I want to thank all of you that responded to me wanting to trade squares for squares. There was a big response and I maybe able to complete my weight loss quilt with out needing anymore fabric to do it. I have to make 29 blocks now and then 1 for every pound I lose in the future. I am shooting for 100 pounds to be loss so I may make more than 1 quilt. Wouldn't that be nice.

Thank you and HUGS to all of you that helped me out!!!!
Carrie

Go Girl!!

Hi Carrie, Don't dwindle down to nothing, 100 lbs sure seems like alot to be losing. And if you send me you addy. I would be happy to help out with your project.

Carrie,
I hear ya girl! I have to loose 103 but some day I will get there. Once I have my surgery I think it (or at least I am hoping ) it will be easier for me to exercise.
You can do it and congrats on all you have lost so far!
Hugs
April

With me being as big as I am there will still be plenty of me around. LOL!

Thank you everyone!

Good luck and encouragement to both of you, and anyone trying to lose weight!

Carrie, I wish I had some for you. You are my lovable little buddy! (and mother of littleman)
HUGS!!!
I love that idea- good for you!!!!!!!!

I'm not little yet, LOL. Slowly trying to make my way there tho.

This will be a wonderful challenge and we are behind you all the way! Setting a goal like that takes a lot of bravery.

Good luck with your weight loss program and goal. Happy Quilting!!!

I must have missed your posts for squares, but if you need more just pm me and I'd be happy to get some to you. As for your weight, good luck, and we'll be anxious to hear how you are doing. It's a never ending battle.

Mine went in the mail yesterday Carrie. Hope you like it but it is sort of dull compared to what else is out there.

Thank you Franie, I'm sure it will be perfect!!

Good luck on your program. Can't wait to see the quilt!

Here is the link to the blocks I have made so far, if anyone wants to see them. I just posted them today.
http:/quiltingboard.com/t-67384-49.htm

Carrie, I missed your original post(must have been a Senior Moment), but I have several notions fabrics that I can send your squares for your quilt. Just pm me if you still need more. I'd love to send you some and NO fabric in return. Congrats on your goal! You have more willpower than me!!

Way to go with working on loosingyour weight. My husbnd went on a fat free diet and has lost 30 pounds.
I know you can do it. :thumbup:

You should see me now. My clothes were just starting to get big when we met but now some are falling off of me.

What a great goal to set!!! Good for you! I struggle with 5 pounds so I applaud you for your tenacity and will power. You will feel so much better!

HI, Give us the block size needed again..You have a great project and I hope you get all 100 from us... Let me know size and I will see what I can do for you!!!!!

will you post a picture of what you've done so far? would love to see it.

I posted a pic in the picture section for everyone to see.

Thank you but I think I am gonna have enough. Well I don't think a 100 yet but it will be a while before I reach that 100lb. mark. It took 6 months to lose the 29 lost already. I average about 2 to 5 lbs. a month and I only make a block as I lose a lb.

Good luck in your weight loss/good health journey. I'm doing the same. We have to take care of ourselves so we can be around to make all the quilts we want to make!! My stash indicates I'll be quilting a lllooong time! hahaha!

Your weight loss quilt sounds like a good idea. What diet are you following. I would like to lose 75 pounds, but definitely do not seem to be having much luck on traditional diet plans, ie., weight watchers. I have hypothyroidism and need to have a diet plan that will keep me motivated, not depressed all the time. I mean, counting points is great, however, it is depressing if you get on the scalre at the end of the week, and only see a 1/4 lb. loss. very discouraging., anyone have any ideas?

There are several of us doing the weight loss challenge and each one does what works for them. We don't call it dieting but a change of behavior and life and we give each other encouragement. I lost the first 20 by cutting out all the sugar. That was tough but I got thru it. The last 9 have been thru cutting back the amount I eat at each meal and exercise that I enjoy. I still eat the foods I like just don't make a pig of myself. I don't snack during the day but I have a snack in the evenings. I wake up with stomach cramps if I don't eat something before bed time. You just need to experiment until you find something that works for you.

Wow, WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!! 29 lbs is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you can keep going!!!!

Slowly is the only "weigh" to go! I am a dietitian and if you ever need any counseling or questions answered you can pm me. I had 65 lbs to lose and was able to do 35 of it a year ago; with 20 of it being permanent. Now working on the other 45. It helps to not get unlimited free food at work anymore which is what put on the 65 lbs in the first place. And, like you, I will not be anywhere near skinny when I am at my goal; I will however be very healthy.

I applaud each and everyone of you. My DH and I lost 35 lbs. 6 yrs ago ( a mere fraction of what you want to lose) on the Adkins diet plan. DH has kept his off, lowered his cholesterol & B/P. I didn't keep 15 lbs. of the 35 off ( gaining it back slowly) but have managed to lose 10 of them this Summer. Still have that last 5 to lose & would like to take an extra 5 more off- just to give me growing room. LOL

I'd like to add that my cholesterol levels did not change after losing the 35; they have always been high and because of elevated liver function tests for years I couldn't take any statin drugs. The liver function tests are now in the normal range & I am on Crestor which has brought the cholesterol levels down to normal in just one month.

Good luck Carrie, so glad you are taking care of your needs and having some fun doing it. The blocks for each pound is a great idea. When did you request blocks? Must have missed that post. Try to read all of them. Continue the good luck

I made the request a couple of days ago. I had to close the request because there was a huge response. It was very humbling for me.

Good luck! I greatly admire anyone who puts forth such an effort.

Congradulations Carrie! Sounds like you are doing a great job on your weight. Takes alot of willpower doesn't it? Keep up the good work! I'm rooting for you!

Good for you Carrie! God bless!

How did I miss that you needed squares. What size???
Please we are in this together. PM me with your address and I will see what I have.
You can do it!!!

God bless you in your endeavor to get healthy! I am waiting for motivation myself.

good luck i do admire you

Sorry Carrie, I guess I missed this but, good luck on the weight loss.

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