OVER 100 LBS LOST?
erikakane214
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Hello! My name is Erika, I am in the process of trying to lose over 100 lbs. I am looking for others that have accomplished this or are trying to and that I can add as friends on here that can help keep me focused and on track. Also a few questions: How long did it take you to lose 100 lbs? What did you change first? How long have you kept it off? How do you feel now? Would love to hear from any and everyone who has been down this road I am going down. Thanks for all the support!
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good luck on your journey
My journey took about 18 months. I have kept it off for going on 8 months.
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jrline that is great! I look forward to seeing the success you have!0
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I'm in the process of losing over 100 pounds. I've lost about 45 so far. My goal weight is between 125 and 115 but I started at 226, although I was probably over that weight at some point before I started my 'journey'. For me it's been slow going, but only because I've fallen off the wagon a few times, but I'm determined to make this time a success. Third time's the charm, right? haha Feel free to add me if you wish. I'm pretty active on here during the week.
Anything is possible with a little determination! Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great!
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Erilynn93 I know what you mean, I started really trying in May and only lost about 15 lbs and I know had I kept it up I would have been about 50 lbs down by now.
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But hey I just got to keep pushing no matter what! Thanks for the input! 0 -
Thanks stay positive and work towards your goal daily. Also drink plenty water it helped me to not have lots of excess skin after losing that much. 0
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My goal is to lose over 100 pounds and currently I have lost about 42 pounds since last Christmas. I took a few months off while coaching and on an epic road trip. I didn't eat the greatest or exercise as much as I should have and my weight fluctuated by a few pounds up or down for those months. In a way I regret not trying to lose weight during that time because I would have lost more weight, but it just serves as a reminder of why I can't take breaks like that and how it delays me from reaching my goal. I think slow and steady will win the "race." Feel free to add me as a friend. I try to be on here at least once a day and offer encouragement.0
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My goal is to lose over 100 pounds and currently I have lost about 42 pounds since last Christmas. I took a few months off while coaching and on an epic road trip. I didn't eat the greatest or exercise as much as I should have and my weight fluctuated by a few pounds up or down for those months. In a way I regret not trying to lose weight during that time because I would have lost more weight, but it just serves as a reminder of why I can't take breaks like that and how it delays me from reaching my goal. I think slow and steady will win the "race." Feel free to add me as a friend. I try to be on here at least once a day and offer encouragement.
thanks! I agree with you: slow and steady DOES win the race. Every time I tried to diet, I would just do it for about 2 days and give up and binge. Then when I made small changes and kept up with calories and moved more, I dropped 15 lbs. I wasn't consistent but I am glad that I did not gain the 15 back which proves that slower weight loss is better for the long term. Thanks for the feedback!
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I'm in the process of losing 130 pounds. I have 65 pounds of it off. The first thing I changed was my eating habits. Then I added exercise. I don't drink enough water (I know it's horrible) so I often gain weight back if I am having a really bad week, but I am able to get it off again within a few days with excess pounds off. I am projecting to have 100 pounds off in total of 18 months. I am not trying to be extreme with my weight loss because I want the skin to shrink back as much as possible.0
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It took me just over a year. You can do this!!!0
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i lost my first 100 right under 6 months I am now @ 150+ lbs down...
feel free to connect with me! Good Luck girl you've got this! 0 -
TatajanaScylinda wrote: »I'm in the process of losing 130 pounds. I have 65 pounds of it off. The first thing I changed was my eating habits. Then I added exercise. I don't drink enough water (I know it's horrible) so I often gain weight back if I am having a really bad week, but I am able to get it off again within a few days with excess pounds off. I am projecting to have 100 pounds off in total of 18 months. I am not trying to be extreme with my weight loss because I want the skin to shrink back as much as possible.
that's awesome! I actually need to lose 144 lbs but I am starting with 100 as my main goal. Once I make that I can work on the rest. Thanks so much for the input! I know at 65 lb loss I will be feeling amazing. Keep up the good word, you inspired me!
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thegreatcanook wrote: »It took me just over a year. You can do this!!!
Thank you so much!!!
I know I can, too! I am ready to make this change!
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I lost about 45 kg (99 pounds), so I can't help you, sorry haha
It took me about 400 days. At the moment I'm on my goal weight and trying to reduce my body fat and maintaining my weight.
Most important thing, that worked for me, is to start slowly and don't be to strict on yourself/diet in the beginning.0 -
I lost about 45 kg (99 pounds), so I can't help you, sorry haha
It took me about 400 days. At the moment I'm on my goal weight and trying to reduce my body fat and maintaining my weight.
Most important thing, that worked for me, is to start slowly and don't be to strict on yourself/diet in the beginning.
lol! thanks for responding, and I agree; Starting slowly seems less overwhelming. I appreciate the feedback and look forward to this new chapter of my life!
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I need to lose about 140-150. I have lost 100 in the past by doing very rigid plans, but did not keep it all off. Then I had a lapband and lost 70, keeping 55 off. (I think I had over 50 pounds prior to this all starting ..I couldn't weigh myself because I weighed over 350....a lot over 350....so.....I am about 100 pounds down from where I started. I have lost 7 pounds in the last 2-3 weeks. I am currently using cal to lose 1.5 pounds a week..alternating with cal to lose 2 pounds a week...alternating weeks. I think this may just boost my metabolism.I am also hoping to get the money to start swimming daily at a local pool. Moderate swimming of laps burns almost 1000 cal in an hour!!!! I would really feel great then. SO there is my long answer...to ...I want to join with y;all as well.
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I"m in the process of losing over 100 lbs. I was doing Medifast and lost about 50 lbs doing it but when I couldn't take in anymore (always hungry - you eat less than 1000 calories a day, couldn't exercise how I wanted - I now am able to do aqua strength, elliptical, and the bike no problem, and always tired), I gained most of it back because I had deprived my body so badly. This time around, I'm exercising, getting enough water, and doing a low carb diet. This is something I am able to maintain and if I have a high carb day, it doesn't really affect my progress, just makes me tired. I really started doing the low carb at the end of August and have lost 20 lbs so far. I'm losing about 2-3 lbs a week but I'm eating well and making sure I get all my nutrients. I'm sure that my weight loss will even out at some point in time but I'm enjoying it for now.0
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I need to lose about 140-150. I have lost 100 in the past by doing very rigid plans, but did not keep it all off. Then I had a lapband and lost 70, keeping 55 off. (I think I had over 50 pounds prior to this all starting ..I couldn't weigh myself because I weighed over 350....a lot over 350....so.....I am about 100 pounds down from where I started. I have lost 7 pounds in the last 2-3 weeks. I am currently using cal to lose 1.5 pounds a week..alternating with cal to lose 2 pounds a week...alternating weeks. I think this may just boost my metabolism.I am also hoping to get the money to start swimming daily at a local pool. Moderate swimming of laps burns almost 1000 cal in an hour!!!! I would really feel great then. SO there is my long answer...to ...I want to join with y;all as well.
wow, 1000 calories an hour! I def need to look into that. I had lap band in 2007 and lost 90 lbs, I felt great but gradually gained back about 40 lbs. I had them over fill the band and ended up having a slip so they took all the saline out and I regained the 90 lbs plus another 24. :
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I"m in the process of losing over 100 lbs. I was doing Medifast and lost about 50 lbs doing it but when I couldn't take in anymore (always hungry - you eat less than 1000 calories a day, couldn't exercise how I wanted - I now am able to do aqua strength, elliptical, and the bike no problem, and always tired), I gained most of it back because I had deprived my body so badly. This time around, I'm exercising, getting enough water, and doing a low carb diet. This is something I am able to maintain and if I have a high carb day, it doesn't really affect my progress, just makes me tired. I really started doing the low carb at the end of August and have lost 20 lbs so far. I'm losing about 2-3 lbs a week but I'm eating well and making sure I get all my nutrients. I'm sure that my weight loss will even out at some point in time but I'm enjoying it for now.
Wow you are doing great! I am taking small steps, not drinking as much soda, drinking more water, eating more of the good stuff even though I still eat some of the bad stuff. Just getting the feel for eating better and moving more. I lost 15 lbs by counting calories and exercise even though I still indulged in my favorite foods.
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I started off a little bigger than you at 340 lbs. It took me about a 13 months to get to my original goal of 170. I then lost a little more while figuring out maintenance, so I am currently about 145 lbs - but I made pretty drastic changes to my diet and was under a doctor's care the whole time.
It's hard to tell you what to change first as I don't know you or your lifestyle. For me, all I focused on in the beginning was my diet. I stopped takeout and finally learned how to cook and appreciate my vegetables (and all food) Not to say that you can't occasionally eat out, but you should have more control on what you are eating. Along the way, my tastes changed so before I would have told you that I hated vegetables, now just about every meal I eat has vegetables.
Once I started eating better and doing it more regularly, and started losing, I started walking - Now I do walk daily for 2-3 miles, but in the beginning, it was just anything I could do and then as I started losing then I was able to keep going.
Drink lots of water it is good for you.
I would tell you to talk to your GP, they generally are pretty helpful and can advise you the right and wrong way to approach things. (although, it did take me a while to realize this... mostly I just tried not to visibly roll my eyes when she talked about dieting)
I wish you luck on your journey
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Hi, my goal is to lose 100 lbs. I have lost 33 lbs. I refuse to give any more money to any programs. I'm just shopping differently. Eating more fruits and vegetables, baking or grilling instead of frying. I keep two 32 oz bottles of water in the refrigerator and make sure I drink them everyday. I figured out how many blocks I have to walk to and from that adds up to half hour. I put my headphones on and before I know it I'm done. I don't say diet, but eating better. I go online and find out the calories of everything I eat. I wish you good luck, and would like for you to add me on your friend list.0
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shaynepoole wrote: »I started off a little bigger than you at 340 lbs. It took me about a 13 months to get to my original goal of 170. I then lost a little more while figuring out maintenance, so I am currently about 145 lbs - but I made pretty drastic changes to my diet and was under a doctor's care the whole time.
It's hard to tell you what to change first as I don't know you or your lifestyle. For me, all I focused on in the beginning was my diet. I stopped takeout and finally learned how to cook and appreciate my vegetables (and all food) Not to say that you can't occasionally eat out, but you should have more control on what you are eating. Along the way, my tastes changed so before I would have told you that I hated vegetables, now just about every meal I eat has vegetables.
Once I started eating better and doing it more regularly, and started losing, I started walking - Now I do walk daily for 2-3 miles, but in the beginning, it was just anything I could do and then as I started losing then I was able to keep going.
Drink lots of water it is good for you.
I would tell you to talk to your GP, they generally are pretty helpful and can advise you the right and wrong way to approach things. (although, it did take me a while to realize this... mostly I just tried not to visibly roll my eyes when she talked about dieting)
I wish you luck on your journey
170 lbs! Oh my goodness that's amazing! I can't even imagine myself at that weight, although that is what I should weigh. For some reason, in the past I kept telling myself that I could not get down to my goal weight, it wasn't possible. But now I know it's very possible! I see so many people on here that have done it. Thanks for the feedback!0 -
Hi, my goal is to lose 100 lbs. I have lost 33 lbs. I refuse to give any more money to any programs. I'm just shopping differently. Eating more fruits and vegetables, baking or grilling instead of frying. I keep two 32 oz bottles of water in the refrigerator and make sure I drink them everyday. I figured out how many blocks I have to walk to and from that adds up to half hour. I put my headphones on and before I know it I'm done. I don't say diet, but eating better. I go online and find out the calories of everything I eat. I wish you good luck, and would like for you to add me on your friend list.
I like your approach. I also find out the calories of everything I eat vs making big changes over night. Thanks for your input, I added you as a friend. 0 -
I have 146 lbs to lose I've lost 52, I'm like you tho an concentrating on the first 100. I am seeing a dr. because i was so unfit and so unhealthy. Now I'm just below average, so maybe one day I will excel!? I started out swimming then slowly tried out different equipment at the gym. My advice:
1- If you can, see a doctor
2 - join a gym (preferably one that includes classes... you will get there one day)
3 - avoid the toxic friends, we all have 'em. The ones that cheer your success with donuts and cocktails.
4 - believe in yourself, it's slow going but calculate what you eat vs. what you do in exercise and try to keep those in balance.
good luck and peace be with you.0 -
I started Jan 1st and have lost 102lbs. For me it's 100% about mindset. I anticipated small losses each week and considered those small losses a success. Some weeks I lost .02lbs some weeks I lost 4lbs. Once I managed to settle into this mindset it was easier to deal with weeks where I "only" lost 1lb, or days where I ate too much, or times when I normally would have thrown in the towel. Once you get some momentum it gets a bit easier. People want to know "the secret" now. When I tell them that the secret is to be sensible, have some patience and never quit, they are visibly disappointed... :-)
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I have well over 100 pounds to lose, and so far I've lost 47 pounds, in about 6 months. The first thing I started doing was changing my diet, mostly eat less foods and make some better decisions, including no more McDonald's drive thru every morning. Then I started walking, and then swimming, then running & other gym workouts and now I have a personal trainer.
I also met with a dietitian a few times. She is 100% covered by my insurance (most will cover it, it is way cheaper to pay for a dietitian than the complications of obesity.) She is wonderful, especially in the beginning when I really needed it.
It is a big mind game, it will take a long time, and not every day will be a good one. You can't let it get you down, just be patient, if you are logging accurately, you should be successful! Best of luck!0 -
I lost about 45 kg (99 pounds), so I can't help you, sorry haha
It took me about 400 days. At the moment I'm on my goal weight and trying to reduce my body fat and maintaining my weight.
I too have only lost 99 pounds, but I'll throw in my two cents anyway. I have done it very slowly. I lost the first 65 pounds over the first year and then let took it easy and maintained for a while. I started back again at the beginning of this year and added in running. I am down another 34 pounds and still going strong. This isn't about the speed in which you lose the weight; it's about the long haul, so make changes you can live with.0 -
I have lost over a hundred pounds since January. It was a lifestyle change for me. It has taken the support and motivation from my wife and friends to help keep it up. I have lost weight before but it was with a fad diet only for it to creep back up. If you want to hear more about my journey, chat, need advice, support, or motivation feel free to add me. My name is Steve.0
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All of you guys are inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Whether you are just starting or half way there or reached your goal, all of the advice and feedback really motivates me to keep going!0
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Hello everyone, that is wonderful news about losing over 100 pounds or near losing. Everyone seems to be so inspiring and I certainly want to get on the 'band wagon' and follow suit. I'm starting on my weightloss journey for the 5th or 6th time, but new to MFP today. Just reading everyone's inspirational notes is a start to motivate and try my best to stay on course. I certainly welcome any feedback so that I can stay in the correct lane of weightloss. My name is Rona and continued success to everyone on this weightloss journey.0
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