I want to be a success story!
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I started being completely committed to log every morsel and lose the 85 lbs myself this year, day 1 was this past Jan 15th. The entire goal was just to overwhelming for me to contemplate so I decided to start with a 12 week promise to myself that I would be faithful to my goal and health.
I weigh and measure EVERY morsel and then log it BEFORE I eat. Part of this journey is one of self discovery, learning to treat your body right and leaving indulgence and bad habits behind. It takes time and honest logging to be able to discover what works, and what doesn't, for each person. I was completely 100% faithful my first 12 weeks and lost 24 lbs, which is 2 lbs per week and exactly what your doctor would recommend is a safe and healthy way to lose. I have kept renewing my 12 week pledges and treated myself with a new piece of clothing at each milestone.
Im now over 7 months into my journey and have lost just over 55 lbs. Sometimes life gets in the way and you won't have any loss one week, then the next week you will have stellar results. If you are always faithful to weigh and measure and log your food, and maintain a healthy calorie deficit the scale will always trend downward but it is NEVER as fast as you want. Your commitment to keep plugging away is what will win this battle.
Im now 30 lbs away from my goal and the weight comes off much slower now and requires a bit more effort but with all my past months of practice I already know that I have this beat because I had my "light bulb" moment and realized this is not a temporary diet . . . you have to live what you want to be and if you want to live life as a slimmer healthier you than you have to live that way for good. All my months of logging and dedication have just been practice for the rest of my life. . . . and boy is it worth it . . . I feel amazing and actually enjoy seeing myself in a full length mirror not to mention the energy and positive attitude that seems to be always present.
I won't wish you "good luck" but instead I will wish your "good determination"!7 -
billyeann90 wrote: »Guys I'm new here! I have about 80 pounds I really want to lose! Really hoping to lose at least 60 in the next 3 months! I am looking to meet friends as I have no one on this journey with me and could use the motivation! I am 110% committed and will be a success story! I'm looking for friends with a mindset in the same. I'm 27 and 2 kiddos. I have a very busy lifestyle and ready to feel great about myself again!
Please feel free to add me!
Let me also add that before you judge my unrealistic goal and criticize for setting such high standards for MYSELF please move on. I am making a lifestyle change not just doing something to lose weight fast then return to old ways. I've been actively dieting watching carbs and calories for over a week now cutting out everything I use to eat only drink water nothing else. I may have set an unrealistic goal but even if its unachievable I will not be ANY LESS HAPPY if I lose 10 pounds in 3 months or even 5 pounds in 3 months because what I'm doing is healthy and it will eventually come off.
I'd love support from a friend to share recipes with, motivate on days we just are wanting to give in, push each other to work out harder than the day before!!
You do not have to support my goal!! I ask you support ME!
Being 90 lbs overweight myself, and wanting to look good in three months myself as it will be Christmas, I would want to lose that much too.
You said you wanted a lifestyle change. To accomplish the goal you have set out for yourself, doing that for the rest of your life, is that really what you want, to basically starve? If you have been considering gastric bypass surgery, I'm guessing you are near or at levels of morbid obesity. Maybe 60 lbs is a viable goal as those who are very heavy lose weight at a faster rate than someone with a moderate amount of weight to lose.
With that said, please consider what others are telling you. People who have been in the game a lot longer than you or I have, and are still here.
BTW - extreme weight loss will leave you with a lot of loose skin which will require surgery. If you lost the weight slower, it will give your skin time to adjust to the lost weight. Luckily you are 27 which means your skin has a lot more elasticity and rebound ability than somone older.
Take your time. It's a lifestyle change, remember?3 -
RainbowLube wrote: »So I'm seeing a lot of people telling her that her goal is unrealistic and impossible. While it maybe true, she has mentioned multiple times that this is an idealistic goal, she is striving for a high number to motivate her better. She even said that it would be fine if she only lost 5 or 10 lbs only because at least it is progress and she is being healthier. Let her have her high goal, let her strive to work out more and eat healthier. As long as she is healthily trying to lose weight and not starving herself or overworking herself, it should be fine. We know she most likely will not hit the 60lbs but if that is what is motivating her, let her have it.
OP, do the best you can and make sure you are doing it the healthy way. Don't over extend and you will reach your 80lb goal overall. Good luck to you!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and happy someone finally understands what I'm talking about0 -
Silentpadna wrote: »RainbowLube wrote: »So I'm seeing a lot of people telling her that her goal is unrealistic and impossible. While it maybe true, she has mentioned multiple times that this is an idealistic goal, she is striving for a high number to motivate her better. She even said that it would be fine if she only lost 5 or 10 lbs only because at least it is progress and she is being healthier. Let her have her high goal, let her strive to work out more and eat healthier. As long as she is healthily trying to lose weight and not starving herself or overworking herself, it should be fine. We know she most likely will not hit the 60lbs but if that is what is motivating her, let her have it.
OP, do the best you can and make sure you are doing it the healthy way. Don't over extend and you will reach your 80lb goal overall. Good luck to you!
At first glance that seems like a reasonable position to take.
But here's the problem: underneath the unrealistic goal is an implied assumption about weight loss that is demonstrably unhealthy. That assumption that many people take is that "faster is better". In weight loss that is absolutely NOT the case - unless there is an immediate life-threatening health danger to carrying the extra weight.
Hitting the reasonable target - in this particular arena - is, by far the best goal you can make. An extremely large deficit in an attempt to "do better" often results in unintended bad health consequences. That's why I'm imploring the OP to reconsider the position. Lofty goals are great in many cases. In this case, it's not only impossible, but if taken to an extreme, could cause serious harm.
If you were to take pictures of two people who started out in the same place and lost the same amount of weight, the one who does it slower is more likely to be healthier - in general. Isn't that the purpose for losing weight in the first place?
I assure you I would never do anything to harm myself! I am trying to get healthy not starve myself. Again I will say that I do not care if I lose 5 pounds or 10 pounds in 3 months. I will be happy as long as I continue to lose weight. Even if I do not meet my unrealistic goal it will not matter because I'll still be dedicated to my LIFESTYLE change. I am not an idiot and everyone talking to my like one is harsh considering you know absolutely nothing about me. I will repeat again IM NOT GOING TO UNHEATHILY TRY AND REACH MY 60 POUND GOAL! If it happens it happens!1 -
billyeann90 wrote: »RainbowLube wrote: »So I'm seeing a lot of people telling her that her goal is unrealistic and impossible. While it maybe true, she has mentioned multiple times that this is an idealistic goal, she is striving for a high number to motivate her better. She even said that it would be fine if she only lost 5 or 10 lbs only because at least it is progress and she is being healthier. Let her have her high goal, let her strive to work out more and eat healthier. As long as she is healthily trying to lose weight and not starving herself or overworking herself, it should be fine. We know she most likely will not hit the 60lbs but if that is what is motivating her, let her have it.
OP, do the best you can and make sure you are doing it the healthy way. Don't over extend and you will reach your 80lb goal overall. Good luck to you!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and happy someone finally understands what I'm talking about
Amen. Pretty sure almost everyone ignored the last part of her original post. The BIGGEST part of weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight is finding what works for you. Sometimes it takes a lot of time and adjustment to find a lifestyle that works for you.
If having a 5 lb/week goal keeps you going at a comfortable, yet aggressive pace, and as long as you understand that starving yourself is just as bad as over training yourself, then you are good to go! Keep at it, whether you loose 0, 1, 2, or 5 lb. a week, you'll have a cheering crowd. You do you!
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billyeann90 wrote: »RainbowLube wrote: »So I'm seeing a lot of people telling her that her goal is unrealistic and impossible. While it maybe true, she has mentioned multiple times that this is an idealistic goal, she is striving for a high number to motivate her better. She even said that it would be fine if she only lost 5 or 10 lbs only because at least it is progress and she is being healthier. Let her have her high goal, let her strive to work out more and eat healthier. As long as she is healthily trying to lose weight and not starving herself or overworking herself, it should be fine. We know she most likely will not hit the 60lbs but if that is what is motivating her, let her have it.
OP, do the best you can and make sure you are doing it the healthy way. Don't over extend and you will reach your 80lb goal overall. Good luck to you!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and happy someone finally understands what I'm talking about
Amen. Pretty sure almost everyone ignored the last part of her original post. The BIGGEST part of weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight is finding what works for you. Sometimes it takes a lot of time and adjustment to find a lifestyle that works for you.
If having a 5 lb/week goal keeps you going at a comfortable, yet aggressive pace, and as long as you understand that starving yourself is just as bad as over training yourself, then you are good to go! Keep at it, whether you loose 0, 1, 2, or 5 lb. a week, you'll have a cheering crowd. You do you!
You are so awesome!!! Thank you so much for "getting it". I guess me being so determined and motivated has me setting my goals way overboard but it works for me. I also have small weekly goals as well which are VERY achievable one being "no cheat days this week" I met that goal! Super proud of myself.. thank you again for the support! 2 -
I started being completely committed to log every morsel and lose the 85 lbs myself this year, day 1 was this past Jan 15th. The entire goal was just to overwhelming for me to contemplate so I decided to start with a 12 week promise to myself that I would be faithful to my goal and health.
I weigh and measure EVERY morsel and then log it BEFORE I eat. Part of this journey is one of self discovery, learning to treat your body right and leaving indulgence and bad habits behind. It takes time and honest logging to be able to discover what works, and what doesn't, for each person. I was completely 100% faithful my first 12 weeks and lost 24 lbs, which is 2 lbs per week and exactly what your doctor would recommend is a safe and healthy way to lose. I have kept renewing my 12 week pledges and treated myself with a new piece of clothing at each milestone.
Im now over 7 months into my journey and have lost just over 55 lbs. Sometimes life gets in the way and you won't have any loss one week, then the next week you will have stellar results. If you are always faithful to weigh and measure and log your food, and maintain a healthy calorie deficit the scale will always trend downward but it is NEVER as fast as you want. Your commitment to keep plugging away is what will win this battle.
Im now 30 lbs away from my goal and the weight comes off much slower now and requires a bit more effort but with all my past months of practice I already know that I have this beat because I had my "light bulb" moment and realized this is not a temporary diet . . . you have to live what you want to be and if you want to live life as a slimmer healthier you than you have to live that way for good. All my months of logging and dedication have just been practice for the rest of my life. . . . and boy is it worth it . . . I feel amazing and actually enjoy seeing myself in a full length mirror not to mention the energy and positive attitude that seems to be always present.
I won't wish you "good luck" but instead I will wish your "good determination"!
You are awesome!! Congrats on your loss! Also thank you for the great advice! my husband always says I know you are cheating on your diet but like I told him by lying on my logs and cheating in general isn't hurting anyone but myself so why would I do it or why would I lie. I'm new to the nutrion part of it but I've done SOO much research and I'm hoping I'll find what really works for my body.
Thank you again for awesome advice and inspiration! Good luck/determination on the rest of your fitness journey and lifestyle change!0 -
I'm looking for committed friends to help keep me in line. I'm happy you're as motivated as got are, good luck!2
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Hi there! It may not be a good idea to do it in 3 months, but it's definitely possible to lose 80 lbs. I'm down 101 at the moment and seven pounds from normal weight. Good for you trying it this way before resorting to surgery - the surgery is no joke and both of my friends who have had it, had near fatal complications.
In my case, I was able to maintain about 10 lbs / wk weight loss when I was obese, dropping to about 7 / wk when I was overweight. It's fine to set unachievable goals, as long as you will not be disappointed if you fail to achieve them! Best of luck to you.2 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Hi there! It may not be a good idea to do it in 3 months, but it's definitely possible to lose 80 lbs. I'm down 101 at the moment and seven pounds from normal weight. Good for you trying it this way before resorting to surgery - the surgery is no joke and both of my friends who have had it, had near fatal complications.
In my case, I was able to maintain about 10 lbs / wk weight loss when I was obese, dropping to about 7 / wk when I was overweight. It's fine to set unachievable goals, as long as you will not be disappointed if you fail to achieve them! Best of luck to you.
Thank you so much:)0 -
Feel free to add me - I've lost 75 lbs myself 1
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Just start walking.
Step by step. Day by day.
For as long as it takes!
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theabsentmindednurse wrote: »
Just start walking.
Step by step. Day by day.
For as long as it takes!
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Hi lovely
This is a long road.
I am 90 pounds down.
Two years on and still walking.
If you need some friendly and honest support.
I am happy to help.
All the best Hun.
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