Women 200lb+, let's take March by storm!!!
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Hi all
I'm 5ft 2 in
age 52
SW 253
CW 230
GW1 190 ( need new knee and they wont even consider me till i get to this!!)
GW2 140
GW3 133 ( this is classed as healthy weight! for my height)
hit a plateau for last month! I put the weight on as I have Hasimoto disease and i was having trouble walking - long story short after 3 yrs they diagnosed arthritis in my knee! by that time i have put another 5 stone on as i couldn't exercise.. been having injections in my knee for the passed 3 years, every 4 months which wears off after about 2 - end up using sticks for the other 2 months!!I work full time - I have been on a low carb diet ( no sugar/fruit/diary/carbs/alcohol ) with a 'cheat day' once a week - since September last year i have managed to lose 23lb - but as you will see Goal 1 ( which they said i need to reach to approve surgery is a very long way away ) and i'm very low at them moment as i'm in a great deal of pain and cant see any movement on the scale to spur me on
my next injections aren't due till the 17th April which again feels a very long time away.Hi all
I'm 5ft 2 in
age 52
SW 253
CW 230
GW1 190 ( need new knee and they wont even consider me till i get to this!!)
GW2 140
GW3 133 ( this is classed as healthy weight! for my height)
hit a plateau for last month! I put the weight on as I have Hasimoto disease and i was having trouble walking - long story short after 3 yrs they diagnosed arthritis in my knee! by that time i have put another 5 stone on as i couldn't exercise.. been having injections in my knee for the passed 3 years, every 4 months which wears off after about 2 - end up using sticks for the other 2 months!!I work full time - I have been on a low carb diet ( no sugar/fruit/diary/carbs/alcohol ) with a 'cheat day' once a week - since September last year i have managed to lose 23lb - but as you will see Goal 1 ( which they said i need to reach to approve surgery is a very long way away ) and i'm very low at them moment as i'm in a great deal of pain and cant see any movement on the scale to spur me on my next injections aren't due till the 17th April which again feels a very long time away.
Can you get in the water and do water walking/jogging? Be diligent in logging, you can get there!!!!0 -
Hello! I'm trying to be under 200 (or as close to it as possible) by my birthday at the end of May. Please feel free to add me!
I have been notoriously losing and gaining the same 20 lbs for about 5 years. Never quite getting under 200 but i refuse to enter my 30's in this weight range.
5'2
Heaviest weight: 225 (haven't seen this number in 5 years)
SW:220
CW:213
GW:175
Goal: Complete Jen Howards Build and Burn program on Fitplan App3 -
I weighed in today during my mom's doctor appointment. I have made my first weight loss goal.
SW 268
CW 241
New GW 216
Tracking my meals really helps. It's really rough to see all the Easter chocolate when I go to the store. Staying motivated because I love the positive results!
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I'm in!
OSW: 230.1
SW: 219.2
CW: 218.0
GW #1: 180
March has been up and down for me. TOM came in at the end of February and after 16 days, I got a 2 day reprieve but it's back today. I was down to 216.2 before the weekend but due to alcohol and a hangover sodium binge, I was back to 219. I skipped my workout in favor of a walk with my dog yesterday but I'm back at the gym today. My goal for March is to hit 215 and get my energy drink consumption from daily to 4-5 days a week!
So it's 3/15 and I hit 214.0 today. Since March is only half way over, my new goal is to hit 210.0 by the end of the month!1 -
Good evening
SW: 245
CW: 215
GW: 170
My March goals are:
*go to the gym at 4 days/week
*no night time snacking
*eating more fibre
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Okay, ladies. We made it through another week! Time to check in.
Not too bad for me. Need to concentrate on a little more strength training, but overall I'm happy that I've been sticking to my March goals.
Log all meals= 3/3
Swim= 3/3
Strength= 1/2
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Hey all.
SW 235
CW 230
1st goal 199 by June 1st.
GW 160
1. Log food everyday
2. HIIT training at gym 4 days mornings and after work 30min walk
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SW: 266
CW:236
GW:185 (mini goal 200)
My March goals:
1. Walk 30 min/day 5 days per week
2. Eat more green veggies
3. Cook most of my meals at home
Add me - I'm interested in accountability buddies!2 -
Hello everyone
SW:208
CW: 200
ultimate GW: 170
My march goals:
to stay on track
continue fasting it works feeling so much better
cut down on snacking to get better results
i have started working out 3 days a week including some resistant training... feeling the changes in my clothes if not on the scale so feeling positive2 -
Just found this and reallyreally want to join you at the cool kids’ table!
SW: 225
CW: 220
GW: 130
- weight training 6 days a week
- Couch to 5k 3-4 days a week
- Yoga daily
I started a Beachbody program for the weight training: Body Beast. I’m on day4 today.
I’ve installed C25k on my phone. Today will also be day4.
I missed one yoga session last night and can definitely feel it! Body Beast warm up and cool down is a joke so that yoga is necessary! Completely new to both serious weight training and yoga. Have been playing with Zombies Run for more than a year so cardio is easier at this point.
Looking forward to checking in during March Madness!1 -
Count me in too!
SW: 230+
CW: 227
GW: will re-evaluate at 175
March goals:
- walk to commute more
- run 3x week
- yoga once
- WAY more water....
- and try something random like 25 squats before parking it on the couch at the end of the night?1 -
Completed day4. Somehow just reporting this strengthens my determination to continue. Today, I:
Logged all food and exercise.
Finished wk1 day4 Body Beast, Shoulders.
Finished day4 C25k (technically wk2 day1, but same difference.)
Finished wk1 day4 Yoga 3 Week Retreat. Where have I been that I’ve never committed to yoga before??
And walked two ornery dogs 2.5 miles to calm them down
See you tomorrow!2 -
last week check in
SW=225
CW=211
GW=160
March GW=204
This week check in
CW=207
Three to goal, I think I can, I think I can....
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Onederland remains out of reach...
SW: 220
CW: 201.4 (was down to 200.4
)
GW: 180
Size 18 jeans fit, had to make a new hole in my belt. I got a surprise/extra period that threw my progress out of whack this weekend. March is turning out to be one heck of a roller-coaster month. My new goal for March now is to just get under 200 and stay there....AbbieOffman wrote: »Two weeks in:
Down to 201.8, so almost to goal #1. I tried on my next size jeans and I could do them up without sucking in my tummy, but i think they'll fit better in a few more pounds. I've gotten more serious about IF, doing either 10-6 or 11-7, day depending.SW: 220
CW: 204
GW: 180
March Goals:
See a 1 as a first digit on the scale.
Fit, comfortably, into the next size down jeans.
Try intermittent fasting & up my 'good' fats.
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ArdieAgain wrote: »SW: 211
CW: 211 (sigh)
GW: 160
March goals:- Track every day
- Get back to 10,000 steps (currently 800-5,000/day)
- Stop scarfing everything in sight on the weekends
- Cook real food at home
- Stop snacking after supper
MAR 19
daily tracking - 80% of the time - logging on every day
10,000 steps - getting there, got sick and fell back a bit, but 2-3 days a week?
weekends - better - healthy snacks in the house - baby carrots for when I lack control
real food - grilling on the George Foreman!
CW 205!!1 -
Day 5. Food situation bleak until notice that reinforcements will arrive tomorrow lifted morale.
-Body Beast day5 Beast Cardio and Abs. Didn’t give 100% today and am fussing about it. Lethargic and hungry but am taking steps to change that.
-C25k day5 done with more enthusiasm earlier in the day. Dog walk upped daily steps to 14k.
-Skipped yoga.
Rest day is tomorrow. Beyond food prep, I plan on getting in some yoga just for the stretches.1 -
SW: 236
CW: 209-212
GW: 189 (at least phase 1).
Keep cals under 1200 daily, closer to 1050 daily (I am sedentary)
Pool jogging 2x per week
Home low impact 2x per week
Weigh in under 207 at the end of March
Just lost my wellness coach to a job change - hope to find another one before months end
Add iron, based on recent lab result.
Well I’m still at the same weight, but my range is 209-211 mostly, doing pool work not enough low impact. 2 days cals were over, but not by much. Still hopeful I’ll reach 207. TOM hit me Feb 7 and never stopped, multiple hormone pills by obgyn to try to stop it, so I’ll take the maintenance. Really motivated to get to wonderland.1 -
SW:248
CW: 233
GW: 200 by August and 180 within the year
Goals:
-increase frequency of exercise
-keep exercise fun
-login daily
-stay within calorie range
-balance holidays and going out with weight loss goals (I have been struggling with this)1 -
Well today I have decided to get rid of the cookies that are in my desk drawer. I am going to give them away. I want to get my act together for April 1st. I am tired of my clothes not fitting and I refuse to buy new clothing. So I am getting my act together. I looked at my log from last year and I had lost 20 lbs and I was feeling really good. I know that I have be indulging with sweets like crazy. I know that once i put that down and focus on healthy stuff i do alot better. I am praying and asking God to help me get through this. I don't want to have diabetes which is in my family. I got get my life on track.1
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Hi all! Bit late to the party as March is nearly over, but loving this thread!
SW: 249
CW: (Dont find out until my first week is over on Tuesday)
GW1: 200
GW1: 150
UGW: 130
Please feel free to add me :-)0 -
I'm jumping in late in the month too! I decided this week something had to change. I joined OrangeTheory and had my first workout there, did some yoga, and started logging my food against. 3 days now, going strong. Even with kids and husband all sick.
SW: 273.8
CW: 273.8
GW1: 250
UGW: 150
March goals: Log all food, work out twice a week.
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Well today I have decided to get rid of the cookies that are in my desk drawer. I am going to give them away. I want to get my act together for April 1st. I am tired of my clothes not fitting and I refuse to buy new clothing. So I am getting my act together. I looked at my log from last year and I had lost 20 lbs and I was feeling really good. I know that I have be indulging with sweets like crazy. I know that once i put that down and focus on healthy stuff i do alot better. I am praying and asking God to help me get through this. I don't want to have diabetes which is in my family. I got get my life on track.
I’m not one for praying, I am one for creating a plan of action, doctor, coach, accountability, logging, really taking a hard look at what you need to do, and why. Getting rid of the cookies is a good start, are you emotionally eating them at work - how can you change the work dynamic, what’s the alternative. I know at my start a I had a lot of pickles handy....instead of chips.
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Hello, ladies. It's the last week of the month! I am so glad that I stuck with my goals for March. Thank you all for motivating me! I will be creating a new 200lb+ women's group for April to keep the momentum going. Look out for it next Sunday.
Last week:
Logged meals 7/7
Swam 2/3
Strength 2/2.1 -
SW: 263
CW:232
GW:150
My March goals:
1. Try to eat more (I really struggle with eating enough)
2. Get my 10,000 steps in every day
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I joined a gym Feb 10. I did great until Feb 15 when I had some serious dental work and was told I couldn't exercise for 3 days. Got back to the gym for a week and got a nasty sinus infection. Missed 3 more days. I went back March 11 and have only skipped Sundays. Going to the gym was a huge step for me. I'm taking another big step Wednesday. I signed up to meet with a trainer. I do fine at cardio, but I know I need to add strength training. I'm kind of afraid of hurting myself on the weight equipment, so I decided to meet with a trainer. I'm praying he is not the critical type and doesn't talk down to me. I'm afraid it will be like PE in high school. I could use some happy thoughts for Wednesday night when I meet this guy.
Connie in KY1 -
I joined a gym Feb 10. I did great until Feb 15 when I had some serious dental work and was told I couldn't exercise for 3 days. Got back to the gym for a week and got a nasty sinus infection. Missed 3 more days. I went back March 11 and have only skipped Sundays. Going to the gym was a huge step for me. I'm taking another big step Wednesday. I signed up to meet with a trainer. I do fine at cardio, but I know I need to add strength training. I'm kind of afraid of hurting myself on the weight equipment, so I decided to meet with a trainer. I'm praying he is not the critical type and doesn't talk down to me. I'm afraid it will be like PE in high school. I could use some happy thoughts for Wednesday night when I meet this guy.
Connie in KY
I'm meeting with a trainer for the first time tomorrow! I'm the same with strength training. I know I need to do better and I just don't know how. So good luck to both of us!!!1 -
March has been a bit of a bummer, took Jan and Feb by storm and struggled this month to keep the same loss momentum That being said, I've met my goals for March that I set out here. Size 18 jeans now fit, got more serious about IF and I've been in Onderland now for 2 days.
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SW: 236
CW: 209-212
GW: 189 (at least phase 1).
Keep cals under 1200 daily, closer to 1050 daily (I am sedentary)
Pool jogging 2x per week
Home low impact 2x per week
Weigh in under 207 at the end of March
Just lost my wellness coach to a job change - hope to find another one before months end
Add iron, based on recent lab result.
Well I’m still at the same weight, but my range is 209-211 mostly, doing pool work not enough low impact. 2 days cals were over, but not by much. Still hopeful I’ll reach 207. TOM hit me Feb 7 and never stopped, multiple hormone pills by obgyn to try to stop it, so I’ll take the maintenance. Really motivated to get to wonderland.
Last week Check in:
SW: 236
CW: Wozers yes 205 (I can almost see wonderland from here)
GW: 189 (phase 1)
I did reconnect with a wellness coach. I increased my swim time to 3to5 times a week water jogging, the home aerobics was a nice idea, but didn't work out too well.
My A1C is now in the NORMAL range after losing 31 pounds since November 12th.0 -
RavenStCloud wrote: »I joined a gym Feb 10. I did great until Feb 15 when I had some serious dental work and was told I couldn't exercise for 3 days. Got back to the gym for a week and got a nasty sinus infection. Missed 3 more days. I went back March 11 and have only skipped Sundays. Going to the gym was a huge step for me. I'm taking another big step Wednesday. I signed up to meet with a trainer. I do fine at cardio, but I know I need to add strength training. I'm kind of afraid of hurting myself on the weight equipment, so I decided to meet with a trainer. I'm praying he is not the critical type and doesn't talk down to me. I'm afraid it will be like PE in high school. I could use some happy thoughts for Wednesday night when I meet this guy.
Connie in KY
I'm meeting with a trainer for the first time tomorrow! I'm the same with strength training. I know I need to do better and I just don't know how. So good luck to both of us!!!
My session was canceled. The trainer's wife had a baby yesterday morning. I'm rescheduled for next week. Babies don't come on a schedule. I'm happy for them. So I just wait.
Connie in KY
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RavenStCloud wrote: »I joined a gym Feb 10. I did great until Feb 15 when I had some serious dental work and was told I couldn't exercise for 3 days. Got back to the gym for a week and got a nasty sinus infection. Missed 3 more days. I went back March 11 and have only skipped Sundays. Going to the gym was a huge step for me. I'm taking another big step Wednesday. I signed up to meet with a trainer. I do fine at cardio, but I know I need to add strength training. I'm kind of afraid of hurting myself on the weight equipment, so I decided to meet with a trainer. I'm praying he is not the critical type and doesn't talk down to me. I'm afraid it will be like PE in high school. I could use some happy thoughts for Wednesday night when I meet this guy.
Connie in KY
I'm meeting with a trainer for the first time tomorrow! I'm the same with strength training. I know I need to do better and I just don't know how. So good luck to both of us!!!
My session was canceled. The trainer's wife had a baby yesterday morning. I'm rescheduled for next week. Babies don't come on a schedule. I'm happy for them. So I just wait.
Connie in KY
bummer - maybe get a different trainer for you for right now.0
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