Do i have hope in losing 110 lbs.

Instead of thinking of a dead line, think of changing your life style, this way you will be thin for the rest of your life. You obviously have some bad habits you need to change. You must exercise a lot, do not drink soft drinks & juices, and don't bring junk food into the house, even if your children ask for it. I'd stay away from Alcohol as well. If you change these habits you will lose gradually and keep the weight off.

YOU CAN SO DO IT!!!!! I have just started my self two months ago needing to lose the same amount of weight. I've lost 8 pounds, but more important is that I am really working to change my life. I haven't put a time limit on it and I would tell you not to either. The slower you lose it, the more likely it will be permanent. It's easier to stay motivated if you just take one day at a time.

I suggest the following:

1. Make the commitment to log your food everyday regardless if you stay within your goal or not.
2. Make an effort to get some type of exercise and log it every day of the week even if it's just going to the grocery store. Yes, that counts.
3. Don't beat yourself up when you have a bad day. We ALL have them, even the skinny minis.
4. Make lots of friends. Their posts are very motivating and supportive. You can add me if you want.
5. Read the Forums!! The success stories are proof that 110 lbs IS an attainable goal.
Blog. I do it once a day to not only keep track of how long I've been on the journey, but also to keep a record of how I feel each day. My hope is to be able to find and track the correlation between my weight loss and my health.
6. Start learning about weight loss and what it takes to accomplish it.
7. Start reading nutrition labels. Learn what a portion size is and mesure everything before it goes in your mouth.

Hope this helps and welcome to our journey.

Hi,

110 lbs in 6 months is not impossible but it will be extremely difficult. You have to know that weight does not come off in a straight line. You may actually gain weight some weeks after doing nothing wrong. It happens. I haven't met anyone who has stayed on thier weight loss plan every day for 6 months. There will be days that you go off the plan. The main thing is don't go off to much and try and stay within your calorie limit most days. Exercise is great but if you start out guns blazing then you're probably going to either get injured or get so sore that you're unable to complete what you started.

I started at 1 mile a day. I progressed from there. Remember that motivation will come and go you need to form good habits for eating and exercise. Support from friends and family if you can get it. Support here is great also. Good Luck

I did it in 8 months. I'm not to goal yet so I started higher than you. It slows the closer to goal you get. I'm not saying you can't do it but it would be a lot of work and more exercise doesn't really help. As many here will tell you, weight loss is mostly done through diet. Exercise is for fitness and firming up.

Welcome
I too have a lot to lose but don't set yourself up to fail, set small goals if you must set goals. I find logging my food daily to be an eye opener. The forums are great, especially the success stories, shows you what can be done when you find your motivation and stick to your plan. I take things one day at a time...one pound at a time, as looking at the big picture will send me right to the fridge. For motivation I keep an old thin photo of myself on the fridge, shows what I used to look like when (when I lost #60 ...before I yo yo'd back to being fat).

You can do it. But I urge you to not give it a deadline. Instead give it your best shot. Make it a point to make the necessary lifestyle and diet changes and STICK to it. If you think about it as reaching a finish line, you might not follow a healthy diet and (worse) if you don’t get the desired results you might feel disheartened and give up altogether. Give yourself small, achievable goals and take one step at a time. Pick a diet that is manageable and nutritious- you don’t want to starve. I went on the Dukan diet in January this year and I lost a total of 36 pounds. The diet works well for me and I don’t have any trouble sticking to it. You could visit their website to take a look at their weight loss diet tips, if it helps.

It isn't impossible to lose that kind of weight, but why are you in such a hurry. 110 pounds is a lot of weight to lose in 6 months. You are more likely to keep the weight off if you take your time and do exercises you can continue with the rest of your life.

Hi,

110 lbs in 6 months is not impossible but it will be extremely difficult. You have to know that weight does not come off in a straight line. You may actually gain weight some weeks after doing nothing wrong. It happens. I haven't met anyone who has stayed on thier weight loss plan every day for 6 months. There will be days that you go off the plan. The main thing is don't go off to much and try and stay within your calorie limit most days. Exercise is great but if you start out guns blazing then you're probably going to either get injured or get so sore that you're unable to complete what you started.

I started at 1 mile a day. I progressed from there. Remember that motivation will come and go you need to form good habits for eating and exercise. Support from friends and family if you can get it. Support here is great also. Good Luck

^^ this.

It has taken me a long time, and I will admit I'm somwhat obsessed with weight loss/healthy diet/exercise. Even being as obsessed as I am, I have my off days. Don't worry about meeting that deadline by a certain time. I always tell myself I live for the day/moment. I go day by day. Some days are good, some are bad, but I'm still here! That's what matters! Best of luck to you!

Hi,
Yes you can do it but giving yourself unrealistic goals may not be helpful. I lost 115lbs 5 years ago and am still maintaining. It took me 10 months and that was still very quick.

I would honestly say take it a stone at a time, set yourself interim goals and always always do the following.
1. Log everything you eat good & bad.
2. Try to get some exercise everyday even if it's just walking to the shops.
3. Keep a food and mood journal, it will help you to recognise your eating behaviours and how you can work on changing them.
4. Take pictures and measure yourself once a month.
5. Only weigh yourself once a week at the same time on the same scales.
6. Get as many supportive friends as you can on here and use them.

There you go the benefit of my wisdom such as it is. Really good luck with your journey and know if I can do it so can you.
Jules xx

Don't think of the distance you have to go, focus on today.

What would make you FEEL GOOD about today? When you face a challenge think about the outcome and how you'll feel when lying in bed. Remember that each decision is a new chance to do good, so If you messed up the morning try and focus on doing better in the afternoon.

It's a long road to change and things are not going to change as fast as we want. I have about 65 or so over all pounds to loose butt this week I'm focusing on trying to be more active. I'll still be happy to see the scale drop down but I'm trying to not let myself stress about that too much.

Joining this site is great start. I'd say focus on keeping track of EVERYTHING you eat this first week and try and move a bit more than normal. Logging is great way for you to understand what you are eating and helps you take stock. (I know if I didn't I'd totally forget that cookie or soda that I had, and then I'd wonder what was wrong. Remember no one will punish you for what you write down, I still struggle with this).

I totally also recommend the Fitness catagory on Pintrest. When I feel down of frustrated I spend a few minutes and feel completely inspired to get up and move.

Good luck =D We are all cheering for you!

You absolutely can do it if you're honest with yourself, committed, and treat this as a change in your life and not a 'diet'.

I have been so inspired by the number of people on this site who have just made remarkable changes in their weight and their lives.

Don't rush and take it one day at a time.

Good luck!