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

trippeduplife

I'm new here but have been hanging around MFP forever it seems like. Unfortunately, it's been more like monitored weight gain rather than the real point of getting healthy. So... I'm refocusing, recommitting, and re-energizing my goals.

Height: 5' 4"
SW: 277
CW: (unknown, because I need to buy a new battery for my scale)
GW: 135 (Ultimate), 267 (November 30th goal)

stefsc1

April start weight: 397.7
November start weight: 310.8
November goal: 300
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11/8 - 308.6

I had a good week with staying near calorie goal! Every day was within a few hundred calories, no major outliers, which for me is great! lol. I actually have my calorie goal set a little lower than necessary, because I know that personally I'm happier letting myself indulge in one last snack for the day even if it puts me a little over on calories, so I mentally trick myself into leaving more cushion calories for that! If I don't use them, great! More snack calories for later in the week. Know your weaknesses, right?

amlundie

shlbyirl wrote: »

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.

Welcome, you are taking steps in the right direction. Together we can do this!!

mmccloy12

Good morning/afternoon,

Welcome everyone new! This is an awesome thread, good luck on your goals! Just the thought of posting weekly makes me work toward the goal! But it is also a thread to seek support and share ideas.

@Terytha I feel your panic. Like a few have said, breathe...it will be ok. I am sorry for your loss The only thing you can do is your best. You have had great success so far! One little trip won't take that away. Get through the best you can and when you get back you can get right back on it! I have a trip this weekend. I don't have as many obstacles as you because I can bring what I need and have the ability to follow my plan. I just hope I can stick to it...long drive and I love this friend dearly, but she has no idea what it means to healthy. She has always been thin, doesn't truly understand what I am trying to do. They drink a lot also, which I have been trying to reduce my alcohol consumption. I am feeling the stress and anxiety you are feeling.... But I have told myself that I will enjoy the trip and try the best I can to follow my plan but I am going to give myself a pass if I fall off it a bit. That's all we can do...life happens and we have to learn to work through these situations because there going to happen.

With that being said, I had a good week and hope that this weekend doesn't through me off for the next!

My goals for November were as follows:

1. Make time to exercise – didn't do too well on this. This is definitely my area of opportunity to get to my goals sooner. I walked one day this week. And did not go to the gym. The disappointing fact is that I had time and chose not to. Going to keep trying...not letting this bring me down or create unnecessary anxiety.

2. Resist my triggers – I did very well with this. Had several occasions where I consciously worked through the trigger. I am a huge stress eater/drinker...very proud of myself for identifying quickly before reaching for binge items. Took a walk Called a friend. Yay! It actually worked. Food prep is key, no trigger food in the house...I am learning everyday to live a healthier life style!

3. Water consumption – drank at least 64 oz everyday!


SW: 276.6
November start weight - 253.2
November goal – 248.2
11/1 - 253.2
11/8 - 251.8 (-1.4)
UGW: 160

cory17

@terytha Hope you are able to work in some fun during the trip, not just do the obligation and split! Maybe go kayaking or hiking? Hit the farmers markets this weekend? If you have time in Seattle, go to the Chihuly Garden/museum? Enjoy your trip!!

Terytha

@cory17, I think we will be pretty busy with the funeral and organizing of stuff, assuming we get there. Currently stranded in Spokane. Very stressful. Haven't eaten all day and all that's here is a friggin Starbucks. -_-

torih941

This week was a good week calorie wise! I placed my goal to work out 3x per week, but I only went 2x, still 2x more than normal, so I won't be too hard on myself.

I also am really trying to practice being kind to myself like I said I would since the scale has gone up. I know I did not gain two pounds of fat within the week and it has more to do with me being extremely sore from my new weightlifting class, but it is still hard not to feel disappointed. I was looking forward to seeing a lower number because I know I did really well this week. I just have to keep pushing through.

On a positive note, I am noticing some of my clothing becoming looser and, it's hard to explain, my body just feels different. I can tell there is not as much fat in certain areas as there used to be? If that makes sense.

Great job everyone!

amlundie

Terytha wrote: »

@cory17, I think we will be pretty busy with the funeral and organizing of stuff, assuming we get there. Currently stranded in Spokane. Very stressful. Haven't eaten all day and all that's here is a friggin Starbucks. -_-

you can make some good choices there, I love their egg bites!

mmdeveau

@torihudson6 , On 9/8 I weighed in for the first time in over a year, 239 lbs. I had been working out for 4 months and tracking food for a few weeks to get back into the habit. I promptly gained 2 lbs that first week, to my chagrin. And I had no weight-lifting routine to explain why I'd have gained weight.

Fast-forward two months and I'm 21 lbs down. As long as your clothes are fitting better and you feel better, keep the faith. The scale will catch up to you!

bl3ss3dmfp

Weekly Checking in:

H: 5'10"
SW: 226.8
Nov 1: 226.8
Nov 8: 219.8
Nov 15:
Nov 22:
Nov 29:

I lost 7 lbs this week, likely all water weight from JUST starting this. But I will take it.. I needed the jump start.

***I have the mini goal of 215 by the end of November.

I need to work on meal prepping and making healthier foods to fit my cravings. But so far it's going okay thought... just more planning needed on my end.

sonobear93

Hii all!
So loving everyone's progress and truly inspired by them all.

Height:5'6
Start weight: 240lbs (after pregnancy)
CW: 225lbs

My goal is by the end of November to hit 220 or less and trust me it will make me so happy. Come my anniversary at the end of the year in want to fit into a sexy outfit and knock the socks off my husband's feet! Good luck to everyone and wishing everyone lots of love and positive vibes!!!💕💕

HurleyHurley

Height 5' 4"
SW: 310 (11/01/2019)
CW
11/01: 310.0
11/08: 306.2
11/15:
11/22:
11/30:
Nov Goal: 300.0
GW: 150
Nov Goals:
* Track everything I eat, log on MFP
* Join a 24 hr gym
* Go to gym three times weekly, make the classes if possible (if work allows), otherwise go off hours and workout
* Meal prep for work

So far on track. I'm tracking, prepping, doing a fairly good job at staying around my daily calorie goal, making pretty good choices for food, I feel.

I'm up to go to gym tomorrow morning for my 2nd gym class. 1st class was Wednesday, hard, but I did it. Felt it today: my most-of-me is sore, but in an "I worked every muscle in my body for once" kind of way, not an "I injured myself" kind of way. Moving a bit stiff today, hope by morning I'm a little more limber. Monday is my first scheduled meeting with the personal trainer. I'm a bit nervous, never been a gym goer, never had a PT. We'll see how it goes. He seems nice enough as he was the one leading my first group class.

I'm overall feeling pretty proud of myself. Yes, I'm in the honeymoon period and it's only been 1 week, but I've stuck with it one week. That's a step. I feel good (other than being sore, lol), stronger, focused. I enjoy reading everyone's stories, so motivating. I hope to join the ranks of y'all further along in the journey soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

sharpdust

Height 5’10”
SW: 292.1lbs as of Nov 4th 2019
CW: 290.3lbs
Weight lost: 1.8lbs

I’ve gained weight slowly over the last 5 years, went from 215 (my low) to current weight. I have lost weight in the past, roughly 60 pounds by calorie counting and exercise so that is my plan of action. There is no rush or deadline I am trying to meet, just trying to make real changes so that I can keep the weight off and be healthier as I get older.
I just had my first week of November and it was a week of getting used to logging my food into this app. I just found this group and hope to get to know you a little better and more importantly see everyone’s progress.

Week goal: walk at least 11,000 steps daily, log all food eaten (bonus to stay under 2000 calories)

November goal: realistic goal is to lose 5 pounds, aggressive goal is to lose 8 pounds

speyerj

@HurleyHurley, your post was amazing! It sounds like you have a really smart plan. I applaud and admire your commitment to strength training and logging. If I can help you stay on track, I'm only too happy. I just hit a 60 pound loss today, from a starting weight of 286.5, so I get how hard it is to move as a large person in world that shuns us. I have never done an unassisted pullup or could swing on the monkey bars either. What an awesome goal! You've inspired me.

HurleyHurley

@speyerj, Congratulations on your big six-oh today! That is simply wonderful and I applaud you. That seems so far away, but so inspiring to see others do it. Gives me something to shoot for. When I was a kid, I do know I could climb up and hang from my legs from the monkey bars, but I don't really remember ever just swinging across. Something tells me that wasn't a thing for me, either. We can add that to the pull up goal!

Made my goal of 3 gym visits this week, 1 down, 103 to go (I've self-prescribed a 2 year gym plan to help me get down under 200, preferably closer to my ultimate goal). I am sore, jelly legged, and beat right now. Dragged my not-morning-person behind out of bed this am and to the gym for the 9 am class. This class was a similar format to previous, but seemed to be higher handed on the strength training this time around. I had to alter a couple of the activities for my size and to protect my knee, but felt better with the strength activities. I'm a pretty heavily muscled individual under the winter weight, and have always found brute strength easier than cardio. I'm going to be a sore little puppy over the next couple days, I can guarantee.

Left the gym after a great shower (they really do have a nice shower room) and headed to Fleet Farm to pick up feed for my chickens, bedding, and winterizing supplies since Wisconsin decided to become January in November this year. It's nice out today, so today was the day to winterize. I know I'm going to be sore, so figured better get this done before that sets in. Came home and dragged my tookus through cleaning out the coop, getting a new water stock tank and heater in place, filled the feed bins with a couple hundred pounds of feed, plugged in the heat lamp, and admired my ladies happily scratching about in their outdoor coop where I layered the used shavings over the thawing mud. The girls don't know what to do with themselves, so many choices, fresh food, fresh bedding, deep bedding in the outdoor pen to tear up, what's a chook to do? Looking at the weather forecast, it was a good thing this got done today, this week is going to be coooooold. Don't want frozen eggs!

At any rate, I've dragged my tired legs up the stairs and think it's time for a rest.

I wish everyone a good weekend and thank you for the friend invites.

stefsc1

A non-scale victory for today!

Went into Walmart with the hope of finding a couple of new sweaters, expecting to be trying on size 26. Then I found one and held it up... and it looked too big?? Found a 24, same thing... starting to question my sanity. Am I just imagining myself as some skinny mini now? Even came across a 16/18 shirt that looked like it would very well fit me. My mind was reeling now, I was so confused and wondering if I have some sort of flipped body dysmorphia... but I tell myself, just try them on. So I take 4 shirts/sweaters into the fitting room, and they all fit!!

I'm definitely keeping in mind that these were all made of stretchy fabrics and Walmart brands may have more generous sizing, but I FIT in them all, dangit! & not reminiscent of a sausage. I am for sure a size 26 in pants, juuust now starting to shop for 24s because I feel that in another month or so I'll need them, but my top is shrinking rapidly! I've always been the same size all over, so it's taking a lot of adjustment to start buying different sizes for top and bottom. It's been an extreme apple-to-pear-shape transformation. I ended up taking home a 20/22 sweater that still has that loose comfy fit, and I'm so ecstatic. In April I was wearing a size 30 for both tops and bottoms!

zericksen

Good Morning! i have enjoyed reading everyone's post. I am curious what is your go to breakfast? I do best when I eat a high protein breakfast. My go to is either scrambled eggs w/fresh spinach, hard boiled egg or protein drink. I am looking for some variety, any ideas?

bluffgirl67

@stefsc1 Congrats on your new clothes..that is a serious drop in sizes. You have been and are doing awesome!!

bluffgirl67

zericksen wrote: »

Good Morning! i have enjoyed reading everyone's post. I am curious what is your go to breakfast? I do best when I eat a high protein breakfast. My go to is either scrambled eggs w/fresh spinach, hard boiled egg or protein drink. I am looking for some variety, any ideas?

I have never been a breakfast person so actually eating early has been difficult. Mine is basically the same as yours. I do a spinach omelette with cheese and sometimes add in crumbled bacon or ham. I'm also a fan of leftovers from the previous night's supper. I wish I liked oatmeal but there is something about the texture I can't tolerate very often.

RavenStCloud

I have the same breakfast almost every day. I make an open face breakfast sandwich (two halves) with what's below. Sometimes I'll add a slice of ham or cheese to each. Calories: 350ish Protein: 16g

1 egg (over-easy)
1 egg white (over-easy)
1 toasted whole wheat English muffin
1 tbsp I can't believe it's not butter
1 serving of fruit
2 Vitamins (Women's 1 A Day & Vitamin D)