I'm super morbid obese and looking for all the help/support I can Get!
BrandonLumpkins
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Hello I'm Brandon 29, 6ft 600+ lbs from Washington DC living in NYC. My goal is to lose 275 pounds in 18 months. Please help me on this journey. Add me as a friend
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You can do this my friend. There are a lot of very helpful, friendly and motivating people on here. Good luck.2
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your gonna make it bruh1
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You can do anything you set your mind to. Every journey begins by taking that first step. Glad you're here. You got this!!!3
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Dream big and you will achieve greatness my friend.
Sent the add.
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I believe you can do it!!!!1
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You've come to the right place. That is a monster goal, and a great one, but might feel overwhelming and thus easy to walk away from. I would start with a much more modest and short-term goal (for example lose 20 pounds in the next 2 months). Once you've achieved this goal, you can set the next one with some new confidence.
I would also encourage you to make a plan and stick to it. Many people try to make changes without a plan, and they fail quickly. Identify what you can do, as well as what you can't. As you lose weight, remember to re-evaluate this. Identify your motivations, and which ones will help you the most on the days when you just don't want to do it anymore.
Spend some time here. Get support, learn about nutrition and exercise, and ask lots of questions. Look at the success stories, as well as the people who are struggling, and realize you're not alone!
Most of all, be patient. Your body is used to the way things are right now, and may be slow to change. The scale may not move for awhile. Stick to the plan even when it doesn't seem to be working in the short term.
I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to add me if you like.7 -
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You took the first step of joining MFP! Congrats! request sent!
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Hey! I didn't lose that much, but I did lose 125 lbs. And i've kept it off for 6 years.
But losing 125 lbs took me 3 years! Yes, it can be done faster, but this is about your long-term future. Don't expect fast results. This is for your life.
You can do this!4 -
YES! Always so happy for young people that TAKE THEIR BODIES BACK while they are young. You are giving your self a gift every day! You CAN do this. WANT it. Don't be afraid of the journey love. Just STAY on it. I have few regrets in my life but I can honestly say that not taking my body back when I was 29-50 years old is my biggest regret. Don't have regret that lasts that long. If I may, I would say to you that 5 lb goals for me at first kept me encouraged and they add up quickly. Enjoy and have fun discovering what your amazing body can do when we use our amazing minds too.3
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You will get there buddy!! I'm adding you!1
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we all need help at something man. i got you.1
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You are at the right place. Stay here, log EVERY thing that you eat and drink, be patient, and we will all work through this together.4
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Set yourself reasonable and short term goals so that you don't get frustrated. Also if you lose the weight too quickly you will end up with a lot of flabbiness and loose skin. Focus on learning as much as you can about your health and what your body actually needs and you will have no problem losing the weight. It's a lot to learn about and shocking how wrong almost everything that has ever been marketed to you has been.2
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Hey Brandon! You can totally do this bro! I'm in NYC too bro. You'll find a lot of insight and good advice on here for sure. Make a good plan and exercise plan. And stick to it. And start off at your own pace but stick with it and you will for sure achieve this goal my man! Lots of luck and inspiration!2
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Great advice already!
One day at a time. All you can do is today. Do the best you can today and just keep going! There will be ups and downs, great days and tough days. We ALL have them!
Congrats on making the decision to change your life!!!!10 -
I appreciate all the love and encouragement. It's definitely a long journey and I'm willing to take it day by day. I've learned that nothing really works unless you work it. It's time to work it. Thank you guys for all the support.7
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Sent you an add! 1
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Lil steps to your bigger goal1
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You can do it! I am 5'6 and 249 pounds. Looking to lose 100+. Anyone can feel free to message/request me! 2
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Hi. I think you're so brave to reach out. You're gonna succeed, you do this☺2
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You can do it! Support and keeping your mind focused are key.0
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Hi Brandon I have been struggling with my weight is feels like since birth. In 2001 i had the gastric bypass and now i am back at the weight were i started. Can't cry over something i did to myself. I love food its so good but anyway. I was searching through youtube one day trying to get some ideas and came across DivaSlimsDown. She shows her entire journey to weight loss and she has done it all without surgery except now that is is down 200lbs she has had skin removed and stuff take a look at her journey it was a blessing for me and hopefully it will help you too. I am 6'1 and i was 503lbs but since May 3, 2016 I am down 35lbs. I am doing it and so can you stay encourage my friend it will get easier. Go to youtube and put in DivaSlimsDown and watch her journey it is amazing she is amazing and she did it and so can we.3
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First thing r u diabetic if u r u need a doc supervision.. Why? Because sugar going up n down .. Ur going to feel crazy with out sugar.. Second it's a hard journey , yes u can do it I believe n u .. Be around positive people, that r going threw a journey or watching what they eat.. Third u r going to feel head hunger bienge eating don't look at food commercials it will tell ur hungry when ur not..third walk baby steps concentrate love n enjoy what u do!! Be persistent n patient with ur self.. I'm on face book2
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I'm here for You buddy! Sent an Add req1
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The right place indeed! We are all on our own personal journey and this is a great community for support!
Day by day is the only way you can take it and encouragement is here!!1 -
Welcome. Congrats for making a first step. Here's my insight : We all have days when we don't eat like we are suppose to. Don't fret it, learn from it and make tomorrow a better day. We all have days when we don't get exercise in like we want. Don't beat yourself up. Just pick yourself up. Tomorrow is a new day. Doubts and negativity will come and go. Push through it. There are no can nots there is only I will not. It's your choice. All results form from a starting point with determination and will power backing it. You don't have to be perfect, but you do have to try.
Best wishes on your journey.
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You're already winning! Let's go kick some *kitten*!2
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Welcome. I have been here for a few months and I have found so many friendly helpful people. Take small steps and take one day at a time. Before you know it they all add up and I know you can do this.2
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