I want to see it can be done! 300 lbs start

ChampCrucial

Feel free to message me for any tis, tricks, and strategies!

RoseTheWarrior

OP, you can definitely achieve your goal with patience. I applaud your determination to set your own goal despite the negative comment from your doctor. I also like the charm idea. I just thought of this today as well. I have 89 lbs to go, and I think that a charm every 10 lbs would give me a really nice, meaningful bracelet when I reach my goal.

You go girl! Don't ever give up! The change in your life will be worth every effort you put forth.

SCP0914

All I've got to say is, I can't wait to see your success story!

minties82

I am aiming to lose the same amount of weight, from 115kg to 50kg. I've lost 40kg so far and been morbidly obese for more than half of my life. You can do this! I had a BMI of 52 to start with. My before in these pics wasn't even a before, that was at about 105kg, so I got bigger before I lost weight.





25kg to go for me. Best of luck.

ericaconti

When I started I weighed 270lbs. I'm currently at 145lbs. It's been 1.5 years. It can be done! I don't have a full body "before" picture, but you can get the idea from my face pic.

shadow2soul

Oh it can be done. It will be hard at times and you will probably slip up every once in awhile. The important thing is not to give up and to keep pushing forward.

My highest adult weight was 260 lbs and on my 5'4.5" frame, that is a lot of weight.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257157/c-section-mom-of-2-my-progress-over-the-past-couple-years-lots-of-pics
A quick glimpse:

sheshe32

I was about 142kg when I started. Then I got down to around 112. Unfortunately, I am a terrible yoyo dieter and got back up to 135.5kg (off and on). Finally down to around 123kg with A LOT of work left to go. I am still trying to get used to eating a better diet again, then will add more exercise. It can be done, but its hard. Like someone else has stated, it seems as though I can't go past a certain weigh, then I am back up again. I hope this time is the time I fix that and for you too. Add me if you like.

ninerbuff

This should help:


http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10164678/wheelchair-user-130lbs-healthier/p1

Show that to your doc.


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Sassyk35

Sophlilcady wrote: »

spacelump wrote: »

Get ready to show your doctor what's possible! I love your persistent goal despite expertise nay saying. Other people might let that get them down. You've got an awesome attitude!

Thank you! It's hard as I haven't been that wait since my early teens but I have a very obese partner and I had a dream that he had died of a heart attack at 40 and I was waddling along with a frame in a mumu rubbing my knees every few metres, and I was only 35, and my kids were so embarassed to be seen with me. I know that's extreme, but if my partner doesnt change thats the way he's heading, and I don't want to be a burden to my kids because I lacked the self control to get to, and maintain a healthy weight. It was a literal wake up call

I worry the same my husband is very overweight he is 435 lbs & was supposed to start this journey with me but I am 3 weeks in & he hasn't started & just eats anything & everything with no regard & doesn't exercise. It's very frustrating! I am starting out at 270 lbs. I'm honestly having trouble staying motivated but I want to be happy & healthy for my kids as well. You can do this Girl friend me we can do it together.

Sassyk35

Kaylabaila wrote: »

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5'3 300lbs to about 175... But I'm even less now and still going. IT CAN BE DONE

Wow Girl your amazing! ! How long did it take you? What did you do? Definitely inspiring.

Sassyk35

ericaconti wrote: »

When I started I weighed 270lbs. I'm currently at 145lbs. It's been 1.5 years. It can be done! I don't have a full body "before" picture, but you can get the idea from my face pic.

Wow fabulous! ! Any tricks? I'm 270lbs & struggling

lowforshow2002

I have been heavy my whole life as well. At one point I was at 495. I'm now down to 285 and my goal is 215. I see myself there within the next year.

LC_onelove

I started at 287 lbs and lost down to 160lbs. I regained to 225 lbs and am currently at 179. IT CAN be done, I am proof. I have been overweight since I hit puberty! Your doctor is WRONG!

misterdale67

You can totally do this. I started out February 2nd 2014 @ 348 pound. As of today I am 163 pounds. Down 185 pounds in 19 months.

ericaconti

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I don't really have any tricks, sorry. I guess for me it was really just a matter of being ready to make the change. I had been overweight my entire life, but I was happy and never tried or had the desire to lose weight. I literally woke up one morning and said to myself 'I'm ready to lose this weight'. I'm a math nerd so the calories in/calories out made sense and was really easy for me. I'm also super competitive with myself and very goal oriented. I weigh my food, log everyday, and hold myself accountable.

AmyAliEsq

Your doctor should have his license revoked. That's the most infuriating thing I've ever heard.

Bud_

Yes, IT CAN BE DONE!

Keep at it and you WILL do it - Use MFP to log everything, follow the guidelines and don't let 'bad' days put you off

I know I'm a guy but I am still losing, having started at 290lbs at the beginning of this year - GOOD LUCK and keep coming back to let us know how you're getting on!!

SamanthaPeake

Get a new doctor! You can be whatever weight you want!!! Good luck xxx

acorsaut89

Sophlilcady wrote: »

I am losing weight with the help of my doctor, a dietician, an exercise physiologist, and MFP. When I told my doctor my weight loss goal, he said that it was pretty much impossible, because i've been overweight my whole life. I would LOVE to see pictures of people who HAVE done this, because I want to do it and prove my doctor wrong!

My start weight: 135 kilos (297 lbs)
My ultimate goal weight (i have set smaller goals along the way): 70 kilos (154 lbs)

My doctor has said I should aim for a little bit under 100 kilos (220 lbs) and be happy with that for the rest of my life. Thank you so much in advance

So I don't want to negate your dreams - trust me, I'm the last person who would ever want to shut down someones dreams - but there may be some validity to what you're doctor is saying . . . I don't know exact weights, but hear me out, k?

I started at 340 ish lbs . . . that's pretty big. I am down to just under 260lbs now - so 80+lbs of loss so far. I went for a bod pod testing which is where they measure weight and volume of your body to determine body fat percentages. So at 260 lbs, let's say because I had this done about 5 weeks ago, I had 137lbs of lean body mass. That's more than some women weigh altogether. This happens when you've been significantly overweight for a decent period of time and your body just has more muscle because you have had to cope with carrying around that much extra weight. So according to BMI, I should weigh about 160lbs for my height (5'10). Assuming I don't gain any more muscle - which I wouldn't gain a significant amount as a woman - that would leave me with about 25 lbs of fat on my body, or about 15% BF. That's an insane amount - that's like figure competitor lean. And it's not realistic for me.

Working with a dietitian, we have determined to have a healthy amount of BF - anywhere between let's say 22 and 27% would leave me weighing somewhere between 180 and 190lbs. So I'm not saying that you should be happy at 220lbs . . . not even close to saying that. But what I am saying is that 154 lbs with a healthy amount of body fat left on you may not be realistic for your individual body. Besides, it's all in how you look right? At 22% BF, most women will look lean but still curvy, natural sexy. You won't be jacked or ripped - so you'll have to go lower if you are looking to be more muscular, but you'll look healthy for the most part. Maybe just some food for thought?

Also, here's a before and a recent pic - from just over 340lbs to about 260lbs when this picture was taken

RolemodelmomT

SuggaD wrote: »

Get a new doctor.

Absolutely!!!

I am 296 right now and I was immediately pissed off with the Dr. comment. How dare he say that you can't loose the weight and that you should just settle. I know this can be done and I know that you can do this!!!

BigMech

I was overweight all my life and and at an all time high of 490 lbs at 6'6" tall. I was 38 years old when I finally realized I need to make a change if I wanted to be around for my kids. A little over 2 years later, through a combination of diet and exercise, I had lost 260 lbs. Was it easy? No! Was it worth it? Hell Yes!

I have now maintained my loss and added on a decent amount of lean mass in the past 3 years. I still eat a healthy diet, watch my calorie intake, and exercise regularly.

It can be done!

acorsaut89

BigMech wrote: »

I was overweight all my life and and at an all time high of 490 lbs at 6'6" tall. I was 38 years old when I finally realized I need to make a change if I wanted to be around for my kids. A little over 2 years later, through a combination of diet and exercise, I had lost 260 lbs. Was it easy? No! Was it worth it? Hell Yes!

I have now maintained my loss and added on a decent amount of lean mass in the past 3 years. I still eat a healthy diet, watch my calorie intake, and exercise regularly.

It can be done!

This is an amazing transformation! Also love that you noted you added LBM too.

rbfdac

Your doctor sounds insane. I'm only halfway there (goal 215), but I was 317 pounds when I first started and was actually 350 pounds a year before when I delivered my son. Of COURSE you can lose the weight.

MrsSgtBerger

Seriously get a new doctor. I've also been overweight pretty much the majority of my life. When I started my journey I was over 300 and my lowest weight was 145. I've gained and now am back up to 160 which is why I'm back here but it can be done. Here's my photo for proof!

bri170lb

I wasn't well and went to the Dr for help. I had high blood pressure, low thyroid and i was pre diabetic. My Dr gently explained that these problems were likely caused by or aggravated by the fact that I weighed 300 pounds.

She gave me medication for the blood pressure and throid.

She suggested that I should track my blood sugar and my diet and to carefully track how I feel before and after I eat. She pointed me toward resources that would help me.

After 1 year, without dieting, I had lost 30 pounds. I started to understand that certain foods are like poison to my body and i started to change the way i ate. She adjusted my meds. She encouraged me to keep doing what I was doing and to try to add some activity to my life, to just try to move.

I gradually started exercising and really controling my carbs with the help of all the fine folks here at MPF and I lost 40 more pounds by my next checkup a year later.

My doctor told me to just keep doing what I was doing and gave me more helpful suggestions and resources. She adjusted my meds and told me what to beware of, in case my blood pressure might go too low.

She suggested that I should work towards a goal that seems impossible. I went from barely walking 10 minutes on the treadmill to jogging 5k three times a week. I really started controlling my calories. I have lost 31 pounds more.

I expect to be at or near my goal weight when I see my doctor again next spring. I fully expect her to encourage me and help me to figure out a plan to maintain my weight and health.

This is what a doctor does. They help their patients to become healthier. They educate their patients and support them. They guide them towards the next step.

A doctor who would tell their patient to just settle for obesity, knowing that in the future your health will begin to decline because of it IS GUILTY OF ABUSE!

I think you deserve better.

Chelseamatic1

I lost 86 lbs in 2012. I gained it back during 2 back to back pregnancies and got up to 294 lbs. I have been doing MFP and exercising since July and have lost 43 lbs! You can do this. Screw that doctor's negativity.

Mom2ATM

I was 314lbs when i started my journey, im nowhere near my goal but ive lost 30lbs with the help of mfp and beachbody workouts, i compared a pic from february before i gained back 12lbs to now after losing those 12lbs again and my body looks a lot smaller since i started working out so dont just go by lbs lost while on your journey, make sure you measure yourself and i believe you can do whatever you put your mind to!