Who else has a lot to lose?

mbc784

So about me - I've always been a "big guy". Weighed probably 320-ish when I graduated high school. For a while I improved and got down to about 275 (UPS - crappy job, great workout!), but then fell off the wagon and shot back up to 405 at my peak. Now I'm 28 and trying to get rid of it for good. I'm down about 30 lbs so far but still haven't been as serious as I want to be. I'm back in school and it's tough trying to balance work/study/exercise plus eating healthy when I really just want something quick and convenient!

Looking for anyone in a similar situation or who just wants to share motivation!

JaimieJames

I was about 106 lbs forever until i went to college. I skyrocketed my freshman year from 106 to 145, and it just kept coming. I don't know how it happened so fast but no matter what I couldn't get back under control. The numbers would only get higher. Currently I weigh 195. Which was absolutely shocking to me. I stopped weighing myself about a year ago, so when i finally decided to do this for myself & I got on the scale, I pretty much bawled my eyes out. I'm trying to get down to 120. So I've got a long way to go. & I AM TOTALLY LACKING IN THE SELF MOTIVATION PART!

spearsall8907

Ahh, I know exactly what you mean about the balancing act it is being back in school. So far I'm just trying to at least squeeze in 30 minutes per day to at least do something like walk or something between school, studying, and work. I too have a lot to lose...152 more pounds until I'm where I want to be. It seems so far off but I have to remind myself to take it one day at a time.

becs_91

I started with 70 to lose, which definitely FEELS like a lot. The upside to having a lot to lose, though, is that it seems to start coming off a little quicker - I lost 4 or 5 lbs in my first week. So I guess that is nice, lol, but of course it won't last.

Good luck! You're going to do great!

toughlovexx3

i also have a bunch to lose. close to 200 lb. we both made a good choice joining MFP. awesome motivators and supporters here! i wish you the best

amylightbulb

I feel your pain! I was never skinny but I was average. I was about 135 and all of a sudden within like eight months I was over 200! I have been so down for about the past year now and I am finally motivated and doing good so far. Granted, its only been about two weeks. I was lacking on the motivation side too! I hate exercise and I love food! My sister in law had to basically push me to do better! I wish you luck in your weight loss!

Shrelana

I was about 130 to 140 up until my Junior year of high school (at my lowest about 120). I'm currently 208 (started out at 216), and hope to get to 140 then re-evaluate - using my mother for a gauge - she's 120 and my bones are actually larger...so I may get to 150 and be there, but have to get some layers off first

emancipateurself

I've never been thin/healthy. I was a size 18 in grade 5. I'm now a size 14/16 and I do not recall ever being this small.....congradulations for being on this site, it has been my life saver. Feel free to add me.

firstloveyourself

I've always been a big girl. Except for about 6 months in my sophomore year of high school where I was very sick, my weight has always topped 180. Right now I'm the biggest I've ever been, and I'd ultimately like to lose around 85 lbs. I'm setting the goal to lose about 4-5 pounds a month while increasing my self-image.

weepingwillowtrees

In december I was 334. Now I am 274, still have at least 60 to go. I'm giving myself smaller goals.
add me as a bud if you want, i'll cheer you on!

Jishmeister

I totally feel you, trying to balance school and a healthy diet is HARD. Especially since I live on campus and live off the meal plan. I always gain weight when I come back to school every year.

Echosapa

I feel you on the balancing school. I work too so I'm in class, at work, or at my internship for about 65 hours a week and that doesn't include having to do homework. I was heavy in my teens but not terribly so. It wasn't until 2006 when I suffered a severe injury that I hit my highest at 252. I got down to 210 when I got married in 2009 but with my undergrad I went back up to 250. Just started grad school so now I'm really trying. My ultimate goal is 125 but just to be under 200 will be a great accomplishment for me. So I'm right there with you! We can do it!

mbc784

I was about 106 lbs forever until i went to college. I skyrocketed my freshman year from 106 to 145, and it just kept coming. I don't know how it happened so fast but no matter what I couldn't get back under control. The numbers would only get higher. Currently I weigh 195. Which was absolutely shocking to me. I stopped weighing myself about a year ago, so when i finally decided to do this for myself & I got on the scale, I pretty much bawled my eyes out. I'm trying to get down to 120. So I've got a long way to go. & I AM TOTALLY LACKING IN THE SELF MOTIVATION PART!

Totally know the feeling... when I gained the weight back, probably 6 years ago, I just avoided scales for about 2 years... just didn't want to know, lol. And it's taken this long to get sick of it and gather the motivation to do something!

hausofnichele

I started here at 357. Not too many of my friends are as heavy as I am but I love them all Feel free to send a request!

aubreyjolley

I'm right there with you! Got a long way to go but I am realizing this is possible the more I stick with it

PAIRDIZE

hi i am at 386 and i was 398pounds but i have loss 12pounds thank you jesus for guiding me through it all. but we can all do this and stay strong....godbless you.

kvalmera

Me, Me and ME! I originally started at 341 lbs and when I joined MFP in late July, I was 309lbs. As of yesterday I was 294 so I can totally relate. About 7 yrs ago I was 333 and got down to 288 and then went through a horrible divorce and weight went right back up. I am an emotional eater and food addict, carb addict. Food is my drug so it's a daily struggle!

TamAD48

Welcome and feel free to add me....so far I've got 31 lbs gone on a 116 lb weight loss goal.

geminibaby78

I feel the same when i look at the total amount of weight I have to lose it is pretty over whelming this site sems like a great place to get support good luck

Cassandrat83

I started at 108.7kgs (239 pounds). I am currently at 103.5kgs (228 pounds) and my goal weight is 75kgs (165 pounds). I'm 29, 5'10- so just a tad to lose

kitkiller3000

I have a lot to lose as well. I'm currently sitting right at 200 lbs, having started my goal a month ago at around 210 (not entirely sure since I swore off the scale ages ago). My goal is to get to 110 by July 1st. It's been a serious struggle for me. I've always been the heavy kid, and the serious bullying I received in school didn't help things. I eventually developed ulcerative colitis my junior year in high school and got down to 175, but while in college I was put on steroids and shot up to 230. After getting off steroids, my weight slowly came down, but my poor diet and absolutely zero exercise keep me from loosing more. I've started exercising a little now, and watching what I eat so it is slowly starting to come off. I am so sick of being the "awkward big girl" that the family doesn't speak of. I'm starting to feel a lot better mentally about myself, so that's what is making things easier for me.

mystikfairy61

If anyone lacked motivation I would have to say I was the club president, or at least I was in August 2012. I am 51 and I see many younger people on this post, but we all are wanting the same thing, weight loss. I also have osteoarthritis in my left knee and right hip which I thought was an excuse not to exercise, especially since I was told I need my hip replaced. Well when my weight hit 225 at my doctors appt in July and I found I was a diabetic back in April, I knew it was time for a change. I had 100 pounds to lose since my goal weight is 125. Since starting MFP as well as starting doing Zumba in Aug, I have dropped 15 pounds and a total of 13.25 inches all over, of which 5.25 inches was in my waist. If you are like I was, and I am not advertising for Zumba, but please try it. I have never felt more energized in my entire life and couldnt wait to exercise again since I started it. I didn't have the money to order the DVD's so I went into Frostwire, a free download program, and downloaded the files. I started out doing only 10 mins cause I couldn't do more than that I was so out of shape. Now I do 45 mins 5-6 days a week since starting it 4 weeks ago and look forward to doing it everytime!! You just get lost in the music and forget that you are working out. It doesn't matter how much you weigh, or how out of shape you are, Zumba can be done by anyone in any shape. Just do what you can and rest when you need to. you might be saying " But I have two left feet and no rhythm..." No worries, the good thing about it, is that it doesnt matter as long as you're moving.. Gotta start somewhere, just like I did..... My motto is move to lose!!! HUGS to you, friend me if you like.

book_worm4

I have a lot too lose as well. My highest weight was 225, and I'm trying to lose about 100 pounds. I've been struggling with depression and getting motivated, but right now I'm trying to get back on track and start getting healthy again. Feel free to add me if you want!

aschaldecker

I am on the journey with you! I started at 310. My goal is 135. I will make it and so will you!

jerbear1962

I began at 360 and have lost 67 so I'm sitting at 293. Feel free to add me, I'll be around for quite a long time.

jojorocksforeva

Oh yes I have a lot to lose im currently about 250 or 260 its really tough Take it from me iv tried all my life..
i still never could be thin or get down to the weight i wanted dont get me wrong i lost some but would always gain it back but iv decided to change my life.
and i found a great program and support system were i know i can do this ... Just keep on going on

amypro83

I have a lot to lose as well. I was always curvy, being 170 in high school. After 3 kids, a messy divorce, death of a child, and several other life events, I ballooned up to 300. I'm down 16 pounds so far, started about a month ago or so. I'm tired of my knees hurting and creaking, and I want to find some cool clothes that fit. I am hoping to get back down to my high school weight. Best of luck to you! we can do this!!! Add me if you want another supporter!!

Barbarapl

You can do it! I've been a big girl all my life. When I was younger, I once went to a special camp to lose some weight. It helped for a bit, but after returning home, I started to eat more than ever. At my peak, I used to weight around 271 lbs. Last year, I decided to do something about it and I have lost about 18 lbs. But I was to lazy to continue it. This month, I discovered various motivational blogs that led me to some amazing sites (like MFP) and exercises, and as result my body told me that it's ready to feel lighter. And I want to help it achieve this goal! I want to lose 110 lbs.

As for exercises, I used to hate them with a passion. But recently, I've noticed that I want to move. And now, I do amazing workouts with Tiffany Rothe and Cassie Ho. Therefore, I believe that everything is possible!

If you want, you can add me - we can motivate each other!

hayleymc3

I have my whole weight loss journey on my profile page, and I've rehashed it a million times, but I definitely relate to your struggles. My highest weight was 304. I was actually around that weight for a couple of years and before that, all through high school and middle school I was morbidly obese. I've never, ever known thin. I've never known normal, really. Started losing weight in 2009, lost about 95 pounds in one year, then gained almost all of it back. Now I'm working on losing it again. Well, that's all the gist of it.

I know what being morbidly obese is like because I lived and live it every single day. Being the biggest person in the room at all times, having a very slight selection of clothing to choose from, being ridiculed and mocked, not enjoying common activities, not being able to cross my legs or tie my shoes, being rejected and humiliated... I don't have many friends on MFP who have been at a very high weight, so I do welcome any friends who have a lot to lose. We can certainly understand each other in a different way, I think. (Not saying I don't love all my MFP friends because I do; but I relate much more to people with similar struggles, just like anyone!).

Also, my goal weight is around 150, so I have around 115-120 pounds to lose left.

tyrantduck

I started here at 340 and want to drop 200 pounds total. I'm down 18 pounds since I really started pushing myself harder a few months ago. I want to drop the total 200 pounds by the time I turn 30... so I've got a long way to go, but I'm addicted to exercise now and do at least an hour a day of moderate-heavy cardio and pushups/crunches/squats for toning.

swopely

I need to lose 168 lbs to get to my goal , I've been 100 lbs bigger then this. We can definitely do this though if we persevere !