Losing 115 LBS Journey Starts TODAY

GeminiGenesis_ · January 2017

Hello everyone! My name is Cierra. I'm 21 and 5 foot 6 weighing at 280 lbs. I'm trying to lose 115 lbs within the year! Any positive feedback or advice? This app is wonderful

Brookieb1326 · January 2017

Hey Cierra! I am also 21, 5 foot 8 weigh about 268 and want to lose about 100 pounds! Feel free to add me and we can work on this together!!

PBWaffleCakes · January 2017

I'm 5"2 and lost 130 pounds, you got this! Try to remember this is a lifestyle change, sometimes timelines can cause stress. Eat mostly clean, have cheat days, never give up!

DWBalboa · January 2017

Hello Cierra, it all starts with you. Believe in yourself, love yourself, push yourself and you will succeed. It will be important to watch your intake so measure everything get a digital scale and log EVERYTHING.
Be careful not to push to hard to soon as you may get tired or possibly injured or both.
Also get a support group, close friends that will support you but also will call you out when needed.
Good luck not that you will need it.
Vr,
DW

Mahogany_Bee · January 2017

Hi Cierra!
My name is Mahogany I'm 5'2.5" and last I checked I weighed 198.6 lbs (my first goal is 160lbs, 2nd is 135lbs, and lastly 122lbs by the end of this year)
My best advice is find alternatives or make healthier versions of some of the junk food you may like. For example I love French fries so I make sure to incorporate a baked potatoe in my diet

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For replacing chips I each veggies with light veggie dip.
Yogurt and fruits have done wonders for me in the sweet tooth department (so far)
Lots of protein helps with food cravings too!
Drink a lot of water H20 does wonders during a change in diet.
Make small goals that are attainable. Breaking up my goal weight didn't make it seem like such an impossible task.
Stick to your workouts even of you don't feel like it (you'll thank yourself later)

Meal prepping has also made a HUGE impact on my weightloss journey as well. I typically plan out my entire meal plan for the week 4 days of one thing and 3 days of something new. Some people prep for the entire week in one day

kshelton957 · January 2017

Awsome!!
Much love to you Cierra and your willingness to see a change! I am also on a journey in shedding this weight off. I encourage you to start strong and keep pushing, each day is new results. Add me, I'm down 22pounds so far!! 296-274

timjmartin23 · January 2017

Hi Cierra, I'm on a similar journey, I am going to lose another 100 lbs this year, already lost 24lbs since I started with a PT in mid November.

If I can share what I've found, denying yourself food or foods doesn't work - eat clean, unprocessed food for your main diet & moderation on the rest - stay in your MFP target & log everything - even if it puts you over!

Exercise is everything & don't shy from the weights as well as cardio - it accelerates your base metabolism rate & really helps.

Try not to "lose 100 lbs ... rather, lose 1lb but 100 times" ... don't know why but that makes me feel better

Add if you wish... I don't ramble on quite as much but do log every day!

Tim.

GeminiGenesis_ · January 2017

Thank you all guys!!

5n00py · January 2017

It's great that you've made the decision, and put it out there for others to be able to "keep you honest and focused".

Keep in mind that it is a lifestyle change. If you revert back to old (bad) behaviors, then you already know what's going to happen, or you wouldn't be here now. Stay strong, and call out to your buddies here if you need encouragement, support and advice. It may be a solo journey of rediscovery for yourself, but there's now a whole team on that journey with you!

timjmartin23 wrote: »

..... Try not to "lose 100 lbs ... rather, lose 1lb but 100 times" ... don't know why but that makes me feel better..... Tim.

GREAT ADVICE there Tim. Love your quote!

Jonjon59 · January 2017

GeminiGenesis_ wrote: »

Hello everyone! My name is Cierra. I'm 21 and 5 foot 6 weighing at 280 lbs. I'm trying to lose 115 lbs within the year! Any positive feedback or advice? This app is wonderful

Yes..it's sound hard but please focus on cardio..if you can start by running in place for 5-10mins. At an average pace you could reach a mile in 9mins. So that 4 times a week to start..trust me you will notice a change in weight and energy..

tmharrison1985 · January 2017

Hello, all ... I'm 5'2" and 31 year old with a little over 100 pounds to lose. Feel free to add me!!! The more friends and supporters the better. I have an open diary and my daily calorie goal is 1200-1400. Hope to see some of you on my friends list.

LaxJac · January 2017

Gemini, happy to help motivate and support. Have lost 100+ a few years back and gained back 50 with knee issues (and *kitten* eating). Feel free to add.

chgonzalez1978 · January 2017

Congrats on your decision to better yourself! I was on a similar journey about 2 years ago (started at 300lb and now173lbs) and with help and encouragement from my MFP friends (along with others in my life) I was able to loose about 130lbs. That journey has ended only to start a new one which is to maintain my weight in the long term. Feel free to friend me and Ill be happy to assist in anyway I can.

payneabigail292 · January 2017

Hey girl, I am also 21 and was 200 about a year ago, i then lost 80lbs and beat my goal of 150 and got down to 120lbs. Threw a tough time of loosing a close friend I turned to food and gained 40lbs back. I am now trying to get back down to 130 as my goal weight, but love sharing my eating habits and giving motivation to other girls trying to loose the weight, I now need to learn to keep it off! Add me as a friend for motivation for each other on your journey to not dieting but a healthy life style!

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