Anyone with lots to lose?

TheRaven2011

Hi there. I already introduced myself further down in the topics, but I am looking for support wherever I can and hoping to find others with lots to lose. It is extremely overwhelming to have to lose half of my body weight. I need to take baby steps, but am looking for others to navigate the road with me! :flowerforyou:

tananichelle

I'm looking to lose more than 130 lbs myself... Request sent!

alansangel104

I am. I sent you a friend's request. Everyone needs a support system. We can keep each other motivated

EmilySG2011

I am right there with you. I am trying to lose 100 lbs. Only 7 down---Very depressed this week. It's just not coming off as quickly as I would like. I have a goal of next June to have the 100 lbs off--not sure I'm gonna make it. At this point I would be excited about even 10 - 20 lbs.

JannineOwen

hi

i have lots to lose, i need to lose at least 90 pounds to be at a weight i would be happy with, even after 90 pounds i would still be a little bit overweight but i don't want to be skinny anyway lol. feel free to add me if you'd like

peeaanuut

my total goal is 200 lbs to lose. I am down 17 so far.

Bunn11

yeah, -I know what you mean! Trying to focus on the smaller short-term goals first as my ultimate goal seems so far away !

ozgale

I too need to lose a lot. I am at that frustrating stage...also emotional eating doesn't help. You can friend me and we can support each other. Good luck

Juliebean_1027

If you lose even just one pound per week you'll be down 52 pounds by next June. 2 pounds a week will be 104 pounds. It's totally doable! Just hang in there and take those baby steps. Remember that the weight didn't go on overnight, so it's not going to come off overnight either. :drinker:

mrdavidjk

i am not loosing so much, but i am losing roughly 1/2 of my ideal weight.
be sure to move temptation out of the way.
i find it very hard to resist chocolate hobnobs
but if you do falter don't give up, just become more determined.
it does get easier as you go along.
when i first started i was hungry all the time because i was used to eating to much, now i feel bloated if i eat anywhere near as much
and as for exercise i could hardly do 5 minutes of easy exercise, today i did an hour of good exercise.

Angellore

I have around 100lbs to lose. I am always open to knew friends.

tramaine81

Start with setting NON-WEIGHT GOALS!
In addition, log in your weight only once a week or once every two weeks. I check my weight daily, but I only update it after I have lost weight (ha ha). That way, I don't log set backs. It might take me two weeks to lose five pounds, but I wait until I have lost it to log my weight in. It works for me because I don't feel like a loser after weekends or during plateaus. The good thing about losing a lot of weight is that you don't have to eat a ridiculously low amount of calories. Just aim to meet your calorie goal and your exercise goal. After a couple of weeks, you will see what your particular rate of weight loss is (everyone is different). From there, you will be able to estimate how long it will take you to reach your goal.
P.S. A big tip is it takes a while to regulate your calorie intake and eating habits. Seriously, unless you are a superfreak, it might take months to finally achieve your calorie goal 5-6 days a week. (I say 5-6 days because you will always have a cheat day or two if you are normal)

trud72

right add me,
i dont know what you have to loose but dont look at it as a whole! break it up to loads of little goals like 7lbs,and then one bigger goal like 20lbs! and treat yourself when you hit them(not bloody food)!

make sure you try to stick to a routine and EXERSICE not just 1 or 2 times a week!

i have another 60 odd lb to go and exersice 2 xtimes a day EVERYDAY no excucess!!!!!

do add me and look for other active(on the forums)people too you will need as much encouragement as you can get!
good luck

ycooper

I have lost over 30 lbs so far in 90days! I still have about another 15lbs to go for my next 90 days!

I agree we all need encouragement whether we have 5lbs to lose or 200lbs to lose! We all have similar emotions. Having the right support system and tools will help you reach your goals. I am willing to help wherever possible. I am just now adding exercise to my weight loss challenge. Having 4 small kids under the age of 5 keeps me busy and exercise usually is the item that gets pushed off the to do list!

I use a diet and nutrition management tools and products to help with my weight loss. If you have any interest you can check out my website www.lovingyourbody.bodybyvi.com

Good luck and Blessings to All!

plumpncurvy

I have lost a little over 50 and still have about 120 to go, it helps knowing that were not alone! request sent :happy:

skinnybearlyndsay

Same here. My goal is to lose around 150 pounds. Friend request sent!

hillendahl

I'm in the same boat everyone else is....If I lose 100 pounds I'll still be 50 pounds or so over weight....I wouldn't mind being 30 pounds overweight....so I guess I have at least 120 pounds to lose...

though my weight on my fitness pal only shows a 14 pound loss....I joined Jenny Craig before finding this website...so I've lost 27 pounds in 8 weeks total....so, only 100 to go.

sweetheart37

request sent have way over a 100 to lose and u picked the right place for the support welcome

brhiannalee

My total to lose is like 120 or so. Half way there with 62lbs. lost! It is tough but it can be done. I was just done with being so unhealthy and at the rate I was going I was headed towards diabetes and heart disease like everyone else in my family. My aunt had gastric bypass and seeing her be in shape and finaly start to really live her life in her 40's made me not want to wait any longer! I however believe 100% in losing it naturally! I feel it's safer and more of a triumph! Every little pound and inch lost is a small victory in my long war with weight issues! A war I will win in the end! When I first joined here I thought it would be imposible to lose almost half my body weight, then seeing people on here that have done it inspired me so much! I may not know any of you, but I am proud of you! No matter how much you have lost or want to, you're making a change for yourselves, and I know how hard it is so keep up the good work!
Sorry for the novel. lol :0)

Gary6030

I am right there with you. I am trying to lose 100 lbs. Only 7 down---Very depressed this week. It's just not coming off as quickly as I would like. I have a goal of next June to have the 100 lbs off--not sure I'm gonna make it. At this point I would be excited about even 10 - 20 lbs.

NOT SURE IF YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT!!!!!!!!! You have to determine that YOU WILL MAKE IT! You are much stronger than your body is allowing you to believe. Get out there and do it. I'm not sure what type of exercise you are doing but I would highly suggest getting a P90 Not the X, just plain P90. I'm doing them and they are awesome. You do those for 90 days. You would amaze yourself. When I started almost 4 weeks ago I couldn't do everything. Now I have 3 things I can't do and its just not physically possible at this point. So I modify them and get the job done. My abs are becoming hard my energy level is through the roof. I would also suggest the C25K program. Walk it out at first and then start running where you can. YOU CAN DO THIS DON"T GIVE UP ON YOU! I wish I could come and give you a big hug and a kick in the pants. You can reach that 100lb goal much earlier than a year if you put your mind to it! Keep up the good work and remember to keep moving!!!!!!!! I'm rooting for you!

TheRaven2011

What an awesome community! I did Weight Watchers in the past and those boards are BRUTAL!

gunny34

You can add me if you'd like.. My goal is 60 lbs... It's been FRIGGIN HARD... I want to give up.. then I see pics of myself and I cant stand to see myself age that way.. so here I am again.. I am DETERMINED to lose this weight that I REFUSE to let take over my life.. We just need to stick together... ))

Cowenlaw1

I'm trying to lose 111 pounds. I'm down 16 so far, but I have a long, long way to go. This site really helps keep me motivated, and it makes food and exercise tracking easy. The "way to gos" from others on this site really help, especially when I'm battling temptation.

dustyhockeymom

My starting goal was also to lose 150 pounds, which would be half my body weight. I am a little more than a third of the way there in 5 months. I never thought I would be able to do this without some sort of gimick. Not every day is easy, but I know if I can do this anyone can. I still eat out. I still eat with friends. I don't workout for hours a day because I don't have time. I have made a lot of small changes and they have really made the difference.

It is overwhelming to think about 150 pounds all at once. Don't think about that. Break it down into smaller chunks and celebrate those. I tend to think in 20 pound increments. Also don't expect it to be a linear process. Over the 5 months I have averaged a little more than 10 pounds per month, but it hasn't been that straightforward. It came of faster at the beginning, but for the last three months, it has been a little more start and stop. A week with just staying the same and then a week with three pounds, etc. While it is hard to look forward at everything, it is great to look back that way. So on weeks where I don't lose or even gain a little I look back and can see that over the 5 months since I started, I am clearly meeting my goal of 2 pounds a week. That keeps me encouraged and helps my perspective.

I had a hard time working out when I started. The first day I rode my stationary bike I could barely go five minutes. I counted that and just kept adding more each day. Eventually I got to 45 minutes. Then I had to start changing it up. I have to change up my workout regularly to keep pushing my to lose. If I do the same workout routinely I slow down. Everytime I try something new, it feels like starting over because its hard, but I try not to get discouraged. I remember how it was that first week of riding my bike and I know it will get easier. And it does and each time it get easier quicker and then I have to change it up again.

I didn't have any friends when I started, and I have found that I having friends for support is very helpful. Find friends with similar goals, similar workouts and similar lifestyles and reach out for their support. Feel free to friend me for additional support. Just put the thread title or some other message in the request.

Good luck to you.

brandy3232

Yes, I've once lost 98 lbs threw weight watchers about 7 yrs ago.. as u can see in my profile picture thats how big i was it took alot of hard work to do but I did it. Then I stopped I started again I've lost about 43 lbs so far but I'm looking to loose about another 70 lbs or more. Good luck to everyone!

KnottyJen

Hello there! I also have a pretty good portion to lose. My initial goal was to lose 150, I'm down ~53 lbs so far.

I belong to a group where most of us have 100+ lbs to lose. You're welcome to come on over and introduce yourself (as well as anyone else on this thread!). We'd be happy to have you all!!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/266915-100-lbs-to-lose-support-group

gunny34

If you lose even just one pound per week you'll be down 52 pounds by next June. 2 pounds a week will be 104 pounds. It's totally doable! Just hang in there and take those baby steps. Remember that the weight didn't go on overnight, so it's not going to come off overnight either. :drinker:

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gardensgal71

Me too! Day one. Half my size to loose...((gulp)). I'm a newbee so i'll try and add you. :flowerforyou:

daylitemag

There is a thread on these forums specifically for people who have 100+ pounds to lose. It's a great group of people and I highly recommend it for anyone in similar circumstances.

jdouget01

I am 6'2" and was tipping the scale at 299.8 10 days ago - I am at 291.2 this morning. I use to have an excuse about getting weight off and then starting p90x to make it easier on my joints. Well, I have been doing it 9 days and haven't missed a beat - is it hard - HELL YEAH - but not as hard as being the big guy huffing and puffing everywhere I go. I am on a 1700 calorie meal plan (which is too much food when your eating the right stuff) I am stuffed every day and dont have cravings. I am trackin every meal and every workout so I would be glad to share my food plan with you I just don't know how to make it public to you guys/gals. I also had a shattered leg from a motorcycle accident three years ago and that has slowed me down and I kept using that as an excuse, but I am actually helping it now build strength back. My point is - its easy to do and its not easy to do - Its the "slight edge" google the slight edge by Jeff Olson and you'll see what I am saying - Just get sick and tired of being sick and tired and do it - God never intended on us struggling through life missing the good things - thats a block we put there ourselves - If I can You can -Bring IT!!!!!!!!

exiledforestfan

Hi I have 1/3 of my body weight to lose and have just started. i don't imagine it will be easy but I am prepared to give it a go. I am doing the Rosemary Conley diet plan which starts with 1200 calories a day for 14 days, no alochol and even fruti and veg are calorie coutned. I imagine it will be hard work but will take it one day at a time and tell myself that whilst the next 14 days will be restrictive things will change and I will adapt my diet to eat the things I enjoy, not as often, but I will be able to do it.

Gunny's words are very pertinent, 1lb a week is 4 stone a year (English weights) and any weight loss is good for the body. If you try to lose too much at once then it will be unsustainable in the long run and more likely to fail.

Good luck!