First day- need to lose over 100 pounds

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  • 2dare2dream
    2dare2dream Posts: 104 Member
    Welcome on board sweety. Firstly, I also had over 100lb to lose when i started last June 2013, to date i have lost 55kg/121lbs (25kg prior to finding MFP in October).
    You can do this, dont think of the big number, i work on small goals, and i log absolutely everything that passes my lips, good or not so good lol. Also walking has been my best friend, i plug in my earphones and off i go. Start of small and start to build your strength and stamina whilst burning those calories,* the good news is the bigger you are the more cals your body needs to burn to do any activity. Make the most of your initial first stage where you often drop pounds quite quickly.
    Last but not least, Believe in yourself!, Love yourself and remember that you are worth it.

    Good luck in your journey to a healthier and happier lifestyle.:smile:

    pls feel free to add to friends .
  • kismet2014
    kismet2014 Posts: 2
    Thank you all so much! I can't believe how supportive everybody is. I'm excited!
  • krisg71
    krisg71 Posts: 34 Member
    Welcome! This is my 3rd first day and i am pretty much in the same boat as you. We can do it, one day at a time. Like others have said, my biggest mistake is giving up when I make one lousy decision. Stick with it, allow your self to be human, and be proud of yourself for making yourself a priority!
  • Nerdybookworm1990
    Nerdybookworm1990 Posts: 35 Member
    Hello! First I would just like to say good luck working towards your goal, second I am 23 and I have 100+ pounds to lose. It can be hard sometimes looking forward and seeing how much I still have to lose, but then again when I look back at the 16 pounds I have lost. If feels great. Not to mention me starting this journey have encouraged conversations with my BF that I never thought I'd really be having, like him knowing my weight. I think that it has made me want to be even more successful. If you, or anyone else would like to add me please feel free. I post daily and have an open diary.
  • PurpleCupcakes01
    PurpleCupcakes01 Posts: 141
    Good luck on your goals
  • ktwin1
    ktwin1 Posts: 32 Member
    Hello! First I would just like to say good luck working towards your goal, second I am 23 and I have 100+ pounds to lose. It can be hard sometimes looking forward and seeing how much I still have to lose, but then again when I look back at the 16 pounds I have lost. If feels great. Not to mention me starting this journey have encouraged conversations with my BF that I never thought I'd really be having, like him knowing my weight. I think that it has made me want to be even more successful. If you, or anyone else would like to add me please feel free. I post daily and have an open diary.

    Hi, my name is Kelly. Looks like yours is too :-)
    How are you doing? It sounds like you have an awesome support system which will make things so much easier on you when it comes to meeting and reaching your goals. What made you want to lose weight?
  • BookMaven79
    BookMaven79 Posts: 41
    Greetings! I have 100 pounds to lose too-- my first goal is to get to 170; at that weight I looked and felt pretty good, and I was able to exercise without my knees hurting. I've been overweight nearly my entire life. I kept making excuses for myself that I had too much to lose and it would take too long and I wouldn't be able to do it.... and that mindset only meant I maintained or gained more weight. Had I put forth more effort ten years ago all those days I thought would take forever would have been days I could have been living a better life and I didn't do it.

    You have to want this for you. And if you want it, you can do it. I wish you all the best!

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