200+ girls / guys

superpapa16

Started @ 240 in February of this year. Last weigh in put me at 199! That was one of my short term goal, to be sub 200. My goal is the 170s, but I'm not fixated on the number yet. Right now I'm just trying to make healthy choices about food and I'm trying to get as much exercise in as possible. If you stick with it you will achieve your goals. Good luck!

mommyred35

Ladies, the fact that you aren't were you used to be IS a victory! If anything you are still a success story in the making. Don't down play it.

I agree

SmallMimi

I started out at 230 in November 2011 and have lost 66 pounds to date. anyone can do this - you just have to commit, monitor your food intake and move.

jmilian825

My start recently was 210 my final goal is 120

CharityAngel

I am continuing to work on my success story, and it is going to be great! I started out at 225 as my heaviest. I came back to MFP when I couldn't stand it anymore which was May 2012. I am now at 212 this morning. I have lost inches too, which is the most important to me than the number. I do not care what I weigh as long as I look the way that I want to. However, I am shooting for 135 lbs because that is how much I weighed when I had my first baby.

I realized a few pounds ago that I started gaining weight after my son died in 1997. (in the womb) And with each miscarriage after that, my weight climbed. (I have had 8 of them) I have 4 living children, 2 of them are girl/boy twins. About 20 months ago I got remarried after a very intense former marriage and divorce. I realized, that my weight is from pain. Pain that I was stuffing inside in order to survive and keep moving forward. So, I am working on releasing my pain one ounce at a time.

The wedding pics are actually current. They were taken the end of April of this year. (just had to throw that in because people ask) I was civilly married and them sealed in the temple later. I have lost 13 lbs since then, and so those pics are there too.

crystal_loga

Started MFP February of 2011 @ 240 (highest weight). I'm only 5'4 so i was very heavy. I'm 30 years old going on 31 in less than a month. I'm now 178 but my weight loss is on hold for about 9 months as I'm now pregnant. My original goal was 175 and I hit that number the day after I found out we were expecting. My new goal is to gain a healthy amount of weight with this pregnancy and afterwards to get into a "healthy" BMI which would be around 145 I believe. For me, that would be very small as I've been over 200 since I was a teen.

Honestly I've done it pretty much by diet alone, as I have a desk job 9 hours a day and a husband & 6 year old son at home. I gave up all sodas and only drink water now. I measure/weigh my food and eat correct portions. I eat small meals and small snacks all throughout the day.

It can be done. Allow yourself your favorites, just in correct portions and in moderation. If you give up everything you like, you'll feel cheated and like you are missing out. After a while you will stop craving the bad things as much and you will enjoy seeing the weight fall off.

Good Luck!

fuhrmeister

I have has some success and so pitfalls. I am 5'5" tall and My highest weight is 255lbs. My beginning weight on MFP was 242. Currently after 1.5 years of fighting I am at 213.4 lbs. I began really strong, right before Christmas no less but after 6 months and a move my weight loss tapered off. i got frustrated and let go over the holidays and gained back 10lbs. I keep losing and gaining the same five pounds and arguing with my motivation. But I have come so far and I know I can do this. I am also sure everyone who has posted here can do this. I am a positive person so feel free to add me so we can help each other out.

Best of luck to all of you!

rdy2begin

I also have a lot I want to lose ...in time we will be our own sucess story, but agree love hearing others stories on their sucess ....:)

amdrummer02

When I first started I was 305 lbs! I always told myself I wouldn't let myself get over 300 lbs and when I saw that I did I started doing something about it. That was last March and now I'm down to 260 lbs. I'm built pretty big, so my goal weight is around 215 lbs. My best advice is to be patient and to make sure you stick do a diet you can follow. I still eat food I love every now and again, even if its bad for me, but I'm smarter about I eat. It's taken me over a year to lose 40 lbs, but I have been consistent in my weight loss. Slow and steady wins the race.

tjphelps73

You can do it!! I started at 362 in October 2011 - as of this week I weighed in at 284. My goal is 175 and then we will see from there. My husband was 320 in June 2011 and he is now 245 as of this week. It is a lifestyle and not a diet. There is no magic pill, suppliment, or one exercise that you can do to automatically lose weight.

Research and find the tools available that will help you on your journey. I started with MFP, read Dr. Joe's book on permanent weight loss, reviewed a few menus from the Fit2Fat2Fit guys journey, and the changes started from there for our lifestyle.

My motto - Eat to Live, Not live to eat.

Good Luck!!

LovingKay

This is great motivation. Thanks

nileighttig

At my heaviest i was 238lbs and at the time i didn't realise quite how big i was, i went to the gym regularly so i ate exactly what i wanted thinking i was burning it off. I found MFP 2 years but only started to take it seriously in October 2011 and since then have lost 22lbs with the help of all my lovely friends here. I'm 197lbs now and my next goal is 185lbs for my holiday in October.
I can't believe i've lost 41lbs, yes it has took time and a lot of exercise but i'm slowly getting there and if i can do it anyone can!
Feel free to add me if you would like some support/motivation because we CAN do it!

cmorga02

I posted a blog about my denial of how much I weighed. I started at 361 and am on my down, 354 at my last weigh in. I'm wanting get to 260, then from there I'll continue. Doctors say I should be at 160ish for a 6'0 male, but I'll stick with around 220 would be my maintain weight.

As others have said, this isn't a diet, we are all trying to change our lifestyles. Portion control, drinking water, doing some sort of exercise everyday. This should be how we live everyday from now on.

We can all get to our goals and exceed them if we just change our mindset. It was suggested to me not to focus on the end of your goal, for me 260. That's 100 pounds away and it seems like it may be too much and if I were to loose one pound a week I might get discouraged. So set small goals, mine is one pound a week.

I LOVE THIS SITE!

amanda3588

I started at 250 (my heaviest), I'm currently 226, and my goal weight is 150. I had a hard time coming to terms with how much weight I had gained, because I never felt like a big girl. However, recent pictues of myself on a vacation with my boyfriend really opened my eyes to how heavy I've become. I'm two months into losing weight and I've shed 24lbs so far. I feel better, I have more energy, and I'm more motivated than ever to finally drop this weight and become the sexy, skinny girl I've always imagind myself to be.

All are free to add me. Good luck to all on your weight loss!

LovingKay

I started at 286 last year. I weighed in at 191 this morning.

Just keep up the routine. Its a lifestyle change, not a diet you will go off of. Everything in moderation. Find those healthy items you like and eat them a lot. It is all about finding a balance that works for you and being dedicated to doing it.

Exercise at least 3 times a week. Now that I am down to 191 I eat like a horse and am constantly hungry. I am eating the right items so it is really a lot of food. Tons of fruit, veggies, lean meats. Your body will adapt and change.

As you start seeing results and start buying smaller clothes, it really helps to motivate you. I remember feeling on top of the world buying a XL instead of an XXL, I am now in a L.

Your post was very motivating! I started at 316 and I am now 276. I am so proud of myself...not for the weightloss. I've lost (and regained) more. I was a chronic yo-yo fad diet person. I am most proud of the new lifestyle, the motivation from those like you on MFP and yes...YES, shopping for smaller sizes. This is a wonderful journey and I am so glad I came across your post today! Thank you for being you and for posting this!!!

Kissybiz

I started out in December 2011 at a whopping 327 lbs and this morning I weighed in at 276. I'd love to be about 175.. just being in Onederland would be Onederful, but I have a long way to go.

My my success so far, and all of yours too, is just being here and trying every day to live a healthier lifestyle. I can't say I'm focused 100% of the time, and it seems summer months are harder for me because of distractions involving more eating and drinking than working out, but I forgive myself for those times, move on to do better the next day or the next meal, and feel good that at least I'm not laying around on the couch binging and depressed and gaining. I am focused at least 70 to 80% of the time.. and I see that as a success so far.

abbiepql

My ticker shows my lost amount since 11/31/2010. I concentrate on the amount I have lost versus the weight I would like to be. One number represents my hard work, achievement and progress. The other number is a subjective number that unfortunately most people pluck out of the air and attach unrealistic time frames to. The only difference in the the two numbers is time! I will get to where I want, all those that suceed will reach their goals, eventually! This is not journey I intend to stop making, maybe just reduce the pace slightly :-)

FitFunTina

I'm currently at 223! My highest ever was 260+ (not even sure). Got married at 248. After having my son and losing the "baby weight", I came in at 233 (I had lost 40 lbs before getting pregnant).

In October I started the slow journey and had gotten down to 217 before I had a seizure in March. It rocked my world emotionally but three months later, I'm back on track and losing weight again.

My "goal" for now is 170. (I'm 5'9" so I carry weight decently). As an adult I've never been below 196 but would like to get there this time! I will get there this time!

I'm in the first phase of my journey which is tackling my eating habits. I'm making an effort to move more but not going to focus on exercising until I have my diet fully under control.

Would love for some new friends on here -so feel free to add me!

angelapiedmont

Bump to read later. I'm starting ~220 and can't wait to be under 200.

lassisar

I started this week at 225. That's close to weight I delivered my son at maybe twenty pounds higher than the weight I delivered my daughter at. She will be driving in a year and a half and she's never seen me thin.

My short term goal is 30 pounds by my birthday in October,and long term is to get close to 170 and we'll see. Healthy BMI would be maybe 155, but I don't have the ability to see that for myself yet. But I can see 195. I have a lot of clothes I'm missing that fit at 195.

I'm loving everyone's success stories. I did well on WW in the past, and even on Jenny way back when, but I never learned how to keep it off. I was always "on a diet." I didn't make the changes permanent. This time I need to.

Add me, if you want, I just signed up, so my friends page is blank.

KansasGal

I started a year ago at 248 and lost 7 lbs then started MFP. I am now down to 231. I feel like a failure because it has been over a year but I am getting back on track!

HeatherP2205

OOH goodness! I never expected this many people to post on here! Glad you all did though!

You are all doing so wonderful - even if you havent lost a single pound...you being on this site is something to be very proud of!

I will not have time to reply to each of you, which im sorry for - busy at work.
But you are all MORE than welcome to add me as a friend on here!

Congrats to all of you on how far you've come!

missxh0llywo0d

No success story here yet, but I'm in the same boat as ya'll! I just really got back on track for the millionth time last Thursday(ish) and I have been working very hard. I've already lost 12 pounds, and I want to remain strong and keep seeing these pounds shed off. I'm currently at 222.8 (I'm 5'4) and I would like to get down to 135 (an even 100 pound loss for me). My weakness is definitely my sweet tooth. Plus I'm a habitual late night snacker because I'm a night owl and my fiance doesn't even get home from work until 1230am. I've traded late night dinners for a cup (or two) of tea with either 0-cal sweetener or nothing! I've also joined the gym (Planet Fitness!).

Well, that's all I can really think of to say right now. I just woke up. But if anyone wants to add me, I will give support and motivation, as MFP is quickly turning into the new Facebook for me! I'm pretty sure that I have logged in more here than there for the last few days and it was the first thing I did this morning! Haha! Anyways, stay strong!

SunnyB09

Anyone feel free to add me! I started MFP in May 2011. I started at 235 and I am currently at 206. I started a new profile this year and haven't been very successful. I had gotten down to 200, but gained some back. I am trying to really get back into things and would love some motivation!

KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON

Don't consider myself success yet but I'm getting there, I have been using MFP since first of January and have lost 59 lbs (I have 11 lbs to get to goal but going to change goal so need to lose 30 more). It has definitely helped me change the way eat and I'm exercising. Diets just didn't work for me. You will definitely achieve your goal and reading and seeing people (just like you and me) that have done it is so inspiring and helps me to keep the faith.

Curvy_princess

I too am on the same page..at my highest is 208 standing 5'1.. I was entirely disgusted with my appearance. Tired of feeling like this.. Im the only one that can change it, and I will. Im down 9lbs..And have MANY more to go. My Ideal weight would be 150..but like someone mentioned earlier I would aim for 140 to be comfortable with weight fluctuatuons. Lets do this FRIENDS we can do it!

chocl8girl

I started at 276 two years ago, and I am currently 192, and my goal is 150, which is probably high for my height (I'm 5'1"), but I will reevaluate when I get there, and if I feel happy there, I am fine with that. Considering I have been overweight since I was 10 years old, and was OVER 200 pounds for almost 25 YEARS, I feel like a success story almost every day, even though I haven't met my goal. You can do it!!

skinnybearlyndsay

I'm with you! I was at my heaviest at 300 lbs and started MFP at about 280 lbs. I believe I'm only partially successful at this point because although I've gone down, I'm no where near my goal. It's a constant struggle to not go back to my old eating habits. Some may say I'm obsessed...I believe dedicated is more appropriate. I don't want to allow food to control my life!

Best of luck!!! Feel free to add me as a friend if you want.

kie_kie

i'm at 266 right now and want to be around 120-140. Its hard but I have this new found motivation that i hope will stay with me not only till i lose the weight but to keep it off

Cambrendle

Nothing earth shattering to share yet - 30 days today - started MFP May 21 at 250 - weigh in this morning 234 (maintained this week) - I'm seeing a whole lot more difference in my energy and INCHES lost than the weight - I've been doing strength training and walk/jogging, and not incredibly seriously either - maybe 3-4 times a week I do one or the other...

0.5 off my neck
7.5 INCHES off my waist
5 INCHES off my hips

Neck on 06/20/12 15.0
Waist on 06/20/12 40.5
Hips on 06/20/12 48.0

Neck 05/22/12 15.5
Waist 05/22/12 48
Hips 05/22/12 53

The scale is not always where you see your biggest victories. The awesome people here on MFP and on my FL (:smooched: to my FL) sure do make it more fun, inspiring, and motivating :drinker: