Group: I am overweight or obese

Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 381, Messages: 6449

Being overweight is a common trait these days and there is not enough help out there. Find out how you can shed those pounds and improve yourself from within.

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100 pounds really posible ?

penbiker
penbiker
Posts: 6
Joined: 2006/09/21
United States
2006/09/25, 12:08 AM
hi everyone I am 5-10 300 pounds 40 years old is 100 pounds a realistic long term goal ?
slorbets
slorbets
Posts: 205
Joined: 2006/04/07
Canada
2006/09/25, 01:16 AM
no, if you are 5'10, you would look like a skeleton if you were 100lbs.
padua
padua
Posts: 219
Joined: 2003/02/17
United States
2006/09/25, 08:35 AM
If this 100 pounds is what you want to loss yes you can do it. I t might take awhile but it is possible good luck hope to hear your progress.....:big_smile::dumbbell:
KC_72
KC_72
Posts: 3,249
Joined: 2006/05/19
United States
2006/09/25, 08:44 AM
Hi penbiker...yes I hope your hopin to lose 100 lbs...not weigh 100lbs....but YES you can do it!!!!!With the advice and support from this site ALONE(well along with some commitment on your part:))you can....good luck....looking forward to hearing your progress!!!
penbiker
penbiker
Posts: 6
Joined: 2006/09/21
United States
2006/09/25, 10:42 AM
yes i did mean loose 100 pounds
I 've got to admit this site is awesome ! the information that I found has been great in fact my wife , son ,and daughter have signed up too
flyonthewall
flyonthewall
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Joined: 2005/01/18
Canada
2006/09/25, 12:03 PM
It is absolutely doable!! Make realistic goals that you can maintain over the long term. Start moving and cut out the junk food. Use this site to learn all you can about proper nutrition and how to exercise. You'll do great!

good luck and welcome to FT!
slorbets
slorbets
Posts: 205
Joined: 2006/04/07
Canada
2006/09/25, 05:32 PM
penbiker- sorry for the misunderstanding. I would also agree with everyone else that loosing 100lbs is doable!
Work hard and it will pay off in your results!
Good luck!