just popping in to say hi. I don't know why i never stopped by, i was always in the 300 club, but to day i realized i'm not 300 lbs anymore. i started at 330, and currently at 273, hopefully 270 by monday (my weigh in). i'll most likely make this my permanent home, as the 190's are a bit low for my build lol. but who knows? we'll see when we get there!
Cord the Seeker
New member
Hey, Clarence.
Ha - I said goodbye to the 300 club the second I dropped below.
I also figure this to be my permanent home. May as well repaint the place and hang up some pictures.
Ha - I said goodbye to the 300 club the second I dropped below.
I also figure this to be my permanent home. May as well repaint the place and hang up some pictures.
18%
New member
Down 2 pounds a gazillion more to go!!!!
At the advice of dieters on this board it's a good idea to divide the big goal into mini, more feasible goals that aren't so overwhelming. So here they are:
Goal 1, June 23: under 200
Goal 2, July 16: under 180
Goal 3, August 8: under 170
Goal 4, August 31: under 160
If all goes well I may be saying goodbye to you guys at the end of the month!!
At the advice of dieters on this board it's a good idea to divide the big goal into mini, more feasible goals that aren't so overwhelming. So here they are:
Goal 1, June 23: under 200
Goal 2, July 16: under 180
Goal 3, August 8: under 170
Goal 4, August 31: under 160
If all goes well I may be saying goodbye to you guys at the end of the month!!
Hello all glad to see you all doing so well. I am trying to get on a program of exercising and trying to figure out how to put healthy meals together I am kind of lost in that area. If any of you have any suggestions to help I wold appreciate it. Thanks. Have a great day
bigguy64
New member
Hi everyone, glad to be here. I started at 311 and I weighed 299.8 Lbs this evening, so I am proud to say.... I belong in this club, barely . I have lost weight pretty quick to begin with... 11 lbs in 5 days... but am aiming for a healthy range of round 4 Lbs a week once my initial water weight has fallen off and my body has adjusted.
My short term goal is 270 by the end of July...
. I have lost weight pretty quick to begin with... 11 lbs in 5 days... but am aiming for a healthy range of round 4 Lbs a week once my initial water weight has fallen off and my body has adjusted. My short term goal is 270 by the end of July...
BigSkye
New member
Wow I can remember when I visited this forum everyday. I even got out of the 200 club for awhile. Unfortunately it was not to be for very long. I really lost the will after I quit smoking and put back on nearly all of the 4 stone that I lost. I am currently at about 242 and I have a dilemma. I have been offered the possiblity of a gastric band through the NHS. I was initially very happy about this but I am just not sure. I know I can lose weight as I did it a couple of years ago with a lot of hard work and effort. I feel like a failure and like I am taking the easy way out when really I should just get a hold of myself and my eating patterns and take control back. What does anyone else think about this? I am at a loss. It is great to see so many new faces on the forum and especially all of the people who have just made it in from the 300+ club. Congratulations. It is very inspiring to come back here and see that I am not alone and that there are so many friendly faces here to encourage us on!
18%
New member
I know I don't know you or your situation, but we are about the same weight. PLEASE DON'T DO THE SURGERY!
I have 2 friends who did it and they are still the same weight 6 years later!! at most they lost 50-70 pounds each (guy and girl couple) AND THEN GAINED IT BACK AND THEN SOME!
You will forever alter your body with no guarantee it will work. Don't invade your body in this manner. It's horrific.
We're not that overweight. And with a little discipline and motivation we can lose this awful weight.
BigSkye
New member
Thanks for the reply 18%, I do feel the same way too really. My friend had a bypass a couple of years ago and has lost 13 stone. She was really overweight though and it has still been hard work for her even with the surgery. There is definately no quick fix and me having a child with special needs means I really don't want to waste any time being in hospital with complications because of my vanity. I am generally an active person, I just need to eat better and take on a bit more exercise and I should be able to do it! I am going to get a bit more active on the forum and I am starting a healthy eating kind of weight loss club at the leisure centre next week. I am really going to try to do this on my own. I would just be so much more proud if I could do it without such drastic measures. It is just hard work!
Lap Bands a no no!
Hi all.
Im new to all this so wanted to say a big hello and tell you about my experience of having a lap band fitted.
I had this procedure done about 3 years ago. I weighed over 290 at the time and was really desperate to lose weight. Like every one else have tried everything(or so it seemed) and this seemed like the answer to all my prayers. I was advised by the surgeon that It would take approx 18 months to reach my ideal weight. Ha!
After the op I lost about a stone really quickly and then NOTHING! I can still eat as much as I did before, although have to chew alot otherwise I have to bring it back up- its sooo uncomfotable. I have managed through dieting on and off to lose another 2 stone, but this is not due to this operation. Also when I sit the wrong way or wear the wrong bra it sits on the valve which is stitched to my ribs. It hurts like hell.
Please think really carefully anyone who is contemplating this kind of op. I have seen some amazing results, and maybe my surgeon was inexperienced, I just think that there has to be a better way.....
Hi all.
Im new to all this so wanted to say a big hello and tell you about my experience of having a lap band fitted.
I had this procedure done about 3 years ago. I weighed over 290 at the time and was really desperate to lose weight. Like every one else have tried everything(or so it seemed) and this seemed like the answer to all my prayers. I was advised by the surgeon that It would take approx 18 months to reach my ideal weight. Ha!
After the op I lost about a stone really quickly and then NOTHING! I can still eat as much as I did before, although have to chew alot otherwise I have to bring it back up- its sooo uncomfotable. I have managed through dieting on and off to lose another 2 stone, but this is not due to this operation. Also when I sit the wrong way or wear the wrong bra it sits on the valve which is stitched to my ribs. It hurts like hell.
Please think really carefully anyone who is contemplating this kind of op. I have seen some amazing results, and maybe my surgeon was inexperienced, I just think that there has to be a better way.....
18%
New member
With what you're describing it's probably better to just be bulimic! At least there's no pain!
My friends also had similar experiences the guy lost 70 pounds the first 2 months and then gained it all back within a year. He never lost weight after that. My other friend lost 30 pounds within a month and then 20 additional pounds. She also gained it all back in 6 months. To add to her misery she had to have a second surgery due to complications. THEY BOTH SAY THEY WOULD NEVER DO IT IF GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE.
The diet I'm on is here: accuweight.com
It's the first and only diet I think I will do. I like it because I don't have to think about what to eat which is very difficult for me. Once I start chowing down... there's no end in sight.
My friends also had similar experiences the guy lost 70 pounds the first 2 months and then gained it all back within a year. He never lost weight after that. My other friend lost 30 pounds within a month and then 20 additional pounds. She also gained it all back in 6 months. To add to her misery she had to have a second surgery due to complications. THEY BOTH SAY THEY WOULD NEVER DO IT IF GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE.
The diet I'm on is here: accuweight.com
It's the first and only diet I think I will do. I like it because I don't have to think about what to eat which is very difficult for me. Once I start chowing down... there's no end in sight.
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bigguy64
New member
Hey everyone,
I had my weekly weigh in this morning (297.0). I started my diet one week ago, I weighed in at (311.4)...
I know its the initial waterweight and body adjustment but I am pretty pumped to go through 14lbs in one week. I am getting energy back now and my morning jogs are feeling even better.
I made a goal for my next weigh in on thursday of a loss of 5 lbs to be at (292.0)... If more than that comes off so be it
I had my weekly weigh in this morning (297.0). I started my diet one week ago, I weighed in at (311.4)...
I know its the initial waterweight and body adjustment but I am pretty pumped to go through 14lbs in one week. I am getting energy back now and my morning jogs are feeling even better.
I made a goal for my next weigh in on thursday of a loss of 5 lbs to be at (292.0)... If more than that comes off so be it
tinkerbella
New member
hi guys
Im a returner to this forum last year I was pretty committed and got down to 213 from 248......and of course i put almost all the weight back bloody on! I have recently gone from 240 to to 230 so im on the right track but i untimately want to reach aound 150 ish (im 5'8 so that would be a good weight for me)
I have massive motivation now as we ae moving to australia in sept and the thought of LIVING by the beach and feeling crap in a bikini is not good! So although my hol is a motivator in july, sept is the biggest moivator now!
Well i have waffled on enough now so I hope that everyone is doing well and you dont mind me jumping in on this thread again!
Allie
Im a returner to this forum
last year I was pretty committed and got down to 213 from 248......and of course i put almost all the weight back bloody on! I have recently gone from 240 to to 230 so im on the right track but i untimately want to reach aound 150 ish (im 5'8 so that would be a good weight for me)I have massive motivation now as we ae moving to australia in sept and the thought of LIVING by the beach and feeling crap in a bikini is not good! So although my hol is a motivator in july, sept is the biggest moivator now!
Well i have waffled on enough now so I hope that everyone is doing well and you dont mind me jumping in on this thread again!
Allie
veronandez86
New member
Welcome!
Hello Everyone!
Welcome those of you who are new to the 200's forum and those of you returning for a bit more motivation.
Well, I just wanted to say that I know we can all do this! It may be hard and all of that good stuff, but we can totally do it. Than when we look back years from now we can all be like "Hurray for me!"
Great job everyone for their initial loss, getting under 300, and returning to get a bit more help. Let's make this forum awesome, inspirational, and all the good stuff in between.
Veronica
Hello Everyone!
Welcome those of you who are new to the 200's forum and those of you returning for a bit more motivation.
Well, I just wanted to say that I know we can all do this! It may be hard and all of that good stuff, but we can totally do it. Than when we look back years from now we can all be like "Hurray for me!"
Great job everyone for their initial loss, getting under 300, and returning to get a bit more help. Let's make this forum awesome, inspirational, and all the good stuff in between.
Veronica
nmartinez0531
New member
Hello again... Just popping in to see what and who's new around here... Congratulations to all of those who are now in the 200 club that just left the 300 club!!! Good for you, keep on striving!!! As for those of us that have been in the 2's, we will make it to onederland... we just have to all stay positive, keep working hard and trying to improve ourselves everyday... and we are all here for eachother... right? For better or worse... We can and will do this!!! So please everyone here, stay strong and I hope to see all of you as well as myself in onederland someday soon
Natasha
Good for you, keep on striving!!! As for those of us that have been in the 2's, we will make it to onederland... we just have to all stay positive, keep working hard and trying to improve ourselves everyday... and we are all here for eachother... right? For better or worse... We can and will do this!!! So please everyone here, stay strong and I hope to see all of you as well as myself in onederland someday soon Natasha
BigSkye
New member
Well I am trying!
I got the actual letter in yesterday stating that the funding has been approved for the gastric band. To be honest I don't even want to do it. SO I am starting over. I went to the doctor yesterday as well and was weighed on their scales. I am just about at 250 right now. I don't believe it. The last weight reading she had down from 3 years ago was only 191. I am so disheartned! I am fighting back though so get used to me! I have started on a healthy eating plan today. No silly diets, no nonsence. I know what is healthy so I am eating healthy and trying to control my portions. I danced to the Black Eyed Peas for nearly and hour and may go on the Wii fit tonight for a few minutes. Unfortunately I am a very all or nothing person and I have decided to go for it and I am going to desperately try to lose this weight before the referal comes through for this band. I have got nothing to lose but the weight so those who are with me let's get a healthy competetion going or start encouraging eachother on. We are all here for the right reasons so HEY HO LETS GO!!
I got the actual letter in yesterday stating that the funding has been approved for the gastric band. To be honest I don't even want to do it. SO I am starting over. I went to the doctor yesterday as well and was weighed on their scales. I am just about at 250 right now. I don't believe it. The last weight reading she had down from 3 years ago was only 191. I am so disheartned! I am fighting back though so get used to me! I have started on a healthy eating plan today. No silly diets, no nonsence. I know what is healthy so I am eating healthy and trying to control my portions. I danced to the Black Eyed Peas for nearly and hour and may go on the Wii fit tonight for a few minutes. Unfortunately I am a very all or nothing person and I have decided to go for it and I am going to desperately try to lose this weight before the referal comes through for this band. I have got nothing to lose but the weight so those who are with me let's get a healthy competetion going or start encouraging eachother on. We are all here for the right reasons so HEY HO LETS GO!!