Has anyone lost over 100 lbs and kept it off? Would love to learn..
Hi all,
I am presently contemplating weight loss surgery but I thought I would just reach out and see if anyone out there has a lost a great deal of weight and managed to keep it off. I am 5'3 and weigh 303 lbs and need to lose over 150 lbs. I have been on a countless number of diets and have lost 100 lbs at least 4 times, only to gain it back. I feel defeated and that perhaps I need to be realistic and consider another option-wls. Just curious about what some of you are doing to lose the weight and keep it off. Would love to hear your story.
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*7 year journey (including 1 pregnancy with 60lb regain)
*never lost more than 4 lbs a week, that only happened a few times
*i kept track of every morsel I put in my mouth and used the BodyBugg system for the last 70lbs
*I have several foods I treat like drugs...I cannot eat even a bite...
*I started at walking 30 mins a day with a 3mph pace killing me. I now run 5 miles in 45 minutes daily
*consistency is the only thing that has worked for me. I am consistent in my diet and activity...always! You can't stop!!
It can be done but it is a long journey with no "honeymoon" period. The last 3 years, at a normal body weight, have been the best! I have totally changed my habits...instead of sending the kids out to play I am out there initiating tag, football, sprint races...I am no longer on the sidelines and my children are learning to love physical activity.
Good luck in your decision!! I would look at what happens when you start to regain...?? Life events??
I saw this post and I had to respond. I have struggled with my weight since I was a little girl. I am now 39. People used to tell me all the time that the decision to lose weight and keep it off is truly a "lightbulb" moment, but I never believed them. I do now. I was on a ride at an amusement park and my Mother In Law was directly across from me with my daughter. They tried to buckle me in and they just couldnt do it. I saw the look of horror on my husband's Mom's face and I felt disgusted with myself. The very next weekend we attended a BBQ with friends. I had a plate of food and when I went to sit down in the lawn chair it pretty much cracked and I fell in front of everyone. My husband came to my aid, but I could tell he was so embarressed. That was my lightbulb moment.
I found jogging. I found Weigh****chers. I found this website. I lurk all the time and I have been doing it for over 4 years now. I stay focused. I know I have a problem with food and I accept that, but I dont let it control my life anymore. It will be a challenge for me until I leave this Earth and I accept it.
I started out at 331LBS at 5 foot 9. I am now at 208lbs. My goal, which I have yet to reach is 180. I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago from excessive skin.
What works for me? I never have and never will say "I cant" eat something. I eat anything I want WITHIN REASON. For me...if I deny myself it just wont WORK. I tried HUNDREDS of diet plans before and I never stuck to them. So now I just dont DIET. I make the best choices for ME. If I want pizza, I will have A SLICE... I will also ensure I did my workout and weight training that week if I want to splurge with calories. If it is a birthday party and they have cake, I eat it. I then know the next day I will be more mindful of my sugar and carb intake. It is all about balance.
I also believe that the gym is important. Or any form of exercise that you enjoy. AND INCORPORATE WEIGHTS. I can not stress this enough. I am a single Mom now (husband and I are over), and my time is limited. I do weights 5 days a week and hi-intense cardio as well. I would say my sessions are about 45 minutes. FIND THE TIME FOR YOU! I know you can do this.
I get very emotional typing this because when I tell you how hard it was for me to have that lightbulb moment and look at that scale and KNOW I had to lose so much weight, it was OVERWHELMING. I didnt know where to start. I wanted a MAGIC PILL or anything to just take it off quickly so I could be done with it. Well, it was hard work and sometimes that damn scale wouldnt budge an ounce, but I never stopped. I slip up. I AM HUMAN. I gained back 10 lbs and then I work my butt off to drop it again.
You can do this. Since I was 5 years old I have had a weight problem. I loved food like a BFF... I have faith in you
