Welcome to the Gone for Good Club

The members of this "club" are like-minded people who want to challenge each other to keep working toward our goal of weight loss and keeping it off! We have no illusions of the band being a miracle cure, nor do we believe that we will achieve our goals without working for them. We understand that if we continue the lifestyle and eating habits that got us fat in the first place, we will not achieve our goals. We come together in order to strengthen our determination by sharing our dreams, our struggles, and our victories with one another.

Everyone is welcome to join the club - banded, pre-banded, no band - all are welcome to join at any time. To join, please post a brief introduction of yourself and list any information you want posted on the main page. See the list of members below to get an idea of what info you can post. The only requirement for joining the club is a commitment to your own success in your weight loss journey, and the ability to say NO to Girl Scout cookies! (club joke *winks*)

Wednesdays are weigh-in days for those who wish to have us update your progress on this page. Please post a brief note on Wednesdays in the following format: C 265 (-42 lbs total, -3 this week)

We encourage everyone to get to know one another while sharing tips, support, struggles, and encouragement... and a kick in the rear when needed! *grin*

This is not a contest, there is no deadline, and everyone is a winner by being a "loser"!

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(H-highest weight, S-weight at surgery, J-weight when joined this club, G-goal weight, C-current weight)

AliDiane - H & S 224/ J 210/ G 120 (-14 lbs total)

Anillacookie - H 270/ J 214/ C 210 (-60 lbs total, -8 this week)

Banded Brenda - H 260/ S 239.5/ J 227 (-33 lbs total)

Bell - S 300/ J 223/ G 160 (-77 lbs total)

Betje - H 300/ S 286/ J 239 (-61 lbs total)

Chameleon - H 275/ J 269 (-6 lbs unbanded to date)

Cheri - H 266/ J 234/ G 150s ? (-32 lbs total)

Chunk - H 320/ S 300/ J 220/ G 200 (-100 lbs total)

Christy668 - H 410/ S 397/ J 384/ G 185 (-26 lbs total) Welcome to the club!

Coyotegirl - H 305/ S 294/ J 220/ G 150ish/ C-208 (-97 lbs total)

Criss Kellogg - H 245/ S 241/ J 211/ G 175/ C 205 (-36 lbs total)

Daisybelle - H 400+/ S 403/ J 343/ C 340.5 (-63 lbs total)

Dawg - H 307/ C 238.5 unbanded (-68.5 lbs total, -1.5 this week)

DianeChef - H 260/ J 208/ G 150/ C 199 (-61 lbs total)

Dongger - Vanished!

Drj - H 295/ J 234/ C 232 C-213 (-63 lbs total)

EmileeKaye - H 303/ J 227/ C 210 (-93 lbs total, -2 this week)

Feel2Young2B40 - H 278/ J 230/ G 150?/ C 210 (-68 lbs total, -7 in May)

FunnyDuddies - H 372/ J 340/ G 120/ C 338 (-34 lbs total, -12 this week)

Gloria37 - H 310/ J 285/ G 190/ C 281 (-29 lbs total)

HeatherGurly - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 190/ C 250 (-115 lbs total, -4 this week)

Founder, Resident Hot Chick and Biggest Loser of the Gone for Good Club

Iziksmom - H 274.5/ S 268/ G 135/ C 232.5 (-42 lbs total, -1 this week)

Jaygerl05 - H 245/ S 243/ J 200/G 165 (-45 lbs total)

Jerseytammy - H&S 308/ J 269 (-39 lbs total)

Jill S - H 320/ S 289/ J 246.6/ G 155/ C 234.8 (-85.2 lbs total)

Joe - H 362/ S 320/ J 269.6/ G 200 (-92.4 lbs total)

Josette - H385/ J 395/ G 220/ C 385

JoyceGA - H 450/ J 409 / G 165 (-41 lbs total)

Kaybug - S 360/ J 348 (-12 lbs total)

K@t - S 253/ J 237/ G 132 (-16 lbs total) Welcome to the club!

Kelliebelly - H 265/ J 191 (-73 lbs total)

Kim 8 - H 235/ S 218/ J 192/ C 176.5 (-65.5 total)

Kimbo - S 292/ J 226/ C 212.5 (-79.5 lbs total)

Kimmcneely - H 256/ S 218/ J 163/ G 140 (-93 lbs total)

LegallyKristin - H 298/ S 264/ J 251/ G 140/ C 224 (-74 lb total, -2 this week)

Lianna - H & S 229/ J 204/ C 190 (-39 total)

LindaV - H 315/ J 299/ G 170/ C 282 (-32 lbs total, -1 this week)

Lins12 - H 222.5/ J 184.5/ G 145/ C 184 (-38.5 lbs total, -.5 this week)

LSasha - H 340/ J 280/ C256 (-84 lbs total)

Maggie63- H 285/ S 277/ J 235/ G 190/ C 229 (-56 lbs total)

Marie485 - H 275/ S 270/ J 224/ G 140 (-51 lbs total)

Maryb - H 219/ 1st Dr Visit 207/ S 201/ 1st G 180/ 2nd G 150/ Final G 130/ C173 (-46 lbs total, -3 this week)

MaryPetunia - H 342/ S 333/ J 303/ G -200 lbs/ C 291 (-51 lbs total)

Michelle43mi - S 215/ J 186/ G 125 (-29 lbs total)

Mistjin - H 304/ J 297/ C 282 (-22 lbs total, -2 this week)

MollyMolly - H 288/ S 264/ J 230/ G 140/ C 228 (-60 lbs total)

MoOrLess - H/J 278.5/ C 267/ G 140 (-11.5 lbs total, -2.5 this week)

Morsaille - S 312/ J 287/ G 180/ C 285 (-27 lbs total)

Mrycrltn - S 189/ J 168.5/ G 125/ C 151.5 (-37.5 lbs total)

Mychevygirl - H 380/ J 351.5/ C 298 (-82 lbs total, -2 this week)

NaturalBeauty - S 283/ J 228/ G 185/ C 206 (-77 lbs total)

Nightingale2u - H 257/ J 219/ C 221.5 (-35.5 lbs total)

NJGirl - H 248/ S 230/ J 220 (-28 lbs total)

Papillon - S 291/ J 255.5 (-35.5 lbs total)

Patty103 - (-99 lbs total)

Paula - S 248/ J 185 / G 150/ C 183 (-65 lbs total)

Penni - H 296/ S 296/ J 252/ G 200/ C 262 (-34 lbs total)

Pfunkem - H 333/ S 315/ J 288/ G 180/ C 288 (-45 lbs total, no change this week)

PhotoNut - H 307/ S 291/ J 265/ G 130/ C 234 (-73 lbs total, -2 this week)

PinkMary - H 265/ S 265/ J 185/ G 128/ C 181 (-84 lbs total)

Poster child - H&J 258/ G 130/ C 233 (-22 lbs total)

Pugmum - H 250/ J 240 (-10 lbs total)

RHONDAKO - S 270/ J 229/ G 150/ C214 (-56 lbs total)

ScrapKarla - H 321/ S 310/ J 250/ G 190/ C 250 (-60lbs total)

ShackDog - H 393/ J 346/ G 232/ C323 (-70 lbs total, -9 this week)

Shauntil6266 - H 223/ J 223/ G 150 (banded March 29th)

Skbishop78 - S 205/ J 185/ G 125/ C 172 (-33 lbs total)

SkyeBlu - H 210/ S 206/ J 191/ G 130/ C176 (-34 lbs total)

Sunta - (-20.9 lbs total)

Sunsett - H 268/ J 207/ G ?? (-61 lbs total) Welcome to the club!

Tellymelly - H 240/ S 235/ J 219/ G 135/ C 194 (-46 lbs total, -6 this week)

Tess L - S 216/ J 195/ C 182 (-34 lbs since surgery, -2 this week)

The best me - H 242/ S 223/ J 188/ C 181.4 (-60.6 lbs total, no change this week)

Tricia K. - H 283/ S 274/ J 216/ G 160/ C 196 (- 78 lbs total, -1 this week)

TwinkleLil_star - J 264 (Band date May 12th)

Txblue eyedqt - H 296/ S 296/ J 224/ G 140-150/ C 210 (-86 lbs total)

Valhallagirl - S 250/ J 238/ G 130/ C 237 (-13 lbs total)

VegasWildflower - H&S 285/ J 265/ G 160/ C 261 (-23 lbs total)

Wendyr - H 230/ S 226/ J 188/ G 135 (-42 lbs total)

Wonkette - S 245/ J 179 (-66 lbs total)

TOTAL GROUP LOSS PRIOR TO JOINING CLUB: 3,270.3 pounds (over 1 1/2 tons!)

Previous GFG threads:

March 2006: 223 pounds Gone for Good!

April 2006: 182.8 pounds Gone for Good!

May 2006: 321.4 pounds Gone for Good!

Total group loss reported week ending May 03: 72.1

Total group loss reported week ending May 10: 90.9

Total group loss reported week ending May 17: 53.5

Total group loss reported week ending May 24: 45.4

Total group loss reported week ending May 31: 63.5

Hello guys and gals.....I need HELP>>>...my eating is ...well ok I will call it out of control......Im still searching for a nutritionist to help me learn this new life that I have decided to get on board with...but no luck yet....but I need easy stuff......I dont really cook and dont have a lot of time either to cook....so can you guys give me some stuff that will give me some variety...I cant afford to get another fill for a couple of months and plus I dont think I may need one, just need to focus on what im eating......

UGGGHHHH...i feel sooo frustrated about this....I feel like Im not doing this right...and hate it......I want to loose again.....

I work hard to get in my water....and I have the exercising down to a pat...with a trainer as well,,,,its my eating I need help with....

Please anything

Aw, its tough isn't it? Focus on Protein first. Get a minimum of 60 grams per day. Try to get this from solid Proteins that will keep you "full" longer. shakes are ok, but they go through you quickly. Here are some other ideas that should net you between 60 and 100 grams of protein per day.

Breakfast:

1/2 C low fat cottage cheese and 1/2 C fruit are great for Breakfast and keep me full until lunch. (14 grams protein)

Lunch:

Healthy Choice makes small lunch size meals with meat and mashes potatoes. These take 5 1/2 minutes to cook in the microwave. I sometimes have 1/2 C cooked veggies or fruit with it. (18 grams protein)

Dinner:

Do you like fish? I buy the Gorton's grilled fish fillets (lemon pepper or garlic butter). They are 100 calories each. I have two with dinner along with 1/2 C of cooked veggies. The whole meal takes 7 minutes.

Pour 1/2 cup frozen veggies in a pan, add a bit of Water and a super thin sliver of real butter. Put on burner on High. Meanwhile, lay the fish fillets on a plate, cover with another plate slightly askew to let out steam. Cook in microwave for 7 minutes. By the time the fish is ready, the veggies will be ready too. I pour the veggies in a small bowl then lay the fish over them so I have to eat through the protein to get to the carbs. This meal really fills me up and takes a long time to eat. (34 grams protein for two fillets)

chicken or roast beef can be cooked in the crock pot and eaten with steamed veggies or salad. I dump a bag of frozen chicken breasts in the crockpot, dump a couple of cans of sweet n sour sauce over them, turn them on high and by dinner they are ready. Couldn't be easier. The roast is as simple. Pour some beef broth in the bottom of the crokpot. Lay the raost in and then season with garlic power, onion salt, pepper, seasoned meat tenderizer, etc. Whatever you like. It takes about 5 minutes to throw it in the pot, cooks all day and will make a lot of leftovers.

(4oz chicken 17 grams protein)

(4oz roast beef 35 grams protein)

Snacks:

100 calories bags of Pop Secret popcorn or kettlecorn are great Snacks.

SF Jello or puddings maybe? I stay away from sweets. They only make me want more.

1/2 C Fiber One Cereal with 1/2 C skim milk. (9 grams protein)

If you need more protein, try eating a Starkist Tuna lunch pack for a snack. (18 grams protein)

Don't drink with your meals, and try not to for one hour after eating.

These are my daily basics. Hope they help you. I eat between 800 and 1,100 calories per day using these foods. If you'd like a copy of my food journal, I'd be happy to send it to you.

Also, knowing about the foods you eat BEFORE you eat them is very empowering. For nutritional information go to: www.nutritiondata.com

If you eat out a lot check this site: http://www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp

Wow, the scorecards really show where our weaknesses are, don't they. I need to stop sitting on my arse and do my walking everyday! And I've gotten so lazy about my water. I can see it in my weightloss too! The last two weeks have been sooo slooowww.

i have struggled with upping my water. i am getting more than the 64oz easily. i drink more water before 9am than most do all day. !ha! but seriously, i do, butmy goal is to drink a gallon and a half. it has been really really hard. the workout i do before the kids wake up. i try not to eat before i work out so that i can burn fat, not food calories. then i am famished for breakfast and have a nonfat yogurt and cereal. where my weaknes lies is wanting bread. sugar doesn't bother me. but holy heck i want some sourdough bread. it is killin me!!! this week i am going to try for a perfect week on the bread. i think i can i think i can.

i swear i am drinking so much i am peeing bottled water LOL

Quick, someone get a patent and a bunch of bottles! FunnyDuddie water, naturally filtered, in a variety of flavors. I think we're going to be rich!

i swear i am drinking so much i am peeing bottled water LOL

Errrrrrm.....

TMI!:speechles

i seem to recal you sharing too much a time or two as well telly. LOL isn't this waht this place is for? saying things you can't express to anyone else in person?

And right now I am all about expressing how crystal clear my pee is. LOL Its one of the joys of weight loss. if i start taking vitamins it will be gatorade green!

i seem to recal you sharing too much a time or two as well telly. LOL isn't this waht this place is for? saying things you can't express to anyone else in person?

And right now I am all about expressing how crystal clear my pee is. LOL Its one of the joys of weight loss. if i start taking vitamins it will be gatorade green!

Yeah... LOL, you know I was kidding right? In fact, I talk about Gas. Gas frequency, seismic readings, odor....rofl

No, I'm not that bad but I do talk about weird stuff. I am queen of toilet humor believe it or not.

My tinkle color is more clear than the springs of New Zealand... :cry , than the IV drip they put in my veins at surgery.

AND...Noooo I won't show it here nor will I ever wear a diaper and take pics.

I'm crazy but not THAT crazy.

Maybe Telly and Funny can get together to make sparkling spring water?

You guys are a hoot!

I'm actually calling Aquafina as we speak.....

who do you think supplies Zephyrhills bottled water here in Florida??

and yes telly, i know you are kidding. i am rarely ever serious on here. even when i am in fighting threads, i am always sarcasm and joking. unless you wanna make somethin of it. lets step outside. i maybe be big but i aint slow!!

who do you think supplies Zephyrhills bottled water here in Florida??

and yes telly, i know you are kidding. i am rarely ever serious on here. even when i am in fighting threads, i am always sarcasm and joking. unless you wanna make somethin of it. lets step outside. i maybe be big but i aint slow!!

OH YEAH??? DEM WORDS SOUND LIKE FIGHT'N WORDS TO ME. PUT EM UP!

LOL between Funny and Telly ya have me cracking up!

How much are tickets to this fight gonna be girls? lol

love the joking and humor - heaven knows FAT isn't funny