The "NEVER been thin/ in-shape" Club

Guess I'm stuck :grumble: I tried eating less - tried eating more - did some different exercises - nothing is making the scale budge:mad: I'm not giving up - eventually it will move, but it sure is discouraging.

I'm moving along slowly again too. Try eating reasonably. Make sure it's mostly healthy stuff, with the occasional treat (I treat myself to something small and usually sweet daily, which might be my problem). Keep working out - aim for 3-5 30 min sessions of sweating, at least. I've been committed to this journey for a long time now (I've been on MFP for over a year), and the road has it's ups and downs, but if you follow it, you'll eventually get to where you're going.

greenfairymarie... Congrats on quitting! That's great to hear! :drinker: I've been a size 18 for the longest time too! I did the 30 Day Shred, and I can finally squeeze into a 16!! Let's leave those 18's behind for good!

Let's get this forum moving again!! :drinker:

I grew up as one of the "fat" kids in elementary school, lost SOME weight, then I've coasted by as a "chubby" kid from middle school on. Carrying extra weight is especially noticeable since I'm short (5'3)...and big-boned... :P The lightest/best I've EVER looked is ~148 about 4 years ago, and even then I could've used at least a 10-15 lbs. loss! So even though 135 is towards the heavier end on my healthy BMI range, I think it's a reasonable goal given my frame and tons of muscles.

Welcome!! I added you to the list! :happy:

Hey, I'm two pounds down since last checking in!

I want in too!!!
SW-190
CW-178
GW-130

It's been almost a year since Ive even gotten to 178...So its been a tough road for me. This seems so encouraging! I would love to be apart of it! Great idea!!!

bump!

How have I not seen this thread before! I was the fat kid as well and I look back and can't believe my parents let me eat like that! :noway: I'm talking during my community college days my mom would get me a Big Mac meal PLUS another Big Mac, because she had a coupon.

I lost most of my weight 6 years ago (got down to 210), but I never felt I actually got "skinny". I am currently trying to lose the rest of the weight, so we'll see what happens.

Heaviest ever - 288
Current weight - 195.
Goal weight - ??? (190?)

I never thought I would be this weight, so I am just focused on losing the rest of the belly fat. Should I gain weight back in muscle, that would be fine with me.

heaviest - 275
current - 220
goal - 150?

i want in tooo!
i have never been the thin girl. i dont even really remember ever being under 200 pounds to be honest. but im determend to get there. i dont really have a reason for chosing 150 it sounded good to me but a may want to lose more... or less. i figure, i will see when i get there

After 21/2 weeks of the scale saying 209 or 210, when I got on a few days ago it said 206! The next day was 205! And that's where it's stayed for the last 3 days.

90poundsoflard... Congrats on maintaining that loss!! :drinker:

Target for 18th May Vacation 154 lbs

sam2902... Woo!! You're almost there! :bigsmile:

Should I gain weight back in muscle, that would be fine with me.

hroush... Great attitude! I know you're gonna gain that muscle mass! It's one of the best things for you!

I can't picture myself at my goal. That doesn't mean that I don't believe that I can achieve it; it just means that a 175 pound Rob is a different person, and I wouldn't recognize him if I saw him today. For that reason, I get VERY inspired by before and current/after pictures.

MisterDubs... Way to get closer to that goal!! You're on your way! Just to let you know, I'm putting your CW as your start weight as of joining this club, just like everyone else. Way to go on the 40+ lbs gone!!!

Hi all,
Sorry I've been a bit MIA - As some of you know I gave up the scale for lent. I'm not religious, but some of my MFP friends and I are using the time frame to go scale free! I was weighing in several times a day and it was getting to be mentally devestating since I was in a plateau. The last time I was on the scale was 3/7 and I was 212. I've been doing great since. It has actually inspired me to workout more and eat better - I reallly want to have a great weigh in on Easter.
However, plans have changed a bit - I had some health complications last wednesday which landed me in the hospital. So I have to keep my heart rate down for the next week, and then be really cautious and work slowly back up to the intensity I was going at before. I've never been sucessful at losing weight without working out so I'm really nervous!
I'm trying to stay optimistic and continue to work hard. I'm proud of all of you and I love reading everyones stories!
So I'll be updating my weight April 24th! Woohoo!

Thanks to Steph_135 for putting up the chart

I haven't budged on the scale It seems like I've hit the dreaded plateau... NOOOOO!
I've gotta push past this! I can do this!!!

Hey everyone,

My name is Vanida, I just wanted to comment that I would really like to join the "never been thin/in-shape" club.

I just wanted to say I have never been what was considered thin. Throughout my life, I was the fat kid in the family in an Asian community. For those who can relate, I'd say 85% of Asian people are naturally thin, and weight has never been an issue. Shoot, everyone was all about trying to gain weight. My nickname throughout my childhood was "thoui" in Laotian meaning fat or chubby. I was always called out about my weight with everyone in my family to the point that I was made fun of or just having my weight mentioned kind of phased out in my mind. So, I kind of made myself living in denial about how big I was. With being that, I didn't really know my actual weight was until I was 14.and I was 175. . I gradually got bigger, and my weight eventually hit 235 when I was a senior in high school. Depression crept into my life also became an issue where I used my emotional eating to cope with being down.Then I went to college, and I lost 20lbs where I was 215. The year after I got diagnosed with lupus and had a flare up that caused me to lose weight to 205. The following year, I regained my weight to 230. Ever since I started myfitnesspal, my weight is 222..

SW:229
CW:222
GW: 150

Welcome new members!! Our current goal is to lose 5% of your weight.

This mount will be included on the new chart (you'll see).

A new chart will be posted this Saturday.

AnneMK5... Please let us know your highest weight, current weight, and goal weight. Thanks!

Please keep posting current weights and referring to the charts please! I think a lot of people have stopped checking here.
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katdanash... Welcome! I've got you on the list! You've made great progress so far!! Do you have a goal weight in mind?

vsomsouk... Welcome! You're on the list! Thanks for sharing your story with us.

Davali... You can do it! :drinker: I've already passed it once! Now I'm working on my second 5% body weight loss goal.

However, plans have changed a bit - I had some health complications last wednesday which landed me in the hospital. So I have to keep my heart rate down for the next week, and then be really cautious and work slowly back up to the intensity I was going at before. I've never been sucessful at losing weight without working out so I'm really nervous!
I'm trying to stay optimistic and continue to work hard. I'm proud of all of you and I love reading everyones stories!

MegJo... Looking forward to your eventual weigh in and seeing how you're doing! Hope your "complications" were minor!! Take care of yourself. And just focus on your healthy eating. That's how I lost my first 55 lbs!!

I haven't budged on the scale It seems like I've hit the dreaded plateau... NOOOOO!
I've gotta push past this! I can do this!!!

redruthie... You can do it! Keep logging and tracking your food and workouts!

I belong here!

Heighest weight was 320 when I was 16.
Lowest weight was 160 about 5 years ago, age 22-23. I still felt really fat at 160- though on BMI it puts me JUST into the normal range.
Since then I put back on 20.
Started MFP at 180.
Currently 173.

Picking a "goal" weight has always been hard for me because I don't know my body anyway but heavy. The last time I had been 160 before losing weight in college was the summer before 7th grade!

So I say my goal range is 130-150. Based on the BMI charts. I'll just see where I'm happy when I get there

Someone please queue the angelic music~~~~

AT LAST! A board where I BELONG!!!!!

My SHORT STORY:
Always had "extra" to share. I'll turn 30 this year (woo-hoo!) and am really, I'm mean seriously, focused and motivated to do something about my weight.

SW: 256lbs.
CW: 238 lbs.
(Several MGW): every 10 pounds/month until......(queue drum roll)
ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT (for me): 180 pounds.

I'm doing my weight loss reprogram in stages. I'm reducing my caloric intake first w/ light exercise (and a host of other "mental battles" to help establish a lifestyle change); then kicking it up a notch in Feb. My motto this month: Consistency, consistency, consistency!

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Just checkin' in....As of 3/31/2011
CW: 214lbs. :-)