bills. Oh, well gotta live right <<<<big sigh>>>

Amen to that timeisnow you got that right (<: Thats exacatly right the time is now 2007 don't think "diet" I don't any more. That is a downer word for me DIET who want's to diet I like to eat I enjoy eating.  But, now l think healthier that's what it is!  thinking healthier so we live longer, Better and wiser.  I have set my goal to change my life.  Getting healthy is a choice you make by the way you live your life.  I'm 56 I've gained over 80 something lbs. I was exhausted and depressed I felt my life and all energy gone no more I was slipping.  My knees hurt I could only stand in the shower no more than a minute or less and my back ached I'm sure I was heading towards diabetes or a heart attack life was looking very grim.  It was the stress and depression of having my heart broken for me that put me in for the dive I DIDN"T CARE about me any more.  It makes my eyes water just talking about it now.  After two years and heading to 300lbs On 1/1/2007 I said NO MORE!!!I'm ready to live and get healthy.  I want to live out my life healthy and I'm willing to put in the work to get there.

• Choices
• Exercise
• Water
• Careing about number one ME

It is hard to exerxise everyday but, I am finding the time and energy.  I want to be the biggist loser with everyone else.

Not for me. I dont like 'contests'.. I'd quit instantly if I didn't reach the goals set. I'm gonna go slow and steady, whatever comes off, comes off.

This morning I was 1lb. heavier than last week, but it's the time of the month and I hadn't used the little girls room before weighing. That has to make a difference! But I'm not down, just gonna keep going.