Anyone lose 100+ pounds WITHOUT surgery?

spaz4me2 · February 2013

Yeppers! 271 of morbid, sedentary, frumpy-ness to 145ish of normal, active & fit, yummy-ness! ALL by keeping a paper calorie journal, tweaking my diet to include lots of healthy and much less junk and moving!

princessd84 · February 2013

This thread is so inspiring! Well done everyone

Hopefully I'll be back here in the future saying I've lost 112lb!

drj1955 · February 2013

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CountryStrongNicole · February 2013

^^^^ davisphotog, thanks, i agree in pictures i do look like a different person , it still kinda freaks me out to see the difference side by side like that as to me i still just look like me lol

^^^^^ Rothesmate, WOW, just WOW

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stackhsc · February 2013

^^^^ davisphotog, thanks, i agree in pictures i do look like a different person , it still kinda freaks me out to see the difference side by side like that as to me i still just look like me lol

^^^^^ Rothesmate, WOW, just WOW

:blushing:

lol :drinker:

fitnwhole · February 2013

Yep. 135 lost in 15 months, and I've been maintaining since September. Today was my 605th consecutive log-in day

More pics/details in my profile and blog: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ShannonMpls

Awesome!!

bethb03 · February 2013

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drusilla126 · February 2013

Another 18 away but pretty close.

dgljones · February 2013

131 lbs without any surgery. Slow and steady so I don't even have any excess skin. Have another 25-30 lbs to go. I will be doing the whole photos thing at some point, but I pretty much made sure I was never photographed back in the 340 lb days. I did look at my driver's license today though and was shocked how different my face is.
It's an amazing journey and anyone can do it, no matter where they start or what difficulties you have. You just need desire, faith, education and patience.

3saLarson · February 2013

Wow, you are all very inspiring! Thank you for sharing. I have a goal of 200 pounds, but that may change, I've been heavy so long I have know idea what I should weigh. No worries , though. I'm not going to give up this time.

socalloser · February 2013

I have I have lost 140 on WW. It takes determination , and patience. We live in a society where we want instant gratification. Slowly but surely will always will the race

jgood21 · February 2013

No surgery here! 101lbs lost. Good luck with your journey.

ssrose33 · February 2013

this is awesome - talk about encouragement! Thank you for posting it and CONGRATS to all proving hard work and determination will get you everywhere! pretty soon i will have my own success story!

ktsmom430 · February 2013

See my ticker below.
Almost eleven months in to logging on MFP. 61 years old. No surgery, no pills, nothing except counting calories, and determination.
Calories in vs calories out, simple but it works and can be done.
Plenty of people here have done this, but a lot of people do it with surgery as well.
You have to do what is right for you.
Best of luck.

cmfruin2012 · February 2013

I am so happy you started this thread -- and even happier to see so many wonderful stories of people doing this the old fashioned way -- through just plain diet and exercise. I am determined to do this without any supplements, surgeries, bizarre food combinations, shakes, etc -- I am prepared for it to take as long as it needs to -- there are no quick fixes -- at least not ones that are healthy and permanent.

Keep the amazing and motivational stories coming -- they are very meaningful to folks like me who want to do this (in my opinion) the right way.

maryannelk · February 2013

Great thread! Thanks so much to everyone who shared their story! You are all an inspiration. The lessons I am taking away...persist, don't expect perfection, keep logging and moving. Thank you!

walleyebob977 · February 2013

Now this is some true dedication way to go everyone. I'm on my way 29 down 71 to go.

tashatashae · February 2013

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rjcelmer · February 2013

122 gone with healthy eating and exercise! You can do it! 291 to 169.

Raw_Bean · February 2013

I absolutely love this thread. I like the common theme is good ol' logging food and exercise! Reminds me that it can be done, don't give up, keep plugging away!

You all look incredible!! Wow!

Awake_Alive · February 2013

Thank you all for answering my curiosity. I see a lot of people on MFP that have lost over 100 pounds, and I KNEW there were those of you out there that did it without surgery! Thank you all for being such an incredible inspiration!!! :flowerforyou:

airangel59 · February 2013

Thank you to those that posted their success stories, for showing it can be done. Marking this off to return to when I need a swift dose of stick-to-it-iv-ness and motivation on my journey, especially when I hit my first plateau. One day I hope to add my success story. You are ALL an inspiration.

triciab79 · February 2013

My full story is a bit too much to type but if you want to read it, it is here. I was 218 I am now 118. No surgery no pills no fancy diet plans, no trainers, no personal chefs... It can be done

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/i-lost-weight-tricia-baker_n_2567788.html

xTattooedDollx · February 2013

Everyone looks fantastic! Im down 90 with no surgery. Every day has been a struggle, but well worth it.

goodenough13 · February 2013

Wow! Amazing thread! You guys are all so inspiring!! I hope that in roughly a year I can be one the people with a before and after pic of a 100 lb loss!!