Anyone out there looking to drop 100 lbs?!?

I am aiming at losing 100 lbs if not 120lbs.  Anyone else out there needing to drop a significant amount of weight? If so hit me up.  I know the large amount of pounds that you're looking to shed can be overwhelming so let's stick together.  Lets lose lots of pounds together.

Original Post by denisegiampa:

My sister and I just started going to the gym about 5 weeks ago. I initially lost 10 pounds but have since gained 8 back! I am so discouraged...but I am determined not to give up. This website is amazing and I have gotten so much encouragement just today (I signed up this morning).

Hi!  Are you sure the weight gain isn't just muscle?  Since it weighs more than fat, it is possible that you lost some fat at first, then gained muscle. 

It's hard to get past those teen bad habits - I ate nothing but junk in high school and graduated at 6' tall and 160 pounds. 

hi all.  I have been taking advantage of this beautiful weather to go and walk at the high school track field near my home.  Today I hit 2 3/4 miles.  6 weeks ago right after back fusion surgery I would have thought it impossible.  I am working towards the 5 miles a day( 7 days a week) that the dr. wants me up to.  I am one that has had a long history of loving food, and also turned to food whenever upset  or down.  The first month and a half I thought I would absoulutely croak my appetite was enormous.  Finally one day it got better.  I keep a food diary( haven't put anything on this site, but I just joined. ) I find I really keep the calories in check when I write down everything I put in my mouth.  The back surgeon wants me to stay at 1200-1500 calories per day and workup to five miles walking.  I have always hated to exercise, but realize now that if I am going to be here for the long haul that I had to embrace exercise and make it my friend.  the walking has been therapeutic for me because for that hour or hour and a half I clear my mind and just relax and walk( brisk walking).  this summer when the pools open, then I can have some fun swimming and walking in pool.  I don't care what any body thinks about what I look like in a bathing suit---  wait until they see me next year!!!!!!!!!

Hey, I am new to CC and I am afraid that after a couple days or so that I will start slacking. I have been searching the forum diligently for other people in the same situation. I have lost and gained over 100 pounds a couple times in my life and I am only 30. And I gain more weight each time I lose and regain. I now need to lose at least 100 pounds, however according to all the charts I really need to lose about 140. I am 5' 3" and medium framed. I would really like to meet people in a similar situation for support and ideas.

Height: 5'5.5"

SW: 235.8

CW: 215.4

GW: 135 (I think)

What kind of calories is everyone eating? I have lost 20lbs since Jan 6, but I had a 3 week stall at the end of Jan, and am at another one. I don't know what the problem is. I seem to average 1350-1550, which CC said my Burn is 2450. This week I have averaged 1750, so far... thinking I need to eat more. I don't exercise a lot, so I'm scared to eat more, without burning it off. I've started a walk/jog "program" this week, only 20min long, 3 times a week. I hope that's enough. I was so happy getting the first 10 off, then to find out I lost like 3#'s one week to come down to 20lbs down, and then STALL...

I'm looking to lose about 120 pounds. As most of you know, it just seems overwhelming and impossible. its great to find support.

This is so great!  More people are hangin out with us everyday. Yay!  I love the fact that we can be so honest about ourselves and encourage each other.  Everyone says that it takes 30 days to break a habit so just press on and in no time food will no longer have control over you.  Everything at the gym will get easier and you'll feel so much better about yourself.  In the last month I can not believe how much better I feel.  Mostyly mentally.  My hubby loves my new found confidence and outlook on life.  I'm not warming the couch anymore and all depressed and reclusive.  I am full of life!  I'm the girl that he married again.  I've only lost about 15 or 20 lbs but I'm getting the old me back!  Stay strong ladies.  Take 1 day at a time and plan plan plan.  I always make sure I have healthy options on hand so I don't make the wrong choices.  Good luck!  Let me know if you need ANYTHING!  I'm here to encourage and support.

Just went shopping and bought a few new things for the new, slimmer me. I love doing that. It is still depressing when stuff I think should fit is too small and I can't find anything big enough, but when I do find things and bring them home and wear them to work or out I feel so great. Even if they are size 16. Its my reward. But now I have to wait until I fit well into 14s. More bike riding...

Recently, I realized that throughout my life I have paid too much attention to what other people have thought of my weight.  Now that I am almost 64 and retired, the truth of this has been coming home to me more and more.  I now look at the size 8 and 10 clothes that I wore 10 years ago when I weighed 140.  My mother, sisters and just about everyone else told me that I was fat and I believed them.  I allowed their comments to cause me emotional pain and low self-esteem.  It was hard forgiving myself for believing to them and allowing their opinions to affect me so badly.

Looking back, I realize that I should never have given people that power and I have now taken it back.  I constantly remind myself that my weight is my business and no one has the right to comment on it.  It is enough for me to realize that the extra pounds are damaging my health and it is up to me to do something about it.  I know that I will lose the extra weight and I ignore whatever people say to me.  I meet all comments with a cold stare and smoothly change the subject.

Many formerly obese people have found that the members of their inner circle are envious of their weight loss.  They sabotage them, ridicule them or disappear altogether.  Go for that inner serenity when you know that you are doing the best things for yourself right now.  Continue working towards your goal and do not beat yourself up if you stumble.  You are human!

 

Amen sista! I grew up in a house where a size 12 was huge. Granted I should be like a 7 or 9 but still at a 12 I looked pretty good. same w/ my sis.  Now here we are in our mid 20's desperately trying to lose all the weight.  It's funny yesterday i told her I was proud of her and she said for what?  I don't think people hear that enough.  I'm proud of all y'all for making a commitment to the better you and stickin in there when it's so hard. Food is an addiction. and it's necessary as well. It makes it very hard. So everyone stay strong. We're all 1 day closer to the fabulous us.

 

Just checking in with everyone! How is everybody doing? I was also wondering if we wanted to set up a weigh in schedule? Like once a week or less often..depending on what the group wants!

Weighing once a week sounds good to me!    Someone mentioned calories, it looks like my diet program is recommending about 1700-2000 for me depending on the amount of exercise.  I have a program called Diet Balancer, I put in what I eat during the day and if I exercise, and it breaks down everything.  It's helpful for me since I eat very little meat or seafood.  It shows which vitamins and minerals your diet is lacking as well as fat, protein, and carbs.  It helps me decide what to eat for dinner by doing an analysis of what I've eaten during the day.

hi ya'll.  It is so good to see the support for each other on the site.  I weighed yesterday and  I have lost 22 lbs since starting my life change back in Nov.  The first month or so I had very little loss, and got quite preturbed.  since I was also going through the severe pinching nerve I couldn't exercise  at all. The dr. started me on steroid shots,and phys ther. but after only 3weeks they started to wear off.  I had the fusion back in Feb on the 4th.    I have always  know that my weight could bring on heart disease, diabetes etc, but wouldn't face the problem until it hit me with the sciatic nerve pinching.  I was in such agony I realized that if I ever got out of that pain that I would make a commitment to lose the weight and get healthier.  The walking has helped immensely, both in the quicker recover after fusion surgery and for the weight loss that I so desperately need.    I know if I can do it, that you all can do it.  I have faith in you all.     just remember Rome wasn't built in a day and the weight didn't come on over night, it took years.  When I lose the weight I am going to get rid of all my " fat clothes.  Resale shops are wonderful and you make more money than at yard sales.    I am walking everyday 1 1/2- 2 1/2 miles.  I have comitted to it 7days a week I make time for it.   Before I was able to drive again after surgery, I walked back and forth in the house from my living room to kitchen and back. ( better than a tread mill and doesn't take up the room haha.--) I enjoy walking at the track at the high school alot more though.   keep up the good work everyone!!!!  I still have 80-100 lbs to go depending on what chart you look at.  I will be happy to get into a size 16 again, haven't seen that since high school where I was a twirler.  I don't think I will ever be 140 like this site recommends. guess that would be about a size 10,  hmmm was I ever a size 10?    

Sorry, It's taken me so long to get back to you guys.  I was really sick on Monday and Tuesday.  Much better though now.  I'm gonna hit another spinning class tonite and I'll weigh and hopefully it'll be somewhat accurate if I weigh at night.  I'm so happy everyone is hangin in there and doing great. 

Just thought since I mentioned it in the first place that I should weigh in!

SW: 237

CW: 222

GW: 135

So I have lost 15 lbs so far in less than a month! Im glad everyone else is staying on track and doing well!

I would love to join this forum, I don't know if I want to lose 100 pounds for sure but according to the charts I should.  I have set a goal weight of 145-150 for now.  And actually I set mini goals of about 10 pounds or so, it helps me to get where I want faster adn I have more times to get excited and say, YAY I reached another goal!

I have just started a new exercise with Billy Blanks TaeBo Amped, It is awesome and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to do an aerobic video at home.  It makes me feel like I am dancing some of the time and I love to dance!

Thanks for starting a forum like this and I look forward to keeping up with all of you and supporting you all!

Ok ladies, is there room in this group for a guy?. I'm just getting started on here, mainly for the help on getting what I eat a little better balanced. Wow I didn't realize just how badly I had been eating.

Anyway, my current stats are 6' 1" and 310, I am shooting for 210. It says my ideal weight is 170 but I have a large enough from that if I actually got to 170 I'd look like a skeleton. 

I finally realized today, that I finallly have relief from the constant hunger pangs that used to plauge me everytime I tried to diet.  I feel like I am in it for the long haul and I have to do this. It has taken several months for the relief to happen. what seems to be working for me is keeping a log on calories, I stay within 1200-1500, but eating what I am hungry for sometimes, if I eat portions that stay within my calorie range. I try to keep the potatoes, rice, pasta down to a minimum and really amp up stir fry things  and vegtables ( you  can get the stir fry veggies fairly cheaply and add a little chicken or beef etc.)  sweet potatoes are a good alternative to white potatoes,  I love them baked .  I am also trying to force myself to drink the 6- 8 oz glasses of water a day.  sometimes we think we are hungry when we are actually dehydrated. staying hydrated will also help alot.  I have never been  one to drink much water, but I am trying to replace bad habits with good habits.  I use one of the qt. bottled water bottles and take it with me and when it gets empty fill it again. then I know I have drank my water for the day.  My fave is tea with sweet and low.  I drink a half gallon a day. or at least I did........ ugh      Oh good luck to necwby.  My husband is trying to do the life change with me and he is about the same height as you and same weight.  He has gained about 25lbs since they have moved him to inside job only..  he almost fainted when the dig. scale wouldn't read . we actually went and bought a new scale and ugh. about 304.     so good look to  you and hopefully we can all help each other.   

hey everyone.  if you set a day of the week for weigh in what day do you want to do it?maybe we could all log on that  day and give updates.   wishing everyone much luck...  with summer coming on there are alot of fun things to do while exercising. swimming and  walking in pool would be my fave. 

Hey everyone! Great to see so many of us getting heathy & supporting each other along the way!

 I am currently weighing in on Monday morning, but I am open to whatever ya'll prefer.

So far, so good for me! I am using Paul McKenna's techniques & still utilizing CC to monitor how much I am eating. I am consistently at least 300 calories below my daily allowance, which makes me do the happy dance. Not to mention, I am never hungry & always satisfied. I have been using the techniques for 11 days now & have lost 5 pounds so far.(weighing in last Monday) I am actually excited to weigh in this Monday....that sounds so strange to me! lol  I feel better, more upbeat & positive & FEEL healthier. I am focusing on walking at least 30minutes a day right now. As I lose more weight, I plan to start my Slim in 6 DVD(no way I can physically do it yet! lol)  I also am going to take measurements Monday, that way, if the scale is being mean, maybe my measurements won't be! ;)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!! ~RM