Am I the only one over 300 pounds?

BeautifulKristen
BeautifulKristen Posts: 281
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Just wondering if I am the only one here that is over 300 pounds in the united states. I am here wanting to lose weight. Wanting to get fit and to be a healthier, better person. Needing more motivation and inspiration. If you want to help me or work with me on this goal feel free to add me please! :-)
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  • Barbellsandthimbles
    Barbellsandthimbles Posts: 205 Member
    I doubt you're the only one on here over 300lbs! I started at 248 and am currently down to 193. It is a tough road, but the support on this site (from what I can tell so far as I just joined!) is phenominal! Good luck to you and I'll be cheering you on!
  • twiglips
    twiglips Posts: 136 Member
    nope, you're not alone : )
  • dschille
    dschille Posts: 19
    NO my dear you are not! I started my Journey at 319! I am currently down to 290! You are not alone. I would love to you your friend!!!! :)
  • fatpal1
    fatpal1 Posts: 57
    Nope, You are not alone!!! I just joined here last week, still not sure what I am doing. I have lost 74 pounds since June 1st. still got at least 100 to 120 to go. I live in Kentucky. Married, two kids (girls) add me we will chat :)
  • evilstarburst
    evilstarburst Posts: 45 Member
    hello! it is never too late to get into shape. I was no 300 pounds but I was 250 pounds on new years. I lost 25 pounds so far. you can add me and I can help you get on track. the first month never over due it, dont even work out just take away soda and sugars like candy or cookies. you will lose 10 pounds in a month or 2 weeks just but taking away that. See your body as a car, the better fuel you put into it the better performance you will be in. So first you got to start eating healthy before you start working out, because if you rush it you just get tired grumpy and you wont have fun working out and will probably give up. I use to sleep all day and game all night now I have a lot more energy, I still struggle im the biggest one out of all of my friends, that doesnt bother me but i still have a very hard time keeping up with them in hikes. Hope this helped you out~!
  • littlewitch1973
    littlewitch1973 Posts: 139
    You are not the only one.

    I started my journey over a year ago, at 400lbs. I am now under 300 (just under!). It takes a lot of work and dedication, but the rewards are well worth it!!
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    No, you aren't the only one. When I look at how much I need to lose to become "normal" I find it discouraging. So I don't think about it much, but take it one day at a time.
  • julie080269
    julie080269 Posts: 1
    Good morning sweetie. You are not alone. I started at 317 and am now 191. You can do it!!
  • RichNice
    RichNice Posts: 66 Member
    Hey...keep up your hard work man....I started at 450 lbs in 2007, and I just hit the 300 lbs mark this year. Keep in mind I hate exercising and eating right...but it can be done!
  • WhittRak
    WhittRak Posts: 567 Member
    I am at 291, and I started at 305 two months ago. Feel free to add me
  • ShadowriderNH
    ShadowriderNH Posts: 22
    You are not the only one. I am over 300 as well...I requested to add you as a friend...
  • Mawskittykat
    Mawskittykat Posts: 241 Member
    Nope you are not alone, when I joined I weighed 311 pounds and have recently got down to 206. You can do this too. Friend me if you wish
  • hikezilla
    hikezilla Posts: 174 Member
    If all goes according to my plans...I won't be a 300 pounder after this week...maybe a 299er...but not a 300. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Be patient, don't get too discouraged, and remember, you didn't gain all that in 60 days, so there is no way it's coming off in 60 days. I'm trying to stay consistent with a 1.5 to 2 lbs per week loss. It's not always the easy thing to do.
  • BlackStarlight
    BlackStarlight Posts: 554 Member
    Nope I doubt you are alone I started at 246lbs Im down to 176lbs Its a long hard road but not impossible. You can do it! Feel free to add me if you like xx
  • cloud2011
    cloud2011 Posts: 898 Member
    Hey...keep up your hard work man....I started at 450 lbs in 2007, and I just hit the 300 lbs mark this year. Keep in mind I hate exercising and eating right...but it can be done!

    Wow, that's fantastic. You're really dedicated, and it's also good to hear about long-term success. I've kept off 34 lbs over 3 years and have 70-95 to go. But when I read stories like yours, I realize, it can be done. So thanks.
  • DeliciaSmith
    DeliciaSmith Posts: 5
    Nope, you are not alone! But it want be long, if we keep at this that we will look at 300 in our rearview mirror! This is a process, but it really will work..Come on, lets go burn some calories........:laugh:
  • Alice_in_Wndrlnd
    Alice_in_Wndrlnd Posts: 47 Member
    Heya,

    I am over 300lbs. But I am not in the US.
  • jspiliotopoulos
    jspiliotopoulos Posts: 11
    Definitely not alone... (sigh). Feel free to friend me if you're looking,
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    no. welcome
  • TexasNurseMom78
    TexasNurseMom78 Posts: 897 Member
    Nope! I was over that when I started trying to lose and only slightly under when I joined MFP
  • dlzdavis
    dlzdavis Posts: 2 Member
    No way! I weighed after Christmas 300 lbs. That is the highest I said I would ever get to. The beginning of March I decided to do something about it. I started counting calories and walking 2 miles a day. Then last week I bought a Elliptical machine and my goal is to use it twice a day. I weighed this morning and I now weigh 383. If I can do it, I know anybody else can to. I would love to be your friend and help support each other during our life changing journey.
  • teresacc26
    teresacc26 Posts: 91 Member
    300 + here !!!! Add Me if U want :)
  • wantangbob
    wantangbob Posts: 22
    I'm constantly hovering at around the 325 mark. Hoping to get down to around 220.
    Oh, and I'm UK based (Miltopn Keynes; City of Dreams!!)
  • onmywaytoskinny155
    onmywaytoskinny155 Posts: 228 Member
    My old weight was 302lbs
  • JaceyMarieS
    JaceyMarieS Posts: 692 Member
    Absolutely not alone! I started at 322 in January. Feel free to add me as a friend :-)
  • Phrenetic
    Phrenetic Posts: 15
    Hey Kristen. Another US citizen chiming in who has felt like the only big person on the planet. I hope you realize that as you transform your body, you will free yourself to do new and different things. I particularly am enjoying not having to worry as much about how big the seating situation is in a restaurant. I also like not having to ask for a seatbelt extender on an airplane. I would strongly enjoy you to savor every moment of your journey. I don't feel like I can fully appreciate the good times without also reflecting upon the bad.
  • NanaKK1234
    NanaKK1234 Posts: 79 Member
    I started at 281 3 weeks ago and I am currently at 273!!!!!!! Would be great to have you as a friend on here............
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Former over 300 pounder here. :flowerforyou: Been working on it for over 2 years now. MFP is awesome. I don't know what I'd do w/o my support system.
  • Chelle_Davis
    Chelle_Davis Posts: 241
    No, darling you're not. Keep working MFP and surround yourself with positive people. You can do this!!!
  • LindseyDD
    LindseyDD Posts: 160 Member
    I started at 300 pounds and am now 193. Feel free to add me!

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