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)

A1ikou - H&S 375/ J 329 / C324 (-51 lbs total, +4 this week) *hugs*

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

Anillacookie - H 270/ J 214/ C 210 (-60 lbs total)

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/ C 374 (-36 total, -5 this week)

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)

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

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

Dawg - H 307/ C 235 unbanded (-72 pounds total, -1 this week)

Dongger - Vanished!

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

EmileeKaye - H 303/ J 227/ C 208 (-95 total, -3 this week)

Feel2Young2B40 - H 289/ J 230/ G 150?/ C 207 (-82 lbs total, -3 since last report)

FunnyDuddies - H 372/ J 340/ G 120/ C 320 (-52 lbs total, -13 this week)

Gadgetlady - H 255.4/ S 244.8/ J 227.6/ G 140/ C 227.6 (-27.8 lbs total, -2 this week)

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

Granlady - H 350/ S 294/ J 308/ G 185/ C 299.2 (-50.8 lbs total, -4.6 this week)

HeatherGurly - H 365/ S 329/ J 279/ G 190/ C 243 (-122 lbs total, -1 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)

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)

Jorjet - H 283/ S 278/ C 222 (-61 lbs total)

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

JoyceGA - H 450/ J 409 / G 165/ C 398 (-52 lbs total)

Jucyc - H 186.5/ S 182/ J 164/ C 160 (-26.5 lbs total, -4 since joined)

JulieNYC - S 358/ C 326/ MiniG 299 (-59 lbs total)

K@t - S 253/ J 237/ G 132 (-16 lbs total)

Kathi - H 265/ S 255/ J 250/ G 180 (-15 lbs total) **Welcome to the Club!**

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

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-202 (-90 lbs total)

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

LegallyKristin - H 298/ S 264/ J 251/ G 140/ C 217.8 (-80.2 lbs total, -5.2 this week)

Lianna - H & S 229/ J 204/ C 186 (-43 lbs total, -1 this week)

LindaV - H 315/ J 299/ G 170/ C 277 (-38 lbs total, -5 this week)

Lins12 - H 222.5/ J 184.5/ G 145/ C 182 (-40 lbs total, no change 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/ C167.5 (-51.5 lbs total, -1.5 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)

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

MoOrLess - H/J 278.5/ G 140/ C 263.0 (-15.5 lbs total, -.5 this week)

Morsaille - S 312/ J 287/ G 180/ C 279 (-33.8 lbs total)

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

Mychevygirl - H 380/ J 351.5/ C 290.3 (-90 lbs total, -4 this week)

Mysherrijo - J 260/ S goal 245/ G 145

Mystjin - H 304/ J 297/ C 271 (-33 lbs total, no change this week)

NaturalBeauty - S 283/ J 228/ G 185/ C 200 (-83 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 272 (-61 lbs total, -2 this week)

PhotoNut - H 307/ S 291/ J 265/ G 130/ C 225.5 (-81.5 total, -4 this week)

PinkMary - H 265/ S 265/ J 185/ G 128/ C 174 (-91 lbs total)

Poster child - H&J 258/ G 130/ C 222 (-36 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 (-60 lbs total)

ShackDog - H 393/ J 346/ G 232/ C320 (-73 lbs total)

Shauntil6266 - H 223/ J 223/ G 150 (Vanished!)

Sheryl H – H 362+/ J 278/ G 200/ C 278 (-84 lbs total)

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

SkyeBlu - H 210/ S 206/ J 191/ G 130/ C169 (-41 lbs total)

Styler96 - H & S 291/ J 222/ G 135/ C 217 (-74 lbs total, no change this week)

Sunsett - H 268/ J 207/ G ?? (-61 lbs total)

Sunta - (-20.9 lbs total)

Tellymelly - H 240/ S 235/ J 219/ G 135/ C 188 (-52 lbs total, no change this week)

Tess L - S 216/ J 195/ C 182 (-33 lbs total)

The best me - H 242/ S 223/ J 188/ C 180.8 (-61.2 lbs total)

Tracyd - H 331/ S 319/ J 308/ G 165/ (-23 lbs total)

Tricia K. - H 283/ S 274/ J 216/ G 160/ C 192 (-82 lbs total, -1 this week)

Trip2bme - H 358/ S 350/ J 319/ G 150/ C 321 (-37 lbs total, +2 this week) *hugs*

TwinkleLil_star - J 264 (Vanished!)

Txblue eyedqt - H 296/ S 296/ J 224/ G 140-150/ C 209 (-87 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: 3,655.1 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: 330.4 pounds Gone for Good!

Total group loss reported week ending June 07: 77.3 pounds reported

Total group loss reported week ending June 14: 39.0 pounds reported

Total group loss reported week ending June 21: 55.8 pound reported

Total group loss reported week ending June 28:

Welcome Jucyc!! Hope you do well with the challenge

Lins, I stopped keeping a journal cause nothing changes LOL I should get back into the habit of keping one.

Kristin I think a halter top would work well too. Or maybe a tankini. If you do not like your back, cover it! And I think something that plunges in the front may help to camoflage any flatness you feel you have. Also, go for a solid color. Prints make us look heavier. Nothing wrong with a little black bathingsuit

Question: through journaling I have figured out that my BAD spot is between lunch and dinner. I get to I feel like I "deserve something" and I just get a weird urge. Any ideas on how to conquer this battle? At least I have narowed it down.

Kristin,

I went through the DREADED bathing suit shopping recently and got the cutest suit. It is very simple but VERY flattering. I also got a cute little skirt to wear with it. Looks darling. I got it at Target. Here are the links:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_9/601-6891525-6572133?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BRPHRI

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_7/601-6891525-6572133?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000AZ2KUS

Lins this is one of my downfall times too. I like to have a small protein drink, or some small protein rich food around this time. The protein helps to keep me feeling full, and it does not cost me valuable calories. I also drink a lot of water during this time. The water makes me feel ful, as well as the running to the bathroom constantly keeps me out of the kitchen LOL

:welcomeB:

to the Gone for Good Club,

:clap2: Granlady, Styler96, and Juicyc!:clap2:

I have added each of you to the Members Page and put Styler on the Honors page! So glad to have each of you joining us! Make yourselves at home and hang on tight... this train's a movin' on!

Question: through journaling I have figured out that my BAD spot is between lunch and dinner. I get to I feel like I "deserve something" and I just get a weird urge. Any ideas on how to conquer this battle? At least I have narowed it down.

Maybe boost your lunch with protein. What are you having for lunch now? Perhaps you are getting hungry before dinner because breakfast and lunch were "light". Many people seem to eat lighter in the mornings and graduate to the big meal of the day at dinner time. If that's you, try eating a "heavier" lunch and see if it takes away the urges.

If that's not the case... then perhaps it's boredom? What are you doing between lunch and dinner? If it is boredom, try to think of something you could do that would keep you busier. Like walk or exercise. (I'm a good one to talk.. Ive been so bad at that part of this journey!) hehe

Love the swimsuit. Very classic.

P'Nut - I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for fixing my pictures so they post right ....you do so MUCH for everyone - a big shout out to YOU!!!

Thank you all soo much for the great ideas! I got the halter one at Old Navy and the black one with the skirt from Target! Ya'll are too good!

Tomorrow I go for my 3 month follow-up appointment. I'm kinda excited because I'm going to get an unfill. I've been throwing up on and off for the past week. I think I'm still too tight.

Those of you with 4cc bands- how much fill do you have?????? I weigh 222 am 5'6" and have 1.8cc in a 4cc band. I would like some taken out, but I don't want to lose all restriction. I tried to stick it out with being too tight because I didn't want to pay $100 again to get some taken out, but since I'm going to the beach this weekend for a wedding, I figure better safe than sorry...plus this last week has been miserable. I'm throwing up Gatorade today.

Anywhoo...thanks for listening, ya'll are the best!

Kristin

Okay I'm back! I've lost 3 lbs, starting weight was 237 and just went to the Dr. and was 234! Starting REAL pre-op diet in about a week, for now just low-cal low-fat and lots of water. All of your suggestions about www.FitDay.com were great! It really helps you realize how much more calories you eat and to stay on track.

Dr. said I have cervical and lower back whiplash...told me to take it easy until I get better but I'm still going to at least walk...

Trip2BMe's Gone for Good Club June 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 week.

5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04 ___6-05_____6-06__1__6-07_1_ Bonus____Week's Total__2_

6-08__1__6-09__1__6-10_____6-11__1_6-12_1__6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total__4___

6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____

6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____

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 week.

5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04__2_6-05__2__6-06__2__6-07__2__ Bonus____Week's Total_8__

6-08__2__6-09__2__6-10__2__6-11__2__6-12__2_6-13_2_6-14__2_ Bonus__5_Week's Total__19_

6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____

6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____

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 week.

5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04_____6-05__3__6-06__3__6-07__3__ Bonus____Week's Total__9__

6-08__3__6-09__3__6-10__3__6-11_3__6-12__3_6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_15_

6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____

6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____

Grand Total_______

Points earned for Weight loss

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

Beginning weight 5-31: 319

Weigh-in weight 6-7: 319 :phanvan (Duh! I had 219 there earlier...dreaming i guess!)

Weigh-in weight 6-14: 319 :straight

Weigh-in weight 6-21:

Weigh-in weight 6-28:

Total lost during challenge:

Total points earned for Rule 1:

Total points earned for Rule 2:

Total points earned for Rule 3:

Total points earned for weight loss:

Total Challenge points earned:

Now, then

I saw most of my favorite personalities in this Good for Good club, and had to be a part.

H: 358 S: 350 C: 319 G: 150

I am married, have one son, 10, one daughter 3, work as a school secretary...cAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER in 2 weeks. Live in Bay City, MI; surgery with Dr. Boutt Port Huron. Am afraid to lose weight, but loving the way i feel when I do. Drink with my meals, cause i've been so daggone thirsty everytime i breathe. Love the hot weather...cause it makes me lose weight. Play guitar, piano, saxophone, sing (like pretty good...had some training, not just a karaoke singer) love to karaoke...cause I can! Don't drink, smoke, swear ,or chew or go with guys that do. But often, i wish I did.

Me, in a nutshell. If I ever get a camera, I will post some pics. You who have are simply AMAZING...and some are brave!!!! Wow!!!!

I would like to be a member of the Gone for Good club but right now I'm having difficulty staying on my diet. I have lost to date 119 but I have been at 129 lb loss. I need all the support I can get so please you guys help me.

Carol's June 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 week.

5-31___1__6-01___1__6-02___1__6-03__1___6-04___1__6-05__1___6-06___1__6-07____1_ Bonus__5__Week's Total__13___

6-08___1__6-09___1__6-10___1__6-11___1__6-12___1__6-13__1___6-14___1__ Bonus__5__Week's Total___12__

6-15___1__6-16___1__6-17___1__6-18___1__6-19___1__6-20__1___6-21___1__ Bonus__5__Week's Total__12___

6-22___1__6-23__1___6-24__1___6-25___1__6-26___1__6-27__1___6-28___1__ Bonus__5__Week's Total___12__

Grand Total___49____

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 week.

5-31___0__6-01__0___6-02___0__6-03__0___6-04___2__6-05___0__6-06___0__6-07__0___ Bonus___0_Week's Total__2___

6-08__0___6-09___0__6-10__0___6-11___0__6-12__1___6-13__1___6-14___1__ Bonus__0__Week's Total___3__

6-15___0__6-16___0__6-17__0___6-18__0___6-19___0__6-20__0___6-21___2__ Bonus__0__Week's Total__2___

6-22__0___6-23__0___6-24___0__6-25___0__6-26___0__6-27__2___6-28__2___ Bonus__0__Week's Total__4___

Grand Total____11___

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 week.

5-31__3___6-01__3___6-02___3__6-03__0___6-04___3__6-05__3___6-06___0__6-07___0__ Bonus__0__Week's Total__15___

6-08__3___6-09__0___6-10___3__6-11__0___6-12__0___6-13___0__6-14___0__ Bonus__0__Week's Total__6___

6-15___0__6-16__0___6-17___0__6-18___0__6-19__0___6-20__0___6-21___0__ Bonus__0__Week's Total___0__

6-22___0__6-23___0__6-24___0__6-25__3___6-26___3__6-27___0__6-28___0__ Bonus__0__Week's Total___6__

Grand Total____27___

Points earned for Weight loss

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

Beginning weight 5-31: 277

Weigh-in weight 6-7: 274 (-3)

Weigh-in weight 6-14: 271 ( -3)

Weigh-in weight 6-21: 271 ( -0 )

Weigh-in weight 6-28: 270 ( -1)

Total lost during challenge: -7

Total points earned for Rule 1: 49

Total points earned for Rule 2: 11

Total points earned for Rule 3: 27

Total points earned for weight loss: 7

Total Challenge points earned: 94

PNut you have got to tell me how you did the "shrinking" picture. How cool is that!! I'm a (sort of) computer geek...don't know that much but when I see something I don't know about I just have to learn!

Kristin~ I am so glad that you found something!!! Remind me where you are from??? You said that you are going to a wedding in Galveston? So I guess you are from TX?

Keep up the good work guys! I am sticking with it this month!

Need to tell you guys something funny... Last night I was messing around sucking on hubby's neck and just goofing around. (Neither of us think hickey's are an attractive thing) Well, he went to work today and forgot all about it.... he had a small one on his neck... but big enough for the guys at work to notice. Boy, did they give him a hard time hahhahhaaa, he said he was going to get me tonight... guess I better be asleep before he comes to bed!

LOL HeatherGurl! Better watch out or he'll send you out with one tomorrow!!

And I'm from Marshall (East Texas) but live in San Antonio. The wedding is at South Padre Island, which should be lots of fun!!

Welcome to Trip2beme and dcprincess! Glad to have you aboard!!

Kristin