Small private group for people weighing 200+ pounds

pinbotchick
pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
in Motivation and Support
I am one of the moderators of a long running, small, private support group for people that weigh or have weighed over 200 pounds. The group has been operating on MFP for over 4 years. We are looking for a few, new members that want support from others that can understand the challenges of losing weight when obese. Our expectation is that you would contribute to the group at least 3 times a week by asking questions, giving others support and/or telling what your doing. We occasionally have group challenges and are planning to have one in the month of Jan.

Please respond to this post or in a private message about why you want/need to join our group.

Victoria
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  • lmc8009
    lmc8009 Posts: 9,190 Member
    *bump
  • SarahMarie78
    SarahMarie78 Posts: 15 Member
    I would be interested. I was about 260 at my highest and have lost 19 lbs.
  • Chanelcatsreading
    Chanelcatsreading Posts: 18 Member
    This is my third and final time losing from 260 and up. Started at 296 a just hit 216! I am on every day and log everything,
  • larodriguez02
    larodriguez02 Posts: 106 Member
    I am interested. I currently weigh 229, down from 264. I could definitely use extra support from those that can relate. I am on every day and log daily. struggling a bit right now, holidays are SO tough!
  • chel325
    chel325 Posts: 199 Member
    I'm interested! I'm 4'11

    SW :246
    CW: 229
    GW: 120
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    I have sent invites to the 6 responses so far. We are planning to allow up to more people to join. Let me know if you are interested. We only want positively supporting people.


    PS = thanks for the bump Lisa!!!
  • lkniebuehler
    lkniebuehler Posts: 98
    I would be interested. I think we can all use some positive encouragement in general but especially around the holidays. Plus I just think this is fun and I've met some pretty cool people and up for meeting more!
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    I'd love to join. I started my current journey with MFP on 6/14/13 at my highest ever weight of 295. I had one of those AHA moments when I realized that while I was quickly approaching a time where time and money to travel were becoming available, my inability to even walk across a parking lot without getting winded was going to make enjoying that travel impossible. I have logged every day of the 175 days since then and have lost 69 lbs so far and currently weigh 226.

    As I approach the halfway point, I recognize that the second 75 lbs are likely going to present challenges that I have not experienced with the first 75. I'd like to join this group to keep focused on why I began this journey and to encourage others on theirs.
  • shadowkitty22
    shadowkitty22 Posts: 495 Member
    I would like to be considered for acceptance into the group as well. I started out at 303 lbs, lost 80-90 lbs in 2012 and have been struggling this entire year to lose even one single pound as I'm constantly up and down. I need the motivation to get back into the entire game of tracking what I eat (I've gotten so bad at logging it), exercising and just being inspired. To put it simply, I need help.
  • cybertazet
    cybertazet Posts: 12
    I would like to join because I know the challenges of the "obese" I hate that word. I have lost 100 lbs and I am still 200 but I have plateaued. I know how cruel some of the people are on this site because they dont understand what we have gone through and still going through. I usually dont post because of the back-lash from those people that think we are just fat and lazy. I saw this and thought it would be a good group to get into.
  • gelendestrasse
    gelendestrasse Posts: 204
    I'm interested. I was 250, made it down to 190 but gained back 20 after a death in the family. Now I'm stuck. I know I need more exercise. Would definitely want to be in a group that was active.

    Thanks,

    Eric
  • uk_ja
    uk_ja Posts: 143 Member
    I would like to be invited. I started my journey in when I hit 40, smoked 40 cigarettes a day and weighed 320lb in 2010. I reached my goal weight of 180lb last year but I had made a lot of mistakes and I've spent the past 18 months fixing the damage.
  • pukekolive
    pukekolive Posts: 237 Member
    Hi

    I am from New Zealand and weight 109kg and am 60 years old, female. I have lost 17kg and my goal is to live a healthier life with lots of regular exercise and a reasonably clean diet.

    My emphasis is not on the weightloss but being a healthier me as I get older rather than less healthy. I have just had the result of blood work and I have achieved excellent results across the board apart from having to reduce cholesterol by 1 point and my blood pressure is still a little high!

    Currently I am teaching myself how to run and learn to ride a pushbike (I did not do this as a chld)

    Being part of your group and supporting others would mean a lot as I feel the world defines obese people via their weight rather than their personality and what they can do.

    Cheers

    Elaine
  • RosaliaBee
    RosaliaBee Posts: 146 Member
    Why not! Start weight 231lb
  • Brown523
    Brown523 Posts: 112 Member
    I would like to be included! :) I'm 32, 5'3" and 240.0 at last weigh in! At one point about 4 years ago I was down to 198 and would like to be there again. My goals are to be able to actually run an entire 5K by March and to be down to 199 by May!

    I am also a nursing student and work full time. I am just out of a long term relationship (as of earlier this week) and I tend to be a bored and emotional eater. Hopefully I can exchange eating with exercise! :)
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    I think we now have more than enough candidates for the group. I thank everyone for showing interest. We are trying to keep the group small and personal. Good luck to everyone in your journey.
  • Hitsujikai
    Hitsujikai Posts: 111 Member
    Count me in. Working towards 200lbs as my goal weight.
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    I hope you still have room. I have gained weight because of med changes and depression which has put me over the 200lbs. again. If not, I wish all of you a successful and supportive journey.
  • lobo_a_gogo
    lobo_a_gogo Posts: 265 Member
    I started at 240ish and now I've been hovering from 205-220 for the past like 6 months. One day in May or June I saw the scale hit 199.8 and it was fantastic... but short lived. All of the weddings this summer meant all of the travel, so I lost my roll and stayed over 200 for my own wedding in October. It has been so frustrating never truly getting under 200 and I would love some support.
  • DJA6071
    DJA6071 Posts: 1
    I am new to this site and just starting on my weight loss journey. I would very much like to join a support group. I am interested in sharing stories of success and how you acheieved it. Sharing recipes and menus would be great too.
    Thanks so much!
  • twilightsong
    twilightsong Posts: 1
    Good morning! What perfect timing for me to see this message board. I would love to be added to the group. I have struggled with my weight for a long time and have weighed anywhere between 196-263 during the past 4 years. I had lost down to 196 last spring and was on my way to losing more until the stress of a life-changing event got the best of me. I'm now sitting at 236.

    I'm sitting here this morning working on my strategy for getting back on track (planning menus, joining a gym, handling potential setbacks, etc.) and ran across this message board. I believe I can offer lots of support and can also use lots of support.

    I'm 55 years old, and since the scale has moved up to 236, my aging body really feels the detrimental effects. I ache more, am stiff longer, and have less energy than I used to.

    I'd love to join you in this weight loss journey!

    :smile:
  • krisp1108
    krisp1108 Posts: 13 Member
    Well, you're probably full up by now in your group but if not: My heaviest was 234. I actually got down to 159! But I got scared and freaked out by the attention I was getting. People treat you SOOOOO differently when you're obese and when you're a normal weight. I didn't know how to handle it. I was never thin. So guess what?! Back to 226 but this time I know what happened so I'm mentally prepared.
    Anyway, if you're group is full, I wish you all the best of luck and lots of losses! If not...... :)
  • tsugrl04
    tsugrl04 Posts: 12 Member
    I would like to join! I have always been big ( I was over 120lbs in 3rd grade) and on. In July I was 279-282 and I have lost 23lbs by logging my food and moderate exercise! I would like to lose 50lbs and more than that once I meet that goal. I started a new job so I haven't been in my workout routine for about 4wks. I really need encouragement and better sleep/workout habits.
  • lynno18
    lynno18 Posts: 2
    I would like to join. I started out at 311 in August and I am down to 291 right now. Some days I do better than others. It feels like I'm losing, just really slow. I feel like I should have lost more than 21 lbs. I'm trying to watch my calories. Currently I am on a 1740 a day calorie count. Just looking for support and giving support.
  • fat2fitx3
    fat2fitx3 Posts: 18
    I'd like to join. I have a lot of weight to lose. The worst part is that I've done this before. My last attempt was completed about 5 years ago. I reached a beautiful 135 and I felt and looked awesome. Then, I started regaining. Then I got pregnant for the fourth time and kept on gaining, and gaining...all the way up to an all-time high of 257. I'm resolved to do this for the FINAL time and get back down to 135 lbs. I need all the support and motivation I can get to sustain me during this long process.
  • Cammy_girl
    Cammy_girl Posts: 115 Member
    Yes, very interested! Have been up and down for years, but enough is enough!
  • mphillip6
    mphillip6 Posts: 28 Member
    I am very interested! I weigh 260 right now and have had many ups and downs while trying to lose weight. I think it would definitely help to be part of a group to have some good support, and to be able to give some support too!
  • jlbower25
    jlbower25 Posts: 8 Member
    Hello. I'm interested in joining this group. About 3 years ago I weighed 300 and lost 60lbs. After a bad break I stopped dieting and gained 20 back. Now I'm ready to get back on board with my weight loss goals. I would love to participate in this group giving and receiving great support.
  • eledit
    eledit Posts: 9
    I would be very interested. At my highest weight I was 242 pounds. I am now 204. I have lost and regained weight many times, but this time I'm seeing a therapist and he's helping with my emotional eating.
  • strong_enough
    strong_enough Posts: 164 Member
    I would like to join please. I really need some help and motivation. I am about 240 and just found out that I have high cholesterol. I really need to get back on track and lose some weight. I had gotten down to about 220 6months ago with MFP.

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