Weight Loss for Women - Who else has 80+ pounds to goal?

neabelle — Sun, 29 May 2011 08:23:47 +1000

I was at around 280 three years ago. Every summer, I have no problem getting motivated and usually end up losing 20-30 pounds every year - but as soon as the crappy fall weather starts, my weightloss comes to a halt. I'm at around 210 on a good day now, though, so I'm thankful to have not put the weight back on. I still have 70 pounds until my goal weight, which may as well be 80+. I just want to see that scale hit under 200 for the first time, and be able to experience that feeling. Exciting! Don't get discouraged girls - we can all do this! :) /hugs

80 pounds till goal

hsinghmeyer — Sat, 07 May 2011 03:43:21 +1000

I as well have 80 pounds to go until I reach my ultimate goal last year I lost nearly 80 pounds for my wedding not quiet making my goal after which I have gained 50 pounds since being married now I want to lose and keep off the weight I want to finally reach my weight goal of 123 please please help me in accomplishing this goal as I will do my best to help you to reach your goal thank you all for your time

Challenge?

Flounderedturtle — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:02:43 +1000

My goal is to loose 200 lbs total. I see there are others who have the goal of 100 lbs and think we should set a challenge to loose 100 lbs by May 1 2012. That is a little over a year away, and if you figure 2 lbs per week should get there.

Anyone else interested?

Little loser=Big Loser long term

MyMildred — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:26:09 +1000

My ultimate goal is between 120-130. I'm about 100 pound from my ultimate weight. Only thing to do it take it small goals at a time. Right now my first goal is to get below the dreaded 200.

hello E1

amanda8o — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:20:26 +1000

hey all I'm pretty new to daily burn my goal is to lose about 100lbs I've only lost 1 so far and feel like I"m working my butt off and not getting anywhere,I could really use some motivators...I work on my elliptical everyday for about 15 min in the morning and then do my daily burn workout in the afternoon after my little one goes to school,I walk/jog also when the weather is nice,I just feel like everything I'm doing is not paying off :(

Hmmm

DivineMissW47 — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:41:23 +1000

A ball is a good idea. I do some machines I have been adding them gradually over the last 3 weeks. I had not thought of the ab machine. I could do that in the morning along with the walking and add the ball in the evening while watching tv.

I have congestive heart failure so the walking is to strenghthn my heart, I do it every day.

jkd1214 — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:59:45 +1000

I would say get a ball and start doing crunches. There is little stress on your back that way. Have you tried anything other then walking? Ab machines at the gym?

2 more lbs

DivineMissW47 — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:34:00 +1000

I am making progress. It is weird. My belly has not changed at all. But my legs are getting smaller. So my pants fit weird. They bag at the leg and the seat and still fit in the waist. If I keep this up I am going to look seriously strange. I am sure is is all the walking that is toning my legs. What do I do about my big belly. this is where I REALLY want to lose weight at. HELP!!!!

142lbs to go

DivineMissW47 — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:24:57 +1100

I need to lose 142 lbs. I have last 8 lbsin the last 3 weeks. I jsut statrted a regular exercise program and I need I will need motivation to keep going. It feels like it will take FOREVER to reach my goal. Any advice?

A long Way to Go

DivineMissW47 — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:22:34 +1100

I currently weigh 279lbs, my goal is 135lbs. I need to lose 144 lbs. i have lost 6lbs in the last 2 weeks (3lbs a week). I know I need to take it off slowly. But how do I stay motivated? Seems like forever. If I keep going at this rate I will achieve my goal in 48 weeks, nearly a year.

Same

_Gwen_ — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:59:29 +1100

I have 120-140 lbs. to lose. I'm going to take it slow, otherwise it gets too overwhelming. 5-10 lbs. at a time is a good idea =) Those are achievable goals which takes away from the bigger goal. Kind of like putting quarters in a jar - they really add up after a while! Good luck, I'm rootin' for everyone here :D

Me too

mellisa_p — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:24:31 +1100

Actually I need to lose about 104 pounds.

Count me in too

shahija — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:23:48 +1100

Actually, I need to lose more than half of myself - my ideal weight is at about 60kg but I'm at almost 140...

Me!

kcarter75 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:34:49 +1100

I have about a hundred pounds to lose. I'm tired of feeling crappy and being a fat girl. For right now, I'm working with a dietician and am debating but not wedded to surgery. I want to see how I can do on my own before I decide on that permanant of a tool.

I do

tranycep — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:53:39 +1100

I started at 298 i am trying to get back to where i was 3 yrs ago which is 180lb....i am 278 now......wish me luck and tips for this type of extreme wieght lose

80+++

kristi_norman — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:22:48 +1100

I've done this weight loss thing before. I've lost 60+ in the past and gained it all back. My seriously long term goal is to lose about 150 lbs. I need motivation. I can handle the cutting calories part pretty well. It's the exercise that gives me issues :) I've already signed up for the Lose 10lbs challenge, so I'm ready to go :)

afbemuse — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:53:10 +1100

I want to lose 100lbs but right now 50 is my goal. My brother is getting married in June and this will be the first time I've been home since I've gain all the weight so I really want it to work. I'm looking for motivators if anyone is interested :)

Working on it but need some motivation

the_hamburgler — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:25:41 +1100

Started out last April with 105 lbs to loose. Down 70 lbs in 9 months but having a terrible time with the last 35. Could use some more motivation. :)

Me too...

JourneyGal — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:35:34 +1100

I set a smaller initial goal for myself but ultimately want to lose 105.

I just found this site so I'm finding my way around.

Me too

duckey060504 — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:02:18 +1100

My ultimate goal is to lose 120 pounds.

CaliSunshineGirl — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:27:13 +1100

I started with 90# to lose. I have lost 50 over the past 14 months or so. 40 more to go! We can do it! I just created a challenge to lose 25# by Valentine's day. I already created a post for it if anyone wants to join.

I started with 112 to lose

LosingAmy — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:44:45 +1100

Since I started in October, I've decreased that goal to 101 to lose. It feels daunting saying that. I have a goal to lose 5 lbs every month, so it feels easier to say, "I have 4 more lbs to lose this month." I also have a goal list that lets me see where I am in my journey, kinda like mile markers. 10 lbs lost, 20 lbs lost, Bye Class 3 Obesity, 50lbs lost/Out of the 200s, Bye Class 2, High School Weight, 75lbs lost, Obese? Me? Nope!, 100 lbs lost, and Healthy. I've had some slip ups, the stress level in my life is crazy, but I try to remember that we all can't be like the biggest loser, losing 5-10 lbs a week. We have lifes, we don't have doctors monitoring us 24/7, and we're doing this for the long term, which means that slowly changing what we do is more likely going to produce the effects we want and maintain that.

Ditto on Big Weight Loss

risab — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:05:21 +1100

100lbs and counting down. Working out is now my biggest inconsistency. Any suggestions on energy building and the fighting of procrastination, feel free to reply.

Just starting

amann10117 — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 05:00:08 +1100

I just signed up for this today and I am currently 265 and need to get down to about 150. My husband and I are trying to convieve and are having issues. My doctors have said that my weight isn't THE problem but it certaintly isn't helping. So I while we are undergoing fertility treatments I am going to try to lose as much as possible. WHiel I hope to lose all of the weight someday, I do hope I get pregnant faster than that.

Chunk o Weight

Morrighu — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:00:10 +1100

I have a serious amount of weight to loose, myself. I'm currently (as of 5 AM this morning), sitting at 229 and I need to be at 150 MAX, so yeah... count me in.

Same boat!

Psychobella — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:32:32 +1100

I joined this site cause one of my friends has done so well by using it.... I on the other hand have not gotten motivated at all. I have well over 80 lbs to loose! I started my weight loss journey back in July started out at 266.5 and am currently at 255.4, I have tried different diets/lifestyles but i just cant stick to one or the other. a challenge would be fun!

Yes...

shb605 — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:56:14 +1100

My ultimate goal is about 100 pounds... wow, it looks impossible from where I am now, so I am signing up for smaller challenges like 10 lbs, 20 lbs. I just tell myself that every ounce makes a difference. And I only just started last week.

Was just dx'd with diabetes two weeks ago, so I definitely HAVE to work on this.

I was so hungry last night after dinner... ugh. I'm doing 1400-1600 calories per day and really trying to hold down the fats and get exercise too.

BIG goals

tarthur227 — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:10:03 +1100

Thanks for asking. I started out with 125 pounds to lose. I have lost 55 and have 70 more to go. I am doing my goals on Daily Burn in smaller increments, so I feel more successful.

I would love to have some motivators. I think it would really help as currently I am at a plateau that I can't seem to get beyond.

93 more pounds to lose

ladybugcutie — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:01:13 +1000

I have to lose 93lbs to reach my goal weight of 140lbs. I was 241lbs and have lost so far 8lbs this month. I am hoping that my the end of this month I will be down three more pounds. I lost a lot of weight a few years ago and then I gain it all back and then some. I so want to be able to fit in my old clothes again. I hope I can just stay motivated to keep it up.

Just under 100 to go

Judy100lbstogo — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:12:44 +1000

Hi Ladies,

I have managed to take off about 60lbs so far and have just under 100 to go. I took off the first 60 by eating my last meal at around 6:30pm (as opposed to still snacking away at 10pm), eating off of smaller plates, and trying to get in a work out a couple days a week. Now I've lost enough that I can actually jog without discomfort in my joints and am seeing the weight come off so much easier!!! You are all so inspiring to me!

Time to Lose!

starry66066 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:39:39 +1000

I currently weigh in at about 248 lbs. Medically for my height the doctors want me down to 150. I am fine with losing 70 lbs to get down to 180. I need some motivation!

I lost 2 lbs

harleyluv999 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:29:19 +1000

I lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks. It seems like such a small depressing amount. I'm going to keep at it and hope to check back in next week with 2 more lbs gone.

80+ pounds to lose

harleyluv999 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:44:29 +1000

My goal is to lose 83 pounds. I feel confident that this time I will lose them and keep them off. I have been on the yo-yo diets for too long. Working a desk job 8 hours a day then online college from home for another 5 hours put me at my highest weight ever!!!

savemekaizer — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:04:00 +1000

Technically my goal is 150lbs.. which is 76 lbs from where I am right now. Close enough! ;)

Looking to lose 77lbs

Nicole0888 — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:02:42 +1000

Well its that time of year again but this time I'm very motivated. I have been working out for the past three weeks no short cuts and the only supplement I use besides vitamins is Whey Protein. I want to loose 77lbs by July.

I am so sick and tired to buying Spanks,corsets and weight lost products that only work for a short period of time then only to gain back all the weight and then some. I am so sick and tired of not fitting into my clothes and gaining 10lbs a year.

If any one needs motivation I am here. I also join bodybuilders.com as my step father suggested and put together with this site I am leaving no room for failure.

Looking for motivators!

runtpotential — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:17:26 +1000

Hi, I need to lose 80 lbs - looking to lose the first 30 and be under 100. I'm looking for motivators. Anyone else?

Add Me Too, please

FluffyDiva — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:21 +1100

Hello ladies! I too need to lose 80+ pounds, This past June I was 306 (my highest ever) and today I am 252! My short term goal is to get down to 180 and once I do that I would like to be in the 150-155 range. I'm all so on twitter MyLeilani. Hope I hear from you! Anna

jmyoung82 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:13:52 +1100

Oh yea. I'm there.

I'm looking at dropping my body fat down to 20% and right now that's like 110 pounds. But then I'm pretty sure that I'll probably discover that I actually have more than that to go.

me too

stesaray — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:11:18 +1100

I'm new here and I need to lose about 100 pounds.

Stesa

80+ count me in

nana07 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:17:55 +1100

hello ladies, im new here wanting to get 2 a healthy me.. so if there is a challenge let me know.. n if anyones need a motivator just let me know.. have a nice day

nana

And Me too

kiley1 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:45:33 +1100

Me too 68 kg (around 150lbs) in total to goal!

Hope though everyone is remembering not to focus on these seemingly huge numbers and to break it down into smaller goals - we don't want to get overwhelmed. As someone who has lost a large amount of weight in the past (and put it back on) we forget how great it feels even after the first 5, 10, 15kg and how soon it makes a difference in the way we feel and look.

Good luck everyone I know we can all achieve what we need to

80# to goal

georgesonlywife — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:49:30 +1100

I had lost 75# but gained back 40 due to the stress in my life.Mom died last year, the medication I was given made me eat more and retain lots of fluid. So I am trying again.

Viv

wnddrrwmnn — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:23:27 +1100

Me, too. This will be my third time losing over 100+ hopefully. And I'll be extremely happy if I can keep it off without starving myself or living in the gym.

spookymari — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:54:45 +1100

I hear you, too 140. I need to lose about 130-140 to be at my ideal weight. Going slowly will help you learn to stick to your habits for sure!

Good luck, everyone who has 80+ to go!

Patti234 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:07:50 +1100

140, I hear you. I think we're all in this together for the long haul.

140

SashaVonBonBon — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:46:12 +1100

To reach my ideal weight, I will have to lose 140 pounds. I've lost 10 pounds of it. ;-D. In my head I see myself losing between 40 and 60 pounds per year for the next 3 or 4 years. I've been overweight my entire life and I'm terrified of getting back on the cycle of lose-gain-lose-gain some more. I figure by going slow (40lb or so a year) that will give me time to really own and accept the lifestyle changes necessary.

I am there too

tamile — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:15:34 +1100

I have 05lbs to lose and I am terrified in making this life change and confused at all the information out there.

I just want to go back to my 20s when I could eat almost anything I wanted but was so active it didn't matter.

In setting everything up today it was very sobering. According to daily burn I need to reduce my cals to between 2093 and 2343 and in that way I will lose 1.1 lbs a week and it will take me 94 weeks to reach my goal - almost two years. I know I did not gain all this weight over night but I was hoping for a way to safely lose in about a year. I guess I was deluding myself.

Well these next two weeks are for getting my food under control and some cardio - mostly walking, to start off slowly and to see what I can do.

Look forward to hearing more about all of you on this journey.

Patti234 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:05:15 +1100

njoying, I think the liquid diet is punishment enough lol

the key is to find a sustainable diet you can stick with for the rest of your life after you have finished the liquid diet.

I think I have learned alot more about what lifestyle changes I need to make now that I have started losing weight using a diet plan that I can stick to for the rest of my life. I have learned how to modify it to keep it interesting, while still maintaining my ideal calorie range.

I recommend seeing a dietician after your liquid diet is over so that he/she can help you to make sure you do not gain any weight back.

Count me in

mlg1959 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:28:08 +1100

Just found this site today and have about 150 to lose. I just turned 50 and really don't want to spend my "golden" years in poor health but that's where I'm headed. Would love to add some motivators to help keep me going!

Yes, 80+

tweetyw28 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:12:48 +1100

I have been struggling to lose...This month I have actually really pushed to get some exercise in. The motiviation to exercise is hard. The diet is there...now it is just a matter of moving. I work at a desk job 8 hours a day:(

I have a little one...so I try to spend as much time with her. Fitting in exercise is challenging. I am hoping to find the support to keep me motivitated to keep moving.

Yes, 80+

njoying — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:32:09 +1100

I have over 80 lbs to loose. Daily burns says 111. I just started recently and I am more than dedicated. How is everyon going about this? I feel like Im cheating with this liquid diet stuff. But it is what I have the time and willpower for.

I do!

Patti234 — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:59:34 +1000

My lifetime goal is to lose 132 lbs. I realize it's going to take me a long while, but I'm OK with that. I just have to have patience. I am so comforted to see that there are other people in the same situation as me to relate to. In my day to day life, I am surrounded by people that have never had problems with their weight, or have weight loss goals of 15lbs that are very challenging for them. I cannot relate to these people very well. On Dailyburn there are a few people at my size and there are also a few people who USED to be my size. I have one person as my motivator who used to be my size and now looks amazing. It is such an inspiration and so exciting to have this person as a motivator, because I feel that one day, I can be just like him. I feel that if at least one other person has done it, that I can do it too.

cathgonzo — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:26:00 +1000

welcome everyone!

I am struggling with calories! when i am watching my food intake, i have a real psychological prob with calories, i have been around 1100-1200 and my trainer is adamant i move it up to 1500-1600, i am afraid i think - i am going to try it but i am going to have to stay off the scale for a week while i am experimenting, if i gain at least it will only make me mad once!

Well 80 pounds??

beatricebenitez — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:49:11 +1000

Afternoon Ladies...needless to say I have WELL OVER 80 pounds to lose - and well my goal currently is to lose 170 lbs...yup...a little less than half of me!! So definitely I need some motivators!!! :) So count me in!!!

count me in

fluffy2fine — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:47:08 +1000

I just started on this site, and am not sure what I am doing, but know I need to lose over 80 pounds and it never hurts to have others to do it with. So count me in.

I kind of do too...

cccc — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:10:42 +1000

I started at 83 kg, while my *upper ideal weight on the medical check-up chart* is 50 kg.

Theorically that makes 33 kg (= 72 pounds) to lose. It's very likely I will find myself slim enough before reaching 50kg, so my mirror will decide when I stop.

I have already lost 19 kg (=42 pounds). That takes time, but I don't find it difficult.

(Most of the time), I eat regularly, healthy and balanced, it's not a real diet. I avoid the junk binging that made me fat. To get a calorie deficit, I do lots of walking/eliptical, sometimes walking. I do yoga and some DVD aerobic for shaping up.

That was tough to start... to get from chaos eating and spreading myself on the couch to more regular habits. But no, it's OK, I can go on like that forever.

I set intermediate a 5 kg goal on Dailyburn, then another 5 kg. I find it more motivating.

So everybody, let's go !

I do too

smeeker — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:08:59 +1000

I figure I have about 105 to go. I've lost 25 since June 1 but am floundering a bit right now. I have joined a couple of challenges on my way (20 lb, 100 lb, walk 100 miles) and need to exercise much more to really get going, but I'll do it!

I do

lilamarie — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:54:13 +1000

I want to lose another 50 lbs. I already lost 39 lbs. Should we create a challenge? Lila