100 + pounds to lose - need friends, tips and inspiration!

freeten
freeten Posts: 3
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Hi - I am 38 and have just joined yesterday. I want to lose 64 kgs / 140 pounds! I am sick of being fat and sick of accepting that being fat is part of my identity... would be great to make some friends as I think we all need as much support as we can get! Would be great also to hear of other's inspiring stories and tips for the long run! many thanks!
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  • brittaney0625
    brittaney0625 Posts: 268 Member
    You can do this! IF you really want it, you got this!!!

    I need to loose 100+ as well! 13lbs down in 29 days so far! Feel free to add me.
  • Chrysalisnow
    Chrysalisnow Posts: 6 Member
    I just joined. I am 37 and need to lose over 100 pounds, as well. Feel free to add me!
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    Hi and welcome.

    There are tons of great people here, and tons of great info, and you will, no doubt, be overwhelmed with both. ~chuckles~

    Best tip I can give you, regardless of the way you decided to work towards your goal, don't let the small slips read as failure. Just shrug, remind yourself that you're human, not perfect, and pick back up as quickly as possible. Losing weight isn't a quick process (okay, some people manage it quicker than others), you just have to do it a little at a time.
  • DonnaNCgirl
    DonnaNCgirl Posts: 372
    I'm six pounds away from having lost 100 pounds. You can do it!

    Add me. I'm ready to help support anyone who wants to make the change to a healthier lifestyle!
  • GrammyNanner
    GrammyNanner Posts: 88 Member
    Welcome! I've lost 130 of 282 pounds in the past year. Glad to offer any help I can.
  • mdrhodes80
    mdrhodes80 Posts: 13
    Anyone can add me as well. Just joined here, need to lose 150 +. 32 years old, mom to two girls. Tired of being fat!
  • daklex
    daklex Posts: 93 Member
    I'm 40 and looking for the same loss. Any of you can feel free to add me. I'll always try to help, support, motivate, comfort, scold (haha). We already made the first step by coming here. We can do this!!!
  • MainahGirl
    MainahGirl Posts: 282 Member
    Feel free to add me also! I love meeting new friends and sharing support! The more, the merrier!
  • dannybell58
    dannybell58 Posts: 2
    you can do it .i don't know who you are but I just know that you can do it. go for it
  • kimmiedunne
    kimmiedunne Posts: 82 Member
    I've lost 80 pounds a few years ago and am here to lose even a little bit more and then to maintain. You CAN do this if you want it! My tip is don't deprive yourself of something you want, it just makes you overeat in the long run! You can still eat the food you love - just in moderation! It's about adding more fruits and veggies, whole grains, etc. Over the years I've changed my whole way of eating and I would never go back. I love what I eat now! Good luck! :)
  • auntachelle
    auntachelle Posts: 16 Member
    I'm 49 and have 130 lbs to lose. Just started last week also. I've tried so many times in the past. I've always lost some but give up. I hope this time is different. I have an amazing goal to succeed this time (not that looking better, feeling better, etc aren't amazing reasons either). I am planning on going to Rome in September and would like to lose as much as possible. I'd love to be under 200 lbs, but will be okay a bit over. I know getting to 199.9 by early Sep is a huge challenge. :flowerforyou:

    Michelle
  • amberlynnsinspired
    amberlynnsinspired Posts: 438 Member
    Totally adding you(: We both have a lot of weight to lose and it is always nice to have a lot of motivation.
  • swtjenny90
    swtjenny90 Posts: 21 Member
    I am so new to this i don't know how to add anyone. i want to drop from 235 to about 150. Right now I'm around 222. I have no idea what I'm doing I'm just trying to eat better and move more. any advice given to me would be greatly appreciated and i would love if a ton of people added me. its def easier with support :)
  • brownshuga30
    brownshuga30 Posts: 106 Member
    It took me this time around to realize all of what you said. Salads are great but hey I'm not a rabbit lol!! You can do this!! There is a wealth of information on here and at times it may be overwhelming but like she said don't deprive yourself.
    I've lost 80 pounds a few years ago and am here to lose even a little bit more and then to maintain. You CAN do this if you want it! My tip is don't deprive yourself of something you want, it just makes you overeat in the long run! You can still eat the food you love - just in moderation! It's about adding more fruits and veggies, whole grains, etc. Over the years I've changed my whole way of eating and I would never go back. I love what I eat now! Good luck! :)
  • clovis5
    clovis5 Posts: 4 Member
    A lot of what you wrote hit home for me. I just turned 50 years old. I am starting to have health issues and I want to lose weight to feel better. Please stick with this and I will too!
  • dancinnik
    dancinnik Posts: 17
    Hi, I just joined yesterday also needing to lose 150+. I'm in the same situation, tired of being fat. So its time to do something about it! Best of luck to all of us:-D. I need all the friends I can get. Nik
  • eh8563
    eh8563 Posts: 5
    Hello. I'm 49 and this is Day 2 (again) for me. Age is but a number and i shall not give into those who believe we have to settle based on age. Call me "Nifty Fifty" because that's the plan. I love all of the supportive information posted especially not viewing the lack of "perfection"as failure like I did. I believe this can be very beneficiial which is evident by the success stories. So if you do at least one thing for yourself today towards healthy living then pat yourself on the back and "keep on keepn" on! BRAVO!
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    LOL my tip is the opposite of a lot of these eat what you want folks. If what you want is not good for you then by all means deprive yourself for now. Your taste buds will adjust but not if you keep throwing pizza and burgers at them once a week. Behave yourself while you are dieting and then learn to use the bad foods as treats instead of crutches after you reach your goal. You have to be serious if you are going to lose a serious amount of weight. You can't let social obligations, friends tempting you, spouses that won't diet with you, infants that keep you up all night, or anything else stand between you and your goal. Any effort is better than nothing so if you can't commit do what you can anyway but if you really really want it then go for it 100% and you will change your life.
  • eh8563
    eh8563 Posts: 5
    Hi there,

    What would you say clicked for you finally? Inquiring minds neeed to know :)
  • lself0924
    lself0924 Posts: 113 Member
    My goal is to also lose 100 lbs. I've always been able to carry about 20 + pounds better than most just because of my build, I did a lot of weight lifting when I was a youngster. Now I'm 45 and about 5-7 years ago I started to notice the difference in my body. I wasn't gaining a "lot" of weight but was definitely getting bigger. I just woke up Jan. 5th with a different mind. I'm twenty four days in and I'm loving how I feel, starting to see some changes and I haven't really struggled (unlike the past with fad diets and extreme stuff). Looking for friends on MFP both to give and get help. Add me if you like.
  • swtjenny90
    swtjenny90 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm wondering if anyone can answer this for me... do you havr to eat back the calories you've burned off? I thought if you don't it just means that's more calories you're down and closer to losing weight
  • lself0924
    lself0924 Posts: 113 Member
    I'm no expert (yet) but I would think not. This is just a positive addition toward your goals.
  • siriuslestrange1
    siriuslestrange1 Posts: 74 Member
    Feel free to add me! I have a total journey of 165lbs to make. I'm down about 50lbs already but still have a long way to go. I always like friends and especially those who are supportive and who want my support too.
  • Bree2lite
    Bree2lite Posts: 5
    would love to have friends feel free to add me =)
  • Am1802
    Am1802 Posts: 2
    Pray daily and take 1 day, 1hour, 1 step at a time....WE are in this together!
  • JessiM03
    JessiM03 Posts: 5
    I am so new to this i don't know how to add anyone. i want to drop from 235 to about 150. Right now I'm around 222. I have no idea what I'm doing I'm just trying to eat better and move more. any advice given to me would be greatly appreciated and i would love if a ton of people added me. its def easier with support :)
    I'm 5'11 and am 217 down from 236. Trying to get down to 165 so I don't end up with heart problems like everyone else in the family. Best advice I have is replacing "bad" carbs like pasta with veggies, like spaghetti squash and eggplant. Add a salad to your meal and eat it first. Don't eat out constantly and cut down on the alcohol and you should be fine! I'm a major chocolate addict, so Ghiradelli chocolate squares have been my salvation. Enough to satisfy a craving and only around 50 calories. I honestly didn't start losing as quickly until I joined a gym. Now I'm adamant about losing since I'm paying a monthly fee to do so. I've been going since Dec. 1st and I already feel so much healthier!
  • JessiM03
    JessiM03 Posts: 5
    One more thing! I personally don't tell Myfitnesspal when I exercise. It makes it easier for me if I have set goals for every day. That way, whenever I work out, it's just a weight-loss bonus.
  • Loki_bunny
    Loki_bunny Posts: 1 Member
    I'm just new around here too.

    Just turned 37, I have more than 100lbs to lose and now is the time.

    Lets do this :-)
  • anawhatsme
    anawhatsme Posts: 261 Member
    any of you can add me as well.
    i have 100 plus to lose.
    i will figure out what number the plus part should be after i lose 100.
    it's a long journey, and it's nice to go through it together.
  • DaisyDi65
    DaisyDi65 Posts: 70 Member
    Please add me as a friend. I'm aiming for 120 pounds. I've done well this month and can honestly say I've had a total mind switch. I like to exercise, previously I loved the couch. We can do this together.

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