The 50 Million Pound Blog

Dr. Ian, I just want to say thank you for this challenge. I have done only one diet over the years (WW) and found success to be short lived. I have found a new sense of belonging on your web-site, it feels right. I know that I don't get to sit down in a meeting, it's better, I get to sit down with myself and instead of feeling bad that I didn't lose more, I'm just fine with contributing to the 50 million. I'm starting a new chapter in my life and your site is playing a very key part. I hope to contribute at least 100 lbs to your cause....keep up the great work, and thank God you still believe in people.

Hey EW, Im sorry to hear about your troubles, but remember God has a plan. Since your unable to exercise, I suggest you watch your food intake. Carbs aren't our friend although sometimes it feels that way. Watching your carbs alone will help you, also doing little things around the house. I know you said that you couldn't walk, but does that mean at all or for long periods. If you can walk I suggest you try short walks and when you feel like you can't go further don't. Im not a doctor but i have back problems and what Ive noticed is being idle doesn't help my back, it actually causes more aches. Good Luck!!!! Oh, exercise is definitely a cure for the blues!!!!

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Hello, my name is Kisha Murray I live in Oklahoma City and I have read alot of stories about the 50 million pound challenge. I have been trying to lose weight for atleast five years and know success. I have been on alot of different weight loss pills and plenty of diets.I have high blood pressure and my doctor is encouraging me to work towards weight loss I often fear becoming a diabetic due to this problem. I am overly depressed because I hate this extra weight, I won't even go hang out with my friends and family because it is embarassing, what can I do?

Hello fellow challengers and Crying soul,
From reading the awesome story regarding the lawyer who lost 45lbs, she basically set an attainable goal of losing 10lbs and surpassed it! We all can do the same. God only knows what obstacles are headed in our paths, but we can do our very best to be successful despite those obstacles. One thing I've learned from challenging weight loss is to remember to continue doing something to help with your goals. Regardless, remember to love yourself wherever you are in your goals and keep expecting to see the wonderful changes.

Crying soul, you've had some real life adversity and health conditions that has affected you. Set short term goals, maybe 15 lbs out of 80 lbs by a certain month. Based upon what you said previously....."I was not eating after 6 pm and had no fried foods, I was drinking 6 12oz bottles of water a day. and I was even going to the gym...." If it worked before, then continue along this path watching your portions. Since your anticipating surgery, focus on your health and find out what your doctor recommends in terms of physical fitness. You already have the will...don't give up!

Hello, to anyone that will help me. I've been on the challenge since July 15, 2007. My starting weight was 205 lbs. I went down to 197 lbs. within seven months. I was not eating after 6 pm and had no fried foods, I was drinking 6 12oz bottles of water a day. and I was even going to the gym. On march 30, 2008 me and my family moved to another home. I move with the intention on buying this home, to make A long story short we were paying the landlord $975.00 a month and by november of 2007 we were to purchase this home. but the landlord lost the home and we had 15 days to move. This is were my weight began to go up again. my husband and my three children were force to move into a motel. one room and only a microwave to cook on. I was very depress and I even ended up in the hospital, i had to have emergency surgery my appended had to come out can you imagined being in this situation. I was already recovering from a back surgery I had on 8-2-2006. I have not been able to go to the gym and work out because I have trouble walking and standing. because I need another surgery on my back. I had a cyst growing on my spine. and I need another fusion on my spine. So days I don't want to even get up. but my children help me to keep on living. and I think that my husband is tried of my oh did I mention that we were newlyweds. This is just a little of my story. I want to lose 80 lbs. I need some help can anybody help me. please. sign (crying soul)