Looking to lose 100+ pounds... the healthy way!

Remoth

Hey everyone. Thought I would start posting here. After the morning weigh in, I'm officially down 16.4 lbs in 60 days. Not quite as fast as I would like, but without any exercise I'm still happy with the results. Still have 200+ to go, but things are going great! I'm going to start taking progress pictures of myself at every 20 lb interval holding something that weighs the amount I've lost. Should be a good motivator. Maybe I'll post my first picture late next week or so.

trailgirl777

congrats on your success!

Jinx_Mo

That's awesome, Remoth! I have done both weight loss with and without exercise, and both work, so do what makes you keep going. 80% of the process is what goes in your mouth keep up the hard work!

Jinx_Mo

Wow, I don't remember this thread being so quiet!!! Where is everyone? I'd there a super hot thread out there that I don't know about?

trailgirl777

I'm here!

modacielo73

Here!!!...I've been having a bit of a rough start trying to get back on track but i'm not going anywhere

runiechica

I totally feel you!! I've yo-yo-ed with progress and I want to make changes that can last forever. Good luck!!

fun2love

Me too...not quite understanding how these conversations work or how to make friends and follow them. Hello to everyone

Jinx_Mo

Yay! I'm not alone here! Glad there are voices out there and others fighting the good fight. I'm working on getting back on plan. I'm doing really well with the eating plan, with dumb slips, but the gym is my struggle... As in I NEVER get there...

kristieshannon

I was disheartened to step on the scale a couple days back and see that I've regained 75 of the 80 lbs I lost a couple years ago. I'm back at it. I've got a new Fitbit to track my activity, am back to vigilantly weighing, measuring, and tracking every little thing that goes in my mouth, am drinking my water, and starting to increase activity. I'd love to connect with some people in a similar situation for motivation and support!

bcedl1982

I got a fitbit charge 2 weeks ago, but am still trying to make the 10,000 step goal. I think there is a way for us to "find" each other on fitbit & participate in challenges together. Gotta be honest - I'll need to ask one of my kids how to do this, lol, unless someone on this thread can help.

mrsw2801

I'm in a similar situation, lost 63lb 4 years ago for my wedding Iv put it all back on and more, now need to loose close to 100lb, will add you X

Heidy1992

Feel free to add me as I am in the same boat

workathomemama

kristieshannon wrote: »

I was disheartened to step on the scale a couple days back and see that I've regained 75 of the 80 lbs I lost a couple years ago. I'm back at it. I've got a new Fitbit to track my activity, am back to vigilantly weighing, measuring, and tracking every little thing that goes in my mouth, am drinking my water, and starting to increase activity. I'd love to connect with some people in a similar situation for motivation and support!

I feel the same way. I exercised my button off and ate clean for a year. Only lost 30 lbs. Wanted to lose at least 80 lbs. Last year, I gained back 15

I just started on the keto diet. So far it hasn't affected my exercise routine. Makes me feel full and I'm not tired all the time. I've lost 5 lbs in 2 weeks. I've read it's probably all water. I'm taking things one day at a time.

Jinx_Mo

kristieshannon wrote: »

I was disheartened to step on the scale a couple days back and see that I've regained 75 of the 80 lbs I lost a couple years ago. I'm back at it.

At least you're brave enough to get on the scale! I've been dodging that thing for about a month now. I don't think I can handle the truth yet.

ptkat28

Hi everyone!! I am still here too!!! I am trying my best to log everyday, but it is normally around 11 pm everynight. I am working a lot of nights now. I really did not blow it too bad during the holidays, maybe gained 3-5 lbs, and have since lost those and 2 more!! I FINALLY got below 150 lbs and am wearing a size 8 or 10!! I still want to lose at least 25 more, but know that it is gonna be slow going! Need to get a garmin or a fitbit!! Glad to see that everyone is still here and know that I am also on facebook if anyone needs to chat!!! Have a wonderful day!!!

Remoth

Thanks Mischelm!

I know what it's like to gain back what you lost too. Few years ago, I lost 60 pounds in 3-4 months, was working out 3 times a week. Things were great! Then my dad passed and I lost all control and just didn't care what I did. I don't want to use it as an excuse, but it did happen at the same time and I'm sure it was a contributing factor. 2 months ago, I was at my heaviest of 40 lbs more than before I started 3 years ago. But things are looking up again and I'm back at it for good this time!

11 weeks in and I'm down 24 lbs with no extra exercise. Still planning on doing the progress picture with weights thing, just haven't got to it. How did everyone do for superbowl day? The amount of calories consumed in the states in that day is probably crazy! I'm in Canada, so it's not as big a deal here. We had a nice elk stew and veggies. Nothing big.

Jinx_Mo

ptkat28 wrote: »

I really did not blow it too bad during the holidays, maybe gained 3-5 lbs, and have since lost those and 2 more!! I FINALLY got below 150 lbs and am wearing a size 8 or 10!! I still want to lose at least 25 more, but know that it is gonna be slow going!

I'm SOOOO glad to hear that one of the early group stuck with it and succeeded!!! That's awesome ptkat! So happy for your success and am taking serious inspiration from you. It was less that a year ago that I was here starting the fight and now I'm back to try again and see you almost at goal. I'm going to be you next year, the success story trying to motivate someone else.

Jinx_Mo

Oh Remoth, don't mention super bowl! Some genius showed up at my house with hot cheese & rotel dip and freshly cooked tortilla chips. Does anyone here know how many MILLIONS of calories are in freshly fried tortilla chips? Trust me, just say NO to them!! LOL. But, that slip aside, I think I'm doing alright so far. Eventually I'll get back in the gym too, but right now I just want to lock down this eating thing.

ptkat28

MischelM wrote: »

ptkat28 wrote: »

I really did not blow it too bad during the holidays, maybe gained 3-5 lbs, and have since lost those and 2 more!! I FINALLY got below 150 lbs and am wearing a size 8 or 10!! I still want to lose at least 25 more, but know that it is gonna be slow going!

I'm SOOOO glad to hear that one of the early group stuck with it and succeeded!!! That's awesome ptkat! So happy for your success and am taking serious inspiration from you. It was less that a year ago that I was here starting the fight and now I'm back to try again and see you almost at goal. I'm going to be you next year, the success story trying to motivate someone else.

Thanks MischelM!!! I am still hanging in there!!! These last 20-25 HAVE to go!!! I hate winter!!! I feel so UNMOTIVATED!!! Am ready for some warm temps here! But working has also slowed down my exercise routines! Got to get in there and get this done!!! Glad you are still here and keeping you in my thoughts!!!

trailgirl777

The journey is different now & hard to say how. It's quieter & calmer. I was off line for a severe work stress & in the midst of that I learned no one will take care of me but me & I deserve it. I am hoping that is the famous click to do it now! I set a small January goal - just log & nothing else. Did not have to lose or stay in calories just learn what I ate & make a habit. They (the magic they) say it takes 2-3 weeks to make a new habit. I learned it takes me 6 weeks. This week I reached the point where I can't not log even if it's just my best guess. It feels better to log - goal met! I lost 11 pounds too as a side benefit. When the scale went up two pounds I was ok because I'm taking care of me & that gain is not going to stop me. My next goal is some activity to reverse serious couch potato lifestyle. I'm looking for something very small & doable to ease into. Planting another little seed to nurture for 6 weeks to grow a habit for me because I deserve it. For today, hopefully tomorrow & the next day after that.

Ardentoak

Hello everyone! I'm new here, and look forward to learning from your weight loss journeys. I can use all of the inspiration and motivation I can get! I'm 43, and I have 178 lbs to lose. That's a whole obese woman. The number is overwhelming, but I know that it's all about one decision at a time, building up to one day at a time. I figure I have a couple of years of effortful weight loss ahead of me, and I'm giving myself every tool that I can.

Six years ago, I jumped into Weight Watchers and a gym program that was sort of like the Biggest Loser. I was working out 6-7 days a week for at least an hour a day (usually 2 hrs or more). I felt great, and I was losing pretty steadily, but then I was injured doing football drills (yep, fat girls doing football drills). I tore my ACL and meniscus, and after surgery, just couldn't get myself going again. I was afraid that I would have another injury. Then my Mom got very sick, and we had over a year of high stress before she passed away. Tomorrow is the 4th anniversary of her death.

I know that she died because of diseases directly associated with obesity, (she was diabetic, and died of congestive heart failure and kidney failure) and I don't want to experience the same fate. I just had a full physical, and with the exception of my weight, I'm PERFECTLY healthy. I want to make the most of this to make losing weight easier.

The doctor suggested that I try Contrave to help with overeating and to, hopefully, eliminate the cravings that have always been a serious problem for me. It took a lot of consideration for me to decide to take it, and I just took my first dose. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has used Contrave to help with weight loss.

I plan to bike and do yoga, alternating every other day, to give myself some gentle, low-impact movement until I lose some weight.

We're on a tight budget right now (I'm building my own business, and it's early days), so I would also love to hear about any kind of great recipe sources that are budget friendly and include lots of veggies!

This is the one area of my life that I feel out of control of. I'm a certified life coach, and I can coach myself, and anyone else, through any other challenge or circumstance. This is a deep-seated thing for me. Showing up here, and being vulnerable, is a huge step. I really appreciate having this forum!

Ardentoak

trailgirl777 wrote: »

The journey is different now & hard to say how. It's quieter & calmer. I was off line for a severe work stress & in the midst of that I learned no one will take care of me but me & I deserve it. I am hoping that is the famous click to do it now! I set a small January goal - just log & nothing else. Did not have to lose or stay in calories just learn what I ate & make a habit. They (the magic they) say it takes 2-3 weeks to make a new habit. I learned it takes me 6 weeks. This week I reached the point where I can't not log even if it's just my best guess. It feels better to log - goal met! I lost 11 pounds too as a side benefit. When the scale went up two pounds I was ok because I'm taking care of me & that gain is not going to stop me. My next goal is some activity to reverse serious couch potato lifestyle. I'm looking for something very small & doable to ease into. Planting another little seed to nurture for 6 weeks to grow a habit for me because I deserve it. For today, hopefully tomorrow & the next day after that.

You DO deserve it! Good for you, for doing the work to find out what REALLY works for you (and learning how long it takes for you to make a habit).

I just discovered an easy Yoga video on Amazon Prime that I'm going to try, to get up and moving. I'm sitting here watching it now (so that I can get an idea of whether I can do the poses, and to be able to follow it more smoothly). I think it's totally doable. If you have the service, I would love a virtual workout buddy.

Jinx_Mo

trailgirl777 wrote: »

I set a small January goal - just log & nothing else. Did not have to lose or stay in calories just learn what I ate & make a habit. They (the magic they) say it takes 2-3 weeks to make a new habit. I learned it takes me 6 weeks. This week I reached the point where I can't not log even if it's just my best guess. It feels better to log - goal met! I lost 11 pounds too as a side benefit. When the scale went up two pounds I was ok because I'm taking care of me & that gain is not going to stop me.

I love this post trailgirl. Sometimes I forget the smaller goals, setting them, working them, remembering why they're important... And your timing couldn't be better. I weighed in today and I'm continuing my journey but 12 pounds heavier than when I started it last year. I was all set to be super upset and just down in the dumps, but your post reminded my there are important things to be learned along this path. Thanks for that, and I'm in the same boat, it takes me 6-8 weeks to make a habit...

Jinx_Mo

Hi and welcome Ardentoak. I have quite a bit too loose as well, so looks like our journey will make us neighbors. Let me know about that yoga video, I've been giving yoga some serious consideration, so you've piqued my interest!

trailgirl777

Well I evaluated my feb goal of activity & only went twice. This was not quite the showing I was going for. I made excuses in my mind ( work 12+ hour days etc). Decided excuses were not going to fly & looked at what I did in my off time. Lo & behold if I reduce my online gaming time I will have workout time. So this week I'm working on my gaming addiction & it's a doozy for emotional numbing. Been offline almost a week & scrambling for healthier stress coping strategies. Please send suggestions. I ordered some easy workout dvd that should arrive next week cause it is late & dark when I get home. hopefully March goes better for my exercise goals.

I posted inspirational backgrounds on my computer (I work on it also) to remind me of who I really am & what I'm working for on this journey so I can shed the things that are in the way.

ptkat28

trailgirl777 wrote: »

Well I evaluated my feb goal of activity & only went twice. This was not quite the showing I was going for. I made excuses in my mind ( work 12+ hour days etc). Decided excuses were not going to fly & looked at what I did in my off time. Lo & behold if I reduce my online gaming time I will have workout time. So this week I'm working on my gaming addiction & it's a doozy for emotional numbing. Been offline almost a week & scrambling for healthier stress coping strategies. Please send suggestions. I ordered some easy workout dvd that should arrive next week cause it is late & dark when I get home. hopefully March goes better for my exercise goals.

I posted inspirational backgrounds on my computer (I work on it also) to remind me of who I really am & what I'm working for on this journey so I can shed the things that are in the way.

I have been sedentary during winter mostly! I am so looking forward to spring and summer!!! That is when it REALLY HITS ME!!!! Get out there and do MORE! But honestly I make excuses too!! we are only human!!! Good luck to you!!!

ptkat28

Where is everyone??? I have missed y'all!!! I know I am working a lot, but I am trying my best to check in with the best group on here!!!!

ninthnarnian

I'm still here- Glad to be a part of such a great group. Been difficult to get to the gym lately- but still trying most days. And just got something neat to help me workout at home.

ptkat28

ninthnarnian wrote: »

I'm still here- Glad to be a part of such a great group. Been difficult to get to the gym lately- but still trying most days. And just got something neat to help me workout at home.

Good to see you still here!!! My husband is wanting to get some kind of Bowflex machine!!! Men!!! lol