My starting point...280 lbs (with pictures)

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  • littleworm23
    littleworm23 Posts: 341 Member
    Welcome to the site. Good for you on getting started and good luck on your journey. :)
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    You're starting at the same place I did and you'll be happy you have those pics as you progress so you never forget how far you've come. If you want you can check my profile for my progress pics link.

    Good luck to you!!
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step... Today, you begin your journey. Best wishes. Stay with it. Look forward to seeing the after shots!
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    :) Fantastic! Welcome! Use this as a guide - but not a definite knowledge - and learn all that you can about the ways the body, food, hormones, and energies in yourself work together.

    Take each day, each meal, as its own victory. Had a good day? Fabulous! Had a bad day? Find one good thing about it and congratulate yourself on it - then focus on making the next meal, the next day, the next choice something that you will congratulate yourself for. :smile:

    Thank you for doing this for yourself - your body is amazing and you are giving it a chance to really shine!
  • KeepGoingRhonda
    KeepGoingRhonda Posts: 527 Member
    Congrats for taking the step to start!
  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    ROCK ON GIRLFRIEND!!!!!
    Welcome to MFP!!!
  • ccckwalk
    ccckwalk Posts: 262
    YAY! This is a great place! Log all your food and add as many friends as you can. You can totally learn so much from the right people! Add me if you would like! Can't wait to see your progress! ~Corina
  • jessa789
    jessa789 Posts: 2
    We are starting at the same place! I also started today!! Good luck on your journey!

    /Jessa
  • AggieLu
    AggieLu Posts: 873 Member
    Welcome. It takes BALLS to introduce yourself like this :) Very proud of you!!!
  • bhayes82
    bhayes82 Posts: 37
    I wish I would have taken pics when I was 230+ and started losing. The "after" photos are so dramatic.
    Good luck, keep that smile.
  • DrJackson6
    DrJackson6 Posts: 156 Member
    Good luck on your journey. MFP provides great support, motivation, and advice. Feel free to add me, if you need any additional support.
  • sophiathedss
    sophiathedss Posts: 97 Member
    Congrats to you!! Best wishes on your journey!! :flowerforyou:

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  • emeralz
    emeralz Posts: 14
    Welcome! Congratulations on your first step! This is a great place for support and accountability! ( I don't know many that have shown their before's, before losing a large amount, I am so proud of you for doing so! that takes Gusto and proves you are ready for Change! Go you!!
  • Momma_Grizz
    Momma_Grizz Posts: 294 Member
    Yah for you! Enjoy your journey and remember, take it one day, one step, and one choice at a time. It's so worth it! You can do it!
  • Welcome to MFP...wish you all the best on your journey!
  • HowieTwoPointZero
    HowieTwoPointZero Posts: 494 Member
    That's damn impressive, you couldn't get me to put my before photos on here with a gun to my head. Great attitude right out of the gate, I'd wish you luck but I don't think you'll need it.
  • izzydino
    izzydino Posts: 254 Member
    I started at 283! You have already took a step in the right direction! Welcome! You journey will not be easy but it is worthwhile.
    Feel free to add me!
  • Welcome! I started MFP around 2 months ago and have lost 17 pounds so far along with exercising. It is amazing watching the weight come off when you pay attention to every little thing you put in your mouth, sure makes you think if things you crave are really worth it too. I love this ap. I wish you the best of luck. I'm a lot like you, I started out my weight loss journey on Jan 10, 2012 weighing in at 264 pounds, Now on May 28 I weigh in at 223. Within a few months I am down 40 pounds, just proves you can do anything you put your mind to, just got to stick with it. I wish you the best.
  • chrissydrske
    chrissydrske Posts: 45 Member
    You can do it.
  • Slimntrim90
    Slimntrim90 Posts: 41
    Congratulations on beginning this journey! I have been on MFP for quite a while now and am down about 20 lbs. It has taken a bit of tweaking to find what works for me and I hit a road bump when I was recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic, which explained why I had stopped losing weight. I am determined to accomplish my goal, which is to reach a healthy weight and maintain it with proper diet and exercise. Remember, it took a long time to get to where you are, and it will take a while to undo it, but it will be worth the effort!
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    Good for you!!
  • Hickyvikki69
    Hickyvikki69 Posts: 371 Member
    im proud of you..anyone willing to start this journey is going somewhere! good luck and add me if you like
  • dwtimeoutt
    dwtimeoutt Posts: 107 Member
    Thanks for posting your pictures. I'm so excited for you. It sounds like you have a good attitude about this. Hang in there and check in if you need encouragement.
  • lyndall5311
    lyndall5311 Posts: 146 Member
    Well done for starting.

    Feel free to add me, Im on here most days.

    The support on MFP is fantastic.

    Cheers, Lyndall
  • AngelsheriHackley
    AngelsheriHackley Posts: 67 Member
    Congrat on beginning your new life !!! You can do it just focus with God and mfp you can do it!!!!
  • You go Girl! With that smile and that attitude - you're well on your way to success. Feel free to add me!!
  • lubby22
    lubby22 Posts: 31
    Good luck to you! Im just starting out too, but havent posted any pics yet. Feel free to add me
  • geminigrl622
    geminigrl622 Posts: 144
    Welcome to MFP! You will find a lot of support and encouragement here.
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    Congrats for taking the first step! MFP is wonderful & has lots of supports. Feel free to add me.
  • AHoggins
    AHoggins Posts: 46 Member
    Good luck on your journey :)