How did you lose 100+?

I think this is a great topic so........BUMP!

I started in 2001 (don't let that scare you because I just maintained for years) I dropped 77 pounds in 2.5 months but then gained 33 so I stayed down 43 pounds until probably2008 then did ww until 2009 when I joined a gym I was 246, that was 1.5 years ago and now am down to 195. I can truly say ww or eating healthy along with the gym is the best way to go. It's not fast but it is very doable. There are good days and bad days but if your mentality if just a new way of life and not a diet for so long then you'll accomplish. Down 135 to date and would like to lose another 36 I'm thinkg 159 would be good for me even though weight charts say my higher end should be 155. Good Luck!! If I can do it, you can do it, it's mainly mental (Really - my favorite saying "just say no" and quit seeing or thinkgin about it - that easy

I am terrified of social gatherings.. potlucks..and anything involving food at this point in my life.. i live alone, and i work from home, so it makes it easy for me to control what food i am surrounded by.. is it strange that i am stifiling (sp?) friendships due to lack of support? i find that i am keeping our communication open only by phone/text these days because when we get together.. it's usually a food fest.. and last time i was social with them.. it was as if they didn't take me seriously.. kept saying.. just this once won't hurt.. you can go back on tomorrow.. things like that.. in turn that was the last time i went out with them..
anyways.. i just feel like.. i gotta do what i gotta do.. with or without you..

My friends did that, always invited me out for drinks and then they would eat chips and mayonaise in front of me saying just one wouldn't hurt. But it's not the one that would hurt, it's the other dozen I would eat! So I don't see them much anymore. I think in all honesty they are a little jealous that I have stuck to this and am so determined to succeed.

I guess I should be really greatful that my friends are not like this. Now they offer to split entrees with me or try and find the healthiest appetizer on the menu. I never gave up alcohol, just gave it up during the week. I'll have to tell them how thankful I am for them. My family on the other hand, hasn't changed anything and they give me the ...eating it this one time won't be a problem I have learned to hold my own.

Awesome advice/suggestions and very inspirational stories of weight-loss !!!!

*Thanks*