165 pounds to lose.. that number seems impossible.. YIKES

165.

That number seems unreachable..
but I will not let unreachable, become unachieved.
Unreachable, is reachable.
Unable to, is able to.

I know I can.. and so can you!

We can all do this!

If your journey takes you a month, a year, or 5 years, You did it.

YOU TRIED.
YOU WILL SUCCEED.
EACH DAY IS A SUCCESS.
Even a crummy one.. you know why? You recognize it was crummy, and you know how to change it.

Every step you take on this journey, is another step you didn't have to take, but you did.
you choose to take the step, and the one after that, and that.

YOU ROCK <3

Replies

  • C5North
    C5North Posts: 50 Member
    That is right. You got this!
  • that_tall_girl
    that_tall_girl Posts: 95 Member
    I have a similar amount I'm looking to lose.

    LET'S DO THIS.

    :glasses:
  • amcook4
    amcook4 Posts: 561 Member
    I've got about the same amount to lose, break it up into mini goals, it isn't so bad! :)
  • _whatsherface
    _whatsherface Posts: 1,235 Member
    My ultimate goal would from SW to GW is 120.
  • PurrlyGirl
    PurrlyGirl Posts: 59 Member
    My goal is to lose 140lbs. It does seem like a mountain to climb, but you can do it. One step after another. I just keep thinking, every day, every good decision I make, brings me that much closer.
  • CariJean64
    CariJean64 Posts: 297 Member
    I started out with 180 to lose. But I STARTED. And haven't QUIT.

    :-)

    When people ask me, that's what I tell them my weight loss "secret" is. Not quitting.
  • Amazing post OP.
  • I started out with 180 to lose. But I STARTED. And haven't QUIT.

    :-)

    When people ask me, that's what I tell them my weight loss "secret" is. Not quitting.

    That's a great weight loss secret....
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    I don't have as much to lose, but I find breaking it up into small chunks works. Set a 10 pound goal.. then when you hit that, set another one, etc. It makes it seem more manageable.
  • _Blues_
    _Blues_ Posts: 62 Member
    I started at 289, I am down to 270, I would like to be at 145. That's a still a bit much for my height but that's my goal for now at least. Its a lot and its going to be hard but we can do this. My mini goal is 25 more pounds lost by Jan 1 that way I can go into the new year with "only" 100lbs to lose.
  • trhendersonNC
    trhendersonNC Posts: 21 Member
    I started at 315, now at 229. I have set a mini-goal to get under 200 by the end of this year. Next, I want to be 185 by the time of my Spartan Sprint in March. Running will get easier if I am a lower weight.

    Even though that is technically still 35+ pounds over my "ideal weight" I want to stay there for awhile, learning to maintain. I have found that it aids in KEEPING the weight off. Also, I hope to add more muscle, so can't eat at a deficit.

    You can do this!
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    165.

    That number seems unreachable..
    but I will not let unreachable, become unachieved.
    Unreachable, is reachable.
    Unable to, is able to.

    I know I can.. and so can you!

    We can all do this!

    If your journey takes you a month, a year, or 5 years, You did it.

    YOU TRIED.
    YOU WILL SUCCEED.
    EACH DAY IS A SUCCESS.
    Even a crummy one.. you know why? You recognize it was crummy, and you know how to change it.

    Every step you take on this journey, is another step you didn't have to take, but you did.
    you choose to take the step, and the one after that, and that.

    YOU ROCK <3

    Op: If the number is too daunting, make it smaller.
    What about 15 little goals of 11lb? 11lb is not so big =)

    You can do this =)
  • cornucopiaoflove
    cornucopiaoflove Posts: 45 Member
    It sounds like your head is in the right place, you've got this! I totally agree about the mini-goals. Suddenly you're halfway and you'll feel unstoppable :)
  • I started out with 180 to lose. But I STARTED. And haven't QUIT.

    :-)

    When people ask me, that's what I tell them my weight loss "secret" is. Not quitting.


    Super attitude!!!! So true :)

    ~~~~

    And OP, you have a super positive attitude too. You will succeed :)
  • karenrich77
    karenrich77 Posts: 292 Member
    I started at 360 and I am now at 309 :) In just over 6 months

    You can do it, don't quit!

    Add me as a friend if you need one
  • bdenitto
    bdenitto Posts: 210 Member
    You can do this! I started this process two years ago and I am so happy with the progress I have made. It starts with a decision to do something and making small changes that lead to big results! Good luck and feel free to add me as a friend!
  • You can do it, break it up into smaller goals if you need to and don't give up. you got this, you have the right attitude
  • jennbrosnahan
    jennbrosnahan Posts: 22 Member
    You can do it! Good luck to everyone on this thread, add me if you like...I check in daily :)
  • maram29
    maram29 Posts: 100 Member
    I have about 150 more to go...let's get this party started....
  • meltedkeys
    meltedkeys Posts: 63 Member
    165.

    That number seems unreachable..
    but I will not let unreachable, become unachieved.
    Unreachable, is reachable.
    Unable to, is able to.

    I know I can.. and so can you!

    We can all do this!

    If your journey takes you a month, a year, or 5 years, You did it.

    YOU TRIED.
    YOU WILL SUCCEED.
    EACH DAY IS A SUCCESS.
    Even a crummy one.. you know why? You recognize it was crummy, and you know how to change it.

    Every step you take on this journey, is another step you didn't have to take, but you did.
    you choose to take the step, and the one after that, and that.

    YOU ROCK <3

    Op: If the number is too daunting, make it smaller.
    What about 15 little goals of 11lb? 11lb is not so big =)

    You can do this =)

    i completely agree. it's the only thing that keeps me sane. small amounts!!
  • afortunatedragon
    afortunatedragon Posts: 329 Member
    My number is around that, little less, but I didn't set my tracker for it, as it would extremly discourage me.
    The first tracker, I set on 20kg less, once reached, I set it to the loss to be in kg underland (uhu = under hundred)
    Once reached, I probably set it on 10kg to lose and then another and another....
  • gotogirl81
    gotogirl81 Posts: 278 Member
    great attitude!!! you can do it !!
  • thetanyacam
    thetanyacam Posts: 35 Member
    Great mind set! You go this!!!
  • janelavalley
    janelavalley Posts: 20 Member
    I've got about the same and I'm putting my goals in 10 pounds at a time. I seem to see the end of the tunnel that way and then I go on to the next 10 pounds. This is working for me right now and I'm trying to do this slowly so the weight will stay off. So there's a lot of us out here. Your not alone.
  • jenversuslife
    jenversuslife Posts: 57 Member
    I have/had around 30kg to lose which seems mental, so I've broken it down and in reality I just want to lose around 3.5kg a month until May which is definitely achievable!

    I just take every day as it comes. I feel achieved hitting "Complete entry" each day, so then I do it the next and then the next!



    Practice does not make perfect, but it does make permanent!
  • 1992mittens13
    1992mittens13 Posts: 65 Member
    Thank you everyone, who has commented and liked this post!
    I was just writing what was on my mind, and throwing some more motivation out there!

    I've been on this journey for years.
    Starting and stopping, losing and gaining.
    Starving myself as a young teen, then gaining 100 pounds when I stopped caring what people thought of me..

    I have had my own long road, and have an even longer road ahead of me.

    But I do believe that as long as we all support each other, it will get easier and we can all succeed.
  • LabAgility
    LabAgility Posts: 120 Member
    Thanks for the post. It is a great reminder that the only way we do not succeed is to quit.

    You rock!
  • SabresFan19
    SabresFan19 Posts: 23 Member
    I needed to see that! I've got about the same to lose
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    I started out with 180 to lose. But I STARTED. And haven't QUIT.

    :-)

    When people ask me, that's what I tell them my weight loss "secret" is. Not quitting.

    That's a great weight loss secret....

    That is one of the most important weight loss secrets. Never ever quit.