Women 200lb+, Let's Make No Excuses This November!!!
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I'm new to this group and in need of support and advice... I've been using MFP for a few years now, had success and set backs... Long story short I'm coming back after a huge fall off and am now at the most I've ever weighed in my life... I've decided this is it. I'm reaching my goal and staying there! I just started going to a medical weight loss clinic and am doing meal replacement 1-2 x day w/ 1200 calorie intake.
Height: 5'6"
SW: 334
CW: 330
GW: 200
Here is my current crisis- I started my diet (low carbs, calorie counting, etc.) On 10/31. I already went off my diet one day very badly when my son convinced me to take him to taco Bell... Ok no big deal. Saturday is our family and extended family holiday get together. Everyone is bringing a snack and for dinner is a pizza party. I know the answer should be to bring something diet friendly for me, but when I mentioned this to my hubby his response was " it's unrealistic to be able to stick to your diet everyday". I found this discouraging and he does support me but I don't think he realizes how easy it is to get derailed for me and how much of a set back it could be. I'm the kind of person that if I break my diet one day I'm more likely to break it the next day and so on... That's how I got here in the first place. What do I do? Missing the family function is not an option.... Please help me figure out how to participate without making a big deal of my diet....
That's a tough spot to be in, maybe sit down and talk with him and explain that you really need to be in this 100% at this point and it would be helpful if he kept you accountable. Let him know you need his help, I know my husband loves to know he is needed and maybe that will get him more invested in your success. And make something that you can eat to bring, that is the easiest way to go and also stay on track.4 -
torihudson6 wrote: »I’m struggling with my weigh-ins, I’ve recently started a strength exercising program and I’ve been very sore, so I know I’m retaining water. I weighed myself this morning (I usually weigh Thursday’s) and I’m up two pounds, which logically I know I didn’t gain two pounds of fat back in a week, I am sore from exercising and dealing with a chronic illness flare up causing me to be bloated. It’s just hard not to be discouraged when I see numbers like that.
How did you all break yourself of that disappointed feeling?
Well, I have not broken myself from that disappointed feeling! But I do know that if I have been tracking and exercising, they will generally be a whoosh at some point and so I just have to look forward to that. Also watch your sodium intake and drink a ton of water (.5 to 1 oz per lb of your weight). Right before and during my period I gain up to 2 lbs and then lose it a few days, which is maddening. Keep up with your workouts; muscle weighs more by volume than fat, but as you build muscle it will increase your metabolism!5 -
OK - I am on my second round with MFP - loved it the last time and let everything go in the last 5 years. So, here I go again.
Height 5'6"
SW 276 (October 4, 2019)
CW 271.4 Nov 3, 2019
GW #1 225
Goals for now
*Stay under calories 6/7 days a week
*Drink at least 64 oz water every day
*Continue to make healthy choices for me so I can play with my first Grandchild coming in December.
And I am excited about the motivation and accountability I will find here.7 -
Today is a struggle due to my fibro flaring up. I have no energy and entire body is what I call a walking blow torch. Usually I curl up in the bed and eat the day away with things not so good calorie wise. The Halloween candy is whispering to me but I've not given in and I will not!! I'm going to do some gentle yoga stress relief which won't be much in the calorie burn department but should help with the muscle tension. Later will be an epsom soak and then curl up with some sappy movies ala Hallmark.
The tabata from yesterday has made my legs so sore but in a good way. I really liked the video so am going to keep at it a couple of times a week. I had loaned out one of my dumbbells to my uncle last year since I wasn't using them. He had bone cancer and was trying to keep strength in one arm. Anyway it got lost in the shuffle after his passing so I've been using the one I still had alternating arms. Hubby is picking me up a new set today. Gotta say it's the first time I've ever been excited for weight training stuff lol.
I also put on my brave face and took pics in my workout clothes, put date/weight on them, and uploaded. That was scary!! Is it just me or does looking in the mirror seem much better than when you look at the picture?13 -
torihudson6 wrote: »I’m struggling with my weigh-ins, I’ve recently started a strength exercising program and I’ve been very sore, so I know I’m retaining water. I weighed myself this morning (I usually weigh Thursday’s) and I’m up two pounds, which logically I know I didn’t gain two pounds of fat back in a week, I am sore from exercising and dealing with a chronic illness flare up causing me to be bloated. It’s just hard not to be discouraged when I see numbers like that.
How did you all break yourself of that disappointed feeling?
Honestly, this is why I weigh myself every day. I'll have a spot on eating day, no extra salt or anything, but if I went hard on my workout my weight will be up. It got so bad I would stop working out two days before my weigh in day. I have to see the day to day fluctuations in order to not freak out about the weekly weigh in, so I did away with the weekly and went to daily. I also use a weight tracking app to feed my obsession with data and average things out for me.8 -
Height: 5'7
SW: 303
CW: 282
GW: 250 for now and then will set my new goals once I reach this goal
My goals for November are:
*4x a week for cardio at my company gym and 2X a week weight lifting at regular gym
*Do some exercises at home like sit ups, planks, lunges and etc.
* Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water
* Move more during the day
* Doing intermittent fasting during the week and would like to add one weekend day too
* Incorporate more vegetable dishes into my diet
I would like to reach my goal of 268 by end of year and then donate all the clothes that are too big for me. De-clutter my home as well as my life. I am happy to be sharing this journey with all of you. Wish you all the best!7 -
torihudson6 wrote: »I’m struggling with my weigh-ins, I’ve recently started a strength exercising program and I’ve been very sore, so I know I’m retaining water. I weighed myself this morning (I usually weigh Thursday’s) and I’m up two pounds, which logically I know I didn’t gain two pounds of fat back in a week, I am sore from exercising and dealing with a chronic illness flare up causing me to be bloated. It’s just hard not to be discouraged when I see numbers like that.
How did you all break yourself of that disappointed feeling?
I have been trying not to weigh myself everyday because I get discouraged with the fluctuations. It has helped me to only do weigh -ins once a week. I can't say that I have been doing this religiously because the temptation to do it everyday is real lol! I have really started to track things that trigger me...and this is one of them. I see the scale not move or go up...I tend to get discouraged so you are not alone!
I definitely know how it is with the soreness after exercising, it's hard to continue when you are going through that, yet the scale is not moving. Like everyone is saying, keep it up and don't let the scale stop you from moving more! When I feel I am bloated or retaining water, I drink more and seems to always help.
Have faith, the scale will move eventually!!5 -
I'm starting a 30 day plank challenge tomorrow if others wanna join. Add me as a friend and see the schedule on my feed.6
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November goals
Get down to 99.9kg or less (currently 101.2kg)
Keep weekly average calories within goal
Keep snack calories under 25%
Good luck everyone!4 -
Hello Everyone,
I would also like to join, if I may.
I am a 45 year old mother of two beautiful boys, wife, with a hectic, rewarding but incredibly stressful job that lends its own challenges to overcome to eat healthier and to carve out time for myself to exercise.
SW: 310 pounds
CW: 304 pounds
GW: 160 pounds
I could use some friends and motivation to stick to my journey. Last week I committed myself to a gym and signed up for some personal training and tonight I attended my first group class with a 2 year goal of getting stronger and shedding my winter insulation. Tonight's class was hard for me and my body feels a bit like jello right now, but I am proud I went and will be back on Saturday. The class was set up as a circuit of 10 activities, 1 min per, 3 reps, roughly 45 minute workout plus cooldown. Some of the exercises I had to modify just due to my sheer size and inability to fully flex/bend/support my weight, but the trainer was very helpful in advising me on how to adjust to still do the activities in a way my 300+ pound self could manage and was very conscientious in helping me avoid hurting myself, which is a huge worry for me as my family can't afford for me to not be able to work. I think the thing that bothered me the most was how hard it was to get up off the ground, particularly that third circuit. It shouldn't be that hard, just to get off the darn ground.
For food, I'm logging my calories (which in the past is when I have succeeded at dropping weight) and focusing on meal prepping better choices than what I make when no ready food is available, particularly on work days. I'm trying to hit my step goal daily and have committed to myself to hit that gym 3 times a week. I'm hoping having a trainer will help me learn to properly use the equipment available and help me evolve an exercise plan to keep me moving forward. I'm focusing on good choices of protein and as much fresh veggies and fruit as I can accomplish, and making good choices, budgeting small rewards for myself, but making it fit my calorie goals.
Sorry to ramble, but "Hi" to everyone. Feel free to add me as a friend or message me, any support/commiseration/camaraderie/criticisms/suggestions all muchly appreciated.
I would particularly love to maybe find an accountability buddy that is in a similar weight situation.
By the way - totally off topic, but -
Can I share my dirty little secret goal for this journey, to accomplish somewhere along the line? It's silly. It's also weirdly humbling how this one thought keeps popping up in my head as something that motivates me to succeed. To my embarrassment: I have never...in my life...ever achieved a single pull up. Never. Of course, at 304 pounds I don't expect to be able to achieve that now, but you're looking at someone who's been the big kid since kindergarten or earlier and never have I ever pulled off a pull up. Remember those presidential fitness tests? Super dreadful, I hated them, they were wonderful at underscoring my lack of athletic tendency. My take home message from those tests - I can't do a pull up, not a single one. I was the only kid with that affliction in my class.
So there you have it. Yes, I want to lose weight, feel better, be more active with my kids, be healthier, all the typical goals that do mean so much, but darn it - I want to do a pull up. I don't care at what weight that happens, but you all will likely hear my whoop from there.
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Week 1 results are a bit shocking. But I think it's the work from the end of October finally kicking in. Still no exercise, but i have been sick.
Starting weight: 243 lbs
Nov 4: 238.6lbs (-4.4)
November Goal: 235
First milestone: 200
I have been adding in more leafy greens, eating a slightly bigger breakfast and limiting my alcohol intake. trying not to snack after dinner as well, it's been easier then I thought.
this week I hope to kick this cold and start moving. my body is craving movement.
Have a great week all!11 -
I'm stressed.
I have no idea what I'll be eating this weekend. I have no idea what I'll be doing. I won't be able to exercise. My work is all going to fall behind. I don't know what's expected of me. I have to drive on US highways and roads. Everything is incredibly expensive. I'm broke. I'll be trapped with racist, gun toting jerks. But I have to play nice they are family.
I don't want to. I can't be selfish.10 -
@Terytha Breathe deep and plan what you can control. My extended family sounds like yours and we all live very close to each other. Thankfully we only do a big shindig at Christmas. I can hold my tongue for a day at least. Do some meditation to help relieve stress. Jump in the bath or shower for a mini escape. Think about how exciting coming home will be.
When it comes to the food available make the best possible choices and watch portion size. If it is a big dinner maybe you could eat small amounts of special foods that you don't normally have throughout the year. For me that would be Momma's dressing whereas mac/cheese is yummy but not a rare special occasion food. Bring along some healthy snacks that you enjoy and if possible even some daily foods or prep meals you like. If your family is like mine and would think that is weird/make jokes to heck with them. Your well being isn't about them but doing what is best for you!
For exercise go for a walk and a bonus benefit is getting away from people you really don't want to be around. If you will be in your own room do a youtube video of whatever you enjoy and can do easily in the space. I don't know your routine but bands/dumbbells would be easy to bring along.
Take everything one day, one hour, and one minute at a time. You can do it! hugs3 -
@bluffgirl67
I can't bring anything since we're flying from Canada. Our hotel room doesn't even have a fridge or anything since we got the cheapest one we could find. I don't know if I'll be able to walk around much. I don't know the area or how safe it is, I've never been there before.
Funerals are the worst. When I die, its gonna be in my will that everyone have a party with loud music and drinking games or something, and black clothes will be strictly forbidden.6 -
@Terytha I'm sorry for your loss and that the visit is for a funeral. I was thinking early holiday visit. Being in a hotel will definitely complicate things. I don't really travel much so have no tips to help with that esp since my journey is so new. Maybe you can still do some no equipment videos , yoga, and meditation. Every little bit will help and no matter what don't beat yourself about any set backs that may occur.3
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Awesome! I'm in.
Height: 5'4"
SW: 284
CW: 208
GW: 170
I had bariatric surgery in 2015. Been struggling to reach my GW since. I was in a stall for about 2.5 yrs that I recently managed to break with the help of MFP, my Fitbit, and a close friend of mine. I am recovering from surgery 10/2019 but want to up my fitness goal to be in condition to ride my motorcycle in the spring of 2020! Currently my mobility is limited but baby steps are each a bit closer to the goal - so having said that:
November goals:
Log MFP daily
Increase fluid intake
Choose healthier foods
Rely on the tools I have to succeed
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@bluffgirl67
I can't bring anything since we're flying from Canada. Our hotel room doesn't even have a fridge or anything since we got the cheapest one we could find. I don't know if I'll be able to walk around much. I don't know the area or how safe it is, I've never been there before.
Funerals are the worst. When I die, its gonna be in my will that everyone have a party with loud music and drinking games or something, and black clothes will be strictly forbidden.
where are you traveling to?0 -
@bluffgirl67
I can't bring anything since we're flying from Canada. Our hotel room doesn't even have a fridge or anything since we got the cheapest one we could find. I don't know if I'll be able to walk around much. I don't know the area or how safe it is, I've never been there before.
Funerals are the worst. When I die, its gonna be in my will that everyone have a party with loud music and drinking games or something, and black clothes will be strictly forbidden.
where are you traveling to?
Oak Harbor. Flying to Seattle then renting a car.0 -
SW : 247
CW : 226
GW : 150
By the end of November I would like to be under 220. It's been a rough week this week so hopefully my goal is still within reach.6 -
Height 5' 5"
SW: 257.6lbs (06/17/2019)
CW: 229.8
11/8: 226.6
11/15:
11/22:
11/30:
Nov Goal: Anything under 225
GW: 170
My period ended and I got a woosh of weight loss I didn't deserve. Last weekend was a bit out of control, but I've been vigilant about every calorie this week. Still struggling with exercising, especially when it's dark so early now.6 -
Weekly Check In
Height 5' 4"
SW: 216.8 (10/10/2019)
CW 11/1: 211.8
11/8: 209.4 (-2.4 month)
11/15:
11/22:
11/30:
Nov Goal: 206
GW: 150
Nov Goals:
1m plank (start 15sec current 20sec)
15m elliptical sessions (start 9m current 13m)
The loss is more than I had expected but then again the last week of Oct wasn't great. Guess my body is catching up plus I wasn't traveling to drs etc as much and retaining water. Exercise is getting easier and I'm actually enjoying it. I'm doing well at moving up my elliptical time and adding in some youtube videos but gosh moving that plank is tough. Bawesome81's challenge will help with my daily reminder to get it done.
Hope everyone is having a great week
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SW: 288 End of March 2019
CW: 228.8
GW: 144? Mainly to get to a normal BMI and then will determine where I need to be. I am 5'4".
11/1: 228.8
11/8: 226
11/15:
11/22:
11/29:
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SW: 302
CW: 264
11/1/19- 261.6
11/8/19- 262.4
GW: under 200 (for now)
Goals for the month:
✅Gym 3x a week or more
✅stay under my calorie/carb count 6/7 days a week
❌drink 64 oz of water 6/7 days a week
✅Don't weigh myself till Friday
lose 5 lbs
I honestly think the weight "gain" was from a fluke weight last Friday. I have been on track and doing great this week so I'm feeling good and not focusing on that "gain".7 -
SW 262.8
CW 215.
UGW 140.0
11/8 211.0
11/15
11/22
11/29
Weekly Goals
- go to bed before I get super drowsy ✔️
- get at least 8500 steps a day✔️
- do a YouTube workout video x 2 a week ✔️
- Log everything ✔️
I am really pleased with the weight loss this week. I fought the hunger urges from the meds and I hope that I can continue to keep that up. My November goal was 2 pounds but I am afraid to put a number on the month.6 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
SW 262.8
CW 215.
UGW 140.0
11/8 211.0
11/15
11/22
11/29
Weekly Goals
- go to bed before I get super drowsy ✔️
- get at least 8500 steps a day✔️
- do a YouTube workout video x 2 a week ✔️
- Log everything ✔️
I am really pleased with the weight loss this week. I fought the hunger urges from the meds and I hope that I can continue to keep that up. My November goal was 2 pounds but I am afraid to put a number on the month.
Great work! I love your goal of going to bed before you get drowsy. I have the habit of falling asleep on the couch, then waking up an hour later to go to bed. The few times I do just go to bed, I still wake up at that time. Sleep is one of the weird things I can't seem to make better, regardless of weight loss, less alcohol, or all of the tips you get trying to sleep more soundly.3 -
@bluffgirl67
I can't bring anything since we're flying from Canada. Our hotel room doesn't even have a fridge or anything since we got the cheapest one we could find. I don't know if I'll be able to walk around much. I don't know the area or how safe it is, I've never been there before.
Funerals are the worst. When I die, its gonna be in my will that everyone have a party with loud music and drinking games or something, and black clothes will be strictly forbidden.
where are you traveling to?
Oak Harbor. Flying to Seattle then renting a car.
I am not familiar with that area, I hope you trip goes smoothly and is an enjoyable as it can be in this situation. Sorry for your loss, hugs!
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Hi everyone! I’m Mandi. Hope it’s ok if I jump in. I’m needing some accountability and a place to be able to check in at.
Back story from March of 14 to now I’ve lost down to 96lbs lost then gain back 15-20 then lose it over and over and over. It’s like the closer I get to 269 the more I panic and start gaining back. I feel the healthiest I’ve ever been. I’m stronger then I thought was possible right now. I just want to be able to say I lost 100lbs. Lol
SW: 369 (3/1/14)
CW: 294.2
GW: Right now just want to hit 268. Don’t know past that.
11/1: 298.1
11/8: 294.2
11/15:
11/22:
11/29:
November goals-
Keep exercise up (I work out 6 days a week with Obé fitness for 19mths now)
3 Power classes a week (heavy hand weights)
75-100 ounces of water a day
Non Scale victory this week. I won a fancy home trampoline and started doing bounce classes at home. I never thought I could do that at my size but it’s so much fun!
Really excited to get to know all of you!13 -
Weekly check-in:
H: 5'10"
SW: 275
Nov 1: 249.6
Nov 8: 244.8
Nov 15:
Nov 22:
Nov 29:
November Goals:
✅Drink at least 8 cups of water per day
✅Eat more slowly & mindfully
❌Go to bed before 11 pm every night (but I was within 15 minutes the times that I failed.)
I've had quite a bit of water weight fluctuations this week, so I think that's the reason for the larger drop.8 -
I just want to say how inspiring it is to see everyone’s hard work and progress. I love that this thread has aspirational goals to put down on “paper” but we share our ups and downs of this rollercoaster ride! The accountability without judgment you all offer is huge. I do not feel alone on this journey like I did before. And welcome to everyone new here; feel free to add me as a friend on MFP.8
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SW: 236.7 (10/2019)
CW: 223.6
Nov. GW: 215
Dec. GW: 205
Jan. GW: 195
Feb. GW: 185
March GW: 175
I've never stepped on a scale and been as shocked as I was last month. I've never been this large ever in my life. I've been packing on the pounds ever since I had a miscarriage in 2013, I remember stepping on the scale that day and was 169. I regret so much that on that day I believed that I was so fat. I'd give anything to be that "fat" again.
I have been severely clinically depressed since then, and it's just gotten worse and worse over the years. I realize that I eat for comfort, and to feel safe and loved. Using food as a coping mechanism is dangerous, because you feel good in that moment, but it never gets you through whatever you're struggling with, it can only get you through until you think about that again. For me, it has been a never ending cycle.
I'm currently a mother of four kids, aged 7, 4, 2, and 8 months. I know that I need to get healthy for them more than anything else. It's sad and embarrassing when you get out of breath just playing in the yard with them. I'm so sick of looking in the mirror and not loving what I see in it. All I know is that I've done this to myself, and only I can turn it around.
Some days I really struggle with snacking. I crave chocolate so badly. I'll openly admit there is a day or two every week that I give in to some sort of temptation, but I'm glad to see that I'm still losing.
It is also really tempting because I work at a doctors office, and the drug reps bring in free lunch almost every single day and its usually something I can't have. Free Pizza, Free Cheese Coney's, Free Pasta, Free Freaking Cracker Barrel biscuits and macaroni and cheese. Those were all last week and I'm proud to say I didn't touch any of it, instead opting for a salad.
So in order to kick my craving for sweets, I've bot a case of Atkins Chocolate Shakes and I've been doing really well this week. Whenever I crave something sweet, I grab one and it kicks the craving.
I don't know where I want to be this time next year, but I know it's not going to be this. I want to be able to fit into a size 12 pair of jeans again. I want to be able to run with my kids at the park. I want to not be so embarrassed that I have to wear a shirt over my bathing suits.
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