Who else has a lot to lose?

I was about 106 lbs forever until i went to college. I skyrocketed my freshman year from 106 to 145, and it just kept coming. I don't know how it happened so fast but no matter what I couldn't get back under control. The numbers would only get higher. Currently I weigh 195. Which was absolutely shocking to me. I stopped weighing myself about a year ago, so when i finally decided to do this for myself & I got on the scale, I pretty much bawled my eyes out. I'm trying to get down to 120. So I've got a long way to go. & I AM TOTALLY LACKING IN THE SELF MOTIVATION PART!

I started with 70 to lose, which definitely FEELS like a lot. The upside to having a lot to lose, though, is that it seems to start coming off a little quicker - I lost 4 or 5 lbs in my first week. So I guess that is nice, lol, but of course it won't last.

Good luck! You're going to do great!

I feel your pain! I was never skinny but I was average. I was about 135 and all of a sudden within like eight months I was over 200! I have been so down for about the past year now and I am finally motivated and doing good so far. Granted, its only been about two weeks. I was lacking on the motivation side too! I hate exercise and I love food! My sister in law had to basically push me to do better! I wish you luck in your weight loss!

I've never been thin/healthy. I was a size 18 in grade 5. I'm now a size 14/16 and I do not recall ever being this small.....congradulations for being on this site, it has been my life saver. Feel free to add me.

In december I was 334. Now I am 274, still have at least 60 to go. I'm giving myself smaller goals.
add me as a bud if you want, i'll cheer you on!

I feel you on the balancing school. I work too so I'm in class, at work, or at my internship for about 65 hours a week and that doesn't include having to do homework. I was heavy in my teens but not terribly so. It wasn't until 2006 when I suffered a severe injury that I hit my highest at 252. I got down to 210 when I got married in 2009 but with my undergrad I went back up to 250. Just started grad school so now I'm really trying. My ultimate goal is 125 but just to be under 200 will be a great accomplishment for me. So I'm right there with you! We can do it!

I started here at 357. Not too many of my friends are as heavy as I am but I love them all Feel free to send a request!

hi i am at 386 and i was 398pounds but i have loss 12pounds thank you jesus for guiding me through it all. but we can all do this and stay strong....godbless you.

Welcome and feel free to add me....so far I've got 31 lbs gone on a 116 lb weight loss goal.

I started at 108.7kgs (239 pounds). I am currently at 103.5kgs (228 pounds) and my goal weight is 75kgs (165 pounds). I'm 29, 5'10- so just a tad to lose

If anyone lacked motivation I would have to say I was the club president, or at least I was in August 2012. I am 51 and I see many younger people on this post, but we all are wanting the same thing, weight loss. I also have osteoarthritis in my left knee and right hip which I thought was an excuse not to exercise, especially since I was told I need my hip replaced. Well when my weight hit 225 at my doctors appt in July and I found I was a diabetic back in April, I knew it was time for a change. I had 100 pounds to lose since my goal weight is 125. Since starting MFP as well as starting doing Zumba in Aug, I have dropped 15 pounds and a total of 13.25 inches all over, of which 5.25 inches was in my waist. If you are like I was, and I am not advertising for Zumba, but please try it. I have never felt more energized in my entire life and couldnt wait to exercise again since I started it. I didn't have the money to order the DVD's so I went into Frostwire, a free download program, and downloaded the files. I started out doing only 10 mins cause I couldn't do more than that I was so out of shape. Now I do 45 mins 5-6 days a week since starting it 4 weeks ago and look forward to doing it everytime!! You just get lost in the music and forget that you are working out. It doesn't matter how much you weigh, or how out of shape you are, Zumba can be done by anyone in any shape. Just do what you can and rest when you need to. you might be saying " But I have two left feet and no rhythm..." No worries, the good thing about it, is that it doesnt matter as long as you're moving.. Gotta start somewhere, just like I did..... My motto is move to lose!!! HUGS to you, friend me if you like.

I am on the journey with you! I started at 310. My goal is 135. I will make it and so will you!

Oh yes I have a lot to lose im currently about 250 or 260 its really tough Take it from me iv tried all my life..
i still never could be thin or get down to the weight i wanted dont get me wrong i lost some but would always gain it back but iv decided to change my life.
and i found a great program and support system were i know i can do this ... Just keep on going on

You can do it! I've been a big girl all my life. When I was younger, I once went to a special camp to lose some weight. It helped for a bit, but after returning home, I started to eat more than ever. At my peak, I used to weight around 271 lbs. Last year, I decided to do something about it and I have lost about 18 lbs. But I was to lazy to continue it. This month, I discovered various motivational blogs that led me to some amazing sites (like MFP) and exercises, and as result my body told me that it's ready to feel lighter. And I want to help it achieve this goal! I want to lose 110 lbs.

As for exercises, I used to hate them with a passion. But recently, I've noticed that I want to move. And now, I do amazing workouts with Tiffany Rothe and Cassie Ho. Therefore, I believe that everything is possible!

If you want, you can add me - we can motivate each other!

I started here at 340 and want to drop 200 pounds total. I'm down 18 pounds since I really started pushing myself harder a few months ago. I want to drop the total 200 pounds by the time I turn 30... so I've got a long way to go, but I'm addicted to exercise now and do at least an hour a day of moderate-heavy cardio and pushups/crunches/squats for toning.