hello..i'm trying to save a life..(mine)

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  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    Welcome John, I started at 330 lbs but mfp helped me to lose over 50 lbs and I have 126 to go. I can do it! I've already accomplished some non-scale victories I never thought I could at my current weight. I did my first 5k last Sat! Set some small goals/milestones for yourself and start conquering them one at a time! You can do it! I hope you find all the support you need. Stay positive, I think thats the key. I'm sending u a friend request.
    Laura
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Originally posted 05/15/11

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    thread necromancy!!!

    John is no longer active on the site..just in case peeps haven't read the threads..........
  • marie_25m
    marie_25m Posts: 64 Member
    feel free to add me. my advice..track everything you eat even on days you go over the daily goal. dont cut down too fast and dont deprive yourself of any food groups...
  • Good luck :)
  • db1106
    db1106 Posts: 42
    I sent you a request. Feel free to ask me anything you want on fitness and diet. I will do all I can to help and assist you in this journey. Good luck my friend, you can do this!

    -David
  • Yeah I remember this guy... added him when this thread was actually posted. But he disappeared.
  • Nmthor
    Nmthor Posts: 36 Member
    Hi John, I saw something that may help you. Don't think of the big number you have to lose - that can stop you in your tracks. :cry: Instead, just try to lose 1 lb - 300 (or whatever the number is) times. It's easier to achieve.

    Hang in there and feel free to add me as a buddy. :) I'd be glad to help you keep motivated.

    Nanette
  • You've taken the first step! You can do it!
  • One day at a time...and don't give up! That goes for me as well :))
  • butterflylady86
    butterflylady86 Posts: 369 Member
    Good luck to you. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough. God bless you on this journey for a healthy life.
  • carolstartingover
    carolstartingover Posts: 83 Member
    You have a lolng road ahead of you, but it is MUCH better than no road. You will keep learning new things. Like not to pile up diet books with a plate of snacks.(me before). Lying about not eating the free pie on Wed. at Baker's sq. (old me). I can burn all of this food off, yeah I am 55 and i am going to run around the entire City of Chicago. Jealous of other people's food, still a little bit like that, some things take time to change. My youngest is thin and she said something to me that clicked. "How long will it take you Mom to eat that donut"? I said "about 3 moinutes". She asked" how long does it take to burn it off"? Good point. We need to ask ourselves about the better choices taking longer to chew and fewer calories, but still some enjoyment. Good luck, stay with it and you will win!!
  • ddnyr
    ddnyr Posts: 6 Member
    good luck to you! You took a major first step by starting this program. the message board is a great support system, it's great to see we are all not alone in this weight loss journey.
  • empot
    empot Posts: 30 Member
    Welcome! Take it one day at a time, I started out over 300 lbs. I'm glad I started every day! Feel free to add me
  • db1106
    db1106 Posts: 42
    I just realized this thread is 1 1/2 years old. Hopefully he is down 100-150 pounds by now.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Yeah, hopefully....too bad he isn't active anymore.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    OMG !! Oak Park Johnnie is AWOL ?
  • IvyWhispers
    IvyWhispers Posts: 51 Member
    You can do it :D
    Good Luck xx
  • john60644
    john60644 Posts: 18 Member
    what does "class="strong">toan>o! " mean ???
  • what does "class="strong">toan>o! " mean ???

    Welcome back.

    I have no idea.

    How are you doing?
  • john60644
    john60644 Posts: 18 Member
    Well it took a few yrs but I finally did something about my weight, some would think it was a bit drastic, but drastic times call for drastic measures. I am currently on a juice reboot and have more than 62 days under my belt. My scale currently has me weighing just under 458 lbs. I want to thank everyone who offered great posts of encouragement. hope to see you on the other side :);)
  • MissMelissa514
    MissMelissa514 Posts: 63 Member
    You got this. We all have to start somewhere. Feel free to add me
  • BreakinTheChains
    BreakinTheChains Posts: 381 Member
    Good luck..
    Feel free to add me as a friend :)
  • nesian_twin
    nesian_twin Posts: 198
    edited February 2015
    I lost both my mum and brother to Type 2 diabetes so now as a prediabetic I am determined to lose the weight I need to lose in order to be slim and healthy again but mainly to prevent diabetes. I have lost 2kg already with intermittent fasting, eating the right foods and most of all mindset, be determined.

    Your life, you as a person are precious to your loved ones. I focus on them more than I do on myself. I do this for them first and me second. Dont know if that is right or wrong but it works for me.

    You can save your own life John I know you can do this.
  • john60644
    john60644 Posts: 18 Member
    Day 64: Doctor's check in, My care provider was very pleased with my results, my A1c went from 8.7 down to 7.0. I lost 56 lbs according to their scale weighing in at 459 lbs. My blood pressure has improved greatly according to my doc. I think overall I'm doing good, I'm sleeping better....am just better I guess.
  • hbm616
    hbm616 Posts: 377 Member
    john60644 wrote: »
    Day 64: Doctor's check in, My care provider was very pleased with my results, my A1c went from 8.7 down to 7.0. I lost 56 lbs according to their scale weighing in at 459 lbs. My blood pressure has improved greatly according to my doc. I think overall I'm doing good, I'm sleeping better....am just better I guess.

    Congrats on your successes so far!
  • hezemakiah
    hezemakiah Posts: 157 Member
    Good job for taking a stand for yourself!!!!! A few bits of advice - get a food scale and measuring cup and measuring spoons! Lots of people get on the community threads and post how they've been on MFP for a month and haven't lost anything - often times people are just 'eyeballing' the quantity of food they are eating and it is not an accurate account - then are upset because they haven't lost weight. The more accurate and disciplined you are about it the better the results will be! Also, drink a big glass of water before each meal. It will help you feel more satisfied with a smaller portion that you're use to! You can do this. Just have patience and be confident in yourself!!! Add me if you like for support!!!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    just take it a day at a time. keep logging. exercise how and when you can. just keep going, even when you feel discouraged (and you will at times) - it's worth it and we are all here to support you! feel free to add me as a friend!
  • cmm7303
    cmm7303 Posts: 423 Member
    Congrats on the loss. Try your hand at the logging and it'll be the best thing you've ever done.
  • hezemakiah
    hezemakiah Posts: 157 Member
    edited March 2015
    Also - one of the things I use for motivation is to log into www.ilostwhat.com as you go along and enter your total weight loss once a month! It tells you what your weight loss is equivalent to. for example, I think it says 3 pounds is a chihuahua, 8 lbs is a human head, etc.... it gives you a visual of the amount of weight that is actually gone from your body! It's a fun way to look at it. If you are on social media like facebook it will let you post it to your page so your friends can see it :)
  • Valrotha
    Valrotha Posts: 294 Member
    Good luck in your journey! And remember to be patient, not only with your expectations with regards to results but with yourself as well. Most everyone I know has fallen off the wagon, so to speak, many times. Don't beat yourself up or get depressed if you have a bad day or even a few in a row. Just recommitt and keep going.

    Also, making friends here on MFP can help tremendously. Having folks to cheer for and to cheer you on makes a huge difference. I love my MFP friends! :)
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