200 POUNDS TO LOSE

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  • gobraves47
    gobraves47 Posts: 213 Member
    I had the same starting weight and you can totally do this! The weight is coming off pretty slow for me now, but I'm just plugging away. I'm here for the long haul and log everyday--anyone can add me. :smile:
  • kmsnyg
    kmsnyg Posts: 100 Member
    Hello, I started at 330, am currently at 290 and want to get to 180.

    Welcome!
  • armaines420
    armaines420 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi guys! I'm Anggie and I need more friends to help me with my motivation! I started at 276. I've lost 4 pounds this month! I'm Anggie31 years old and a mother of three. I currently have 3 friends and they rant as active in MFP as I am. I live in North Florida too! My goal weight(as of now) is 180.
  • selyon86
    selyon86 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm just starting out, but in the same boat.
  • shedghes
    shedghes Posts: 48 Member
    Welcome to the party! Congratulations on take the first steps to get healthy. I'm looking to lose 140 pounds and I'm 100 days in this time. I've lost 50 pounds so far. Good luck!
  • christalweers
    christalweers Posts: 6
    I have a long way to go. Would love to be your friends.
  • macm40
    macm40 Posts: 25 Member
    Hi Dorian, best of luck reaching your goals. I am in it for the long run myself, I would like to loose 50lbs, which for me is a long run. It would put me at a weight I havnt seen in almost 23 years, but damnit I'm going to get there.

    Anyone else looking to add friends, you can request me.
  • BEquality
    BEquality Posts: 58 Member
    Hi Dorian! :) My name is Bonnie.

    I am very new to MFP too and sooo confused by the whole thing... trying to eat right, exercise right, learn about fitness stuff (protein shakes, fitbit/HRM-type thingies, etc.), and so on. I'm not sure what my starting weight was because I couldn't do my initial weigh in until about 5 days after I officially started tracking my food and exercising. I thought I had 200 to lose but upon my initial weigh in last week I discovered I am 53 pounds less than I assumed. I still have 150 to go, but I digress.

    Anyway... My goal weight is around 140 too, so we are aiming for the same number. You or anyone here (especially those with a similar story or goal) can feel free to add me. Best of luck with everything! :)
  • ssflbelle2012
    ssflbelle2012 Posts: 322 Member
    Actually more than 200 to lose. I started in 2005 at 497 pounds and by 2007 got down to 307. Life happened and since 2007 until June of this year went back up to 390. Couldn't believe it when I saw the scale. Thank God I managed to keep off 107. When I saw the 390 mark I knew I had to get back on board. Since June 1st I have lost 19 pounds. If your looking for a friend send a request to me.
  • Ftw37
    Ftw37 Posts: 386 Member
    Remember to break up your big goal into smaller, easier-to-comprehend goals. I've been focusing on 10% increments towards my goal.
  • Fsunami
    Fsunami Posts: 241 Member
    Im in.

    Started at 312 5/13/14
    Down to 290.4 today-22lbs

    Headed for 180.

    Long road to shovel, but I am chipping away & thrilled with the results.

    FTW37 can vouch for that :)

    Fsunami
  • 6ftamazon
    6ftamazon Posts: 340 Member
    Feel free to add me :). I'm in the same boat. I started off at 325 lbs and I'm currently 279. Hoping to get to 165 lbs.
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    One day at a time, and it can be done!
  • Magda_Castle
    Magda_Castle Posts: 53 Member
    Hi Dorian, I started at 342lb on 01.01.14 and still going strong! Had some ups and downs but I'm back on a wagon again! Good luck, Magda
  • holycrapbatgirl
    holycrapbatgirl Posts: 17 Member
    Hey! I understand needing accountability. I was 453. But now I am 382. I really didn't think I could ever get to where I am. I know it's not close to being where I need to be. But I will get there. I am determined! I am in this for the long haul! I'll send you a friend request. If anyone else wants to add me that's fine too!
  • sparklekittenbamf
    sparklekittenbamf Posts: 2
    I'm very similar to you in our starting and ending weight! Feel free to add me! I've been doing this about 3 weeks now and so far so good! I am looking to friend people who have 100-200 pounds to lose so we can motivate each other. :)
  • brentpaul33
    brentpaul33 Posts: 20 Member
    The biggest thing for me was seeing what I ate and accounting for all the calories. Once I bad the myfitness app I was just shocked at how much I was eating.
    It doesn't take vigorous exercise I suggest just going for a 30 minute walk each day. Start it off easy.

    The biggest things that helped me were: walking every day, watching calories and cooking all my meals at home. It's very easy to eat your daily allotment of calories in one meal at a restaurant.
    Once you hit that plateau you have to change it up a bit. For me I just increased my workout. I did more walking and tae bo at least twice a week.
    Also remember the scale doesn't always reflect weight lost as you may be losing inches off your waist.
    My scale didn't budge for 3 weeks but I could tell my pants were getting looser.
    There are thousands of people doing this so don't ever feel alone.
    We can give you encouragement to continue on.

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