My name is Kim and I am sick and tired of being FAT!! I started Eating Clean April 13. My starting weight was 365 and I am down 22 pounds. I joined TOPS a couple of weeks ago and someone from the meeting told me about this site. I have been yo yo ing for years and I am sick of it! I just turned 46 and it's way past time to start living a healthy life. I am married and have 2 daughters, 14 and 20. I have never been one to reach out for support, but this time I am keeping it REAL. I need help! That was the reason I joined TOPS and this site. I've suffered with depression for years and it is definitely contributed to my obesity...or vice versa. Please friend me if you desire and we can help each other.

Hi all

My name is Sandra. I'm currently 320 lbs and looking to get down to under 200 as a starting point.

It's time for me to take positive action - life is way too short, we all need to live and enjoy every moment!

Hope you all have a very good day!

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My highest weight was 405 a short time ago. I just now weighed in at 395.

I had been in the 300s for many years, and only got into the 400s over the past few months, I guess (hadn't been weighing myself). So, I'm going to be in this 300 bracket for a long time, and the main reason I'm posting this is to kinda validate it: I'm not in the 400s, and I never will be again. I'm losing weight the right way for the first time ever: CONSISTENTLY counting calories, tracking macros, making healthy food choices and exercising.

:flowerforyou: Great going!

Welcome Trista!

My highest weight was 405 a short time ago. I just now weighed in at 395.

I had been in the 300s for many years, and only got into the 400s over the past few months, I guess (hadn't been weighing myself). So, I'm going to be in this 300 bracket for a long time, and the main reason I'm posting this is to kinda validate it: I'm not in the 400s, and I never will be again. I'm losing weight the right way for the first time ever: CONSISTENTLY counting calories, tracking macros, making healthy food choices and exercising.

congrats snow, that is a big step, being honest to yourself and the world, even if its just to strangers!!! I can relate big time!! I bet you were nervous when you hit "post reply" but also felt a sense of relief and were a tiny bit proud of yourself...WTG!!!! Add me as a friend if you'd like.

p.s. I have lived with the last name PUGH all my life......pepe le pew and the girl pepe le pew and the skunk in bambi were my favorites my brother is in the Navy and his flight nickname was PEPE...lol. (kids are mean when you have a weird last name!!)

Hi everyone! I just joined today and am super nervous. I weigh 307...my heaviest ever. I am going to Lativa in the fall and want to be able to fit in a plane seat (I feel horrible just saying that). Any guidance would be appreciated!!

No need to be nervous. We are all here with a lot to lose, and going through a lot of the same things. I have found MFP to be a great help. It is a slow progress for me, but feel it will stay off. The MFP friends on here are great and supportive

Hi everyone my name is Melissa and I.m new to myfitnespal. I started my weightloss journey at 430lbs and am currently 359 lbs. I was glad to find a group of 300+ lb folks. I'm glad to be here

Hi Melissa! We are glad you are here too! You have done very well! Keep up the great work!

I'm Sherri. I am a 37 year old wife and mother of an 8 year old daughter. I also work full-time at a primarily sit down office job. I have been overweight since childhood and was put on my first doctor supervised diet at the age of 9. Since then I have tried just about every diet known to man (some of them twice). I have managed to lose substantial amounts of weight several times in the past, but it always came back plus several more pounds.

Highest Weight 325
Current Weight 236
Goal Weight 180
Ultimate Goal Weight 160

Welcome Sherri, Looks like you are well on your way!

Hi everyone. Well this year when the scales started to go over 400 I told myself that something had to be done. Just welcomed our 4 month old son home back in February and right away I had no energy at 40 to be taking care of a baby. Trying hard here and will not lie it is a struggle each day I wake up. Food has always been a comfort for me especially in the stressful line of work that I am in as a college bookstore director at a Big 12 school. Glad to see others out there are here so that we can all be of some support system.

Hi guys! I started MyFitnessPal at 315 and proud to say That I am only 6 pounds away from breaking through that 300lb mark! I can't wait to see myself under 300 again! Its will be great!!

hello my name is Rivers.. i am 27, the last time i was weighed after my 3rd child i was at 360 and been happily handfasted to my soul mate for 4.5 years.. I am a mom of 3 beautiful children.. My two youngest, my boys are autistic and they are a handful.. I want to loose weight so i can fully live my life and have fun with my kids..

Hello everyone! I'm Brandy. I started losing weight earlier this year and have currently dropped from 323 to 307 lbs. I know I still have a long way to go and I am so glad to have found this group of people who are like me! Feel free to add me, I could use all the motivation I can get!

Hi! My name is Holly (age 42) and I live in Maine and have for most of my life.I have also been overweight for most of my life.For a few years I avoided the scale and convinced myself I was "around 300 lbs" A trip to the doctor for a physical revealed that I had gotten up to 340.I had a mini mental breakdown and walked out of the office with a perscription for antidepressants and a list of therapists.

Since then I HAVE been seeing a therapist who specializes in weight and body image issues and eating disorders.I went there hoping to gain the confidence to have bariatric surgery but with her help I have decided I can do this without surgery! I have lost 40 lbs but have hit a plateau.A co-worker introduced me to this website and I'm going to give this a shot while I continue to see my therapist and have 6 week check ins with my doctor.They are both very supportive but it would be nice to have some friends who understand my struggle.

I'm not looking to be skinny.My original goal was to change the first number on the scale from a 3 to a 2 but now I'd like to see it be a 1.So my new goal is to get down to 199.

Feel free to friend me.I welcome you all to join me in this weight loss journey and build up some self esteem along the way!