NEW HERE... WITH 100+ LBS TO LOSE

Welcome, I wish your luck on your life change. This site is the greatest tool for reteaching us the proper way to eat and take care of ourselves. It is amazing at how much we have let our automatic lives destroy us and have been taken over by the Super Size Me Mafia. I Would like to congratulate you on deciding to fight back and not give up, that is the most important thing to do right now as you have decided to live (never thought it was a choice, did ya?). We are all here to help and answer questions and cheer each other on, and chew some *kitten* when it needs to be chewed. Just remember it is not a diet but a change of life, and my first piece of advice is to make your new life automatic, make it easy to do. If you don't have to struggle through our busy lives to eat healthy and stay fit the greater your success will be. Set your self some time alone to exercise and use it for that. Make your family respect that time also. It is a long and emotional journey, but you aren't alone. I always take new friends and love to help motivate people and give advice or chew some *kitten*. I have successfully reached my original goal, and have since made a new one. It takes time but it is one of the greatest things I have ever done. I am so moved by the experience that I love to help people do the same, so if you or anyone else want to add me feel free and I will tag along on your Journey! Good Luck!

Well where to even start...... i guess i'm doing this for myself before i do it for anyone else. But i guess the real reason i decided to get on the ball and start losing weight is because my husband and i would like to have kids one day. And maybe if i start lose the weight and become more healthy then it will motive him to lose some as well. I feel like this might be a lost cause since no one seems to be very supported. I joined another site and since i had started that sight i lost 7.6 lbs but there was something about this site that caught my eye. I would love to have some friends on this site so we could encourage each other to lose the weight (no one likes to do this alone... at least i dont). I just really dont want to feel like this is a lost cause. I need motivation to exercise so if anyone has any ideas i am more than willing to accept them.
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i think at some point in the beginning of this weight loss journey we all feel this way. but trust me, you will find support and friends here. i have quite a bit of weight to lose myself and overall ive lost 27lbs, 6lbs on MFP. its really hard but the outcome is well worth the hard work. one day at a time, just keep reciting to yourself that you will succeed and have faith in GOD. You're welcome to be my friend. i like emailing because its easier for me to respond while im working. I wish all success and hope that your husband starts with you too.

I'm just signing up and your post caught my eye. I love the sayings you put there, I have read them before and was tickled to see the reminder. You have encouraged me by your successes. I know by the numbers that you have been doing something right both in what you are eating, how you are moving and most importantly how you have changed your thinking about food. I need to lose anywhere from 150 to 180lbs to get to the size I am comfortable. (I'd have to lose 200 to be where the BMI chart recommends) I have been over 300+ for the better part of the last 2 decades. I had lost 50lbs a few years ago but I got pregnant and had bad complications- ended up on bedrest for weeks before delivering a stillborn and spending the next three years in and out of hospitals and doctors offices. The weight came back on rapidly and everytime I have tried to lose weight since then I have gotten sick. A friend of mine joined this sight and told me to join with her, so here I am and at first glance it seems very cool. Anyway, if you would be interested I would like to have you as a friend. I believe having a friend who knows what it is like to need to lose more than 100lbs would be a blessing. (even more so since you have already seen such success on this journey) Best wishes either way!

THANK U ALL SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT!!! I'M STARTING TO LINK MFP EVEN MORE NOW!!! I'M CURIOUS THOUGH.... WHAT DO YA'LL THINK ABOUT WATER PILLS? MY SISTER IN LAW SAID I NEEDED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN I TAKE THEM. ITS SOMETHING I AM CONSIDERING DOING BC I HAVE SOOOOO MUCH WATER RETENTION.

Water pills will not take of fat it will take off water. Are you on medication that makes you hold fluid? Maybe the doc can change to something else? If you lower your sodium intake do you still hold fluid? I know my ankles swell if I eat fast food, but if I don't than I have no issue with holding fluid. Maybe diet modification would help you too? Be careful if you are talking about medical medication induced weight loss. I have seen people diet from them. My sister tried a crazy doc like that and ended up in the ICU a few days.

wow ...i just joined tonight an also have 100lbs to lose ...reading all the posts here has given me encouragment to see i have started in a good place...u can add me as a friend an we can help each other ..my husband an i both have a lot to lose (although we r done having kids )now we have to do it to enjoy them..but sometimes he is the one stressing me or making me feel guilty for not doing excersizes when he is ready ..cuz he doesnt like to do it alone but sometimes id rather do my routine alone to be in the moment with my own spirit ..an it is hard to keep up with his pace of walk (im much shorter lol) ..instead of just supporting i feel like he is dependant on me ..

A few things to help reduce fluid retention that isn't dangerous. Eat celery, drink decaf green tea, and take magnesium supplements up to 400mg a day (it helps to balance the amount of fluid in your body so that your body uses what it needs more efficiently and lets go of what it doesn't need. It can also help with headaches) There are other natural foods and herbs that work, you can look up natural diuretics online if you want more suggestions. (I have used all of the above and seen great success at both reducing fluid retention as well as reducing blood pressure caused by excess fluid)

Hello!
Drinking water (a ton!) will help you to rid yourself of water weight. (best advice given to me on my first day on here....yeah it was on Sunday :-), she said chug, dont sip). If you do take water pills, take a potassium pill with it, or you may get leg cramping. Or at least i did when i took water pills. Once i took potassium (or eat bananas), it eased.

but try the water before the pills. the body needs alot to function. :-)

Hi, I still have 100lbs to lose, so I'm in for the long haul too. I'm glad that you will discuss diuretics with your Dr. as they should only be used if clinicly indicated(for example hypertension or congestive heart disease). I think that once you start logging your food, eating healthier (esp lowering sodium),etc retaining water will be less of a problem. Glad to have you here.

One pound at a time
Set 5 lb mini goals
Lots of water
Food journal everyday no matter what
Don't beat yourself up about anything (weightloss & life)
YOU'RE WORTH IT
Only focus on YOUR weightloss; don't worry about hubby right now
Did I say water? And lots of it

The hardest part is starting! It does get easier trust me.

Welcome to MFP and believe in yourself.