Getting Started on Shedding 220lbs

GraceysMommy09
GraceysMommy09 Posts: 19
edited October 5 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone. I have about 220lbs to lose and alot of living to catch up on. I am 30 years old, I am a wife, mother, and full time nursing student. I am hoping that being on this site will help me remain accountable to myself and my family that loves me and wants me to live. It's time for me to make a change and I am looking for friends and support from those who understand where I am coming from. I have been overweight all my life and I have continually put it on, alot the past few years. My daughter is two, and I had lost about 130 doing a low carb diet before I met my husband, and the weight just started coming back. Praying that I can make it this time, and change my life. Good luck to everyone that's on here!

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  • sixxbaby
    sixxbaby Posts: 543
    You can do it, just keep your eye on the prize, I understand where you are coming from though 100%, I have lost 92 and have about 55 or so to go...feel free to add me as a friend
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    You will do amazing! The people on here are so supportive! If you would like, send me a friend invite and I will always be a support to you and help you out with what ever you need. I have found some really amazing people on here that really keep me motivated to do a good job and I hope that I can be that too! You will drop those pounds like nothing I am sure of it :smile: You are so beautiful! I want your hair, it is so cute!
  • lelliebugh
    lelliebugh Posts: 340 Member
    I am Lesley, 28 with around 150 to lose. Feel free to add me, you can do this :)
  • AlyInsane
    AlyInsane Posts: 9
    I know exactly what you mean. I'm young and I too have been dealing with weight issues all my life. I just started really getting into trying to lose weight. I've tried going on diets, but being young and still in high school with a highly active social life, I never ever had time for working out and stuff. But, my best friends want to start doing Insanity. I've done about a quarter of Insanity before and I know what to expect. So it's great to have someone by my side helping me through this. And, I'm here for you as well! If you want, feel free to add me! I'm on just about all the time if I"m not at school!!
    -Aly
  • mistresseeyore
    mistresseeyore Posts: 717 Member
    You can do it. It takes time, but we will all be here to help you and encourage you.
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    Just start making small changes...eat on a smaller plate, eat more food that is grown, walk more....park away from the door. It will all add up to weightloss. If you want it ....you can do it.

    If you need more support feel free to add me : )
  • skinnymeinaz
    skinnymeinaz Posts: 384 Member
    Being on here is a great step!! I love MFP and have lost 23 lbs so far :) Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • GraceysMommy09
    GraceysMommy09 Posts: 19
    Aww, thank you so much!!
  • kantone999
    kantone999 Posts: 174
    Good luck! You can do it. Even baby steps add up fast if you stick with them. Feel free to add me.
  • Kslice39
    Kslice39 Posts: 146
    Well i just want to say you are a strong and beautiful person no matter what you look like :flowerforyou: and dont look at yourself as having to lose 220 pounds, look at it like you have to lose 1 pound 220 times because each pound loss is a battle and victory all on its own:drinker: ... you can do this! We all believe in you and we are here to cheer you on through the good and hard times! Feel free at add me if you would like, the more support the better :heart: good luck love, you got this! Baby steps! :happy:
  • kantone999
    kantone999 Posts: 174
    Good luck! You can do it. Even baby steps add up fast if you stick with them. Feel free to add me.
  • TGomo
    TGomo Posts: 35
    Welcome! You can do it! I sent a friend request to you. This site is great! There are a lot of people with the same struggles! We are here to support you!
  • GraceysMommy09
    GraceysMommy09 Posts: 19
    Thank all of you so much!! You have no idea how it feels to know that there are people like y'all that care. Amazing :)
  • mikebudd
    mikebudd Posts: 26 Member
    Good luck. I know what you are facing. I started about 3 months ago and am trying to lose about 180 lbs. Almost at the 50 lb. mark. Remember that the weigh was not gained overnight. It took time to put it on, it will take time to take it off. Feel free to friend me if you want.
  • landlwoof
    landlwoof Posts: 46 Member
    I started at 226.8. I think I've been on for 4 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I know that's a slow start for a lot of people, but I've had my ups and downs. What I'm proud of is that after an off day....or two:blushing: ......I haven't thrown in the towel. I'm still committed and am not looking back anymore. Normally by now, if I'd fallen off the wagon, I would stay on the ground and have gained back those 6lbs plus a few more.
    I would like to lose 100 lbs ideally even though I have 91 as my goal.
    Feel free to add me as a friend. I know you can do this if you take it one day at a time and recommit every morning.


    Leah
    Mommy to sweetest little boy
    SW 226.8
    CW 220.8
    1st goal - 205 lbs by Dec.31
    2nd goal - 175 lbs by March 31
    3rd goal - 150 lbs by June 30
    Final Goal - 130 lbs by August 31
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