I feel so scared when I think about how much I need to loose so that I can have knee surgury. I am over 400 pounds and my knees are totally shot and they wont replace them til I am under 200 pounds.
I am also trying to loose weight so I can simply keep walking, every step and movement should not be painful.
I realized I got myself into this shape now it is time to change it, but am I alone? Is there anyone else here regardless of size who wants to loose at least half of their body weight? Maybe we can support each other a bit.
Well trinaxxl, I don't need to lose half of my body weight, but none the less, the thought of how much I want to lose is scary for me.
Last spring I finally hit rock bottom (for myself) and found that i didn't like to do the things i used to like and i had no desire to be social anymore. i had finally turned into someone i didn't know, or like.
I went to a dietician in June and finally got the information I needed to put me on the right track. At my heaviest I was almost 210 (I'm only 5'4). I started by watching EVERYTHING i ate. I cut myself down to about 1,400 calories a day and I'm currently down to about 180. ( I was at about 175 before the holidays) With the help of the dietician and this website, i have been able to track my calories and activies. This website has been a HUGE help to me!
I'm back on track today and will hopefully see the scale move again soon. I still have another 40 - 45 pounds to go. While this is not half of my weight, it is still a significant percentage.
Don't be afraid of the total #! Take it one pound at a time and allow yourself to be proud of each and every pound! One pound gone this week is one less you have to worry about next week, right?
You can do this!!! Don't let those numbers scare you!!
Thanks for the reply, I hit rock bottom when I cut the top of my foot and could not bandage it by myself and had to call my mom out into the middle of the night to help me. And I am 39 so that is a bit old to be getting mommy to bandage my booboos.
I love this site, I also journal in a book so I can show my trainer and dietition (I am getting one in the next week or so) but this site helps a ton.
Count me in! Right now I'm at 309 and my goal seems like a lifetime away. I can visualize myself thin but can't see myself getting there. I think the numbers overwhelm me but the way I see it is to take it one small goal at a time. Right now my goal is to not let food control my life. I need to focus on eating to live not living to eat.
By the way my knees are horrible too. I kneel for less than a minute and I will be in pain for days. Plus I find simple things like going to a restaurant and sitting in a booth or going to the movies scare me to death. I don't know if I'll fit in the seat so 9 times out of 10 I don't go out and I'm tired of that. I feel like my life is just passing by and I hate that.
I'm about there..I started around 270 when I stopped eating meat..just from changing that part I ended up around 248 and kinda tapered off there..I started working out a lot and now I'm at 241..I haven't weighed myself this week but my goal is around 145 or so..healthy BMI would probably put me around 135-140 for my height. I bought these workout pants from Target about 4months ago cuz i thought eh XL will fit they look big enough..they were way cheap (clearance) I get them home they wouldn't go past my thighs! I put them on today and although they're too snug to wear to work out i can get them up and put a couple fingers under the band..so definitely more work but it's getting there.
You can do it..honestly..I NEVER thought I could cut out red meat.then I did..and I started feeling better..so I cut chicken and fish..and felt even better..I started just walking my dogs for longer periods ..and feeling better...it's slow but it's SO worth it...your heart and the rest of your body will thank you for it.
I know you can do it:) I'm the most stubborn person ever and if I could win an argument with myself to start this AND stick to it..anybody can do it!! haha
I don't need to lose half but very close to it so I can relate. It does seem daunting and I have doubts that I will ever reach the goal that this site has set for me sometimes. It would be great if I am able and even if I just lose half of what I need to lose I will be so much better off than I am now. My back hurts most of the time and caring for my 18 month old grandson exhausts me. My husband needs to lose a little more than I do and I hope we can support each other although he has even less will power than I do. I am trying to convince him and myself that we need to do this for ourselves, our son and our grandson. So far, so good.
Good luck to everyone who posted on this thread. Some of your have already had great success. Keep up the good work!
karefreeman-that's a good thing that you and your husband have a similar situation to overcome...sounds like he might need more support than you but it also helps in holding yourself accountable. Its awesome that you want to do that for yourself and your son and grandson-they'll appreciate it later!! My boyfriend is a smoker so I told him if I hit my goal he had to quit HAHA
We'll see how well that works on his end;)
Hi, I joined this site on Jan 15. This is my first post. My current weight is 265. I want to be around 140. So, that means I need to lose around 125 lbs. It is nearly half my body wieght. I have tried many diets in the past and have lost a significant amount of wieght but I always put it back on and then some. I know that it is hard for me cause I am an emotional eater. I love to eat when I am happy, sad , mad and all the other emotions. I am having a hard time right now because anything and everything that could go wrong in my life seems to be happening. However, I have been strong and I only cheated once.
I wish you luck with your progress and I know you can do it. It sounds like you are on the right path. I hope we can keep in touch and keep eachother going.
Welcome Trinaxxl !!
I had to lose a little over half my weight when I started out at 287 but not anymore. I was scared, embarrased, and completely overwhelmed at the daunting task that lay ahead of me. I got on this website and started reading people's profiles, threads, and journal entries and realized I wasn't alone and people were doing just what I had to do myself, with the same concerns and they were being successful at it.
It may take you longer than a quick fix but all the things you learn on the way healthily down the scale can stick with you and keep you from seeing your current weight again.
Just a quick tip....think smaller goals. Instead of looking at being under 200 - first look at getting down 15 pounds. When you get there, stop, congratulate yourself, post a journal entry and tell your friends about your accomplishment and set yourself another small goal....repeat as often as necessary. Good luck in your losses!!!!
Hi there. I have to lose about 200 lbs. I'm at 350 right now, so Ihave a long way to go. Just started at the beginning of the week. I'm trying to watch my portions and calories and drink more water and less diet coke. I walk as much as I can. My back is always sore and my knees give me a lot of problems because of the extra weight I'm carrying around. Maybe we can support each other through this journey ahead of us. We just need to keep our heads up and take 1 day at a time.
I havve been on here just barely 10 days and after one week I lost 2.5 pounds, considering i can not work out like most people can and walking is hell I am damn proud of it. I decided to look at it as small goals, like 425, 400, 375 etc...
The thing about the "diet" the eating plan is it becomes habit after a while, I thought i would crave sweets 24-7, but I give myself permission to have sugar frre pudding and 100 calorie snacks once in a while and when I am shoping I tell myself "I could have a candy bar if I wanted... but do I REALLY want it and those nearly 300 calories?" then I pass it over or get a Luna bar or a Sugar free snack, not cause i have to but cause I want to.
I went to buffet at Golden Corral and the guy offered me one of those sweet dinner rolls, I said no, but I did have a little brownie and tiny cookie and a scoop of cherries, I just am learning to make better choices and it is starting to come easier.
Good luck to everyone we all deserve this.
Count me in! I had a wake-up call at 305 lbs in August 2007. I've always been "fat" and always identified myself that way. Now I am working on seeing myself as balanced, rational, responsible, and active. I am also rethinking my emotional attachment to food. My goal weight is 185, but my "ideal" is much lower at 5'4". At 35, I know it will only get more difficult if I keep procrastinating.
Trina - that is sooo great about your weight loss this week!!! You are right about the habits forming - it doesn't take long - and actually going through a thought process about the choices you have like candy vs the satisfying low-calorie snack or nutrition bar. I believe that any good thing leads to more good things.
I wish you well on your journey!
Me too. I'm at 315 now (started out at 317), and have 192 pounds to lose. Depressing actually. But try to stay positive; it's all about staying positive - think happy thoughts - don't worry, be happy - have a nice day - make people think you're smoking crack! You know, all that psycho-babble self-help stuff. Sorry if this sounds sarcastic, but I guess I'm going through one of the 5 stages of diet grief. I will diminish, and go into the West. Good luck.
Original Post by trinaxxl:I feel so scared when I think about how much I need to loose so that I can have knee surgury. I am over 400 pounds and my knees are totally shot and they wont replace them til I am under 200 pounds.
I am also trying to loose weight so I can simply keep walking, every step and movement should not be painful.
I realized I got myself into this shape now it is time to change it, but am I alone? Is there anyone else here regardless of size who wants to loose at least half of their body weight? Maybe we can support each other a bit.
I have lost 1/2 my weight...it can be done. January 5, 2005, I weighed in at 354 lbs and I don't believe that was my highest weight ever...I seem to remember some years ago a figure of 389 lbs. I still have a 20 lbs to go, and it's truly the hardest part their is. I never believed it when people would say the last 20 are the hardest, but it is so very true. Today I am down to 167....that's 221 lbs from 389! The 20 I have left to go is mostly in my upper back and sides and a little in my thighs. I've been overweight my entire life, so this is something I never ever dreamt would be possible, but here I am today, living proof, that people can change their lives, without the drastic surgeries that seem to be so prevalent today.
Julee...it can be done, I won't tell you it was a breeze, but with a change of mindset, determination, willpower and putting yourself first, it can be done. The fact that you're entire family is doing this is a bonus!
Keep up the good work...keep telling yourself all the wonderful things that you will accomplish when this is over. Keep positive and see the good in everything, attitude is a huge factor in this.
Good luck!
Robbyn
Sorry I'm late to this talk, but I didn't see it before now! :) I started out at 285 and according to all the charts, I should be at 135, so yeah, that's more than half. I'm down to 205 now - after plateauing at 220 for two years. There's light at the end of the tunnel! I'm actually aiming for 160ish. I think 135 is way too skinny.
Anyway, I hear you, and understand about the bad knees. I have arthritis in all my joints, but the knees are the worst! With my knee pain, back pain, and bad wrists, I can't exercise like a lot of people, but I can walk until the cows come home, so I do that. I started out walking to the end of my block and back - and that wiped me out! But eventually I was able to walk farther and farther. Now I can walk for miles. It just takes time, patience, and persistence.
I'll root for ya!
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