Women 200lb+, Let's Make No Excuses This November!!!
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RavenStCloud wrote: »Results This Week:
✔️Cardio 5x a week
✔️ Strength 3x a week
❌ Eat at/under calorie limit 6 out of 7 days
Only 4/7 days. My food intake wasn't terrible this week and I definitely cut back on the carbs. I didn't have any candy on Halloween either! So I'm not super disappointed.
Same goals for next week!
way to go!4 -
My goal for this week (in addition to the ones I already have) is to stay OFF THE SCALE until Friday! I weigh myself daily out of habit and I really don't want to be so dependent on that number.... I did step on it this morning so this goal starts NOW!8
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A little about me... I am married with 5 kiddos. I am a homeschooling mom and full-time student. I am new to this group but not MFP. I utilized MFP many years ago and was able to lose 89 lbs. But fast forward a few years and 3 pregnancies I'm almost at my highest weight again. I struggle with nonstop snacking and thoughtless eating. I also have an awful sweet tooth... this will NOT be easy, lol.
SW/CW:226.8 (11/4/19)
November goal:219
UGW:180
Mini goals would be to log my meals at least M-F, hit the 8 cup minimum for water a day and cut out wine until the weekend. I would also would like to log some type of workout each day (5 days/wk) even if it's short and low intensity.
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My goal for this week (in addition to the ones I already have) is to stay OFF THE SCALE until Friday! I weigh myself daily out of habit and I really don't want to be so dependent on that number.... I did step on it this morning so this goal starts NOW!
It can be so tempting! I've been logging my weight once weekly since I started, but I often find myself taking a couple "sneak peeks" in between to see how I'm doing. There are always those weeks when I know I don't want to actually see what it has to say and I have to resist for my own good! I should resist more often, honestly. You got this!
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I'd like to join! This is my 3rd time losing a significant amount of weight, but my first time since I became a parent, and it's so much harder! I could use the extra motivation, especially with the holidays coming up.
H: 5'10"
SW: 275
CW: 248
GW1: 199 then reevaluate
November Goals:
*Drink at least 8 cups of water per day
*Eat more slowly & mindfully
*Go to bed before 11 pm every night
*Come up with a plan to survive Thanksgiving
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Hello, I would like to join you please, I am starting with MFP for the first time.
SW 299.2 (eek!)
GW 180
Vegan
My motivation is planning to start a family sometime after our wedding next year, I need to be much more healthy. I am in awe of those of you with children who find time to workout, you are superheroes!
Goals for my first month:
-no alcohol on weekdays
-bake bread only once a week, measured portions of cereal for breakfast the rest of the time
-remember to take vitamins every day
-snack on fruit at work only
-log everyday and stay under calories 5/7 days
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Good Morning. I checked out popsugar on youtube and did a 15m tabata workout. I have no idea what category to choose in the exercise diary. The exercises were basically core abs, pushups, and some aerobic. Any ideas?
Google is my friend lol. Found out it is a HIIT.
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Need some accountability so here I am.
SW 234
CW 220
GW 175
November goals
* No snacking - snacking is my biggest problem, boy the calories add up!
* Stay at or just under my calorie goal
*Walk 30-45 mins on weekends
*lose 6 pounds
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Hello and welcome to our new people!
So the weather is getting colder and that means for me struggling with feeling slowed down.
I used to get depressed in the Winter but have figured out ways to cope. But it feels like my body is trying to go into hibernation! I have urges to eat a lot of carbs and take naps. Logging everything helps but now we have the Holidays and so many tempting treats (and stress!).
I am trying to picture myself in January without gaining weight this year.10 -
I'd like to join in! My weight has crept steadily up over the past 8 years. I need to be more active and eat better, but mostly I think it is the decrease in activity that has led to the steady gain.
SW 254
CW 242
November GW 236
UGW 165
November Goals:
Start doing 20-30 minutes of cardio at home each day.
Reduce sugar!
Eat more healthy, fresh meals.
Drink plenty of water.
Get out of the 240's and into the 230's - I'll set a goal of 236 for the end of this month!9 -
I'd like to join! This is my 3rd time losing a significant amount of weight, but my first time since I became a parent, and it's so much harder! I could use the extra motivation, especially with the holidays coming up.
H: 5'10"
SW: 275
CW: 248
GW1: 199 then reevaluate
November Goals:
*Drink at least 8 cups of water per day
*Eat more slowly & mindfully
*Go to bed before 11 pm every night
*Come up with a plan to survive Thanksgiving
Welcome! I feel like we have a lot in common! This was my second time losing after a kid but first time trying to get back to a normal level and I started around the same weight after the first one. I think your goals are great! Sleep is so important. What kind of strategies are you thinking as far as Thanksgiving? We will be doing a quiet at home probably no family visiting one, so I can really control everything. I'm great with that.4 -
christymarten wrote: »Hello and welcome to our new people!
So the weather is getting colder and that means for me struggling with feeling slowed down.
I used to get depressed in the Winter but have figured out ways to cope. But it feels like my body is trying to go into hibernation! I have urges to eat a lot of carbs and take naps. Logging everything helps but now we have the Holidays and so many tempting treats (and stress!).
I am trying to picture myself in January without gaining weight this year.
I feel this in my soul! My body wants more food and more treats are showing up in the office. It's hard to make that conscious choice to avoid touching it, but I feel like every time I do, it's easier the next time.4 -
christymarten wrote: »Hello and welcome to our new people!
So the weather is getting colder and that means for me struggling with feeling slowed down.
I used to get depressed in the Winter but have figured out ways to cope. But it feels like my body is trying to go into hibernation! I have urges to eat a lot of carbs and take naps. Logging everything helps but now we have the Holidays and so many tempting treats (and stress!).
I am trying to picture myself in January without gaining weight this year.
I feel this in my soul! My body wants more food and more treats are showing up in the office. It's hard to make that conscious choice to avoid touching it, but I feel like every time I do, it's easier the next time.
I try to have the mindset that "I don't eat that" instead of " I can't eat that" it makes a big difference to me, it's not that I CAN'T it is that I CHOOSE not to. I am the only one who puts food into my mouth... it is totally under MY control!
we got this!8 -
To echo everyone else's comments, I am a little nervous for the upcoming holidays. I can generally control myself around big meals, but I find myself "grazing"--meat and cheese trays, veggie trays, fruit trays, dessert trays. It's like in my head if it is 3-4 pieces of something, how bad can it be? But then I do that the entire event, I leave feeling stuffed since I grazed and then ate a meal. I am trying to catch myself, but I still am having some issues with self-control surrounding that.
On a positive note, I started a weight training class last week that is one hour 2x per week, and after the first week I was SO sore, I almost wanted to quit. The other ladies in the class are more petite and can keep up and I feel like I'm struggling the entire hour, but I went back this week and I feel great. I was able to get through all of the circuits, maybe a bit slower than others, but I still did it 8 -
@torihudson6 Congrats on not quitting the class. Each of us have to start where we are personally and not compare ourselves to others. I know it's hard and am guilty of it myself. Just keep at it and be proud of your progress. You've got this. 7
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@beccaxsos Thanks!
Both sets of grandparents live pretty close, so we end up celebrating Thanksgiving twice. (But on different days.)
My weight loss attempts only succeed when I don't ban myself from eating certain things, because I always end up caving and it derails everything.
I think eating slower will help, and just taking smaller portions. I won't eat mashed potatoes or foods that aren't "special".
And maybe I'll chew gum at my in-law's because everyone just sits around the table and plays games for HOURS before the meal. And there are tons of snacks just sitting there. I can't mindlessly eat them if I have gum though.3 -
@bluffgirl67
Thank you, I appreciate hearing that We all have to start somewhere and it's more important to focus on myself and my improvements. 3 -
Hello everyone!! I would love to join the group!10
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Hey all feel free to add me as a friend 100+ lbs to lose here, this was day 2.6
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