It is a big number that overwhelms me!

Kwilliams75

I am not new to this app but it has helped me in the past. I injured my knee about 2 years ago. Due to a high deductible, I had to wait a year before I could get surgery. I am post surgery and ready to take my life back. Looking for some new friends on here for some extra motivation while I journey to lose a 100 plus pounds!.

pridesabtch

They say little steps are the way to go, but I also get overwhelmed by the big numbers. Best of luck!

TeaBea

You're not alone. You might look at joining a group here:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3322-losing-100-pounds-without-surgery

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/15651-lets-lose-100

Take one step at a time!

springlering62

This group is pretty active:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/133315-larger-losers

seltzermint555

Just had to drop a line here because I can relate. I have lost over 100 since 2007 and kept it off, aside from a 12 lb pandemic gain.
For me the BEST thing was having smaller goals. I know if I started over 300 and had a goal of 160 there's nooooo way I would have made it. My first goal was just to be under 300, and then 275, 250, 220, 180. That worked so much better for me. I do think people are motivated in different ways but just for whatever it's worth! Good luck to you!

rosebarnalice

Mini-goals help a lot! I set a target for 10% of my total weight, and then when I reached that goal, I made my next goal 10% of that. WHen I got closer to what I thought might be my goal weight I set my mini-goals at 5% increments.

Kaitie9399

I'd say to start with the first 5 pounds and when that happens, then work towards 10. While looking at the overall goal is good, focus on small steps first.

PAPYRUS3

seltzermint555 wrote: »

Just had to drop a line here because I can relate. I have lost over 100 since 2007 and kept it off, aside from a 12 lb pandemic gain.
For me the BEST thing was having smaller goals. I know if I started over 300 and had a goal of 160 there's nooooo way I would have made it. My first goal was just to be under 300, and then 275, 250, 220, 180. That worked so much better for me. I do think people are motivated in different ways but just for whatever it's worth! Good luck to you!

So great! I love hearing how people who have a huge road ahead of them and actually make it! While I don't need to lose weight, I have other issues with my lifestyle that need as much attention. That's my huge road...I guess if I can make one small thing each day and commit to it - I'll eventually get there like you did.

nanastaci2020

If it helps, focus on the next 5 pounds. That was how I handled my weight loss journey. I did not constantly dwell on the 'goal' number. When I was in the low 180's, I looked forward to getting under 180. Then I looked forward to getting under 175. Then 170 and so on.

concordancia

I hid my scale at the beginning of March and haven't looked since. As long as I know I am building the right habits, I know I am moving in the right direction.