150 to go, seems impossible
evief0915
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I am new to MFP. My bro n law has lost 30 lbs. I have 150 to lose. Is that even possible? That is a whole freakin person. I am so disgusted with myself. I need to know that it is possible to do this without weight loss surgery. Any success stories or encouragement? I will take all I can get right now.
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I have seen a ton of people who have tickers that say they have lost that and more. It is possible. I myself am looking at losing about as much as you. My first goal is down to 200lbs. Then I'll worry about tackling the rest. It's less daunting that way.0
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There are so many success stories here on MFP. If you go to the success stories section, you will see people who wanted to lose just as much as you, and when they stuck with it, they did what they set out to do. It doesn't come off overnight; you've got to stick with it.0
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It's very doable actually. MFP is an exceptional tool on your journey to a new, healthier you!! I wish you the very best!0
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I started one year ago, and am down 83... That is a small person. The task seems huge, however take it one day at a time. you can do it!0
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Yes it is possible, and if you're motivated, you will do it! Remember that it won't happen overnight. Don't think of it as 150 pounds to lose. break it into smaller goals, say 10 or 20 pounds at a time. Set up some non food rewards for yourself, and celebrate the non scale victories (NSVs).When I lost my first 10 I bought myself some weights, and now I'm close to a 20 pound loss. I think when I get there I'll see about getting contact lenses. Add me as a friend if you want to.0
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I've lost 73 pounds so far, and still have 15-20 to go. It's not 150, but it's almost 100!
It's taken me a year and a half to lose those 73 pounds, and I'm fine with that. I've also gone from a size 20 to a 10, from totally sedentary to running a 10K and swimming for an hour straight. Even my skin is better. It's a long, tough road... but it's totally worth the trip!0 -
Of course it is possible just don't expect it to happen overnight! This is a marathon not a race - set yourself a series of smaller goals all those little steps soon add up! Take pictures and measurements to keep you motivated, it shouldn't all come from the scale! Good luck with your journey!:drinker:0
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I have lost 130+ so far and I have another 80 to go. It is 100% possible. You need to believe it and do it. It turns into a game after you start and it can be kind of fun manipulating what you do/eat to see results. You already completed step 1, now lets get started on steps 2-150
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Of course it is possible! If you put your mind to it, you can really achieve that goal. I started my weight loss journey at 319 pounds. Joined MFP at 300-298 pounds, and have lost 70 pounds since joining here. Joining here is a great start, but you will need to really commit to it in order for it to work. YOU have the power to achieve your goal. Remember that!0
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it is very possible and add me if you would like some motivation along your journey0
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Anything is possible!
Try setting yourself small goals, it makes it easier to see the light at the end of the tunnel really helps with the motivation each time you meet one!
Feel free to add me if you need some support, I still have a way to go, but nearly a quarter of the way to my target, that seemed impossible at first!0 -
My goal is to lose 125 pounds. I haven't seen the scale move yet but one of these days it should.0
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It is possible! the success stories prove that to me everyday. But if you keep looking at that huge number you will get discouraged so break it up set small goals, change your life not just your weight. I have at least that to loos myself but its not gonna happen tomorrow so just take one day at a time. Almost everyone on my friend's list has lost or is trying to loose over 75 pounds most have lost 100 plus, so you are not alone. And yes it is possible!0
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I lost 170 pounds a few years back. Why I regained it is a topic for a different post though.
The thing that made me sucessful is not looking at it as one massive undertaking. I've done that and failed. Losing 10 pounds - 15 or 17 or 20 times makes it more more manageable. Take the first step and lose 10 pounds and reward yourself somehow. Then start working on the next 10 and so on.
Good Luck and make sure you have a good support network!0 -
It's absolutely possible. I've seen one guy who's lost over 300lbs. If he can do it, so can you.
My biggest tip - break it down into smaller chunks. Fifty pounds is much less daunting than 150. Keep an eye on the end goal but don't focus on it solely. Reward yourself along the way and most of all, be patient.
Good luck on your journey!0 -
About 2 years ago I was exactly where you are today. I went the surgery route and 4 days before my surgery the Dr. found something wrong with me that would have made the surgery extremely high risk so he cancelled it. I spent a year thinking it was impossible. Last August my Dr. asked me to track my blood glucose level after I ate and then learn to only eat food that my blood "reacted well to". It took me a while to learn what I could and couldn't tolerate (based on my glucose levels) and from August to now I have lost 60 lbs, just doing that (not counting a single calorie). I am here today because I have another 60 to go and I had hit a wall on the loss. Lesson is, it IS doable without surgery, takes a new perspective and discipline and accountability. BTW, 60lbs you WILL feel like a new person and the last 60 you will be a new person. Good Luck.0
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I am new to MFP. My bro n law has lost 30 lbs. I have 150 to lose. Is that even possible? That is a whole freakin person. I am so disgusted with myself. I need to know that it is possible to do this without weight loss surgery. Any success stories or encouragement? I will take all I can get right now.
lots of people on my FL lost around 100. Use the search button to search that number and you'll find threads with pics. 80 is another popular number. So what if I never saw anyone here yet with a 150 lb weight loss. I've only been here a short time and you could be my first. So just get those threads as inspiration and focus on the just 100 for now. Then once you get closer to there, see how "impossible" it seems. I bet you'll think it's easier once you're there.:flowerforyou:0 -
It's very possible, but like everything else it's one step at a time. I'll probably end up 90-100 down, but the principle is the same - eat less, move more and you'll see progress over time. Even if you don't lose the full 150, everything that gets lost makes daily life easier.0
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Ask me 8 LBs from now0
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Its not impossible! I see so many people on here that have lost that and more - truly inspirational! What helps me is setting smaller goals - like start with 10% of your body weight, or maybe do like 25lbs at a time or something. That way it doesn't seem so overwhelming. You can do it!0
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You can definitely do it! I want to lose 110 lbs myself and instead of looking at it like 100+ lbs (more than my 13-year-old weighs). I try to think of it in 10 lb increments. There are a lot of here who help each other out. Feel free to send me a friend request too.0
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I find it easier to focus on shorter term goals. Just concentrate on losing the first 20. By that time, you should see some difference in the way your clothes are fit, as well as your face. That will help with the motivation to do the next 20.0
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Definitely possible!
Right now it must seem like you've got a huge mountain to climb. Try to break it down into smaller chunks, smaller goals to aim for. This is going to take time, but you can definitely do it.
One of the first things I'd recommend doing is changing how you think about yourself. Don't be disgusted. Being overweight doesn't make you a bad person, or disgusting. You're a human being who has a problem, and you've already taken the first steps to doing something about it. You're contemplating making big changes to take care of yourself, and you need to take care of your inner self as well as your body. Be kind to yourself, and making the healthy choices will be a lot easier.
Check out these too, if someone hasn't already linked them:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/626293-3-yr-anniversary-307-lbs-lost-picture-heavy
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/835838-99-pounds-cause-i-need-a-win-today
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/947206-2-people-still-fit-in-my-fat-pants-110-lb-lost-forever0 -
I have been at it a little over 4 months and am down 47 pounds. Yes, it is possible.0
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It's possible! My long term goal is 160 pounds ~ I'm over half way there. Eating better and using MFP to track has helped me do it. Don't wait another minute to start - start right now. Do the best you can, one day at a time. When you have slips, put them behind you and keep going because it is so worth it. I used to be on medications for high blood pressure and diabetes, but not any more. It's very possible and very worth it!0
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Feel free to add me:) I have 150 to go and I currently am down 44.2! You can and WILL succeed:)0
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You can do this!! I started at 240 now down to 228 got just a little under a 100 pounds to go.. You can add me if you would like, we can do this!! :flowerforyou:0
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