100+ Pounds to Lose

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  • deanaferrari
    deanaferrari Posts: 18 Member
    I agree with the suggestions here: Take pictures once a month (I took one of me trying on shorts that I could fasten but not zip, then a month later, took one of them zipped -- albeit snugly). When you start second-guessing the effectiveness of your diet (i.e. that dratted plateau that seems to strike once a month), you can pull out these progress photos and remind yourself it's working and to just keep doing what you're doing cause it's working. It helps when you're feeling down.
  • sssgilbe
    sssgilbe Posts: 89 Member
    charlieandcarol wrote: »
    I am finding a book called the Beck Diet Solution really useful. It was recommended on a thread on here (thanks to who ever that was I can't remember now). I "know" the practicalities of losing weight but find the mental stuff really holds me back and as a result have yo-yo and binged my way to being 70pounds or so overweight.

    The Beck Diet Solution is not a book with a diet in it. It is a book to help you psychologically prepare for the process of losing weight and then to help you adhere to the lifestyle changes and whatever "diet" you chose to use to help you make those changes and lose weight.

    It is based on cognitive therapy principles and provides useful strategies for when you don't have motivation, can't be bothered or feel like it is all too hard. Its about helping you set goals, undo bad habits and negative ways of thinking that can hold people back from achieving goals and I am finding that it is helping me.

    And how to deal with lapses. Lots of great information and mental exercises.
  • LoBaas
    LoBaas Posts: 13 Member
    Hey MFP friends!

    Thank you all SO much for the kind words and advice and support. :) Sharing stories with you guys, and just knowing you're out there and that I am not alone is a HUGE help! I can do this :)

    I think I really need to start by getting all the junk out of my house. Having chips in the cupboard is really not helping me any.

    Also, I think I may actually be addicted to food. I know that sounds crazy, but the more I research it, the more I realize I have all the classic symptoms. I am considering trying an online meeting of Overeaters Anonymous, just to continue to lean on other people for support and encouragement. Have any of you tried that program?

    I have to tell you, I am SO inspired by each and every one of you! :)
  • gawworthington
    gawworthington Posts: 1,131 Member
    I lost my 100 lbs over the last 11 months. I like to make mini goals and have non-food goals that keep me motivated. I also like to compete in the challenges on this web site. I am compete in a Hogwarts Challenge and a Spring fling that is Amazing Race based. I have done some other challenges - Biggest Loser and Divergent Challenges since June when I found MFP.
  • reducingrenee622
    reducingrenee622 Posts: 48 Member
    Looks like I'm in the same boat you are. 23 years old, roughly 100 pounds (give or take) to lose! Not too sure where to really start besides cutting calories, and exorcising more. Care if I added you? More friends on here, the more I feel like I'll be accountable!
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