50lbs or more to loose

I have 49lbs to lose. I plan on walking a lot more, alongside a running club and maybe some group exercise classes. I really struggle with cutting out sugar, but I'm determined to stay off the stuff.

Hi, I'm 67 and only 5ft. I've lost 26lbs since September 2015 and have another 20lbs to go. I concentrate on cooking really varied, tasty and satisfying dinners every night. This keeps me from feeling deprived and makes the going easier.

all the best to everyone in your weight loss journeys. Just remember one day at a time, one meal at a time. Forgive yourself if you go off track.
make sure you set realistic weight loss expectations.
Some times we want to lose the weight ASAP. Realistically not going to happen. The first week or 2 the pounds can just melt off, then you settle into maybe .5 to 2 pounds depending on how much you have to lose.

Hi! I'm Stephanie, happy wife and mama, 47 years old. I'd like to lose about 70 pounds.
I'm new to weight loss and MFP. I've logged in for.... 48 days, I think.
I'm down 13 pounds.
My road to weight loss is walking and walking and walking... and low impact aerobics. I walk around 10 miles per day, averaging around 24k steps.

I am convinced that it's not only possible, but since the change is absolute in my head, it's fait accompli... only a matter of time for it to show up on the outside.

I'm thinking a year will do it (ending around the end of October), though I'm hoping to see some real (and undeniable) changes by Spring!

My tools are MFP for logging calories, my Pacer app for my steps, and a FitBit Charge HR for keeping track of my heart rate during exercise. (FitBit doesn't keep track of my 'walking at home' steps very well. Hmmph.)

Looking forward to cheering on a few new friends!

anniemac08 wrote: »

Hi, I'm 37 and have nearly 70 lbs I'd like to lose. I lost about 35 lbs a couple of years ago, but then I quit running and watching my food and regained it times 2. It's been hard getting back into gear this time around, knowing how hard I worked to lose weight the first time and now I have to basically double down for 2x the time/effort.

I have 2 kids who need me to be a better lifestyle model. That's my inspiration and what's getting me going again.

Same here! I lost 80lbs in 2012... Long story short... I lost my focus and here I am with only 34lbs lost and 50 more to go! I'm in need of friends for support!!!
Who's with me??? Lol

I'm a wife and a mom of a busy 4 yr old, needing to lose 100+ pounds. I work full-time on overnight shifts. I find it hard to include exercise into my day. I was successful losing 50 pounds on weight watchers several years ago, but after having my son I let myself go. Now I'm tipping the scales at almost 300 pounds. I eat emotionally and especially out of boredom or to stay awake. I need all the motivation and support I can get. Feel free to add me!!

I started at age 59, 19 months ago. I've lost every month since, including vacations, holidays, illnesses, etc. It can be done at any age if you want it bad enough. For me, the key is to set a plan, establish good habits, then do it. Don't wait to "feel motivated" because feelings come & go. 125 lbs list, about 30 left to goal. It is hard, but being fat and feeling awful is harder. Ok to friend me if you want to post comments and not just auto-posts.

Please add me. I need support in this journey! Thank you!

Hi. I have about 70lbs to loose, that is my goal for now. I am 26 years old, 5'4 and weight 265. I knew I was big, but when I got on the scale 2 days ago I realized just how big I really was. It was a big eye opener for me. I never really dieted before, or at least nothing that lasted for more than 3 days before I blew my diet. I am in need of support and diet/fitness tips. Feel free to add me, we can do this together.

I am 23, 5'8 and have about 70lbs to lose, going over 200lbs on the scale was a big turning moment for me and I'm feeling motivated to lose the weight.
Good luck everyone on your weight loss journeys

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

why the time frames, people? you didnt gain it in 6,8,12 months, you are highly unlikely to lose it in that time frame.

its not a race.

i eat out all the time and eat chocolate and drink like a sailor and still lost 70+ pounds in the past year. but that wasnt my goal. my goal was to make changes for the better, and the weight that came off would be a bonus.

I actually am a rare case. I taught dance, took dance, and was a dancer for a hockey team. Then I stopped everything at once. I gained about 50 pounds in 5 months. I turned to eating. I didn't handle giving up what I loved very well. Now 5 years later I'm still struggling to loose it.

Tricx21 & VeryEirry & all the rest of you posting above, thanks for your courage and willingness to share. Looks like I am the only guy amongst you and I need to drop a wee bit over 90 lbs now, having dropped 20 since the first week of October. I will be 63 in March and hate exercise.

I have been using MFP & FitBit as motivators and just readjusted my calorie goal to 1350/day. I have tried many times over the years, but not really very hard.

Now I want to support my wife of 39 years who has been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and has had to go on a special diet (no-carbs). She is not over weight like me. I would be happy to friend anyone of you that may need a 'buddy'. I am not really sure how all this works, but I am determined to reach my ultimate goal of 180 lbs. I am 5' 11" and currently at 270 lbs. The 2 pounds a week goal may be reasonable, I do not know, but I sure would like to try. May I ask you all how often you weigh yourselves? Maybe a better question is how often am I supposed to weigh myself? It seems my weight can fluctuate up and down by as much as 2 pounds on a daily basis. Very confusing to me.

NTL, Happy New Year to each of you and reading your posts, I am confident you will all succeed in reaching your goals. Good luck and God Speed.

Tom (aka KoshVorlon)

tricx21 wrote: »

So I have 9 months to lose more than 50lbs. That's less than 2lb per week for the next 36 weeks. Seems simple enough. I'm just looking for like minded people or people who have a lot to lose to keep each other motivated

That is me - I was looking for a thread with those who have a little more to lose and I found it - thanks. I have conceded to slow and steady instead of fads - but I am looking for all the inspirational and support available to achieve that lol No better time to start than the new year. Get fit friends wanted for support and encouragement!