Anyone start at 220 ish

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  • mauryr
    mauryr Posts: 385
    Well, I am a guy, but I started at 224, and now at 148. I have a little bit of sagging skin just below my navel, but that might be due in part to my age - I'm 50. I'm hoping that it will firm up over the next year or so... but then again, I'm 50... this might be how it's just gonna be.

    I'm 5'7 BTW.

    I have some pics in my profile.

    You can do it!
  • dezu73
    dezu73 Posts: 8
    Nevermind! I found it under help..photobucket, no spaces in title, and copy code. DUH! LOL!
  • dezu73
    dezu73 Posts: 8
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  • penny_eclipse
    penny_eclipse Posts: 524 Member
    Started at 232lbs - Currently 167lbs (I have 3 more to go...)

    No loose or hanging skin
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Look at my ticker.

    I'm 229 in the picture on the far left, and 161 in the picture on the far right.
  • dezu73
    dezu73 Posts: 8
    I hope this works!

    I apologize for the silly post, but I am struggling with this photo thing.

    Didn't work...I am throwing in the towel! I hope everyone has a great night and congrats on your success!
  • mrsway
    mrsway Posts: 88 Member
    I started here on MFP at 213, but with my highest known weight at 231. I am currently 171 and so far no loose or sagging skin, but that could also be because I have lost it gradually. I have heard more about skin being an issue with people who lost the weight very fast or who were over 100lbs over weight. My husband has had some issues with skin because he is at almost 100 pounds down since Feb. 2011 but his has been tightening up too, ,just takes time. I will throw in my before and *current* pics though. The before is probably around 225-230 and the current is 175.
    [img]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/may5184/Weight Loss/DSC01579-1.jpg[/img]
  • mrimike
    mrimike Posts: 139
    Looking for some before and after motivational pictures for me to look at of people who have started around 229 and have made it to 160s and below. and also, do you find you have hanging skin? :) thanks in advance :)

    I finished an 8 week weight loss challenge (started at 219lbs) and lost 19% of my body weight and dropped 8% in body fat. My total weight loss, counting dehydrating, was 41 lbs! I'll have before and after pictures posted on the success stories as sson as I get them from the gym. It's actually quite embarrassing to have the before pictures hanging up on the wall at the gym!
  • kiannlouise
    kiannlouise Posts: 310 Member
    Yeah I started at 91kgs and am now 74kgs! No baggy skin or anything... I do weights twice a week and have since I decided to lose weight, so I'm pretty tonned really :) have a look through my photos if you like. Still have a few to go!
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
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    I started at 215... currently around 143. The "after" picture was around 150 I believe. Not sure.
  • laurenrenee1025
    laurenrenee1025 Posts: 100
    I'm starting at 223, only made it to 215 so far, great thread and gj everyone!
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    224 to start. 204 right now. Cannot wait to get to onederland! You guys are helping me to motivate to do it!
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    224 to start. 204 right now. Cannot wait to get to onederland! You guys are helping me to motivate to do it!
  • mrimike
    mrimike Posts: 139
    Looking for some before and after motivational pictures for me to look at of people who have started around 229 and have made it to 160s and below. and also, do you find you have hanging skin? :) thanks in advance :)

    photostrip-13214590093611.jpg
  • elo83
    elo83 Posts: 97 Member
    I did! Not at goal yet and currently at 158. I'm 5'6 for reference. Pics are in my profile.
  • fabi8081
    fabi8081 Posts: 232 Member
    BUMP FOR LATER INTERESTED ALSO
  • mrimike
    mrimike Posts: 139
    Looking for some before and after motivational pictures for me to look at of people who have started around 229 and have made it to 160s and below. and also, do you find you have hanging skin? :) thanks in advance :)

    photostrip-13214590093611.jpg

    Started my 8 week weight loss challenge around 220 and lost about 40 lbs:) I'm not sure why my photo didn't work right the first time.

    photostrip-13214590093611.jpg
  • mrimike
    mrimike Posts: 139
    Ooops. didn't mean to double post. It said my first posting photo was deleted! What the heck?
  • Mallory0418
    Mallory0418 Posts: 723 Member
    I started at 220 and am at 170 now. I would like to get to 145 when this is all said and done. I've got pictures in my profile, they are the last 3 in the list. Grey hoodie is 220, blue jacket is 210ish, black and white dress is 200ish. The rest are pretty recent. :smile:

    I'm 5'8" by the way.
  • LizDHarris
    LizDHarris Posts: 42 Member
    Officially started at on 1st April at 202 although I had been up over 210. I've just reached my 164 goal this week. I've been looking through my pictures but can not really find any that show where this has gone from. My wardrobe is a completely different matter, as I've had to replace everything from underwear up had dropped from XL to 8-10 (US).
    Stick with it and good luck.
  • ninkdole
    ninkdole Posts: 243 Member
    My starting weight was 224 and my current weight is 145. I'm 5' 7" tall.

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  • xSophia19
    xSophia19 Posts: 1,536 Member
    I started at 230lbs in january when i found this website and app on my ipod touch. i now weigh 192lbs :) and i have another 51lbs (ish) to loose before i get to my goal weight.

    all friend requests are welcome!
  • Kahiapo
    Kahiapo Posts: 29 Member
    I started this in March 2011 at 215 lbs wanting to get down to 150.
    September 2011 I was down to 170
    November 2011 back up to 181
    but currently back to 178

    Can't figure out how to post pics to these yest...any help?

    Also...would love to have more friends in this same boat so feel free to add me if you'd like
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
    I started this in March 2011 at 215 lbs wanting to get down to 150.
    September 2011 I was down to 170
    November 2011 back up to 181
    but currently back to 178

    Can't figure out how to post pics to these yest...any help?

    Also...would love to have more friends in this same boat so feel free to add me if you'd like

    Here's the thread on how to post pics: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/262875-need-help-adding-pictures-look-here-pic-heavy
  • goodmonster
    goodmonster Posts: 165
    You are all so motivating it's awesome- and everyone with a similar goal as me!
    Starting out weight 226, currently 215.5. I want to get down to 150; and seeing you all makes me realize that it is totally possible and I can/will do it!
    Thank you!
  • aimhigh4once
    aimhigh4once Posts: 11
    I have been up and down on my weight for my whole life. I have had a tummy tuck 6 years ago to only gain back my weight....and more. The skin really depends on your skin type and age. The younger you are the easier your body bounces back. I have always been prone to stretch marks.....My highest weight a year ago was 220...I was down to 184 this summer and now I've started out this time at 200. I have already noticed the skin issues but this time I don't see me having surgery. I had complications the last time that were life threatening. I think once I start working out I will add weight training to tone to see if it helps....I've never been a workout type person, but this time I would like to look healthy not thin. I hope this helps you, have a blessed day :)
  • Corruptkitten
    Corruptkitten Posts: 157 Member
    <---- My profile pic I started at 220 and I am now 163 (I am 5'4")
  • amandakay23
    amandakay23 Posts: 156
    I actually started at 222 and got down at one point to 154 (that was a very brief moment.) At this point I am at 167. My body REALLY likes it there. I do have some pictures in my profile, I cannot do photobucket at work! Feel free to add me! Oh ya the skin....I did notice skin, but not like hanging or real noticeable. It took about a year but tightened up. Strength training!!! :flowerforyou:
  • CampbellHendry
    CampbellHendry Posts: 84 Member
    I started at 215lbs approximately and am currently at 172.2. I don't have any loose skin at all but I have another 18bs to lose!
  • tiffany171720052005
    tiffany171720052005 Posts: 6 Member
    What did you do? How long did it take? I am currently at 220.
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