Over 300 lbs to lose

pittgal08
pittgal08 Posts: 23 Member
edited September 22 in Motivation and Support
Hello all!
My name is Sarah and I just wanted to introduce myself and see if there is anyone else that has a large amount of weight to lose so that we can connect. I have over 300 lbs to lose and it is very daunting but I'm excited about this journey.
It's amazing where everyones breaking point is and mine is definitely here. I refuse to live this way any longer and I'm hoping that I will be able to encourage others along their journey as well.
I have just begun a vegan diet and when I say diet I just mean my way of eating not "diet" in the traditional sense of the word. I think "diets" have done me more harm than good and I will never again "go on a diet".
So here we are, all of us reaching for the same goal. Let's do it!
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  • Centerstagekris
    Centerstagekris Posts: 57
    Good for you!! I wish you the best of luck on your journey! You can do it!!
  • karamae
    karamae Posts: 136 Member
    You've found the right place! Lots of tools and support here. Good luck! Stick with it and you'll do fabulously!
  • trachnurse
    trachnurse Posts: 51
    I just wanted to say welcome to MFP, it is a great site with many very super supportive people! Good luck on your journey to a healthier you!
  • MariSama44
    MariSama44 Posts: 340 Member
    Congratulations on your descision to start your journey! I KNOW you're going to love it here. You have all the tools and support you could ever want right at your fingertips. Just know that you CAN and you WILL do this! And you'll do it the healthy and permanent way with MFP. :flowerforyou:
  • Starlyte123
    Starlyte123 Posts: 31
    My goal ultimately is to lose around 100 lbs if not more. I'm glad you're trying this out like I am. I've done the usual diets here and there but nothing made me more aware of what I was doing than this. Good luck and hopefully we'll get there!
  • suzikelley
    suzikelley Posts: 210 Member
    Welcome to MFP!! I have to warn you... this site is ADDICTIVE!! But what an awesome addiction to have!! :) You can totally do this! Set small goals for yourself... and small goals add up to huge ones!! I like to concentrate on 10 lb. goals - that way it doesn't seem as daunting. Congratulations for taking control of your health and your life!
  • Guber3mom
    Guber3mom Posts: 60 Member
    Hi Sarah! I don't have 300 lbs to lose but would like to encourage you on your journey! I watch the Biggest Loser and like a fool I cry whenever they cry. I also admire the success stories!! I hope you find a fitness pal that has the same goal but do wish you a triumphant journey : )
  • Chrystiner
    Chrystiner Posts: 10
    you can do it!
  • leelu
    leelu Posts: 136 Member
    With so much to loose you really have the most to gain ... wish you all the best in achieving your goal... it will be hard work but super rewarding !!!
  • lordofultima
    lordofultima Posts: 293
    Much respect, there's a lot of smart people here who can help you out and encourage you every step of the way, so don't be shy about asking questions! I wish you luck on your journey, only good things can come from this.
  • ketagirl
    ketagirl Posts: 42 Member
    Welcome and wishing you the best of luck on your journey!!!!!:wink:
  • SandraMay1982
    SandraMay1982 Posts: 328
    I have seen a thread in the forums with a group of people with 200lbs + to lose. I am in the 100lbs+ group somewhere >< when I get time to read. haha.

    But. Welcome none the less. I am sure you'll do just GREAT! :)
  • twinsmommy7
    twinsmommy7 Posts: 28 Member
    Hi there! Glad you are here. There's lots of info and great support. Look forward to following your journey. :smile:
  • BughaBear
    BughaBear Posts: 201
    Welcome to MFP and congrats on ur decision to be healthier and this is a great place to start!!
  • YourFriendBecky
    YourFriendBecky Posts: 229
    Welcome, welcome, welcome! I'm going to send you a friend request! Having supportive people to connect with each day has made all the difference for me, and I know it will for you, too!
  • CGerman
    CGerman Posts: 539
    Welcome to MFP - it's a really wonderful, supportive site to help you on your journey to a healthier you. You've taken the first big step, and we're all here to help you along the way. You can do this! :drinker:
  • TaraDenise
    TaraDenise Posts: 164 Member
    Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to become healthier!
  • doublexhelix
    doublexhelix Posts: 199 Member
    welcome!! this place makes it a lot easier to stay on track, in my opinion, because of the wonderful support from other people going through the same thing!!
    you have a GREAT starting attitude!! i think you'll go far :D
  • deramsey89
    deramsey89 Posts: 5 Member
    Welcome, I am starting out like you are, and i share the feeling of having a large goal being daunting. There is lots of support and aid on this site and i'm sure you can reach your goal!
  • pittgal08
    pittgal08 Posts: 23 Member
    Oh my goodness!! Thank you all so much for your support!! I don't think I've ever gotten on a weight loss website and recieved so much support in like 10 minutes! You guys are awesome!! I've definitely found home. Thank you all for your support I know I can do this because I have a completely different feeling than I've ever had before. All I feel is positive about my journey and I'm not looking back. I can't wait to get to know you all.
  • goingwithgrace
    goingwithgrace Posts: 109 Member
    Turning the corner to start the journey is the hardest part - the rest is just one day at a time that is filled with discovery and change. Welcome to MFP!!
  • themostbeautifullies
    themostbeautifullies Posts: 96 Member
    Welcome, hun! :D
    I used to be a vegan, quite a hardcore choice of diet but wonderful noneless :)
  • JillTwiss
    JillTwiss Posts: 139 Member
    I'm not vegan, but I am vegetarian. I wish you nothing but luck in your journey! You'll do great. This site has so many very supportive people to cheer you on, you can't help but be a loser, in the best sense of the word. :flowerforyou:
  • kathdela
    kathdela Posts: 148 Member
    I have close to 200 lbs to lose. I hope we can help each other.
  • red01angel
    red01angel Posts: 806 Member
    Congratulations on your decision to start living healthier! MFP is an AMAZING tool!
    Good luck! xo
  • soze
    soze Posts: 604 Member
    The longest journey starts with but a single step. I'm with you on the "Diet". I still use the word occasionally but I go for the phrase weight loss.

    I tell you this place works. We will support you in your journey.

    I'm not sure what a vegan diet is but I don't believe in fads. I believe in living in the real world. I eat about everything I want just much smaller portions and keeping it below my daily allowance.

    I still need to lose 145 lbs. So its going to take time.

    I wish you well and I am so proud of you for taking this big step.

    Add me as a friend if you like.
  • SuzMcH
    SuzMcH Posts: 343 Member
    Hi and welcome to MFP. You've done the hard bit by signing up and deciding this is the beginning of your journey.

    Now you can let us on MFP help you stay on track and focussed. And when you're not we're here to help.

    I'll send you a friend request but you should join us in the over 300lbs club. It's the most wonderful group of people who I could not have done this without any one of them.
  • pandalady8
    pandalady8 Posts: 34 Member
    Welcome to MFP! This site is a wonderful tool, motivator, and support group all wrapped up into one. Feel free to add me as a friend if you don't have enough already :happy: I know it's daunting to look at the ticker when it has triple digits on it, but just look forward to the day when it says you've LOST triple digits! :laugh:
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    When all is said and done I will be losing at least 245 lbs. Girl, I'm with you on this! We can do this!

    I've lost 68 lbs so far and even though I have 177 more pounds to lose, I know that I'll get there! I'm so excited about this journey I'm on and I can't believe how much I've changed mentally and emotionally in the past 7 months. I'm stronger mentally as well as physically and doing things I never thought where possible!

    We so got this in the bag, hun! We have a LOT of weight to lose and it's going to take a long time (if we do it the right way), but you know what? The time is going to pass no mater what, so we might as well be working at bettering ourselves during that time. "Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use." ~Earl Nightingale

    This will probably take at least a couple of years, but 2 years from now we can be 200 lbs or more lighter, or we can be even heavier than we are (people or size almost never just sit at the same weight). So we may as well be making the healthier choices and losing the weight. :D The time passed regardless. This is it - everyday we have to recommit to ourselves, our bodies, and our health. I'm so glad you're on this journey with me! Maybe we can help support each other! Please feel free to add me to your friends list! :D *hugs*
  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    welcome!!!! i wish you the best of luck! we are all here to support you along your journey!! :D
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