Gotta Lose 155 pounds...... Motivation appreciated!!!

denisemiller10
denisemiller10 Posts: 1
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Hi all!
I'm not new to weight loss programs! I've tried EVERYTHING out there! I have been on so many programs that I've lost count. I recently tried Weight Watchers for the tenth time. I needed a change so here I am! I would love to meet some new people and get lots of motivation to keep me on track during this long journey!:heart:

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  • ittybittybadonkadonk
    ittybittybadonkadonk Posts: 11,634 Member
    you are more than welcome to add me ,,,,good luck on your weight loss journey ....WE CAN DO THIS :bigsmile:
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Feel free to add me. I have lost 118 but still need to lose more. MFP has helped me so much.
  • DaisyDi65
    DaisyDi65 Posts: 70 Member
    Please add me as a friend. We can motivate each other. MFP has helped me stay on track and my friends have been great motivators. Best of luck!
  • Marilyn2303
    Marilyn2303 Posts: 91 Member
    Take it one day at a time.
    Don't look at the big picture.
    Something i've done as well is when i really got dedicated to losing weight and changing lifestyle was go to the local used clothing store and buy a couple of outfits that were a little tight, it was really great to see when they fit and are now too big.
  • pagoubupa
    pagoubupa Posts: 105 Member
    You can add me. I have 112 pounds left to lose.
  • KathrynCatlady
    KathrynCatlady Posts: 86 Member
    I just started about a month ago. Feel free to add me, I am on every day.
  • iam_soHARLEM
    iam_soHARLEM Posts: 19 Member
    just set mini goals for the week and make sure to accomplish them.. small goals add up to large ones!! good luck u can add me as ur friend
  • ImmaZombie
    ImmaZombie Posts: 84
    I have about the same to lose IF I want to get down to my ideal body weight. Once I reach my first goal, I'll re-evaluate then.. but you are more than welcome to add me. I would love support and love to give support. :)
  • Neequie
    Neequie Posts: 48
    Someone above wrote "we can do this" I wish there was a LOVE button!! That is exactly it, honey, you aren't alone! I wish I found this community when I was 9. I may nothave gotten fat! Lol!! Feel free to add me. I had the lap band and have been put on a special diet for maximum weight loss. (do I always follow it? NO, Im human!) I don't believe in diets, I believe in lifestyle changes and WORK. Anyway, that being said, Id be glad to share what I know and my counseling sessions with a nutritionist! :heart:
  • iveyroze3
    iveyroze3 Posts: 89
    have been taking it in 10% weight loss increments, then a little reward, like a pedicure, a new book, work out clothing . Anyone can friend me ,I am on here everyday,several times a day. This site is so helpful.
  • daxazo
    daxazo Posts: 37 Member
    I have a lot to lose, too! I've been at it since Jan. 8. You can do this!
  • sunnygirl87
    sunnygirl87 Posts: 40 Member
    YEAH.. you can do it. The methods are varied here. I love that there are vegans and people doing Atkins! Can I say, I am over people saying I can't have a cheeseburger? If I want to "Spend" my calories on it and it helps me feel like I am not depriving myself.. I am fine with it. AND FOR GOODNESS SAKES.. it took me years to put on this weight, I am going to take my time and learn new ways, OVER TIME! S'all right! I hope you can maybe break down your ultimate goal into smaller, workable Ways to feel you've achieved something new and lasting! Best wishes!


    OOps, I have about the same amount to lose, too. I've been in treatment, done all sorts of methods.. I want to learn to eat to live this time.
  • Jayme34
    Jayme34 Posts: 160 Member
    123 lbs left to lose here, you can add me if you`d like:)
  • TheDarlingOne
    TheDarlingOne Posts: 255 Member
    Take it one day at a time.
    Don't look at the big picture.
    Something i've done as well is when i really got dedicated to losing weight and changing lifestyle was go to the local used clothing store and buy a couple of outfits that were a little tight, it was really great to see when they fit and are now too big.

    ^This!

    Like you - this would be my umpteenth million time giving this a go lol.

    But it totally "feels" different this time.

    I mean I have over 200lbs to lose - but I'm choosing this time to look at the smaller picture so I don't intimidate myself.

    I mean 1 month down, I'm down 9lbs - and I'm almost at my 1st goal woohoo! That's a much more impressive way to look at it to me - and God's honest truth - 1st time ever in my 30 years, that i finally 'get it' hahah.

    Also - let me introduce you to my magic food friend: BABY SPINACH
    You can put that stuff on anything! 4.5 cups on 20 cals! woohoo.
    Slap that stuff on a sandwich - kinda tricks your brain into thinkin it's a big meaty sandwich - and it's got this out of the world crunch to it woohoo!

    Most importantly - keep on keepin on friend! and add friends as support - it really helps :)
  • itsmelynn15
    itsmelynn15 Posts: 65
    Welcome aboard! I have 145 to lose. Add me if you'd like. We can cheer eachother on!
  • charlz90
    charlz90 Posts: 7 Member
    Hiya I am very new to this with 80lbs to lose, just starting out so would love some friends to start the journey with :D
  • emily_kanee
    emily_kanee Posts: 3
    Hey you can add me :D i need motivation too we can motivate each other as we lose weight! we can do this~! :heart:
  • ravenchick
    ravenchick Posts: 345 Member
    I've started with 173 pounds to lose so I know exactly what you're facing. You can do it as long as you make yourself a priority. Good luck to you!
  • Stephy2469
    Stephy2469 Posts: 35 Member
    I still have long ways to go, around 80 more lbs, but you are more then welcome to add me. I have lost 32lbs in the past 3 months. My diary is open to friends.(just don't look at yesterday, it was my spike day)
  • Shelialouise66
    Shelialouise66 Posts: 56
    Welcome to MFP, feel free to add me. With the right encouragement, you can do ithis!
  • LilysMama0109
    LilysMama0109 Posts: 20
    I'm on everyday feel free to add me. I need to lose 120lbs.
  • CarmenSandiegoInVA
    CarmenSandiegoInVA Posts: 235 Member
    I'm on here everyday. Good or bad. Feel free to add me. I have 180 pounds total to lose. About 55 to go.
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Sorry but you can make 500 MFP friends but unless you decide to make your health a top priority, you will continue to struggle.

    Friends offer support but all the hard work comes from you!!!

    Take a No Excuses attitude and the results will come!!!

    Good luck!!!
  • Anjellic1
    Anjellic1 Posts: 14 Member
    I just started so I'm still trying to figure things out, but you add me if you'd like...I'm a great sounding board as long as you don't mind me talking to myself. :smile: I think each of us can use all the motivation we can get!!
  • KTmommaUT
    KTmommaUT Posts: 5
    Hi Denise! Welcome to MFP!!!! ... YOU CAN DO IT!!!
    I just started last month too (after years and years of either yo-yo fad dieting or just not caring at ALL). I have about 100 pounds to lose - it's been about 20 years since I've been at my goal weight (I figure I need to see what that looks like on me before I decide whether it's 90 pounds or 120 LOL), and I am THRILLED to be down 10 pounds already!
    "Dieting" does not come easily to me, but MFP doesn't feel like dieting... actually it feels more like budgeting. And since we're working on a really controlled budget for our finances, why not for my calories too?
    So far it's been pretty simple, and I am learning to make really healthy swaps in the foods I eat and fix for my family (like tonight I made KILLER low-fat pot stickers and they were SUPER yummy and only 54 calories each!). Just take things one day at a time, start making some simple swaps and watching portion control, and find some recipes that sound good... Best of luck!
    (Oh, and I'm on every day too and would love to help cheer you on!)
  • aNoblewoman66
    aNoblewoman66 Posts: 5 Member
    I know exactly where you are coming from. I also am not new to dieting and have 155 pounds to lose! I've had sucess over the years, only to return to bad habits and start all over again. Would love to have you as a friend and hopefully share success together.
  • MelissaOnPurpose
    MelissaOnPurpose Posts: 111 Member
    I'm with ya, girl. I have 100 lbs to lose also! I have already lost 40 lbs by cutting out fast food, making small changes & maintaining them, and moving more. It's been over 2 years since I started but during that time I've some off time, etc. Ya know? It's life...We've gotta do what works for us. I would love to talk to you more...Find out what you're doing to get to where you wanna go, etc. I'll send you a friend request now. :) YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

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