Women 200lb+, Let's Double Down This December!!!

seximama2017

Hi! IM ALL IN!!

I just joined Beachbody and started with Brazil butt lift Carnival with Leonard Carvaho. I am attracted to Latin dance styles by nature so anything in the genre of music and dance gets my attention. I completed my first 35 min workout and followed it with his 15 min abs. I’m already planning ahead on time of the day I wanna get my workout in too. Mornings are gonna be best.

5’6”
Now 239/ Goal 200
Chest 43/ 38
Waist 36/ 32
Hips 52/ 46

These are my happy goals and anything more is all a bonus 😁💃🏽

Tarzan37

@{/quote}@Tarzan37 I've also thought of signing up for classes but am kind of scared/intimidated. If you do pilates, let me know how that goes.

I like that this studio limits their classes to 6 people and they also have a one on one intro class with just you and the instructor to makes sure you know how to use all of the equipment before you join a class. I think I will buy a small package of classes and give it a whirl next month. I'll let you know how it goes! Wish you were here so we could venture into this together! .

aliciap0116

Hi everyone, sorry I have not been commenting for a few days - a very busy weekend with kiddo activities, etc. Got myself back on track food-wise, although no exercise this weekend.

@sharpdust and @torihudson6 I'm sorry you both have been struggling over the past few days. We all do from time to time, give yourself the grace and love you would give to all of us! Glad you are both getting back here and getting back on track.

@sharpdust I made the chicken pozole recipe you posted a few weeks ago this past Saturday and it was AMAZING. Thanks for sharing it! Super healthy but felt decadent. Leftovers tonight!

@lindamtuck2018, @lindaporter2018, @speyerj and @Terytha thanks for posting your side by sides! You all have made amazing progress and it is so inspiring to see your results!!! I will try to post mine too.

@lindaporter2018 I'm so sorry about your sister. I can tell she is still with you, cheering you on. I was motivated by the prospect of health scares too. I love that we are making our bodies stronger for this journey of life. You never know when you are going to need that strength. As I get older I am thinking these terms more and more.

@mmdeveau and @nebslp you workout schedule this past week has been is awesome!!! My office building gym closed for 6 weeks for renovations. We bought a spinning bike (and foam seat cover) last weekend but we have to get that hundred pounder up the attic stairs before I can use it! It will be so nice to have a workout alternative at home when I don't have time to get to the gym.

@HurleyHurley your charts are amazing. I love that you are embracing tools that motivate and inspire you. I have been doing the lazy girl's version of charts with the Happy Scale app. It's so helpful to know where you are going.

@mmdeveau glad you dug out some old pants!! I went shopping in my closet this weekend too. I don't want to invest in more things right now but I found two pairs of pants and a coat that I had saved from my ride up.

@terytha and @sharpdust I am also having trouble adjusting to knowing what size I am. I think I ignored it a bit on the way up and now I am having trouble figuring out where I am on the way down of that continuum. Some things I expect to fit don't and some are too big or to small. Also monthly bloating makes me feel 20 lbs heavier. Feedback from friends helping a lot but I hate feeling depending on someone else's comments.

Hugs to everyone and sorry to those I missed!

Aerohead21

Omg guys I’m bored and it’s Monday and boredom is a trigger for overeating 😭😭

Terytha

I already decided next week I'd be on maintenance for my holidays. But with all the cookies and chocolates and donuts at work this week I'm super tempted to stretch that into this week too. -_-

I don't wanna go too crazy though, I still have 55 pounds to lose.

aliciap0116

@Aerohead21 i hear your on boredom as a trigger! And I love your new profile pic! Congrats on two weeks!!

gelatinouscube

Some of you may be able to provide advice (or anecdotes) - I'm just starting out by reducing and counting calories but do plan on adding exercise once I've maintained this habit for a few months.

However, I've been pretty darn inactive for years and am not sure a good place to start- something doable at home would be good but I'm not entirely sure what. Mornings are yeah nah, and Australia is currently cooking so outside could be rough.

Where/how did you all start that part of your journey?

VoicedJoy22

@Aerohead21 Boredom is definitely a trigger for me for snacking. Winter weekends and evenings are the worst for that. I combat that by doing crafts instead of watching tv or while watching tv. I like to sew and do some papercraft. Another deterrent is encouraging my cat to sit on my lap... I don't want to disturb him so I won't get up and get a snack. ;-)

@gelatinouscube About 12 years ago, I started with workout videos. There's such a variety on youtube or amazon prime, etc that you really don't have to look hard for something that might be interesting. There's a lot of videos geared toward beginners too. After I had dropped a little weight, I started running/jogging, swimming, doing hiit, etc. I maintained a weight around 165 for about 10 years. Even though I put on 40 pounds in 2017/2018 (mostly due to really stupid eating/less activity), I could still run about a half mile without stopping, but I still think it's fitness videos that got me through a lot of slumps where I didn't feel like doing anything else. It also might be valuable to schedule a session or two with a personal trainer to just learn basic form and correct whatever form/body imbalances now before you start doing anything hardcore. Just try a variety of stuff and see what sticks! :-) Good luck finding something you like!


As for me, I did really well over the weekend with my calorie counts. Saturday was easier because I had dress rehearsal and community choir concert that took up most of my day. It's hard to eat when you're singing Handel!

Sunday was harder because I had nothing planned. My husband and I were lazy bums the whole day, so it was hard not to snack. Yesterday was my work office party and I went over my calories for the day by about 300 calories, but I had expected that, so I'm not crazy worried. Except for the party day, I've been turning down office sweets all around.

aliciap0116

@gelatinouscube your call name makes me laugh but I also hesitate to call you that!

Anyhow! I met with a trainer for a freebie session when I first started and he commented that it takes very little effort to get your heart rate into a good zone when you are larger and first starting out. So he would prefer me to do moderate intensity cardio for longer, with bursts of higher intensity. Which is nice because I'm not in the physical shape to go for a run.

I have a fitness tracker that measures heart rate and you can look up what yours is: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-intensity/art-20046887 or https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/target-heart-rates

If you don't have a fitness tracker and are worried about the cost, you can get a used one on Ebay or Poshmark for a reasonable price.

This has translated into a brisk walk (outside or on a treadmill, with a 5% incline) or exercise bike for me, which feels very doable.

I have also meant to incorporate strength training but, as that is an unaccomplished goal for me, I will let someone else provide you that advice!

lindamtuck2018

@gelatinouscube I started with walking and it is still my main form of exercise. I also find walking very therapeutic. But I guess it is too hot for that right now. I have been trying to add some workout videos. You can find all kinds on YouTube. Just search for beginner cardio. I have been trying different ones trying to find the right fit.

shorepine

Hey everyone! I'm a few days late with my weekly weigh in post- it was supposed to be Friday but I was traveling for work, and then had a super hectic weekend. This time of year is so crazy! I've also been feeling a little down, the short days combined with holiday stress. I don't want the holidays to be stressful, I actually used to love this time of year, so I'm a little bummed that they have become stressful for me.

My weight has come down a bit and overall I'm pretty happy, I even saw a lower weight at one point last week (203.9 but it quickly disappeared). Unfortunately, it's not likely to be repeated this week since I've not been making good choices. Christmas cookies and fudge have begun to abound in my life and I eventually give in. Sigh.

5'10"
SW: 210 (11.14.19)
12/1: 208.5
12/6: 206.1
12/13: 204.7
12/20:
12/27:
12/31:

December goal weight: 203
Other December goals:
-Continue to exercise 5 days a week, with at least 3 workouts strength training (Yup, I have no problem achieving my exercise goals)
-Log my food daily (No- have had 2 days last week where I didn't log)
-Spend time outdoors whenever I can, despite the short days I will get outside in some capacity 5 days a week! (Last week could have been better for this).
-Ride my horse 8 times (I rode my horse one day last week. So, I'm at 1/8. Not looking good).

amkita

SW: 263 (5'7.5")
GW: 163
11/30: 211.2
12/17: 209.9 (-1.3)

a bit of a stall this month, but I'm using it to adjust to my current weight (down 53 lbs!), and enjoy the holidays. I'm totally in the same boat as you, @Terytha. my current weight/body size is what my mental image of myself has been for years, even though I haven't weighed this much in at least a decade. so it's definitely weird. and with another 50 to go, I'm wondering what the mental adjustment will look like. brains sure are silly.

I ran into a friend I haven't seen for years at an event this weekend. he said he tried to get my attention a few times (before just poking my arm), but initially wasn't sure it was me because I looked so different (and was being super oblivious). that was a nice bit of validation for the last 6 months of work.

CLAWSMITH

@gelatinouscube

I found a gym that does online dance fitness classes that I really like (similar to zumba). I pay $11/month for the basic membership which gets me access to 3 new classes/week, plus I can see the previous 8 classes they posted.

It's nice because I can do a class whenever I want, but there's not downtime between songs like before when I used a YouTube playlist.

Here's the link if anyone's interested. https://www.shinedancefitness.com/join-online/

speyerj

@gelatinouscube, I started with increasing my steps initially rather than doing any concentrated cardio - walking the dog more often and a bit further and taking 5-10 minute walking breaks at work. But about 3 months in I noticed that my body fat percentage wasn't changing (based on my scale). I was losing muscle at the same rate as I was losing fat. So, reluctantly I started strength training with free weights. I have access to a free fitness center so, I just started a program on my own. This is what I used to get started. https://self.com/story/guide-to-navigating-free-weights-at-the-gym.

I've added a few additional exercises over time - like wall sits and planks. The whole process takes just 30 minutes and I barely break a sweat, but it's really helped me reduce by body fat %. My muscle mass hasn't decreased since I started the program, but I am losing fat.

Now that my weight is down significantly I've started running. There was no way I could have done that in the beginning without injuring myself. I suggest baby steps and add something that you don't mind doing for the rest of your life.

BrownSugar174

Holy Smokes! Today I was almost taken out by the lackofmotivationitis bug! My hubby and I slept in and had a late breakfast. My sweet daughter called saying “momma I just need one of YOUR hugs right now”. She’s almost done with finals and will fly home on Thursday. That made me want to stay in bed. Hubby noticed and said “welp let’s get going!” Then we get to the gym and see most all of the cardio machines covered up because they are painting! As I almost used this as an excuse to leave the gym (I know that’s crazy) my hubby finds a free elliptical machine and says “come on brown sugar”. Thank God for him!



This is my slim sexy😜🤪😂😊


How dare they try and keep our gym nice and neat😊


And I did it!!

Tarzan37

That's awesome, @lindaporter2018!

torih941

@lindaporter2018, go you! And how sweet to have a motivating husband.

I finished my last final yesterday, so I am officially done with the school semester. I think my stress caught up with me and has provided me with a lovely canker sore. I get terrible canker sores that can affect my whole mouth. This one is causing some severe pain and is making it difficult to eat/swallow/drink/talk/basically anything. In a sense, it’s forced me to reset from all my cravings because I’m having to eat softer food and be thoughtful about my choices. A blessing in disguise? That’s why I’m telling myself at least

gelatinouscube

@VoicedJoy22 @lindamtuck2018 Thanks, I will look into some beginner workout videos on youtube. Hopefully I'll be able to take up rowing again eventually (well, maybe if I hate mornings less :P)

@aliciap0116 Hahah well I am pretty gelatinous right now. not very cube-ish though. Thanks for the info from the trainer, that's really good to know.

@CLAWSMITH That's an amazing deal on classes! I'm in Aus, and classes cost $12 - $20 each... so I might go look for some youtube playlists

@speyerj the bodyweight exercises sound like another good starting point, thanks!

sweetirish

Wednesday weigh in - I'm up a pound but I know why and I'm rectifying it. I have a friend who went to see her nutritionist for the first time last week and was told she was not eating enough and exercising too much and that's why she was gaining. I'd told her this several times but having a professional tell her helped. She's now eating more, healthier, and exercising less and watching her pounds drop off. She's also only eating between 8 am and 7 pm so I've joined her in this as a measure of solidarity.
I got permission from my IVF doctors to use weights with my walking so I can move forward on that IF and when I can find the energy. Been feeling exhausted on a nearly perpetual basis for weeks and it's either my anemia coming back or mild depression. I have an appointment to get my iron and stuff checked this week so that should answer some questions. Could it also be persistent allergies or stress?

aliciap0116

Height: 5'6"
SW: 236.4 (9/8)
11/27: 212.9
11/30: 213.3
12/4: 211.7
12/11: 209.8
12/18: 208.0
12/25:
12/31:
Dec Goal: 206

December Goals:
- Cardio 5 times a week (0 of 5)
- Strength 4 times a week (0 of 4)
- Water 96 oz (avg 80)
- Increase protein to 80 grams/day (avg 71)
- Meditation 3 times a week (0 of 3)
- Continue intermittent fasting at 8/16 (6 of 7)

I'm happy with my scale progress and still hopeful for hitting my goal of 206. But I had ZERO exercise this past week. I do miss it. I knew it would be a very busy week and my gym is now closed until the end of January. I still have a busy month but should be able to fit time for myself in, as today is my last day in the office until Jan 2. Starting to get a cold though which I attribute to this hectic month!