Newbie here. Anyone else lookin' to lose 100lbs+?

TheSunshineQueen

Hi, my name's Meg and I'm looking to lose a whopping 175-ish lbs. Can you say daunting?

So far I've only made changes to my diet (i.e., eliminating soda/sweets, eating slightly smaller portions, etc) in an attempt to "ease myself in," but I'm not satisfied with that. So this is me saying "full speed ahead!" It won't be easy as I'm not in control of the grocery at my place (that particular expense is covered by my housemate/sister), so this is where the MFP calorie-tracker will come in.

In addition to that, I'm also going to have to get used to going outside. I am a major recluse (social anxiety + mild agoraphobia) so this is particularly difficult for me, but I think if I schedule it just right I can get at least an hour or two of daily walking into my routine. I also need to come up with a good workout I can do from home.

Whoops, I ended up rambling. Sorry!

Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting like-minded individuals with similar weight-loss goals so we can encourage and support one another.

Good luck, everyone. Let's do this!

rubyosburn

Hi SunshinQueen, welcome to MFP. I also want to take off a 100+ pounds and am back here with my friends. You may add me as a friend, we can do this together!

CockneyLady2014

I don't have 100lbs to lose but I am here to support so add me as a friend.

sally134

Hi, I'm looking to lose 114llbs, would love some support too. Lets help each other along!

val12345678

i really need support too. I have 100 pounds to lose but do not want to work that hard the rest of my life. I will be happy if I lose 50. I was never made to be at "ideal" weight

amandasaye235

My plan is to lost 100+! Love the support I'm seeing and ready to give it too!

MrsHossYo

I need to lose close to 200 lbs if I want to be at 150. I've been on and off this site trying to lose weight and it never sticks.. It feels hopeless. In the last few months I've really started putting on the weight, and it's to the point now where doing everyday tasks are becoming too much! I use to be such a happy, outgoing person with lots of energy.. And now I just feel exhausted walking around my house. I'm disgusted with myself.. And yet.. I'm still obsessed with food. Thinking about it.. Craving it.. I can't stop. I'm trying so hard and I've recently given up pop.. That's been a month ish and while I feel slightly better, i still hate where I am. My problem is not binging on food.. I am addicted to eating. I'd love to talk or help in any way I can.. And I could also use some motivation! Thanks.

olivares10

I'm looking to loose 200 pounds. I started at 390 in January and I'm down 43 pounds so to be able to be under 250 would be awesome but my long term goal would be able to reach 150-175.

nurse4u6902

sally134 wrote: »

Hi, I'm looking to lose 114llbs, would love some support too. Lets help each other along!

Hi Sally! I just signed up on here and i am too wanting to lose a total of atleast 120lbs. I am planning on getting the bypass surgery hopefully sometime this year. I know its a forever thing but I'm way up in weight. 282 right now. But i have to lose on my own first before i have the surgery. Add me if u want and anyone can too.

tdillabo

175lbs for me....lost 9 so far ...add me if you want another friend to help motivate

rubyalex17

Same, I want to loose quite a lot and I need some help doing it!

TheCriz76

Hi Meg! I have 125+ to lose so fee free to add me as a friend We can all do this!

besaro

its doable. I too was a recluse, so i just put on headphones and walked. I also danced in my living room to dance central. then found other videos, 30ds. then started running at a big 200. a year later I had lost 100 pounds. weigh everything, read everything, log everything. be prepared to have bad days, make a decision to work through the bad ones so you can have good ones. Don't look at the big picture, try and make small, healthy choices over time they start to add up.

michellerodrick

Welcome!! I too have around 175 lbs. to lose.... feel free to add me as a friend, I'm here for support as well!!

healthymom131

Hi Sunshine. I need to lose 100+ pounds too. I would love to get support and give it. We're all on this journey together, right?

jessicapk

Congrats on making the first move! I have a lot to lose, too, and it can definitely be daunting but only if you let it. Make small goals and reward yourself when you get to them. Some people do every 10 lbs, which works pretty nicely. I started at 289 and am approaching 250, which is my first goal and I am so excited to get there! Even though you're not at your end goal, those milestones count and keep you motivated. Motivation is the key. I used to have a Fibit Flex and swapped to a Garmin Vivofit 2 and they are so, so motivating to keep you moving. Accountability ties in to motivation, as well. If you have challenges you can join or others you can compete with, maybe do a weight loss competition where you pay each week to weigh in and the person who loses the biggest percentage wins. I recently set up monthly appointments with my doctor to help keep me motivated. And remember that every day counts. Think that consciously before you make a bad food decision. And remember that you can still eat what you want! Just think of your calories as your bank account and don't overdraw Another approach is to use the weekly nutrition section of the app and you can "bank calories" by being under your goal for a week so you can "afford" a special meal or cheat day. If you go over one day, go under another but I try to go under first. That way, I can't go back on my plan! Since I have a lot of weight to lose, too, and have been on here a bit, I just wanted to pass along a few things I wish someone had told me. You can do this!

blossomingbutterfly

Hello Meg. I've sent you a friend request. I have about another 100 lbs to lose, lost 46 so far

princess_aliza2000

Im here to support u

apippin12686

Hello. I want/need to lose 100lbs as well!

TheSunshineQueen

Awesome! Thanks so much, everyone!

watercolourdragon

I'm also looking to loose about 100 pounds! :^)

addlia

I need to lose about 120-130 pounds. I have tried all kinds of crazy diets and have had some success! I am at the point where my health is now at risk. I am going to take it 10 pounds at a time and focus on making positive nutritional choices. I just got myself a vivofit2 and I'm ready to go! Go Queen SunShine you can do it.

Motivated_Liz

I'm looking to loose exactly 102 pounds! Add me if you'd like.

Elora562

Same here . Add me if you like. I'm new to the community but not app. I've had it for years on and off.

amazon35

Add me too!!I need to loose 110lbs-150lbs. Wow I think that's the first time I said that. I'm just so focused on 10lb milestones.... anyway add me!!! lol 150 looks waaaaaay to hard!

Mrspnj67

Hello, I just joined and I need to lose 130 pounds. Looking forward to the journey...

lmxxox

Just found this thread, I have about 100lbs to lose! Any of you in the same boat can feel free to add me. I've been here before and know how intimidating it is. Gotta take it a pound at a time, lovelies!

magda_adams

I need to lose like 180, so depressing putting it that way

TheSunshineQueen

Whoops, I didn't realize this had been updated! Hi, ladies!

LoreA1960

Hi! I'm looking to lose 200+ so I know what you mean by daunting. I also have the added problem that I have osteoarthritis in both knees and Achilles tendon problems, so I can't be very active. I started off by measuring my food and counting carbs and calories. (I'm a diabetic) I quit drinking diet sodas and I drink strictly water. So far I've lost 51 pounds since December. It seems like a slow process, but if you lose the weight too fast it usually comes back on. I wish you the best of luck and if you'd like to add me that would be cool!

hokie4life30

Feel free to add me. I have about 140 pounds to lose too.