Looking to lose 100+ lbs. looking for some friends

smierra310
smierra310 Posts: 1
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Hello everyone!!

My name is Sierra, I am 22 years old and 310lbs. I am looking to get down to about 150-160lbs. I am feeling defeated because I don't really have that much support and people to talk to that are in the same position as me. So if you are looking for a friend please add and we can talk!
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  • jsmnfnz
    jsmnfnz Posts: 2 Member
    Hey girlie, u are stunning. I'm also here to lose about 100 lbs but I'm thinking baby steps so I'm gonna start with 10 lbs for now. We will do this????????????????????
  • TheJhazminShow
    TheJhazminShow Posts: 17
    I'm in the same boat. Better to lose weight while you're young than waiting till you're 30! It gets harder the older you get.

    Setting smaller goals is a good start, my first goal is to be back under 300 lbs.
  • TropiKalSTORM
    TropiKalSTORM Posts: 21 Member
    I'm in the same boat and have been flip/floping back and fourth.

    I am getting back on board and feel free to add me.
  • arcticfox04
    arcticfox04 Posts: 1,011 Member
    I dropped 110lb's a while back.

    Just some random advice while I'm trying to tire myself before bed.
    - Set to 2lb's a week.
    - Drink alot of water. Thats your new favorite drink
    - Exercise is always welcomed 30-60 minutes a day
    - Going over on protein is perfectly fine. MFP default is pretty low tbh.
    - Going over on Carbs isn't fine
    - Fats aren't that bad in the long run.
    - Planning food a day ahead gives you a good head start.
    - Don't cut out foods you like. Don't make it a punishment. The key about losing weight is self control.
    - Drink alot of water. Can't stress that enough.
    - Take a Probiotic and make sure you get enough fiber.
    - Don't worry about getting crazy with watching sugars and such early on. Focus on the basics follow your macro's.
    - You don't want to lose 100lb's you want to lose 10lbs then another 10lbs. Make the goals easy and never look at it as huge challenge the more of mountain you make it feel like the more you'll want to quit. 100lbs can be an overall goal but make 5-10lbs the direct goal. Always have something in reach its not a race just pace yourself.
    - Have fun, don't feel like you can't go out with friends and hide in a corner and eat just rice cakes. 1 bad night/meal won't ruin everything. The biggest mistake I see here is someone has a bad day and over reacts and ends up getting into a relapse and giving up.
    - When you get closer to your overall goal start to slow down the weight loss. The goal is to be able to maintain when you lose the weight.

    Have Fun =)
  • Ossodog
    Ossodog Posts: 13 Member
    Hey I just started losing in Nov and already off to a great start, my tip would be to set your goal to lose just a little at the start. When you get more comfortable with the new eating habits of tracking calories, drop it down a bit. I went from eating 3400 at the start to around 2000 now. Was difficult at first but find foods you like that are low, this way its not depriving yourself of grey tasting things. Also,water helps you not feel hungry all the time as well.
  • gertudejekyl
    gertudejekyl Posts: 386 Member
    Add me ! I put my food in every day and comment every day to the people who comment to me ! That's the way I like to do it. I don't tell people what to eat - just encourage them !
  • Nettabee
    Nettabee Posts: 296 Member
    Feel free to add me. Also working on losing 100+ lbs
  • slimforgoodnow
    slimforgoodnow Posts: 5
    Hi. I'm trying to loose about 45 pounds. I would love to have a friend as I am only new here.
  • bmbaldridge
    bmbaldridge Posts: 15 Member
    Hello! I am also 310 lbs. and I am looking to lose 100+ pounds as well. I am also 22 years old. My goal right now is to get under 300 pounds, but my overall goal is to weigh 175 pounds. Another goal of mine is to make exercise a daily habit for the rest of my life. Feel free to add me! :)
  • MrsCassizzleSparkles
    MrsCassizzleSparkles Posts: 51
    Feel free to add me as well! I am looking to lose about 120lbs as a long term goal as well.
  • ma24monsters
    ma24monsters Posts: 8 Member
    Hi :) I started MFP a couple of years ago and failed miserably. I am back at it again under a new profile, starting over. I need to lose 150 lbs. Please feel free to add me if you think we can inspire eachother, but please beware!! I'm not too positive about this yet, but I HAVE to get there.
  • findinglittlesue
    findinglittlesue Posts: 6
    Hiya I have 100 plus to lose as well feel free to add me.

    Sue
  • vwbug86
    vwbug86 Posts: 283 Member
    I also topped out at 310. Still have about 100lbs to lose now. feel free to add me.
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    Hello Sierra. You can do this girl. One day at a time. One pound at a time. Good luck.
  • sare_bear90
    sare_bear90 Posts: 31 Member
    Feel free to add me, I have 100 pounds to lose!
  • PicNic00
    PicNic00 Posts: 269 Member
    HI! I had 105lb to lose.... Still on my way there. Please feel free to add me.
  • Anaticula
    Anaticula Posts: 14
    Same boat here. At my heaviest I was 320. I'm now 290 and looking to make it to 150. I haven't focused on getting in shape in the past but decided to finally make it a priority.
  • pensarepink
    pensarepink Posts: 18 Member
    100+ pounds to lose here. I'm determined to make it (and maintain it) this time! Feel free to add me.
  • popflying
    popflying Posts: 24
    I'm still looking for friends and I have 75+ to lose!
  • sjaykay13
    sjaykay13 Posts: 74
    I dropped 110lb's a while back.

    Just some random advice while I'm trying to tire myself before bed.
    - Set to 2lb's a week.
    - Drink alot of water. Thats your new favorite drink
    - Exercise is always welcomed 30-60 minutes a day
    - Going over on protein is perfectly fine. MFP default is pretty low tbh.
    - Going over on Carbs isn't fine
    - Fats aren't that bad in the long run.
    - Planning food a day ahead gives you a good head start.
    - Don't cut out foods you like. Don't make it a punishment. The key about losing weight is self control.
    - Drink alot of water. Can't stress that enough.
    - Take a Probiotic and make sure you get enough fiber.
    - Don't worry about getting crazy with watching sugars and such early on. Focus on the basics follow your macro's.
    - You don't want to lose 100lb's you want to lose 10lbs then another 10lbs. Make the goals easy and never look at it as huge challenge the more of mountain you make it feel like the more you'll want to quit. 100lbs can be an overall goal but make 5-10lbs the direct goal. Always have something in reach its not a race just pace yourself.
    - Have fun, don't feel like you can't go out with friends and hide in a corner and eat just rice cakes. 1 bad night/meal won't ruin everything. The biggest mistake I see here is someone has a bad day and over reacts and ends up getting into a relapse and giving up.
    - When you get closer to your overall goal start to slow down the weight loss. The goal is to be able to maintain when you lose the weight.

    Have Fun =)

    fantastic advise, great for the OP and myself!!
  • MrsHarris6
    MrsHarris6 Posts: 46 Member
    Feel free to add me. I could use your support also!
  • ElikaCousland
    ElikaCousland Posts: 62 Member
    Don't feel defeated! I started out at 293 pounds (probably higher, but that was my first weigh in) and the idea that I had 140+ pounds to lose was horrifying and overwhelming. How was I ever going to lose an ENTIRE person? The best advice is to look at it in little pieces. Lose 10 pounds. Lose 10 more. Keep it going, and you'll be looking back in a few months like whoa, look at what I've done. =]
  • gmhaggie06
    gmhaggie06 Posts: 207
    you had me at lose 100+ pounds! Me too! I'm at 115 left to go :)
  • BossLadyDSimp
    BossLadyDSimp Posts: 257 Member
    Girrrrl you are FLYYY!!! Def don't look 310! With that being said ... I will support you all the way!

    ANYONE FEEL FREE TO ADD ME! :)

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  • supergirl6
    supergirl6 Posts: 224 Member
    I started around 337. I'm now at 270, which is almost a 70 loss. I still have a little more than 100 lbs to lose total, but after I started hitting all my little goals, the big total goal kind of didn't seem that important anymore. Yeah, of course I'll eventually get down to the 150s, but the little wins are so much more satisfying than worrying about the end. I guess it's all in perspective.

    I also recommend setting goals for yourself that are not weight related. Like, running up 4 flights of stairs without being winded. Or participating in a 5k. Or getting up from your desk every hour and doing something - stairs, squats, wall sits, whatever. Or something like - drink all your water and then some every day for a week. Say to yourself, I want to be able to.... and then set that as a goal.

    You're absolutely welcome to add me as a friend. I'm on a low carb diet personally and I work out a lot. I love weight lifting and running. I do low carb primarily because after I developed hypothyroidism, I struggled to lose weight with normal levels of carbs and then I developed a gluten intolerance that made me very, very sick. Low carb is just easier for me to avoid the side effects of most carby foods. If you ever want to chat, please feel free to contact me :-)
  • beth3126
    beth3126 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi guys,
    I am new to the site and can definitely use all the inspiring stories.
    I am 216lbs hoping to lose 70lbs.
    these stories are giving me so much encouragement, I feel like I am not alone in this.
  • Njkelley
    Njkelley Posts: 57 Member
    I also need to lose 100 pounds! I am 40 years old...intuitively I know what to do but can't stick to anything for very long. The exercise is not a problem...it is the food....I do turbofire and Jillian micheals videos and go to the YMCA for classes....it is food. I do best on low carb but then binge. I am a stress dater. I have 100 pounds to lose and have tried every diet out there. I have been overweight for 10 years....please share what has worked with food....south beach? Low carb? Now I have heard of trim healthy mama?? I really really need to lose this weight and would love to hear what works.
  • seugin
    seugin Posts: 8
    Feel free to add me if you want. I have lost 40lbs and have about 135-150lbs to go.
  • jlar09
    jlar09 Posts: 99
    Hi! I am also 22 and I have about 90 pounds left to lose until I hit my goal weight. I'm 6'0 tall and weigh 260 right now and I want to eventually be 170. Feel free to add me! My diary is open to friends and I try to leave supportive comments for my MFP friends. I've lost 20 pounds thus far and am so excited to continue. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I'll go add you right now.
  • Chante_Loves_Life
    Chante_Loves_Life Posts: 40 Member
    I'm in the same boat. Better to lose weight while you're young than waiting till you're 30! It gets harder the older you get.

    Setting smaller goals is a good start, my first goal is to be back under 300 lbs.

    Umhm *clears throat I am 31 and have lost 25 lbs in the last 2 months and I am going to lose 75 more lbs. You can do this, hard work and dedication and before you know it the weight will be melting off.

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