Anyone with 50 or more lbs to lose???

ladynica
ladynica Posts: 329 Member
edited December 17 in Motivation and Support
I've got about 80 or so to go. *sigh* I need some long-haul buddies who I can encourage and can encourage me.

Also, I have a lot of excess stomach fat. I'm concerned about loose skin once I begin dropping the weight. Does anyone have tips to help combat that proactively?

One more thing, can I just say that I'm looking forward to being healthier and lighter. I've cleaned up quite a bit of my eating habits and I'm already starting to feel the difference. Drinking more water has helped significantly for me to. What are some things that are working for you guys or that you're already noticing is changing about you?
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  • meredith0614
    meredith0614 Posts: 1 Member
    I have 50 more to go. I have lost 18 since February 8th. I was wondering the same thing about my belly. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and it has caused serious havoc to my stomach area. All the fat is above the incision. I jog on treadmill 20-30 mins in the morning and again at night. I also do the 30 day shred at night. I can see a difference but I am not sure my stomach will ever be the same.
  • Tonimb77
    Tonimb77 Posts: 5
    My goal would be to lose at least 50lbs. I just started so I'll probably be around a while and can always use some motivation. Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    The total weight loss I'm going for is130#, CW 272#. I'm hoping to get down to 200# at the end of this year. It's sigh worthy most of the time because it *is* a lot of weight to move.

    I don't know if this works, but I've been told to drink a lot of water and use cocoa butter lotions to help keep any flabby skin from being overly flabby.

    Best of luck. <3
  • wfaulk
    wfaulk Posts: 10 Member
    I just turned40 yesterday and I am a mother of three teenagers and already have 1 grandson and my other daughter is pregnent with twins due in Sept...I have about 80 pounds that I want to loose... I was also told last month that I am at risk for diebeties.... I want to be healthy for me and for my grandkids... I work out about 6 days a week and have already dropped 20 from time I started and 13 since I started on here... if you need support and ready to give support.. then add me ... I know you will do great at this thing and as for the belly... if anyone figures out how to loose it all and keep it firm please share... lol.... You will make your goal... Good Luck :)
  • ladynica
    ladynica Posts: 329 Member
    Nice to meet everyone.... not necessarily under these circumstances, but honestly I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a bit more than a little ways to go. I usually fall off after about ten pounds, so I'm in serious need of some stick-to-it-ness (if that's a word). LOL.

    So far, I'm enjoying losing weight and eating cleaner (which I didn't really enjoy before) so I think having the support here will help this time be a success.
  • bradphil87
    bradphil87 Posts: 617 Member
    I have 58 left to go. I was worried about that too, I think after you get to your goal you just have to work on getting toned. Like insted of doing so much cardio, you Do some weight training as well. At least that's what I've herd. Good luck!!!!!
  • RockaholicMama
    RockaholicMama Posts: 786 Member
    I have a little over 60lbs to go to get to my first goal weight.
  • margaretmillen
    margaretmillen Posts: 35
    I'm tryiing to lose 80 lbs 23 lbs down and going strong feel free to add me. i love mfp everyone here is so supportive
  • martin_chicago
    martin_chicago Posts: 263 Member
    well i have lost 60 so far i guess in a perfect scenario i need about 30-40 more
  • ladynica
    ladynica Posts: 329 Member
    :happy: A lot of you have already lost a lot of weight. That is awesome. I'm very inspired.
  • EvEboEvie
    EvEboEvie Posts: 115 Member
    I've got 100+ to lose. Let's DO THIS!!
  • mrswright71
    mrswright71 Posts: 37
    I've lost 6lbs since starting and 2 since getting on here, and I have 60 to go. Feel free to add me, as well. My husband is deployed so I am sad a lot and when I'm sad, I eat bad stuff. It's really hard! But I know I can do it! :)
  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    my goal is to lose 120 lbs. feel free to add me :)
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3462-50-pounds-to-loose
  • ShanaGore
    ShanaGore Posts: 58 Member
    My goal started with 80 to lose. I started about a month ago and I have lost 8 so far. You are sooo right, eating healthier has made me feel so much better. My other big thing was to make sure I am getting at least some kind of exercise in everyday, even if it is just walking or dancing around the house with the kids, and a month later I am finding myself wanting to exercise more each day and push a little harder. I have wondered about the skin thing as well, but I figure having excess skin is better then having excess fat! I am kinda focusing on loosing the weight first and then worry about the skin part when I get to my goal. I am trying to include some weight training and toning exercise into my daily workout, I figure tone muscles in the stomach area will at least help with excess skin.
  • ttate002
    ttate002 Posts: 54
    I've got about 80 or so to go. *sigh* I need some long-haul buddies who I can encourage and can encourage me.

    Also, I have a lot of excess stomach fat. I'm concerned about loose skin once I begin dropping the weight. Does anyone have tips to help combat that proactively?

    One more thing, can I just say that I'm looking forward to being healthier and lighter. I've cleaned up quite a bit of my eating habits and I'm already starting to feel the difference. Drinking more water has helped significantly for me to. What are some things that are working for you guys or that you're already noticing is changing about you?

    I have about 56 lbs. left to go. Now, that number sounds so small! I've already lost over 130 lbs., so I'm pretty much in this for the long haul. As far as loose skin goes, it just depends on the person. Personally, I've been obese all my life and then got up to 348 lbs., so I consider myself a special case when it comes to that. The only thing that will help my situation is plastic surgery and I refuse for anyone to tell me otherwise (they haven't seen me naked). LOL! Additionally, I can't comment on the stomach either. I've found with my body, it just loses where it wants to and when it wants to, which happens to be mainly in my upper body and very little in the tummy. They, whoever they is, say abs are made in the kitchen, so lots of cardio and a good diet should get rid of the layer of fat and then you can work on getting muscle definition (don't quote me on that). LOL! Welcome and good luck!
  • ShawnaCurley
    ShawnaCurley Posts: 82 Member
    I had 80+ lbs to lose now I am down to 60+. You can do this!!! :smile:
  • Brianabomb
    Brianabomb Posts: 87 Member
    Me too! I started off with needing to loose about 61 lbs. I've lost 16 so far since the end of Jan and still about 45 more to go. Feel free to add me as a friend. I need support too as the last 2 wks I've gotten a little discouraged since my weight has stayed the same after having a 2lb a wk loss. I can't let myself fall off the wagon.
  • tcbr1980
    tcbr1980 Posts: 6
    I too have more then 50 to loose. It seems I was doing really good for about 3 weeks lost 3 to 5 ibs a week and was feeling great and now I have not lost anything for the last two. So I was getting close to stepping off the band waggon. I see ur post and all the others are trying to loose also and have the same goals. I think if we can support each other then we can do this together. (sounds like a hallmark channel)
  • Mrshonopolist05
    Mrshonopolist05 Posts: 9 Member
    I had 80 to lose, now I have 59 more to go! I have to say it has been easier than I thought it would be. Only God knows why I didn't start sooner! You can do this, it does get easier to say no to foods! Eating clean and drinking nothing but water has made me feel so much better. I know that 80 pounds seems like so much, just break it down into mini goals, it's been working for me so far and trust me when I say I am extremely lazy and unmotivated at most times!
  • teekee2
    teekee2 Posts: 29 Member
    I too need to lose 80 pounds or so and can use all the motivation I can get! I love reading about everyone's accomplishments through here...that in itself is great motivation!
  • nettie23
    nettie23 Posts: 42 Member
    I have about 50 to lose, feel free to add me
  • 1shauna1
    1shauna1 Posts: 993 Member
    I have about 55 more to lose...add me if you like! :-)
  • chennette
    chennette Posts: 27 Member
    I have 100-120lbs to lose.I have finally realized I need at least a year o reach my goal and discover and omit my habits to a healthier me.We can do this...one day and one choice at a time and not beat ourselves up when we get off track. One Love!
  • AngelaG2006
    AngelaG2006 Posts: 30
    Hi all :) I'm shooting for a 50 pound loss. Last summer, I started MFP and exercised daily and lost nearly 30 pounds. Now, while that may sound great, it's not because I did it the wrong way. See, when I was in my teens, I had an eating disorder. This past summer I reverted back and was not eating much and exercising to boot. The weight of course melted off but after the holidays and winter days stranded inside with the kids, it came back on in NO TIME! I want to do it RIGHT this time!!!! I want to lose the weight, eat RIGHT, exercise, and KEEP IT OFF! I am always looking for great support and those of you who may want the support, just ADD ME :) I have lost 4 pounds so far and am kind of in a slump now and not really motivated to work out. Gotta keep going though!! I am hoping to start the C25K very soon as well as doing my elliptical trainer. Tried the 30 Day Shred but after a week, my knees ached, got bad shin splints, and walking up and down my 3 story house became unbearable. I don't have a choice, with 2 toddlers, but to walk up and down the stairs, so I had to give up 30 Day Shred :(
  • prettygirlhoward
    prettygirlhoward Posts: 338 Member
    I want to lose 50!
  • stephanieGbraswell
    stephanieGbraswell Posts: 38 Member
    yep over 50lbs for me.
  • HodderAL
    HodderAL Posts: 358 Member
    I have 61.5lbs left to go, to get to the top end of my goal (130 - 135lbs). I have already lost 20.5lbs since the end of February.

    I'm here for the long haul! and I would love to add more friends who are encouraging and supportive... to whom I can return that support!!
  • k011185
    k011185 Posts: 320 Member
    Ugh, I still have over 100 to go, feel free to add me :) I love new friends.

    Water has been making a big difference for me, I haven't been doing well with my water intake the past week and I have noticed I'm snacking way more.
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    one more to this group!
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