Anyone lose 100+ pounds WITHOUT surgery?

meaningful99

You guys are all such an inspiration! Wow!

cappri

One year as of yesterday, I've gone from the 250's to the 150's, getting close to the 100 pound mark.

astylla

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for sharing your personal stories and photos it really is a testament to how strong we can be as individuals and how vital a string support system can be. Congrats to everyone regardless of the point in their journey.

I firmly believe in this statement "You never know where one has been in their journey so assuming anything is beyond disrepectful".

In my life I admit there were people that walked by and I would think to myself " They have no idea what it's like" - and that was probably the most intolerant disgusting thing I could ever have done or thought. Life experience has taught me that we really never know what one has been through and this thread more over proves my point. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and bravery in their photos and journey.

IsMollyReallyHungry

Thanks for sharing and congrats to all of the losers!! You all look amazing! Keep up the good work!

AsaraFuriosa

96lbs so far with 19lbs to go. No surgery just working out and eating clean! You can do it! Stay strong! Pics in my profile :-)

zillah73

I lost 102 with no surgery, no gimmicks, no shakes, pills, bars or anything. There are no tricks to it... just healthy eating and exercise. I did count calories and prepared a meal plan each week of all clean, organic whole foods (I also happen to be vegetarian, which I think also helped). I worked out five times a week. A trainer got me started and I just stuck with his plan. I do 30 minutes of weightlifting plus 30-40 minutes of cardio three days a week and 60-70 minutes of cardio two days a week. The other two days are rest/active recovery. It was tough at first, but after a month it was second nature and I felt fantastic. It is possible and worth it! You come out the other end knowing you are a warrior, that you fought for and earned every moment of your success and healthfulness.

rjh1975

At my highest weight, I was 252 lbs and wore a size 20. Today I weigh 136.5 lbs and I'm in a size 6 :happy: I did it all by logging what I ate and working out (hard) regularly. It took me roughly a year to do it. Here is another thread where I posted my "before" and "after" pics http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/875472-then-and-now-hopefully-with-pics-size-20-to-size-6

LilRiver

Yep! Well, almost... 99 lbs as of today and tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary on MFP (yay!). My "official" weigh-in is on Wednesday and, assuming all is right with the world, I should hit 100+ then. (double yay!)



eta: oops. pic too big. will edit later. must head to gym now. in the mean time you can right click to open it in a new tab or something. sorry!

MaraDiaz

My highest weight ever was over 240. So yes. It can be done.

RobinvdM

I had been considering surgical weight loss last year - but made myself a deal. If I could lose 50lbs by the end of the year (2012) I wouldn't subject myself to the terror of the surgery. By April I had lost 55lbs, and by Christmas 125. I would call that a raging success, no? My weight loss is still progressing, albeit slowly. I am just relieved I didn't have to commit to surgery..

I am a wimp, I hate being operated on. Kudos to folks who opted for the surgical means. You are all far braver than I will ever be. :flowerforyou:

Diahann_Hughes

Right here About 20 more to go. Started 277, now im 171. All from healthier eating, counting calories and walking. Oh & chasing 2 toddlers around

You are sooo stunning well done xxxx

russellalr

I too had my reversed. (lap Band) lots 44 of the 90lbs I wanted to loss only to gain it all back. with some new pains. so in may of 2011, I had it removed. I can do this myself ( I hope) 17lbs down so fare since mid Nov. 12

fairie_marie

Back in 2006-2007 I had lost around 90 Lbs with out surgry.. Then I got pregnant and gained 60 lbs and did not loose much of it. I lost my ambition and have keep it on for 4 years. I loved how I felt being that thin ( LOL not that 180 is all that thin) so I am back working at it again

Maribabewhich

Faye what kind of exercise did u do

Celeigh12

Yep! 147.6 so far. You can do it too!

There is a group too: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3322-100-pounds-with-no-surgery

Heather1899

I have some pics on my profile..you can friend me.
I used to be 312 pounds, now I'm 185. Once size 26/28 and now 12/14.
I counted calories and exercised. I am not super strict. I make sure to have ice cream at least once over the weekend or a little candy bar or something. I eat alot...I don't feel deprived.

herlittlegreendress

You've all done so freaking amazing!!!

Soosannah

I have lost 300+ without surgery, got maybe another 15-20 lbs. to goal.... Take it one day at a time and you will reach yours..... Best of Luck

Check out my website/blog for my pics: www.gettingfit4life.com

SHOCK & AWE!!!! Congrats on your great success!

peterdt

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leftoverbun

Yes! Low carb diet plus intermittent exercise (activities mostly, like walking, golf, bowling) helped me lose 100 in about 13 months.

steph1278

I have lost 117 so far. Still have about 40 to go. My pictures are in my profile.

pwittek10

YES!
I wanted to spend the money in Las Vegas
after I lost 100 pounds
It was SUPER!

Beautifulsoull

Right here About 20 more to go. Started 277, now im 171. All from healthier eating, counting calories and walking. Oh & chasing 2 toddlers around

Wow, amazing job! Your a new person! Having toddlers around to chase is a big help lol. I couldn't figure out why I was staying so hungry all the time with only burning 500 calories a day till I put my HRM on while chasing my daughter around. Extra calories burned doing that!

Beautifulsoull

I have lost 147 with 3 more to go. No surgery just lifting and cardio and proper nutrition. About 1 year and 9 months.

June 2011:




Feb 2013:

Amazing job...Congrats on the loss!

shadowkitty22

I'm closing in on my 100 lbs lost (I'm at 87.6 right now). I started late December 2011 and have done it all with better eating and exercise.

whatevany

Before August 2010:


After December 2012:

mazzasweet

WOW This is the best MFP thread! Thank you ladies and gents for all the inspiration!!!

Lupercalia

Not quite, but getting close! No surgery, just smart eating and lifting heavy stuff. You can do it!

pagoubupa

I haven't lost 100 yet, but I 've lost 88. I have 112 left to go.

MainahGirl

I actually had a Gastric Bypass 16 years ago. I lost around 125 lbs, but gained most of it back from eating horribly and never exercising. A year and 1/2 ago I decided to do something about being back over 300 again. This time with eating right and exercising I'm down 94 lbs and I know it's off forever! Wish I did it this way the first time!