Hey everyone. Rebepi, I am so sorry that you are in so much pain.  I hope and pray that a resolution comes quickly for you.

Didn't do much today.  Nursed my migrain and dispensed nebulizer tratments to my 15 month old.  I had a 2 lb weight gain this morning from being TTOTM and all....so not in the best of spirits today....but as Scarlett O'Hara says "Tommorrow is another day!"

Hi Everyone.  Can I join your group?  I am 27 and weigh 301 pounds right now.  I have fluctuated over the past few months from my heaviest at 315 to my lowest at 289.  I'm not sure what my ultimate goal is, but I know that I do need to lose weight.  I have a hard time though because my appetite is insane.  I think it is at least paritally due to having PCOS.  Also, it could be due to stress and emotional eating since I live in a stressful and sometimes chaotic environment.  I really haven't been eating too much food, but I also don't eat the right kinds of food either.  I don't drink water much and I am addicted to soda.  I know that is bad for me, but I haven't changed.  I can only handle one problem at a time and right now another one has priority.  Anyway, I thought I would join you all and try to get and give as much motivation as possible. 

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Welcome Doorfy!

Just yesterday one of my vendors told me his doctor suggested the quickest way for him to take off a few pounds was to give up the soda (Pepsi, in his case) In just six weeks he lost 14 lbs by just doing that! Certainly that should inspire you!

This weight loss thing is a process...one thing at a time, one day at a time, and ongoing, infinite, not just a quick fix!

We're glad you're here!

Awareness is the first step, and you experinced that last night! M

My little trick for buffets is to imagine my plate having 4 sections. I carefully choose what goes into each section, only four selections, and no second trips! Not that I don't still overeat to uncomfortable fullness sometimes, as I can load a lot onto a plate, but it does help me limit.

 Somewhere I found a great tool for determining "portion size" - like 3 oz of meat =1 deck of cards, one cup of veggies = a baseball. Anyone know where to find that list again?

Hi

I'm trying to lose half of me! I'm 5'3", I started in July at 249 lbs, and currently at 231, ideally would like to get to 125 (that's the high end of a healthy BMI for my height) by November 2009. Ultimately I would like to be 105 (the low end of a helathy BMI for my height) by November 2010, but would be happy at a more toned 110-115.

I think what is keeping me somewhat motivated right now is that I know I didn't gain it over night, so I can't really expect to lose it that way.

So far I have cut out soda and fast food from my diet. I try to balance my meals and stay under my target calories for the day. Seems to be working.

Good Luck to All of You! Try to remember that one day does not define your diet, so if you slip up, just get back on track the next day. That's my attitude anyway.

Also, curious how many of us are married to or in a relationship with somebody who can eat whatever they want?

skinnyseoul, I was married to one of those for 30 yrs, and finally gave up using his poor eating habits as an excuse for my own!

My soon-to-be DH has "food issues" too, but I'm not sure if this makes it easier or harder for me. I have to keep reminding myself that  only I am responsible for ME and my own healthy program!

I'm doing well this week! I have finally decided to get back on track after all the craziness of my wedding, and I did really well Monday and Tuesday. I exercised both days and tracked everything I ate all day very carefully, which I'm just getting back into. I get bored with exercises easily, so I am trying to find what will work for me on a daily basis - changing it up, every single day, might be the answer. But that takes a lot of creativity!

Skinnyseoul, I know what you mean - my husband eats pretty terrible foods all the time. He has never touched fruits or veggies - just carbs and meats! I'm grateful he takes a vitamin every day. His parents never forced him to try new foods growing up, so he's accustomed to eating a very short list of foods and nothing else. And they're not particularly healthy foods at all - cookies, chips, burgers, and tacos. He has gained about 15-20 pounds since he graduated college two years ago, though, so he's starting to think a little more about it, but we're starting from page one. Our groceries are entirely separate!

Good Morning All!

Aren't Grandkids a marvelous gift? I've posted a few photos from our Sunday adventure with 2 of ours, including one of the DH. We so enjoy spending time with them! Just couldn't resist bragging a bit...LOL!!

Kim, Doorfry and Skinnyseoul Welcome to our wonderful group here glad to have you here with us.I'm doing good I have my good weeks and once in a while my not so good weeks but when you look at the bigger picture I'm losing and thats what really counts some months may be more then others but thats ok as long as I keep losing and get back on the wagon when I fall off and I plan to keep getting back on tell I reach my goal.

Rebepi, I went to a buffet/play yesterday with my Mom and I did really well I had enough to taste everything that I wanted but didnt go over board on the portion sizes and did not go back for 2nds either and left feeling good not full and I also brought my own 100 cal snack for the play

Kris what cutie pies you have for grandkids

Well I am having a great week I have worked out everyday so far this week and really watched what I ate it feels good to be back on track again. I hope everyone is having a great week also.