New today...goal is to lose 100 lbs

Hi everyone! I am 63 and about 100 lbs overweight and ready to get healthy. It is going to be a long journey. Any help or comments are greatly appreciated. Thx Carol

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  • tonadayuu
    tonadayuu Posts: 58 Member
    Hello, Carol. It is indeed going to be a long journey but don't rush it. Take it easy. You can always find support here.
  • Scoaholic
    Scoaholic Posts: 4 Member
    Go Carol Go!!
  • Spartan_Gingi
    Spartan_Gingi Posts: 194 Member
    Welcome Carol!
    Take your time, enjoy the journey, and keep the faith :)
  • irowlands
    irowlands Posts: 3 Member
    SO I'm just shy of 63, started a 50lb in a year journey 3 months ago, and am down 19lb. There's no magic, but it's doable. Aiming at 1lb per week, exercising contently but not enormously (for me it's 10,000+steps. I plan to add weights when I hit a plateau, which everyone does). Tracking what I eat -- 1500 calories per day. More fiber, less carbs. Plenty of water -- 8 glasses a day. Hydration is vital .All that to say -- you got this. You can do this. Small steps and small goals will add up to big successes. Congratulations on your future you.
  • checkingin
    checkingin Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Carol,
    I am with you. I am 66 and need to loose 100 lbs too. I started 12 days ago and I feel so much better. We can do this!
  • paddy0821
    paddy0821 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Carol,

    I am with you also. I am 53 and need to lose 100lbs. Started my journey yesterday. You are not alone!
  • Newlyfit111
    Newlyfit111 Posts: 15 Member
    The time will pass whether or not you make the effort to lose, so accolades for making use of your time. Don't focus on the end goal, but on today. Celebrate every success, like starting this journey and coming here for support!