150 lbs to lose

clanderson931
clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
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21 years old and nearly 300 pounds.

I have started this journey way too many times. I WILL reach my goals this time. No excuses. Looking for friends to help motivate me. Feel free to add me
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  • Melinda2501
    Melinda2501 Posts: 2 Member
    Have sent a request through. Would love to help however I can.
  • Annaleighmarie
    Annaleighmarie Posts: 200 Member
    Hey there! I know it's frustrating to have to start from the beginning ,but I know you will reach your goals and keep the weight off this time around! I keep telling myself that if I hadn't given up the first time ,I would have already reached my goal ,so why should I make the same mistake again this time?
    You know ,time flies by so fast. It may not seem like it when things get tough ,but if you hang in there before you know it ,you'll be looking back so,thankful to past you for sticking with it! Then,you'll be wondering why you didn't do it sooner!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    Annaleighmarie wrote: »
    Hey there! I know it's frustrating to have to start from the beginning ,but I know you will reach your goals and keep the weight off this time around! I keep telling myself that if I hadn't given up the first time ,I would have already reached my goal ,so why should I make the same mistake again this time?
    You know ,time flies by so fast. It may not seem like it when things get tough ,but if you hang in there before you know it ,you'll be looking back so,thankful to past you for sticking with it! Then,you'll be wondering why you didn't do it sooner!

    I was just telling my husband this! I would be at a very healthy weight today if I wouldn't have stopped last year. I'm not slowing down or stopping this year. Ready to be healthy!

  • Plump2FitPanaQT
    Plump2FitPanaQT Posts: 121 Member
    This is my umpteenth time starting again too, but this will be my last. I am tired of quitting & have realized this is a lifestyle change, a very tough one at that but I am ready to make the changes to become healthy & happy in my own skin!! Definitely need some motivation & support!!
  • gemdiver00
    gemdiver00 Posts: 77 Member
    You will reach your goal, keep counting those calories!
  • Chrissy915
    Chrissy915 Posts: 12 Member
    Im in the exact same boat as you, just take one day at a time. Its a long road and each day gets you closer and closer
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I am 60 yo/f and am 2/3 of the way to losing 150, 14 months into my journey. You are only 20. Your entire adult life is ahead of you. Don't wait until you are 60, with diabetes or heart problems or in need of a joint replacement or so out of shape you can't walk up your own driveway.

    These things are REAL and have happened to me or my friends from high school and college.

    DO NOT WAIT. It is a tough journey but 'easier' now than in 40 years. You will have your whole life to enjoy the benefits. Start today!!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    I am 60 yo/f and am 2/3 of the way to losing 150, 14 months into my journey. You are only 20. Your entire adult life is ahead of you. Don't wait until you are 60, with diabetes or heart problems or in need of a joint replacement or so out of shape you can't walk up your own driveway.

    These things are REAL and have happened to me or my friends from high school and college.

    DO NOT WAIT. It is a tough journey but 'easier' now than in 40 years. You will have your whole life to enjoy the benefits. Start today!!

    That's awesome! Proud of you! I don't plan on waiting any longer! Thanks for the advice!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    Chrissy915 wrote: »
    Im in the exact same boat as you, just take one day at a time. Its a long road and each day gets you closer and closer

    Feel free to add me!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    gemdiver00 wrote: »
    You will reach your goal, keep counting those calories!

    Thanks for the support!!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    Plump2FitPanaQT wrote: »
    This is my umpteenth time starting again too, but this will be my last. I am tired of quitting & have realized this is a lifestyle change, a very tough one at that but I am ready to make the changes to become healthy & happy in my own skin!! Definitely need some motivation & support!!


    We got this girlfriend!
  • kellyrae0510
    kellyrae0510 Posts: 6 Member
    clanderson931 wrote: »
    21 years old and nearly 300 pounds.

    I have started this journey way too many times. I WILL reach my goals this time. No excuses. Looking for friends to help motivate me. Feel free to add me

    You've got this girl, you've got so much strength, you should already be beyond proud of yourself for taking the first steps to shed the layers and shine that new you that's inside there. I've got 50lbs. to go, but regardless it takes the same amount of strength. You got this girl, and you'll have bad days and that's when you really have to stare down those demons and flick them right off your shoulder. Feel free to add me, I'm here to motivate and be motivated. Xoox
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    kellyrae0510 wrote: »
    clanderson931 wrote: »
    21 years old and nearly 300 pounds.

    I have started this journey way too many times. I WILL reach my goals this time. No excuses. Looking for friends to help motivate me. Feel free to add me

    You've got this girl, you've got so much strength, you should already be beyond proud of yourself for taking the first steps to shed the layers and shine that new you that's inside there. I've got 50lbs. to go, but regardless it takes the same amount of strength. You got this girl, and you'll have bad days and that's when you really have to stare down those demons and flick them right off your shoulder. Feel free to add me, I'm here to motivate and be motivated. Xoox


    You're the sweetest! Added you! Thanks for the kind words!
  • kastephens11
    kastephens11 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm in the same boat girl! I'm 22 with about 100lbs to lose. I've started my weight loss journey so many times and now I am here for the long run. Feel free to add me! :smile:
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    kastephens11 wrote: »
    I'm in the same boat girl! I'm 22 with about 100lbs to lose. I've started my weight loss journey so many times and now I am here for the long run. Feel free to add me! :smile:

    Adding you :)
  • Stars2130
    Stars2130 Posts: 101 Member
    You can totally do this!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    Stars2130 wrote: »
    You can totally do this!

    Thank you!!
  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
    Feel free to add me. I lost around 140lbs and have kept it off for a year now. Just take it slow and make sustainable changes. It's better to lose slow and keep it off than yo-yo over and over again.
  • _Chack_
    _Chack_ Posts: 21 Member
    I have 200 to lose, so will be on this journey for a long time. Would love to connect!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    _Hoth_ wrote: »
    I have 200 to lose, so will be on this journey for a long time. Would love to connect!

    Adding you! We got this!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    Azurite27 wrote: »
    Feel free to add me. I lost around 140lbs and have kept it off for a year now. Just take it slow and make sustainable changes. It's better to lose slow and keep it off than yo-yo over and over again.


    Congrats! Wow such an inspiration! Adding you!!
  • chelleychelledrops
    chelleychelledrops Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 24 with at least 100lbs to lose. Any support great fully received!
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    chelleychelledrops wrote: »
    I'm 24 with at least 100lbs to lose. Any support great fully received!

    Accepted your friend request! We got this :)
  • musthavescentscanada
    musthavescentscanada Posts: 27 Member
    You can totally do this.
    Those other times were just a warm up.
    ;)

    Cheers, Rach
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    I can relate ...I lost 78lbs back in 2009/2010 then things in life happened and I deactivated my old account ....was gone for a few years only to gain it all back and then some ...I am back now and that is what matters...took a couple of months off from logging my food (4deaths in 3 months) ....but I am now logging my food and doing good ....Feel free to add me ...wishing you much success
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    clanderson931 wrote: »
    21 years old and nearly 300 pounds.

    I have started this journey way too many times. I WILL reach my goals this time. No excuses. Looking for friends to help motivate me. Feel free to add me

    It is very possible. The best advice I received when I first started was "You are not making a big change in your life, you are making a series of small changes". Work on one thing, then add another and another. Don't try to lose it all quickly and don't let a bad day or week derail you. I have had bad times, I have had good times, I have lost, I have gained but in the end:
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  • Bryanna1992
    Bryanna1992 Posts: 21 Member
    Sent you a request! Would love to support each other! I'm 23 years old with 60lbs to lose.
  • nowornever89
    nowornever89 Posts: 1 Member
    Hey there. I so understand I'm 25, 270 lbs, and have atleast 100-120 lbs to loose. I lost 60 lbs 4 years ago, then life happened and here I am 10 lbs away from my original start weight. Would love to help motivate you! :)
  • clanderson931
    clanderson931 Posts: 40 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    clanderson931 wrote: »
    21 years old and nearly 300 pounds.

    I have started this journey way too many times. I WILL reach my goals this time. No excuses. Looking for friends to help motivate me. Feel free to add me

    It is very possible. The best advice I received when I first started was "You are not making a big change in your life, you are making a series of small changes". Work on one thing, then add another and another. Don't try to lose it all quickly and don't let a bad day or week derail you. I have had bad times, I have had good times, I have lost, I have gained but in the end:
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    So inspirational! Thank you for that!
  • donethisbefore
    donethisbefore Posts: 2 Member
    I am 54 years old with 70 pounds to lose. For more years then I care to admit, I start over every morning. And by the end of the day, I am disappointed in myself. How is it that I can't get this figured out? I am a smart person. Maybe with the motivation from all of you, I will realize that people are actually doing it - they are losing weight. I am not alone in this weight battle.

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