New Year, New Thread for Those who Weigh 200 lbs/90 Kg or More

Thanks for your support, Kev and Heather! :grouphug:

I also realized that I'm focusing on the wrong things. That same day, the boring pants that I wear all the time...they are too big! :hurray: :D They are not falling off of me yet, but definitely too big. So, no I'm not in the smaller sizes,yet, but I am shrinking out of the bigger clothes.
 
Goo me! My pants fall off now whenever I put my belt on the 3rd hole, I can put it on 4 or 6 now :)
I also played basketball today and sweated off like 20 lbs of water haha(sorry about the exaggeration)
 
I just wanted to say a quick hello and congratulate everyone on their weight loss...I have been busy as heck lately and I miss everyone!

Talk soon :)
 
looks like everyone has been absent just like I have. I've been reeeeeeeally sick for the past week so I haven't been able to do much of anything besides lay around and eat saltine crackers (which are REALLY high in calories and surprisingly bad for you). I'm kinda bummed I'm still at the same weight but at least I'm not gaining. I can't wait til I can move around without feeling like I'm gonna pass out.

How's everyone else doing lately!?
 
:waving: hiiii everyone...been sick but i think i am getting better....:ack2: just wanted to check in and see how everyone is :D i will try to come back to post more later take care :grouphug:
 
Hurray! I finally found this thread! I heard about it somewhere else and have been looking for it for days. I'm 240 and stuck there. I'm doing pretty well working out, toning, walking, but the whole diet thing is really getting me.

(even if you call it a "lifestyle change" like WW does, there are still very few Cadbury Eggs involved...)

I've been trying to go it alone for weeks and have only found that I have a real problem with food (as in I eat way too much, even when I try not to). I'm trying some new strategies to eat better.

Also, when I read this quote:

cameraobscura said:
eat saltine crackers (which are REALLY high in calories and surprisingly bad for you).
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I remembered that whole wheat saltines are better for you than the white kind. So if you're addicted to 'em you can go that way. They taste the same to me, too (b/c face it, they don't have a lot of taste to start with, right?).
 
Guys....I feel like quitting all this, it's so frustrating seeing myself like this big. Ugh!!! I don't know what to do now, maybe I'll hide my weighing scale for now.
 
You're doing so well though Kevi, you yourself can already see a huge difference! You're almost down 20 lbs and thats a big damn deal. We all get frustrated at our situations but just think, if you're pissed you let yourself get to this point why on earth would you want to stay there? Use it as motivation to kick even more ass.

I went vegan about a month ago and it is such an enormous help when it comes to making better decisions for myself. Instead of just stopping for something quick, I have to eat healthy. I think about how much better I feel when I'm working out and losing weight. And you're only gonna feel better the more you lose and the happier you become with yourself. ;)
 
Kevi12 said:
Guys....I feel like quitting all this, it's so frustrating seeing myself like this big. Ugh!!! I don't know what to do now, maybe I'll hide my weighing scale for now.
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Kevi12, Don't quit. We are in this all together. I have a hard time looking at myself in the mirror and I think we all do at a point. If you give up you will just get bigger and than you will never be able to look at yourself in the mirror with such pride. Just think of what you will see back at you when you reach your goal. You can do this. You may doubt it once in a while, but we are here for you. No matter how frustrating it may be, how many set backs you may have, always get back on the wagon, it is well worth it.

I was 320 pounds last Christmas. Christmas 2006...
now I am weighing in at 285.5 pounds. And I am going lower. I just lost a pound more .. I had gained three pounds back .. I was hoping it wouldn't happen, but I came to a set back, but hun, you can do it!

Just believe in yourself, sometimes you may stray, but keep your eye on the prize ... picture yourself thin. Eat like a thin you, think like a thin you...thats what I do ..and it seems to work ...thats how I lost the nine pounds in a month and a half ... now I am doing the birthday challenge ..never give up hun!!

always
natalie jo


and btw ..
Hello everyone!
I am back and back for good!!
love yas all
natalie jo
I have missed you all .. I had a set back, but have come back to conquer my food addiction!

:seeya:
 
Hey all!

So I'm not new to the forum, but I haven't been active in a lonnnng while. I've had so many issues with food in the last 10 years that it now actually scares me to think about trying to make a serious change to my lifestyle. I'm currently 215lbs which is the heaviest I have ever been. In the last three years I've lost and gained back over 50lbs through starvation dieting. What scares me now is the fact that every time I think of losing weight, that starvation idea immediately triggers again. I'm nervous to embark on a serious long-term change because I'm so used to dropping 40lbs in three months that I seem to have forgotten how to live a healthy lifestyle.

So. . . .hi. *waves* I'm hoping to make some friends here, and I'm absolutely thrilled to see this thread!! I've started a journal so if you have free time, mosey on over and check it out.
 
Kevi12 said:
Guys....I feel like quitting all this, it's so frustrating seeing myself like this big. Ugh!!! I don't know what to do now, maybe I'll hide my weighing scale for now.
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Hey! Remember this?

Kevi12 said:
Goo me! My pants fall off now whenever I put my belt on the 3rd hole, I can put it on 4 or 6 now :)
I also played basketball today and sweated off like 20 lbs of water haha(sorry about the exaggeration)
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You're already doing so well! Don't give up now! Stick with it and you'll get results. You might want to use a measuring tape instead of a scale to see how you're progressing, especially if you are trying to build muscle (which, of course weighs more than fat).

I know you can see from my ticker that I'm not the best at losing weight myself. I'm having eating issues connected with spending issues (i.e. I'm spending money I don't have on food I don't need, like cheesecake). I'm finally out of money and seeking professional help, though, so that should change. Despite all that, I stole the advice in the previous paragraph from a weight loss genius (Steve) so I know it's the truth.

Good luck!
 
I keep bouncing between the 241-242 range thees last couple days. Either way the inches are a sliding off and I feel great. I have so much more energy than I normally do and I'm kicking my workouts up a notch. My birthday is march fourth expect me to be squealing in joy if I can actually break out of the 240's by then.
 
okay, a little update, I finally hid my weighing scale haha. I started my old diet yesterday... I will update further more later next week. :)
Thank you so much for all the encouragement.
 
Okay, so sometimes I get a little frustrated because I am still not in the smaller clothes in the back of my closet and the weight loss just seems sooooo slow. One pound last week, one pound these week...it feels like slow motion!

However, sometimes I have to put it in perspective. I put on my jeans this morning, a pair I bought a few months back so that I would have another pair to wear and they are TOO BIG!! :D :hurray: No, they aren't falling off me, but I can pull a good inch or two on the waistband from my waist and there is plenty of excess material on the front, sides, and back...it's clear that they are too big. Made me very, very happy!!!

I'm down a total of 69 pounds.
 
Thats fantastic! Losing 70 lbs seems like one of those things I want to do but don't ever actually think will happen. Great job!

I know what you mean with the slow process. I've been sick for the past week and haven't been able to do ANY cardio. I can't even talk/laugh without a horrible coughing fit. I want to be down another 10 lbs by St Patricks Day (so I can drink it all back in one day hah) but at this rate I'm never gonna get there.

I hate being sick.
 
tabbigirl said:
Okay, so sometimes I get a little frustrated because I am still not in the smaller clothes in the back of my closet and the weight loss just seems sooooo slow. One pound last week, one pound these week...it feels like slow motion!

However, sometimes I have to put it in perspective. I put on my jeans this morning, a pair I bought a few months back so that I would have another pair to wear and they are TOO BIG!! :D :hurray: No, they aren't falling off me, but I can pull a good inch or two on the waistband from my waist and there is plenty of excess material on the front, sides, and back...it's clear that they are too big. Made me very, very happy!!!

I'm down a total of 69 pounds.
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69 pounds!! That is awesome!!
I take it one week at a time. I weigh in on Tuesday right now, once a week and various times during the week...

It is a slow process, some lose weight faster than others. But the slower you lose it the more likely it will stay off ..
keep it up hun
congrats on the pants!!

always
natalie jo :seeya:
 
So I am back once again. Had a bad rest of the month, after The VDAY challenge ended. Gained some of the weight back, but now have lost it once again. Had Aunt Flo... I always gain five pounds during and after Aunt Flo... happy to report I am back on track, time to lose more weight and walk my butt off. More focused this time and definitely on track...

Ttylater all
love yas
natalie jo :seeya:
 
Well guys...I have some good news to share...

I made it to onderland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was on a weighing strike because it appeared that I had hit a plateau at 204 pounds...so rather than keep weighing myself and getting aggravated, I just didn't pay any attention to the scale. Something told me this week that I should check it out and when i did...196.4!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't been under 200 since 1995 :hurray:...now the second part of my journey begins, the next 50 pounds :svengo: but I know I can do it!

And believe me, if I can somehow manage to lose 68 pounds anyone can...I just wanted to share my happy news...I hope you all are well and working hard and just remember, NEVER GIVE UP - if you know you are doing the right thing, the results will follow!

:party:
 
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