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HI I want to loose 120 need tons of support

yomairaA
yomairaA Posts: 32 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi I'm YomairaA and I am looking to loose 120 lbs of which I have lost 17.2. It is extreamy hard. A friend mentioned this site so I decided to sign up because I need the support. I have viewed some success stories and I am inspired. Good luck to all on here for the same reasons. Any tips would be greatly apprciated.

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  • jbootman
    jbootman Posts: 145 Member
    welcome,
    yes, this is a very helpful place,
    I also have about that to lose, so we have that in common,
    I am not exercising, although I suppose it is recommended, for now the best I have been able to do is to confront my diet,

    I began by making a list of low sodium, low fat, low calorie, high fiber foods, and I made a plan of what I could eat daily, without cooking, because cooking is one of my triggers,

    my family agreed to make and clean up their own meals so I could just concentrate on me for a bit,

    this seems to be working for me, boring yes, I am eating the exactly same thing each day, but it is lowering my anxiety and stress,

    I do need to find another hobby other than food, so the struggle is ongoing,

    LOSING FAT IS WAR!!!

    my very best wishes for you
  • sandra80
    sandra80 Posts: 308 Member
    this place is absolutely awesome. i have been here since may 1, 2010 and i have lost 67 lbs in that time. i'm down 100 from my highest weight. the first 33lbs i lost took years to accomplish after joining this site, i did 67 in a matter of months.
  • wyld4eva
    wyld4eva Posts: 58 Member
    Hi, I am pretty to new at controlling my diet, but I have found if I increase my fiber it gets rid of hunger, lower sodium less retaining water, and log everything even if you have a bad bingy kinda day, when you see the numbers it helps to not have as many of those days. (although a high calorie (just not crazy) day once every 5-7 days not bad tricks the body)

    My day starts with 2 hard boiled eggs and a deli flat with or without mustard > less than 300 calories but 5g fiber
    Lunch is between 300-400 calories at least 5g fiber
    Dinner remaining calories) at least 5g fiber

    snacks are cucumbers and tomatoes in a light dressing or plain
    yogurt, I occasionally have chips at night if I have over 200 calories left over.

    Baked potatoes are good, plenty of veggies, and brown rice.

    I am also looking for support so feel free to friend me, I open my food diary for my friends. Good luck on your healthy journey!
  • bigmama65
    bigmama65 Posts: 2,529 Member
    I just joined a few days ago and I need and am willing to give support. Add me as a friend. I also have over 100+lbs to lose. This will not be easy. But can hurt alittle less with support and friends along the way.
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Hey there!! Welcome to the boards, you're going to love it here! I've been here since Feb. Haven't lost much weight, but I've been maintaining what I have lost.

    I've got 12 tips in my blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Steph_135 that I posted a long time ago. They helped me lose 60 lbs in the past, which I have kept off since I lost them. Maybe some of them can help you too. :flowerforyou: Best wishes!
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