300-400 Pound Club

When I joined this website, I weighed 327.6 pounds. That is the heaviest I ever weighed and I was absolutely shocked that I let myself get that heavy. Literally a week after I weighed myself, I had to go to the doctor. He told me my blood pressure 160/90 and I may have diabetes, and I needed blood work done ASAP in case I needed to go on medication. At 22 years old, I had a wake up call and now I lost 27.6 pounds and I'm so proud of myself! By next summer, I want to weigh 160 pounds and be a size 8/10.

Losing this weight is overwhelming but I think with every pound I lose, I add another month or year to my life. That's my motivation right there.

Hi Jessica, at my highest I was 388, started MFP at 382 on Sept 11 2012. Currently I am at 353. I have a long way to go also. I don't think about the ending number very much, mainly because it is like thinking about what I want for Christmas in January. I figure when I get close I will concentrate more on the ending goal number, for now I aim for closer goals; such as, getting under 350. I have been 350 + for the last 22 years, so that will be exciting. After that I will strive to get under 337, which is the weight that I graduated High School. Then I will shoot for 300, etc. The idea being that with each short term goal reached I will regain inspiration to continue striving for the next and eventually hit the ultimate goal (whatever that turns out to be).

Hi there!

I started at 440 and currently at 366. It can be overwhelming.

But I don't focus on the 'to be lost', I focus on the 'lost so far' and revel in how much better I feel everyday, that my clothes are getting big, and how much exercise I can manage each day.

When I first started I firmly told myself I wasn't going to dwell on and lament the past - it can't be changed. I am looking forward at all the things I am doing now and will do as this journey continues.

MFP is a great tool and members are supportive and inspiring.

You can do this!!!

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." ~ Michael Jordan

Read inspiring quotes daily to help keep yourself motivated.

MFP is a great source!! There are some awesome groups on here. Join them and make good use of them and find good supportive friends too. There are good MFP friends and bad ones. If you find yours are not supportive find some supportive ones and in order to get good friends you have to be one yourself

I am not in this club now, but I was a very short time ago. I started losing weight in March of this year, at 338 pounds. I am now 238. It is very overwhelming at first, because even if you lose a few pounds, it is hard not to think of how many more there are. But those few pounds here and there do add up, much quickly than you expect! Just get you plan, and stick with it. You can do it! There are a ton of people here who started out much higher and have accomplished so much!

Way to go Deb!

I started my journey weighing 398.8lbs and I am now 294.6lbs.. It has been a struggle, but I am trying to keep the mind set that I'll get there and not to focus on the goal number. I have made baby steps with little goals. Hope this helps

I started at 388. Try not to think of the entire amount that you have to lose but set smaller goals that you can celebrate along the way. Good luck - making the decision to make changes - that's the hardest part and you've already done it!

At 311lbs I'm nearly out of this club. I remember the first time I weighed and was 425lbs. I was crushed, angry with myself for letting myself get like that. It was very depressing and overwhelming, I did nothing until I eventually was rushed tot he hospital with several Pulmonary Embolisms that had passed into my lungs. Most don't survive one much less several. Long story short I decided to make a change, it took some effort and some time but when I finally buckled down and decided to face myself head on I've made alot of progress. I've lost 94lbs in the past 9 months and I'm still going. I take it one day at a time, one victory at a time. Whatever you do, never give up... never quit. Life with throw obstacles at you, take those shots and keep firing back, you will be so very happy you did. I'm the smallest I've been in 5 years but my journey is not even half finished. I'm looking forward to each step though. Good luck to everyone of you... you are all AWESOME!

I too have successfully made it out of the 300-400 pound range. Just take it one day at a time....but most importantly, have faith in yourself!! You have my support if you should need it :0)

Highest weight was 376 (Dec 2010) I currently weigh 270, so a 100lbs lost (49 since Joining Mfp) It is totally doable, just remember every single lb puts you closer to your goal. Good luck!!

I'm 315lbs lost some weight gained some back. Always up for added friends who are in the same struggle.

I am not in this club now, but I was a very short time ago. I started losing weight in March of this year, at 338 pounds. I am now 238. It is very overwhelming at first, because even if you lose a few pounds, it is hard not to think of how many more there are. But those few pounds here and there do add up, much quickly than you expect! Just get you plan, and stick with it. You can do it! There are a ton of people here who started out much higher and have accomplished so much!

Way to go Deb!

Thank you