Anyone lose 100+ pounds WITHOUT surgery?

I have lost over 100 pounds without surgery, just by using MFP, changing my eating habits, and moving more! I still have a ways to go, but I know that I will get there. My profile pic is my before/during.

No surgery here. I have some pics on my profile. The ones in the orange shirt are from a few weeks ago.

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No surgery here. I have some pics on my profile. The ones in the orange shirt are from a few weeks ago.

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Oh, whoops. Nevermind then. I guess you'll have to take my word (and ticker) for it. Sorry!

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Wow! Great thread! Just what I needed to see tonight. I'm at a bit of a plateau and kind of "backsliding" into my old ways the last month or so. Brings back some of the determination I've been losing.

I have lost 175 pounds since August 2011, through lifestyle changes. That is not a typo -- I have lost one hundred and seventy five pounds, so far! I radically changed my eating habits, went completely sugar free, and off all processed foods and junk foods. I used to drink coca cola all day, now I drink green tea all day. I used to eat fast food junk for lunch. Now I eat mostly plant-based, with lots of vegetables. I doubt I could have made such drastic changes without a compelling health reason. In the past, I have tried to "diet" by cutting down on junk food, or switching to diet versions of cookies and so on, but it never worked for me. I think it kept me craving those things, and for me, the only answer was to kick them cold turkey, and stay away from them! I know it sounds stringent, but seriously, my tastebuds have totally changed since getting off sugar. I actually LIKE vegetables now! I used to eat so much because I always felt hungry. I no longer feel hungry all the time! I never had any blood sugar problems, so perhaps the foods I used to eat spiked my blood sugar anyway, causing false hunger? Or maybe the shift to mostly vegetables has given me such better nourishment that my body stopped calling for more food all the time. In any case, it seems to work for me!

Just jumping in here to tell you all that you guys are simply AMAZING!!! Rock on!!! :flowerforyou:

I love these threads, it gives me hope i may get there too !!!

Bunch of losers in here.

I'm officially in the tripe digits lost club as of yesterday's weigh in. 104 pounds gone in 255 days on MFP. I swam to lose the first 50 and lifted weights and rode a bike for the second 50. I eat as healthy as I can and constantly look for healthier options. I still enjoy pizza and chocolate but make sure they fit within my daily limits. For me at least, I've found the whole process easier than I could have imagined. I never logged food prior so I never knew exactly what I was eating calorie wise. Setting a limit and logging everything has proven to me that 2500 calories of bad food leaves me hungry while the same 2500 calories of healthy food leaves me satisfied. I've also learned to crave exercise like I used to crave food. I just don't feel right if I've gone more than a day or two without hitting the gym.

Thanks SO much for the compliments everyone! It means a lot . And I have to agree, my little man is pretty handsome

105 for me, just following MFP for 14 months. No surgery, tricks or magical pills.still have 20-25lbs more to go.

Here is a before & after pic (no head in the second one because I was trying on a dress so my daughter focused on that). I also have official "progress pics" in my profile (although I haven't posted my last one yet).

You look awesome. Love your hair & that belt. Change looks good on you!

I've known 3 people who had bariatric surgery in the last 10 years. One died 2 weeks post-op from complications, 1 has gained all the weight back plus, and the third was successful in keeping her weight off. Honestly, I considered the surgery years ago, but after my friend passed away I cancelled my consultation appointment.

After reading all your posts & seeing all these pictures, I don't think I've ever been more inspired! 100+ pounds lost is a monumental accomplishment, and I'm bookmarking this thread to add my before & after pictures someday!!!

Wow, what a transformation, you look amazing! Well done. :0)

I haven't hit the 100 lb mark yet, but soon. I've lost all of my weight through exercise and eating well. No surgery, pills, shakes, etc.


Here I am in July of 2011 (Big girl in pink shirt):





December 2012/January 2013:

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I've lost 160lbs in about 4 years. It's very possible