Has anyone just started and has over 100 pounds to lose

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  • Dogmom34
    Dogmom34 Posts: 9 Member
    🙋‍♀️ me
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    Lots of folks on here have lost in the 100s. I had 140ish to lose. I still have 115ish to go. I've been here for years off and on -- it's the off that has slowed down my weight loss. I'm expert at putting that weight back on. Of course. That's how I became a fat person.

    It's really very simple. Learn to eat like someone who weighs what you want to weigh. It takes a while to slide into it. You'll start out slowly by eating a little less than you do to weigh what you do now. You will slowly go down to eating like a thin person and you will be thin.

    Calories in/calories out. That is really all there is to it. The hard part is changing my eating habits to not graze enough to weigh twice what I ought. Old habits die hard.

    Don't try to take it too fast. You have a long road ahead. Know that you will be sharing that road with hundreds/thousands of like souls on MFP.
  • larryc251
    larryc251 Posts: 143 Member
    I'm not new to this but I've been there. Just take it one day at a time with healthy eating and exercise and you'd be surprised by what you are capable of. Also I've found that it helps to take a lot of pictures through your journey as encouragement.
    I started out at 350lbs and now about 215, aiming for about 185-190
  • 1two3four
    1two3four Posts: 413 Member
    Hey peeps.

    This is my second go at MFP, I need to lose more than 100 pounds. The first time I was here I lost 101 pounds in 2.5 years. I am here for you! Add me if you'd like.
  • EmBee827
    EmBee827 Posts: 2 Member
    cesse47 wrote: »
    I'm 72 and have lost and gained several people throughout my lifetime. I decided if I want to live longer I need to lose weight (I'm morbidly obese) and keep it off; and I need to exercise. One thing I'd never done before was to join any groups. This time I have.

    LARGER LOSERS -- Like @bmeadows380 above, I'm part of the Larger Losers group -- https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/133315-larger-losers ---
    I start my day with a thread called Today's Goals. It allows me to get my mindset into MFP, healthy eating, doing exercise, and planning my tasks for the day. I do pop into a couple of the other threads in the group occasionally.

    FAT2FIT --- https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10797998/june-2020-fat2fit-registration#latest

    ..... I like Fat2Fit because it is a team based group and sets competitive goals each month. One is usually a STEP Challenge. I especially appreciate that they consider 5 minutes = 500 steps since I can only do aerobic stuff in 5 minute chunks (due to lung issues), I can still record 2000 steps for the day. Different teams may have different challenges. My team has a June jump rope challenge A June challenge for all members is Two Magic Numbers -- meaning you determine 2 measurable things you want to work on; i.e., amt of water/day, hours of sleep/night, amt of exercise, etc.
    ..... F2F gives me challenges I can do to compete with myself ... and with my team. There is also a Habit Tracker that I've found helpful.

    Women 200lb+, Let's Shoot for the Moon this June!!! -- This is a thread in the Motivation & Support category. Since my starting weight was 308 lbs, I thought this group of women who also have a great deal of weight to lose would help me keep my motivation ... as well as allow me to support others.

    I hope you'll try any of the above -- or all -- I'm finding it has made a big difference to me.

    Thank you for this. I am just starting back with MFP after several years. I used to be very fit and active. I was at the gym doing Zumba and strength training 5 to 6 days a week. Now, 6years later I need to lose probably just under 100lbs. In that time I've developed fibromyalgia and just a day of housework takes me 2 days to recover. I'm constantly sore and stuff. I bought an elliptical on Craigslist hoping I could start working out in small chunks here and there but it just kills my knees. I guess I have to start slower than that, lo Anyway, I'll definitely check out the groups you mentioned. Thank you.
  • Laurelzwreath
    Laurelzwreath Posts: 5 Member
    Sad to admit but I have 250 pounds to lose. To date I have lost 54 pounds( not part of the 250 I still need to lose) Lots of health issues and limited mobility. Trying to find the focus I lost. I always believed in the adage “there is strength in numbers” Looking for a buddy or two or three who has a long and I mean long journey ahead of them. Today is my day one. Care to join me in becoming the best versions of ourselves?
  • krabuck
    krabuck Posts: 42 Member
    Me! Started yesterday. Third attempt at weight loss. Lost and found again 30+ lbs the first two times. Heaviest weight ever now. Looking to lose 91 lbs at the very least. Seems impossible!! But an earlier reply stated “time will pass whether you’re heavy or losing weight” and that was so spot on. Anyone can add me!!! Motivation and support both go a long way!! Let’s goooooo!!!
  • Deemaevt
    Deemaevt Posts: 4 Member
    I do as well. Actually, I have 160ish to lose before I hit my goal weight. Seems like such a long road, but I'll get there a day at a time. Feel free to add me; I could always use the extra support!
  • BreeBeas
    BreeBeas Posts: 7 Member
    I want to lose just over 100 pounds, I miss being fit and active. My thyroid gave out after I got in really good shape and I've spiraled since then. My youngest is about to head off to college, so it seems like a good time to refocus on my health.
    I welcome any friend requests
  • conniewilkins56
    conniewilkins56 Posts: 3,391 Member
    breebeasley1976 wrote: »
    I want to lose just over 100 pounds, I miss being fit and active. My thyroid gave out after I got in really good shape and I've spiraled since then. My youngest is about to head off to college, so it seems like a good time to refocus on my health.
    I welcome any friend requests

    I joined MFP one year ago and I have lost 83 lbs..I only started exercising a few weeks ago, mostly swimming...I still have 70 lbs to go....there is a group here Larger Losers for people who need to lose 75+ lbs...it is a wonderful group of people who are very helpful and supportive...feel free to join us for great advice,conversation and motivation!
  • georgiamarsh1
    georgiamarsh1 Posts: 18 Member
    Me! 18 pounds down, still 100+ to go. Feel free to add me anyone :)
  • krabuck
    krabuck Posts: 42 Member
    Anyone who has just started, how are you pushing through this first part? I am 10 days in and today was the first day that it felt extremely difficult. I really wanted to give up. Staying on track without seeing any kind of result is so tough!!! What’s your mantra or best advice?
  • conniewilkins56
    conniewilkins56 Posts: 3,391 Member
    krabuck wrote: »
    Anyone who has just started, how are you pushing through this first part? I am 10 days in and today was the first day that it felt extremely difficult. I really wanted to give up. Staying on track without seeing any kind of result is so tough!!! What’s your mantra or best advice?

    Write every reason you need to lose weight...when it gets difficult, read your list why you are doing this...if I can lose weight and stick to it, anyone can...I will be 69 next month and I feel better than I have in years!
  • GNRfan
    GNRfan Posts: 56 Member
    I have around 100 exactly to lose, lost 10lb already. I'm aiming for a dress size rather than a specific weight, but last time I was my goal dress size was when I was around 100lb less from my start weight. Anybody also with a large amount to lose, please feel free to add me for mutual support! (I'm a re-loser as well; I've previously lost 50lb twice, both times gaining it back and then some.)
  • liljroe8888
    liljroe8888 Posts: 10 Member
    Yes I’m just starting also it is so tough to start a new life my first goal is 100 pounds but long term I would like to lose around 250 pounds but anyway good luck to us all 😊
  • nurabh94
    nurabh94 Posts: 38 Member
    Yes! Started beginning of June and 6kg down (maybe like 12lbs?). 25 from the U.K. and a very short 5ft1 so I’m raring to go from a vanity and health perspective! I’m breaking up my goals into 10kg increments to feel accomplishments and not be discouraged by the amount (great advice from the MFP network to do that!)

    Feel free to add as friend (to anyone on this thread) for support! We can do this!!!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    krabuck wrote: »
    Anyone who has just started, how are you pushing through this first part? I am 10 days in and today was the first day that it felt extremely difficult. I really wanted to give up. Staying on track without seeing any kind of result is so tough!!! What’s your mantra or best advice?

    Consider this the start of adjusting your eating habits to be something sustainable. Analyze what makes you want to give up and consider how to overcome it. Break it up into little parts. Eating cookies makes me hungry. I remember that as I talk myself out of having Lorna Doones for breakfast. Doing the diary is a pain in the ptootie and I want to stop worrying about it. How can I delay stopping for just a bit more? Should I just not complete my diary today and get back into it tomorrow? Will I feel better knowing exactly how many calories I ate today rather than thinking the worst? Hmmph. Guess I'll fill it out.

    It's a battle, sure. It's a battle anytime we try to change a habit like smoking or waiting until nothing clean is left to do laundry or putting off doing that report. But putting things off doesn't do anything except provide short term pleasure at the expense of still being a smoker, still having dirty laundry, still having the report to do, and, in our case, still being overweight. All of those "stills" cost a lot of self-induced agony. Pfft.

    So, like you, I am working hard to change the eating habits of a lifetime and it sucks == but the game is worth the candle!
  • Lady_ArT3m1s
    Lady_ArT3m1s Posts: 3 Member
    Hi everyone! I've been overweight since 1992 and in 2013 I joined MFP weighing 310. I lost about 50 lbs but then I got lazy and I gained about 70 lbs. Now I'm starting up again due to osteoarthritis and a torn meniscus :(. So this time around, I started at 344 and I have lost 13 lbs. We can do this!! If you're looking for support, feel free to add me!
  • Ryften
    Ryften Posts: 4 Member
    I just syatyed, today. Ultimate goal is to lose 236. Feel free to shoot me an invite.
  • blahboohoo0
    blahboohoo0 Posts: 3 Member
    right here girl : )
  • bgsamuel28
    bgsamuel28 Posts: 7 Member
    Yes girl, 100lbs to start with. Please feel free to add me for support. I am starting over day 1 tomorrow per the Dr recommendation I need to get on a healthier track. So we will see. Good luck to all you!!!
  • larryc251
    larryc251 Posts: 143 Member
    krabuck wrote: »
    Anyone who has just started, how are you pushing through this first part? I am 10 days in and today was the first day that it felt extremely difficult. I really wanted to give up. Staying on track without seeing any kind of result is so tough!!! What’s your mantra or best advice?

    I haven't just started, I've been at it for awhile now. But I've always kept two things in my notes that I've read quite often.
    "Pain is temporary, quitting is forever" and "when you feel like giving up, remember why you started"
    Best advice I can give is to keep pushing, it takes time but if you keep at it you'll start seeing results. Take pictures also, sometimes the scale won't move hardly at all but with pictures you can see the progress you're making
  • sheilamoody729
    sheilamoody729 Posts: 2 Member
    I am restarting and need to loose 100 lbs
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