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  • waltcote
    waltcote Posts: 372 Member
    We all have to start somewhere.My goal is to take it one meal at a time. Watching everything I put in and how much I do to be able to move. I know my long term goal but every day is one step closer to that goal. Best of luck. We all have to take care of the one body that was given to us. :wink:
  • dorycifelli
    dorycifelli Posts: 3
    you are going to be fantastic!!!!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Good luck, Mark, you can most definitely do it.
    Others here have started at similar or even higher weights, and reached their goals, and so can you.
    Gather a good set of friends around you for support and encouragement, remember to consider this a lifestyle change, and not a diet, and work on changing things one step at a time until it becomes a natural part of your day to day living to make mostly healthy choices.

    And read, read, read, there is a lot of useful information around the forums, amidst the nonsense.
  • KatLover73
    KatLover73 Posts: 6
    Good Luck Mark! You can do it! I love how everyone is so positive here! It makes me feel not so alone =) I'd love some friends and if anyone wants to join a good group on FB it's called Eat To Live! We just focus mostly on healthy foods, supplements, alternative recipes, motivation, etc...
  • giveme5
    giveme5 Posts: 3 Member
    I understand the challenge you have. I need to lose 172 pounds. But we both just have to do it one day at a time! You can do this!
  • hamminit
    hamminit Posts: 184 Member
    I need to cut my body weight pretty much in half - need to lose over 130 lbs!! You have come to a good place- I have already lost a few and gained some friends and support :) Good luck - you can do it!!
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    www.gettingfit4life.com

    He lost over 300# without bariatric surgery.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Welcome to MFP! Friend request coming!
  • wjniii
    wjniii Posts: 110 Member
    Welcome. Perhaps the toughest part is already behind you: You are here! Stick with it, be compassionate with yourself and lean on MFP friends. Add me if you like.
  • Rosie5025
    Rosie5025 Posts: 12
    Hey ya..! I just started to! I need to lose at least 150lbs....taking it one day at a time.... You can do this! WE all can do this! Add me if you would like!
    Rosie :)
  • chiojukwu
    chiojukwu Posts: 8 Member
    Welcome to MFP! well done for taking steps to get healthier. You'll see changes soon that hopefully will keep you logging on and losing slowly but surely. I have a lot to lose too started at over 100lbs but for once I feel like being a healthy weight is achievable. I wish you the very best on your weight loss journey, you've made the best decision to come here.
  • Naina_Bug
    Naina_Bug Posts: 74 Member
    This is an excellent place to start!

    *Friend request sent*


    And remember.....

    A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - Lao-tzu
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Hi Mark...... I started at 560 lbs. and could not walk. so I know the road you are taking and anything is possible if you put your mind to it.... I keep my friends list low cause I like to interact with my peeps but feel free to add me..... I add people when I clean up my friends list when I have people that haven't log in for over a month. I just cleaned up my FL last night and was adding Peeps today....... Best advice I can give is just take this one day at time to start, no point in looking beyond today, keep it simple and do everything you can do to be successful today and worry about tomorrow when it gets here.... :drinker:
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,830 Member
    I'm a newbie, but this is something that is really working for me so far! I've sent a friend request.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Hi Mark...... I started at 560 lbs. and could not walk. so I know the road you are taking and anything is possible if you put your mind to it.... I keep my friends list low cause I like to interact with my peeps but feel free to add me..... I add people when I clean up my friends list when I have people that haven't log in for over a month. I just cleaned up my FL last night and was adding Peeps today....... Best advice I can give is just take this one day at time to start, no point in looking beyond today, keep it simple and do everything you can do to be successful today and worry about tomorrow when it gets here.... :drinker:

    This is who I was referring to.

    He's fn amazing :smile:
  • dward59
    dward59 Posts: 731 Member
    Mark, I started right before last Thanksgiving at 438 lbs at the doctors scale. There are a number of us on the Let's Lose 100+ group. Feel free to lurk, or join, find a fit here, there are some great folks on here as you have seen.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/50173-let-s-lose-100-

    Good Luck!
  • fiddletime
    fiddletime Posts: 1,868 Member
    Congratulations on taking the first step Mark. I'm new to MFP also, and will try to add you if I can figure out how. If you know, add me also.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Hey Mark. You can totally do this. Once you get started, the pounds come off pretty quickly...relatively speaking. :) Good luck.
  • MochaFox91
    MochaFox91 Posts: 25 Member
    Hi Mark! Better late than never, really! Feel free to add me, as I'd love to help give you support as you go. No matter how determined you can be, motivation from those you are acquainted with always help. c: You have all the support from us, and remember to stay strong and positive!
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Hi Mark...... I started at 560 lbs. and could not walk. so I know the road you are taking and anything is possible if you put your mind to it.... I keep my friends list low cause I like to interact with my peeps but feel free to add me..... I add people when I clean up my friends list when I have people that haven't log in for over a month. I just cleaned up my FL last night and was adding Peeps today....... Best advice I can give is just take this one day at time to start, no point in looking beyond today, keep it simple and do everything you can do to be successful today and worry about tomorrow when it gets here.... :drinker:

    This is who I was referring to.

    He's fn amazing :smile:

    :flowerforyou:

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