New with 100+ to loose!
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Hello everyone. My name is Toni and I'm 37 from Indiana and I have over 100 pounds to loose and I have no motivation what so ever. I've been on the roller coaster for 5 years now and have managed to loose 50 pounds, but as of today, I have gained back every single pound. I'm tired of being overweight and I want to feel pretty again. I've tried every diet out there, I just can't seem to stop eating! HELP! Any support would be more than welcome!
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Hello everyone. My name is Toni and I'm 37 from Indiana and I have over 100 pounds to loose and I have no motivation what so ever. I've been on the roller coaster for 5 years now and have managed to loose 50 pounds, but as of today, I have gained back every single pound. I'm tired of being overweight and I want to feel pretty again. I've tried every diet out there, I just can't seem to stop eating! HELP! Any support would be more than welcome!0
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Welcome Toni! You can do it, I want to loose about 100 over all. Start with mini goals, when I think of 100 pounds I'm like WHOA that's the weight of one of my children! You can do it! This site is GREAT, it's helping me a lot and this boards are great for when I have the urge to just eat mindlessly, because I know I have to "report".
Good Luck! Everyone is VERY helpful on here, and very kind and refer you to other boards and posts with topics that have been discussed. I love it here and hope you stick around, I wish you the best! 0 -
welcome toni. :flowerforyou: i think the most important thing to remember is that this is not a diet it is a lifestyle change....
this site makes it easy... just be honest with your self (in terms of logging your foods and exercise) ... also, logging before eating can really make a difference! good luck and welcome!!!:flowerforyou: 0 -
Welcome! :flowerforyou: You can do it! This site makes it almost easy to do. And there are plenty of us here with 100+ to lose! Good luck! :drinker:0
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Welcome Toni! I have close to 100 to lose as well. We can do this!0
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Hi Toni!
What would it take to motivate you? That is the first question I guess, that you need to answer. The other is why do you want to lose weight, and what is the benefit to being at the weight you are hoping to get down to? Probably you will find motivation in those answers. If not, then you are deluding yourself and need to think some more about what and why.
Now, you have managed to lose 50 pounds so far. Forget the gain, focus on the positive. Did you feel like you were missing out on life, cheating yourself, or was the loss manageable and not really depriving you of anything?
Stay away from the restrictive nonsustainable diets. They are no good at all. You know in advance that you cannot live the rest of your life eating those foods, and so when you finish the program or get sick of eating lettuce only for dinner you gain back every pound plus.
What you need to do is learn how to make healthy choices, such as portion control and balancing your diet. And you need to move more. I might suggest you simply start out with parking in the back of every parking lot you use, work, shopping, whatever. Just make yourself walk every day.
Forget the gimmicks, for get the pills, and probably you do not need the surgeries either. Just some hard work that gets easy, and some discipline that becomes habit, and you will shed pounds like a snake sheds it's skin.
There are plenty of good free resources on the internet about nutrition, and a million books in the stores. Just stay away from the miracle stuff and snappy sounding catch phrases.
As for the constant grazing, try eating foods high in fiber for snacks, this will help you feel full without stuffing yourself. Also, you may need to learn what "full" feels like. Basically you should not notice you have a stomach, if you feel it then you ate too much. Also, eat slower, your stomach does not instantly announce when you have eaten too much, it takes some time. If you take breaks or just eat slower you will find you eat less. Drink plenty of water all day long, and try adding salads with a low fat dressing about 20 minutes before dinner to help you eat less at the table.
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You can do it! :flowerforyou: :drinker:0
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Morning Toni! You've come to the right place for inspiration, information, and motivation!
The MFP Crew are real people with real hurts and successes. We're here for the long haul.
I applaud your effort for reaching out here, and I look forward to hearing more about your efforts as we learn from the MFP Crew how to succeed.
Cheers! :drinker:0 -
Hi Toni!
What would it take to motivate you? That is the first question I guess, that you need to answer. The other is why do you want to lose weight, and what is the benefit to being at the weight you are hoping to get down to? Probably you will find motivation in those answers. If not, then you are deluding yourself and need to think some more about what and why.
Now, you have managed to lose 50 pounds so far. Forget the gain, focus on the positive. Did you feel like you were missing out on life, cheating yourself, or was the loss manageable and not really depriving you of anything?
Stay away from the restrictive nonsustainable diets. They are no good at all. You know in advance that you cannot live the rest of your life eating those foods, and so when you finish the program or get sick of eating lettuce only for dinner you gain back every pound plus.
What you need to do is learn how to make healthy choices, such as portion control and balancing your diet. And you need to move more. I might suggest you simply start out with parking in the back of every parking lot you use, work, shopping, whatever. Just make yourself walk every day.
Forget the gimmicks, for get the pills, and probably you do not need the surgeries either. Just some hard work that gets easy, and some discipline that becomes habit, and you will shed pounds like a snake sheds it's skin.
There are plenty of good free resources on the internet about nutrition, and a million books in the stores. Just stay away from the miracle stuff and snappy sounding catch phrases.
As for the constant grazing, try eating foods high in fiber for snacks, this will help you feel full without stuffing yourself. Also, you may need to learn what "full" feels like. Basically you should not notice you have a stomach, if you feel it then you ate too much. Also, eat slower, your stomach does not instantly announce when you have eaten too much, it takes some time. If you take breaks or just eat slower you will find you eat less. Drink plenty of water all day long, and try adding salads with a low fat dressing about 20 minutes before dinner to help you eat less at the table.
Good luck...
Great advice, that last thing about the stomach, that's something that I needed to learn, I would eat until I felt like I'd explode! It's tough because you think that you need all this food, but you don't.0 -
Wow! Thank you everyone for all the wonderful advice so far! With support like this, it will be A LOT easier to keep an eye on the goal! I look forward to your "words of wisdom" and support and will be more than happy to return the favor whenever needed. :flowerforyou:0
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Yaaaay you're looking more cheerful already!!
I just wanted to say "hi" too. I joined this week and am in for the long slow change of life. I couldn't ever imagine being thinner, but this is the most useful and friendly site I've ever come across and I feel really motivated now.
Looking forward to sharing the experience with you
Flo0 -
WELCOME, TONI!! :flowerforyou: You know, my motivation comes from various places: my health provider, my children, my love of life, and of course my wonderful MFP family!
Your body is a temple, and you must take care of it so it will take care of you! I, too, want to drop in excess of 100 pounds, but I know that if I look at the number all by itself, I'll more than likely fail! :frown: Just remember, it didn't take you overnight to gain the weight! It more than likely took years. So, take your time to get healthy! :happy: Just know, that like other people have said, it's a total lifestyle change! Eating right and exercising can be a challenge for those of us who didn't do so on a regular basis before! But, just know it CAN be done! There's a little diva on here who just met her 135 pound loss---I think it was Tam...not sure! But, she did it in just less than two years! That's amazing! And if you watch "Ruby", it took her several months, many doctors and support of her family and friends to lose her first 100 pounds! :bigsmile: So, hang in there, sweetie! You're not alone! Good luck to you!!:smooched: 0 -
Hey, yes, you do have motivation or you wouldn't be here Just keep hangin around and you will "catch" the "fitness/nutrition" bug! You will learn to eat right and exercise just like you brush your teeth:bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: First and best thing I did in the beginning was trash the junk in my fridge and cupboards and fill them up with normal, 5 basic food-group foods. For me personally, I don't eat anything low-fat. I just watch portions. I also went from drinking zero water to 96 ounces per day. Not perfect but shoot for that. Write if you need any help in navigating the site or recipes/food ideas:happy:
denise in Sams Valley ORHello everyone. My name is Toni and I'm 37 from Indiana and I have over 100 pounds to loose and I have no motivation what so ever. I've been on the roller coaster for 5 years now and have managed to loose 50 pounds, but as of today, I have gained back every single pound. I'm tired of being overweight and I want to feel pretty again. I've tried every diet out there, I just can't seem to stop eating! HELP! Any support would be more than welcome!0 -
Hey Toni! I'm new too. I also have 100 + lbs to lose. Although, for this year I've set my goal for 90 lbs in '09 (joining the lead singer of Big Daddy Weave). I didn't have a lot of motivation for a really long time, and then something just happened. It's tough...but I have to say that I'm already feeling MUCH better, and way more proud of my self. I know if I can get the motivation going anyone can! So best of luck...
Looking forward to hearing about your successes!
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WELCOME TONI!!!
I too have about 80 lbs to lose.This site is wonderful and full of wonderful people with a ton of support and wisdom to offer.I am breaking my weight loss down to mini goals.I am eating 1200 cal/day it is easier than you think.If you eat healthy food you actually can eat a lot of food and not feel hungry.I am getting pretty creative with vegetables ha ha .I started exercising by walking that is all that i do.when I first started I could barely walk a mile and i felt that I was dying!! Now i walk 3 to 4 miles at a time.As I get healthier and more fit I will introduce other exercise,but for now I am looking for the small goals and making them realistic for me.Good luck with your weight loss.
kim0 -
Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love it here if you don't already. Everyone is so supporitve and this site is so motivational and helpful. I absoultly love it here. It has helped me so much. Anyways, I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.0
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Hello,
My name is Natasha, i am 25 yrs old with two boys 3yrs & 7mths, and i will be starting a career in the health feild...i am tired of trying on a top and just looking like a hot mess...dresses, skirts,sexy tops, well fitted jeans i am dying to wear them again...i have a 100 lbs to loose and i will!!! i am tired of being trapped in this body and by food...here i go, and seriously there is no turning back this time...0 -
Natasha that is exactly what I'm talking about! I have 4 addictions and 1 obsession. the addiction is Clothes, Shoes, purses and jewelry however the obsession is FOOD! I have got to kick the obsession so I can have more fun with the addictions. I'm tired of the rolls of fat showing through my clothes. Its EMBARRASSING! We CAN do this! I know it! Good luck with your journey!0
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Hi toni welcome i too am a newbie. With the same to lose but chose to start with a 50lb goal 100 seems too hard to worry about right now. Ive only been on here day 2 now and finding the food diary to be the best to keep me honest on what im putting in my mouth. I think this along with everyone's support will help us all achieve them goals we long for. We all are going through the same thing and know each others struggles so when ur having a bad day come here for the support as i am if its all day long its worth it for me to succeed. :happy: Im always here to listen to anybody and give what ever help or support i can. Good luck this is the first day of your new life!! Julie0
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Hi Toni, I know you can reach your goal because I've been through all the things you spoke of and I have lost 22 lbs. with another 21 to go. I find by being very honest with myself and when I log my food it helps me to make wise decisions on what foods I eat. I make a list of my favorite foods and I fit them into my food diary. I just eat "less" of them and it keeps me from going off the deep end and gorging myself. Keep the faith, look to others for help and you will reach your goal. Welcome aboard and good luck to you.
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Hello Toni.
Welcome and best of luck to you!
All I can tell you, as someone who HAS lost over 100 lbs. Not only is it very possible, but it can be done much easier than you think.
I don't like to give false confidence to people or make it seem easy because it's not. However, I do know that starting out slow, slowly making changes in your life and focusing on this being a lifestyle and not a diet will help you.
Just take it a week at a time. You know losing 100 lbs will take longer than a couple of months. Just accept that this SHOULD be a slow and healthy process. But, those small losses will add up MUCH faster than you think they will.
it took me about 16 1/2 months to lose 135 lbs. And in the grand scheme of things, that is really not that much time. And with each passing month and loss of weight, I felt better and better. About half-way through, I stopped snoring and had so many other rewards that had nothing to do with the number on the scale.
The biggest thing that can help you is to try to look at food differently. That is the homework I would give to anyone with a lot of weight to lose. Stop what you're doing. Sit down for a minute and really think about why food is even here. What it's purpose is. Once you've had that light bulb moment, this process becomes almost effortless.
And don't ever let food control you again. It just is not worth it. Yes, it provides temporary pleasure but I can tell you from experience, it has NOTHING on feeling great about yourself, having energy and being able to shop for cute clothes with confidence!
Decide today that YOU will control it. You ARE in control of it.
Take care!! :happy:
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Hey there lady, I looked at your profile pic and let me tell you a secret... YOU ARE ALREADY PRETTY!!!!
You have beautiful eyes and great lips. So, you don't have to worry about feeling pretty, you are going to be stunning!!!!
Much luck to you, but more than that I am wishing you much dedication, love for yourself, and confidence that you can do this!!!!!
Lynnie0 -
Good Luck Tony! I wish you the best of luck.... :flowerforyou: 0
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Hey Toni!
I am so glad that you joined this group. I have been here only a week but am raving about this site to anyone who will listen. You will find all of the tools to be VERY helpful. The support is also wonderful. I have quite a bit of weight to lose like you. I also lost 50 pounds then gained back 20.....it is a process remember. I am back on track and you are too!!!
Welcome!
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Welcome! Im sure you are already finding it very positive, supportive and rewarding to be here. It just gets better, I can tell you that.:flowerforyou: So many wonderful, positive people, great advice, good tips, etc. MFP will soon become your addicition I wouldnt want to try to get through any day without being here Ive lost close to 50 pound since joining in Oct, you can too:flowerforyou: :drinker: Best of luck to you!:flowerforyou:
~Roni0 -
Wow! Thanks again all! This is going to be a rough ride, but so far everyone has been just wonderful! I hope to be as much of a support as you all are for me! :flowerforyou:0
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Hi ALL, my name is Markay. I am new to myfitnesspal.com. I have 3 weight loss goals in mind. But overall, I have about 175 pounds to go. I work at a warehouse 4 days a week 10 hours a day. So that has helped me become way more active. I have also managed my diet to 1500 calories a day. I need lots of help on how to motivate myself in the exercise department.0
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Welcome Markay3! Just started this yesterday and I am already addicted to this site! I have already received so much inspiration here! You can do this! I have every confidence in you! We will make the journey together!
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Toni0 -
Hi again everyone who's added to this thread.
I've just joined a new group if any of you are interested. Its a 200+ group and is just what I need at the moment for a litlle extra like-minded support.
It would be great to see some familiar faces there if you fancy popping over and joining in. (Its in the Support and Motivation section)
Flo0 -
Thank you so much for the support. I don't get as much at home, so I am happy to have it here. This week was a bad week for me. I was tempted by having to make dinner for my family, they wanted fried chicken and mashed potatoes. But sadly nobody ate it but my boyfriend and I, so I had to sit there smelling the bomb fried chicken, and dove right in. I am so depressed today. Hopefully this week will be a lot better.0
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