need to drop 100+ pounds...

morah29
morah29 Posts: 107
in Motivation and Support
so I keep seeing all these posts about people needing to loose 10-15 ect pounds... well I need to loose 100+ ..... anyone else out there? I need some more support... I log daily.... and try and be as healthy as I can.. but some days it's just doesn't happen.. I have 3 kids.. limited money... ect.. feel free to add me... thanks!
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  • RachelSRoach1
    RachelSRoach1 Posts: 435 Member
    I am a mother of 2.. I still manage to log every day and work out 3 times a week :) I need to lose 120lbs.
  • sarah0709
    sarah0709 Posts: 27 Member
    Hi,
    I am in the same boat, ideally need to lose 130-140, it is really hard esp when you struggle with money.
    if you need any help people on here are normaly great, just try to take it one day at a time and i am sure you will get there.xx
  • AlyssaJoJo
    AlyssaJoJo Posts: 449 Member
    My first goal has me at 95lbs. That's me at 170 and I know if I get there I want to lose more. I can honestly say that I'm jealous of the people who have hardly anything to lose or are just here to beef up. But at the same time - I know it's harder to lose weight when you are at that point.
  • pants77
    pants77 Posts: 185 Member
    My advice would be to start simple.

    Try to make the best decision available when deciding what to eat. Try to plan ahead so those decisions are healthier. Try to include some kind of physical activity every day - you can start with 20 minutes of walking and build up from there.
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    thanks! I am doing it one foot in front of the other! again feel free to add me if you would like
  • iiriinka
    iiriinka Posts: 17
    Hi! I need to lose 102... Nice to meet you.
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    My advice would be to start simple.

    Try to make the best decision available when deciding what to eat. Try to plan ahead so those decisions are healthier. Try to include some kind of physical activity every day - you can start with 20 minutes of walking and build up from there.

    thanks ... I stopped drink soda 4 months ago.. started eating more fruits and veggies.. and working out.. I do about 30 mins on my exercise bike daily... some days I walk ect.. all depends on the weather...... :)
  • mommie_on_a_mission
    mommie_on_a_mission Posts: 22
    I need to lose 200* lbs, i have 2 kids (2 and 5), as well as an army wife. Basically just eat healthy and im excersizing in the pool daily.
  • mommie_on_a_mission
    mommie_on_a_mission Posts: 22
    Have you tried monthly or even weekly meal plans? i do monthly and i feed my kids similar to my meals so that they grow up with a healthy balanced life as well.
  • kayaus
    kayaus Posts: 15 Member
    Hi there,

    Like you, my goal is to lose approx 100 lbs, but to be at a healthy BMI, I am looking at 160lbs to lose. I am a single mom with two kids, my youngest being severly disabled and wheelchair bound. She is my main reason for losing this weight. I need to be healthy and strong enough to help her to manage her daily living. I am currently working on quitting smoking, logging everything daily. I am not putting an emphasis to work out right now, I do here and there, just not a priority right now. I tend to crash if I take on too much at once. I am looking forward to following through on this journey this time, and losing this weight for good. I could always use more support, feel free to add me :)
  • NoMoreFlubbering
    NoMoreFlubbering Posts: 95 Member
    I need about 100 now, yes! Please add me if you want support, encouragement, and to kick my *kitten* too!
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    I guess I should point out... I've been doing this a little while.. just needing some new friends with the same goals as me... I've lost about 20 pounds.. some not tracked on here as it was before I started to track everything......
  • jmeyer925
    jmeyer925 Posts: 326 Member
    My advice would be to start simple.

    Try to make the best decision available when deciding what to eat. Try to plan ahead so those decisions are healthier. Try to include some kind of physical activity every day - you can start with 20 minutes of walking and build up from there.

    ^^^ I agree. Don't try and start too much too fast, you'll get really discouraged! And find things that work for you! I've dropped a good amount of weight, and I'm STILL not a runner. I found that I love to walk though!

    And just be really conscious about your food choices. If you can change things, you'll see those first few pounds pretty much fall off! I lost 30 pounds without even trying to, just because I wasnt around fast food as much. And that snowballed into more effort and more things I was willing to do or give up.

    Best of luck everyone who needs to drop over 100 pounds!! :heart:
  • mommie_on_a_mission
    mommie_on_a_mission Posts: 22
    similar meals as in:

    chicken and veggies

    veggie lasagna

    chicken salad

    veggie soup

    etc.
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    101.5 to lose was my goal.. I'm down 12 right now. Feel free to add me if you think you'll be active on this site!
  • rugbyphreak
    rugbyphreak Posts: 509 Member
    well... i needed to lose a total of 75 pounds, but i'm 50 pounds down already. if you ladies need anything, let me know!

    best of luck to all of you!
  • Crys1972
    Crys1972 Posts: 8
    Feel free to add me, I'm pretty much in the same boat. I have about 90 lbs to lose.
  • ladyicye50
    ladyicye50 Posts: 34 Member
    Definitely plan ahead. I just started on here in August 2012 and it has definitely helped me. During the month of July, I started exercising to get my self prepared and when I joined the logging of the meals made a major difference. I plan my exercise routine and meals days ahead of time so that I can buy the proper foods and know how to adjust what I eat accordingly. As of my last weigh in (which was last week), I am down 35lbs.

    Try to set a time everyday to log and it will be easier that way.
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    Have you tried monthly or even weekly meal plans? i do monthly and i feed my kids similar to my meals so that they grow up with a healthy balanced life as well.

    I've tried... some months we just don't have the money to shop that far ahead.. my husband does most of the shopping.. I don't drive.. and live about 30 mins from the store...... he's been good about getting me stuff... I have a picky eater... (daughter) and 2 that are not picky... but some nights I am just so tired I don't even want to cook.. we don't do fast food... not in our budget...... my kids eat pretty healthy...
  • SexyGirl619
    SexyGirl619 Posts: 2
    I use to feel the same way, I needed to lose (still need to lose) 100+ pounds. I am a single mother, on a fixed income, and had a lack of motivation. But let me tell you, it costs nothing to reduce portion size, and walk around the block or park.
    You can also make changes to the things you buy and being a mother, you will then be able to make healthier choices for your children so it becomes a family affair.
    Losing weight seemed hard in the beginning and then it became 2nd nature. I hit a plateau, and now I am finding my motivation again.
    You can lose weight on a limited income. Start small with the changes in the foods you buy, read labels, and make smart swaps!
    You can do anything you put your mind to.
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    I use to feel the same way, I needed to lose (still need to lose) 100+ pounds. I am a single mother, on a fixed income, and had a lack of motivation. But let me tell you, it costs nothing to reduce portion size, and walk around the block or park.
    You can also make changes to the things you buy and being a mother, you will then be able to make healthier choices for your children so it becomes a family affair.
    Losing weight seemed hard in the beginning and then it became 2nd nature. I hit a plateau, and now I am finding my motivation again.
    You can lose weight on a limited income. Start small with the changes in the foods you buy, read labels, and make smart swaps!
    You can do anything you put your mind to.

    thanks I've been doing this a lot :) just some days it's seems harder than others... maybe it's the lack of sleep ... 20 month old with a cold... not sleeping well ect...
  • mariposalily22
    mariposalily22 Posts: 1 Member
    That's me 100 lbs plus more! I've just begun in this journey but my mind and body are ready so here i am 34 lbs lost so far and it has been challenging. I've decided not to give up just keep pressing on even if i have a set back. Add me if you want my name is mariposalily22 I'm always looking for positive motivation and to motivate others.
  • dcat4563
    dcat4563 Posts: 33 Member
    If you go to the groups section you can probably find a group that is just for those with over 100lbs to lose.

    Feel free to add me everyone. I've got about that much to lose too. I am down about 15lbs. I started Zumba classes in July and try to make it 3x a week (and have most weeks). I plan to incorporate more exercise soon, but not quite sure what i'll be doing yet. I have been on MFP for about 3 weeks and log almost daily. I didn't start losing until I started logging.

    We have to budget as well. My husband and I are both going healthy. Trying to eliminate many of the bad things in food so that we not only can lose weight, but stop bombarding ourselves with chemicals. I have done a lot of research and all the additives add weight to us! We do still eat out and I must say that I do still love Taco Bell (even though I know they aren't healthy), but we have made lots of changes to what we eat at home and what we eat when going out. I also have my 6 year old eating healthier. I really think that it helps when everyone eats better. It is also cheaper because you don't have to buy what they are eating, plus what you are eating.

    Anyway, that is what I'm working on right now.

    You are off to a great start!
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    thanks for all the great advice
  • Cherylwrite
    Cherylwrite Posts: 7 Member
    You will get there, it's all about steps...Keep taking those steps.

    Whether you are going to walk a mile or run a marathon, you have to take those first scary steps.

    After my son was born, I was almost 300 lbs...I am now about 220 (Big yo-yo going on) Starting from his birth, my journey is about 140 lbs total...I have almost half of that off. I will get there, and so will you. My goal here right now is to shed I at least 50 lbs (Can't remember as I am posting this).

    We will support each other. :)
  • jdawn120191
    jdawn120191 Posts: 29
    my ultimate goal is to lose 100 lbs, and also I'm on a tight budget :) So anyone feel free to add me!
  • lilibetnix
    lilibetnix Posts: 7 Member
    Sweetheart, do not let "Ideal" or "Healthy" body weights thwart your goals. I'm about to endeavor as a dietitian in life, and everything I've learned so far has taught me that weight loss goals need to be realistic. I think it's great that you are making such an effort, and it sounds like you are on the right track. If 100 pounds seems overwhelming, try to think of something a little easier. I like to do % of body weight instead. There are several studies that show that losing just 7% of body weight can greatly decrease health risks and can improve energy, stamina and all that jazz. So, say you weigh 300 (and I have no idea how much you do weigh, this is just an example) losing 10% would be losing 30 pounds. And I think that seems a little more realistic. This doesn't mean that weight loss has to end there. I think it's just easier to make stepping stone goals rather than jumping off the cliff. :smile:
  • raejay621
    raejay621 Posts: 23
    I totally know how you feel. I see people saying I'm 120 but i want to be 105. I'm just like what? Lol. But when I started MFP two weeks ago I was 250.3 as of Friday I was 246.3 and I want to be 160. I know that once I reach 160 I will want to lose more. But right now my short term goal is a total of 20 pounds by Christmas and the whole 90 by my son's 2nd birthday, which is June 21st.
  • ethansmug
    ethansmug Posts: 159 Member
    I need to lose 17,000 pounds and I need it gone by next week....I think I can do it =P


    Welcome to the site, there are a lot of nice people here.

    Though I am not among them.
  • sunshinefrei
    sunshinefrei Posts: 73
    I started with 130 to lose, lost 10 before traking on MFP. We are low income as well and it is hard. The Dr. said it was time to lose the weight now and told me not to eat red meat and to stay away from prossed foods as much as possible (like boxed foods), so mostly fresh foods or frozen. No one in my home is changing their life style with me. So it can be hard. When they order pizza I make a tortillia pizza with lot of veggies. I have a hard time eatting 1200 calories and I eat all day and stay full. I only wished I could do the walking every morning like I use to, but at this point I can't even stand or sit for long peroids of time due to back problems I have had for years seem to be getting worse now. So it is all down to what I eat. You can add me as a friend I am always looking for people that have around the same amount to lose. Supporting each other is everything so that you don't feel like youalone or by your self. Have a great day!:smile:

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