We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

I want to do it on my own

jmadyun21
jmadyun21 Posts: 17 Member
edited March 7 in Introduce Yourself
I have about 100 lbs to lose and I'm feeling really discouragryltrnmmk71a.jpg
ux5ejr97wv9e.jpg
uh4bk5fugh8x.jpg
tuujatlclai9.jpg
3xjvlqlbonhj.jpg
2bn4z7tz7muj.jpg
4ihwys7ldhog.jpg
ed. My time is so limited with work & school and I'm not able to stick to healthy eating all the time & exercising (walking on my treadmill) I went from my highest of 275 to now 252 on my own by losing 25 lbs through nutrition, drinking water & burning at least 500 calories a day. I'm not as motivated but I still want to get back to onederland. Is there anyone else who had this much to lose? I don't want to go through with weight loss surgery because I am concerned about future health programs increasing. I'm 5'7 I need to be atleast 160. I really need words of encouragement. Thank you!

Replies

  • Bekkah5215
    Bekkah5215 Posts: 49
    Hi there! I have about 125 lbs. to lose and I found that large number to be discouraging, too!! I decided to break my losses into 10 lbs. increments... much less daunting to think about small goals than the overall picture! :)

    I see a beautiful, strong woman in your pictures, and if you make small changes they will add up to big transformations over time... be patient with the process :) (life is stressful enough with its demands/obligations)
  • FeistyGirl007
    FeistyGirl007 Posts: 18 Member
    You can count me in, too! : ) I just ordered a new workout fitness program to follow and will begin it next week. I have at least 75 lbs to lose, with 100 lbs being ideal. I agree with Bekkah. If you break it down into to 10 lb increments, it is much easier! Heck, I like to break it down into 5 lb increments... I need all the encouragement I can get! Good luck! - Leslie
  • jmadyun21
    jmadyun21 Posts: 17 Member
    Bekkah5215 wrote: »
    Hi there! I have about 125 lbs. to lose and I found that large number to be discouraging, too!! I decided to break my losses into 10 lbs. increments... much less daunting to think about small goals than the overall picture! :)

    I see a beautiful, strong woman in your pictures, and if you make small changes they will add up to big transformations over time... be patient with the process :) (life is stressful enough with its demands/obligations)


    Thank you Hun. I'm taking my time and not going to put a rush on it. Just going to do my best day by day. My goal used to be 2lbs a week, but I'll be happy with 5 lbs a month, better than nothing!
  • jmadyun21
    jmadyun21 Posts: 17 Member
    FeistyGirl007 wrote: »
    You can count me in, too! : ) I just ordered a new workout fitness program to follow and will begin it next week. I have at least 75 lbs to lose, with 100 lbs being ideal. I agree with Bekkah. If you break it down into to 10 lb increments, it is much easier! Heck, I like to break it down into 5 lb increments... I need all the encouragement I can get! Good luck! - Leslie

    5 lbs is very realistic. Start with that then move up gradually to 10! I wish y'all the best in your journey! We can do this! :)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories