Newbie here, with 100+ pounds to lose D:

Lochnessx

Hey there, I'm Vanessa. I'm nineteen, nearly twenty, starting college soon, and decided that I need to lose this weight now because honestly it holds me back so much. I need to lose more then one hundred pounds, and I know I'm in for a bit of a struggle.I'm doing this for me and my family, mostly. my self esteem is in the dumps, and I'm just at that point where I hate my body and I'm in desperate need of change. It would help to friend some people on here, as I fully don't understand the
program yet, and encouragement would be cool. I've definitely been reading lots of your stories and posts on here, and it gives me hope that I too, can finally do this.
I'm trying my hardest to stay motivated, because I know when I'm healthy, it's going to be all worth it. Won't it?

LA_proud

Feel free to add me as a friend. The site has been really helpful. You can do whatever you set your mind to.

jeanie✰

Totally feel free to add me! I have to lose over that, too, so I totally know where you're coming from!

kncvl

Hey, I'm new too (at least to the community aspect). I'm 22 and also hoping to lose about 100lbs (almost halfway there)! This site is really helpful!

corymomma

Feel free to add me, just leave me a little note in the friend note addition thingy. We can do this and will do this together. The motivation here is great...we are in for the long haul. We may have the most to lose, but we also will have the most to gain from losing it...welcome :-D

kncvl

Hey, I'm new too (at least to the community aspect). I'm 22 and also hoping to lose about 100lbs (almost halfway there)! This site is really helpful!

HerBravado

I'm not too new, but I'm trying to lose about 100 pounds--maybe a little more! (: Welcome to MFP, you can definitely add me.

philosohoe

Welcome to MFP! As you can already see, there are super supportive people here 24/7 who will help you appreciate all the wonderful things about you that have nothing to do with your dress size, AND support you as you make the life changes necessary to be healthy & beautiful inside & out. Find a group to join...I know there's a "Kicking A** in Our 20's" group out there or any thing else that catches your fancy. Set reasonable/achievable goals for yourself. Love yourself when you miss the mark, and CELEBRATE like CRAZY when you hit it. We'll all be here to celebrate with you too! Feel free to send a friend request. Good Luck & Welcome to the road to the REAL YOU!

Melmade

Good for you for finding this place! I have found so much more motivation to stick with a healthy eating regimen since being on here--about 10 days now. I find it much easier to make good choices with the app on my phone as well. I just ordered a food scale, a fat separator (for soups & such), and a spiral veggie slicer (makes veggie "noodles"). I can't wait to use them. My best friend just lost 92 lbs and feels so much better. She made sure to walk or swim 5 days a week and it's taken her about 10 months to do it. I'm down 4 lbs and it's less than 2 weeks--usually you lose a bit more at first, then it tapers down to about 1-1.5 lbs per week. Just remember, you CAN do this! Welcome!!!

Cara2Me

Good for you to decide to make this change in your life. I am 50 pounds lighter than my heaviest weight and it feels great. YOU CAN DO IT and this site and I am here to support you. Feel free to add me to your friend list. Best Wishes!!!

Lochnessx

Thanks to all of you! (: I will definitely add you.
And " We may have the most to lose, but we also will have the most to gain from losing it..."
I just love that!
The app definitely keep me in check.
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, I appreciate it.

PixieThin

Same here! Hope you enjoy your time on this site! It's helped me so far. I love it!

famlyluv

hey babes! you are def not alone. you will find great support and encouragement here...i have felt the love since day 1 (which was monday for me!) go ahead and add me...the more support we have, the better our chances are!!:flowerforyou:

timeoff3

You can do it. Just stay true to your goals and your support team will help you get there. To all of you....you can do it.

edutekgirl

Yes, it'll definitely all be worth it! Do it now instead of waiting until later, like I have. I'm now 34 and want to start having kids. My OBGYN said I need to lose at least 50 lbs first though. So I'm working on it....hopefully by January 1! Anyway, best wishes to you! Just take one day at a time. That's what I keep telling myself anyway!

sarahsmom1

Hi and welcome I also have 100 or so to lose you can add me welcome again and best wishes you'll do great

Kelly50054

Welcome! This is an awesome site with people just like us who need to improve their health!
The motivation here is the best ever and it keeps me accountable for everything I eat!
Feel free to add me

revnica

hey i'm new too and also looking to lose over 100 pounds. Get as many friends as possible it definitely makes it easier. good luck sweety!! definitely add me!