The Over 300 Club

:glasses: So as you can see, 4 more lbs down... This time I really did not know what to expect... but I am happy with it!!! Sadly, I find out that I can't have sugarless gum!!! :grumble: I was having a stick maybe 3 times a week, and that is a no no!!! Oh well.

StillK, Thank you, thank you... I am happy to be back. It is sooo funny how I am getting my comfort from MFP, exercising and this thread, and not from food anymore. I can literally say " I FEEL GREAT" and mean it!!!
I am glad I can provide any little bit of info that will help... I am still learning and figuring out what works best for me, and I am happy to share if it will help someone else. That's one of the reasons we are here, right? :bigsmile:

CindyS, 95 degrees? 105? wow? and you love it? I am an island girl, and I run from 85!!! :laugh: But only because I can't anymore, I lived in England for several years then vacationed for 10 days in South Beach Fl, and since I developped a sun and heat allergy from overexposure:huh: ... Go figure! Enjoy it, but be sure to protect your skin!!!

Hey ladies and gents! How's everyone doing? I'm having a hard time getting my schedule to work right. We're still trying to tweek it. My mom, Joey (son) and I want to walk everyday, but can't be done until after homework and sometime before or after dinner, but before my kids go to bed. :ohwell:
I'll figure it out. So....about the shakes, I just can't do that. I want to enjoy my food and learn how to do that in a healthy way. I lost 12 pounds last week. Hope I can lose at least 5 this week. My goal is 5 every week. I really, really want to be able to fit into this little leather skirt I bought about 6 years ago by my next wedding anniversary in February. That means losing about 10 sizes. I can do it!!!

Good Morning Everyone!

Ya know, my hubby thinks I am pulling this "weight-loss thing" to the extreme. Like I can't enjoy a cook-out with my family because I chose a turkey burger rather that a full fat 700 cal beef burger..... it bugs me, but it won't stop me. So I told him lastnight, I'll stop mentioning how many cal/fat/carbs something has in it, if he keeps his mouth shut about what I do or don't eat. :laugh:

Anyway, I'm so glad to see everyone is doing well.

4sure, welcome back I'm glad you had a good trip and some awesome numbers to match.

MPJS, you are very brave hun. It takes alot of strength and courage to admit to others, as well as ourselves, what things started us on our road to over-eatting. I'm proud of you and that ticker look BEAUTIFUL! :flowerforyou:

Hey ya'll! I had a truly decadent night last night...blue cheese burger, sweet potato fries and ice cream. Out of town friends came to visit and took us out for dinner. Not feeling (too!) guilty...but I will be doing extra laps in the pool tonight :blushing:

My tummy is feeling it today - it's been so long since I have had such rich food. I am internalizing that feeling...really paying attention to it and the connection to last night's dinner - as a behaviour modification technique. Kind of like a mental snap of the rubber band on my wrist - what's that called??? That way maybe next time the salmon and salad really will look more tempting than the fries!!! Sorry...but I had to get that out there :happy:

BlazinEmerald - speaking of burgers - have you tried the PC Blue Menu Angus burgers? Really low fat and very delicious!!! Just so you don't have to do turkey all the time when hubby is tempting you with the beef! 310 cals for the burger AND a reg hamburger bun and it's a satisfying size too. Don't let him get you down though, you're doing great!

Anyway, I'm off for a walk. Just checking in to say hi!

Hi team! I'm glad to see you are all doing well. I walked my 2 miles this morning in 32 minutes. I am going to do my 3 mile walk away the pounds workout later on this afternoon. Since I started watching a 19th month old little boy I'm having a hard time getting the watp workout in. Between homeschooling my 10 year old and the 19th month old my days are busy. It's so easy to just walk 4 miles a day and forgo that 3 mile watp workout. I know that the watp workout is a great workout! I have to make time for it! If the little one gets up from his nap soon we're heading to the pool. It's 95 degrees here today. We're hitting 105-109 the next two days. :glasses: Gotta love that Texas heat! What's everyone having for dinner? We're having turkey taco salad. Yummo- I hope everyone is having a great day!!!! Cindy

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to check and say Hello. I'm doing well. We've been doing our circuit training workout this week and it's great. It's crazy how I sweat more with that circuit training vs. only walking on my treadmill. The kids are really enjoying exercising as a family. I pray that I can instill these healthy habits in them so that they don’t have to go thru the issues I have. I’m doing this for me but mostly for my family’s future, I want more for them and myself. I hope everyone is having a great day. Be blessed!

Count me in! I'm at 305 right now, so I still count! :oP

Good luck to all of you!

Thank so much for the link . I thought it sounded good have you tryed it. I hope everyone having a good night.
Welcome dammit78 they are so wonderful people here .
Sorry to say I think she was on a couple of days ago but I wanted to thank her for this thread it has been great

Hey everybody.Looks like you're all moving along well.I am doing OK. Last night i was having some stress and went into annal fa lactic shock, that;s were you start swelling and itching all over.If it weren't for my wife i would have passed out and who knows what would have happened.All i did was eat dinner and go outside to do some yard work that's how i De stress. You see i was sent home early from work due to economic lows.Later yesterday i found out the fridge had crapped out too.So i needed to burn a little energy. I don't like to wear you guys down with my problems but is and what are all of you doing to deal with the economy crisis ?

I thank you all for you insight and friend ship next time i will try to have better news.Goodbye for now.

Tyravis, welcome back! Wow, buddy, that sounds pretty scary! Are you home from work for a minute, or is it indefinite? For me, unfortunately, my job is the kind tha we have more busines during times of stress. :ohwell: People tend to turn to drugs and alcohol more ofen when the economy is bad, after a war, after a bad storm, etc.... So, I'm prolly ok.

Two thing that have been happening in my neighborhood that might help: Some folks have started a sort of co-op where they go together and buy certain products in bulk. I don't know if there is uch a thing in northern Utah, but I will check for you. They usually save about 1/3 on grocerys. There are also groups that have been pooling their garden resources - someone who is older and can't pick or e all their fruit, etc.

There was a family in my neighborhood that had a son in the hospital very sick - and in order for him to come home, some serious home repairs were needed. They couldn't afford them, but the neighborhod pitched in, and in 8 days, they got new flooring, fresh paint, new front doors, replaced broken windows, thurough cleaning, new counter tops, and more. The women' s groups made quilts for all the beds, a couple of new beds were donated, a deep freezer full of food was donated, dining room table an chairs - in short, they got way more than they needed in order to bring him home! When we all work together, we create an abundance. Have faith and let the neighbors help. You probably have ways you can help them, too!

One other thing, several ofmy neighbors are going through the house and finding things of value that they no longer use. They ether sell them on craigs list or ebay, or barter them for things they do need. Like, do you know an appliance repair guy that needs some yard work done?

In any event, be mindful of that stress! Let us know how you are!

Everyone, have a great day! Welcome, dammit (sounds so funny!) this is great thread - supportive and helpful folks you will really enjoy!

Hello everyone! Hope we are all doing well today, and exceeding our expectations.

Reedwoman814, sorry to hear of your slow progress, but at least you are back on track. Personally I don't think 40lbs. in 6 months is too much, as long are you are eating healthy and excercising. I think for people our size the weight comes off faster in the begining, but keep in mind it may slow down, but there are many threads on MFP that tell you how to kick start your metab again. Good luck. We are rooting for you.

Tyravis, welcome back. Wow, sorry to hear about your bad day yesterday. It sounded like you said you went into anaphylactic shock due to stress? I did not know that was possible. Or was it from overexposure to the sun and the heat. I've had that happen to me, and now I have to steer clear of the sun/heat for long periods of time. Keep your head up, and get better so you can feel better! Hopefully next time you will have great news on all fronts.

Thank you all for the thumbs up!!!

StillK, BlazinE, Paddlemom, Jennyryan- you all are making me huuuuuuuuuuungry!!! That all sounds soooo YUM YUMMY!!! :grumble: I am taking notes so I can add to my meal plan for my maintenance phase. For now, I can't have any of that. :noway: Gives me something to look forward to though!
And what is blue menu? and Lick's Gobblers?

Dammit78- you will love it here! Welcome.

BlazinE, "too Extreme"? I don't think so. Better to be "too extreeme" at eating healthy and exercising, than being "too extreme" with the way we used to live! I think we need to go through this "extreme" phase until we get to where we need to be and stay there. Do your thing girl, and don't let anyone deter you. Only you know how you felt, and how you are feeling now that you have the power to do something about it!

Suthernbelle, you will do great on your vacation. I was freaking out myself before leaving, but I did my best to stick to my plan, and made sure I exercised or kept active. And I avoided one single alcoholic drink, which was not easy as everyone was drinking around me!

Hope everyone has a wonderful afternoon, and lets keep our heads and spirits up!!! :glasses:

StillK, BlazinE, Paddlemom, Jennyryan- you all are making me huuuuuuuuuuungry!!! That all sounds soooo YUM YUMMY!!! :grumble: I am taking notes so I can add to my meal plan for my maintenance phase. For now, I can't have any of that. :noway: Gives me something to look forward to though!
And what is blue menu? and Lick's Gobblers?

Paddlemom and I are both in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. There is a grocery chain here that carries "Blue Menu" items. They are lower in calories and fat.

Lick's Gobblers - Lick's is a restraunt here in Canada. They make regular beef burgers as well as veggie and turkey. The Gobbler is their turkey burger. You can buy it in Grocery stores here, and it's YUMMY for only 170 cals (patty alone)

Hi everyone thanks blazin I had no clue about the blue menu I was thinking it sounds good But not here in New York but hey I well start looking for it and maybe I can find it
I think stress is the worst it make's me eat and I also know about anaphylactic I have had it for certain medicines I am so sorry for you and your family. We are also down sizing at my job by the end of june 80 people well be out of work and I hope I get to keep my job but I don't know. I wish you and your family the best of luck for things to get better I know here or on line it is called freecycle You could look up the chapter in your neck of the woods and sometimes the give away great stuff LIke a freezer . soap kids toys clothe's things like that some are like new and some come used but if you don't like the stuff you just pass it. This is all online so it works and sometimes you get what you need I got a 30 gallon fish tank for free they can never ask for money it is a way to recycle. my prayers well be .
Stillkristi I never knew about those coop things it sounds good thanks
I hope all the team is doing good and it great to see you back reedwoman814
4sure in newyork there are big fines for drinken and driving so we alway's take turns when we go out it is a way I avoid the cal. from the drink I think I have been the driver the last past year but it works for me and I get to have fun and laugh at them acting silly Good for you for not drinking You did great on your vaction. everyone have a great afternoon

What's up team? I just came in from 4 hours in the pool. It's 107 here today. I did my Am 2 miles at 8.30 am and it was already hot. I will do my pm 2 miles after the sun goes down and it cools off a bit. How is everyone doing? I'm going to run and make turkey meatball whole wheat subs and baked sweet potatoes. yummo! ttfn- Cindy

BlazinEmerald, My heart goes out to you. I lost my Mom to lou Gerrigs disease in 2000. She was sick for 2 years before she was diagnosed. She would not go to the Drs. I thought she had a stroke. I finaly got her to go see a Dr when I told her she could no longer watch my newborn daughter because I was afraid she might drop her or something. I was 27 years old when my mom passed. I miss her every day . My daughter never got to know her. I know the pain you are feeling. I want you to know I am praying for you and your dad. Cindy