Who else has a lot to lose?

Hello! I have used this app on and off for several years and have found it to be helpful in the past for weight loss. About 7-8 years ago my husband and I quit smoking and I put on some serious pounds (about 90-100lbs!); work from home since COVID hasn't helped the cause either as I think I put on 20lbs this past winter. I am now at my heaviest weight ever and it is time that I take this serious and do something about it. I signed up for the black card membership at Planet Fitness this past Thursday. The membership costs a little more than the $10 one but I can take either of my teenage boys or my husband each time I go, so this does help with accountability and keeps things from getting boring. I also have access to the other amenities like massage chairs/beds, tanning, etc. In my mind, I figured if I paid for the better one, it will feel like its more than just a gym and can pamper myself or relax a little after each session. Anyway, I have went each day since and I get in about 30-40 minutes of cardio and mix in some weight training. OMG working out it is soooo difficult because I just don't have the stamina I used to and I am a good 125lbs+ heavier than when I used to go to the gym, but I have to keep telling myself that this WILL get easier. I have high BP (controlled with low dose meds), so my long term goal is not just weight loss but to get off of the BP meds. I also had some lab results recently come back showing I was prediabetic, so I have to stick with this so that I am not stuck with any other obesity related medical issues. I am totally in need of accountability and would love for others to join me in this journey - feel free to send me a friend request.

Age: 36
Height: 5 ft. 4 in.
Starting date: June 24th
Starting weight: 293bs
Current weight: 290lbs (as of this morning)
Goal weight: 170-180

Hey everyone! Reading though this thread has been so helpful for me! I have been having a rough couple days mental health wise, and feeling pretty alone in my weight loss and very discouraged. Instead of throwing it out the window, I decided to come on here and see what I could find in the Motivation and Support and here is this lovely group!

I have been a member of MFP for many years now, but used it on and off without much success because I haven't really had much commitment and I gave up too easily. But I'm here now and determined to make a change. I have about 115 pounds I'd like to lose. I'm 5'4" and currently 297 and looking to be around 180, and then I can reevaluate once I'm there.

Thank you all for sharing your stories and journeys! I can't wait to continue to see everyone's progress and share my own!

33 yrs old I'd just be happy to lose 58 lbs but reckon 17 more lbs loss on top of that would be ideal for my 5'5 frame... slow going but this is the one time I've not given up.. I go to the gym a few times a week but have been walking and dog walking daily.. tracking calories.. I really need to work on drinking water 🥵

Hello peeps, I love the people here, so I want to keep checking in. Hey @CurtisHouse180 @ashleycarole86 @Virginia32174 It's also nice to see the new folks get inspired and come to connect. Feel free to friend me so I can cheer on your progress!

Last Saturday after my walk I started feeling crappy. I ended up suffering through sinus problems and chest tightness all week. Before being committed, I would have been like 'Yesssss! I have a valid excuse to not do anything'. This time I woke up every morning hoping I was well enough to get back at it. I've noticed feeling better and doing better in life since starting to workout and eat more healthy, and I was eager to get back to it. I was also afraid my motivation would leave me and I'd lapse back into old habits. For someone who's been around here since 2012 off way more than on, you will understand that fear.

Yesterday I woke up and I wasn't wheezing. Although I knew I wasn't 100%, I felt good enough to ease back into it. That workout felt so good! I can honestly say my mindset has shifted. I'm still afraid of losing it, but as long as I focus on all the benefits I feel, I think I'll be ok.

Hope everyone has a great weekend ahead of them. What's going on in your world of wellness?

I don’t really have stats to share since I don’t have a scale and only know my weight from doctors appointments. But started at 282 and I’m in the mid-low 270s now

I’m here. Plugging away. I seem to have settled into about a pound a week-ish. It’s fine. I’m going to just keep doing what I’m doing and not worry too much about it.

I am also looking for some accountability. It's so hard doing this on my own. I've been on and off of here over the years but since my hysterectomy and hitting my 50's, my energy and drive have gone down the tubes. I'm at my heaviest weight ever at 282. So I'm back and ready to start this difficult journey again. 🙃

I'm an emotional and boredom eater.

Thank you! @ashleycarole86

@mvarraveto, me too! I'm at 273ish now.

@MargaretYakoda That's awesome! It sounds like you've hit a stride.

Anyone who wants to be a buddy, feel free to friend me. I love checking on my feed and giving props.

@ashleycarole86 Oooh, such a good question. I struggle most when I get in my head about it, I freeze and panic, which looks like not working out and eating. When I start the day getting out of bed before I'm fully awake and head to the gym, it's like my whole day is better and healthier. But if I miss that step, it makes the day harder to stay on track.

@Virginia32174 You got this! You can get those number down and hopefully it's enough to avoid meds.
You make such a good point. Having realistic expectations is so important. And it's hard to stay driven when you don't see evidence right away of all your hard work. Expect to see results, but not particular results. Ok, may be an overshare, but so is my whole life! 🤣 The scale is moving slowly, but I notice my legs and butt (hey other big booty gurls!) are more toned. So even if I only see a very small loss on the scale, I look for other signs of changes in my body, my mood, my work, etc. Or I go all day eating a reasonable amount of food and realize oh, that was enough. I wasn't hungry. Maybe I don't need all the junk. I hope this hits with others who are riding the struggle bus of maintaining motivation.

How’s it going, everyone?