Anyone need to lose 100+ lbs. ?

Welcome! I'm fairly new to MFP too - I tried it last year and for some reason stopped. I had previously lost about 60 pounds with Weight Watchers and I LOVED IT but I stopped tracking, got a new desk job and unfortunately, gained ALL of it back. So here I am, STARTING OVER! There was a forum post earlier today that talked about trying not to look too far in the future and focusing on just today. Your food, your exercise, your commitment to your health. If you renew this commitment EVERYDAY it seems less daunting than "OMG, I have to diet forever?!" I LOVE MFP and I think you will too. I have about 90 pounds to lose until I hit goal weight - and with the support of each other, WE CAN DO IT! Best of luck to you

im going to 84! may need more but idk yet?

remember to start with small goals and take baby steps. my small goal is 40 lbs, my big goal is over 130.

I have 100+ to lose. Before using this site, I was on low carb, and lost 25lbs doing that

You can do it!! I have another 100 pounds to go - but I am determined!!

I know exactly how you feel I've done diets like that lost weight then stopped. Or my family will say something like oh you can't have that donuts and then ate as many as I could just to prove them wrong (or so i thought in my head) Even with the time constraints instead of watching TV on the couch watch TV while working out. That one hour TV show is a 1 hour work out.

Hey there, I am new here. Decided to give the whole tracking foods a try. I was having some success at maintenance with sparkpeople but decided I needed a little more, so I'm trying here. After a serious back injury that required surgery (I wasn't able to walk at all, was in a wheelchair and was in pain. Terrible way to waste your 20's), I gained roughly 110 pounds. I always a thicker girl, but the 110+ lb weight gain was just too much. On my own, I changed my diet to exclude as much sugar and dairy as possible, and focusing more on whole foods. Its been a struggle, but I have dropped 65 lbs from my highest weight, and today am looking at another 80 or so. It is hard, and I currently go up and down within the same 8 pound range. But, I've maintained the loss for about a year and a half now, and feel its time to refocus my efforts on losing again. Just take it a day at a time. And celebrate the little victories. For example, my family loves to fill the house with icecream and cakes and chips and candies - a victory for me is being able to resist those temptations. I've been doing well, as long as I don't get overwhelmed with the bigger picture. Plus, shopping helps - so much more fun to shop now Just find the little things that keep you motivated, keep you happy, and keep you loving yourself. Because remember, your efforts at losing weight are because you do love yourself and want to improve. Good luck!

My goal is to lose 65 pounds half way there. may want to lose a few more once I reach my goal add me

I guess I honestly don't know how much I will loose. I've lost 41 lbs so far and I will loose another 60 lbs and than reevalute my "goal" depending on what I feel like, look like and if I think I can lose more or if I'm at a place where I can maintain. I don't think of this as a short term decision. I will be doing this for the rest of my life. It's easier for me to see it that way. I know that it's a forever thing so when I "fall off the wagon" even for a couple of days it's OK- I know that I can just get right back on and pick up where I left off. I have lost weight before and like you I just lost it one day and started to eat again and I didn't stop for 3 years. It was Easter day 2003 I remember it- I had Easter dinner and I don't think I gave it a thought again until last year. My wight loss is slow, but I know that this is something that I will be doing for the rest of my life so when I only loose .5 a week I just smile and think hey it's still a loss. I work out 5-7 days a week for about 1.5 hours alternating running/strengh training and just running. Good Luck- just take it one day at a time and if you have a bad food day- just pick it up again tomorrow.

I'm a human yo-yo... now heavier than when I was pregnant. I lose, feel accomplished, and let go again. No more lose weight quick or through powdered drinks schemes for me. I have over 100 lbs t lose. Daunting, yes... but what else am I going to do this year? Besides, I'm making money for my favorite charity while sticking to my plan (which is ditching most processed foods and starchy foods from my diet).

I have over 100 lbs to lose.....I've tried other weight loss plans.....Started out gung ho, but soon went right back to where I was, when I didn't lose fast enough to suit me....I never journaled or logged in my food choices.....and I've NEVER in my life been as heavy as I am now !!.....I found this site thru a young friend, and I'm glad I did !!....I'm sure you will too....So many people to talk to, share with, learn from, and you'll find out your not alone !!.....I'm on my second week and have lost 6 lbs....I'm logging my food, actually enjoying the journaling, been the recipient of, and enjoyed giving feedback and encouragement !....Your more than welcome to add me as a friend.....Together WE CAN DO THIS !!

I am starting today. Scared. Jenny Craig, Medifast, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, mixed results every time. I lose 30 or so lbs., people comment on my weight loss and something in me snaps and I binge. I am hoping that by tracking real food and being able to access this site will set me on a new course for health. Has anyone with a similar history found success? I should also mention that I am a school teacher in an at risk district with paperwork that takes 5 hours a day to complete outside of the school day including weekends.

Hi! Fellow teacher here and I feel your pain both in the weight department and in the paperwork area. I've been in almost the same boat of losing/gaining/losing/gaining ... giving up ... self-sabotaging ... self-loathing. Finally in March I had to tell myself to stop this vicious cycle already or I was going to die. Literally. MFP has really, really helped me remain accountable to myself and to my friends on here. You will find that most people are incredibly encouraging. I am here for the long haul. I'd like to lose 175 total but will re-evaluate after I lose 155 (already 47) and determine first how I feel and then how I look. If I need or want to, then I'll continue on with the last 25.

Feel free to add me if you'd like.

Hi, I'm a newbie too. I joined about 20 mins ago. You can do it. I can do it WE WILLLLLL DO IT.
I've set my goal to loose 77lbs but I could do will loosing about another 50/60lbs on top of that. But I figure 1 goal at a time. I'm 40 soon and I figure it's time to kick some butt. I've lost 6 stone previously and yep you guessed it put it all back on. But I'm determined to DO IT this time and to KEEP IT OFF..

There's a great quote "Don't dream it, Be it"

If you need a buddy then please add me

The BEST OF LUCK.

I have had similar experiences losing weight and gaining it back...I was at my highest weight when I started MFP and have lost 6 pounds in a month. We all support each other and if we stay focused we can reach our goals and keep the weight off. Take it one day at a time and realize it's a journey not a race. This is a life long change. #94 pounds to go!!