Women 200lb+, Let's Jump-Start This January!!!
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My recent NSVs: I needed a black dress, and I needed/wanted a black wool coat anyway because the one I have is a size 22W and very big on me.
I went out on Sunday and I found a wonderful long, single-breasted black wool coat, exactly as I pictured it. It was a size 14. I tried it on and it fit so beautifully and knew I needed to have it. Then I wanted to cry, because it was $340! Luckily, on a 50% off sale and with an additional 25% off coupon, I got it for $140! Still expensive, but I love it! And it's a size 14! And it looks good on me!
I wasn't about to go and buy a new black dress when I have at least 3 in my closet. The one that was most funeral appropriate was one I hadn't worn in about 3 years - as a matter of fact, it was still in the dry-cleaning bag from when I picked it up a few years ago. Calvin Klein, size 14, in a forgiving material. I thought it would fit, but I thought it might stretch more than I wanted it to. Well, it fit very well, no major amounts of stretching!
I packed a back-up outfit of pants and sweater as well, but so happy I was able to wear this outfit!14 -
Hi there guys! This thread is booming! It's really hard to keep up. For everyone doing the individual replies, more power to you. I can't keep up with everything
In order to reply to everyone I have to keep going back and forth to see who posted what and with a slow computer it gets to be too much.
Anyway, just wanted to check in (long post sorry!) and say how wonderful to see everyone doing well and staying positive! It is so helpful to have this thread to go to when I am feeling down. I am having some issues at home and I have had to talk myself through some moments of weakness and this thread helps!
I have been doing good with water and calories, but exercise has been non existent other than a walk or two. I am not beating myself up about it. Food and psychological changes are my first priority right now. I am going to continue to try and include it when I can. Have been looking for a cheap treadmill or something to buy for my house. @torihudson6 you continue to inspire me with your dedication to your kickboxing...maybe I will look into that!
@aliciap0116 thanks for the water retention post because my trip added poundage and I am sure it was all water because it has already came off for the most part.
I have been doing good this week with food as I prepped several hours on Sunday. Preparation is keep for me to stick to my food plan. Having healthy snacks at the ready stops me from binging on something that I shouldn't.
@bluffgirl67 kudos to you for sticking to prep and exercise even with flare ups and migraines, you're an inspiration.
For those that have talked about calorie intake and struggling with hunger and eating "bad" things. I am with most of the replies in that in order for a health lifestyle change to happen, it must be sustainable. It probably is the number 1 reason diets fail is that you can only do it for so long if you are not enjoying it. My weight loss has been very slow...November and December I ate at maintenance calories because I knew it wasn't sustainable for ME to not enjoy those times. But there were also people who WANTED to continue their plan through the holiday season, but that was their choice, although different from mine! I was able to still create healthy habits in that I did not overeat and gain weight...I just enjoyed and ate "mindfully" as to not go overboard.
Right now MFP has me set for 1700 calories to lose 1.5 pounds a week and it is sustainable for me right now. As I lose weight that will go down. I choose to add in things I like to eat to fit within those calories. Do I do it everyday no, because I choose not to. Keyword is "I" chose not to. Are these foods bad? Of course not, I really don't think there are "bad" foods...but I have chosen to eliminate food with preservatives, fast food etc, because it effects me in away that I don't care for. It leads me to overeat etc. Now it could be different for you or the other person. But I have rice everyday, I eat pasta and I eat potatoes, I eat red meat and bread oh my! I found fresh Italian bread that have slices that are smaller than a slice of regular bread that is only 40 calories...I fit that in sometimes when I want a sandwich. I love potato chips...so I make my own sometimes. And I will eat red meat sometimes when I see I have some extra calories to work with. Like @bluffgirl67 I have some dark chocolate available for sweets...I also make what I call a chocolate sundae that I make a smoothie, but thick almost like ice cream, and put a couple dabs of whipped cream and a portioned out amount of dark chocolate chips and no calorie caramel syrup. But again, I don't do it every day, but sometimes I do. It just means I might not lose as much but I am still making healthy decisions and will get to my goal eventually!
I really started logging in August of last year and it has helped me identify my areas of opportunity. Have I lost a tremendous amount of weight since then, no...but I also took off November and December lol (my choice) but I have lost weight...about 4 lbs a month excluding the holiday months. In 2020 I want to get it to about 6lbs a month...and supposedly 1700 calories a day will get me there. I may have to tweak it a bit but it is definitely enough food for me to be satisfied and it is SUSTAINABLE for me!
Sorry to go on and on, but I have wanted to reply and just never have time to really sit down and do so!
@mmdeveau thank you for the link to Corrine Crabtree's podcast. I had listened to her before but went back to it after seeing your post and she makes sense and a lot of what she says resonates with me!
Oh and my NSV is having people notice I am losing weight and my clothes fitting better. Nothing like putting on a pair of jeans that used to be tight and uncomfortable and having them button and feel great!8 -
I'm waiting for the size 18 jeans to arrive from Amazon so I can see how far I am from the next size down. I don't think I'm there yet, but as we all know, there's a difference between the not there yet that can't get them over one's behind and the not there yet that can't quite zip them up. (grin)5
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I've become very impatient about my weight loss. Not because of the goal so much though I obviously really want it.
But more because I want to go clothes shopping so badly, and refuse to buy clothes that'll be too small in a couple months. I'm finally just XL again which means I should be able to buy clothes at the mall.
Also all my nice clothes are hilariously huge on me. Just. I look like I'm drowning in them. There's no saving it. You can get away with oversized t-shirts but not really oversized blouses.
I want to wear cute things! *throws tiny childish tantrum*
I'm gonna start saving up soon for an epic shopping spree at goal weight. Husband will be forced to come with me and take pictures of me posing with dozens of bags. :<13 -
Terytha, I feel ya. I'm immensely curious as to what lower weights are going to translate to in terms of clothing for me, and there's no way to hurry that up. Grr!5
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@mmdevaux the coat sounds beautiful, how exciting!!
Funny story, I have two pairs of Lucky jeans, size 18W. Too big now and I need to cinch them up with a belt. I've been holding on to them until I could fit into my old size 16 Lucky's (the brand fits my bum well) and wondering why I can't after a month of trying. Turns out the 16 is a regular size (33 waist) compared to the 18W (41 waist, 50 hip). Glad I finally figured this out!!
I just ordered a 14W (37 waist, 46 hip). It may take a while to get into the new one but I am protesting also buying the 16W. P.S. I don't know what people do in between 14W and 16 because it is not on their size chart.
As soon as I can go down to another size I am getting rid of EVERYTHING that is too big. I am not ever going back up to this size again (and I really do mean it this time). Thankfully I kept a lot from the ride up the scale so I have some things to choose from on the way down and only have to make minimal investments (I guess I avoided wearing jeans there for a spell). I also don't want to spend until I am happy with where I am.
Message me if anyone wants the 18W jeans (one is Emma bootcut and the other is Hayden boot cut). I would be so happy to ship them to one of you rather than give them to Goodwill. Have several sweaters, tops, and work pants I can include too, depending on your climate.8 -
Ok y'all I had a huge post just for the yesterday and today replies and just closed my window. Ughhh! So I'm just gonna congratulate all the losses. Love seeing all the NSV's plus boosts to personal confidence and strength. Then hit the highlights my old brain remembers.
@torihudson6 You are killing those kickboxing classes. It makes me smile to see those logging in my feed. Keep getting after it.
@speyerj Great advice on going slow and making things a habit. We all may want this to be a fast easy journey but realistically that probably isn't going to happen.
@aliciap0116 I hope you knee heals up soon and you can be back to normal. I got two bags of chocolates at Costco but am set for the year. Yes, I checked exp date and it is next Jan lol.
@mmccloy12 Sorry you are going through some issues right now. Taking time to do the meal prep will help lessen the stress of dealing with food for sure. You are so right about finding what works for each of us individually. Averaging 4lbs lost a month is fantastic!! The choices you are making are definitely working. That's why I love this thread. We all have the same goal but our on different roads to get there. Even so we can learn from each and incorporate things that work for own own personal style.
@theleadmare Thanks for all food and organization ideas you put out. I've been needing those. Excited to hear how your new jeans fit.
@mmdeveau I'm sorry for your loss. Finding a great deal on a coat like that is awesome. It may cost a bit more up front but will last for years. What a cool thing to put on a dress you haven't worn in years and it fit beautifully. I have a brown wool coat I hope to fit into next winter because yeah I know it happening this one.
@Aerohead21 Can you use of the smaller insulated bags with a cold pack to bring yogurt, cheese, boiled egg, etc. That along with some nuts and bars may help. Finding a way that works with your new schedule may take time but I know you will work it out.
My current NSV is being able to put my arms flat by my side without having a big ol hump of side boob holding them out from my body.
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@Terytha If you can take $10-$20 to a good thrift store and find some new cute things. I already have my plan to hit up my local shop when I can fit into 14's again.
Forgot I had this thought in my now gone bye bye thread so tossing it out since I'm not sure who I had tagged for the reply.
One of the things that helps me the most is continuing to eat what I like. That helps me not feel like I'm on the dreaded "d" word but am making a lifestyle change by learning portion control. I have added a few new foods like swapping zoodles for pasta. I tried it, liked, and stuck with it. If I hadn't of liked it then I would have continued with smaller portions of regular pasta.
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Actually on the note of clothes... I've been donating them to the diabetes foundation as I size out of them. BUT.
I have two costume corsets.
They are very pretty, one in gold and one in blue, and were handmade, but don't really fit now. They're also not really something you would donate normally since they're fun not function.
Should I maybe try sell them or something? Free to a good home? Lol.6 -
@Terytha I would definitely see if you could try to sell them. A good plus-size corset is very hard to find.
Hi everyone, I have a thing to confess today: I ate velveeta. I don't even like it. I ate it because it was the only thing around to eat, and shark week has to be coming up with the way I feel like a black hole. So oops.
Tomorrow's another chance to do this better. Note to self: pack some plain air popped popcorn or something...9 -
@aliciap0116 I have four pair of Lucky Brand jeans size 22W! I know this may sound crazy but...I am going to have all four pair altered to my size once I reach my goal weight. I'm going to remove all the labels like the size and type of the jeans. When the seamstress alters them, I'm gonna ask her to sew the labels back in. I never want to forget what size I was and I don't wanna get ride of my expensive Lucky Brand jeans.3
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Yeah, so the jeans came and I tried them on. Will they stop halfway up my thighs? Not go all the way over my hips? Pull up but never fasten? Fasten and zip only if I lie down?
I tried them on.
They fit. No lying down to zip them up. No jump up and down to put them on. Just pull up, button, zip.
Color me surprised, stunned, amazed, and deliriously happy. I didn't expect this sort of result so soon, especially with the scale stubbornly not moving. Apparently I've been heavily recomping. (I should expect this when shoving 50-80 pounds around with my lower half every morning.)
Non scale victory, indeed. I haven't worn an 18 since I WAS 18.13 -
@BrownSugar174: I looked online and was delighted to see this particular cut of jean goes down into straight sizes. It is hard to find jeans that accommodate muscular calves, thick thighs, and junk in the trunk.4
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@BrownSugar174 I love that. They will be the most expensive pairs of lucky jeans ever built but what a terrific reminder.
@terytha list them on Poshmark or Tradesy. Very easy to do and I think the perfect place to list a unique item!
@theleadmare congratulations!!! What a fabulous result!5 -
@theleadmare WooHoo!! So happy for you.4
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Actually on the note of clothes... I've been donating them to the diabetes foundation as I size out of them. BUT.
I have two costume corsets.
They are very pretty, one in gold and one in blue, and were handmade, but don't really fit now. They're also not really something you would donate normally since they're fun not function.
Should I maybe try sell them or something? Free to a good home? Lol.
Is there a theatre group nearby that could use it in their costume collection?
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@bluffgirl67 yes, that’s in my plans. I need to prepare more small, hand held, easy to carry snacks that package well.4
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So my husband asked me if I was taking diet pills last night. Bless him, he was concerned, and not entirely convinced that I lost those 20 pounds the old fashioned way. I don't think I'll call that an NSV but it made me smile. I have a Non Scale Goal though. I do leather working when I have the time. When I reach my goal size I'm going to make myself a very pretty belt with only one hole in it so there's no room for growth. A reminder to myself not to be silly and undo all my hard work.8
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I lost half a kilo8
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It’s weigh in Wednesday
Sw 250.6 1st January 2020
Cw 236.2 29th January 2020
I can’t tell you how delighted I am about that!
I don’t have anything to report on the NSV other than I’m feeling happier, more energy and not so tired. No change with clothes for me unfortunately.
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