Add me! I'm trying to lose 78+ pounds..

OnePrincessOnePrince
OnePrincessOnePrince Posts: 4 Member
edited November 8 in Getting Started
I've been a yo-yo dieter for years. I am now at my heaviest ever (not counting pregnancies, and as of this mornings horrific weigh in I'm just 12 pounds away from the weight I was when I gave birth to my son...over 3 years ago now.)
I weigh 268 and would like to be 190 by the end of August. Once I reach that goal, I hope to set a new long-term goal. I want to find a weight that is happy, healthy, and sustainable. I am 5'7" but 145lbs just is not realistic for me. In high school and college when I was insanely active in sports and such, my lightest and fittest was between 160-170.
For now I'm chasing ONEderland for our Disney trip next September. My profile pic is from our trip in 2013, it's one of the only ones I'm in and I still won't print it. I hated how I looked then. Still do.

Want to be friends? I can definitely use support!

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  • PacificLotus
    PacificLotus Posts: 83 Member
    Welcome! Feel free to add me!
  • Always_Smiling_D
    Always_Smiling_D Posts: 118 Member
    I would be more than happy to give the support, add me if you would like.
  • meddick92
    meddick92 Posts: 4
    Sure, go ahead and add me too if it'd help!
  • txteachermom
    txteachermom Posts: 83 Member
    feel free to add me!
  • locnlovely
    locnlovely Posts: 19 Member
    You can add me if you would like. I started right around your current weight. I know the struggle of being at your highest pregnancy weight and no longer pregnant. It is not a good feeling.
  • stopdropandlose
    stopdropandlose Posts: 162 Member
    Feel free to add me!
  • Toria718
    Toria718 Posts: 396 Member
    you can add me too :)
  • PandoraGreen721
    PandoraGreen721 Posts: 450 Member
    You can add me if you like! I'm also gearing towards my Disney vacation that's actually next month. Last time I went was in 2013 and like you dislike every photo I'm in. I was working out, but eating whatever I wanted not realizing w/out a calorie deficit I would lose nothing.

    I just started MFP back in November mostly because again like you I was mere lbs. away from my preggo weight and haven't been pregnant for almost 5 years. That was a low point for me and I said no more.
  • neorn1992
    neorn1992 Posts: 3
    You can add me too! I am also starting again at a weight that I don't like. I weigh 284 pounds and would eventually like to get under 200 pounds. But I am going to set small goals, my first to get to 275 pounds.
  • cindycarter14
    cindycarter14 Posts: 7 Member
    You can add me. I am looking to get under 200. My first goal is to get to 275
  • MRS189
    MRS189 Posts: 14
    I'm looking to lose between 70 & 80 to be at my actual goal weight. I really am fighting to get down at least 55 in the first year for our September Mexico vacation. I know the last 20 pounds can be a bit harder so I'm trying to not over promise myself.
  • bldeno
    bldeno Posts: 7 Member
    Feel free to add me! I am just starting out (again...) with the tracking of my food. Thats my biggest problem!! I am 247 and want to get to 160!
  • gingyboomboom
    gingyboomboom Posts: 13
    Please add me too, I have 70-75 to lose, just starting again.
  • write2sonya
    write2sonya Posts: 165 Member
    Pls add me, I have 60-70 lbs to lose as well! We can motivate each other!
  • librarybill
    librarybill Posts: 4
    I don't like to be in pictures, either. I'm afraid I'll look back at my daughter's youth and not see myself.

    Let's not let that happen.
  • Lucknawi
    Lucknawi Posts: 21 Member
    Fantastic goal :) You are definitely capable of getting there ;) I am going to add you if you don't mind!
  • Faithhopenlove
    Faithhopenlove Posts: 87 Member
    feel free to add me, YOU CAN DO IT!!!
  • oearl20
    oearl20 Posts: 20 Member
    I am also a yo-yo dieter. It takes time and I am on the same page as you and need support. I think with enough motivation, time, dedication, and effort we will make it =). Don't give up on yourself.
  • Btbeam
    Btbeam Posts: 252 Member
    Feel free to add me. Its good to set a goal and put a timeline to it. You can do it.
  • cdh2015
    cdh2015 Posts: 57 Member
    Sent you a FR. Anybody feel free to add me as well!
  • fastingfurious35
    fastingfurious35 Posts: 37 Member
    please add me- I'm on and off this site for a long time - and each time I plan to stay committed.. maybe I need more friends to keep me going and coming here on regular basis. -
  • meg_balh
    meg_balh Posts: 37 Member
    Our goals are definately very similar. My first goal is to be 202 by June, that is -50 lbs from my start weight. After that I will set a new long term goal. We got this! I added you! good luck
  • katherine_startrek_fan
    katherine_startrek_fan Posts: 425 Member
    Feel free to add me as well!

    I began at 282+, have lost over 40 pounds in the past seven months, and am 60 away from my goal. At 5'10", that will put me right around the top for a healthy BMI.
  • Luv2Dream1
    Luv2Dream1 Posts: 8
    holy cow I'm freaking out here I don't know how to add anyone! Feel free to add me. Been a yo-yo dieter my self 48 years old single mom of one teenage boy looking forward to a happy healthy life with my son and whatever the future holds
  • 123kody
    123kody Posts: 23
    Hi,
    I need to lose 65/70lbs add me ☺
  • marysbeanpot
    marysbeanpot Posts: 1
    How do you add friends?
  • ballardf
    ballardf Posts: 56 Member
    More than welcome to add me!!
  • kristishrider
    kristishrider Posts: 42
    Add me
  • AisWilson
    AisWilson Posts: 21 Member
    Anyone add me too!! I also am at my heaviest (including 2 pregnancies). Yikes!!! I worked with a trainer for a year. Then life got in the way... School, family stuff, etc. ... And I haven't worked out for about a year. I need supportive people to help motivate me. I am 5' 9" and currently weigh about 252. I would like to lose about 80 lbs.
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