Recruiting new members, all welcome (PSB week 11)

Yurippe

Eleven weeks ago NewMe80xoxo started a support group for others with similar goals. The original thread asked if anyone else needed to lose 80-90 pounds and would like to join a support group to help hold each other accountable. We had an amazing turn out and tons of participation.

One of the original members, tinabosquez, came up with a name for the group that stuck, "Plus Size Barbies." (PSB) :laugh:

Do you want to know when I came up with the name Plus Size Barbie? I was about 16 years old, and this boy said I was pretty but a little chubby, so I told him "don't hate me because I am a Plus Size Barbie!" Every since then, I have always said it as a joke to people. Since all my friends are Fluffy, we all use it.

NewMe is on vacation this week and a new PSB thread was not posted Sunday night as usual. I'm posting this one a late in the week to make sure everyone involved knows WE DIDN'T DISAPPEAR! Better late than never, right? :blushing:

Also, to invite absolutely anyone that would like to join in to feel free to participate. I will be harassing those of you I haven't seen in a while to get you butts back in here, we miss you!

A little info for anyone that hasn't seen our past threads: We usually weigh in once a week and post that info and have at least one weekly challenge. Below is the original post with our starting format.

Week 1: 03/29/10 - 04/04/10

Challenge: This week challenge is going to be a little different since it is our first week.
Things to get done sometime this week...
1. Introduction (Introduce yourself, tells us why you joined the group, what you hope to get out of it, tell us about what you do on your weight loss plan)
2. Set Goals (Let us know what your weight loss goals are)
3. Things you wanna change (Let us know what are the things you wanna change about yourself, can be personal and weight loss related)
4. Take Before Pictures (Take pictures hopefully you will take this this Monday, post them on your profile)
5. Get starting sizes (What size clothes do you wear now, and I mean wear comfortable..I'm going to go to walmart and try on some clothes and probably get my before pics there in the dressing room)
***THIS WEEKS DAILY CHALLENGE: Find and post one positive thing about yourself (Things you like about yourself, or even if someone says something good about you)

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Weigh In: This is where I will post what your weigh in post should look like!
Highest Weight: (your highest weight you started losing weight at)
Goal Weight: (your ultimate goal weight)
P.S.B Starting Weight: (your starting weight for Plus Size Barbies, as of 03/29/10)
Week 1 Goal: (your goal weight for week 1, weigh in date will be this coming up fri, sat, sun)
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I'd like to welcome all members, new and old, and am looking forward to continuing this journey with all of you. :happy:

onyxlibra7

What do I do???? Where do I go..there are NO posts here.lol

shawnae2

I would like to join!
I guess I will start with the introduction. I joind MFP in March because I needed somewhere to log my food so I would be held accountable. I love all the support everyone offers. I am hoping by joining this group it will also help keep my accountable. I have been watching what I eat and looking at portion size. I have tried to cut out all soda and workout more. I was doing none so any is better then nothing right now.
My goal is to lose 100lbs in one year. That will make me a healthy sexy size by the time I am in my little sisters wedding. Mini goal is to lose about 5lbs(hopefully more) a month.
Things I want to change is to lose this belly. Tone up my legs. Not crave food all the time. Be able to run a 5k in 30 minutes.
I am wearing a size 22 comfortably but can wear some size 20's. I am in a 2x top.

Heighest Weight : 300lbs
Goal Weight :160lbs
PSB Starting Weight: 267.3
Week 1 Goal : 265

Yurippe

What do I do???? Where do I go..there are NO posts here.lol

Lol onyx. That just means your the first to respond. Why don't you introduce yourself and say hello? :laugh:

I'm sure the others will be posting shortly.

Yurippe

I would like to join!
I guess I will start with the introduction. I joind MFP in March because I needed somewhere to log my food so I would be held accountable. I love all the support everyone offers. I am hoping by joining this group it will also help keep my accountable. I have been watching what I eat and looking at portion size. I have tried to cut out all soda and workout more. I was doing none so any is better then nothing right now.
My goal is to lose 100lbs in one year. That will make me a healthy sexy size by the time I am in my little sisters wedding. Mini goal is to lose about 5lbs(hopefully more) a month.
Things I want to change is to lose this belly. Tone up my legs. Not crave food all the time. Be able to run a 5k in 30 minutes.
I am wearing a size 22 comfortably but can wear some size 20's. I am in a 2x top.

Heighest Weight : 300lbs
Goal Weight :160lbs
PSB Starting Weight: 267.3
Week 1 Goal : 265

Welcome shawnae2!

We have very similar goals. My plan is also to average 5 pounds a month until I get to my goal. At that rate I'll make it to my goal weight in Sept 2011. Been dropping weight quick in my first 3 months, but i expect that I'll hit a plateau any day now and that the weight will start coming off slower the smaller I get.

MissingMinnesota

Hey all,
I am one of the orginial members. I will do a better getting to know you once I get back from the gym. I gave myself the challenge this week of 3500 calories burned. Actually my trainer gave that to me because she follows me on facebook and is keeping track of my updates so will kick my butt if I don't make it.

Weigh In: 204
Starting Weight: 226
Week 1: goal - 224 Actual - 224
Week 2: goal - 222 - Actual 222
Week 3: goal - 220 Actual - 219.5
Week 4: goal - 217 Actual 217
Week 5: goal – 215 Actual 216
Week 6: goal - 214 Actual 214
Week 7: goal - 211 Actual 211
Week 8:goal - 208 Actual 206
Week 9:goal - 206 Actual 206
Week 10: goal - 203 Actual 204
# lbs LOST: 22
# lbs TO GO: 64 lbs to go
Week 11: goal 200

onyxlibra7

Okay. So my name is Onyx and this is my story. I'm FAT. BottomLine. No if and's or but's about it. Now I'm STILL CUTE. I'm divorced and with child.lol 2yrs old to be exact. My pregnancy, my marriage, and my divorce as well as depression have bought me here today. So I say hello. I don't do the whole list goals and things guys cuz I hate listing this but I will say it. My starting weight with MFP was 294.6lb I am at 284...actually I haven't weighed myself in a week and a half bc I decided I'm going to wait till the 30th of June. Now if you guys INSIST on it then I will.lol I lost the 10lbs u see on my ticker in 2 weeks so I'm pretty excited about my weigh in. My ultimate goal weight is at 135lbs so as u can see I have ALOT MORE THAN 60-90LBS to lose but I'm not trippin'. I can and will do this. Thank God I found this site bc it has been such a motivating factor for me. Or I should say u guys have. I have mini goals. My first one is set for June 30 2010...N that's to be 274lbs. I KNOW I CAN DO THIS! My reward for reaching my goal will be getting my hair done which I haven't done in forever! I've decided that even if I don't reach this on the day of...once I do reach it I will still reward myself...doesn't matter when u cross the finish line as long as u finish the damn thing right!? RIGHT! I look forward to meeting you guys and having lotsa fun in the process of this life change. PLUS SIZE BARBIES BABY!!!

onyxlibra7

OH!!! I forgot my size...Soooo....Idk know it because all I wear is workout clothes. =( But that's okay bc when u dress the part u play the part! lol

Yurippe

:laugh: LMAO, love you onyx. Glad the initial crickets didn't scare you away.

Thanks to rostrum for reminding me to post my weigh in.

Weigh in:
PSB Starting weight: 252.6
Week 1 goal: 251.1 Actual: 250.7 (goal -1.5, actual -1.9)
Week 2 goal: 249.2 Actual: 248.2 (goal -1.5, actual -2.5)
Week 3 goal: 246.7 Actual: 246.9 (goal -1.5, actual -1.3)
Week 4 goal: 245.2 Actual: 245.2 (goal -1.7, actual -1.7)
Week 5 goal: 243.7 Actual: 243.3 (goal -1.5, actual -1.9)
Week 6 goal: 242.2 Actual: 241.4 (goal -1.5, actual -1.9)
Week 7 goal: 239.9 Actual: 238.5 (goal -1.5, actual -2.9)
Week 8 goal: 237.0 Actual: 236.6 (goal -1.5, actual -1.9)
Week 9 goal: 235.1 Actual: 234.1 (goal -1.5, actual -2.5)
Week10 goal: 232.6 Actual: 231.9 (goal -1.5, actual -2.2)
# lbs lost: 20.7
# lbs to go: 61.9
Week 11 goal: 230.4 (-1.5)

Onyx, you can weigh yourself once a month or 5 times a day. That's all up to you!

I'm not going to insist on anyone being required to abide by any rules (except maybe the golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated).

Drop in whenever you want, for whatever reason. If you want to post your weight or need advise, go for it. If you just want to come in to say hi or crack jokes that works for me too. As long as this stays a positive supportive environment, it's all good.

ican♥and♥iwill

Hi! *waves*

I originally joined when the PSB started, and then I breifly fell off the bandwagon. I jumped back on quickly, but forgot to start checking back in. Tomorrow is my weigh day, I'll post back with my 11th week's progress!

tinabosquez

I am here~ lol

onyxlibra7

No I'm so here! But ? is WHERE is EVERYONE else? I'm guessing they're working out which is a good thing! BTW..this site needs a chat. I'm just sayin'. *shrugs* 0_0

onyxlibra7

Hi Tina!!!

Yurippe

I am here~ lol

Welcome back Tina! Where you been hiding? You slacker.

Missed you girl. :laugh:

shawnae2

I would like to join!
I guess I will start with the introduction. I joind MFP in March because I needed somewhere to log my food so I would be held accountable. I love all the support everyone offers. I am hoping by joining this group it will also help keep my accountable. I have been watching what I eat and looking at portion size. I have tried to cut out all soda and workout more. I was doing none so any is better then nothing right now.
My goal is to lose 100lbs in one year. That will make me a healthy sexy size by the time I am in my little sisters wedding. Mini goal is to lose about 5lbs(hopefully more) a month.
Things I want to change is to lose this belly. Tone up my legs. Not crave food all the time. Be able to run a 5k in 30 minutes.
I am wearing a size 22 comfortably but can wear some size 20's. I am in a 2x top.

Heighest Weight : 300lbs
Goal Weight :160lbs
PSB Starting Weight: 267.3
Week 1 Goal : 265

Welcome shawnae2!

We have very similar goals. My plan is also to average 5 pounds a month until I get to my goal. At that rate I'll make it to my goal weight in Sept 2011. Been dropping weight quick in my first 3 months, but i expect that I'll hit a plateau any day now and that the weight will start coming off slower the smaller I get.

I actually started on my weight loss goal back in November and I dropped weight like crazy!! But as the holidays rolled around I fell off the bandwagon. I have been losing and gaining the same 5lbs for two months now so I am back to getting serious and working this but out. I want to look GORGEOUS at my sisters wedding!! LOL!! Plus 5 pounds a month is nothing if I work hard and keep at it!!

Yurippe

I actually started on my weight loss goal back in November and I dropped weight like crazy!! But as the holidays rolled around I fell off the bandwagon. I have been losing and gaining the same 5lbs for two months now so I am back to getting serious and working this but out. I want to look GORGEOUS at my sisters wedding!! LOL!! Plus 5 pounds a month is nothing if I work hard and keep at it!!

Ouch, November is a rough time to get started with the holidays coming up. At least you got back on the wagon fast. My "break" lasted from April '09 until March '10. Better late than never...

gnme4243

Hi all, thought I would join too, though typically I am horrid at following through with groups because I forget, and because I am not one to talk much about myself. I'll try to keep up though!

I have more than 80 pounds to still lose, actually would like to lose about 90 more- yes, I really have THAT much more to lose. It's disgusting to me. But I try to think about what I have lost already and not get too discouraged.

I am married with 2 awesome boys, 1 is 11 and lives with us, and 1 is 18 and lives on his own right now- he is traveling the US "seeing what's out there". We have a wonderful German Shepherd, and thanks to him, my family and I have become much more active in the past several months. My husband and I own our own business, he works at the business and I do the "office work" from home, and home school our son.

June 13 will actually be my 1 month mark on a totally raw food "diet", and will also be my 5 month mark from when I started this weight loss journey. In the 5 months I have lost a total of 76 pounds (though today I am currently up two, and hoping to be back down by my weigh in on Sunday, or I will have to change my ticker- ugh) 20 pounds of that was just in the last month since switching to raw.
I know there is a difference in how I look, but when I look in the mirror I still see the 300plus me. I take pictures to look at so I can prove I am getting smaller to myself. I figure maybe another 50 pounds and I will start to see it for myself.

So, more than enough about me- here is my info:

Clothing size- started out in Jan. as a 4x top, or tight 3x, and a 28 pant, and am currently in a 1x top, and 18 pant very comfortably- well, fit wise.

Weigh In: 245 today.
Highest Weight: Highest weight ever- 348, Weight starting MFP in January- 319
Goal Weight: 150-160, honestly have no idea what my final weight should be- it's been a long time since I was a "normal" weight.
P.S.B Starting Weight: 245
Week 1 Goal: 243

:flowerforyou:

NancyMoedt

I'm here too! My weigh in is tomorrow and I will update you guys then.

Hope everyone had a good week.

onyxlibra7

I have TOTALLY been thinking about going RAW! (get ur minds outta the gutter!) lol But seriously! You have ne good recipes..I still have to get a food processor but I'm really interested. How is the lifestyle going for you?

onyxlibra7

Hi all, thought I would join too, though typically I am horrid at following through with groups because I forget, and because I am not one to talk much about myself. I'll try to keep up though!

I have more than 80 pounds to still lose, actually would like to lose about 90 more- yes, I really have THAT much more to lose. It's disgusting to me. But I try to think about what I have lost already and not get too discouraged.

I am married with 2 boys, 1 is 11 and lives with us, and 1 is 18 and lives on his own right now- he is traveling the US "seeing what's out there". We have a wonderful German Shepherd, and thanks to him, my family and I have become much more active in the past several months. My husband and I own our own business, he works at the business and I do the "office work" from home, and home school our son.

June 13 will actually be my 1 month mark on a totally raw food "diet", and will also be my 5 month mark from when I started this weight loss journey. In the 5 months I have lost a total of 76 pounds (though today I am currently up two, and hoping to be back down by my weigh in on Sunday, or I will have to change my ticker- ugh) 20 pounds of that was just in the last month since switching to raw.
I know there is a difference in how I look, but when I look in the mirror I still see the 300plus me. I take pictures to look at so I can prove I am getting smaller to myself. I figure maybe another 50 pounds and I will start to see it for myself.

So, more than enough about me- here is my info:

Clothing size- started out in Jan. as a 4x top, or tight 3x, and a 28 pant, and am currently in a 1x top, and 18 pant very comfortably- well, fit wise.

Weigh In: 245 today.
Highest Weight: Highest weight ever- 348, Weight starting MFP in January- 319
Goal Weight: 150-160, honestly have no idea what my final weight should be- it's been a long time since I was a "normal" weight.
P.S.B Starting Weight: 245
Week 1 Goal: 243

:flowerforyou:

I have TOTALLY been thinking about going RAW! (get ur minds outta the gutter!) lol But seriously! You have ne good recipes..I still have to get a food processor but I'm really interested. How is the lifestyle going for you?

Yurippe

Hi all, thought I would join too, though typically I am horrid at following through with groups because I forget, and because I am not one to talk much about myself. I'll try to keep up though!

Don't worry gnme. You were my very first MFP friend. I won't forget you, or to remind you to get your butt back in here! You are doing an amazing job so you sure as hell shouldn't feel gross about yourself. Weight loss takes time when you do it the right way. The weight will be gone for good cause you are commited to a healthy lifestyle for you and you family.

gnme4243

I have TOTALLY been thinking about going RAW! (get ur minds outta the gutter!) lol But seriously! You have ne good recipes..I still have to get a food processor but I'm really interested. How is the lifestyle going for you?

onyx- I love it actually. It's not for everyone, but it works for our family. It does take some getting used to, it's definitely not a one-size-fits-all way of eating. You can really learn alot about how to tailor it to fit the way your own body handles food (protein, fats, carbs, sugars- etc..) and I am still in such a baby stage trying to learn as fast as I can, and process it all.

My husband and 11 yr old are both doing it too, we just all decided we wanted to go for it 100%. Changing how we were all eating the past few months since joining MFP helped with the transition though. My husband and I did a cleanse/juice fast for about a week when we started too, and that actually helped alot.

Initially I was going to go completely vegan raw, and my husband and son were going to do 100% raw, but still eat raw goat cheese and raw goat's milk kefir, but then I was missing cheese a week ago, and decided to have some. Well, for 4 days straight- lol. I gained weight, felt like crap, and will absolutely not be eating any form of animal products now. Still not vegan as I do eat raw honey. But DH and DS do great with the raw goats dairy.

A food processor and a dehydrator are must haves for us, but it all depends on how you want to eat. You may not really need either at first, or ever.

A great book you could see about getting from your library (or amazon.com) would be The Live Food Factor by Susan Schenk and probably anything by Gabriel Cousens. I started with Susan's book, and am now reading stuff by several other raw foodists. It helps to research it and read up on it, lots of stuff online too.

I don't know alot about it all as I just started a month ago, but happy to help with any questions if you decide to switch and ever have any. :flowerforyou:

CreativeRedhead

Hello....I've been absent from the PSB's. Sorry!!!! I'm Reanna and can't find the old posts so I'll just post what I was at the beginning and where I am now.


Starting weight = 220

Current weight = 203

I'm just beginning to do P90X, so I'm on round 1, have a feeling it'll take a few rounds to look fantastic but I'm ready for it. A little about me. I'm a mom of 4 beautiful little kids all under the age of 10. I'm a wife, we will celebrate our 11th anniversary in July. I'm am soo ready to be fit and thinner than I currently am. I wish you all the best of luck! This group is truly wonderful and I'm back. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

kizzym

my name is kizzy...born in california, but raised in oklahoma and now i live in phoenix, arizona...been living here since january...i have always been overweight my ENTIRE life...my highest weight EVER was 189 ibs, that was back in 2002/2003..i vowed to myself that i would never reach the 200 mark and since then i never did...i've joined an in person weight loss support group that same year and stuck with it for a couple of years...my lowest weight since joining was in the 150s...i stopped going after a couple of years and now i weigh 180 ibs...so i gained ALMOST all my weight back....

i started getting serious about weight loss plan this month actually..my workout for this month is 30 day slimdown with jillian michaels and my eating plan is staying within calorie range...measuring portions and counting calories...i drink at least 64 oz of water every day...and just this week i started eating salad..

i joined this group because it actually looks like it's a quite active group and i do have 80 ibs to lose for my height, i'm 4'8".

2. Set Goals (Let us know what your weight loss goals are)
-drink at least 64 oz water for the rest of june
-measure out portions for the rest of june
-count calories for the rest of june
-eat at least one serving of fruit/veggie for the rest of june
-do at least 30 mins daily of exercise
-finish 30 day slimdown with jillian michaels for june
-start regular walking routine again and do that for the rest of june
-stay within calorie range for the rest of june
-sometime later this year hire personal trainer again
-sometime later this year get a membership at gym
-start working out at work on lunch break
-buy a scale (so far i've been weighing in at mall that has scale and costing 25 cents each time)
-try out one week of nutrisystem
-try out the biggest loser meal delivery plan
-join the biggest loser online club

3. Things you wanna change (Let us know what are the things you wanna change about yourself, can be personal and weight loss related)
-i want to be size 16 by the end of this year

4. Take Before Pictures (Take pictures hopefully you will take this this Monday, post them on your profile) i will do this, this coming monday

5. size 20
***THIS WEEKS DAILY CHALLENGE: Find and post one positive thing about yourself (Things you like about yourself, or even if someone says something good about you) i love to smile

Yurippe

Woo hoo! Welcome back Reanna. Stick around, we missed you.

I'm heading to bed ladies (and gentlemen who are welcome to join as well. Don't be intimidated to be called a Barbie, you can be fabulous too!) Hope to see you all tomorrow.

Edit: Welcome to kizzym! Welcome to anyone else that posts throughout the night or while I'm at work tomorrow.

MissingMinnesota

Welcome to all the newbies.

Alright back from the gym. Hi all my name is Ruth and I am 33 and single and no kids. MN born and bread but living just outside of Charlotte NC in SC. I started with MFP back at the end of 2/10 and it has been working great for me. I also have a personal trainer that I heart and would not be able to do what I have been with out her. Years of sitting on my *kitten* in a cube has added on to what has always been a big girl body. When I started I was in a small 20 or large 18 now I am in a small 16 or large 14. I really wish I could loose more of my chest because I am becoming apple shape but I was always hourglass and it is disturbing to me. I have progress pictures in my photos but my camera decided to take a swim in a cooler over Memorial day weekend.

I post a daily quote every morning in my status and I think I will start posting it here as well as long as people would like me to.

kizzym

that would be great i would love to read the quotes

tinabosquez

Sorry guys, I have been MIA but trying so hard to get back on track......and I need you all to smack my azz back to reality. It's been a horrible few weeks, I want to forget them. lol I just pulled my original post from our 1st thread, so here it is for the newbies. I am going out of town for about 5 days, so hoping to keep it together. I have a bridal shower and a bachelorette party....so pray for me!!!!!

anywho, he is my original thread~

Hello Plus Size Barbies! My name is Tina, not short for anything, just plain old Tina. lol I am going to be 33 years old on April 5th, and it's freakin me out. I am happily married with 2 beautiful girls, Angelina is 8 and Arianna is 3 years old. I live in Newport Michigan, which is right next to Monroe MI. I am a stay at home mommy, haven't worked in 4 years now. Since joining MFP 11 weeks ago, I lost 20 lbs. I am very excited to join this group, because I think I need some challenges to push me along, and motivation is something I NEED. Right now, I am in a size 24 pants (they are loose!) and I THOUGHT I was still wearing a 22/24 top, until I went to Fashin bug on Friday and bought a size 18/20 top!!!!!!! Right now, my goal is to get into a nice size 18, because I am 5'8 so I am on the taller side for a girl. I posted my FULL BODY shot for all you ladies, so I have met that goal.


Challenge: One positive thing about me, is I always try and stay positive, even when things are going crappy, I still try and look on the bright side. I have been nervous to post my weight, but now I am like Who Gives a ****? So here goes girls.

Highest Weight: 314
Goal Weight: 200 (for now!)
P.S.B Starting Weight: 297.5 (YES, I am up)

superstarcassie

Hello all! I am back. I got a little lazy and quit posting. (sorry) I don't know my specifics as far as week by week weigh ins. I'm pretty sure I've lost around 30 lbs since week 1 of PSB!!! Its been a little slower, but I am hoping to keep plugging away. I will try to be better about posting. Keep working hard ladies!!!!!

MissingMinnesota

Quote of the day: "Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning." - Mohandas Karamchand (Mahatma) Gandhi

NancyMoedt

Good Morning All. Welcome to the new PSB's, Hello to everyone!

I'm Nancy. I'm 33, married and no kids. I work for a health insurance company up in Canada and I come from a family of 6 brothers, 1 sister and me, who all love food.

I had a really good week minus the sinus cold. It was like magic.

Here's the rundown:

Weigh in:
Starting weight: 245
Week 1: goal- None - Actual- Unknown
Week 2: goal- 240 Actual- 239.4
Week 3: goal- 238 Actual- 240.6
Week 4: goal- 235 Actual- 234.8
Week 5: goal- 233 Actual 236.2 - End of April
Week 6: goal - 230 - Actual 235.4
Week 7: goal - 233 - Actual 230.8
Week 8: goal - 228 - Actual 228.0
Week 9: goal - 226 - Actual 236.0
Week 10: goal - 230 - Actual 231.4 - End of May
Week 11: goal - 225 - Actual 226.2 -
# lbs lost: 18.8
# lbs to go: 76.2

Thank you also for keeping me accountable. You guys deserve a medal. :smooched:

Hugs. :flowerforyou: