Women 200lb+, Let's Jump-Start This January!!!
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This really spoke to me. I hope it provides someone else with some inspiration❣️16 -
I read an article recently about obesity in which a researcher had recruited people to try living in a controlled situation and basically living off their fat til they were at a goal weight, under medical supervision. One woman dropped about 350 pounds, and came back six months later having happily put on 150 again. "What happened?" asked the researcher. "Well," she said. "When I was thin, men noticed me and asked me out. When I'm fat, that doesn't happen." He talked with her for a while and determined that she had started putting on her weight seriously at the age of eleven. "What happened at eleven?" he asked. "Well," she said. "That was the age that my grandfather interfered with me."
Obesity isn't all about calories in and out or straight metabolic issues. I know for myself it's undoubtedly partly metabolic. I started having hypothyroid symptoms at 13, but the tests kept coming back as being within normal range until I was in my late twenties. But at thirteen I also realized how very different my autistic self was and got very anxious around others because I didn't know how to fake it any more now that we weren't children. And food never gave me sideeye or told me I was weird. So I ate for comfort, and to stuff down emotions that weren't socially acceptable.
Now, I'm in my forties. I'm comfortable with who I am, including the autism, including the socially non-approved relationship configuration, including the minority religion. And so now I can let the weight go. But I'm keeping an eye out for things to come up that I have to work through as I slim down.14 -
Y’all are awesome with positive feedback.
My husband has never struggled with weight in his life!! We eat together every night and as always the age old married question “what’s for dinner” pops in the text every day. It’s taken a bit of time , but the “want me to pick up a pizza?” texts seem to have stopped. Today he cooked turkey meatballs and zoodles, all his idea. Freaking zoodles!!! I am so proud/happy. He’s really trying to understand my mentality of weight loss/lifestyle change and his support is exactly what I needed today (cause I’m sorry... zoodles are pretty gross😂😂😂) but it’s the best meal I’ve had in a long time.15 -
@flimflam87 I love that your husband is on this journey with you! I have been wondering about zoodles but have yet to try them as I think I would be the only one in my house to eat them! Even though my husband is supportive in my journey he isn't one to be too adventurous when it comes to food. Luckily he has a great metabolism and stays active. He has an incredible sweet tooth and you would never know to look at him. I may have to get some and have it for my lunches. Lol.. although your response has me thinking maybe I should just pass on them. 🤔5
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Flimflam87: Instead of zoodles, try cutting the zucchini into quarters, then cut into quarter-rounds that are about a half inch thick or so. Get a cast iron pan hot, coat with a thin layer of high-temp oil (grapeseed or peanut) and toss in the zucchini. Get them nicely softened and seared on the hot pan, just like a bell pepper, and then pour them into a bowl, add a spray or two of olive oil, and some cracked black pepper. Then pour your pasta sauce over that. That gets a ton of flavor. (It's how I deal with the pasta question for Boyfriend, who had weight loss surgery and can't have it. He says bolognese sauce on top of that is amazing.)4
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Week 2 Update:
Height: 5' 9''
SW: 286.5 (June 3, 2019)
12/31/19: 215.8
1/8/20: 216.6
1/14/20: 211
GW: 180
Goals for January:
Strength train 3 x week: 6/6
5K training 3 x week: 6/6
Get 10000 steps a day: 12/14
Eat no more than 100 grams of net carbs (Carbs - fiber): 13/14
Eat more than 100 grams of protein a day: 13/14
Drink 150 oz of water a day: 10/14
Log accurately every day: 14/14
Lose 6 pounds: 4.8
I got my whoosh yes, I did hit my 75 lb milestone! I tried on the boots that I had my eye on but I have a really high instep, so they didn't fit my foot quite right. So instead, I treated myself to these instead. And they were on sale!
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@Candyn617 I have been doing my squats in increments like that too! I watch a 2.5 hour sports show Mon-Fri and every time there is a commercial, I do 10 squats and a 15 second plank. They really do add up!!6
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Hi all. Newbie here and I have to say what an inspirational lot you are!! Well done every single one of you
Height: 5' 10.5''
Start weight: 292lb (3 Jan 2020)
13 Jan: 285lb
Goal weight: 182lb - target: 5 May 2022, for my 50th birthday. That'll be the same weight I was in my profile picture back when I was 30 and before I became ill.
Goals for January:
Use my mini exercise bike every other day for at least 15 minutes (I have a chronic illness and am in pain 24/7 so exercise does not come easy)
Track everything I eat - no cheating
Mini Weight Goals:
To be able to get into my swimsuit by May so I can start doing aqua walking
To have lost 42lb by October when I go to see my cousin in Paris, France12 -
Wednesday update!
SW 296.
This week: 288.6.
So far I have lost a little over seven pounds. I am totally thrilled.
Am far less thrilled with the muscle spasm in one shoulder (It's in one of those deep muscles up under the shoulderblade) that has me unable to put my bra on, and has made me decide not to try to do weight work today. So no gym for me. When one of my partners gets up I'll lie down on the bed and see if we can get it worked out. but I get up before they do.12 -
So yesterday we had a funeral and I was over the dinner. I was on my feet all day preparing and serving food. When I finally got to eat I went a little crazy. This morning my scale was mean to me 😭 but back on track today, going to take a walk after I drop the kids off at school. And drink extra water!!
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Good morning everyone! Today is weigh in day! I woke up with my wedding band feeling tight so I wasn't expecting to see the scale move. Much to my surprise it did!! I try not to let a number on a scale dictate my mood but it really does. I am hoping you all have a great day.
SW: 288
CW: 216.3
GW: 144?
1/1: 216.3
1/8: 213.4
1/15: 212.0
1/22:
1/31:
This week has been stressful and crazy so I haven't gotten in as much exercise as I would have like to but I did make sure to log everything and get my water in. My challenge this week to get more activity in as I know I feel better when I do. Honestly I read through these posts as it inspires me to get up and do something, just move!!! Thanks for that!!15 -
@Rebeckah11 Welcome! You have great goals and have come to a great place for motivation and support!! I have no doubt you'll reach your October goal before your trip to Paris! How exciting!
@theleadmare Way to go on your losses so far! I hope that your muscle spasm has eased up! Sometimes warm therapy will help get blood moving and help relax the muscles.
@momx4hill Sorry for your loss. One day of "going a little crazy on food" wont completely sabotage you! Your game plan sounds perfect. A walk, plenty of water and getting right back at it! This journey will be bumpy but we will get to our goals!3 -
@Candyn617 congrats on passing 75 lbs lost! So inspiring!!
@speyerj I love the shoes! What a perfect reward.
@shorepine I'm sorry you are missing your mom. Sending you hugs.
@mmccloy12 great job on the exercise! It doesn't matter when you go as long as you go!
Welcome to everyone new! So glad you found this thread. It is so inspiring to come here every day.6 -
Weigh-in Wednesday!
Height: 5'6"
SW: 236.4 (9/8)
12/31: 205.8
1/8: 205.3
1/15: 203.2
1/22:
1/29"
1/31:
Dec Goal: 198 199.9
Non-scale goals for January:- Cardio 4 times a week (0 of 4)
- Strength 2 times a week (0 of 2)
- Water at 96 oz (still about 80)
- Intermittent fasting 16/8 cycle (more like 14/10)
- Explore meditation apps (on the to-do list)
Thank you all so much for posting on this thread. I love checking in here every day and seeing your posts, whether a struggle or a triumph. It is really motivating. For all those new, feel free to add me as a friend!9 - Cardio 4 times a week (0 of 4)
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When I started in April of last year I had to lose half my body weight (144 lbs 😔) to be considered healthy. (BMI scale). I beat myself up for so long for letting myself get to this point. It seemed like an impossible feat. Tomorrow is weigh in but I am half way there. Each day, each meal, each exercise, I am that much closer. So now that I have rambled on. I hope you all have a wonderful evening or morning, depending on where you are! 💞
I also started April last year with around half of myself to lose. If you were to read my first post on the boards here, it was just oozing hopelessness. I did not believe I would ever get anywhere. Now I'm a hair away from Onederland.
I feel like I owe at least part of my success to the knowledgeable, supportive and kind people who come here all the time.
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@speyerj, those are so cute! Also, so proud of you for reaching that goal. I can’t wait to get there.
@Rebeckah11, welcome! Those sounds like great, reasonable goals.
@theleadmare, I’m sorry to hear about the spasm pain. I hope it passes soon.
@momx4hill, I’m sorry for your loss. One day won’t negate any progress you’ve made.
@Candyn617, great loss! I also come here for motivation when I’m starting to feel a craving and it helps to read through everyone’s post and see all the positivity and encouragement.
@aliciap0116, I think onederland is completely possible. You got this. Also, happy to hear the scales moving! That’s always a great feeling.
Kickboxing is going really well so far. I was surprised I didn’t feel sore yet, but that has definitely hit me hard today. I expected it for sure, but it’s so hard to want to do anything when the soreness is everywhere. I’m hoping some light stretching will help ease it up a bit. And welcome new faces! Please feel free to add me 8 -
Thanks @BrownSugar174 !
And thanks for the welcome everyone.
I got my run in this morning, a speed test. I got up to a 9 min/mile pace there for a bit, very exciting. And to feel that burn in the quads where I know I'm working, muah *chef's kiss*. All my food is planned, including a treat, and my numbers look pretty great today. Just have to stick to the plan.
I hope everyone has a great hump dayyyyyyyyyyyy9 -
SW: 250
CW: 235
GW: 200
I have plateaued!!! I lost 15 lbs since I started in November and can't seem to drop any more lbs!! Any and all advice is welcome!! Help me!!7 -
Hi @shellebelle813 ! Every time I've plateued, I wasn't weighing my food properly, or was weighing some but not all, so my logging wasn't as precise as it could be.
Could that be a problem? Not as much sleep? Stress? Less active?8
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