First timer,over 300lbs, in need of cheerleaders/friends

Hi I am in the same boat. It has been a journey getting to this point and its going to be an even harder journey to lose the weight. I started this about 6 months ago off and on but was never serious. At Christmas my granddad wanted to take pictures of the family and I kept trying to run from the camera. I realized just how much weight I had gained. That was my drawing point. I said I'm DONE! I started being serious 2 weeks ago at 307 and as of Friday, I weigh 299. This can be done!!! We can do this together. I will send you a request.

Hi Julie,

Keep in mind that it will probably take you a while to assemble the right mix MFPals that work for you - and for them. I would give it at least 6 months with trial and error. Some people have trouble removing friends. IMO, don't be afraid to drop those who fail to log in for long periods of time or who just aren't ready to commit. I've had friends that after 6 months are still losing the same two pounds. Not helpful to you. Keep searching when you drop people. Avoid "collectors" who think this is Facebook and they need hundreds of friends. Adding friends is easy. Losing weight is hard. With a little experience you will be able to spot them.

Don't get discouraged with all the trial and error. Others may disagree but these things have been my experience after a year here.

Good luck on your journey!


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In a few days will be my one year on here, I havent logged my food everyday but i log in every day. yes i have missed a day or 2 before. So my day count is not accurate. I know the day I started and thats what is important to me. I gave up soda in febuary I belive. I tried drinking the diet stuff but it wasnt the same and wasnt really doing me any good
. I learned to drink water when i ate. The one thing i learned is being over 300 lbs you love food. I love food. I also love watching the numbers fall. The holidays did put me in a slump , Im not losing as well. Im not beating myself up, I know i can do it. I think my best tool, was portion control. Id eat what i liked or wanted .Id watch the amount of calories in the item decide if i really needed it.I love pretzels. I count out 9 like the bag says and thats all i eat. I also learned that light isnt always better and real is sometimes best. light sour cream is just a few calories less than regular. Since i no longer have sour cream with a lil potatoe. It tastes better, even if its just a table spoon. I have n not done any real excersise. I just try to move more than i did. You have a small child, put on some music and dance with them, dance alone, Park farther away in the grocery store, walk a store, small changes bring changes. last year i was using a cart that you ride on to shop.I took it one store trip at a time , now i dont use one. These suggestions are soley mine, not factul based on data based on any diet, so nay sayers have your fun, I do what works for me, take one day at a time one pound at a time.If you fall off today get back tommarrow. Always rember your husband loves you today just as you are,Do this for you.Add me if you like I started at 310, 246 now.. good luck take your time

soda is soooo bad.

Perfect advice....

Hi Julie,

Keep in mind that it will probably take you a while to assemble the right mix MFPals that work for you - and for them. I would give it at least 6 months with trial and error. Some people have trouble removing friends. IMO, don't be afraid to drop those who fail to log in for long periods of time or who just aren't ready to commit. I've had friends that after 6 months are still losing the same two pounds. Not helpful to you. Keep searching when you drop people. Avoid "collectors" who think this is Facebook and they need hundreds of friends. Adding friends is easy. Losing weight is hard. With a little experience you will be able to spot them.

Don't get discouraged with all the trial and error. Others may disagree but these things have been my experience after a year here.

Good luck on your journey!


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Feel free to add me if you'd like I started on the 2nd of January at a starting weight of 300 on the nose, and am down to 293 so far! I'm happy to share any tips I pick up along the way-I can tell you that diet and exercise have already made a tremendous difference in my life!

Hello Julie
I have just been on this site for just over a week and meet such great people. I have always been overweight all my life. I lost 90lbs and then everything fell apart...I gain back 20lbs and knew I was in trouble. All my old habits came back. My goal is to lose 80lbs. I would be happy to be added to your friends list.
Good Luck
You can do it
Kathy

Welcome! I love this site, but need more friends! I would love to help motivate you and share this journey. I've done it before, but didn't stick with my new lifestyle to reach my ultimate goal. Here I go again...hopefully for the last time EVER! It's great to meet new people and share recipes, tips, and encouragement! Good luck!!! :happy:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10236-2013-challenge-to-lose-52-lbs

I'm a part of this group and we interact daily. You are welcome to join even if you have more/less to lose!

Hello everyone. I'm also searching for a board to join. My highest weight was around 221lbs. I managed to lose quite a big over the past few years. However, this last year I put on nearly 20 pounds of that. I have an ultimate weight loss goal of around 36 pounds. I really need a good support team.

I've read through some of these posts and you all are absolutely inspiring!