New here! I need to lose 100 pounds!

I lost 100 pounds and put some back on when I stopped using MFP but I'm almost back to 100 pounds and I have about 40 more pounds to go. I turned 50 this year and hope to have it off for my 51 birthday. I changed my diet to organic and I am always changing my workout...moving and working out is the best way to take off the weight because it really helps with the emotional well being part and when you get down you won't get bored. Take lots of pictures even if you don't like too. They are a great way to go back and see the real changes in you!!! Your on a great journey and you will find yourself...don't stop!!!

Yesterday someone gave me a York Peppermint fun sized candy. the first thing I did was logon and find out how many calories it had (60). I then decided it was not worth the calories and gave it away. This was a big step for me as a chocaholic. So I have 50 lbs to lose, and am down 7 (can't weigh myself again until this weekend). But instead of 20 lbs goals, I have 5 lb goals--so the first 5 was to go bowling--the 2nd 5lbs is to go on a hike to the light house (I live in CA)--no goals with food attached. I am hoping the light house will be this weekend!!
Best of luck to all of us on this road to healthy living.

I'm so glad that I have come across this post, as I too have 100 lbs to lose and do the emotional eating. I've used MFP before but only used it for tracking. This time around I want to find support and read the success of others to keep me motivated. More than likely I will be friending everyone on this feed, I hope that's ok!

Best of luck to everyone!

cycling walking has made me a fitter person never been inside a gym

Hi, everybody - so glad I found this group. I'm 53, 5'2", and 230 pounds. I have over 100 pounds to lose like everyone here. I truly believe we can do this. We just have to un-learn bad habits and replace them with good ones. Someone in another group suggested buying 4 oz containers at the dollar store, and putting 100 calorie portions of snacks in them to have around in the car, in your desk at work, anywhere a craving might strike. I think that's a great idea and I'm going to get some of those containers after work today. If anyone has any other good ideas, I'd love to hear them.

Good luck, everyone!
CP

I have successfully lost 76 pounds and have 14 to go. I would like to offer a few pieces of advice.
Set small goals and when met take it up a step. It will keep you motivated to keep hitting your small goals.
Can you try to get up 30-45 minutes early to get in a workout? I have 3 kids and by the end of the day I was totally wiped and never energy left to workout. Now that I am in the routine of getting in my workout at 5:30am then I feel so much better and it gives me more energy for the day. Also another thing to encourage you that the energy level and ability for exercise gets easier the more weight you lose.
Is there anyone that is a friend that can be your accountability partner? Maybe someone that also wants to lose weight or get fit. It makes a world of difference to me.

Good luck and stay focused.

My goal is 80 in 11 months, by the holidays this year. It's been a week and I have lost 7.4. I am so excited, hope you feel as motivated as I do, feel free to add for support/motivation! We can do this!

I am an emotional eater too. Also eat when I'm bored. I need to lose 80 lbs. My goal is to lose it in 11 months. I am really struggling with exercising. Add me as a friend and we can motivate each other.