70 pounds? Yikes...I'm going to need some friends!

140shorty

So, today is the day that I'm taking the first step toward weight loss, and wow--I never thought I would need to lose 70 pounds. (Yikes!) Nonetheless, I'm putting my foot down and seeing what I can do when I really try. I've had a few false starts in the past because I wasn't willing to give up my longtime stress-eating habits, but I've got the initiative to make the necessary changes that stand between me and success (and self-esteem and health and confidence--all good stuff!). I know that the road will be fraught with temptation and the pull of old habits as life happens, but I'm committed to making lasting changes to my eating and exercise habits. Excess weight has been a recurring challenge for me since childhood, and there have been a few times where I've been slim by sheer force and carrot sticks, but now I want true balance: not too much, not too little. I want to be able to handle anything that comes my way.

I'm a country-girl-at-heart living in the city, working from home as a graphic designer and writer, and hoping to make my loving and supportive husband just as proud as I think I'd will be by setting this 70-pound weight loss goal and achieving it.

Who's with me? I know that friends will make this journey all the more enjoyable--and accountable! If you'd like to connect, please add me or let me know here in this thread and I'll add you.

Looking forward to sharing our successes, challenges, best practices, and all-around life-changing journeys!

mpeugh28

Welcome to MFP!!! Good job for putting your foot down. You are making a great start. We are all here to support each other. Look forward to getting to know you on our journey to a healthier being.

Michele

melanie_197202

I need to lose around 70 pounds as well. I feel your pain. But you made the most imp[ortant step and admitted it. Good luck!

rebelate

I completely feel you! I stepped on the scale, and was at 214 and just about had a heart attack. I started in middle of October, I'm down to 205 now and am trying to get down to around 140.

I'm finally getting a handle on my disordered habits, and doing this this healthy way. I could always use some friends.

farway

I started with 70lbs to lose in August, I am now over halfway there, you can do it, just a bit at a time, ignore the huge 70lbs number, concentrate on say 5lbs [or maybe more?] by Christmas for instance

mamatokkols

Yeh, this sounds like my group... also new and frustrated with myself... even more than 70 to go.... BUT MUST START !!!

SinCity2003

I started out needing to lose 90...I've got just under 70 to go, so it sounds like we have a similar goal I will send you a friend request now. I also work at home

lishaalexis

The frist step is done is setting a goal! I am trying for my weight loss too. It is such a struggle because when I get stressed or bored I eat and eat. ack. Perhaps we can support each other? Feel free to add me!

sandobr1

It is a lot of work, but once you get started it can get easier, of course there are challengs but there are challenges to everything. Learning to cope through them is a great goal to have. Off to add you as a friend, I joined in July and sort of came up with a game plan and got serious in August, lost a total of 32 pounds so far and would like to lose 50 more. I want to be excited to shop for summer clothes next year.

Jennifer076

I completely feel you! I stepped on the scale, and was at 214 and just about had a heart attack. I started in middle of October, I'm down to 205 now and am trying to get down to around 140.

I'm finally getting a handle on my disordered habits, and doing this this healthy way. I could always use some friends.

I am totally with you. I stepped on scale and was 224, down to 214 now, I would love to be down to 140. That would be amazing.

heathersmith729

Hi! I understand you too! I stepped on the scale about a year ago and realized I had gained over 100 lbs....it was very hard. Recently my husband decided he wanted to separate, so I am taking the time apart to take care of me so that I can be a healthy mom to my daughter. I definitely am gonna need some friends too! I was up to 325, now down to 312.4.

Minnesota_Nice

You got this! Add me, I'll help kick you in the *kitten* as needed!

alan589

Hi shorty

I have a similar problem as 70lbs have to go.

However 10 weeks or so into this and 23 lbs are gone already so 70 doesn't seem quite so daunting now.

If you go with MFP you will get there. good luck

Alan

Jennifer076

You got this! Add me, I'll help kick you in the *kitten* as needed!

You can kick me in the *kitten* as well

lizapettit

I'll add you! I too have 70 lbs to go... I'm also a country girl, so we should get along just fine

LJCannon

:flowerforyou: Welcome to MFP!! You will have all the Friends and Support you will need. Just Log On daily and Track Everything (even those occasional Fries!!)

st3f4real

I am here for you! I have just as much (and more to lose)!

I am a country girl that moved to the city too!

ctbloom

You've got this. The first step is the hardest part. As with everything, as long as you don't give up, you can take on the challenge. If encouragement is needed, feel free to message me. I know that when I lost my weight, it would of helped!

Iron_Maiden

WELCOME! You'll find that being on here makes losing so much easier!!! Soon you'll say...I only have 1lb left to lose!!!!

wendylou224

You got this! I started March 2, 2012 and by mid October I was down 70lbs and 10 sizes :-) feel free to friend me. I'm maintaining these days

katattak73

Welcome! I know you can do it, Ive been using the app for a while but struggle with weight loss...add me if you would like

jmhammen

I would like to lose 60 lbs. It is difficult at times but MFP is very helpful. I was doing really well week before last - had an ok week last week - but am back on track this week. I am determined to get to my goal....Like others here I find it helpful to set smaller goals and then to reset my goal once that is met. I don't care if I get back to the thin young girl I was but I want to be healthier and look better and have more energy to do the things I love. I am 55 yrs old and hope to retire within the next few years....

libbymcbain

Welcome to MFP...pretty new here myself! Started wanting to lose needing to lose 79, joined MFP a few pounds later now need to lose 58, so sounds like a pretty similar journey. woudl be happy to be friends if you're still looking ;-)

pshuckleberry

Good luck....I have a little more than you, we can do it!

wick09

Welcome:) I have 70 to lose also. I decided at leasthalf will be gone by end of 2013(prob before) and rest will follow in 2014 unless I really kick it in high gear. I lost 15lbs last time, but I wanted the lbs gone right then and there and the diet just didn't work for me. This time I am for sure going to win this. Good luck

MelisMusing

I'd love to have new friends! Please feel free to add me.

chengjer123

Feel free to add me. I work at home too and we can motivate each other. I usually exercise during my lunch and breaks.

j3nn29

Good luck to you! Having a support system helps and keeps you motivated. I'd be more than happy to lend a helping hand! Stay strong and focused!!

fungirl2012

We can do it! I have exactly 100lbs to lose....we can do it!

RedHeadHotMama

First step admitting to need to change. Second commit. Feel free to add me!

WRXymama

Work behind a computer all day with a 70lb weight loss goal set. Need all the support we can get!