New with more than 100 lbs to lose

Davidea76

I realize that my story is a sad one but I do not expect sympathy. The truth is that I did not take care of myself the way that I should and that is why I have the life that i do. I take the blame for it but with that said I have learned that God lead me through this life and did what He felt was best for me because I ended up back in college and working on a degree now in Psychology. I always wanted to go back to school but I never had the motivation to do it. never mind the time to do it. When I got sick though and ended up in the nursing home I had nothing better to do with my time so I started college. I just finished my first 24 credits and I am so excited about having a career after all this is said and done. I am working on getting disability because up until I have a bachelors degree there isn't much I'm qualified to do considering I'm never allowed to work on my feet again. That's a hard pill to swallow when you've spent your entire life as a waitress and cook.
For those in fear of becoming a diabetic you can change your life now by simply losing weight. My sister is a type 2 diabetic and she lost 65 lbs and is no longer taking her medicine because she keeps her sugar under control. I have type 1 diabetes which I got as a young adult and I have to take insulin shots for the rest of my life because I do not produce insulin at all. Just a little info on diabetes because I do not want anyone to think that if they get diabetes they have to deal with the realities that I have.

Hope everyone has a great day and a wonderful start to the new year.

And I'm serious about the vacation. I am planning it for next summer 2014 so anyone that wants to go on a cruise let me know cause we will have to figure out where we are going and how many people so we can get a great discount. i am saving already for it. I cannot wait to buy my skinny girl clothes. lol

luv2ash

I did it, so I know you all can do it. I just want to say if you really want it bad, you can and will do it. Take time to write down in a journal, the front page inset, WHY you want to get healthy. Be very descriptive. Don't just write "to be healthy." Come up with all the reasons why you hate being overweight. Every single one of them! It might look something like this:

I hate when my legs rub togethter and create a rash.
I hate that I am a spectator in my children's lives.
I hate that I am in pain just walking the grocery store.
I want to wear a swimsuit.
I hate that I feel too insecure to ride a rollercoast
ETC

Then, on the back inset page, write down your vision of who you will be when you reach goal. It might look like this:

I want to wear a beautiful bathing suit and be able to take my coverup off.
I want to go to the waterpark with my kids and ride the rides with them.
I want to celebrate and go ziplining with my kids and have no weight restrictions.
I want to ride all the rollercosters with my kids.
I want to smile and feel secure with who I am.
ETC

Read the front and back every day. And journal every day about your feelings. You may even consider creating a VISION BOARD on poster board or on Pinterest, of all the things that remind you of GOAL? Maybe a fancy bra from Victoria Secret? Maybe a nice vacation/cruise, or a hot date night with the hubs????

And be sure to surround yourself with support!!!

GO GET EM!!!!

msgbr

Count me in the 100 to lose club. I am calling this "My Journey" because it took 25 years to get to this weight. Not sure how long it will take to make all the necessary changes to be a smaller version of me but I will chip away day by day at that 100 pounds.

missability

HI all I joined last night on my IPhone, and today online...I am 50 years old, and have been a yo-yo-dieter since my first diet in 1976, I was 14. There is nothing in the last 36 years I haven't tried. In both diet and exercise. Some were successful, (until I stopped), and some were not. In the past 13 years I have managed to develop a number of blood and auto-immune diseases/disorders. Eventually I was put on disability...very depressing, because I loved my job! This past 5 years or so I just gave up, I was so tired of the on-going struggle. But this past year several things happened. First I turned 50, a major milestone for me, But I also developed to physical conditions in which both trips to the doctor resulted in the same diagnosis...."This is because you are too FAT!, the only cure for this is losing weight" This is the first time I had an ailment that was a direct result of weight. Not diabetes, but a skin condition, that is very painful, and very gross. And a fractured foot with Plantar fasciitis, as well as a bone spur, (All in one appointment, all on the same foot, and all because I weighed 290LBS!) SO I dug in and started researching.....Something I never did before, mostly because the first dozen diets I was on were before the invention of the internet! LOL.
I stumbled onto something that made a lot of sense to me, so a couple weeks ago I made all the mental, and food preparations. My goal was to have everything ready to start on January 1st. However, I prefer to call this my "NEW LIFE RESOLUTION". So on New years eve I downloaded the My Fitness Pal APP., entered my info, and today a new life begins....
Let's get em!!!

allthingsgood4

I also have over 100 lbs to lose. luv2ash...how I can relate to your post. I feel like I'm just a spectator in my children's lives. I want to play with them, swim, go to the waterpark, wear a swimsuit etc.. I just turned 40 and with a history of diabetes, heart disease and cancer in my family, this is the year I take control of my life. Feel free to add me as a friend as well.

Charlotte0713

Hi, Just started my journey again today.I have started and stopped a zillion times. I know this is a lifestyle change and I have to keep going one day at a time. I have 100 lbs to lose and could use friends!!!!!!

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LuckBeWithU

I'm also need to lose over 100 pounds! Feel free to add me!

QueenJaneRoughly

Hey Davidea, you can do it! I lost about 105ish pounds 6-7 years ago and I've kept it off ever since. Feel free to add me if you'd like.

MissKriss3

I am on my way to losing 100 lbs. we can do this!

butterflylady86

Hey You can do it. I have lost 61 pounds so far. I have another 60plus too lose. Add me if you need a friend. Stay Positive you can do it Peace and prayers

nightmare21

i want to lose 100lbs also! but for right now i will head for 68!! you can do it!! add me if you would like

lisa2job

Hi

so I too have more than 100 lbs to loose , I am down 80 lbs thus far and have another 90 to go to be at a "normal" weight, loosing 60 more would make me happy and I would be under 200 lbs for the first time since having my youngest son in 1989. that is a long time ago..... anyhow we can do this !! add me as a friend and anyone else whom may want to !!
having allot of support helps with this process

gr8tweets

Hi to you and everyone else who has responded. Guess what, I too need to lose 100 pounds. I would be thrilled to add anyone who is interested in maintaining a positive, can do, but keep it honest support group. If this sounds like something you too would be interested in please add me.

minsch

You can do it! Set mini goals....I get myself a charm for my braclet for every 10lbs I lose. I think it is easier to think about 10lbs at a time rather than I need to lose 150. I am currently down 105lbs....51 of which I have lost since starting MFP in June.

My next goal is to lose 10 lbs for my birthday and I will officially be "overweight" not obese any more!

Feel free to add me as a friend. I will try to be motivational!

IWANTTOBEA10

I am also trying to lose more than 100 lbs. I have 136 lbs. to get to my goal weight. You can do it. You're a fighter so don't give up. We can do it!!! Feel free to add me as a friend

AbiLee1976

Welcome to MFP! I'd love to be on this journey with you. I too have a lot to loose, and have set myself an interim goal. I would like to make some new friends along the way. Anyone feel free to add me.