Anyone lose 100+ pounds WITHOUT surgery?

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  • meaningful99
    meaningful99 Posts: 174
    You guys are all such an inspiration! Wow!
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    One year as of yesterday, I've gone from the 250's to the 150's, getting close to the 100 pound mark.
  • astylla
    astylla Posts: 118 Member
    I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for sharing your personal stories and photos it really is a testament to how strong we can be as individuals and how vital a string support system can be. Congrats to everyone regardless of the point in their journey.

    I firmly believe in this statement "You never know where one has been in their journey so assuming anything is beyond disrepectful".

    In my life I admit there were people that walked by and I would think to myself " They have no idea what it's like" - and that was probably the most intolerant disgusting thing I could ever have done or thought. Life experience has taught me that we really never know what one has been through and this thread more over proves my point. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and bravery in their photos and journey.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Thanks for sharing and congrats to all of the losers!! You all look amazing! Keep up the good work!
  • AsaraFuriosa
    AsaraFuriosa Posts: 293 Member
    96lbs so far with 19lbs to go. No surgery just working out and eating clean! You can do it! Stay strong! Pics in my profile :-)
  • zillah73
    zillah73 Posts: 505 Member
    I lost 102 with no surgery, no gimmicks, no shakes, pills, bars or anything. There are no tricks to it... just healthy eating and exercise. I did count calories and prepared a meal plan each week of all clean, organic whole foods (I also happen to be vegetarian, which I think also helped). I worked out five times a week. A trainer got me started and I just stuck with his plan. I do 30 minutes of weightlifting plus 30-40 minutes of cardio three days a week and 60-70 minutes of cardio two days a week. The other two days are rest/active recovery. It was tough at first, but after a month it was second nature and I felt fantastic. It is possible and worth it! You come out the other end knowing you are a warrior, that you fought for and earned every moment of your success and healthfulness.
  • rjh1975
    rjh1975 Posts: 71 Member
    At my highest weight, I was 252 lbs and wore a size 20. Today I weigh 136.5 lbs and I'm in a size 6 :happy: I did it all by logging what I ate and working out (hard) regularly. It took me roughly a year to do it. Here is another thread where I posted my "before" and "after" pics :smile: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/875472-then-and-now-hopefully-with-pics-size-20-to-size-6
  • LilRiver
    LilRiver Posts: 81 Member
    Yep! Well, almost... 99 lbs as of today and tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary on MFP (yay!). My "official" weigh-in is on Wednesday and, assuming all is right with the world, I should hit 100+ then. (double yay!)

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    eta: oops. pic too big. will edit later. must head to gym now. in the mean time you can right click to open it in a new tab or something. sorry!
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    My highest weight ever was over 240. So yes. It can be done.
  • RobinvdM
    RobinvdM Posts: 634 Member
    I had been considering surgical weight loss last year - but made myself a deal. If I could lose 50lbs by the end of the year (2012) I wouldn't subject myself to the terror of the surgery. By April I had lost 55lbs, and by Christmas 125. I would call that a raging success, no? My weight loss is still progressing, albeit slowly. I am just relieved I didn't have to commit to surgery..

    I am a wimp, I hate being operated on. Kudos to folks who opted for the surgical means. You are all far braver than I will ever be. :flowerforyou:
  • Diahann_Hughes
    Diahann_Hughes Posts: 58 Member
    Right here :) About 20 more to go. Started 277, now im 171. All from healthier eating, counting calories and walking. Oh & chasing 2 toddlers around ;)


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    You are sooo stunning well done xxxx
  • russellalr
    russellalr Posts: 11 Member
    I too had my reversed. (lap Band) lots 44 of the 90lbs I wanted to loss only to gain it all back. with some new pains. so in may of 2011, I had it removed. I can do this myself ( I hope) 17lbs down so fare since mid Nov. 12
  • fairie_marie
    fairie_marie Posts: 106
    Back in 2006-2007 I had lost around 90 Lbs with out surgry.. Then I got pregnant and gained 60 lbs and did not loose much of it. I lost my ambition and have keep it on for 4 years. I loved how I felt being that thin ( LOL not that 180 is all that thin) so I am back working at it again :)
  • Maribabewhich
    Maribabewhich Posts: 157 Member
    Faye what kind of exercise did u do
  • Celeigh12
    Celeigh12 Posts: 763 Member
    Yep! 147.6 so far. You can do it too!

    There is a group too: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3322-100-pounds-with-no-surgery
  • Heather1899
    Heather1899 Posts: 179 Member
    I have some pics on my profile..you can friend me.
    I used to be 312 pounds, now I'm 185. Once size 26/28 and now 12/14.
    I counted calories and exercised. I am not super strict. I make sure to have ice cream at least once over the weekend or a little candy bar or something. I eat alot...I don't feel deprived.
  • herlittlegreendress
    herlittlegreendress Posts: 57 Member
    You've all done so freaking amazing!!!
  • Soosannah
    Soosannah Posts: 270 Member
    I have lost 300+ without surgery, got maybe another 15-20 lbs. to goal.... Take it one day at a time and you will reach yours..... Best of Luck

    Check out my website/blog for my pics: www.gettingfit4life.com

    SHOCK & AWE!!!! Congrats on your great success!
  • peterdt
    peterdt Posts: 820 Member
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  • leftoverbun
    leftoverbun Posts: 111 Member
    Yes! Low carb diet plus intermittent exercise (activities mostly, like walking, golf, bowling) helped me lose 100 in about 13 months.
  • steph1278
    steph1278 Posts: 483 Member
    I have lost 117 so far. Still have about 40 to go. My pictures are in my profile.
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
    YES!
    I wanted to spend the money in Las Vegas
    after I lost 100 pounds
    It was SUPER!
  • Beautifulsoull
    Beautifulsoull Posts: 136
    Right here :) About 20 more to go. Started 277, now im 171. All from healthier eating, counting calories and walking. Oh & chasing 2 toddlers around ;)


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    Wow, amazing job! Your a new person! Having toddlers around to chase is a big help lol. I couldn't figure out why I was staying so hungry all the time with only burning 500 calories a day till I put my HRM on while chasing my daughter around. Extra calories burned doing that!
  • Beautifulsoull
    Beautifulsoull Posts: 136
    I have lost 147 with 3 more to go. No surgery just lifting and cardio and proper nutrition. About 1 year and 9 months.

    June 2011:

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    Feb 2013:

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    Amazing job...Congrats on the loss!
  • shadowkitty22
    shadowkitty22 Posts: 495 Member
    I'm closing in on my 100 lbs lost (I'm at 87.6 right now). I started late December 2011 and have done it all with better eating and exercise.
  • whatevany
    whatevany Posts: 109 Member
    Before August 2010:
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    After December 2012:
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  • mazzasweet
    mazzasweet Posts: 266 Member
    WOW This is the best MFP thread! Thank you ladies and gents for all the inspiration!!!
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Not quite, but getting close! No surgery, just smart eating and lifting heavy stuff. You can do it!
  • pagoubupa
    pagoubupa Posts: 105 Member
    I haven't lost 100 yet, but I 've lost 88. I have 112 left to go.
  • MainahGirl
    MainahGirl Posts: 282 Member
    I actually had a Gastric Bypass 16 years ago. I lost around 125 lbs, but gained most of it back from eating horribly and never exercising. A year and 1/2 ago I decided to do something about being back over 300 again. This time with eating right and exercising I'm down 94 lbs and I know it's off forever! Wish I did it this way the first time!

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