How much did you lose in the first 6 months?

Sure, with 100 pounds to lose you should be able to lose 2 # per week initially. You may want to drop that down a half pounds for every 25 pounds you lose, however. The less you weigh, the harder it is to maintain a big deficit.

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about 30ish of the 40 Lbs I lost.

Versacam wrote: »

I think 40-45lbs will be around what I hope to lose too, although of course I would love to lose nearer 60lbs but anything is a bonus right now.

I lost 30 lbs in the first six months, 208 to 178. 40-45 sounds attainable.

I'm down 70.5 lbs in 301 days. I lost 37.4 of those pounds in the first 6 months. Starting weight (officially on MFP) was 258.4, 6 month weight of 221, current weight of 187.9.

My weight loss "sped up" after 6 months which I attribute to a better adherence to my lifestyle changes and having a better cache of recipes and food choices at my disposal. For example I now eat a salad every single day with dinner - I don't particularly like salad, but I've learned that the bulk helps my satiety and it's low calorie, so I eat it to help reach my goals. Early on, I rarely ate salads which led to more night time snacking and higher-calorie sides with my entrees. This is just on example of how it's possible for time and experience to speed up your rate of loss as you go on, rather than for your rate to slow down.

I think about 12-15 lbs, but I am purposely losing very slowly so probably not much help to you.

101 pounds in 8.5 months

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When I first started my weight loss journey years ago when I was 240 lbs, I'd say I lost about 30, but I can't really remember. I wasn't counting calories or even aware of how many calories I was consuming, though. More recently I started back on my weight loss journey beginning of April and I've lost almost 30 lbs. I started at 187 and now I'm 159. It's definitely slowing down the closer to goal I get (140-145).

Versacam wrote: »

Thanks for the replies everyone and congratulations for the weight loss you each had, I can't wait to be saying the same.

40lbs would be 2lbs a week until Christmas, if I could lose more I'd like to, but then I guess I'll feel a lot better after losing 40lbs + the 7 or 8lbs I've lost already from my heaviest weight this year.

I do enjoy exercise and I'm trying to use this to my advantage, although it's not as fun when you are 19 stones But I'm giving it my best shot to get back into a routine and it's something I enjoy, so I'm lucky in that way.

I can't say how much I lost, because I did it in insane ways (was 290 lbs, lost 30 in one month due to giardia & dysentery in a foreign country) and I wasn't really tracking back then.

But it sounds like you're on track - and you've got such an awesome attitude towards it! You're right that exercising at 270 lbs is no fun at all - but the great thing is that you've got built-in weights. Use it to your advantage! Your walking/biking routine sounds fabulous. Walk everywhere, if you can. Go up stairs, not escalators, etc. Everything will make a difference.

Best of luck with your goals!

-47 pds 6 months
-95 in 13 mo.

43 lbs so far in 3 months and a bit. Started at 308, now at 265. Aiming for under 200. I am 5'10. I have calorie deficit calculated at 2 lbs per week. Currently allotted 1470 calories. I almost always meet but rarely exceed that amount. Earned calories are usually not eaten back, save for a few if needed. I exercise daily, but not strenuously. Right now it has just been walking, and using my Fitbit Charge to keep track of my steps. 10,000 step daily goal. Some days more, some days less. I could probably shave off more weight quicker with more intense work outs (I have in the past--have put on and taken off large amounts of weight several times), but I am going for the long game this time around. Doing what feels natural, can be incorporated into schedule/lifestyle, and can be sustainable any time of year or weather. Occasionally I'll add some intensity and challenges now and likely much more so in the future when either the weight removal starts to slow down, or I feel ready for something different, more challenging, etc. Main thing for me is to eat as healthy as possible, keep calories in check, and make sure I move my body every day. I'm a bit of a gamer, so the days I don't make a point to move are the days I can pretty much sit all day. My Fitbit has been an excellent tool in this regard. Helps keep me accountable!

Best wishes to you

I'm almost 3 months in... Not 6, but I've lost 19lbs from 164 to 145 averaging just under 1300 calories with almost no exercise. (Average 3000 steps a day)

I'm 5 months in and down 37lbs. start weight 245, currently 208. I exercise a few times a week, mostly walking. And trying to stay at or under (more days than not) calorie goal of 1300/day. I am in it for the long haul with 75-100 lbs to lose so I'm not being perfect--keeping it sustainable.

Good luck to you!