[doingmybest]

Welcome to 3FCs!

I have over 100 lbs. to lose too and I have been doing this for only a month but I can tell you that this is a great group. 3FCs is doing a lot to keep me motivated. This is a good place for information and inspiration.

We will be here to support you whenever you need it.

[lv3313]

I am new as of today and I just needed someone to listen to me. I need to lose 78 lbs. have been trying now for about 4 weeks, have lost 10 lbs, but it is so hard and I keep bouncing back and forth between 10lbs 12lbs, once I was down 13 lbs and then 3 of them show back up. I am not on any diet, just trying to change my eating habits and cut way back on portions, also trying a weight loss cd for some help.
would love to hear from someone out there.

[Natasha1534]

Welcome to the site for ALL of the newbies that posted in this thread. You'll find a lot of support and encouragement at this forum as well as a lot of inspiration.

I also have another 100 pounds to lose, so you're definitely not in this boat alone.

[Losing It 2010]

Welcome and glad you are here. What I would suggest is try not to look at the whole picture and set yourself mini goals. I started this back on June 30 and my first mini goal was no soda or fast food for a month. As July progressed I added heathier eating habits and exercising but still was focusing on my mini goal. Good luck and keep us posted

[KarenBee]

Donna -- I am new too.

This is a great place -- don't be overwhelmed by how large this place is and the number of various forums, just pick one or two where you think you fit and start posting. Everyone is extremely nice here, I am sure you will like it as much as I do.

[ktexas]

Don't be discouraged! Trying is the biggest step in your quest to lose weight.You can do it and find support here !

Good luck you can do it

[DhaniCauldwell]

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

[tryn2bfit]

welcome!!! I suggest setting mini goals like PP mentioned. there are so many great people on here who have been right where u are right now and gotten through it!
This is a great group and there is a 100 or more to lose group thats great too.
I am with you I have over 100 to lose and im 43 down so far so it can be done with hard work and dedication! dont give up

[starbrite]

Welcome !!
Just to say when I started I also had over 100 lbs to lose. So far I'm down 49 adn motoring through. What has helped me has been looking at the decades. I started at 297 so my aim was to get to 289, then 279 etc. It helps to make it seem less of a monumental task.
In terms of other motivation I set myself a list of things I wanted to achieve. I'm 43 and feel half of my life has been "weighed down " by my weight. So I have several things I want to do in 50 lbs time, but also things I want to achieve along the way. E.g I had 10 inches cut off my hair yesterday... big deal when you have hidden behind a curtain of hair for so long. It marked the halfway point and was liberating. In 10 lbs time I'm going to have a high up earring, next ten pounds something else. This helps me. The overall goal is also a huge motivator. One of my reasons for losing weight is to be more active, like my signature says, I don't think life is a dress rehearsal, and I have spent so long being an observer - I want to be a participant now ! I love to ski, and went at nearly 300 lbs this year not the easiest thing to do ! I'm going again in January so hope to be able to do more than one run
Clothes are another great motivator - watching the sizes go down is a phenomenal feeling. I have a goal item and I try it on regularly. This helps keep me sane.
Lastly, if you mess up and have a "bad" food day, forget it. Start afresh the next day. I have broken SOoooooooo many diets by having a day off plan, and then deciding I should give up. Girls, get right back on that horse and keep going.
You have made a huge step in the journey by coming here. The advice is good, and the babble great. The photos are an inspiration.I like the 100 club- because it's what I relate to as it's what I'm trying to do.
Good luck in your achievements and don't forget to let us all know how you are doing.
x

[abbay]

thanks for sharing....