Girls over 200 pounds...

slolife14

I started at 207, and I'm only 5 '1 3/4 have to add the 3/4. I'm now at 200.2 just started with MFP a few days ago. Honestly, I decided to go on a no suffering lifestyle change. I stopped drinking anything with Sugar and cut way back on sweets. I try to walk every day even if its just for 15 min and I go to the gym to walk on treadmill. I started in Oct. Now I need to come up with another strategy to lose more without suffering. I'm just the type that if I deny myself something, I will eat everything in sight. So it's one day at a time and no hurry to lose it. It will come off little by little. Ive gotten better at not getting down on my self when i mess up. I love this site. So many others just like me :flowerforyou: 200.2 and 50 pounds to loose

draayer7

My biggest was at 270. I am currently at 258...long ways to go! We can do this together!! Here's to a new friendship and support!

toxicasylum

I just started at 262 tho my highest was 275. I'll send request.

mslindsay

I started at 320! 6'1" and I am having motivation problems. I could really use the support too! So I know how you feel.

Also if there is anyone in the Denver, Colorado area that needs a work out buddy, please send me a message.

ampaules

I'm pretty much nearly in all these ladie's boats too, haha. 270 and 5'4....just started my fitnesspal today. I've tried other methods, but they never worked. Looking into finally loosing some weight. Goal is 150....but I'd eventually like to be around 130. Also going to get my thyroid checked soon..I'm nervous. Hate blood tests!! Dx

stubbysticks

How do I keep myself from starving?!

I can't see your food diary so I can't say for sure if your calories are too low, but if you're over 200 lbs I'm sure your target is at least 1500. Take a look at the foods in your diary highest in calories & see if you can swap those out for lower-calorie alternatives. You should also try to eat foods higher in protein & fiber because they will fill you up & keep your appetite under control. Note that fresh fruits/veggies will give you a lot of volume for your calories.

Try planning out your meals for the entire day at once. Then you can space out your calories throughout the day without having to either go hungry or exceed your calorie target at the end of the day. There's a 3rd option...

...exercise!!! One of my biggest motivators to exercise these days is that it allows me to eat more & still lose weight. I'm losing eating 2000 calories a day because I burn so much through exercise...so much in fact, that I can eat 2000 daily for 6 days, eat >3500 on the 7th day, & STILL average a 1000-calorie daily deficit for the week.

ALL: Especially for the new folks, there are a couple of groups here on MFP you might be interested in.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/685-100-lbs-to-lose

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1103-100-pounds-down-no-whinging-be-polite

kboc923

hi all - i joined a week ago at 295 and am already down to 287.5! i know this will slow down rapidly, but i'm glad for the early success.

i've had great losses in the past with weight watchers, but i have always stopped going and gained it all back. plus some.

hoping that a little older (33) and wiser this go round will contribute to a lifelong success!! i'm tired of being the fat girl in the room, not being able to wear cute clothes, and being nervous about fitting in a booth in a restaurant. i'm excited to live a more healthy life and be able to do anything i want!

thanks for 'listening' :-)

jennyburnett

I am not over 200 but i'm VERY close! This is the heaviest i've been in a good 6 years. I am looking others (especially ones who know what it is like to be heavy!) I am always on the look out for new friends! Please feel free to add me, we can help support each other

JulieHig

My highest weight was 284lbs (pregnant), lowest weight 157lb (only last very short time), been strandling the 200 mark for awhile now, currently at 205lbs, would love to be at 185 again, thats where I felt my best.

buxomlisa

Hi! I'm Lisa from Canada. I'm starting out at 5'1 and 267 pounds. If anyone wants to add me feel free to do so. I added some of you but there are alot of pages on this post! Lol

fguillory

I am 5'2 and 347.1 lbs. I am gonna be 240 this time next year ladies. Just wait and see. Boy am i gonna miss my boobs though lol

bslic

right there with you and would LOOOOVE more friends in the same big ol boat
I've lost 46 lbs but still have a ways to go.

vestarocks

I am 5'2 and 347.1 lbs. I am gonna be 240 this time next year ladies. Just wait and see. Boy am i gonna miss my boobs though lol

So funny. I totally understand. That's the first place I lose weight and it ticks me off. "Noooo! I actually like those. Please take it off my stomach instead!"

DCG2911

I'm starting out at 204... I've never seen the 2 as the first number on the scale before and I'm beyond ashamed I've spent a LOT of time stress eating and eating whenever I'm upset which has landed me here! I was 130 in high school (8 years ago) so this is killing me. My goal is to be 160 (for now). Once I reach that goal I may make another one but I have to get there first!! Good luck to all of you, I'm definitely up for friends on here so add me if you'd like!

Steff

I'm 29, 5"7I was at 295 after my pregnancy (TWO years ago!!) I'm at 285 now and need motivation I'd LOVE to shed 50lbs before I hit dirty 30 in June.

KemahSunshine

Hi there!

Ive been as heave as 325 @ one point in y life. I am currently @ a plateau of 249. Been here for a week & it stinks! Just added exercise to my routine this week though so, Im expecting an improvment soon! Would love to be your friend!!!

God Bless!!! :flowerforyou:

~~ Sally ~~

SugarNtheRaw

I'm at 268 now, started around 350! Add me if you like, I'm Natalie!

melscrum

I'm Melanie, I'm currently around 320 lbs. I've started making changes to my diet and exercise but I'm officially starting my diet on Thursday. I'm hoping to lose 170 lbs over the next 2-3 years. Feel free to add me as a friend, I have added some of you already but I've got to get off of here now. Good luck ladies!

Shaigirl79

My story is similar. I hit 300 lbs in November and absolutely hated myself. I figured if I was every going to do anything about my weight... now was the time! I'm taking it 12 weeks and 25 lbs at a time.

Good luck everyone!!!

missiontofitness

I'm not over 200, but I'm just dropping off to send everyone my support! You guys got this.

letmebeda1_wechange

HI my name is Nellie, I joined here at 253.3 in dec. 18th. now jan 9th and I have lost 14 lbs. We are definitely here. and we will all make it. stay positive don't see it as a longggg journey. see it as something to gasp and learn and enjoy it. don't see it as a task but an adventure. if you see it as a task you will get discourage and if you see it as a longggg journey you will give up. just take it one day at a time and know you are not alone out there. we are all here.


anyone wants to add me please do, just send a message with the add request.


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Erolater

You go girl!
I started way above 300, got down to 218 and then hit a ROCK WALL and ate EVERYTHING in sight all of November and December, thus gaining 20lbs back and now I am sitting at 240...I am sooo tired of the yo-yo life, I have got to get back on track!

I am 43 so the pounds are coming off a little slower than when I was younger.

I am using myfitnesspal online and on my smart phone because it is the best free tool to keep track of food and excersize.
I am just finishing my membership at Gold's and going to also join Planet Fitness. I am going to do their "Black Pass" so that I can work out in the morning by where I teach school and also by my house one day a weekend and then on holidays and during vacations. My advice about working out is take it easy and add a little at a time so you don't get hurt, because that really puts a stop to things FAST!

:bigsmile:
DreamGeni

sskitka

Hi Melanie,
I'm Sara from Florida and I too know and am where you are and hoping to get to something much healthier. I weighed in last a 300# and this is the heaviest I have EVER been in my life. My goal is to be a healthy well toned 180. I have been the "BIG" girl all my life but now its out of control. I guess I am what you call a stress eater and addicted to chocolate, latest thing was King sized Cookies-N-cream :-( :-( I had started one day at the store I bought one then it's like I was eating them everyday. I just couldn't stop I was hooked. This was just the week before Thanksgiving and through Christmas.
I had started my journey last year when I began to hurt all over my legs, back, getting short of breath and then I got chest pains... I visited the doctor several times last year got diagnosed with several diseases but I figured out what it was... My weight had began to affect my life, I am a proud mommy of a two year old and let me tell you that was a reality that I might not get to see her grow up if I don't change.
I began with a version of the Atkins diet eating nothing but meat for 2 weeks I did that for about 2 moths went from 310 to 270. But I couldn't just eat meat all the time And I started having alot of stomach pains. So I stopped and gained back to 295. So then I started on a different kind of diet. Called the 'I' diet and I really lost.. like 35 pounds and kept it off for some time until the attack of the cookies-N-cream. So here I am now and today I am back up to 300 and feeling bad.
I like my shape and think I am okay looking but this weight really messes with me. I hope I haven't wrote too much but I am hoping that with some support and motivation from the MFP community I will be successful on this New life of high fiber low carb. If you are looking for a great diet strategy I recommend the "I" diet you can get the book online really cheap mine was like 4 dollars on ebay the name of it is, "The "I" Diet: Use Your Instincts to Lose Weight--and Keep It Off--Without Feeling Hungry
Susan B. Roberts (Author), Betty Kelly Sargent (Author)" It really opens you thinking and gives motivation and understanding to why we eat how we do and great meals and recipes and a quit strict diet but seeings how we over 200 girls we get a few more calories than the skinny girls LOL but I really like it. I plan to re-read it soon for some motivation and possibly restarting the diet. I used MFP on my phone to track my calories and progress from the first time but this is the first time I actually used the support side.
I will be glad to talk anytime give motivation or support
Thank you

fmccullum

I am Francine from North Carolina and I joined MFP 1 month ago weighing 308 pounds. I now weigh 298.4 for a weight loss of almost 10 pounds!! I am 5'9" and I want to get down to 175 - 180 pounds. I don't have a total end date in mind...I just set small goals on my Wii fit of 5 to 6 pounds per month. I am working with a weight loss center (non-surgical path) and having my own team dedicated to helping me lose has been the difference for me. With that and MFP and the Wii to keep me honest and hold me accountable, I have been doing much better. I have NEVER worked out or eaten right during the winter months so to actually be able to not only...not gain...but to lose weight has been a really big deal for me...especially through the holidays My best advice is to be vocal about trying to lose weight. My co-workers, friends, and family know that I am trying to lose and so they have stopped offering me the snacks and they understand when I don't go out to lunch or dinner with them. They also motivate me on the days when I am dragging. Trying to lose weight used to be my shameful secret but now that I am open with it, I find it much easier to stick to my diet and to my routine. Good luck to everyone in the fight....we are going to get where we want to be...one pound at a time.

kaelawilliford

I'm 29 years old and weighed in the new year at 300. I have a wonderful husband and 7 yr old son and am ready to start living my life. I have decided to not think of it as a diet but a life change. It has been such a blessing to read others stories on here and know that i'm not alone.....feel free to add me - the support is always welcomed:happy:

MrsNinaMartin

This is my breaking point the fact that my youngest is now a year old and I look like more of a ball than he does:( I promised myself once I got fixed I would get serious especially since now when I drop the weight I won't gain it back in baby weight. I wanna be able to wear shorts again wear clothes that don't make me feel like i am wearing a goodyear tire around my waist, I have to admit a lot has to do with my depression and self esteem issue that I did';t have before, and I do now I am extremely jealous and insecure and now I doubt my husbands every move and sex feels like such a chore and loss of interest, maybe im stating too much but I want people to understand that i don't look like this because i stay at buffets but because I physically don't go the extra mile nor do I eat at times sometimes I will only eat once a day, I need help at times I even felt suicidal because of it I don;t feel loved, and I feel so grotesque. I am now willing to change that at least for me anyways

SuzMcH

Hi, Can I join in ?

I'm 36, based in Edinburgh and a mum of one. I'm also 247 lbs. I tipped the scale this time 2 years ago at 278. I have been 30lbs lighter but have put it all back on recently.
So I'm back again on MFP logging cals and trying to find time for exercise.

Exercise is my biggest issue, I can eat well no problem (when I'm focussed) but finding time to do a bit of exercise and go to the gym etc is a real problem for me.
Like some others have mentioned I'm a stress eater. Chocolate is my main downfall but I'd be lying if I said that was my only problem !!

I'm really looking for a group that I can share my successes and failures with and hopefully help motivate each other.

jcmorrison25

My highest weight was 298, I got down to around 240 and then fell off trying. I've slowly tried to get back on track and last week I was down to 216, hopefully another one or two pounds fell off this week. Anyone can add me! I know I need motivation!!

LorahJo

Heys Girls,

I joined yesterdaty starting at 218 lbs ... i don't even know how I got from 175 - 180 lbs to this now .. honestly don't remember looking at the scales with those numbers of course i felt my clothes tightening and had to go up to the next size but when the next size started to get tight I knew I had to do something ...
I gave up smoking 24th January 2011 (so nearly a year no smoking) yay me!! So this has had a impact on my weight gain.

So this year I really want to tackle my weight I want to feel comfortable with my skin and people around me

Any one can add me wether you relate or want to help motivate each other or if you just need someone to chat to ...

LJ

Stephanie8242

I started at 280 and am currently at 272. I am new to MFP and still have A LONG way to go to reach my goal!! Please feel free to add me, I need supportive and motivating friends!!