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

:welcomeB: to the Gone for Good Club

:clap2: Banded Brenda! :clap2:

I've added you to the members page (page one of this thread).

Sorry it took me so long to welcome you.

It's been a busy day, but I didn't overlook you! :grouphug:

Greetings folks!

Just checking in to prove that I still live :grouphug:

Things are moving along on the weight loss adventure. I am only a couple of pounds away from losing the office title (self appointed) of "Fat Bastard".

I am actually starting to feel some benefit of the weight loss (finally) and I almost feel ready to...exercise!

I won't be taking part in the competition, but I'll be cheering everyone on and standing by with the sacred tuna to provide an adequate fish slap for anyone who deserves it (and you be careful Ms Captain Crunch - the fish IS on standby).

Dawg's words of wisdom for May:

"Life is a journey, start enjoying the trip before you reach the destination.".

My toilet: "Hello Moto"

For a while there mine was called "ooh noo.... God help me..." but then I gave up beer and fast food.

Regroup....regroup....lol :grouphug:

Julie-NYC's Gone for Good Club Spring Challenge

Hi all, I'm new to the band and new to the group. This sounds like fun! I was banded on 4/10 by Dr. Fielding at NYU. I'm down 18 lbs and looking to make the most of my first 6 months. I can't think of a better way than through this challenge!

Take care, Julie-NYC

Points earned for Rule 1

For each day that you drink a minimum of 64oz of Water, you earn 1 point.

You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month.

4-26_n/a_4-27_1__4-28_1__4-29_1_4-30_1__5-01_1__5-02__1__5-03_1__Week's Total__7__

5-04__1__5-05__1__5-06__1__5-07__1__5-08__1__5-09__1__5-10__1__Week's Total__7__

5-11_1___5-12__1__5-13__1__5-14__1__5-15__1__5-16__1__5-17_1___Week's Total__7__

5-18_7___5-19__1__5-20__1__5-21__1__5-22__1__5-23__1__5-24_1___Week's Total__7__

5-25__1__5-26__1__5-27__1__5-28__1__5-29__1__5-30__1__5-31__1__Week's Total__7__

Bonus earned_____Grand Total____35__

Points earned for Rule 2

For each day that you exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, you earn 2 points.

You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month.

4-26_n/a_4-27__0__4-28__0__4-29__2__4-30__2__5-01_2__5-02__0__5-03__0__Week's Total__6__

5-04__0__5-05__0__5-06__2_5-07__2_5-08__0_5-09__0_5-10__0__Week's Total__4__

5-11_0___5-12__0__5-13__2__5-14__0__5-15__0__5-16__2__5-17_2___Week's Total__6__

5-18__0__5-19_2___5-20__0__5-21__2__5-22__2__5-23__2__5-24_0___Week's Total__8__

5-25__2__5-26__2__5-27__2__5-28__2__5-29_2___5-30__2__5-31__2__Week's Total__14__

Bonus earned_____Grand Total___38__

Points earned for Rule 3

For each day that you do not eat foods that contain flour or sugar, you earn 3 points. (sugar substitutes are allowed)

You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month.

4-26_n/a_4-27__3__4-28__3__4-29__3__4-30_3__5-01_3__5-02__3__5-03__0__Week's Total_18__

5-04__0__5-05__3_5-06__3_5-07__0_5-08__3_5-09__3_5-10__0__Week's Total__12__

5-11__0__5-12__0__5-13__0__5-14__0__5-15__0__5-16__0__5-17_0___Week's Total__0__

5-18__0__5-19__0__5-20__3__5-21__3__5-22__3__5-23__3__5-24_3___Week's Total__15__

5-25__3__5-26__3__5-27__3__5-28__3__5-29__3__5-30__3__5-31__3__Week's Total__21__

Bonus earned_____Grand Total___66___

Points earned for Weight loss

For each pound that you lose during the challenge, you earn 1 point

Beginning weight 4-26: 340

Weigh-in weight 5-3: 334

Weigh-in weight 5-10: 332

Weigh-in weight 5-17: 332

Weigh-in weight 5-24: 329

Ending weight 5-31: 326

Total lost during challenge: 14

Total points earned for Rule 1: 35

Total points earned for Rule 2: 38

Total points earned for Rule 3: 66

Total points earned for weight loss: 14

Total Challenge points earned: 153 (or 158 if I get the bonus for Rule 1, which I did every day including the first day, but I hadn't seen and signed up for the challenge yet!)

LMAO! I need the diaper too TellyMelly!

I'm in school, struggling to drink my 6 bottles of Water (I have the 100 lb excess too P'Nut) so every 30 min or so, I have to leave class to run to the restroom.

Thank God I sit on the next to last row, but one of my friends sits on the back row and has decided that he needs to set up a toll booth for all the times I run to the bathroom. lol.

Kristin

I can't join - I will just sabotage myself with a challenge at this point <cheerleading for you guys>

Hey Diane [i AM DONE WITH CAPTAIN CRUNCH!!] can I have them?:hungry:

I'm still not banded - new date May 26th now, so Im chugging along on my own until then. Waiting to hear news back from my dr.

If you do a June challenge I'll join; unless of course Im thrown another brick wall.:frusty:

Gone for Good Club Spring Challenge

Score Card

Points earned for Rule 1

For each day that you drink a minimum of 64oz of Water, you earn 1 point.

You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month.

4-27..:brick:...4-28__1__4-29__1__4-30__1__5-01__1__5-02__1__5-03__1__Week's Total__6__

5-04__1__5-05__1__5-06__1__5-07__1__5-08__1__5-09__1__5-10__1__Week's Total__7__

5-11__1__5-12__1__5-13__1__5-14__1__5-15__1__5-16__1__5-17__1__Week's Total__7__

5-18_____5-19_____5-20_____5-21_____5-22_____5-23_____5-24_____Week's Total_____

5-25_____5-26_____5-27_____5-28_____5-29_____5-30_____5-31_____Week's Total_____

Bonus earned_____Grand Total_______

Points earned for Rule 2

For each day that you exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, you earn 2 points.

You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month.

4-27..:sick...4-28__2__4-29_ 4-30__2__5-01__2__5-02:notagree 5-03__2__Week's Total__8__

5-04__2__5-05__2__5-06:notagree5-07__2__5-08__2__5-09__2__5-10__2__Week's Total_12__

5-11__2__5-12__2__5-13_:guess_ 5-14__2__5-15__2__5-16_2___5-17__2__Week's Total_12__

5-18_____5-19_____5-20_____5-21_____5-22_____5-23_____5-24_____Week's Total_____

5-25_____5-26_____5-27_____5-28_____5-29_____5-30_____5-31_____Week's Total_____

Bonus earned_____Grand Total_______

Points earned for Rule 3

For each day that you do not eat foods that contain flour or sugar, you earn 3 points. (sugar substitutes are allowed)

You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect month.

4-27:hungry:4-28:hungry:4-29_34-30__3_

I just wanted to say thank you! for this Spring Challenge....it is changing my life! My diabetes is SO under control that my numbers are too low! I don't need to take the 2nd additional medicine before my meals since starting the challenge (I cheated and started a day early)

It honestly is nothing short of amazing - in 3 days I have lost 6 lbs and my blood sugar is so low it's almost scary! This is the first time in my LIFE that I have lost more than 2 lbs in a week.

Just had to share! Big shout out to P'Nut! :clap2: for the Awesome Challenge!

(had to pick this picture - the bloated belly is from too much water!) :brick:

omG Mo...

Could it be that she's wearing a diaper......from the excessive water?

Went to the kitchen, took out the Captian Crunch, placed them on my thighs & well......the little round balls don't look so good there. Thanks for the visual Kim!! I AM DONE WITH CAPTAIN CRUNCH!!

C'mon girl!!! You are looking SO hot, don't ruin it.

Here is a kick in the butt from one hard worker to another!!!

I like putting the Captain Crunch on the legs idea!!! Great one girls!

Okie Dokie folks.

I have a SOSV (Sort Of Scale Victory) to share.

I've been described on here by some (after giving advice) as "some morbidly obese unbanded person".

Well. As of today they can now describe me as "some overweight, but no longer clinically obese, person".

Yep! my BMI has now hit 29.8 which is below the boundry for class 1 obesity. I am now merely... overweight!

Can I get a whoop whoop???

Okie Dokie folks.

I have a SOSV (Sort Of Scale Victory) to share.

I've been described on here by some (after giving advice) as "some morbidly obese unbanded person".

Well. As of today they can now describe me as "some overweight, but no longer clinically obese, person".

Yep! my BMI has now hit 29.8 which is below the boundry for class 1 obesity. I am now merely... overweight!

Can I get a whoop whoop???

Way to go dawg!!! whoop whoop!!!

That rocks!!!

:clap2:

Dawg

Heeeehawww yeah! Whoop Whoop! Who let da dawg's out?????????

You did it! Keep on keepin on!!! Whoop Whoop Whoop Whoop Whoop!

Congrats, Dawg!! :clap2: