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

Aerohead21

Omg the scale is the devil. I’m scale obsessed too.

Christine4695

So I've missed my walk for 2 days now, unfortunately. Have been trying to get a walk in every day and want to add running once I get some weight off. Don't want to injure myself. I have, however, been very careful with my calories and logging.

Sadly I've been with my elderly father who has taken a turn for the worse. We're now just waiting. I think I'll do my walk tomorrow morning before I drive the hour to my dad's.

Trying hard not to lose focus. So far so good. Wish me luck!

HurleyHurley

Height 5'3"
SW 310.0 - Nov. 1st
GW 300.0 - Nov
GW 290.0 - Dec

CW 296.5 - Dec. 6
UGW 160.0

Week 0 - 11/01/2019 - 310.0 lbs
Week 1 - 11/08/2019 - 306.0 lbs (-4.0)
Week 2 - 11/15/2019 - 301.4 lbs (-8.6)
Week 3 - 11/22/2019 - 299.8 lbs (-10.2)
Week 4 - 11/29/2019 - 298.5 lbs (-11.5) Happy Thanksgiving and Birthday
Week 5 - 12/06/2019 - 296.5 lbs (-13.5)
Week 6 - 12/15/2019 -
Week 7 - 12/22/2019 -
Week 8 - 12/29/2019 - Merry Christmas

Yay, still logged a decrease this week. I was a little bummed to watch the scale pop back up after a particularly grueling workout, but know that happens with me. I did manage to dip below 295 once this week, which means I hit -15 pounds, a mini milestone. Will see today's weight drop back down. Next week hope to be reporting under 295!

Well, I am now into my second month and I've stuck with my 3 gym workouts/week goal. Haven't missed a one, go me, though I did have one that was a day late. There were a few that my other brain half tried to goad me into missing for various reasons, so am proud that I went anyway. Back to the gym tomorrow!

This past week worked on trying to increase water intake. I've logged over a month in a row now, woot!, and am staying within the range I set for myself. I'm a daily weigher and the graph bounces up and down, but the trendline is a stead descent, much like the weeks listed above. Slow and steady wins the race! Oh, also, can't remember the last time I went through a fast food drive through, so that feels great. I'm sure it was right before I committed here, but the memory is gone, so woo hoo.

I'll be pushing it to make 290 by the end of December, and won't beat myself up if I don't make it, but it's still doable and I'm still going to try.

BrownSugar174

My hubby and I are on a short vacation visiting friends and having a great time. We worked out on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday then we headed out of town. The wonderful thing is I know I’ll be back at it on Monday morning. I’ll weigh in...see where I am and keep moving on👍🏽

aliciap0116

@christine4695 sorry to hear about your dad. Take care of yourself and give yourself grace. Great that you are still logging. Sending you a hug.

@hurleyhurley, @parkerpowerlift @sharpdust @shorepine @bdbjsbrb and @mmccloy12 - you are all crushing it! Congrats on the hard work and great progress!!

@torihudson6 have fun at your party! You will rock your dress!! @lindaporter2018 enjoy your mini vacation!

@regislee @heavenlee3031 @walkersarah506 @momoffive1921 and @VoicedJoy22 glad you found this thread. I have learned so much from the advice on this thread and it has made this process different for me.

@walkersarah506 I would suggest coming up with 3-4 meals you like for breakfast, lunch and dinner that meet your calorie and nutritional goals. I think a bit of indulgence during the holidays is inevitable but if you can keep your non-holiday related meals under your calorie goal, it will give you wiggle room. Also, pack breakfast and lunch if you can. I think meal prep has been key for many of us. And identify your triggers and learn how to stay away from or manage them. Then add in a new habit, goal, or a few new meal every week. Also, track your measurements; its great to see progress there even when not on the scale.

@voicedjoy22 sounds like you are working hard! A few have noticed a weight gain following strength training. Also your metabolism may have adjusted since you started, which could be slowing you down. I think it depends on where you are on your calorie intake. If you are below 1300-1400 you may need to do a "refeed" where you go up to maintenance levels for 8-10 days and then drop your calorie target again. The increase will trick your body into resetting your metabolism. If you much higher than that, calorie wise, you may need to adjust down or look at what you are eating. A lot of us have opened our food diaries for friends; consider doing that do have someone else check out what you could change up. Happy to take a look and give my thoughts if you want to friend me. Intermittent fasting has been a great addition for me.

Also I read a great quote on another forum. "You can't outrun your fork." I've read that weight loss is 80 percent limiting calories and 20 percent exercise and I think this is true for me. I think exercise turbocharges what I am working towards but exercise can't make me lose weight if I'm not watching what I eat. I turned off my calorie adjustment in MFP so my daily target stays the same regardless of what I have done, which is not to say that I don't ever go over that. But that adjustment has also made a difference for me.

Have a great weekend ladies!

cleenjones

December week #1 is done and it was a good one. Was able to keep within 50 caps of my daily calorie goal and got in my 10000 steps each day-and the scale responded accordingly (down 2 lbs)

Adding the the walking this week, I think has made all the difference. I work from home so unless I make a concerted effort to exercise I get fewer than 3000 steps a day.

This weekend will be putting me to the test - I’ve got a 5 hour drive to visit my daughter later today, returning Monday morning. The plan - put in my half day at my desk, and get those steps in before I leave....and be mindful of my food choices over the weekend.

Have a great weekend everyone

Aerohead21

I read a blog saying a morning walk does more for your energy levels than a morning cup of coffee...........😳

pamiede

December Week #1

So happy‼️ Lost 3.2 lbs this week‼️ My goal is to lose 7-10 lbs over the holidays (Thanksgiving-Christmas).

Have a great weekend everyone!

SW: 307
CW: 220.6
GW: 165

torih941

I’m not sure if photos are allowed in the thread, but I wanted to show my holiday party dress off! I felt so pretty and so confident, I actually WANTED to be in photos versus running away from the camera. It’s interesting to notice how my confidence is already different just from taking better care of myself.

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend, it’s chilly here in the Midwest.

Aerohead21

@torihudson6 you look great!

speyerj

Tori, you look amazing!

speyerj

Week 1 Update:
Height: 5' 9''
SW: 286.5 (June 3, 2019)
11/30/19: 221.6 lbs
12/7/19: 220.5
12/14/19:
12/21/19:
12/28/19:
12/31/19:
GW: 180

Goals for December:
Strength train 3 x week: 3/3
5K training 3 x week: 3/3
Get 10000 steps a day: 5/6
Eat no more than 100 grams of net carbs (Carbs - fiber): 5/6
Eat more than 100 grams of protein a day: 4/6
Drink 150 oz of water a day: 6/6
Log accurately every day: 6/6
Lose 8 pounds: 1.1/8

Proud of myself for keeping to my workout schedule and drinking my water. I wished I had more progress on the scale this week, but I think it will all catch up in the end. 66 pounds lost since June 3rd!

orangequilt

Lovely photo @torihudson6 , great loss @pamiede, you are my inspiration @speyerj , you just keep keeping on!!
As for me, I'm doing pretty well. Have lots of tasks around the house this weekend and laid in a stash of junk food but have mainly stayed away from it!!

HurleyHurley

My Nov/Dec challenge log:
Challenge Starting Weight: 310.0 (11-1-2019)
Challenge End Goal Weight: 300.0 290.0

Week 0 - 11/01/2019 - 310.0 lbs (SW)
Week 1 - 11/08/2019 - 306.0 lbs (-4.0)
Week 2 - 11/15/2019 - 301.4 lbs (-8.6)
Week 3 - 11/22/2019 - 299.8 lbs (-10.2)
Week 4 - 11/29/2019 - 298.5 lbs (-11.5) Happy Thanksgiving and Birthday
Week 5 - 12/06/2019 - 296.5 lbs (-13.5)
Week 6 - 12/13/2019 -
Week 7 - 12/20/2019 -
Week 8 - 12/27/2019 - Merry Christmas

I so do not want to do my scheduled workout today. I really don't. Sigh. BUT...I made ciabatta bread today, which was super yummy, but pushed me to the top of my allowable calories for the day. I've been comfortably sitting under that level consistently, so a high calorie day for me today. Hurley - go do your workout. Yes, me.

I need to step it up if I want to hit 290 by the end of the month...still doable, but gotta stay on it.

Ok, ok, ok. Going to the gym. (Did I mention I don't want to?)

gelatinouscube

So I ended up getting some new scales because it was so hard to get a consistent reading with my old ones. They were cheap and mechanical, and every time I move my feet the reading changed.
Did a quick comparison and there's at least a 2kg (4.5lb) difference... in the good way! So now I can go back and change my previous mfp weights a bit, hooray!

lindamtuck2018

@torihudson6 you look great!

torih941

Thank you for all the positive reactions, I was a little nervous to post. Today was a good day overall, I’m trying to be more aware of what I’m eating. I struggle with portion sizes because it’s easy to say “oh that was probably a cup of...” but then when you measure out a cup of said food, it’s a drastic difference. I asked for a food scale for Christmas so I can see what the accurate portions look like as I feel that’ll help me shift my portion sizes.

Has anyone had success with a food scaling helping in that aspect?

orangequilt

Yep, my portion sizes creep right up if I don't measure them every so often!

speyerj

@torihudson6 , a digital food scale is essential. Probably even more important than your bathroom scale! And don't be too hard on yourself, if we were able to accurately eyeball a reasonable portion, none of us would be on this blog. I even bought one for my office. Use measuring spoons and cups for liquids, and your food scale for everything else.

lindamtuck2018

I use a food scale and find it very helpful. I am horrible at judging serving sizes.