Women 200lb+, Let's Jump-Start This January!!!

HurleyHurley

Happy Sunday, everyone. Popped on the thread for some inspiration as today is a really REALLY unmotivated kind of day for me.

Today's a great day for a jog down the trail! (otherwise known as, "I really don't want to...come on Hurley, get off your behind and do your exercise.") The boys are going to join me on the trail today. It's above freezing and most of the snow has dissipated. It's time for a knightly adventure. The boys are more stoked than me. I know once we're out there it won't be so bad. (*whispers* I don't want to, though.)

Alright, saddle up! We're going.

finngirl61

Thanks for your reply and suggestions! I like the idea of taking pictures. (Sort of-with clothes on?)But I will do that. I wear a Fitbit, so should make that work for me, other than just steps. I am trying to incorporate more protein in my meals vs carbs. And am starting a journal, not just with weight goals, but other feelings, goals. etc. I think it will help. Thank you!!! I don't feel so alone with my struggles. ❤

Tarzan37

I don't have an activity tracker but have been thinking about getting one. What type would you all recommend?

Toria718

Tarzan37 wrote: »

I don't have an activity tracker but have been thinking about getting one. What type would you all recommend?

I have the fitbit charge 2. I love it...besides not being able to go in water while swimming. It wasn't overly expensive and should be even less so with the charge 3 out. When this hits the can I am getting the charge 3.

speyerj

I had to switch to the FitBit Charge 3 when my Charge 2 died. The Charge 3 can be used while swimming but the interval timer that was on the Charge 2 went away. I would recommend any FitBit with a heart rate monitor. FitBit syncs with MFP so you don't have to log exercise and your calorie allotment goes up with your activity. Word to the wise though, don't eat all your exercise calories! For me anyway, I think they give me more than I actually burn, so I usually eat about half of them.

LilPetesMama

CW: 245
GW: 170 (pre-babies)

Gaining 25 lbs since my Mom's death in August has put quite a damper on my wardrobe choices. Not to mention my emotional status.

I am the highest weight I have ever been, excluding from pregnancy.

So starting every Monday I am going to post a weight check in photo to make myself accountable. I'm not overly concerned if the weight doesn't move every week, just that it will provide a mental checkin that I need to eat healthier and workout more.

Could use some motivational friends.

Tarzan37

Thanks @danipatt1216 and @speyerj - that's cool that it will sync with MFP! I will look into these and hopefully get one very soon. Will keep in mind the over-estimate of calorie burn as well. Thanks!

@LilPetesMama I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Sending you hugs and a friend request.

Momeri1113

Hello all!

I bookmarked this discussion a few days ago but never posted anything yet.

My name is Erica, 26, and 265.4 pounds. Tomorrow I'm starting keto and I'm excited to lose all of this weight as healthy and quickly as possible though I know it may take 2 to 3 years to reach my goal depending on how my body reacts.

My goals are to stick to keto and my macros, drink at least 100 oz of water each day, get up and get more active and to show my son how to have a healthy relationship with food. He is only 14 months old so I want to change my bad habits before he has a real chance of picking up on them.

Good luck everyone! Also, if anyone here does keto or is looking to start, we have a new group going called "Keto After Christmas".

KeriA

@bluffgirl167 I am glad we don’t see too many movies in the theatre. We went to one our youngest wanted to go to lately and it didn’t help getting back to our healthy eating habits. Hope you did better than we did with SW. I had a lot of time at home yet I feel like I am falling behind with things too. We cleaned a lot to have family over and even cleaned the kitchen thoroughly afterwards but there are more things piling up.

@theleadmare hope exercise this week goes well

@MsDollyDimple simple but good goals

@shardust I still have a family party next weekend. Sort of looking forward to things settling down so I can hopefully make some progress

@aliciap0116 enjoy your time with family. I agree – logging and posting my exercise helps motivate me too.

@finngirl61 I am 66 with a bad knee and about your weight. I am determined to get past the 4-5 llbs I keep losing and get into the 250s. Take care of yourself during these marriage difficulties.

I am just checking in again today since I am not sure how this next week will be relative to letting me have time for posting. My youngest is starting a new quarter at college and we usually drop her off at the bus transit center so she has only 1 bus to school. We pick her up on the way home. She is a senior so we only have one more quarter of this to go.

We are trying to plan the meals to get through the week without going out but it will be hard getting back in a schedule again after a weekend with 2 family/friend events. Hope we all have a great week.

HurleyHurley

We survived our adventure to echo castle, my little knights and their chargers protected us and we saw an honest to goodness archer on the trail (someone with a compound bow heading down the trail and into the woods). NSV - I could outrun my boys in a 50 ft sprint today, which wowed them so that made me feel good that they pooped out before me. "I didn't know you could run fast!" Momma's full of surprises, my boys. Oh, and I now have an indent in my leg when I flex my calves and my ankles are appearing. What?!? Sweet. Was able to run the full 1.5 miles again today (2nd time ever) and at an average heart rate 5 or so beats above the last. That felt great. My cardio system is definitely improving as the run wasn't as difficult today.

It actually was a gorgeous day out. The trail was mostly covered with an inch of soft snow, I had to pick around ice patches, and running in soggy snow was a little harder work than running on a dry trail, but the woods were so pretty and the snow softened the sounds. Peaceful.


The first half was my run out to echo castle, then a rest while the boys hooted and sang, then brisk walk back with sprints in the regions where bare ground was visible.

Phew. Not bad for a 46 year old gal with a less than ideal right knee and carrying around an extra 150 pounds. I'm proud of this workout today (from my Polar A370 monitor, feedback in deference to the recent discussion of activity monitors - works well for me, rated for swimming, syncs to MFP, like the display and slimmish design), finally able to hit the red zone briefly and kept my HR during the running portion around 150 (I struggle with getting my HR up, it is stubborn, I feel like I am working so hard, but it's hanging out laughing at me in the 130s.)

Image of the trail and my valiant knights scouting up ahead:

KeriA

I missed reading the last age of posts.

@Tarzan37 I have a FITBIT Versa it is the Fitbit version of the Apple smart watch. It tracks stairs, steps, miles and minutes of exercise, calories, sleep, heart rate, and I can wear it in the pool. It sincs with MFP. It reminds me of how many steps I need per hour to reach my ste goal. I need to do a better job of making better use of it. You can put in a step goal. Mine is set too high for my life now. I even can see my texts on it.

@LilPetesMama sorry to hear about this loss. It is a healthy step to start taking care of yourself.

@HurleyHurley I love the picture. I used to do interval runs before my Drs said to stop. I remember the day I went running in the snow. I really miss running.

I feel better about the weekend. I set up my 2020 spreadsheet and filled it out for the last 2 weeks. We have done some grocery shopping but no cooking yet. So more to get done before the week starts.

aliciap0116

@finngirl61 for photos I would choose something body conscious (tank top and yoga pants, or similar) so you can see your body changes as you progress. I accidentally wore a too tight neon yellow shirt for my first one so I now use it when doing my comparisons but probably would have chosen differently in retrospect!

@Tarzan37 I have an Apple Watch (the 4) and it calculates heart rate, steps, and syncs to MFP as well. Before that I had the FitBit Alta which also did all of that. The Apple Watch also has other functionality to sync to your watch which is nice but not essential.

@LilPetesMama I’m so sorry you lost your mom. M glad you are here and found this group. I’ll add you as a friend.

mmdeveau

Height: 5'6"
SW (09/08/2019): 239.2 lbs
January SW (1/1/20): 202.4 lbs
1/5/20: 199.2 lbs
January GW: 195 lbs
GW: 150 lbs (then reconsider)

My goals for January are:

• Cardio for 45-60 min, 5-6 times a week, 3 of the sessions Couch-to-5K workouts - Check
• Advance in the Couch-to-5K plan to Week 3 workouts. I plan to repeat each week of workouts 3 or 4 weeks, depending on how my lower-body joints are holding up – yesterday’s week 2 workout felt pretty good. I’m somewhat hesitant about moving on, but I think I will try week 3 tomorrow and back down if it’s too soon.
• Core exercises at least 3 times a week - Check
• Take better care of my skin in hopes it will start to regain its shape. This was pretty easy this week, being off and taking it easy. My skin on my thighs, abdomen, and upper arms disgusts me right now.

Milestones achieved in January:

1. Onederland for more than a day or two. I was 199.8 lbs for the last two days of 2019! Two days in a row under 200 as of today.
2. Re-achieving my 100-pound weight loss from my original weight-loss efforts in 2013-2014. Hopefully, done. Remains to be seen if I’ve got one or two more upward bounces over 200.

So many new faces in the group, welcome to all! Welcome back to everyone who was in the previous thread. I want to get this posted before bedtime so I’ll make this one a short one. Back to a regular work routine tomorrow, which actually means I’ll get to post on a more regular basis!

thenewkayla

Sw: not sure I have buy a scale this week but last time I weighed 233lbs
1/10-
1/17-
1/24-
1/31-
Goals: *Finnish my 20 day challenge video on YouTube
*Do other videos when im not to sore
*Cut my bread down
*Up my veggie intake
*Dry month no alcohol!

beth1978mfp

Hello. I am new to MFP.

SW/CW 283
GW 180
First goal 250

I'm 41 with a very energetic 2 year old. I want to lose weight and get more energy.

My biggest NY resolution is to lose weight, use MFP, stop drinking soda, and start drinking more water.

I'm looking for friends and motivation!

Good much everyone!

BrownSugar174

@LilPetesMama I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother😢. Please know that our prayers go out to you and your family💞.

BrownSugar174

@beth1978mfp Hello and Welcome! This is an excellent place to find like minded friends and motivation to meet and stick to your goals! You can do it!!!

Terytha

@LilPetesMama I lost my mom a few years ago, it's so hard. I'm sorry that you're dealing with that. It slowly gets easier, so be really kind to yourself as you go on. ♡

pamiede

Good morning 😃

I’m really happy with m journey so far. I did well with my weight loss and the holidays. I’ve lost 11.8 lbs between Thanksgiving and New Years‼️

My biggest motivation to continue is my WEIGHT LOSS! Sending the pounds roll off ... feeling my clothing grow looser and looser. I’ve had to give away ALL of my clothes. It’s been fun restocking though 😊❣️

Height: 5’4”
SW: 307
CW: 215.0
GW: 160
Jan GW: 205

I plan to incorporate weight lifting 3X per week. I want to add stretching to increase flexibility.

Kiyomoo

I lost a lot of weight in 2019 (though things got rocky in the last few months). This year, I want to add exercise on top of my weight loss. Even just a little bit is better than none. I had a few short-lived moments of exercising last year, but this year I want it to be more solid and regular. And of course, I want my weight loss to continue. My goal for 2020 would be to lose 50 (more) pounds, but I think I'd be okay with 30-35.