Anyone starting from around 230-250?

gmarriottfccla
gmarriottfccla Posts: 64
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I just feel like I'm the only one who is starting from such a high number. Is anyone else in the 200's? I'd love to be able to talk, share, and support each other through our weight loss! Just so you know, I'm 5'9" and 236 lbs. (:

-Gabby
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  • man_dee_gee
    man_dee_gee Posts: 34 Member
    Welcome!!! I started at 221.8 in January.... trust me, you aren't the only one! :-)

    Feel free to add me as a friend! I know once I came out of the shadows I met some great, supportive people here that really keep me motivated.

    Good luck!!!
  • chevvy53
    chevvy53 Posts: 35 Member
    hi feel free to add me I started at 217 !!in january Im 5.8. Its a gr8 site isnt it !!
  • kabrandt1
    kabrandt1 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 5'9 and started last week at 227.5
  • TasTam
    TasTam Posts: 84 Member
    Gabby, there is a whole gamut of people who are trying to lose weight of all different numbers. I don't know how much weight you want to lose but there is the forum for persons that want to lose over 100 lbs that I'm a part of and I believe all increments. I started at 268 and I'm 5'10". Check it out. The people on this website are super nice and it's very helpful to get the encouragement and understanding of likewise persons.
  • comet_wow
    comet_wow Posts: 180 Member
    Started at over 200 in January and now a little under. Feel free to add me :)
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    My highest was 218 in November of 2010. Joined MFP at 210 in December 2010. Many have started much higher than you and lost! Just focus on you and don't compare yourself.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    I'm not really adding people, but I started at 294 pounds (I'm 5'10") so I know how daunting this can be, but you CAN do it!

    Check out my blog about what worked for me if you would like a little insight:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/CoryIda/view/how-did-you-do-it-200995

    I wish you lots and lots and lots of success!
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    im 5'6, and actually started close to 280... i know at one point i was higher than that, but i used 176.5 as my starting weight because that was the highest i have written down anywhere. this morning im at 238 but my official weigh in isnt until next sunday
  • candctaber
    candctaber Posts: 274
    I was at 235 a month ago. I am new on this site. Good luck with your weight loss!
  • kekebell
    kekebell Posts: 5
    I'm at a way high number, 268. Good luck with your weight loss journey!
  • TheLongRunner
    TheLongRunner Posts: 688 Member
    I started at 247.8 in June of 2011. I weighed 169 yesterday and have 21.2 to get to my goal. I just wanted to let you know the MFP system works! Stick with it and you will see great results :) Good Luck!
  • wurgin
    wurgin Posts: 241 Member
    started at 220 on feb 2nd... its working for me and love to connect with folks who are active! add me if you like!
  • MRC77
    MRC77 Posts: 51
    I started at 229, currently 210.. add me if you want
  • richelle67
    richelle67 Posts: 73
    Hi, I am just under 5'6 and started at 236 on Nov. 13, 2011. I am now in "ONEderland" but not by much.(ha, actually 1 lb!) This sight is amazing and so helpful. I am losing weight for the first time in my life with confidence that it will come off all the way and stay off. I am down 2 sizes in tops and pants and can shop in any store I want, even where my daughter shops and she is in college!! Pleae feel free to add me as a friend if you would like more support!:smile:
  • daloverlyme
    daloverlyme Posts: 583 Member
    It is nice to meet you. I started around 230-250 pounds. I am down to 204 pounds. You can do it!!!! Keep up the hard work, and one day you will be looking back on this day and be amazed by the progress you have made towards a better you.
  • scs143
    scs143 Posts: 2,190 Member
    I started at 289! I am now 234 and I am 5'11. You can do this! Just take it one day at a time! Feel free to friend me if you want to chat.
  • ford8709
    ford8709 Posts: 140
    I started at 253 on Jan 3rd. Now I'm 235.5. It is doable. Add me as a friend if you want
    Stasha
  • bellevie23
    bellevie23 Posts: 208 Member
    I was starting at 228-229 as of 12/19/11, so it has been a little over 2 months, but I am at 190 now, but I dont mind new friends, Im not great at commenting all the time, but I try :)
  • TiffanyDeanee
    TiffanyDeanee Posts: 158
    I am currently 235 and 5'4. Feel free to add me for support.
  • LHAMON2009
    LHAMON2009 Posts: 55
    Hi I am 23 and I started at 250 and am now at 338. Please feel free to add me I am always on and supporting others :)
  • sexycheesemonkey
    sexycheesemonkey Posts: 196 Member
    *raises hand* moi

    I started at 250 and was virtually stuck there for 2 years or so.
  • tracysch108
    tracysch108 Posts: 5
    Hi I am just starting. I am 206 and 5'7''. So you are not alone. Most of my weight is in the belly region,.....UGH.
  • Blessedmommy_2x
    Blessedmommy_2x Posts: 419 Member
    I started this journey on January 7th (this year) at 242lbs... At my last weigh in I was around 208 lbs. So YEAP I am in the 200s with you! Don't get discouraged!! The fact that you are starting this journey means you are on your way to your goal weight. And you are doing what MANY people aren't doing and that's finally taking the steps needed to a healthier life.

    When I weighed in the beginning of the year at 242 I wanted to cry, that is the most I have ever weighed... even during pregnancy!!! But I just sucked it up and pushed on through. Dropped the excuses, dropped the weight. You can do this! I believe in you! :smile:

    *Forgot to add I am 5' 9 1/2
  • Guardien
    Guardien Posts: 109 Member
    I'm just under 5'8" and was 244 in August 2011. I've been up and down over the years with a high of 257 at the end of 2008. I've found that with the help of MFP in general I can do this. I signed on in November 2011 at 236 lbs. This past Friday, I came in at 213 lbs. The encouragement and motivation of the great people on this site, make the quest easier. You know that you are not alone.
  • jc1229
    jc1229 Posts: 220 Member
    Hi Gabby! I started on here in October and started at 230 lbs, and slowly through the holidays managed to lose 15 lbs so far. Feel free to add me for encouragement and motivation. I could always use a new friend too, the more the merrier! :)
  • monicamk1975
    monicamk1975 Posts: 298 Member
    I started around 230, had lost a few pounds before starting because I was around 250 last summer. I joined at the end of September and am now around 170-173 currently. Feel free to add me :)
  • senoj242
    senoj242 Posts: 10 Member
    hi everyone I'm 5'9 246 for now, ready to lose it! feel free to add me.
  • mrstalee
    mrstalee Posts: 7
    I started at 237 pounds and am slowly losing it, little by little. But I will get down to my chosen weight eventually. It's not easy with a big family but I keep working at it. I just joined a gym so am hoping more intensive exercise will help.
  • KarenNancy
    KarenNancy Posts: 11 Member
    Add me today is my first day on here and I need all the motivation I can get!!!!!
  • chimbleysweep
    chimbleysweep Posts: 36
    I'm 5'5" and started out at 256. This morning I weighed in at 238! Feel free to add me.

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