Who has lost 100lbs and how?

My highest weight was 318 and I'm down almost 90 pounds. At one point, I was down 120, but then I graduated from college and found that I had a lot less time for exercise and eating healthy.

I started WeightWatchers in 2006 and had good results. I was not very supported by my ex, she consistently stored junk food in the house and did not make it easy for me to eat healthy in the least.

I've yoyoed a lot, but consistently improved my habits over the past 7 years. I've learned a lot about nutrition and food preparation, and it has definitely taken time to figure out what works for me. I was a vegetarian for many years, am now technically a pescatarian.

I've kept most of the weight off by never giving up on calorie counting and exercise. I've had bad weeks turn into bad months turn into a bad year. But as long as I recommit myself to eating healthier, I know that I will get closer to my target goal.

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I am at my heaviest weight in my entire life.... 290. I began my weight loss journey on Feb 21 and have lost a total of 21lbs. (gained 4 back over the weekend). Now I'm stagnant at a rough 273.

I NEED inspiration. I NEED help. I NEED someone to tell me there is a light at the end of this weight loss tunnel.



I need to hear stories from people who have lost 100+ pounds and what you did to lose it and how long it took you?

Thanks in advance!

I highly doubt you gained 4 pounds in ONE weekend. Your body naturally fluctuates from day to day. You may be weighing yourself too often. I fell into this trap in the beginning of my journey. If you're going to weigh yourself more than once a week--which some people do--just know that you can't always take the number at face value. There was a 2.8 pound difference between my weight this morning and yesterday morning. I assure you I didn't actually lose three pounds in one day. It was probably just water weight and/or me using the bathroom.

I've so been there. Just keep this in mind: The weight didn't come on overnight (or a few days, weeks or months), so it won't come off in that short amount of time. Stay positive! Stick with what you're doing and don't allow yourself to become discouraged. Please don't weigh yourself every day if you become discouraged easily. Some can handle it, others can't. Good luck and stay positive!

You've already taken the first step! You're on MFP! It's a great tool to keep you up when you're down. I personally haven't lost 100 pounds (I'm at 15 so far!), but my plan is to lose around that much, and get to a goal weight of 130. It's really daunting to think about- you're trying to lose almost half your body weight! But just think of all the things you've missed out on because you're overweight. Think of how you felt when other people had dates, and you didn't. Think about how it'll feel to wear a swimsuit with confidence!

A great tool I have is an inspiration board. I wrote out every single number from 230-130, to show how many pounds I have to lose. I wrote every 10 pounds in a different color, plus every time I lose 10% of my original weight. And then I get awesome rewards when I hit those milestones! I hit my first one at 215 this weekend, so I got a new pair of jeans. Other rewards I have are a new pair of boots, and haircut, fitness tools, etc. until I reach my goal weight, and I get a whole new wardrobe! Plus, along with this info, I have inspirational quotes and pictures, and of course, an awesome swimsuit that I'll look fabulous in when I get to my goal weight!

Keep your head up, and don't lose hope! Make sure to make tons of friends on here. Add me if you'd like, I'd love to motivate you!

I highly doubt you gained 4 pounds in ONE weekend. Your body naturally fluctuates from day to day. You may be weighing yourself too often. I fell into this trap in the beginning of my journey. If you're going to weigh yourself more than once a week--which some people do--just know that you can't always take the number at face value. There was a 2.8 pound difference between my weight this morning and yesterday morning. I assure you I didn't actually lose three pounds in one day. It was probably just water weight and/or me using the bathroom.

Thank you for responding. I appreciate it and you've given me a lot to think about. I weighed in on Saturday morning as I always do every week and it hit 269.8. It was amazing. Finally, I was in the 6's. Then after my dinner out saturday night and dinner at my parents house Sunday night, I weighed myself Monday morning to see just how bad I had done and the scale was sitting ugly at 273.8. 4 ugly pounds. It's been brought to my attention that although i did not go over my caloric intake for both days, it could've been sodium that was my culprit. But I've been working my butt off and eating healthy the past 2 days and the scale hasn't budged.

It is the sodium, If you stay the course the scale will go back down. Don't weigh yourself everyday, you will drive yourself crazy. Really.

Pick yourself up and move on. I never would have gotten the far if I'd stop every time the scale went back up a few pounds

Don't stop!

I lost my weight by counting calories and exercise, nothing special. Consistency and a food scale will get you there, true story.

You lost 21 lbs in a month! You've already made huge progress. Don't get discouraged!

I am 2 months from my 4 year anniversary....... I have lost a little over 3 bills and am 6 months post opt from a total body lift where they removed 17 lbs. of loose skin. When I started I had to start in the pool because at 560 lbs. I could not walk, standing was hard enough so I used water displacement to allow me to stand long enough to exercise. I spent 17 months in the pool and lost 170 lbs. before I was able to get fitted with braces and take on my own weight to exercise out of the pool. I watched my calories and my 3 main macro's (Carbs,Proteins, and Fats) and just took it one day at a time.... Best of Luck... :drinker:

My heaviest was 312.8 on January 1st of this year. Almost 90 days into it and i'm down 28lbs. What has helped big time is This app on my phone and for workouts i do Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. I am on the final week. I have gotten way stronger as when i started i could do ZERO push ups but now do a dozen effortlessly. My goal is to be 200, so right there with you in the 100+ journey

I have. Diet and exercise. Eat less, move more.