Morbidly Obese 100 lbs overweight Community Group

For people who are CURRENTLY morbidly obese by definition. 100 + lbs overweight. If you want to talk about things without being judged or pressured by skinny people telling us how to lose weight, then you will be welcome here. Not meant to be an angry group, but a emotional support group. Please no harassing or bullying. Thank you.

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TexasTodd 08/29/2018

Reading some of the posts reminds me of myself a little bit. I've started my little vision quest to lose 100 pounds on August 20th and so far so good. I'm 46, 6'5" and tipped the scale at 331.2 pounds to start off on the 20th. The most I ever weighed in at was 364 a few years back but I've been steady 320-330 range for the past few years. I worked out hard a few years back and got down to 302 so my first goal is to get down under 300 and go from there. I'm feel good and confident about this round and 221.2 is my end goal (I have not weighed that since finishing boot camp in 1995 - ah, the good ole days).

I use the Fitbit and a virtual gym to track my workouts (it has a food monitor it pairs with which is rather nice). I find it useful to take photos of what I eat, some progress photos and anything to SHOW me results in a positive light.

Pretty simple for me - keep active daily, no fast food soda or alcohol (not that I was a big drinker to begin with) and stick with the program.

Here's to wishing everyone success!

Thanks.

Todd

TC40 08/29/2018

Thank you so much for sharing!! I am in the same boat!!

SeaSky 08/31/2018

Congrats on your new beginning.. I was under 300 last year..but regained weight. I am ready to get on board. Thanks for sharing and I’m rooting for you.

I like the taking pictures of what you eat..I hate tracking calories.

TexasTodd 08/31/2018

Thanks! Passéd my little work test this week as we had a birthday lunch and a few cakes. I wanted a piece but I refrained. Sort of trying the no cheat meal/food route. Saves a bunch of money pre making meals for the work week as well so I’m chucking what I save average monthly into some pot stock - o thought it would do better with Canada legalizing (oh well, don’t consider myself a market guru by any stretch - haha).

SeaSky 09/01/2018

It sounds like you’re finding solutions that work. Good for you resisting temptation! I think in time we see it as a pound off the scale instead of losing out on a piece of cake..lol. I think the reward system can be helpful.

I try to replace that “need” for the food treat with the thought of feeling better and living longer. When I was 20 it was more about looks..now it’s about being healthy..totally...nothing is more precious than health.

Good job Tex!

TexasTodd 09/03/2018

Weigh in day and I get closer to busting down that 300 barrier. I weighed in at 303 this morning after coming off an amazing nights rest. I’m pretty exited to be this close to that first milestone in cracking the under 300 mark. I’ve dropped 28.2 so far and feel I have things dialed in. I made a twitter page at the start of my journey if anyone’s interested and wants to follow along let me know and I have no problem sharing my handle or name whatever they call it. I try to keep it upbeat and positive.

TexasTodd 09/03/2018

General observation (cue in Captain Obvious), not a very active forum. I may head on over to the weight loss board as that’s a bit more active.

4evr90s 10/24/2018

Wishing you success in your quest for a healthier you.

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