A group for people having to lose more than 100lbs?

Hi, I'm relatively new to CCP and I was wondering if there is a group for people who have massive amounts of weight to lose.   I know that everyone is here to lose weight, but it seems to be easier for me to find support if someone is close to the same predicament as I am for support.

Please let me know if there are any groups or places to get support for this kind of weight loss.

Thanks!

i also need to lose over 100 pounds, actually 150 pounds.  please email meand we can get together and chat.  April

I've got to lose over 100 pounds too so I'd like to join your group. 

Hello,

  You might want to check out "250+ Buddies" listed in the Weight Lose ( 1st listing in forums) list in Forums. About 80 comments so far. I started out with 309 lbs looking to get down to 200 or better. Fell off my wagon some 6 months ago but now back on track last week.  Don't get frustrated or give up. Today I hit 303 and am focused on my goal, better health. Never been a member of a group before, happy to join you if you would like.

I'll join a group for that too, like you I think it would be helpful to have people in similiar situation as I am to talk too.  If you want, add me as a friend and we can start our own group. 

Yes I am a new member and I was browsing around reading several stories and saw yours. I have over a 100 pounds to loose too. I've tried so many times but this time I reached out on the web to see if I could get some support to help me and have someone to talk to. And don't laugh but I'm treating this time like it is a JOB. I'm giving it my full attention keeping calories and mistakes so I can correct them. It's been a full time Job the last 10 days. Yes I only started 10 days ago and I haven't weighed myself yet. And I'm not anytime soon. I have to far to go to reach my goal to worry about weighing myself everyday. So far I feel great! I haven't stumbled once. I've had a lot of close calls but so far have been able to keep on track. My screen name is mnic. 

I have been a member since February, needed to lose 170 lbs. A little at a time it is coming off. I have lost 30 lbs in 4 months.  I have finally seen the 290's. It has been a long time coming. I will join you group also if you are still looking for members.

On another post of yours I saw where you were looking for low calorie salad dressing. If you have a Kroger near you, they carry a brand called zero calorie, most of the flavors are pretty good.

I need to lose around 110. I'd love to join your group! Or PM me and we can chat sometime =)

So funny. I was reading other messages and was thinking the same thing. I read about those wanting to loose 40 lbs to reach 130 and so forth. I'm starting so way above that, I need support from those in the same boat as me. I just joined today and am hoping that this can help me as I have tried to many other things and am feeling so lost and depressed. I will join your support group as well. I need to lose 1oo lbs which seems so far away. I really want to say I tried everything before resorting to some surgery that may do more damage than anything.

Hi everyone.  Have room for one more? I am also needing to lose 100 lbs and it seems difficult. I can put in the calories and exercise, but I don't seem to be making much progress.  It would be nice to be in a group for some support and ideas.

Wow! So many responses.  The more the merrier!  I think i've added everyone who responded to my buddy list, I really wish I knew more about starting a group :/ 

EDIT: I guess the group setup here is to add friends and then support each other through commenting on journal posts and progress and answering questions and being encouraging.  So, make sure to add everyone to your friends list that posted to the board and we'll have a nice little support system going on!

Nice to meet you all and we can soooo do this!!

 

~nikki

Hi everyone,

I just joined today and will start on Monday (I hate starting in the middle of the week!).

I hope no one is offended if I add you all as buddies - I think I need all the help I can get and have no problem supporting other people too!

Donna

good luck! added you as a buddy cause shared support is a big help!

OK. On top of feeling fat and depressed, I am feeling stupid trying to figure out how to add everyone as friends. Anyone have time to dummy it down for me? I know it has to be simple. 

Hello,

  Click on the name and that takes you to individuals page . At top bar you will see "add to friends" click that and you did it.

I would love to be a part of this group i have zero support and think friends that are in the same situation would be great for me ( seeking someone who understands)

Boy it's nice to see everyone starting out new like me. I've had a time figuring out how everything works like how to add buddys. But everyone is so helpful all you have to do is ask. I started 16 days ago and I'm still going strong. It has really helped to have a place to go on the web to just have someone to talk to. I checked out some of the recipes and got a fruit smoothie recipe. Boy was it good. It's a good way to get in your fruits.

If anyone wants to message me my screen name is medicinalmary on yahoo instant messenger. I wish CC had some sort of instant messaging/group chat room type thing!

I hope it's not to late to join!! I have been wandering around the site for a couple of weeks now, looking for friends with commn goals. I need to lose an awful lot, started at around 270 and am now down to  262 (haven't even thought about the end yet) and would love some company.

8 pounds is a great start! I'm down 6 and I'm happy about that. Any loss is good considering I've only been gaining the past few years. 

Congratulations to both of you!