A lot to lose. Need support.
Wandering_1
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Hello. This is my 3rd time here. I weigh 227lbs with a goal weight of 140lbs. Seems unacheivable and makes me so nervous. I don't want to set me up for failure but then again how would I know if I don't try? This will be tough for me though. I have hypothyroidism, taking medication for anxiety that caused a lot of this weight gain. Exercising is painful but at this point I don't care. I was diagnosed with cancer last year (in remission now) but the chemo and radiation took all my energy and my doc said it could be a long time to get it back. So I have to push myself.
I quit smoking 213 days, 13 hours, & 41 minutes ago (just over 6 months). I joined quitplan.com and am now convinced the support I receive there is why I have succeeded in something I never thought I could. I want to succeed with losing weight. A lot of weight. I need support. I can't do this alone and I don't want to. I also want to support anyone who wants it. I never stick with anything so I'm scared this won't last. I need to be held accountable. Over at my non-smoker group I can't imagine losing the friends I made over there. I look forward going everyday and posting I'm still smoke free and love when they post they are too.
Will you be my weight loss friend? I really do need you and I would love if you needed me too. Let's kick some major booty!
I quit smoking 213 days, 13 hours, & 41 minutes ago (just over 6 months). I joined quitplan.com and am now convinced the support I receive there is why I have succeeded in something I never thought I could. I want to succeed with losing weight. A lot of weight. I need support. I can't do this alone and I don't want to. I also want to support anyone who wants it. I never stick with anything so I'm scared this won't last. I need to be held accountable. Over at my non-smoker group I can't imagine losing the friends I made over there. I look forward going everyday and posting I'm still smoke free and love when they post they are too.
Will you be my weight loss friend? I really do need you and I would love if you needed me too. Let's kick some major booty!
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I would love to help motiavate you and support you through your weight loss journey. I myself have had problems losing weight and have given up so many times. I made my first goal of losing 50 lbs and that puts me to 170. I lost 10 before I started MFP and now have lost another 6lbs. I am down 16lbs so far. It is hard and requires a lot of dedication but you can do it! Tracking what you eat really helps you see how you need to fuel your body with the nutrients and food it needs instead of the junk you want. Please feel free to add me!!!! Good luck0
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I would love to support you as well as have support. I weight 203 lbs and would like to be at 135 lbs. The same as you, I feel that this is a huge task but with the right support group we can achieve anything we set our minds to.0
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I would, like the others, love to help you reach your goal! I started at 203 lbs and I'm currently at 175 lbs. I too have health issues, and exercise was an issue for me, but ~ 75 days in and I'm well on my way!0
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I would be glad to help motivate you as long as you can do the same for me! My goals are very similar to yours and I understand the struggles that you are having-the same have plagued me. When I started MFP, I weighed 251 and have since lost 29 lbs. I am currently at 222 and ideally, I would like to be at least 145, if not under so I can be in my healthy weight range. Please feel free to add me. I log daily!0
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Hey add me if you'd like. Im 24, 5"7 and started at 242lbs...aiming to loose around 70-75...I'm 18lbs and 3 weeks into it!0
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we are here for you. i am in the same boat except i weigh 288lbs wanting to be at 150lbs... request sent0
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I would love to be your friend. Could always use more support. I add everything I eat as well as try and encouage others. Request sent/. Also anybody else that is a motivator and need motivating feel free to add me.0
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We definitely are here to support ya! I'll send you a request. And for me, it's easier if I set smaller goals while keeping in mind your ultimate goal!0
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This is not unachievable!! NO! NO! NO! Don't make it about losing weight. That's a bonus. Make it about being healthy. You can do this, but remember that it is not going to happen overnight and there will be times that you slip up. You need to take it one day at a time and set small goals for yourself. Start with a little bit of exercise- preferably something that you like to do. When you are comfortable with that, do more. Eat less. Don't necessarily take things out of your diet- especially if there is something that you really enjoy- just eat less. Weigh and measure everything and record everything.
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I also have a lot to lose and am seeking all the support I can find. I am about 2 weeks into this journey. My trainer has made me promise not to weigh until week 6 and it's driving me crazy! So feel free to add me! While I don't know numbers yet, I do feel a total difference in my body and it feels great.0
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Right there with ya! I need to lose over 100 pounds, have hypothyroidism, depression, etc. We took a lot of pics at Christmas and it was the first time I saw a full length pic of me in forever and, boy, was I shocked! I have decided I'm gonna do this for me and my vanity. I tried before to do it for health reasons (high cholesterol) but i gave up. Logging every food that goes into my mouth has really helped me realize how bad I was eating. I went back and added up a typical day and it was over 3300 calories! My knees hurt from arthritis, i get winded even walking a short distance, but I'm gonna do it this time! Feel free to add me and we'll kick butt together0
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I am 235 and I will gladly support you. I need tll.he help as well. Lately it seems like I just can't get fu0
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I'm here for you! I'll send over a request I'm back on MFP for a second time and I lost 70lbs the last time I was here - anxiety is a huge component of the my weight gain (I've gained 20 of the 70 back) and this site is filled with people that will understand what you're going thru and help you along the way!0
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Hey, it looks like our goal weights are the same I'm currently 223, so about 83 lbs more to go. Let's do this thing!0
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Feel free to add me if you'd like. My numbers are fairly similar to yours:
SW (starting weight in Oct. '13): 264
CW (current weight): 243
GW (goal weight): 150 (*or* 160-170 if it's muscular/toned...I'll revisit this when I get a lot closer to goal...)
I pretty much log everyday and have been losing a fairly steady 1-2 lbs. a week since beginning the process.0 -
This is not unachievable!! NO! NO! NO! Don't make it about losing weight. That's a bonus. Make it about being healthy. You can do this, but remember that it is not going to happen overnight and there will be times that you slip up. You need to take it one day at a time and set small goals for yourself. Start with a little bit of exercise- preferably something that you like to do. When you are comfortable with that, do more. Eat less. Don't necessarily take things out of your diet- especially if there is something that you really enjoy- just eat less. Weigh and measure everything and record everything.
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Have a similar goal to you and would love if you add me as a friend! I am currently 242 lbs.
My first goal is to get under 200 lbs. After that I would love to get to 175.
I log in several times a day.
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I know how you feel. Just started my life change. Starting at 350lbs goal is 200-215. It is tough. Keep going.0
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I wish you the best. I know how hard it is to lose weight.0
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Add me if you like (same goes for anyone else). Sounds like you have been and are still going through a lot, and I'd be glad to lend some support.0
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You can do this! I too quit smoking, it is really hard, but at least we could just quit. Unfortunately we can't just "quit" eating, or "quit" exercising. We have to find a way to eat healthy, and exercise correctly. I keep reading the success stories of others, and just hope that this time I can be one of them. I am trying this time to do it with support of friends here, and will give you support as well.0
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I sent a request and anyone can feel free to add me!! This is also my third time coming back to MFP. I am looking to lose over 100 pounds too, so I could really use some more motivating friends! Together, we can get through the lazy and tempting days!0
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Hi! I feel for you. It sounds like you have had a terrible time of it. Well done on kicking the smoking habit; that's amazing and you should be really proud of yourself. I started at around 229lbs and am working towards 154lbs ( I'm 5ft 11). Anyway, would love to support you; I'll send a friend request.0
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mind over matter. Some days i feel like sh#t and dont even want to move, the thought of lifting weights are too much and the junk food is calling my name. i have quotes and pictures all over of what i want to eventually look like. When the going gets hard just think of the reason you started in the first place, everyone has there bad days just dont let them get you down and refocus because everyday is a new day to be better. Ill leave you with this ~~
If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.
Henry Ford
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I need to lose 2 to 3 stone im defo a yo -yo dieter im sick of being wobbly I really want to lose the weight for good this time and not give up iv started my diet and joined the gym I would love some support too so I never go back and stick to this!! any help would be great thank u0
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Hi! I will gladly support you, also have a long way to go, request sent0
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you can do this the fact that you are looking for support is a huge step I lost more than 200 pounds still working to reach my goal 60 pounds left if I did it you can do it too.0
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Hi There!
Just wanted to suggest a couple things..... Walk as much as you can. set your goal for 30 min a day and try and add at least 1 min on to that every day. Walking uses fat as fuel where most other workouts use carb consumed calories from that day(Your body will use the easiest form of fuel for energy during activity which is carbs ....but when your body is walking your body switches to a fat burn, yes it is less amount of calories burned then a aerobic workout ,but it burns existing fat and helps you get to a physically better place and get you ready to do an aerobic workout..... Walking is the best way to start dropping body fat immediately. You need to break your fitness up into understandable sections This is what I did:
1.Walk 30 min+ a day ( during the summer I walk anywhere from 3-9 miles a day)
2.Stay within your calorie intake so you dont add "fuel" you wont burn in that day, what you dont burn will convert to fat!
3500 calories makes 1 lb of body fat. if you are 500 calories over your personal calorie intake amount every day, in one week you will gain 1 lbs. This is why watching your calorie intake is so important.
3. Get off any artifical sweetners they are toxic and can supress weight loss. and like POISON in your body.
4.Dropping as much wheat products out of your diet
5.Refuse to eat fastfood. look at fastfood like an abusive Ex boyfriend. It is a toxic food and does nothing for you. If you must eat fastfood refuse to put trash in your beautiful body, only eat the salads...and never put salad dressing on the salad only dip each bite into it...just for a taste not to drown your healthy meal. ( dressings are very high in calories)
6.start substituting full fat foods for less fat foods a little here a little there is wonderful, instead of butter on potatoes use sourcream, instead of butter on pancakes use a lowfat yogurt (probiotic) instead of pan frying bacon put it a cookie cooling rack set inside a cookie sheet in the oven on broil....you will be shocked how it turns out better than pan fried and 1/2 the calories.
7. Get a drinking cup (16-32oz) always keep this with you where ever you go. keep water and 1/4 scoop of Country time lemonade(not sugarfree)....just enough to taste. This is a low calorie drink that you will get your daily water intake, and you will get a little citric acid which will help with digestion.
8. Magnisium, B Complex Vitamins will give you energy! most women lack Magnisium in their diet.
9. For every 30 workouts you do buy yourself something to do with fitness. It doesnt have to be expensive, just a reward for your work. I bought a workout outfit when I would complete a month worth of workouts. NEVER REWARD YOURSELF WITH FOOD OR DRINK. Food and drink should not be viewed as your pleasures, they should be viewed as fuel. A love affair with food is why people cant get control of their weight. People use food as a emotional pleasure. Keep a tray of carrots, celery, and other high fiber and crunchy veggies, in your fridge easy accessible, so when you are having a food craving you will have healthy food already prepared waiting for you!
10. Do not watch TV unless you are working out. Get a Gazelle or walking machine of some kind and make a deal with yourself, you can watch your favorite program...but you have to workout while you are watching it.
These are just some of the things I have done and the results have been fantastic. its easy and realistic
Never jump into a fitness routine, start every weight loss with walking. Walking will help your heart, bones, muscle function, resperation, Heart rate, and will help you lose the weight. once you have been walking and have control over your calorie intake, than proceed to the next step of fitness and get into a low impact resistance routine and dont stop walking!! add time to your walking, or speed. Constantly try and improve your walking with distance or speed..... The key to fitness success is being mentally prepared. You have to take baby steps and train your body to like what you are making it do. Getting fit is a very emotional process. Be good to yourself and learn to love yourself. Make your walking time your personal growth time. listen to an audio book, or take a audio class online...make phone calls to your family and friends while you are walking.
Your goal should be becoming the best YOU possible. Its not just about what you look like, but it is about what you are willing to do for yourself, its about fighting for yourself and becoming strong and resilient. its about being a fighter and a warrior and not a victim anymore. Be powerful and couragous everyday...Be the badass you know you are deep inside and use that badass inside to fight for you daily. To be successful you have to decide to no longer be a victim to the things that are hurting you or what has hurt you...they only have power over you when you allow them to control who you are. You become powerful when you decide to be stronger and take control, accepting responsibility for your outcome and refuse to be a victim anymore.
This is the rule I live by.
Please feel free to contact me anytime if you need encouragement or have questions!
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Hey guys! I'm Jessica and I'm new here! I am looking for new friends and encouragement! So please feel free to add me! Thanks!0
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Hello! I am here in the boat with you! I am currently at 237 with a goal of 140 pounds. We can do this! I have finally reached a point in my life where I believe that. You are not in this alone!0
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