200 POUNDS TO LOSE

doriankaysibray
doriankaysibray Posts: 3 Member
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Hey Friends!!

I'm Dorian 25, 3 babies, married 6 years.

I love having any accountability, but also am looking for people who are in this for the long haul. People who have a large amount to lose, or who have lost a large amount.

I currently weigh 340 and hope to get to around 140.

Thanks so much! I hope y'all are having a great day!!!
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  • tink11464
    tink11464 Posts: 119 Member
    Hi Dorian - I started at 348 - about where you are and I am now at 261. Wishing you the best of luck on your loss - but you may want to try a smaller goal to start (possibly 50-100lbs) so it's not so overwhelming. :)
  • theresalmadrid
    theresalmadrid Posts: 7
    Hi Dorian!

    Good luck on your journey! I've been using this app for a while but my progress is slow as I tend to have bad days that ruin it but I only have myself to blame. I want to lose 135 lbs, and I've only lost 16 as of today so I will be here for a while as well. :)
  • hastingsmassage
    hastingsmassage Posts: 162 Member
    Long way ahead of you, do you really want to reach 60kg? Try to go down 100 lbs and see how you feel, take your time. Don't forget to exercise to prevent loose skin .... Good luck and stay strong.
  • tonyamt2
    tonyamt2 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi Dorian,

    I am trying to lose about 140 lbs. I would love to have more friends. Feel free to add me. We can motivate each other. I am Tonya.
  • weblur
    weblur Posts: 140 Member
    Hi Dorian! My start weight was 340 and I am aiming for 140 as well. Nice to meet you!
  • jalrashdi
    jalrashdi Posts: 34
    Hi Dorian. I want to get down to 190. I have 200 lbs to lose. Only 8 so far. I am breaking mine up into goals. I want to lose 50 lbs by Christmas. If you need more friends you are welcome to add me.
  • calypsoca
    calypsoca Posts: 23 Member
    Hiya! My start weight was 320, and I'm looking to get down around 160, then reassess when I get there. Feel free to add me!
  • _Figgzie_
    _Figgzie_ Posts: 3,506 Member
    Dorian,

    Congrats on making the decision to lose weight and get healthy, it all starts there! I would recommend mapping out a course of action which includes eating a certain number of calories, becoming more active, lifting weights, etc. I started at over 290 and I am currently at 200 pounds.............someone mentioned focusing on smaller goals which is the path I took. I feel like I have lost 10 pounds nine times. It isn't going to be easy but nothing worth its salt is, right? Good luck and remember..........you cannot out exercise a bad diet!!
  • Pirate_chick
    Pirate_chick Posts: 1,216 Member
    Hi there, I started with 168 to lose. I now have 115lbs to go. feel free to add me.
  • angelic843
    angelic843 Posts: 252 Member
    Hi Dorian!

    We named our first fur baby (cat) Dorian.

    I understand what you mean by the LONG HAUL! Same boat here!

    I have found a lot of support here on the boards. Check out some of the groups I am in...the lower two are pretty active.

    Feel free to friend me!

    Angie (in WV)
  • tuckeychicken
    tuckeychicken Posts: 167 Member
    Hey Dorian,

    I use to weigh 211 now I am 169 so I have about 44 pounds to reach my goal so I know you can do it. Good Luck!

    Have no friends here yet, but would love to have a supportive one if you are interested please add me as a friend.
  • trenklejm
    trenklejm Posts: 5 Member
    Please feel free to add me! I too started out with 219 to loose around! I have lost 132 so far and have about 87 to go!! Make little goals and you will make it.
  • Lene4Life
    Lene4Life Posts: 5
    :smile: Hi im the same weight as you and need to lose the same I'd love to have friends on here who are motivated and can motivate also. It's hard for me as my fiance is 140lb trying to GAIN weight so that presents challenges. Finished a week and am down 2lb andsome inches so already on a high from that. It doesnt feel like a diet cause it isnt. Just watching my portions. A couple times I wanted to give up but I'd gain nothing from that. Tracking is soooooo easy it makes it so awesome. Good luck to you and anyone who wants to add me as a friend is free to. Hope to track success together :)
  • Lene4Life
    Lene4Life Posts: 5
    Testing to see if my ticker shows up
  • blondageh
    blondageh Posts: 923 Member
    Sending FR. Like Angie said, check out the group's it helps a lot to chat with people who have similar goals. Its not easy but is definitely possible!
  • indycoltz
    indycoltz Posts: 565 Member
    You can do it. It's 99% mental to start..... because you can mentally talk yourself into eating at anytime. I had to figure that out. You literally have to stop and think EVERY TIME you want to eat... Stop, think, log what you're going to eat BEFORE you eat it.. and then make the decision whether you'll eat it or not.
    You'll make it.
  • cosmichvoyager
    cosmichvoyager Posts: 237 Member
    ^^^that's a good point. I log my breakfast in the morning as I eat it and then add the lunch and snacks I packed for work and sort of sketch out dinner plans based on what calories are left.
    If it looks like I am going to go over then I make a point to do some exercising so I have a bit of wiggle room.
    Welcome, Dorian!
  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
    I started this journey at 376. I'm now at 294, and want to get to about 140 too.

    Feel free to friend me!
  • twnzmom
    twnzmom Posts: 182 Member
    Hi Dorian, I am returning to MFP because I know it works, I got off and backslid didn't reach my goal but I am back. Would love to give support and also get some help along this journey. Together we can accomplish out goals!! Sending a friend request.
  • selgregory
    selgregory Posts: 7
    I'm in the same boat, I have about 150lbs to lose!
    Feel free to add me - need as much motivation and support as I can get! :)
    & Would be happy to motivate others as well!
  • slimbettie
    slimbettie Posts: 686 Member
    Hi Dorian,

    I started at 306lbs, though I am sure I weighed more than that! Lost 60lbs so far, it took me a year. I am in this for the long haul. I don't see myself without MFP. To lose the weight and to maintain. We can do this! What works for me is to not think of it too much. Focus on the next 10lbs, not all the weight. Just log and get moving.

    Good luck!
  • clairetomkinson84
    clairetomkinson84 Posts: 66 Member
    Hi there,

    Welcome to the start of a long journey. I have about 88lbs to lose having lost 44lbs already. If you want to add me I am happy to offer support if you need it :)
  • moniquec37
    moniquec37 Posts: 39
    hi, Dorian
    my name is monique, i have been going up and down with weight, my highest was 409 im currently at 375(again) but im looking and focusing on eating better and exercising more. we can do this long journey together. im here for you please feel free to add me.
  • KaelaLee88
    KaelaLee88 Posts: 229 Member
    Welcome!

    I joined MFP at 255lbs in December 2013 and My Hubby and I started changing our lifestyle on January 3rd 2014. I have found wonderful support with a group called 'For the Morbidly Obese' that is very active and friendly.

    We would be thrilled to welcome you!

    The best of luck on your journey! Feel free to add me if you'd like another buddy :)

    Kaela x
  • Lyndsay137
    Lyndsay137 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi,

    I started this at 5'11 328.8lbs and I currently weigh 259lbs after a few months 'break/maintenance' but I still have another 50-60lbs to lose, possibly more depending on how my body looks at that time.
    Id love to have friends on here again (recently set up a new account for a fresh start) so anyone feel free to add me :)
    xx
  • CorydonCutie22
    CorydonCutie22 Posts: 33
    You and I are very similar with our weight loss goals. Are you following a specific plan? I'd love to talk with you if you want to add me as a friend. Currently, I am trying a modified version of the Paleo diet. I'm not sold on the no dairy part. I do like some milk and cheese even though I don't use much of either. Yesterday was my first day and I think I did pretty good. Still learning, but I think that is ongoing. Good luck to you!
  • Lara124911
    Lara124911 Posts: 23
    I was over weight and tried so many things. Different things work for different people and I was lucky enough to find one that worked for me. I lost 18 pounds in one month without much exercise and it's been a life changer. I'm a little embarrased to post my before and after photos here but if anyone actually cares to hear what I've been doing then I'd be happy to help in any way. Just shoot me an email at secretosdelara@gmail.com and I'll show you my before and after photos, and tell you about how things are going for me with the stuff I've tried. I wish someone would have helped me out when I was struggling to find a solution so if I can help you then it would make my day
  • 23crizzle
    23crizzle Posts: 16 Member
    Hello! After losing about 175 pounds a few years ago and regaining about 60 of them I am back. I have been back since February and have lost 39 pounds. That puts me at about 151 pounds lost since my heaviest. I still have about 70 that I want to lose. I have no doubt that this time I can do it. With this wonderful app, my very supportive fiance and an excellent dietitian at my side I have set myself up for success. Plus, I am rather enjoying this new active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. i feel amazing. I know you can do it too! Feel free to add me.
  • LadyArchangel
    LadyArchangel Posts: 124 Member
    Hello!

    I started back in July with abut 188 to lose. I've already lost 63 and my goal at the moment is to reach 175lbs. Though I expect that will change once I'm close.

    Feel free to add me, I try to be as supportive as possible and I enjoy friends with similar goals!
  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    Hi Nice to meet you!! :) I started with having over 300 lbs to lose :) You can do this and anything you put your mind too :) MFP is great for accountability :) You are in the right place to get back on track. :)

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