Anyone over 300 lbs trying to lose weight?

me and it is so hard! but we can do it! I know it!

Yup, was at 350 at my highest a couple weeks ago. Hubby started a biggest loser program at a local gym (I'll be starting when he's done in 12 weeks) so as a couple we are following the 1600 calorie diet. It's been really great so far, down 14 from when we started the diet.

175, here I come!

I'm close and pregnant right now. I can offer support!

I was very close at 275--- Good luck to all

Yup ... Im 29 and started at 402 lbs on January 16th ... now I am 382.2 as of last Thursday .... Looking to lose 100lbs by January 16th 2012 ... Long and slow journey but I will not fail ...

I have been overweight all my life and in the 300 since high school. I've been on nearly every diet under the sun. I had lost weight last year in preparation for bariatric surgery (my BMI was too high) and once I lost enough to do the surgery I decided I wanted to do it in a healthy way instead. Losing weight at that time consisted of 900 cal a day of pre-packaged soy meals that tasted nasty and were still high in sodium. I lost the weight eating only that and working out 2 days a week with a personal trainer. Losing that 30 pounds cost me $4572 total. Of course as soon as I quit doing the soy meals I gained the weight back plus some.

I joined MFP on January 19th weighing in at 375 pounds. I knew I had gained back what I lost last year, but had no clue it was that high. I am proud to say that today I reached the weight I was at last year before I started gaining it back, which is 336.2. I have done it on my own this time and in a healthy way instead of rapid loss for surgery that I do not agree with. I feel better than I have in years with more energy and the desire to keep going at this. When I lose another 3/10 of a pound I will be the lowest weight my husband and most of my friends have ever seen me at and the lowest I have been in 5 1/2 years. I am excited to reach this milestone!

Anyone reading this who battles the monster of the 300 hundreds + please feel free to "friend me". I love hearing peoples stories, accomplishments, and even their downfalls. We can all do this if we encourage one another and help pick the other up when we trip or fall. It is all about taking one day at a time, one step at a time.

Best wishes to each of you in this journey. I am on this path right along side you. We may have different weight amounts and we may have different short-term and long-term goals, but in reality we are all on the same team fighting for the same prize!

i started at 313! Today i weighed in at 214! And trust me, if i can do it, anyone can!!! Good luck on your journey.

Just reading that inspired me to keep going sometimes it seems like an endless journey

ME! I just joined MFP yesterday - so far, I have read some very inspirational stories.

My goal weight is 175-180 (I'm 5'11'').

WE CAN DO IT! :happy:

I want to start a group of 300+ gals (those weighing over 300) who want to have a weekly weigh-in, weekly challenges, and good old support and motivation from peers. Anyone interested please let me know and I will start a link

Well I was 303 lbs when I started on New Years Day this year, my heaviest ever weight. I have also got knee problems due to a previous sporting injury and several operations to remove floating cartilage.

Anyway I have lost 53 lbs now of the 100 lbs I've targeted myself for which I guess is great going. It's not complicated really, disciplined eating (both eating the right food and the right amount) and plenty of exercise. Oh, and plenty of water too.

If you're anything like me, your knee will start to feel a lot better when you're not lugging so much weight around on it, so use that as motivation.

Good luck!

I started at 295 about 3 weeks ago and I'm down to 287 now and the scale keeps dropping. This site has been a huge help to me! Good luck on reaching your goals.

Hi I have about 100lbs to lose but the weight loss journey is a hard one to travel alone so feel free to add me guys.

I'm here to offer support and motivation to all of you. Not to discount the struggles that you're going thru, but my starting weight was 660lbs.:sad: I've known for years that I should do something about my weight, but just couldn't seem to get started on the right path. I begged and pleaded my family to support me by trying to eat right around me. Finally, when the new year rolled around, I made another attempt at trying to get started. This time my brother and sister-n-law also decided to come on board. We started seeing a weight loss doctor in our area that advised us and using a food journal to keep track of what we're putting into our body. We didn't get started till February 15th due to the lack of money, but now it's finally happening! In the nearly two months that I've been eating right & doing my best to exercise, I've lost 62.5 lbs.:noway: . Keep putting your best food forward and set small goals to claim victory over. One day at a time with the right mindset and we'll all get there eventually.

Add me! I am over 300lbs and trying to lose weight. I started my journey at 480lbs. I'm down to 400lbs now.

I am here! My starting weight was 446 lbs and my goal weight is 185 lbs so needless to say I have a whole lot to lose! but with the awesome support that i get on here, at home, and from my friends and coworkers i know i am going to totally rock this!! i didn't get this way overnight, hell i have been overweight my entire life, so i know this is a long journey but i know that i can and will do this!!