Topic : Join the 100 Pound Club

Quote From: papergirljp

Hello!

 

My name is Julia and I am a 32 yr. old mother of 2.  I always joke that my goal is to get to my 9-month pregnancy weight!!  With my first daughter, I only gained a total of 9 lbs. and with my second daughter, I weighed 165 lbs. when she was born and my starting weight was 155 lbs.  Yes - I only gained 10 lbs in total with her . . . so you'd think that wouldn't be hard to lose.  I don't want to fall into the excuse trap, but I started to crave all the wrong kinds of foods while I breastfed her and my weight gradually climbed.  It was an average of 10 lbs. a year which you never really notice until it's gone too far.  So now . . . I weigh 222 lbs. and I feel ugly.  I hate looking at old photos or watching old home movies where I'm so thin.  I really only need to lose about 70 lbs. but I guess this 100 lb. club is a good place to start.

 

I've tried all the weight pills and solutions on the market, but I really don't know if they work because I can't seem to be faithful in taking them.  I finally went to my doctor and after doing a complete blood work-up on me, she figures that my body went through a major hormone shift after I had my kids and I could be one of those people that just can't physically lose weight now.  Has anyone ever heard of that??  She put me on Meridia and I did lose 9 lbs. in the first month.  But it costs $135/Mo. for the prescription and I just can't afford that.

 

I have all the expensive work-out equipment in my home so there's no need for me to join a gym, but once again - I can't seem to motivate myself.  I hate exercise because, like I said, it doesn't seem to work for me.  I can work out on my exercise bike and weight machine for 45 min. and sweat like crazy, but the scale never goes down.

 

HELP!!!

 

 

Quote From: cacawonone

Hi..I'm hoping this works for me. My name is Rebecca, I'm 46 years old, and recovering from back surgery...so, some days are good, and some, not so good. My main goal is to go from my present 263 lbs to AT LEAST 160 lbs. 100 lbs loss would be great, and 120 would be better!! One step at a time though!

At this point, I'm not sure what to do, aside from introducing myself. I am currently starting an exercise regime at my physical therapy place, and am hoping that just moving will make a difference. I have been laying around (literally) for 2 years (waiting for work comp to OK my surgery) and in this time, I gained SO MUCH weight. BOOO! SO, I ask you all, what do you do to make your weight loss effective?

I was, at one point, 402 lbs, quite a few years ago. I STOPPED ALL fast food, and never touched soda of any kind (not even diet), and doing JUST THAT allowed me to drop 200 lbs.Then the surgery :(

And here I am...ANY input would be greatly appreciated!!!!  Good luck to ALL of us!!

Quote From: mary_ann1

I have 100 pounds to loose.

I would like to weigh 150.

I am size 22-24. I would like to be a size 11-12. That's half my size.

If I can take this challenge, you can also. Lets go for it. See my progress post tomorrow.

 

At Nearly 55 and 250 pounds, Once I was a City Princess, a runner, a soldier (Womens Army Corps, Army, National Guard, Retired (22 years or military), now I'm an American Legion Service Officer). My military uniform skirt will not button around my right leg! I volunteer with the Red Cross and have to wear a mans vest. Big Mama with a strong back.

 

I am FAT, not big boned, not overweight, not obese, buy grossly FAT.

 

I am excited about Dr. Phils program. I wish he could use his name and put me in the program. I am competitive. I need to be accountable. I watched the show yesterday. I am taking the challendge in hopes my progress gets Dr Phil's attention and Dr Phil puts me in the program. My husband (normal size) does NOT believe I will stick with the program, he states, "you've been on a diet the entire time I've know you."

 

I walked this morning. Got half way to the corner and my husband picked me up, he was worries about me. I will try further in the morning. I had a half a bagel, grapenuts at lunch and will have a light dinner. I have drank my eight glasses today.   Will try more liquids tomorrow. I want those 14 years. Mary Ann

Quote From: piglet101

 Hi my name is Mary. I am 225lbs, 5'4" tall. . I have been off work because of depression and PTSD  for 18 months. I worked hard for 26 years, 50-80 hours/week. .I am joining this challenge to become healthier, both physically and mentally. When I was a little girl I was very overweight. When I left home for university I lost a lot of weight and maintained the weight loss for over 20 years(I was a size 8 and am now a size 20). I gained back all of my weight when the doctors started treating me for depression with medication. I no longer want to use the pills as an excuse for eating, I really do want to get my life back, just having a difficult time even getting out of bed sometimes. I am an educated person and usually a very logical person, but for some reason I can not find the motivation or the energy to lose the weight. I watch Dr Phil everyday and I believe him to be a no nonsense man. I know I have internal dialogue that tells me I am worthless and not worth knowing. I am trying but not very successfully to overcome the years of physical and mental abuse. I was able to hide my pain for 46 years very successfully, but now I am paying the price for suppressing those feelings. Sometimes I just wish I was a little girl and someone would hold me and tell me I am worth knowing and they would love me the way I am. I have managed to lose contact with my 3 brothers and their families, as well as my mother and father. They have not been able to speak to me for a long time because I have succeeded in becoming the failure they always told me I was. I find the space I am comfortable in is getting smaller and smaller. I very rarely go outside and am anxious when having to deal with make decisions(even what to have for supper). I realize I am carrying a lot of baggage and maybe this isn't for me, but I would like to try it. I want to commit to walking for 20 minutes every day to start with. If I can do this I know I would be on my way. I am sorry if I made anyone feel sad, but it feels good to share the burden, I hope no one minds. I will try my very best not to mention anymore personal demons, and put my energy into losing the weight and feeling better about myself.  I wish all of you success in your weight loss goals. Hugs to all. I hope I can find a weight loss group on here that will encourage me to keep living.

Quote From: faythe_marie

My name is Faythe and I'm looking to lose just over 100 pounds. I've lost 5 already in the 3 weeks that I've been actively tracking my diet and exercising more. I love watching the Dr. Phil show and I'm really excited about losing the extra weight - there's no better way than to combine them!

I look forward to meeting new people and losing weight together!

Quote From: tlbelch38

I am a 44 yr old divorced disabled mother of 3. I am  2 ppl right now-thats right the size of 2 ppl put together.I have given up on life  and I know in my heart that I HAVE TO MAKE A CHANGE. But getting some motivation is a KILLER.. I am embarrassed to go any where-I spend most of my time in  my apartment on my computer. I have one son left at home and between work and college he is never here. SO i am all alone and LONELY as hell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I I have spinal stenosis in my back  and at times hard to get out of bed and when it rains forget it I am in pain all day long.

I have one grandchild and one  on the way and unless I can get it together I wont be around to see them get married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have the dr.phils weight lose book -have had it since it came out but yet to read one page. But that is my goal now--to read atleast a chapter a day -hell i have nothing to do I could read it in one day.

Please pray for me as I am praying for everyone on this challenge--WE CAN DO IT AND WE WILL...........