200’s Club: Anyone weigh anywhere in the 200’s? Let’s support one another here!

Zgarcia1989

Hi Everyone, I have been overweight my whole life and I would like to start changing my lifestyle. I am tired of being tied all the time. No energy or motivation to live life. I am struggling to stay on track and would love to join the group and keep each other motivated and grounded. I started walking on my treadmill for the first time in months and man I am so out of shape. I was struggling to breathe! No more Time for a change!

CW 224lbs
GW 145lbs

Cheers to a new year! We got this!

myfitnesspalacios

I was just now taking my Dane out for the last run of the evening and it struck me that what we are now doing is what we would be doing at goal weight. Translated, that means we are already there!
WE CAN DO THIS! Yeehaw!!
NOTE: we’ll have some casualties because of Super Bowl Sunday. Do let it get us down. Keep well hydrated, load up on high volume, low calorie early and have a taste to quell the angst. The filler should keep the day from totally getting away from us. Two Hundred Pounders United!

teemix1

I've been overweight since I hit puberty but 5 years I got to my highest at 270, then I lost 112 pounds to get to 158 and fell back into all my old habits.....dont know why for 2.5 years (the longest I ever went) I did everything right but in the last 2.5 years I gain back to 242. I need major help in staying motivated, I have a habit of losing a few pounds then gaining back 1-2 and I get so frustrated since I didnt change anything to gain back any and I am 60 so past having periods so I know the gain is unexplainable to me.

I started back on Jan 1 at 239.2 pounds

CW 236
GW 140

GuyanaGold21

SW (this time):210
CW: 205
GW: 160

Hello all! I'm so pleased to find this board. I’m only 5’1” and have been overweight most of my life. Right now, I’m just trying to get back to a weight where I can walk comfortably, fit in clothing without X's, and keep up with friends. In 2007, I was diagnosed with chronic migraine disease, and ended up gaining about 50 pounds before I found (mostly) effective treatment. Now I am so out of shape, every body part just seems to hurt and not heal. I just want to feel better! I generally do OK for a few weeks, then slack off… Anyway, I’ve been tracking for 34 days now (YIPPEE!!) and have lost a few pounds. I’m intentionally taking it slow, since this time I have decided to find a way that works for me over the long haul. I can’t wait to get to Onederland with you all!

squishylicious

@pecabonitas @myfitnesspalacios thanks for the tips and support guys - I will check out cloud bread and plan my meals better so that i know I can eat that slice of cake and still stay on track.

Do try courgetti and let me know how you get on. Once your favourite pasta sauce and sprinkle of Parmesan/ black pepper is on it, I promise you u won’t taste the difference!

myfitnesspalacios

Here’s a recipe using courgetti!

https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/courgette_gratin_04270

Also if you have not tried it; bake a spaghetti squash Himalaya Salt and Black Pepper- oh man, it’s weird looking but oh sooooo delicious.

https://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-spaghetti-squash-0-pts/

Eat Tons and lose a ton;)

myfitnesspalacios

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FOR 200 POUNDERS
Key For Today is - no matter how bad
You may think it is; log everything.
The days budgeted calories is what you allow yourself. Use them anyway you wish.
Think of it: as if you are going to the casino, and you’ve allowed yourself only so much; anymore and your into the household budget. You have to account for the losses anyway, so log everything and enjoy the day. You’ll be fine. We are winners! And, we can and will do this!

thecheekiegeek

Hello Everyone!

SW 355
CW 260.5
GW 180

I have always been a really big girl. I hate the terms Morbidly Obese and Obese. This is the weight I need to reach to no longer be considered Obese. I don't know where I will go from there but that's my minimal final goal. I've also never lost this much weight in my lifetime. It's taken me 408 days on MFP and I'm still going forward. I will continue to use MFP to maintain my Final weight!

thecheekiegeek

squishylicious wrote: »

Hello,

SW 262
CW 244
GW 190 (initially)

I’ve never lost weight my entire life, just slowly gained. Something switched last Birthday, and for the first time ever, I’ve been consciously tracking my food intake in an effort to lose weight.

I have to say I’m struggling a little though - loss was quick to start but now has plateaued. This makes it harder for me to stick to restricted calorie intake as I’m no longer seeing results that motivate me.

Recently that’s has meant I’ve broken the diet - binged, regained some of what I thought I had lost. It makes me feel bad, so I kick start the diet again, only to plateau and so the cycle starts again.

Have you fallen into such a rut? How do you break through and continue your journey?

You're doing great! Falling into a rut is normal in my opinion. What I did for the last couple of months of 2018 because of the Holidays was lower my weight loss goal to either 1 or 1/2 pound a week. I was able to eat more and still was accountable for the food I ate so that I didn't gain at all and continued to lose weight at a slower pace but progress is all good! Now I'm back to pursuing my 2 lbs a week goal again. In order for this to work for me, it's not a diet but a lifestyle change because I will have to count calories and monitor my food intake for the rest of my life! I'm fine with that, I quite enjoy the accountability of it all!

You can do this!

myfitnesspalacios

Are there are some Super Sunday successes and fails?
How did you do, this past Sunday?
Good or Bad, let us have it.....

pecabonitas

I did really well on Sunday!!!! I packed my own food... lol and even though the wings, pizza, chips, all my favs was tempting, being healthy and fit is more tempting to me now. I just keep thinking about my daughter.... I really need to be around for her.

myfitnesspalacios

Soooo goood!
Lettuce/ cilantro, diced onion/ Carrots/ palm full of carnitas and tons of water. I did good. Had it catered from a local Mexican Restaurant. Made sure All The leftovers went with my buds. I was thinking of you all!!

squishylicious

@cheekiegeek Wow! Your progress is amazing and very motivating. I’m reflecting on what your advice today as I go about my day, having again hit another plateau.

I think it’s my internal dialogue that needs to change... through talking with this group I’ve begun that journey...

I will try to remind myself that it’s not about the final number, it’s about being accountable each day and feeling good about hitting my daily targets, consistently, whatever that target is today and however I choose to spend my calories.

I’m so grateful for you guys. This is such a such a supportive group. Thank You!

myfitnesspalacios

SqiLicious is squishing us together into a force. When others look at us, they do not see the beauty we know is in us; but we do. Together, we will turn our individual houses into temples.
This is thrilling. We are on our way! Think, Remember Our Objective, Then Decide. We can do this, and we now know it.

New_me_19

hey, I just found this. i am also am trying to get out of the 200's.
after a binge cpl weeks due to alot birthdays (my 3 daughters, mums 50th and little sisters 20th ) im back on my healthy food. ordered my muscle food comes Friday so will be meal prepping.
Sw-258
Cw- 220
Gw- 160

myfitnesspalacios

Two things I have realized:
1. When you track(Food Diary) you realize how much more you used to eat than was necessary.
2. When you track how much you “binge” it still does not compare to what you ate when you did not track.
So, get back on that bronco -Ride, Sally! Ride!

myfitnesspalacios

200 pounders! Speak up! How’s it going out there; the weekend awaits?!

gwendtland

I started selling my clothes on eBay. A collection amassed over 10+ years as my career took off and my kids grew from children to teens. I decided it was time because I am not going back again to size 22-26W. Each item represented a place, time, event, family or friends.

My closet and my mindset is transitioning to a lower number. As each piece sells on eBay, I resupply with my new size of the moment. These aren’t the final destination but part of the journey.

SW 334
CW 248
GW 180

This was a really big deal for me to let go. No one ever talks about managing the change with losing large amounts of weight.

kathryn_kidd_92

I have not been very good this past week! Theres really not a great reason or excuse, but I think after I'd seen I'd lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks, I decided to give myself a little wiggle room for a while. I'm sure I'll see the damage that's done when I weigh in in a couple days, but that's okay. Actions have consequences, and that's how I arrived at this unhappy weight.

Something I find helpful when I lose motivation is to go to YouTube and watch an inspirational weight loss video. If I watch this, not only am I inspired to work out, but I also am more purposeful and less lazy when I do so. It works wonders! I also have sticky notes that stick to my wall where I do hair and makeup with little reminders of why I am doing this.

How has everyone else's week been?

myfitnesspalacios

Seven in a week!
I try for an average of three ounces a day. By September that should be about forty pounds. That plus the twenty or so since last August will add up to sixty. Then, only seventy-five to go and hopefully another twenty years of life on this Earth. Then, on to the next life, where life really begins!
So don’t beat yourself for a couple of weeks; we are in this for the long haul. Me, you and everyone else on this thread; THE MOST SUCCESSFUL THREAD ON THIS SITE!

Fatamie85

Hiya ladies!! Im joining the party if that’s ok 😊

I reached my highest weight in December and after seeing photos of myself I was devastated to see just how big I had gotten, I hadn’t really realised that I had this giant gut...so I’m on a mission!

I started slimfast 5 days ago, my plan is to do this for a month to prepare myself and my stomach to small consistent meals before moving on to a more life friendly calorie based diet.

My s/t goal is 180lb
I’m not so bothered about the number on the scales as I am in how I feel, I know I was so confident at a size 14 (uk) so that’s aim and then I’ll go from there.

Start 5/2/19
CWL - 7lbs
GW - 180lbs (s/t)

Good luck guys and hopefully we can encourage and help each other out!

anewmatt2019

Hi Everyone,

My name is Matt and this year (2019) I want to create a new life for myself. I want to become fit, shed the pounds and begin running long distances such as marathons and half-marathons. Just to be fit for my wife and family.

SD: 2019/02/10
SW/CW: 240
GW: 180

Excited to be part of the community.

squishylicious

@Fatamie85 our stories are so similar and so to our goals. The biggest achievement I ever made was making the decision to do something about my weight and sticking to it!

You’ve come up with a plan and set your goal, so I know you’re gonna smash this!

clarkeje1

231 currently

Fatamie85

@squishylicious thank you!

Well done on making the decision to make yourself happier and healthier!!

My first proper weigh in tomoz! I’ve lost 7lb so far and am hoping for another 1lb. It’s my first week so I know my future weight loss probably won’t be anywhere near that!

How far along is everyone and how’s it going?

mprocyszyn

Hello everyone.......started Oct.28th at 262 lbs and currently at 249 lbs. I swear the logging of every morsel that goes in my mouth is helping me as well as choosing to eat low carb food. I've not gone very low on carbs but chose to make sure I don't go above or stay under 80 carbs per day. This time it is working....looks like I am taking 1 lb off every 10 days. I am older (68) with health issues (walking with walker) so losing any weight is challenging but like I said I think the logging and low carbs is the thing working for me. My first goal is to lose 60 lbs....no time frame.....as long as the lbs stay off......then we will continue from there. I am glad I found this site as not only is it easy to keep track of the food but I have received such good ideas for eating low carb from others on this site. So good luck to all and lets support each other and give each other tips how to get past our worst times. Mary

brishelle07

Hey guys. I've been over 200 since 2013. My goal is 180. Now I'm currently 220, with my max being around 247 while pregnant. the past few years, I've been average around 240. Feel free to add me

cory17

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myfitnesspalacios

VALENTINE’S DAY -
Childhood heartbreaks when we would hopelessly wait for recognition that never came. We then read the few words on a handful of heart-shaped candies and settle for sweetness ingested. For some of us, grown to adulthood, a box of chocolate gifted or otherwise; then slowly consumed...satiated, but seldom for more than a moment on the lips; and as the saying goes- “forever on the hips”. Tomorrow night we’ll celebrate thirty-three years of anniversaries with a massive Ice Cream Social; overlooking beautiful Eden Park, in Cincinnati. A few dozen dear friends. One more opportunity to prove myself control. I Can Do This. We- Can Do This. Never, Never, Never Give Up. Good Luck Fellow Sojournist.

melliemotivated

Hello! I'd like to join in

HW: 264
CW: 260
GW: 130ish - I'm only 5', and my lowest adult weight was 134

I graduated high school weighing 215lbs, and lost 81lbs over the next 5 years. I've struggled with my weight since then, and went up to the 250-260 range after having 3 kids. My youngest is 5, and I'm still a few pounds heavier than I was when he was born. I was recently put on blood pressure medication, and that was my wake up call for getting healthy.