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

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  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
    There is a group here for 100 lbs w/o surgery...http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3322-100-pounds-with-no-surgery
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  • sarahegan181
    sarahegan181 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm at 208, I lost 40lbs last year but then had major burn injury and wasn't allowed to lose weight during healing. (Actually had to consume 3,000+ calories per day for the skin to heal.). Now I am back 5 months later and am ready to get down to 130 where I was 5 years ago. The doctor has ok'd me to resume my weight loss! So tired of not being able to move freely. I'm 5'6" and I'm carrying around a 78lb backpack all the time. But what I figure is that doing all the exercise I am doing will pay off cuz when I get down to my goal weight, an actual 30lb backpack will feel like nothing on the trails! Or so I'm hoping :)
  • soummer
    soummer Posts: 52 Member
    "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."



    omg that's exactly how i feel. i have NEVER been so poor that we truly had no food, but the feeling is still there.

    I started 5 days ago at 265, my highest ever, today at 260. My ideal weight is something like 130 (yeah right) but i too would be delighted with simply getting under 200. My honeymoon is in just under 3 months, and seriously all i want is to be able to enjoy it
  • jcovert6272
    jcovert6272 Posts: 2 Member
    I am starting at 295. Wanna be down to 220. Looking for support and help buddies
  • katwill3005
    katwill3005 Posts: 1 Member
    I started 5 days ago as well at 237, my first goal is 182, although I might get there and decide I want to lose more but anything's a start I suppose! I'm 21, 5'5" and live in Cumbria, UK. Would love anyone to add me as a friend to try and keep me on the straight and narrow!
  • bkg1209
    bkg1209 Posts: 10 Member
    I am 5'1.. Started at 241...down to 231 now. I am breaking my goals into smaller sections so that it doesn't seem so overwhelmed. I would like to ultimately be done to 150 or so, maybe less. Would love to be friends.
  • jewels742016
    jewels742016 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 172lbs and preparing to change my diet and lifestyle now. I want to lose at least 42lbs - if u can make it to losing 50lbs that would be fantastic as it would take me to my pre pregnancy weight of 132lbs. I plan to take it in stages. Would be nice to work together through the what in sure is going to have ups and downs. Good luck .
  • soummer
    soummer Posts: 52 Member
    soummer wrote: »

    I started 5 days ago at 265, my highest ever, today at 260. My ideal weight is something like 130 (yeah right) but i too would be delighted with simply getting under 200. My honeymoon is in just under 3 months, and seriously all i want is to be able to enjoy it

    Made it through the weekend and a party without gaining, woo hoo!
  • Jenfromtheblock84
    Jenfromtheblock84 Posts: 140 Member
    edited February 2016
    5'5, I started at 280lbs. I'm 237 now so still a little heavier than you now. Realistically I'm trying to get to 197 by October 1st as I'm taking my kids to Disney World for the first time. I'd like to be 180 so I'm going to keep pushing harder and harder. We can do this! Everyone can add me if they need an accountability buddy.
  • smiles4jo
    smiles4jo Posts: 202 Member
    I'm 5'6" and started at 215, hoping to lose 75 pounds before a European vacation in October. I'm down 8 in the last three weeks. Feel free to add me if you'd like :)
  • KittyInBoots
    KittyInBoots Posts: 226 Member
    I am in the same boat, I want to lose like 100lbs but I use smaller goals because they seem more attainable. Add me if you like! I will send a request!
  • laurajkerns
    laurajkerns Posts: 1 Member
    M0nay07 wrote: »
    Anyone else at my starting weight and looking to lose that much?

    I'm the same. Wanting to lose that by august.
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  • Ssmith31106
    Ssmith31106 Posts: 2 Member
    I started at 242 and am now 211...goal weight is 148 but honestly I'd be thrilled if I hit the 150s!!! Anyone here please feel free to add me!!!
  • CountryLady47
    CountryLady47 Posts: 40 Member
    Very inspiring, I have about the same stats as the poster.. is everyone counting calories? Did you have it set at 2lbs a week or 1, hope OP doesn't mind the questions.. this is very helpful
  • M0nay07
    M0nay07 Posts: 30 Member
    CountryLady47 wrote: »
    Very inspiring, I have about the same stats as the poster.. is everyone counting calories? Did you have it set at 2lbs a week or 1, hope OP doesn't mind the questions.. this is very helpful

    Hi thank you for responding to this thread ☺.I have it set at 2lbs a week..However some times I vary it between 2lbs ton1.5 to 1lb depending on the day.I do this on days I have over eaten but still want to make sure Im in the losing part of spectrum..I know sounds confusing
  • abkesler
    abkesler Posts: 11 Member
    I'm at 236....Heaviest I have ever been and MISERABLE! It was so easy to be lazy and eat whatever! I know this is going to be a challenge and I'd love support you on this journey!

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