lossing over 100 lbs?

I aim for fresh fruit and veggies every day. And lean meat for protien. It can be cost effective to eat right. Especially if you avoid fast food. $3.00 worth of salad supplies at home is much healthier, more filling and tastes better than the $3 crap at McDonalds. And snacks should be fresh, whole fruit. An apple is pretty cheap, fills you up, helps your skin, hydrates you, and probably really does keep the doctor away.

I still have 97lbs to lose, but have lost 60 already, and 54 of them here. And the suggestion of building a great friend network is the key! If you are using both hands to type and support your MFP friends, you can't eat. And they will help you with food ideas, exercise ideas, motivation, etc. I met my real world best friend here even!

I have lost 92lbs since joining mfp in july 2010 I eat between 1200-1300 cals a day and try to exercise 5-6 days a week. I go the gym 1-2xs a week but mostly I just do walking and once in awhile execise dvds.Feel free to add me as a friend if you want....you can do it. I would suggest just concentrating on 10 lbs at a time 100 lbs seems impossible

I've lost 117 pounds 3 times, but this time is the last time. You don't need surgery. No Way! You can do it. If all else fails, then go that route, but you have to seriously give yourself a chance. There is a girl in my group who is 5'2" tall and weighed 329 pounds. She's lost almost 200 pounds without surgery, just through healthy eating and exercise. You can do it! Don't despare and give up. I've only lost 80 pounds this time around but have done it the healthy way. You can buy some bands, a yoga ball and some light weights for like $25 at TJ maxx or walmart. That's how this girl lost her first 100 pounds. Oh, and walking too, simple exercises leg, lifts, push ups, etc at home. Some come on girl, lets go do it!

Good Luck. I am trying to first lose 30 lbs., then I will tackle another 30, and then another 30 and then hopefully the last 10. I am in no hurry though I want to be. Take one day at a time and have faith in yourself. I have lost some weight before I started here, which was about 20 lbs., I am taking one day at a time and am eating healthier. I know you and I can do it. Just Never, Ever Stop trying. Best of Luck! Diana :flowerforyou:

I have lost over 100 pounds in approximately 8 months. The keys are daily exercise plus eating a healthy diet. I didn't have any surgery, and I don't eat any special foods.

If I lose 3 more pounds by Feb.1, I will have lost 100 lbs in a year. I was so desperate to be happy I was willing to eat healthy & start working out! Ha! When I got started my husband was out of work so we were on a shoe string budget. Avoiding the super market at hitting the local produce stand actually saved us money. I have to tell you it has been several small changes in my eating that have made the biggest impact. I would use MFP to see where I was deficient or over and then swap out not so great foods with healthier choices. I also struggled with becoming a water drinker & a person who works out. Those two things are crucial if you want to see the pounds go fast. I also recommend tracking your fiber intake. I think of fiber as little scrubbers that clean your body from the inside out. The only caveat is eat foods high in natural fiber. Ie don't get your fiber from manufactured brownies & bars. Also if you have a sweet tooth a great way to kick the crap food cravings is to ween yourself off sugar. It will suck at first but you will feel great! You can totally do this and get great results as long as you are honest with yourself and your diary. Best of luck and I hope 2012 is a positive year of change and health!