Anyone need to lose 100+ lbs?

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  • firef1y72
    firef1y72 Posts: 1,579 Member
    I started with a major target of 145lb, which was half my weight and would bring me down to 145lb (obviously). 186 days later I'm halfway there having lost 72.5lb, only another 72.5lb to go.

    But I've broken that down in to far more managable chunks. My current short term goal is 210lb, medium term is 199lb and long term is (or was, I'll be changing it by the end of next month) losing 50lb in a year.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    I've lost 100 before, and have another 100 to go right now after regaining some weight. I'm going slow and steady, changing my habits thoroughly and exercising to my best ability while still listening to my body. I used to be so strict, and push myself through injuries just to continue with the plan.

    I'm just doing my best every day. I don't always meet my calorie goal but I do log even overages. I'm holding myself accountable and being as honest as possible with myself through the process. No crazy fads here!
  • dwaterfield
    dwaterfield Posts: 34 Member
    I started at 292 back in late September, currently down 65 pounds at 227. I have a deadline I need to meet (220 or less by June 30), but intend to keep working after that. An even 100 pounds would put me at 192, which is my eventual goal.

    As others have said, don't concentrate so much on that big number. Focus on the goals for each day and the rest will take care of itself.
  • sheilafairlamb
    sheilafairlamb Posts: 6 Member
    I am also in the 100+ club and just seriously started on this journey. Loved reading this thread! Really inspiring. If anyone wants to friend me then please do. It would be great to have some friends on here.
  • geektofit
    geektofit Posts: 6 Member
    To be at a healthy BMI I would need to lose about 150lbs but I'd be happy to be back in the 100's -- which means ~80 lbs. I'm only a few weeks into my journey and am just shooting for mini-goals. At the beginning, it was to lose 5 lbs, and then I've altered it since. Make mini goals for yourself that are achievable in a weeks-month time. It keeps you motivated and gets your confidence up. You can do it! Feel free to add me!
  • poppejennifer
    poppejennifer Posts: 12 Member
    I do. I seem to be losing the same 5 pounds over and over
  • DeviatedNorm
    DeviatedNorm Posts: 422 Member
    edited May 2016
    When I joined MyFitnessPal in November I needed to lose 130lbs to get close to an "ideal" bodyweight.

    Today I'm just a little bit beyond half past that goal with 66lbs lost and 64lbs to go.

    It may sound daunting -- it sounded so daunting to me that I made my weight loss goal only 95lbs, but I'll be adjusting that soon as I've realized this isn't impossible, I just gotta keep doing what I'm doing for like the rest of my life.

    Feel free to add me if you like. I log regularly and have an open diary. If my fatass could do this, you can too.
  • afatpersonwholikesfood
    afatpersonwholikesfood Posts: 577 Member
    I started with 200+ to lose 1 year ago. I have 40+ to go to get into a normal BMI. I plan to lose 20 more and then switch to a small deficit and see where that slowly takes me over time.
  • Honest_Angie
    Honest_Angie Posts: 37 Member
    I have one friend that lost over 100 already. I've just started, but have well over 100 to lose.
  • egowens05
    egowens05 Posts: 9 Member
    I felt the same way until I started taking through some posts in the community. I realized that I am not the only one with 100+ to lose. We are not alone. We can do this. One day at a time.
  • walkerlark
    walkerlark Posts: 13 Member
    I need to lose close 70 to 100 pounds. Feel free to add me as a friend. I need to find people that are motivated because it gets hard sometimes
  • Shoebacha1
    Shoebacha1 Posts: 2,113 Member
    I have 100 pounds to lose. I am 9 pounds in and struggling due to injury and PCOS. It seems impossible at times, but I have to keep reminding myself to not focus on the number so much, but how I feel. I have only lost 9 pounds in 60 days, but I feel a huge difference in my joints, my energy and my flexibility. I avoid the scale except for once a month so I dont get discouraged, and instead of a regimented exercise plan, I just make sure I do one active thing a day. Usually a hobby, like swimming, horseback riding, walking my dogs, rollerblading, shopping..etc.
  • poppejennifer
    poppejennifer Posts: 12 Member
    How do I add a friend
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Not anymore!!! :) Im down about 75#, with 15-25 left (not exactly sure).
  • maryclaire82
    maryclaire82 Posts: 1 Member
    Close...I need to lose almost 90. Looking to get back (or close to) to my happy weight when I was in my twenties! I'm just getting started now. :) My focus is on eating healthy during the day...I wrecked my metabolism by eating nothing all day & overeating at night. New to this site as well!
  • xCyanideGirlx
    xCyanideGirlx Posts: 116 Member
    I got lots to lose, like 140+. feel free to add me
  • lostgoals
    lostgoals Posts: 57 Member
    My goal is a 100 but I am pretty sure it will be upped as I am closing in on the 60 lost, still a ways to go so if you'd like to add me I am game. I started in February and if your mind is ready, your body will follow!
  • mmarshall74
    mmarshall74 Posts: 183 Member
    I started with over 130 to lose... I'm down almost 90. Look for lifestyle changes not "diets". Eating healthy and exercise needs to be part of your daily life forever, not just until some magic number is achieved. It takes a while to lose a lot of weight.... but it doesn't take long to feel better physically and mentally for losing some of that weight. Even though I have about 40-50lb more to go until my goal, I feel a million times better than I did before.
  • DeviatedNorm
    DeviatedNorm Posts: 422 Member
    @poppejennifer to add someone as a friend first click on their profile then click "add friend". Then click "send request", filling out the message box if you'd like.
  • poppejennifer
    poppejennifer Posts: 12 Member
    edited May 2016
    I was recently diagnosed with crohn's disease I don't understand how I can be sick all the time and not lose weight I eat very healthy and clean however the scale does not seem to but I am generally within 100 calories of my goal which are calculated to be at or around 1500 calories any advice would be helpful. I have a very hard time eating fruits and vegetables so I have to eat what my body will allow me I'm so frustrated and overwhelmed I just want to cry I am a relatively active person except for when I am in a flare up which is very debilitating and painful
  • wrrly
    wrrly Posts: 26 Member
    edited May 2016
    I'm in this 100+ club and taking my time. It's a life-change, not a diet. Whatever I chose to do, I have to be comfortable enough to live with it. I've been at it for just over 1 year, started at over 300 pounds and lost 57. In my head, I'm aiming for another 50. From there I'll reach for the next 25.

    It goes in bursts and spurts, I've fallen and picked myself back up. Perhaps the best advice I've seen - and witnessed through other's actions - is to keep logging. Even on those days that clearly *sucked*, keep coming back. Anecdotally, the people who have been the most successful are those that keep coming back to MFP and logging.

    Feel free to cry, complain, moan... you're not alone. Set small milestones for yourself. Time will feel as if it's crawling, but these little steps in the right direction *do* add up. I've seen it.

    I live by the analogy "how do you eat an elephant? one bite at a time."
  • mmarshall74
    mmarshall74 Posts: 183 Member
    edited May 2016
    I was recently diagnosed with crohn's disease I don't understand how I can be sick all the time and not lose weight I eat very healthy and clean however the scale does not seem to but I am generally within 100 calories of my goal which are calculated to be at or around 1500 calories any advice would be helpful. I have a very hard time eating fruits and vegetables so I have to eat what my body will allow me I'm so frustrated and overwhelmed I just want to cry I am a relatively active person except for when I am in a flare up which is very debilitating and painful

    Where as healthy and clean eating may be a priority for some.... it's not required for weight loss. Many people will say get a scale and weight EVERYTHING to the gram. I first thought this was extreme, but when I started doing it I was shocked at what I thought I was eating and the weight started coming off. It takes some effort (and can be frustrating) at first... but we are worth it and a healthy life is worth it! Best of luck. Also, best to look at exercise at a plus to weight loss and the added physical benefit of exercise... it's hard to create most of ones calorie deficit via exercise.
  • marinabreeze
    marinabreeze Posts: 141 Member
    I started with 204 to lose. I have restarted the journey recently and I have lost 17 lbs so far. I have a very long way to go, but this took decades to gain and it's not going away overnight. For me, I do a combination of paleo/mostly "clean eating" and calorie-counting (so I don't eat too little and crash my metabolism. I wouldn't necessarily recommend for everyone (most should lose with just reducing calories), but I have insulin resistance and PCOS, and this has not only worked for me so far, but has cut my sugar cravings significantly and I have more energy. In any case, losing a lot is daunting, but every "small" loss is going in the right direction on the scale, which is definitely a win.
  • michaelhcox
    michaelhcox Posts: 2 Member
    I started May 11, 2015 at 280 pounds. Today is May 11, 2016, and I weigh 178.6 lbs. It is definitely doable. Just keep at it, take it one day at a time.
  • WithGodICanDoThis
    WithGodICanDoThis Posts: 22 Member
    I am with you, I have 100+ to lose!! Feel free to add me if you are in it for the long haul, like I am!!!
  • sshaiwan1
    sshaiwan1 Posts: 18 Member
    I need to lose 80.. 100 wouldn't either. I'm with you..I've lost 6lbs so far..80-100 seems like a dream.
  • sshaiwan1
    sshaiwan1 Posts: 18 Member

    I meant 100 wouldn't be bad either...smh
  • AlyM725
    AlyM725 Posts: 158 Member
    edited May 2016
    I have 100 lbs to lose as well. My advice to you is don't be too restrictive, allow yourself a small treat, find exercise that you enjoy (I started going to a boxing gym, and I have so much fun I don't even realize I worked out for 90 minutes! It makes all the difference when you're having fun), try new exercises until you find something you enjoy) and take it one day at a time. You can do this!
  • Panda_Poptarts
    Panda_Poptarts Posts: 971 Member
    I've got 70 - 80 to go. Maybe a little more. I'm down 80 so far.
    Slow and steady!