100+++ to lose and don't know where to start!

Your on the right track buddy, always be ready to start again thats how its done. Ive lost weight 3x before finally letting it all go for good. So far ive lost 14kg and 3kg left. Along the road you'll fall, may have a few cheat meals here and there, then be completely unmotivated for a while, but the key is to keep going. Never depend on being in the right mood or time because its always temporary like pain. My uncle whom also joined me is also on his own weightloss journey from 350lbs and has lost alot of weight an counting. You can do this its definitly attainable, just dont give up and you'll succeed

I have 95lbs to go. if you got to cheat make it a meal and just ignore it and accept that you're gonna have to work harder the next day

Same situation 29 yrs old, diabetic type 2. Been grinding for a week and down about 8 lbs. I had a scare in hospital and it really pissed me off going through that. That is what I'm using not to repeat starting over again and again.

Hi...I've got about 100lbs to lose, and I've started and stopped so many times I've lost count. I'm hoping using the support available here will help me stay focused and motivated. I've sent a friend request and hopefully we can help each other through it. Good luck on your journey

I came here with 100 pounds to lose three months ago and have lost 22 pounds thus far. My changes were minimal and easy - no crazy diet plans here! Here's what I did/came to realize:

1) Stop lying - This was a big one for me. When I was on Weight Watchers I lied in my food log ALL THE TIME. I didn't eat 16 Oreos. I only had a few. I didn't eat 2 slices of cake - I ate one and it was REALLY small. Ugh. I was such a liar about my food intake! But now, I log everything I eat and don't lie about it. If I ate 5 oz, who am I helping by inputting it as 3 oz? NO ONE! I was lying just so I could see "good job!" at the end of my day. But I knew I hadn't done a good job, and it made things worse from a motivation standpoint. Currently, the only things I don't log are condiments (except butter), but everything else gets logged. In full amounts. If I use 5 TBs of butter on my baked potato, I put down 5 TBs of butter! If I eat 16 Oreos, believe me - I put down that I ate 16 Oreos!

2) Exercise is key - but start slowly. I started with walking. My first walk was 1.5 miles. After a week of doing that I went up to 2 miles, then 3 miles, then 4 miles - now my average walk is 4.5-5 miles, but I've also gone as far as 9 miles! This weekend I added weights to my routine - nothing major, but just enough to know I'm making my muscles work a bit. I've also recently started jogging for 1 minute intervals during my walks. On a whim, I jogged (albeit slowly) for as long as I could take it a few weeks ago and was shocked that I was able to go 3/4 of a mile! WITHOUT STOPPING! I couldn't have done that 3 months ago.

3) Despite my comment about 16 Oreos, moderation is the other key - don't feel like you've failed if you have chocolate, or chips, or french fries, or a soda, or ice cream. Figure out how to make it work within your daily caloric amount. Then just log it and move on.

4) Don't weigh yourself every day - in the beginning that would drive you nuts. Once a week is fine. Same time of day, same day, same environment. As for me, I weigh-in on Monday mornings just before I get in the shower to get ready for work. Eventually you can consider weighing everyday just out of curiosity, but do not get fixated on the numbers reflected from day to day.

5) Understand that you will have weeks that you gain. If you are a woman, there will be times that you gain here and there. Log it and move on. Don't stress about it. Last week I gained 1.8 pounds at my weigh-in. But this week I was down 5.2 pounds because those 1.8 pounds from last week were the result of one of the worst weeks of PMS I've had in a while. So really, last week was "null" and this week I was down 3.4. Most weeks I lose 1-1.5 pounds, with occasional small gains (.5-.8) or big losses (2.5+). Many folks on here say, "weight loss is not linear," and it's true.

6) Be patient - it took you a long time to gain the weight, it'll take you a long time to lose it. The only time you can truly get upset with your progress is when you've been on a plateau for 3-4 weeks at a time. Then it's time to re-evaluate your eating choices and your exercise, and see what you can tweak.

7) Do NOT starve yourself. Don't fool yourself into thinking if you eat 1200 calories a day you'll lose the weight and be happy. Oh sure, you'll lose weight quickly - but it won't be sustainable. Maybe someday it will, but not now. So eat the amount that MFP calculates for you, and don't be tempted to eat less unless you are truly not hungry that day. For frame of reference, I still need to lose 80 pounds and MFP has me eating about 1700 calories a day for my sedentary lifestyle (desk job). Do NOT include exercise as part of your general lifestyle profile - those calories are counted separately. On days you have a lot of exercise, consider eating back only 1/2 of them. And even that is optional (for me ) if I "only" burn 300-400 calories a day via exercise. If you get to a point where you are burning 1000+ calories per exercise session, then definitely eat some back! Your body will thank you!

8) Use the forums - people here are mostly helpful and encouraging.

9) Make small goals. If you have 100 pounds to lose, just focus on the first five. Then the first ten. Then the first 20. Or 10% of your starting weight (i.e., if you weigh 270 pounds, then 27 pounds is 10%). Or make exercise goals. Walk 1 mile 3x a week. Then try 1.5 miles 3x a week. Then add more mileage, or add another day. Make small goals rather than looking at the bigger picture. When I think about that fact that I have 80 pounds to go, it can be daunting and make me think "It's never going to happen," but when I know I'm only 3 pounds away from being down 25 pounds, it's a goal I know I can reach.

10) There is no such thing as failure! Just keep on keeping on, and know that you are not in a race. There's no set deadline for getting healthy.

I wish you the best. Good luck and feel free to send me a friend request!

Sending you a friend request - I started with 112 lbs. to lose and have 88 to go. Your story is VERY familiar to me. What convinced me to try again was the this thought: it will likely take me at least a year to get the weight off, BUT I don't want to be sitting here a year from now, probably heavier, and thinking I wished I had started doing something about my weight a year ago! You will find a lot of support here!

I have over 100 pounds to lose and it's so hard!! I'm not diabetic yet, but I know I will be if I don't get some weight off. Some days are just harder than others. I struggle with feeling sooo hungry on certain days. Please add me! Thanks.

You already started - you are here and so am I as of today.

Baby steps - one step at a time. It doesn't matter how long it will take as long as we get there. I am going to loose the 100 lbs and so will you if your mind is made up.

I've been where you are now. I lost 100+ pounds by eating less and moving more. When you have that much weight to lose, that's really all you have to do. Break down your long-term goal into smaller, more manageable goals. Celebrate reaching these goals (without food of course). Some days/weeks are harder than others, sometimes you'll feel overwhelmed maybe even defeated. Those are the times you need to remind yourself where you started and where you're going. You can see from the responses here, you're not alone! Keep moving forward!

I started the year with 155lb plus to lose. I did well in January then went up and down through February resulting in no actual weight loss in February, then I lost lots in March. I have lost 38lb this year even with the ups and downs. I have a long history of binge eating disorder. I also have bipolar and pcos. I tend to do well for 2 or 3 weeks then have a wobble. They key is getting back on track as soon as I can. Bipolar wiped out February for me but as soon as I felt able I got back to doing better. Bad days or bad weeks do not have to mean the end. Just get back to it as soon as able to and over all progress can still be made. Also I learn a little more with each wobble.

I didn't read all the replies, but if no one else mentioned these:

1. buy a food scale and use it obsessively
2. stay as far away from restaurants and prepared meals as possible except as an occasional treat
3. clear your pantry and fridge of trigger foods
4. get outside and start walking, I lost the first 20 pounds just by adding long walks with the dog. My dog also lost weight, so it was truly a win/win
5. ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!! A "bad" day is only bad if you repeat it the next day

You've taken the first step. Acknowledged you have a problem that needs working on. Everyone here is so supportive so you will fit well. Just be honest with yourself all the time in order to help yourself change for the better. I've sent a request xx

I dont have any great advice. Last year on my 45th birthday, I was pre-diabetic, high cholesterol levels, and close to high blood pressure. My knees hurt everyday and I got winded walking 10 steps. I was depressed and had anxiety. I decided to do something about it. Of course I cut down tremendously what and how much I eat. I began exercising from 1 mile to currently 4+ miles a day. One year and 100 lbs later, I have learned that there is no easy fix.
It takes dedication, planning, will power, and commitment. I have found that the longer I go, the easier it gets. I had a laser like focus. I did not want anything that I was not supposed to have and it did not bother me. I still have a ways to go, but I now know what I am capable of so I have no excuse to not keep on keeping on.

I have PCOS also! feel free to add me. I had 100 lbs to lose and I'm down 57 so far. it's taken a long time but I'm finally getting somewhere with the help of my doctors and yoga, oddly enough!

I'm 32 I've lost 61lbs so far I still have 100+ to go! I find this app great and the people on here are inspirational! Always someone here to help! Feel free to add me. X