New and have 100lbs to lose need some support :)

We have a thread called Need to lose 100 lbs are more. It's really supportive! Come join us!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/343526-need-to-lose-100-lbs-or-more-lets-start-a-group?page=13

I am looking for support as well and I have over 100lbs to lose.

well since we are being honest, I'm 27 and just got right under 100 lbs to go. but have been over the 100 mark for a long time. feel free to add me, anyone with the same age group and same amount to lose, please add.

I have lost 140, but have about 70+ pounds to go. I have a 2 & 4 year old. I have had major digestive surgery (part of my colon removed). So not in your exact boat, but close. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Ok, so here were my stats when I started this weight loss odyssey on February 2nd of this year:

Height - 4' 6"
Weight - 170 (or there abouts)
BMI - 39.6

Measurements: Neck 15, waist 39, hips 47

When I started I was unemployed and worked out at least 3-4 times a week, and if I didn't work out, I walked. I have been watching my calories and serving sizes. Not only that but I have pretty much cut out beef, except for a couple times a month. I am eating healthier and eating more turkey, chicken, pork and fish to get my protein. I have also been drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.

I used to have a HUGE butt, a prominent pouch below my belly button, big butt and big rolls on my back.

My current stats as of today:

Employed in a medical office
Height - 4' 6"
Weight – 131.2
BMI – 31.6

Measurements: Neck 13, waist 35, hips 39

This is all thanks to eating healthier, joining this site and exercising.

My exercise routine has since become this:

During the week – 1 20 minute walk during my lunch hour and 30-60 min of Pilates at night after work. For lunch I eat a single “Smart Ones”, “Healthy Choice” or “Lean Cuisine” meal along with munching on either some nuts, fruits or veggies. For desserts if I am craving something sweet I have a 100 calorie snack pack version of cupcakes or cookies.

Weekends - I go to the gym for 60-75 min and do both cardio and weight training.

Since I have lost so much weight I feel soooooo much better. I lost the dark circles under my eyes, and I noticed today that my abdomen is even. No buldging in certain areas. In fact I now look very similar to the way I did as a Freshman in ….. HIGH SCHOOL 15 years ago. I still can't believe that I am just over the half way point to my goal! I was looking at my old pictures and realized I physically look how I did in high school. I also went shopping the other day and bought a shirt by converse which was labelled a size "SMALL"!

I agree with everyone saying that for some reason My fitness pal just works. It is a tool which helps keeps us motivated, and gives us a support system outside of our friends and family. Sometimes we need the support from people who we may never meet but are in the same boat. I have actually been able to get 2 of my coworkers to join My Fitness Pal.

For anyone who needs help or tip here's the link to my blog where you can find all the tricks and tips as well as some good recipes. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/woja9640

Anyway I just wanted to say Thank You to all of my MFP friends for the advice, motivation and support.

Here's my before and "during" picture:

And I must add that I agree that you shouldn't diet. Have you ever stuck with a diet? No! Me neither! Start with making small changes like taking a walk and switching to ground turkey instead of ground beef. The slower you start, the easier it will be to stick with and add additional changes to benefit your new lifestyle.