150 Club...care to join???

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Well after almost 2 years. I finally made it in the 150's Yes its 159.4.. But 150's!!!

Took me 124lbs to get here, and I have No plan on leaving!!
I want to loose another 5-7lbs to get to Goal..

WOO HOO!!!

I am on for you! That is fantastic!! YOu go girlfriend.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hey Mom of Dwarfs-welcome back!

Linda-the puppy is ADORABLE!! What is his personality like? Playful, shy, a real cutie? I can think of many good names but they all deal with personality. Good luck with your new furbaby!

Bye!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Thanks for all the WOO HOO's!!

My story.. LOL.. Ive been overweight all my life.. I always knew I was overweight, but I was NEVER one of "those people" You know the kind that people look at and think how did they get so bad.. Well I was one of those people.. I started noticing things like tying my shoes and being out of breath, and having to put deoridunt in my rolls, and all sorts of RED FLAGS.. that should have waken me up, but they didnt..
Well I planned and planned our first Family trip to Disney, and got on the plane and the seat belt didnt close, so I asked for a seatbelt extender.. Now my DD wanted to go on Goofys Rollercoaster, Would I fit? I wasnt sure so I spent most of my trip sending DH on things I had read about the whole year before planning for... While I stayed with my son who was 15 months old at the time..
Got back from Disney and got some of the photos developed and there was one of me in front of the Dinosaur at AK.. Well Im so huge in the photo, I had to take a second look at who was the dinosaur..
DH was at the point that we went no where together because I was embarrasing to him, (I was so angry at the time, but now how could I blame him) He was Never nasty to me, he just distanced himself.. He started taking care of the house and kids after his 2 jobs, because I just couldnt do it..
Well after some long talks with him after Disney, I joined the Gym and started going with my sister.. I was working out 4 times a week of 1 hour of cardio and Loosing Nothing.. (I didnt change my eating habits at that point) Then I got fed up and started doing WW ( at home) and the gym.. I lost 20lbs.. then hurt my leg BADLY (torn Ligaments etc...) that I couldnt walk for almost 10 weeks normally... Then off the diet I went and gained 10 back, then back to the gym lost and gained for awhile.. Then I hit 40lbs off, Woo hoo.. So back to Disney I went (40lbs took me about a year) Got back from Disney and didnt go back to WW or the gym.. So I gained 20 back.. Then I just was getting so fed up with it all at this time, I said all the exercise in the world isnt going to do anything if I dont change the way I eat.. High fat, binges...
So back to WW.. This time around I didnt do the "Diet" I never eat diet food, I dont eat fruit for breakfast etc.. I dont like a Big salad etc.. So why would I eat that way to loose weight. all the while waiting to loose the weight to start eating the food I liked again.. So I took it slow.. I took foods I like and changed some around, and portion Controll was my BIGGY!! So over the next year I lost another 40lbs and went back to Disney.. I was under 200's then.. Feeling good.. Then I said to myself why not go to the gym while DS is in Pre school 2x's a week. Im paying the 45 dollars a month weather I go or not.. So I started doing that.. And I still have 4 months till my next Disney trip and Ive lost 40 lbs.. Bringing me to 159 from 283. I just started looking at things differently this time around.. I go to Disney I gained 9lbs in 1 week, It comes off in the next 2-3 weeks, People with out weight problems gain weight while on vacation, during the holidays etc.. So why would I beat myself up and quit if I did too? So that was my motto, and it seems to be working!!
As far as Shopping, Im honestly havent bought alot, smaller Tee shirts, and smaller Streach pants..I will be honest, Im still terrified to gain this back..
So I continue on in hopes that one day soon, I will get used to myself in this smaller body and start acting like a person in the 150s instead of the 280's I was in that size for so long, My head hasnt caught up to my body..

Wow.. I hadnt realized that I typed that much.. Well thats my story.. I will keep you all updated and hope lots of you join me in the 150's soon!!!

Sorry about taking up so much space, but Mel, I gotta tell ya, that was really touching to me. Maybe because there are points in your story that are mine also.

My highest has been 290.......and recently, unfortunately. I'm back on track again, thank God in heaven. But I am so sick of being this way. The same 20 pounds over and over and over. And I haven't flown since probably 250lbs, so I didn't need an extension, but I would now. There were rides at Busch Gardens last week that I didn't ride because I knew I wouldn't fit. So I'm not living my life to the fullest and I'm not doing some things with my kids because of my weight. So that just isn't right.

You have done a wonderful job. You are an inspiration to me..........I can't wait until I am in the 150's!!

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

Wow, some great stuff here today!

Linda, the puppy is adorable! Have fun finding a name for that little bundle!

Mel6197, wow! what inspiration!

And, Pamela I LOVE your user name! So cute!

GOALS, GOALS, GOALS.....that's always a tough one Tara. Let's see I want to be at 130 - 135 by the end of December. That will be a 60 pound loss. We are going skiing in Vail and shopping in Sante Fe (my favorite place to shop) for Christmas and I would love to be a skinny little thing by then! BUT an even bigger goal will be to totally be off the BP meds I am taking.

All the talk of going abroad sounds like fun!

 

[RF536]

This week is going well, I am doing well with WW flex and I am still getting up early and doing my exercise. At least for now getting up early is working best for me, no kids or DH to interrupt or need me to do something else.

Linda - the puppy is adorable, have fun with the new family member.

Tara - Currently I have set 3 goals for myself, I want to have lost 20 lbs by June 20 (my 7th anniversary), be in onderland by my Dec. 2 trip to Disney, to be in the 150's by June 20th 2006.


Regina

 

[lmhall2000]

Awww!! Love the pup!!! Any name yet??? I can't remember all the Dalmation names but they have some good ones!

Regina... GREAT GOALS!!!

Pamela...You are doing it!!! You're gonna get there with the rest of us!!! And cheer a bunch of others down with you with your great enthusiasm!!! What are you singing at the wedding??? YOU ARE A MULTITALENTED lady!!! Maybe we can record you singing...."I'm making it, this time in life I'm taking it, no more no more faking it..this time (I can't remember the rest!) and play it as background music!

TigerCheer...How's it going? Bandleader news any good?

Kathy....did we ever get a full report of your Disney trip???? Any fun food places??? I'm planning our dining for September and looking for reviews. That'll keep me disciplined knowing I can "blow" it while I'm there...but hopefully like you I'll lose 1/2 a pound with all that good eating!

Tera...YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN THE 140's!!!! I FEEL IT IN MY BONES!!!!

I need to update the front page board...Mel6197 is the second lady to make it to the 150's!!! She deserves a big WAHOO on the front page and lots and lots and lots of you guys have been losing weight while I've been in unpacking twilight zone...please give me a number lost to catch me up on page one...thanks!!! I didn't ever do a total lost for May and will need to really fix it up for June!

Have a great losing Thursday gang...it's my weigh in day and I still don't have a new scale! Gotta make a Wal-mart run tonight!

Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

No band leader news yet. He said when he knows, we'll know. Humph.

Life is going pretty well at the moment. "I'm still swimming!"

 

[NYcpa]

Tara - I'm going to defer to DD (xterratri) to do the trip report. I spent a good share of my time in the villa working. She planned the trip around places we wanted to eat. The least favorite place we ate was breakfast at the Crystal Palace. The food was good, but other places were much better. I actually played the complete tourist from noon on Friday until we left on Sunday. Next trip (Oct 7 - 10) will definately be without work. Not sure how many rides I will accomplish as I am having rotator cuff repair surgery in mid-August. Was going to put it off until fall, but need at least one daughter home to drive me home from the surgery.

Haven't posted much but have been keeping track of everyones accomplishments. Everyone is doing great.

Have a wonderful losing day.

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

How's everyone today??

Tara............I am singing with my BIL the new song by "Newsong" ( yes I typed that correctly) and Natalie Grant, "When God made you". It is a FANTASTIC song. You can listen to part of the song here........

http://www.christianbook.com/Christ...&netp_id=312292&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW#curr

My BIL(Joe) is a great singer. He could have gone pro but didn't want to travel. We had already done a year on the road with the singing team we were on and got quite our fill. He wanted a family and to be home. I love to sing with him. We've done a lot of weddings together and separate, but this one is the most special since it is our niece that is getting married. I hope I can do it without crying..........it is during the ceremony and all I will have to do is see Josh and Mandy looking at each other and I'm going to lose it!!

Hey, I am really liking this ediet thing. Last night, I wanted to make the meal that was scheduled for the whole family (I think I will do this most nights since it makes it easier) so I went to my meal page and I could multiply the recipe so that I have the correct amounts for 5 people. That was cool, I thought.

I'm leaving tonight though, for a women's retreat two hours away with about 15 ladies from my church. So I won't get to make my ediet meals but I think I'm going to be ok. I've been many times before, so I kind of know what to expect. I'm feeling really good so I want to stay on the high. ONe good thing is that you eat your three meals a day and that is all you get. No refrig around full of snacks (although some ladies bring cookies and such).

I'll check in Sunday or Monday and tell you all how it went.

Everyone have a great weekend and stick to your plan!!

 

[Carrieberry]

Hi all. Not doing too good this week so far. Weighed in Tuesday and lost 0. Then DH came home the other day and said how sick he is of living here in AZ. We just can't seem to get ahead no matter how hard we try. He has been laid off 3 times in the last 4 years and has worked steadly for about 2 years now but can't seem to get a job that pays anything decent (and by decent I mean over $30k so it's not like we're asking for much!!). Anyway, we were talking about how crowded the roads are, the bad traffic and the serious lack of money and decided we might need a move and a fresh start.

We called some good friends that like in Texas (north of Dallas) and they love it there. Her DH makes 3 times what my DH makes and they have the same experience/eduacation etc. There is a nice new master planned community being built with lovely houses that we could probably pay cash for with the equity we have in our current home! We would not do this, but we could mortgage what we have as a mortgage now( $100k) and still have 160k left over for a down payment and a cushion so it would not be stressful.

The thing is that I do not have the easiet time assimilating into new enviornments. I have a difficult time making friends because my younger son (6yo) is deaf and autistic and many people just do not understand. We can't go to alot of the things families get together to do, like potlucks, birthday dinners etc because he has a tough time around large groups. People get offended that we don't go to their functions and then we are left out. Other moms act understanding and friendly at first but then distance themselves from me-probably because they feel uncomfortable around us. So anyway I got very upset because I finally have a few really good friends here that I don't want to leave.

I pigged out and then ordered pizza for us all to eat last night and had a couple pieces of that too. Back on program today but it is like getting motivated to start all over! Very hard. Having the "Well I already blew the week...so I might as well eat....." mentality.

I know moving would be the best thing for our family and the money would be great....but then why am I so upset about it? We will be closer to WDW!

Thanks all for letting me vent!

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm getting closer! This morning's WI brings me to 167.2 officially at WW. My scale actually saw 165.5.

I'm getting kind of nervous about how I'll do being gone 16 days in FL, but I will keep trying. I'm trying to plan a strategy, but won't be easy with DH being non supportive. Oh well..... I can do this!!

 

[westjones]

The thing is that I do not have the easiet time assimilating into new enviornments. I have a difficult time making friends because my younger son (6yo) is deaf and autistic and many people just do not understand.

I wonder if there may be a play group for children and moms in your same situation there in Dallas. It is a very large city, so there may be something that could help you to start making friends.

I have trouble making new friends too. I don't enjoy 'making conversation' and so it takes me awhile to get to know new people. We have moved a lot in our lives up until the twins were born, and we have been here in Indiana since they were 4 months old. So if I had to move again, I would be stressed out over it too, but I am sure things could work out, and you said you already have friends there in that area.

I hope things calm down for you soon. It is so hard to follow a food program when life is crazy. Next Monday is my twins last day of school and when they are home I find it harder to keep on a food program. I don't know if I will lose much over the summer. I am hoping to get into the 150's at least, and then in the fall get back to working hard to get down the the 140 mark that I have set for my goal by the time we go on the Disney Cruise in March 2006.

Good Luck!
DJ

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi everybody!!! Beautiful and HOT today!! The scale saw 184 today-if it were Sat, that'd mean I'd be at the big 1-5 loss!!!!!! Oh well!

 

[westjones]

My husband isn't in his office, and I just have to TELL someone! My twin DDs both auditioned for the Middle School Show Choir for next year (they are in 5th grade now, but will be in middle school next year). This was on Tuesday and we have been waiting to hear if they made it. You have no idea how nerve racking it is to worry that one will make it and the other won't (because, just between us, one of my DD is a little better at singing and dancing than the other, but you didn't hear me say that).

WELL THEY BOTH MADE IT!!!!

I just found out 5 minutes ago, and I can't tell them for another hour when they are done at school. My one DD (the one that is really good at this stuff) had tears in her eyes and she was coming home from auditions thinking she may not make it. I assured her that was did fine, but then I am her mom, she isn't going to listen to me.

So they are going to be very happy, and I can't wait to tell them!

Thanks for letting me 'unload'. I can't believe DH would leave his office just when I needed to tell him something THIS important!

DJ

 

[RF536]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Today is suppose to be another hot and humid day for me, with temps in the 90's. Tonight when I get home, if the rain holds off, I think I will let the boys play in the sprinkler after dinner.

I have successfully completed my first week on WW, and it was a success not only was I not hungry, I lost 3 lbs. For a total loss of 16.5 lbs.

DJ - Congratulations on both DDs making the show choir, I am sure they will have a lot of fun doing it. My sister was in show choir all through high school, she got all the talent as far as singing and dancing.

Carrieberry - Here is a for you. I am sure what ever you decide will work out.

Regina

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Nice job Regina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DJ, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give both of your daughters BIG hugs for me!

Carrieberry, I don't know what to say or do, but here is a hug because it sounds like you need one

 

[lmhall2000]

Oh my gosh...I just spent 15 minutes responding to you guys and it said it had too many smilies on it and before I realized it I had deleted it instead of resent it...UGH!!!

But in short (gosh that sucker was loooong!) I love you guys...I support you guys...I'm so proud of your losses and GREAT achievements via your family or your eating...and Carrieberry...I wrote an especially long portion to you to let you know that you will do fine and you're sure to find a good support group there!

Gotta run!
Tara

 

[Carrieberry]

Hi all! Thanks for all the hugs and good wishes! Well, we have decided to put the house up for sale and see what happens. If it sells it is meant to be and if not then all is fine too. I made it through the day yesterday without cheating and feel much better about everything today. I found what looks like my dream home in Dallas, and also a great school for my son to go to where i am sure i will meet other parents in similar situations as we are. My friend that lives there is so excited we are probably coming. Still hoping to pull off a 1 pound loss for the week so I can finally get my 10 lb clippie and be 1/5!

Thanks again all!!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Carrieberry! Awesome news!!! Good luck! And one can never have too many hugs !

15 pounds away from goal!!!!! I've lost another LB and I'm sitting pretty at 184!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yah!!

 

[westjones]

Hi all! Thanks for all the hugs and good wishes! Well, we have decided to put the house up for sale and see what happens. If it sells it is meant to be and if not then all is fine too. I made it through the day yesterday without cheating and feel much better about everything today. I found what looks like my dream home in Dallas, and also a great school for my son to go to where i am sure i will meet other parents in similar situations as we are. My friend that lives there is so excited we are probably coming. Still hoping to pull off a 1 pound loss for the week so I can finally get my 10 lb clippie and be 1/5!

Thanks again all!!

So glad things are working out and you aren't stressed about all the possible changes. I am someone who has a lot of difficulty with changes, but if you just take one day at a time and don't try to think about everything at once, it is a little easier to handle.

Sometimes changes can bring some wonderful new directions in your life. We are living in a place that I would have NEVER picked, but DH got a job here and so we had to move (in January in a snow storm). Everything has worked out well---BUT---if I had my way about it 10 years ago we would still be in Ohio.

So you may be surprised, in a few years you may be SO glad you did this.
Good Luck!
DJ