OrlaKane339 Member

Hey 37 yo female, 5ft10, married, 2 children (20 month old boy & a 7 week old girl). I have a LOT of weight to lose. HW: 165kgs/363lbs CW: Can't tell, my home scale only goes to 150kgs/330lbs, dont think I'm too far away from this. GW: 98kgs/215lbs I live in New Zealand hence the use of kgs. Feel free to add me, I'm…

I'm in New Zealand and I have at least 50kgs or 100lbs+ to lose. Totally looking for more friends who actively support and post. Feel free to add me.

Thanks everyone, I’m going to head out now and go for a walk!!!

Hey I'm 37 and currently on maternity leave with my 9 month old boy. I started in October 16 at 339lbs and I've lost 37lbs so far predominantly through eating properly and counting my calories as I injured my knee in November. I've just started back at my fitness classes, 3 times a week so that's definitely helping to get…

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Hey Becca, I started in October at 339lbs and so far I've lost 37lbs. Still a long way to go but looking forward to being under 300lbs in the next few weeks. I'm always happy to support others on their journey so feel free to add me. Cheers Orla (New Zealand)

Hey, that's so great that you want to make a change. I have to admit, I agree with Alatriel, the changes that you want to make need to be permanent and sustainable. It took me just over 12 months to lose 95lbs however I got pregnant and regained all of that weight because I was out of control with my food & exercise. I'm…

Hey Peaches, I've lost 27lbs so far and still have over 100lbs to go. Honestly, I don't know a thing about gaming or gamers but I do have a 7 month old boy and an amazeballs husband. Lol

Hey Stacey, I have about 50-60kgs to lose and so far I've lost 11.7kgs. Feel free to add me. Cheers Orla

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Lol.. the other day I got a tune up when I made a comment of "well it would be a shame for you to quit after doing so well". Apparently that could be considered negative and uncomplementary.. LMAO

Hey John, Lots & lots of advice here, suppose some of it can be quiet confusing so certainly take some time to digest it all. I do agree with you around mental strength to keep losing weight. I am on my 2nd (real) attempt to lose significant weight. I had previously lost 95lbs and then regained it all when I got pregnant.…

Feel free to add me Brandi, I had a similar amount to lose and I've lost 22lbs so far. Happy to support anyone really. Sharing this journey with fellow MFP users has made this journey easier!!!

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Feel free to add me, I'm in Dunedin.

Hey Chris, I don't have diabetes (luckily). I have over 100lbs to lose and my mother and Aunt are both T1 so I was well & truly headed down that path. So far I've lost 22lbs and I'd like to think I'm not judgemental or religious. I'm well versed in the food groups diabetics (thanks Mum.. Lol) and I believe you are right,…

Hey I've lost 22lbs in 48 days and still have over 100lbs to go. Feel free to add me, always happy to make more friends!!!

Yep, luckily I am in Dunedin, the Deep South. Only problem is now the torrential bloody rain for the past 3 straight days!! Seriously Mother Nature, WTF????

@sbz113z - awesome, great minds think alike. I tried that workout a few weeks ago. Certainly gets the heart racing!!! Go you!!! I should mention, I lost 95lbs from June 2014 to August 2015, however I then got my miracle (long story), I got pregnant and regained all of the weight. My baby boy is now 6 months old so it's…

Hey Tim, I have 130lbs to lose so feel free to add me. So far I've lost 19lbs in 41 days so I'm really only starting my journey too. Would be great to have more friends to support each other. Start small, focus on your food. Log everything!!!! Good or bad. I am really enjoying the support from the MFP community. Really…

Hey so I still have about 130lbs to lose too, I started at 348lbs and I've lost 19lbs in 41 days. I've eased back into my exercise however I did overdo it a few weeks ago and I'm now carrying a knee injury. I've also had 5 prolapsed discs in my back so I know all about limitations in terms of particular types of exercise.…

I hate to be the one to tell you this but yes, at our weight we do get "the looks" at the gym but I think for the most part it will be people thinking "good on them for finally getting to the gym to lose some weight".. so you stand tall and think "f*** it". We do not allow others to decide our destiny! So get in there and…

That's wicked man, you are on fire!!! Yes, you have a way to go (don't we all) but you are making awesome progress and doing in it a safe & sustainable way!!! Keep up the great work and the results will speak for themselves!!!

Hey Lauren, I have about 120lbs - 130lbs to lose. My current diet is just a well balanced diet with lower carbs. I've lost 15lbs in just 34 days, haven't had any alcohol! If I have enough calories left at the end of the day then I might have a wee snack bar (mini version). I suppose it is all about portion control and…

I have about 8-9 stone to lose too. Happy to share and help!!

@lmcmullin1 and @srevans1102 - you ladies are off to a great start, honesty is key to taking control of our eating habits! Take back the power and the results will speak for themselves!! It needn't be just on the scales, it could also be fitting those jeans that have been too tight for a few years or walking an extra 5…

@azulvioleta6 - apologies that you misunderstood my comment. What I actually meant is that sometimes carrying a lot of extra weight can limit our types of exercise initially. Once you have built up a routine it is a lot easier to become "fast & agile". I certainly wouldn't recommend that for someone who hasn't had any…

@srevans1102 - no problem, just message me if you need any help or have any questions!!!

@srevans1102 - yeah my knees are killing me at the moment because I did stairs and a lot of high impact workouts last week, so I'm adapting to suit my pace and body for now. Just do high knees instead of jumping jacks for now or alternate lunges. So just try YouTube for the Biggest Loser workouts with Jillian Michaels,…