Need to loose 147lb

Vixxie75

I'm 346lb and desperate to loose it. I've used the excuse that my mobility is bad but I can't keep doing that. I've managed to build my strength up so I'm able to walk 1.7k in 40 mins with my walking frame thanks to the 'encouragement' of my dog! I've got a long way to go and I'm feeling very alone. I've got friends who support me but they are all fit and thin so don't get it!

If any one wants to add me please do. I'm hoping this will help me to see where I'm going wrong so I can put it right and a bit of help and support is always a good thing!

queenliz99

Welcome!! Read these post to get you going!!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1103164/3-yrs-312lbs-lost-1yr-from-bodylift-and-maintenance/p1

Best wishes and you can do this

Also read the success stories on MFP because there are inspirational!

Azurite27

I may be "fit and thin" now but I lost around 140lbs to get here. Feel free to add me for support.

Vixxie75

Thank you. I've been snooping around reading different bits, I'll read those too, Thanks Queenliz99

Will do Azurite27. Can I ask how you did it?

Azurite27

At first I underate a big, unintentionally. After that I learned to log accurately, focused on my macros and fiber to find what foods help me feel full since I've always had problems with hunger, and got my thyroid regulated. Exercise-wise I learned and focused on what I "could" do rather than what I couldn't, as I also have physical issues related to scoliosis and a short leg.

Vixxie75

I'm slowly learning to look at what I can rather than can't do. For years I've been told I can't and shouldn't. Now I'm looking at what I can and should do and not listening to the negatives.

I'm starting to get there with food. I used to think the size of them meal mattered but now I'm seeing it's whats on it that is important. No point having a big meal then feeling hungry afterwards.

Chifladita

Hello, this is my second day on changing my lifestyle as well. I weigh 313lbs. I am looking for support as well or people I can walk with to loose the weight. Please feel free to add me and I would like to loose 200lbs

Vixxie75

Hiya Chifladita. Great, the more the merrier!

Vixxie75

Not that I know of. Problem here is it depends on where you live. My friend lives in the next county and gets free swimming, gym and physio. Here I have to pay a fortune. I'm walking and trying to build up my speed so I'm Burning off more but it's taking time.