Support Needed 100 lb weight loss goal!!!

sabriniahaynes

Hello to all... I started my weight loss journey a week ago, and have lost a few pounds so far.I would like to lose about 100 pounds...I was informed that I was pre-diabetic and placed on Metformin. That was in part my motivation. However, my greatest motivation is that I want to glorify God in my body and be an agent of change/example for my household. I need all the words of encouragement, tips, and recipies I can get. Also trying to kick the salt habit. If there are formidable alternatives, Let me know please! My short-term goal is 30 lbs by my birthday which is July 22. To accomplish this, I committing to 5 days of cardio (30 min) and 5 days of strengthening alternating upper and body!!!

medicvaldez

I love it!!! My birthday is July 19th I'll have your back!! I've been on this path for a while but still have a way to go! Feel free to add me as a friend

joiyp

I'm with you. I have just under 100 lbs to lose. I'd be happy to cheer you on during your journey!

lorimwomack

I am with you, I have lost 17 lbs in 6 weeks. I am doing pretty good now, but think I would do much better with my exercising if I had someone to "work out with" so to speak. Maybe we can help each other with menu's and exercise. Welcome to MFP!!! We can do this!

leebeebumble

What a fantastic goal! I can tell by your post and picture that you have a sparkling personality and are full of life! You will get there!

itsnowornevercici

hi hun, my mother's a diabetic and insulin dependent (for over 20 years now) as well as tablets so i've seen through her the struggles but don't despair, it gets easier to manage with time and you've taken the biggest leap in taking control and making the change we're all here to give you heaps of support.

i've been on here for about 70 days now and lost 16lbs so far. i still have a way to go too, my biggest frustration is i have multiple back injuries so i have to be careful with my exercise and weights and such.

you will get frustrated and there will be times where you won't see a lot of weight loss but that's your body telling you that its adjusting to your new lifestyle and that's a good thing

we're all warriors here and hard work and determination drives us all

iamlisainc

July 23rd here... I'm on the journey of losing 100lbs. Let's get it done! Be free to friend me.
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jmlf4

I have about 50lbs to lose..would love to help you on your journey and i to need the motivation...feel free to add me

kELELA2012

I have a little more than a 100 pounds but I want to lose 30 by my birthday as well and it is also in July on the 28th. I was also told I was pre-diabetic and on metformin. My biggest issue/weakness is sugar...lots of it, but I am learning to curb it. I have lost a little, but I have decided that I am worth so much more and I want to be around to drive my husband crazy (we have been married 2 years so far) for a long time.

I have been on here for over a year and this is the first time I have really started taking this seriously and I think that having support will be just what I need to stay on track and stay motivated. I would love to have more friends along this journey. Anyone may add me :bigsmile:

aaronagostini

I started this year with a similar goal to yours, and lost 30 pounds overall so far. I'm really happy with the MFP community and tools. No matter what, stay committed to logging your food and weighing yourself, and I think you'll find that you'll be meeting your targets.

Tracie1082

It sounds like you have determination and I know you can do it! On the days you feel frustrated because perhaps you didn't lose as much as you wanted, remember the things you have accomplished like being able to walk farther or faster, or your clothes fit better. Feel free to add me as a friend if you like!

gates49512

I'm right there with you...needing to lose 100 lbs. Please feel free to add me if you would like.

fmancini

I'm new as well, and have a similar goal. I am most certainly starting insulin resistance and I am ready to nip this in the bud and get back to feeling good. I sent you a friend request, feel free to add me back.. the same goes for anyone else!

snowwhite0805

That has been my goal as well but the process has been slow and I mean both goals 100 pounds and wanting to honor God and show the self control available through the Holy Sprirt

nancycaregiver

I've been doing this for over a year. I've lost 78.6 pounds. It is very doable! I'm on here everyday and can offer support and encouragement! Feel free to add me. Good luck!

kkuchenb

Good luck to you. One day at a time. Keep your eye on the goal. I lost 30 lbs. in six months and have kept it off easily by exercising and keeping track of what I eat. More fruit and vegetables, less of everything else.

mechelemc

I've got about 120 to lose feel free to friend me. Gonna need as many cheerleaders as possible, I log every day and will cheer u on too!!

ShannonMpls

You can do this! Seriously. The main thing you need to do is start and don't stop.

Your weight and health will be improved, in my opinion, if you ditch processed foods to whatever extent possible. Make plants and proteins the core of your diet. Limit refined carbs like bread, pastries, chips, etc. You can certainly still eat these things, but in *moderation*. I eat so much less bread than I used to, and when I eat chips, I weigh out a serving. No eating straight out of the bag, no exceptions. By working to eliminate foods that come from a box, you'll also be reducing your salt. Meals you prepare yourself are almost universally healthier for you. (My diary is open if you want to take a look; I don't really log weekends anymore).

Your workout routine is hardcore! For me, exercise is the glue that holds everything together. I don't do cardio as often as you do though

I had good luck setting small goals. My first goal was to lose 25 pounds. then I updated my ticker to 40. Then 50. Then 75. Biting off little pieces seemed easier than being faced with a ticker of epic length.

Best of luck! You can do this!

natsthename

Congratulations on formulating goals! I wish you great success in achieving it!

One thing, you might want to dial back on that strength or alternate parts you're working on. Muscles need recovery time. I just began in late March, and I'm already stronger. Good luck!!

dc729

You can definitely do this!! I'm on here every day and willing to be your cheerleader! One of my short term goals is to lose 28 pounds by my birthday (July 29th) as well. Feel free to add me!

nolongerXXL

I have over 100lbs to lose, please feel free to add me. I log daily and am on here daily.

I know you're strong enough to follow through and fulfill your quest.

carolmeade1

Hi Sabrina,
You have a good plan and lots of people supporting you here.. I love your motivation "to glorify God in my body and be an agent of change/example for my household." Bless your heart, that is the best motivation ever!

I have about 55-60 lbs to lose - and have lost 15 so far. I started doing Dr Atkins lst week because it's the easiest for me and very effective. I eat mostly meats, cheeses, tomatoes , grilled onions & cottage cheese. Gave up soda, including diet pop. I work out 3X per week , ride exercise bike or walk the treadmill for 20-30 minutes for cardio and use various "gym machines." I'm getting stronger and I see the difference in my limbs especially.

I just learned from my fitness pal partner that his secret is drinking lots of water. When I increase my consumption, I lose faster. My pal drinks 10 or more cups per day.

I have read that your can stave off diabetes with diet and exercise so you are on the right path.

You will do well, and reach your birthday goal, I just know it!

kamikostelny

I, too, am aiming to lose about 100 pounds, and I've lost nearly 15 so far! It's a huge goal but I think we can all do it if we keep our minds to it.

Buff2022

I am here with you too. I set a goal to lose 35 pounds by July 10th. That is my love's birthday. I have lost 27 so far. I am always here too.

M4rineMom

I have over 100 pounds to lose, but my immediate goal is to lose 25-30lbs by June 28th. I know that's a lofty goal, but being that I have so much to lose I think I can achieve it. I will of course slow that down, but I am going on vacation and would just like it to be easier to move around. I have a knee injury that prevents me from doing some things, but I have been living on my stationary bike...11.5 miles today! Anyone, feel free to add me!

mimiteh35

Hi and welcome! Congrats on your loss so far! I too had to kick the salt habit, and I was reading labels like crazy and never realized HOW MUCH salt was in most items I ate! I have high BP and diabetes runs in my family, and my doc said I need to bring the BP down and lose weight or I will have to be on BP meds, so that was my butt-kicker to put me in gear!

I did find with the salt, that I started using less and less in meals as I cooked, and I was surprised at how just that little change made a huge difference! Most of my family still adds salt and may not understand why I reduce the salt unless they were to hit the place in life where I was hit, they add salt to their meals now that I've cut down on cooking with SO MUCH salt, but now that I've made that change, i'm amazed at how I can eat salty foods and really taste HOW SALTY it is! So, just an FYI on what change I made in that aspect. I've also noticed a lot of packaged meals that say low fat or fat free actually has a TON of sodium in it, so I am trying to work towards more fresh foods and less processed, but sometimes I do eat salty things just try to reduce as much sodium from the meal as I can. I'm half Japanese and so we use soy sauce in a lot of meals, well I've changed to reduced sodium soy sauce, and just cut back on the salt on other things where salt is called for. I do have plenty of days where I still go over my sodium though! I just figure I will keep pushing!

I also have a significant amount of weight to lose, I'm looking to lose anywhere between 85-95 lbs or so, we will see how much when I get closer to my goals! I also have a goal, I turn 40 on Halloween, oct 2013 so my short term goal is to reach 40 lbs lost by my 40th bday! So I love your goal! I've got about 25 more lbs to go till that first goal!

Feel free to add me!! Good luck on your journey!

RonTheDon150

Congrats on the lost! It`s a major accomplishment to lose any amount of weight. I started my journey in april of this year and lost 23lbs of 150lbs so far. The majority of that came from changing my diet. The main thing you have to do is change one thing at a time. In my opinion, it might not be a good idea to try everything at once(dieting, exercising,etc.), because it might cause you to give up. That was my problem, the whole process was just too overwhelming. For me now, it is replacing one bad habit with a good one and i started with the way i ate. I have now added an exercise regimen to my habits. As far as recipes go, i eliminated salt altogether and replaced it with different herbs and spices. I`ve gotten rid of the sweets and replaced them with natural sweets-fruits,etc. From my beginners experience, you just have to find foods that taste good to you and are healthier. I`m no expert, i`m just passing along what has been finally working for me after all of these years and i feel better!!! I`m with you on your journey. Good luck

Kaddehawk

I've been on here for three months now and had a little over 100 lbs to loose back around Christmas. I had lost about 20 lbs before I joined MFP and have lost another 14+ since. I would be happy to help with support! This is a wonderful challange we have given ourselves and I believe being on this site shows our commitment to ourselves!

BeckyH49

Welcome! Great motivation....and WOW....with support, encouragement, tips and all these smiling faces ...how can we do anything but lose those extra pounds!?!

Im here everyday and in it for the long haul...

Please feel to add me...anyone! :flowerforyou:

boipoka72

I'm new here as well, 10 amazing days in MPF so far. I have 30 lbs to lose, and all the MPF members have been amazing We are all here to support each other, don't you ever forget that! Anytime you need support/ motivation just let us know.