Need to lose 100 lbs. or more? Lets start a group!

traclin

I have been doing this for 55 days now and my family and I went out for dinner for the first time last night. I was very worried about keeping my meal within reason. We went to Applebee's and they have a guide at the table with the nutritional value of their food. I was amazed at some of the counts of the foods I was eating before I started this process. I mean, 1,690 calories in a salad for Pete's sake.:mad: Mind boggling. Anyway I found an appetizer that was only 600 some calories and a few fat grams and decided to go with that one. I was very hungry as I had only eaten breakfast that day. But I went for it and I ate it slowly and enjoyed every bite of it. When I was done I was thinking I could have doubled that and been more satisifed but as it turns out, a few minutes later I was completely satisifed. Not hungry, not stuffed, just satisfied. We treated ourselves to a low fat frozen yogurt bar afterward and it was a wonderful eating experience. The concept that it takes a while for your brain to tell your stomach you are full might actually hold some water.:laugh:

What I have noticed the most is by simply paying attention I have made much smarter decision about what I put in my face. Before, if I wanted it I ate it, and I ate as much as I wanted. Now I actually look to see what a serving is, never before had I done that, nor did I care. And now 55 days into this, after I loose another 1.1 pounds I will no longer have 100 pounds to lose, I will only have 99.9 pounds to lose and the mental impact of that has is crazy. Keep it up folks we can do this.:drinker:

messyhare

I thought I had joined this but now realize I only added Robinsegg as a friend. I'm in...

I'm planning on reaching my goal by September 2011!

bigmama65

Welcome to the group Messyhare.

Everyone is welcome here. Pop in and post anytime you want. The more chatter to more support we can get in here.

bigmama65

Hi Traclin

WTG 55 days on your journey!!!:drinker:

You did great with your meal choice and desert choice. I have only been on this journey for 5 days now so I haven't had to chose what to eat at restaurant..... I am not looking forward to it. WOW 1690 calories in a salad....and I don't eat salad when i go out to eat. Thank you for posting about your esperience, you give me hope when I have to go do it. I will have to remember to choose something healthy and enjoy each bite and wait to feel full even if I want more.

I so agree with you about eating and not even thinking about it before I decided" ITS TIME TO DO SOMETHING NOW" I started using the food counter on here and I am amazed what I was putting my my body.

Congrats on almost getting under 100lbs to lose. Let us know when you have reached that goal. My first goal is to get under 300lbs. So 25lbs and counting. My first weigh in is on Wed wish me luck.

P.S. I love your picture. I am going to put one up soon. Just haven't decide which one.

Doordie

Thanks for starting this support thread. There was another one similar recently like this one. Maybe we can all pull together.

I have 124 lbs. to lose. I need lots of support. I will check back here regularly and save as many of you as friends.

WE CAN DO THIS!!!

bigmama65

Hi Doordie

Welcome to the group. I believe it was Robin that started this group. I am just a chatter box and on fire with trying to lose this weight and excited with this site. Joined it last Wed and I think its great support. And really happy to find a thread where others were trying to lose 100lbs also. I did notice the other thread not sure how we could combine both. If you know please help.

Hope to see you on alot. I am here getting support and giving support.

I agree with you WE CAN DO THIS....this could be our logo.:drinker:

Doordie

Hi there and thanks for the welcome! Yes it would be an encouraging logo. I will post in here when I am on.

I think I joined MFP last week. lol It seems like forever because I love it so much.lol I feel right at home. I am chatty too when I am on can't help it. But I've noticed talking with other and reading their stories have given me inspiration and courage. Wishing you and everyone the best.

bigmama65

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Hey Doordie

I agree with you I also love it here. So many post to read and get support and give support. Everyone aiming for the same goal to lose weight and be healthy and love the calorie and exercise counters.

Glad to hear you are chatty also and please come on in and post when you get a chance.

Damage483

I agree with bigmama in that Doordie's "WE CAN DO THIS" slogan should be our clarion call. Keep up the great work everyone.

nvanderwoude

I want in! I'm looking to lose 100-150lbs!

bigmama65

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Hi Damage

I was thinking we all could put the slogan in our signature. Under our ticker. Not sure how to do that but gonna play around with it.

How was your weekend?

Take Care

bigmama65

Welcome to the group Nicole. Glad you found us. It is nice to have a group of people all trying to do the same thing. We can get support and give support along our journey.

PhoxyLaydee

Count me in too!

cassieinor

Hi BigMama, thanks for the Wendys chile info....sounds like a good idea.
Can't chat anymore tonite though. My eyes are getting fuzzy looking at this small screen.
Chat more tomorrow.....IKm going to bed.
G'night all

bigmama65

Hi Phoxy

Welcome to the group. The more the merrier.

bigmama65

Wow Cass your were up late last night. Yawning you still asleep? :yawn:

RobinsEgg

Hi Foxy and all the newbies!!!:flowerforyou: Welcome ! I'm SO excited by all the supporting people who've joined this forum and are reaching out to each other with support and encouragement. Gosh you guys are wonderful ! CHEERS :drinker: Get that water down !!!! One trick I learned for my sweet tooth. I gave up real pop and diet pop before I started this diet, being convinced by a friend it was no good for me, and switched to just water. Well the other day, I wanted a Dairy Queen Blizzard really, really bad, and instead I had a Diet Coke. Boy of boy, after that diet coke, I was so satisfied, that I didn't want that blizzard at all. I was so full, and so BLOATED with (gas) (ahem) that I couldn't put anything in my stomach. My friend was right. The constant drinking of pop was stretching out my s tomach and enabling me to intake more. Giving up soda's helped make my stomach smaller. Now, I'm only going to have a soda pop for a rare treat when I'm really craving something or about to give in to a craving.
Yeah, thats the ticket !!!!!

bigmama65

WTG Robin that is not easy to do. When we get an urge and to fight it and have a much better choice (a diet coke) instead. I am noticing that I am making better choices now since I fill out my food intake on this site.

bigmama65

Soooooooo I was thinking can we have a check in day. Lets say on Mondays we can just take a quick peek in here and post and let everyone know that you are still on track (doesn't matter if you are doing great or terrible). We can give support or get support if we all start talking about how we are doing. Just a few words if you want and if you are a chatter like me you can tell us everything. :noway: I know alot of people said they were in when this thread when it started up.... Just wondering how you all are doing?

I am ready to add more people to friends but need to know who is still with us.


P.S. If you want to doing the MONDAY SIGN IN please type on top of post - MONDAY CHECK IN please.

krklstephi

Good morning!!!!!! Ahhhh this weekend was a weird one lol I was craving chocolate alllll weekend. Then I remembered that I have Extra sugarfree gum and started chewing on that. I may have gone through a half a pack lol I made roast and potatoes with carrots yesterday. I used to make my roasts with gravy. Now I use a beef buillion cube or cubes (depending on size) to give it the flavor. It actually turns out better.
I will be turning in my application for the surgery either today or tomorrow. I had to get my insurance company's criteria for surgery. My ins company requires 6 months of monitoring, hmmmm wonder if I can get away with saying my primary care physician has been monitoring my weight for 2+ years. It wouldn't be a lie because he has. We'll see.

Have a great day!

RobinsEgg

BigMama - I think thats a great idea for everyone to check in on Monday and say how they are feeling !! Course we all will be feeling different and then we can encourange those that need it. Kudos for thinking of it !

Stephi - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you - hope everything works out for you and your surgeon and your insurance.
:drinker:

Dubby62

willing here also!

blbond82

I'm another 100+ pound person and would love to be part of a group with similar goals.

bigmama65

Hi blbond

Welcome to the group. Glad you stop by. I was thinking I was all alone having to lose all this weight but when I saw this thread I though wow there are alot of people who have to lose 100lbs also. Makes me feel like I belong here. Please post when ever you feel like it. Group seems quiet and we need some action in here.

Are you just starting your weight loss?

P.S. We are going to try something called MONDAY CHECK INS....your just in time....so every Monday just let us know how you are doing good or bad.

Doesn't typing burn calories????? :drinker:

bigmama65

Hi Dubby

Glad you found us and welcome to the group!!!! We are all here for the same reason. Join in and post away. We are just starting something new...its called MONDAY CHECK INS....your just in time.....so just let us know how you are doing good or bad on Mondays and then we can support you anyway we can.


Are you just starting out?

Chelle_D

Hey there! I'm all about that!!! Count me in, too!

Today is Monday, and I'm feeling like I could take over the world!!! The scale dipped down another pound, and I've lost 38 lbs so far. YES!!!! Went to the gym today and tackled walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes. A huge thing for me, since last week when I started I could barely get through 15 without feeling like I was going to die.

It's taken a long time to get to where I'm excited about this weight loss thing, but with perseverance, it's FINALLY paying off.

Thanks for letting me play!!!

bigmama65

Hello ardavis

Welcome to the group. I sooooo like your attitude. You seem to be focused and on track. WTG on another pound lost this week and drumroll plzzzz 38lbs lost so far.

I am new to this site just joined last Wed and couldn't be more excited. Crossing fingers my first weigh-in is on Wed.

Excellent on the gym workout. I hear ya about thinking we are gonna die from some exercise. Personally I am just doing my walks as home right now.....gym is very scarey thought for me. I think only skinny people are at the gym and they would laugh at me if I showed up.

New post we are trying is MONDAY CHECK INS....just started today....so where ever you are on your weight loss journey come on in here and post how you are doing. Get some support and give some support.

bigmama65

Thanks Robin - I don't want to step on yours toes since you started this group. Just let me know if I am too chatty. I am just so excited and want to give support anyway I can.


If you are quiet how can we help one another. Please join us for MONDAY CHECK INS......please let us know how you are doing one way or other. Let us know you want to be here and are ready to lose that 100lbs+. :flowerforyou:

bigmama65

Hi Stephi

Great choice on not caving in and eating chocolate this weekend. Keep chewing that sugarfree gum. Go buy more if you have to.

Thanks for the tip on using bouillon cubes to make your gravy.

Good luck on your application for surgary. Keep us posted how it is going.

Take Care

krklstephi

Oh my goodness I am so excited!! I turned in the application and the receptionist checked it over. Said all looked great and asked if I wanted to schedule my appt with the surgeon right then! So, I have my appt with the surgeon on Oct 14th and I start my evaluation process. My ins does require the 6 month eval period, so looks like my surgery may happen around April I am soooo excited!!!