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I am a huge pizza eater too! I haven't read the entire thread so I don't know if anyone suggested this, but using a pita round can be a great alternative crust. I bake mine at 375 for about 5 minutes to crisp it up, and then top it with sauce and veggies and then I've used light babybell cheese or a measured amount of…

Hi everyone! I know I haven't been around this week, I had a baby shower on Saturday and I fell off the wagon and I was having a hard time coming back. But I'm here again. :) Gotta get on with this. Saw my Doctor on Tuesday. I have 6 months to show some good weight loss, or I'll have to go on Blood Pressure medicine, so…

I joined this site last October, but I just this week actually started using it. Like you, I have no choice. I can barely walk anymore, let alone do anything else. I'm missing out on my babies childhoods. I have 3 daughters ages 8, 6, and 2 1/2, and I'm stuck on the bench while they play in the park, or sitting on the…

That's an excellent point, too. I hadn't thought of that. I feel at a definite advantage having this information from you all right from the get go!

This is an awesome post. I think I'll print it off, and it put in my weight loss journal. Brilliant, well written, informed, and very well put together. Thanks, Kerri, and congratulations on your weight loss and on your upcoming marriage!

I agree with Kerri! Have some. Just don't forget to count your calories. I love Snackwell's Devil Food cookies. They are only 50 calories for 1. If I can't just eat 1 or 2, I have my husband hide them from me. :laugh:

Hi guys, I've been doing alright the last few days. But I'm a lil bummed because yesterday after I drank all my water, I allowed myself a glass of diet cherry 7 up, and today I reread the bottle and it wasn't diet at all! I don't know how I do that!! So now I went over my calories by 150 for yesterday. What a bummer. My…

Thank you, these are good tips! I do love my crock pot but I haven't been using it enough. It makes perfect sense though for those busy days.

ooooooooh yum

Well I knew water was important, but I'm not sure I can do a whole gallon, lol! I am definitely making sure I chug though. I know I need to to make my body work properly. I'm excited to be a part of this group!

I discovered that if I stick lemon slices in my water, I enjoy it more and drink it without having to think about it. Otherwise, I'm one of those people who really only wants water if I'm hot! (and I live in Northern Michigan, so it's not hot very often!)

How come you ladies are talking about drinking a gallon of water? Is there something I don't know? Also I discovered something for people like me who aren't all that big on drinking plain water. If I stick some lemon slices in it, I guzzle it like it's something special. It's like I'm tricking my mind or something. :tongue:

congrats on hitting your 20 lbs mark! That's awesome. Think about how many potatoes that is.... :laugh:

I'm just saying lets be realistic. I agree we need exercise, and that she shouldn't let them affect her negatively. But saying to someone who is obviously discouraged that they should have done it anyway is counterproductive, especially when that particular exercise is just not a realistic option at this time.

Hello, everyone. Mind if I join your club? I'm at about 302 right now, and with God's grace, you're help, and me being fed up with being in pain, I'm hoping that's going to change. :smile: Amanda

I'm frustrated with some of the replies I see to your thread. I totally understand where you're coming from, and I can tell which posts are by people who have never been as heavy as us. They don't understand the physical pain it causes just to walk from the parking lot to the lobby, let alone climbing stairs. I'd be in…

Thank you all so much for the overwhelming response. As for getting my family involved, they're in it whether they want to be or not. I'm not going to play the game of make one meal for me and something totally different for my family (again). My husband is overweight (not nearly as much as me but probably 50 lbs) and my…

If only I could quit cold turkey :laugh: (I kill me), then life would be so much easier. Alas, I need the very thing that's hurting me in order to survive. I'm Amanda, I'm 28, 4 foot 11 inches, and I weigh 302 lbs. (At least I did at last check a couple of weeks ago. I'm afraid to check again.) I've been married almost 10…

Hi, Ron! I haven't posted yet on these boards but I wanted to just say: Way to go! What a major accomplishment you've already made! Congratulations! :bigsmile: