Who else has a lot to lose???

Hi everyone! I too have between 100-150lbs to lose, more if I want to reach that oh-so-coveted healthy BMI range.

I've been big since I was about 7-8 I guess, the first time I can remember actually realising that I was "big" was in 3rd grade, where the teacher weighed us all in maths class and had us line up lightest to heaviest. I was equal heaviest, and the boy I was equal with was a good 6 inches taller than me.

Since then I've just gotten bigger, and now I'm sitting at 270lbs, at the age of 24. Basically I've had enough. I'm starting to cut the "bad" carbs and sugars out of my diet, but I'd love some help with what to replace things like potato and pasta with, as those are big things in my diet. I eat plenty of vegetables, and try to find ways to add them into all of my meals. Mainly because I'm a university student, and vegetables are cheaper and more filling than meat.

If you consider 80lbs to be alot then YES!! I am in the same boat as you and all over this page as well as trying to motivate:)

Add me up people

Hi, this is my first week myfitnesspal and I am doing this in conjunction with the nhs livewell and so I am following their 12 week guide. I have about 4+ stone to lose and am a working mum with 3 children. My weak point is when I eventually sit down at night and am watching the tv, I like to have a little nibble as a treat to myself, otherwise I think what is the point, you have to have some pleasures in life. Can anyone relate to this?

I want to lose exactly 100 pounds.

I'm 20, no kids technically I'm a full time student by my schools definition but I only have three classes and I only go two days a week but I need to lose at least 130 -150 (I'm gonna stop losing when I like how I look/feel not when I get to a specific number on the scale)

I'm going to add you- I have faith in you that you can loose the weight. Once you get going and realize the important change in your life, it becomes addicting to be heathy and keep it that way! It's so important that we live healthy lives for our children to set great examples. Even if they don't understand now, it still sends a message that nothing in life is impossible.
Good luck on your journey. Find what works best for you & and most importantly- what makes you feel good.

Hey all,

I have a lot to lose, 100+. I'm 26, work in an office, doing office hours, sitting at my desk eating lunch etc.
I was never a skinny kid, and the weight just piled on. Well, enough is enough eh?
One thing is missing in my fight - other people on the same path.
My other half is dieting too - but he's already fit - he's just trying to strengthen up a bit, so his calorie allocation is high! Mine is about half his!

I don't know anyone else in my life going down the same road as me - so please, feel free to add me - we can help each other

I'd love to be friends I have a goal of 60 to lose and I'm currently sitting at 223 and wanna be around 150 by end of the year

Hello, Im a single Mom of a 19 month old girl who also has over 100 lbs to loose...I am currently 325 lbs I am 34 years old and am 5'7".( My goal weight is 160-170) I have struggled with my weight my whole life and am at the biggest i have ever been! When i reached 300 lbs i just found out i was pregnant and gained 30 lbs during pregnancy and 15 more after i had her, Since my journey started 15 months ago i was really motivated at first then lost the motivation. Now i have never been more motivated in my life to get healthy as my daughter needs a good role model to encourage her to live a healthy life style...I do not want her to grow up with issues with her weight...I do not want to send her the wrong message about Body image! Growing up my mother was over weight and i remember being embarrassed around my friends and at the beach because of it and here i am the same size as she was! By the time my Daughter reaches school age i want to be able to be someone she is proud of...Someone I can be proud of!! A mother who is happy and healthy and can do all the things with her daughter that i couldnt do whilest being overweight!!! I have lost 19 lbs so far and cannot wait to loose another!! Once you see the results you get even more encouraged to stay on track!! This site has helped me emensly as i have no idea what calories look like and the support of others who are also in the same situation as i am in is greatly needed!! Please add me as a friend as i am going to need a lot of support and can offer a great deal of it too!!

I'm also in the process of losing a lot of weight. I started at 398 and currently down to 317 and aiming for 180. Feel free to add me if you'd like!