Women 200lb+, Let's Stay Fired Up This February!!!
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@aerohead21 maybe try journaling. Just ask yourself to write down how you are feeling, and why you are feeling it. Try to zone out of your conscious mind and just see what comes out. I can surprise myself with that technique. I should do it more often and why I don't is another interesting question and should probably journal about!!
@Tarzan37 love that you went back for a second look and got a better number! It's amazing how we can change in the matter of hours. I went to the doctor's office and almost fell of the scale when I saw the number there (shoes off but clothes on, in the afternoon). Was not prepared for that after weighing in at home first thing before a shower!
@FadedNovelty I don't have cheat days per se but I do have "planned indulgences" when I know I will have special events/foods and I want to enjoy myself. I don't consider anything off limits now; I am more just trying to prioritize and manage portions better. But I totally get looking forward to a special event/food and wanting to just let go and enjoy it!
My big plan for the weekend is to get back into the exercise routine. Travel, a busy week at work, and wanting to go to bed at 8:30 has been making it hard this week! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!6 -
@gorgeous2343 Welcome! While it is easy to beat yourself up thats not going to help you in regards to your journey. It took time to put the weight on and its going to take time to get it off. There is a sense of urgency I read in your post and my guess that you want to do this as fast as possible to get your health back on track. Just know that everyone here is extremely supportive of one another. While not the same, it took me going to the doctors and seeing 300 for the first time to slap me in the face and motivate me to get things under control. We all have our different motivators but health seems to be a top one for everyone. Step 1 is coming up with a plan. So what changes do you feel you can make today? What changes do you want to work towards?8
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@angelexperiment Heal Your Hips, Second Edition: How to Prevent Hip Surgery and What to Do If You Need It by Huey and Klapper It does make a difference and easiest on the joints! (I had rthr a bit over a year ago, 1st ortho wanted me to lose wt first and second I saw scheduled me for surg, was same wt as you)1
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All of my body is swollen from this allergic reaction.
I'm also so hungry! I'm tired and healing and I guess my body's response to that is MOAR FOOD because I'm just dying to inhale the biggest sandwich I can find.
One of those scenarios where food is "what my body wants" but what is actually needed is sleep and antihistamines, so listening to myself would completely fail to make anything better.11 -
Looking for like minded postive peps to help me on my journey and for me to share postivity to too
Add me if this is you lol.... I have lost half the weight i want to lose through 2019 but i seem to have come to a halt, I need to get back on a better plan, I have been using most of my calories for one big meal and then having silly small fruit snacks etc through out the day, but think i need to go back to 3 small meals and a lot more veg and Protein.. any suggests or help will be grately recieved, I am about 45lbs from my goal now, and i just want to lost 1-2 lbs a week I am disabled and I am about to have a major op in April so i need to kick some more weight off before I am totally immobile. 12 -
AngelFaithsLuna wrote: »Looking for like minded postive peps to help me on my journey and for me to share postivity to too Add me if this is you lol.... I have lost half the weight i want to lose through 2019 but i seem to have come to a halt, I need to get back on a better plan, I have been using most of my calories for one big meal and then having silly small fruit snacks etc through out the day, but think i need to go back to 3 small meals and a lot more veg and Protein.. any suggests or help will be grately recieved, I am about 45lbs from my goal now, and i just want to lost 1-2 lbs a week I am disabled and I am about to have a major op in April so i need to kick some more weight off before I am totally immobile.
Hi I’m having a surgery in June. I’m doing it with diet mainly calories trying to go for 1200/1600. By far no real plan yet though I’m gonna sit down tonight and plan my next two weeks as I want to start carb cycling again which helped me very well last time. I’m gonna try eating more fish less meat more veg less carb. Even though I’m not on a definite plan thus far I’ve just ate a lot less than usual.4 -
friday weigh in
SW:(12/19) 202.5
CW: 190.4
this is my first weigh trying to get on track with a busted knee.8 -
What kind of math is this?!
I like my new watch but the Samsung Health app doesn't seem to work at all with MFP.
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Saturday weigh in! I cannot believe one more week and we will be done with February. I am really looking for to Spring and warmer weather!!
SW: 288 4/19
CW: 211.1
GW: 144? To be determined when I am closer.
2/1: 211.1
2/8: 206.2
2/15: 206.2
2/22: 204
2/29:
Today's weigh in was a nice surprise as I was afraid I was not going to see the scale move. My body seems to be following a pattern. Nice loss around the first of the month then I usually maintain a week sometimes 2. Then another loss. I am so, so close to Onederland!! If my pattern holds steady I should hit it my first week in March! This is exciting as I think it's been about 15 years since I have seen any number on the scale that didnt start with a 2! Happy dancing!! Have a great weekend ladies! ♡16 -
@Candyn617 Awesome loss‼️ You go girl❣️
Had an ok week. Was not feeling hot so I didn’t get a lot of exercise in this week. There’s a flu going around but I’m dodging it Matrix style 🤨
Height: 5’4”
SW: 307
CW: 209.6 2/1
208.8 2/7
208.6 2/10
206.2 2/15
205.0 2/22
Feb GW: 199.9 (Won’t make it but 🤷🏽♀️)
GW: 160
This week I hope I can get back into my workouts but I have a hectic schedule 🤨
You guys have a great weekend❣️ Keep working on your journeys. But remember to gives yourselves grace. Pobody’s nerfect 🤷🏽♀️
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@pamiede Thank you! We are both so close to getting under 200 and into Onederland! If not next week, hopefully the week after!! You are an inspiration and your hardworking and dedication shows in your pictures! Wonderful transformation!! I am not photogenic and avoid cameras like the plague. Always have. Hoping this will change as I get closer to goal. Self image is something I will always have to work on. I admire people who are confident in their skin no matter what their size. You are beautiful then and now! Keep rocking it!!11
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I’m discovering a beautiful inner peace doing this program. Having my meals basically planned out a day or so ahead is such a relief. Keeping my gym bag packed and ready. Winding down to be in bed for 10:30. I’m so grateful that my prayers for balance and relief from the chaos are being answered. God is good. I’ve never felt so peaceful before. I say thank you to this great big love that does not let me go.
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Highest Weight: 221.3 lbs
January loss: -20.4lbs
Feb Goal Weight: 195 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs ❤❤❤
Feb 1: 200.9 lbs😱
Feb 8: 199.7 lbs😊
Feb 15: 198.5 lbs😌
Feb 22: 195.8 lbs 😏
Feb 29:
Can't wait to measure myself at the end of the month 😄
You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work!💕15 -
Hi everyone! I had my 4th and last baby last summer, and now that we're done with breastmilk, it's time I get serious about weight loss and health. I had lost 56 lbs at one point between the 2nd and 3rd babies, but gained 66 by the end of January. I've now lost 11 since beginning this new wl journey Feb 1st. It's not too hard so far, but I know it'll get harder. So far all I'm doing is eating much more sensibly (no excuse of being a dairy cow anymore!), and going on long walks, sometimes with a kid or 2, sometimes after their bedtime and I get to have some peace. I live at the top of a 70 ft hill, so it's easy to work in a good incline and break a sweat.
5'5"
SW: 244
CW: 233
GW: 125
In hs I remember thinking I was enormous at 148. I would kill to be that light now! Well, maybe not kill, but, you know...
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RavenStCloud wrote: »💗Hello, ladies!!!💗
💕 We've made it through the first month of 2020! For a lot of us, goals were set in January and healthy behaviors were put in place. Now is the time to buckle down and keep on working hard!
💕 Let's keep the momentum going and stay fired up! Feel free to share anything that has been working well for you or anything you were surprised or excited by last month.
🌷If you're new to this group, we post our weekly and monthly goals and provide support and motivation to each other as we share our triumphs and our struggles. This group is all about accountability.
🌷All are welcome and, if you think you belong here, you do! No matter how much you currently weigh or how you measure (or don't measure) your weight, we'd love to hear from you.
🌷Victories, both scale and non-scale, are great to hear about, but, conversely, we know that weight loss isn't all sunshine and roses. If you're going through a rough patch, please feel free to be honest and vent your heart out. The struggle is real and we're all here to support each other!
💗We've got this, ladies! Here's to a fantastic February!💗
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Hello! My name is Alicia and I’m new to this group and really happy I found it!! I’ve had a really rough past few years and have lost myself a bit and let myself go. It’s not time to create the best version of myself!!
I'm 5'3
41yo
SW 211
CW 204.3
GW 125
My goals are to stay accountable and really be honest with myself this year. I want to gain friends and a community where we can help each other.
Goals
💕 Start working out 3-4 times a week
💕 Eat healthy and meal prep each week
💕 Start loving muself more and start taking better care on my mental health as well 🥰16 -
Emotional meltdown yesterday about house hunting and all that entails, and.... I stayed within my calories. I did not binge. I took a rescue med and calmed down and did quiet things and then went to bed. This is a victory. I distinctly remember times when I threw All The Food at a meltdown and finally went to bed sick and feeling generally grubby and not very adult.
Looking at a house today, may be IT. (It would be nice. I am TIRED of looking.) And have an afternoon planned in which I can just... come home and rest afterwards. And think.
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Happy Happy Happy! Made it to my initial goal weight 30 days ahead of time🎊. We are heading to New Orleans on vacation in March and I really wanted to be under 230 pounds. I had a crazy eating week after Valentines Day but still managed to be under 230! Hoping to hit 225 before we hit Cafe Du Monde😂😂!!
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@BrownSugar174 have a celebratory beignet for me!! That is going to be my treat post goal achievement, a trip to New Orleans and Cafe Du Monde for a nationally known beignet! LOL
I haven't really gotten to read all the posts from the last two days, but I promise to catch up. My family has lived a whirlwind the last two days...my MIL is starting the proceedings for divorce from my FIL (husband's step dad). In the last few days she obtained evidence of infidelity (photos and text messages from his cell). My husband accompanied her to an attorney yesterday and she had a mere 8 hours to get her belongings from the home. She will be staying with us and her mother until repairs can be made to my husband's childhood home for her to return to live there. I haven't logged in until today and I did manage to catch up on my diary logging and got a good work out in packing for her, bless her heart. I managed to log another loss this week but will save my official post until next week with my updates, considering it has been too crazy here! I can report a 9.6 lb weight loss since 01/31. Good luck to you all! I know you are working hard. I did get to see Brownsugar's post above and many congrats to her and all who have achieved what they have this past week. Keep us in your thoughts over the next little bit as FIL is a horrendous alcoholic and can have anger problems. My husband hasn't been able to have a good relationship with his mom since their marriage, as FIL has done everything possible to isolate her from her family. Little did he know my husband and I would never abandon MIL in her time of need! Much love to you MFP gals!!!14 -
Well, as far as I'm concerned, the house is it. Now it's up to Boyfriend to figure out how we go about purchasing it.7
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@BrownSugar174 - nearly 60 pounds down! And what a difference, I can see it especially in your neck and arms. It's really incredible.
@Candyn617 and @pamiede - you are both doing so well! So consistent. I am really hoping I get to cross into Onederland with you both next month. It ain't gonna happen for me this month.
@lbostic89 - I can imagine the relief that you and your husband are feeling, even if this is a stressful time. You are a wonderful wife and daughter-in-law.8 -
February Tracker:
Height: 5' 9''
SW: 286.5 (June 3, 2019)
GW: 180
1/31/20: 206.8
2/8/20: 206.4
2/15/20: 204.7
2/22/20: 208.7
2/29/20:
Goals for February:
Strength train 3 x week: 78%
Continue 5K/10K Half-Marathon training 3x week: 100%
Get 10000 steps a day: 90%
Go to bed by 10:30 on weeknights: 28% - Epic fail
Eat no more than 100 grams of net carbs (Carbs - fiber): 86%
Eat more than 100 grams of protein a day:100%
Drink 140 oz of water a day: 95%
Log accurately every day: 90%
Get to Onederland!! - That is not going to happen
At my last check in with you all, I mentioned that I was taken off all my medications for high blood pressure and cholesterol. Unfortunately, I ended up with rebound water retention because one of the medicines I discontinued contained a diuretic. I gained 12 pounds of water in 4 days. I'm happy to only be up 4 pounds today and am hoping the whoosh continues. In the meantime, I'm trying to concentrate on the fitness goals and not on what the scale says. The good news is that despite my weight gain, my body composition scale says I've lost almost 6 pounds of fat from last week. I know it's not 100% accurate, but I've got to hold on to something, right?10 -
@Tarzan37 Interesting research. I am not surprised at your later weigh-in results. I do that on Saturdays I weigh in often before Aquafit and then right before breakfast which we eat after Aquafit. I can lose a pound or more between the 2 weigh ins on the same morning.
@aliciap0116 skiing in PA yes I have done that. I started to learn to ski in WA then moved to Ohio so we would go to PA if we could to ski. We had a local ski hill that was bad. Whenever I hear someone losing hair I think how much tuna/fish are they eating. Watch out for that mercury.
@sharpdust you can do this!
@fitchick37 glad you got under 230! Nice exercise plans too. Thanks for translating to lbs for us.
@MuttiNM your son is in my prayers. I have a hard time just when my youngest is out at night!
@BrownSugar174 Thanks for helping us get under the skin with your great question and thoughts. Love the progress pictures!
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 I think you will woosh soon too. And you did! Hoe you find that house.
@lbostic89 It sounds like you have found a good place to work. That is so important. Love those beignets but luckily I moved farther away from them back to Seattle from Houston. There is a place at our favorite beach that has them though but luckily we only make it there 1-2 times a year.
Welcome @SkylarStrength I made the mistake of switching from strength to trying to do more cardio. Keep up with the strength training at least for 2-3 times a week even if you add in cardio. Fitness and health is the point of losing weight.
@Kali31337 Congratulations at hitting Onderland! I just register any weight loss when it happens but certainly don’t wait to celebrate this milestone! Enjoy your girls night.
@KristinaPS713 I weigh daily because I vary a lot and I need to figure out my pattern. I look at my high and my lows. Right now my highs are the same as what my lows were a week or 2 ago and my low is finally lower than a week or 2 ago. I have an ap on my phone that lets me see the trends. If I do not enter daily weights I won’t see what the trend is very well. I am used to this weight variation so I don’t let it freak me out.
@tonihudson6 work and school wow that is busy. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Nice seeing the loss and are making your way through the 240s. My birthday is the day after yours. Luckily if you take the 2 away from the front of my weight it is under my age.
@clapntee Good job losing so far. Hope you continue to make the progress you are working for.
@Aerohead21 I think it is great that you are looking at eating more nutritious food now.
@angelexperiment diet only works fine. I do Aquafit or water aerobics. It is so flexible because you can take it easy with an injury or you can go full on with waterweights and do both cardio and resistance work. Even when I did interval running I still did Aquafit because it is the best place to stretch and ease your muscles. I will have to have knee surgery at some point. Hope the best for your recovery.
@CupcakeCrusoe glad you saw that loss. You work so hard.
@Savannah80 I can see your frustration. I find that more than anything else eating at home helps me lose. I don’t even have to make low calorie food, just healthy food. Yes I track the calories. Luckily my husband sees this too. Looking at your progress though I think you will find a way to deal with this situation. Just keep your head in the game.
@thequeenstanka cooking at home is a good move.
@lilann1961 It is cute that you have lose 5 lbs in your non-scale goals for February. I hope you figure out what is going on with your stomach muscles.
@FadedNovelty I never took to yoga either but now that I am older I sort of wish I had but I agree it looks like your exercise schedule is full. I am finding that golf is more inviting than it once was but still too expensive.
@bluffgirl67 it sounds like this isn’t good news. Are you at home then? Hope all turns out okay
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@Terytha hope you feel better soon. MFP did this with my Fitbit but I unchecked their box and now it doesn’t mess with what my fitbit says it just uses the data straight instead of “adjusts” it.
@spererj “Get to Onederland!! - That is not going to happen” It is going to happen but maybe not this month. You will lose that water weight. Let your body adjust to being off the meds. You are doing great!
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66 years old, Height: 5'6"
SW: 266 lbs
2/1: 263.6 lbs
2/2: 263.4
2/3: 262.2
CW (2/17): 261.2
GW: Onderland 1st, maintain for a few weeks then 150 llbs.
February Goal get into 250’s
My February Weekly Goals are:
1. Continue to go to Aquafit 3 times a week I did this
2. Improve my weekday breakfasts Not a good week for this
3. Log weight, food and exercise I did this too
4. Get into the 250s and stay in them Workin' on this
5. Make progress adding in exercise on days I don’t go to aquafit This was a short week
6. Make healthy foods at home We did this
7. Get enough sleep and improve water intake Not sure about this
8. Check out this thread more often Yes
I am hoping for a new low soon and you will all be among the first to know when I do and like last week what I am noticing is that my highs are lower. In fact my highs are more like my lows of a week or 2 ago. I only need to lose another 1.3 pounds to make my February goal.
What is on my mind is trying to do something many are trying but not quite to the full extent. I a thinking of adding days where I break my fast later in the morning. Or in otherwords have breakfast later. I do that on Sunday and Saturday because I either go to Aquafit before breakfast (Sat) or sleep in for once (Sun). My husband leads the music for an evening service and I cantor on Sundays. These are the days I tend to lose so as one person has said I am considering doing this on a few more days during the week. I can't sleep in but I can wait till I get to work to eat. I like this idea too since it addresses some financial goals as well. We are thinking about tightening our budget to better address getting ready for retirement.
This group is the reason I am inspired to do this and my son is the reason for the other. He sends us stories of others becoming financially independent in a few years which is what we need to do to retire.
I really have my timing off with this group. So many of you have Wednesday check ins and that is my hardest night to get on here. But I read all about it later.
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I can never keep up with this thread! There’s so many posts up everyday. I do try my best to read all posts and even though I don’t reply believe me that I’m here either cheering for you or sending virtual hugs your way.
Weigh in day today
OW 101.3kg (223.3lbs)
SW 99.1kg (218.4lbs)
CW 95.1kg (209.6lbs)
Total loss for this week is 1.4kg (3lbs)
This week I’ve struggled with food. The cravings hit hard this week and I managed to curve the craving on Friday by having one og krispy kreme donut (all well within my calories for the day). Eating that donut really put into perspective just how many calories these treats take up and just how hard you have to work at it to burn it off. This week I’ve also been feeling quite disappointed seeing so many people say they’ve lost about 20 pounds in a month. My first complete month is coming up this Wednesday and I’ve only lost 14lbs. I know I shouldn’t compare myself to others but at times it’s really hard not to.
Anyways on onto other things. This week I’ve made it to under 210lbs. If my weight loss trends continue this way I’m hoping to be in onederland sometime next month.
Goals for the week. I still need to put more effort into drinking more water, this slightly improved this past week but I’m not where I want to be at with that. Also, I’ve been doing a lot of cardio workouts. Yesterday my husband and I did some strength training together and the plan is to do some strength training 2-3x per week. I’m really hoping to stick to that. Attempting pushups at this weight is no joke, I thought my arms were gonna snap off 😂6 -
So sw was 217 weigh day 215.4 yay 😁 starting my pre diet diet lol this Monday. I’m excited5
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I missed the last couple weeks due to illness and other life factors, but I've since resumed my plans. My goal this week is to exercise 3x and follow IF 16:8 at least 6 days.
SW (April 2018) 269lbs
CSW (2/2/20) 235lbs
CW 233.7lbs
End of Feb GW: 230lbs
Overall GW: ~175lbs
5'5", 30 years old, PCOS, TTC5 -
I haven’t put an update since 2/4 so here it goes!
SW:210
CW:203.8
GW: 170
End of February goal: 200
I had fallen off the wagon due to having sick children but I am back in the game now!
I have decreased my time on the treadmill and elliptical! Seeing results makes this so much easier!
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@svm569 for more of us..it normally takes 2-3 months to loose 14 pounds...and more time to loose 20 pounds. Remember we didn’t put the weight on overnight..and we are definitely not gonna loose it overnight. I’ve found that everything I do and say affects the mental part of my journey...conquering the mental part is what will help keep the weight off for the rest of my life.
Loosing the weight is the initially goal...keeping it off is the marathon for sure.10
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