Looking for friends who have more than 70 pounds to lose.

missxchelly

While I am incredibly grateful for the friends I do have on here, I need to find a friend base of people who are in the exact same boat as me who in return need the same motivation as I do. It's great to post that I was under my caloric goal, or I lost .5 pounds but I need a little more than, "Great Job." I need it to be a little more personal. I'm looking to make life long weight loss friends on here. If you feel exactly as I do let's add each other (=

AshDHart

I started with 182 lbs and down to about 150 now. Would love supportive friends so I'm going to add you now!

missxchelly

That's great. I'm currently 313. When I started this site on Wednesday I was 318. I'm trying to get down to 220, so I have just about 100 pounds to lose (= Sounds like a lot, but honestly I'd be happy with anything under 250, lol (=

missxchelly

and girl, I am with you. I am wanting to get out of the 3's SO bad. I jumped up to 300 after getting off depo. It seriously like happened over night.

AshDHart

I went over 300 on bc. Was gaining weight like there was no tomorrow. It stopped the day I went off. Unfortunately, that was 20 years ago and I haven't been able to turn it around. I finally feel like something clicked and now it's going to happen!!! I set my goal for 195 simply because the thought off seeing 200+ lbs to go was a bit overwhelming! I would be thrilled at this point to just get under 200. I'm not even sure where a good weight would be be but 2 doctors suggested 195 so that is what I'm focused on right now.

missxchelly

Well one thing I learned from Weight Watchers ( not sure if you've ever been a member) but they focus you on a small goal, and then when you hit that goal, another small goal. I can see you've done that already which is a GREAT start. I figured if I can get down to 220, I probably wouldn't stop there. I'd probably think, "Well hey, if I can lose all of this weight why not keep going?" I think 220 would be a great size. That's what size my sister is and I love it. I love being curvy. I want to keep some of that (=

I did gain a lot of weight on Depo. When I first started I gained, and then I lost, then gained, then lost. Eventually it was all just gain. When I stopped it, I gained 15 pounds in what was literally an over night thing. I've struggled to get out of the 300's since then, and that was about a year and a half ago. I've gained 18 pounds in a year and a half. So terrible. That's actually off and on. Since I've hit 300 I've tried so hard to get out of them, with no success. I WILL GET OUT OF THE 300's, I promise (=

I'm too scared of health problems. My back already hurts because I slouch. I'm sure that has everything to do with my weight too. Lordy.

AshDHart

The health issues is what finally did it. Not mine as I was ignoring them for ages but my husband. He was diagnosed with diabetes and to help support him I made changes too. I did WW for a short time in 1995 but didn't find much support and it wasn't a good fit.

Getting out of the 300's for the first time since 1995 is going to be a major event for me! I can't wait!!!

kmlt08

I lost 91lbst in 7.5 months and can totally relate to exactly what your looking for! I still have at least 70-100 lbs more to lose but I am taking it one day at a time!! I would love to add you and help motivate you!!

kmlt08

Well one thing I learned from Weight Watchers ( not sure if you've ever been a member) but they focus you on a small goal, and then when you hit that goal, another small goal. I can see you've done that already which is a GREAT start. I figured if I can get down to 220, I probably wouldn't stop there. I'd probably think, "Well hey, if I can lose all of this weight why not keep going?" I think 220 would be a great size. That's what size my sister is and I love it. I love being curvy. I want to keep some of that (=

I did gain a lot of weight on Depo. When I first started I gained, and then I lost, then gained, then lost. Eventually it was all just gain. When I stopped it, I gained 15 pounds in what was literally an over night thing. I've struggled to get out of the 300's since then, and that was about a year and a half ago. I've gained 18 pounds in a year and a half. So terrible. That's actually off and on. Since I've hit 300 I've tried so hard to get out of them, with no success. I WILL GET OUT OF THE 300's, I promise (=

I'm too scared of health problems. My back already hurts because I slouch. I'm sure that has everything to do with my weight too. Lordy.

Mini goals are excellent!!! Defiantly agree with WW there! (never done WW myself though)
Getting out of 300 and seeing that 299 believe me you WILL do it and it is everything you think it is! Now I like to see the 2nd number go down and get excited over that!

missxchelly

Go ahead and add me (= That would be great.
I have to fight this whole sleep apnea thing because that prevents me from losing weight. The most I've ever lost ever was 12 pounds. I won't be happy until I see at least 20 down (=

kmlt08

Go ahead and add me (= That would be great.
I have to fight this whole sleep apnea thing because that prevents me from losing weight. The most I've ever lost ever was 12 pounds. I won't be happy until I see at least 20 down (=

You can do it! I have never had any issues with apnea but I fully believe in this site and if you watch what your eating and choose healthier options and have a great support system you can do it! Look at it not so much as a diet but a lifestyle change! (Some days you make good decisions others you may not, but always remember tomorrow is a brand new day!) When I first joined I logged everything. Now thanks to MFP (and the fact I am a creature of habit and eat the same stuff day in and out ha) I really just track my exercise and somedays my food but mainly my log of weight loss. Plus I come on each day to help motivate my friends I have made on here and ask for motivation!

AshDHart

Sleep apnea is a *****. Was diagnosed but never followed through with the cpap machine. Dumb mistake. Getting hospitalized with pneumonia this year was a blessing actually. They put me on oxygen 24/7 and it's made a HUGE difference. I actually sleep 6 hour solid most nights now. It's also helped with my fibromyalgia.

I really need to plan a non-food reward for getting out of the 300's.

lizhipwell

I can totally relate. I started at close to 365 lbs at the end of February and am 331.4 lbs. as of Friday. My small goals come in 10-15 lb. increments...less daunting that way, ya know? I need to lose over over 150 lbs. to be healthy...to manage my pre-diabetes and cholesterol...MFP has been a life changer, cuz when I started I had full blown diabetes with a fasting blood sugar at close to 250 and as of this morning it is 92-94. I've learned that the time spent and the patience has been worth it so far. I wish you all the best!
Liz H.
P.S. I will send you a friend request right now!

AshDHart

I can totally relate. I started at close to 365 lbs at the end of February and am 331.4 lbs. as of Friday. My small goals come in 10-15 lb. increments...less daunting that way, ya know? I need to lose over over 150 lbs. to be healthy...to manage my pre-diabetes and cholesterol...MFP has been a life changer, cuz when I started I had full blown diabetes with a fasting blood sugar at close to 250 and as of this morning it is 92-94. I've learned that the time spent and the patience has been worth it so far. I wish you all the best!
Liz H.
P.S. I will send you a friend request right now!

Good job with the sugar levels! :flowerforyou: My husband's is the tipping point that got us making changes. His is from over 300 in March to 130-140 and going down.

nickmonaco79

Hello Ladies...
I am pretty new here and I have over 80Ibs to lose! I just recently did weight watchers, but didn't find enough support. Having to go weigh in each week helped and I am still doing that part with my mom. But I really like counting calories more than points and I LOVE this site. I have found so much more support here than anywhere else. And it doesn't cost lots of money which is a huge bonus. Would love to have each others support. I am also a registered nurse and I deal with a lot of people with Diabetes and health issues related to weight in my community. I really should be a better role model. I am so glad to have found this site.

Hope you are all having a great day, and please add me as a friend if you would like to.

Nicole

jojoof4

I definitely need some support and would love to help support you as well! I'm currently 230 and would love to lose 70 pounds. Just started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred today. Hoping I can actuallly stick with it. Planning on TurboFire after this.

missxchelly

I'm going to start the 30 day shred soon too. They were sold out of it last night )=

Ichbinceiling

Hi Ladies. I must say, hearing your struggles is impowering to me. And I hope you don't take offense to that, because I mean that in a good way. I started at 299.6 and I'm now 272. I had to hit the point where I was uncomfortable with being me. I now use this app on my phone and it makes me concious of everything that I put in my mouth. One of the biggest things that I learned is that I don't need food to survive. And that was tough because I'm an emotional eater.

I too was on Depo and gained 40lbs. I'm now on the NuvaRing and I love it. I haven't gained any weight from it and it doesn't make my lose my hair!

I still have over 75lbs to lose and I'd love to be apart of all your journeys!

betterlife2011

Hey everyone,
I know exactly how everyone feels im 276 lbs now and need to loose over 100lbs but my first goal is fifty. My reason for the change in life style is my health i have been put on bs medicine and high blood preassure and high cholesterol this past year and im tired of it, I cant even work right now because of my legs they cramp all the time and burn we(my new docter) has finally got the burnin under control but the crampin starts anytime i could be sitting standing or walking around i never know when it is going to start or even why it happens. Since my docter figured out that the cymbalta was making me more depressed and moody to where they thought i was bipolar so i have been off it for two weeks and now i am doing alot better sorry i had to brag alittle lol but anyway i would love to have more friends for support and so i can support them in this life change so feel free to add me anyone I have fallen in love with mfp i am on here more then facebook anymore. ttyl

kmlt08

I read everyone's replies but have a cranky 7.5 month old. Please add me! I would love to have more friends to help support and to support!!

Aisha46517

New to the site, but I am right where all of you are. I am scared to go back to the doctor because the last time I went, about a year ago, she told me I was at risk of being diabetic. After some female issues and trying to regulate things I was taking 2 bc pills a day and I quit smoking. Then I had to take some other steroid after the bc didn't work. Unfortunately, none of it worked and I gained about 30 pounds... on top of starting smoking again.

I am so tired of being over weight and I'm even more tired of just talking about it. My health is going down, I'm getting older, and I'm single, so it is time for me to get my life under control. I'm not sure how to add anyone, but if any of you want to add me to support and be supported I would really appreciate it. I signed up for WW, but only attended about 2 meetings as I did not find it helpful. I was just on the Jillian site and didn't want to spend money on something else to try that doesn't work for me. I work with a woman who has lost over 30 pounds using this site so I want to try it because I have seen that it works. Just signed up, so I hope it works for me.
Aisha

chris101002

I found out a year ago that I became Diabetic. Crazy thing, is that my DR told me I was just barely over the "limit". So, in my mind I did not feel like I was at risk. I just took my pill everyday and that was it. Well, I was wrong. My Diabetes is under control BUT, I am just so tired of being "the big girl" I am 240 and it is starting to wear my body down. I am not getting any younger and it is harder to loose weight now. My goal is to loose between 80-90 lbs by next summer. I would love to make friends with other people who are in the same boat as well.

Jennyisbusy

I'd like to share the boat with you guys. I am more determined than ever right now - but who knows what tomorrow will feel like? And the people in my real life who said they'd help keep me accountable bailed about 10 pounds back.

You guys were talking about sleep apnea - I was never diagnosed but my husband complained about my pausing then panting and flopping around the bed, which has recently quit right around the 205 mark. I used to feel like a cat was sleeping on my chest if I laid on my back and that has gone away too It's my favorite benefit from the weight loss so far.

Spitfirex007

You can add me if you like. I started at around 295-300 in late Jan. Now down to 244. Still have about 45-60 lbs to go.

TripMom

I have over 80 pounds to lose. Been doing MFP for almost a month now. It is great. I know sometimes the WTGs sound forced, but they do help me. Sometimes we all get busy and don't have time to write much. I appreciate it all! I would love to be friends with all who want to lose weight and be healthy. Feel free to add me. I've done all the diets there are out there.
I really need to go to the doctor for some "check ups" too, but want to lose some weight too before I see them...doesn't that sound so dumb!?!

Let's do this together and be healthy together!
TripMom

cenafan

My original goal was to lose112. I have lost 42.8 pounds since February 28th. So I have 69.4 left to go to hit my first goal. I started out walking....and started adding in intervals and did my first 5km last night in 40:01. My next race is July 1st (canada day!!!) and I hope to be under 39 minutes.

Friend me if you like....If I can do it...anyone can!

Mama2CeceliaLogan

I have lost 26lbs, I am sitting at 203 and I want to get down to 130, so 73lbs to go. I am 5'4 and definitely have an apple shape right now. I did weight watchers in Jan/Feb/Mar, but I didn't really stick with it after the first 6 weeks or so. I got tired of counting the points and trying to figure out what the points value of food is. Plus there is no actual weight watchers where I live, I think I would have liked the meetings. So far I love MFP. I would love to be part of a group that holds each other accountable.
I have plantar faciitis and that has prevented me from doing my workout videos. I was working out pretty much every day in Jan/feb, but then my foot just got worse and worse. I do have an awesome treadmill just sitting in my basement that I need to dig out, because I should try just walking and seeing how that feels.
My biggest problem with food is emotional. I eat when I am bored or depressed. I was pretty depressed when we moved to Red Lake and I went from 215 to 229. My other problem is that I am not good at meal planning! We seem to eat the same few meals over and over. I wish someone would just tell me what to make for supper! Right now I feel motivated to lose the weight and get healthy, and I need to keep this motivation going. I don't want my daughter and son to grow up and make bad food choices too. My parents were both always thin and I think we ate pretty healthy as kids, but I never learned how to eat healthy until I was already overweight. I also had a lot of depression as a teenager and put on some weight then.

missxchelly

I really did not think when I started this forum I was going to get much response, but all of you are very wonderful. Every one of you in your own way is very inspiring to me. I too was on Depo birth control and gained some weight because of it, but I won't blame it all on that. I was always back and forth with my weight. Let's face it.. as I got older I stopped being so active. I became self absorbed in boys and working and that was it. Grabbing a burger at In-N-Out was much for convenient than trying to cook something (Plus it tasted better) LOL.

As I say on my profile -- I was the girl who looked in the mirror and said, "You know you could lose some weight but you're not THAT bad." Really, I was though. I don't know who I was kidding. People all the time would tell me I looked 50 pounds less than I was so I just figured I was alright, even though the number on the scale said something differently.

I haven't been to a doctor in over a year but the last time I went they took my blood and my blood sugar was fine. I don't believe I am diabetic, but I'm going to go to a clinic soon to check. I don't have health insurance and I believe I have sleep apnea so I'm fighting hard to lose the weight to be better. Anyways, if you are serious about wanting a friend to motivate and want to be on a more personal level, add me. I was just adding people left and right but now I've realize I only want friends who motivate me and whom I motivate in return. It's those friends who make the fight even that much better (=