Anyone starting from around 230-250?

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  • ahavoc
    ahavoc Posts: 464 Member
    I started at 233 on July 4th, 2011. It doesn't come off in a day, but it will come off.
  • saelliott83
    saelliott83 Posts: 1
    I am starting at 250 lbs!

    -Stefanie
  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,658 Member
    I started at 300 in 2009...and recently re-started at 269. You def aren't alone on here.
    I'm down to 251 as of this morning. Feel free to add me. :smile:
  • MizzKaykay
    MizzKaykay Posts: 10
    I'm 5'3" and started a little lower than that but definitely in the neighborhood. Started just before the holidays :noway: and 3 1/2 months later I'm down over 25 lbs. My goal is, no matter what I weigh, to wear cut-off jean shorts and a tanktop on my beach vacation in September, and be comfortable doing so...7 1/2 months to go! :smile:

    Best of luck to you. I am one of the laziest people I know, but If I can do it using MFP, anyone can!
  • Michee160
    Michee160 Posts: 5
    Hi, I'm Michelle. I am starting this at 5'6'', 260 lbs. Good luck to you! Feel free to add me :)
  • castadiva
    castadiva Posts: 2,016 Member
    Heaps of us here! I'm 218 at the moment, down 28lb from starting, with another 26 to go to get to my first goal. I'll probably be aiming for another 10-20 after that. I'm 5'8".
  • hanna6774
    hanna6774 Posts: 225
    Hi, I'm 5'7"and currently 247 lbs. I was 288 at the end of October 2011. I've only just started using MFP again but it is a great way to track your intake and be inspired. Good Luck!
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    I'm 5'10", Starting weight was 257lbs, current weight is 248lbs, I'm losing it slowly.
  • binky610
    binky610 Posts: 17
    I just started last week. 5'4" & 246 pounds. Seems so daunting.... It's great to hear such encouragement from everyone. Thanks!:heart:
  • shmkdnls
    shmkdnls Posts: 10 Member
    I started at 235 on January 2 and now at 214...5'6...Feel free to add me
  • Cassiela
    Cassiela Posts: 1
    Geez, its nice you have the height going for you...I'm 5'2'' and 255. Today is my first day.
  • jonnype
    jonnype Posts: 4
    Hi. I've started mfp at a weight of 264.5 pounds, it's day 2 for me. I'm looking to lose 80 ish pounds....good luck. I'm 5'10
    Jonny
  • amanda8o
    amanda8o Posts: 352 Member
    I'm 5'5 and my starting weight is 245,I feel like I have so far to go anyone willing to motivate please add me as a friend!
  • rjkesbatajm
    rjkesbatajm Posts: 1
    my starting weight on 2-10-12 was 258 went to dr today for b12 shot and weigh in and was at 250. i walked out very upset and disappointed that i did not lose more. Just felt i should have seen a bigger lose. But as the day has gone by i know that that it is all good and it did not get put on in two weeks and will not come off in two weeks. but came home and had a great salad for lunch instead of letting my defeat get the best of me
  • Trixerific
    Trixerific Posts: 6
    I started on Ash Wednesay at 246. My goal is to loose at least 100 lbs. Anybody have any tips? For lent I gave up all the "bad" things, fried foods, chocolate, booze....
    Exercise is a BAD word that I wash my mouth out with chocolate. Someone sent this to me I just had to share!
  • GollyPolly
    GollyPolly Posts: 20
    You're not alone. :) I'm 5'6" and I just started yesterday at 233. I want to lose 100 pounds before I say I'm done. I have quite the road ahead of me, and I'm definitely going to need some motivation to get there...

    Anyone willing to help me or in need of encouragement yourself, feel free to add me!
  • grimesfamily
    grimesfamily Posts: 12 Member
    I am! I started at 249! I have been doing this now 5 weeks!
  • stacey522004
    stacey522004 Posts: 7 Member
    I am! I've been going strong since January 1st and have lost 15 lbs! You can do it. Feel free to friend me. Good luck!
  • timaeus_drache
    timaeus_drache Posts: 104 Member
    Started at 223. First goal is to get down to 200. Feel free to add me!
  • AJs_Journey
    AJs_Journey Posts: 40
    I am in the 250's now and i would love to have some "friends" who are working towards that same goal:)
  • CareyGay
    CareyGay Posts: 10 Member
    I weighed in at 250.0 today. I'm well not glad that there are others starting from such a high weight but it's good to know that I'm not the only one. I've got a bet going with my Daddy, the first to lost 50 wins. No prize but that's okay.

    I've been working with a trainer since November to help teach me how to work out, except for a month when I had pneumonia. But next week is my last week with the trainer, and I'm a bit worried about how I'm going to do it on my own. I'm starting several things at once, hoping I don't overload myself. But I'm going to do the 30 day shred starting March1, maybe the 2nd if mail is late. Then when I finish with the trainer I'm going to start riding the exercise bike daily. Only every other day now. Plus I'm having problems with my ankle so I get to start physical therapy on it Friday.
  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    I weighed in at 250.0 today. I'm well not glad that there are others starting from such a high weight but it's good to know that I'm not the only one. I've got a bet going with my Daddy, the first to lost 50 wins. No prize but that's okay.

    I've been working with a trainer since November to help teach me how to work out, except for a month when I had pneumonia. But next week is my last week with the trainer, and I'm a bit worried about how I'm going to do it on my own. I'm starting several things at once, hoping I don't overload myself. But I'm going to do the 30 day shred starting March1, maybe the 2nd if mail is late. Then when I finish with the trainer I'm going to start riding the exercise bike daily. Only every other day now. Plus I'm having problems with my ankle so I get to start physical therapy on it Friday.

    Just wanted to share...I started at 252 last November. I started with the treadmill, but not counting calories/watching my diet. From November to when I started here, I lost 10 pounds. My starting weight here on MFP was 240. I'm now able to do 2+ miles on the treadmill, with the goal of 3 miles by the end of March. I also have a chronic problem with my ankle, and take pain medication daily for it, have orthotics, where a brace, have to buy expensive shoes, etc. Since starting to monitor my intake, I've lost 5 pounds.
  • Xylena88
    Xylena88 Posts: 12 Member
    I am starting at 260lbs I am 5'3" with one child. I feel like I have let myself go and just want to be normal again. My goal for right now is to get to 180lbs. Don't worry your not alone!!!!
  • cgdiaz24
    cgdiaz24 Posts: 21 Member
    Im 5"11 @ 260 looking to lose 50 + Ibs
    Im also from california, 19 looking for a bro to help motivate me to get myself to the gym
  • INGSA
    INGSA Posts: 6
    Is anybody having a problem with logging their weight loss on their iPhone? Since starting, I have twice logged weight loss and it appeared in my diary, announcing that I had lost weight! But today it is just not playing along! I weighed this morning, added it to my diary and even though it changed to my new weight both on the website and on the iPhone, it still does not "announce" it. Any suggestions? Thanks! INGRID
  • lxymthw
    lxymthw Posts: 20 Member
    I'm 5'7" and when I started, I was weighing in at 260 lbs. Now 11 months later, I'm down to 172. It can be done!!! :happy:
  • soomiles
    soomiles Posts: 9
    Hi there,

    I started last Monday at 229 - lost 6 pounds last week so now at 223. I am 5' 6".

    This is a great place to get motivated so good luck and if you need another friend feel free to add me.

    Soo :O) x
  • ddawson1878
    ddawson1878 Posts: 3
    I'm 5"4 and I started at 236
  • Schwarzeaugen
    Schwarzeaugen Posts: 129 Member
    I started 7/11/11 @ 234 and weighed in today @ 174.5 -- it cannnnn be done!
  • DAMita78
    DAMita78 Posts: 1
    Hello,
    I'm 5'11, started @ 240 pounds and now I am @ 230 pounds. If you keep up with the calories and walk you too will see results. I have an 8 month old and need to lose this baby weight. STAY STRONG
    :bigsmile:

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