25 and Losing Alot

List_Ninja

Who I Am: My name is Tara. I'm 25 years old, single, no children, two cats. My life is uncomplicated. I'm currently in between jobs while I work to get my teaching license. In the meantime, my wonderful family is pulling together to help me get through this phase of my life.

Where I've Been: I've been overweight my whole life. I was a chubby kid. For a few years in high school I was in shape because I was very active, but for the most part, I've been round and fairly content with my shape and size for the last 20+ years. Now I'm dangerously overweight, it is affecting my health and I know the diseases that loom ahead if I don't change my habits. I've finally learned to admit that I have an addiction to food; that my attitude towards eating is unhealthy and obsessive. It took my wonderful older sister to help me see this. She started seeing a doctor about her weight and health concerns a few months ago and has lost 70 pounds. She was the one who inspired me to go the same route.

Where I Am Now: Yesterday I saw a physician about getting my weight under control. I weighed in at 312 lbs. He assigned me 1,200 calories per day, with absolutely no liquid calories. I'm going to miss my Dr. Pepper.

Where I'm Going: My goal weight is 175lbs. I hope to achieve this by the end of December 2014. That is a loss of 137lbs in 15 months. I know I can do this. My stubborn nature is finally going to come in handy. I'm lucky enough to have a sister who is doing the same thing with me. I'm going to be healthy, for me, for my family, for my future family.

I would normally ask you to wish me luck, but I've decided that luck favors the prepared. So, stand back and watch me work.

spottedkathy

Feel free to add me. I don't have that much to lose but I on here daily and can help motivate you. I really think you have a great attitude!

keelerangela

Good Luck! And what a great attitude you have.. If you plan on exercising I would advice you to eat back your calories since 1200 is the lowest you should go as a woman cutting calories.

rejordan

I hear you girl! Yeah! Add me if you want to. It's a lot easier -when you have a support system -to stick with it.

SarahWrittenThin

we are the same age, have the same goal weight, the same amount of cats, we are starting around the same weight, both have dark hair, WE SHOULD BE FRIENDS!!

carolemorden9

What a lovely introduction to who you are. My advice to you is to get friends on here who help motivate you to keep going. However, if they are going to motivate you, then you need to motivate them as well. Comment on others achievements and status changes. It really helps both sides. Keep yourself focused, and you'll accomplish your goals! I'll be sending you a friend request.

Grammie4VT

Good for you!! It is much easier to lose those excess pounds while you are young and healthy. I am here every day and I would be glad to help motivate you!!

RN514

Good luck to you! Added, can't wait to see your progress and cheer you on

List_Ninja

Thanks so much. I could really use the motivation. It's so much easier when it feels like a team effort. You look like you're doing fabulous. Keep up the good work and thanks for the kind words.

mockchoc

Lots of water/herbal teas/some tea and coffee/ and the odd diet soda will get you through it.

funkim55

Congratulations!! You've come a long way in a short period of time.

WebMD says where you have to lose 100 pounds or more, you should break it up into 20 pound increments. This advice has helped stay the distance. Every 20 pounds WW says to give yourself a gift (non food items). It works. A manicure, a message or a new pair of jeans helps a lot.

I know you can do this!!

Good luck on getting your teacher's license; I want one too!!

Jolie_K

Good luck and I love your attitude Add me if you want

Via_14

Hey welcome aboard the weight loss train! lol

Fantastic mentality you have there! Very eager to see your progress.

They say if you have a big enough why, the how will take care of itself!!

All the best!!!!
Via

soapyapples

I would normally ask you to wish me luck, but I've decided that luck favors the prepared.

I ♥ this.

lynnymcc

Hi there
Feel free to add me too! I honestly feel 1200 is waaaay too low! I realize there are MANY opinions on here about yay/nay in regards to eating 1200 calories per day, however, you are 312 lbs right now. What happens in 10 months when you hit a plateau?(you may not, just saying, maybe) then you will decrease your calories even more...way too low!
I know your doctor has set this amount for you, but honestly, I would see a nutritionist and go with what they say or plug in your numbers to lose 1.5 lbs a week and see what your daily calories should be from this site.
I am speaking from experience, I have done the 1000 cals a day and lost a crazy amount of weight AND fast...but I was starving, miserable and i was losing muscle, NOT FAT! Nor did that teach me a lifestyle change...it taught me "diet"...which meant, after not sticking to my 1000 cals, I gained IT ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL back!
So, rather looking at this as a "diet, eating 1200 cals a day, and to lose weight by next christmas, I suggest, eat more calories, so you feel satisfied and lose weight at the same time...making sure you are in a healthy calorie deficit.
I am 5'6" and I eat 1700 cals a day...my first week I lost 5 lbs and my 2nd week I lost 4.5. I realize everyone loses differently at different times, amounts, etc...all I am saying is rethink the 1200 cals...you will feel starving a alot of the time and that just sets people up for disaster!

imafitmom

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Great attitude!!!! Now go get it!

DeedeeMay81

Great attitude, love it!

Via_14

Who I Am: My name is Tara. I'm 25 years old, single, no children, two cats. My life is uncomplicated.

So, stand back and watch me work.

Authoritayye!! lol