Women 200lb+, Let's Be Adaptable This April!!!
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I had a day today. I didn’t want water. I didn’t want to exercise. I didn’t want to eat my food but I wanted junk. I guess this is the funks?11
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I had a day today. I didn’t want water. I didn’t want to exercise. I didn’t want to eat my food but I wanted junk. I guess this is the funks?
My weightloss has slowed down because I don't want to move. I know this is depression, I know that it's due to the COVID-19 situation, and so I'm just keeping an eye on my psyche and making sure I do the right things, even when it's really really hard to do them. If it gets past a certain point I'll be calling my psychiatrist for a prescription, don't worry. My boyfriend and girlfriend and I are all watching our mental health very very closely. This is exactly the sort of thing that can knock a major mental illness into an exacerbation, and we don't need that.
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I have been losing everyday lately.
Name: Keri
67 years old, Height: 5'6"
SW: 266 lbs
2/1: 263.6
3/1: 261.8 lbs
April SW: 257.6
3/24: 257.4 (my old low)
4/16: 256.8
4/21: 255.8
4/22: 255.2
CW: 254.4
GW: Onderland 1st, maintain for a few weeks then 150 lbs.
April Goal weight: 252
My April Goals are:
1. Get enough sleep and improve water intake Doing well at sleep but sometimes I go to sleep late or wake up too early. But since I am not working I either sleep in or take a nap. I am drinking more water.
2. Log weight, food and exercise and stay under calorie goal Yes.
3. Get some exercise 6 days a week and up NEAT clean More like 5 days a week so far.
4. Get close to lower 250s this means my highs and lows get and stay below 255 I made this goal.
5. Make healthy foods at home. Yes
We will have the leftover Hawaiian style Chicken Long Rice. But I will add more bean threads (long rice). I did get exercise yesterday.
I have read the posts from the last few days. I definitely have my days when I am in a funk. I just try to achieve a few objectives and read, pray, etc.
Non-scale victory. I am weird. I like black licorice. Sometimes I ask my husband to get me a package. I used to eat the whole thing. Just a regular size package but more than 1 serving. Then recently I would be able to leave a small half. Lately he has been getting some for me without me asking for it I guess since we don't go to the store often. But then I would ask only month or less. I usually yell at him when he does this. I don't really yell. But the time before last I just had a third of the package each day. This time I have only had a serving each time I get some. I have never been able to do that with candy. We didn't get candy when I was growing up so I never learned how to control eating sweets. I guess I am learning now. However I am not sure whether I could do this with sour gummy bears.
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Friday weigh in day!
31 years old
5'4"
SW: 207 (1/16/2020 or so)
3/31: 196.2
4/3: 192.6 (-3.6) 😳
4/10: 193.0 (+0.4)
4/17: 192.4 (-0.6)
4/24: 189.8 (-2.6)
March goal weight: <196.2
UGW: 145
GOALS:
💮Lose weight. ✅ Wow. I'm in the 180s! It won't stick around, because I went running last night, and forgot to drink more water before I went to sleep. But man, after two weeks of hovering at right around the same weight, it's really nice to see that whoosh.
And into a new decade of numbers! I haven't been in the 180s since 2018, right after I had my baby (how having babies works for me is, I gain lots of weight with baby, have baby, lose weight back to pre-pregnancy pretty easily, then sloooowly creep up in weight as I go on breastfeeding, because I second guess my supply and overeat in a bid to get my supply back up. Then I have to go on to lose the weight again after I'm done breastfeeding. Mind games, man. Get me every time.)
💮Move every day. ✅ We've had a couple rainy days, but I've managed to do some kind of workout every day. It's raining again today, so we'll see what I can get into for today.
💮Be kind to myself. ✅ Tonight is pizza night, and I have plans to binge watch some shows while either knitting or doing a puzzle. TGIF: COVID edition, lol.
I wanted to take a second to thank @RavenStCloud again. When I lost weight from 216 to 155 or so several years ago, I second guessed all my progress every step of the way, and my only outlet for talking about it was a Xanga blog (so now you know how long ago it was, lol). This thread has been essential to my staying sane during this process this go round, and I wanted to thank @RavenStCloud for this thread and all of you, for being here, for showing up, and for showing love. I really appreciate you all, and all you do.
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Name: Tamara
Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 254
End of December Weight: 246.7
End of January Weight: 244.7
End of Feb. Weight: 242.2
End of March Weight: 240
4/3: 240
4/10: 240.4 (+0.4)
4/17: 241 (+0.6)
4/24: 240.3 (-0.7)
4/30:
April Goal Weight: 240 (maintain this month)
End of 2020 GW: 199
Overall Goal Weight: 165
I had a better week this week. Almost back to my starting weight for the month, so I should be able to meet my goal of maintaining this month, possibly even losing a bit. I'm feeling motivated to increase my exercise more also, and am going to dig out my weights and find a routine to add to my evenings. I'm also going to try a recipe for a peanut butter chocolate protein shake and am hoping to add that to my afternoon or evening routine. I feel like I eat well until dinner time, and then usually go over so hopefully the shakes will help keep the hunger levels steady throughout the last half of each day.
Have a great weekend, everyone!9 -
I made cranberry-white chocolate chip miniature scones as a present today and did not have a one. (Not least because I know I find them addictive and it's safest to just not have any.)
Also going to make chocolate peanut butter chocolate chip tea bread, for my sons. Then Sunday I'll make that lemon meringue pie for Mom and take up a whole bunch of stuff; the pie, a container of ham and beans, a wedge of cornbread, the scones, and the chocolate bread, plus some presents that I got for Younger Son and couldn't give him earlier this month. I got her a grocery gift card for a present because she has Elder and Younger Sons and Younger Son's Boyfriend living with her, and none of them can work/school because of COVID-19, and they were contributing to the household's income. I believe in practical presents.9 -
Woot! It is my weigh in day and even though it is TOM, I still managed to lose weight. I attribute that to closely watching my intake, drinking water, and moving every single day. It was nice to see a decent dip.
43 y.o.
5'3
2/7/20 (SW): 225.6
4/10/20: 219.2
4/17/20: 218.8
4/24/20 (CW): 216.4
GW: 125
I am thinking of my goals for May and plan to update them next week with my weigh in. Y'all are doing great!
@Tarzan37 : great job getting back to the weight you want to maintain. Let us know if the protein shake is a tasty option for you!
@CupcakeCrusoe: great perseverance! It really showed in that drop! I do like the goal of being kind to yourself...I may have to integrate that into my May goals!
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Caught up reading all posts missed in the last 2-3 days. Congrats to those who've maintained or lost. Hang in there, it'll get better ... to those who didn't meet their goals this time around. Hello to any new folks.
This was the status I posted earlier today --- Last couple of days ... BLAH!! Mood was sucky; couldn't get logged on or stay logged on when I did. Inhaler prescription did not get called in so struggling there. Too cold to be outside for me. Just a couple of craptastic days! OK ... enough of that!! Gonna put some fun dance music on and boogie!!
Things generally seem to be under control today. Called doctor this morning about missing prescription; just got a call from the drug store that it's in ... so I'll actually be going outside , in my car, to go pickup my medication. OMG!! I can't tell you how excited that makes me. not even going to get out of the car! just going out and about in my car is a thrill!! LOL8 -
CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »Friday weigh in day!
I wanted to take a second to thank @RavenStCloud again. When I lost weight from 216 to 155 or so several years ago, I second guessed all my progress every step of the way, and my only outlet for talking about it was a Xanga blog (so now you know how long ago it was, lol). This thread has been essential to my staying sane during this process this go round, and I wanted to thank @RavenStCloud for this thread and all of you, for being here, for showing up, and for showing love. I really appreciate you all, and all you do.
What she said!4 -
I have been losing everyday lately and I post my weight when I lose so now I can do Friday weigh in day.
Name: Keri
67 years old, Height: 5'6"
SW: 266 lbs
2/1: 263.6
3/1: 261.8 lbs
April SW: 257.6
3/24: 257.4 (my old low)
4/16: 256.8
4/21: 255.8
4/22: 255.2
4/23: 254.4
CW: 254
GW: Onderland 1st, maintain for a few weeks then 150 lbs.
April Goal weight: 252
I am really happy because I got a delivery date for weekly deliveries from a local dairy. It took two weeks for them to set it up, but they did. They don’t just deliver milk, my husband’s half n half, eggs, yogurt, cheese and butter. They also deliver bread, granola, coffee beans, & bacon. We used to use them before my kids went off to college. Now my big milk drinker is home going to a local college (online for now) so it makes sense again. Why did I not think of this sooner? I actually thought of this before the Pandemic hit but was too busy to set it up.
I have decided that Fridays are my Mondays now and Mondays are my Fridays. I am usually in a funk on Monday. I don’t exercise. I don’t want to get dressed. I get just a few things done on my list – make dinner. I have no motivation. Tuesday is a better Monday than Monday is. I am up to 5 days a week exercise. The plan was exercise M-F then if you feel like it another day then do it and I am up to 6 days. Well last week I had to exercise on Saturday because I didn’t on Monday. I am in the same situation this week. Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Friday exercise? no problem, some days more exercise, some days less. However not on Monday! Today I have already gotten on the Gazelle and listened to the Phit_n_Phat podcast and even put some HIIT into my session and I am thinking of doing some exercise YouTube videos later. Maybe it is because my daughter and husband are busy doing their work and school Monday mornings. I am the only one who doesn’t have to do anything. So I don’t. I guess this is the thing I need to work on now. Something compelling to do on Mondays. Hmmm. Do I really have to put this on my weekly goals?
I am now all out of my Food plan so I guess I need to do that. Since we have no overflow fridge I am afraid to plan/shop too far ahead.
@CupcakeCrusoe Wow nice woosh! It has been rainy here too but I went for that walk with my husband anyway. Hey Seattlites can deal with a little rain. We got spoiled by unusual beautiful weather earlier in April. Enjoy your Friday night.
@Tarzan37 I am glad you had a better week and are going to end the month strong!
@AlexandraFindsHerself what nice presents.
@wholebygrace Yes being kind and taking care of ourselves is something that works. It turns things around. You are making good progress!
@cesse47 Sorry it has been hard. Enjoy the dancing. I danced last Friday probably inspired by you. I am sort of scared of going out but when I do it is weird how just being out driving around is actually entertaining. I have thought that my family and I should just go for a long drive. We don’t have to have a destination.8 -
@cesse47 Sorry it has been hard. Enjoy the dancing. I danced last Friday probably inspired by you. I am sort of scared of going out but when I do it is weird how just being out driving around is actually entertaining. I have thought that my family and I should just go for a long drive. We don’t have to have a destination.
Yea, it's really strange. I used to go out anytime of the day or night for a variety of reasons. Now, I've been in lockdown since the 2nd week of March or so and am almost paranoid about going out the door. Our lockdown has been extended to middle of May. And, because of my age and lung issues, mine will probably be even longer than that. I like the idea of going for a drive though. My granddaughter will be home this weekend. Maybe I'll see if she'll drive us to the Nature Center and walk with me for a bit. I'd like to go sit on one of the docks in the Wetland area trail.4 -
weigh in friday
Height 5'.6"
s/w (12/19) 202.5
4/03 182.2
4/24 178.2
Hi everyone it has been a while I since weight in . Welcome to all our new members this is a great place to be lots of wonderful support. Hope everyone is doing ok. I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. At work things seems to be a bit quiter these days there are less patients coming in but we are still in the battle of our lives. Everyone has been so supportive with gifts of food and kind words. I also want to thank those out of state health care workers that leave their families behind and join the hospital to help on the front line, and all essential workers. For those out there that are demonstrating and want things to be back to normal please have patience. I wish this was a bad dream and we could all wake up and be happy with our love ones still with us and not so much pain and heart break. Hope everyone have a great weekend. May God keep us safe, healthy and comfort those griving souls in these troubling times.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" Richard Puz.11 -
53 years old
5'9"
SW 304
CW 287
UGW able to enjoy doing what I want
My goals for this month are:
1. Walking 5 times a week and total 12 miles.
2. My job is a sit down job, so move more, stand instead of sitting or just get up and walk around for a few minutes.
3. I do a great job logging in which makes me realize I need to eat more regularly throughout the day so by end of day I am not faced with low cals/etc and thinking its the reason for my current plateau.
4. See a steady weight loss of any amount from week to week.9 -
Cesse age 72 Weigh In Day
308.6 lbs - starting weight on 3/28
300.2 lbs - weighin on 4/11
296.4 lbs - weighin on 4/18
295.4 lbs - weighin on 4/25 (-1.0) (-13.2 Total Loss to date)
Onederland - first goal
165 lbs - goal weight
April Goals ---
Log all food and beverages honestly
Drink at least 8 cups of water every day
Begin to exercise; and increase duration each week -- Need to improve here!!
Stay in touch with family and friends on a frequent basis
Get outside every day weather permits
Loss for this week might have been better if it weren't for those darn Hershey Miniatures!
I still have about 4 zipper bags with 4 in each in the freezer. Think I'll tell Granddaughter to take them to her room ... or I'll give them away (soooooo painful)!!
Still on track with my goals. Definitely need to improve in the exercise area but have increased a bit each week so that's good. And, need to get more diverse in the foods I'm having. Overall, doing ok this month. Have a great day Everyone!!
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Happy Saturday!! I feel those of you feeling down. It was a couple of days I literally forced myself into walking. I reminded myself of the progress I’d made. The weather kept me in a couple of days, so I did videos.
5’4”
SW: 307 (4/2019)
CW: 4/4 199.6
4/7 199.2 (-0.4)
4/14 198.4 (-0.8)
4/18 196.4 (-2.0)
4/20 196 (-0.4)
4/25 195.4 (-0.6)
GW: 160
Apr GW: 195 (🤞🏽)
Last weeks goals met:
✅ Walk 4 miles per day
✅ Drink 100 oz water daily
✅ No snacking
This week’s goals are the same. Next month I’m going to increase to 5 miles a day but for now I’m going to keep working. Hopefully, I can shake this funk.
I did get good news. My son will be starting his chiropractic program online next month. His move to Dallas will be delayed but he will still be able to start school❣️
Have a Super Saturday❣️
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Hey everyone 😊 stats and loses looking great this week!
I'm looking for some friends to cheer each other on so feel free to add me!
Im currently 250lbs on the path to lose 70lbs.
Recently started C25K - on week 8 now so running for 28 minutes at a time.
Thanks!8 -
Good afternoon!
I weighed in today instead of yesterday as I did last week. I will do my final weigh in for April on May 1st (Friday).
I have started to work through what I want my goals to be in May. A lot of us have been struggling with what the scale says. Some are doing all the right things and it's not moving and some of us are not perfect and are getting discouraged by the scale number. I know this week I was happy with my loss because well, I wasn't perfect. But I am proud of how far I have come and the changes I am making in my life.
Some of us listen to the Phit-n-Phat podcasts and follow Corinne Crabtree. There is a separate thread for anyone that would like to discuss anything about that but I wanted to place this here because it is important that we focus on WHO we want to be and WHY we are doing this and not just the number on the scale. Just a little blurb from one of her podcasts this week.
Do you want to weigh (insert # here)?
Or, do you want to wake up each day happy? Confident? Comfortable around food? Living your life instead of just getting by?
I decided to start working on who I wanted to be. I started self-improving by focusing on doing things that felt good, right, and doable.
I stopped self-fixing by picking numbers and doing anything I could to lose weight, disregarding if I even liked doing them or wanted to do them.
Right now it's important to ask yourself, "WHO do I want to be by May 31st" versus "What do I want to weigh by May 31st."
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/setting-a-may-31st-goal/id1233384453?i=1000472497803
(warning: podcast has some bad language)
I know this thread is about setting goals and most of us put a number or goal weight we want to reach, and I am not saying we shouldn't do that.
My focus in May is going to be working on me and getting through this like I would any other crisis. Making a plan everyday (I did this in April and I feel like it helped). A realistic plan. I am going to work on only eating when I am hungry and stop when I am satisfied. I am going to prioritize sleep, moving and my water intake. Stay connected with others through this forum and reaching out to friends and family. I am going to take about 10 minutes this weekend to write down all of my why’s…why do I want to lose weight and remind myself of these why’s every time I want to sway from my goals and plan.
I highly recommend listening to this podcast. She is also on Facebook and does live posts every Wednesday. She normally puts the live posts in her podcast the Saturday after she does it live on Facebook. You can always go back and watch the lives or listen to it on her podcast. It really focuses on the mental side of weight loss which is very helpful during this time.
Know that I have read every post and you all inspire me! Thank you for being here! Anyone new feel free to friend me! I hope every one has a wonderful weekend!
Margie
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@duebedm, I hope you're feeling better. I've been experiencing that as well, going through phases of craving stuff that I know is bad for me.
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971, that's a solid plan of action to have.
@KeriA, great losses. It's cool to look back on our numbers and see trends. And that's a great victory! I struggle with sweets as well, I don't keep certain foods in the house because I will eat them in one sitting.
@CupcakeCrusoe. what a wonderful number to see! And thank you for showing up for us, too
@Tarzan37, I'm glad to hear you've had a better week. Enjoy your weekend, too!
@wholebygrace, great loss, especially for TOM!
@cesse47, getting out is a pleasure these days! It feels so good.
@Curvybaja55, nice loss! And thank you for sharing the kind words and quote.
@trust463, great goals, my job is sit down and can be hard to remember to get up and move throughout the day.
@pamiede, hope the funk passes soon, mine feels like it's finally lifting. Sending hugs. Great news about your soon! And nice work with your losses, nice and steady.
@Zoejohnse91, welcome! Please feel free to add me.
@mmccloy12, thank you for sharing. That sounds like a wonderful idea for May--I actually could share a lot of goals that you have listed.
Welcome to anyone new! I've read through all the posts and am sending hugs to those struggling and high-fives to those feeling good. We're all doing the best we can right now in times like this. I plan to weigh-in tomorrow, fingers crossed for either a loss or maintaining the same weight, we will see! Have a great Saturday all 5 -
I'm grateful for all of you active and posting - so difficult for everyone right now, and it has been comforting to me to see all of your victories, challenges, and coping strategies.
@MuttiNM - thank you so much for sharing your incredibly inspirational story!
@Candyn617 - congrats on 95 pounds - that is amazing!
@KeriA - I'm glad the scale is finally showing you the results you have been working for
@_confunded_ - I totally relate to not wanting to get on the scale frequently. I don't weigh myself that frequently because I just have a toxic relationship with the scale. Obsessing over the number doesn't do me any favors. I am trying to weigh myself once a month as well.
@mmccloy12 - Thanks for sharing the suggestion to focus on "Who do I want to be?" instead of "What do I want to weigh?" That's really great insight, and I am definitely going to think about that.
This week was okay for me. I made my step goals and did some strength training. I ate at maintenance calories some days and at a deficit other days. The days are always harder for me when it's cold & rainy outside. But I tried to focus on doing what I could. I felt very much like I wanted to eat everything in my kitchen the other day and curbed that by roasting a whole head of cauliflower with Frank's Red Hot sauce. 10 minutes out of the oven - I happily ate the whole thing! Kept me full the rest of the afternoon and kept me away from a high calorie binge. I have been trying to increase the number of floors of stairs I climb since this is good strength work and lower impact than running (I'm not a big runner because of knee challenges). Set a goal for myself to climb 50 flights of stairs today, and I've managed to do 52! So I will take that as a win and just keep focusing on the positives. Sending positive thoughts to everyone!
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