Women 200lb+, Let's Be Extra Awesome This August!!!
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@micwrites sending good vibes to you and your daughter, hope things look up soon xx4
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@changeforeverlj nice whoosh!!3
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Good morning and happy Monday, everyone!
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 as always, your menu is intriguing!
@changeforeverlj I love seeing your progress. You're doing so well!
@Jackiefrost1013 so happy to hear you're hitting your goals!
@bluffgirl67 I know what you mean by being -done- after some chores. I do a ton of laundry every weekend, and on weekends where it all gets put away immediately, I'm pretty done- I go up and down the stairs so much, with heavy baskets! You're doing very well, and fajitas sounds amazing right now.
@KeriA yay for strength training!
@wanderinglight I think your goals sound like good ones. You can do it. Keeping an eye on what we strive for vs what happens is a good way to keep this weight loss thing up. Compliance is key, and you're on the way.
@pamiede you're doing very well, you've had a lot to deal with! I'm definitely going to look into that Hamilton workout...
@astroamy I love the idea of a short term non-scale goal. And you're getting it done.
@grandrory it's all about finding what works best for each of us. Parmesean crisps sound delicious. And well done on the weight loss!
@khatmott you can do this.
@speyerj I'm not at all surprised you're still losing, you're so active. Good for you!
@chupacabragumbo you're doing great! I too am looking forward to cooler weather.
@micwrites it's got to be so hard, going through all that. Sending good thoughts and healing mojo over the interwebs.
@orangequilt and you can do it, and you will. Your showing up means that you can, and that you will.
@mphollins I'm 5'4", so completely average for a woman, and it would totally be nice to have more calories. Unfortunately, I can't change my height, just gotta deal with it. What I wouldn't recommend is less than 1000 calories a day, unless it's doctor approved. Slow (and healthy!) weight loss is better than trying for quick weight loss and being unhealthy. You can do this, even though it's hard.
I weighed in at 182.8 this morning, which is about where I expect it to be right now, mid-ovulation. It's lifting day, time to kick it in gear.
Have a great week, everyone!8 -
CW: 210.9 (7/27)
August GW: 199 (I know that's ambitious, and I won't be too sad if I miss it. But too hard to resist reaching ONEderland when it's so close!)
8/3: 207.7 (-3.2)
8/10: 205.9 (-1.8)
8/17: 205.2 (-0.7)
8/24:
8/31:
Boo...but a loss is a loss! I finally got my Peloton bike this weekend so I have been using that, and I am definitely sore. Ouch...I'm so out of shape lol. I also had too much sodium yesterday and not enough water, so I'm sure my body is hanging on to some water. Gonna try to up the water, but also not gonna freak out that I didn't lose as much as I'd like. I'm gonna try to focus on just getting on the bike this week, and make some gains there.
I'm also trying to make sure I don't beat myself up that I won't get at least 14k steps anymore. I'm riding in the morning instead of walking, so without that morning walk there's just no way I'll be able to reach that consistently anymore. I'm gonna try to aim for 10k on the steps, because I sit down at work most of the day that will still force me to make a conscious effort to get up and move during the day.7 -
motivatedsister wrote: »CW: 210.9 (7/27)
August GW: 199 (I know that's ambitious, and I won't be too sad if I miss it. But too hard to resist reaching ONEderland when it's so close!)
8/3: 207.7 (-3.2)
8/10: 205.9 (-1.8)
8/17: 205.2 (-0.7)
8/24:
8/31:
Boo...but a loss is a loss! I finally got my Peloton bike this weekend so I have been using that, and I am definitely sore. Ouch...I'm so out of shape lol. I also had too much sodium yesterday and not enough water, so I'm sure my body is hanging on to some water. Gonna try to up the water, but also not gonna freak out that I didn't lose as much as I'd like. I'm gonna try to focus on just getting on the bike this week, and make some gains there.
I'm also trying to make sure I don't beat myself up that I won't get at least 14k steps anymore. I'm riding in the morning instead of walking, so without that morning walk there's just no way I'll be able to reach that consistently anymore. I'm gonna try to aim for 10k on the steps, because I sit down at work most of the day that will still force me to make a conscious effort to get up and move during the day.
Sounds like you will be getting some great exercise either way and yes to not beating yourself up. Be kind to your wonderful body for carrying you around so well all these years. You are doing a great job! And you are so close to a great goal! 👍3 -
CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »Good morning and happy Monday, everyone!
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 as always, your menu is intriguing!
@changeforeverlj I love seeing your progress. You're doing so well!
@Jackiefrost1013 so happy to hear you're hitting your goals!
@bluffgirl67 I know what you mean by being -done- after some chores. I do a ton of laundry every weekend, and on weekends where it all gets put away immediately, I'm pretty done- I go up and down the stairs so much, with heavy baskets! You're doing very well, and fajitas sounds amazing right now.
@KeriA yay for strength training!
@wanderinglight I think your goals sound like good ones. You can do it. Keeping an eye on what we strive for vs what happens is a good way to keep this weight loss thing up. Compliance is key, and you're on the way.
@pamiede you're doing very well, you've had a lot to deal with! I'm definitely going to look into that Hamilton workout...
@astroamy I love the idea of a short term non-scale goal. And you're getting it done.
@grandrory it's all about finding what works best for each of us. Parmesean crisps sound delicious. And well done on the weight loss!
@khatmott you can do this.
@speyerj I'm not at all surprised you're still losing, you're so active. Good for you!
@chupacabragumbo you're doing great! I too am looking forward to cooler weather.
@micwrites it's got to be so hard, going through all that. Sending good thoughts and healing mojo over the interwebs.
@orangequilt and you can do it, and you will. Your showing up means that you can, and that you will.
@mphollins I'm 5'4", so completely average for a woman, and it would totally be nice to have more calories. Unfortunately, I can't change my height, just gotta deal with it. What I wouldn't recommend is less than 1000 calories a day, unless it's doctor approved. Slow (and healthy!) weight loss is better than trying for quick weight loss and being unhealthy. You can do this, even though it's hard.
I weighed in at 182.8 this morning, which is about where I expect it to be right now, mid-ovulation. It's lifting day, time to kick it in gear.
Have a great week, everyone!
Thank you @CupcakeCrusoe 👍 ... I did get news today my hamstring is ruptured but I can do physical therapy and try to avoid surgery. So I decided today to get strong! Mind, body, spirit, soul. To love myself to my goal weight. I can’t tell you how the wonderful people on this page help!5 -
orangequilt wrote: »@micwrites sending good vibes to you and your daughter, hope things look up soon xx
Thank you, @orangequilt ... I appreciate that so much. I am determined to turn things around. 🤸♀️🙏3 -
I forgot to post my weigh in results at the weekend. I lost 2lbs 🎉
SW: 214 CW: 202
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Thanks! @micwrites2
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So one week and 5 lbs down. I know this is mostly water since it is the first week but still encouraging. Went on a 20 mile bike ride yesterday and it felt good. I think I'll try to up the mileage of my midweek rides for a while rather than going longer on the weekend. Did strength training class tonight and boy were my thighs tired from the bike ride. I think I should try to shift my long weekend ride to Saturday so there is a recovery day between the long bike ride and strength training.
Thanks @CupcakeCrusoe I know I need to make a habit of just doing it. So if I have a bad day or whatever I just shrug and get back on the program the next day. I've done it before, so I know I can do it again. I've looked at my history at mfp and at my most successful I stuck to it for 2 years except for few breaks for vacations etc.. When I am starting and stopping I seem to last a maximum of ~50 days. So I think I've changed my NS small term goal to sticking with mfp for 60 days, which gets me past the 50 days *and* will get me to my birthday.
I have to think of some reward. Harder to do with just being home all the time.
SW: 233.6
CW: 228.2
# days on mpf: 85 -
I was so grateful to receive news that I can heal my hamstring without surgery yesterday that I grabbed my daughter and went to walk beautiful Long Beach in Plymouth, MA. We both pledged to put ourselves first, take care of our bodies, minds, spirits and souls and do the things we love to do that we put aside for other people, or when life got too complicated. We walked more than two miles and the sea air was the best medicine possible. Now we just have to find a way to keep it up. Today we hope to pack up extra large water bottles for a walk along the Cape Cod Canal if the weather (and my leg) holds out. I’m back to work on Thursday so I’m making the most of my staycation now.
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@micwrites Sounds and looks idyllic
Great pledge, enjoy the rest of your break, and goodluck with your hamstring!
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We got the screen doors to the sun room back and I put in all but one (there's a bush grown up there that needs vicious trimming back...well, actually we don't want to keep it...) and then we loaded the truck up with stuff and went to the landfill. I am tired and sore from lifting things. I ate extra breakfast because I knew I'd work it off, and yeah, I was not ready to chew my arm off at lunch but that's about it; I was still pretty hungry anyway. As it is now it's three and I'm seriously considering a snack. I prefer not to, but I also don't like to come to dinner ravenous or I tend to eat too much. We'll see.3
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I was so grateful to receive news that I can heal my hamstring without surgery yesterday that I grabbed my daughter and went to walk beautiful Long Beach in Plymouth, MA. We both pledged to put ourselves first, take care of our bodies, minds, spirits and souls and do the things we love to do that we put aside for other people, or when life got too complicated. We walked more than two miles and the sea air was the best medicine possible. Now we just have to find a way to keep it up. Today we hope to pack up extra large water bottles for a walk along the Cape Cod Canal if the weather (and my leg) holds out. I’m back to work on Thursday so I’m making the most of my staycation now.
OMG! I'm from Plymouth!! Grew up on Bayshore Drive. Went to Sacred Heart. Worked at Cumberland Farms. Spent lots of time at Star Market (Stah Mahket). Used to hang out at Bert's on the beach. I miss it!!
P.S. That water looks as cold as ever. I still can't believe my mom made me take swimming lessons in the Atlantic in June at **7:30 in the damn morning** when I was a little kid. I get a headache just thinking about it. 3 -
Wow, you live in a beautiful place @micwrites ! Sounds like a meaningful and productive walk with your daughter. May the sun shine on you both!2
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I just walked a half-mile for pleasure.
It was such a nice evening, and I felt so good, that I wanted to go out in it.
One ankle is griping slightly, but that is all.
Twenty years ago the surgeon who reconstructed my right foot said that I would at most be able to transfer between bed and bathroom and chair. I have spent the last 20 years hoarding my weightbearing and doling it out very carefully so that I could manage my daily life.
This is a pretty big deal for me.
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wanderinglight wrote: »I was so grateful to receive news that I can heal my hamstring without surgery yesterday that I grabbed my daughter and went to walk beautiful Long Beach in Plymouth, MA. We both pledged to put ourselves first, take care of our bodies, minds, spirits and souls and do the things we love to do that we put aside for other people, or when life got too complicated. We walked more than two miles and the sea air was the best medicine possible. Now we just have to find a way to keep it up. Today we hope to pack up extra large water bottles for a walk along the Cape Cod Canal if the weather (and my leg) holds out. I’m back to work on Thursday so I’m making the most of my staycation now.
OMG! I'm from Plymouth!! Grew up on Bayshore Drive. Went to Sacred Heart. Worked at Cumberland Farms. Spent lots of time at Star Market (Stah Mahket). Used to hang out at Bert's on the beach. I miss it!!
P.S. That water looks as cold as ever. I still can't believe my mom made me take swimming lessons in the Atlantic in June at **7:30 in the damn morning** when I was a little kid. I get a headache just thinking about it.
You are kidding!! We live in Middleborough and go to Plymouth all the time. The water was freezing and the waves were huge and throwing rocks at our feet.2 -
orangequilt wrote: »Wow, you live in a beautiful place @micwrites ! Sounds like a meaningful and productive walk with your daughter. May the sun shine on you both!
Thank you @orangequilt .. it is beautiful. We are really turning things around. 💜1 -
changeforeverlj wrote: »@micwrites Sounds and looks idyllic Great pledge, enjoy the rest of your break, and goodluck with your hamstring!changeforeverlj wrote: »@micwrites Sounds and looks idyllic Great pledge, enjoy the rest of your break, and goodluck with your hamstring!
Thank you @changeforeverlj ... I appreciate that!!!!1 -
Had a fabulous birthday over the weekend, filled with fun family time & delicious food! 🥳
Today my DS & I made sweet potato gnocci from scratch - let me tell you, it was AMAZING! We had so much fun, made a tremendous mess, & thoroughly enjoyed every bite. 🤤
Tomorrow or the next day we find out whether or not DH will be furloughed. A huge number of his co-workers stepped up & took voluntary cuts in an attempt to save jobs; couldn’t be more proud of them or more thankful for their compassion. ♥️7
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