Looking for those who have 100 + to lose

Good Morning to you all on this thread! I hope you don't mind but I thought I would check back in and see how eacn and every one of you are doing today. This subject is so close to my heart because I was there, (here) just one year ago. So I can relate to each of you. If I can I would like to support you and help you all, in any way that I can as I am doing this myself.

Someone had said to break it down, month by month, and don't look at the big pictures. That is just awesome advice. I did that. I DID not dwell on where I want to be when. I thought about it week to week, month to month. In the beginning, first several months, I lost about 7-8 pounds per month and if you are dedicated to eating right, staying within your calories, and exercising, you will lose about that, too. The bigger you are the more that comes off in the beginning. Now, the last two months have slown down a lot but that is because I was at 80 something lost and in the last month 90 something lost. When you get to that number you have to work really hard at it, but by that time it is EASIER to work really hard at it.

I can tell you all that the end result is going to be so fabulous. You will feel so wonderful and will have such a different look on life. Stay with this. It is going to be hard, don't think that it won't, but it will be the best "hard" thing you have done and will be one of the proudest things you have ever done. I really believe I am a much happier person, today, than I was one year ago today. I smile a lot more, I am able to let things roll off of my back more easily, and I just have a different outlook on things.

You go everyone. IT IS ACHIEVABLE, I am living proof and I can cheer you on every step of the way.

This is practically my story:) I have tried to loose weight over and over again, but a year ago almost to the day I hit my biggest low and it ended up saving me. My sister asked me to be the matron of honor in her wedding and I went to try on dresses. I was in a room with mirrors on every wall and tiny little bridesmaids next to me. How could I have been in such denial for sooo long? I always knew I was overweight, but had no idea that I looked like THIS!!! I changed my life that day. My goal was to loose 95lbs (100lbs from my heaviest) and see how I felt from there. Sissy's wedding was 9mos away and my only real goal for that day was to need my dress taken in CONSIDERABLY;). I ordered a 22...had to reorder a 14...Had the 14 taken in to a 12...and by the big day, I had to have the dress pinned on me to hold it up. I am 14lbs from my goal and I feel GREAT! Everyone comments on how much I have changed as far as my personality, being happy, so confident. If I can do this ANYONE CAN!!! I'm here to help in any way I can...I've been there/done that. You CAN do this-WE can do this!!! It is a lot of work, but sooooooo worth it and it turns into a way of life. I will NEVER be the person I was a year ago-I don't miss her at all.

Thank you ladies for sharing your stories! they are both very encouraging!!

Hi Laura,

I'm also in the 100+ pound gang. I am 33 years old and currently weigh 266 pounds.

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for the past five years and my doctors have recently told me that if I begin to lose weight, then my chances of conceiving will increase with every pound lost. This is what is making me determined this time - I'm going to do it! Because if I have a chance to make my dream come true, then I should be putting every effort in to be able to acheive it.

My current target is 199 pounds, so that I can say that I weigh 100 and something pounds instead of 200 and something pounds. I'd like to be able to acheive this by the end of this year - slowly but surely.

So - anyone who is in the 100+ club who would like to add me as a friend - please feel free. With each others support, then we can do it together!


P.S. How do I get one of those cute weight loss counters?

xxx

Good morning all of my Fabulous Friday Friends.
Super job on getting the exercise in already this morning Laura!
I got up this morning and did a little yoga stretching. It is a great way to start my day. I am taking my son to the airport this morning then heading to my cabin. I will have to use my phone to log my food but will not be able to chat this weekend but I'll check in on Sunday when I get home.
So, today lets everyone park at the far side of the parking lots and walk that extra bit to wherever we are going. Have a great weekend all and happy losing.

Staci

I just finished 31 minutes on my bike and burned 466 calories. I rode 5.18 miles!! I didn't want to get on the bike but I made myself and I feel great. I need to find my heart rate monitor so I can do some of my walking DVD's from Leslie Sansone. I want to know how much I am burning when I am doing them. Phil, Great job on the weight loss!!!!!!!

Thanks!! I need to find a heart rate monitor as well. I do Jillian Michaels Fitness ultimatum on Wii for exercise and I have no idea the amount of calories im burning. Its circuit training, but i don't think Im getting the right number on the "exercise" tab from the preloaded "circuit training" the numbers seem really high.

I have a Polar F6 HRM but I put it up somewhere (when I gave up on losing weight in November 2010 and decided to start back on January 1, 2011) and now I can't find it, I don't know why I did that. ARGGGG!! I hope I can find it soon b/c I want to rotate the things I do for exercise, say ride my bike one day, do an exercise video the next, go walking outside the next and so forth so I don't get bored.

awesome. I am doing the wii until the weather gets better (im outside of buffalo NY) can't wait until I can go on a nice jog/walk outside!!! WINTER SUCKS! LOL.

Good Morning!! I so don't feel the best this morning. I will be taking it easy as far as exercise goes today. None for me. I have done good though this week and I figure a weekend off is not going to hurt anything. Will be right back on it Monday. I will still finish this day well with my calories and water. I know this will be a great day!!

If your body is telling you it needs a break, then it needs a break, just eat well and drink lots of water and everything will be A.O.K!

Good Morning!! I so don't feel the best this morning. I will be taking it easy as far as exercise goes today. None for me. I have done good though this week and I figure a weekend off is not going to hurt anything. Will be right back on it Monday. I will still finish this day well with my calories and water. I know this will be a great day!!

If your body is telling you it needs a break, then it needs a break, just eat well and drink lots of water and everything will be A.O.K!

Thank you Phil. Look at your ticker go!! Awesome!! I won't weigh in till Monday.

Thanks! I have to be honest, i cheated on my diet last night and had my kryptonite...PIZZA AND WINGS. As a Buffalo NY native, its hard to not indulge in pizza and wings! I was 1/2 smart about it and just had a small SMALL peice of pizza and 5 chicken wings. I did an excellent job through-out the week, and even with the pizza and wings didn't go over my calorie goals.

As of this morning i still lost, so i can be happy about that.