Women 200lb+, Let's Make No Excuses This November!!!

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  • RavenStCloud
    RavenStCloud Posts: 366 Member
    @bluffgirl67 I would definitely get that bad boy out of storage. Give it a few months before you decide if you love it or not, but any new workouts you can do would be great to change things up. And it's free!!!
  • cinm2014
    cinm2014 Posts: 15 Member
    I started the Keto diet about three weeks ago. A couple of days ago I was feeling really bloated, full, and constipated. I decided to try fasting for a full day to see if that would help. I don't know if the scale is right, but I dropped 6 pounds! in a couple of days! Maybe it had to do something with the fast (I only drank water morning to morning and took a Keto supplement before bed)?

    Has anyone else had this experience? I want to know I'm not crazy. :smile: On my way to my goal weight.

    Height: 5" 2"
    SW: 274 (Some of the loss was before I started Ketoing)
    CW: 254
    GW: 180
  • amlundie
    amlundie Posts: 53 Member
    bluffgirl67 wrote: »
    I hit my monthly goal of 15m sessions on the elliptical. So today I changed my exercises goals to reflect that with 4 (15m) weekly workouts. Considering I started on Oct 10 and was struggling with my then 5m goal I'm super happy.

    Question: My fil bought a total gym a few years before he died even though he was in no shape at all to use it. It is brand new except for dust and stored away. I know it isn't designed for true body building but would it be worth bringing out of storage for the toning type stuff I do? Right now I have my elliptical, #3 dumbbells, and youtube for my workouts. I can't use any heavier dumbbells esp with my left arm due to nerve damage from a fall. I just don't want to drag it out if there isn't going to be any benefit over what I already have.

    absolutely pull i tout of storage, it definitely has benefits and will help you build strength.
  • sharpdust
    sharpdust Posts: 105 Member
    @marthaaustin74 I have had success skipping bfast in the past. I’ve come to learn to listen to my body and eat when I am hungry and I’m just not hungry in the morning so rather save those calories for later when I feel the hunger.

    @bluffgirl67 if you can you should definitely check it out! Would be a great way to spice up your routine

    @fnarrrrrr eating out and not cleaning my plate is a struggle so good job having leftovers.

    @RavenStCloud I like how you formatted your exercise goal/calorie deficit days, I think I’m gonna copy you lol especially because you can see progress even if not meeting the goal. Way to improve, hope you meet all 3 goals this week

    @cinm2014 I’ve done keto in the past and although I don’t know what exactly happened to make you lose 6 pounds, it sounds like keto lol I recall being stalled and then having nice drops for what seems like no reason but its due to the change in eating. Keep it up!
  • cinm2014
    cinm2014 Posts: 15 Member
    @sharpdust That's what I'm experiencing, too, on the Keto diet. Stalling or even gaining a pound and then dropping a lot in one day. Six pounds though was a big surprise!
  • bluffgirl67
    bluffgirl67 Posts: 158 Member
    Alrighty then the total gym will be moving next to the elliptical. Thanks for helping me with that decision. Hubby should be able to bring it in Wed/Thur. I know the card/book things are still with it so I will look those over and start on Sat. My week is pretty full so sticking with what I know until the weekend is probably best.

    @sharpdust Have fun at the wedding. I remember when I was bridesmaid in my bil's wedding. At the time I weighed about 170 so about 39lbs less than now. I too hated going for the dress since the other girls were all much smaller. Instead of enjoying the chance to dress up I worried about how I looked. Don't be me. Dress up, dance, and have a blast!

    @ellaroberts57 I think working on our mental self is key to success. We are best or worse cheerleaders. Doing exercise activity with your son is a great idea. Welcome aboard.

  • amlundie
    amlundie Posts: 53 Member
    torihudson6 wrote: »
    I felt really proud of myself, I was in the grocery store and ALMOST bought some cake I definitely didn’t need. It was one of those mini cakes, I picked it up and put it in my cart, but when I started checking out I put it back. In the past, I would’ve bought it and ate it all in one sitting. Since I know I don’t have that self control yet, I put it back and just bought what I came in for. It was such an accomplishment, I felt amazing. I knew everyone on here would understand :)

    I’ve decided to stay off the scale for a little bit while I’m adjusting to my strength training because seeing the number up just demotivates me even though I know I’ve lost inches. I only did 2/3 workouts this week, so I need to really do 3/3 just to show myself I can. Happy Monday everyone!

    Well done putting the cake back!
  • torih941
    torih941 Posts: 208 Member
    @sharpdust, thank you! I am also trying to break the mindset of seeing food as a "reward" because then I also do the same where I'm like "well, I deserve this I've had a good/bad/rough week" or whatever excuse I tell myself. I agree that that means we take some of the power back when we can just see food as food and not some special treat.

    @bluffgirl67 thanks! It felt really good, one step at a time.

    @stefsc1 good job! You handled the situation really well, especially when temptation was literally all around you.

    @HurleyHurley great job forgiving yourself, I am also the same way where if I mess up once I just let myself spiral. I am trying to be more forgiving to myself as well, this is a journey, of course we might slip up along the way, but as long as we can snap back to it, we can do it.
  • bluffgirl67
    bluffgirl67 Posts: 158 Member
    @stefsc1 You did a wonderful job of not letting the stress cause you to overeat esp with being surrounded by food while in the situation. Enjoy your time off and replenish yourself both physically and mentally.

    @Terytha You were in a hard place to stay focused plus have access so completely understandable. I bet some is water weight from the traveling. Now you can put the focus back on doing what works for you and move forward. You got this.

    @sharpdust I know you can reach your hiking goal. Plan them out with an alternate plan because well life happens ya know. You've come a long way and are over half done.
  • Tarzan37
    Tarzan37 Posts: 158 Member
    Well, this past week hasn't gone so well. Came down with the cold that's been going around my workplace and today started my period, which is early. So basically I've been laying around a lot not feeling well while also craving bad foods. Ha. On the plus side, I have resisted the temptation to order pizza and have instead eaten some healthier foods I have in the house. Just wish I hadn't bought the Costco container of dark chocolate sea salt caramels on Friday... got them to bring into work and then I got sick so I've been living with them and they are so hard to resist!

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