Over 200Lbs to Lose. Support Needed for my long journey.

nlkratzner
nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
edited November 13 in Motivation and Support
I am currently am around 520Lbs. I am 5'11" and have not had any major health issues. I have tried and failed several times. I would lose the weight and then inevitably gain it back plus some. This has been a pattern most of my life. I have decided that I want to take my life back. I have a very loving husband how supports me 100%. I know that he would do anything for me, but there are times that he can not relate to what I am going through.

I need support very badly because l know that this is a long tough journey and it is starting with one step at time. And I want to do this for me. I want to live a healthy life and I want to have a very long life with my husband. So any support or advise (positive only) that can be offered. I am all ears.
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  • thiosulfate
    thiosulfate Posts: 262 Member
    Hi I'm 5'5" and 320 lbs so i have just under 200 pounds to lose (already lost around 10 pounds). You can add me if you want :)

    Only advice I can give is to maybe not go from eating 4000 calories (or however much you are currently eating) to like 1600 calories. It's a big shock. Try lowering calories slowly. Eat about 3500 calories every week until you're used to it. Then eat like 3300. Repeat.
  • thiosulfate
    thiosulfate Posts: 262 Member
    And, as I would imagine, exercise is probably pretty hard at your size, so in my opinion, I wouldn't exercise regularly until you've lost more weight. You can, of course, do non high impact exercises like walking or swimming, but don't push yourself.
  • jessicarehll
    jessicarehll Posts: 37 Member
    I agree with not dropping calories dramatically, it only sets you up for falure. Calculate your daily calories, and take away 500 of them each week until you get to your deficit.
  • jeanallison
    jeanallison Posts: 2 Member
    Look into the Beck diet solution (books). They use cognitive behavior therapy (the diet you choose is up to you) with the thought that it's really your behavior that makes you overweight or normal. They work you through a series of activities to change how you view and use food and exercise. Add me if you like, I'm working through the workbook now.
  • nlkratzner
    nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks. I used the goal calculator on here. I put in that I would like to lose 2lbs a week. I figure that it would calculate the correct calories that I should be eating to help and not set me up for failure. I have started a 10 minute no impact chair aerobics. God love my husband. He does it with me to show support. I figured starting out small was the best approach, and gradually working up to more. Baby Steps Right!!
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    nlkratzner wrote: »
    I am currently am around 520Lbs. I am 5'11" and have not had any major health issues. I have tried and failed several times. I would lose the weight and then inevitably gain it back plus some. This has been a pattern most of my life. I have decided that I want to take my life back. I have a very loving husband how supports me 100%. I know that he would do anything for me, but there are times that he can not relate to what I am going through.

    I need support very badly because l know that this is a long tough journey and it is starting with one step at time. And I want to do this for me. I want to live a healthy life and I want to have a very long life with my husband. So any support or advise (positive only) that can be offered. I am all ears.

    Make simple changes, and have your hubby do them with you.
    Start with a 10min walk for a week, after dinner, rain or shine.
  • DaisyKate35
    DaisyKate35 Posts: 2 Member
    I just came across this post... We are about the same size. Though, health wise... I'm not all that "healthy" but I keep trying to get this weight off. If you need a new friend to help support you... Just add me! We can talk and cheer each other one.
  • DaisyKate35
    DaisyKate35 Posts: 2 Member
    thiosulfate wrote: »
    Hi I'm 5'5" and 320 lbs so i have just under 200 pounds to lose (already lost around 10 pounds). You can add me if you want :)

    Only advice I can give is to maybe not go from eating 4000 calories (or however much you are currently eating) to like 1600 calories. It's a big shock. Try lowering calories slowly. Eat about 3500 calories every week until you're used to it. Then eat like 3300. Repeat.

    I love this advice... Thank you! :):D:D
  • Zari_Safari
    Zari_Safari Posts: 12 Member
    Kudos to you for putting your health in priority. I know that it's not an easy decision to make, nor is it an easy journey. I definitely agree with all of the advice about gradually decreasing your caloric intake. If you want to add me for additional motivation and support, feel free! :)
  • bonneboo
    bonneboo Posts: 27 Member
    nlkratzner wrote: »
    Thanks. I used the goal calculator on here. I put in that I would like to lose 2lbs a week. I figure that it would calculate the correct calories that I should be eating to help and not set me up for failure. I have started a 10 minute no impact chair aerobics. God love my husband. He does it with me to show support. I figured starting out small was the best approach, and gradually working up to more. Baby Steps Right!!

    I love chair aerobics. Honestly I sweat just as much. I do these cute little trainers, like Chalene, in the chair and it goes beautifully. More power to you Queen.
  • AnnaSlimsDown
    AnnaSlimsDown Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 5'4" and started a week ago at 320, so would love friends "in the same boat." Will be sending friend requests. To the original poster-- I've found that it helps me a lot mentally to know that I can eat whatever I want as long as I stay within my calories. I think it will make it much easier to stick with it. I have chocolate and cookies daily, in moderate amounts. What starts to happen is that you begin to think of certain foods as being "too expensive" calorie wise, so you either choose freely to avoid them, or you just eat a little bit of them. No need to deprive yourself, though!
  • nlkratzner
    nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
    I do Kendra Kimerlys chair aerobics on xfinity fitness channel. But I am open to any other no to low impact workouts. I am starting with just 10 minutes a day. Then I am going to start going back to the gym I have a membership at and walking on the treadmill once I build up stamina
  • aubreytoe
    aubreytoe Posts: 35 Member
    You have the right mindset going. One step at a time, one decision at a time. You can do this!

    I agree with the other posters here, gradually work your way down on the calories and up on the movement and you will find success! Good luck!

    I keep my diary open for everyone to see the good, the bad, and the ugly. Add me if you want!
  • d2othev
    d2othev Posts: 43 Member
    I love your honesty! I started at 305lbs and am at 288 right now. It seems like I have been gaining and losing the same 30lbs over and over :(

    I re - started my diet today! We can do this!
  • nlkratzner
    nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for the encouragement. I really love that there are people out there that truly do care and want to help and see other succeed.
  • hotcoffee692
    hotcoffee692 Posts: 167 Member
    Add me if you want a friend who's on here at least once a day!
  • jdburton
    jdburton Posts: 2 Member
    Good luck to you!!! Little steps will make a big impact in the long run. That's the most important, long term health.
  • nlkratzner
    nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks. I welcome all the friend and support. I just keep repeating baby steps baby steps.
  • nlkratzner
    nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
    Well 1 week in and doing good. Thanks all of you for the sjpport. I teams a lot to me.
  • Shrinking_Erin
    Shrinking_Erin Posts: 125 Member
    Feel free to add me. I started at 347 .. At 327 I joined MFP and I'm about to hit 70 pounds gone. Could use a few more friends too.
  • BunBun85
    BunBun85 Posts: 246 Member
    I'm 5'2 and started out at 316lbs with 211lbs that I wanted gone. I'm down to 159.2 as of this morning so I still have around 54lbs to go. Feel free to add me if you like.
  • error404restartnow
    error404restartnow Posts: 13 Member
    I sent a friend request....and offer my support and friendship to anyone else out there in a similar sitiation. I am over 400 and trying to take this journey 1 day at a time.
  • nlkratzner
    nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
    I just love all the support. I am in week 2 of my journey and I feel better and it maybe slow going. But I have faith. And with all the encouragement that I am getting it is making it ALOT easier. Thanks everyone.
  • ntate713
    ntate713 Posts: 3 Member
    You've gotten past the first week. You can do this. Just take it day by day.
  • fastfoodietofitcutie
    fastfoodietofitcutie Posts: 523 Member
    Hi. I also have a lot of weight to lose and have struggled for most of my life. I've been on many different diet plans and this one seems to work the best for me because it's more of an overall lifestyle change than a restrictive diet. I can still eat most of the foods I want, just in smaller portions which is really where I need the help. I would play around with your calories until you find an amount that works for you. I'm not sure the MFP calculations are correct for people who have a lot of weight to lose. I think it's a great starting point and you can make adjustments accordingly. You are going to mess up and have bad days, the key is getting right back on track and sticking with it. Feel free to add me!
  • nlkratzner
    nlkratzner Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for the encouragement. I love the food calculator. It helps me track what I am doing and honestly helps me make better choices.
  • Mmarst
    Mmarst Posts: 24 Member
    Will send a friend request! I have 210 to lose, so will be here for the foreseeable future! Let's have some FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • happykee
    happykee Posts: 31 Member
    I have 125 to lose. I am 54 and find it very difficult to lose. I would love to be part of your journey. Would love to have friends who struggle with losing weight.
  • Cambridge727
    Cambridge727 Posts: 50 Member
    Feel free add I been on here for little over a month started at 330. My current weight is 322 now and I'm 5ft 4inches. So let's motivate each other we can do this together
  • worddigger
    worddigger Posts: 79 Member
    Congratulations on your new journey! Each day meeting my goals gives me hope that this weight will come off. You will find what works for you. Small changes add up to big results, I have found...not as overwhelming either.
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