Looking for weight loss buddies who are 300+ lbs?

Hi,

THEN (some time ago): There once was a time when I got on the scale and it read 298. I flipped out - I was almost 300lbs. Back then I got into gear and lost weight (plateaued at 260lb)

THEN (not so long ago): Stopped logging my weight, my food--I was just going on with life (what I call a robotic stage). Didn't take time truly looking at myself in the mirror, I really think I was avoiding my reflection. Well, one day I stepped on the scale and boy o boy - it read 314. I didn't have the same reaction as I did at 298, I felt more down and depressed. What am I doing to my body. So

NOW (not today but lets say for the past couple of months): I attempt to be conscious of what I'm putting in my body as well as how much (portion control is more serious than . I said I was going to work out but well haven't put that in action. The days of me going to yoga, bellydancing, water aerobics seem so long ago.

Now (present): What is my motivation? I want a before and after picture. (I am a visual) I've been seeing people post their results and I too want to be among that group. It comes to a point where you have to stop knowing what you have to do and actually DO IT. (oh, carry around this much weight doesn't feel good nor do I like what I see when I do catch my reflection in the mirror. and the worse going thru half your closet changing clothes because they're not fitting properly - and I refuse to buy bigger clothes


My pledge - My name is Shane, I am not looking to diet but to become the healthiest possible me I can be. I choose to not use an excuse but redirect my reason into an action. No more I am tired, I will do it tomorrow. I pledge to log my food and move my body. I will, I can, I am.



@EvilFairies, CBell223 (and those that follow) - Let's do this!!!! Here's to a healthy us!!!

Wow your story sounds just like mine!! Lets be motivation friends!! :flowerforyou:

I am currently @ 319 lbs and I started at 340. Still going strong, and have really realized this is a life style change. Been dieting on and off for about 7 years since I gained about 170 lbs. Initially I had gained about 80, lost 30, gained some back, lost some, and ended up at the heaviest of my life. I am all about support! I get everyone at work to help me and support me and if you need some feel free to contact me!! good luck!

I have 142 lbs to lose. I started at 322.4 last Tuesday and have loss 5 lbs as of today. This is a journey..I know it will hard. I would love to be apart of a group who is going through the same challenges.

Got on the scale this morning, something I don't do very often and it was over 300lbs. Last time I dared look at it I was 292. I am stuck, lost, depressed, checked out (for the most part) of my life. Sleep way too much and have just let things go. Things are BAD! So I am going to be 50 in 6 months and it is time to hit the brakes on this lifestyle and get back into living. Living to be a healthier me. And so, the journey begins.

I started at 310 and am at 280. It is a lifestyle change. I have stalled but have introduced strength training so hopefully I am adding muscle. Went shopping last night and bought a size 20 pant! I have squeezed into 24s for years!. Feel free to add me!

I started at 416 and down to 391 so I know how you feel plenty of road blocks. You can add me as a friend

Hi i was 317 and started the Insanity workouts along with a calorie controlled diet. I have lost 20lbs in 3 weeks. Any of you guys feel free to add me for support and motivation.

Hi! As of last Tuesday, when I got weighed, (going to WW) I was 307 lbs. My highest ever was about 345 lbs. I have been playing the "lose it - gain it back" game for months now and I am getting rather tired of it. I joined WW because I did have success in the past following their plan ( I lost 80 lbs - 2X) . Of course I gained it back! Now it's only a couple of years before I hit the big 5-0, and I NEED to get in shape! Looking good is great, but I have to do it for my HEALTH!

I used to be 315lbs...so yes, losing an extreme amount of weight can be done....

take your time, make small changes that you can live with and stick to, and never, never, never give up! not ever!

my highest was 250 pounds that was in November 2010. I am now at 166 pounds.

I was 282 lbs. at my highest (so almost within that range). I'm down to 221.8 lbs. now. Anyone is free to add me if they like.

Please feel free to add me also...but I have been stuck at the same weight loss for 2-3 months...but still trying. Could be the thyroid and menopause starting but I am not sure...and have been doing tons of reading seeing my DR is of no help. I started on May 31st of last year.

Please add me as a friend as well!

I officially started with MFP on Monday at 302lbs and will be doing Intermittent Fasting. My weight loss journey has been more up than down in the last 15 years and enough is enough!