Need to lose 100 lbs! Motivation/Tips?

CartersMamaa
CartersMamaa Posts: 4
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Hello fellow MFP users!:)
I am new to the site but I am seeking advice, support and motivation.

First of all, I'd like to share a little about myself.
I'm a 20 year old female. I'm 5'1" and my current weight is 205 pounds.
I am 8 weeks postpartum. My son was delivered via c section.
I gained a total of 47 pounds during my pregnancy.
I've already lost 32 pounds so far but I have a lot more to lose.

My plan:
I have started walking every morning. It's 1 mile up hill && 1 mile down.
I am going to start doing P90x classic tonight.
I try to intake about 1300 calories a day.



I drink way too much soda & am cutting that out.
I've already cut out fast food for the most part.

My goal weight is 105-110.

If anyone has any advice, I would greatly appreciate it!
How soon do you think it is possible to reach my goals?
Is there anything I can do to speed up my results?

Thank you for your time!
I hope to hear from you soon!

Good luck to everyone!




My goal weight is

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  • AshShayneSyd
    AshShayneSyd Posts: 24
    I started my lifestyle change a month ago, and am down 15lbs.
    I'm/was looking to lose about 90lbs.
    I have been going to the gym daily [Almost everyday]
    Treadmill mainly.

    I eat 1,200 calories a day, NO fast food, and no soda.
    I cut out soda/fast food about a month ago when I started all this and I think that's helped the most.
  • CartersMamaa
    CartersMamaa Posts: 4
    Ok great! Thanks for the information! I'll cut the soda out completely & replace it with water.
    Congratulations on the weight loss!!

    Maybe since we have similar goals, we can support each other on our journeys?!

    :)
  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
    If you are still recovering from c- section you might want to take it slow, work on low impact workout, ie, walking, swimming. Your wound is stil recovering, and ensure you are taking enough calcium, I read somewhere that it takes 1 year to recover the calcium you lost through child birth, not sure if this is accurate, but, good to keep that in mind. You may also want to check with your doctor on working out so quickly. I will start with eating healthily. Cut all fast food, soda, and have lots of vegetables. Good luck!
  • nielgretch
    nielgretch Posts: 1
    when i had my postpartum period, i got really depressed on my weight.. from 55kg to 90kg.. haha!.. since then i tried lots of weight loss strategies like pills, crash diets, and exercise and started losing weight till i reached for about 62 kgs.. but then it all starting to go back. to 75 kg again.. afraid of coming back to 90kg so i started to use this site.. it really help me a lot..
    > more water..
    > no no for soda
    > green tea after meal
    > take note: if it is applicable, dont stop breastfeeding for 2 yrs..
    i got lots of friends who lost weight due to breastfeeding..

    hope it helps...:love:

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  • mali240
    mali240 Posts: 126
    Take it easy for a bit with the excersie. Initially try and eat better, once body is totally recovered, with stitches et all, then start working out.
    I started with the 30 day shred by jillian micheals, it's about20 minutes, works wonders. Perfect to fit in between naps, and won't leave you super tired for when the LO wakes up...
  • CartersMamaa
    CartersMamaa Posts: 4
    Thanks for all off the advice everyone!

    I only had internal stitches that dissolved soon after delivery.
    I was feeling back to normal 3-4 weeks post partum.
    But, are you guys saying that p90x is to much for my body to handle at this point?
    I did the chest & back/ab ripper x workouts last night.
    I struggled a bit but I just did the best I could..

    That's it, today's the day! No more soda/fast for for me!!

    I must get into better shape asap!!
  • NoMoreJellyRolls
    NoMoreJellyRolls Posts: 142
    I had my daughter c-section as well. My first tip would be Do not bottom out your calories! Since my daughter was born I have lost a total of 65 pounds (50 before I joined MFP). You need to cut your calories by 500, so if you currently eat 3500 calories a day then cut by 500. This way you dont plateau as quick. Its a LONG and SLOW process but Ive lost 65 pounds and I havent gained anything back


    Goodluck and feel free to add me, I still have lots of weight to lose
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Drink plenty of water cut fast food and soda and watch the scale fall :happy:

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