I need to lose 150 pounds!

DucklingtoSwan

I started at 275 and am looking to get to 125 (I'm 5'1"). Everything people have been saying is spot on. Logging everything (it may seem like a hassle at first, but will become second nature after just a few weeks) and breaking down into small goals is the way to go. I'm planning some rewards for milestones along the way. (First one coming up, at fifty pounds down I'm getting either a new swimsuit, or the tattoo I've always wanted!) :glasses:

Allow yourself some treats once in a while, or you'll feel so deprived you'll lose it and inhale the refrigerator and then feel terrible (if you're anything like me, that is!) Paying attention to how I feel, mentally AND physically, before and after eating has also been a bit of an eye opener.

Start adding more movement slowly... park a little further from the store or at work, or take a stroll around the block. It doesn't have to be every day if your knees bother you mine did at my highest weight, and an old injury doesn't help.) Even if you have to go very slowly, you are still moving faster than if you're sitting on the couch. As the weight comes off your knees will feel better and you'll have more energy to go a little farther.

Utilize these boards! I joined MFP a few years ago and made some half hearted attempts to log but kept dropping off. I only used the phone app and never bothered to use the PC to access all of the other features. But now I still use the phone of course, but I make sure to check in here and browse the boards at least once a day. I also started a blog, not something I planned on doing but one day I just decided what the heck.

The people on here GET IT. And it's made all the difference for me this time, and I know it can for you, too! :flowerforyou:

jlynnm70

I started at 275 and am looking to get to 125 (I'm 5'1"). Everything people have been saying is spot on. Logging everything (it may seem like a hassle at first, but will become second nature after just a few weeks) and breaking down into small goals is the way to go. I'm planning some rewards for milestones along the way. (First one coming up, at fifty pounds down I'm getting either a new swimsuit, or the tattoo I've always wanted!) :glasses:

Duckling - unless you are getting that tattoo on a place that your weight won't affect, I'd hold off a while. You don't want to get the one you always wanted, and then have the weight loss change the look of the tattoo - just a friendly tip! Great job on the 50# so far!!

jakidb

Choose a regimen (food and excercise) tht works for Y.O.U and stick with it--consistency is "key" and produces SUCESS .

_Resolve_

been there. done that. this is how:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

there ya go

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lastchance2010

Hi, I'm currently at the same weight as you and am ready to go full steam ahead. If you want support and the like, feel free to add me. We can make this happen. Let's do this! :flowerforyou: :glasses: :happy:

sassynkp

Great idea! I may use that myself!????

NickDoesFitness

One day at a time, one pound at a time !

You will have ups and downs. That's ok. We are here to help. Here to pick you up when you fall, give you a high five when you're doing great. The weight didn't go on over-night and it will not go off overnight.

Its NOT a Diet, its a new Lifestyle!

Find healthy food you love
FInd a workout program you love
Reach out to us when you need.

add us as friends.

Always remember, You Can Do This!!!

YOU are in control of YOU.
We can help, but its your journey.

Welcome to the road of Healthy!
Nancy

Could not have worded this better even if I tried!

Good luck!!!

ladylyda

Make sure that you utilize your Family Doctor. 150lbs is a major goal and having your Doctor on board with you will be important.

Find credible resources you trust.

Know that you are not alone in this goal and network with supportive people.

Listen to your body.

Do it for You, not for someone else.

srl32000

I lost a lot of weight but it took me over 4 years. It was slow at times and fast at other times. Many plateaus will confront you but you have to keep at it, for me it was just one week at a time - and focus on the things that motivate your quest for health. My motivation was my kids and my wife. I wanted to be around for them and wanted to set a better example for them. You have to keep learning and read as much as you can about nutrition and get the real stroy on obesity. You might be surprised. Much of it has to do with low quality foods, becoming insulin resistent (reversible with dietary change), and your body's craving nutrients that might never be satifsied when you eat crappy foods. I got myself a plan, dedicated myself to the cause, learned - and - learned, modified the plan, and kept at it. One of the things I stopped doing was watching Biggest Loser. After a while it was making me feel like a loser. My full on hardcore effortof dieting an exercise was gettin me 1-1.5 pounds a week and week and the guy on TV were getting 10-14 pounds! Baaahh!!!! Its dumbassed as an example because all they have to do is exercise and work out. We have to live in the real world. Also, extreme weight loss, I have learned, causes gall stones and other big problems that slower loss does not. So hang in there, be in it for the long haul. My mantra was that it took me a long time to get out of shape and so I owed myself a fair amount of time and effort to get back into shape. Also, just keep learning about the body, metabolism and how we become fat. For me understanding the problem made me feel less like I failed, and put me in a better placewith respect to finding solutions. Also, get a doctor/nutritionist and have all your hormones checked. Study your blood tests, focus on improving each item either with diet, exercise or supplements - preferable all three, and own the health of your body. It is, after all where we live. Best of luck!