Anyone have over 50 lbs to lose?

I'm a huge example of "Don't be in a hurry". I've lost just over 100lbs... I am quite tiny now, and love that. Turns out I have a small frame. BUT.

And this is a huge but. Don't be in a hurry. While it would be nice to see the pounds melt away, think of your skin. I don't mind my stretch marks [really like lil scars], but the EXTRA SKIN. Argh. That'll take time to heal, IF it does. I have visible hip bones, and a giant, albiet mostly flat, wrinkle tummy. Don't even get me started on my ex-FUPA, thighs, or butt.

It was nice to lose the weight. Would I have traded extra time to NOT have the extra skin wrinkles? Hell yes. It would cost me $13,000 just to have an abdominoplasty to remove my extra skin on the stomach. Not even fix the thighs/butt. All out of pocket, as insurance won't cover this since it is just cosmetic.

Slow and steady definitely wins the race in this case.

Add me if you're trying to lose weight. It'll be more motivating for the both of us and we can see how we're doing .

I`ve got well over 100 to lose. Pregnancy has put me way over where I ever thought I would be. But my baby is now 9 months and I`m still gaining, so I can`t really use that as an excuse anymore. I really need some help to get me motivated.

I have about 60 pounds left to lose and I have already lost 12. I have a 3 year old girl and a baby girl that will be 4 months on the 15th. I am trying to build healthy eating habits so I stick to it. Controlling portion sizes has really helped me. I never realized how I just matched my husbands eating habits which really doesn't work!!! I have been on many diets and have had success in the past but ultimately gained everything back because I couldn't keep up with the restrictive way I had been eating. So now I tell myself there are no forbidden foods and somehow my cravings are under control. Funny since it is pretty much reverse psychology. I workout most days just because I love it. Try to get 30 minutes alternating between resistance and cardio and I also get a walk in whenever I can. I have a lot of workout DVDs and also use th videos on fitness blender a lot. I use Pinterest every day to find healthier versions of my favourite recipes and this has also helped my husband lose 15 without effort. I am a little jealous of that but he has a physical job. All in all to cut this long reply short, make changes you know you can sustain and take your time like everyone else has said. If you are indeed in a Calorie deficit and doing some physical activity, pounds will come off. You can add me if you want.

I've lost 54 since January. I agree that it is all about slow and easy. Logging my food has been the biggest asset to me because I know someone else is watching (my niece). Still have at lease 45more to go but I am determined to do this. I'm 63 and it is WAY past time to get it off. Just keep your mind focused on doing it no matter how long it takes. Good luck!! YOU CAN DO IT

A tip for the discouraging part: Try having smaller goals. Like 5-10 pounds at a time. It let's you feel achievement and might give you more motivation ☺

I started out with a goal of losing around 50-60 lbs. I dropped 20 in a slow rate, so still have a long journey. I constantly watch what I put in to my body, still enjoy my favorite foods, but just portion them out. I started working out 6 days a week. I love the outcome that has been produced. This is what keeps me motivated to moving forward. Be reminded of what was in the rearview mirror, but keep your eyes on what is ahead of you. We can all do great things, as long as we put our strong mind's to it.

I have 100 pounds to loose and new to MFP. Trying to figure out best way to make a menu of meals going by my goals from MFP per week. Any suggestions ?

Retakesfitness wrote: »

I'm a mother of two, a 5 yr old nd a 8 week old, trying to stay motivated on my journey. Reached my ultimate high this year, 261... Looking to get to 165, or 150 but the large amount of weight I have to lose is kind of discouraging! Im currently 242, wanted to know what fitness plans and eating habits others who have alot to lose are trying! Really looking to lose 2 pounds a week! 3 if possible

Count me as another vote for walking, which you could do with your children.

My mom used to use baby carriers - anyone know how heavy a child these can accommodate? This one says 8-36 pounds. https://www.amazon.com/Infantino-Sash-Wrap-Baby-Carrier/dp/B0185AH1F8/ref=sr_1_4_s_it

Congrats on your baby! I had around 60 pounds to lose. I have already lost 46 pounds through clean eating and exercise all within a year. If you laser focus on your nutrition, it can be done! Good luck! You can do it!

I hit a high of 328 pounds. Seeing that number on the scale was quite a reality check. It also seemed really daunting so I made slightly better choices but didn't commit to losing the weight then. Finally, I had enough and decided to lose the weight, whatever it takes. At that point, I was still 320 pounds. This morning, the scale smiled at me and said 244 pounds and it keeps dropping steadily. I still have about 50 pounds to go but it no longer seems daunting but rather a simple matter of time. It turns out that the hardest part was simply making the decision to lose the weight. Just take it a day at a time and follow your plan and before you know it, you will look back and be amazed at the weight you have lost.

I want to lose 70-75 pounds. Going slowly though, I've only been on MFP for a few weeks so I'm trying to stay positive since I haven't lost yet

40 more on my goal weight but really will be 50 in the long stretch. Down 40 pounds already, so about half way to nirvana. Slow and stead @ 1 pound per week. So 52 weeks in a year, I calculate this time next year ??? I worry terribly about the belly skin sag, but alas que sera sera.....