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I'm Alan, 5'10 and 299lbs. Started dieting again, after losing 65lbs and putting it ALL back on. Aiming to lose 100lb, and I'm more determined than ever. Lost 9lbs since I restarted!3
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Welcome to the Larger Losers group...we are a very supportive and motivational group...some are starting out,some have lost a substantial amount of weight and some are close to their goals!...the common factor is we all had or have a lot of weight to lose!...jump in anywhere and join the conversations!3
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Hi Alan.....glad you joined us.....I find this group most meaningful when I go off the rails and need some support, instead of listening to my own brain. We all have our own "fat brains" that can takeover if we're not careful.3
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Hi Nina and FrecklePatch-welcome to the group! Look forward to following with you on your journeys. Just getting started myself-about 2 months now. I read the posts almost every day (I don't post myself much). They are helpful.
Luann
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Thank you all so much for being so warm and welcoming!
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i'm Kellee im 5'3 or 161cm . im 282lbs or 128kg. Recently diagnosed with diabetes and wanting to get my sugars back in good range. Along the way i need to lose about 100-110lbs or about 65kg. hoping that i can find some accountability buddies in here4
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I'm Alan, 5'10 and 299lbs. Started dieting again, after losing 65lbs and putting it ALL back on. Aiming to lose 100lb, and I'm more determined than ever. Lost 9lbs since I restarted!
Hi @alanmcj68 Alan,
Welcome to LL.
What will you do differently this time?2 -
i'm Kellee im 5'3 or 161cm . im 282lbs or 128kg. Recently diagnosed with diabetes and wanting to get my sugars back in good range. Along the way i need to lose about 100-110lbs or about 65kg. hoping that i can find some accountability buddies in here
Hi @khatmott Kellee,
Welcome.
Have you been referred to a registered dietitian yet? If not, it would be a good way to start getting the nutritional information you need. Certainly weight loss will help but so will diet (noun not verb).
We don't have an active accountability system within this group but I assume some members do that for each other through the news feed and private messaging.3 -
Hi Kellee, glad you joined us. Check the group regularly because we have a good group of core members who are active every day....hoping to see you here often!2
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Hi everyone, I'm here to lose anywhere from 65-85 more pounds from where I am right now. I stepped on my scale in May to see 295lb and was horrified. I remember a time in my life where I thought, "I will never see 200lb" and sure enough....I went right past that and had reached almost 300lb about 12 years later. I was scared and angry. I have dropped 38lb since then by working out consistently and monitoring/weighing everything I'm eating. I'm going to weigh in Saturday or Sunday and hope to see 255 and a 40lb loss!!
I am working so hard. Definitely have my weak days and am working to not beat myself up. I also struggle with missing grabbing a bag of chips or going out to eat and ordering whatever I want. This new lifestyle isn't roses and sunshine but I am getting healthier and stronger every single day. Nice to meet you all!7 -
Hi everyone, I'm here to lose anywhere from 65-85 more pounds from where I am right now. I stepped on my scale in May to see 295lb and was horrified. I remember a time in my life where I thought, "I will never see 200lb" and sure enough....I went right past that and had reached almost 300lb about 12 years later. I was scared and angry. I have dropped 38lb since then by working out consistently and monitoring/weighing everything I'm eating. I'm going to weigh in Saturday or Sunday and hope to see 255 and a 40lb loss!!
I am working so hard. Definitely have my weak days and am working to not beat myself up. I also struggle with missing grabbing a bag of chips or going out to eat and ordering whatever I want. This new lifestyle isn't roses and sunshine but I am getting healthier and stronger every single day. Nice to meet you all!
@cgcdavis7,
Welcome to LL.
I am a little concerned because depending on how much water weight you got rid of in the first week or so your rate of loss is about 3 pounds a week. While that can be supported by your starting weight if it is persisting you MAY be losing a little faster than you should. This could have health issue but it is more likely to add to your misery factor.
Is there a reason you do not eat chips? If they are hard to moderate for you I definitely understand but you should know that I have gotten much lighter, healthier, and stronger while continuing to eat a lot of treat food just in less portions than I did while gaining. Chips have off and on been almost a daily portion of my calories.
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Hi everyone, I'm here to lose anywhere from 65-85 more pounds from where I am right now. I stepped on my scale in May to see 295lb and was horrified. I remember a time in my life where I thought, "I will never see 200lb" and sure enough....I went right past that and had reached almost 300lb about 12 years later. I was scared and angry. I have dropped 38lb since then by working out consistently and monitoring/weighing everything I'm eating. I'm going to weigh in Saturday or Sunday and hope to see 255 and a 40lb loss!!
I am working so hard. Definitely have my weak days and am working to not beat myself up. I also struggle with missing grabbing a bag of chips or going out to eat and ordering whatever I want. This new lifestyle isn't roses and sunshine but I am getting healthier and stronger every single day. Nice to meet you all!
@cgcdavis7,
Welcome to LL.
I am a little concerned because depending on how much water weight you got rid of in the first week or so your rate of loss is about 3 pounds a week. While that can be supported by your starting weight if it is persisting you MAY be losing a little faster than you should. This could have health issue but it is more likely to add to your misery factor.
Is there a reason you do not eat chips? If they are hard to moderate for you I definitely understand but you should know that I have gotten much lighter, healthier, and stronger while continuing to eat a lot of treat food just in less portions than I did while gaining. Chips have off and on been almost a daily portion of my calories.
Glad you are here. Jump in anywhere.
I'm under guidance with my doctor so I'm ok. I was stuffing my face with junk food and fast food and not moving so once I changed those things, the weight came off. I'm not in misery, just miss binge eating (when I say bag of chips I mean the large bag 😳) but I'm dealing with that through counseling. Thanks for your support and well wishes!4 -
Hi all. 👋
I started this journey needing to lose at least 51/2 stone or 77lb. I have so far lost 2 stone but it is getting harder. I have good days and bad days. I try to forgive my self the bad days and celebrate the good.
It is hard but I am doing it.😁3 -
DeliciousAmbiguity1 wrote: »Hi all. 👋
I started this journey needing to lose at least 51/2 stone or 77lb. I have so far lost 2 stone but it is getting harder. I have good days and bad days. I try to forgive my self the bad days and celebrate the good.
It is hard but I am doing it.😁
It does get a little easier over time, I found. Eating better becomes a habit, as does moving more.
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I'm Alan, 5'10 and 299lbs. Started dieting again, after losing 65lbs and putting it ALL back on. Aiming to lose 100lb, and I'm more determined than ever. Lost 9lbs since I restarted!
Hi @alanmcj68 Alan,
Welcome to LL.
What will you do differently this time?
I had a bit of upheaval at home, and just lost motivation. Let things slide. I am more determined this time not to let old habits come back.1 -
welcome freckle patch, jin-rummy and 28Haveitall2020 glad to see you in the group2
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DeliciousAmbiguity1 wrote: »Hi all. 👋
I started this journey needing to lose at least 51/2 stone or 77lb. I have so far lost 2 stone but it is getting harder. I have good days and bad days. I try to forgive my self the bad days and celebrate the good.
It is hard but I am doing it.😁
Hi @DeliciousAmbiguity1,
Welcome.
You have done well so far.
I encourage you to ask why a good day is good and a bad day is bad and not just accept that it should be that way. Sometimes it will obviously be that way because how a day goes is not always in our control. Some days though we do things just differently enough that it changes the outcome. If we can be more aware of these changes (good or bad) perhaps we can do more to promote the good and avoid the bad.
A classic example was early last week for me. I didn't pay close enough attention to the amount of protein I had for lunch and since that is how I control my hunger the best I ended up having a bad day because I didn't eat enough of it. As a result I was hungrier than normal and fought to keep myself in my calorie budget. I know this about myself but I slipped up. The "why" of my bad day was my inattention to detail.
Glad you are here. Hope you stick around and participate.1 -
Hi all, I am Cindy. I am 51and started MFP on July 15, 2020. I had a heart attack on 7/5/20 with cardiac arrest. My weight starting was 339lbs. I am now 316 ( yes 23lbs in a month is a lot, I had a stomach bug for a week so no appetite) MFP started me at 1600 calories, and then after the first 10 lbs lost changed it to 1530. My dr has me at 2000mg of sodium or less. I have struggled with eating enough calories, many days hitting between 650 and 900. I know, NOT GOOD. I eat but I don't eat high-calorie food. I am also diabetic so have to watch carbs and with the heart attack have to watch cholesterol. It is a lot to watch. I eat enough that I'm not hungry but the calories don't equal enough. I was just the hospital this past weekend (Thursday to Monday) for a kidney infection and BP med adjustment. on top of all that I have anxiety brought on by worrying about meeting my nutrition goals for the day. Basically I am a mess! I struggle daily. I do the best I can and sometimes just feel like its not enough. my dr in the hospital suggested Glycerna shakes/drinks for the protein and calories and help with sugar control. So far (3 days now) it seems to be ok. I look forward to food ideas, encouragement, and overall just a place that I can write my days highs or lows without criticism.3
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Hey all, NovisDies invited me here, so here I am. I did not know this group existed or I would have been here sooner.
I am Rob, a 67 year old man and I have lost 200 pounds, as of this morning. Today I weighed in at 160 pounds for the first time in over 50 years. It sure feels good.
I have been overweight pretty much since birth, my mother tells me the doctor at my first visit as a baby expressed concern about my weight. I do not remember a time that I was not overweight, except for a couple of very brief periods at the end of big diets.
About 10 years ago I was at 360 pounds, and about a year and a half ago 320. I started my current diet at 320 and am now down to my goal and in maintenance. I recently had a caliper based % body fat test and was at 16%, pretty good I think. MFP has been a great help, I have gotten a lot of support here.
I did it by reducing my calorie intake and tracking closely here. I found foods I like that fill me up without many calories (veggies and fruit) and have started exercising. I did not follow any particular diet and no drugs or surgery involved. On the surface its simple, burn more calories than you eat. In practice it is hard to do.
I am open to anyone who has questions or wants to be friends. And I am sure I will need more help and support with my maintenance.6 -
Hi all, I’m new to the group. I am 57 and started my journey on MFP over 1500 days ago and counting. My starting weight was 320lbs and through following the process I am currently at 226lbs and my doctor says to go down to 180lbs. I actively practice intermittent fasting and stay within my mfp allotted calories allowance but of course, life happens sometimes 😛. I try to walk a minimum of 10k steps using my Fitbit tracker. I have had my ups and downs in the past 4 years, but I always get back on track. I consciously chose to lose it the slow way this time around ( ofcourse this is not my first rodeo 😁) I still struggle with food but I am much more aware of what goes into my body now. I try to log my intake ahead of time, that way I am able to visualize my intake. Exercising was tough for me at the onset, but with persistence it has gotten easier. I recall that my first mile took me about 28 minutes to complete🙈, but now I can run a 10 minute mile. I started this journey because my doctor put me on medication for my high blood pressure and said that if I did not lose the weight I may likely be on medication to control it for life. Well, since I lost the weight, he has removed the medications 😀. I look forward to helping hold someone’s hand as they navigate through their own journey.3
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Hi, I'm new here! But not new to MFP. Just looking for more support and came across this group recommended in the message boards. Looks like everyone is very friendly
I'm 5'3" and weigh 138kg (around 300 lbs) which is the most I've ever weighed. I have really been trying to be more active lately and have had some success with that, though I still have my lazy days! My biggest problem right now is my portion sizes - I eat relatively healthily most of the time, but I just eat too much.
I also have PCOS and insulin resistance as a result, so losing weight is much tougher for me. I have to be more consistent as the results take longer to show up. I have an almost two-year-old son at home who is the absolute light of my life. We needed IVF to have him because my hormones are so messed up with PCOS, so every day I am thankful that I live in a time and place where that was an option.
My focus right now is to keep up with the exercise and track my calories more religiously. I can then start to focus on reducing the amount I'm eating and hopefully that will yield me some results!1 -
Hi all. I have 100 pounds to lose. Before coming to MFP I've never met anyone who lost 100 pounds without getting surgery. I was worried it wasn't possible but I wasn't willing to get surgery. Now I've read about several who have and I'm so excited. I'm going to make this happen!4
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DecryingShame wrote: »Hi all. I have 100 pounds to lose. Before coming to MFP I've never met anyone who lost 100 pounds without getting surgery. I was worried it wasn't possible but I wasn't willing to get surgery. Now I've read about several who have and I'm so excited. I'm going to make this happen!
It is possible, and having folks here who have done it will help you see what is possible. I have nothing against surgery or people who get it, I understand and considered it myself. But it just wasn't for me. You can do this, I know you can and will!1 -
That is a really good way to get started. I find that the better I track things the better I do. Gotten to the point that I think about every calorie that way. Best of luck to you!TwistedSassette wrote: »My focus right now is to keep up with the exercise and track my calories more religiously. I can then start to focus on reducing the amount I'm eating and hopefully that will yield me some results!
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Good morning all
I never really had a weight problem - was a preemie and then gained weight with my children and that's when I could not seem to keep it off. YoYo dieted. Had the lap band and did great - really active watched what I was eating...
Got a port infection and had to get the band out. Kept the weight off for some time and then had a lot of stress and hit the BIG 40 and gained it back plus some. I had the gastric sleeve - no bypass - which has helped a lot - max lost was about 100 pounds but gained back quite a bit because I was an emotional eater....
Learned that I had some PTSD and dealt with that and got some other factors in my life adjusted.
45 days ago I started DDP Yoga and he recommended logging daily such as with MFP which I have been doing for about half that time now. I am doing keto which my bariatric surgeon recommended in order to get in all the protein that I need for the day, keeping my calories between 1000-1300. I have dropped almost 18 pounds and have about 60 more to go. I am doing the Yoga daily and have to say I have not felt this well in years. My joints feel better and I feel so much more energetic.
I am grateful to see this group. I work with some awesome people and have a great family but...
My coworkers are always ordering out and it is very heavy on the carbs, a lot of them are overweight too and have not decided that it is a health issue at this time, my husband is Italian - loves pasta and burns calories fast, thinks diets are me trying to kill him....
In spite of this I love to cook, am trying new keto recipies, trying to keep exercising and logging daily!
Anyway thanks for having me and I am enjoying the journey.
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Yes, welcome all newbies!...happy you found your way to this site...we are an active and supportive group....please join in to any post!...we love to hear how you are doing,new ideas,progress,whines,goals and tips....we like the good, bad and ugly lol0
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Looking to drop ~100 lbs myself. 20 lbs down so far from my heaviest, but only 2 since starting MFP. Not too concerned about that since it hasn't even been a week. I'm really excited to get back under the big 3 number soon. Can't wait to see everyone's progress here! Good luck everyone. Stay healthy, stay strong.1
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Hello! I'm 28 years old, 5' 6", and after gaining 13 pounds of quarantine weight, hit my highest weight ever at 223. My goal is to lose 88 pounds and in the past month I've lost 7 pounds through calorie counting and walking.
I spent the first 26 years of my life at a thin-average weight until I gained 70 pounds 2 years ago, so I'm really wanting to get back to feeling like myself again.2 -
Hello! I'm Laura! I am a Disney-loving, Harry Potter-obsessed crazy cat lady! I have 5 cats of my own and also foster kittens for a local rescue. I enjoy watching hockey (GO AVS) and crafting - crochet, cross-stitch, cricut/vinyl, and some sewing!
I am 35, 5'6, and currently 261lbs. At my heaviest back in 2016, I was around 360lbs - I can't believe I've lost almost 100lbs! I have had many starts/stops along my journey.
My most recent journey started around 330lbs in March 2019. I made good progress and got down to around 280 by August, and then life hit me in the face! In September 2019 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After going through surgery, chemo, and radiation, along with the stress of having cancer, I had gained 20lbs and was back up to 300. I decided then that I needed to take better care of myself, and make the best out of my life. I have been tracking calories and intermittent fasting since Mid-March 2020, and am now down to 261. This is the lowest my weight has been in my adult life and it feels fantastic! My ultimate goal is to get down to between 160-170.7
