50lbs or more to loose

tricx21

So I have 9 months to lose more than 50lbs. That's less than 2lb per week for the next 36 weeks. Seems simple enough. I'm just looking for like minded people or people who have a lot to lose to keep each other motivated

VeryEirry

I have 65 pounds to lose, myself. My goal, for now, is 120 pounds. An extra 10 wouldn't hurt me though. I am 42 years old, and only 5 feet tall. At 185 pounds, I am the biggest I have been in my entire life. This is a huge blow to my ego after losing 75 pounds back in 2011. I know I can do it again, but I have to want it badly enough. I'm having a hard time getting myself serious this time.

tricx21

I lost 24lbs last year mostly through walking and using MFP (my fitness pal) everyday. I was surprised at how easily it came off. I've always struggled to lose weight I'm 5ft 4 and around 250lbs. I've at least 60lbs to lose. Baby steps lol

hairbylysa

I just turned 40, I'm 5.7 and weigh 260lbs. I'm giving myself 10 months to lose 60lbs. My ultra long term goal is to loose 100lbs. I've done all of this before. Two years ago, I went from 280, down to 230...and have let some creep back on. I'm tired of being fat.

Mizzaf

I have 49lbs to lose. I plan on walking a lot more, alongside a running club and maybe some group exercise classes. I really struggle with cutting out sugar, but I'm determined to stay off the stuff.

kadelavergne

I am 64. Weight loss comes really hard for me. In the last 20 weeks, with a very serious effort, I lost only 18 lbs. I need to lose another 45 lbs. I have set 2 lbs./week as my goal, but I'm scared. Not hitting that goal during the last 20 weeks was one thing that "permitted" me to eat like a maniac over the holidays and regain 5 lbs. in one week. To hairbylysa: I'm tired of being fat, too! My goal is to exercise 30 minutes a day, at least 4 times/week. I am going to post my meals and try to stay within the calorie parameters. I WILL get off the sugar again!

suziecue20

Hi, I'm 67 and only 5ft. I've lost 26lbs since September 2015 and have another 20lbs to go. I concentrate on cooking really varied, tasty and satisfying dinners every night. This keeps me from feeling deprived and makes the going easier.

lbooks95

Hi, I'm 20 and have 75lbs to lose. Starting at 320, wanting to get down to 245 again. Feel free to add me.

ShashayLee

all the best to everyone in your weight loss journeys. Just remember one day at a time, one meal at a time. Forgive yourself if you go off track.
make sure you set realistic weight loss expectations.
Some times we want to lose the weight ASAP. Realistically not going to happen. The first week or 2 the pounds can just melt off, then you settle into maybe .5 to 2 pounds depending on how much you have to lose.

Princess111201

I'm 25, and needing to lose about 60 pounds. I'm feeling positive right now since I started yesterday, however, if anyone has any good tips on foods I can add to my diet since I made a huge transition in diet, that would be great. Feel free to add me. Having people in the same boat will definitely make this as enjoyable as it can be. Haha. Best of luck to all of you.

dujyandco

Hi! I'm Stephanie, happy wife and mama, 47 years old. I'd like to lose about 70 pounds.
I'm new to weight loss and MFP. I've logged in for.... 48 days, I think.
I'm down 13 pounds.
My road to weight loss is walking and walking and walking... and low impact aerobics. I walk around 10 miles per day, averaging around 24k steps.

I am convinced that it's not only possible, but since the change is absolute in my head, it's fait accompli... only a matter of time for it to show up on the outside.

I'm thinking a year will do it (ending around the end of October), though I'm hoping to see some real (and undeniable) changes by Spring!

My tools are MFP for logging calories, my Pacer app for my steps, and a FitBit Charge HR for keeping track of my heart rate during exercise. (FitBit doesn't keep track of my 'walking at home' steps very well. Hmmph.)

Looking forward to cheering on a few new friends!

anniemac08

Hi, I'm 37 and have nearly 70 lbs I'd like to lose. I lost about 35 lbs a couple of years ago, but then I quit running and watching my food and regained it times 2. It's been hard getting back into gear this time around, knowing how hard I worked to lose weight the first time and now I have to basically double down for 2x the time/effort.

I have 2 kids who need me to be a better lifestyle model. That's my inspiration and what's getting me going again.

1jeaniebeanie

anniemac08 wrote: »

Hi, I'm 37 and have nearly 70 lbs I'd like to lose. I lost about 35 lbs a couple of years ago, but then I quit running and watching my food and regained it times 2. It's been hard getting back into gear this time around, knowing how hard I worked to lose weight the first time and now I have to basically double down for 2x the time/effort.

I have 2 kids who need me to be a better lifestyle model. That's my inspiration and what's getting me going again.

Same here! I lost 80lbs in 2012... Long story short... I lost my focus and here I am with only 34lbs lost and 50 more to go! I'm in need of friends for support!!!
Who's with me??? Lol

tricx21

I find having a banana and bottle of water with me help if I get cravings.

tricx21

Walking works wonders I miss my morning and evening walks but until it gets lighter again I'm re-hitting the gym and starting swimming again

pichu318

I want to lose 27kg by the time my next fall semester starts (September 4th).
I am a little higher than your goal, but I am more than willing to provide support if you wanna add me

healthymein2016

I'm a wife and a mom of a busy 4 yr old, needing to lose 100+ pounds. I work full-time on overnight shifts. I find it hard to include exercise into my day. I was successful losing 50 pounds on weight watchers several years ago, but after having my son I let myself go. Now I'm tipping the scales at almost 300 pounds. I eat emotionally and especially out of boredom or to stay awake. I need all the motivation and support I can get. Feel free to add me!!

callsitlikeiseeit

why the time frames, people? you didnt gain it in 6,8,12 months, you are highly unlikely to lose it in that time frame.

its not a race.

i eat out all the time and eat chocolate and drink like a sailor and still lost 70+ pounds in the past year. but that wasnt my goal. my goal was to make changes for the better, and the weight that came off would be a bonus.

lorrpb

I started at age 59, 19 months ago. I've lost every month since, including vacations, holidays, illnesses, etc. It can be done at any age if you want it bad enough. For me, the key is to set a plan, establish good habits, then do it. Don't wait to "feel motivated" because feelings come & go. 125 lbs list, about 30 left to goal. It is hard, but being fat and feeling awful is harder. Ok to friend me if you want to post comments and not just auto-posts.

JLKOx96

I have never thought about it in these terms but realistically I do need to lose more than 50 pounds. I'm currently around 15 and a half stone (it fluctuates) and would like to move down to 11 stone. I'm a student at Oxford and have a really busy schedule, which consists of a lot of studying right now and will do for the next two years at least. I really struggle with motivation in mornings but find that once it's done, it feels great! Would be awesome to find some people to help with accountability but also tips for eating better with a busy schedule that doesn't take *too* much preparation...

I've completed the C25K programme two times before, most recently last October. But term started and everything seemed to just 'get in the way'. I've just began a C210K programme and I think really it's time for the excuses to stop!!

vickibynum

Please add me. I need support in this journey! Thank you!

angelexperiment

Hi I've about 80 to go. I'm 5'4 as well. I currently am at around 207 starting mfp at 235/7 last October. While I'd love to lose 50 this year my goal is just to actually lose bc that seemed to work last year without putting a number on it. Although I have multiple goals without a time frame to make them easier to achieve. My goal as of now is 200. Then 180!

haleybug89

Hi. I have about 70lbs to loose, that is my goal for now. I am 26 years old, 5'4 and weight 265. I knew I was big, but when I got on the scale 2 days ago I realized just how big I really was. It was a big eye opener for me. I never really dieted before, or at least nothing that lasted for more than 3 days before I blew my diet. I am in need of support and diet/fitness tips. Feel free to add me, we can do this together.

AmyOutOfControl

Hello! I had around 50 pounds to loose when I started two months ago. I've lost 12 so far with calorie counting, yoga, and walking. Weight is so much harder to take off now that I am in my 40's! I am only 5'2" so an extra 50 pound is really unhealthy for me. My cholesterol is creeping up and I don't want to end up on meds. Feel free to add me for some mutual positive support!

Um12tlwr

I am 23, 5'8 and have about 70lbs to lose, going over 200lbs on the scale was a big turning moment for me and I'm feeling motivated to lose the weight.
Good luck everyone on your weight loss journeys

NikkisFitnessJourney

I'll be 28 next month, 5'5", am currently 238 lbs, and am looking to lose at least 70lbs (to be re-evaluated once I get closer to my goal). I've steadily gained weight since a young age, so I don't even know what it feels like or means to be HEALTHY. My highest weight was 274 in 2011, and as of last year I had gotten down to 209. Thanks to a PT job in addition to my FT job, I lost track of my healthy eating habits and exercise routine, and quickly gained back the weight I had worked so hard to lose.

I seem to be struggling with the same ~30 lbs, going back and forth, back and forth, and I'm tired of it!! I'm ready to reach ONEderland and finally be healthy and fit. I want to LIVE my life, instead of just existing in it.

I am always interested in adding more friends for motivation. We all got this, bring it on 2016!!

amarz298

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

why the time frames, people? you didnt gain it in 6,8,12 months, you are highly unlikely to lose it in that time frame.

its not a race.

i eat out all the time and eat chocolate and drink like a sailor and still lost 70+ pounds in the past year. but that wasnt my goal. my goal was to make changes for the better, and the weight that came off would be a bonus.

I actually am a rare case. I taught dance, took dance, and was a dancer for a hockey team. Then I stopped everything at once. I gained about 50 pounds in 5 months. I turned to eating. I didn't handle giving up what I loved very well. Now 5 years later I'm still struggling to loose it.

sassypsyn

Hi, I'm 64 years old and have lost 38 lbs from my highest weight of 234, I still have 60 lbs to go and hoping to do it this year. I've started atkins today again, since that was the diet that helped me lose the most weight.. feel free to add me.. Good Luck everyone!!

KoshVorlon

Tricx21 & VeryEirry & all the rest of you posting above, thanks for your courage and willingness to share. Looks like I am the only guy amongst you and I need to drop a wee bit over 90 lbs now, having dropped 20 since the first week of October. I will be 63 in March and hate exercise.

I have been using MFP & FitBit as motivators and just readjusted my calorie goal to 1350/day. I have tried many times over the years, but not really very hard.

Now I want to support my wife of 39 years who has been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and has had to go on a special diet (no-carbs). She is not over weight like me. I would be happy to friend anyone of you that may need a 'buddy'. I am not really sure how all this works, but I am determined to reach my ultimate goal of 180 lbs. I am 5' 11" and currently at 270 lbs. The 2 pounds a week goal may be reasonable, I do not know, but I sure would like to try. May I ask you all how often you weigh yourselves? Maybe a better question is how often am I supposed to weigh myself? It seems my weight can fluctuate up and down by as much as 2 pounds on a daily basis. Very confusing to me.

NTL, Happy New Year to each of you and reading your posts, I am confident you will all succeed in reaching your goals. Good luck and God Speed.

Tom (aka KoshVorlon)

jeannettemancini

hi! I'm 42, and have 50-60 to loose. I lost 30 something last year, but I gained all but 20 back due to a Disney world trip, business travel and the holidays. I know I can do it.. one day at a time. 20 lbs is nothing to sneeze out.. but hoping I get past the 6 month hump... I always seem to stall out in July or so.

TaniTru

tricx21 wrote: »

So I have 9 months to lose more than 50lbs. That's less than 2lb per week for the next 36 weeks. Seems simple enough. I'm just looking for like minded people or people who have a lot to lose to keep each other motivated

That is me - I was looking for a thread with those who have a little more to lose and I found it - thanks. I have conceded to slow and steady instead of fads - but I am looking for all the inspirational and support available to achieve that lol No better time to start than the new year. Get fit friends wanted for support and encouragement!