Who else has a lot to lose?

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  • ErzaScarlet
    ErzaScarlet Posts: 64 Member
    Hello everyone, I'm currently 154lbs and my goal is 133. :)
  • brandycochran
    brandycochran Posts: 11 Member
    I'm on the same journey....starting at 247 and would like to get back to 185 where I was just a few short years ago it seems. I know i can do it and reading/seeing inspirations is great motivation!! Best of luck to YOU and EVERYONE here!!!!
  • jensfitpal2012
    jensfitpal2012 Posts: 145 Member
    I always struggled to stay average weight when I was in school. In college,I was able to get down to 135 which was the thinnest I had ever been. After I got married,I started having medical problems,diagnosed with hypothyroidism and PCOS,packed on the weight.,went up to 200#.Then when I was able to get pregnant,I was not able to lose the pregnancy weight,my highest was 227.I am currently 214,have been able to lose some with exercise and eating a whole different way,but it takes me extra long to lose even a little amount. My doctor says it's because of my insulin resistence,so I am trying a few different ways of eating to reach my goal. I have about 80 more lbs to lose.I understand how difficult it is to be overweight and how discouraging things can get.I believe you can reach your goaland I will reach mine.Feel free to friend me if you like.Best of luck to you.
  • tamarama72
    tamarama72 Posts: 13 Member
    Me! I've got over 100 pounds to lose... I'm pretty new to MFP so anyone can feel free to add me!
  • changeahead22
    changeahead22 Posts: 11
    My Husband and I joined weight watchers a little over a year ago. Both of us had over 100 lbs to lose, we were actually finalist to be on the biggest loser if that is any indication of how big we were. My husband was pushing 450 lbs and I was 250! Too big and too young. Currently I'm down 67 and my husband is down 96. So it's possible. Just remember it's a life long journey. YOu'll have good weeks and bad weeks. The biggest thing that helped me was non scale victories when I didn't have a good week on the scale. FOr example, having my engagement ring that I couldn't wear before i started, finally fit, and then that moment when I had to go and get it resized because it was too big. I joined Crossfit 6 weeks ago and they recommended that I check out this site and I'm so glad I did. Moral here: you can do it, take it slow and remember it's not about a number on the scale. I've changed my life around and feel incredible. Caring about what I eat and what I do for exercise is so much nicer than sitting around throwing a pity party and eating my feelings. Add me if you want! It's tough, but worth it and really attainable. Set small goals and you'll do it. you made great strides just from signing up for MFP, have a goal be to measure and track every day for a week. Once that week is over add to you goal. You can do it!
  • Onaughmae
    Onaughmae Posts: 873 Member
    I was 335 at my heaviest, 300 when I started here. It is a journey, but you can certainly do it! I am a little over halfway to my goal weight and I know even though it isn't easy, I will make it! This site has given me another tool to help keep me on track. The motivation is terrific and it has been very helpful tracking my food. It is amazing how quickly those calories will add up if you let it go unchecked!

    Best of luck to you and anyone can feel free to add me :happy:
  • martintanz
    martintanz Posts: 280
    I started off well in the 280s, which was quite a shock. I had lost weight in '04 and was around 210. Now down 18 lbs since July. I hope to be back to 210 by next spring and who knows, maybe by summer I can get back to under 200, which is a weight I haven't seen since the 80s.
  • Mrbusterb
    Mrbusterb Posts: 114
    I was 491 when i started now i'm 363 and still have a lot to lose.Feel free to add me
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    So about me - I've always been a "big guy". Weighed probably 320-ish when I graduated high school. For a while I improved and got down to about 275 (UPS - crappy job, great workout!), but then fell off the wagon and shot back up to 405 at my peak. Now I'm 28 and trying to get rid of it for good. I'm down about 30 lbs so far but still haven't been as serious as I want to be. I'm back in school and it's tough trying to balance work/study/exercise plus eating healthy when I really just want something quick and convenient!

    Looking for anyone in a similar situation or who just wants to share motivation!

    Stay away from Boone Takeout my man
  • kodimoore
    kodimoore Posts: 4 Member
    I've always been up over 200. after getting out of prison i started working out and playing a lot of softball. that was easy enough, because it was fun. I didn't start eating better until recently, its going to be a long battle, but i've been through worse. i started this venture at 185...2 weeks later i'm at 183. motivation is hard.
  • rosecando
    rosecando Posts: 33 Member
    understand fully- i even struggled to put a photo on this site of me! i did 2x and took it off:frown: .Iv lost 20k (40lb?)
    and need to drop maybe double that again, i aim to lose 5k- a time makes it managable. All the best.
  • lessofme150
    lessofme150 Posts: 105 Member
    I have a lot to lose and would love to do it before my 40th birthday. I kicked some serious butt the first 5 weeks on here but have been struggling since. The good news, haven't gained in the past few weeks, the bad news, have only dropped about 2 pounds this month. We are all going to have our struggles and hope that we (MFP) can help you out.

    Feel free to add me in you want.
    Barb
  • martymays
    martymays Posts: 188 Member
    My highest weight was 293. Now down to 274. I still have almost 100 lbs to go to my goal. Feel free to add me if you like, could use all the supportive friends I can get
  • K_Smith86
    K_Smith86 Posts: 123
    I'm in the same boat as you my friend. I've always been a big girl and I have a large frame. Back when I was 16, something terrible happened in my life and I just let myself go, and stopped caring. Food became my comfort and security blanket. Then one day I woke up and hated what I saw in the mirror, and didn't believe all the weight I had gained. Worked in retail for awhile, so I was always on my feet, and I would walk off what I had eaten that day. Then I went from that to a desk job, and I gained a lot of what I had lost back. Was at that job for 3 years. Then I decided to go back to college after taking a 4 year break after HS. Got so busy with school, and would eat what was convenient etc. Then after college, I got another desk job, and ended up getting so depressed in that job from how badly I was treated, that food still was my comfort. Left that job, and went to the one I'm currently at. Unfortunately it's another desk job, but I'm happier. I have been under a lot of stress the past year, and just recently lost my father. I'm trying my best to not turn to food for comfort, because I know it won't do any good.

    I have about 100 lbs to lose, give or take. It's one of the hardest things I've done, but this site has been a great help so far. You've definitely come to the right place. I'll add you, and we can cheer each other on. I wish you the best of luck! Anyone can feel free to add me as well :)
  • HealthyShazza
    HealthyShazza Posts: 31
    I'm right here with you all. Started at 275lbs, currently at 256...on ny way down to 180lbs (I'm 5'8"). I have lost 100+lbs twice before, so I know it is possible. Feel free to add me if you want straight forward advice, encouragement & the odd bit of constructive criticism. I don't write fluff like 'well done you' without actually knowing what I'm writing it about (I will actually read your food diary & status updates)
  • fallbrawl
    fallbrawl Posts: 72
    I am with you. I was 430 lbs my freshmen year of high school. My friends got me into football and i lost 100+ lbs in one season. I continued to play football all the way thru high school and my weight would go between 325-355 because i was gaining muscle by lifting weights.

    My senior year we got a new coaching staff that did not use me as much. After a falling out with them i gave up all my dieting and starting going to the all you can eat places. I avoided the scales as much as possible. I am now 23 and looking to make a change.
  • AquaFitQueen
    AquaFitQueen Posts: 218 Member
    I have loads to lose still. Its a learning curve and a long journey, but I am actually enjoying getting to know myself.
  • rce884
    rce884 Posts: 47 Member
    i have slowly creaked up the weight since forever. i dont remember not gaining weight. i am 34 and when i started this weight loss journey i was 311. i have 140 to lose. which is a lot for me. i have tried for years but i feel that i am finally in a place that i want to be i am working towards a goal. i am making positive changes in my life and i am in control of what i eat and what i do. before it was the food and the exaustion controling me. now it is me taking the reigns. its a long journy and some days (like yesterday for me) are not so good. but then some days are excellent. its a journy and i am here for you if you want to add me. i am on about 3 times a week on the boards and try to respond daily to my "wall" i love the support we all get and give here. no one judges. its a great place and good luck on your journy. i know it can seem impossible but all of us doing it together must be able to accomplish it.
    Cheers
    Rce884
  • dsanderbrink
    dsanderbrink Posts: 3
    I was almost 300 pounds and now I am 200. It changed my life. Just stay positive!

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