About 600lbs, Time to Lose a Few

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  • deekay8507
    deekay8507 Posts: 41 Member
    You can do this!
  • rogueriverbrat
    rogueriverbrat Posts: 115 Member
    Please feel free to add me, Stay strong and if you fall off your diet get back on it and keep going,We are all trying to lose so we are here for you :)
  • jwenick
    jwenick Posts: 14 Member
    I would also love to add you and cheer you on! Kudos to you for having the courage to start this journey!! The first few days are hard...but if you can hang in there, you'll notice the better you eat, the better you'll feel...and the hunger pangs (or cravings) will go by the wayside. Give it time and a little patience -- you'll get there...and the fitness pal community will help you :-)
  • k8ecakes
    k8ecakes Posts: 51
    Dani , you are making an amazing choice and i'd like to add you as a friend to follow your journey!!
  • foleyshirley
    foleyshirley Posts: 1,043 Member
    I am not your size, but I support you 100%. Best of luck. Remember you are in this for the long haul, so please take it one day at a time! Ask for help when you get stuck. I am really proud of you, and you should be proud of yourself for getting started :).
  • dania201
    dania201 Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks for the support, everyone. I feel a little bad for accepting it, because history says that I'm not much good at losing weight. The holidays added a few more, I'm farther into the 600's now--I really need to stop getting heavier since getting around is so hard right now. :(

    If I could stop gaining and get back into the 500's by the end of the year, that would be really amazing. It would be nice to have next Christmas without having to stress about my weight.
  • vowsllc
    vowsllc Posts: 5 Member
    Good luck on your journey to losing weight..... I think you are amazing to acknowledge your weakness and is gonna strive to loss better.
  • mogzBH
    mogzBH Posts: 50
    Dani, you've already done something really hard in taking this first step towards a healthier you so you're already really well equipped to face the challenges ahead. I hope you find some great advice and support on these forums, I'm going to send you a friend request and you can feel free to message me at any time. Good luck on your journey.
  • alphabetsoup2013
    alphabetsoup2013 Posts: 208 Member
    Dani, most of us have made multiple attempts to lose weight in the past, too. No one expects you to be perfect. We don't expect that of ourselves so we can't expect it from other people. You're a winner as long as you're still in the game.

    I'd be happy to offer my support and friendship, too.
  • Megz2006
    Megz2006 Posts: 122 Member
    Dani, good job taking the next step to losing weight and feeling better. If you need support we are here for you. Just remember you need to do this for you and your health. You are a strong person :-)
  • msshiraz
    msshiraz Posts: 327 Member
    Thanks for the support, everyone. I feel a little bad for accepting it, because history says that I'm not much good at losing weight. The holidays added a few more, I'm farther into the 600's now--I really need to stop getting heavier since getting around is so hard right now. :(

    If I could stop gaining and get back into the 500's by the end of the year, that would be really amazing. It would be nice to have next Christmas without having to stress about my weight.

    Hello my friend! Since we have talked- I am worried about you, and you can see the very great support you will get here. But its up to you. Can we ask what has your dr advised for support here? Food clearly is psychological for you (and for many of us).
    Why am I putting this on the main board instead of a message? Because this thread represents all the ones who are here to help you- please let us be whatever we can for you :) Hugs girl!!!
  • beccaboo2001
    beccaboo2001 Posts: 20 Member
    You can totally do it! Start slow with food adjustments. And to be honest, you may be hungry at first, and that's ok. It's a struggle the first few days, but after that it becomes a new "new" for you. I'd like to friend you to show you some support! I have a heck of a time too! So I understand!
  • mrudick74
    mrudick74 Posts: 23
    Dani, my husband is over 400 pounds. he is on here with me to get healthy. if you would like to add me as a friend i would be happy to support you and have you on my support team. the most important thing to remember is every movement you do can burn calories. before you know it those pounds will melt away. have faith in yourself, i have all the faith in the world you can do it. loves and hugs to you and your journey to a new you. :flowerforyou:
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    Welcome aboard. You can do this but you have to really want too. Sure it will be hard from time to time and you might go over your calories on some days but hopefully not many just make sure if you to jump right back on track the next day. You will feel so much better once you start losing the weight. Make small goals and you will succeed. Look at this as a lifestyle change so don't give up your favorites just eat them in moderation. I just tell myself I can have some more of that tomorrow :}.
  • 2blessed1022
    2blessed1022 Posts: 1 Member
    :happy: Hi at 435 I want to live so we can do this
  • ginsmar
    ginsmar Posts: 12 Member
    good luck , you will find it challenging and rewarding, stay steady at it and you will see results,program does work. I started last on Jan 1 and by Dec 12 lost 100lbs, i still want to lose another 60-70 this year as my goal. I found it easy to start slow in exercise routine and just ramped up the # of repetitions over time (every month or so). I made it a point to allow myself 3--4 hrs of workout time per week, it works and i do it at home.
    also, do more than just use weight as the guide,measure arms, legs, waist etc on a set time (ie once a month or so) and you will see changes, and you get to toss old clothes, i did....
    if you have a bad day, there is tomorrow, but i always try to keep to my goal for the 7 days.
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    You can do this. You truly, truly can. But you need to believe this for yourself. For all the support we can offer you, you need to help, too.

    Don't aim for perfect. No one is perfect. Aim for little successes and build on them, day by day, little by little. Everything takes practice. Even this.

    I began at 410, almost two years ago, I'm only down 60, but I haven't yet given up, and that's the key, the big one. Not giving up.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    The past is gone along with all failed attempts. Live for today and tomorrow.

    I agree that replacing all sugary drinks is a really good place to start. Drink water instead. You can flavor it if you want. I've been putting a slice of lime into my water today. Slice strawberries are excellent, too, but I don't have any right now.

    Also log everything you eat under food. It can seem like an awful chore at first, but it will give you a lot of valuable information that you can print off and take to your doctor.

    Best wishes. I have far less to lose but some days are a struggle.
  • make_it_so
    make_it_so Posts: 40 Member
    I just wanted to make a comment about the soda thing. If you like sodas like most of us, you can switch to zero calorie sodas and after a while, you will not remember what regular ones taste like and still get your sweet fix at 0 calories per serving! I used to drink sweet tea all the time, but now I prefer unsweet with splenda added.

    Also I just wanted to say that everyone wants you to succeed! Good luck and keep us posted on your success!
  • gilmoredl
    gilmoredl Posts: 8 Member
    You can do it. I can't lie and say that it'll be easy. You already know that it won't be but in a few months the feeling of progress will be worth it. I've started and stopped trying to be healthy so many times but seeing others that want to do this gives me motivation. It's not just for vanity, it's for health and living the best life possible. Best of luck and I hope to see you around!
  • nikiwoofter
    nikiwoofter Posts: 8
    I would recommend talking to a nutritionalist. your doctor should be able to connect you with one. when i went to the doctor for a slow emptying stomach he offered that to me at no cost. I spoke to him on the phone, sent him a weeks worth of logged meals and snacks via MFP and then we spoke about what was good and bad about what i was eating...adjusted some foods that would be easier for my to digest then others i was eating and spoke about my concern for carbs versus protein. my issue is my stomach doesn't work well so fat is the last thing to be digested by the stomach so i had to reduce that greatly...u can't do a low fat diet and keep carbs low and protein high so he has helped me a ton and also told me nice job when i was down. then this MFP has been AWESOME for tracking...i am a saver...i hoard my calories because i am afraid at 9 p.m. i am starved to death and might need to eat and what if i can't have anything because i have eaten everything i could have for the day...lol. that has helped me actually stay below my intake because the foods i am eating are healthy and not fatty and bad carbs leaving me empty and hungry!!! feel free to add me i'd love to loose weight together!
  • beckaboonorton
    beckaboonorton Posts: 2 Member
    Dani, I don't have the same amount to lose, but I would argue that whether you're trying to lose 5 lbs or 100 lbs (or more, in my case!), you have to start somewhere...and every pound down is one pound closer to your goal! My mom passed away when I was 18 from weight related issues (pulmonary blood clot) at age 42, and my brother died last month from CHF that was made worse because of his weight. YOU HAVE TO DO THIS FOR YOU. Make a short term goal...try to cut out one type of drink, one extra piece of bread, etc...don't focus on a year out..focus on the day. Then the next day....then the next day. If you mess up one day, don't give up, just start again tomorrow and do better. Recording your food will be a huge help, I'm sure--for me I didn't even think about how much I was actually eating until I started writing it down..."oh, salad isn't so bad...like no calories, right...but wait....I have to add those croutons...and that cheese...and the bacon bits..and the dressing...and wait, this salad is now 300 calories? Holy cow"....so it has helped me be way more conscientious of what I eat, but I honestly don't feel like I'm deprived...your body gets used to cutting back, and I let myself celebrate every once in a while..but instead of a king size candy bar, I have a fun-sized...or a snack size Kit Kat....so I still get the sweets (my weakness!) :) Anyway, I say all that to say that you can do this. You have to. :) Add me and we can encourage one another!! :) God bless, and I will be praying for you! :)

    Oh...I almost forgot! :) exercise..I know mobility is a problem, but even sitting down you can get some dumbbells--1 lb, 2lb, etc...whatever you need to start with...and work on your upper arms. You can start with 5 reps each arm, rest, and repeat...then more up to 10 reps each, etc...you can also get a stretch band thing--the one with the handles on each side...pull out, butterfly style--as far as you can....5 reps each, etc....you can also step on it and pull up like curls...5 reps each, hold, etc...you can do this. you have to. :) Keep saying that..Phillipians 4:13 says, "I can do ALL things through Christ, which strengtheneth me." You can do this. You have to. :)
  • fat_destroza
    fat_destroza Posts: 11 Member
    Girl I have a lot of weight to lose also but we can do this! I sent you a request!
  • emmymcq
    emmymcq Posts: 278 Member
    I'm here to help! I love lending my support to people! :)
  • JessikaBlayne
    JessikaBlayne Posts: 1,457
    Im not your size but im roughly around 300
    I would love to add you and participate in your journey (:
    I would also love to motivate and support you every step of the way
  • SwimFan1981
    SwimFan1981 Posts: 1,430 Member
    Im not your size but I am your age! I've sent a request :smile: keep smiling!
  • returntorural
    returntorural Posts: 339 Member
    All we need to do is lose 1 lb at a time, no matter how many times. Good for you for taking the first step.
    I understand that exercising can be difficult. Maybe you could check YouTube for seated workouts to start with?
  • olliekat3
    olliekat3 Posts: 1,800 Member
    Dani-

    Don't give up on yourself hon !!! I am 61 and I am still working to lose over 100 lbs, so put your work into it while you are still young , it does not get any easier as you get older. For exercise you might want to check out some DVD 's that use a chair so you will not harm your knees while you are losing weight. The cut one bad habit out at a time is good advice someone gave you, otherwise you will get overwhelmed. Hang in there Dani, you are worth it !!!!

    Lynn:smile:
  • dania201
    dania201 Posts: 48 Member
    Hi guys,

    I wanted to give you a little update. So admittedly these last few months have been hard for me, I think that deciding to lose weight itself is quite an emotional rollercoaster for me. As much as its hard being the size that I am right now, the actual actions of being on a diet really suck, and I think the hardest thing is to actually feel it emotionally ready to be doing it. I don't know if that makes any sense, but its just this murky difficult thing, I think.

    So yeah, its kind of crazy, but I feel that the stress of being about to diet has made me a bad eater lately. Or, let's just say it hasn't helped. I sent away for a scale a while back because I figured it would help to have one that works for me. But since I've had it, I've just watched the number go up. :(

    Today it read 623.

    Having now GAINED 10 more pounds since I started here, rather than lose 20 (which was my goal) is a little disheartening. But, yesterday I was under 4,000 calories for the first time, so I'm very proud of that.

    Thank you guys for your support! Hopefully I can keep the victories coming!

    -Dani
  • FindingMyself24
    FindingMyself24 Posts: 613 Member
    I do not have the same situation as you however, i am here to offer my support as well. Feel free to add me.

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