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

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  • myfitnesspalacios
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    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
    teemix1 Posts: 18 Member
    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
    GuyanaGold21 Posts: 50 Member
    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
    squishylicious Posts: 7 Member
    @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
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    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
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    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
    thecheekiegeek Posts: 6 Member
    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
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    Are there are some Super Sunday successes and fails?
    How did you do, this past Sunday?
    Good or Bad, let us have it.....
  • pecabonitas
    pecabonitas Posts: 153 Member
    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
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    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
    squishylicious Posts: 7 Member
    @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
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    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
    New_me_19 Posts: 40 Member
    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
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    200 pounders! Speak up! How’s it going out there; the weekend awaits?!
  • gwendtland
    gwendtland Posts: 2 Member
    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
    kathryn_kidd_92 Posts: 4 Member
    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
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    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
    Fatamie85 Posts: 3 Member
    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
    anewmatt2019 Posts: 1 Member
    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
    squishylicious Posts: 7 Member
    @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
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    231 currently
  • Fatamie85
    Fatamie85 Posts: 3 Member
    @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
    mprocyszyn Posts: 56 Member
    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
    brishelle07 Posts: 11 Member
    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
    cory17 Posts: 1,500 Member
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  • myfitnesspalacios
    myfitnesspalacios Posts: 55 Member
    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
    melliemotivated Posts: 2 Member
    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.

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