Restarting | 75lbs to lose and looking for some new friends :)

JenMaselli wrote: »

FitGeekery wrote: »

Grats on the previous success, that's a major achievement Randomly, I'm always curious as to how everyone comes up with their goal weights. Maybe that's mostly because I've -never- been healthy or fit, so it's really a shot in the dark for me till I get closer hehe

I pick my goal weight based on the size of my jeans. Not very scientific, but I know how much I have to weigh to be in a 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 and I just shoot for that. I gained 25 lbs after I stopped nursing my last baby in 2012, took off 30 in 2013 and have put about 12 back on. I restarted my goal from my current weight and just working on getting back into my sixes. This time I'm not going down to 1200 a day, though, trying to be more realistic so I don't rebound if I have some cake and a beer on a Saturday night. Best of luck, feel free to add!

Aaah that's cool that you have a reference to work from, I totally don't LOL Maybe I've fit into a size 8 before, but maybe I was 12 at the time haha Yeah I totally appreciate being more realistic about it; better to lose at a slower pace and enjoy a slice of cake when you want than deprive yourself and eat ALL THE CAKES EVER! I'm totally not talking from experience, of course >.>

Michelletrk wrote: »

Me too, feel free to add me fellow posters....I have got to get a handle on this! I am 35 mother of 2 and would like to say its baby weight.....but she is now 10 years old! Heaviest I have ever been and miserable!

HT 5'1"
HW 190.2
CW 189
GW 120ish

Well, she's STILL your baby so... does that count? It could count LOL And grats to you on wanting to pull yourself out of your misery, goodness knows I was content to wallow in mine for... just way too long XD You can do this, and it's the best gift you can give your kids really, a healthy mum who'll be around that much longer

jjnt007 wrote: »

My story is similar but I lost ten pounds per month for four months. I got down to 198 which was a very proud moment. I did not lose any weight for three months so I stopped exercising.......I have just started back this week and I weighed in at 245. My goal is to lose ninety pounds just because 100 sounded high. I have interviewed a personal trainer and I begin next week with him. Wish me luck.

Grats on losing the weight to begin with! And I can appreciate choosing goals you're comfortable with. When I was at my highest of 225 I just went O.O and thought "... I need to lose the size of a preteen girl? Whuuut??" Suffice it to say it broke my brain lol Good luck with the trainer, they can be SUPER helpful and supportive when you find the right one

JenMaselli wrote: »

I only figured out my jeans method once I started MFP a couple of years ago because I always refused to step on a scale. I was a lot heavier in my 20's and then I would get very skinny while breastfeeding - I never knew how much I weighed, though. And then as I lost the weight it took a while for me to realize I could fit into smaller clothes and I kept buying stuff that was too big. Anyway, once I started forcing myself to use the scale I kind of had a breakthrough. Like you said above, lose some of it and reevaluate - go try on jeans and find your reference points!

Yeah I think a big part of success this time around is actually paying attention to my progress: lbs, inches, taking all the pics. For myself it's about becoming more aware of my body, how it feels, how it fits in space, what it actually looks like. I think a lot of weight gain happened because I never paid attention to myself or my body until BAM! Saw a pic of myself and thought "... dude... that's ME?! I look like that?? How'd that happen and I never even noticed?!" LOL

TheBitSlinger wrote: »

I'd suggest also looking for MFP'ers who have met their goals, for all the obvious reasons.

Thanks, that's actually a really good idea! And considering how much I lurk in the Success forums... hehe

mystiqueunique38 wrote: »

Feel free to add me too! I'm 38, stay home mom of 1 five year old boy. 5 foot 3, teetering around 200 pounds and desperate to get about 80 of those pounds off forever! Been failing for years, hoping making friends with the same goal will make the difference and we can all enjoy success once and for all.

Absolutely, I think that's maybe a slight difference in my mindset this time around; I want to make these changes PERMANENT, not temporary. I'm willing to struggle and take the time and do the work if it means I won't have to have this epic battle again lol I think surrounding yourself with like-minded people really helps to keep you inspired and focused

melissakolpin wrote: »

everyone seems so awesome in this thread! I AM GOING TO stick with it this time! I'm 5'7" and approximately 80 lbs to lose. My fitness pal is a terrific tool, and I am aiming to log in DAILY! Sometimes that's all it takes to stay on track. Best of luck to you all! Feel free to add me! LOVE new friends!

I couldn't agree more, it's so good to see how many other awesome people there are out there who want to support each other in this! I'm not gonna lie, makes me a bit teary LOL MFP is SUCH a nice tool to have, so much customizability, it's exactly what I need. I'm also going to be attempting to log every day; the good, the bad and the excessive (ie. my lunch today haha).

jemmer74 wrote: »

You can add me I have lost 90 lbs, fell off of exercise a bit not bad but enough! Havent gained back really but still have a stubborn 15lbs or so to go and I plan on logging in here every dang day!!! Good luck and where there is will there is definitely a way!!

Wow, congrats on losing 90lbs! That is some serious commitment and work you've put in to get that far I've seen a lot of people say the last 10-20lbs can be stubborn, but danged if I don't want to go for the vanity pounds. I mean... I figure why work that hard and not go all the way?

dempseymom4 wrote: »

Feel free to add me. I finally decided to tackle my weight last year after 16 years of being over weight. I am 38 with four kids and my youngest is 9.

I learned that I have to split up my goals because if not they seem unachievable. I work full time but go to the gym everyday during lunch. I would love more friends on here especially in the same journey I am.

I know the feel of being overweight for a really long time, and I've got you beat there LOL Been overweight for... 23 years? Wow. Weird to actually put that in context.

Those are some really good strategies you've used; breaking down goals and making workout time during lunch. I've been breaking my goals down by about 10lbs at a time. Cause 10lbs is a bit but not so much I'll get daunted. Also been considering getting a little mini stepper or elliptical machine so I can put it under my desk at work. Every bit of activity counts, especially with a sedentary desk job

wendyking1979 wrote: »

I always need new friends and getting back on the wagon this week. Feel free to add me.

Nice, will do!

childhoodshour00 wrote: »

I would love you to add me. sounds like we are in similar boats. I've lost the weight before but i let it all come back and THEN some... I live in alaska now. I have 88 more pounds to lose... ugh...

Yup I've lost weight twice in my life now; once in my early 20's (found myself snugly fitting in a size 10 and freaked out and stopped haha), gained it back AND how and then lost a bit of it a couple years ago. Don't be discouraged by the number though! Tackle that beast pound by pound

KazzBeDoinIt wrote: »

ADD ME! Love support & supporting!

I WILL! Haha It makes such a big difference, doesn't it? Life can be challenging enough, losing weight can be its own battle and people around us can be difficult sometimes, why not make ONE thing easier for ourselves, right?

w0den wrote: »

Oh goodness! Me too! I think I've lost the weight 3 other times! Here we go again

Haha I completely understand about starting over, but I'm determined to make this the LAST time I lose weight. It's such a mountain to climb sometimes, I don't want to have to do this again. Trying this time to do anything and everything I can to support the changes, so that down the road it'll just be the life I live, not a rollercoaster I've no control over.

coughlintracy33 wrote: »

Feel free to add me! I love the motivation and positive comments!

Done and done! It's the biggest lesson I learned when I hit rock bottom (and my highest weight), was that I had to change my outlook, the way I saw myself was the biggest problem. I was so down on myself and negative and where did it get me? 50lbs higher than I'd ever been before. I've never had a problem believing in other people, I needed to learn how to believe in myself.

Kendie1 wrote: »

I would also love to be added by any and all. I'm in the boat of also having lost, then gained back. No excuses here - I just got lazy. Was working with a personal trainer at the time and found it very helpful! I'm a 38 yo work-at-home mom. Food is too accessible, so unfortunately, need my whole family to be on board, otherwise the food stares me in the face all. day. long. Trying exercise mostly on my own this time, as I want this to be a change I can sustain for good.

SW 240
CW 238 (was down to 202 in mid-2014)
GW 165 (though I'm setting mini-goals along the way - like losing 20lbs by end of March for Disney vacay!)
Height 5'8"

Hey, lazy happens (ALL DAY EVERY DAY in my corner LOL). Yeah I can imagine it'd be a challenge to get a whole family to change the way they eat, but tbh there are SO many recipes either here on the forums or on Pinterest or online in general. Making healthier (and still tasty!) alternatives for favourite family meals is totally doable, and that way you don't need to make separate food

I'm also big on exercising alone as well; it's my "alone" time to de-stress and unwind. Who knows though, as I get fitter I could see it being fun to go on hikes with people or join a yoga class.