230lb 5'5" -------> need to lose 100lbs..but happy with 50lbs

M0nay07
M0nay07 Posts: 30 Member
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Anyone else at my starting weight and looking to lose that much?
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  • ChristieisReady
    ChristieisReady Posts: 708 Member
    I'm @ 230 and committed to losing 55 before September.
  • LifeNewandImproved
    LifeNewandImproved Posts: 125 Member
    I started at about 240 about 5 years ago and I'm your height. I am at about 150 today. You can do it. It might take a while but it is still so worth it. The biggest thing I can tell you is that if you stick to the program here, even with your ups and downs, even when you fail, you will eventually have success. 180 is totally achievable!
  • mz_getskinny
    mz_getskinny Posts: 258 Member
    I was 30 lbs heavier than you about a year and a half ago. 180 now! You can totally do it! Stay as consistent as possible and you'll be there in no time :)
  • roislin2014
    roislin2014 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi I started at 221, now at 207 and my height is 5'7. Hoping to get down to 140 but even if I got down to 150 I'd be delighted! so I'm looking to loose a similar amount. Feel free to add me!
  • M0nay07
    M0nay07 Posts: 30 Member
    ChristieisReady wrote: »
    I'm @ 230 and committed to losing 55 before September.

    That is a great goal..My biryhday is in September so Im with you
  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    I started at 222 now 194 and looking to lose around 45lbs more. I'm 5'7.
  • sandi4711
    sandi4711 Posts: 14 Member
    Started at 270# (I'm 5'1") and am now at 142. You've totally got this! And if you need some help along the way, let me know.
  • M0nay07
    M0nay07 Posts: 30 Member
    AceofIvies wrote: »
    I started at about 240 about 5 years ago and I'm your height. I am at about 150 today. You can do it. It might take a while but it is still so worth it. The biggest thing I can tell you is that if you stick to the program here, even with your ups and downs, even when you fail, you will eventually have success. 180 is totally achievable!

    Amazing
  • kristend30
    kristend30 Posts: 8 Member
    Im 219 5'5' and hoping to lose 70 lbs! Just joined the gym today!!
  • roxymuller
    roxymuller Posts: 29 Member
    I am needing to lose also 100 but I will settle for 50 for now.
  • stampinchell
    stampinchell Posts: 6 Member
    I need to lose 70 lbs. 5'3". Getting married in june. Would like to be down at least 30 lbs.
  • sjensen2012
    sjensen2012 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 5"5 200 lbs. My phone told me today I'm obese and need to weight 126
  • Zampa13
    Zampa13 Posts: 75 Member
    I'm starting at a similar weight. Feel free to add me.
  • areallycoolstory
    areallycoolstory Posts: 1,680 Member
    started at 287 last january. i'm down to 188. you can add me if you like :)
  • schellies
    schellies Posts: 88 Member
    Im in the same boat! 230 give or take and 5 5
  • Dont_Want_To_
    Dont_Want_To_ Posts: 4 Member
    221 5'5 looking for friends
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  • Kairalie
    Kairalie Posts: 90 Member
    I'm with you although quite a bit heavier. 5'5 and 280. Starting over today.. hoping to get down to around 140 ish.. so literally half! Add me :)
  • TabbyJustice
    TabbyJustice Posts: 132 Member
    I'm at 253 and looking at 100 pounds just like you are :tired_face:
  • Malzbell
    Malzbell Posts: 19 Member
    I started at 230 and now im 111, you can totally do this! it takes time but its worth it and losing 50 pounds is prefect start :)
  • secrets424
    secrets424 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm 135 lbs now, started 3 weeks ago. Looking to get to 165, but would be happy just getting to onederland. Feel free to add me.
  • angelique_redhead
    angelique_redhead Posts: 782 Member
    I'm 5'4" and started at 228. I'm down to 160. I'm still attempting to lose weight and doing well thanks to MFP.
  • WendyLaubach
    WendyLaubach Posts: 518 Member
    Started at 245 in November, down to 212 this morning. You can absolutely do this. Log everything you eat, preferably before you eat it, and stick to your calorie goal. Exercise will help but is not 100% required. Filling up on high-fiber veg will help control your appetite, but you can eat anything as long as you reduce the portions to hit your calorie goal. Don't worry, your stomach will shrink, surprisingly quickly. It's amazing how often someone here says, "I was eating twice as much as I needed, but now I'm fine with the reduced amount." I read a book last fall that said, "I love food, too, but when you've finished filling up your car's tank with gas, do you start pouring it into the back seat?" Stop when you've had enough. You'll eat again tomorrow. All the food isn't going to disappear if you don't eat it this instant, even if the primitive part of your brain fears famine for the village in the coming days.
  • tinakkudy
    tinakkudy Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 235 and I'll take what I can get. Very motivated this time because of a friend's wedding and because my husband is very fit and occasionally seems bothered by my lack of motivation but for the most part is loving and supportive. We both deserve better. Add me...more friends the merrier.
  • Amya2998
    Amya2998 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm 5'9" and started the beginning of January at 254. I've already lost almost 14 pounds! I also need to lose about 100 pounds but am starting with 50. My initial goal is to lose that first 50 pounds by my 40th birthday in the middle of July. Feel free to add me!
  • M0nay07
    M0nay07 Posts: 30 Member
    aanderson76sbcglobalnet wrote: »
    I'm 5'9" and started the beginning of January at 254. I've already lost almost 14 pounds! I also need to lose about 100 pounds but am starting with 50. My initial goal is to lose that first 50 pounds by my 40th birthday in the middle of July. Feel free to add me!

    Wow congrats on losing 14lbs already
  • soxirishfan56
    soxirishfan56 Posts: 5 Member
    sandi4711 wrote: »
    Started at 270# (I'm 5'1") and am now at 142. You've totally got this! And if you need some help along the way, let me know.

    Sandi that is an amazing loss!! Great job!!
  • soxirishfan56
    soxirishfan56 Posts: 5 Member
    Feel free to add me. At my heaviest I was 250 lbs, which is a lot on my 5'7" frame. I'm down to 170 now want to get down to 150.
  • M0nay07
    M0nay07 Posts: 30 Member
    WendyLaubach wrote: »
    Started at 245 in November, down to 212 this morning. You can absolutely do this. Log everything you eat, preferably before you eat it, and stick to your calorie goal. Exercise will help but is not 100% required. Filling up on high-fiber veg will help control your appetite, but you can eat anything as long as you reduce the portions to hit your calorie goal. Don't worry, your stomach will shrink, surprisingly quickly. It's amazing how often someone here says, "I was eating twice as much as I needed, but now I'm fine with the reduced amount." I read a book last fall that said, "I love food, too, but when you've finished filling up your car's tank with gas, do you start pouring it into the back seat?" Stop when you've had enough. You'll eat again tomorrow. All the food isn't going to disappear if you don't eat it this instant, even if the primitive part of your brain fears famine for the village in the coming days.

    Thank you soooooo much..just what I needed to hear..And big congrats to you
  • M0nay07
    M0nay07 Posts: 30 Member
    Malzbell wrote: »
    I started at 230 and now im 111, you can totally do this! it takes time but its worth it and losing 50 pounds is prefect start :)

    That is so amazing
  • nettasaura
    nettasaura Posts: 173 Member
    I'm about 240 at 5'5" right now, have already lost over 50, and wanting to lose another 100. Feel free to add me!

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