100 lb to loose, new to this and lookin for friends.

Hi. I have about 100 lbs to loose. Never tried this before so not entirely sure what I'm doing yet! I had lost about 40 lbs previously. But put it all back on when I had my second baby. I'm looking for friends to share this journey and help motivate me!
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  • stainel0413
    stainel0413 Posts: 7 Member
    Good morning! Welcome....what an awesome goal! I have about 30 - 40 lbs I'd like to lose and keep off. I've lost weight in the past and became complacent. So, my motto is to "keep starting over until I won't have to start over again!" ;-) I have no set time because for me this is lifestyle change and not a diet. I am type 2 diabetic coupled with hypertension. I want to lose the weight so that I won't have to take the medications anymore. This disease is totally reversible and if I lose the weight I could possibly rid myself of the hypertension medication; at least drastically reduce it.

    I wish you and runto130 all the best on your individual journeys. I believe if we support each other, we can all be successful. All the best!
  • sourkate
    sourkate Posts: 9 Member
    Hi there. 150 to lose and just getting started myself. Right now just concentrating on logging EVERYTHING! One step at a time.
  • CINDYR776
    CINDYR776 Posts: 71 Member
    Hi there! I've never posted before, and I'm relatively new to trying this again. I have 135lbs to lose, and am more determined than ever to do it. I've been tracking my food for almost two weeks, which is huge for me. I'm in Connecticut. Good luck to everyone!
  • bslopez93
    bslopez93 Posts: 1 Member
    Just started this 2 days ago so I'm new to it also! I really like it so far though and I love being able to track my calories so I can physically see how much I'm eating! It has helped me so much! I started my weight at 254 the first day and as of today I am down to 251 so this is really helping me not eat as much as I was and watching what I eat! I am excited for this journey! My goal weight is between 170 and 180! We can do this guys!
  • HunnyBunnyKagome
    HunnyBunnyKagome Posts: 22 Member
    Hi there! I have tried losing weight in the past, but I always became discouraged. I decided to take it seriously this time, and I have my husband's support to not give up. So, I am about 2 1/2 weeks in on trying this again.
    I have about 110 pounds that I need to lose myself. I have given myself multiple goals to help make the process easier. My first is to be under 200 pounds again which I have not been since before college 8 years ago. My next goal is to drop to my early high school weight of 150 pounds. Pounds past that goal will depend on how I feel about my body and health.
    MFP has helped me stay on track. I had already cut soda out of my diet three years ago, but my love for sweet food taunted me. I am watching my fat, sugar, and carb intake daily. In doing so, I have learned to cook so many healthy and tasty things now.
    I don't go to a gym because that has always lead to me giving up. I was told multiple times that I didn't belong there (because of my weight) so I have a fear of going back. To make up for that, I found that dancing makes for a great, yet fun, exercise that I can do at home. I pair that up with walking and swimming for my aerobic and then resistance band exercises for my strength training.
    Lets all encourage one another to not give up and stay motivated! I'm always open for chatting!
  • YAYA_of_2
    YAYA_of_2 Posts: 160 Member
    Hello to all of you!!! I have been on mfp for a little over a year. I'm down 48 pounds. Was down 65 before Christmas but holiday food got the best of me and I gained some back. I have struggle to get back on track but I finally am there and more dedicated to my journey than ever.

    For those just starting I would suggest to just log all your food for a week. This will give you a great look at how you eat. Then you can adjust your calories and log. Also don't stress a bunch about exercise just yet. You can lose lots without ever exercising. It is all about calories in vs calories out. Get yourself use to the change in your eating habits and then add some exercise.

    Another must is a food scale. You can get one under $15. Dose t matter what brand just make sure it has a tare button. Also drink lots and lots of water!!!

    Anyone is welcome to send me a friend request. I'm always looking for new friends. You will find out that people come and go very quickly. I log daily and have an open diary.

    Good luck to you all!!
  • KickingCurves
    KickingCurves Posts: 1 Member
    edited June 2017
    Hello I am a new mom again at 43 years old. I am just getting back to cleaning up my act. :) spent the last 2 weeks analyzing what I want. Now to really get things moving again. I am a type 1 diabetic. So my goals are to loose weight, tighten up my core and get my A1c level down. At last check it was roughly 8 during my pregnancy.
  • ThatLadyFromMN
    ThatLadyFromMN Posts: 301 Member
    Hello! :) I've been working on this a while now, about 5 years (slow and steady) and I've lost about 75 lbs, but I'd like to lose 60 more (135 lbs total... WOW). I was stalled for awhile so now I'm trying KETO (low carb, med protein, higher fat), so far it's shaking things up a bit. :) Good luck on your journey, anyone can feel free to add me.
  • quintessential1
    quintessential1 Posts: 54 Member
    Salute- never give up for me it has been calorie counting.
  • JustinaMcP
    JustinaMcP Posts: 3 Member
    Hello! I have a 100 pounds to lose, too, and I can't tell you HOW MANY times I've tried something and stopped for one reason or another. I just re-started My Fitness Pal today and hope to stick with at least tracking my food. I'm getting married in 3 months and had such high hopes that I would be farther along than I am...which is no change from a year ago. I'd love to connect with some of you that are on the same journey!! It's different when you have SO much to lose than those that have 10 pounds to lose. Very different struggle and I'd love to have company for the travels. :)
  • ThatWonderGal
    ThatWonderGal Posts: 8 Member
    I have 160 pounds to go! Feel free to add me :)
  • bellabella1983
    bellabella1983 Posts: 62 Member
    Add me
  • orchid568
    orchid568 Posts: 20 Member
    For the majority of my life I weighed 105 lbs. Then I received a letter from my husband that he wanted a divorce. My world plummeted into darkness. I attempted suicide. Unfortunately I did not have enough pills. If I was to live I had to move. My son turned 18 and I abandoned my children. I have a daughter too, in Florida and went to be with my mom in Michigan. My weight got out of control. I tried different weight loss programs and lost some. By the time I was ready to join the working world I had lost a bit of weight. I was stoked. Being on the road with my new job and eating junk food though I blew up. Slowly but surly I gained 108 lbs. A couple of years ago I started using the Beachbody program. When I follow it I lose weight. I really like the workout programs. Unfortunately I am very bad about following the nutrition plan. Now I am 4 weeks away from seeing my second husband's family and I am desperate to lose at least a little bit of weight. I know if I just do the workouts and follow the nutrition plan, I could lose about 10 lbs or more. Did I mention I am on 2 psych drugs that have side effects of weight gain? And we can't take me off the meds cuz bad things happen when we do. Different drugs have been tried but they don't work. I just have to follow the Beachbody nutrition plan.....
  • chelllsea124
    chelllsea124 Posts: 336 Member
    I have lost 19, and 36 to go. Feel free to add me!
  • Loulibelle
    Loulibelle Posts: 10 Member
    I have got exactly 100lbs to lose - 243-143lbs. I've joined today although I'm using a membership record I set up years ago and never did anything with - I wish I had! Even getting rid of 50lbs would be life changing.

    I am so lucky that at 51, I have no health problems but I feel I am living on borrow time.

    I hope I can find the strength to get rid of at least some of the flab.

    Please feel free to add me.
  • renaedar
    renaedar Posts: 626 Member
    I have been active on MFP for511 days and I have been very good with putting my food down. I really started to exercise more last month and I am down14 pounds from 275 my heaviest.
    Please feel free to add me.
  • ldizquierdo
    ldizquierdo Posts: 13 Member
    Hello everybody,
    Just to encourage you to continue trying. Don't give up. If you stop it is not going to get better. This is a war, made up of daily battles...what to eat, should go for a walk? or should I watch some more NETFLIX? In my experience, food is addictive and help us forget our pain. I remember being a child and eating all the sweets I could possible chew because all the rejection I faced each day. I am an adult now and need to accept that food is killing me, little by little. I refuse to die from a self-inflicting wound. It is time to stop, take control, accept responsibility, and make a change. My approach works 1200-1600 calories daily, carefully keeping track of it, being honest about what I put in my mouth, and exercise. I should have a deficit each day. This system gives you back the calories you burn with the exercise and kind of give you the chance for you to eat them back. But, what is the point. I ignore that, and stay focus on not eating more than 1600 calories. And even that is too much. Be brave and conquer.
  • jilleebee77
    jilleebee77 Posts: 329 Member
    Hello all,

    I am not so new, but have RE-started my journey after MANY starts and stops this past February. I too have over 100 lb to lose (120 to be exact for my first initial goal.) I am already down a little over 30 lbs. I have made the commitment to myself that I DO NOT want to come back AGAIN. There have been MANY times I have wanted to give up, turn it "off", and not care. But I can't do that. I have a daughter that has gone through hell and back 3 times since her birth (she is now 10) and I want to be here for her later on in life. I have been told by several doctors if I want to be around, I want to get rid of/alleviate certain medical conditions I HAVE to lose weight. (not as easy as it sounds Doc) I do not deprive myself of ANYTHING, ever! I make conscious decisions now on where I want my calories to go. Is a 400 cal donut really worth it? I would rather have 2 small meals instead.

    This time feels different. I have been able to push away and deny the things I used to binge on. I have enjoyed (most days) my workouts and exercise. Where as before I would binge, I would LOATH the fact of even the thought of the gym. What is different? I started small. I did not go ALL IN and rush into this on this time around. I started with walking and tracking EVERYTHING I ate. NO MATTER WHAT. I did not deprive myself. I began to pay attention to protions, what I was eating and when, how certain foods could make/break my day. This helped me to rein in my eating a little more.

    As I got stronger with walking I added short toning videos (10-20 min) from youtube for beginners. I worked my way up. I am now starting HIIT workouts and have just completed half of the couch to 5K program. I am still no where NEAR my goal, but am a hell of a lot farther from where I was. One step, even baby steps, forward is better than going back or standing still.

    I also have run into weeks where I have worked my behind off and I gain. I no longer beat myself up over it. I WILL NOT let the number define me. Take measurements!! When I do feel down over no loss or the number begins to bother me (it's easier said than done to not let it rule you on occasion) I re-measure. I have lost a total of 25 inches off on my body. 2 FEET!! Being able to see this progress as well was MORE than motivation it was invigorating! It has brought me out of a slump I was recently in. I highly suggest before photos as well. I know, I hate the camera too! But they are worth it!

    You are worth it! You can do this! Just keep moving forward. If you have an off meal, MOVE ON! Do not allow it to ruin your whole day. Start over RIGHT THERE! and LOG IT. DO NOT beat yourself up EVER!
  • bravis113
    bravis113 Posts: 33 Member
    anyone here please feel free to add me. I need to lose about 120 and I've tried so many different things in the past now I'm trying good ole fashion will power and motivation. This is a lifestyle change not a quick fix and everyone can always use more motivational people on their team, right?
  • ireallylikemuffins
    ireallylikemuffins Posts: 72 Member
    Oh! I've added, um, everyone in this thread. Anyone else, feel free to add me! I want to lose 40lbs by the end of the year, and that will make me happy.

    I've fallen off the bandwagon before, and I'm just going to keep trying. It truly is a lifestyle change, for life! And we can do it together! If you need a friend to laugh with and encourage you, add me! I love helping people, even though I'm no expert. I'm full of humor and heart. :smile:
  • sharonajo
    sharonajo Posts: 1 Member
    I have 130 pounds to lose. I am 44 and my first goal is to lose 40 pounds by the time I am 45 in October. I have lost 8 so far, but I am starting to backslide with my food tracking, so I am looking for others in the same boat to support each other. I have tried to lose this weight over and over but I always end up heavier than before. Not this time! I have joined a gym program that is just for people who need to lose at least 50 pounds, and that is getting me 30 minutes of personal training 3 days a week. It comes down to controlling what I put in my mouth. Looking for friends to add.
  • Brandi92809
    Brandi92809 Posts: 78 Member
    Hello! I have 100 pounds to lose. I am 29 years old. I have been trying to "have a healthy lifestyle" for 8 years off and on. Maybe this time is the charm ^_^
  • QUEENxo1992
    QUEENxo1992 Posts: 69 Member
    200+ lbs to lose. High I know. Don't know how I let it get so out of control. Feel free to add me, I'll be here a while :) and I'm very driven!
  • I'm right there with you. I've lost 31lbs so far, I've still got 100 to go. SW 262 CW 230 GW 130. Feel free to add me, wishing you all the best!
  • bklyngal72
    bklyngal72 Posts: 42 Member
    200 plus to go but we all got this feel free to add me