Women 200lb+, Let's Double Down This December!!!
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11/29: 263.5
12/5: 258
12/12: 261.5
12/19: 257.5
12/30: 255.5
*Lose 5lbs for December—I’m proud of myself for meeting my goal. I was skeptical because my family has a LOT of parties during this month, but it worked out!
*Log honestly—I’ve done my best with this as it can be hard if someone else is hosting something, but I feel I came as close as I could.
*Drink more water—still going well! I’d like to up my intake to more than 64oz, but I’m happy that I’m able to get that in consistently.
*Gym 3x per week—this is the only goal I didn’t really meet. I did 1-2x, but this is a goal I hope to carry over into January and make happen. Actually, when I join the kickboxing class it’ll be 5 days a week, so I won’t have a choice!
We made it through the end of December everyone. I can’t wait to see everyone in the January thread! Thank you to all who have been so positive towards me on the hard days and celebrated with me on the good ones. This is such a supportive thread, without it, I’m sure I would’ve slacked a loooot more than I did, but anytime I had the urge I just came here and read everyone’s updates
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Ok so monthly recap: I’m hungry as hell. Pretty sure I’m still dehydrated 😅 I like my walking but my kids hate it and literally, physically try to stop me. I don’t walk a lot because I’m way, way out of shape. If we go by the doctor’s scale I started at 220 lb and today I weighed at 202 on my scale. That’s 18 lbs in one month! I still have 50 lbs to lose to goal....well...60 if I’m being ambitious...8
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Thanks for thinking about me. I'm feeling better. One day even though I didn't feel quite up to it I spent the day shopping and eating out twice. Momma was having a good day and wanted to get out of the house. So when she feels up to something we go. The scale was up thanks to all that but luckily it isn't weigh in. I should drop by last weigh in on the morning of the 1st.
@mmdeveau So happy you got some new pants. I thought about you when shopping the other day. Sales were great but I didn't buy anything. I kept thinking my britches aren't falling off and I will just wait until they are. Awesome job on 100lb loss!! Have a great vacation and enjoy those beach walks.
@BrownSugar174 Glad you didn't get hurt. I consider that a wonderful NSV! Returning to balance is a great way to look at getting over the holidays.
@Aerohead21 Depression is such a struggle day to day and winter usually makes it worse. Don't let the fact the goal may be blown whether by a little or a lot get to you. It's a bump the in road that you've been traveling well. Be proud of that and know you are doing fine. That is definitely a joyful moment. hugs
@speyerj Your overall ability to hit weekly goals consistently has always made me want to do the same. Don't sweat not hitting them as well during the holidays. You will be back to checking them off I'm sure. With the amount of weight you have lost already your body is probably going through an adjustment period. Upping your calories to compensate for all the exercise is a great idea and should get you back on track. I know from reading that the less we have to lose the slower it will be. I have no doubt you will work out a successful plan.
@Sanriohippie Congrats on your 75lb loss..that is wonderful! Beautiful transformation photos.
@torihudson6 Sorry you are feeling down. I look at the success threads too and it does help me. Hopefully of us dealing with depression and such will break through the clouds and step into the sun soon. Kickboxing sounds like fun...you are doing great getting your exercise in. Oh and I love your selfie.
@seximama2017 Very nice loss in pounds and inches. You did great over the holidays.
@aliciap0116 I do better when my routine isn't messed up too especially exercise. I like doing mine in the morning when I'm the only one up except for the cats. When I've had to miss morning time it is so hard to do it late in the day. I admire all y'all who exercise after working all day. I'm right there with you on the left over holiday foods. I'm a eat it instead of throw it out type also. It's ok to get rid of them even if it means dumping them in trash. I trashed the velveta/rotel dip yesterday even though I had only eaten a little bit on Christmas Eve. Normally I would have eaten it all within a couple of days. We have to do what is best for our goals. Your updated photo is amazing!! All your hard work is really paying off.
@sharpdust Hoping you are getting those hikes in. You can get it done
@gonna_reach_the_goal33 You have done an excellent job dropping 49lbs! Don't let this month's little slip get you down. We all are going to have ups and downs while on this journey and that's ok. Let it go, get back to your routine, and you will be moving forward again.
@mmccloy12 Love your son's gift and reason behind it. Sounds like you doing a wonderful job of raising him up to be caring and thoughtful of others. Enjoy all your new presents while counting your blessings. Can't wait to hear your plan for 2020.
@HurleyHurley *Highfive* way to run girl! Love that your son's were with you and who wouldn't want to get echo castle with that kind of story line. Best encouragement ever!
@theleadmare Sorry you had a rough month. Great job on not gaining or binge eating. That's a great start for the new year.
@Candyn617 Wow!! What a great loss. You took this holiday month by the horns and showed it who was boss!
@orangequilt Excellent loss! Keeping up that way will definitely result in hitting Jan goals.
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Wow, it's so impressive reading through the posts and seeing what you have all accomplished! Very inspiring- thank you all for sharing. I'm impressed so many lost so much weight in December, which is such a tough time to do so. I wish I could count myself among those who did, but I don't feel jealous, just inspired to make something happen for me in January.
@mmccloy12 it sounds like you had such a sweet Christmas with your son- even if he's in full on tween mode these days. You're like me, I cry when something touches me, and I laughed because my SIL gifted me a soda stream on Christmas a few years ago and I think I cried too.
@HurleyHurley I loved your description of biking with your sons. I have two little kids too and it sounds like an adventure we would go on. I like to jog while they ride bikes, too, although we haven't done it in a while as winter has set in. I also take my older son (7) jogging, he loves running and we usually race in short bursts, rather than consistently run, and it ends up being a great workout!
@Aerohead21 that is an amazing weight loss in just one month- wow.
I keep feeling like I'm back on track, and then get tempted in the evening by something lying around the house asking me to eat it. There are still remnants from Christmas and NYE is yet to happen. Chocolates, half empty bottles of really good wine, the makings for fancy cocktails, and that dreaded leftover lemon cheesecake that derailed me a few nights ago. on Saturday night my husband and I stayed up really late playing a board game I got for Christmas, drinking fancy cocktails. As a result, yesterday I was too tired to workout. I did manage a short hike with my kids and went to bed early last night. Today I'm at work, and I brought my gym bag with me, and its actually sunny. So, I'm going to get out for a jog outside and get some much needed sunshine on my face.
Happy almost-end-of-December!8 -
Today is inventory day. Everyone is eating pizza, but I had a chicken wrap with no sauce from the coffee shop.
I want pizza, but my realization was that I want good pizza, not that crappy pizza they brought in. That stuff isn't worth my extremely limited calories.
Besides I still have so many Christmas desserts and chocolates.9 -
@BrownSugar174 You look fabulous‼️5
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Happy Holidays‼️
Really enjoyed my holidays. Pretty much ate what I enjoyed so it’s back to the grind!
Height: 5’4”
SW: 307
CW: 12/2 - 223.8
12/9 - 220.6
12/14 - 217.6 (Birthday Week-end 🥳)
12/21 - 217
12/23 - 216.9
12/30 - 216.4 (still a loss! Progress!)
GW: 165
December GW: 219 (actually exceeded it!)
January GW: 209❗️
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🎊12 -
great work pamiede on the loss!4
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@mmdeveau thanks! Thats exactly what I did and what I will need to do tomorrow to finish
@orangequilt @Candyn617 way to go!
@mmccloy12 how sweet that someone got you that soda stream, I’ve been interested in one
@torihudson6 kickboxing, thats awesome! I’m sure it will burn so many calories and how great to be able to go with a friend. You did such a good job this month!
@cory17 ditto, this month has been hectic, very much looking forward to normalcy
@pamiede a loss is a loss!
I have 2 hikes to do tomorrow to finish up my 52 hike challenge. I’m so happy that I am finishing that up, its been fun. December was not a great month for me so looking forward to January. Oh and I finally bought a new scale today! Really need to refocus on my calorie intake because that was working for me. Hope you all have a happy and safe New Years.5 -
Hello, ladies! The January group is posted in the Motivation and Support forum. See you there!
🌟Women 200lb+, Let's Jump-Start This January!!!🌟6 -
I posted this in another thread last night but wanted to share with this thread ,after all this is my favorite one! 😊: Had a busy day and while out running errands my husband looks at me and says," I really think it's time to buy some new pants". I had to laugh because he was right. I had been putting it off. So I looked around and grabbed a couple different pair in different sizes not really sure what would fit. For the first time in probably 15 years I fit into a 14 with some room ! I have a long way to go still but what a great feeling! When I started this journey in April I was wearing a loose 24w or a snug 22w. Been smiling all day!! 😊12
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GGGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL! Yesterday I was 240 pounds!
Today I am 238.6 pounds!!!
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Weekly check-in:
H: 5'10"
SW: 275.0
Nov 30: 245.0
Dec 6: 239.0 (-6 lb/month)
Dec 13: 236.0 (-9 lb/month)
Dec 20: 234.4 (-10.6 lb/month)
Dec 27: 232.0 (-13 lb/month)
Dec 31: 232.0 (-13 lb/month)
I had a pretty stressful weekend and binged a bit because of it. But I'm back to my weight from Friday, and that's 13 lbs down from the end of last month, so I'll take it!
I've got to admit, I'm looking forward to my kids going back to school next week. I need my regular workout schedule back!
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SW 262.8
CW 207.6
12/6. 210.6
12/13 209.6
12/20. 210.4
12/27 212.8
12/31 212.4
Congratulations to all who succeeded in spite of the holidays. Well done!
I finished the month with a 4.8 lb gain. Lots of celebrating this month didn’t help. Also, my binge eating disorder reared it’s head a few times including last night. Two more days of celebrating to get through.
I am both glad to see 2020 to end but sad. I feel like I can start with a clean slate but my daughter, her husband and my sweet granddaughter leave to go back to Scotland after a month holiday with us.
Goals
- 204 pounds I won’t make it
- Get 8500 steps Monday to Saturday on track to make it
- Do 2 workouts a week didn’t get them in again
- continue to go to bed before getting super drowsy (if I get to drowsy I tend to get the munchies) been staying up too late
I can’t wait to set some goals for January 😄
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@BrownSugar174 you look fabulous!2
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@brownsugar174 you look amazing, and a lot less than 240lb actually, you must be tall, or have a lot of muscle, you look really toned! very inspiring4
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@BrownSugar174 Youlook amazing! What a difference a few months and a lot of work can make!2
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Hello and happy last day of 2019!
I'm here with my final weigh in post, it's pretty mediocre. I started out strong and thought I would surpass my goal for the month, but looking at the numbers it's a little sad. Clearly, either everything I've been doing has been mostly ineffective since I started this 6 weeks ago, or the holidays just totally tripped me up. Maybe both? One bright side, I'm certain if I hadn't focused on my health right before the holidays, I probably would have gained weight since I started. So there's that.
5'10"
SW: 210 (11.14.19)
12/1: 208.5
12/6: 206.1
12/13: 204.7
12/20: 205
12/27: 208.2
12/31: 207.6
December goal weight: 203 Um, clearly not happening. I did weigh in at 203.9 once mid-month, but yeah, then then the holidays happened
Other December goals:
-Continue to exercise 5 days a week, with at least 3 workouts strength training I easily achieved this goal. Exercise is not my weak link.
-Log my food daily (I've logged everyday the last week, since Christmas. And I logged the first half of the month.)
-Spend time outdoors whenever I can, despite the short days I will get outside in some capacity 5 days a week! (I did great at this. I have got some workouts in outside and also have been on plenty of hikes this months with my kids).
-Ride my horse 8 times (I rode my horse 3 times this month- fell majorly short of this. But with the short days and the terrible weather, it's not surprising).
I'm going to head on over to the 2020 post and think ahead, now that I've acknowledged what happened!3 -
Ok before I go over to the January 2020 post, I just have to give a shout out to @BrownSugar174 because you look amazing!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your inspiration!3
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