Just a girl who is 200+ lbs that needs some motivation !

meaghan2008
meaghan2008 Posts: 401 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hola everyone! Meaghan here! 22 years young and 225 lbs in need of some motivation , accountability partners, & support from everyone and anyone who is willing to give it and receive some in return. I graduate from college on May 18th, 2013 and I want to of lost about 60-75 lbs by then! I know that sounds waaaaaaaaay out there but I believe I can do it , it's just sometimes my mojo falls gets alittle low do at times and i need that pick me up! So anyone done?!? :D


Thanks everyone ! xoxo

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  • tiggerdug
    tiggerdug Posts: 67 Member
    you can do anything it you work hard, im looking for help too so feel free to add me! xxx
    Good Luck
  • jenniferlynn2477
    jenniferlynn2477 Posts: 39 Member
    Throwing a little caution to you, you're looking at 12 weeks by the time your graduation goes around. Don't do this unhealthily or you could damage your body's metabolism. Make sure you always get at least 1200 calories in or your body goes into starvation mode. If you got college going on then you probably got studying going on which is time consuming in itself. Just be careful that you don't overdo things to the extent that you could harm yourself. Good luck with your loss.
  • beanerific518
    beanerific518 Posts: 152
    While your goal to get to a healthier weight is admirable, putting such a stringent time limit is unhealthy and dangerous. Not to mention unsustainable. By May of this year you could feasibly lose about 20 lbs in a healthy sustainable way. Unless you are a contestant on The Biggest Loser where you have lots of money at stake, I would not condone what you are proposing. This isn't a race.
  • TamraWob
    TamraWob Posts: 1
    I will help you
  • mtruexjr
    mtruexjr Posts: 3
    Ask yourself WHY r u doing this and you will always get through it!! I am heavy myself and let me tell you I've lost 12 lbs in 13 days and its all because of working hard and eating RIGHT!!
  • tigertown11
    tigertown11 Posts: 310
    don't beat urself down before you raise yourself up! You can do it. this is an amazing support system!
  • eb12112
    eb12112 Posts: 39
    you can add me!
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    The amoutn of weight you have set a goal to lose, you probably should have started Last May.....

    Putting reality aside. Workout hard, eat what your body needs. Don't starve yourself, try fad diets, pills or body wraps. Just eat well and play well!
  • BehindBlueEyes988
    BehindBlueEyes988 Posts: 433
    I'm Meaghan as well! 24, and graduated from college May 12, 2012! That is a totally attainable goal! You can do it!
  • UseItForFuel
    UseItForFuel Posts: 29 Member
    I've lost about 143 lbs in about 3.5 years. (So far!) I started when I was 18, I'm now 21. It's a slow but steady (most of the time) process.

    I didn't realize that. I was impatient. I cut my calories too low, lost weight a little too fast. Now I have some loose skin. Take it from me, it's better just to lose the weight at a healthy pace. I suggest setting some mini goals for the time being. What ever you lose by then will be fantastic! :)

    That being said, you can do anything you set your mind to! I wish you the best of luck. Take it one day at a time, and on your worst days, an hour at a time.
  • Pipil503
    Pipil503 Posts: 56 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-transformation-jen-torched-200-lbs-of-fat.html

    Here is something I read today... these type of stories keep me motivated.
    And this website is excellent at nutrition plans, exercise plans, supplement purchasing, etc.

    Also try this guy...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lozkwiyVefw

    Excellent advice - believe me, I have accomplished 60lbs weight loss in 3 months but at a price.
  • wendybird5
    wendybird5 Posts: 577 Member
    60 pounds in three months? I say aim high, but be happy if you only end up with 20-30 by graduation.

    I know some people are able to shed weight like crazy, but they are very disciplined and eat really clean or were on the Biggest Loser where you don't have school or work, just hours and hours to workout and almost none of the real world temptations. It took me six months to lose 30 and I used to be 243 pounds.

    Here's what to expect:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/857137-for-the-newbies-here-is-what-losing-80-pounds-is-like
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
    Add me..I use to be 225+, now at 153! :)
  • EstiloPanama
    EstiloPanama Posts: 245
    I'm 250 at 5'5, trying to lose weigh too..
  • Jenn010101
    Jenn010101 Posts: 18 Member
    I was about 220 pounds 5 years ago and then I worked really hard and got down to 162 which gave me a wicked body. After slacking off the gym and changing jobs to a desk job, I slowly crept up to 180 again and now I'm working hard to not go any higher. I learned to add veggies to every meal and cooking for an hour is much better than something that's prepackaged. As well, learn to love the grocery store and shop around the outside walls rather than the aisles. The other thing I learned is that if I have a craving for cookies, I make myself have to make them from scratch. If the craving isn't that great, the motivation to make them will diminish. By the time dishes are put away, the urge to eat more than one or two is also gone as well. You can do it I believe in you! I will add you as a friend if you have any questions.
  • kalyn_QT
    kalyn_QT Posts: 273 Member
    i graduate May 13th. so i understand where you are coming from because my starting weight was 219. weight loss is a slow process and you should view it as a lifestyle change. eat healthy and at a realistic deficit and exercise. By your graduation date, you could probably lose 20-25pounds realistically. so perhaps you should just aim for being under 200 and anything else just a bonus.
  • tammyclinch
    tammyclinch Posts: 103 Member
    I am 42 and 226 pounds.. Motivation tip is just do it then it becomes habit .. walk run jog or what ever you like to do
  • ambrec
    ambrec Posts: 38 Member
    I love to motivate and be motivated add me if you want :)
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    I'm Meaghan as well! 24, and graduated from college May 12, 2012! That is a totally attainable goal! You can do it!

    Are you high? Attainable, yes maybe if she cuts off a limb or develops an eating disorder. Safe? Most certainly not.
  • OliviaD97
    OliviaD97 Posts: 2
    :smile: You probably wont even need to lose that much to notice a difference! I've only lost 12lbs so far but i've dropped 2 dress sizes and am very happy, good luck x
  • Pipil503
    Pipil503 Posts: 56 Member
    60 pounds in three months? I say aim high, but be happy if you only end up with 20-30 by graduation.

    I know some people are able to shed weight like crazy, but they are very disciplined and eat really clean or were on the Biggest Loser where you don't have school or work, just hours and hours to workout and almost none of the real world temptations. It took me six months to lose 30 and I used to be 243 pounds.

    Here's what to expect:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/857137-for-the-newbies-here-is-what-losing-80-pounds-is-like

    I used the documentary below to help me, great watch.... but like I said - at a price.

    http://iwanttolooklikethatguy.com/
  • Pipil503
    Pipil503 Posts: 56 Member
    I'm Meaghan as well! 24, and graduated from college May 12, 2012! That is a totally attainable goal! You can do it!

    Are you high? Attainable, yes maybe if she cuts off a limb or develops an eating disorder. Safe? Most certainly not.

    The bigger you are the more weight you lose faster... just by tweaking what you eat what you do and not starving yourself... seriously.
  • Kimdbro
    Kimdbro Posts: 922 Member
    Same here... feel free to add me. I don't have enought friends on here.
  • Kimdbro
    Kimdbro Posts: 922 Member
    I was about 220 pounds 5 years ago and then I worked really hard and got down to 162 which gave me a wicked body. After slacking off the gym and changing jobs to a desk job, I slowly crept up to 180 again and now I'm working hard to not go any higher. I learned to add veggies to every meal and cooking for an hour is much better than something that's prepackaged. As well, learn to love the grocery store and shop around the outside walls rather than the aisles. The other thing I learned is that if I have a craving for cookies, I make myself have to make them from scratch. If the craving isn't that great, the motivation to make them will diminish. By the time dishes are put away, the urge to eat more than one or two is also gone as well. You can do it I believe in you! I will add you as a friend if you have any questions.

    ^^My story very similar.... unfortunately I've swung up to 241 and haven't gone back down. I was 155lb 4 years ago. I'm a work in progress now.
  • nmelleby
    nmelleby Posts: 15 Member
    You can definitely add me! I'd like to lose close to my goal by May as well, when I'm taking a vacation oversees, and we could definitely push each other if either of us starts to slack!!
  • BriUndead
    BriUndead Posts: 50
    Hey, I'm bri. :) I'm 22 and 195 pounds. My weight loss goal is 120 pounds. Its going to take awhile and be hard work to get all this weight off so having some motivation friends would be nice. Anyone can add me if they'd like. :)
  • rougecrayon
    rougecrayon Posts: 100
    You may be able to drop it, but to keep it off is to do so healthfully!
    I watch a really motivating show called X-Weighted, and the most committed people can lose over 60lbs in 6 months! They to COMPLETELY overhaul their diet, and eat only whole foods, drop out all chemicals, and do cardio and strength training.

    It's on Slice (a TV channel if you're not in the same area)

    The transformation in these women and men are amazing! So motivating! Plus I have gotten so many tips and tricks to use in my own journey to getting fit!

    Good luck!
  • moontenshi23
    moontenshi23 Posts: 29 Member
    Hey! I'm Michelle and if you want some support I would be glad to help :) I'm also 22 and currently weighing around 209 pounds. Funnily enough I graduate from college the same day as you! I also hope to lose some weight before then.

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